CN110058514B - An alarm clock that turns off the alarm based on the Brazil nut effect - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an alarm clock capable of closing an alarm based on Brazil effect, which comprises a shell, wherein an alarm clock main body with the alarm is arranged on the shell, a cavity is formed through the shell, a plurality of small spheres are arranged in the cavity, a transparent top cover is hinged at the upper end of the shell, a lower plate is connected in the cavity close to the lower end of the shell, an inner sphere hole is formed in the lower plate, a baffle is arranged on the outer side of the lower plate, two corresponding sides of the baffle are connected with the lower plate, a gap is reserved between the baffle and the lower plate, two sliding blocks are slidably arranged in the gap, a spring is connected between each sliding block and the inner wall of the cavity, an outer sphere hole corresponding to the inner sphere hole is formed in the baffle, a first sensor is connected to any sliding block, and a second sensor which can be contacted with the first sensor is connected to the inner wall of the cavity.

Description

An alarm clock that turns off the alarm based on the Brazil nut effect

Technical Field

The present invention relates to an alarm clock, and more particularly to an alarm clock capable of shutting off the alarm based on the Brazil nut effect.

Background technique

The alarm clock is a very common item in daily life. Whether it is a mechanical alarm clock or an electronic alarm clock, the conventional alarm clock wake-up method is to count the time and make a sound after the specified time, so as to achieve the purpose of reminding or waking up. Some of the current innovative products or patents for alarm clock turning off methods include: using specific actions to turn off the alarm clock, such as running alarm clocks, flying alarm clocks, target shooting alarm clocks, carpet alarm clocks, bomb alarm clocks, etc. Turn off the alarm clock by answering questions, etc. For some types of people, if they are not forced to stay awake for a period of time after being woken up by the alarm clock, they are likely to continue to sleep, resulting in a failure to wake up. This is also the significance of innovation in the wake-up method. And being forced to do various exaggerated actions or shouting after being woken up is also unacceptable to some people. They prefer to be forced to wake up in a low-key manner. The Brazil nut effect refers to the fact that if a mixture of two particles is placed in a container and then an external vibration is applied, the larger particles will rise to the surface, while the smaller particles will settle to the bottom. The principle of the Brazil nut effect is that when a mixture of particles of different sizes is shaken, the largest particles will eventually rise to the top, also known as the cereal effect. Currently, there is no corresponding alarm clock solution that applies the above principle to solve the above problem.

Summary of the invention

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present invention provides an alarm clock for turning off the alarm based on the Brazil nut effect, which has the technical characteristics of simple structure, good operation mode awakening effect, and easy acceptance.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is implemented by the following technical solutions:

An alarm clock for shutting down an alarm based on the Brazil nut effect comprises a shell, an alarm clock body with an alarm clock is installed on the shell, a cavity is formed through the shell from top to bottom, a plurality of small spheres are placed in the cavity, a transparent top cover is hingedly connected to the upper end of the shell, a lower plate is connected to the cavity near the lower end of the shell, an inner ball hole is provided on the lower plate, a baffle is provided on the outer side of the lower plate, corresponding two side edges of the baffle are connected to the lower plate, and a gap is left between the baffle and the lower plate, two sliders are slidably provided in the gap, a spring is connected between the slider and the inner wall of the cavity, an outer ball hole corresponding to the inner ball hole is provided on the baffle, a first sensor is connected to any slider, a second sensor contactable with the first sensor is connected to the inner wall of the cavity, the first and second sensors are both connected to the alarm clock body for communication, a large sphere is pushed into the outer ball hole from top to bottom to make the two sliders slide back to back, and the first and second sensors contact to trigger the alarm clock body to shut down the alarm clock.

As an improvement, the upper edges of the corresponding sides of the two sliders are provided with sliding grooves, and a dividing line is formed when the sliders 7 are fitted together, and the dividing line divides the outer ball hole in half.

As an improvement, the distance between the outer side surface of the slider and the inner wall of the cavity is equal to the radius of the outer spherical hole, and the length of the slider is half of the length of the baffle.

As an improvement, the slide groove is a quarter of a large sphere, and when the sliding blocks are fitted together, the two slide grooves cooperate to form a half of the large sphere.

