Operating method for dynamic levitating clock and dynamic levitating clock

Abstract

An operating method for a dynamic levitating clock, comprising: a rotating device (5) and at least one levitating base (4) on the rotating device (5) are provided inside a housing (2); a levitating region (22) is formed on a corresponding surface of the housing (2); a levitator (1) is levitated in the levitating region (22) on the surface of the housing (2) by means of a magnetic field force of the levitating base (4); and, under the control of a main control module (3), the levitating base (4) can be driven to move relative to the surface of the housing (2) on the basis of an operation mode and a display mode, so that the levitating region (22) and the levitator (1) move relative to the surface of the housing (2) as the levitating base (4) moves. Also provided is a dynamic levitating clock.

Description

A method for operating a dynamic floating clock and the dynamic floating clock itself. Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clocks, and particularly to a method for operating a dynamic floating clock and the dynamic floating clock itself. Background Technology

[0002] A clock is a tool used to display time and measure time intervals, helping people intuitively read the current moment. Driven by mechanical, electronic, or atomic technology, it divides the Earth's rotation period into units such as hours, minutes, and seconds. Common clocks include mechanical clocks and electronic clocks, and are core timekeeping tools for humans to coordinate work and organize their lives.

[0003] Existing clock designs typically use numbers or hands pointing to numbers to show the passage and changes of time. This approach is rather simplistic, lacks decorative appeal and visual attractiveness, and fails to meet the personalized needs of users. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, this application proposes a method for operating a dynamic floating clock and a dynamic floating clock, the specific scheme of which is as follows:

[0005] Firstly, a method for operating a dynamic levitated clock is proposed, applied to a dynamic levitated clock, wherein the dynamic levitated clock includes a levitator, a housing, and a main control module, a levitation base, and a rotation device disposed within the housing, wherein the levitation base forms a levitation area on the surface corresponding to the housing; the operating method specifically includes:

[0006] The current operating mode and display mode can be set through the main control module;

[0007] The current time value and the rate of time change are obtained according to the operating mode, and the rotation speed of the rotating device is obtained according to the rate of time change.

[0008] Calculate the target coordinates of the suspended area on the surface of the housing based on the current time value; calculate the target rotation angle value of the rotating device based on the target coordinates;

[0009] The rotating device rotates according to the target rotation angle value and the rotation speed to drive the suspension base to move, so that the suspension area corresponding to the suspension base moves on the shell surface, and the levitation particle moves relative to the shell surface as the suspension area moves; specifically, the movement of the levitation particle can be floating relative to the shell surface, or it can slide or roll along the shell surface.

[0010] Obtain the current position coordinates of the levitation vehicle and calibrate the current position coordinates until the difference between the current position coordinates and the target coordinates is less than or equal to a preset value.

[0011] In some specific embodiments, the process of obtaining the current position coordinates of the levitation vehicle and calibrating the current position coordinates of the levitation vehicle includes:

[0012] Collect the levitation state of the levitation particle, which includes the current position coordinates of the levitation particle;

[0013] When the current position coordinates do not match the target coordinates, obtain the current actual rotation angle value of the rotating device; map the current time value to the rotation angle range of the rotating device to obtain the current time angle value;

[0014] Calculate the difference between the current time angle and the actual rotation angle value of the rotating device;

[0015] When the difference is greater than the preset value, a command is sent to the rotating device to accelerate or decelerate the rotation until the difference is less than the preset value, so that the current position coordinates of the levitation particle match the target coordinates.

[0016] In some specific embodiments, the dynamic floating clock also includes a display connected to the main control module, and the display has a display area formed on the surface of the housing;

[0017] Display modes include hour hand mode, and / or minute hand mode, and / or second hand mode, and / or full display mode;

[0018] In clock mode, the display shows the minute and / or second units of the current time value in the display area using numbers and / or graphics; the target coordinates of the floating area in display mode on the housing surface are calculated based on the clock unit values;

[0019] In minute hand mode, the display shows the clock unit value and / or second unit value of the current time in the display area through numbers and / or graphics; the target coordinates of the floating area on the housing surface in display mode are calculated based on the minute unit value;

[0020] In second hand mode, the display shows the clock unit value and / or minute unit value of the current time in the display area through numbers and / or graphics; the target coordinates of the floating area on the housing surface in display mode are calculated based on the second unit value;

[0021] In full display mode, the monitor displays the clock and minute units of the current time value in the display area using numbers and / or graphics, or displays the clock, minute, and second units of the current time value.

[0022] The target coordinates of the floating area on the surface of the housing in full display mode are calculated based on a second unit value, or a minute unit value, or a clock unit value.

[0023] In practical applications, by using different display modes, the levitator on the surface of the housing can be made to move different pointers representing time values.

[0024] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the number of levitation bases and levitation elements. Users can flexibly set them according to actual needs. One or more rotating devices can drive multiple levitation bases to simultaneously move multiple levitation elements on the shell surface. In a specific embodiment, three levitation elements can be set, representing the hour, minute, and second hands of the time value, respectively. They are driven by three levitation bases at different rotation speeds to move the three levitation elements at different positions on the shell surface.

[0025] In some specific embodiments, the operating mode includes Earth time mode and / or other planetary time mode, and the current time value includes the current Earth time value and the current planetary time value;

[0026] The step of obtaining the current time value and the rate of time change according to the operating mode, and obtaining the rotation speed of the rotating device according to the rate of time change, includes:

[0027] When the current operating mode is Earth Time mode, the current Earth Time value is obtained based on preset network data or manual settings.

[0028] The speed at which the target coordinates of the floating area change corresponds to the speed at which the current Earth time value changes in clock, minute, or second units, depending on the display mode.

[0029] The rotational speed of the rotating device is obtained based on the rate of change over time.

