Quick plug module and lens

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of optical imaging equipment, and discloses a quick-plug module and a lens, the quick-plug module comprises a quick-plug shell, a liquid lens, a circuit board and a plug, the quick-plug shell comprises an insertion part and a handheld part, the insertion part can be inserted into the lens along the radial direction of the lens, and the insertion part is provided with a lens hole; the liquid lens is fixedly installed in the quick-plug shell, and the axis of the liquid lens coincides with the axis of the lens hole. The circuit board comprises a PCB and an FPC, the circuit board is fixedly installed in the fast plug shell, one end of the circuit board is connected with the liquid lens, the other end of the circuit board is connected with the plug, fast assembly and replacement of the liquid lens are achieved, production, maintenance and use cost is reduced, product reliability is improved, modular assembly of the lens is achieved, and production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optical imaging equipment technology, and in particular to a quick-connect module. Background Technology

[0002] With advancements in optical imaging equipment, liquid lenses are increasingly appearing on the market. Currently, most lenses using liquid lenses have the lens pre-installed inside the lens barrel, with performance testing and use only after installation. This necessitates disassembling the lens to replace the liquid lens when performance issues arise, resulting in long maintenance cycles and high costs. Furthermore, because liquid lenses require very low frequency AC power, direct insertion into the lens barrel can generate noise signals or short circuits, leading to frame drops and duplicate shots during rapid focusing. Therefore, a quick-connect module and lens are urgently needed to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] One objective of this utility model is:

[0004] On the one hand, a quick-connect module is provided that integrates a liquid lens and a circuit board into a quick-connect housing, enabling rapid assembly and replacement of the liquid lens, improving product reliability, and reducing production, maintenance, and usage costs.

[0005] On the other hand, a lens is provided, including a quick-connect module, to enable modular assembly of the lens and improve production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] Firstly, a quick-connect module is provided, comprising:

[0008] A quick-connect housing includes an insertion part and a handheld part, wherein the insertion part is capable of inserting a lens along the radial direction of the lens, and the insertion part is provided with a lens hole;

[0009] A liquid lens is fixedly installed inside the quick-connect housing, and the axis of the liquid lens coincides with the axis of the lens aperture;

[0010] The circuit board includes a PCB and an FPC. The circuit board is fixedly installed inside the quick-connect housing. One end of the circuit board is connected to the liquid lens, and the other end of the circuit board is connected to the plug.

[0011] Preferably, the quick-connect module further includes a fixing component, which is fixedly disposed within the quick-connect housing. The fixing component includes a lens mount and an end cap, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the liquid lens. The lens mount has a clearance notch for the circuit board to pass through, and the lens mount and the end cap are respectively engaged between the liquid lens and the quick-connect housing.

[0012] Preferably, a gasket is provided between the end cap and the liquid lens, the gasket being used to buffer the impact between the liquid lens and the end cap.

[0013] Preferably, the fixing component is made of insulating material, the lens mount is fixedly connected to the quick-connect housing, and the end cap is detachably connected to the lens mount.

[0014] Preferably, the end cap is threadedly connected to the lens mount.

[0015] Preferably, the thickness of the insertion part is less than that of the handheld part, and a limiting platform is provided between the handheld part and the insertion part, the limiting platform being able to abut against the lens.

[0016] Preferably, the handheld part is provided with a lifting platform, the width of which is greater than the width of the insertion part.

[0017] Preferably, the quick-connect housing includes a module upper cover and a module lower cover, wherein the module upper cover and the module lower cover are detachably connected.

[0018] Preferably, both the upper cover and the lower cover of the module are made of metal; and / or,

[0019] Both the upper and lower covers of the module are coated with a metal layer.

[0020] In a second aspect, a lens is provided, the lens including a lens barrel and the quick-connect module, the lens barrel having a light-transmitting hole and a socket for the quick-connect module to be inserted.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] On the one hand, this utility model provides a quick-connect module, including a quick-connect housing, a liquid lens, a circuit board, and a plug. The quick-connect housing includes an insertion part and a handheld part. The insertion part can insert the lens along the radial direction of the lens and has a lens hole. The liquid lens is fixedly installed in the quick-connect housing, and the axis of the liquid lens coincides with the axis of the lens hole. The circuit board includes a PCB and an FPC. The circuit board is fixedly installed in the quick-connect housing. One end of the circuit board is connected to the liquid lens, and the other end of the circuit board is connected to the plug. The liquid lens uses liquid as a lens and changes the focal length by changing the curvature of the liquid. The circuit board is connected to the liquid lens and changes the focal length of the liquid lens through an electrical signal. The circuit board, plug, and liquid lens are integrated and installed in the quick-connect housing. On the one hand, this can protect the liquid lens and circuit board, avoid short circuits, and eliminate signal noise. On the other hand, it can realize the rapid assembly and replacement of the liquid lens, reducing production, maintenance, and usage costs.

