Infrared sighting telescope and infrared sighting telescope system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an infrared sighting telescope and an infrared sighting telescope system. The infrared sighting telescope comprises a shell, a lens assembly and a lens assembly, the infrared assembly is movably arranged at the front end of the shell and used for converting an optical signal into an electric signal, and a vibration reduction part is arranged between the infrared assembly and the shell; the main control unit is arranged in the shell, is electrically connected with the infrared component and is used for acquiring an electric signal output by the infrared component; and the display screen is mounted at the rear end of the shell, is electrically connected with the main control unit and is used for displaying an infrared image. The infrared image is displayed through the display screen, so that the arrangement of an eyepiece can be omitted; secondly, the vibration reduction piece is arranged between the infrared assembly and the shell of the infrared sighting telescope, vibration can be reduced, the infrared assembly is prevented from directly impacting the shell, and the service life is prolonged; the infrared assembly moves as a whole, it is ensured that the conversion process from an optical signal to an electric signal is kept stable, and the stability of infrared imaging can be kept.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sights, in particular to an infrared sight and an infrared sight system. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of infrared technology, the application of infrared products in handheld and firearm sights has become increasingly common. It can be used for night observation, search, tactical training, and legal outdoor hunting. An infrared sight usually obtains infrared light in the aiming area through an infrared objective lens, then converges the infrared light and transmits it to an infrared sensor. The infrared sensor converts the infrared light signal into an electrical signal, and finally the electrical signal is converted into an infrared image for display.

[0003] Currently, the sights applied to small firearms such as pistols on the market are only red dots and other mechanical sights, and there is no dedicated infrared sight. Existing infrared sight products usually cannot be directly used on small firearms such as pistols due to problems such as large volume and weight and inconvenience in installing vibration damping devices, and are mostly used for firearms such as rifles and submachine guns; the existing red dot sights on small firearms such as pistols are for visible light observation and are relatively dependent on environmental light, and cannot be observed and aimed in a completely dark environment. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] An embodiment of the utility model provides an infrared sight with a vibration damping function and an infrared sight system with the infrared sight, so as to solve the technical problem that the existing infrared sight cannot be directly used on small firearms such as pistols.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides an infrared sight, including: a housing; an infrared component movably installed at the front end of the housing for converting an optical signal into an electrical signal, a vibration damping member is provided between the infrared component and the housing, and during impact vibration, the infrared component moves axially along the vibration damping member within the housing; a main control unit installed within the housing and electrically connected to the infrared component for obtaining the electrical signal output by the infrared component; and a display screen installed at the rear end of the housing, the display screen is electrically connected to the main control unit for displaying an infrared image.

[0006] Preferably, the infrared component includes an infrared objective lens, a movement flange, and an infrared detector; the infrared objective lens is installed at one end of the movement flange, the infrared detector is installed at the other end of the movement flange away from the infrared objective lens, and the vibration damping member is clamped between the infrared objective lens and the housing.

[0007] Preferably, the housing includes a main housing and a front housing detachably connected to the main housing. The infrared objective lens passes through the front housing and is connected to the movement flange. The infrared objective lens, the movement flange, and the infrared detector form an integral body that can move relative to the front housing, and the shock absorber is disposed between the infrared objective lens and the front housing.

[0008] Preferably, a mounting member is provided on the rear end of the housing, and the display screen is mounted on the mounting member.

[0009] Preferably, the infrared sight further includes an ambient light sensor disposed inside the housing. A light window through which light can pass is provided on one side of the mounting member. The sensing end of the ambient light sensor faces the light window, and the ambient light sensor is electrically connected to the main control unit.

[0010] Preferably, a button is further provided on the outer side wall of the housing, and the button is electrically connected to the main control unit.

[0011] Preferably, a battery compartment for installing a battery is further provided inside the housing, and a battery compartment cover is provided at the opening of the battery compartment.

[0012] Preferably, a mechanical aiming point is further provided at the top end of the housing.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides an infrared sight system, including the infrared sight described in the first aspect, and further including a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket is connected to the bottom of the housing for mounting the infrared sight on a shooting device.

[0014] Preferably, the connecting bracket includes a body for mounting the infrared sight, and a locking mechanism and a mounting mechanism provided on the body. The locking mechanism is used to lock the infrared sight on the body, and the mounting mechanism is used to mount the body to the shooting device.

