High-adaptability camera

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of camera supports used during driving, in particular to a high-adaptability camera which comprises a lens storage box, a camera body is installed on one side of the lens storage box, a lens seat groove is formed in one side of the lens storage box, and a lens installation seat sliding in the longitudinal direction of the lens seat groove is arranged in the lens seat groove. The lens storage box is internally provided with a lens placing seat which moves along the vertical direction of the plane where the lens mounting seat is located, a plurality of lenses are placed on the lens placing seat, the lens storage box is internally provided with a lifting assembly and a positioning assembly, the lifting assembly drives the lens mounting seat to lift, and the positioning assembly drives the lenses to rotate; an arc-shaped groove is formed in the top of the inner side of the lens mounting seat, and the lens is sleeved with a lens seat. The technical problems that it is difficult for an existing camera to intelligently switch lenses according to the external environment, automatically adjust the spectrum transmittance according to the weather by adopting a switchable optical filter, and adapt to the imaging requirements of different weather conditions such as foggy days and rainy days are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of camera mounts used while driving, specifically a highly adaptable camera. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as intelligent monitoring, autonomous driving, and industrial inspection, reliable imaging by camera sensors places extremely high demands on environmental adaptability. Under adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, strong light, and nighttime, imaging systems face multiple challenges: for example, in foggy environments, suspended particles in the atmosphere strongly scatter visible light, leading to decreased image contrast and blurred details; in rainy scenes, polarized light reflected from the water surface can easily cause image overexposure, interfering with target recognition; and at night or under strong light, the drastic changes in spectral distribution make it difficult for traditional fixed filters to balance the signal acquisition needs of different wavelength bands.

[0003] Existing technologies primarily employ fixed filters or single-function filters. For example, while conventional infrared cutoff filters can suppress infrared interference under normal lighting conditions, they cannot address scattering issues in foggy weather. Polarizers, although reducing reflections, can cause signal loss in non-reflective environments. These fixed filters cannot dynamically adjust spectral transmittance according to real-time environmental conditions, leading to decreased image quality and increased algorithm misjudgment rates. Furthermore, some devices use manual filter replacement for optimization, but this method lacks real-time response and suffers from operational complexity and the potential for contamination, failing to meet the all-weather, automated requirements of intelligent sensing systems. Therefore, a filter switching technology with adaptive spectral adjustment capabilities is urgently needed to improve the reliability and adaptability of imaging systems in complex environments. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a highly adaptable camera that solves the technical problem that existing cameras cannot intelligently switch lenses according to the external environment. It uses switchable filters to automatically adjust the spectral transmittance according to the weather, adapting to the imaging needs of different weather conditions such as fog and rain.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A highly adaptable camera includes a lens storage box, with a camera mounted on one side of the lens storage box. A lens mounting slot is formed on one side of the lens storage box, and a lens mounting seat is provided in the lens mounting slot, which slides longitudinally therein. A lens placement seat is provided in the lens storage box, which moves vertically along the plane of the lens mounting seat. Multiple lenses are placed on the lens placement seat. A lifting component and a positioning component are installed in the lens storage box. The lifting component drives the lens mounting seat to rise and fall, and the positioning component drives the lenses to rotate.

[0006] Furthermore, an arc-shaped groove is provided on the top inner side of the lens mounting base, a lens seat is fitted on the outside of the lens, a locking ring is provided on the top of the lens seat, the locking ring passes through the lens seat, the two ends of the locking ring are fixed to the lens seat, and the middle area of ​​the locking ring extends to the outside of the lens seat.

[0007] Furthermore, the positioning assembly includes a light rod, a worm gear, a multi-gear, a gear ring, and a drive component. The light rod is rotatably installed in the lens holder groove, the worm gear is installed at the bottom of the light rod, the gear ring is sleeved on the side of the lens holder away from the locking ring, the multi-gear is rotatably installed in the lens holder groove, and the worm gear and the gear ring mesh through the multi-gear. The drive component drives the light rod to rotate.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the lens mounting base has an opening adapted to the lens base, and the inner wall of the lens mounting base has a toothed ring groove adapted to the toothed ring.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a threaded rod, a mating seat, and a second driving component. The second driving component is fixed in the lens seat groove, the mating seat slides longitudinally along the lens seat groove, the lens mounting seat is fixed to the mating seat, the threaded rod is fixed at the output end of the second driving component, and the threaded rod passes through the mating seat.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the lens holder is provided with a limiting groove that is adapted to the lens holder, and the lens holder extends into the limiting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a telescopic electric cylinder is installed inside the lens mounting slot to move the lens placement seat.

