Foldable microscope convenient to store

Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable microscope convenient to store. The foldable microscope comprises an insertion piece assembly, a battery assembly, a display assembly and an imaging assembly which are all of plate-shaped structures and are sequentially connected in a foldable mode. When the foldable microscope is in a working state, the insertion piece assembly, the battery assembly, the display assembly and the imaging assembly are spliced to form a right trapezoid structure; the insertion piece assembly comprises a foldable insertion plate with a plurality of insertion grooves. The battery assembly comprises a battery and a light source which are electrically connected; the light source is located at the bottom in the rectangular frame formed by the foldable inserting plates. The display assembly comprises a display screen electrically connected with the battery; the imaging assembly comprises a first camera and a second camera. By adopting the foldable microscope, the problems that a microscope in the market is too high in manufacturing cost and not easy to store and transport are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of microscope technology, specifically relating to a foldable microscope that is easy to store. Background Technology

[0002] Microscopes are important tools for scientific observation, capable of magnifying objects several times to facilitate the observation of microscopic structures. They play an irreplaceable role in basic education. Traditional optical microscopes generally use metal frames and glass optical components, which have problems such as high manufacturing costs, bulky size, and inconvenience in carrying. Although there are portable microscopes made of plastic in the current technology, their mechanical structure is still relatively complex, the size reduction after folding is limited, and they lack electronic imaging functions. For primary and secondary school students, there is a need for biological teaching equipment that allows for direct observation, but they also face the practical dilemma of insufficient experimental equipment in schools.

[0003] With the rapid pace of technological advancements in electronic products, a large number of discarded mobile phones are creating an environmental burden. However, these discarded devices still contain intact electronic components such as displays, cameras, and batteries. Their miniaturization and imaging performance are sufficient to meet the needs of basic microscopic observation. However, there is currently no effective solution in the technology to utilize recycled electronic components to build a low-cost teaching microscope, and there is a lack of innovative designs that combine environmentally friendly materials with foldable structures. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a foldable microscope that is easy to store, solving the problems of high manufacturing cost, large size making it difficult to transport, and ineffective utilization of existing waste electronic equipment in the microscope. It is used by primary and secondary school students to observe various microorganisms and the structure of animal and plant cells.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following specific technical solution:

[0006] A foldable microscope that is easy to store includes a display assembly, a battery assembly, a slide assembly, an imaging assembly, and a control unit;

[0007] The insert assembly, battery assembly, display assembly, and imaging assembly are all plate-shaped structures and can be folded and connected in sequence. When the foldable microscope is in working condition, the insert assembly, battery assembly, display assembly, and imaging assembly are spliced ​​to form a right-angled trapezoidal structure, with the battery assembly located on the bottom surface and the imaging assembly located on the top surface. The insert assembly is arranged vertically and supported between the imaging assembly and the battery assembly, and the display assembly is arranged at an angle and supported between the imaging assembly and the battery assembly.

[0008] The insert assembly includes a foldable insert plate with multiple slots; when the foldable microscope is in operation, the foldable insert plate is folded to form a vertical rectangular frame, and the multiple slots are spaced apart along the vertical direction.

[0009] The battery assembly includes an electrically connected battery and a light source; when the foldable microscope is in operation, the light source is located at the bottom of the rectangular frame formed by the foldable insert.

[0010] The display component includes a display screen electrically connected to the battery;

[0011] The imaging component includes a first camera and a second camera, and magnifies the object through the first camera and the second camera; when the foldable microscope is in working condition, the first camera is folded and inserted into one of the slots and is vertically opposite to the second camera, and the first camera is located between the light source and the second camera;

[0012] The control unit is connected to the power supply, the display screen, the first camera, and the second camera.

[0013] Furthermore, the insert assembly also includes a first substrate;

[0014] The foldable insert is connected to one end of the first substrate;

[0015] The first substrate is provided with a guard for positioning the imaging component.

[0016] Furthermore, the battery assembly also includes a second substrate for mounting the battery and the light source;

[0017] The second substrate and the first substrate can be folded together.

[0018] Furthermore, the battery assembly also includes a charging port disposed on the second substrate;

[0019] The battery is electrically connected to the charging port.

[0020] Furthermore, the display assembly also includes a third substrate that is foldably connected to the second substrate;

[0021] The display screen is fixedly mounted on one side surface of the third substrate;

[0022] The control unit is embedded in the third substrate.

[0023] Furthermore, the imaging assembly also includes a fourth substrate that is foldably connected to the third substrate and a folding bracket that is movably connected to the fourth substrate.

[0024] The first camera is fixedly mounted on the folding bracket;

[0025] The second camera is fixedly mounted on the fourth substrate;

[0026] The folding bracket can be folded and inserted into a slot of the foldable insert, so that the first camera is opposite to the second camera.

[0027] Furthermore, the foldable insert, the first substrate, the second substrate, the third substrate, the fourth substrate, and the folding bracket are all made of corrugated cardboard.

[0028] Furthermore, the second substrate is provided with a first rectangular groove around the light source, the first rectangular groove being used to mate with the bottom shape of the rectangular frame;

[0029] The fourth substrate has a second rectangular groove around the second camera.

[0030] Furthermore, the light source is a flash.

[0031] Furthermore, the battery, the display screen, the light source, the control unit, the first camera, and the second camera are all made from discarded mobile phones.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0033] This utility model's foldable microscope adopts a folding structure, which can be assembled when in use and folded up for easy storage when not in use. The main body is made of corrugated cardboard, and electronic components such as batteries, displays, cameras, flashes, and control units from discarded mobile phones are used. This effectively solves the funding bottleneck for the popularization of basic education equipment. At the same time, by replacing the traditional metal and plastic frames with a corrugated cardboard folding structure, it takes on a flat form when laid flat, realizing the "book-like" portable storage and transportation of teaching instruments, and greatly reducing manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable microscope of this utility model in the working state;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable microscope of this utility model in its flat state;

[0036] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the foldable microscope of this invention;

[0037] Figure 4-5This is a structural diagram of the foldable microscope of this utility model during the assembly process.

[0038] The components are as follows: 1-microscope body; 2-display assembly; 3-display screen; 4-battery assembly; 5-insertion assembly; 6-foldable insert plate; 7-light source; 8-first camera; 9-imaging assembly; 10-second camera; 11-wire; 12-charging port. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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.

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in the structure, this embodiment provides a foldable microscope that is easy to store. The foldable microscope includes a display component 2, a battery component 4, a slide component 5, an imaging component 9, and a control unit; wherein:

[0041] The insert assembly 5, battery assembly 4, display assembly 2 and imaging assembly 9 are all plate-shaped structures that can be folded and connected in sequence to form the microscope body 1. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable microscope in working condition. When the foldable microscope is in working condition, the slide assembly 5, battery assembly 4, display assembly 2, and imaging assembly 9 are spliced ​​to form a right-angled trapezoidal structure. The battery assembly 4 is located on the bottom surface, the imaging assembly 9 is located on the top surface, the slide assembly 5 is arranged vertically and supported between the imaging assembly 9 and the battery assembly 4, and the display assembly 2 is arranged at an angle and supported between the imaging assembly 9 and the battery assembly 4.

[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the insert assembly 5 includes a first substrate and a foldable insert plate 6 with multiple slots; the foldable insert plate 6 is connected to one end of the first substrate; the first substrate is provided with a baffle for positioning the imaging assembly 9; when the foldable microscope is in working condition, the foldable insert plate 6 is folded to form a vertical rectangular frame, and the multiple slots are spaced apart along the vertical direction.

[0043] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the battery assembly 4 includes a battery and a light source 7 electrically connected, a second substrate for mounting the battery and the light source 7, and a charging port 12 disposed on the second substrate; the battery is electrically connected to the charging port 12, and the battery can be charged through the charging port 12; the second substrate is foldably connected to the first substrate; when the foldable microscope is in working condition, the light source 7 is located at the bottom of the rectangular frame formed by the foldable insert 6. The light source 7 can be a flash from a discarded mobile phone.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the display component 2 includes a third substrate that is foldably connected to the second substrate and a display screen 3 that is electrically connected to the battery; the display screen 3 is fixedly mounted on one side surface of the third substrate; and the control unit is embedded in the third substrate.

[0045] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the imaging assembly 9 includes a first camera 8, a second camera 10, a fourth substrate foldably connected to a third substrate, and a folding bracket movably connected to the fourth substrate; the first camera 8 is fixedly mounted on the folding bracket; the second camera 10 is fixedly mounted on the fourth substrate; the imaging assembly 9 magnifies the object through the first camera 8 and the second camera 10; when the foldable microscope is in working condition, the first camera 8 is folded and inserted into one of the slots and is vertically opposite to the second camera 10, and the first camera 8 is located between the light source 7 and the second camera 10; the folding bracket can be folded and inserted into one of the slots of the foldable insert plate 6, so that the first camera 8 and the second camera 10 are opposite each other.

[0046] The control unit is connected to the power supply, display screen 3, first camera 8 and second camera 10. The control unit can directly use the control module of a mobile phone, and can directly control the camera imaging and control the display screen 3.

[0047] The foldable insert 6, the first substrate, the second substrate, the third substrate, the fourth substrate, and the folding bracket are all made of corrugated cardboard. The battery, display screen 3, light source 7, control unit, first camera 8, and second camera 10 are all made from recycled discarded mobile phones. This not only reduces the cost of the microscope to a certain extent but also promotes the recycling of electronic components and reduces the environmental impact of electronic waste.

[0048] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the second substrate has a first rectangular groove around the light source 7. The first rectangular groove is used to match the bottom shape of the rectangular frame. The first rectangular groove can position the rectangular frame, so that the first substrate and the foldable insert 6 can form a stable support; as shown. Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the fourth substrate has a second rectangular groove around the second camera 10. When in transport mode, it can accommodate a folding bracket housing the first camera 8, protecting the first camera 8 while maintaining a neat overall shape. Figure 1 When the foldable microscope is in operation, the second rectangular groove can also be used to accommodate the top of the rectangular frame, thereby positioning the rectangular frame and stably supporting the first substrate and the foldable insert 6 between the imaging component 9 and the battery component 4.

[0049] The aforementioned foldable microscope features a folding structure, allowing it to be assembled during use and folded up for easy storage when not in use. The main body is made of corrugated cardboard, and electronic components such as batteries, displays, cameras, flashes, and control units from discarded mobile phones are utilized. This effectively addresses the funding bottleneck in the popularization of basic education equipment. Furthermore, by replacing traditional metal and plastic frames with a corrugated cardboard folding structure, it unfolds into a flat panel, achieving portable storage and transportation of the teaching instrument in a "book-like" manner, while significantly reducing manufacturing costs.

[0050] The battery, display screen 3, control unit, light source 7 and second camera 10 are all connected by wires and embedded in the microscope body 1, which can maintain the integrity of the appearance and increase the flatness.

[0051] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, fold the first camera 8 to the right, fold the slot to the right and then inward three times, fold the imaging component 9 upward and insert the first camera 8 into the slot, and the microscope is folded. After assembly, the foldable microscope is in working condition. The imaging component 9 is placed at the bottom of the foldable microscope, the foldable insert 6 is in an upright state, the slot is in a folded state, the imaging component 9 is at the top of the foldable microscope, and the slot position can be used to place a glass slide to carry the object to be observed. At this time, the light source 7 is at the bottom of the glass slide to increase the ambient brightness, so that the shape of the object can be observed.

[0052] The aforementioned foldable microscope is a flat plate with a certain thickness when laid flat. Unlike the irregular shape and bulkiness of traditional microscopes, this foldable microscope is easy to store and can be stacked and packed in boxes during transportation. It is convenient for primary and secondary schools to purchase and transport, and also convenient to store and carry when not in use.

