A quick detachable plug and play photoelectric converter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a quick dismounting plug and play type photoelectric conversion tower which is composed of a servo platform and an optical cabin. The optical cabin integrates key components such as photoelectric sensors, and the front and rear covers and the middle frame are sealed through sealing grooves and strips. The servo platform and the optical cabin are respectively equipped with airtight connector sockets and plugs, and the internal and external circuit lines of the cabin are transmitted through the connector. During installation, the optical cabin is positioned through a sliding groove, and the plug and the socket are fixed after being plugged into each other. The utility model has the following advantages: 1. The optical cabin has good airtightness and protects components; 2. The internal and external circuit lines of the cabin are universal, and only the optical cabin needs to be replaced when the sensor is replaced, so that the plug and play function is realized; 3. When the utility model is used in the field or when maintenance is inconvenient, the optical cabin or the servo platform can be replaced as a whole, so that one person can quickly complete the repair, and the utility model has high maintainability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a photoelectric turret, and more particularly to a quick-disassembly, plug-and-play photoelectric turret. Background Technology

[0002] An optoelectronic turret is an optoelectronic device that uses gyro stabilization technology to enable day and night reconnaissance, surveillance, and positioning of key areas and targets. For example, it can also be applied to equipment such as vehicles, sentry towers, and law enforcement vessels to perform tasks such as observation, surveillance, target search, target designation, and law enforcement evidence collection. It can also be used in scenarios such as monitoring and alarm, unmanned intelligent operation, and security protection of important areas.

[0003] Generally, the photoelectric turret is designed with the required photoelectric sensors in mind, based on the product's mission requirements. Complex turrets might carry infrared thermal imagers, visible light televisions, laser rangefinders, and laser illuminators; simpler turrets might carry either infrared thermal imagers or visible light televisions. Once the required photoelectric sensors are selected, the turret design is based on the sensor's shape, weight, and interface. After design, the turret is a complete product, and the type of photoelectric sensor (infrared thermal imager, visible light television, laser rangefinder, laser illuminator, etc.) is fixed and cannot be changed. If, due to usage requirements, the infrared thermal imager needs to be replaced with a visible light television, the size, weight, and interface change, necessitating a complete redesign of the turret. However, different photoelectric sensors have their own characteristics and advantages. Therefore, if a turret could be designed that allows for the replacement of different photoelectric sensors according to different mission requirements, the turret's applicability could be expanded at a lower cost, enhancing its performance. In addition, since photoelectric turrets are mostly used in harsh environments such as outdoors, in the field, and even on the battlefield, in order to improve the efficiency of product use and maintenance and environmental adaptability, the product should be designed so that the photoelectric sensors can be quickly replaced and are plug-and-play, thereby improving the efficiency of product use and maintenance in different environments and enhancing the product's environmental adaptability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick-disassembly, plug-and-play photoelectric turret.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above objectives is:

[0006] A quick-release, plug-and-play optoelectronic turret includes an optical cabin and a servo platform. The optical cabin integrates key components such as optoelectronic sensors, a main control servo board, a drive board, a power module, and an image processing board. The front and rear covers of the optical cabin are sealed to the middle frame using sealing grooves and strips. Airtight connector plugs are installed on both sides of the optical cabin, and all circuits requiring connection to the outside are routed through these plugs. Airtight connector sockets are installed on both inner sides of the servo platform, and all circuits requiring connection to the optical cabin are routed through these sockets. The sockets and the airtight connector plugs in the optical cabin can be plugged into each other. Slides are provided on both sides of the optical cabin, which mate with the airtight connector sockets on the servo platform. During installation, the optical cabin is positioned using the slides, and the plugs in the optical cabin are plugged into the sockets on the servo platform. After plugging, screws are used to secure the optical cabin to the servo platform, completing the installation.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0008] First, the optical cabin has excellent airtightness, protecting important components inside;

[0009] Second, the interconnecting circuits between the inside and outside of the optical turret are all common circuits for servo platforms, power supplies, etc., and are unrelated to the types of sensors inside the optical turret. If sensor replacement is required due to changes in the operating environment or mission requirements of the optoelectronic turret, only the entire optical turret needs to be replaced; there is no need to remove the cover for replacement, and the sphere can be plugged in and used immediately after replacement.

[0010] Third, in the field or in environments where maintenance is inconvenient, if the equipment malfunctions or is damaged, the optical cabin or servo platform can be directly replaced as a whole according to the location of the malfunction. A single person can perform emergency repairs on the equipment within 3 minutes, demonstrating its strong maintainability. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 : Cross-sectional view of the components of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 : Schematic diagram of the composition of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 : A schematic diagram of the quick assembly and disassembly of this utility model.