As an improvement, the radius of the inner spherical hole is greater than or equal to the radius of the outer spherical hole, and the diameter of the inner spherical hole is less than or equal to the width of the baffle.

As an improvement, a lock buckle is provided on the top cover, and a switch button assembly is mounted on the shell. The switch button assembly cooperates to tighten or loosen the lock buckle to achieve the locking and opening of the top cover.

As an improvement, the switch button assembly includes a button and a limit rod with a hook installed on the lower end surface of the top cover, the button is inserted into the shell, and a lock is provided on the shell. The upper end of the limit rod is connected to the top cover, and the lower end of the limit rod can be extended into the lock to lock the lock. The button is pressed to lift the limit rod, and the hook on the limit rod is disengaged from the lock to open the top cover 16.

As an improvement, the alarm clock body includes a display screen and a main control unit, and the shell is provided with a setting key and a screen-on key, and the setting key and the screen-on key are both electrically connected to the main control unit.

As an improvement, the button is connected to a reset spring to achieve rebound reset of the button.

Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the alarm clock of the present invention requires a unique method to turn off the alarm clock. The entire operation process takes a certain amount of time, requires hand-eye coordination, and requires multiple actions to be completed. After the user completes these actions, he can change from the drowsy state of just being awakened to the awake state. Although the operation process is mandatory, the user will not feel uncomfortable, and the entire operation process is simple and interesting, which will not make the user feel afraid, so it has strong operability, high acceptance, and low market risk.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the top cover of the present invention being opened.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the alarm clock in use according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is one of the schematic diagrams of the state of pushing the large sphere into the cavity in the present invention.

FIG8 is a second schematic diagram of the state of pushing the large sphere into the cavity in the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a large sphere floating on a small sphere according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective enlarged view of point A. FIG.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

As shown in Fig. 1-10, a specific embodiment of an alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the Brazil nut effect is shown. The embodiment is an alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the Brazil nut effect, comprising a shell 1, an alarm clock body with an alarm installed on the shell 1, a cavity 2 is formed through the shell 1 from top to bottom, a plurality of small spheres 3 are placed in the cavity 2, a transparent top cover 16 is hinged on the upper end of the shell 1, a lower plate 4 is connected to the cavity 2 near the lower end of the shell 1, an inner ball hole 5 is opened on the lower plate 4, a baffle 6 is arranged on the outer side of the lower plate 4, the corresponding two side edges of the baffle 6 are connected to the lower plate 4, and the baffle 6 is connected to the lower plate 4. A gap is left between the plates 4, and two sliders 7 are slidably provided in the gap, and a spring 8 is connected between the slider 7 and the inner wall of the cavity 2. An outer ball hole 9 corresponding to the inner ball hole 5 is opened on the baffle 6, and a first sensor 10 is connected to any slider 7, and a second sensor 11 that can contact the first sensor 10 is connected to the inner wall of the cavity 2. The first and second sensors 10, 11 are both connected to the alarm clock body for communication, and a large ball 12 is pushed into the outer ball hole 9 from top to bottom to make the two sliders 7 slide back to back, and the first and second sensors 10, 11 contact to trigger the alarm clock body to turn off the alarm;

Operation process: when the alarm time set by the alarm clock body arrives, the alarm of the alarm clock body will sound a reminder ringtone. After the user is awakened by the ringtone, he picks up the alarm clock and shakes it. At this time, the large sphere 12 is located at the bottom of the cavity 2. Under the action of the Brazil nut effect, the large sphere 12 squeezes the surrounding small spheres 3 and gradually rises to the upper part of the small spheres 3 in the cavity 2. When the user sees the large sphere 12 from the transparent top cover 16, he opens the top cover 16 (see Figure 9), takes out the large sphere 12, and then closes the top cover 16, places the large sphere 12 at the bottom of the shell 1 (see Figure 7), aligns the large sphere 12 with the outer ball hole 9 and pushes it into the cavity 2. In the process of moving into the cavity 2, the large sphere 12 squeezes and pushes the two sliders 7 to separate to the left and right sides (see Figure 8), and the slider 7 drives the spring 8 to move. At this time, the spring 8 is squeezed The first sensor 10 on the slider 7 contacts the second sensor 11 to send a signal (see Figure 8). When the alarm clock body receives this signal, the internal alarm is immediately controlled to stop sounding. The large sphere 12 enters the cavity 2 under the force of the user (see Figure 5). As the large sphere 12 moves further into the cavity 2, the force on the slider 7 in the cavity 2 decreases. The elastic force of the spring 8 pushes the slider 7 to complete the closing action, that is, to complete a control cycle. Compared with the prior art, the alarm clock of the present invention needs a unique method to turn off the alarm clock. The entire operation process takes a certain amount of time, requires hand-eye coordination, and has multiple actions to complete. After the user completes these actions, he can change from the hazy state of just being awakened to the awake state. Although the operation process is mandatory, the user will not feel uncomfortable in terms of physical sensation, and the entire operation process is simple and interesting, which will not make the user feel afraid, so it has strong operability, high acceptance, and low market risk.