[0030] When the current running module is in other planet time mode, set the target planet, obtain the planet's rotation speed and sidereal day based on preset network data or manual setting, and obtain the current Earth time value based on preset network data or manual setting.

[0031] The sidereal day is divided into 24 planetary hours, each planetary hour is divided into 60 planetary minutes, and each planetary hour is divided into 60 planetary seconds. The current planetary time value is obtained by mapping the current Earth time value.

[0032] The rate of change of time in clock units, minutes units, or seconds units in the current time value of the planet is obtained based on the planet's rotation speed;

[0033] The speed at which the target coordinates of the floating area change corresponds to the speed at which the current time value of the planet changes in clock units, minutes, or seconds, depending on the display mode.

[0034] The rotational speed of the rotating device is obtained based on the rate of change over time.

[0035] Specifically, a sidereal day refers to the time it takes for a planet to complete one rotation. In one specific embodiment, since other planets do not yet have independent dating systems or a need for time zone divisions, when establishing a time mapping relationship between Earth and other planets, it is possible to set a common starting point for Earth's rotation with other planets.

[0036] In one specific embodiment, by setting Earth time mode and other planetary time modes, users can switch between different modes. In other planetary modes, users can use Earth time as a reference to experience the passage of time on other planets from the floating clock. Using Earth as a reference, the time concepts of different planets in the universe can be explained to users more intuitively, increasing the technological feel of the floating clock and making it educational and knowledge-based.

[0037] In one specific embodiment, a button module is also included to connect the main control module and the display. The display includes a dot matrix display screen, which can display the current time value and various setting options in the main control module to the user in a dot matrix display manner.

[0038] The operating modes also include a timer mode;

[0039] When the current operating mode is timer mode, the timer duration is obtained through the button module;

[0040] The initial position and timing rotation time of the rotating device are obtained based on the timing duration.

[0041] Upon receiving a countdown command, the rotating device rotates clockwise or counterclockwise from its initial position according to the countdown time, thereby moving the suspension base and causing the corresponding suspension area of ​​the suspension base to move on the surface of the shell. The levitated particle moves clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the surface of the shell as the suspension area moves.

[0042] In practical applications, users can use the timer mode to enable forward or countdown timers via a floating clock.

[0043] Specifically, the button module may include buttons exposed relative to the housing surface or touch-sensitive buttons set on the corresponding housing surface. Users can send operation signals to the main control module by touching the buttons to set or adjust the operating mode and / or display mode of the floating clock. Specifically, users can send countdown signals to the main control module by touching the buttons in the timing mode.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, an electromagnetic coil assembly for generating a rotating magnetic field is provided inside the levitation base; the operating mode also includes a levitation sub-rotation mode;

[0045] When the current operating mode is Earth time mode, obtain the Earth's rotation speed and / or Earth's rotation direction, and adjust the current flowing into the electromagnetic coil according to the Earth's rotation speed and / or Earth's rotation direction.

[0046] When the current operating mode is the other planet time mode, obtain the rotation speed and / or rotation direction of the target planet, and adjust the current entering the electromagnetic coil according to the rotation speed and / or rotation direction of the target planet;

[0047] Alternatively, the custom rotation speed and / or custom rotation direction of the levitation pod can be manually set via the main control module, and the current flowing through the electromagnetic coil can be adjusted according to the custom rotation speed and / or custom rotation direction.

[0048] In practical applications, the levitation device includes a sphere. By introducing a levitation device rotation mode, it can rotate while moving on the surface of the shell as the levitation base moves. In one specific embodiment, by setting the rotation speed of the levitation device to be the same as the Earth's rotation speed or the rotation speed of the target planet, the motion of the planet can be simulated more vividly, further enriching the dynamic performance of the levitation clock and providing users with a completely new perspective.

[0049] In some specific embodiments, the dynamic floating clock also includes a light-emitting component connected to the main control module, and the range of movement of the floating area on the surface of the housing forms a display area; the light-emitting component is arranged around the display area, and the light-emitting component includes multiple light-emitting areas at different positions on the display area;

[0050] The light-emitting components include an hour hand light-emitting mode, and / or a minute hand light-emitting mode, and / or a second hand light-emitting mode;

[0051] When in clockwise illumination mode, obtain the clockwise unit value of the current time, map the clockwise unit value to the display area to obtain the clockwise coordinates of the clock in the display area corresponding to the current time value; and light up the illumination area on the illumination component corresponding to the clockwise coordinates.

[0052] When in minute hand illumination mode, obtain the minute hand unit value of the current time value, map the minute hand unit value to the display area to obtain the minute hand coordinates of the current time value in the display area; and light up the illumination area on the illumination component corresponding to the minute hand coordinates.

[0053] When in second hand illumination mode, obtain the second hand unit value of the current time value, map the second hand unit value to the display area, obtain the second hand coordinates of the current time value in the display area, and light up the illumination area on the illumination component corresponding to the second hand coordinates.

[0054] In one specific embodiment, the light-emitting component is ring-shaped, comprising 60 RGB LEDs arranged sequentially, meaning each LED represents a light-emitting area. In a specific application, when the LEDs emit light in conjunction with the movement of the corresponding levitation device, the rotation angle value of the rotating device can be obtained and mapped to the 60 LEDs. The integer value obtained by multiplying the rotation angle value (ranging from 0 to 2π) by the number of LEDs (60) is then the light-emitting area that should be illuminated.

[0055] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the application to the hour hand light-up mode, minute hand light-up mode, or second hand light-up mode. The movement of the levitation head represents the pointer that must be consistent with the light-up mode. That is, in some specific embodiments, the levitation head can move relative to the shell surface at the speed of the hour hand rotation, while the light-up component illuminates the light-up area corresponding to the minute or second hand, forming an interlaced light-up effect; or the light-up component can light up the light-up area that the levitation head has moved to, forming a following light-up effect.