[0015] The embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: The infrared sight of the embodiments of the present invention is provided with a display screen for displaying infrared images. Users can directly observe the infrared images through the display screen, and the setting of the eyepiece can be omitted, so that the infrared sight is lighter in weight and smaller in volume, and can be better adapted to small firearms such as pistols. Secondly, by providing a shock absorber between the infrared component and the housing, the infrared sight can reduce vibration, avoid the direct impact of the infrared component on the housing, and extend the service life. When damping, the infrared component moves as a whole, ensuring the stability of the conversion process from optical signal to electrical signal, which is beneficial to maintaining the stability of infrared imaging.

[0016] In the above embodiments, the infrared sight system and the corresponding infrared sight embodiments belong to the same concept, and thus have the same technical effects as the corresponding infrared sight embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0017] In addition to the purposes, features and advantages described above, the embodiments of the present utility model have other purposes, features and advantages. The following will refer to the accompanying drawings to further elaborate on the embodiments of the present utility model in detail. Description of the Drawings

[0018] The drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present utility model. The schematic embodiments of the present utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the infrared sight of the embodiment of the present utility model from the first perspective;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the infrared sight of the embodiment of the present utility model from the second perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic internal structure diagram of the infrared sight of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is a sectional view of the infrared sight of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the infrared sight of the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Each label in the figure represents: 1. housing; 11. main housing; 12. front housing; 13. button; 14. battery compartment; 141. battery compartment cover; 15. mechanical sighting point; 2. infrared component; 21. infrared objective lens; 22. movement flange; 23. infrared detector; 24. interface cover plate; 3. display screen; 31. mounting member; 311. light window; 4. shock absorber; 5. main control unit; 51. circuit board; 52. data line interface; 6. ambient light sensor; 7. connecting bracket; 71. body; 72. locking mechanism; 73. mounting mechanism. Detailed Embodiments

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model will be further elaborated in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the specification and specific embodiments. In addition, unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the description of this application should be the ordinary meanings understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terms indicating directions such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "center", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. used in the description of this application are only used to indicate relative directions or positional relationships, rather than implying that the device or component must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. When the absolute position of the described object changes, its relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to this application. The terms "first", "second", "third", and similar terms used in the description of this application are only for descriptive purposes to distinguish different components, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The similar terms such as "a", "one", or "the" used in the description of this application should not be understood as an absolute limitation on the quantity, but should be understood as having at least one. The terms such as "including" or "comprising" used in the description of this application mean that the elements or objects appearing before this word cover the elements or objects listed after this word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects.

[0026] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the similar terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined" used in the description of this application should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the connection 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can also be the communication inside two components. Those skilled in the art can understand its specific meaning in this application according to specific circumstances.

[0027] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, taking the side close to the object during the use of the infrared sight as the front end and the side close to the human eye as the rear end, the infrared sight of this embodiment includes: a housing 1; an infrared component 2, movably installed at the front end of the housing 1 and used to convert optical signals into electrical signals, and a shock absorber 4 is provided between the infrared component 2 and the housing 1; a main control unit 5, installed in the housing 1 and electrically connected to the infrared component 2 for obtaining the electrical signals output by the infrared component 2; and a display screen 3, installed at the rear end of the housing 1, and the display screen 3 is electrically connected to the main control unit 5 for displaying infrared images.

[0028] Among them, the infrared sight of this embodiment can be used for infrared imaging in multiple scenarios. In this embodiment, taking pistol aiming as an example for illustration, the shock absorber 4 is specifically an O-ring seal, which is sleeved on the infrared component 2. The infrared component 2 is relatively movably installed on the housing 1. When the pistol fires, affected by the recoil force, the infrared component 2 moves relative to the housing 1, squeezing the O-ring seal to cause it to compress and deform, thereby achieving shock absorption, maintaining imaging stability, and at the same time avoiding collision between the infrared component 2 and the housing 1, extending the service life. In addition, the infrared component 2 is relatively fixed to form an integral body, and overall shock absorption is formed between the infrared component 2 and the housing 1. On the one hand, it ensures the stability of the relative positions of the internal components of the infrared component 2, further improving the stability of the imaging effect. On the other hand, only one shock absorber 4 is provided between the infrared component 2 and the housing 1, without the need to additionally set up a shock absorption structure, further reducing the volume of the infrared sight, so that the infrared sight can be applied to small firearms such as pistols.

