Image processing apparatus and electrical connection mechanism

Abstract

An image processing apparatus and an electrical connection mechanism, the image processing apparatus comprising an apparatus body, wherein the apparatus body is provided with a connection compartment, and the connection compartment is provided with an internal connecting assembly, the internal connecting assembly being electrically connected to both a power supply circuit and data communication circuit of the apparatus body. The image processing apparatus further comprises an external connecting assembly for detachably connecting to the connection compartment, the external connecting assembly being a power supply assembly or communication assembly. When the power supply assembly connects to the connection compartment, the power supply assembly electrically connects to the power supply circuit of the apparatus body by means of the internal connecting assembly and supplies power to the power supply circuit; when the communication assembly connects to the connection compartment, the communication assembly electrically connects to the data communication circuit of the apparatus body by means of the internal connecting assembly and performs data communication with the data communication circuit. While realizing the basic functions of power supply and data communication, the present invention can expand product usage forms, and also enables the product size to be minimized, thereby realizing a miniaturized product design.

Description

Image processing device and electrical connection mechanism

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on July 31, 2023, with application number 202322021264.2 and invention name “An Image Processing Device”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of image processing technology, and in particular to an image processing device. The present invention also relates to an electrical connection mechanism. Background Art

[0003] With the development of image technology, various image processing devices have been widely used.

[0004] Night vision goggles are common image processing devices and nighttime observation tools that help users improve nighttime activities, target search, and identification efficiency. They work by converting low-light levels, which are invisible to the human eye, into visible light and amplifying it through an optical system, increasing brightness and clarity. This allows the human eye to easily identify and monitor targets at night. Depending on their operating principles, night vision goggles can be categorized as low-light-level night vision goggles, thermal imaging night vision goggles, and digital night vision goggles.

[0005] Night vision devices require a continuous and stable power supply during operation. Currently, existing night vision devices typically feature a separate battery compartment within the device body, which is then powered by multiple disposable dry-cell batteries or rechargeable lithium batteries. The number and type of batteries can be adjusted to suit the device's power consumption, and the shape and size of the compartment can also vary accordingly. However, night vision devices typically consume a lot of power, requiring a large number of batteries, which are also often larger. This results in a larger battery compartment, which occupies a significant portion of the device's interior and contributes to the device's overall size.

[0006] At the same time, night vision devices require internal and external data communication during the design and debugging, product application, and maintenance processes. For example, during the operation of the night vision device, the image data acquired in real time by the imaging module needs to be sent to the movement of the night vision device. After the image data is processed and stored in the movement, it is output to external devices such as servers and control hosts. At present, night vision devices in the prior art usually have a separate signal connector added to the device body to achieve data communication between the device body and external devices through the signal connector. However, the signal connector also needs to occupy a certain product space of the night vision device, and the installation position avoids the battery compartment. This causes the signal connector to further increase the overall size of the night vision device on the basis of the battery compartment, which is not conducive to achieving a miniaturized design of the product.

[0007] It can be seen that in the existing technology, since the battery compartment can only be used to install batteries and the signal connector can only be used to connect signal cables, the product usage form is single, resulting in the traditional night vision device having to set both the battery compartment and the signal connector on the device body to realize the power supply function and data communication function respectively, which in turn causes the product size to be forced to increase, which is not conducive to the miniaturization design of the product.

[0008] Therefore, how to expand the product usage form on the basis of realizing power supply and data communication functions while minimizing the product size and realizing product miniaturization design is a technical problem faced by technical personnel in this field.

[0009] Summary of the Invention

[0010] The present invention aims to provide an image processing device that can, on the basis of realizing power supply and data communication functions, expand the product's usage form while minimizing the product size as much as possible to achieve a miniaturized product design. Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connection mechanism.

[0011] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an image processing device, comprising a device body, a connection compartment provided on the device body, an internal connection component provided in the connection compartment, and the internal connection component being electrically connected to both a power supply circuit and a data communication circuit of the device body;

[0012] It also includes an external connection component detachably connected to the connection compartment, wherein the external connection component is a power supply component or a communication component;

[0013] When the power supply component is connected to the connection compartment, it is electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the device body through the internal connection component and supplies power to it;

[0014] When the communication component is connected to the connection compartment, it is electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the device body through the internal connection component and performs data communication therewith.

[0015] Preferably, the internal connection component includes a first connection PCB installed in the connection compartment, and the first connection PCB is provided with a positive contact and a negative contact electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the device body, and a plurality of signal contacts electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the device body.

[0016] Preferably, the positive contact is a conductive elastic member provided in the central area of ​​the first connection PCB, and the negative contact is a conductive ring provided in the outer edge area of ​​the first connection PCB.

[0017] Preferably, the power supply assembly includes a battery cover and a battery installed in the battery cover, the battery cover is detachably connected to the connecting compartment, the positive pole of the battery is used to form abutment with the positive contact, the negative pole of the battery abuts with the inner wall of the battery cover and forms an electrical connection, and the front end of the battery cover is provided with a conductive extension ring for forming abutment with the negative contact.

[0018] Preferably, the internal connection component further comprises a conductive spring installed in the connection compartment, the conductive spring covers the negative contact, and the conductive spring is circumferentially concave and convex; the conductive extension ring is used to form abutment with the conductive spring.

[0019] Preferably, the communication component includes a connection cover, a second connection PCB installed in the connection cover, and a connection cable connected to the connection cover. The connection cover is detachably connected to the connection compartment, and the connection cable is electrically connected to an external device. Several signal probes are provided on the second connection PCB, and each of the signal probes is connected to a data line in the connection cable, and is respectively used to form an electrical connection with the corresponding signal contact.