[0056] Secondly, a dynamic levitated clock is proposed, which is used to implement the operation method of any of the aforementioned technical solutions, including: a levitator, a housing, and a main control module, a levitation base, and a rotation device disposed within the housing;

[0057] At least one suspension base is disposed on the rotating device, and a suspension area is formed on the surface of the shell corresponding to the suspension base. The levitated object is suspended in the suspension area on the surface of the shell by the magnetic force of the suspension base.

[0058] The main control module is connected to the rotating device, which is used to drive the suspension base to move relative to the shell surface according to the operating mode and display mode under the control of the main control module, so that the suspension area and the suspension element move relative to the shell surface with the movement of the suspension base.

[0059] In some specific embodiments, the levitation base includes a base plate, and a magnetic component and a position detection module disposed on the base plate;

[0060] The magnetic assembly includes an outer ring magnet fixing component, an electromagnetic coil, and an inner ring magnet; the electromagnetic coil and the inner ring magnet surround position detection module are arranged alternately; the outer ring magnet fixing component is arranged around the area where the electromagnetic coil and the inner ring magnet are located, which can fix the installation position of the electromagnetic coil and the inner ring magnet;

[0061] The electromagnetic coil is used to generate a controllable electromagnetic field within the levitation region; the inner magnet is used to generate a constant magnetic force within the levitation region; and a permanent magnet is provided on the outer magnet fixing component, which is used to provide magnetic force to the levitation object within the levitation region.

[0062] The position detection module is connected to the main control module and is used to detect the suspension state of the levitation vehicle in the suspension area.

[0063] In one specific embodiment, three electromagnetic coils and three inner magnets are staggered around the position detection module, and the lines connecting the three electromagnetic coils and the three inner magnets form an equilateral triangle. In the specific installation location, the three electromagnetic coils are arranged around the position detection module at 120° intervals. When the electromagnetic coils are energized, the levitation device can rotate. In another specific embodiment, when the levitation device is levitating, its rotation can also be achieved by applying a force to the levitation device through external contact by a user.

[0064] In some specific embodiments, a display is also included, which is connected to the main control module; a slot is provided on the inner side wall of the housing; the display is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing through the slot, and a display area is formed on the surface of the housing corresponding to the display.

[0065] In some specific embodiments, the rotating device includes at least two rotating ends, which are gravity-balanced; at least one of the rotating ends is provided with a suspension base; and the rotating end without a suspension base is provided with a counterweight.

[0066] Beneficial Effects: This application proposes a method for operating a dynamic levitating clock and the dynamic levitating clock itself. By setting at least one levitating base on a rotating device, a levitating area is formed on the surface of the housing corresponding to the levitating base. The operating method allows for flexible setting of operating and display modes, resulting in a novel form and rich dynamic display options compared to traditional clocks. Furthermore, the levitating element is suspended in the levitating area on the housing surface by the magnetic force of the levitating base. By setting the rotating device to move the levitating base relative to the housing surface under the drive of the main control module, the levitating element can move relative to the housing surface as the levitating area moves, resulting in diverse and aesthetically pleasing clock forms with a technological and futuristic feel, meeting diverse user needs. Attached Figure Description

[0067] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0068] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the clock in this application;

[0069] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the display and the upper housing in this application;

[0070] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the motor assembly in this application;

[0071] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the suspended base in this application;

[0072] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall shape of the clock in this application;

[0073] Figure 6 is a bottom view of the overall shape of the clock in this application;

[0074] Figure 7 is a side view of the overall shape of the clock in this application;

[0075] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the overall steps of the clock control method in this application;

[0076] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of some specific steps of the clock control method in this application;

[0077] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the main control module and various components in this application.

[0078] Reference numerals: 1-Suspension element; 2-Shell; 21-Display area; 22-Suspension area; 23-Upper shell; 24-Lower shell; 241-Anti-slip pad; 242-Snap-fit ​​structure; 25-Display area; 3-Main control module; 4-Suspension base; 41-Base plate; 42-Magnetic component; 421-Outer ring magnet fixing component; 422-Electromagnetic coil; 423-Inner ring magnet; 43-Position detection module; 5-Rotation device; 51-Rotation bracket; 511-Rotation end; 52-Motor assembly; 521-Magnetic ring structure; 522-Control board; 523-Fixing component; 53-Bottom bracket; 54-Counterweight; 61-Display; 62-Slot; 63-Button module; 7-Light-emitting component; 71-Lamp ring assembly; 72-Lampshade structure; 73-Light-emitting area. Detailed Implementation

[0079] The various embodiments disclosed herein will be described more fully below. This application may have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes may be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments disclosed herein to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather this application should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0080] The terminology used in the various embodiments disclosed in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the various embodiments disclosed in this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments disclosed in this application pertain. Terms (such as those defined in a generally used dictionary) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in their contextual meaning in the relevant technical field and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments disclosed in this application.

[0081] Example 1

[0082] Embodiment 1 of this application discloses a method for operating a dynamic levitating clock, which is applied to a dynamic levitating clock. The dynamic levitating clock includes a levitation element 1, a housing 2, a main control module 3, a levitation base 4, and a rotating device 5 disposed within the housing 2. The levitation base 4 has a levitation area 22 formed on the surface of the housing 2. The operating method specifically includes:

[0083] S100, Set the current operating mode and display mode through the main control module 3;

[0084] S200. Obtain the current time value and time change rate according to the operating mode, and obtain the rotation speed of the rotating device 5 according to the time change rate.

[0085] S300: Calculate the target coordinates of the floating area 22 in the display mode on the surface of the housing 2 based on the current time value; calculate the target rotation angle value of the rotating device 5 based on the target coordinates;

[0086] S400, the rotating device 5 rotates according to the target rotation angle value and the rotation speed to drive the suspension base 4 to move, so that the suspension area 22 corresponding to the suspension base 4 moves on the surface of the shell 2, and the suspension element 1 moves relative to the surface of the shell 2 as the suspension area 22 moves.

