KR20060118926A - Flashing skipping rope - Google Patents

Abstract

A multi-functional skipping rope using an afterimage effect is provided to produce the skipping number, character or photo, etc. in the air over user's head by means of the afterimage effect generated by a switched-on or off LED according to the pre-input afterimage pattern so as to maximize the exercise effect. The multi-functional skipping rope using an afterimage effect comprises: two handles(2), in one of which a controller and a power supply are built; a rope string(3), both ends of which are connected respectively to an each ring bearing of the handles(2) so as to be rotated in an engaged manner with the rotation motion of the handles(2); a light emitting display(4), which is arranged in the center of the rope string(3), and in which many LEDs(6) are built; an On/Off and mode switch(7), arranged in an outer circumference of one of the handles(2); a speaker(8), arranged next to the switch(7); and a rotor, inserted respectively into the handles(2) so as to connect the ring bearing and the rope string(3) with each other.

Description

Multifunctional rope skipping using afterimages {FLASHING SKIPPING ROPE}

1 is a perspective view showing the present invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of a multi-function display module according to the present invention.

4 is an embodiment showing the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing *]

1: jump rope 2: handle

3: rope skipping 4: indicator

5: LED array 6: LED

7: ON / OFF and mode switch 8: speaker

9: power line 10: rotation detection sensor

11: rotating body 12: ring bearing

13: control unit 14: power supply unit

15: Cap 16: Battery

17: Interface 18: mode designation flag

19: pattern data processing means 20: speed detection means

21: LED control means 22: compression management means

23: audio output means 24: connection port

25: Memory 26: LED Driver

The present invention relates to a multi-function rope skipping using afterimages, and more particularly, a control unit and a power source for controlling an afterimage pattern on a display unit and a handle for expressing an afterimage on a rope skipping line so that various and high resolution afterimage patterns can be expressed using LEDs. It is composed of a power supply to supply the number of jumps in the air while the LED flashes with a pre-entered afterimage pantone by a rotation sensor that detects centrifugal force generated when a user skips a rope or displays exercise time, pictures, characters, It is characterized by being able to add visual fun by expressing photographs and the like.

In general, rope skipping is a simple tool consisting of a handle and a skipping rope, which can be performed regardless of time or place, and is widely used as a physical exercise for diet and health.

However, rope skipping can show the effect of exercise regardless of gender, age and gender even in a narrow space, but it is difficult to induce continuous interest by the simplicity of the same movement. Also, skipping rope is a visually inferior problem when it is used at night. There was this.

Therefore, in order to continuously show the various positive exercise effects of the skipping rope movement, the need for continuous interest is emerging.

Therefore, in recent years, regardless of age and gender, anyone can jump rope provides a rope skipping rope can be emitted in a variety of ways to add a visual enjoyment and have a continuous exercise effect.

However, since the conventional jump rope simply emits light in various colors, the user can easily get tired of the shape when it is continuously used, and thus has a problem that visual interest is reduced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention for solving the conventional problems as described above is the number of jump ropes, characters, pictures, etc. in the afterimage effect of the LED blinks according to the afterimage pattern input by the centrifugal force during the jump rope movement. By directing in the air above, it provides a multi-function rope skipping using afterimages to maximize the exercise effect according to the visual interest.

If the afterimage flashes after the light emits at high speed at night or in a dark space visually, even after the stimulus of light is removed, a certain excitement state is continued in the visual organ of the human body to visually display a letter or symbol that has been previously inputted. As to make it appear to be displayed virtually in the air through the present invention, the present invention is an improved invention of the "multi-function display module using the after-image effect 10-2004-115405".

Accordingly, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a rope skipping rope having a light emitting body and a pair of handles at the left and right ends of the rope skipping rope, wherein the rope skipping rope is one of a display unit and a handle displaying an afterimage of a picture, a character, and a picture. A control unit, a power supply unit, and a cap are provided in the jump rope, and a flexible synthetic resin material is formed through the inside of the central display unit. The plurality of LEDs having red, green, and blue colors can realize three primary colors of light in the center of a predetermined shape circuit board. A rope skipping rope having an LED driver configured to blink each LED arranged in the LED array by a driving signal outputted from the controller; Rotating body is fastened to the handle and is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rope skipping rope both ends, and the cylindrical handle fastened to the rotating body is located at the top of the inside so that the rope skipping rope by inserting a rotating body to the upper surface through A ring-shaped bearing fastened to the rotating body; A rotation detection sensor adjacent to the bearing and the rotating body, which detects the rotating body fastened to the rope skipping rope once and outputs a control signal instructing to read the pattern data from the controller; A controller configured to drive the LED driver according to a control signal input from the rotation sensor, and a memory configured to store pattern data for forming an afterimage pattern by driving by rotation; At the bottom of the control unit, a power supply unit for supplying power, a cap and an outer circumferential surface for opening and closing the power unit, and a mode selection switch and a speaker are formed.

