FRONT INFRARED THERMAL IMAGER, DETACHABLE REMOTE CONTROL MODULE, AND DUAL OPTICAL SCOPE

A front infrared thermal imager includes a user operation module and a front infrared module, where the front infrared module is configured to be arranged at a front end of a daylight scope; and the user operation module is detachably mounted on the front infrared module. In both cases that the user operation module is mounted on and detached from the front infrared module, the user operation module is communicatively connected with the front infrared module, to enable the user operation module to transmit a received user operation instruction to the front infrared module. A detachable remote control module, a front infrared thermal imager and a dual optical scope are further provided.

FIELD

The present application relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and in particular to a front infrared thermal imager, a detachable remote control module, and a dual optical scope.

BACKGROUND

At present, a daylight scope in the market can only be used for aiming in daytime, and cannot be used at night. In order to develop a night vision function of the daylight scope, a front infrared thermal imager is generally added to a front end of the daylight scope, to form a dual optical scope. However, an overall length of the product after adding the front infrared thermal imager is relatively large, and due to the long distance, it is difficult to operate the front infrared thermal imager while aiming, which leads to a poor operation experience. In addition, due to an increase in power consumption, the power of the whole machine can only keep for a few hours, and rechargeable products in the market are generally large and need to be plugged in for charging, which makes it very inconvenient to carry and install, and the charging operation is inconvenient as well. Therefore, a user-friendly front infrared thermal imager and relevant structures are to be provided by those skilled in the art, to facilitate operation.

SUMMARY

An object of the present application is to provide a front infrared thermal imager, where a user operation module can be detached from a front infrared module during the use, to greatly improve the convenience of operation.

In order to achieve the object, a front infrared thermal imager is provided according to the present application, including a user operation module and a front infrared module, where the front infrared module is configured to be connected to a front end of a daylight scope, and the user operation module is detachably mounted on the front infrared module; wherethe user operation module is communicatively connected to the front infrared module in both cases that the user operation module is mounted to and detached from the front infrared module, to transmit a user operation instruction which is received to the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, the user operation module includes an instruction receiving part configured to receive and transmit the user operation instruction, and a first electrical connector communicatively connected to the instruction receiving part; the front infrared module includes a control part configured to receive the user operation instruction transmitted by the instruction receiving part, and a second electrical connector communicatively connected to the control part; wherewhen the user operation module is mounted on the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector, so that the instruction receiving part is communicatively connected with the control part through physical contact; andwhen the user operation module is detached from the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is disconnected from the second electrical connector, and the instruction receiving part is communicatively connected to the control part wirelessly.

In an embodiment, the instruction receiving part is communicatively connected to the control part via a wireless communication network, such as WiFi, Bluetooth or ZigBee.

In an embodiment, the first electrical connector is a first contact pin, and the second electrical connector is a second contact pin, and the instruction receiving part is communicatively connected to the control part through contact between the first contact pin and the second contact pin.

In an embodiment, the user operation module includes an instruction receiving part configured to receive and transmit the user operation instruction, and a first electrical connector communicatively connected to the instruction receiving part; the front infrared module includes a control part configured to receive the user operation instruction transmitted by the instruction receiving part, and a second electrical connector communicatively connected to the control part; wherethe second electrical connector is connected to the first electrical connector through a foldable wire, to make the instruction receiving part and the control part are communicatively connected in a wired manner in both cases that the user operation module is mounted on or detached from the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, a mounting recess, which is adapted to the user operation module, is provided on an outer surface of the front infrared module, and the user operation module is mounted in the mounting recess.

In an embodiment, the user operation module is detachably mounted on the front infrared module by magnetic adhesion, snap-fitting, or plugging-in.

In an embodiment, the user operation module is provided with a first connecting member, and the front infrared module is provided with a second connecting member, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are detachably connected so as to detachably mount the user operation module to the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are a pair of mutually matched members, which may be magnetic adhesion members, or snap-fit members, or plug-in members.

In an embodiment, the user operation module further includes a lower housing being provided with a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, the first electrical connector is arranged at the first fixing hole, and the first connecting member is arranged at the second fixing hole.

In an embodiment, the user operation module further includes a push-button assembly, the push-button assembly is connected to the instruction receiving part, and the instruction receiving part receives the user operation instruction when the user operates the push-button assembly.

In an embodiment, the push-button assembly includes an upper cover and a leather sheath, and the instruction receiving part is located within an accommodation space defined by the upper cover and the lower housing, where a raised push button is provided on an upper surface of the leather sheath, and a lower surface of the leather sheath is connected to the instruction receiving part, a through hole matching with the push button is formed in the upper cover, and the push button passes through the through hole and protrudes from a surface of the upper cover, and the instruction receiving part receives the user operation instruction when the user presses the raised push button.

