Innovation in underground imaging devices with walking stick view

Abstract

The invention relates to an underground imaging device (100) with a walking stick view. In particular, the invention relates to an extension (101) comprising sensors used for underground scanning and extending towards the ground plane and approaching the ground plane during scanning; a handle (102) in contact with said extension (101) and located at the farthest point from the ground plane during use, designed for the user to hold said device (100); a display (10) located at the top of said handle (102) and displaying parameters and underground scan results in three dimensions; a mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11) that measures the angular position, speed and direction of a rotary shaft and converts these data into digital signals, said mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11) comprising a control ring (12) that monitors the speed and direction of the rotary movement, which, working together with said mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11), increases the accuracy and precision of the rotary movement.

Description

[0001] INNOVATION IN UNDERGROUND IMAGING DEVICES WITH WALKING STICK VIEW

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to a holding unit for metal detectors and underground imaging systems, with a walking stick view and can be used with one hand and one finger.

[0004] The invention particularly relates to a holding unit comprising a mechanical or optical rotary encoder without magnetic parts.

[0005] PRIOR ART

[0006] Nowadays, underground imaging devices are used to locate objects that exist in the landscape and magnetic objects such as buried artifacts.

[0007] Three-dimensional underground scanning devices are advanced detectors used to detect and visualize objects, structures or anomalies underground. These instruments are often used in fields such as archaeology, construction, geology, mineral exploration and forensic science. By scanning the layers beneath the surface, the instruments determine the location and depth of underground structures and different materials such as metal or cavities.

[0008] They are used for specific purposes such as detecting ancient structures, tombs or buried artifacts in archaeology, locating underground pipelines, cables or remains of old structures in construction, locating mineral deposits in mineral exploration, detecting mines and other buried explosives in military and security.

[0009] These devices provide the user with three-dimensional graphics detailing the position, size and shape of structures below ground, making excavation or exploration operations more efficient and targeted.

[0010] These devices collect and process data using different technologies to create three- dimensional (3D) images. Conventional underground imaging devices are often large and difficult to transport. These devices, which are not ergonomic for users, cause difficulties in field work.

[0011] US patent US9618624B2 was developed to solve this problem. This patent relates to an underground imaging device configured as a walking stick for sports and general purposes. This device includes components such as sensors, power supply, operating unit and an interface for wireless data transmission to operate a handheld geophysical locator. These components are arranged hidden in the body of the cane element and are integrated for wireless data transmission. The novelty of this patent is that it integrates the components of a geophysical locator into a walking stick for sports or general purpose, providing portability and ease of use. As such, it is not very conspicuous from a distance during use, and the fact that such a device can be used in sports activities and also perform geophysical measurements makes it possible to use it for multiple purposes.

[0012] It is known in the structures that the underground imaging device with the appearance of a walking cane projects the determined image on the cane and on the screen on the handle part. (https: / / madarDardazan.com / main / Droduct / )

[0013] Utility model application no. TR2024005226U describes an underground imaging device that looks like a walking stick and has a screen on the handle. Unlike the others, there is a magnetic knob consisting of a TFT screen positioned inside, in which the analysis of the data obtained depending on the scan results is displayed. This magnetic knob is controlled by a ring.

[0014] A magnetic knob is a control device that senses rotary motion using magnetic field sensors and converts this motion into electronic signals. It is commonly used in user interfaces of electronic devices for operations such as menu navigation, mode selections or fine-tuning. Since magnetic knobs contain magnetic material in themselves, they cause erroneous images to be taken by products that are imaged by means of magnetic sensors. This is due to the effect of the magnetic material contained in the magnetic knobs on the sensors, whose main task is to detect underground objects. Magnetic materials in the magnetic knob affect the imaging sensors in the product and an incorrect image is created. In addition, additional magnetic materials that are close in the environment (e.g. magnets in the phone speaker, etc.) affect the magnetic knob and cause unperformed operations to be shown as performed, the control ring connected to the magnetic knob to be perceived as rotated even if it is not rotated, and therefore the screen shows the selection as made even if the selection is not made. Above all, since magnetic knobs contain magnetic elements (magnets), the magnetic field generated by these magnetic elements affects the product's underground imaging sensors. Underground imaging results, which is the main purpose of the product, are inaccurate, resulting in faulty underground imaging.

[0015] In summary, since magnetic knobs are control devices that detect rotary motion using magnetic field sensors and convert this motion into electronic signals, they are disadvantageous in terms of sensitivity, magnetic interference, mechanical strength, feedback accuracy and price compared to those working according to the mechanical and optical principle. In addition, magnetic sensors are not suitable for use in underground imaging systems because they contain magnetic material.

[0016] Optical or mechanical structures are not affected by magnetic interference, but since magnetic knobs utilize their internal magnetic fields, magnetic interference from the external environment adversely affects the performance of magnetic knobs. This causes problems, especially in environments with magnetic fields.

[0017] Magnetic knobs usually have more complex internal mechanisms, making them more fragile. It is not particularly resistant to harsh physical impacts.

[0018] Magnetic knobs do not have high feedback accuracy compared to optical and mechanical structures. This leads to limitations in more precise control applications. In addition, production costs are high compared to optical and mechanical structures.

[0019] The use of magnetic knobs in the aforementioned underground imaging devices, which have the appearance of a walking stick used outdoors and in constantly moving environments, brings many disadvantages and limits the product lifetime.