The controller checks the mode designation flag when an interface for data input / output with an external device, a mode designation flag set to one of a download mode or a pattern selection mode, and a rotation signal is detected from the rotation detection sensor and a control signal is input. Pattern data processing means for sequentially reading the pattern data from the connection port according to the set mode, and generating a drive signal corresponding to the pattern data read from the LED control means, and rotating speed through the rotation detection sensor. A speed detecting means for detecting and controlling a period of reading the pattern data by controlling the pattern data processing means according to the detected rotational speed, and the LED control means for outputting a driving signal according to a command of the pattern data processing means. It is desirable to have.

In the case where the voice data is included in the pattern data read from the pattern data processing means, a voice output means for extracting the voice information and outputting the voice information may be further provided.

In addition, the LED array consists of red, green and blue LEDs that can realize the three primary colors of light.

The apparatus may further include a power switch for turning on / off power applied to the controller, and a mode selection switch for setting and changing a mode designation flag setting value of the controller.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing the present invention, Figure 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the present invention.

According to the present invention, the number of jump ropes (1), the characters, pictures, etc. are empty above the user's head by the afterimage effect generated by the LED (6) flashing according to the afterimage pattern input by the centrifugal force when the jump rope (1). Rope skipping (1) to produce a handle (13) and a power supply (14) built in one of the two (2), both ends of the ring bearing (12) to be interlocked with respect to the rotation of the handle (2) Combined, the center consists of a rope skipping rope (3) having a plurality of LEDs (6) built-in to emit light.

The handle (2) is a through-hole through the rope rope (3) is inserted into the cylindrical body on one side is inserted into the rotating body (11) so that the ring bearing 12 and the rope skipping rope (3) can be connected to the inner side The memory for driving the LED driver 26 in accordance with the rotation sensor 10 and the control signal input from the rotation sensor 10, the pattern data for forming the afterimage pattern by the drive by the rotation ( The control unit 13 and the other side, the cap 15 is opened and closed on the other side and the cap 15 is fastened so that the battery can be placed in the power supply unit 14, and the handle (2) body outer peripheral surface ON / OFF and The mode switch 7 and the speaker 8 are formed.

Therefore, the rope skipping rope 3 which can be interlocked with the handle 2 and interlocked with the handle 2 is a tubular body that is perforated in the longitudinal direction with a soft synthetic resin material, and formed with a plurality of LEDs 6 and LEDs inside the display unit 4 formed at the center thereof. An LED array 5 having a built-in driver 26 is attached, and the outer peripheral surface of both ends of the rope skipping line 3 is attached to the rotating body 11 having a tapered shape.

Therefore, the rope 11 is inserted through the through-hole so that the rope skipping rope 3 can rotate in the handle 2 is attached to the ring bearing 12 located on the upper rope jump rope 3 is interlocked.

The ring bearing 12 to which the rotating body 11 of the rope skipping rope 3 is fastened is adjacent to the ring bearing 12 and the rotating body 11 so as to detect a driving signal by the rotation of the rope skipping rope 3. The rotation sensor 10 is attached.

The rotation sensor 10 is known in the market, and a control signal is detected every time the rope skipping line 3 rotates once so that a plurality of LEDs 6 located on the display unit 4 can blink. As the LED (6) is blinking by inputting a signal to the user, if the user rotates the rope skipping rope (3) more quickly, the rotation detection sensor (10) inputs the rotation speed to the detection control unit (13) every time. LED 6 flashes according to the rotation speed of one rotation.

In addition, the control unit 13 positioned at the lower end of the rotation sensor 10 drives the LED driver 26 according to a control signal input from the rotation sensor 10, and drives the afterimage pattern by driving by rotation. It consists of a memory 25 to store the pattern data to be formed, the interface 17 for data input and output to an external device, the mode designation flag 18 is set to one of the download mode, pattern selection mode, and the rotation sensor When rotation is detected from 10 and a control signal is input, the mode designation flag 18 is checked to sequentially read pattern data from the connection port 24 according to the set mode, and to be read by the LED control means 21. The pattern data processing means 19 instructs to generate a drive signal corresponding to the pattern data entered therein, and the rotation speed sensor 10 to detect the rotation speed, and to the detected rotation speed. D) a speed detection means 20 for controlling the period of reading the pattern data by controlling the pattern data processing means 19, and the LED control means for outputting a driving signal according to the command of the pattern data processing means 19; It has a function of having 21.

In addition, the lower portion of the control unit 13, the power supply unit 14 for supplying power through the battery, the cap 15 for opening and closing it, and the power and mode selection switch 7 and the speaker 8 and the drawing on the outer circumferential surface are not shown. Coupled with the control unit 13 is formed as a connection port 24 used for transmitting and receiving data with the outside.

On the other hand, in order to supply power to the LED array 5 and the control unit 13 built in the rope skipping line (3) in the battery placed in the power supply unit (-) (-) power line (9) is the body of the handle (2) Is drawn along and branched to the ON / OFF and mode switch (7), the speaker (8), the rotation sensor 10, respectively, and connected from the negative power line (9) connected to the rotation sensor (10) Branched again and withdrawn inside the rope skipping rope (3) tube end is fastened to the inside of the rotating body 11 is connected to the LED array (5).

In addition, the (+) power line 9 is directly connected to the control unit 13, part of the (+) power line 9 is drawn out of the control unit 13 to rotate the rotation sensor 10 and the ON / OFF and mode switches ( 7) and the speaker (8), another (+) power line (9) is drawn into the rope skipping rope (3) tube end is fastened to the inside of the rotary body 11 (-) power line (9) Like) is connected to the LED array (5).

Accordingly, when the user rotates the handle 2 once over the rope skipping line 3, the rotation detecting sensor 10 detects that the rotating body 11 rotates in the ring bearing 12 and inputs it to the control unit 13. When the LED driver 26 recognizes the driving signal output from the control unit 13, the LED driver 26 blinks characters, pictures, photographs, etc. based on the previously inputted pattern data, and displays the residual image in the air.

3 is a view illustrating a configuration of a multi-function display module according to the present invention, wherein the multi-function display module includes a control unit 13, a rotational rotation sensor 10, an LED array 5, a battery 16, mode selection and ON / An OFF switch 7, a connection port 24, an LED driver 26, a memory 25, a speaker 8, and the like.

The LED array 5 is formed by arranging a plurality of LEDs 6 which selectively emit light of different colors in the center of a predetermined plate-shaped circuit board.

The LED driver 26 blinks each LED 6 arranged in the LED array 5 by a drive signal output from the controller 13.

In addition, the rotation sensor 10 detects the rotation of the skipping rope 3 when the user crosses the skipping rope 1, and outputs a control signal for instructing the controller 13 to read the pattern data as the rotation is detected. do.

The controller 13 drives the LED driver 26 according to a control signal input from the rotation detection sensor 10.

In addition, one end of the connection port 24 is coupled to the control unit 13, the other end is configured in a form that can be coupled to the connection terminal of the computer so that the control unit 13 can perform data transmission and reception with the outside through this. do.

The pattern data for forming an afterimage pattern by rotation is downloaded through the connection port 24, and the downloaded pattern data is stored in the memory 25.

The control unit 13 is a mode designation flag 18 set to one of an interface 17 for data input and output with an external device, a download mode, and a pattern selection mode, a pattern data processing means 19, and a rotation sensor 10. The speed detecting means 20 and the pattern data processing means 19 for detecting the rotational speed and adjusting the period of reading the pattern data by controlling the pattern data processing means 19 according to the detected rotational speed. LED control means 21 for outputting a driving signal in accordance with the command.

The mode designation flag 18 is set to either a download mode or a pattern selection mode, in which the download mode is a mode for downloading pattern data through the connection port 24, and the pattern selection mode is pattern data stored in the multifunction display module. This mode is to select any one of the display.

The pattern data processing means 19 checks the mode designation flag 18 when the rotation of the rope skipping line 3 is detected from the rotation detection sensor 10 and sequentially checks the mode designation flag 18 according to the set mode. The pattern data is read, and a command to generate a drive signal corresponding to the pattern data read by the LED control means 21 is instructed.

In addition, the control unit 13 extracts the voice information and outputs it through the speaker 8 when the pattern data read from the pattern data processing unit 19 includes the voice information, and the pattern data processing unit. In the case where the pattern data read in (19) is in a compressed form, compression management means 22 for decompressing may be further provided.

The ON / OFF switch 7 turns on / off the power applied from the battery to the control section 13, and the mode selection switch 7 sets and changes the setting value of the mode designation flag 18 of the control section 13.

In addition, according to the selection of the mode switch 7 formed on the jump rope (1) handle (2) can be changed to a counter function for counting the number of jump rope and a timer function for reporting the skipping time.

In the present invention, the pattern data includes the number of columns forming the entire afterimage pattern, pixel information constituting each column, whether or not the blinking and blinking cycle of the LED for each pixel, color information of the LED for each pixel, voice information, compression, decompression information, and the like. Is done.

The pattern data composed of such information is stored in the connection port 24 to represent afterimage patterns such as letters, symbols, pictures, photos, and videos that have a predetermined shape by the afterimage effect when driving occurs. In this case, an afterimage pattern appears with the audio output through the speaker 8.

