Protective structure of astronomical telescope lens

By designing an automatic cleaning protective cover structure in the astronomical telescope lens, and using the drive motor and gear system, the problem of lens cleaning relies on user attention is solved, and fast and safe lens cleaning is achieved, keeping the lens clean and extending service life is extended .

CN222213061UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20SINOTECH OPTICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421056839.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-15
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-15

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Technical Problem

Cleaning of astronomical telescope lenses often depends on the user's attention and timing. If not cleaned for a long time, it will affect the observation effect and may cause permanent damage.

Method used

A protective cover structure including a driving motor, gear and cleaning cloth is designed. The driving motor drives the gear and cleaning cloth to slide in the annular chute to achieve automatic cleaning of the lens, avoiding the need to manually remove the lens or protective cover.

Benefits of technology

It greatly saves cleaning time and energy, ensures that the lens remains clean during shooting, avoids damage caused by using inappropriate tools or methods, and is easy to carry and store.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens, which relates to the technical field of astronomical telescope lenses and comprises a lens body, a fixing ring fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the lens body, fixing blocks symmetrically and fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the fixing ring, unlocking assemblies installed inside the fixing blocks, and a protective cover installed at one end of the fixing ring. Connecting blocks are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the end, close to the fixing ring, of the protective cover, connecting assemblies are installed in the connecting blocks, a rotating assembly is installed in the upper end of the protective cover, a rotating disc is rotationally connected to the upper end in the protective cover, and cleaning cloth is movably connected to the other end of the rotating disc. By the adoption of the structure, the lens can be directly cleaned, the lens or the protective cover does not need to be disassembled, cleaning time and energy are greatly saved, meanwhile, a user can quickly deal with stains or dust on the lens in the shooting process, and the shooting efficiency is improved. And lens damage caused by using an improper cleaning tool or method can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of astronomical telescope lenses, and particularly relates to a protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens. Background Art

[0002] Astronomical telescope lenses are special lenses designed for astronomical observation photography, usually divided into two types: reflective and refracting. They can record the faint light of distant stars and are often used in combination with astronomical telescopes. Photography astronomical telescope lenses generally do not have the aperture, shutter and other devices of ordinary lenses, but are equipped with special sunshades, long-time exposure and other control systems. This is because astronomical photography usually requires long exposure to capture the details of stars and weak light. The protective structure of astronomical telescope lenses is mainly designed to protect the telescope lens from various environmental factors such as dust, moisture, dirt, scratches and accidental collisions.

[0003] Publication No. "CN212009098U" A wide-angle lens with a protective structure comprises an eyepiece barrel, one side of the eyepiece barrel is fixedly connected to an objective barrel, one side of the inside of the eyepiece barrel is installed with an infrared lens, the inside of the objective barrel is fixedly provided with a shock-absorbing pad that fits with the inner wall of the objective barrel, the inside of the shock-absorbing pad is successively installed with a first lens, a second lens and a third lens, an aperture that is clamped with the shock-absorbing pad is provided between the second lens and the third lens, a lens cover is threadedly connected to the outer ring of one side of the objective barrel, a second waterproof ring is fitted to the outer ring of one side of the shock-absorbing pad, and a third waterproof ring is fitted to the outer ring of the other side of the shock-absorbing pad. The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the protective structure with different functions formed by the protective cover, shock-absorbing pad and light-transmitting plate is made, so that the wide-angle lens is not easily broken when it falls, and the service life of the internal lens is increased. At the same time, the surface of the lens barrel will not crack, thereby ensuring the use and appearance of the wide-angle lens.

