Positioning box

Abstract

The present invention relates to a positioning box, the positioning box comprising a housing, a positioning module, a display module, a rechargeable battery, and a first decorative plate; the rechargeable battery and the positioning module and display module are connected in a power supplying manner, and are installed together in the housing and covered by the first decorative plate such that light emitted by the display module can penetrate through the first decorative plate, thus improving the visibility of the positioning box so that the positioning box attracts attention more easily, helping a user to quickly position the positioning box in its position.

Description

Positioning box Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent positioning devices, and in particular to a positioning box. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, there are more and more smart positioning devices on the market. These positioning devices can be connected to smartphones to display their own location on the smartphone. For example, there are card-type positioning devices, but due to the packaging process, the battery of this card-type positioning device is sealed into the card and cannot be removed, that is, it is integrated into the card. In this way, charging can only be done through the contacts on the card body and a special charger, which is very inconvenient. Or there are integrated packaging types, but this type of positioning device generally uses a disposable battery due to the packaging process. In other words, the battery is non-removable and cannot be charged. When the battery is exhausted, the positioning device reaches the end of its service life, which is very unfriendly to users and will also cause battery life anxiety for users. Another point is that when the existing positioning device is lost, the location of the positioning device displayed on the smartphone cannot quickly help the user find it, and the user lacks other guidance methods to help themselves find the positioning device.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a positioning box that can emit light to increase the visibility of the positioning box, making it easier to notice the positioning box and helping users quickly locate and locate their own position.

[0005] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a positioning box that can also emit sound to further guide the user to locate and locate his or her position.

[0006] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a positioning box that can be recharged and used repeatedly. That is to say, the positioning box has a longer service life and will not cause battery life anxiety to users, nor do they have to worry about the positioning box running out of power and losing the positioning function, thereby better ensuring the user experience.

[0007] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a positioning box, wherein the positioning module can send its own location to a smart phone, so as to display its own location information on the smart phone, making it convenient for users to locate and find the box through the smart phone.

[0008] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a positioning box, wherein the first decorative plate is provided with a pattern, and the pattern can be customized, so that the pattern can be highlighted when the display module is illuminated to ensure the recognition and uniqueness of the positioning box.

[0009] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a positioning box, wherein the fixing member can be used with a rigging, so that the user can conveniently fix the positioning box to backpacks, pets, keys, luggage and other items that need to be located and found, thereby helping the user to manage and retrieve lost items when needed.

[0010] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a positioning box that is waterproof, so that no matter whether it is in rainy days, coastal areas, or accidentally immersed in water or exposed to a humid environment, it will not have a negative impact on its normal function. The waterproof design can protect the positioning box to maintain normal operation and ensure that the user can locate and locate his or her own position at any time.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a tracking box, which comprises:

[0012] a housing;

[0013] a positioning module;

[0014] a display module; and

[0015] A rechargeable battery, wherein the rechargeable battery is connected to the positioning module and the display module for power supply and is installed together with the housing.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first decorative panel is further included. The rechargeable battery, the positioning module and the display module are installed together on the housing to be covered by the first decorative panel, so that light emitted by the display module can pass through the first decorative panel.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the positioning box further includes a charging interface, which is provided on the housing and connected to the rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery is charged through the charging interface.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first decorative plate is provided with a pattern.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the positioning box further includes a sound module, and the sound module is installed inside the shell.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the positioning box further includes a control button, and the control button is installed on the housing.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display module is a light board.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display module is a display screen.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the positioning box is waterproof.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the positioning box further comprises a fixing member, which is fixed to the housing and is suitable for fixing rigging to facilitate carrying.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the positioning box further includes a second decorative plate, which is mounted on the housing and corresponds to the first decorative plate.

[0026] Further objects and advantages of the present invention will be fully apparent from an understanding of the following description and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a positioning box according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a positioning box according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0029] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a positioning box according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a positioning box according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0031] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a positioning box according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a positioning box according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a positioning box in use according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a positioning box according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a positioning box according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a positioning box according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0038] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] It is to be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the elements may be multiple, and the term "one" should not be understood as a limitation on the quantity.

[0040] Example 1:

[0041] 1 to 4 , a positioning box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown. The positioning box 1 can receive and send communication signals, thereby displaying the specific location of its own positioning on the smartphone, making it convenient for users to see their own positioning location on the smartphone. The positioning box 1 can also emit light to increase the visibility of the positioning box 1, making the positioning box 1 easier to notice. The positioning box 1 can also make a sound to further guide the user to locate and locate its own position. The positioning box 1 can be recharged and used repeatedly, that is, the service life of the positioning box 1 is longer, and it will not cause battery life anxiety to the user, nor do they have to worry about the positioning box 1 running out of power and losing the positioning function. The positioning box 1 can also be equipped with rigging, which makes it convenient for users to fix the positioning box 1 to backpacks, pets, keys, luggage and other items that need to be located and found, thereby helping users to manage and retrieve lost items when needed. The positioning box 1 is also waterproof, so whether it is in rainy days, coastal areas, or accidentally immersed in water or exposed to a humid environment, it will not have a negative impact on its normal function. The waterproof design can protect the positioning box 1 to maintain normal operation, ensuring that users can locate and locate their own position at any time, thereby conveniently facilitating user search.

