Contact type lens self-cleaning mechanism
By designing a mechanism for contact self-cleaning lenses, using the combination of airflow and cleaning sheets, the problem of infrared thermal imager lenses in the metallurgical industry being susceptible to dirt is solved, and efficient and automatic lens cleaning effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420792187.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-17
AI Technical Summary
The lenses of mid-infrared thermal imager in the metallurgical industry are susceptible to dust and dirt, resulting in the equipment not working properly. The existing technology mainly relies on manual cleaning, which is inefficient and time-consuming.
A contact self-cleaning lens mechanism is designed, and the airflow is passed through the provided air inlet, which blows away the surface of the lens, and at the same time drives the cleaning sheet to rotate, and the cleaning sheet comes into contact with the lens, achieving efficient cleaning of the lens.
It realizes efficient cleaning of the lens, high cleaning efficiency and sufficient cleaning effect, reduces the need for manual cleaning and improves work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lens cleaning mechanisms, in particular to a contact type self-cleaning lens mechanism. Background Art
[0002] The metallurgical industry usually uses infrared thermal imagers to detect and monitor high-temperature equipment and process. However, the production workshop environment of the metallurgical industry is relatively harsh, and it is often necessary to work in high temperature, high water mist and high dust environments. Therefore, the harsh environment will have an impact on the infrared thermal imager. Dust will accumulate on the outer surface of the infrared thermal imager lens, which may easily cause the infrared thermal imager to malfunction. If there is dust or dirt on the lens, it needs to be gently wiped with distilled water or lens cleaning fluid to avoid damaging the lens.
[0003] Currently, the lens is mostly cleaned manually, which is relatively troublesome, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a contact self-cleaning lens mechanism to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose a contact type self-cleaning lens mechanism. The mechanism introduces airflow through an air inlet head, and the airflow blows away the floating dust on the lens surface, while driving the cleaning sheet to rotate. The rotating cleaning sheet contacts the lens to clean the lens surface, thereby efficiently cleaning the lens and achieving a sufficient cleaning effect.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] A contact type self-cleaning lens mechanism comprises a base and a lens, wherein the upper end surface of the base is fixedly connected to a housing, the lower end surface of the base is fixedly connected to an air inlet head, a vent is provided at the center of the lower end surface of the base, and the vent is connected to the air inlet head and the housing;
[0007] A fixed ring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the shell, a rotating ring is fixedly connected to the middle part of the inner side of the fixed ring, a cleaning sheet is rotatably connected to the inner side of the rotating ring, an air guide groove is provided between the rotating ring and the cleaning sheet, and petals are fixedly connected to the outer end of the cleaning sheet at even intervals;
[0008] Through the above technical solution, air is introduced into the air inlet head, and the air flow enters the inside of the shell to blow on the lens, thereby blowing away the floating dust on the lens surface. At the same time, the air flow drives the cleaning sheet to rotate through the air guide groove, and the rotating cleaning sheet contacts the lens to clean the lens surface.
[0009] Furthermore, the upper end of the housing is fixedly connected with a terminal, the fixing ring passes into the inner side of the terminal, the inner side of the fixing ring is fixedly connected with a connecting ring, and the lens is clamped on the inner side of the connecting ring;
[0010] Through the above technical solution, the end cap is sleeved on the outer end of the lens during use.
[0011] Furthermore, a light strip is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the upper end surface of the connecting ring;
[0012] Through the above technical solution, the light strip is provided for supplementary lighting, which facilitates the end cap to be placed on the outer end of the lens.
[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of soft card pads are fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting ring, and the soft card pads are made of rubber;
[0014] Through the above technical solution, the soft card pad is soft in texture, can keep the lens stable, and is not easy to damage the lens.
[0015] Furthermore, the outer end of the air inlet head is fixedly connected with a bell mouth;
[0016] Through the above technical solution, the provided bell mouth facilitates the introduction of high-speed airflow.
[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of guide plates are fixedly arranged on the inner side of the bell mouth;
[0018] Through the above technical solution, the guide plate is arranged to be streamlined, which is convenient for introducing airflow.
[0019] Furthermore, a hand-held head is fixedly provided at the rear end of the air inlet head, and a thumb groove is provided on one side of the hand-held head;
[0020] Through the above technical solution, the provided hand-held head and thumb groove are convenient for manual holding.
[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of mounting holes are provided at the periphery of the lower end surface of the base, and the air intake head is fixedly connected to the mounting holes by screws;
[0022] Through the above technical solution, the air intake head connected by screws can be disassembled for easy cleaning.
[0023] Further, the housing is streamlined;
[0024] Through the above technical solution, the streamlined shell facilitates the internal airflow.
[0025] Furthermore, the shell is made of polyethylene;
[0026] Through the above technical solution, the shell made of polyethylene is corrosion-resistant, light in weight and easy to use.
[0027] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0028] 1. The utility model proposes a contact-type self-cleaning lens mechanism. When the mechanism is in use, the lens is mounted on the inner side of a connecting ring, and airflow is introduced through an air inlet head. The airflow enters the inside of the housing to blow on the lens, thereby blowing away floating dust on the lens surface. At the same time, the airflow drives the cleaning sheet to rotate through the air guide groove, and the rotating cleaning sheet contacts the lens to clean the lens surface, thereby efficiently cleaning the lens, with high cleaning efficiency and sufficient cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a contact-type self-cleaning lens mechanism proposed by the utility model;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a bottom-up stereoscopic diagram of a contact-type self-cleaning lens mechanism proposed by the utility model;
[0031] Figure 3 A top view of a contact-type self-cleaning lens mechanism proposed by the utility model;
[0032] Figure 4 This is a bottom structural diagram of a contact-type self-cleaning lens mechanism proposed by the utility model;
[0033] Figure 5 A side view of a contact-type self-cleaning lens mechanism proposed by the utility model;
[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view at CC.
