Water-cooling heat dissipation structure applied to underwater photographic equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a water-cooling heat dissipation structure applied to underwater photographic equipment, and belongs to the field of photographic equipment. Comprising a waterproof shell and a water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism, and a cavity is formed in the waterproof shell; the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism comprises a control module, a pump body and a pipe body, and the control module is electrically connected with the pump body; the pipe body is arranged in the cavity, the water inlet end of the pipe body penetrates through the waterproof shell to be connected with the pump body, and the water outlet end of the pipe body penetrates through and extends out of the waterproof shell. When the waterproof shell is applied to underwater photographic equipment, the pump body can pump water into the pipe body through the water inlet end, and then the water flows out of the water outlet end, so that the water circularly flows in the waterproof shell, the heat dissipation performance of a camera is improved, and the camera can be normally used for a long time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of photographic equipment, and in particular relates to a water cooling and heat dissipation structure applied to underwater photographic equipment. Background Art

[0002] At present, it is becoming more and more common to use cameras for underwater photography. In order to prevent water from seeping into the camera's waterproof housing, it is usually vacuumed so that the camera is in a vacuum environment for a long time when shooting underwater. When the camera is used in a vacuum environment, there will be a problem of insufficient internal heat dissipation. When its temperature is too high, it will affect the normal use of the product and shorten its shooting time. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a water-cooled heat dissipation structure applied to underwater photography equipment, which can improve the heat dissipation performance of the camera and ensure that the camera can be used normally underwater for a long time.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] The present invention provides a water-cooling heat dissipation structure applied to underwater photography equipment, comprising: a waterproof shell, a water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism, wherein a cavity is arranged in the waterproof shell; the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism comprises a control module, a pump body, and a tube body, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the pump body, the tube body is arranged in the cavity, and the water inlet end of the tube body passes through the waterproof shell and is connected to the pump body, and the water outlet end of the tube body passes through and extends to the outside of the waterproof shell. When the camera is used underwater, the pump body can draw water into the tube body through the water inlet end, and then flow out from the water outlet end, so as to realize the circulation of water in the waterproof shell, perform heat exchange through the tube body, continuously take away the heat generated by the camera, cool down the camera in the waterproof shell, improve the heat dissipation performance of the camera, and ensure that the camera can be used normally for a long time.

[0006] Furthermore, the control module and the pump body are arranged outside the waterproof housing.

[0007] Furthermore, the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism also includes a support plate, which is fixedly disposed in the cavity, and the tube body is fixed on the support plate. In the present application, the support plate can be used to fix the tube body to improve the structural stability of the tube body; it can also serve as a heat conductor, attached to the camera, to increase the heat exchange area of ​​the camera and improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0008] Furthermore, the tube body is a "U"-shaped structure, and the side surface of the "U"-shaped structure is fitted on the surface of the support plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a first through hole is provided on the waterproof housing, the water inlet end passes through the first through hole, and a first sealing member is provided between the first through hole and the water inlet end.

[0010] Furthermore, a second through hole is provided on the waterproof housing, the water outlet passes through the second through hole, and a second sealing member is provided between the second through hole and the water outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, the first sealing member and the second sealing member each include a connecting body and a sealing ring, the connecting body is threadedly connected to the first through hole and the second through hole, a through hole is provided on the connecting body, the water inlet end and the water outlet end pass through the through hole, and the sealing ring is arranged between the through hole and the water inlet end and the water outlet end.

[0012] Furthermore, the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism also includes a power supply module, a first electrical connection line, and a second electrical connection line. The power supply module is connected to the control module through the first electrical connection line, and the control module is connected to the pump body through the second electrical connection line.

[0013] Furthermore, the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism includes a bottom shell, a first surface cover, a second surface cover, and a third surface cover. The bottom shell is arranged outside the waterproof shell and fixedly connected to the waterproof shell; a first installation cavity is arranged between the bottom shell and the first surface cover, and the pump body is arranged in the first installation cavity; a second installation cavity is arranged between the bottom shell and the second surface cover, and the control module is arranged in the second installation cavity; a third installation cavity is arranged between the bottom shell and the third surface cover, and the power supply module is arranged in the third installation cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the first surface cover, the second surface cover and the third surface cover are all detachably connected to the bottom shell, and a sealing ring is provided between the second surface cover, the third surface cover and the bottom shell.