[0004] Although the above utility model can make the wide-angle lens less likely to break when it falls, and improve the service life of the internal lens, it will also prevent the surface of the lens barrel from cracking, ensuring the use and appearance of the wide-angle lens, but the lens needs to be cleaned manually by the user, and it needs to be operated carefully to avoid scratching the lens surface. Manual cleaning is not only cumbersome, but also requires certain skills and experience, and the cleaning of the lens often depends on the user's attention and time arrangement. If the lens is contaminated and not cleaned for a long time, it will affect the observation effect and even cause permanent damage to the lens. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a protective structure for the lens of an astronomical telescope to solve the problem that the cleaning of the lens often depends on the user's attention and time arrangement. If the lens is contaminated and not cleaned for a long time, it will affect the observation effect and even cause permanent damage to the lens.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A protective structure for an astronomical telescope lens comprises a lens body, an outer wall of the lens body is fixedly connected to a fixing ring, an outer wall of the fixing ring is symmetrically fixedly connected to a fixing block, an unlocking component is installed inside the fixing block, a protective cover is installed at one end of the fixing ring, an end of the protective cover close to the fixing ring is symmetrically fixedly connected to a connecting block, a connecting component is installed inside the connecting block, a rotating component is installed inside the upper end of the protective cover, a rotating disk is rotatably connected to the upper end of the protective cover, and a cleaning cloth is movably connected to the other end of the rotating disk;

[0008] The rotating assembly includes a driving motor, a first gear, a connecting shaft and a second gear. A accommodating groove is provided inside the upper end of the protective cover, and a driving motor is installed at the upper end of the accommodating groove. The outer side wall of the driving motor output shaft is fixedly connected to the first gear. The middle part of the upper end of the accommodating groove is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft through a rotating shaft. The other end of the connecting shaft extends into the inside of the protective cover and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk. The outer side wall of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the second gear. The first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other. An annular groove is provided at the upper end of the protective cover, and an arc-shaped slider is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk. The arc-shaped slider has the same arc as the annular groove, and the arc-shaped slider is slidably connected to the annular groove, so the lens can be cleaned directly without removing the lens or the protective cover, which greatly saves time and energy for cleaning. At the same time, it allows users to quickly deal with stains or dust on the lens during shooting, keeps the lens clear and clean, and avoids lens damage caused by using inappropriate cleaning tools or methods.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the connecting component includes a first accommodating chamber, a first return spring, a movable plate, a locking block and an inclined surface, a first accommodating chamber is opened inside the connecting block, one end of the first accommodating chamber is fixedly connected to the first return spring, the other end of the first return spring is fixedly connected to the movable plate, the movable plate is slidably connected to the first accommodating chamber, one end of the movable plate away from the first return spring is fixedly connected to the locking block, the end of the locking block away from the movable plate extends out of the side end of the connecting block, the bottom end of the locking block is set as an inclined surface, the upper end of the fixed ring is symmetrically provided with a connecting groove, the connecting groove and the connecting block are plug-in, a locking groove is opened at one end inside the connecting groove, and the locking groove and the locking block are snap-connected, the unlocking component includes a second accommodating chamber, a second return spring, a movable plate, a connecting column and a pressing block, a second accommodating chamber is opened inside the fixed block, and one end of the second accommodating chamber is fixedly connected to the second return spring A spring, the other end of the second return spring is fixedly connected to a movable plate, one end of the movable plate close to the second return spring is fixedly connected to a connecting column, one end of the connecting column away from the movable plate extends into the locking groove, one end of the movable plate away from the second return spring is fixedly connected to a pressing block, and the press block extends out of the side end of the fixed block away from the movable plate. A connecting groove is provided at one end of the second accommodating cavity close to the second return spring, the connecting groove is connected with the locking groove, the connecting column and the connecting groove are slidingly connected, and one end of the connecting column away from the movable plate is fixedly connected to a push plate, and the push plate and the locking groove are movably connected, which allows users to quickly install and disassemble the protective cover to prevent dust, moisture, scratches or other contaminants from damaging the lens, and is easy to carry, especially when shooting outdoors or traveling. In addition, the disassembled protective cover is also easier to store and will not take up too much space.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, limiting grooves are symmetrically provided on the upper end of the fixing ring, and the end of the protective cover close to the fixing ring is symmetrically fixedly connected to the limiting column. The limiting column and the limiting groove are plug-in, which can ensure the precise positioning between the protective cover and the lens, help prevent the lens from being offset or damaged due to improper installation, and ensure the safety and stability of the lens.

