Connecting piece for internal image intensifier of low-light level night vision device

By integrating power supply, gain adjustment, and function indication into a single internal image intensifier connector for low-light night vision devices, the problems of complex installation, high cost, and insufficient reliability caused by independent components are solved, achieving the effects of simplified assembly and improved reliability.

CN224152754UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21孙希光 +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
孙希光
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The image intensifier power supply module, gain adjustment module, and function indicator module inside the low-light night vision device are independent components, which leads to problems such as complicated installation, high cost, and insufficient reliability.

Method used

A connector for the image intensifier inside a low-light night vision device was designed. It integrates a power supply contact, a function indicator LED, and a gain connection contact on a flexible circuit board and is fixed with self-tapping screws. The base is provided with a positioning groove and a light reflection structure to realize the integration of power supply, gain adjustment, and function indication.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the assembly process, reduces costs and complexity, improves reliability, reduces the risk of circuit wear and poor contact, and enhances ease of operation and maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an internal image intensifier connecting piece of a low-light-level night vision device in the field of low-light-level night vision devices. The internal image intensifier connecting piece comprises a base, a power supply contact piece, a function indication LED lamp, a gain connecting contact piece and a flexible circuit board, the flexible circuit board is fixed on the surface of the base, and the power supply contact piece and the gain connection contact piece are fixed between the base and the flexible circuit board through self-tapping screws and are respectively used for power supply and gain contact connection; and the function indication LED lamp is mounted on the flexible circuit board through an SMT (Surface Mount Technology) process. According to the utility model, power supply, gain adjustment and function indication are integrated, the number of parts is reduced, and the assembly complexity and cost are reduced; the contact piece and the circuit board are fixed through the self-tapping screw, fly wires do not need to be welded, and the assembly efficiency is improved; the transparent PC base achieves accurate positioning and light guiding, and the flexible circuit board reduces circuit abrasion and reduces the risk of poor contact. The LED lamp clearly indicates the equipment state through the base light guide structure, and operation and maintenance are convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of low-light night vision devices, specifically to the image intensifier connector inside a low-light night vision device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the image intensifier power supply module, gain adjustment module, and function indicator module inside low-light night vision devices are usually independent components, which leads to the following problems when assembling the whole device or replacing the image intensifier:

[0003] 1) Complex installation: It requires the assembly of multiple components and complicated wiring. The flying wires of the contact-type image intensifier need to be soldered, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0004] 2) Higher costs: The increase in independent components leads to higher costs for parts and assembly;

[0005] 3) Insufficient reliability: Poor contact or circuit failure is prone to occur when multiple components are connected.

[0006] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an image intensifier connector for low-light night vision devices to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an image intensifier connector for a low-light night vision device, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] The image intensifier connector inside a low-light night vision device includes a base, a power supply contact, a function indicator LED, a gain connection contact, and a flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board is fixed to the surface of the base. The power supply contact and the gain connection contact are fixed between the base and the flexible circuit board by self-tapping screws, and are used for power supply and gain contact connection, respectively. The function indicator LED is mounted on the flexible circuit board using SMT technology, and the function indicator LED is electrically connected to the voltage regulator module integrated on the circuit board. The flexible circuit board is connected to the main control circuit board of the night vision device through a wire on the same side.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this invention: the power supply contact piece contacts the image intensifier contact piece inside the low-light night vision device, providing a 2.7V DC power supply.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this invention: one end of the gain connection contact is connected to the gain contact of the image intensifier inside the low-light night vision device, and the other end of the gain connection contact is connected to the potentiometer of the night vision device through a flexible circuit board.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the base is made of transparent PC material, and the center of the base is provided with a positioning groove that cooperates with the image intensifier inside the low-light night vision device. The side of the base is provided with an L-shaped light reflection structure, and the light of the function indicator LED light is emitted directionally through the reflection structure of the base.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This utility model integrates power supply, gain adjustment, and function indication into one, reducing the number of components and lowering assembly complexity and cost; self-tapping screws are used to fix the contact plate to the circuit board, eliminating the need for soldering flying wires and improving assembly efficiency; the transparent PC base enables precise positioning and light guiding, and the flexible circuit board reduces circuit wear and lowers the risk of poor contact; the LED light clearly indicates the equipment status through the base's light guiding structure, facilitating operation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the rear view structure and light guide of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Power supply contact; 3. Function indicator LED; 4. Gain connection contact; 5. Flexible circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-2 In this embodiment of the utility model, the image intensifier connector inside the low-light night vision device includes a base 1, a power supply contact 2, a function indicator LED 3, a gain connection contact 4, and a flexible circuit board 5. The flexible circuit board 5 is fixed to the surface of the base 1. The power supply contact 2 and the gain connection contact 4 are fixed between the base 1 and the flexible circuit board 5 by self-tapping screws to ensure that the contact is conductive to the circuit board pads, and are used for power supply and gain contact connection, respectively. The function indicator LED 3 is mounted on the flexible circuit board 5 by SMT process, and the function indicator LED 3 is electrically connected to the voltage regulator module integrated on the circuit board. The flexible circuit board 5 is connected to the main control circuit board of the night vision device through the same-side connection to complete the transmission of power supply, gain adjustment signals and LED control signals.

[0020] Among them, the power supply contact 2 contacts the image intensifier contact inside the low-light night vision device, providing a 2.7V DC power supply.

[0021] One end of the gain connection contact 4 is connected to the gain contact of the image intensifier inside the low-light night vision device, and the other end of the gain connection contact 4 is connected to the potentiometer of the night vision device through the flexible circuit board 5.

[0022] The base 1 is made of transparent PC material, and its center has a positioning groove that mates with the image intensifier inside the low-light night vision device. The side of the base 1 has an L-shaped light-reflecting structure, through which the light from the function indicator LED 3 is directionally emitted (e.g., ...). Figure 2 As shown by the middle arrow, the image intensifier is embedded in the positioning groove of the base 1, and precise alignment is achieved through the mechanical structure of the base 1.

[0023] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the power supply contact 2 contacts the image intensifier contact, and a stable 2.7V DC power supply is provided through the voltage regulator module of the flexible circuit board 5; the gain connection contact 4 connects the image intensifier gain contact, and the user adjusts the signal through the night vision device potentiometer, which is transmitted to the image intensifier through the circuit board to achieve gain adjustment; when the night vision device turns on the infrared fill light or detects low battery, the flexible circuit board 5 controls the LED light to light up, and the light is emitted from the designated position through the reflection structure of the base 1 to indicate the status to the user. The power supply, gain adjustment and function indication are combined into one, reducing the number of parts and reducing assembly complexity and cost; the contact and the circuit board are fixed by self-tapping screws, eliminating the need for soldering flying wires and improving assembly efficiency; the transparent PC base 1 achieves precise positioning and light guidance, and the flexible circuit board 5 reduces circuit wear and reduces the risk of poor contact; the LED light clearly indicates the device status through the light guiding structure of the base 1, which is convenient for operation and maintenance.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An internal image intensifier connector for a low light level night vision device, characterized by: The device includes a base (1), a power supply contact (2), a function indicator LED (3), a gain connection contact (4), and a flexible circuit board (5). The flexible circuit board (5) is fixed to the surface of the base (1). The power supply contact (2) and the gain connection contact (4) are fixed between the base (1) and the flexible circuit board (5) by self-tapping screws. The function indicator LED (3) is mounted on the flexible circuit board (5) by SMT process. The function indicator LED (3) is electrically connected to the voltage regulator module integrated on the circuit board. The flexible circuit board (5) is connected to the main control circuit board of the night vision device by a wire on the same side.

2. The micro-light night vision internal image intensifier connector of claim 1, wherein: The power supply contact (2) contacts the image intensifier contact inside the low-light night vision device, providing a 2.7V DC power supply.

3. The internal image intensifier connection for a low light level night vision device of claim 1, wherein: One end of the gain connection contact (4) is connected to the image intensifier gain contact inside the low-light night vision device, and the other end of the gain connection contact (4) is connected to the night vision device potentiometer through a flexible circuit board (5).

4. The internal image intensifier connection for a micro-light night vision device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is made of transparent PC material, and the base (1) has a positioning groove in the middle that cooperates with the image intensifier inside the low-light night vision device. The base (1) has an L-shaped light reflection structure on its side, and the light of the function indicator LED (3) is emitted directionally through the reflection structure of the base (1).