[0014] In the picture:

[0015] 1. Photoelectric sensor; 2. Main control servo board; 3. Driver board; 4. Image processing board; 5. Power module; 6. Optical cabin; 7. First airtight connector; 8. First airtight connector plug; 9. Second airtight connector; 10. Second airtight connector plug; 11. Azimuth axis; 12. Pitch axis; 13. Second airtight connector socket; 14. First airtight connector socket; 15. Servo platform; 16. Slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, further illustrates the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model, in order to fully understand its purpose, features, and effects. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. After reading this utility model, any modifications to this utility model by those skilled in the art in various equivalent forms fall within the scope defined by this application.

[0017] The photoelectric sensor 1, main control servo board 2, drive board 3, image processing board 4, and power module 5 are all integrated inside the optical cabin. The azimuth axis system 11 and the pitch axis system 12 form the servo platform 15. The plugs of the first airtight connector 7 and the second airtight connector 9 are installed on both sides of the optical cabin, and the sockets are installed on both inner sides of the servo platform. Among them, the circuit lines of the main control servo board 2 and the drive board 3 inside the optical cabin converge on the airtight connector plug, and are interconnected with the outside of the cabin.

[0018] See Figures 1-3As shown, the quick-release, plug-and-play optical turret of this utility model includes an optical cabin 6 and a servo platform 15. The optical cabin 6 is nearly spherical in shape, and the servo platform 15 is used to hold the optical cabin 6, resembling a headphone clamp. The servo platform 15 includes an azimuth axis system 11 and a pitch axis system 12. The azimuth axis system 11 uses common drive motors and bearings for transmission, controlling the optical turret to rotate in the azimuth direction. The pitch axis system 12 uses common drive motors and bearings for transmission, controlling the optical cabin to rotate in the pitch direction. The optical cabin 6 includes a photoelectric sensor 1, a main control servo board 2, a drive board 3, an image processing board 4, and a power module 5. The photoelectric sensor 1 is used to acquire target images and distance information of the scene, the main control servo board 2 is used to complete the communication control of the optical turret, the drive board 3 is used to drive the motor, the image processing board 4 is used to process the images acquired by the photoelectric sensor 1, and the power module 5 is used for power distribution of the optical turret. All components are connected using common electrical connectors. The optical cabin 6 is sealed to the middle frame using sealing grooves and sealing strips between its front and rear covers; the optical cabin 6 and the servo platform 15 are connected via airtight connectors; airtight connector plugs are installed on both sides of the optical cabin 6, and all circuit lines in the optical cabin 6 that need to be interconnected with the servo platform 15 are gathered at the airtight connector plugs; airtight connector sockets are installed on both inner sides of the servo platform 15, and the airtight connector sockets are connected to the pitch axis system 12 via shafts, and all circuit lines in the servo platform 15 that need to be interconnected with the optical cabin 6 are gathered at the airtight connectors. On the airtight connector socket, the airtight connector socket is connected to the airtight connector plug installed on the optical cabin 15; the optical cabin 15 is provided with sliding grooves 16 on both sides, which can cooperate with the airtight connector socket installed on the servo platform 15. During installation, the optical cabin 6 is positioned by the sliding groove, and the plug of the optical cabin 6 is plugged into the socket on the servo platform 15. After the plugging is completed, the pitch axis system 12 and the optical cabin 6 can be driven through the airtight connector to realize the pitch control of the optical cabin 6 by the pitch axis system 12.

[0019] The airtight connector includes a first airtight connector 7 and a second airtight connector 9, and the airtight connector socket includes a first airtight connector socket 13 and a second airtight connector socket 14; wherein, the circuit lines of the main control servo board 2 and the drive board 3 in the optical cabin are converged on the first airtight connector plug 8 and the second airtight connector plug 10, and the servo control circuit lines in the servo platform that need to be interconnected with the optical cabin are converged on the first airtight connector socket 13 and the second airtight connector socket 14.

[0020] The circuit lines described are all common circuits for servo platforms and power supplies, and are not related to the types of sensors inside the optical cabin.

[0021] The optical cabin has sliding grooves 16 on both sides. The sliding grooves can be matched with the airtight connector sockets installed on the servo platform. During installation, the optical cabin is positioned using the sliding grooves, and the plug of the optical cabin is inserted into the socket on the servo platform.