[0015] Furthermore, two holes are formed on the side wall of the first installation cavity, the inlet of the pump body extends out of the installation shell through one of the holes, and the outlet of the pump body passes through the other hole and is connected to the water inlet end of the pipe body.

[0016] Furthermore, the control module includes a control circuit board and a control button. The control circuit board is arranged in the second installation cavity. A limiting groove is arranged on the second surface cover. A movable hole connected to the second installation cavity is opened on the bottom wall of the limiting groove. A control button is arranged on the control circuit board; the control button is movably arranged in the limiting groove, and the lower end of the control button movably passes through the movable hole and extends to the top of the control button.

[0017] Furthermore, the control button includes a pressing part and a rod body, the pressing part is movably arranged in the limiting groove and exposed outside the second surface cover, the rod body movably passes through the movable hole, and one end of the rod body is fixedly connected to the pressing part, and the other end extends to the top of the control button; an elastic member is also sleeved on the rod body, one end of the elastic member is abutted or connected to a side of the pressing part facing the limiting groove, and the other end is abutted against the bottom wall of the limiting groove.

[0018] Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided between the rod body and the movable hole to achieve sealing of the second installation cavity.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present invention is as follows: by installing a water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism on the waterproof shell of the underwater photographic equipment, when the camera is used underwater, the pump body can pump water into the tube body through the water inlet end, and then flow out from the water outlet end, thereby realizing the circulation of water in the waterproof shell, performing heat exchange through the tube body, continuously taking away the heat generated by the camera, cooling the camera in the waterproof shell, improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera, and ensuring that the camera can be used normally for a long time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a water cooling heat dissipation structure.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a waterproof shell.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of a water cooling heat dissipation mechanism.

[0023] Figure 4 It is an exploded diagram of the water cooling mechanism.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a bottom shell, a first surface cover, a second surface cover, and a third surface cover.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the control module.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a side view of the water cooling mechanism.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Cross-section view at AA in the middle.

[0028] Fig. 9 This is an exploded view of the first seal.

[0029] In the figure: 1. waterproof shell; 11. first through hole; 12. second through hole; 2. water cooling mechanism; 21. control module; 211. control circuit board; 212. control button; 2121. pressing part; 2122. rod body; 213. control button; 214. elastic member; 22. pump body; 23. tube body; 231. water inlet end; 232. water outlet end; 24. support plate; 25. power supply module; 26. first electrical connection line; 27. second electrical connection line; 28. bottom shell; 29. ​​first cover; 210. second cover; 220. third cover; 230. first installation cavity; 240. second installation cavity; 250. third installation cavity; 260. limit groove; 270. movable hole; 280. connecting plate; 3. cavity; 4. first sealing member; 41. connecting body; 42. sealing ring; 43. sealing cap; 5. second sealing member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0032] See also Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a water-cooling and heat dissipation structure applied to underwater photographic equipment, including: a waterproof shell 1, a water-cooling and heat dissipation mechanism 2, a cavity 3 is provided in the waterproof shell 1, and the cavity 3 is a vacuum cavity for installing an underwater camera to waterproof and protect the camera.

[0033] Further, see Figure 3-4 The water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism 2 includes a control module 21, a pump body 22, and a tube body 23, and the control module 21 is electrically connected to the pump body 22; the tube body 23 is arranged in the cavity 3, and the water inlet end 231 of the tube body 23 penetrates the waterproof housing 1 and is connected to the pump body 22, and the water outlet end 232 of the tube body 23 penetrates and extends to the outside of the waterproof housing 1. When the camera is used underwater, the pump body 22 can draw water into the tube body 23 through the water inlet end 231, and then flow out from the water outlet end 232, so as to realize the circulation of water in the waterproof housing 1, and perform heat exchange through the tube body 23, continuously take away the heat generated by the camera, cool down the camera in the waterproof housing 1, improve the heat dissipation performance of the camera, and ensure that the camera can be used normally for a long time.

[0034] Furthermore, the control module 21 and the pump body 22 are arranged outside the waterproof housing 1, which can reduce the volume of the waterproof housing and facilitate use.

[0035] Furthermore, the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism 2 further includes a support plate 24, which is fixedly disposed in the cavity 3 and fixed to the waterproof housing 1, and the tube body 23 is fixed on the support plate 24. In this embodiment, the support plate 24 can be used to fix the tube body 23 to improve the structural stability of the tube body 23; it can also serve as a heat conductive member, attached to the camera, to increase the heat exchange area of ​​the camera and improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0036] Furthermore, the tube body 23 is a "U"-shaped structure, and the two ends of the "U"-shaped structure are respectively a water inlet end 231 and a water outlet end 232, and the support plate 24 is horizontally arranged, and the "U"-shaped structure is flatly arranged, so that the side with a larger area is fitted against the surface of the support plate 24, which can increase the contact area with the support plate 24 and improve the effect of water cooling heat exchange.

