WO2017054067A1

WO2017054067A1 - Illumination and film shooting system and device

Info

Publication number: WO2017054067A1
Application number: PCT/BR2016/050241
Authority: WO
Inventors: Everson Imparato
Original assignee: Work Station Comércio De Peças Ltda.-Me
Priority date: 2015-10-01
Filing date: 2016-09-30
Publication date: 2017-04-06

Abstract

Disclosed is an illumination and film shooting system and device used on a board (1) or the like, preferably provided with a viewing hatch (2) to allow the user (3) to view the region below the board (1), the viewing hatch (2) being arranged on the longitudinal center line of the board (1) and having a transparent upper surface (2') and a transparent lower surface (2''), as well as a preferably cylindrical receptacle (5) arranged in the hatch or in a different point of the board to receive the illumination and film shooting device (10) in a frontal position relative to the position of the hatch (2), the receptacle (5) being fixed relative to the body of the board (1) and having a bottom (6) made of a transparent material. The illumination and film shooting device (10) has a cylindrical body hermetically sealed from the outside, and containing an upper chamber (15) separated from a lower chamber (16) by a wall (17), the upper chamber being designed to receive a battery (18). The lower chamber (16) comprises a support (24) shaped as a cylindrical prism and having an inclined upper surface or top (26), the top (26) being suitable for receiving a film camera (25) and a series of LEDs (27).

Description

Lighting and Filming System and Device

[001] The present invention relates to a lighting and filming system that combines a lighting device and an observation window, both adapted for pleasure craft, boards and the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to a lighting system comprising at least one lighting and filming device removably disposed on the body of the board, for example a nautical board, a stand up board, a kayak or boats. similar leisure activities.

Several solutions are known in the art for the implementation of a hatch or observation window for viewing the ocean or lake environment. Among the known solutions it is possible to cite FR 2797775, FR 2769889, US 4844595, US 4691658; US 3081726; US 3042945 and PI 0003031. These documents describe observation hatches so that a board user can observe the bottom or interior of the navigation location, said hatches being basically defined by a pair of transparent elements applied to the body of the board. The document BR 30 2012 002350-5, also of the present inventor, illustrates a series of configurations that can be applied to the board observation hatches.

In order to increase the visualization of the interior of the navigable body of water, the present inventor has developed a simple lighting device comprising airtight illumination disposed internally of the hatch or window and powered by a battery provided in a watertight housing equally arranged. inside the hatch. Such development can be seen in US 2015 133011 or BR 20 2013 028855-7.

However, practical achievements have shown that, despite the feasibility of the above concept, its construction led to a number of problems related to the environment in which lighting was provided.

Thus, it is a first object of the present invention to provide a lighting system which will overcome the drawbacks of the art. Another object of the present invention is a lighting and filming system which enables the user, in addition to a better visualization of the oceanic, fluvial or lacustrine interior, the ability to make footage or photographs of how much viewed.

These and other objects are achieved by the system of the present invention, applied to a board or the like, preferably provided with an observation hatch, in which at least one light box is disposed in the body of the board, passing through its entire thickness, and comprising: lighting elements, preferably in the form of Ultra Bright or similar type LEDs; at least one preferably rechargeable battery; a circuit board for controlling the power of the lighting elements by at least one battery; a terminal connected to said at least one battery for connection to an external power source for recharging at least one battery; and a power button. In addition, said lighting box has a parallelepiped, cylindrical or similar conformation with a bottom composed of a transparent surface, for example of acrylic, polycarbonate among others, being superiorly provided with a hermetic pressure or screwed opening lid and a retractable illuminator disposed inside with strap for withdrawal. The hatch, on the other hand, has a flat or convex bottom, defining in its interior a controlled atmosphere and preferably containing an inert gas with low relative humidity.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the illumination elements are arranged on a preferably inclined support, or table, so as to allow the concentration of the light beam in a specific area of the user's choice below the board. .

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a camera, for example, an action cam camera is fixed in a respective hole of said table. Examples of cameras defined as "action cam" are: "Go Pro" Hero, Samsung Gear 360 VR (3D), Polaroid Cub, Sony 4K FDR - X 1000V with wifi, GPS and remote control, among others. Alternatively, said camera / camcorder is installed in a compartment adjacent to or near the light box.

Furthermore, and in order to increase the visibility of the region below the board, said hatch or window comprises a flat or convex bottom of transparent material. The interior of the hatch is filled with low inert gas relative humidity, preferably zero, from a gas inlet valve to prevent condensation of the atmosphere inside and thereby impair the visibility and user control of the footage. A second bleed or safety valve is also provided for internal gas release in the event of increased internal hatch pressure, or for possible internal air replacements. In this case, an inert gas with low relative humidity is injected through said inlet valve, while air inside the hatch is removed through said purge valve. Alternatively, the hatch can be made from the joining of two half-shells, which is coupled or closed in a controlled atmosphere (inert gas of low relative humidity, or close to zero).