[0022] During use, if the optical cabin needs to be disassembled, simply unscrew the two fixing screws on each of the first airtight connector 7 and the second airtight connector 9, and push and pull the optical cabin outwards along the slide rail to complete the disassembly. If the optical cabin needs to be installed, use the slide rail for positioning, plug the optical cabin into the socket on the servo platform, and then use screws to fix the optical cabin to the servo platform to complete the installation. The disassembly / installation of the optical cabin can be completed by a single person within 3 minutes.

[0023] Furthermore, as shown in the embodiment, the circuit lines of the main control servo board 2 and the drive board 3 inside the optical cabin converge at the airtight connector plug, connecting to the outside of the cabin. That is, all sensor circuit lines are interconnected within the cabin, and changes in sensor type will not affect the interconnection between the optical cabin and the servo platform. Therefore, if sensor replacement is required due to changes in the operating environment of the photoelectric turret or mission requirements (e.g., replacement of the medium / long-wave thermal imager), an optical cabin equipped with a medium-wave thermal imager and an optical cabin equipped with a long-wave thermal imager can be prepared in advance. When replacement is needed, the optical cabin can be directly replaced without redesigning and manufacturing the product. After the optical cabin equipped with the long-wave thermal imager is plugged into and installed with the servo platform, turret control can be completed normally by sending commands according to the long-wave thermal imager communication protocol; that is, this embodiment has plug-and-play capability.

[0024] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative examples of implementation methods of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of this utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from its spirit should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-detachable, plug-and-play photoelectric turret, comprising an optical cabin (6) and a servo platform (15), wherein the outer shape of the optical cabin is nearly spherical, and the outer shape of the servo platform is shaped like a headphone clamp for clamping the optical cabin; characterized in that: The optical cabin integrates a photoelectric sensor (1), a main control servo board (2), a drive board (3), a power supply module (5), and an image processing board (4). The photoelectric sensor (1) is used to acquire target images and distance information of the scene. The main control servo board (2) is used to complete the communication control of the photoelectric turret. The drive board (3) is used to drive the motor to rotate. The image processing board (4) is used to process the images acquired by the photoelectric sensor (1). The power supply module (5) is used to supply power to the photoelectric turret. The optical cabin (6) is sealed with a sealing groove and a sealing strip between the front and rear covers and the middle frame; the optical cabin (6) and the servo platform (15) are connected by a gas-tight connector; gas-tight connector plugs are installed on both sides of the optical cabin (6), and all the circuit lines in the optical cabin (6) that need to be interconnected with the servo platform (15) are gathered on the gas-tight connector plugs; gas-tight connector sockets are installed on both inner sides of the servo platform (15), and all the circuit lines in the servo platform (15) that need to be interconnected with the optical cabin (6) are gathered on the gas-tight connector sockets, and the gas-tight connector sockets are plugged into the gas-tight connector plugs installed in the optical cabin (6); the optical cabin (6) is provided with a sliding groove (16) on both sides, and the sliding groove can cooperate with the gas-tight connector socket installed in the servo platform (15). During installation, the optical cabin (6) is positioned by the sliding groove, and the plug of the optical cabin (6) is plugged into the socket on the servo platform (15).

2. The photoelectric turret according to claim 1, characterized in that: The servo platform (15) includes an azimuth axis system (11) and a pitch axis system (12); the azimuth axis system (11) is driven by a drive motor and bearings to control the azimuth rotation of the photoelectric turret; the pitch axis system (12) is driven by a drive motor and bearings to control the pitch rotation of the optical cabin.

3. The photoelectric turret according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airtight connector includes a first airtight connector (7) and a second airtight connector (9), and the airtight connector socket includes a first airtight connector socket (13) and a second airtight connector socket (14); wherein, the circuit lines of the main control servo board (2) and the drive board (3) in the optical cabin are connected to the first airtight connector plug (8) and the second airtight connector plug (10), and the servo control circuit lines in the servo platform (15) that need to be interconnected with the optical cabin (6) are connected to the first airtight connector socket (13) and the second airtight connector socket (14).

4. The photoelectric turret according to claim 1, characterized in that: All the circuit lines are general-purpose circuits and are not related to the types of sensors inside the optical cabin.

5. The photoelectric turret according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical cabin (6) is provided with sliding grooves (16) on both sides. The sliding grooves (16) can be matched with the airtight connector socket installed on the servo platform (15). During installation, the optical cabin (6) is positioned by the sliding grooves, and the plug of the optical cabin (6) is plugged into the socket on the servo platform (15).

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