[0011] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] First, in the present invention, the protective cover is combined with the fixing ring, so that the limiting column and the connecting block are respectively inserted into the limiting groove and the connecting groove. During the insertion of the connecting block, the extrusion force applies pressure to the inclined surface at the bottom end of the locking block, so that the locking block drives the moving plate to compress the first reset spring. When the locking block moves to the locking groove, the first reset spring is reset, the moving plate rebounds, and the locking block pops out to be clamped and fixed with the locking groove, so that the user can quickly install and disassemble the protective cover to prevent dust, moisture, scratches or other contaminants from damaging the lens, and it is easy to carry, especially when shooting outdoors or traveling. In addition, the disassembled protective cover is also easier to store and will not take up too much space.

[0013] Second, in the present invention, the driving motor is started to control the output shaft to rotate, and at the same time, the output shaft drives the first gear to rotate, and the first gear drives the second gear to rotate, so that the connecting shaft rotates, and the connecting shaft drives the rotating disk to rotate, and at the same time, the arc-shaped slider slides inside the annular slide groove, so that the rotating disk drives the cleaning cloth to clean the lens on the lens body, and the lens can be cleaned directly without removing the lens or protective cover, which greatly saves cleaning time and energy. At the same time, it allows users to quickly deal with stains or dust on the lens during shooting, keep the lens clear and clean, and avoid lens damage caused by using inappropriate cleaning tools or methods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the rotating assembly of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the rotating disk of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connection component of the utility model.

[0019] : 1. lens body, 2. fixing ring, 3. protective cover, 4. limiting column, 5. limiting groove, 6. accommodating groove, 7. rotating assembly, 71. driving motor, 72. first gear, 73. connecting shaft, 74. second gear, 8. arc-shaped slider, 9. annular slide groove, 10. rotating disk, 11. cleaning cloth, 12. connecting block, 13. connecting assembly, 131. first accommodating chamber, 132. first return spring, 133. movable plate, 134. locking block, 135. inclined plane, 14. fixed block, 15. unlocking assembly, 151. second accommodating chamber, 152. second return spring, 153. movable plate, 154. connecting column, 155. pressing block, 16. connecting groove, 17. push plate, 18. locking groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] refer to Figures 1 to 5The protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens described in this embodiment includes a lens body 1, a fixing ring 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lens body 1, a fixing block 14 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing ring 2, an unlocking component 15 is installed inside the fixing block 14, a protective cover 3 is installed at one end of the fixing ring 2, a connecting block 12 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the end of the protective cover 3 close to the fixing ring 2, a connecting component 13 is installed inside the connecting block 12, a rotating component 7 is installed inside the upper end of the protective cover 3, a rotating disk 10 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the protective cover 3, and a cleaning cloth 11 is movably connected to the other end of the rotating disk 10;

[0021] The rotating assembly 7 includes a driving motor 71, a first gear 72, a connecting shaft 73 and a second gear 74. A receiving groove 6 is provided inside the upper end of the protective cover 3. The driving motor 71 is installed at the upper end of the receiving groove 6. The outer side wall of the output shaft of the driving motor 71 is fixedly connected to the first gear 72. The middle part of the upper end of the receiving groove 6 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 73 through a rotating shaft. The other end of the connecting shaft 73 extends into the interior of the protective cover 3 and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk 10. The outer side wall of the connecting shaft 73 is fixedly connected to the second gear 74. The first gear 72 and the second gear 74 mesh with each other. The upper end of the protective cover 3 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the connecting shaft 73. An annular slide groove 9 is provided, and an arc-shaped slider 8 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk 10. The arc-shaped slider 8 has the same curvature as the annular slide groove 9, and the arc-shaped slider 8 is slidingly connected to the annular slide groove 9. The driving motor 71 is started to control the output shaft to rotate, and at the same time, the output shaft drives the first gear 72 to rotate, and the first gear 72 drives the second gear 74 to rotate, so that the connecting shaft 73 rotates, and the connecting shaft 73 drives the rotating disk 10 to rotate. At the same time, the arc-shaped slider 8 slides inside the annular slide groove 9, so that the rotating disk 10 drives the cleaning cloth 11 to clean the lens on the lens body 1.