[0037] Furthermore, the tube body 23 is made of a metal tube, and the support plate 24 is made of a metal material with good heat dissipation performance, high thermal conductivity, and good heat exchange effect.

[0038] Further, see Figure 2 A first through hole 11 is provided on the waterproof housing 1 , a water inlet end 231 passes through the first through hole 11 , and a first sealing member 4 is provided between the first through hole 11 and the water inlet end 231 .

[0039] Furthermore, a second through hole 12 is provided on the waterproof housing 1 , the water outlet end 232 passes through the second through hole 12 , and a second sealing member 5 is provided between the second through hole 12 and the water outlet end 232 .

[0040] Further, see Fig. 9 The first sealing member 4 includes a connecting body 41, a sealing ring 42, and a sealing cap 43. One end of the connecting body 41 is threadedly connected to the sealing cap 43, and the other end is threadedly connected to the first through hole 11 and the second through hole 12; the sealing ring 42 is arranged between the connecting body 41 and the sealing cap 43; and the connecting body 41 and the sealing cap 43 are provided with through holes, the water inlet end 231 and the water outlet end 232 pass through the through holes, and the sealing ring 42 is arranged between the through holes and the water inlet end 231 and the water outlet end 232. The above structural arrangement can not only facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the first sealing member 4 and the second sealing member 5, but also facilitate the installation of the tube body 23; and the first through hole 11 and the second through hole 12 can be sealed by the sealing ring 42 to ensure the sealing performance of the waterproof housing 1.

[0041] Specifically, the first sealing member 4 and the second sealing member 5 have the same structure.

[0042] Further, see Figure 3-4The water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism 2 further includes a power supply module 25, a first electrical connection line 26, and a second electrical connection line 27. The power supply module 25 is connected to the control module 21 via the first electrical connection line 26, and the control module 21 is connected to the pump body 22 via the second electrical connection line 27. The power supply module 25 can independently power the pump body 22, so that the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism 2 can be used independently without relying on the camera for power supply, which is convenient for arranging the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism outside the waterproof housing 1, and then convenient for introducing external water into the waterproof housing 1 to cool the camera.

[0043] Specifically, the power supply module 25 uses a standard battery to supply power to the pump body 22 .

[0044] Further, see Figure 5 The water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism 2 also includes a bottom shell 28, a first surface cover 29, a second surface cover 210, and a third surface cover 220. The first surface cover 29 and the second surface cover 210 are integrally formed. The bottom shell 28 is arranged outside the waterproof shell 1, and a connecting plate 280 is provided to be fixedly connected to the waterproof shell 1; a first installation cavity 230 is arranged between the bottom shell 28 and the first surface cover 29, and the pump body 22 is arranged in the first installation cavity 230; a second installation cavity 240 is arranged between the bottom shell 28 and the second surface cover 210, and the control module 21 is arranged in the second installation cavity 240; a third installation cavity 250 is arranged between the bottom shell 28 and the third surface cover 220, and the power supply module 25 is arranged in the third installation cavity 250.

[0045] Further, the first cover 29, the second cover 210, and the third cover 220 are all detachably connected to the bottom shell 28, and a sealing ring is provided between the second cover 210, the third cover 220, and the bottom shell 28. In this embodiment, the first cover 29, the second cover 210, and the bottom shell 28 are connected by rivets, the inner side of the third cover 220 is provided with an internal thread, and the corresponding position of the bottom shell 28 is provided with an external thread matching the internal thread, and the third cover 220 is threadedly connected to the bottom shell 28. The above structure can realize the detachability between the first cover 29, the second cover 210, the third cover 220 and the bottom shell 28, and can facilitate the installation of the pump body 22, the power supply module 25, and the control module 21; the sealing ring can waterproof the second installation cavity 240 and the third installation cavity 250, and ensure the safe use of the control module 21 and the power supply module 25.

[0046] Furthermore, two holes are opened on the side wall of the first installation cavity 230 , the inlet of the pump body 22 extends out of the installation shell through one of the holes, and the outlet of the pump body 22 passes through the other hole to be connected with the water inlet end 231 of the tube body 23 .

