Flip timer

Abstract

A flip timer, comprising a housing (10), and a rotating assembly (20) which is provided in the housing (10) and is rotatably connected to the housing (10). The rotating assembly (20) rotates relative to the housing (10) by means of a first rotating shaft. The rotating assembly (20) comprises a display module (22) and a counterweight (24), the display module (22) directly facing one end of the housing (10), and the center of gravity of the rotating assembly (20) not falling on the first rotating shaft.

Description

Flip-over timer TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of time measurement, in particular to a flip-over timer. BACKGROUND

[0002] A timer is a device that measures time using a specific principle. Existing timing devices use mechanical dials, buttons or touch screens as means of controlling the timing.

[0003] With the advancement of technology, a flip-over timer (CN220399812U-polygon flip-over timer) has appeared on the market, which can realize corresponding time counting by simply flipping the flip-over timer. TECHNICAL PROBLEM

[0004] However, in the flipping process of the conventional flip-over timer, the display module of the flip-over timer also rotates, which causes the display module to not always face the user, thereby reducing the user experience. TECHNICAL SOLUTION

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a flip-over timer that can solve the above problems.

[0006] A flip-over timer includes a housing and a rotating assembly disposed in the housing and rotationally connected to the housing, the rotating assembly rotates relative to the housing about a first rotation axis;

[0007] The rotating assembly includes a display module and a counterweight, the display module faces one end of the housing, and the center of gravity of the rotating assembly does not fall on the first rotation axis.

[0008] In one embodiment, the flip-over timer flips about a second rotation axis, and the included angle between the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis is 0°-30°.

[0009] In one embodiment, the flip-over timer flips about a second rotation axis, and the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are parallel or coincident.

[0010] In one embodiment, the flip-over timer further includes a bearing disposed in the housing, the bearing includes an outer ring and an inner ring rotationally connected;

[0011] The outer ring is connected to the housing, and the inner ring is connected to the rotating assembly.

[0012] In one embodiment, the display module, the inner ring and the counterweight are sequentially stacked.

[0013] In one embodiment, the weight of the display module matches the weight of the counterweight.

[0014] In one embodiment, the flip-over timer further comprises a circuit board and a conductive ring electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0015] The rotating assembly further comprises a conductive piece arranged on the inner ring away from the display module, the conductive piece is electrically connected to the display module, and the conductive piece abuts against the conductive ring, when the rotating assembly rotates relative to the shell, the conductive piece slides along the conductive ring.

[0016] In one embodiment, the conductive piece is a spring or a spring probe connector, and the conductive piece elastically abuts against the conductive ring.

[0017] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the shell is further provided with a magnetic attraction piece, when the flip-over timer is flipped to a preset position, the magnetic attraction piece is magnetically connected to the rotating assembly, thereby realizing the rotational positioning of the rotating assembly.

[0018] In one embodiment, when the magnetic attraction piece is magnetically connected to the rotating assembly, a gap is formed between the magnetic attraction piece and the rotating assembly.

[0019] In one embodiment, the flip-over timer further comprises a first mounting bracket, the outer ring is mounted in the shell through the first mounting bracket, and the magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the first mounting bracket.

[0020] In one embodiment, the shell is a polygonal column, and each side of the shell is provided with one magnetic attraction piece.

[0021] In one embodiment, the rotating assembly comprises a magnetic attraction matching piece magnetically attracted to the magnetic attraction piece.

[0022] In one embodiment, the counterweight is magnetically connected to the magnetic attraction piece.

[0023] In one embodiment, the side wall of the counterweight protrudes outward to form a magnetic attraction part magnetically connected to the magnetic attraction piece.

[0024] In one embodiment, the flip-over timer further comprises a second mounting bracket, the second mounting bracket is provided with a mounting slot matched with the counterweight, and the side wall of the mounting slot is provided with a notch, and the magnetic attraction part is arranged at the notch to be exposed outside.

[0025] When the flip-over timer is flipped to the preset position, the magnetic attraction piece is magnetically connected to the magnetic attraction part. Advantages

[0026] The rotating assembly of the flip-over timer of the present application comprises the display module and the counterweight, the display module is opposite to one end of the shell, and the center of gravity of the rotating assembly is not located on the first rotating shaft, so that when the flip-over timer of the present application flips over, the rotating assembly also rotates relative to the shell, so that the display module arranged opposite to one end of the shell rotates relative to the shell, and the display module always keeps facing the user, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0028] Wherein:

[0029] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the flip-over timer.

[0030] Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the flip-over timer shown in Fig. 1.

[0031] Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of one direction of the partial structure of the flip-over timer shown in Fig. 1.

[0032] Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the partial disassembly structure of the partial structure of the flip-over timer shown in Fig. 3.

[0033] Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of another direction of the partial structure of the flip-over timer shown in Fig. 1.

