Angle-adjustable sensor

By designing an adjustable angle structure in infrared sensors, using the transmission mechanism of gears and tooth plates, combined with the screw and slide system driven by micro motors, the problem that existing infrared sensors cannot adjust the angle is solved, achieving a wider detection range and flexible application capabilities.

CN222864538UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13TAI ZHOU MAI TA GUANG DIAN KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Application Number
CN202421607569.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-08
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-08

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Technical Problem

The existing infrared sensors cannot be adjusted angle, resulting in a fixed detection range and cannot cover a wider area, limiting flexibility in different application scenarios.

Method used

An angle-adjustable sensor is designed. By setting a rotating shaft, gear and tooth plate in the sensor base, the screw and slider are driven by a micro motor to drive the tooth plate and gear to rotate, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the infrared sensor.

Benefits of technology

The angle adjustment of infrared sensors is realized, the detection range coverage capacity is improved, and flexible use is convenient in different application scenarios, meeting the diverse needs of users, and improving usage efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an angle-adjustable sensor, which relates to the technical field of infrared sensors and comprises a sensor base and an infrared sensor, the inside of the sensor base is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft, two sides of the rotating shaft are fixedly connected with sensor supporting legs, and the infrared sensor is mounted on one side of each sensor supporting leg. By adopting the structure, the sensor base is arranged, the sensor supporting leg is connected in the sensor base through the rotating shaft, the infrared sensor probe is installed on the sensor supporting leg, the gear is installed in the middle of the rotating shaft, the gear is connected with the toothed plate, and when the toothed plate is pushed, the gear can drive the rotating shaft to rotate, so that the rotating shaft drives the sensor supporting leg to rotate; the sensor supporting legs drive the infrared sensor to rotate to adjust the elevation angle, so that the detection range of the infrared sensor is widened, a wider area is covered, flexible use in different application scenes is facilitated, user requirements are better met, and the use efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of infrared sensors, and particularly relates to an angle-adjustable sensor. Background Art

[0002] Infrared sensors are widely used in many fields, including medicine, military, space technology, and environmental engineering. Different application scenarios may require different detection angles. For example, in military applications, infrared sensors may need to adjust the angle to detect targets in different directions. In environmental monitoring, the angle may need to be adjusted to cover a wider detection range. Existing infrared sensors usually do not have angle adjustment functions.

[0003] For example, a Chinese patent with publication number CN217818795U discloses an infrared sensor, including an infrared sensor body, a rectangular heat sink fixedly connected to the left outer surface of the infrared sensor body, an infrared emitting head fixedly connected to the rear end outer surface of the infrared sensor body, a fixed wiring port movably connected to the front end inner surface of the infrared sensor body, a threaded clamping piece fixedly connected to the rear end inner surface of the fixed wiring port, a threaded rotating piece threadedly connected to the inner wall of the threaded clamping piece, a circular stopper fixedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rotating piece, and a connecting wire fixedly connected to the rear end outer surface of the fixed wiring port.

[0004] The above-mentioned infrared sensor cannot be adjusted in angle. When the angle of the infrared sensor cannot be adjusted, its detection range will be fixed at a specific angle, which means that the sensor can only detect targets within this angle range and cannot cover a wider area. Its flexibility in different application scenarios will be limited. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an angle-adjustable sensor to solve the problems in the background technology.

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

[0007] An angle-adjustable sensor comprises a sensor base and an infrared sensor, wherein a rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the sensor base, sensor legs are fixedly connected on both sides of the rotating shaft, the infrared sensor is mounted on one side of the sensor leg, a disassembly assembly is provided between the sensor leg and the infrared sensor, a gear is fixedly connected on the rotating shaft on the inner side of the sensor leg, a toothed plate is meshedly connected on one side of the gear, a power assembly is provided inside the sensor base, the power assembly is transmission-connected to the gear via the toothed plate, the power assembly comprises a micro motor, the micro motor is fixedly connected inside the sensor base, a lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the micro motor, the lead screw is rotatably connected inside the sensor base, a slider is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw, and one end of the slider is fixedly connected to one end of the toothed plate.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, a slide groove is opened inside the sensor base, the screw rod is rotatably connected inside the slide groove, the slider is slidably connected inside the slide groove, the micro motor is fixedly connected inside the slide groove, one side of the interior of the slide groove is fixedly connected to a limit block, and one side of the screw rod is rotatably connected to the limit block.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, guide grooves are provided on both sides of the sensor base, and guide columns are slidably connected inside the guide grooves, and one side of the guide column penetrates and is fixed on the sensor leg.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the disassembly assembly includes a connecting slot, which is opened at the top of the sensor leg, and the bottom end of the infrared sensor is fixedly connected with a connecting block, the connecting block is movably connected to the connecting slot, a screw groove is opened inside the connecting block, one side of the sensor leg is threadedly connected with a locking screw, one side of the locking screw is threadedly connected to the screw groove, and one end of the locking screw is fixedly connected with a torsion block.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the inner wall of the lower end of the sensor base is provided with mounting holes, and there are four mounting holes in total.