In an embodiment, the front infrared module further includes an outer housing, and the outer housing is provided with a mounting recess for mounting the user operation module, the mounting recess is provided with a third fixing hole and a fourth fixing hole, the second electrical connector is arranged at the third fixing hole, and the second connecting member is arranged at the fourth fixing hole.

In addition, a dual optical scope is further provided, including the daylight scope and the front infrared thermal imager according to any one of above solutions. An adapter ring is provided at a front end of the daylight scope, and the front infrared module is mounted on the adapter ring.

Compared with the conventional technology, the front infrared thermal imager provided in the present application includes a user operation module and a front infrared module, the front infrared module is configured to be connected to a front end of a daylight scope, and the user operation module is detachably mounted on the front infrared module. In both cases that the user operation module is mounted on or detached from the front infrared module, the user operation module and the front infrared module are communicatively connected with each other, so that the user operation instruction received by the user operation module can be transmitted to the front infrared module. That is, in the front infrared thermal imager according to the present application, regardless of whether the user operation module and the front infrared module are connected or disconnected, the communicative connection between the user operation module and the front infrared module is always maintained, and the user operation module transmits the received user operation instruction to the front infrared module to implement a preset action. In this way, the user can remove the user operation module from the front infrared module during use and place it at any convenient positions manipulate the infrared thermal imager, and the user operation module may be mounted on the front infrared module again when not being used. Compared with the conventional structure, in the front infrared thermal imager according to the present application, the user operation module can be detached from the front infrared module during use without the necessity of operating the user operation module on the front infrared module, thereby greatly improving the convenience of operation. After use, the user operation module can be mounted on the front infrared module again, which prevents the user operation module from being lost.

Another object of the present application is to provide a detachable remote control module, a front infrared thermal imager and a dual optical scope, where the remote control module can be quickly and easily mounted to and detached from the front infrared module.

In order to achieve the above object, a detachable remote control module is provided according to the present application. The detachable remote control module includes a mounting housing for detachably connecting with a front infrared module, and a charging unit and/or a user operation unit arranged in the mounting housing;in a case that the remote control module is mounted to the front infrared module through the mounting housing, the charging unit is electrically connected with the front infrared module, to charge the front infrared module; andin both cases that the remote control module is mounted to and detached from the front infrared module, the user operation unit is communicatively connected to the front infrared module, to transmit a received user operation instruction to the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, the remote control module further includes a first electrical connector, which is arranged on the mounting housing and is electrically connected with the charging unit and/or the user operation unit; andthe first electrical connector is configured to connect with a second electrical connector on the front infrared module, so that the charging unit is electrically connected with the front infrared module, and/or the user operation unit is communicatively connected to the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, the charging unit includes:a rechargeable battery arranged in the mounting housing, and the rechargeable battery is configured for charging the front infrared module;a control panel connected with the rechargeable battery and the first electrical connector, and the control panel is configured for controlling operation of the rechargeable battery;where when the mounting housing is mounted on the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector, so that the rechargeable battery and the control panel realize charging the front infrared module through physical contact; and when the mounting housing is detached from the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is disconnected from the second electrical connector, so that the rechargeable battery and the control panel stop charging the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, the user operation unit includes an instruction receiving part, which is electrically connected with the control panel and is configured to receive the user operation instruction and transmit the user operation instruction to the control panel; andwhen the mounting housing is mounted on the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector, so that the instruction receiving part and the control panel is communicatively connected to a control part of the front infrared module through the physical contact; and when the mounting housing is detached from the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is disconnected from the second electrical connector, and the control panel is communicatively connected to the control part wirelessly.

In an embodiment, the control panel is communicatively connected to the control part via a wireless communication network, such as WiFi, Bluetooth or ZigBee.

In an embodiment, the first electrical connector is a first contact pin and the second electrical connector is a second contact pin, and the first contact pin is configured to be in contact with the second contact pin, to make the control panel be communicatively connected to the control part.

In an embodiment, the user operation unit further includes a push-button assembly which is connected with the instruction receiving part, to allow the user operation instruction to be received by the instruction receiving part when the push-button assembly is operated by a user.

In an embodiment, the push-button assembly includes an upper cover and a leather sheath, and the instruction receiving part is arranged in an accommodation space defined by the upper cover and the mounting housing. An upper surface of the leather sheath is provided with a raised push button, and a lower surface of the leather sheath is connected with the instruction receiving part. The upper cover is provided with a through hole matching the push button, and the push button passes through the through hole and protrudes from a surface of the upper cover. When the user presses the raised push button, the instruction receiving part receives the user operation instruction.