[0020] Preferably, a positive connector and a negative connector are also provided on the second connection PCB, the positive connector is connected to the positive wire in the connection cable and is used to form an electrical connection with the positive contact, and the negative connector is connected to the negative wire in the connection cable and is used to form an electrical connection with the negative contact.

[0021] Preferably, the internal connection component further comprises a conductive spring installed in the connection compartment, the conductive spring covers the negative contact, and the conductive spring is circumferentially concave and convex; the negative connector is used to form abutment with the conductive spring.

[0022] Preferably, it further comprises a positioning protrusion and a positioning groove, wherein the positioning protrusion is used to cooperate with the positioning groove to locate the angular position of the connection cover relative to the connection compartment;

[0023] The positioning protrusion is provided on the outer edge of the second connection PCB, and the positioning groove is provided on the inner wall of the connection compartment;

[0024] Or the positioning protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the connection cover, and the positioning groove is provided on the outer wall of the connection compartment;

[0025] Or the positioning protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the connection compartment, and the positioning groove is provided on the outer edge of the second connection PCB;

[0026] Or the positioning protrusion is arranged on the outer wall of the connecting compartment, and the positioning groove is opened on the inner wall of the connecting cover.

[0027] Preferably, one of the internal connection component and the external connection component is a female connector, and the other is a male connector that forms a plug-fitting connection with the female connector.

[0028] Preferably, the image processing device is a night vision device.

[0029] The present invention further provides an electrical connection mechanism, comprising a connection compartment, an internal connection component disposed within the connection compartment, and an external connection component detachably connected to the connection compartment, wherein the internal connection component is electrically connected to both a power supply circuit and a data communication circuit of an electronic device, and the external connection component is a power supply component or a communication component.

[0030] When the power supply component is connected to the connection compartment, it is electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the electronic device through the internal connection component and supplies power to the electronic device;

[0031] When the communication component is connected to the connection compartment, it is electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the electronic device through the internal connection component and performs data communication therewith.

[0032] Preferably, the internal connection component includes a first connection PCB installed in the connection compartment, and the first connection PCB is provided with a positive contact and a negative contact electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the electronic device, and a plurality of signal contacts electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the electronic device.

[0033] Preferably, the power supply assembly includes a battery cover and a battery installed in the battery cover, the battery cover is detachably connected to the connecting compartment, the positive pole of the battery is used to form abutment with the positive contact, the negative pole of the battery abuts with the inner wall of the battery cover and forms an electrical connection, and the front end of the battery cover is provided with a conductive extension ring for forming abutment with the negative contact.

[0034] Preferably, the communication component includes a connection cover, a second connection PCB installed in the connection cover, and a connection cable connected to the connection cover. The connection cover is detachably connected to the connection compartment, and the connection cable is electrically connected to an external device. Several signal probes are provided on the second connection PCB, and each of the signal probes is connected to a data line in the connection cable, and is respectively used to form an electrical connection with the corresponding signal contact.

[0035] Preferably, a positive connector and a negative connector are also provided on the second connection PCB, the positive connector is connected to the positive wire in the connection cable and is used to form an electrical connection with the positive contact, and the negative connector is connected to the negative wire in the connection cable and is used to form an electrical connection with the negative contact.

[0036] The image processing device provided by the present invention primarily comprises a device body, a connection compartment, internal connection components, and external connection components. The device body is the main structure of the image processing device, primarily used to mount and accommodate the remaining components. A power supply circuit and a data communication circuit are located within the device body. The connection compartment is located within the device body and primarily connects to the external connection components. The internal connection components are located within the connection compartment and maintain electrical connection with both the power supply circuit and the data communication circuit within the device body. A detachable connection is formed between the external connection component and the connection compartment, specifically a power supply component or a communication component, which can realize the electrical connection between the power supply component and the internal connection component in the connection compartment, or the electrical connection between the communication component and the internal connection component in the connection compartment through the disassembly and assembly operation with the connection compartment, which is equivalent to the connection compartment having at least two usage forms: when the external connection component is connected to the connection compartment using the power supply component, the connection compartment enters the first usage form, namely the power supply compartment form, at this time the power supply component is electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the device body through the internal connection component to power the device body; when the external connection component is connected to the connection compartment using the communication component, the connection compartment enters the second usage form, namely the communication compartment form, at this time the communication component is electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the device body through the internal connection component to communicate data with the device body. In this way, the image processing device provided by the present invention utilizes the electrical connection between the internal connection component and the power supply circuit and the data communication circuit in the device body, and the external connection component selectively adopts the power supply component or the communication component to form an electrical connection with the internal connection component, so that the connection compartment has at least two usage forms of the power supply compartment and the communication compartment, thereby conveniently realizing the power supply function and data communication function of the device body. Compared with the prior art, since the internal connection component is arranged in the connection compartment, it is equivalent to integrating the internal connection component with the connection compartment, so that the internal connection component reasonably utilizes the internal space of the connection compartment. Therefore, the internal connection component does not need to occupy additional space of the device body. In summary, the image processing device provided by the present invention can, on the basis of realizing the power supply and data communication functions, expand the product usage form, while minimizing the product size as much as possible to realize the miniaturized design of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0038] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment provided by the present invention.

[0039] FIG2 is an exploded view of the structure of FIG1 .

[0040] FIG3 is an exploded view of the structure of the device body and internal connection components shown in FIG1 .

[0041] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the device body and internal connection components shown in FIG1 .

[0042] FIG5 is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG4.

[0043] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of another specific embodiment provided by the present invention.

[0044] FIG7 is an exploded view of the structure of FIG6 .