[0012] By employing the above technical solution, the present invention provides a highly adaptable camera, which has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention, through its lens and lifting assembly, can accurately match and switch the corresponding functional filter according to different external environments such as rain, fog, and strong light. The switchable filter automatically adjusts the spectral transmittance according to the weather, adapting to the imaging needs of different weather conditions such as fog and rain. Compared with the traditional fixed filter or manual replacement method, it can respond to environmental changes in real time, avoid algorithm misjudgment caused by the degradation of image quality, and effectively improve the all-weather reliability and perception accuracy of imaging systems in fields such as intelligent monitoring and autonomous driving.

[0013] 2. The present invention, through the positioning component, locking ring and toothed groove, can lock after selecting a suitable lens, increasing the firmness of the connection between the lens and the lens holder, and reducing the possibility of lens shaking and falling off after switching lenses.

[0014] 3. This invention, through its multi-stage transmission design using worm gears, multi-gears, and gear rings, combined with a mechanical locking structure of gear rings and locking rings, ensures a smooth and wobbly lens switching process and a secure lock after installation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lens mounting base and lens holder of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view of the lens mounting base of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component and positioning component of the present invention.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Lens storage box; 2. Camera; 3. Lens mounting slot; 4. Lens mounting base; 5. Lens placement base; 6. Lens; 7. Lifting assembly; 71. Threaded rod; 72. Mating seat; 73. Drive component two; 8. Positioning assembly; 81. Light rod; 82. Worm gear; 83. Multi-gear; 84. Gear ring; 85. Drive component one; 9. Arc groove; 10. Lens holder; 11. Locking ring; 12. Gear ring groove; 13. Telescopic electric cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Example 1 To ensure the camera can switch lenses to adapt to different weather conditions, please refer to... Figures 1-4This embodiment proposes a highly adaptable camera, including a lens storage box 1, a camera 2 mounted on one side of the lens storage box 1, a lens mounting groove 3 on one side of the lens storage box 1, a lens mounting seat 4 that slides longitudinally within the lens mounting groove 3, a lens placement seat 5 that moves vertically along the plane of the lens mounting seat 4 within the lens storage box 1, and multiple lenses 6 placed on the lens placement seat 5. A lifting assembly 7 and a positioning assembly 8 are installed within the lens storage box 1. The lifting assembly 7 drives the lens mounting seat 4 to rise and fall, and the positioning assembly 8 drives the lenses 6 to rotate. The lifting assembly 7 includes a threaded rod 71, a mating seat 72, and a second driving component 73. The second driving component 73 is fixed within the lens mounting groove 3, the mating seat 72 slides longitudinally along the lens mounting groove 3, the lens mounting seat 4 is fixed to the mating seat 72, the threaded rod 71 is fixed to the output end of the second driving component 73, and the threaded rod 71 passes through the mating seat 72. A telescopic electric cylinder 13 that pushes the lens placement seat 5 to move is installed inside the lens mounting groove 3.

[0019] In use, first switch to the appropriate lens according to the different external environments. Place a lens, including at least a polarizer and an infrared cut-off filter, on the lens holder 5. In rainy weather, use the telescopic cylinder 13 to push the lens holder 5 until the polarizer on the lens holder 5 is directly below the lens mounting base 4. In foggy weather, use the telescopic cylinder 13 to push the lens holder 5 until the infrared cut-off filter on the lens holder 5 is directly below the lens mounting base 4. The lifting assembly 7 then pushes the lens mounting base 4 down until the lens 6 moves into the lens mounting base 4. Then, the lifting assembly 7 moves the lens mounting base 4 back to its original position, and the telescopic cylinder 13 moves the lens holder 5 back to its original position. At this time, the lens holder 5 will not obstruct the lens mounting base 4. The camera descends, and the lifting assembly 7 is activated again, causing the lens mounting base 4 and the lens 6 to descend to the bottom of the lens storage box 1. The camera 2 and the bottom lens 6 are in a coaxial position, thus completing the installation of the corresponding environmental lens 6. The lens replacement process is the same as above. It can accurately match and switch the corresponding functional filter according to different external environments such as rain, fog, and strong light. The switchable filter automatically adjusts the spectral transmittance according to the weather, adapting to the imaging needs of different weather conditions such as fog and rain. Compared with the traditional fixed filter or manual replacement method, it can respond to environmental changes in real time, avoid algorithm misjudgment caused by the degradation of image quality, and effectively improve the all-weather reliability and perception accuracy of imaging systems in fields such as intelligent monitoring and autonomous driving.