In an embodiment, the mounting housing is provided with a first fixing connector, and the first fixing connector is configured to be detachably connected with a second fixing connector on the front infrared module, so that the mounting housing is detachably mounted on the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, the first fixing connector is one of a magnetic adhesion member, a snap-fit member, and a plug-in member.

In an embodiment, the mounting housing is provided with a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, the first electrical connector is arrange in the first fixing hole, and the first fixing connector is arranged in the second fixing hole.

A front infrared thermal imager is provided according to the present application, which includes a front infrared module and the remote control module according to any one of the above solutions, and the remote control module is detachably mounted on the front infrared module.

In an embodiment, the front infrared module includes an outer housing, which is provided with a mounting recess for mounting the remote control module.

A dual optical scope is provided according to the present application, which includes a daylight scope and the front infrared thermal imager according to any one of the above solutions, where the front infrared module is arranged at a front end of the daylight scope.

In an embodiment, the front end of the daylight scope is provided with an adapter ring, and the front infrared module is mounted at the adapter ring.

It can be noted that in a case that the detachable remote control module according to the embodiments of the present application includes the charging unit, the charging for the front infrared module can be realized as long as ensuring that the remote control module is mounted on the front infrared module. After the charging is completed, the user can remove the remote control module from the front infrared module, place it at any convenient positions, and then mount it on the front infrared module when recharging is needed. In a case that the detachable remote control module according to the embodiments of the present application includes the user operation unit, no matter whether the user operation unit is connected with or detached from the front infrared module, the user operation unit is always communicatively connected to the front infrared module, and the user operation unit transmits the received user operation instruction to the front infrared module, so that preset control of the front infrared module is realized. In this way, the user can remove the user operation unit from the front infrared module during use and place it at any convenient positions, the infrared thermal imager can still be controlled, and the user operation unit can be mounted on the front infrared module when it is not in use. In a case that the detachable remote control module according to the embodiments of the application includes both the charging unit and the user operation unit, the user can remove the remote control module from the front infrared module during use and place it at any convenient positions, the front infrared module can still be operated and controlled, and the remote control module can be mounted on the front infrared module when it is not in use, to supply power to the whole machine, thus prolonging the power supply time of the whole machine.

The detachable remote control module according to the embodiments of the application can be quickly and easily mounted to and detached from the front infrared module, thereby realizing the charging and/or control of the front infrared module. Compared with the conventional structure, the remote control module is very convenient to carry and detach, thus greatly improving the convenience of charging and/or controlling the front infrared module.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application are clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Apparently, the embodiments described in the following are only some embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Any other embodiments acquired by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without any creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present application.

In order to make those skilled in the art have a better understanding of solutions of the present application, the present application is described in further detail hereinafter, in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

It should be noted that directional wordings such as “upper end”, “lower end”, “left side”, “right side” mentioned below are all defined based on the accompanying drawings.

Reference is made toFIG.1,FIG.2andFIG.3, whereFIG.1is a schematic structural view of a front infrared thermal imager according to an embodiment of the present application in a first state;FIG.2is a schematic structural view of the front infrared thermal imager according to the embodiment of the present application in a second state, andFIG.3is an exploded view showing the connection between a user operation module and a front infrared module inFIG.1.

A front infrared thermal imager1is provided in an embodiment of the present application, which includes a user operation module11and a front infrared module12. The front infrared module12is configured to be connected to a front end of a daylight scope14, and the user operation module11is detachably mounted on the front infrared module12. In both cases that the user operation module11is mounted on or detached from the front infrared module12, the user operation module11and the front infrared module12are communicatively connected with each other, so as to enable the user operation module11to transmit a received user operation instruction to the front infrared module12.

In order to facilitate mounting the user operation module11on the front infrared module12, a mounting recess, which is adapted to the user operation module11, is provided on an outer surface of the front infrared module12, and the user operation module11is mounted in the mounting recess.

That is, in the front infrared thermal imager1according to the embodiment of the present application, regardless of whether the user operation module11and the front infrared module12are connected or disconnected, the communicative connection between the user operation module11and the front infrared module12is always maintained. The user operation module11transmits the received user operation instruction to the front infrared module12, to implement a preset action.

As such, the user can remove the user operation module11from the front infrared module12during use and place it at any convenient positions to operate the front infrared thermal imager. The user operation module11may be mounted on the front infrared module12again when not being used.

Compared with the conventional structure, in the front infrared thermal imager according to the embodiment of the present application, the user operation module11can be detached from the front infrared module12during use without the necessity of operating the user operation module11on the front infrared module12, thereby greatly improving the convenience of operation. After use, the user operation module11can be remounted on the front infrared module12, which prevents the user operation module11from being lost.

As such, the user can remove the user operation module11from the front infrared module12during use and place it at any convenient positions to operate the infrared thermal imager. The user operation module11may be remounted on the front infrared module12when not being used.