[0042] In detail, the positioning box 1 includes a shell 10, a positioning module 11, a display module 12, a rechargeable battery 13, a first trim panel 14, a second trim panel 15, a charging interface 16, a sound module 17 and a control button 18. The display module 12, the rechargeable battery 13 and the charging interface 16 are electrically connected to the positioning module 11, and the sound module 17 and the control button 18 are also electrically connected to the positioning module 11. The positioning module 11, the display module 12, the rechargeable battery 13, the charging interface 16, the sound module 17 and the control button 18 are installed together in the shell 10. The first trim panel 14 and the second trim panel 15 are correspondingly installed in the shell 10 to encapsulate the positioning module 11, the display module 12, the rechargeable battery 13, the charging interface 16, the sound module 17 and the control button 18 in the shell 10, thereby ensuring the stability and sealing of the overall structure.

[0043] The shell 10 forms a square structure, the control button 18 is installed on the shell 10 and protrudes from its side, and the charging interface 16 is installed on the shell 10 and has a charging port formed on its lower side, so that it is convenient for the user to use a data cable to connect the charging interface 16 through this charging port to charge the rechargeable battery 13.

[0044] It can be understood that the positioning box 1 with a rechargeable design can be charged and used multiple times through the charging interface 16, thereby saving a lot of economic costs, reducing the demand for disposable batteries, and thus reducing the consumption of natural resources. The use of the rechargeable battery 13 can also reduce the pollution of discarded batteries to the environment and reduce the generation of battery waste. The rechargeable battery 13 also has a higher energy density and a lower self-discharge rate, which means that they can provide stable power output for a longer period of time, thereby ensuring the stable and normal use of the positioning box 1.

[0045] The contact area between the charging interface 16 and the shell 10 is waterproof, that is, the charging interface 16 can be installed on the shell 10 by glue sealing or by using a sealing rubber ring. In this embodiment, the way in which the charging interface 16 is installed on the shell 10 includes but is not limited to the installation methods listed above.

[0046] The positioning module 11 can communicate with the smartphone to send its own location information to the smartphone, and can display its own location in real time on the smartphone, making it convenient for users to locate and position themselves through the smartphone.

[0047] The display module 12 is implemented as a light board in this embodiment, that is, it can emit light. When the display module 12 emits light, the visibility of the positioning box 1 is improved, making the positioning box 1 easier to notice, so as to help the user quickly locate and locate its own position. Furthermore, the display module 12 can also be driven by the positioning module 11, that is, the user can send instructions to the positioning module 11 through a smart phone, and the positioning module 11 then sends instructions to the display module 12, thereby controlling the display module 12 to emit light when the user needs it, thereby helping the user to quickly find the positioning box 1. Especially at night, in low light conditions or in dark places, the display module 12 can emit bright light to help users quickly locate the positioning box 1.

[0048] The sound module 17 can emit a sharp sound, and when the user cannot find the positioning box 1, the user can also quickly locate the positioning box 1 through sound. The sound module 17 is connected to the positioning module 11 and is suitable for being driven by the positioning module 11. Furthermore, the user can send instructions to the positioning module 11 through a smartphone, and the positioning module 11 then sends instructions to the sound module 17, thereby controlling the sound module 17 to make a sound when the user needs it, helping the user to quickly find the positioning box 1. Furthermore, when the positioning module 11 is connected to the user's smartphone, it is within a certain range of the user's smartphone. When the positioning module 11 exceeds the range of the user's smartphone, the positioning box 1 will automatically emit a sound or light to remind the user to prevent the user from forgetting. This is very useful for users who often forget to take items away.

[0049] The control button 18 can also control the display module 12 to emit light and the sound module 17 to emit sound, so as to ensure that the positioning box 1 is working normally and the positioning box 1 is used normally.

[0050] It can be understood that the sound module 17, the rechargeable battery 13, the positioning module 11 and the display module 12 are stacked and installed on the shell 10, and the first decorative panel 14 covers and seals the stacked installation as a whole into the shell 10, so as to ensure the overall sealing of the positioning box 1, and the display module 12 can also be placed tightly against the first decorative panel 14, so that the light emitted by the display module 12 can more easily pass through the first decorative panel 14, which means that it is more convenient for users to locate the positioning box 1 by light.

[0051] The second decorative panel 15 is installed on the back of the shell 10, that is, the side corresponding to the first decorative panel 14, so as to protect the sound module 17, the rechargeable battery 13, the positioning module 11 and the display module 12 in the shell 10, making the overall structure more stable and more sealed, thereby achieving good waterproof performance. The waterproof design of the positioning box 1 can be used in a variety of scenarios, whether it is rainy days, coastal areas or used in water. The waterproof design can protect the positioning box 1 from the influence of water intrusion and make the positioning box 1 more durable. Even if it is accidentally immersed in water or exposed to a humid environment, it will not have a negative impact on its normal function, which means that users can use the positioning box 1 for a longer time without having to worry about damage due to water intrusion.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first and second trim panels 14 and 15 are made of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). FRP has a low density, high strength, and rigidity, making it lighter than many traditional materials, such as steel and aluminum alloys. Using FRP on the positioning box 1 can reduce the weight of the positioning box 1 while ensuring its wear resistance. FRP also has excellent corrosion resistance, resisting corrosion from various chemicals, such as acids, alkalis, and salts, making it suitable for use in various harsh environments. This ensures that the positioning box 1 will remain intact despite use in various environments. It is understood that the materials for the first and second trim panels 14 and 15 include, but are not limited to, the materials listed above.