[0020] Example 2 To ensure the lens is securely installed, refer to... Figures 1-4Based on Embodiment 1, an arc-shaped groove 9 is formed on the top inner side of the lens mounting base 4. A lens seat 10 is fitted over the lens 6. A locking ring 11 is provided on the top of the lens seat 10. The locking ring 11 passes through the lens seat 10, and both ends of the locking ring 11 are fixed to the lens seat 10. The middle area of ​​the locking ring 11 extends to the outside of the lens seat 10. The positioning assembly 8 includes a light rod 81, a worm gear 82, a multi-gear 83, a gear ring 84, and a drive component 85. The light rod 81 is rotatably installed in the lens seat groove 3, and the worm gear 82 is installed in the light rod groove 3. At the bottom of rod 81, toothed ring 84 is fitted onto the side of lens holder 10 away from locking ring 11. Multi-gear 83 is rotatably installed in lens holder groove 3. Worm 82 and toothed ring 84 mesh through multi-gear 83. Drive component 85 drives optical rod 81 to rotate. Lens mounting base 4 has an opening at the bottom that matches lens holder 10. The inner wall of lens mounting base 4 has a toothed ring groove 12 that matches toothed ring 84. Lens placement base 5 has a limiting groove at the top that matches lens holder 10. Lens holder 10 extends into the limiting groove.

[0021] In use, the telescopic electric cylinder 13 pushes the lens placement seat 5 until the lens 6 on the lens placement seat 5 is directly below the lens mounting seat 4. The lifting component 7 pushes the lens mounting seat 4 down until the lens 6 moves into the lens mounting seat 4. The drive component 85 drives the worm gear 82 to rotate through the light rod 81. The worm gear 82 rotates the multi-gear 83 and the gear ring 84, driving the entire lens seat 10 to move within the lens mounting seat 4. When the movement is 90 degrees, the locking ring 11 moves into the arc groove 9 and bends into the arc groove 9 under its own elasticity to lock the lens 6. This can lock the lens 6 after selecting a suitable lens 6, increasing the firmness of the connection between the lens 6 and the lens seat 10 and reducing the possibility of the lens 6 shaking or falling off after switching lenses.

[0022] Multi-stage transmission and mechanical locking ensure switching stability and reliability: A multi-stage transmission design employing a worm gear 82, multi-gear 83, and gear ring 84, combined with the mechanical locking structure of the gear ring 84 and locking ring 11, ensures smooth and stable lens switching without shaking, and achieves a secure lock after installation. When the lens holder rotates 90 degrees, the locking ring 11 engages with the arc-shaped groove 9, preventing lens displacement or detachment due to vehicle vibration, equipment operation shaking, or other factors. Compared to existing technologies, this significantly improves the stability of lens installation and long-term reliability, reducing maintenance costs and equipment failure risks.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0024] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A highly adaptable camera, comprising a lens storage box (1), wherein a camera (2) is mounted on one side of the lens storage box (1), characterized in that, The lens storage box (1) has a lens seat groove (3) on one side. The lens seat groove (3) has a lens mounting seat (4) that slides along its longitudinal direction. The lens storage box (1) has a lens placement seat (5) that moves vertically along the plane of the lens mounting seat (4). Multiple lenses (6) are placed on the lens placement seat (5). The lens storage box (1) is equipped with a lifting component (7) and a positioning component (8). The lifting component (7) drives the lens mounting seat (4) to rise and fall, and the positioning component (8) drives the lens (6) to rotate.

2. The highly adaptable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens mounting base (4) has an arc-shaped groove (9) on the top of its inner side. The lens (6) is fitted with a lens seat (10). The top of the lens seat (10) is provided with a locking ring (11). The locking ring (11) passes through the lens seat (10). Both ends of the locking ring (11) are fixed to the lens seat (10). The middle area of ​​the locking ring (11) extends to the outside of the lens seat (10).

3. A highly adaptable camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning component (8) includes a light rod (81), a worm gear (82), a multi-gear (83), a gear ring (84), and a drive component (85). The light rod (81) is rotatably installed in the lens seat groove (3). The worm gear (82) is installed at the bottom of the light rod (81). The gear ring (84) is fitted on the side of the lens seat (10) away from the locking ring (11). The multi-gear (83) is rotatably installed in the lens seat groove (3). The worm gear (82) and the gear ring (84) mesh through the multi-gear (83). The drive component (85) drives the light rod (81) to rotate.

4. A highly adaptable camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the lens mounting base (4) is provided with an opening that matches the lens base (10), and the inner wall of the lens mounting base (4) is provided with a toothed ring groove (12) that matches the toothed ring (84).

5. A highly adaptable camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the lens holder (5) is provided with a limiting groove that is adapted to the lens holder (10), and the lens holder (10) extends into the limiting groove.

6. A highly adaptable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (7) includes a threaded rod (71), a mating seat (72), and a second driving component (73). The second driving component (73) is fixed in the lens seat groove (3). The mating seat (72) slides longitudinally along the lens seat groove (3). The lens mounting seat (4) is fixed to the mating seat (72). The threaded rod (71) is fixed at the output end of the second driving component (73) and passes through the mating seat (72).

7. A highly adaptable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens holder (3) is equipped with a telescopic electric cylinder (13) that pushes the lens holder (5) to move.

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