In addition, a dual optical scope is further provided, including the daylight scope14and the front infrared thermal imager1. An adapter ring13is provided at a front end of the daylight scope14, and the front infrared module12is mounted on the adapter ring13.

In an embodiment, the user operation module11and the front infrared module12may be communicatively connected in a wireless manner. Alternatively, a wired communicative connection may be employed, which is not limited herein as long as the communicative connection between the user operation module11and the front infrared module12can be always maintained regardless whether the user operation module11and the front infrared module12are connected to or detached from each other. Specific illustration is provided hereafter.

Specifically, when the user operation module11and the front infrared module12are communicatively connected in a wireless manner, the user operation module11includes an instruction receiving part113and a first electrical connector116. The instruction receiving part113is used to receive and transmit the user operation instruction, and the first electrical connector116is communicatively connected to the instruction receiving part113. Correspondingly, the front infrared module12includes a control part and a second electrical connector123, where the control part is used to receive the user operation instruction transmitted by the instruction receiving part113, and the second electrical connector123is communicatively connected to the control part.

In this way, when the user operation module11is mounted on the front infrared module12, the first electrical connector116is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector123, enabling the instruction receiving part113to be communicatively connected to the control part through physical contact. When the user operation module11is detached from the front infrared module12, the first electrical connector116is disconnected from the second electrical connector123, and the instruction receiving part113is communicatively connected to the control part wirelessly.

In an embodiment, the instruction receiving part113is communicatively connected to the control part by a wireless communication network. In this case, the control part is configured as a network module used to link the Internet, and the wireless communication network is WiFi, Bluetooth or ZigBee.

Alternatively, the instruction receiving part113and the control part may also be communicatively connected by a remote control technology. For example, the instruction receiving part113is a remote control, and the control part is a remote control receiver adapted to the remote control. The wireless communication network is not limited to Wifi, Bluetooth, or ZigBee, which may also be 2G/3G/4G/5G network. In this case, the control part is the wireless mobile communication module.

Specifically, the first electrical connector116is a first contact pin or a first pogo pin, the second electrical connector123is a second contact pin or a second pogo pin, the instruction receiving part113is a button board, and the control part is a circuit board. When the user operation module11is mounted on the front infrared module12, a communicative connection is kept between the button board and the circuit board through physical contact when the first contact pin and the second contact pin are in contact with each other. When the user operation module11is detached, the circuit board can be remotely controlled by the button board through wireless protocols such as WIFI, Bluetooth, or ZigBee, and the user operation module11can be placed at any position that the user wants, to facilitate operation of the user.

When the user operation module11and the front infrared module12are communicatively connected via wire, specifically, the instruction receiving assembly includes an instruction receiving part113and a first electrical connector116. The instruction receiving part113is used to receive and transmit a user operation instruction, and the first electrical connector116is communicatively connected to the instruction receiving part113. Correspondingly, the front infrared module12includes a control part and a second electrical connector123, the control part is used to receive the user operation instruction transmitted by the instruction receiving part113, and the second electrical connector123is communicatively connected to the control part. Herein, the second electrical connector123is connected to the first electrical connector116through a foldable wire, so that in both cases that the user operation module11is mounted on or detached from the front infrared module12, the instruction receiving part113and the control part are communicatively connected via wire.

It should be noted that when using the foldable wire for connection, a wiring trough may be provided on the front infrared module12to accommodate the folded wire.

Specifically, the first electrical connector116is a first contact pin or a first pogo pin, the second electrical connector123is a second contact pin or a second pogo pin, the instruction receiving part113is a button board, and the control part is a circuit board. When the user operation module11is mounted on the front infrared module12, the first contact pin and the second contact pin are connected through the wire (in a folded state), and the button board and the circuit board are communicatively connected to each other. When the user operation module11is detached, the communication connection between the button board and the circuit board may be realized by the first contact pin and the second contact pin through the wire (in a unfolded state), and the user operation module11can be placed at any positions that the user wants to place, making it convenient for use.

In an embodiment, the user operation module11may be detachably mounted on the front infrared module12by magnetic adhesion, snap-fitting, or plugging-in.

In an embodiment, the user operation module11is provided with a first connecting member117, and the front infrared module12is provided with a second connecting member124. The first connecting member117and the second connecting member124are detachably connected so as to detachably mount the user operation module11to the front infrared module12.

Herein, the first connecting member117and the second connecting member124are a pair of mutually matched members, which may be magnetic adhesion members, or snap-fit members, or plug-in members.

For ease of use, preferably, a pair of mutually matched magnetic adhesion members is employed according to the present application. Specifically, the first connecting member117is a first magnet piece, and the second connecting member124is a second magnet piece. The combination of the user operation module11and the front infrared module12is realized through magnetic coupling between the first magnet piece and the second magnet piece. In this way, when the user operation module11can be directly removed when it needs to be detached, which greatly improves the convenience of operation.

In an embodiment, the user operation module11further includes a lower housing114. For ease of mounting, the lower housing114is provided with a first fixing hole1142and a second fixing hole1141. The first electrical connector116is arranged in the first fixing hole1142through the first fixing block115, and the first connecting member117is arranged in the second fixing hole1141.

In an embodiment, the user operation module11further includes a push-button assembly, which is connected to the instruction receiving part113, so that the instruction receiving part113receives the user operation instruction as the user operates the push-button assembly.

Specifically, the push-button assembly includes a leather sheath112and an upper cover111fitted to the leather sheath112. The upper cover111is connected to the lower housing114, and the instruction receiving part113is located inside an accommodation space formed by the upper cover111and the lower housing114. An upper surface of the leather sheath112is provided with a raised push button, and a lower surface of the leather sheath112is connected to the instruction receiving part113. A through hole matching the push button is formed in the upper cover111, and the push button passes through the through hole and protrudes from a surface of the upper cover111.

In this way, the instruction receiving part113receives the user operation instruction as the user presses the raised push button.

When assembling the push-button assembly, the leather sheath112is directly assembled to the upper cover111through the raised push button, and the assembling of the push-button assembly is completed.

When assembling the lower housing114, first, the first electrical connector116is molded on the first fixing block115through a molding process. A whole assembly of the first electrical connector116and the first fixing block115, and the first connecting member117are both fixed in the lower housing114through a secondary molding process, to form a button lower housing assembly. Herein, the whole assembly of the first electrical connector116and the first fixing block115is fixed in the first fixing hole1142of the lower housing114, and the first connecting member117is fixed in the second fixing hole1141of the lower housing114. In addition, the instruction receiving part113(button board) is fixed inside the accommodation space formed by the upper cover111and the lower housing114through screws, and the first electrical connector116is connected to the instruction receiving part113(button board) through welding, and thus the assembling of the lower housing114is completed.

When assembling the user operation module11, the push-button assembly and the lower housing114are fixed together by screws, and the assembling of the user operation module11is completed.

In an embodiment, the front infrared module12further includes an outer housing121, which includes an outer housing surface1211. The outer housing surface1211is provided with a mounting recess for mounting the user operation module11, and the mounting recess is provided with a third fixing hole1213and a fourth fixing hole1212. The second electrical connector123is arranged at the third fixing hole1213through a second fixing block122, and the second connecting member124is arranged at the fourth fixing hole1212.

When assembling the outer housing121, the second electrical connector123is molded on the second fixing block122through a molding process. A whole assembly of the second electrical connector123and the second fixing block122, and the second electrical connector124are fixed on the outer housing121through a secondary molding process, to form an outer housing assembly. The second electrical connector123passes through a fixing block hole1221of the second fixing block122, the second fixing block122is molded in the third fixing hole1213of the outer housing121, and the second connecting member124is molded in the fourth fixing hole1212of the outer housing121, and the assembling of the outer housing121is completed. In this case, the instruction receiving part113(button board) is connected to the control part (circuit board) inside the outer housing121.

In a case that magnetic adhesion is employed for connection, the user operation module11and the front infrared module12are attracted together through two magnets, forming the physical contact between the first electrical connector116and the second electrical connector123, so as to realize a physical connection as the user operation module11is placed on the front infrared module12. When the product is powered on, the user operation module11can be charged and provided with data connection, and the signal is transmitted through wireless protocols such as WIFI, Bluetooth, or ZigBee.

The second, third and fourth embodiments of the present application are illustrated in detail hereinafter in conjunction withFIGS.4to10.

With reference toFIG.4toFIG.10, a detachable remote control module110is provided according to an embodiment of the present application, which includes a mounting housing1110for detachably connecting with a front infrared module120, and a charging unit1120arranged in the mounting housing1110and/or a user operation unit1130arranged in the mounting housing1110. The charging unit1120is configured to charge the front infrared module120, and the user operation unit1130is configured to receive a user operation instruction and transmit the received user operation instruction to the front infrared module120, to operate and control the front infrared module120.

In the second embodiment corresponding toFIG.4toFIG.6, a charging function and a control function are integrated in the remote control module110, in this case, the remote control module110includes both the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130. In the third embodiment corresponding toFIG.10, the remote control module110only has the charging function, and in this case, only the charging unit1120is included in the remote control module110. In the fourth embodiment corresponding toFIG.8toFIG.10, the remote control module110only has the control function, and in this case, only the user operation unit1130is included in the remote control module110.

