Front infrared thermal imager, detachable remote control module, and dual optical scope

Abstract

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.

1 . A front infrared thermal imager, comprising a user operation module and a front infrared module, wherein 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 to the front infrared module; wherein
 the 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.   
     
     
         2 . The front infrared thermal imager according to  claim 1 , wherein
 the user operation module comprises an instruction receiving part configured to receive and transmit the user operation instruction, and a first electrical connector configured to be communicatively connected to the instruction receiving part; and   the front infrared module comprises a control part configured to receive the user operation instruction transmitted by the instruction receiving part, and a second electrical connector configured to be communicatively connected to the control part; and wherein   when the user operation module is mounted to the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector, to make the instruction receiving part be communicatively connected to the control part through physical contact; and when 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; or,   the second electrical connector is connected to the first electrical connector through a foldable wire, and the instruction receiving part and the control part are communicatively connected through the foldable wire in both cases that the user operation module is mounted to and detached from the front infrared module.   
     
     
         3 . The front infrared thermal imager according to  claim 1 , wherein
 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.   
     
     
         4 . The front infrared thermal imager according to  claim 2 , wherein
 the user operation module is provided with a first connecting member, and the front infrared module is provided with a second connecting member;   the first connecting member and the second connecting member are detachably connected, to make the user operation module be detachably mounted to the front infrared module.   
     
     
         5 . The front infrared thermal imager according to  claim 4 , wherein
 the front infrared module further comprises an outer housing, and the outer housing is provided with a mounting recess for mounting the user operation module; and   the mounting recess is provided with a third fixing hole and a fourth fixing hole, the second electrical connector is arranged in the third fixing hole, and the second connecting member is arranged in the fourth fixing hole.   
     
     
         6 . A detachable remote control module, comprising a mounting housing configured for detachably connecting with a front infrared module, and a charging unit and/or a user operation unit arranged in the mounting housing; and wherein
 the charging unit is electrically connected with the front infrared module in a case that the remote control module is mounted to the front infrared module through the mounting housing, to charge the front infrared module; and   the user operation unit is communicatively connected to the front infrared module in both cases that the remote control 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.   
     
     
         7 . The remote control module according to  claim 6 , further comprising a first electrical connector, wherein the first electrical connector is arranged on the mounting housing and is electrically connected with the charging unit and/or the user operation unit; and
 the first electrical connector is configured to connect with a second electrical connector on the front infrared module, to make the charging unit be electrically connected with the front infrared module, and/or the user operation unit be communicatively connected to the front infrared module.   
     
     
         8 . The remote control module according to  claim 7 , wherein the charging unit comprises:
 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; wherein   in a case that the mounting housing is mounted on the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector, to make the rechargeable battery and the control panel realize charging the front infrared module through physical contact; and in a case that the mounting housing is detached from the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is disconnected from the second electrical connector, to make the rechargeable battery and the control panel stop charging the front infrared module.   
     
     
         9 . The remote control module according to  claim 8 , wherein the user operation unit comprises an instruction receiving part, the instruction receiving part 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; and wherein
 in a case that the mounting housing is mounted on the front infrared module, the first electrical connector is in contact and conduction with the second electrical connector, to make the instruction receiving part and the control panel be communicatively connected to a control part of the front infrared module through physical contact; and in a case that 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.   
     
     
         10 . The remote control module according to  claim 9 , wherein the control panel is communicatively connected to the control part via a wireless communication network, such as WiFi, Bluetooth or ZigBee. 
     
     
         11 . The remote control module according to  claim 9 , wherein 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. 
     
     
         12 . The remote control module according to  claim 9 , wherein the user operation unit further comprises 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. 
     
     
         13 . The remote control module according to  claim 12 , wherein
 the push-button assembly comprises 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; and wherein   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; and   the instruction receiving part is configured to receive the user operation instruction when the user presses the raised push button.   
     
     
         14 . The remote control module according to  claim 7 , wherein 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 provided on the front infrared module, to make the mounting housing be detachably mounted on the front infrared module. 
     
     
         15 . The remote control module according to  claim 14 , wherein the first fixing connector is one of a magnetic adhesion member, a snap-fit member, and a plug-in member. 
     
     
         16 . The remote control module according to  claim 14 , wherein the mounting housing is provided with a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, the first electrical connector is arranged in the first fixing hole, and the first fixing connector is arranged in the second fixing hole. 
     
     
         17 . A front infrared thermal imager, comprising a front infrared module and the remote control module according to  claim 6 , wherein the remote control module is detachably mounted on the front infrared module. 
     
     
         18 . The front infrared thermal imager according to  claim 17 , wherein the front infrared module comprises an outer housing, which is provided with a mounting recess for mounting the remote control module. 
     
     
         19 . A dual optical scope, comprising a daylight scope, and the front infrared thermal imager according to  claim 17 ; wherein the front infrared module is arranged at a front end of the daylight scope. 
     
     
         20 . The dual optical scope according to  claim 19 , wherein the front end of the daylight scope is provided with an adapter ring, and the front infrared module is mounted at the adapter ring.