Abstract:
An imaging device includes an imaging module and a control module. The imaging module receives an imaging assembly which is capable of creating images. The control module receives a control assembly capable of controlling the imaging assembly and a power supply capable of supplying power to the control assembly and the imaging assembly. The imaging module is electronically coupled to the control module. The imaging module is removably mounted to the control module.

Description:
FIELD 
       [0001]    The subject matter herein generally relates to an imaging device. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    An imaging device, such as a projector, generally includes an imaging module, a control module configured to control the imaging module, and a power supply configured to supply power to the imaging module and the control module. The imaging module, the power supply, and the control module are located in a housing of the imaging device. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0003]    Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures. 
           [0004]      FIG. 1  is an exploded, isometric view of an embodiment of an imaging device. 
           [0005]      FIG. 2  is similar to  FIG. 1 , but viewed from a different angle. 
           [0006]      FIG. 3  is a partially exploded, isometric view of an embodiment of an imaging module and a control module of the imaging device of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0007]      FIG. 4  is similar to  FIG. 3 , but viewed from a different angle. 
           [0008]      FIG. 5  is an assembled, isometric view of the imaging device of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0009]      FIG. 6  is similar to  FIG. 5 , but showing a part of a first case separated from the imaging module of the imaging device of  FIG. 1 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0010]    It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts have been exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure. 
         [0011]    Several definitions that apply throughout this disclosure will now be presented. 
         [0012]    The term “coupled” is defined as connected, whether directly or indirectly through intervening components, and is not necessarily limited to physical connections. The connection can be such that the objects are permanently connected or releasably connected. The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series and the like. 
         [0013]      FIGS. 1 and 2  illustrate an imaging device in accordance with an embodiment. The imaging device  100  can include an imaging module  10  and a control module  20 . In at least one embodiment, the imaging device  100  is a projector. 
         [0014]    The imaging module  10  can include a case  12 , an imaging assembly  14 , a fan  16 , a plurality of cooling fins  18 , and a socket  19 . The case  12  can include a first top cover  120 , a first bottom cover  122 , and two first mounting portions  124  extending outwards from each of the first bottom cover  122  and the first top cover  120 . Each mounting portion  124  defines a through hole (not labeled). The first top cover  120  can include at least one mounting post  1202  and defines a receiving slot  1208 . The mounting post  1202  can include a post body  1206  and an engaging portion  1204  extending upwards from a top surface of the post body  1206 . A cross sectional area of the engaging portion  1204  is smaller than a cross sectional area of the post body  1206 . 
         [0015]    The first bottom cover  122  can include a receiving portion  1220  with a receiving hole  1222 . In at least one embodiment, the receiving portion  1220  is hollow podetium. The imaging assembly  14  is configured to create images and can include a lens  140  configured to project the images. 
         [0016]    The control module  20  can include a chassis  22 , a power supply  242 , a control assembly  24 , and a plug  26 . The chassis  22  is substantially rectangular and can include a second top cover  220 , a second bottom cover  222 , and two second mounting portions  224  extending outwards from each of the second bottom cover  222  and the second top cover  220 . Each mounting portion  224  defines a through hole (not labeled). The second top cover  220  can include at least one mounting post  1202  and defines a first opening  2202  and a second opening  2204 . The first opening  2202  and the second opening  2204  are defined in a front wall of the second top cover  220 . The second bottom cover  222  further includes a receiving portion  1220 . 
         [0017]    The control assembly  24  includes a plurality of control components  240  configured to control the imaging assembly  14  to create images. The power supply  242  is configured to supply power to the control assembly  24  and the imaging assembly  14 . In at least one embodiment, the imaging assembly  14  can be a light machine of a projector or a camera assembly. 
         [0018]    Referring to  FIGS. 3-6 , in assembly, the imaging assembly  14 , the fan  16 , the cooling fins  18 , and the socket  19  are mounted in the first bottom cover  122 . The engaging portion  1204  is engaged in the receiving hole  1222 , and the post body  1206  abuts the receiving portion  1220 . Thus the first top cover  120  is attached to the first bottom cover  122  to cover the imaging assembly  14 , the fan  16 , the cooling fins  18 , and the socket  19 , and the imaging module  10  is completely assembled. The fan  16  the cooling fins  18  are located in a first side of the case  12 , and the lens  140  is located in a second side of the case  12 . 
         [0019]    The control assembly  24  and the plug  26  are received in the second bottom cover  222 . The mounting post  1202  of the second top cover  220  is engaged in the receiving portion  1220  of the second bottom cove  222 . The second top cover  220  is attached to the second bottom cover  222  to cover the control assembly  24  and the plug  26 . Thus the control module  20  is completely assembled. 
         [0020]    The plug  26  is coupled to the socket  19  via the first opening  2202  and the receiving slot  1208 , enabling the imaging module  10  to be electronically coupled to the control module  20 . The fan  16  is partially received in the second opening  2204 , and the cooling fins  18  is partially received in the first opening  2202 , to cool the imaging device  100 . A fastener (not shown) extends into the first mounting portion  124  and the second mounting portion  224  to secure the imaging module  10  to the control module  20 . 
         [0021]    The embodiments shown and described above are only examples. Many details are often found in the art such as the other features of an imaging device. Therefore, many such details are neither shown nor described. Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present technology have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the present disclosure, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in the details, including in matters of shape, size and arrangement of the parts within the principles of the present disclosure up to, and including the full extent established by the broad general meaning of the terms used in the claims. It will therefore be appreciated that the embodiments described above may be modified within the scope of the claims.