[0035] Legend:
[0036] 1. Base; 2. Shell; 3. Terminal; 4. Lens; 5. Connecting ring; 6. Soft card pad; 7. Fixing ring; 8. Light strip; 9. Air inlet head; 10. Bell mouth; 11. Guide plate; 12. Mounting hole; 13. Handheld head; 14. Thumb groove; 15. Vent; 16. Cleaning sheet; 17. Air guide groove; 18. Petals; 19. Rotating ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0037] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0038] Reference Figure 1-6 The utility model provides an embodiment: a contact self-cleaning lens mechanism, including a base 1 and a lens 4, the upper end surface of the base 1 is fixedly connected to the shell 2, the lower end surface of the base 1 is fixedly connected to the air inlet head 9, and a vent 15 is opened at the center of the lower end surface of the base 1, and the vent 15 is connected to the air inlet head 9 and the shell 2.
[0039] A fixed ring 7 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell 2, a rotating ring 19 is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side of the fixed ring 7, a cleaning sheet 16 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the rotating ring 19, an air guide groove 17 is provided between the rotating ring 19 and the cleaning sheet 16, and petals 18 are fixedly connected to the outer end of the cleaning sheet 16 at uniform intervals.
[0040] The upper end of the housing 2 is fixedly connected with the terminal 3, the fixing ring 7 passes into the inner side of the terminal 3, the inner side of the fixing ring 7 is fixedly connected with the connecting ring 5, the lens 4 is clamped on the inner side of the connecting ring 5, and the terminal 3 is sleeved on the outer end of the lens 4 when in use.
[0041] A light strip 8 is fixedly disposed on the inner side of the upper end surface of the connecting ring 5 . The light strip 8 is used for supplementary light, so that the end head 3 can be sleeved on the outer end of the lens 4 .
[0042] A plurality of soft pads 6 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting ring 5 . The soft pads 6 are made of rubber. The soft pads 6 are soft in texture and can keep the lens 4 stable while not easily damaging the lens 4 .
[0043] The outer end of the air inlet head 9 is fixedly connected with a bell mouth 10, and the bell mouth 10 is arranged to facilitate the introduction of high-speed airflow.
[0044] A plurality of guide plates 11 are fixedly disposed on the inner side of the bell mouth 10 . The guide plates 11 are streamlined to facilitate the introduction of airflow.
[0045] A hand-held head 13 is fixedly provided at the rear end of the air inlet head 9, and a thumb groove 14 is provided on one side of the hand-held head 13. The hand-held head 13 and the thumb groove 14 are provided for easy manual holding.
[0046] A plurality of mounting holes 12 are provided at the periphery of the lower end surface of the base 1, and the air intake head 9 is fixedly connected to the mounting holes 12 by screws. The air intake head 9 connected by screws is detachable for easy cleaning.
[0047] The outer shell 2 is streamlined, which facilitates the internal airflow.
[0048] The outer shell 2 is made of polyethylene. The outer shell 2 made of polyethylene is corrosion-resistant, light in weight, and easy to use.
[0049] Working principle: when in use, the user installs the lens 4 into the connecting ring 5 by holding the head 13, and then introduces high-speed airflow through the bell mouth 10 of the air inlet head 9. The airflow enters the inside of the shell 2 to blow on the lens 4, thereby blowing away the floating dust on the surface of the lens 4. At the same time, the airflow drives the cleaning sheet 16 to rotate through the air guide groove 17, and the rotating cleaning sheet 16 contacts the lens 4 to clean the surface of the lens 4, thereby efficiently cleaning the lens 4, with high cleaning efficiency and sufficient cleaning effect.
[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A contact type self-cleaning lens mechanism, comprising a base (1) and a lens (4), characterized in that: The upper end surface of the base (1) is fixedly connected to the outer shell (2), the lower end surface of the base (1) is fixedly connected to the air inlet head (9), and a vent (15) is provided at the center of the lower end surface of the base (1), and the vent (15) is connected to the air inlet head (9) and the outer shell (2); A fixed ring (7) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the housing (2); a rotating ring (19) is fixedly connected to the middle part of the inner side of the fixed ring (7); a cleaning sheet (16) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the rotating ring (19); an air guide groove (17) is provided between the rotating ring (19) and the cleaning sheet (16); and petals (18) are fixedly connected to the outer end of the cleaning sheet (16) at even intervals.
2. A contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the housing (2) is fixedly connected to a terminal (3), the fixing ring (7) passes into the inner side of the terminal (3), the inner side of the fixing ring (7) is fixedly connected to a connecting ring (5), and the lens (4) is clamped on the inner side of the connecting ring (5).
3. A contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A light strip (8) is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the upper end surface of the connecting ring (5).
4. The contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of soft card pads (6) are fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting ring (5), and the soft card pads (6) are made of rubber.
5. The contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer end of the air inlet head (9) is fixedly connected with a bell mouth (10).
6. A contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of guide plates (11) are fixedly arranged on the inner side of the bell mouth (10).
7. The contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hand-held head (13) is fixedly arranged at the rear end of the air inlet head (9), and a thumb groove (14) is provided on one side of the hand-held head (13).
8. The contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting holes (12) are provided at the periphery of the lower end surface of the base (1), and the air intake head (9) is fixedly connected to the mounting holes (12) by means of screws.
9. The contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (2) is streamlined.
10. The contact self-cleaning lens mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (2) is made of polyethylene.