[0047] Further, see Figure 6-8The control module 21 includes a control circuit board 211 and a control button 212. The control circuit board 211 is arranged in the second installation cavity 240. A limiting groove 260 is arranged on the second surface cover 210. A movable hole 270 connected to the second installation cavity 240 is opened on the bottom wall of the limiting groove 260. A control button 213 is arranged on the control circuit board 211; the control button 212 is movably arranged in the limiting groove 260, and the lower end of the control button 212 movably passes through the movable hole 270 and extends to the top of the control button 213.

[0048] Furthermore, the control button 212 includes a pressing portion 2121 and a rod body 2122. The pressing portion 2121 is movably arranged in the limiting groove 260 and exposed outside the second surface cover 210. The rod body 2122 movably passes through the movable hole 270, and one end of the rod body 2122 is fixedly connected to the pressing portion 2121, and the other end extends to the top of the control button 213; an elastic member 214 is also sleeved on the rod body 2122, one end of the elastic member 214 is abutted or connected to a side of the pressing portion 2121 facing the limiting groove 260, and the other end is abutted against the bottom wall of the limiting groove 260. In this embodiment, the exposed pressing portion 2121 is pressed to push the rod body 2122 downward. After the rod body 2122 touches the control button 213, it can control the triggering of the button 213 to turn the pump body 22 on or off. After releasing the pressing portion 2121, the entire control button 212 can be reset under the elastic force of the elastic member 214 and away from the control button 213.

[0049] Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided between the rod body 2122 and the movable hole 270 to achieve sealing of the second installation cavity 240 .

[0050] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water-cooling heat dissipation structure used in underwater photography equipment, characterized in that: include: A waterproof shell and a water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism, wherein a cavity is arranged in the waterproof shell; the water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism comprises a control module, a pump body and a tube body, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the pump body, the tube body is arranged in the cavity, and the water inlet end of the tube body passes through the waterproof shell and is connected to the pump body, and the water outlet end of the tube body passes through and extends to the outside of the waterproof shell.

2. A water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The control module and the pump body are arranged outside the waterproof housing.

3. The water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism also includes a support plate, which is fixedly disposed in the cavity, and the tube body is fixed on the support plate.

4. The water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof housing is provided with a first through hole, the water inlet end passes through the first through hole, and a first sealing member is provided between the first through hole and the water inlet end.

5. The water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The waterproof housing is provided with a second through hole, the water outlet passes through the second through hole, and a second sealing member is provided between the second through hole and the water outlet.

6. A water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The first sealing member and the second sealing member both include a connecting body and a sealing ring. The connecting body is threadedly connected to the first through hole and the second through hole. A through hole is provided on the connecting body. The water inlet and the water outlet pass through the through hole. The sealing ring is arranged between the through hole and the water inlet and the water outlet.

7. The water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism also includes a power supply module, a first electrical connection line, and a second electrical connection line. The power supply module is connected to the control module via the first electrical connection line, and the control module is connected to the pump body via the second electrical connection line.

8. The water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water-cooling heat dissipation mechanism includes a bottom shell, a first surface cover, a second surface cover, and a third surface cover. The bottom shell is arranged outside the waterproof shell and fixedly connected to the waterproof shell; a first installation cavity is arranged between the bottom shell and the first surface cover, and the pump body is arranged in the first installation cavity; a second installation cavity is arranged between the bottom shell and the second surface cover, and the control module is arranged in the second installation cavity; a third installation cavity is arranged between the bottom shell and the third surface cover, and the power supply module is arranged in the third installation cavity.

9. The water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control module includes a control circuit board and a control button. The control circuit board is arranged in the second installation cavity. A limiting groove is arranged on the second surface cover. A movable hole connected to the second installation cavity is opened on the bottom wall of the limiting groove. A control button is arranged on the control circuit board; the control button is movably arranged in the limiting groove, and the lower end of the control button movably passes through the movable hole and extends to the top of the control button.

10. The water cooling and heat dissipation structure for underwater photography equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The control button includes a pressing portion and a rod body, wherein the pressing portion is movably arranged in the limiting groove and exposed outside the second surface cover, and the rod body movably passes through the movable hole, and one end of the rod body is fixedly connected to the pressing portion, and the other end extends to the top of the control button; an elastic member is also sleeved on the rod body, and one end of the elastic member is abutted or connected to a side of the pressing portion facing the limiting groove, and the other end is abutted against the bottom wall of the limiting groove.

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