18327137. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS
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IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18327137 titled 'IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image capturing apparatus that reduces its size while providing forced air cooling for a substrate. The apparatus includes a camera unit, a first unit that supports the camera unit and can rotate in one direction, a second unit that supports the first unit and can rotate in another direction, a first substrate fixed to the first unit, and a radiating unit fixed to the second unit to dissipate heat generated by the first substrate.
- The apparatus includes a camera unit, a first unit, a second unit, a first substrate, and a radiating unit.
- The camera unit is supported by the first unit, which can rotate in one direction.
- The first unit is supported by the second unit, which can rotate in another direction.
- The first substrate is fixed to the first unit.
- The radiating unit is fixed to the second unit and dissipates heat generated by the first substrate.
- The radiating unit has an inlet port and an exhaust port.
- The inlet port faces the first unit, while the exhaust port is on the side surface of the second unit.
- The first unit has a base portion, a support portion that protrudes towards the camera unit, and at least one protrusion portion that protrudes towards the second unit.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Compact image capturing devices such as smartphones, action cameras, or surveillance cameras.
- Portable devices that require efficient cooling while maintaining a small form factor.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Reduces the size of the image capturing apparatus while providing effective cooling for the substrate.
- Enables efficient dissipation of heat generated by the substrate to prevent overheating.
Benefits of this technology:
- Compact size allows for easy integration into various devices.
- Forced air cooling ensures that the substrate operates within safe temperature limits.
- Improved heat dissipation extends the lifespan and reliability of the image capturing apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image capturing apparatus that curbs an increase in size thereof while performing forced air cooling of a substrate includes a camera unit, a first unit configured to rotatably support the camera unit around an axis in a first direction, a second unit configured to rotatably support the first unit around an axis in a second direction, a first substrate configured to be fixed to the first unit, and a radiating unit configured to be fixed to the second unit and to allow heat generated by at least the first substrate to be dissipated to an outside of the image capturing apparatus, in which at least one inlet port and an exhaust port are formed in the heat dissipation unit, and the inlet port is configured to face the first unit and the exhaust port is disposed on a side surface of the second unit, in which the first unit has a base portion, a support portion configured to protrude toward the camera unit and formed on a first surface of the based portion, and at least one protrusion portion configured to protrude toward the second unit and formed on a second surface that is a surface on an opposite side to the first surface of the base portion.
