RC telescope barrel cover mechanism

By designing the RC telescope's lens cover mechanism, the problems of the traditional telescope's single lens cover and inconvenient operation were solved. This resulted in multifunctional lens cover rotation control and dustproof function, improving the telescope's ease of use and imaging efficiency.

CN223598011UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25JIANGSU AETHER OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520060046.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional telescopes have a simple lens cover design, which cannot meet different observation and imaging needs. They are also inconvenient to operate in harsh environments and are difficult to remotely control and protect from dust.

Method used

Design an RC telescope barrel cover mechanism, comprising a barrel body, a barrel sleeve, first and second cover seats, a drive motor and a linkage mechanism, the cover rotation is achieved by motor control or manual operation, equipped with a white light box and a black surface to meet the needs of flat field and dark field shooting, and provides dust protection when not in use.

Benefits of technology

It enables multi-functional operation in different scenarios, improves convenience and reliability, simplifies the lens cover replacement process, reduces operational risks and costs, improves imaging efficiency and equipment protection, and is suitable for astronomical observation and scientific research.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an RC telescope lens cone cover mechanism, and relates to the technical field of lens cone covers, the RC telescope lens cone cover mechanism comprises a cylinder body, the outer wall of the cylinder body is fixedly connected with a lens cone ferrule, the outer wall of the lens cone ferrule is fixedly connected with a first lens cover seat, the outer wall of the lens cone ferrule is fixedly connected with a second lens cover seat, and the second lens cover seat is fixedly connected with a second lens cover. A first lens cover is arranged outside the lens cone ferrule, a second lens cover is arranged outside the lens cone ferrule, the driving motor is arranged to control the lens covers to rotate under a control instruction, remote operation is achieved, a user does not need to manually replace the lens covers on a telescope placing site, the influence of a severe environment on operation is avoided, the working efficiency is improved, and the working efficiency is improved. The operation convenience and comfort are greatly improved, meanwhile, the risk of manual operation is reduced, the traditional tedious step of manually replacing the mirror cover on site is simplified, and the operation time and the labor cost are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lens barrel cover technology, specifically to a lens barrel cover mechanism for an RC telescope. Background Technology

[0002] Telescopes play a vital role in astronomical observation, scientific research, and some specialized fields. However, traditional telescope lens cap designs have many limitations and face numerous challenges in practical applications.

[0003] Traditional telescopes have relatively simple and inconvenient lens caps. Users typically need to install the caps on-site, which can cause problems in less than ideal environmental conditions. Furthermore, most traditional telescopes only have a single, fixed lens cap, which cannot meet the diverse requirements of telescopes for different observation and imaging needs. In practical applications, telescopes not only need to perform flat-field imaging but also dark-field imaging and provide good dust protection when not in use.

[0004] To overcome these problems, there is an urgent need for a telescope barrel cover mechanism that can solve the above pain points, has multiple functions, and is convenient for remote operation, so as to meet the diverse usage needs of modern telescopes in different scenarios and improve the practicality, reliability and ease of operation of the telescope. This utility model patent was born out of this need. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problems is: an RC telescope barrel cover mechanism, comprising: a barrel body, a barrel sleeve fixedly connected to the outer wall of the barrel body, a first cover seat fixedly connected to the outer wall of the barrel sleeve, a second cover seat fixedly connected to the outer wall of the barrel sleeve, a first cover disposed outside the barrel sleeve, and a second cover disposed outside the barrel sleeve.

[0006] Preferably, a first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first lens cover holder, and a first connecting rod is symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating shaft. The end of the first connecting rod away from the first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first lens cover. The drive motor inside the first lens cover holder rotates the first rotating shaft under control command or is manually controlled to rotate the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft drives the first connecting rod to rotate, and the first connecting rod drives the first lens cover to rotate.

[0007] Preferably, a second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second lens cover holder, and a second connecting rod is symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second rotating shaft. The end of the second connecting rod away from the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second lens cover. The drive motor inside the second lens cover holder rotates the second rotating shaft under control command or is manually controlled to rotate the second rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft drives the second connecting rod to rotate, and the second connecting rod drives the second lens cover to rotate.

[0008] Preferably, the inner wall of the first lens cover can close with the outer wall of the lens barrel collar, and the inner wall of the second lens cover can close with the outer wall of the lens barrel collar. A uniform white light box is placed on the side of the first lens cover facing the lens barrel. When the camera or CCD installed in the telescope takes a picture, it produces a uniformly bright white flat-field image. When the second lens cover is closed, the first lens cover remains open, and the side of the second lens cover facing the lens barrel collar is a black surface. When the camera or CCD installed in the telescope takes a picture, it produces a uniformly bright black dark-field image. The black surface can be, but is not limited to, black paint, black oxidation, or black matte material.

[0009] Preferably, a drive motor is provided inside the first and second mirror cover seats, and the outer walls of the first and second connecting rods are fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0011] 1. This utility model enables flat-field photography by placing a uniform white light box on the side of the first lens cover facing the telescope body; the side of the second lens cover facing the telescope tube ring is black, enabling dark-field photography, thus meeting different shooting needs and providing possibilities for the application of the telescope in various observation and imaging scenarios. When the telescope is not in operation, closing either lens cover can play a dustproof role, effectively protecting the internal optical components of the telescope and reducing the impact of dust on image quality and equipment life.