[0087] S500: Obtain the current position coordinates of levitation 1, and calibrate the current position coordinates of levitation 1 until the difference between the current position coordinates and the target coordinates is less than or equal to a preset value.

[0088] The overall process is illustrated in Figure 8.

[0089] In some specific embodiments, as shown in Figure 9, the specific process of obtaining the current position coordinates of the levitation 1 and calibrating the current position coordinates of the levitation 1 in step S500 includes:

[0090] S510. Collect the levitation state of levitation 1, including the current position coordinates of levitation 1;

[0091] S520. When the current position coordinates do not match the target coordinates, obtain the current actual rotation angle value of the rotating device 5; map the current time value to the rotation angle range of the rotating device 5 to obtain the current time angle value.

[0092] S530, Calculate the difference between the current time angle and the actual rotation angle value of the rotating device 5;

[0093] S540. When the difference is greater than the preset value, a command is sent to the rotating device 5 to accelerate or decelerate the rotation until the difference is less than the preset value, so that the current position coordinates of the levitation 1 match the target coordinates.

[0094] In step S400, specifically, the movement of the levitation 1 can be floating relative to the surface of the shell 2, or it can slide or roll along the surface of the shell 2.

[0095] In some specific embodiments, the dynamic floating clock also includes a display 61 connected to the main control module 3, and the display 61 has a display area 25 formed on the surface of the housing 2;

[0096] Display modes include hour hand mode, and / or minute hand mode, and / or second hand mode, and / or full display mode;

[0097] In clock mode, display 61 displays the minute and / or second unit values ​​of the current time in display area 25 using numbers and / or graphics; and calculates the target coordinates of the floating area 22 on the surface of housing 2 based on the clock unit values.

[0098] In minute hand mode, display 61 displays the clock unit value and / or second unit value of the current time value in display area 25 through numbers and / or graphics; and calculates the target coordinates of the floating area 22 on the surface of housing 2 based on the minute unit value;

[0099] In second hand mode, display 61 displays the clock unit value and / or minute unit value of the current time value in display area 25 through numbers and / or graphics; and calculates the target coordinates of the floating area 22 on the surface of housing 2 based on the second unit value;

[0100] In full display mode, the display 61 displays the clock unit value and minute unit value of the current time value in the display area 25 by means of numbers and / or graphics, or displays the clock unit value, minute unit value and second unit value of the current time value;

[0101] The target coordinates of the floating area on the surface of the housing 2 in full display mode are calculated based on the value in seconds, minutes, or clock units.

[0102] Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, in full display mode, the display 61 displays the clock unit value and minute unit value of the current time in the display area 25 using numbers. It should be noted that this embodiment does not specifically limit the size of the display area 25; users can adjust the size of the display 61 and the display area 25 according to actual usage. In practical applications, by providing a variety of display modes, the levitating element 1 on the surface of the housing 2 can move to represent different time values, while users can understand other time values ​​besides those represented by the levitating element 1, ensuring the basic time display function of the clock from multiple visual perspectives. Specifically, the time value can be represented by dot-matrix numbers or by images simulating the hour, minute, and second hands of a traditional clock. Users can choose the time display effect of the levitating clock according to their own interests.

[0103] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the number of levitation bases 4 and levitation elements 1. Users can flexibly set them according to actual needs. One or more rotating devices 5 can drive multiple levitation bases 4 to simultaneously move multiple levitation elements 1 on the surface of the housing 2. In a specific embodiment, three levitation elements 1 can be set, representing the hour, minute, and second hands of the time value, respectively. They are driven by three levitation bases 4 at different rotation speeds to move the three levitation elements 1 at different positions on the surface of the housing 2.

[0104] In some specific embodiments, the operating mode includes Earth time mode and / or other planetary time mode, and the current time value includes the current Earth time value and the current planetary time value;

[0105] Specifically, in step S200, obtaining the current time value and the rate of time change according to the operating mode, and obtaining the rotation speed of the rotating device 5 based on the rate of time change, includes:

[0106] When the current operating mode is Earth Time mode, the current Earth Time value is obtained based on preset network data or manual settings.

[0107] The speed at which the target coordinates of the floating area 22 change corresponds to the speed at which the clock unit value, minute unit value, or second unit value in the current Earth time value changes, depending on the display mode.

[0108] The rotational speed of the rotating device 5 is obtained based on the rate of change over time;

[0109] When the current running module is in other planet time mode, set the target planet, obtain the planet's rotation speed and sidereal day based on preset network data or manual setting, and obtain the current Earth time value based on preset network data or manual setting.

[0110] The sidereal day is divided into 24 planetary hours, each planetary hour is divided into 60 planetary minutes, and each planetary hour is divided into 60 planetary seconds. The current planetary time value is obtained by mapping the current Earth time value.

[0111] The rate of change of time in clock units, minutes units, or seconds units in the current time value of the planet is obtained based on the planet's rotation speed;

[0112] The speed at which the target coordinates of the floating area 22 change corresponds to the speed at which the current time value of the planet changes in clock units, minutes, or seconds, depending on the display mode settings.

[0113] The rotational speed of the rotating device 5 is obtained based on the rate of change over time.

[0114] Specifically, a sidereal day refers to the time it takes for a planet to complete one rotation. In one specific embodiment, since other planets do not yet have independent dating systems or a need for time zone divisions, when establishing a time mapping relationship between Earth and other planets, it is possible to set a common starting point for Earth's rotation with other planets.