[0020] PURPOSE OF INVENTION

[0021] The invention proposes a configuration that solves the above-mentioned disadvantages expected from underground imaging devices in terms of sensitivity, magnetic interference, mechanical strength, feedback accuracy, suitability for use in systems imaging with magnetic sensors and price. In its most general form, this configuration consists of a rotary ring and a display connected to a mechanical or optical rotary encoder positioned on an inclined handgrip. A mechanical or optical rotary encoder is a device that senses the angular position, direction of rotation and rotational speed of a shaft. This information is transmitted as digital or analog signals and is used in many fields, from industrial machinery to consumer electronics. Mechanical or optical rotary encoders play a critical role in applications such as precision positioning, speed control and user interfaces. As the shaft rotates, the encoder generates a certain number of pulses. These pulses determine how much the shaft rotates and in which direction.

[0022] The mechanical or optical rotary encoders, like magnetic knbolers, do not cause erroneous signal reception in the underground imaging process and therefore do not cause erroneous underground images.

[0023] The use of mechanical or optical rotary encoders offers very high resolution and precision because they work with mechanical, not magnetic, methods.

[0024] The mechanical or optical rotary encoders are not affected by magnetic interference as they do not operate according to the magnetic field principle.

[0025] The mechanical or optical rotary encoders have a more robust and durable mechanical structure as they do not have complex internal mechanisms like magnetic knobs. This ensures reliability in underground imaging devices used outdoors.

[0026] The mechanical or optical rotary encoders are more accurate than magnetic knobs in feedback such as position and speed, which is especially critical in control systems.

[0027] The mechanical or optical rotary encoders are suitable for use in underground imaging systems with magnetic sensors because they do not contain magnetic material

[0028] The invention will be better understood when the figure below is examined.

[0029] The invention utilises an extension extending towards the ground plane during scanning, extending towards the ground plane and containing sensors used for underground scanning with the invention; an handle designed for the user to hold said device in contact with said extension and located at the point farthest from the ground plane during use; a display located at the top of said handle and displaying parameters and underground scan results in three dimensions; a mechanical or optical rotary encoder that measures the angular position, speed and direction of a rotary shaft and converts these data into digital signals, and a control ring that monitors the speed and direction of the rotary motion, which works together with said mechanical or optical rotary encoder to increase the accuracy and precision of the rotary motion.

[0030] In another embodiment of the invention, an angle (a) is obtained between the center axis of the device and the center axis of said handle.

[0031] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURE

[0032] Figure 1 . shows a representative perspective view of an underground imaging device with walking stick view according to the invention.

[0033] REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0034] 100. Underground imaging device

[0035] 101 . Extension

[0036] 102. Handle

[0037] 103. Gripper center axis

[0038] 104. Extension center axis

[0039] 10. Display

[0040] 11 . Mechanical or optical rotary encoder

[0041] 12. Mechanical or optical rotary encoder control ring

[0042] Angle (a)

[0043] The invention will be better understood when explained with reference to the figures and reference numbers given above.

[0044] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0045] Figure 1 is a representative perspective view of the underground imaging device (100) with walking stick view according to the invention. The device (100) consists of two main parts. These parts are the handle (102), which the user holds, and an extension (101 ) extending from it towards the ground plane.

[0046] The handle (102) is designed to be held by the user and provides an ergonomic grip by creating an angle between the center axis (103) of the device and the center axis (104) of the extension (101 ). This angle ensures comfortable use of the device and its usability as a walking stick.

[0047] The extension (101 ) contains sensors used for underground scanning. It is the part of the device that extends towards the ground plane and approaches the surface during scanning.

[0048] The display (10) is located at the top of the handle (102), which is the farthest point from the ground plane during use. It provides the user with a three-dimensional display of underground scan results and various parameters.

[0049] A mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11 ) measures the position, speed and direction of a rotary movement. It is usually mounted on a rotating shaft and converts the rotational motion of the shaft into a digital signal. These signals are used in various applications. By measuring the angular position of a rotating shaft, a mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11 ) can determine how far the rotary movement has progressed, the speed of the rotary movement, how much the shaft rotates per unit time, in which direction the shaft rotates and help the user with this data.

[0050] The mechanical or optical rotary encoder control ring (12) works together with the mechanical or optical rotary encoder. A mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11 ) converts a rotary motion generated by the ring (12) into digital signals. The control ring (12) aims to increase the accuracy and precision of the rotary movement using a mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11 ).

[0051] The control ring (12) is a device that monitors and controls the movement of the rotating mechanism. This ring (12) helps to determine the exact position of the rotary movement, monitor the speed and direction of the movement and is often used integrated with feedback systems. In this way, it is possible to achieve the desired performance of the system and precise control of the movement.

[0052] The user holds the device's handle (102) and moves the device along the ground surface to perform underground scanning. The extension (101 ) approaches the ground surface and sensors are used to detect structures or objects underground. The results of the scan are displayed in three dimensions on the display (10) so that the user can analyze the objects underground. The mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11 ) and the control ring (12) allow the movement of the device (100) to be accurately measured and controlled. This increases the precision of the scanning process and enables the user to use the device (100) effectively.

[0053] In this way, your device (100) provides both an ergonomic grip and a precise underground scan.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A underground imaging device (100) with walking stick view, characterized in that, it comprises an extension (101 ) extending towards the ground plane during scanning and containing the sensors used for underground scanning; a handle (102) in contact with said extension (101 ) designed for the user to hold said device (100) and located at the farthest point from the ground plane during use; a display (10) located at the uppermost part of said handle (102) and displaying parameters and underground scan results in three dimensions; a mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11 ) that measures the angular position, speed and direction of a rotary shaft and converts these data into digital signals, a control ring (12) that monitors the speed and direction of the rotary movement, which, working in conjunction with said mechanical or optical rotary encoder (11 ), increasing the accuracy and precision of the rotary movement.

2. The underground imaging device (100) with a walking stick view according to claim 1 , characterized in that; it is characterised by an angle (a) obtained between the central axis (104) of said extension and the central axis (104) of said handle grip.

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