[0012] 2. This utility model enables remote operation by setting a drive motor to control the rotation of the lens cover under control commands. Users no longer need to manually change the lens cover at the telescope's location, avoiding the impact of harsh environments on operation, greatly improving the convenience and comfort of operation, while also reducing the risks of manual operation. It simplifies the tedious steps of manually changing the lens cover on-site, reducing operation time and labor costs. Users can switch between flat and dark fields more efficiently, making it easier to quickly acquire different types of images, which is beneficial to improving work efficiency, especially when frequent switching of shooting modes is required. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lens barrel collar of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second mirror covers of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Lens body; 2. First lens cover; 3. Second lens cover; 4. Lens tube ring; 5. First lens cover seat; 6. First pivot; 7. First connecting rod; 8. Second lens cover seat; 9. Second pivot; 10. Second connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose. Example

[0018] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 3 This utility model provides a technical solution: an RC telescope barrel cover mechanism, comprising: a barrel 1, a barrel sleeve 4 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the barrel 1, a first cover seat 5 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the barrel sleeve 4, a second cover seat 8 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the barrel sleeve 4, a first cover 2 disposed on the outside of the barrel sleeve 4, and a second cover 3 disposed on the outside of the barrel sleeve 4.

[0019] A first rotating shaft 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first mirror cover 5. A first connecting rod 7 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating shaft 6. The end of the first connecting rod 7 away from the first rotating shaft 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first mirror cover 2. The drive motor inside the first mirror cover 5 rotates the fixedly connected first rotating shaft 6 under control command or is manually controlled to rotate the first rotating shaft 6. The first rotating shaft 6 drives the fixedly connected first connecting rod 7 to rotate, which in turn drives the fixedly connected first mirror cover 2 to rotate.

[0020] A second rotating shaft 9 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second mirror cover 8. A second connecting rod 10 is symmetrically and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second rotating shaft 9. The end of the second connecting rod 10 away from the second rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second mirror cover 3. The drive motor inside the second mirror cover 8 rotates the fixedly connected second rotating shaft 9 under control command or is manually controlled to rotate the second rotating shaft 9. The second rotating shaft 9 drives the fixedly connected second connecting rod 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the fixedly connected second mirror cover 3 to rotate.

[0021] The inner wall of the first lens cover 2 can be closed with the outer wall of the lens barrel collar 4, and the inner wall of the second lens cover 3 can be closed with the outer wall of the lens barrel collar 4.

[0022] The first mirror cover seat 5 and the second mirror cover seat 8 are equipped with drive motors inside, and the outer walls of the first connecting rod 7 and the second connecting rod 10 are fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor.

[0023] Working principle:

[0024] In use, the drive motor in the first lens cover 5 rotates the first rotating shaft 6 under control command or is manually controlled to rotate the first rotating shaft 6. The first rotating shaft 6 drives the first connecting rod 7 to rotate, and the first connecting rod 7 drives the first lens cover 2 to rotate. The drive motor in the second lens cover 8 rotates the second rotating shaft 9 under control command or is manually controlled to rotate the second rotating shaft 9. The second rotating shaft 9 drives the second connecting rod 10 to rotate, and the second connecting rod 10 drives the second lens cover 3 to rotate.

[0025] A uniformly lit white light box is placed on the side of the first lens cover 2 facing the telescope tube 1. When the camera or CCD mounted on the telescope takes an image, it captures a uniformly bright white flat-field image. The drive motor inside the first lens cover holder 5 rotates the first shaft 6 under control commands. The first shaft 6 drives the first connecting rod 7 to rotate, which in turn rotates the first lens cover 2. Similarly, the drive motor inside the second lens cover holder 8 rotates the second shaft 9 under control commands or manually, which in turn drives the second connecting rod 10 to rotate, which in turn rotates the second lens cover 3. When the second lens cover 3 is closed, the first lens cover 2 remains open, and the side of the second lens cover 3 facing the telescope tube collar 4 has a black surface. When the camera or CCD mounted on the telescope takes an image, it captures a uniformly bright black dark-field image. By controlling different lens covers, users can remotely operate the telescope for flat-field and dark-field operations, facilitating post-processing of images. This eliminates the need for traditional on-site lens cover replacement, greatly simplifying operation and reducing workload. When the telescope is not in use, closing any one of the lens caps can also serve to prevent dust.

[0026] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art and related fields based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented according to conventional means in the art.

Claims

1. A RC telescope barrel cover mechanism, characterized in that, include: A cylindrical body (1) is fixedly connected to an outer wall of a lens barrel sleeve (4), a first lens cover seat (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lens barrel sleeve (4), a second lens cover seat (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lens barrel sleeve (4), a first lens cover (2) is provided on the outside of the lens barrel sleeve (4), and a second lens cover (3) is provided on the outside of the lens barrel sleeve (4).

2. The RC telescope barrel cover mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the first mirror cover (5) is rotatably connected to a first rotating shaft (6), and the outer wall of the first rotating shaft (6) is symmetrically fixedly connected to a first connecting rod (7). The end of the first connecting rod (7) away from the first rotating shaft (6) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first mirror cover (2).

3. The RC telescope barrel cover mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second mirror cover (8) is rotatably connected to a second rotating shaft (9), and the outer wall of the second rotating shaft (9) is symmetrically fixedly connected to a second connecting rod (10). The end of the second connecting rod (10) away from the second rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second mirror cover (3).

4. The RC telescope barrel cover mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the first lens cover (2) can be closed with the outer wall of the lens barrel sleeve (4), and the inner wall of the second lens cover (3) can be closed with the outer wall of the lens barrel sleeve (4).

5. The RC telescope barrel cover mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first mirror cover seat (5) and the second mirror cover seat (8) are equipped with drive motors, and the outer walls of the first connecting rod (7) and the second connecting rod (10) are fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor.