An underwater monitor

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of camera equipment, and discloses an underwater monitor which comprises a shell, a display screen and a cover plate. An opening is formed in the shell. A processor is fixedly arranged in the shell. A connecting line is connected to the shell and electrically connected to the processor. The display screen is located in the opening and fixedly connected to the shell. A light intensity sensor is arranged at the edge of the opening. The display screen and the light intensity sensor are electrically connected to the processor. The cover plate is arranged on the opening and sealingly connected to the edge of the opening. The automation degree of the backlight adjustment (brightness adjustment) of the display screen is improved, the manual operation steps are reduced, the labor intensity is reduced, the backlight adjustment of the display screen is more convenient, and the operation is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera equipment technology, and specifically to an underwater monitor. Background Technology

[0002] Underwater monitors can display various shooting assistance functions, such as histograms, brightness waveforms, and RGB waveforms, helping photographers better control exposure and color, and improve shooting efficiency. Some cameras have small built-in screens or poor display quality; using a monitor can solve these problems, providing more operating space and a better visual experience.

[0003] Existing underwater monitors typically use manual backlight adjustment. However, underwater photographers often carry a lot of equipment and need to operate both hands frequently, making manual backlight adjustment inconvenient. Furthermore, many underwater monitors require navigating to the settings menu to adjust the backlight brightness, which is usually quite cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an underwater monitor designed to solve the problem of inconvenience in adjusting the backlight brightness of existing underwater monitors.

[0005] In one embodiment, an underwater monitor is provided, comprising:

[0006] The outer casing has an opening; a processor is fixedly installed inside the outer casing; a connecting wire is connected to the outer casing and is electrically connected to the processor.

[0007] A display screen is located in the opening and is fixedly connected to the housing;

[0008] A light intensity sensor is located at the edge of the opening; both the display screen and the light intensity sensor are electrically connected to the processor.

[0009] A cover plate is provided over the opening, and the cover plate is sealed to the edge of the opening.

[0010] The cover plate is transparent.

[0011] In one embodiment, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing; the first housing and the second housing are connected by bolts; the first housing has a cavity, the second housing has an opening, and the second housing is sealed to the edge of the cavity.

[0012] Specifically, the second housing and the edge of the cavity are sealed by a sealing ring.

[0013] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with a control button, which is electrically connected to the processor.

[0014] Specifically, the control buttons are sealed to the housing, and there are multiple control buttons.

[0015] In one embodiment, the processor includes a main control chip and a substrate; the substrate is fixedly disposed within the cavity, and the main control chip is electrically connected to the substrate; the display screen, the connecting line, the light intensity sensor, and the control button are all electrically connected to the main control chip via the substrate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the housing has a socket for inserting the connecting wire, and the socket is sealed to the connecting wire.

[0017] In one embodiment, a connecting cylinder is snapped onto the socket; the connecting wire passes through the connecting cylinder and abuts against the connecting cylinder for sealing.

[0018] In one embodiment, an abutment ring is further provided inside the connecting cylinder, the abutment ring abutting against the inner wall of the connecting cylinder; the abutment ring is sleeved outside the connecting line.

[0019] Specifically, one end of the connecting tube has a locking part, and the inner wall of the socket has a snap-fit ​​groove for the locking part to be engaged; the outer ring of the abutting ring abuts against the locking part, limiting the locking part in the snap-fit ​​groove and preventing the connecting tube from sliding out of the socket.

[0020] In one embodiment, the connecting wire includes a wire body, a connecting sleeve, and a connector; the connecting sleeve covers the outside of the wire body, and the connecting sleeve is detachably connected to the connector, and the connector is electrically connected to the wire body, the connector extending into the connecting sleeve and sealing against the connecting sleeve.

[0021] In one embodiment, a connecting rod is also included; one end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the housing, and the other end is fixedly connected to a hinge ball joint for hinged engagement with an external object.

[0022] In one embodiment, the edge of the cover plate is provided with a groove for a sealing strip to be inserted, and the cover plate and the opening are sealed together by the sealing strip.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0024] A light intensity sensor transmits the ambient light intensity signal to the processor, which then outputs a corresponding signal to the display screen to adjust its brightness to adapt to the ambient light intensity. This ensures the display screen has adequate brightness for the photographer's viewing needs.

