Sucker monitoring system

Abstract

The utility model provides a sucker monitoring system, which comprises at least one sucker and a monitoring host, and is characterized in that the at least one sucker is used for being adsorbed on an external structure; the monitoring host is in communication connection with at least one suction cup and is used for monitoring the working condition of the suction cup. In the working process of the suction cup, abnormal conditions possibly occur, the working conditions of the suction cup can be monitored through the monitoring host, and when the abnormal conditions occur, the monitoring host can prompt the abnormal conditions, so that a user can know the abnormal conditions of the suction cup in time.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sucking disc, especially a sucking disc monitoring system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the shooting work such as camera shooting, there are very many shooting tools, for example, sucking disc as an adsorptive fixing structure is widely used in daily life. The sucking disc generally includes a manual sucking disc and an electric sucking disc, wherein the manual sucking disc needs manual air extraction, and the operation is relatively troublesome, and the electric sucking disc uses a vacuum pump to extract air, so as to realize electric control adsorption of the sucking disc. When the electric sucking disc is used, manual air extraction is not needed, and the operation efficiency is saved. Therefore, the electric sucking disc is widely used.

[0003] In some working processes, if the sucking disc is abnormal, the subsequent working process will be affected. For example, in the shooting working process, the sucking disc is usually used to fix the shooting equipment at the shooting position, for example, the shooting equipment is fixed on a vehicle. When the sucking disc is abnormal, it may be difficult to be found in time. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0004] The application mainly provides a sucking disc monitoring system, which can help users to monitor the sucking disc in real time and find the abnormal condition of the sucking disc in time.

[0005] A sucking disc monitoring system comprises:

[0006] At least one sucking disc is used to adsorb to an external structure.

[0007] A monitoring host is in communication connection with the at least one sucking disc, and is used to monitor the working condition of the sucking disc.

[0008] Further, the sucking disc includes a plurality of sucking discs, the monitoring host is in communication connection with the plurality of sucking discs, and is used to monitor the working condition of the plurality of sucking discs and give an alarm. The working condition that needs to be monitored includes a suction force value, a power value or whether a signal is lost.

[0009] Further, the monitoring host includes a control board and a power supply interface, the control board and the power supply interface are electrically connected, and the power supply interface is used to externally connect a power supply.

[0010] The monitoring host includes a control board and a battery, the control board and the battery are electrically connected, and the battery supplies power to the control board.

[0011] Further, the monitoring host includes a control board and a buzzer, the buzzer is electrically connected with the control board, and the control board can sound through the buzzer after receiving abnormal data.

[0012] The monitoring host comprises a control board and a vibration module, the vibration module is electrically connected with the control board, and the control board can vibrate through the vibration module after receiving abnormal data.

[0013] Further, the monitoring host further comprises a display screen, the display screen is electrically connected with the control board, and the display screen is used for displaying the chuck parameter or alarm information.

[0014] Further, the monitoring host further comprises an antenna module, the antenna module is electrically connected with the control board, and the monitoring host is wirelessly connected with the chuck through the antenna module.

[0015] Further, the monitoring host further comprises a function key, the function key is electrically connected with the control board, and the function key is used for function setting.

[0016] Further, the function key can adjust the suction value, the alarm prompt mode or the suction zero point setting.

[0017] Further, the monitoring host further comprises a first external interface, the first external interface is used for connecting to an external accessory, and the first external interface can comprise at least one of a threaded port, a cold shoe, a NATO slide slot, a toothed disc and a positioning port.

[0018] Further, the chuck comprises a disc body, a chuck control board, a vacuum pump and a one-way valve, the chuck control board is communicatively connected with the monitoring host, the chuck control board is used for sending the chuck parameter to the monitoring host, the vacuum pump is electrically connected with the chuck control board, and the vacuum pump is connected with the disc body through the one-way valve, and the vacuum pump can extract the gas in the disc body.

[0019] Further, the chuck comprises a detection module, the disc body is provided with a connecting module, the connecting module is connected with the disc body, the one-way valve and the detection module respectively, the detection module is connected with the chuck control board, and the detection module is used for detecting the chuck air pressure.