[0012] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] First, in the utility model, a sensor base is provided, a sensor leg is connected to the sensor base through a rotating shaft, an infrared sensor probe is installed on the sensor leg, a gear is installed in the middle of the rotating shaft, and the gear is connected to a toothed plate. When the toothed plate is pushed, the gear drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the sensor leg to rotate. The infrared sensor is driven to rotate by the sensor leg to adjust the elevation angle, thereby improving the detection range of the infrared sensor, covering a wider area, facilitating flexible use in different application scenarios, better meeting user needs, and improving use efficiency.

[0014] Second, in the utility model, by installing a micro motor in the sensor base, the micro motor can drive the screw to rotate, drive the slider on the surface of the screw to move, and make the slider drive the tooth plate to move, thereby facilitating the movement of the tooth plate, and can quickly adjust the angle of the infrared sensor, thereby improving the angle adjustment efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one side of the interior of the sensor base of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the other side of the sensor base of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the tooth plate structure of the utility model.

[0020] Figure numerals: 1. sensor base; 2. infrared sensor; 3. rotating shaft; 4. sensor leg; 5. gear; 6. tooth plate; 7. guide column; 8. guide groove; 9. power assembly; 91. micro motor; 92. screw rod; 93. slide groove; 94. slider; 95. limit block; 10. disassembly assembly; 101. connecting plug block; 102. connecting slot; 103. screw groove; 104. locking screw; 105. torsion block; 11. mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Example

[0022] refer to Figures 1 to 5The angle-adjustable sensor of the present embodiment comprises a sensor base 1 and an infrared sensor 2. The sensor base 1 is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft 3 inside, and both sides of the rotating shaft 3 are fixedly connected with sensor legs 4. The infrared sensor 2 is mounted on one side of the sensor leg 4. A disassembly component 10 is provided between the sensor leg 4 and the infrared sensor 2. A gear 5 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the sensor leg 4 on the rotating shaft 3, and a toothed plate 6 is meshedly connected to one side of the gear 5. A power component 9 is provided inside the sensor base 1, and the power component 9 is transmission-connected to the gear 5 through the toothed plate 6. The power component 9 comprises a micro motor 91, and the micro motor 91 is fixedly connected to the inside of the sensor base 1. The output end of the micro motor 91 is fixedly connected to the output end of the micro motor 91. A screw rod 92 is fixedly connected, and the screw rod 92 is rotatably connected to the inside of the sensor base 1. A slider 94 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the screw rod 92. One end of the slider 94 is fixedly connected to one end of the toothed plate 6. The micro motor 91 rotates the screw rod 92, and the slider 94 on the screw rod 92 drives the toothed plate 6 to move. The toothed plate 6 drives the gear 5 to rotate, so that the gear 5 drives the rotating shaft 3 to rotate on the sensor base 1, and the rotating shaft 3 drives the sensor leg 4 to rotate, so that the sensor leg 4 drives the infrared sensor 2 to rotate, and the angle of the infrared sensor 2 can be adjusted to adjust the detection range, which can ensure that the sensor can detect the target more accurately, facilitate flexible use in different application scenarios, better meet user needs, and improve usage efficiency.

[0023] refer to Figure 4 A slide groove 93 is provided inside the sensor base 1, the screw rod 92 is rotatably connected inside the slide groove 93, the slider 94 is slidably connected inside the slide groove 93, the micro motor 91 is fixedly connected inside the slide groove 93, one side of the inner side of the slide groove 93 is fixedly connected to a limiting block 95, and one side of the screw rod 92 is rotatably connected to the limiting block 95; by setting the slide groove 93, the screw rod 92 and the micro motor 91 are installed in the slide groove 93, after the micro motor 91 drives the screw rod 92 to rotate, the slider 94 can slide in the slide groove 93, so that the tooth plate 6 moves horizontally, and the limiting block 95 is set to limit the sliding position of the slider 94 to prevent the slider 94 from contacting the micro motor 91.

[0024] refer to Figure 2 Guide grooves 8 are provided on both sides of the sensor base 1, and guide columns 7 are slidably connected inside the guide grooves 8. One side of the guide columns 7 penetrates and is fixed on the sensor legs 4. By providing guide grooves 8 on both sides of the sensor base 1, the guide columns 7 are fixed on the sensor legs 4, and the guide columns 7 slide in the guide grooves 8, the rotation of the sensor legs 4 is more stable, and the position of the sensor legs 4 can be limited, thereby limiting the position of the infrared sensor 2.

[0025] refer to Figure 3The disassembly component 10 includes a connecting slot 102, which is provided at the top of the sensor leg 4, and a connecting plug 101 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the infrared sensor 2. The connecting plug 101 is movably connected to the connecting slot 102, and a screw groove 103 is provided inside the connecting plug 101. A locking screw 104 is threadedly connected to one side of the sensor leg 4, and one side of the locking screw 104 is threadedly connected to the screw groove 103, and one end of the locking screw 104 is fixedly connected to a twist block 105; by setting the disassembly component 10, when it is necessary to disassemble the infrared sensor 2, the twist block 105 is rotated, and the twist block 105 drives the locking screw 104 to rotate, so that the locking screw 104 leaves the connecting plug 101, and the connecting plug 101 can be separated from the connecting slot 102, so that the infrared sensor 2 can be removed, which is convenient for maintaining the infrared sensor 2.

[0026] refer to Figure 4 The inner wall of the lower end of the sensor base 1 is provided with a mounting hole 11, and there are four mounting holes 11 in total; the four mounting holes 11 are provided to install and fix the sensor base 1.

[0027] Principle and advantages of use: Insert the connecting block 101 under the infrared sensor 2 into the connecting slot 102 of the sensor leg 4, insert the locking screw 104, twist the twist block 105 to rotate the locking screw 104, so that the connecting block 101 is connected and fixed to the connecting slot 102. When the angle of the infrared sensor 2 needs to be adjusted, the micro motor 91 rotates the screw rod 92 in the slide groove 93, so that the slider 94 on the screw rod 92 slides in the slide groove 93, and the slider 94 drives the tooth plate 6 to move, so that the tooth plate 6 drives the gear 5 to rotate, and the gear 5 drives the rotating shaft 3 to rotate forward or reverse, which can drive the sensor leg 4 to rotate, thereby driving the infrared sensor 2 to rotate for elevation adjustment, thereby improving the detection range of the infrared sensor 2, covering a wider area, facilitating flexible use in different application scenarios, better meeting user needs, and improving usage efficiency.

Claims

1. An angle-adjustable sensor, comprising a sensor base (1) and an infrared sensor (2), characterized in that: The sensor base (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (3) inside, and both sides of the rotating shaft (3) are fixedly connected to sensor legs (4), the infrared sensor (2) is mounted on one side of the sensor leg (4), and a disassembly component (10) is provided between the sensor leg (4) and the infrared sensor (2), a gear (5) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (3) on the inner side of the sensor leg (4), and one side of the gear (5) is meshingly connected to a toothed plate (6), and a power component (9) is provided inside the sensor base (1), and the power component (9) is transmission-connected to the gear (5) via the toothed plate (6); The power assembly (9) comprises a micro motor (91), wherein the micro motor (91) is fixedly connected to the interior of the sensor base (1), and the output end of the micro motor (91) is fixedly connected to a screw rod (92), wherein the screw rod (92) is rotatably connected to the interior of the sensor base (1), and the outer surface of the screw rod (92) is threadedly connected to a slider (94), and one end of the slider (94) is fixedly connected to one end of the toothed plate (6).

2. The angle-adjustable sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide groove (93) is provided inside the sensor base (1), the screw rod (92) is rotatably connected inside the slide groove (93), the slider (94) is slidably connected inside the slide groove (93), and the micro motor (91) is fixedly connected inside the slide groove (93).

3. The angle-adjustable sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the interior of the slide groove (93) is fixedly connected to a limit block (95), and one side of the screw rod (92) is rotatably connected to the limit block (95).

4. The angle-adjustable sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide grooves (8) are provided on both sides of the sensor base (1), and guide columns (7) are slidably connected inside the guide grooves (8), and one side of the guide column (7) penetrates and is fixed on the sensor leg (4).

5. The angle-adjustable sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly component (10) comprises a connection slot (102), wherein the connection slot (102) is provided at the top end of the sensor leg (4), and a connection plug block (101) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the infrared sensor (2), and the connection plug block (101) is movably connected to the connection slot (102).

6. The angle-adjustable sensor according to claim 5, characterized in that: A screw groove (103) is provided inside the connecting plug block (101); a locking screw (104) is threadedly connected to one side of the sensor leg (4); one side of the locking screw (104) is threadedly connected to the screw groove (103); and one end of the locking screw (104) is fixedly connected to a torsion block (105).

7. The angle-adjustable sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the lower end of the sensor base (1) is provided with a mounting hole (11), and there are four mounting holes (11) in total.

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