[0045] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the external connection component shown in FIG6 .

[0046] FIG9 is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG8.

[0047] FIG10 is another structural schematic diagram of the internal connection component.

[0048] FIG11 is another structural schematic diagram of the internal connection component.

[0049] FIG12 is another structural schematic diagram of the internal connection component.

[0050] Among them, in Figures 1 to 12:

[0051] Equipment body - 1, internal connection component - 2, external connection component - 3, sealing ring - 4, positioning protrusion - 5, positioning groove - 6;

[0052] Connection compartment—11;

[0053] First connection PCB-21, conductive spring-22;

[0054] Battery cover—31a, battery—32a, conductive extension ring—33a;

[0055] Connection cover 31b, second connection PCB 32b, connection cable 33b;

[0056] Positive contact—211, negative contact—212, signal contact—213;

[0057] Positive electrode connector—321, negative electrode connector—322, signal probe—323. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), such directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the corresponding drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. At the same time, if the embodiments of the present invention involve descriptions of "first", "second", etc., such descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between the following embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that a person of ordinary skill in the art can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0060] Please refer to FIG1 , which is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment provided by the present invention.

[0061] In a specific embodiment provided by the present invention, the image processing device mainly includes a device body 1, a connection compartment 11, an internal connection component 2 and an external connection component 3.

[0062] The device body 1 is the main structure of the image processing device, primarily used to mount and accommodate other components, such as the core. Specifically, the device body 1 can be a night vision device, a camera, or a monitor. The device body 1 houses the power supply circuit and data communication circuit.

[0063] The connection compartment 11 is provided on the device body 1 and is primarily used to connect to the external connection assembly 3. Typically, the connection compartment 11 is located at one end of the device body 1 and may be cylindrical, grooved, or otherwise shaped. Its cross-section is generally circular, facilitating installation of the battery 32a or connection to pipelines. The specific shape of the connection compartment 11 is not fixed and can be adjusted based on actual needs.

[0064] The internal connection component 2 is disposed in the connection compartment 11 and is electrically connected to the power supply circuit and the data communication circuit in the device body 1 .

[0065] A detachable connection is formed between the external connection component 3 and the connection chamber 11, specifically a power supply component or a communication component. The power supply component can be electrically connected to the internal connection component 2 in the connection chamber 11, or the communication component can be electrically connected to the internal connection component 2 in the connection chamber 11, through the disassembly and assembly operation between the external connection component 3 and the connection chamber 11. This is equivalent to the connection chamber 11 having at least two usage modes: when the external connection component 3 is connected to the connection chamber 11 using the power supply component, the connection chamber 11 enters the first usage mode, namely the power supply chamber mode. At this time, the power supply component is electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the device body 1 through the internal connection component 2 to supply power to the device body 1; when the external connection component 3 is connected to the connection chamber 11 using the communication component, the connection chamber 11 enters the second usage mode, namely the communication chamber mode. At this time, the communication component is electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the device body 1 through the internal connection component 2 to communicate data with the device body 1. Generally, one end of the external connection component 3 is used to form an electrical connection with the internal connection component 2, and the other end of the external connection component 3 is used to form an electrical connection with an external device.

[0066] In this way, the image processing device provided in this embodiment utilizes the electrical connection between the internal connection component 2 and the power supply circuit and the data communication circuit in the device body 1, and the external connection component 3 selectively adopts the power supply component or the communication component to form an electrical connection with the internal connection component 2, so that the connection compartment 11 has at least two usage forms of a power supply compartment and a communication compartment, thereby conveniently realizing the power supply function and data communication function of the device body 1. Compared with the existing technology, since the internal connection component 2 is arranged in the connection compartment 11, it is equivalent to integrating the internal connection component 2 with the connection compartment 11, so that the internal connection component 2 reasonably utilizes the internal space of the connection compartment 11. Therefore, the internal connection component 2 does not need to occupy additional space of the device body 1.

[0067] In summary, the image processing device provided in this embodiment can, on the basis of realizing power supply and data communication functions, expand the product usage form while minimizing the product size as much as possible to achieve a miniaturized design of the product.

[0068] As shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5, Figure 3 is a structural explosion diagram of the device body 1 and the internal connection component 2 shown in Figure 1, Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the device body 1 and the internal connection component 2 shown in Figure 1, and Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of Figure 4.

[0069] In an optional embodiment of the internal connection component 2, the internal connection component 2 mainly includes a first connection PCB 21, on which a positive contact 211, a negative contact 212 and a signal contact 213 are provided. Among them, the first connection PCB 21 is the main component of the internal connection component 2, which is specifically installed in the connection compartment 11. It can generally be threadedly connected to the connection compartment 11 by fasteners such as bolts, or adhered to the connection compartment 11 by adhesive. The positive contact 211 and the negative contact 212 are both provided on the first connection PCB 21, and are both electrically connected to the power supply circuit in the device body 1 to serve as power supply connection terminals of the power supply circuit. The signal contact 213 is also provided on the first connection PCB 21, and a plurality of signal contacts are provided at the same time. Each signal contact 213 is electrically connected to the data communication circuit in the device body 1 to serve as a signal I / O port of the data communication circuit.

[0070] Generally, the positive contact 211 , the negative contact 212 and each signal contact 213 on the first connection PCB 21 can form a stable electrical connection with the corresponding circuit in the device body 1 through components such as cables and contacts.

[0071] In an optional embodiment of the positive contact 211, the positive contact 211 is specifically a conductive elastic member, such as a conductive spring, and is specifically positioned in the central region of the first connection PCB 21. For example, if the first connection PCB 21 is circular, the conductive elastic member is positioned at the center of the first PCB. Of course, the positive contact 211 may also be a solder pad or other conductive pad, and the specific location of the positive contact 211 on the first connection PCB 21 is not limited to the central region; for example, it may be positioned off-center.