[0020] When the detection module detects that the chuck air pressure is lower than a first threshold value, the chuck control board controls the vacuum pump to extract the gas.

[0021] When the detection module detects that the chuck air pressure is lower than a second threshold value, the monitoring host sends an alarm prompt according to the received chuck air pressure data.

[0022] Wherein the second threshold value is less than the first threshold value.

[0023] Beneficial effects:

[0024] In the working process of the suction cup, abnormal conditions can occur, and the monitoring host can monitor the working condition of the suction cup, and when abnormal conditions occur, the monitoring host can issue a prompt for the abnormal conditions, so that the user can learn about the abnormal conditions of the suction cup in time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of the drawings shown.

[0026] Fig. 1 The suction cup monitoring system is illustrated.

[0027] Fig. 2 The monitoring host is illustrated.

[0028] Fig. 3 The suction cup is illustrated.

[0029] Icon description:

[0030] 10, suction cup monitoring system;

[0031] 1, suction cup; 11, disc body; 12, suction cup control board; 13, vacuum pump; 14, one-way valve; 15, detection module; 16, second external interface; 17, battery; 18, three-way valve;

[0032] 2, monitoring host; 21, control board; 22, power supply interface; 23, buzzer; 24, vibration module; 25, display screen; 26, function key; 27, antenna module; 28, first external interface.

[0033] The purpose of the present application, the functional characteristics and the advantages will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0035] It should be noted that all the direction indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the certain posture changes, the direction indications will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, the description involving "first", "second" and the like in the present application is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, "and / or" throughout the text includes three schemes, taking A and / or B as an example, including A technical solution, B technical solution, and A and B technical solution that meet at the same time; in addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor within the protection scope required by the present application.

[0037] Please refer to Figs. 1-3 The present application provides a suction cup monitoring system 10, comprising at least one suction cup 1 and a monitoring host 2, the suction cup 1 is used to be adsorbed to the external structure; the monitoring host 2 is in communication connection with the at least one suction cup 1, and is used to monitor the working condition of the suction cup 1.

[0038] In this paper, the user usually adsorbs one side of the suction cup 1 to the external structure when using, and installs the external photography accessory on the other side of the suction cup 1. During the working process of the suction cup 1, abnormal conditions may occur. In this paper, the working condition of the suction cup 1 can be monitored by the monitoring host 2. When abnormal conditions occur, the monitoring host 2 can send a prompt to the abnormal conditions, so that the user can know the abnormal conditions of the suction cup 1 in time, and avoid the suction cup 1 from falling due to abnormal conditions.

[0039] Specifically, the suction cup 1 includes a plurality of, the monitoring host 2 is in communication connection with the plurality of suction cups 1, and is used to monitor and alarm the working condition of the plurality of suction cups 1, wherein the working condition to be monitored includes suction value, power value or signal loss. In this way, the user can know the abnormal conditions of the plurality of suction cups 1 in time

[0040] In one aspect, please refer to Fig. 2In one aspect, the monitoring host 2 comprises a control board 21 and a power supply interface 22, the control board 21 and the power supply interface 22 are electrically connected, and the power supply interface 22 is used for external power supply; in use, the external power supply can be connected through the power supply interface 22 to power on the monitoring host 2. On the other hand, the monitoring host 2 can also comprise a control board 21, a battery, the control board 21 and the battery are electrically connected, and the battery supplies power to the control board 21. That is, in this scheme, the monitoring host 2 can be powered on by the built-in battery, and correspondingly, a power-on key can be provided.

[0041] In one aspect, the monitoring host 2 comprises a control board 21 and a buzzer 23, the buzzer 23 is electrically connected with the control board 21, and the control board 21 can sound through the buzzer 23 after receiving abnormal data; to give the user a voice prompt; or, on the other hand, the monitoring host 2 comprises a control board 21 and a vibration module 24, the vibration module 24 is electrically connected with the control board 21, and the control board 21 can vibrate through the vibration module 24 after receiving abnormal data, to give the user a vibration prompt. It is convenient for the user to find the abnormal reminder sent by the monitoring host 2 in time.