[0029] In some embodiments, the display screen 3 is specifically a touch display screen, which not only supports the user to control the infrared sight for gun calibration and realize electronic zooming and other operations through the touch screen while displaying the infrared image, but also can control all functions of the entire infrared sight; a data cable interface 52 is also provided on the main control unit 5. In this embodiment, the data cable interface 52 is specifically a TYPE-C interface. By plugging in the data cable, charging or data transmission can be carried out. The housing 1 is provided with a data cable interface cover plate 24 for protecting the TYPE-C interface at the corresponding position of the data cable interface 52.

[0030] In this embodiment, the infrared component 2 converts the optical signal in the aiming area into an electrical signal and outputs it to the main control unit 5. The main control unit 5 processes the electrical signal and displays the infrared image through the display screen 3. The user can directly observe the infrared image through the display screen 3, eliminating the need for an eyepiece, thereby making the infrared sight lighter and smaller in volume, and being better adapted to small firearms such as pistols. Secondly, by setting the shock absorber 4 between the entire infrared component 2 and the housing 1, the infrared sight can reduce vibration, which is beneficial to maintaining imaging stability, and can further reduce the volume of the infrared sight, making it more lightweight and miniaturized.

[0031] In a possible embodiment, the infrared component 2 includes an infrared objective lens 21, a movement flange 22, and an infrared detector 23. The infrared objective lens 21 is installed at one end of the movement flange 22, and the infrared detector 23 is installed at the other end of the movement flange 22 away from the infrared objective lens 21. The infrared detector 23 is electrically connected to the main control unit 5, and the shock absorber 4 is clamped between the infrared objective lens 21 and the housing 1.

[0032] It can be understood that the infrared objective lens 21 includes a mounting bracket and a lens body disposed on the mounting bracket. The shock absorber 4 is specifically sleeved on the mounting bracket of the infrared objective lens 21. The infrared objective lens 21 is threadedly mounted at one end of the movement flange 22. The infrared detector 23 is mounted at the other end of the movement flange 22 away from the infrared objective lens 21. In this embodiment, the infrared objective lens 21, the movement flange 22, and the infrared detector 23 are connected to form an integral body, which is relatively fixed inside the integral body. A shock absorber 4 is provided between the integral body and the housing 1. The main control unit 5 further includes a circuit board 51 and a control unit disposed on the circuit board. The control unit can be a control chip such as a CPU, a GPU, or an MCU. The control chip is electrically connected to the infrared detector 23. The infrared detector 23 can convert an infrared light signal into an electrical signal. After the control chip obtains the electrical signal, it outputs a video signal to make the display screen 3 display an infrared image.

[0033] In a possible embodiment, the housing 1 includes a main housing 11 and a front housing 12 detachably connected to the main housing 11. The infrared objective lens 21 passes through the front housing 12 and is connected to the movement flange 22. The infrared objective lens 21, the movement flange 22, and the infrared detector 23 form an integral body that can move relative to the front housing 12. The shock absorber 4 is disposed between the infrared objective lens 21 and the front housing 12.

[0034] It can be understood that the shape of the front housing 12 is adapted to the shape of the infrared objective lens 21. The infrared objective lens 21 is disposed inside the front housing 12 and passes through the front housing 12 and then is threadedly connected to the movement flange 22. After the infrared objective lens 21 is focused and locked, the infrared objective lens 21, the movement flange 22, and the infrared detector 23 form an integral body, so that the relative position between the infrared objective lens 21 and the infrared detector 23 is kept fixed, which can avoid the change of the distance between the infrared objective lens 21 and the infrared detector 23 caused by vibration, thereby ensuring that the light passes through the infrared objective lens 21 and forms an image on the infrared detector 23 stably. There is no locking relationship between the infrared assembly 2 and the housing 1, and they are in a mutually movable relationship. The shock absorber 4 is disposed on the path of the relative movement between the infrared objective lens 21 and the front housing 12, so that when the infrared assembly 2 moves relative to the front housing 12 as a whole, the shock absorber 4 will be compressed, thereby achieving the shock absorption effect.

[0035] In a possible embodiment, a mounting member 31 is provided on the rear end of the housing 1. The touch display screen 3 is mounted on the mounting member 31. A light window 311 through which light can pass is provided on one side of the mounting member 31.

[0036] It can be understood that the touch display screen 3 is fixed on the mounting member 31, the mounting member 31 is fixed on the housing 1. The mounting member 31 is a plate body having the same shape as the end portion of the housing 1. The light window 311 is a transparent glass, which can allow light to pass through while preventing foreign objects from entering the housing 1. In other embodiments, the light window 311 can also be a through hole, and a protective net for preventing foreign objects from entering is provided in the through hole, which can block foreign objects from entering the interior of the housing 1 while not affecting the passage of light.

[0037] In a possible embodiment, the infrared sight further includes an ambient light sensor 6 disposed in the housing 1. The sensing end of the ambient light sensor 6 faces the light window 311, and the ambient light sensor 6 is electrically connected to the main control unit 5.

[0038] Wherein, the ambient light sensor 6 obtains the ambient light intensity through the light rays entering through the light window 311, and conveys the ambient light intensity to the main control unit 5. The main control unit 5 can automatically adjust the brightness of the touch display screen 3 according to the ambient light intensity, enabling the user to observe the screen more conveniently and making it more concealed and less likely to be discovered by the target.

[0039] In a possible embodiment, a button 13 is further provided on one side of the housing 1, and the button 13 is electrically connected to the main control unit 5.

[0040] It can be understood that the number of buttons 13 needs to be able to implement all the functions of the infrared sight. In special cases, such as when the touch function of the touch display screen 3 fails, all the functions of the infrared sight can be controlled through the button 13.

[0041] In a possible embodiment, a battery compartment 14 for installing a battery is further provided in the housing 1, and a battery compartment cover 141 is provided at the opening of the battery compartment 14.

[0042] Among them, a battery for powering the infrared sight is stored in the battery compartment 14. The battery in this embodiment is a rechargeable and reusable battery, such as a lithium battery. The reusable battery can be charged by connecting a type-c data cable through a type-c interface. In other embodiments, the battery can also be a disposable battery, and the disposable battery can be replaced by opening the battery compartment cover 141, which is more convenient for replacement. The battery compartment cover 141 is provided on the housing 1, and the battery can be taken out and placed by opening the battery compartment cover 141, and the operation is quick and convenient.

[0043] In a possible embodiment, a mechanical aiming point 15 is further provided on the housing 1. The mechanical aiming point 15 can assist the shooting equipment in mechanical aiming under special circumstances, such as when the battery runs out or when the infrared sight is abnormal.

[0044] The infrared sight provided by the above embodiments of the present application has at least the following characteristics:

[0045] 1. The vibration of the infrared component 2 is reduced by the shock absorber 4 between the infrared component 2 and the housing 1, maintaining the imaging stability, avoiding direct collision between the infrared component 2 and the housing 1, and improving the reliability and service life of the infrared sight.

[0046] 2. The infrared objective lens 21, the movement flange 22, and the infrared detector 23 form an integral unit, keeping the relative positions of the infrared objective lens 21 and the infrared detector 23 fixed, ensuring stable focusing of the infrared objective lens 21, and thus ensuring imaging stability.

[0047] 3. The display screen 3 can display infrared images, eliminating the need for an eyepiece. Moreover, the touch display screen 3 also supports operations such as the user calibrating the firearm and achieving electronic zoom by touching the screen to control the infrared sight.

[0048] 4. The ambient light sensor 6 is used to obtain the ambient light intensity, automatically adjusting the brightness of the touch display screen 3 according to the ambient light intensity, making it more convenient for the user to observe the screen and making it more concealed and less likely to be detected by the target.

[0049] 5. Buttons 13 and mechanical aiming points 15 for use in emergency situations are provided.

[0050] The present utility model also provides an infrared sight system including the infrared sight of the above embodiment. The infrared sight system further includes a connecting bracket 7, and the connecting bracket 7 is connected to the bottom of the housing and is used for mounting the infrared sight on a shooting device.

[0051] In this embodiment, the shooting device is taken as a pistol for illustration. The infrared sight is mounted on the pistol through the connecting bracket 7, enabling the pistol to have an infrared aiming function.

[0052] In a possible embodiment, the connecting bracket 7 includes a body 71 for mounting the infrared sight, a locking mechanism 72 and a mounting mechanism 73 provided on the body 71. The locking mechanism 72 is used to tightly lock the infrared sight on the body 71, and the mounting mechanism 73 is used to mount the body 71 to the target device.

[0053] It can be understood that the upper and lower ends of the connecting bracket 7 are respectively adapted to the bottom of the housing 1 and the top of the pistol. First, the body 71 is placed on the top of the pistol, then the body 71 is fixed on the pistol through the mounting mechanism 73, then the infrared sight is mounted on the body 71, and finally the infrared sight is tightly locked on the body 71 through the locking mechanism 72, thereby stably mounting the infrared sight on the pistol and enabling the pistol to have an infrared aiming function.

[0054] Specifically, the pistol is provided with a standardized mounting platform such as a Picatinny rail, and the mounting mechanism 73 is a fastener such as a screw. The main body 71 of the connecting bracket 7 is placed on the Picatinny rail, and then the main body 71 is fastened to the pistol by screws, for example. A positioning groove matched with the bottom of the infrared sight is provided on the main body 71, the infrared sight is placed in the positioning groove for initial positioning, and then the infrared sight is locked to the main body 71 by the locking mechanism 72. The locking mechanism 72 in this embodiment is a telescopic member provided on the side of the positioning groove, and the telescopic member is pressed against the infrared sight, so that the infrared sight can be tightly locked to the main body 71.

[0055] The infrared sighting system of this embodiment can be applied to small firearms such as pistols. It has the characteristics of miniaturization and lightness, and at the same time has a good vibration reduction effect, so that small firearms such as pistols also have infrared aiming functions.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An infrared sight, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing (1); An infrared component (2), movably installed at the front end of the housing (1), for converting an optical signal into an electrical signal. A shock absorber (4) is provided between the infrared component (2) and the housing (1). During impact vibration, the infrared component (2) moves axially along the shock absorber (4) within the housing (1); A main control unit (5), installed within the housing (1), electrically connected to the infrared component (2), for acquiring the electrical signal output by the infrared component (2); And, A display screen (3), installed at the rear end of the housing (1), electrically connected to the main control unit (5), for displaying an infrared image.

2. The infrared sight according to claim 1, wherein, The infrared component (2) includes an infrared objective lens (21), a movement flange (22), and an infrared detector (23); The infrared objective lens (21) is installed at one end of the movement flange (22), and the infrared detector (23) is installed at the other end of the movement flange (22) away from the infrared objective lens (21). The shock absorber (4) is clamped between the infrared objective lens (21) and the housing (1).

3. The infrared sight according to claim 2, wherein The housing (1) includes a main housing (11) and a front shell (12) detachably connected to the main housing (11). The infrared objective lens (21) passes through the front shell (12) and is connected to the movement flange (22). The infrared objective lens (21), the movement flange (22), and the infrared detector (23) form an integral body that can move relative to the front shell (12). The shock absorber (4) is provided between the infrared objective lens (21) and the front shell (12).

4. The infrared sight according to claim 1, wherein, An installation member (31) is provided on the rear end of the housing (1), and the display screen (3) is installed on the installation member (31).

5. The infrared sight according to claim 4, characterized in that, It further includes an ambient light sensor (6) provided within the housing (1). A light window (311) through which light can pass is provided on one side of the installation member (31). The sensing end of the ambient light sensor (6) faces the light window (311), and the ambient light sensor (6) is electrically connected to the main control unit (5).

6. The infrared sight according to claim 1, characterized in that A button (13) is further provided on the outer side wall of the housing (1), and the button (13) is electrically connected to the main control unit (5).

7. The infrared sight according to claim 1, characterized in that A battery compartment (14) for installing a battery is further provided within the housing (1), and a battery compartment cover (141) is provided at the opening of the battery compartment (14).

8. The infrared sight according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mechanical aiming point (15) is further provided at the top of the housing (1).

9. An infrared sighting system, characterized in that, It includes the infrared sight according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and further includes a connecting bracket (7). The connecting bracket (7) is connected to the bottom of the housing (1) for installing the infrared sight on a shooting equipment.

10. The infrared sighting system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting bracket (7) includes a body (71) for installing the infrared sight, and a locking mechanism (72) and an installation mechanism (73) provided on the body (71). The locking mechanism (72) is used to tightly lock the infrared sight on the body (71), and the installation mechanism (73) is used to install the body (71) on the shooting equipment.

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