[0072] In an optional embodiment of the negative contact 212, the negative contact 212 is specifically a conductive ring structure, specifically disposed in the outer edge region of the first connection PCB 21. Generally, the negative contact 212 is specifically annular, and when the first connection PCB 21 is also circular, the conductive ring wraps around the outer edge of the first connection PCB 21, forming a conductive edging of the first connection PCB 21. Of course, the negative contact 212 may also be an arc-shaped structure, a plurality of pads or conductive pad structures distributed along the circumference of the first connection PCB 21, etc., and the specific placement of the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 is not limited to the edge region, for example, it may also be disposed in the region between the outer edge region and the center region.

[0073] In an optional embodiment of the signal contacts 213, each signal contact 213 is specifically configured as a solder pad or conductive pad and is evenly or unevenly distributed along the circumference of the first connection PCB 21. Generally, the signal contacts 213 are distributed between the center and outer edges of the first connection PCB 21 to avoid contact with the positive and negative contacts 211 and 212, which could cause a short circuit. Furthermore, the signal contacts 213 are primarily used to transmit data such as video data, image data, and control data.

[0074] As shown in Figure 2, Figure 2 is an exploded view of the structure of Figure 1

[0075] In an optional embodiment of the external connection assembly 3, when the external connection assembly 3 specifically adopts a power supply assembly, the external connection assembly 3 primarily includes a battery cover 31a and a battery 32a. The battery cover 31a is detachably connected to the connection compartment 11, and the battery 32a is installed within the battery cover 31a. When the battery cover 31a is properly connected to the connection compartment 11, the positive electrode of the battery 32a abuts and electrically connects with the positive contact 211 on the first connection PCB 21, such as with a conductive elastic member. Simultaneously, the negative electrode of the battery 32a abuts the inner wall of the battery cover 31a, and the battery cover 31a is a conductor, so that the negative electrode of the battery 32a is electrically connected to the battery cover 31a. A conductive extension ring 33a is provided at the front end of the battery cover 31a, and the conductive extension ring 33a extends a preset length toward the front of the battery cover 31a. When the battery cover 31a is connected to the connecting compartment 11, the front end of the conductive extension ring 33a forms abutment and electrical connection with the negative contact 212 on the first connecting PCB 21, such as abutment with the conductive ring.

[0076] Of course, the battery cover 31a can also be directly electrically connected to the connection compartment 11, and then electrically connected to the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 through the connection compartment 11, in which case the conductive extension ring 33a is not required. For example, if a threaded connection is formed between the front end of the battery cover 31a and the connection compartment 11, the negative electrode of the battery 32a can be electrically connected to the metal threads of the battery cover 31a and the connection compartment 11, and then electrically connected to the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 through the metal threads; or if the compartment wall of the connection compartment 11 is made of metal material, the negative electrode of the battery 32a can be electrically connected to the compartment wall of the connection compartment 11 through the battery cover 31a, and then electrically connected to the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 through the compartment wall of the connection compartment 11.

[0077] In an optional embodiment of the battery cover 31a, the battery cover 31a is specifically a cylindrical structure, such as a circular cylinder, a rectangular cylinder, etc., so that the battery 32a can be installed in the cylinder so that the negative pole of the battery 32a maintains stable abutment and electrical connection with the bottom inner wall of the battery cover 31a.

[0078] In an optional embodiment of the battery 32a, the model, type, size, and other parameters of the battery 32a are variable, such as dry cell batteries, alkaline batteries, lithium batteries, etc., and the number of batteries installed in the battery cover 31a is variable, such as only one battery 32a or multiple batteries 32a. The specific model and number of batteries 32a are determined based on the power supply requirements of the device body 1.

[0079] Furthermore, considering that different device bodies 1 have different power supply requirements, the type and quantity of the batteries 32a installed in the battery cover 31a may also vary accordingly. For example, external threads are provided on the outer wall of the connecting compartment 11, while internal threads are provided on the inner wall of the front end of the battery cover 31a, thereby forming a threaded connection between the connecting compartment 11 and the battery cover 31a. With this arrangement, when the type or quantity of the batteries 32a needs to be replaced, the current battery cover 31a can be simply removed from the connecting compartment 11 and then reinstalled with the corresponding battery cover 31a.

[0080] Of course, the detachable connection between the connecting compartment 11 and the battery cover 31a is not limited to the above-mentioned threaded connection form, and other types such as snap-on connections can also be used.

[0081] As shown in FIG3 , FIG3 is a structural explosion diagram of the device body 1 and the internal connection component 2 shown in FIG1 .

[0082] Furthermore, considering that the front end of the conductive extension ring 33a may not be able to directly abut the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 due to limitations such as structural dimensions, or may have difficulty stably abutting the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21, this embodiment incorporates a conductive spring 22 within the internal connection assembly 2. Specifically, the conductive spring 22 is installed within the connection compartment 11 and covers the negative contact 212, effectively being positioned between the negative contact 212 and the conductive extension ring 33a. This allows the conductive extension ring 33a to establish an electrical connection with the negative contact 212 simply by abutting and electrically connecting with the conductive spring 22. Considering that the negative contact 212 is typically a conductive ring disposed in the outer edge region of the first connection PCB 21, the conductive spring 22 may also be correspondingly ring-shaped and cover the outer edge region of the first connection PCB 21. Furthermore, the conductive spring 22 is not a flat, ring-shaped structure, but rather has an undulating, circumferentially uneven structure, i.e., the conductive spring 22 has arcuate raised areas and / or recessed areas. With this arrangement, when the connection compartment 11 and the battery cover 31a are connected, such as when the threads are tightened, the front end of the conductive extension ring 33a abuts against the conductive spring 22, causing the conductive spring 22 to elastically deform and flatten, thereby keeping the conductive spring 22 in close contact with the conductive ring, thereby ensuring a stable electrical connection between the conductive extension ring 33a, the battery cover 31a, the negative electrode of the battery 32a, and the negative electrode contact 212.