[0022] refer to Figure 5The connecting assembly 13 includes a first accommodating cavity 131, a first return spring 132, a movable plate 133, a locking block 134 and an inclined surface 135. The connecting block 12 is provided with a first accommodating cavity 131, one end of the first accommodating cavity 131 is fixedly connected to the first return spring 132, and the other end of the first return spring 132 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 133. The movable plate 133 is slidably connected to the inside of the first accommodating cavity 131, and the end of the movable plate 133 away from the first return spring 132 is fixedly connected to the locking block 134. The end of the locking block 134 away from the movable plate 133 extends out of the side end of the connecting block 12, and the bottom end of the locking block 134 is set as an inclined surface 135, which is fixed. A connecting groove 16 is symmetrically provided at the upper end of the ring 2, and the connecting groove 16 is plug-in-connected with the connecting block 12. A locking groove 18 is provided at one end inside the connecting groove 16, and the locking groove 18 is snap-connected with the locking block 134. The protective cover 3 and the fixed ring 2 are merged, and the limiting column 4 is inserted into the connecting groove 16. During the insertion of the connecting block 12, the extrusion force exerts pressure on the inclined surface 135 at the bottom end of the locking block 134, so that the locking block 134 drives the moving plate 133 to compress the first return spring 132. When the locking block 134 moves to the locking groove 18, the first return spring 132 is reset, the moving plate 133 rebounds, and the locking block 134 pops out and is snap-connected and fixed with the locking groove 18.

[0023] refer to Figure 5 The unlocking assembly 15 includes a second accommodating chamber 151, a second return spring 152, a movable plate 153, a connecting column 154 and a pressing block 155. The fixed block 14 is provided with a second accommodating chamber 151, one end of the second accommodating chamber 151 is fixedly connected to the second return spring 152, and the other end of the second return spring 152 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 153, and the end of the movable plate 153 close to the second return spring 152 is fixedly connected to the connecting column 154, and the end of the connecting column 154 away from the movable plate 153 extends into the locking groove 18, and the end of the movable plate 153 away from the second return spring 152 is fixedly connected to the pressing block 155, and the end of the pressing block 155 away from the movable plate 153 extends out of the side end of the fixed block 14, and the second return spring 152 is fixedly connected to the unlocking assembly 15. A connecting groove 16 is provided at one end of the second accommodating chamber 151 close to the second return spring 152, and the connecting groove 16 is communicated with the locking groove 18. The connecting column 154 is slidably connected to the connecting groove 16. The end of the connecting column 154 away from the movable plate 153 is fixedly connected to a push plate 17, and the push plate 17 is movably connected to the locking groove 18. The push block 155 is pressed to move the movable plate 153 and the connecting column 154. At the same time, the movable plate 153 compresses the second return spring 152, and the connecting column 154 drives the push plate 17 to move forward, so that the push plate 17 pushes the locking block 134, so that the locking block 134 drives the movable plate 133 to compress the first return spring 132, so that the locking block 134 and the locking groove 18 are no longer engaged.

[0024] refer to Figure 2A limiting groove 5 is symmetrically provided on the upper end of the fixing ring 2, and the end of the protective cover 3 close to the fixing ring 2 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the limiting column 4. The limiting column 4 and the limiting groove 5 are plug-in. The protective cover 3 and the fixing ring 2 are merged so that the limiting column 4 is inserted into the limiting groove 5.

[0025] Principle and advantages of use: First, the protective cover 3 is combined with the fixing ring 2, so that the limiting column 4 and the connecting block 12 are respectively inserted into the limiting groove 5 and the connecting groove 16. During the insertion of the connecting block 12, the extrusion force exerts pressure on the inclined surface 135 at the bottom end of the locking block 134, so that the locking block 134 drives the moving plate 133 to compress the first return spring 132. When the locking block 134 moves to the locking groove 18, the first return spring 132 is reset, the moving plate 133 rebounds, and the locking block 134 pops out and is clamped and fixed with the locking groove 18. Then, the driving motor 71 is started to control the output shaft to rotate, and at the same time, the output shaft drives the first gear 72 to rotate, and the first gear 72 drives the second gear 74 to rotate, so that the connecting shaft 73 rotates, and the connecting shaft 73 drives the rotating disk 10 to rotate. At the same time, the arc slider 8 slides inside the annular slide groove 9, so that the rotating disk 10 drives the cleaning cloth 11 to clean the lens on the lens body 1;

[0026] The utility model can directly clean the lens without removing the lens or the protective cover 3, which greatly saves time and energy for cleaning. At the same time, it allows the user to quickly deal with stains or dust on the lens during shooting, keeping the lens clear and clean, and avoiding lens damage caused by using inappropriate cleaning tools or methods.

Claims

1. A protective structure for an astronomical telescope lens, comprising a lens body (1), characterized in that: The outer wall of the lens body (1) is fixedly connected to a fixing ring (2), the outer wall of the fixing ring (2) is symmetrically fixedly connected to a fixing block (14), an unlocking component (15) is installed inside the fixing block (14), a protective cover (3) is installed at one end of the fixing ring (2), a connecting block (12) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the end of the protective cover (3) close to the fixing ring (2), a connecting component (13) is installed inside the connecting block (12), a rotating component (7) is installed inside the upper end of the protective cover (3), a rotating disk (10) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the protective cover (3), and a cleaning cloth (11) is movably connected to the other end of the rotating disk (10); The rotating assembly (7) comprises a driving motor (71), a first gear (72), a connecting shaft (73) and a second gear (74); a receiving groove (6) is provided inside the upper end of the protective cover (3); the driving motor (71) is installed at the upper end of the receiving groove (6); the first gear (72) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the output shaft of the driving motor (71); the connecting shaft (73) is rotatably connected to the middle part of the upper end of the receiving groove (6) via a rotating shaft; the other end of the connecting shaft (73) extends into the interior of the protective cover (3) and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk (10); the second gear (74) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the connecting shaft (73); the first gear (72) and the second gear (74) are meshed with each other.

2. The protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular slide groove (9) is provided at the upper end of the protective cover (3), and an arc-shaped slider (8) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating disk (10). The arc-shaped slider (8) and the annular slide groove (9) have the same arc, and the arc-shaped slider (8) and the annular slide groove (9) are slidably connected.

3. The protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (13) comprises a first accommodating cavity (131), a first return spring (132), a movable plate (133), a locking block (134) and an inclined surface (135). The connecting block (12) is provided with a first accommodating cavity (131). One end of the first accommodating cavity (131) is fixedly connected to the first return spring (132). The other end of the first return spring (132) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (133). The movable plate (133) is slidably connected to the inside of the first accommodating cavity (131). One end of the movable plate (133) away from the first return spring (132) is fixedly connected to the locking block (134). One end of the locking block (134) away from the movable plate (133) extends out of the side end of the connecting block (12). The bottom end of the locking block (134) is set as an inclined surface (135).

4. The protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting groove (16) is symmetrically provided at the upper end of the fixing ring (2), and the connecting groove (16) is plug-connected with the connecting block (12). A locking groove (18) is provided at one end inside the connecting groove (16), and the locking groove (18) is snap-connected with the locking block (134).

5. The protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking assembly (15) comprises a second accommodating cavity (151), a second return spring (152), a movable plate (153), a connecting column (154) and a pressing block (155); the fixed block (14) is provided with a second accommodating cavity (151); one end of the second accommodating cavity (151) is fixedly connected to the second return spring (152); the other end of the second return spring (152) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (153); one end of the movable plate (153) close to the second return spring (152) is fixedly connected to the connecting column (154); one end of the connecting column (154) away from the movable plate (153) extends into the locking groove (18); one end of the movable plate (153) away from the second return spring (152) is fixedly connected to the pressing block (155); one end of the pressing block (155) away from the movable plate (153) extends out of the side end of the fixed block (14).

6. The protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting groove (16) is provided inside the second accommodating cavity (151) at one end close to the second return spring (152), and the connecting groove (16) is communicated with the locking groove (18). The connecting column (154) is slidably connected to the connecting groove (16), and the end of the connecting column (154) away from the movable plate (153) is fixedly connected to a push plate (17), and the push plate (17) is movably connected to the locking groove (18).

7. The protective structure of an astronomical telescope lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the fixing ring (2) is symmetrically provided with a limiting groove (5); one end of the protective cover (3) close to the fixing ring (2) is symmetrically fixedly connected to a limiting column (4); and the limiting column (4) and the limiting groove (5) are plug-connected.