Patent Application
20160109787
The subject matter herein generally relates to an imaging device.
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.
Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures.
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.
Several definitions that apply throughout this disclosure will now be presented.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201410551377.6 | Oct 2014 | CN | national |