[0115] In one specific embodiment, the sidereal day of the target planet is set to 10.7 hours. Therefore, 24 / 10.7 ≈ 2.2, meaning time on the target planet flows approximately 2.2 times faster than on Earth. When one hour passes on Earth, 2.2 planetary hours have passed on the target planet. In other planetary time modes, the movement times of the hour, minute, and second hands in the levitated clock differ from those under Earth time. For example, 1 target planetary hour is approximately 10.7 / 24 ≈ 0.45 Earth hours (≈ 27 Earth minutes); 1 target weekday minute is target planetary hour / 60 = 27 / 60 = 0.45 Earth minutes (≈ 27 Earth seconds); and 1 target planetary second is target planetary minute / 60 = 27 / 60 = 0.45 Earth seconds.

[0116] In one specific embodiment, by setting Earth time mode and other planetary time modes, users can switch between different modes. In other planetary modes, users can use Earth time as a reference to experience the passage of time on other planets from the floating clock. Using Earth as a reference, the time concepts of different planets in the universe can be explained to users more intuitively, increasing the technological feel of the floating clock and making it educational and knowledge-based.

[0117] In one specific embodiment, a button module 63 is also included, which connects the main control module 3 and the display 61. The display 61 includes a dot matrix display screen, which can display the current time value and various setting options in the main control module 3 to the user in a dot matrix display manner.

[0118] The operating modes also include a timer mode;

[0119] When the current operating mode is timer mode, the timer duration is obtained through button module 63;

[0120] The initial position and timing rotation time of the rotating device 5 are obtained based on the timing duration.

[0121] Upon receiving the countdown command, the rotating device 5 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise from its initial position according to the countdown rotation time, thereby moving the suspension base 4 and causing the suspension area 22 corresponding to the suspension base 4 to move on the surface of the shell 2. The levitation element 1 moves clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the surface of the shell 2 as the suspension area 22 moves.

[0122] In practical applications, users can use the timer mode to enable forward or countdown timers via a floating clock.

[0123] Specifically, the button module 63 may include buttons exposed relative to the surface of the housing 2 or touch-sensitive buttons set on the surface of the housing 2. Users can send operation signals to the main control module 3 by touching the buttons to set or adjust the operating mode and / or display mode of the floating clock. Specifically, users can send countdown signals to the main control module 3 by touching the buttons in the timing mode.

[0124] In some specific embodiments, the levitation base 4 is provided with an electromagnetic coil 422 assembly for forming a rotating magnetic field; the operating mode also includes the self-rotation mode of the levitation element 1;

[0125] When the current operating mode is Earth time mode, the Earth's rotation speed and / or Earth's rotation direction are obtained, and the magnitude of the current flowing into the electromagnetic coil 422 is adjusted according to the Earth's rotation speed and / or Earth's rotation direction.

[0126] When the current operating mode is the other planet time mode, the rotation speed and / or rotation direction of the target planet are obtained, and the current flowing into the electromagnetic coil 422 is adjusted according to the rotation speed and / or rotation direction of the target planet.

[0127] Alternatively, the custom rotation speed and / or custom rotation direction of the levitation 1 can be manually set via the main control module 3, and the current flowing into the electromagnetic coil 422 can be adjusted according to the custom rotation speed and / or custom rotation direction.

[0128] It should be noted that this embodiment does not specifically limit the shape of the levitation 1, and users can design the shape of the levitation 1 according to their own needs.

[0129] In practical applications, the levitation element 1 comprises a sphere. By introducing a rotation mode for the levitation element 1, it can rotate simultaneously with the movement of the levitation base 4 on the surface of the shell 2. In one specific embodiment, by setting the rotation speed of the levitation element 1 to be the same as the Earth's rotation speed or the rotation speed of the target planet, the motion of the planet can be simulated more vividly, further enriching the dynamic performance of the levitated clock and providing users with a new perspective. Users can also choose whether to allow the levitation element 1 to rotate according to their own needs.

[0130] In one specific embodiment, the levitation height of the levitation element 2 can be as shown in Figure 7. The levitation height of the levitation element 1 can also be adjusted: when the current levitation height of the levitation element 1 does not match the preset target levitation height, the current supplied to the levitation base 4 is adjusted to adjust the magnetic force of the levitation base 4 until the current levitation height of the levitation element 1 matches the target levitation height.

[0131] In some specific embodiments, the dynamic floating clock also includes a light-emitting component 7 connected to the main control module 3, and the floating area 22 forms a display area 21 within the range of movement of the surface of the housing 2; the light-emitting component 7 is arranged around the display area 21, and the light-emitting component 7 includes multiple light-emitting areas 73 corresponding to different positions on the display area 21;

[0132] The light-emitting component 7 includes an hour hand light-emitting mode, and / or a minute hand light-emitting mode, and / or a second hand light-emitting mode;

[0133] When in clockwise illumination mode, the clockwise unit value of the current time is obtained, and the clockwise unit value is mapped to the display area 21 to obtain the clockwise coordinates of the clockwise hand in the display area 21 corresponding to the current time value; the illumination area 73 on the illumination component 7 corresponding to the clockwise coordinates is lit.

[0134] When in minute hand illumination mode, obtain the minute hand unit value of the current time value, map the minute hand unit value to the display area 21, and obtain the minute hand coordinates of the current time value in the display area 21; light up the illumination area 73 on the light-emitting component 7 corresponding to the minute hand coordinates;

[0135] When in the second hand illumination mode, the second hand unit value of the current time value is obtained, and the second hand unit value is mapped to the display area 21 to obtain the second hand coordinates of the current time value in the display area 21; the illumination area 73 on the illumination component 7 corresponding to the second hand coordinates is lit.

