DE102010010842B4 - Image recording system - Google Patents

Abstract

System for image recordings, comprising a control unit for image recordings, a signal cable (8) and an image recording device (10), the control unit having a housing (1) which has data processing devices and input elements (4) as well as an image reproduction device (3) and at least a connection element (7) for the data input and the data output is provided, the housing (1) being designed with a grip area (2) for encircling with one hand, b) the input elements (4) in this way in an end area of the grip area ( 2) are arranged such that they can be operated with the fingers of the hand, c) the image display device (3) is arranged in a continuation of the grip area (2) beyond the input elements (4), and that d) the at least one connection element (7) for the Data input and the data output on the circumference of the image display device (3) is arranged and designed to be detachable, e) the handle area (5) has a chamber (5) for receiving at least one piece Rome source, f) the at least one connection element (7) can be connected to the signal cable (8), which has at its other end a coupling element (9) for a detachable connection to the image recording device (10), g) the image recording device (10) the control unit has a receiver coil (11) for receiving signals from the transmitter coil for locating the transmitter coil and signal processing for a transmission frequency of the transmitter coil, the receiver coil (11) being located outside the field of view, the receiver coil (11) being outside of the housing (1) is detachably arranged on the housing (1).

Description

The invention relates to a control device for image recordings with a housing, which is provided with data processing devices and input elements as well as with an image reproduction device and with at least one connection element for data input and data output.

It is known to monitor cavities, surfaces and underground objects using appropriate sensors such as inspection cameras, thermal imaging cameras and locating devices and - for reasons of evidence - to document them by storing data. For this, very different types of devices were developed, such as those with long and stiff push cables for the cameras, receivers with receivers for video signals, etc. As a rule, tradesmen had to purchase three complete device units, which led to high cost burdens and also high transport weights. The side effects and consequences are particularly unpleasant when such devices are used on roof surfaces to which they have to be transported via ladders.

Endoscopes are known in the medical field, as are described in US 2007/02 76 183 A1. The endoscope has a light source and a camera at one end, while a screen and a storage and computing unit are provided at the other end.

Also known is the description of a locating device “RO-LOC” from ROTHENBERGER in an associated operating manual (ROTHENBERGER: In: ROTHENBERGER AG. Kelkheim: ROLOC operating manual September 6, 256, 2007 (9.0296 / 09.07 / 1, 1T / R & E / GEB). Company lettering). It is a locating device for determining the position of a camera head, which e.g. belongs to a pipe inspection device. For location purposes, this camera head has a transmitter coil with a transmission frequency of 512 or 640 Hz, for example. With a separate receiver device that has a corresponding receiver coil, it is possible to locate the position of the transmitter coil and thus also the position of the camera head. The transmission to the operator is done by acoustic and / or visual signals. This means that the said camera head can be located behind a closed wall surface or under a street surface, which can also be made of concrete, and it is even possible to track the position of a camera head displaced in a tube.

A further description of the separate locating device "RO-LOC" is also known from a catalog of the ROTHENBERGER company (ROTHENBERGER (catalog): In: ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH. Kelkheim: EURO 2009 D - core range of pipe tools. December 2008 (9.0469 / d / 12.08 / 20 / PMK / WEH). The catalog also describes a pipe TV inspection camera "ROSCOPE", which is suitable for inspecting pipes, cavities and hard-to-reach places.

The object on which the invention is based is therefore to provide a single, easy-to-transport system for image recordings which allows optical inspection of, for example, cavities.

This object is achieved in the system for image recordings according to the invention with the features of claim 1.

1. a) das Gehäuse mit einem Griffbereich für das Umschließen mit einer Hand ausgebildet ist,
2. b) die Eingabeelemente derart in einem Endbereich des Griffbereichs angeordnet sind, dass sie mit den Fingern der Hand bedienbar sind,
3. c) das Bildwiedergabegerät in Fortsetzung des Griffbereichs jenseits der Eingabeelemente angeordnet ist,
4. d) das mindestens eine Anschlusselement für den Dateneingang und den Datenausgang auf dem Umfang des Bildwiedergabegeräts angeordnet und lösbar ausgebildet ist,
5. e) der Griffbereich eine Kammer für die Aufnahme mindestens einer Stromquelle umschließt,
6. f) das mindestens eine Anschlusselement mit einem Signalkabel verbindbar ist, das an seinem anderen Ende ein Kupplungselement für eine lösbare Verbindung mit einem Bildaufnahmegerät besitzt,
7. g) das Bildaufnahmegerät mit einem Sender für eine Ortung außerhalb des Sichtbereichs ausgestattet ist, und dass
8. h) das Steuergerät eine Empfängerspule für einen Empfang von Signalen der Sendespule für eine Ortung der Sendespule und eine Signalverarbeitung für eine Sendefrequenz der Sendespule aufweist, wobei die Empfängerspule außerhalb des Gehäuses lösbar an dem Gehäuse angeordnet ist.