Specifically, in a case that the remote control module110is mounted to the front infrared module120through the mounting housing111, the charging unit1120is electrically connected with the front infrared module120, so as to charge the front infrared module120. In both cases that the remote control module110is mounted on the front infrared module120and detached from the front infrared module120, the user operation unit1130is communicatively connected to the front infrared module120, so as to transmit the received user operation instruction to the front infrared module120.

With reference toFIG.7, it can be seen that, in the case that the detachable remote control module110according to the embodiment of the present application includes only the charging unit1120(that is, there's no user operation units), the charging for the front infrared module120can be realized as long as the remote control module110is ensured to be mounted on the front infrared module120. When the charging is completed, the user may remove the remote control module110from the front infrared module120and place it at any convenient positions, and then remount it on the front infrared module120when recharging is needed.

With reference toFIG.8toFIG.10together, in the case that the detachable remote control module110according to the embodiment of the present application includes only the user operation unit1130(that is, there's no charging units), no matter whether the user operation unit1130is connected with or detached from the front infrared module120, the user operation unit1130is always communicatively connected to the front infrared module120, and the user operation unit1130can transmit the received user operation instruction to the front infrared module120, so that preset control of the front infrared module is realized. In this way, the user can remove the user operation unit1130from the front infrared module120during use and place it at any convenient positions for operation, the infrared thermal imager can still be controlled, and the user operation unit can be mounted on the front infrared module120when it is not in use.

With reference toFIG.4toFIG.6, in the case that the detachable remote control module110according to the embodiment of the present application includes the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130, the user can remove the remote control module110from the front infrared module120during use and place it at any convenient positions for operation, the front infrared module120can still be operated and controlled through the user operation unit1130, and then the remote control module110can be mounted on the front infrared module120when the front infrared module120is not required to be controlled, to supply power to the whole machine through the charging unit1120, thus prolonging the power supply time for the whole machine.

The detachable remote control module110according to the embodiments of the present application can be quickly and easily mounted to and detached from the front infrared module120, thereby realizing the charging and/or control of the front infrared module120. Compared with the conventional structure, the remote control module110is very convenient to carry, and mounting and detaching are also convenient, thus greatly improving the convenience of charging and/or controlling the front infrared module120.

In this embodiment, the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130may be used as two separate units for replacing each other, that is, two remote control modules as shown respectively inFIG.7andFIG.10are provided, where one remote control module includes only the charging unit1120, and the other remote control module includes only the user operation unit1130, and the two remote control modules can be used as needed in an alternative manner. Alternatively, the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130may be integrated into one remote control module, so that both the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130can be used.

In an embodiment, the remote control module110further includes a first electrical connector214which is arranged at the mounting housing1110, and the first electrical connector214is electrically connected with the charging unit1120and/or the user operation unit1130. Correspondingly, the front infrared module120is provided with a second electrical connector222, and the first electrical connector214is configured to be connected with the second electrical connector222on the front infrared module120, so that the charging unit1120is electrically connected with the front infrared module120, and/or the user operation unit1130is communicatively connected to the front infrared module120.

Of course, according to actual needs, the first electrical connector214is a first contact pin or a first pogo pin, and the second electrical connector222is a second contact pin or a second pogo pin. When the first contact pin is in contact with the second contact pin, the remote control module110is electrically connected with the front infrared module120.

In an embodiment, the charging unit1120includes a rechargeable battery1121and a control panel1122, where the rechargeable battery1121, which may be a lithium battery, is arranged in the mounting housing1110and is configured for charging the front infrared module120. The control panel1122is connected with the rechargeable battery1121and the first electrical connector214, and the control panel1122is configured for controlling the rechargeable battery1121.

It should be noted that the rechargeable battery1121and the control panel1122are combined to form a charging assembly. In this embodiment, the control panel1122can be bonded to the rechargeable battery1121, the control panel1122is used to control the charging of the rechargeable battery1121and turn off the charging when a charging temperature reaches a threshold value, thereby protecting the rechargeable battery1121.

In addition, in order to facilitate the connection between the control panel1122and the first electrical connector214, the charging unit1120further includes a flat battery cable1123configured for connecting the control panel1122and the first electrical connector214.

It can be understood that when the mounting housing1110is mounted on the front infrared module120, the first electrical connector214is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector222, so that the rechargeable battery1121and the control panel1122realize charging the front infrared module120through physical contact, and when the mounting housing1110is detached from the front infrared module120, the first electrical connector214is disconnected from the second electrical connector222, so that the rechargeable battery1121and the control panel1122stop charging the front infrared module120.

In addition, the charging unit1120further includes a cover plate216, which is mounted on the mounting housing1110. The rechargeable battery1121and the control panel1122are located in an accommodation cavity defined by the cover plate216and the mounting housing1110.

In an embodiment, the user operation unit1130includes an instruction receiving part1133, which is communicatively connected to the control panel1122via a flexible flat cable1134. The instruction receiving part1133is configured to receive a user operation instruction and transmit the user operation instruction to the control panel1122, the control panel1122is communicatively connected to a control part (control chip) in the front infrared module120and is configured to feed back the received user operation instruction to the control part of the front infrared module222.

It can be understood that when the mounting housing1110is mounted on the front infrared module120, the first electrical connector214is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector222, so that both the instruction receiving part1133and the control panel1122are communicatively connected to the control part of the front infrared module120through the physical contact; and when the mounting housing1110is detached from the front infrared module120, the first electrical connector214is disconnected from the second electrical connector222, and the control panel1122is communicatively connected to the control part wirelessly.

In an embodiment, in a case that the first electrical connector214is the first contact pin and the second electrical connector222is the second contact pin, the control panel1122is communicatively connected to the control part through the first contact pin being in contact and conduction with the second contact pin.

In an embodiment, the control panel1122is communicatively connected to the control part through a wireless communication network. In this case, the control part has a network module for linking with the Internet, and the wireless communication network may be WiFi, Bluetooth or ZigBee.

Of course, the control panel1122may be communicatively connected to the control part through the remote control technology. For example, the control panel1122is a remote controller and the control part is a remote control receiver adapted to the remote controller. The wireless communication network is not limited to Wifi, Bluetooth or ZigBee, but may also be a 2G/3G/4G/5G network, in which case the control part has a wireless mobile communication module.

In an embodiment, the user operation unit1130further includes a push-button assembly, which is connected with the instruction receiving part1133, so that when the user operates the push-button assembly, the instruction receiving part1133receives the user operation instruction.

Specifically, the push-button assembly includes a leather sheath1132and an upper cover1131fitted to the leather sheath1132. The upper cover1131is connected with the mounting housing1110, and the instruction receiving part1133is located in an accommodation space defined by the upper cover1131and the mounting housing1110. An upper surface of the leather sheath1132is provided with a raised push button, and a lower surface of the leather sheath1132is connected with the instruction receiving part1133. The upper cover1131is provided with a through hole matching the push button, and the push button passes through the through hole and protrudes from a surface of the upper cover1131.

In this way, when the user presses the raised push button, the instruction receiving part1133can receive the user operation instruction.

When the push-button assembly is being assembled, the leather sheath1132is directly assembled to the upper cover1131through the raised push button, thus completing the assembly of the push button assembly.

When the user operation unit1130is being assembled, the push-button assembly and the mounting housing1110are fixed together by screws, thus completing the assembly of the user operation unit1130.

In an embodiment, in order to facilitate the detachable connection between the mounting housing1110and the front infrared module120, the mounting housing1110is provided with a first fixing connector215, and correspondingly, the front infrared module120is provided with a second fixing connector223. The first fixing connector215is configured to be detachably connected with the second fixing connector223on the front infrared module120, so that the mounting housing1110can be detachably mounted to the front infrared module120.

In an embodiment, the first fixing connector215is one of a magnetic adhesion member, a snap-fit member, and a plug-in member.

That is, the first fixing connector215and the second fixing connector223are a pair of mutually matched members, which may be magnetic adhesion members, or snap-fit members, or plug-in members.

For convenience of use, preferably, the mutually matching magnetic adhesion members are employed in this embodiment. Specifically, the first fixing connector215is a first magnet piece, and the second fixing connector223is a second magnet piece. The combination of the remote control module110and the front infrared module120is realized through magnetic coupling between the first magnet piece and the second magnet piece. In this case, the remote control module110can be removed directly when it needs to be detached, so that the operation convenience is greatly improved.

In an embodiment, in order to facilitate mounting the first electrical connector214and the first fixing connector215, the mounting housing1110is provided with a first fixing hole1111and a second fixing hole1112, where the first electrical connector214is arranged in the first fixing hole1111and the first fixing connector215is arranged in the second fixing hole1112.

When the first electrical connector214is being assembled with the first fixing connector215, the first electrical connector214is molded on a corresponding fixing block through a molding process. A whole assembly of the first electrical connector214and the fixing block, and the first fixing connector215are fixed in the mounting housing1110by a secondary molding process, to form a mounting housing assembly, where the whole assembly of the first electrical connector214and the fixing block is fixed in the first fixing hole1111of the mounting housing1110, and the first fixing connector215is fixed in the second fixing hole1112.

