VISUAL INSPECTION DEVICE
First Claim
1. A visual inspection device comprising:
- a body including a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion, the body defining a cavity;
a flexible cable including a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion;
a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable, the camera assembly including an image sensor and a light source, the image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable;
a display supported by the support portion of the body, the display electrically coupled to the flexible cable to display images captured by the image sensor;
a battery terminal supported by the grip portion and positioned substantially within the cavity, the battery terminal being electrically connected to at least the image sensor, the light source, and the display; and
a rechargeable battery pack including a coupling mechanism that engages the body to releasably secure the battery pack to the body, a portion of the battery pack being insertable into the cavity to engage the battery terminal, the battery pack substantially enclosing the cavity and covering the battery terminal when the portion of the battery pack is positioned in the cavity, the battery terminal being generally exposed when the portion of the battery pack is removed from the cavity.
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Abstract
A visual inspection device includes a body having a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion. The body defines a cavity. The device also includes a flexible cable having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion, and a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable. The camera assembly includes an image sensor and a light source. The image sensor is operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable. The device further includes a display supported by the support portion of the body. The display is electrically coupled to the flexible cable to display images captured by the image sensor. The device also includes a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body.
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Citations
27 Claims
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1. A visual inspection device comprising:
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a body including a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion, the body defining a cavity; a flexible cable including a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion; a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable, the camera assembly including an image sensor and a light source, the image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable; a display supported by the support portion of the body, the display electrically coupled to the flexible cable to display images captured by the image sensor; a battery terminal supported by the grip portion and positioned substantially within the cavity, the battery terminal being electrically connected to at least the image sensor, the light source, and the display; and a rechargeable battery pack including a coupling mechanism that engages the body to releasably secure the battery pack to the body, a portion of the battery pack being insertable into the cavity to engage the battery terminal, the battery pack substantially enclosing the cavity and covering the battery terminal when the portion of the battery pack is positioned in the cavity, the battery terminal being generally exposed when the portion of the battery pack is removed from the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A visual inspection device comprising:
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a body including a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion, the body defining a cavity formed in an end of the grip portion substantially opposite the support portion; a flexible cable including a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion; a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable, the camera assembly including an image sensor and a light source, the image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable; a display supported by the support portion of the body, the display electrically coupled to the flexible cable to display images captured by the image sensor; a plurality of actuators supported by the grip portion to facilitate one-handed operation of the visual inspection device, the plurality of actuators controlling operation of at least the image sensor, the light source, and the display; and a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body, the battery pack including a casing insertable into the cavity and an outer housing coupled to the casing, the outer housing defining a portion of the grip portion when the casing is positioned in the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A visual inspection device comprising:
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a body including a support portion having an upper surface defining a plane, a grip portion extending from the support portion and having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface defining a recess to facilitate holding the grip portion, the grip portion defining a first axis extending longitudinally through the grip portion and intersecting the plane at an angle between about 5° and
about 25°
,a stem extending from the body proximate the support portion, the stem defining a second axis that intersects the first axis at a first oblique angle and intersects the plane at a second oblique angle, and a cavity formed in an end of the grip portion substantially opposite the support portion; a flexible cable including a first end portion coupled to the stem and a second end portion; a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable, the camera assembly including an image sensor and a light source, the image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable; a display supported by the support portion of the body such that the display is tilted toward the upper surface of the grip portion, the display electrically coupled to the flexible cable to display images captured by the image sensor; and a rechargeable battery pack including a coupling mechanism that engages the body to releasably secure the battery pack to the body, a portion of the battery pack being insertable into the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A visual inspection device comprising:
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a body including a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion, the body defining a cavity formed in an end of the grip portion substantially opposite the support portion, the grip portion defining an axis; a flexible cable including a first end portion removably coupled to the body and a second end portion; a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable, the camera assembly including an image sensor and a light source, the image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable; a display supported by the support portion of the body such that the display is tilted relative to the axis and toward the grip portion, the display electrically coupled to the flexible cable to display images captured by the image sensor; a battery terminal supported by the grip portion and positioned substantially within the cavity, the battery terminal being electrically connected to at least the image sensor, the light source, and the display; a plurality of actuators supported by the body adjacent to the grip portion to facilitate one-handed operation of the visual inspection device, the plurality of actuators controlling operation of at least the image sensor, the light source, and the display; and a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body, the battery pack including a casing insertable into the cavity along the axis, a receptacle supported by the casing, the receptacle engaging the battery terminal to electrically connect the battery pack to the battery terminal, the receptacle and the casing substantially covering the battery terminal when the casing is positioned in the cavity, the battery terminal being generally exposed when the casing is removed from the cavity, an outer housing coupled to the casing, the outer housing defining a portion of the grip portion and substantially enclosing the cavity when the casing is positioned in the cavity, and a coupling mechanism coupled to the outer housing, the coupling mechanism engaging a portion of the body to releasably secure the battery pack to the body.
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Specification