Modular Binocular Night Vision Device With Removable Mount Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing binocular night vision devices lack modularity and a built-in power source, limiting their adaptability to different mounts and requiring separate power sources, which complicates hands-free operation in low-light conditions.
Innovation Solution
A modular binocular night vision device with a removable mount module and onboard power source, allowing attachment to various headwear and providing power to the device through a mechanical connection port and battery storage compartment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional binocular night vision device is used without a removable mount module, then the device structure is simpler, but the adaptability to different mounts and headwear is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The night vision device is divided into separate functional modules: the main binocular assembly and a removable mount module. The mount module can be detached and replaced to adapt to different helmets or headwear, providing versatility without permanently increasing the complexity of the core device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable mount module serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical attachment to various helmets through different interface configurations, houses the power source, and enables hands-free operation. This multi-functional design allows a single module to replace multiple separate components.
2Ease of operation
If an external power source is used separately from the mount, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation for hands-free use is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The power source is merged with the mount module, creating an integrated unit that combines mounting functionality with power supply. This integration ensures that the power source is always available when the device is mounted for hands-free operation, eliminating the need for separate power management.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount module with integrated power source enables the device to be self-sufficient when mounted. The onboard power source automatically provides power without requiring external connections or separate battery management, facilitating truly hands-free operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mount module is permanently integrated into the device, then the reliability of power supply is improved, but the adaptability to different interfaces is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mount module is designed with dynamic characteristics - it can be attached and detached as needed. The mechanical connection port uses a secure interface that provides reliable power and data connection when mounted, while allowing easy removal for interface changes. This dynamic design balances reliability during operation with adaptability for different configurations.
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AI summary
A modular binocular night vision device permits vision during low-light conditions by converting incoming near-infrared and visible light from a viewed scene to an intensified visible light image. The modular binocular night vision device comprises a pair of monocular housings, connected to one another by way of a bridge, that are arranged for respectively covering the right and left eye of an observer. Each monocular housing contains an identical optical system. An example modular binocular night vision device comprises the bridge and a mount module used to attach the modular binocular night vision device to a helmet. The bridge includes a mechanical connection port on a top side thereof. The mount module includes a base and an onboard power source. The base is removeably attachable to the mechanical connection port on the bridge and the onboard power source is adapted to provide power to the binocular night vision device.