When the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130are being assembled, the flat battery cable1123is welded to the first electrical connector214by a welding process, the control panel1122is bonded to the rechargeable battery1121, and the instruction receiving part1133(push-button panel) is bonded to an upper side of the rechargeable battery1121and connected with the control panel1122through the flexible flat cable1134. After the flat battery cable1123is connected with the control panel1122, the entire charging unit1120is mounted in the mounting housing1110. Then, the leather sheath1132and the upper cover1131are connected with each other and then assembled with the instruction receiving part1133(push-button panel), thus completing the assembly of the user operation unit1130.

A front infrared thermal imager according to the present application includes a front infrared module120and the remote control module110according to the above embodiments, and the remote control module110is detachably mounted on the front infrared module120.

In this embodiment, the remote control module110can be quickly and easily mounted to and detached from the front infrared module120, so as to charge and/or operate the front infrared module120. The remote control module110includes the charging unit1120and/or the user operation unit1130. Compared with the conventional structure, the remote control module110is very convenient to carry, and mounting and detaching of the remote control module110are also convenient, thus greatly improving the convenience of charging and/or operating the front infrared module120.

It should be emphasized that the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130may be used as two separate units for replacing each other, that is, two remote control modules as shown respectively inFIG.4andFIG.7are provided, where one remote control module includes only the charging unit1120, and the other includes only the user operation unit1130, and the two remote control modules can be used as needed in an alternative manner. Alternatively, the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130may be integrated into one remote control module, so that both the charging unit1120and the user operation unit1130can be used.

In an embodiment, the front infrared module120includes an outer housing121, which is provided with a mounting recess1211for mounting the remote control module110. Further, the mounting recess1211is provided with a third fixing hole1312and a fourth fixing hole1412, and the second electrical connector222is arranged in the third fixing hole1312through a corresponding fixing block, and the second fixing connector223is arranged in the fourth fixing hole1412.

When the outer housing121is being assembled, the second electrical connector222is molded on the corresponding fixing block by a molding process. An whole assembly of the second electrical connector222and the fixing block, as well as the second fixing connector223are fixed in the outer housing121by a secondary molding process to form a housing assembly, where the second electrical connector222and the fixing block are molded in the third fixing hole1312in the outer housing121, and the second fixing connector223is molded in the fourth fixing hole1412in the outer housing121, thus completing the assembly of the outer housing121. In this case, the control panel1122of the remote control module110is in communication connection with the control part inside the outer housing121.

In a case that magnetic adhesion is employed as a connection manner, the remote control module110and the front infrared module120are attracted together through two magnets, to form the physical contact between the first electrical connector214and the second electrical connector222, so as to realize a physical connection when the remote control module110is placed on the front infrared module120. When the product is turned on, charging and data connection of the front infrared module120can be realized; when the remote control module110is removed, the signal is communicated through wireless protocols such as WiFi, Bluetooth or ZigBee.

A dual optical scope100according to the present application includes a daylight scope130and the front infrared thermal imager according to the above embodiments, and the front infrared module120is placed at a front end of the daylight scope130.

In order to facilitate mounting, the front end of the daylight scope130is provided with an adapter ring140, and the front infrared module120is mounted on the adapter ring140. That is, the adapter ring140is used to connect the daylight scope130with the front infrared module120.

Specifically, the adapter ring140includes an adapter ring body and a fixing inlaid member, where the fixing inlaid member is connected to the adapter ring body and is used for fixing the front infrared module120. Further, the adapter ring body includes an annular body and a connecting end, where the annular body is used to be sleeved on the daylight scope130, the connecting end is arranged at one end, facing away from the daylight scope130, of the annular body, and the connecting end is configured to be connected to the fixing inlaid member. It can be seen that in this embodiment, the fixing inlaid member is further provided on the adapter ring body of the adapter ring140, and the fixing inlaid member is fixedly connected to the connecting end of the adapter ring body, so that the front infrared module120can be fixedly connected to the fixing inlaid member, and the daylight scope130can be connected to the annular body of the adapter ring body in a nested manner, thereby realizing connection between the daylight scope130and the front infrared module120.

In this way, with the adapter ring140according to the embodiment of the present application, the part which is weak and easily damaged is optimized in structure, that is, the fixing inlaid member is provided locally. The fixing inlaid member is made of metal, and the body of the adapter ring140is still made of plastic, which not only reduces the weight of the adapter ring140, but also improves the strength of the adapter ring140, thus solving the problem that the adapter ring140is easily damaged when the front infrared module120is impacted, which meets the user's needs.

It should be noted that, terms such as “first” and “second” are merely used to distinguish an entity from other entities and do not require or imply that there are any such actual relationships or sequences between these entities.

Principles and embodiments of the present application are described herein through specific examples. Description of the above embodiments is merely used to facilitate understanding the solutions and concept of the present application. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements may be made to the present application without departing from the principle of the present application, and these modifications and improvements are also deemed to fall into the scope of protection of the present application.