[0042] In some aspects, the monitoring host 2 further comprises a display screen 25, the display screen 25 is electrically connected with the control board 21, and is used for displaying the parameters or alarm information of the suction cup 1. For example, it can be displayed how many suction cups 1 are connected, and the serial number of the suction cup 1 polled by the monitoring host 2 and the current air pressure percentage and power percentage of the suction cup 1 of the serial number are displayed. For example, the monitoring host 2 is connected with 6 suction cups 1, the display screen 25 will display "06" to indicate that 6 suction cups 1 are connected, another area displays "2" to indicate the suction cup 1 currently polled by the monitoring host 2, and two other areas display the air pressure percentage and power percentage of the polled suction cup 1; it is worth noting that the polled suction cup 1 will change to another suction cup 1 of a serial number within a preset time. When the monitoring host 2 receives the data of the suction cup 1 that is abnormal, the monitoring host 2 sends an alarm prompt, and can display which data of which suction cup 1 is abnormal on the display screen 25, so that the user can find which suction cup 1 in time.

[0043] In some aspects, the monitoring host 2 further comprises an antenna module 27, the antenna module 27 is electrically connected with the control board 21, and the monitoring host 2 is connected with the suction cup 1 in communication through the antenna module 27. In this way, the monitoring host 2 can receive the data of the suction cup 1 and analyze the data.

[0044] Specifically, the antenna module 27 is a 2.4G antenna module 27, in some aspects, the suction cup 1 also comprises a 2.4G antenna module 27, and the monitoring host 2 and the suction cup 1 realize 2.4G wireless communication through the 2.4G antenna module 27.

[0045] In some aspects, the monitoring host 2 further comprises a function key 26, the function key 26 is electrically connected with the control board 21, and the function key 26 is used for function setting. For example, the function key 26 can adjust the menu items on the display screen 25, and the menu items can include the suction force size, which can be adjusted by the function key 26, so that the suction cup 1 is adsorbed with strong suction, medium suction or small suction. The strong, medium and small suction forces are mainly suitable for different use scenarios, such as winter, summer, snow mountain, plateau, plain, etc. In different scenarios, the user can adjust the suction force to different strengths. For another example, the menu items can include the alarm prompt mode, and the user can adjust the alarm prompt mode through the function key 26, such as whether the buzzer is on or off, whether the vibration is on or off, and whether the screen color display is on or off. For another example, the menu items can include zero correction, and the user can operate the function key 26 to adjust the suction cup 1 to perform zero correction, so as to increase the accuracy of suction force detection. Usually, the user operates the zero correction when the suction cup 1 is not adsorbed.

[0046] In some aspects, the monitoring host 2 further comprises a first external interface 28, and the first external interface 28 is used for connecting to external accessories. The first external interface 28 can include at least one of a threaded port, a cold shoe, a NATO slide groove, a toothed disc and a positioning port. Different first external interfaces 28 can be used to install the monitoring host 2 on external structures with different interfaces. It is worth noting that the side of the suction cup 1 away from the adsorption side can also be provided with a second external interface 16, and the second external interface 16 can include at least one of a threaded port, a cold shoe, a NATO slide groove, a toothed disc and a positioning port, so as to connect different photographic accessories to the suction cup 1.

[0047] For the suction cup 1, in some aspects, please refer to Fig. 3 , the suction cup 1 comprises a disc body 11, a suction cup control board 12, a vacuum pump 13 and a one-way valve 14. The suction cup control board 12 is in communication connection with the monitoring host 2, and is used for sending parameters of the suction cup 1 to the monitoring host 2. The vacuum pump 13 is electrically connected with the suction cup control board 12, and is connected with the disc body 11 through the one-way valve 14. The vacuum pump 13 can extract the gas in the disc body 11. When the vacuum pump 13 stops pumping, the one-way valve 14 can keep the disc body 11 in a negative pressure state.