Finally, the present invention further provides a lighting and filming device comprising: a body with cylindrical conformation conforming to the external environment, defined by a side wall, an upper surface and a lower lid, the lower lid being It is made of a transparent material; an upper chamber, separated from a lower chamber by a wall, said upper chamber is intended to receive one or more batteries within it, and in the upper portion of the chamber a terminal for recharging the battery (s) is provided ( s) and an on / off button; and said lower chamber comprising a cylindrical prism-shaped support having an inclined upper surface or table, said table being able to receive a camcorder and a series of LEDs with the respective electronics and heatsink ( s) of heat.

The object of the present invention will be better understood in light of the list of its preferred and alternative embodiments, which are visually supported by the accompanying figures, illustrative and not limiting of the invention, in which:

Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a board provided with the lighting and filming system and observation hatch according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic top elevational view of the board of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the light box and camera receiving box; Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting and filming device according to the present invention; and

Figure 5 is a schematic bottom view of the lighting and filming device.

According to the above figures, with 1 is generally indicated, as a whole, a board such as a stand up board, a kayak, or the like. Said board comprises a window or hatch 2 for allowing the user 3 to observe the region below the board 1. In particular, said hatch 2 has an upper surface 2 'convex and a lower surface 2' convex or flat. dashed line in figure 1) according to the navigation characteristics of the board 1. In addition, said upper and lower surfaces of the hatch 2 are transparent to allow viewing through the hatch 2, while the upper surface may have an anti-reflective film to prevent sunlight from damaging the user's view 3 as well as surface 2 "to prevent scratching the transparent material from which the window is made, especially when and if supported in the sand. In a preferred embodiment, hatch 2 is a hatch as taught in US 2015 133011, incorporated herein by reference.

Said board 1 further comprises a pair of 4 ', 4 "flags, which are safety features and which are intended to alert other vessels to the presence of board 1, according to US Patent 2015 133011, issued by this board. same inventor.

Finally, said board 1 further comprises a receptacle 5, preferably cylindrical in shape, and capable of receiving a lighting and filming device 10 in accordance with the present invention. Said receptacle 5 is arranged in a front position with respect to the position of the hatch 2, and its distance from said hatch 2 depends on the characteristics and dimensions of the plank 1. Said receptacle 5 is fixed relative to the body of the plank 1 and has a bottom 6 of transparent material, receiving in its upper portion a cap 7, with screw closure, which allows you to navigate during the day without the device 10 inside, not allowing the receptacle to fill of water and weigh the board as one all.

Figures 4 and 5 illustrate a lighting and filming device 10 in accordance with the present invention. In particular, the device 10 has a body with cylindrical conformation conforming to the external environment, defined by a side wall 11, an upper surface 12 and a lower lid 13 with screw closure. Said sidewall 11 and upper surface 12 may be made of any suitable opaque material, preferably reflective, but the lower lid 13 must be made of a transparent material, thus providing a single directional exit path for light. Moreover, the diameter of the device 10 is such that it can be easily fitted, removed and angled within the receptacle 5 of the board 1.

The interior of the device 10 consists of two distinct chambers, an upper chamber 15 and a lower chamber 16, said chambers being separated from each other by means of a plate 17 fixed within the side wall 11.

Said upper chamber 15 is intended to receive inside the power supply means, which one or more batteries 18. In the upper portion of the chamber 15 there is disposed a terminal 19, or female electrical connector, intended to receive an electrical terminal for battery charge 18, and an on-off or on-off button 20 for driving a set of LEDs 27.

Furthermore, said upper surface 12 further comprises a handle 22, fixed to a projecting ring 23, or similar support structure, in order to facilitate the removal or positioning operation of the device 10 relative to the receptacle 5.

In relation to the lower chamber 16, it is particularly defined by said lower lid 13 in transparent material. Within the lower chamber 16 a table 26 is coupled which has a cylindrical prism conformation with a preferably inclined and reflective upper surface. Said table 26 is capable of receiving said camcorder 25 and holding it in position from its threaded inserts (not shown), which holds said camcorder camera fixed but with an adjustable 360 ° angular positioning. Moreover, said table 26 has respective holes for coupling a series of LEDs 27, particularly of the Ultra Bright type. Preferably said camcorder 25 is positioned at the bottom 26 while LEDs 27 are positioned at the top of table 26.

Alternatively, said LEDs 27 may comprise reflective optical shields (not shown) in order to increment and concentrate the light beam generated by each LED 27.

Although not illustrated, for the sake of simplicity of the figures, an electrical system capable of interconnecting the various elements (LEDs 27, camcorder 25) to the power supply (battery 18), as well as allowing commanding activation of said LEDs 27 and camcorder 25 from the power button 20. Such a system can be easily selected, or designed, by any technician in the industry. In addition, and depending on the type of LED 27 used, a power supply and thermal dissipation board (not shown) may be required which is equally accessible to any technician in the industry.