[0034] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the partial disassembly structure of the partial structure of the flip-over timer shown in Fig. 5. Embodiments of the present application

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the present application will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, but not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0036] In combination with Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, an embodiment of the flip-over timer is disclosed, comprising a shell 10 and a rotating assembly 20 arranged in the shell 10 and rotationally connected with the shell 10, the rotating assembly 20 rotates relative to the shell 10 with a first rotating shaft.

[0037] In combination with FIG. 3, the rotating assembly 20 comprises the display module 22 and the counterweight 24, the display module 22 is opposite to one end of the shell 10, and the center of gravity of the rotating assembly 20 does not fall on the first rotating shaft.

[0038] The rotating assembly 20 of the flip-over timer of the present application comprises the display module 22 and the counterweight 24, the display module 22 is opposite to one end of the shell 10, and the center of gravity of the rotating assembly 20 does not fall on the first rotating shaft, so that when the flip-over timer of the present application flips over, the rotating assembly 20 also rotates relative to the shell 10, so that the display module 22 arranged opposite to one end of the shell 10 rotates relative to the shell 10, and then the display module 22 always keeps facing the user, thereby improving the user experience.

[0039] In combination with the drawings, in the present embodiment, the display module 22 is a display screen assembly. In other embodiments, the display module 22 can also be other types of display devices.

[0040] In combination with the drawings, in the present embodiment, the shell 10 comprises the main shell 12 with the accommodating cavity 101 and the transparent cover plate 14 arranged on the accommodating cavity 101.

[0041] The transparent cover plate 14 is located at one end of the shell 10, so that the transparent cover plate 14 is stacked on the display module 22.

[0042] In other embodiments, the shell 10 can also adopt other structures.

[0043] Preferably, the flip-over timer flips over along the second rotating shaft, and the included angle between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft is 0°~30°.

[0044] It should be noted that when the included angle between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft is small (0°~30°), the rotating assembly 20 still rotates relative to the shell 10 when the flip-over timer flips over.

[0045] More preferably, in the present embodiment, the flip-over timer flips over along the second rotating shaft, and the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are parallel or coincident.

[0046] In combination with FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the flip-over timer further comprises the bearing 30 arranged in the shell 10, the bearing 30 comprises the rotatingly connected outer ring 32 and inner ring 34.

[0047] In combination with the drawings, in the present embodiment, the outer ring 32 is connected with the shell 10, and the inner ring 34 is connected with the rotating assembly 20.

[0048] Specifically, in the present embodiment, the display module 22, the inner ring 34 and the counterweight 24 are sequentially stacked.

[0049] Preferably, in the embodiment, the weight of the display module 22 matches the weight of the counterweight 24.

[0050] The weight of the display module 22 matches the weight of the counterweight 24, which can make the weight on both sides of the bearing 30 consistent, thereby improving the stability of the whole and the service life of the bearing 30.

[0051] Preferably, in the embodiment, the flip-over timer further comprises a circuit board (not shown in the figure) and a conductive ring (not shown in the figure) electrically connected with the circuit board.

[0052] It should be noted that, in order to achieve convenient use, the flip-over timer further comprises a rechargeable battery electrically connected with the circuit board and a charging interface electrically connected with the circuit board.

[0053] In combination with the drawings, the rotating assembly 20 further comprises a conductive part 26 away from the side of the display module 22, the conductive part 26 is electrically connected with the display module 22, and the conductive part 26 abuts against the conductive ring. When the rotating assembly 20 rotates relative to the shell 10, the conductive part 26 slides along the conductive ring.

[0054] Through such a structure, when the rotating assembly 20 rotates relative to the shell 10, the electrical connection between the display module 22 and the circuit board can still be ensured.

[0055] Specifically, the conductive part 26 is electrically connected with the display module 22 through a wire.

[0056] In particular, the rotating assembly 20 further comprises a hollow tube, and the wire passes through the hollow tube to electrically connect the conductive part 26 and the display module 22.

[0057] Generally, the conductive ring can be a metal ring.

[0058] In combination with the drawings, in the embodiment, the conductive ring is arranged on a plate-shaped structure 50, and then electrically connected with the circuit board through a wire. In other embodiments, the conductive ring can also be directly arranged on the circuit board and electrically connected through a wire or welding.

[0059] In the embodiment, the conductive part 26 is 4, and the conductive ring can be 2 or 4 circular rings.

[0060] Preferably, in the embodiment, the conductive part 26 is a spring or a spring probe connector, and the conductive part 26 elastically abuts against the conductive ring.

[0061] Specifically, in the embodiment, the conductive part 26 is a pogo pin connector.

[0062] Preferably, the inner wall of the shell 10 is further provided with a magnetic attraction member 60, and when the flip-over timer is flipped to the preset position, the magnetic attraction member 60 is magnetically attracted to the rotating assembly 20, thereby realizing the rotational positioning of the rotating assembly 20.

[0063] More preferably, in the embodiment, when the magnetic attraction member 60 is magnetically attracted to the rotating assembly 20, a gap is formed between the magnetic attraction member 60 and the rotating assembly 20.

