Parachuting altimeter

By using a stepper motor and circuit board to drive the pointer rotation in the parachute altimeter, combined with color-coded area indicators, the measurement accuracy and observation efficiency issues of mechanical and electronic parachute altimeters have been resolved, enabling accurate and convenient altitude readings and early warning functions.

CN223841188UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27TAIYUAN TAIHANG DIRKSEN FUILD CONTROL TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520501469.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-21

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Technical Problem

Existing mechanical skydiving altimeters have low measurement accuracy and insufficient resolution, while electronic skydiving altimeters have low observation efficiency and cannot provide effective early warning information.

Method used

A stepper motor drives the pointer to rotate, which, combined with a circuit board and sensors, enables a digital display of altitude. The pointer provides altitude readings and warning information by indicating different color areas.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of skydivers in quickly observing altitude, ensures the accuracy and ease of operation of the skydiving altimeter, and provides an altitude warning function.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a parachuting altimeter, and relates to the technical field of parachuting equipment. The upper meter cover covers and is fixedly arranged on the lower shell; the dial plate is fixedly installed in the lower shell, and the dial plate is divided into a first area, a second area and a third area; the fixed end of the stepping motor is fixedly mounted on the lower shell; the circuit board is fixedly installed in the lower shell and electrically connected with the stepping motor, and a sensor is fixedly installed in the lower shell and electrically connected with the circuit board; the rotating wheel is coaxially and fixedly installed at the output end of the stepping motor. The pointer is fixedly connected with the rotating wheel, the rotating wheel is used for driving the pointer to rotate, and the pointer is arranged above the dial. The method has the effect of improving the observation efficiency of the parachutist.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of parachute equipment, and in particular to a parachute altimeter. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are two main types of skydiving altimeters on the market: mechanical and electronic.

[0003] Mechanical skydiving altimeters are made entirely of mechanical components, offering advantages such as compact size and no need for battery power. However, they suffer from low measurement accuracy, inconsistent indication, low resolution especially at low altitudes (the range most critical for skydiving), and insufficient intelligence, failing to provide early warning information based on altitude and descent speed.

[0004] Electronic skydiving altimeters are implemented using electronic components. They have the advantage of providing more information through digital displays, but the lack of pointer indicators prevents skydivers from making a summary observation (which is very necessary during the skydive), thus affecting observation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the observation efficiency of skydivers, this application provides a skydiving altimeter.

[0006] This application provides a parachute altimeter, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A skydiving altimeter, comprising:

[0008] Lower housing;

[0009] The upper cover is provided and fixedly installed on the lower housing;

[0010] The dial is fixedly installed inside the lower housing. The dial is divided into a first area, a second area, and a third area. The minimum scale of the first area is 100 meters, and the minimum scale of the second area and the third area is 200 meters.

[0011] A stepper motor, wherein the fixed end of the stepper motor is fixedly mounted on the lower housing;

[0012] A circuit board is fixedly installed inside the lower housing and is electrically connected to the stepper motor. A sensor is fixedly installed inside the lower housing and is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0013] A rotating wheel, which is coaxially and fixedly mounted on the output end of the stepper motor;

[0014] A pointer is fixedly connected to the rotating wheel, which drives the pointer to rotate. The pointer is positioned above the dial.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when using a parachute altimeter, the circuit board controls the stepper motor and sensor to work. The stepper motor drives a rotating wheel, which in turn causes the pointer to rotate on the dial, thus displaying the altitude. Parachutists can quickly observe their altitude position by identifying the pointer's location in different areas of the dial, improving their observation efficiency.

[0016] Optionally, the bottom of the lower housing is provided with at least one vent hole;

[0017] A vent hood is fixedly installed on the lower housing, and the vent hood is connected to the vent hole.

[0018] A breathable membrane is fixedly installed inside the ventilation hood.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the air pressure inside and outside the parachute altimeter is balanced, while preventing impurities and moisture from entering the lower shell and affecting the accuracy of the parachute altimeter.