[0136] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific type, shape, or number of light-emitting devices included in the light-emitting component 7. Users can set the light-emitting devices in the light-emitting component 7 according to actual needs. In one specific embodiment, the light-emitting component 7 is ring-shaped and includes 60 RGB LEDs arranged in sequence, that is, each LED is a light-emitting area 73. In a specific application, when the LEDs are used to emit light in conjunction with the movement of the corresponding levitation 1, the rotation angle value of the rotating device 5 can be obtained, and the rotation angle value can be mapped to the 60 LEDs. The integer value obtained by multiplying the rotation angle value (range 0-2π) by the number of LEDs 60 is the light-emitting area 73 that should be lit at the moment.

[0137] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the application to the use of hour hand light-up mode, minute hand light-up mode, or second hand light-up mode. The movement of the levitation element 1 represents a pointer that must be consistent with the light-up mode. That is, in some specific embodiments, the levitation element 1 can move relative to the surface of the housing 2 at the speed of hour hand rotation, while the light-up component 7 illuminates the corresponding light-up area 73 of the minute or second hand, forming an interlaced light-up effect; or the light-up component 7 can illuminate the light-up area 73 that the levitation element 1 has moved to, forming a following light-up effect.

[0138] This embodiment provides a method for operating a dynamic floating clock, applicable to any of the dynamic floating clocks in the aforementioned technical solutions. By flexibly setting the operating mode and display mode, it has a novel form and rich dynamic display schemes compared to traditional clocks, giving it a technological feel and a futuristic visual appeal. It can meet the diverse needs of users and has strong decorative appeal.

[0139] Example 2

[0140] Embodiment 2 of this application discloses a dynamic floating clock, which is used to implement the operating method of any one of Embodiment 1. The specific scheme is as follows:

[0141] A dynamic levitating clock includes: a levitator 1, a housing 2, a main control module 3, a levitating base 4, and a rotating device 5 disposed within the housing 2;

[0142] At least one suspension base 4 is disposed on the rotating device 5. The suspension base 4 has a suspension area 22 formed on the surface of the shell 2. The levitation element 1 is suspended in the suspension area 22 on the surface of the shell 2 by the magnetic force of the suspension base 4.

[0143] The main control module 3 is connected to the rotating device 5. Under the control of the main control module 3, the rotating device 5 drives the levitation base 4 to move relative to the surface of the housing 2 according to the operating mode and display mode, so that the levitation area 22 and the levitation element 1 move relative to the surface of the housing 2 along with the movement of the levitation base 4. The overall structural schematic diagram of the levitation clock is shown in Figures 1 and 5, and in a specific embodiment, the movement trajectory of the levitation element 1 relative to the surface of the housing 2 is shown in Figure 5. In a specific application, when the rotating device 5 moves relative to the surface of the housing 2, the levitation base 4 is driven and moves relative to the surface of the housing 2. The levitation area 22 moves on the surface of the housing 2 along with the movement of the levitation base 4. Furthermore, the levitation element 1, controlled by the magnetic force of the levitation area 22, also moves relative to the surface of the housing 2 along with the movement of the levitation area 22.

[0144] In some specific embodiments, as shown in FIG4, the levitation base 4 includes a base plate 41, and a magnetic component 42 and a position detection module 43 disposed on the base plate 41;

[0145] The magnetic component 42 includes an outer ring magnet fixing member 421, an electromagnetic coil 422, and an inner ring magnet 423; the electromagnetic coil 422 and the inner ring magnet 423 are arranged alternately around the position detection module 43; the outer ring magnet fixing member 421 is arranged around the area where the electromagnetic coil 422 and the inner ring magnet 423 are located, and can fix the installation position of the electromagnetic coil 422 and the inner ring magnet 423;

[0146] The electromagnetic coil 422 is used to generate a controllable electromagnetic field in the levitation region 22; the inner magnet 423 is used to generate a constant magnetic force in the levitation region 22; a permanent magnet is provided on the outer magnet fixing member 421, and the permanent magnet is used to provide magnetic force for the levitation element 1 in the levitation region 22.

[0147] The position detection module 43 is connected to the main control module 3 and is used to detect the suspension state of the levitation 1 in the suspension area 22.

[0148] In one specific embodiment, three electromagnetic coils 422 and three inner magnets 423 are arranged alternately around the position detection module 43, and the lines connecting the three electromagnetic coils 422 and the three inner magnets 423 form an equilateral triangle. In the specific installation position, the three electromagnetic coils 422 are arranged around the position detection module 43 at 120° intervals, with the position detection module 43 as the center. When the electromagnetic coils 422 are energized, the levitation device 1 can rotate. In another specific embodiment, when the levitation device 1 is levitating, its rotation can also be achieved by applying a force to the levitation device 1 through external contact by a user.

[0149] In some specific embodiments, as shown in FIG2, a display 61 is also included, which is connected to the main control module 3; a slot 62 is provided on the inner side wall of the housing 2; the display 61 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the housing 2 through the slot 62, and a display area 25 is formed on the surface of the housing 2 corresponding to the display 61.

[0150] In one specific embodiment, the display 61 includes a dot-matrix display screen, which can display the current time value and various setting options in the main control module 3 to the user through a dot-matrix display. In practical applications, it also includes a button module 63 connecting the main control module 3 and the display 61. The button module 63 includes buttons exposed relative to the surface of the housing 2 or touch-sensitive buttons corresponding to the surface of the housing 2. The user can send operation signals to the main control module 3 by touching the buttons to set or adjust the operating mode and / or display mode of the floating clock.

[0151] In some specific embodiments, the rotating device 5 includes at least two rotating ends 511, which are gravitationally balanced; at least one of the rotating ends 511 is provided with a suspension base 4; and the rotating end 511 without a suspension base 4 is provided with a counterweight 54. By including mutually balanced rotating ends 511 in the rotating device 5, the rotation process of the rotating device 5 can be made more stable.