[0025] By working together with the light intensity sensor, processor, and display screen, the automatic adjustment of the display screen brightness is improved, reducing the need for manual adjustment. This increases the automation level of the display screen backlight adjustment (brightness adjustment), reduces manual operation steps, lowers labor intensity, and makes the display screen backlight adjustment more convenient and simple to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an underwater monitor structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an underwater monitor explosion in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along direction A;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of a portion of point B in the middle;

[0031] Labels for each item in the figure:

[0032] 1. Outer shell; 11. Opening; 12. First shell; 13. Second shell; 14. Cavity; 15. Insert; 16. Snap-on slot; 2. Connecting wire; 21. Wire body; 22. Connecting sleeve; 23. Connector; 3. Display screen; 4. Light intensity sensor; 5. Cover plate; 51. Slot; 52. Sealing strip; 6. Control button; 7. Base plate; 8. Connecting cylinder; 81. Abutting ring; 82. Snap-on part; 9. Connecting rod; 91. Hinge ball head. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The specific embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Similarly, the following examples are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" 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, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0039] This application proposes improvements and innovations, and presents the following embodiments.

[0040] In some implementations, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 An underwater monitor is provided, comprising:

[0041] The outer casing has an opening; a processor is fixedly installed inside the outer casing; a connecting wire is connected to the outer casing and is electrically connected to the processor.

[0042] The display screen is located in the opening and is fixedly connected to the housing;

[0043] A light intensity sensor is located at the edge of the opening; both the display screen and the light intensity sensor are electrically connected to the processor.

[0044] A cover plate is placed over the opening, and the cover plate is sealed to the edge of the opening.

[0045] A light intensity sensor transmits the ambient light intensity signal to the processor, which then outputs a corresponding signal to the display screen to adjust its brightness to adapt to the ambient light intensity. This ensures the display screen has adequate brightness for the photographer's viewing needs.

[0046] By working together with the light intensity sensor, processor, and display screen, the automatic adjustment of the display screen brightness is improved, reducing the need for manual adjustment. This increases the automation level of the display screen backlight adjustment (brightness adjustment), reduces manual operation steps, lowers labor intensity, and makes the display screen backlight adjustment more convenient and simple to operate.

[0047] The cover is transparent. This allows photographers to better observe the content on the display screen.

[0048] The display screen's menu settings allow users to choose between automatic or manual brightness adjustment.

[0049] In some embodiments, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing; the first housing and the second housing are connected by bolts; the first housing has a cavity, the second housing has an opening, and the second housing is sealed to the edge of the cavity. The detachable connection of the first and second housings facilitates the installation or removal of components such as the display screen from the housing. The display screen, processor, and light intensity sensor are all housed within the cavity.

[0050] Specifically, the second housing and the edge of the cavity are sealed by a sealing ring. The sealing ring connection prevents water from entering the housing during use and affecting the electrical equipment inside.

[0051] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with control buttons, which are electrically connected to the processor. Providing control buttons facilitates control of the display screen's menu, allowing the user to obtain relevant data for better control of the device.

[0052] Specifically, the control buttons are sealed to the housing, and there are multiple control buttons. This sealed connection prevents water from entering the housing and affecting the internal electrical equipment when the monitor is in use.

[0053] In some embodiments, the processor includes a main control chip and a substrate; the substrate is fixedly disposed within a recessed cavity, and the main control chip is electrically connected to the substrate; the display screen, connecting cables, light intensity sensor, and control buttons are all electrically connected to the main control chip via the substrate. The main control chip and substrate improve the integration of connections between components, reduce the use of wires, and reduce the weight of the monitor.

[0054] In some embodiments, the housing has a socket for inserting a connecting cable, and the socket is sealed to the connecting cable. This sealed connection between the socket and the connecting cable prevents water from entering the housing and affecting the internal electrical equipment when the monitor is in use.

[0055] In some embodiments, a connecting sleeve is snapped onto the socket; the connecting wire passes through the connecting sleeve and abuts against it for a seal. The connecting sleeve improves the bending resistance at the connection point between the connecting wire and the socket, making the connecting wire less prone to breakage at the socket. The sealed connection between the connecting sleeve and the connecting wire prevents water from entering the housing and affecting the internal electrical equipment when using the monitor.