As an improved embodiment, the upper edges of the corresponding sides of the two sliders 7 are provided with sliding grooves 13, and a dividing line 14 is formed when the sliders 7 are fitted together. The dividing line 14 divides the outer ball hole 9 in half. By providing the sliding groove 13, when the large sphere 12 is pushed into the cavity 2, it is easy to quickly squeeze and push the two sliders 7 to separate to the left and right sides. The structure is simple and practical. When the sliders 7 are fitted together, a dividing line 14 is formed, and the dividing line 14 divides the outer ball hole 9 in half, further enhancing operability and aesthetics.

As an improved embodiment, the distance between the outer side surface of the slider 7 and the inner wall of the cavity 2 is equal to the radius of the outer ball hole 9, and the length of the slider 7 is half the length of the baffle 6, so that when the large sphere 12 contacts the slider 7 at its maximum diameter, the first sensor 10 on the slider 7 just contacts the second sensor 11 to send a signal, and as the large sphere 12 moves further into the cavity 2, the force on the slider 7 in the cavity 2 decreases, and the slider 7 is pushed by the elastic force of the spring 8 to complete the closing action, with a simple structure and strong practicality.

As an improved embodiment, the slide groove 13 is a quarter of a large sphere 12. When the slider 7 is fitted, the two slide grooves 13 cooperate to form a half of a large sphere, which makes it easy for the large sphere 12 to push the two sliders 7 to separate to the left and right sides. The structure is simple and the appearance is beautiful.

As an improved embodiment, the radius of the inner spherical hole 5 is greater than or equal to the radius of the outer spherical hole 9 , and the diameter of the inner spherical hole 5 is less than or equal to the width of the baffle 6 , so as to facilitate the large sphere 12 to quickly enter the cavity 2 .

As an improved embodiment, a lock catch 17 is provided on the top cover 16, and a switch button assembly is installed on the shell 1. The switch button assembly cooperates to clamp or release the lock catch 17 to achieve the locking and opening of the top cover 16. The switch button assembly is pressed to disengage the lock catch 17 and open the top cover 5.

As an improved embodiment, the switch button assembly includes a button 18 and a limit rod 19 with a hook installed on the lower end surface of the top cover 16. The button 18 is penetrated on the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a lock buckle 17. The upper end of the limit rod 19 is connected to the top cover 16. The lower end of the limit rod 19 can be extended into the lock buckle 17 so that the hook locks the lock buckle 17. When the button 18 is pressed, the limit rod 19 is lifted, and the hook on the limit rod 19 is separated from the lock buckle 17 to open the top cover 16.

The specific working process of the switch button assembly is as follows: the user presses the button 18, the button 18 moves backward, squeezes and drives the limit rod 19 to move backward together, and as the limit rod 19 moves, the hook head of the limit rod 19 separates from the lock buckle 17 to achieve the unlocking process. When the top cover 16 needs to be closed, the top cover 16 is flipped down, and the hook on the limit rod 19 extends into the lock buckle 17 to lock the top cover.

As an improved embodiment, the alarm clock body includes a display screen 21 and a main control unit. The shell 1 is provided with a setting key 22 and a screen light key 15. The setting key 22 and the screen light key 15 are electrically connected to the main control unit. The screen light key 15 is used for displaying the display screen 21 at night, and the setting key 22 is used for corresponding settings of the alarm clock body. When it is night or when the light is insufficient, the user needs to view the alarm time, and can press the screen light key 15 to light up the screen. When the alarm parameters need to be set, the setting key 22 can be used to perform corresponding operations.

