Protective case for optical devices

Abstract

A protective case for optical devices such as binoculars, telescopes, night vision devices or field glasses, which is made of a thermoformable plastic such as a thermoplastic, to at least partly cover the optical device, thereby protecting the latter from environmental influences such as solar radiation, moisture and mechanical shocks, while guaranteeing access to the preferable functions of the device and at the same time being of a light and easily processable material.

1 . A protective case for optical devices, characterized in that the protective case ( 1 ) comprises a thermoformable plastic ( 2 ) so preformed as to at least partly encase the optical device.  
   
   
       2 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the thermoformable plastic ( 2 ) is coated at least partly with an elastic textile material ( 3 ).  
   
   
       3 . A protective case according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the thermoformable plastic ( 2 ) is coated with the elastic textile material ( 3 ) on both sides.  
   
   
       4 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protective case ( 1 ) is substantially cylindrical and has at least one open end ( 4 ).  
   
   
       5 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the thermoformable plastic ( 2 ) encases the optical device completely.  
   
   
       6 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protective case ( 1 ) has at least one open end ( 4 ) provided with a protecting cap ( 5 ), the protecting cap ( 5 ) swiveling within a plane.  
   
   
       7 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protecting cap ( 5 ) is connected detachably with the protective case ( 1 ).  
   
   
       8 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protecting cap ( 5 ) is mounted on the protective case ( 1 ) via one or more snap fasteners ( 6 ).  
   
   
       9 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protecting cap ( 5 ) comprises a thermoformable, preformed plastic ( 2 ′) which is optionally coated at least partly with an elastic textile material ( 3 ′).  
   
   
       10 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protective case ( 1 ) has at least two protecting caps ( 5 ).  
   
   
       11 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the thermoformable plastic ( 2 ,  2 ′) comprises ethylene vinyl acetate plastic.  
   
   
       12 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the elastic textile material ( 3 ,  3 ′) comprises a textile woven and/or a textile knit.  
   
   
       13 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the textile woven comprises a bielastic textile woven.  
   
   
       14 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protective case ( 1 ) has provided thereon at least one opening ( 7 ) such that a surface of the optical device is accessible to be, used for focusing control, enlargement or attaching a tripod.  
   
   
       15 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the protective case ( 1 ) has at least one zipper ( 8 ) and/or carrying strap ( 11 ).  
   
   
       16 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that it is a protective case ( 1 ) for telescopes, binoculars, night vision devices or field glasses.  
   
   
       17 . A protective case according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the longitudinal axis of the protective case ( 1 ) and the longitudinal axis of at least one protecting cap ( 5 ) extend substantially parallel or enclose an angle of 35° to 55°.