[0152] In one specific embodiment, the rotating device 5 includes a rotating support 51 and a motor assembly 52 driving and connecting the rotating support 51. Multiple rotating ends 511 are centrally symmetrically arranged on the rotating support 51 to achieve gravitational balance on the rotating support 51. Specifically, as shown in FIG3, the motor assembly 52 also includes a control board 522, which includes a drive motor, a magnetic ring structure 521 connecting the drive motor, and a fixing member 523 for fixing the control board 522 to the rotating ends 511. Specifically, the main control module 3 is connected to the motor assembly 52 to control the operation of the motor assembly 52. ​​A schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the main control module 3 and various components is shown in FIG10. In practical applications, a power supply assembly that can be electrically connected to the main control module 3, the display 61, and the motor assembly 52 is also provided inside the housing 2.

[0153] In one specific embodiment, it also includes a light-emitting component 7, which includes a lamp ring component 71 and a lamp cover structure 72 sleeved on the lamp ring component 71; the lamp ring component 71 is connected to the main control module 3; the lamp ring component 71 is arranged around the surface of the housing 2.

[0154] In one specific embodiment, the housing 2 includes an upper housing 232 and a lower housing 242. The edges of the upper housing 232 and the lower housing 242 are provided with snap-fit ​​structures 242 for engaging with the lamp ring assembly 71. The upper housing 232 and the lower housing 242 are interconnected by snap-fitting with the lamp ring assembly 71, allowing the lamp ring assembly 71 to be arranged around the housing 2. Simultaneously, a space is formed within the housing 2 for accommodating the rotating device 5, etc. The lampshade structure 72 includes a diffuser, allowing the light from the lamp ring assembly 71 to be displayed as soft light, providing a better visual effect.

[0155] In one specific embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 6, the bottom of the lower housing 242 is used to contact the placement surface of the levitated clock, and an anti-slip pad 241 is also provided on the bottom of the lower housing 242. This allows the levitated clock to be placed stably on the placement surface. In one specific embodiment, a bottom bracket 53 is also included, which is used to connect the bottom of the lower housing 242 and the rotating bracket 51, effectively stabilizing the rotating bracket 51 within the lower housing 242. In practical applications, the bottom bracket 53 can be a plug-in that fits into the inner wall of the lower housing 242, and is fixedly connected to the lower housing 242 by plugging into the inner wall of the lower housing 242.

[0156] This embodiment provides a dynamic levitating clock, including a levitating element, a housing, and a main control module, a levitating base, and a rotating device disposed within the housing. By placing at least one levitating base on the rotating device, the levitating element is levitated in a levitating region on the surface of the housing by the magnetic force of the levitating base. The rotating device further enables the levitating element to move relative to the surface of the housing as the levitating region moves. This innovative clock design features a simple, aesthetically pleasing, and futuristic appearance, meeting diverse user needs and enhancing the clock's decorative appeal.

[0157] Those skilled in the art will understand that the accompanying drawings are merely schematic diagrams of a preferred embodiment, and the modules or processes shown in the drawings are not necessarily essential for implementing this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that the modules in the apparatus of the embodiment can be distributed within the apparatus of the embodiment as described, or can be located in one or more apparatuses different from this embodiment, with corresponding changes. The modules of the above-described embodiment can be combined into one module, or further divided into multiple sub-modules. The serial numbers of this application mentioned above are merely descriptive and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiment. The above disclosures are only a few specific embodiments of this application; however, this application is not limited thereto, and any variations conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for operating a dynamic levitated clock, applied to a dynamic levitated clock, the dynamic levitated clock comprising a levitation element, a housing, and a main control module, a levitation base, and a rotation device disposed within the housing, wherein the levitation base has a levitation area formed on the surface corresponding to the housing; characterized in that, The operating method includes: The current operating mode and display mode are set through the main control module; The current time value and the rate of time change are obtained according to the operating mode, and the rotation speed of the rotating device is obtained according to the rate of time change. Calculate the target coordinates of the suspended area on the surface of the housing based on the current time value; calculate the target rotation angle value of the rotating device based on the target coordinates; The rotating device rotates according to the target rotation angle value and the rotation speed to drive the suspension base to move, so that the suspension area corresponding to the suspension base moves on the shell surface, and the levitation element moves relative to the shell surface as the suspension area moves. Obtain the current position coordinates of the levitation vehicle, and calibrate the current position coordinates of the levitation vehicle until the difference between the current position coordinates and the target coordinates is less than or equal to a preset value.

2. The method for operating a dynamic floating clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the current position coordinates of the levitation body and calibrating the current position coordinates of the levitation body includes: The levitation state of the levitation particle is collected, including the current position coordinates of the levitation particle; When the current position coordinates do not conform to the target coordinates, the current actual rotation angle value of the rotating device is obtained; the current time value is mapped to the rotation angle range of the rotating device to obtain the current time angle value; Calculate the difference between the current time angle and the actual rotation angle value of the rotating device; When the difference is greater than a preset value, a command is sent to the rotating device to accelerate or decelerate the rotation until the difference is less than the preset value, so that the current position coordinates of the levitation particle conform to the target coordinates.

3. The method for operating a dynamic floating clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dynamic floating clock also includes a display connected to the main control module, and the display has a display area formed on the surface of the housing; The display modes include hour hand mode, and / or minute hand mode, and / or second hand mode, and / or full display mode; In the clock hand mode, the display shows the minute and / or second unit values ​​of the current time value in the display area using numbers or graphics; The target coordinates of the suspended area on the surface of the housing are calculated based on the clock unit value in the hour hand mode; In the minute hand mode, the display shows the clock unit value and / or the second unit value of the current time in the display area by means of numbers or graphics; Calculate the target coordinates of the suspended area on the surface of the housing in the minute hand mode based on the minute unit value; In the second hand mode, the display shows the clock unit value and / or the minute unit value of the current time in the display area via numbers or graphics; Calculate the target coordinates of the suspended area on the surface of the housing in the second hand mode based on the second unit value; In the full display mode, the display shows the clock unit value and the minute unit value of the current time value in the display area through numbers and / or graphics, or displays the clock unit value, the minute unit value and the second unit value of the current time value; The target coordinates of the floating area on the housing surface in the full display mode are calculated based on the second unit value, or the minute unit value, or the clock unit value.