[0053] Since the front and back of the shell 10 are protected by the first decorative panel 14 and the second decorative panel 15, the shell 10 can be made of plastic material. The processing characteristics of plastic material are better and the processing technology is simple. It is suitable for mechanized large-scale production, which is convenient for reducing the production cost of the positioning box 1. The electrical insulation of plastic is better, which facilitates the installation of the charging interface 16 and the rechargeable battery 13, thereby ensuring the normal use of the positioning box 1.

[0054] The positioning box 1 also includes a fixing part 19, which is a fixing column installed at a corner of the shell 10. In other words, a corner of the shell 10 is recessed to form a receiving space, and the fixing part 19 is installed in the receiving space to facilitate the fixing of rigging. Users can fix the positioning box 1 to backpacks, pets, keys, luggage and other items that need to be located and found, thereby helping users to manage and retrieve lost items when needed.

[0055] 5 to 7 , which are modified embodiments of the positioning box 1 of the present invention, differ from the first embodiment in that a pattern 2A is provided on the first decorative plate 14A.

[0056] In detail, the pattern 2A can be etched on the first decorative plate 14A or printed on the first decorative plate 14A. The pattern 2A and the first decorative plate 14A have different light transmittances. When the light emitted by the display module 12A passes through the first decorative plate 14A, the pattern 2A is highlighted.

[0057] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the pattern 2A can also be implemented as other patterns, including but not limited to the pattern shown in the figure. The pattern 2A can be customized so that users can customize it according to their own preferences, and the customized pattern is easy to distinguish and more recognizable. Furthermore, the user can print the positioning box 1A with different patterns to classify and manage different items. Referring to Figure 7, which is a usage status diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention, when the user presses the control button 18A, the display module 12A illuminates to highlight the pattern 2A, helping the user to identify the items bound to the positioning box 1A, and quickly helping the user to find and identify the items.

[0058] 8 and 9 , which are modified embodiments of the positioning box 1 of the present invention, differ from the first embodiment in that the display module 12B in this embodiment is implemented as a display screen.

[0059] In detail, the display screen of the display module 12B can be an OLED screen or an LCD screen, and the user can send instructions to the display module 12B through the positioning module 11B to display content, so that the information displayed by the display module 12B is more diversified and the information density transmitted is higher. The user can see the content displayed on the display module 12B through the first decorative panel 14B, that is, the user can display the information he wants to express on the display module 12B, which further facilitates the user to identify the positioning box 1B.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 10 , a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a positioning box 1C. This preferred embodiment is a modified version of the first preferred embodiment. Compared to the first preferred embodiment, this embodiment further includes a rigging 3C connected to the fixing member 19C.

[0061] The rigging 3C can be used to fix the positioning box 1C to the body or other items for easy carrying. For example, the positioning box 1C can be fixed to keys, mobile phones, tools or other commonly used items, and fixed to a belt, backpack or wrist through the rigging 3C, so that it can be taken out at any time without worrying about losing or forgetting where it is. The rigging 3C can also be used to quickly and conveniently remove or put back the positioning box 1C without the need for additional operations. It is very convenient and fast. Especially for frequently used items, the rigging 3C can improve the efficiency of use.

[0062] Those skilled in the art should understand that the rigging 3C may be implemented as a rope or a keychain, including but not limited to the embodiments listed above.

[0063] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and illustrated in the embodiments. Any variations or modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles described.

Claims

1. Positioning box, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing; A positioning module; A display module; And A rechargeable battery, wherein the rechargeable battery is power - supply connected to the positioning module and the display module and is installed in the housing together.

2. The positioning box according to claim 1, further comprising a first decorative panel, wherein the rechargeable battery, the positioning module and the display module are installed in the housing together to be covered by the first decorative panel, such that the light emitted by the display module passes through the first decorative panel.

3. The positioning box according to claim 2, wherein the first decorative panel is provided with a pattern.

4. The positioning box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the positioning box further comprises a sound - emitting module, and the sound - emitting module is installed inside the housing.

5. The positioning box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the positioning box further comprises a control button, and the control button is installed on the housing.

6. The positioning box according to claim 1, wherein the display module is a light board.

7. The positioning box according to claim 1, wherein the display module is a display screen.

8. The positioning box according to claim 1, the positioning box is waterproof.

9. The positioning box according to claim 2, the positioning box further comprises a fixing member, the fixing member is fixed to the housing and is adapted to fix rigging for convenient carrying.

10. The positioning box according to claim 1, the positioning box further comprises a second decorative panel, and the second decorative panel is installed on the housing and corresponds to the first decorative panel.

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