[0083] In an optional embodiment of the conductive spring 22, considering that the conductive spring 22 is elastic, the conductive spring 22 can be directly clamped and fixed in the connection chamber 11 by elastic clamping. At the same time, a stop block or the like can be provided on the inner wall of the connection chamber 11 to clamp the conductive spring 22 from the circumferential direction.

[0084] As shown in Figures 6 to 9, Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of another specific embodiment provided by the present invention, Figure 7 is a structural explosion diagram of Figure 6, Figure 8 is a specific structural schematic diagram of the external connection component 3 shown in Figure 6, and Figure 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of Figure 8.

[0085] In another optional embodiment of the external connection component 3 , when the external connection component 3 is specifically a communication component, the external connection component 3 mainly includes a connection cover 31 b , a second connection PCB 32 b , a connection cable 33 b and a signal probe 323 .

[0086] Among them, the shape of the connection cover 31b is similar to that of the aforementioned battery cover 31a, and is also cylindrical or disc-shaped. The interior thereof can install and accommodate the remaining components of the external connection assembly 3, and is mainly used to form a detachable connection with the connection compartment 11.

[0087] One end of the connection cable 33b is connected to the connection cover 31b, and the other end is electrically connected to an external device. The connection cable 33b integrates a positive line and a negative line for power supply, as well as multiple data lines for data communication.

[0088] The second connection PCB 32b is mounted within the connection cover 31b and has a similar shape and structure to the first connection PCB 21. Multiple signal probes 323 are also provided on the second connection PCB 32b. Specifically, each signal probe 323 is disposed on the surface of the second connection PCB 32b and is connected to a data line in the connection cable 33b. These probes are primarily used to establish electrical connections with corresponding signal contacts 213 on the first connection PCB 21.

[0089] Taking into account that each signal contact 213 is generally distributed between the central area and the outer edge area of ​​the first connection PCB 21, therefore, in this embodiment, each signal probe 323 is also correspondingly distributed between the central area and the outer edge area of ​​the second connection PCB 32b, and is also distributed along the circumference of the second connection PCB 32b, so that each signal probe 323 and each signal contact 213 can remain facing each other when the connection cover 31b is connected to the connection compartment 11, so as to form a stable abutment and electrical connection.

[0090] With such a configuration, this embodiment realizes a communication connection between the device body 1 and an external device through the abutment and electrical connection between the various signal contacts 213 on the first connection PCB 21 and the various signal probes 323 on the second connection PCB 32b, and can realize data communication of video, image, control instructions and other types.

[0091] In an optional embodiment of the signal probe 323, each signal probe 323 specifically adopts a spring probe in the form of a pogo pin, which can generate elastic expansion and contraction accordingly through the abutment between the signal contact 213 when the connecting cover 31b is connected to the connecting compartment 11, thereby utilizing the elastic pre-tightening force to compress each signal contact 213, thereby improving the stability of data communication.

[0092] Furthermore, considering that the connection cover 31b and the connection chamber 11 are typically connected using a threaded connection, and the signal contacts 213 are circumferentially distributed on the first connection PCB 21, and the signal probes 323 are also circumferentially distributed on the second connection PCB 32b, when the connection cover 31b is screwed onto the connection chamber 11, the user cannot accurately determine whether the signal probes 323 on the second connection PCB 32b are aligned and abutted with the signal contacts 213 on the first connection PCB 21. Angular position deviations may occur, resulting in the signal probes 323 failing to abut or being improperly electrically connected to the signal contacts 213. To address this issue, in this embodiment, a positioning protrusion 5 is provided on the outer edge of the second connection PCB 32b, and a positioning groove 6 is provided on the inner wall of the connection chamber 11. Specifically, the positioning protrusion 5 is primarily configured to form a concave-convex fit with the positioning groove 6. Furthermore, the positioning protrusion 5 and each signal probe 323 on the second connection PCB 32b have a specific positional relationship. Accordingly, the positioning groove 6 and each signal contact 213 on the first connection PCB 21 also have a specific positional relationship. This ensures that when the positioning protrusion 5 and the positioning groove 6 are engaged, each signal probe 323 is aligned with each signal contact 213, forming a proper electrical connection. With this arrangement, when tightening the connection cover 31b onto the connection compartment 11 to a certain degree, the circumferential position of the connection cover 31b only needs to be fine-tuned until the positioning protrusion 5 and the positioning groove 6 are engaged, ensuring a stable and proper electrical connection between each signal probe 323 and each signal contact 213.

[0093] Of course, the specific setting positions of the above-mentioned positioning protrusions 5 and positioning grooves 6 are not limited to the above-mentioned situations. For example, the positioning protrusions 5 are set on the inner wall of the connecting cover 31b, and the positioning grooves 6 are opened on the outer wall of the connecting chamber 11. Then, when the connecting cover 31b and the connecting chamber 11 form an internal and external snap connection, the angular position of the connecting cover 31b on the connecting chamber 11 can be directly positioned through the cooperation between the positioning protrusions 5 and the positioning grooves 6; or, the setting objects of the positioning protrusions 5 and the positioning grooves 6 can also be opposite to those in the above-mentioned embodiments. For example, the positioning protrusions 5 are set on the inner wall of the connecting chamber 11, and the positioning grooves 6 are opened on the outer edge of the second connecting PCB 32b, or the positioning protrusions 5 are set on the outer wall of the connecting chamber 11, and the positioning grooves 6 are opened on the inner wall of the connecting cover 31b. Obviously, the same technical effect can be achieved, and no further details will be given here.