[0048] In some aspects, the suction cup 1 comprises a detection module 15, the disc body 11 is provided with a connecting module connected with the disc body 11, the one-way valve 14 and the detection module 15 respectively, the detection module 15 is connected with the suction cup control panel 12, and is used for detecting the air pressure of the suction cup 1; when the detection module 15 detects that the air pressure of the suction cup 1 is lower than a first threshold value, the suction cup control panel 12 controls the vacuum pump 13 to pump air; so that the suction cup 1 is kept in the safe negative pressure range again; it is worth noting that the first threshold value can be 80%; when the detection module 15 detects that the air pressure of the suction cup 1 is lower than a second threshold value, the monitoring host 2 issues an alarm prompt according to the received air pressure data of the suction cup 1. Specifically, the second threshold value can be less than the first threshold value, for example, can be 75%, under normal circumstances, when the vacuum pump 13 starts to work, the gas in the suction cup 1 is pumped out, and the suction cup 1 gradually changes to the safe negative pressure range, when the data received by the monitoring host 2 becomes 75%, it indicates that the vacuum pump 13 does not work normally, and the suction of the suction cup 1 has a problem, so an alarm prompt can be issued. In some aspects, the suction cup 1 further comprises a battery 17, and the suction cup 1 is powered on through the battery 17. On the other hand, the one-way valve 14 and the detection module 15 are connected to the suction cavity of the disc body 11 through a three-way valve 18.

[0049] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application, and any equivalent structural transformation made by using the content of the present application specification and drawings, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A suction cup monitoring system, characterized in that include: At least one suction cup for adhering to an external structure; A monitoring host is communicatively connected to the at least one suction cup and is used to monitor the working status of the suction cup. The suction cup includes: Disk body; A one-way valve is connected to the disc body; A vacuum pump is connected to the disc via a one-way valve, and the vacuum pump is capable of extracting gas from the disc.

2. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 1, wherein, The suction cups include multiple suction cups, and the monitoring host is communicatively connected to all of the suction cups to monitor and alarm the working status of the multiple suction cups. The working status to be monitored includes suction force, power level, or whether the signal is lost.

3. The suction cup monitoring system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The monitoring host includes a control board and a power supply interface, the control board and the power supply interface being electrically connected, the power supply interface being used to connect an external power source; or / and The monitoring host includes a control board and a battery. The control board and the battery are electrically connected, and the battery supplies power to the control board.

4. The chuck monitoring system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The monitoring host includes a control board and a buzzer. The buzzer is electrically connected to the control board. After receiving abnormal data, the control board can sound an alarm via the buzzer; and / or, The monitoring host includes a control board and a vibration module. The vibration module is electrically connected to the control board. After receiving abnormal data, the control board can vibrate through the vibration module.

5. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 3, wherein, The monitoring host also includes a display screen, which is electrically connected to the control board and is used to display suction cup parameters or alarm information.

6. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 3, wherein, The monitoring host also includes an antenna module, which is electrically connected to the control board, and the monitoring host is wirelessly connected to the suction cup through the antenna module.

7. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 5, wherein, The monitoring host also includes function keys, which are electrically connected to the control board and are used for function settings.

8. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 7, wherein, The function keys can adjust the suction power, alarm prompt mode, or suction zero point setting.

9. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The monitoring host also includes a first external interface for connecting to an external accessory, wherein the first external interface may include at least one of a threaded port, a cold shoe mount, a NATO groove, a toothed plate, and a positioning port.

10. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 5, wherein, The suction cup includes a suction cup control board, which is communicatively connected to the monitoring host and is used to send the suction cup parameters to the monitoring host. The vacuum pump is electrically connected to the suction cup control board.

11. The suction cup monitoring system of claim 10, wherein, The suction cup includes a detection module, and the cup body is provided with a connection module. The connection module is connected to the cup body, the one-way valve and the detection module respectively. The detection module is connected to the suction cup control board and is used to detect the suction cup air pressure. When the detection module detects that the air pressure of the suction cup is lower than the first threshold, the suction cup control board controls the vacuum pump to pump air. When the detection module detects that the suction cup air pressure is lower than the second threshold, the monitoring host issues an alarm based on the received suction cup air pressure data; The second threshold is less than the first threshold.

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