[0023] On the other hand, this utility model also provides a lens in which a quick-connect module can be quickly inserted into the lens barrel to achieve modular assembly of the lens and quick lens replacement. When performing performance tests on liquid lenses, the operator only needs to insert the quick-connect module to be tested to perform performance tests on the liquid lenses, thereby improving the testing efficiency of liquid lenses and thus improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0025] Figure 1 This is an axonometric drawing of the lens.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the quick-connect module;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an isometric view of the quick-connect module in Example 1;

[0029] Figure 5 This is an isometric view of the quick-connect module in Example 2.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Quick-connect housing; 11. Limiting platform; 12. Lifting platform; 13. Module top cover; 14. Module bottom cover;

[0032] 2. Liquid lens;

[0033] 3. Fixing assembly; 31. Lens mount; 32. End cap; 33. Washer;

[0034] 41. PCB; 42. FPC;

[0035] 5. Plug;

[0036] 6. Lens tube. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the technical problems solved by this utility model, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are merely used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0041] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0042] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0043] Example 1:

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the quick-connect module includes a quick-connect housing 1, a liquid lens 2, a circuit board, and a plug 5. The quick-connect housing 1 includes an insertion part and a handheld part. The insertion part can insert the lens along the radial direction of the lens and has a lens hole. The liquid lens 2 is fixedly installed inside the quick-connect housing 1, and the axis of the liquid lens 2 coincides with the axis of the lens hole. The circuit board includes a PCB 41 and an FPC 42. The circuit board is fixedly installed inside the quick-connect housing 1. One end of the circuit board is connected to the liquid lens 2, and the other end of the circuit board is connected to the plug 5. The liquid lens 2 uses liquid as a lens and changes the focal length by changing the curvature of the liquid. The circuit board is connected to the liquid lens 2 and changes the focal length of the liquid lens 2 through an electrical signal. The circuit board, plug 5, and liquid lens 2 are integrated and installed inside the quick-connect housing 1. On the one hand, this can protect the liquid lens 2 and the circuit board, avoid short circuits, and eliminate signal noise. On the other hand, it can realize the rapid assembly and replacement of the liquid lens 2, reducing production, maintenance, and usage costs.

[0045] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the quick-connect module also includes a fixing component 3, which is fixedly disposed inside the quick-connect housing 1. The fixing component 3 includes a lens holder 31 and an end cap 32, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the liquid lens 2. The lens holder 31 has a clearance notch for the circuit board to pass through. The lens holder 31 and the end cap 32 are respectively engaged between the liquid lens 2 and the quick-connect housing 1. The lens holder 31 and the end cap 32 clamp the two ends of the liquid lens 2. The lens holder 31 can limit the position of the liquid lens 2, preventing the liquid lens 2 from shifting during testing or use, which would lead to a decrease in performance. It also improves the contact stability between the liquid lens 2 and the circuit board, preventing poor contact from affecting the lens performance.

[0046] For example, a gasket 33 is provided between the end cap 32 and the liquid lens 2. The gasket 33 is used to buffer the impact between the liquid lens 2 and the end cap 32. The gasket 33 is made of elastic materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene or nylon to avoid scratching the liquid lens 2.

[0047] For example, the fixing component 3 is made of insulating material to isolate the liquid lens 2 from the outside world, further protecting the liquid lens 2 and avoiding problems such as short circuits and electrostatic breakdown of the lens.

[0048] For example, the lens mount 31 is fixedly connected to the quick-connect housing 1, and the end cap 32 is detachably connected to the lens mount 31, which facilitates the installation and replacement of the liquid lens 2. In this embodiment, the end cap 32 is threadedly connected to the lens mount 31. By rotating the end cap 32, the distance between the end cap 32 and the bottom of the lens mount 31 can be adjusted to accommodate liquid lenses 2 of different specifications, thereby improving the versatility of the quick-connect module.

[0049] During assembly, the circuit board is installed on the lens holder 31, then the liquid lens 2 and the washer 33 are placed in sequence, and finally the end cap 32 is tightened to complete the assembly and replacement of the liquid lens 2.

[0050] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the thickness of the insertion part is less than that of the handheld part. A limiting platform 11 is provided between the handheld part and the insertion part. The limiting platform 11 can abut against the lens to ensure that the axis of the liquid lens 2 can coincide with the axis of the lens. Furthermore, the handheld part is provided with a lifting platform 12. The width of the lifting platform 12 is greater than that of the insertion part, which facilitates the removal of the quick-release housing 1.

[0051] For example, the quick-connect housing 1 includes a module upper cover 13 and a module lower cover 14. The module upper cover 13 and the module lower cover 14 are detachably connected. During assembly, the circuit board and lens mount 31 are fixed to the module lower cover 14, and then the module upper cover is put on to complete the assembly of the quick-connect module. The module upper cover and the module lower cover are fixed by a snap-fit ​​structure or a fastening structure such as a fastening screw.

[0052] In this embodiment, the plug 5 is disposed between the upper cover 13 and the lower cover 14 of the module. Both the upper cover 13 and the lower cover 14 of the module are provided with mounting slots. When assembling the quick-connect module, the plug 5 is first installed in the mounting slot of either the upper cover 13 or the lower cover 14 of the module, and then the other one of them is closed to complete the assembly of the plug 5.

[0053] For example, both the upper module cover 13 and the lower module cover 14 are made of metallic materials such as stainless steel, copper alloy, titanium alloy, and aluminum alloy, and their surfaces are subjected to oxidation treatments such as blackening and electroplating to achieve electromagnetic shielding while ensuring the aesthetics of the quick-connect housing 1 and preventing oxidation and corrosion. In other embodiments, the upper module cover 13 and the lower module cover 14 are made of non-metallic materials such as ABS, PF, PTFE, and PEEK, and both the upper module cover 13 and the lower module cover 14 have a metallic plating.

[0054] Example 2:

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides another quick-connect module, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that:

[0056] The plug 5 is located at one end of the quick-connect housing 1. Either the upper cover 13 or the lower cover 14 of the module has a mounting hole through which the plug 5 can pass. The plug 5 extends out from the inside of the quick-connect housing 1 and is fixedly connected to its inner wall.

[0057] like Figure 1As shown, this utility model provides a lens, including a lens barrel 6 and a quick-connect module. The lens barrel 6 is provided with a light-transmitting hole and a socket for inserting the quick-connect module, realizing modular assembly of the lens and quick lens replacement. When performing performance testing on the liquid lens 2, the operator only needs to insert the quick-connect module to be tested to perform performance testing on the liquid lens 2, improving the testing efficiency of the liquid lens 2, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0058] For example, the quick-connect module is fixed to the lens barrel 6 by means of fastening screws, snap-fit ​​structures, etc.

[0059] In some other embodiments, the quick-connect module is mounted at the front, middle, or end of the lens barrel.

[0060] Furthermore, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A quick connect module, characterized by, The application relates to a quick-insert module. The quick-insert module comprises a quick-insert shell (1) and a liquid lens (2), wherein the quick-insert shell (1) comprises an insertion part and a handheld part, the insertion part can be inserted into a lens along a radial direction of the lens, and the insertion part is provided with a lens hole; the liquid lens (2) is fixedly arranged in the quick-insert shell (1), and an axis of the liquid lens (2) is coincident with an axis of the lens hole; a circuit board and a plug (5) are arranged in the quick-insert shell (1), the circuit board comprises a PCB (41) and an FPC (42), one end of the circuit board is connected with the liquid lens (2), and the other end of the circuit board is connected with the plug (5). The quick-insert module further comprises a fixing assembly (3) which is fixedly arranged in the quick-insert shell (1), the fixing assembly (3) comprises a lens seat (31) and an end cover (32), the lens seat (31) and the end cover (32) are arranged at two ends of the liquid lens (2) respectively, the lens seat (31) is provided with a gap for the circuit board to pass through, and the lens seat (31) and the end cover (32) are respectively clamped between the liquid lens (2) and the quick-insert shell (1). A gasket (33) is arranged between the end cover (32) and the liquid lens (2), and the gasket (33) is used for buffering the impact between the liquid lens (2) and the end cover (32).

2. The quick connect module of claim 1, wherein, The fixing assembly (3) is made of insulating material, the lens seat (31) is fixedly connected with the quick-insert shell (1), and the end cover (32) is detachably connected with the lens seat (31).

3. The quick connect module of claim 2, wherein, The end cover (32) is screw-connected with the lens seat (31).

4. The quick connect module of claim 2, wherein, The thickness of the insertion part is smaller than that of the handheld part, a limiting table (11) is arranged between the handheld part and the insertion part, and the limiting table (11) can abut against the lens.

5. The quick connect module of claim 4, wherein, The handheld part is provided with a lifting table (12), and the width of the lifting table (12) is greater than that of the insertion part.

6. The quick connect module of claim 1, wherein, The quick-insert shell (1) comprises a module upper cover (13) and a module lower cover (14), and the module upper cover (13) and the module lower cover (14) are detachably connected.

7. The quick connect module of claim 1, wherein, The module upper cover (13) and the module lower cover (14) are made of metal material; and / or, 8. The quick connect module of claim 1, wherein, Metal plating layers are arranged on surfaces of the module upper cover (13) and the module lower cover (14).

9. The quick connect module of claim 8, wherein, The lens comprises a lens barrel (6) and the quick-insert module, the lens barrel (6) is provided with a light-transmitting hole and a socket for inserting the quick-insert module. ​ 10. A lens characterized by comprising: ​

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