LED array (5) is formed by arranging various numbers of LEDs (6) in a straight line to form an even interval in consideration of the use or unit cost, such as 7, 10, 16, red, which can implement the three primary colors of light, Using a white LED (6) implemented by applying a yellow fluorescent material to the blue LED (6) together with the green and blue LED (6) to be able to express a variety of colorful colors.

The battery 16 for supplying power to the LED array 5 is composed of a small battery 16 in consideration of the conventional LED 6 is designed for a voltage within 3V.

The controller 13 controls the blinking of the light emitting of the LED array 5 by a user's operation to form an afterimage pattern of letters, symbols, etc., when rotation by the user occurs.

The rotation sensor 10 detects the rotation of the skipping rope 3 and outputs a control signal to the controller 13 to cause the LED array 5 to flash.

LED array (5) is turned off when there is no rotation of the rope skipping line (3) If the rotation occurs by the rotation sensor 10 to be configured to flash the light instantaneously to have a power saving effect.

In addition, the control unit 13 is rotated by the rotation sensor 10 located in the vicinity of the rotating body 11 and the ring bearing 12 every time the rope skipping rope (3) rotates once in the handle (2) by the centrifugal force. If detected, the LED 6 may be driven to blink to produce afterimages of counting the number of skipping ropes.

4 is an embodiment showing the present invention when the user skips the rope skipping rope (1) in the same way as the general rope skipping rope (1) holding the handle (2) both sides of the rope so that the foot is not caught on the foot When the ON / OFF switch (7) on one handle (2) is turned on in the state, and the mode switch (7) is used to cross the line one time, the number of times the line is skipped is displayed in the air by the LED (6) light. You can optionally use the timer function to check the function or skipping time.

Therefore, when the user exceeds the rope skipping (1), while the rope is rotated by centrifugal force, afterimage patterns such as letters or symbols sequentially read through the display unit 4 in the air above the head are separated and displayed in time.

Then, the afterimage pattern is clearly produced in the air by visual residual phenomenon.

As described above, the present invention has an effect that can cause an interest in the exercise due to the afterimage that can combine the LED to the rope skipping to direct the visual beauty in the air above the head of the user during the rope skipping exercise.

Claims (5)

In rope skipping rope with a light emitter and a pair of handles at the left and right ends, The rope skipping rope of the rope skipping is provided with a control unit, a power supply, a cap on one of the display unit and the handle to display the afterimage of the picture, characters, pictures, the rope skipping line is a soft synthetic resin material through the inside of a predetermined shape in the central display unit LED array with a built-in LED driver that has a plurality of LEDs having red, green, and blue colors that can implement three primary colors of light in the center of the circuit board, and blinks each LED arranged in the LED array by a drive signal output from the controller. With a skipping rope built in; Rotors attached to both ends of the rope skipping rope is connected to the handle and rotated, A cylindrical handle coupled to the rotating body includes a ring bearing positioned at an upper end of the cylindrical body to insert a rotating body into the upper surface to rotate the rope skipping rope; Rotation detection sensor and adjacent to the ring bearing and the rotating body detects this each time the rotating body fastened to the rope skipping rope rotates one turn and outputs a control signal to command the pattern data from the control unit; A controller configured to drive the LED driver according to a control signal input from the rotation sensor, and a memory configured to store pattern data for forming an afterimage pattern by driving by rotation; Multi-function using afterimage, characterized in that the lower portion of the control unit is provided with a power supply unit for supplying power, the cap and the outer peripheral surface coupled to the power and mode selection switch, the speaker and the control unit is connected to the external port used for transmitting and receiving data Jump Rope. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller comprises: an interface for inputting / outputting data with an external device; A mode designation flag set to one of a download mode and a pattern selection mode; When rotation is detected from the rotation detection sensor and a control signal is input, the mode designation flag is checked to sequentially read pattern data from the connection port according to the set mode, and drive signals corresponding to the pattern data read by the LED control means are read. Pattern data processing means for instructing generation; Speed detection means for detecting a rotation speed through the rotation sensor and controlling a pattern data reading means by controlling the pattern data processing means according to the detected rotation speed; And the LED control means for outputting a driving signal in accordance with a command of the pattern data processing means. According to claim 1, wherein the control unit is to rotate the LED when the rope detection sensor located near the rotor and the ring bearing each time the rope skipping rope rotates once in the handle by the centrifugal force to drive the LED flickers to the number of skipping rope afterimage Multi-function rope skipping using afterimages characterized in that the counter. The multifunction apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a voice output means for extracting voice information and outputting the voice information when the pattern data read from the pattern data processing means of the controller includes the voice information. Jump Rope. 2. The multi-function rope skipping apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a rope counting function and a timer function indicating a skipping time can be selected and used according to the selection of the mode switch formed on the rope skipping knob.

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