[0020] Optionally, a button assembly is fixedly mounted on the lower housing. The button assembly is electrically connected to the circuit board and can control the operation of the circuit board.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the button assembly controls the circuit board, enabling rapid control of the parachute altimeter and improving the ease of operation of the parachute altimeter.

[0022] Optionally, a battery cavity is provided on the lower housing;

[0023] A power supply battery is fixedly installed inside the battery cavity, and the power supply battery is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0024] A battery compartment cover is detachably installed on the lower housing, and the battery compartment cover is disposed on the battery cavity.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to quickly replace the battery inside the skydiving altimeter, thereby improving the ease of use of the skydiving altimeter.

[0026] Optionally, the first area can be painted with two different colors.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, skydivers can quickly observe their altitude position by identifying the different colored areas where the pointer is located in the first area, thus improving the skydiver's observation efficiency.

[0028] Optionally, the colors of the second region and the third region are both different from the color of the first region.

[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, skydivers can quickly observe their altitude position by identifying the different colored areas where the pointer is located on the dial, thus improving their observation efficiency.

[0030] Optionally, an indicator light is fixedly installed on the dial, and the indicator light is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, when the circuit board is working normally, the circuit board control indicator light is green; when the parachute altimeter malfunctions or the battery is low, the circuit board control indicator light is red; when the parachutist enters the warning area and still does not open the parachute, the circuit board control indicator light flashes red and blue, which makes it convenient for the parachutist to quickly check the status of the parachute altimeter and improves the parachutist's observation efficiency.

[0032] Optionally, a light strip is fixedly installed inside the upper cover, and the light strip is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the circuit board controls the light strip. When the visibility is low, the circuit board controls the light strip to turn on, and the light strip illuminates the dial, making it easier for the skydiver to see and improving the skydiver's observation efficiency.

[0034] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0035] 1. When using a skydiving altimeter, the circuit board controls a stepper motor and a sensor. The stepper motor drives a rotating wheel, which in turn moves a pointer on the dial, allowing the altitude to be read. Skydivers can quickly observe their altitude by identifying the pointer's position in different areas of the dial, improving their observation efficiency.

[0036] 2. The ventilation hood ensures the air pressure inside and outside the parachute altimeter is balanced, while preventing impurities and moisture from entering the lower housing and affecting the accuracy of the parachute altimeter.

[0037] 3. By identifying the different colored areas on the dial where the pointer is located, skydivers can quickly observe their altitude position, thus improving their observation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a structural cross-sectional view of an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 It is used to show the exploded view of the lower shell structure;

[0040] Figure 3 It is used to display the exploded view of the upper cover structure;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram used to display the dial.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 1. Lower housing; 11. Stepper motor; 12. Circuit board; 13. Rotary wheel; 14. Pointer; 15. Vent cover; 16. Button assembly; 17. Power supply battery; 18. Battery compartment cover; 19. Sensor; 2. Upper cover; 3. Dial. Detailed Implementation

[0044] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0048] This application discloses a parachute altitude table.

[0049] Reference Figures 1-4 The parachute altimeter includes a lower housing 1, an upper cover 2, a dial 3, a stepper motor 11, a circuit board 12, a rotating wheel 13, and a pointer 14.

[0050] The lower housing 1 has at least one vent hole at its bottom. A vent hood 15 is fixedly installed on the lower housing 1, communicating with the vent hole. A breathable membrane is fixedly installed inside the vent hood 15. The upper cover 2 is placed on and fixedly installed on the lower housing 1. The dial 3 is fixedly installed inside the lower housing 1. The dial 3 is divided into a first region, a second region, and a third region. The minimum scale of the first region is 100 meters, the angle of the first region is 0-90°, and the scale range is 0-1000 meters. The minimum scale of the second and third regions is 200 meters. The angle range of the second region is 90°-210°, and the scale range of the second region is 1000-5000 meters. The angle range of the third region is 210°-350°, and the scale range of the second region is 6000-12000 meters. The first area is painted with two different colors: one color for 0-800m and another color for 800m-1000m. The colors of the second and third areas are different from those of the first area.