[0094] To facilitate installation and disassembly of the external connection assembly 3 from the connection compartment 11 for maintenance, in this embodiment, external threads are provided on the outer wall of the connection compartment 11, while internal threads are provided on the inner wall of the front end of the connection cover 31b, thereby forming a threaded connection between the connection compartment 11 and the connection cover 31b. This arrangement allows replacement or maintenance of the external connection assembly 3 by simply removing the current connection cover 31b from the connection compartment 11 and then reattaching the connection cover 31b from another external connection assembly 3 to the connection compartment 11.

[0095] Of course, the detachable connection between the connecting chamber 11 and the connecting cover 31b is not limited to the above-mentioned threaded connection form, and other forms such as snap-on connections can also be used.

[0096] Furthermore, when the external connection component 3 is specifically a communication component, it is considered that the device body 1 may also need to be powered during data communication with the external device to ensure the complete transmission of large amounts of image data. To address this, in this embodiment, the external connection component 3 includes not only the connection cover 31b, the second connection PCB 32b, the connection cable 33b, and the signal probe 323, but also a positive connector 321 and a negative connector 322.

[0097] Among them, a positive connector 321 and a negative connector 322 are provided on the second connection PCB 32b. The positive connector 321 is connected to the positive wire in the connection cable 33b, and is mainly used to form abutment and electrical connection with the positive contact 211 on the first connection PCB 21. The negative connector 322 is connected to the negative wire in the connection cable 33b, and is mainly used to form abutment and electrical connection with the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21.

[0098] In this way, when the connection cover 31b is connected to the connection compartment 11 in place, the positive connector 321 on the second connection PCB 32b will form an abutment and electrical connection with the positive contact 211 on the first connection PCB 21, such as forming an abutment and electrical connection with the conductive elastic member, and the positive connector 321 on the second connection PCB 32b is connected to the positive wire in the connection cable 33b, thereby electrically connecting the positive contact 211 on the first connection PCB 21 to the positive pole of the power supply of the external device; at the same time, the negative connector 322 on the second connection PCB 32b will form an abutment and electrical connection with the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21, such as forming an abutment and electrical connection with the conductive ring, and the negative connector 322 on the second connection PCB 32b is connected to the negative wire in the connection cable 33b, thereby electrically connecting the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 to the negative pole of the power supply of the external device.

[0099] To sum up, in this embodiment, when the device body 1 is communicating data with an external device, the external device will directly power the device body 1 without the need for battery 32a, thereby reducing the weight of the battery 32a in the product and achieving a lightweight design of the product. In addition, since the installation space for the battery 32a is eliminated, the size is further reduced.

[0100] In an optional embodiment of the positive connector 321, considering that the positive contact 211 is generally located in the center area of ​​the first connection PCB 21, the positive connector 321 is also specifically located in the center area of ​​the second connection PCB 32b. This allows the positive contact 211 and the positive connector 321 to remain aligned with each other when the connection cover 31b is connected to the connection compartment 11, facilitating stable contact and electrical connection. Generally, the positive connector 321 can be specifically configured as a solder pad, a conductive pad, or the like.

[0101] In an optional embodiment of the negative electrode connector 322, considering that the negative electrode contact 212 is generally arranged in the outer edge area of ​​the first connection PCB 21, and the negative electrode contact 212 is generally a conductive ring structure, the negative electrode connector 322 is specifically also arranged in the outer edge area of ​​the second connection PCB 32b, and the negative electrode connector 322 is also ring-shaped, so that the negative electrode contact 212 and the negative electrode connector 322 can remain facing each other when the connection cover 31b is connected to the connection compartment 11, so as to form a stable abutment and electrical connection.

[0102] Furthermore, considering that the front end of the negative connector 322 may not be able to directly abut the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 due to limitations such as structural dimensions, or may have difficulty stably abutting the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21, in this embodiment, the front end of the negative connector 322 can indirectly achieve a stable electrical connection with the negative contact 212 on the first connection PCB 21 by abutting and electrically connecting with the conductive spring 22 within the connection compartment 11. Specifically, the conductive spring 22 has been described above and will not be further described here. The only difference is that the abutment with the conductive extension ring 33a is changed to the abutment with the negative connector 322. In this arrangement, when the connection compartment 11 and the connection cover 31b are connected in place, such as when the thread is tightened, the front end of the negative electrode connector 322 will press against the conductive spring sheet 22, causing the conductive spring sheet 22 to undergo elastic deformation and be flattened, thereby making the conductive spring sheet 22 close to the conductive ring, thereby ensuring the electrical connection stability between the negative electrode connector 322, the negative electrode line of the connecting cable 33b and the negative electrode contact 212.

[0103] In addition, this embodiment also includes a sealing ring 4 on the end surface of the connection compartment 11. This provides a buffering, gap-eliminating, and sealing effect between the battery cover 31a or the connection cover 31b when connected to the connection compartment 11. Similarly, a sealing ring 4 can also be provided between the negative electrode connector 322 and the inner baffle of the connection cover 31b to act as a gap filler, provide sealing, and provide torque adjustment.

[0104] As shown in FIG10 , FIG10 is another structural schematic diagram of the internal connection component 2 .

[0105] In another optional embodiment of the internal connection component 2, the internal connection component 2 can also use a Type-C female connector. Correspondingly, the external connection component 3 specifically uses a male connector compatible with the Type-C interface to form a plug-in fit. Of course, the internal connection component 2 can also use a corresponding male connector, while the external connection component 4 uses a corresponding female connector.

[0106] As shown in FIG11 , FIG11 is another structural schematic diagram of the internal connection component 2 .

[0107] In another alternative embodiment of the internal connection component 2, the internal connection component 2 can also use a USB female connector. Accordingly, the external connection component 3 specifically uses a male connector compatible with the USB interface to form a plug-in fit. Of course, the internal connection component 2 can also use a corresponding male connector, while the external connection component 4 uses a corresponding female connector.

[0108] As shown in FIG12 , FIG12 is another structural schematic diagram of the internal connection component 2 .

[0109] In another alternative embodiment of the internal connection component 2, the internal connection component 2 can also use a female connector of the aviation plug type. Accordingly, the external connection component 3 specifically uses a male connector compatible with the aviation plug interface to form a plug-in fit. Of course, the internal connection component 2 can also use a corresponding male connector, while the external connection component 4 uses a corresponding female connector.

[0110] In a specific embodiment of the image processing device, the image processing device is a night vision device. Of course, the image processing device can also be an infrared camera, a monitor, a video camera, etc.

[0111] This embodiment also provides an electrical connection mechanism, which mainly includes a connection compartment 11 , an internal connection component 2 and an external connection component 3 .

[0112] The connection compartment 11 is primarily used to connect to the external connection assembly 3. Generally, the connection compartment 11 can be cylindrical, grooved, or otherwise shaped, with a generally circular cross-section to facilitate installation of the battery 32a or connection to pipelines. The specific shape of the connection compartment 11 is not fixed and can be adjusted based on actual needs.

[0113] The internal connection component 2 is disposed in the connection compartment 11 and is electrically connected to the power supply circuit and the data communication circuit of the electronic device.

[0114] A detachable connection is formed between the external connection component 3 and the connection chamber 11, specifically a power supply component or a communication component, which can realize an electrical connection between the power supply component and the internal connection component 2 in the connection chamber 11, or an electrical connection between the communication component and the internal connection component 2 in the connection chamber 11 through the disassembly and assembly operation with the connection chamber 11, which is equivalent to the connection chamber 11 having at least two usage forms: when the external connection component 3 is connected to the connection chamber 11 using the power supply component, the connection chamber 11 enters the first usage form, namely the power supply chamber form, at this time the power supply component forms an electrical connection with the power supply circuit of the electronic device through the internal connection component 2 to power the electronic device; when the external connection component 3 is connected to the connection chamber 11 using the communication component, the connection chamber 11 enters the second usage form, namely the communication chamber form, at this time the communication component forms an electrical connection with the data communication circuit of the electronic device through the internal connection component 2 to perform data communication with the electronic device. Generally, one end of the external connection component 3 is used to form an electrical connection with the internal connection component 2, and the other end of the external connection component 3 is used to form an electrical connection with an external device.

[0115] In this way, the electrical connection mechanism provided in this embodiment utilizes the electrical connection between the internal connection component 2 and the power supply circuit and data communication circuit of the electronic device, and the external connection component 3 selectively adopts the power supply component or the communication component to form an electrical connection with the internal connection component 2, so that the connection compartment 11 has at least two usage forms of a power supply compartment and a communication compartment, thereby conveniently realizing the power supply function and data communication function of the electronic device. Compared with the existing technology, since the internal connection component 2 is arranged in the connection compartment 11, it is equivalent to integrating the internal connection component 2 with the connection compartment 11, so that the internal connection component 2 reasonably utilizes the internal space of the connection compartment 11. Therefore, the internal connection component 2 does not need to occupy additional space of the electronic device.

[0116] In an alternative embodiment of the internal connection assembly 2, the internal connection assembly 2 is substantially identical to the internal connection assembly 2 in the aforementioned image processing device and is not further described here. The differences are that the positive contact 211 and the negative contact 212 are both electrically connected to the power supply circuit within the electronic device, serving as power connection terminals for the power supply circuit; and the signal contacts 213 are each electrically connected to the data communication circuit within the electronic device, serving as signal I / O ports for the data communication circuit.

[0117] In an optional embodiment of the external connection component 3, the external connection component 3 may specifically be a power supply component or a communication component, and the external connection component 3 is the same as the external connection component 3 in the aforementioned image processing device, and will not be repeated here.

[0118] It should be noted that the electrical connection mechanism provided in this embodiment is not only applicable to electronic devices such as image processing equipment, but also to other electronic devices with power supply and data transmission functions such as communication equipment, display equipment, servers, and intelligent robots.

[0119] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An image processing device, comprising a device body (1), characterized in that: The device body (1) is provided with a connection compartment (11), the connection compartment (11) is provided with an internal connection component (2), and the internal connection component (2) is electrically connected to the power supply circuit and the data communication circuit of the device body (1) at the same time; It also includes an external connection component (3) detachably connected to the connection compartment (11), wherein the external connection component (3) is a power supply component or a communication component; When the power supply component is connected to the connection compartment (11), it is electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the device body (1) through the internal connection component (2) and supplies power to it; When the communication component is connected to the connection compartment (11), it is electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the device body (1) through the internal connection component (2) and performs data communication therewith.

2. The image processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The internal connection component (2) comprises a first connection PCB (21) installed in the connection compartment (11), and the first connection PCB (21) is provided with a positive contact (211) and a negative contact (212) electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the device body (1), and a plurality of signal contacts (213) electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the device body (1).

3. The image processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that The positive contact (211) is a conductive elastic member arranged in the central area of ​​the first connection PCB (21), and the negative contact (212) is a conductive ring arranged in the outer edge area of ​​the first connection PCB (21).

4. The image processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that The power supply assembly comprises a battery cover (31a) and a battery (32a) installed in the battery cover (31a); the battery cover (31a) is detachably connected to the connection compartment (11); the positive electrode of the battery (32a) is used to form abutment with the positive electrode contact (211); the negative electrode of the battery (32a) is abutted with the inner wall of the battery cover (31a) to form an electrical connection; and the front end of the battery cover (31a) is provided with a conductive extension ring (33a) used to form abutment with the negative electrode contact (212).

5. The image processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that The internal connection component (2) further comprises a conductive spring sheet (22) installed in the connection compartment (11), the conductive spring sheet (22) covers the negative electrode contact (212), and the conductive spring sheet (22) is convex and concave in the circumferential direction; The conductive extension ring (33a) is used to form abutment with the conductive elastic sheet (22).

6. The image processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that The communication component comprises a connection cover (31b), a second connection PCB (32b) installed in the connection cover (31b), and a connection cable (33b) connected to the connection cover (31b); the connection cover (31b) is detachably connected to the connection compartment (11); the connection cable (33b) is electrically connected to an external device; a plurality of signal probes (323) are arranged on the second connection PCB (32b); each of the signal probes (323) is connected to a data line in the connection cable (33b), and is respectively used to form an electrical connection with the corresponding signal contact (213).

7. The image processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that The second connection PCB (32b) is also provided with a positive connector (321) and a negative connector (322); the positive connector (321) is connected to the positive line in the connection cable (33b) and is used to form an electrical connection with the positive contact (211); the negative connector (322) is connected to the negative line in the connection cable (33b) and is used to form an electrical connection with the negative contact (212).

8. The image processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that The internal connection component (2) further comprises a conductive spring sheet (22) installed in the connection compartment (11), the conductive spring sheet (22) covering the negative electrode contact (212), and the conductive spring sheet (22) presents a concave-convex shape in the circumferential direction; the negative electrode connector (322) is used to form abutment with the conductive spring sheet (22).

9. The image processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that It also comprises a positioning protrusion (5) and a positioning groove (6), wherein the positioning protrusion (5) is used to cooperate with the positioning groove (6) to locate the angular position of the connection cover (31b) relative to the connection compartment (11); The positioning protrusion (5) is arranged on the outer edge of the second connection PCB (32b), and the positioning groove (6) is opened on the inner wall of the connection chamber (11); Or the positioning protrusion (5) is arranged on the inner wall of the connection cover (31b), and the positioning groove (6) is opened on the outer wall of the connection chamber (11); Or the positioning protrusion (5) is arranged on the inner wall of the connection chamber (11), and the positioning groove (6) is opened on the outer edge of the second connection PCB (32b); Or the positioning protrusion (5) is arranged on the outer wall of the connection chamber (11), and the positioning groove (6) is opened on the inner wall of the connection cover (31b).

10. The image processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that One of the internal connection component (2) and the external connection component (3) is a female connector, and the other is a male connector that forms a plug-in fit with the female connector.

11. The image processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The image processing device is specifically a night vision device.

12. An electrical connection mechanism, characterized in that: The device comprises a connection compartment (11), an internal connection component (2) arranged in the connection compartment (11), and an external connection component (3) detachably connected to the connection compartment (11), wherein the internal connection component (2) is electrically connected to a power supply circuit and a data communication circuit of an electronic device at the same time, and the external connection component (3) is a power supply component or a communication component; When the power supply component is connected to the connection compartment (11), it is electrically connected to the power supply circuit of the electronic device through the internal connection component (2) and supplies power to the electronic device; When the communication component is connected to the connection compartment (11), it is electrically connected to the data communication circuit of the electronic device through the internal connection component (2) and performs data communication therewith.

13. The electrical connection mechanism according to claim 12, characterized in that: The internal connection component (2) comprises a first connection PCB (21) installed in the connection compartment (11), the first connection PCB (21) being provided with a positive contact (211) and a negative contact (212) electrically connected to a power supply circuit of the electronic device, and a plurality of signal contacts (213) electrically connected to a data communication circuit of the electronic device.

14. The electrical connection mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that: The power supply assembly comprises a battery cover (31a) and a battery (32a) installed in the battery cover (31a); the battery cover (31a) is detachably connected to the connection compartment (11); the positive electrode of the battery (32a) is used to form abutment with the positive electrode contact (211); the negative electrode of the battery (32a) is abutted with the inner wall of the battery cover (31a) to form an electrical connection; and the front end of the battery cover (31a) is provided with a conductive extension ring (33a) used to form abutment with the negative electrode contact (212).

15. The electrical connection mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that: The communication component comprises a connection cover (31b), a second connection PCB (32b) installed in the connection cover (31b), and a connection cable (33b) connected to the connection cover (31b); the connection cover (31b) is detachably connected to the connection compartment (11); the connection cable (33b) is electrically connected to an external device; a plurality of signal probes (323) are arranged on the second connection PCB (32b); each of the signal probes (323) is connected to a data line in the connection cable (33b), and is respectively used to form an electrical connection with the corresponding signal contact (213).

16. The electrical connection mechanism according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second connection PCB (32b) is also provided with a positive connector (321) and a negative connector (322); the positive connector (321) is connected to the positive line in the connection cable (33b) and is used to form an electrical connection with the positive contact (211); the negative connector (322) is connected to the negative line in the connection cable (33b) and is used to form an electrical connection with the negative contact (212).

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