[0053] The working principle of the aforementioned foldable microscope is as follows: Recycled mobile phone components are connected to the system via a standardized interface. The display screen 3 uses the mobile phone's display screen, and its driving circuit can directly utilize the control unit in the mobile phone that is compatible with the display screen 3. The first camera 8 can use the mobile phone's front-facing camera; to improve imaging, the focal length parameters can be reset via software to achieve wide-angle observation. The second camera 10 can use the mobile phone's main camera, retaining the autofocus function and adding a microscope objective. The light source 7 uses the mobile phone's flash or flashlight bulb. The battery can be directly used, enabling charge and discharge management. All electronic components can form a closed-loop system through pre-embedded wires. The battery output is powered by three paths: the first path connects to the light source 7 via a voltage regulator module, the second path drives the display screen 3, and the third path provides operating voltage for the two cameras. The control unit reuses the interface on the mobile phone's motherboard to achieve touch signal acquisition, image processing, and display driving functions. After the sample is illuminated by the light source 7, the first camera 8 captures a global positioning image and displays it on the display screen 3. The second camera 10 achieves microscopic imaging through optical magnification and digital processing. The observation data is processed by the control unit and displayed in real-time on the display screen 3.

[0054] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the embodiments of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, if these modifications and variations of this utility model fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A foldable microscope that is easy to store, characterized in that, This includes display components, battery components, interposer components, imaging components, and control units; The insert assembly, battery assembly, display assembly, and imaging assembly are all plate-shaped structures and can be folded and connected in sequence. When the foldable microscope is in working condition, the insert assembly, battery assembly, display assembly, and imaging assembly are spliced ​​to form a right-angled trapezoidal structure, with the battery assembly located on the bottom surface and the imaging assembly located on the top surface. The insert assembly is arranged vertically and supported between the imaging assembly and the battery assembly, and the display assembly is arranged at an angle and supported between the imaging assembly and the battery assembly. The insert assembly includes a foldable insert plate with multiple slots; when the foldable microscope is in operation, the foldable insert plate is folded to form a vertical rectangular frame, and the multiple slots are spaced apart along the vertical direction. The battery assembly includes an electrically connected battery and a light source; when the foldable microscope is in operation, the light source is located at the bottom of the rectangular frame formed by the foldable insert. The display component includes a display screen electrically connected to the battery; The imaging component includes a first camera and a second camera, and images the object are formed by the first camera and the second camera; when the foldable microscope is in working condition, the first camera is folded and inserted into one of the slots and is vertically opposite to the second camera, and the first camera is located between the light source and the second camera; The control unit is connected to the battery, the display screen, the first camera, and the second camera.

2. The foldable microscope as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The insert assembly further includes a first substrate; The foldable insert is connected to one end of the first substrate; The first substrate is provided with a guard for positioning the imaging component.

3. The foldable microscope as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The battery assembly also includes a second substrate for mounting the battery and the light source; The second substrate and the first substrate can be folded together.

4. The foldable microscope as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The battery assembly also includes a charging port disposed on the second substrate; The battery is electrically connected to the charging port.

5. The foldable microscope as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The display assembly further includes a third substrate that is foldably connected to the second substrate; The display screen is fixedly mounted on one side surface of the third substrate; The control unit is embedded in the third substrate.

6. The foldable microscope as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The imaging assembly also includes a fourth substrate that is foldably connected to the third substrate and a folding bracket that is movably connected to the fourth substrate; The first camera is fixedly mounted on the folding bracket; The second camera is fixedly mounted on the fourth substrate; The folding bracket can be folded and inserted into a slot of the foldable insert, so that the first camera is opposite to the second camera.

7. The foldable microscope as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The foldable insert, the first substrate, the second substrate, the third substrate, the fourth substrate, and the folding bracket are all made of corrugated cardboard.

8. The foldable microscope as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The second substrate has a first rectangular groove around the light source, and the first rectangular groove is used to fit the bottom shape of the rectangular frame. The fourth substrate has a second rectangular groove around the second camera.

9. The foldable microscope as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The light source is a flash.

10. The foldable microscope as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The battery, the display screen, the light source, the control unit, the first camera, and the second camera are all made from discarded mobile phones.

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