[0064] In order to ensure that the rotating assembly 20 can rotate relative to the shell 10, the magnetic attraction member 60 cannot be directly in contact with the rotating assembly 20, and a gap needs to be formed to reduce the magnetic attraction force.

[0065] Preferably, in the embodiment, the flip-over timer further comprises a first mounting bracket 70, the outer ring 32 is mounted in the shell 10 through the first mounting bracket 70, and the magnetic attraction member 60 is arranged on the first mounting bracket 70.

[0066] Specifically, the first mounting bracket 70 can be fixed in the shell 10 by screws.

[0067] Preferably, in the embodiment, the shell 10 is a polygonal column, and one magnetic attraction member 60 is arranged on each side of the shell 10.

[0068] Preferably, in the embodiment, the counterweight 24 is magnetically attracted to the magnetic attraction member 60.

[0069] Specifically, in the embodiment, the side wall of the counterweight 24 is outwardly protruded to form a magnetic attraction part 28 which is magnetically attracted to the magnetic attraction member 60.

[0070] In the embodiment, the flip-over timer further comprises a second mounting bracket 80, the second mounting bracket 80 is provided with a mounting groove 801 which is matched with the counterweight 24, the side wall of the mounting groove 801 is provided with a notch 802, and the magnetic attraction part 28 is arranged at the notch 802 and exposed outside.

[0071] When the flip-over timer is flipped to the preset position, the magnetic attraction member 60 is magnetically attracted to the magnetic attraction part 28.

[0072] It should be noted that at least one of the magnetic attraction member 60 and the magnetic attraction part 28 is a magnet.

[0073] In other embodiments, the rotating assembly 20 can also be provided with a magnetic attraction matching part which is magnetically attracted to the magnetic attraction member 60.

[0074] It should be noted that at least one of the magnetic attraction member 60 and the magnetic attraction matching part is a magnet.

[0075] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings based on the orientation or positional relationship, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0076] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0077] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature, which can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0078] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms is not necessarily for the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0079] Finally, it should be noted that the above examples are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and are not intended to limit the same; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing examples, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing examples, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A flip-type timer, characterized in that, The device includes a housing and a rotating assembly disposed within the housing and rotatably connected to the housing, the rotating assembly rotating relative to the housing about a first rotation axis. The rotating assembly includes a display module and a counterweight. The display module faces one end of the housing, and the center of gravity of the rotating assembly does not fall on the first rotating axis.

2. The flip-type timer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip-type timer flips on a second rotating axis, and the angle between the first rotating axis and the second rotating axis is 0° to 30°.

3. The flip-type timer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip-type timer flips on a second rotating axis, and the first rotating axis and the second rotating axis are parallel or coincident.

4. The flip-type timer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip-type timer also includes a bearing disposed within the housing, the bearing comprising an outer ring and an inner ring rotatably connected. The outer ring is connected to the outer shell, and the inner ring is connected to the rotating assembly.

5. The flip-type timer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The display module, the inner ring, and the counterweight are stacked in sequence.

6. The flip-type timer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The weight of the display module matches the weight of the counterweight.

7. The flip-type timer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flip-type timer also includes a circuit board and a conductive ring electrically connected to the circuit board; The rotating assembly further includes a conductive element disposed on the inner ring away from the display module. The conductive element is electrically connected to the display module and abuts against the conductive ring. When the rotating assembly rotates relative to the outer casing, the conductive element slides along the conductive ring.

8. The flip-type timer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conductive element is a spring contact or spring probe connector, and the conductive element elastically abuts against the conductive ring.

9. The flip-type timer according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that, The inner wall of the outer casing is also provided with a magnetic suction component. When the flip-type timer flips to the preset position, the magnetic suction component is magnetically connected to the rotating component, thereby realizing the rotation positioning of the rotating component.

10. The flip-type timer according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the magnetic attractor is magnetically connected to the rotating assembly, a gap is formed between the magnetic attractor and the rotating assembly.

11. The flip-type timer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The outer shell is polygonal and cylindrical, and each side of the outer shell is provided with a magnetic suction element.

12. The flip-type timer according to claim 11, characterized in that, The flip-type timer also includes a first mounting bracket, the outer ring is mounted inside the housing via the first mounting bracket, and the magnetic element is disposed on the first mounting bracket.

13. The flip-type timer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a magnetically attached component that magnetically attracts the magnetic component.

14. The flip-type timer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The counterweight is magnetically connected to the magnetic attractor.

15. The flip-type timer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The sidewall of the counterweight protrudes outward to form a magnetic attraction part that magnetically connects with the magnetic attractor.

16. The flip-type timer according to claim 15, characterized in that, The flip-type timer also includes a second mounting bracket, which has a mounting groove that matches the counterweight, and the side wall of the mounting groove has a notch, with the magnetic part located at the notch and thus exposed. When the flip-type timer flips to the preset position, the magnetic attractor is magnetically connected to the magnetic attractor part.

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