[0051] A stepper motor 11 is fixedly mounted on the lower housing 1. A circuit board 12 is fixedly mounted inside the lower housing 1. A sensor 19 is fixedly mounted inside the lower housing 1 and electrically connected to the circuit board 12. The sensor 19 is used to detect height. The circuit board 12 is electrically connected to the stepper motor 11. A button assembly 16 is fixedly mounted on the lower housing 1. The button assembly 16 is a common button assembly and will not be described in detail here. The button assembly 16 is electrically connected to the circuit board 12 and can control the operation of the circuit board 12. A rotating wheel 13 is coaxially mounted and fixedly mounted on the output end of the stepper motor 11. A pointer 14 is fixedly connected to the rotating wheel 13 and is used to drive the pointer 14 to rotate. The pointer 14 is located above the dial 3. A battery cavity is provided on the lower housing 1. A power supply battery 17 is fixedly mounted in the battery cavity and electrically connected to the circuit board 12. A battery compartment cover 18 is detachably mounted on the lower housing 1 and covers the battery cavity. An indicator light is fixedly mounted on the dial 3 and electrically connected to the circuit board 12. An LED strip is fixedly installed inside the upper cover 2, and the LED strip is electrically connected to the circuit board 12.

[0052] The implementation principle of a parachute altimeter according to this application embodiment is as follows: When using a parachute altimeter, the button assembly 16 controls the circuit board 12 to start working. The circuit board 12 controls the stepper motor 11 and the sensor 19 to work. The stepper motor 11 drives the rotating wheel 13 to work, and the rotating wheel 13 in turn drives the pointer 14 to rotate on the dial 3, thereby realizing the reading of altitude. The parachutist can quickly observe the altitude position by identifying the area of ​​the pointer 14 located on the dial 3 of different colors, thus improving the parachutist's observation efficiency.

[0053] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A parachute altimeter, characterized in that, include: Lower housing (1); Upper cover (2), which is covered and fixedly installed on the lower housing (1); The dial (3) is fixedly installed inside the lower housing (1). The dial (3) is divided into a first area, a second area and a third area. The minimum scale of the first area is 100 meters, and the minimum scale of the second area and the third area is 200 meters. A stepper motor (11) is fixedly mounted on the lower housing (1) at its fixed end. Circuit board (12), the circuit board (12) is fixedly installed in the lower housing (1), the circuit board (12) is electrically connected to the stepper motor (11), and a sensor (19) is fixedly installed in the lower housing (1), the sensor (19) is electrically connected to the circuit board (12); Rotary wheel (13), which is coaxial and fixedly mounted on the output end of the stepper motor (11); The pointer (14) is fixedly connected to the rotating wheel (13), and the rotating wheel (13) is used to drive the pointer (14) to rotate. The pointer (14) is positioned above the dial (3).

2. The parachute altimeter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the lower housing (1) has at least one vent hole; A vent hood (15) is fixedly installed on the lower housing (1), and the vent hood (15) is connected to the vent hole; A breathable membrane is fixedly installed inside the ventilation hood (15).

3. The parachute altimeter according to claim 1, characterized in that, A button assembly (16) is fixedly installed on the lower housing (1). The button assembly (16) is electrically connected to the circuit board (12). The button assembly (16) can control the operation of the circuit board (12).

4. The parachute altimeter according to claim 1, characterized in that, A battery cavity is provided on the lower housing (1); A power supply battery (17) is fixedly installed inside the battery cavity, and the power supply battery (17) is electrically connected to the circuit board (12); A battery compartment cover (18) is detachably installed on the lower housing (1), and the battery compartment cover (18) covers the battery cavity.

5. The parachute altimeter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first area is painted with two different colors.

6. The parachute altimeter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The colors of the second and third regions are both different from the color of the first region.

7. The parachute altimeter according to claim 1, characterized in that, An indicator light is fixedly installed on the dial (3), and the indicator light is electrically connected to the circuit board (12).

8. The parachute altimeter according to claim 1, characterized in that, A light strip is fixedly installed inside the upper cover (2), and the light strip is electrically connected to the circuit board (12).