Infrared sensor

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sensing devices, and discloses an infrared sensor which comprises a sensor body and a probe, the top of the sensor body is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is communicated with the top surface of the sensor body, the mounting groove is communicated with the front end surface of the sensor body, and the probe is arranged in the mounting groove. The left end and the right end of the probe are rotationally connected with the groove walls of the left side and the right side of the mounting groove respectively, positioning protrusions are arranged at the left end and the right end of the probe, and the groove walls of the left side and the right side of the mounting groove are each provided with at least two positioning grooves matched with the positioning protrusions; according to the utility model, the orientation of the probe can be adjusted according to actual use requirements, and the use flexibility and application scenarios of the infrared sensor are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sensor devices, in particular to an infrared sensor. Background Art

[0002] The infrared sensor generally has only a single sensing direction. Once the infrared sensor is installed, it is not easy to adjust. If the usage scenario requires the infrared sensor to provide a sensing direction in another direction, it is necessary to install another infrared sensor or remove the original infrared sensor and then rotate and adjust the installation position to provide a sensing direction in another direction. This is relatively inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an infrared sensor, which can adjust the direction of the probe according to actual use needs, thereby improving the use flexibility and application scenarios of the infrared sensor.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an infrared sensor, including a sensor body and a probe, the top of the sensor body is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is communicated with the top surface of the sensor body, the mounting groove is communicated with the front end surface of the sensor body, the left and right ends of the probe are respectively rotatably connected to the left and right side walls of the mounting groove, the left and right ends of the probe are provided with positioning protrusions, and the left and right side walls of the mounting groove are provided with at least two positioning grooves that cooperate with the positioning protrusions.

[0005] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a rotation shaft is extended from the left and right ends of the probe toward the groove wall of the installation groove, and the left and right groove walls of the installation groove are both provided with matching holes that are rotatably matched with the rotation shaft.

[0006] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the axis of the positioning protrusion is parallel to the axis of the sensing end of the probe, and two positioning grooves are provided on the left and right side walls of the installation groove, and the two positioning grooves are perpendicular to each other.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the axis of one of the positioning grooves is horizontally arranged and close to the front end surface of the sensor body, and the axis of the other positioning groove is vertically arranged and close to the top surface of the sensor body.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the positioning protrusion is an arc-shaped protrusion.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a mounting bolt for fixing the sensor body is provided on the rear end surface of the sensor body.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the infrared sensor of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] The probe of the utility model is rotatably matched with the mounting groove on the sensor body, so that the probe can move between the top surface of the sensor body and the front end surface of the sensor body. The probe is rotated and the positioning protrusion of the probe is matched with the positioning groove on the mounting groove to realize the positioning of the probe. The direction of the probe can be adjusted according to actual usage needs, thereby improving the usage flexibility and application scenarios of the infrared sensor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model, the drawings of the embodiment will be briefly introduced below.

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an infrared sensor provided by the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a probe of an infrared sensor provided by the utility model in another sensing direction;

[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the probe provided by the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the positioning groove provided by the utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rear end surface of an infrared sensor provided by the utility model;

[0018] In the figure, the sensor body 1; the mounting groove 11; the positioning groove 12; the matching hole 13; the probe 2; the positioning protrusion 21; the rotating shaft 22; and the mounting bolt 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, an infrared sensor of a preferred embodiment of the utility model includes a sensor body 1 and a probe 2, a mounting groove 11 is provided on the top of the sensor body 1, the mounting groove 11 is communicated with the top surface of the sensor body 1, the mounting groove 11 is communicated with the front end surface of the sensor body 1, the left and right ends of the probe 2 are rotatably connected to the left and right side walls of the mounting groove 11 respectively, the left and right ends of the probe 2 are provided with positioning protrusions 21, and the left and right side walls of the mounting groove 11 are provided with at least two positioning grooves 12 that cooperate with the positioning protrusions 21.

[0022] The probe 2 of the utility model is rotatably matched with the mounting groove 11 on the sensor body 1, so that the probe 2 can move between the top surface of the sensor body 1 and the front end surface of the sensor body 1. The probe 2 is rotated and the positioning protrusion 21 of the probe 2 is matched with the positioning groove 12 on the mounting groove 11 to realize the positioning of the probe 2. The direction of the probe 2 can be adjusted according to actual usage needs, thereby improving the usage flexibility and application scenarios of the infrared sensor.

[0023] Specifically, the left and right ends of the probe 2 are provided with rotation shafts 22 extending toward the groove wall of the installation groove 11, and the left and right groove walls of the installation groove 11 are both provided with matching holes 13 that are rotatably matched with the rotation shafts 22 to ensure the flexibility of the rotation of the probe 2.

[0024] Exemplarily, the axis of the positioning protrusion 21 is parallel to the axis of the sensing end of the probe 2, and two positioning grooves 12 are provided on the left and right side walls of the mounting groove 11, and the two positioning grooves 12 are perpendicular to each other; further, the axis of one positioning groove 12 is horizontally arranged and close to the front end surface of the sensor body 1, so that the sensing end of the probe 2 faces the front of the sensor body 1 for sensing detection (the probe 2 is in the 90° position detection), and the axis of the other positioning groove 12 is vertically arranged and close to the top surface of the sensor body 1, so that the sensing end of the probe 2 faces the top of the sensor body 1 for sensing detection (the probe 2 is in the 0° position detection). Of course, in other embodiments, three positioning grooves 12 may be provided, and similarly, the probe 2 may be in the 90° position detection, the probe 2 may be in the 45° position detection, and the probe 2 may be in the 0° position detection.

[0025] Exemplarily, the positioning protrusion 21 is an arc-shaped protrusion, so that the probe 2 can rotate more smoothly.

[0026] Exemplarily, the rear end surface of the sensor body 1 is provided with mounting bolts 3 for fixing the sensor body 1 , so that the infrared sensor can be conveniently installed and fixed on a fixing surface through the mounting bolts 3 .

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and substitutions should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An infrared sensor, characterized in that: The sensor body comprises a sensor body and a probe, wherein a mounting groove is provided on the top of the sensor body, the mounting groove is communicated with the top surface of the sensor body, the mounting groove is communicated with the front end surface of the sensor body, the left and right ends of the probe are rotatably connected with the left and right groove walls of the mounting groove respectively, the left and right ends of the probe are provided with positioning protrusions, and the left and right groove walls of the mounting groove are provided with at least two positioning grooves that cooperate with the positioning protrusions.

2. The infrared sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right ends of the probe are provided with a rotating shaft extending toward the groove wall of the installation groove, and the left and right groove walls of the installation groove are both provided with a matching hole that is rotatably matched with the rotating shaft.

3. The infrared sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axis of the positioning protrusion is parallel to the axis of the sensing end of the probe, and two positioning grooves are provided on the left and right side walls of the installation groove, and the two positioning grooves are perpendicular to each other.

4. The infrared sensor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The axis of one of the positioning grooves is horizontally arranged and close to the front end surface of the sensor body, and the axis of the other positioning groove is vertically arranged and close to the top surface of the sensor body.

5. The infrared sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning protrusion is an arc-shaped protrusion.

6. The infrared sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end surface of the sensor body is provided with a mounting bolt for fixing the sensor body.

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