As an improved embodiment, the button 18 is connected to a reset spring 20 to realize the rebound reset of the button 18, squeezing the reset spring 20 and driving the limit rod 19 to move backward together. As the limit rod 19 moves, the hook head of the limit rod 19 separates from the lock buckle 17, realizing the unlocking process.

Finally, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and there are many variations. All variations that can be directly derived or associated with the content disclosed by ordinary technicians in this field should be considered as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (9)

1. The utility model provides an alarm clock based on brazil fruit effect closes alarm clock, includes casing (1), install the alarm clock main part that has the alarm clock on casing (1), its characterized in that: the utility model provides a communication alarm clock, including casing (1) and alarm clock, top-down runs through casing (1) and is formed with cavity (2), put a plurality of spheroids (3) in cavity (2), casing (1) upper end articulates there is transparent top cap (16), is close to cavity (2) in casing (1) lower extreme and has internal sphere hole (4), set up interior sphere hole (5) on lower plate (4), the outside of lower plate (4) is equipped with baffle (6), the both sides limit that correspond on baffle (6) are connected with lower plate (4), and leave the clearance between baffle (6) and lower plate (4), slidable is equipped with two sliders (7) in the clearance, be connected with spring (8) between slider (7) and cavity (2) inner wall, set up on baffle (6) outer sphere hole (9) that correspond with interior sphere hole (5), be connected with first sensor (10) on arbitrary slider (7), be connected with on cavity (2) inner wall with second sensor (11) that can contact with first sensor (10), second sensor (11) are connected with two in the back of the body (11) and the alarm clock, and the second alarm clock is connected with two communication alarm clock (11) and the second alarm clock, and is big alarm clock body (11) and is triggered to the top-down.

2. An alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the Brazilian effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: the sliding grooves (13) are formed in the upper edges of the corresponding side surfaces of the two sliding blocks (7), a dividing line (14) is formed when the sliding blocks (7) are attached, and the dividing line (14) bisects the outer ball hole (9).

3. Alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the brazilian effect according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: the distance between the outer side surface of the sliding block (7) and the inner wall of the cavity (2) is equal to the radius of the outer ball hole (9), and the length of the sliding block (7) is one half of the length of the baffle plate (6).

4. Alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the brazilian effect according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: the sliding grooves (13) are quarter large spheres (12), and when the sliding blocks (7) are attached, the two sliding grooves (13) are matched to form half large spheres.

5. An alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the brazilian effect according to claim 3, characterized in that: the radius of the inner ball hole (5) is larger than or equal to that of the outer ball hole (9), and the diameter of the inner ball hole (5) is smaller than or equal to the width of the baffle plate (6).

6. An alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the Brazilian effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: the lock catch (17) is arranged on the top cover (16), the switch button assembly is arranged on the shell (1) in a rotating mode, and the switch button assembly is matched with the lock catch (17) to clamp or release the lock catch (17) so as to lock and unlock the top cover (16).

7. An alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the brazilian effect as in claim 6 wherein: the switch button assembly comprises a button (18) and a limiting rod (19) with a hook, the button (18) is arranged on the shell (1) in a penetrating mode, a lock catch (17) is arranged on the shell (1), the upper end of the limiting rod (19) is connected to the top cover (16), the lower end of the limiting rod (19) can extend into the lock catch (17) to enable the hook to lock the lock catch (17), the button (18) is pressed to jack up the limiting rod (19), and the hook on the limiting rod (19) is separated from the lock catch (17) to enable the top cover (16) to be opened.

8. An alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the Brazilian effect according to claim 1, characterized in that: the alarm clock main body comprises a display screen (21) and a main control unit, wherein a setting key (22) and a bright screen key (15) are arranged on the shell (1), and the setting key (22) and the bright screen key (15) are electrically connected with the main control unit.

9. An alarm clock for turning off an alarm based on the brazilian effect as in claim 7 wherein: the button (18) is connected with a return spring (20) to realize rebound and return of the button (18).