4. The method for operating a dynamic floating clock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The operating mode includes Earth time mode and / or other planetary time mode, and the current time value includes Earth current time value and planetary current time value; The step of obtaining the current time value and the rate of time change according to the operating mode, and obtaining the rotation speed of the rotating device according to the rate of time change, includes: When the current operating mode is Earth Time mode, the current Earth Time value is obtained based on preset network data or manual settings. The display mode is set to determine the rate of change of the target coordinates in the floating area, which corresponds to the rate of change of the clock unit value, minute unit value, or second unit value in the current Earth time value. The rotational speed of the rotating device is obtained based on the rate of change over time. When the currently running module is in other planet time mode, the target planet is set, and the planetary rotation speed and sidereal day of the target planet are obtained according to preset network data or manual setting. The current time value of Earth is obtained according to preset network data or manual setting. The sidereal day is divided into 24 planetary hours, each planetary hour is divided into 60 planetary minutes, each planetary hour is divided into 60 planetary seconds, and the current planetary time value is obtained by mapping the current Earth time value. The rate of change of time in the current time value of the planet is obtained based on the planet's rotation speed, specifically the clock unit value, minute unit value, or second unit value. According to the display mode, the rate of change of the target coordinates in the floating area corresponds to the rate of change of the clock unit value, minute unit value, or second unit value in the current time value of the planet; The rotational speed of the rotating device is obtained based on the rate of change of time.

5. The method for operating a dynamic floating clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The levitation base is equipped with an electromagnetic coil assembly for generating a rotating magnetic field; the operating mode also includes a levitation sub-rotation mode. When the current operating mode is Earth time mode, the Earth's rotation speed and / or Earth's rotation direction are obtained, and the magnitude of the current flowing into the electromagnetic coil is adjusted according to the Earth's rotation speed and / or Earth's rotation direction. When the current operating mode is the other planet time mode, the target planet's rotation speed and / or target planet's rotation direction are obtained, and the current flowing into the electromagnetic coil is adjusted according to the target planet's rotation speed and / or target planet's rotation direction. Alternatively, the custom rotation speed and / or custom rotation direction of the levitation element can be manually set through the main control module, and the current flowing into the electromagnetic coil can be adjusted according to the custom rotation speed and / or the custom rotation direction.

6. The method for operating a dynamic floating clock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dynamic floating clock also includes a light-emitting component connected to the main control module. The floating area forms a display area within the range of movement of the housing surface. The light-emitting component is arranged around the display area and includes multiple light-emitting areas corresponding to different positions on the display area. The light-emitting components include an hour hand light-emitting mode, and / or a minute hand light-emitting mode, and / or a second hand light-emitting mode; When in the clock hand illumination mode, the clock hand unit value of the current time value is obtained, and the clock hand unit value is mapped to the display area to obtain the clock hand coordinates of the clock hand corresponding to the current time value in the display area; Light up the light-emitting area on the light-emitting component corresponding to the clockwise coordinate; When the minute hand is in the illumination mode, the minute hand unit value of the current time value is obtained, and the minute hand unit value is mapped to the display area to obtain the minute hand coordinates of the minute hand corresponding to the current time value in the display area; Light up the light-emitting area on the light-emitting component corresponding to the minute hand coordinates; When the second hand is in the illuminated mode, the second hand unit value of the current time value is obtained, and the second hand unit value is mapped to the display area to obtain the second hand coordinates of the second hand in the display area corresponding to the current time value; Light up the light-emitting area on the light-emitting component corresponding to the coordinates of the second hand.

7. A dynamic floating clock, characterized in that, The clock is used to implement the operating method according to any one of claims 1-6, comprising: a levitation vehicle, a housing, and a main control module, a levitation base, and a rotation device disposed within the housing; At least one of the suspension bases is disposed on the rotating device, and the suspension base has a suspension area formed on the surface of the shell, and the levitator is suspended in the suspension area on the surface of the shell by the magnetic force of the suspension base; The main control module is connected to the rotating device, which is used to drive the suspension base to move relative to the shell surface according to the operating mode and the display mode under the control of the main control module, so that the suspension area and the suspension element move relative to the shell surface with the movement of the suspension base.

8. A dynamic floating clock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The suspended base includes a base plate, and a magnetic component and a position detection module disposed on the base plate; The magnetic component includes an outer ring magnet fixing member, an electromagnetic coil, and an inner ring magnet; the electromagnetic coil and the inner ring magnet are arranged alternately around the position detection module; the outer ring magnet fixing member is arranged around the area where the electromagnetic coil and the inner ring magnet are located; The electromagnetic coil is used to generate a controllable electromagnetic field in the levitation area; the inner magnet is used to generate a constant magnetic force in the levitation area; a permanent magnet is provided on the outer magnet fixing component, and the permanent magnet is used to provide magnetic force to the levitation element in the levitation area; The position detection module is communicatively connected to the main control module and is used to detect the suspension state of the levitation vehicle in the suspension area.

9. A dynamic floating clock according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a display, which is connected to the main control module; a slot is provided on the inner side wall of the housing; The display is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing via the slot, and the display has a display area corresponding to the surface of the housing.

10. A dynamic floating clock according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rotating device includes at least two rotating ends, and the rotating ends are gravity-balanced. At least one of the rotating ends is provided with the suspension base; the rotating end without the suspension base is provided with a counterweight.

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