In particular, it is provided that

1. a) the housing is designed with a grip area for encasing with one hand,
2. b) the input elements are arranged in an end region of the grip region in such a way that they can be operated with the fingers of the hand,
3. c) the image display device is arranged in a continuation of the grip area beyond the input elements,
4. d) the at least one connection element for the data input and the data output is arranged on the periphery of the image display device and is designed to be detachable,
5. e) the grip area encloses a chamber for receiving at least one power source,
6. f) the at least one connection element can be connected to a signal cable which has at its other end a coupling element for a detachable connection to an image recording device,
7. g) the image recording device is equipped with a transmitter for locating outside the field of vision, and that
8. h) the control device has a receiver coil for receiving signals from the transmitter coil for locating the transmitter coil and signal processing for a transmitter frequency of the transmitter coil, the receiver coil being detachably arranged outside the housing on the housing.

This completely achieves the stated object and specifies a system with a central control and monitoring device which, thanks to its modular structure, enables a large number of combinations with known peripheral devices, without this leading to high costs and weight. Above all, however, the connection devices in question and required on construction sites can be accommodated in small and light transport containers.

• * das mindestens eine Anschlusselement koaxial zur Achse des Griffbereichs ausgerichtet ist,
• * das Bildaufnahmegerät eine Wärmebildkamera ist, und/oder
• * das Bildaufnahmegerät mit einer Lichtquelle für die Inspektion von Rohrleitungen und das Signalkabel mit Leitern für den Lichtstrom ausgestattet ist.

In the course of further refinements of the invention, it is particularly advantageous if — either individually or in combination:

• * the at least one connection element is aligned coaxially to the axis of the handle area,
• * the imaging device is a thermal imaging camera, and / or
• * the imaging device is equipped with a light source for the inspection of pipelines and the signal cable with conductors for the luminous flux.

An embodiment of the subject matter of the invention and its mode of action and further advantages are explained in more detail below with reference to the single figure, which is shown with a view of the image display device and the input elements.

An essential part is a housing 1 that in its central longitudinal area as a grip area 2nd is designed to be enclosed with one hand by the operator. An image display device is in the field of view of this person 3rd that serves as a monitor. Between this and the handle area there is an area with input elements 4th which can be designed as buttons and / or as pressure sensors. The arrangement is such that the input elements 4th , can be operated by finger or thumb of the person.

The other end of the case 1 is as a chamber 5 trained to accept power sources and has a cap 6 for their exchange. The device is a virtual axis AA assigned. In the area of this axis AA owns the housing 1 beyond the image display device 3rd a connection element 7 for data input and data output, which can be equipped with plug contacts. The data processing equipment required for all functions is located inside the plastic housing 1 .

The axis AA lies in a plane of symmetry of the housing 1 , which in turn is aligned perpendicular to the plane of the drawing. Due to the axial position, the control device can be held in one hand like a sports device, which increases the working speed considerably, especially when used as a locating device.

In the case shown, the connection element 7 a flexible but stiff signal cable 8th connected that at its other end with a coupling element 9 is provided. This can be used as an imaging device 10th to carry with a camera and a light source, whose signals on the image display device 3rd can be made visible. The signal cable 8th have a length of several meters so that it can be inserted into a pipeline.

Furthermore, the image recording device 10th also provided with a transmitter coil in order to be able to carry out a locating function, for example with a transmit frequency of 512 or 640 Hz. The control unit is equipped with a receiver coil 11 and signal processing for a corresponding frequency. The receiver coil 11 can either be inside the case 1 fixed or detachable according to the invention outside of the same or will be, as shown in the figure. The connecting element is also used for this 7 accordingly universally trained.

In embodiments not according to the invention, however, it is also possible to use the signal cable 8th to dispense with a locating receiver or a thermal imager rigidly attached to the connector 7 to connect. On the other hand, the signal cable 8th but can also be used to connect this handheld device to other data processing devices.

Reference list

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Signal cable

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Claims (3)

System for image recordings, comprising a control unit for image recordings, a signal cable (8) and an image recording device (10), the control unit having a housing (1) which has data processing devices and input elements (4) as well as an image reproduction device (3) and at least a connection element (7) is provided for the data input and the data output, a) the housing (1) being designed with a grip area (2) for encircling with one hand, b) the input elements (4) are arranged in this way in an end area of the grip area (2) that they can be operated with the fingers of the hand, c) the image display device (3) is arranged in a continuation of the grip area (2) beyond the input elements (4), and that d) the at least one connection element (7) for data input and Data output is arranged on the circumference of the image display device (3) and is designed to be detachable, e) the grip area (5) encloses a chamber (5) for receiving at least one power source, f) the at least one connection element (7) with the signal cable (8) can be connected, which has at its other end a coupling element (9) for a detachable connection to the image recording device (10), g) the image recording device (10) with a transmitter coil for locating out of sight is equipped, and h) the control unit has a receiver coil (11) for receiving signals from the transmitter coil for locating the transmitter coil and signal processing for a transmitter frequency of the transmitter coil, the receiver coil (11) being detachably attached to the outside of the housing (1) Housing (1) is arranged. System according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one connection element (7) is aligned coaxially to the axis (AA) of the grip area (2). System according to Claim 1 or 2nd , characterized in that the image recording device (10) is a thermal imaging camera.

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