Finally, and preferably, said camcorder camera 25 is a camera of the type which transmits the captured images directly and instantaneously to a multimedia receiver, for example, a smartphone (not shown). However, the camcorder 25 may also be a conventional type camera, in which case, after filming, the user must remove the device 10, unscrew the cap 13, remove the camcorder 25 from the interior of the device 10 and then retrieve the footage made and stored there.

Alternatively, in addition to the device 10 described above, other devices or elements intended to increase illumination at the bottom of the board 1 may be used. Among such devices it is possible to cite a hatch provided with illumination as described above. In addition, it is still possible to use devices similar to the device 10 described above, but without the presence of the camcorder 25. In other words, said lighting devices (not shown) are made of the same elements as device 10. but the table 26 only receives a set of LEDs 27, but not a camcorder 25. Said lighting devices may be arranged in respective receptacles 5 previously inserted into the body of the board 1, and in positions capable of improving the illumination of the waters below. board 1. Furthermore, despite having been illustrated a lighting and filming device 10 comprising three LTDs 27, it is clear that such a number of LEDs can be changed according to the lighting needs of the aquatic environment as well as depending on the lighting. 18 battery charge capacity and autonomy.

The lighting system may be realized comprising a single lighting device 10 disposed along the longitudinal centerline of the board. Alternatively, the lighting system may comprise more than one lighting device disposed along said longitudinal centerline of the board 1 or, in a further alternative, said system may comprise pairs of lighting devices symmetrically disposed relative to the centerline. board length at predetermined quotas. If more than one lighting device is provided, preferably the light beams of each device are directed to the region below the hatch 2.

In use, the lighting and filming system according to the present invention is quite simple and practical to use. In particular, when the user wishes to practice Stand Up and shoot the aquatic environment in which he is navigating, simply connect the device 10 to a power source in order to charge the battery 18 of the device 10. With the device charged, if It is necessary to couple it within the receptacle 5 of the board 1 and position it angled to the desired direction of filming.

Thus, when the user is already navigating, and identifies an underwater landscape of interest, simply press the device button 20, whereby the LEDs 27 are lit and the camcorder 25 starts shooting while sending. the shooting for the Smartphone or similar device held by the user 3. Thus, and due to the relative positions between the user's eyes 3, the hatch 2 and the tilt of the camcorder 25 (table tilt function 26), as well As of its focus, user 3 can track exactly the region below the board being shot, or alternatively, the camera can be aimed at scenes other than those seen through the board window, due to its angular versatility. swivel

Finally, and alternatively, the activation of camcorder 25 and LEDs 27, After pushbutton 20 is actuated, it may be by means of a remote control drive circuit (not shown). In this case, the actuation of the on / off switch 20 only allows the circuits and components of the device 10 to be powered, and the activation thereof (lighting of the lights 27 and operation of the camcorder 25) takes place through the remote control which, in order to known, acts on a respective switching circuit (not shown).

Claims

1. Lighting and filming device (10), of a type to be used on a leisure craft, preferably a stand-up board (1), characterized in that it comprises:

- a body of cylindrical shape and airtight to the external environment, defined by a sidewall (11), an upper surface (12) and a lower lid (13), the lower lid (13) being made of a transparent material;

- an upper chamber (15), separated from a lower chamber (16) by a wall (17), said upper chamber is intended to receive at least one battery (18) therein, and in the upper portion of the chamber (15) provides a battery charging terminal (19) (18) and an on / off button (20); and

- said lower chamber (16) comprising a table (26), cylindrical prism shaped and provided with a preferably inclined upper surface, said table (26) being able to receive a camcorder (25) and a series of LEDs (27).

Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper chamber (15) further comprises a supply circuit for the LEDs (27).

Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper chamber (15) further comprises a remote control drive circuit.

Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the device (10) is made of opaque material and the lid (13) is made of transparent acrylic.

Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the upper surface (12) further comprises a handle (22).

6. Lighting and filming system of a type to be used on a recreational craft, preferably a Stand Up plank (1), characterized in that said plank (1) comprises: a hatch (2) designed to allow the user (3) can observe the region below the board (1) and arranged over the centerline longitudinal of the board (1), the hatch (2) has a transparent upper surface (2 and a lower surface (2 "); and a receptacle (5), preferably cylindrical in shape, and capable of receiving the lighting and filming device (10) in a front position with respect to the position of the hatch (2), and the receptacle (5) being fixed relative to the body of the board (1) and has a bottom (6) of transparent material.

System according to claim 6, characterized in that said lighting and filming device (10) is according to one or more of claims 1 to 5.

System according to Claim 6, characterized in that the interior of the hatch (2) is filled with inert gas of low relative humidity.