[0056] In some embodiments, an abutment ring is further provided inside the connecting cylinder, and the abutment ring abuts against the inner wall of the connecting cylinder; the abutment ring is sleeved outside the connecting wire. The abutment ring effectively restricts the connecting cylinder from moving out of the socket. It also increases the pressure of the connecting cylinder against the socket, improving the sealing effect.

[0057] Specifically, one end of the connecting cylinder has a locking part, and the inner wall of the socket has a snap-fit ​​groove for the locking part to engage; the outer ring of the abutment ring abuts against the locking part, limiting the locking part within the snap-fit ​​groove and preventing the connecting cylinder from slipping out of the socket. This increases the pressure of the connecting cylinder against the socket and improves the sealing effect.

[0058] In some embodiments, the connecting cable includes a cable body, a connecting sleeve, and a connector; the connecting sleeve covers the outside of the cable body, and the connecting sleeve and the connector are detachably connected, and the connector is electrically connected to the cable body, extending into the connecting sleeve and sealing against the connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve improves the cable body's resistance to bending at the connecting sleeve, thus preventing the connecting cable from easily breaking at the connecting sleeve location. This also increases the service life of the cable body.

[0059] Specifically, the connecting cylinder has a connector inside, which abuts against the connecting cylinder and is connected by a protrusion and a groove for limiting the connection; one end of the connector has a protrusion, and one end of the connecting sleeve has a recess that threadedly engages with the protrusion. The protrusion and groove limit the connection and prevent the connector from slipping out of the connecting cylinder, while the threaded engagement between the connecting sleeve and the connector facilitates quick separation and installation of the connector and the connecting sleeve.

[0060] In some embodiments, a connecting rod is also included; one end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the housing, and the other end is fixedly connected to a hinged ball joint for hinged connection with an external object. The connecting rod is provided for connection with a camera or other object, and the hinged ball joint allows the housing to rotate within a certain angle range, making it convenient for the user to adjust the angle of the display screen for better observation.

[0061] In some embodiments, a groove is provided on the edge of the cover plate for a sealing strip to be inserted, and the cover plate and the opening are sealed together by the sealing strip. The cooperation between the groove and the sealing strip achieves a seal between the cover plate and the opening, improving the sealing effect.

[0062] The above are merely optional embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An underwater monitor, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has an opening; a processor is fixedly installed inside the outer casing; a connecting wire is connected to the outer casing and is electrically connected to the processor. A display screen is located in the opening and is fixedly connected to the housing; A light intensity sensor, wherein the light intensity sensor is disposed at the edge of the opening; Both the display screen and the light intensity sensor are electrically connected to the processor; A cover plate, which is disposed over the opening and is sealed to the edge of the opening; The outer casing has a socket for inserting the connecting wire, and the socket is sealed to the connecting wire. A connecting cylinder is snapped into the socket. The connecting wire passes through the connecting cylinder and abuts against the connecting cylinder for a seal. An abutting ring is also provided inside the connecting cylinder, and the abutting ring abuts against the inner wall of the connecting cylinder. The abutting ring is sleeved over the connecting wire. The connecting wire includes a wire body, a connecting sleeve, and a connector. The connecting sleeve covers the outside of the wire body, and the connecting sleeve is detachably connected to the connector. The connector is electrically connected to the wire body, and the connector extends into the connecting cylinder and abuts against the connecting cylinder for a seal. The connector abuts against the connecting cylinder and is limited by a protrusion and a groove. One end of the connector has a protrusion, and one end of the connecting sleeve has a recess that threadedly engages with the protrusion.

2. The underwater monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing includes a first housing and a second housing; the first housing and the second housing are connected by bolts; the first housing has a cavity, the second housing has an opening, and the second housing is sealed to the edge of the cavity.

3. The underwater monitor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer casing is equipped with a control button, which is electrically connected to the processor.

4. The underwater monitor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The processor includes a main control chip and a substrate; the substrate is fixedly disposed in the cavity, and the main control chip is electrically connected to the substrate; the display screen, the connecting line, the light intensity sensor, and the control button are all electrically connected to the main control chip through the substrate.

5. The underwater monitor according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting rod; one end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outer shell, and the other end is fixedly connected to a hinge ball head for hinged to an external object.

6. The underwater monitor according to claim 5, characterized in that, The edge of the cover plate is provided with a groove for the sealing strip to be inserted, and the cover plate and the opening are sealed together by the sealing strip.

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