Underwater camera device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an underwater camera device, which comprises an acrylic upper tube, an acrylic lower tube and an upright post, and is characterized in that the bottom of the acrylic upper tube is connected with the acrylic lower tube through a flange assembly; a push rod stroke sensor is arranged at the top of the acrylic upper pipe, an electric push rod is installed at the top in the acrylic upper pipe, and a camera is installed at the movable end of the electric push rod; first steel cable fixing assemblies are arranged on the outer wall of the upper acrylic pipe and the outer wall of the lower acrylic pipe, second steel cable fixing assemblies are arranged at the bottom of the lower acrylic pipe, and steel cable horseshoe buckles are arranged on the first steel cable assemblies and the second steel cable assemblies in a circumferential array mode. A cleaning sleeve ring is mounted on the acrylic lower pipe, and a cleaning brush is arranged on the inner wall of the cleaning sleeve ring; the stand columns are arranged along the circumference of the axis of the acrylic upper pipe in an array mode, lifting ring screws are arranged on the side walls of the stand columns, and the steel cable horseshoe buckles are connected with the lifting ring screws through steel cables. According to the utility model, the equipment can be kept stable in water, and the cleaning brush can also ensure that the visual field is clear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of underwater camera, in particular to an underwater camera device. Background Art

[0002] Biodiversity is a necessary condition for maintaining a relative balance in an ecosystem. The extinction of certain species may cause the entire system to become unbalanced or even collapse. Many species that are currently considered insignificant may have important value, not to mention that aquatic organisms, which are an important component of biodiversity, have attracted widespread attention from scientific researchers, and have put the research and development of related industrial technologies on the fast track. In this broad research field, the monitoring of aquatic species diversity resources has gradually become a hot topic.

[0003] Compared with underwater sonar and underwater remote sensing technology, underwater camera pods can directly capture images and videos of underwater organisms, showing the true form and behavior of organisms, which helps to conduct a more comprehensive and intuitive analysis of aquatic biodiversity. Existing underwater camera pods are mostly underwater robots, which are expensive and not suitable for long-term water observation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the defects in the prior art, the utility model provides an underwater camera device.

[0005] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0006] An underwater camera device comprises an acrylic upper tube, an acrylic lower tube and a column, wherein the bottom of the acrylic upper tube is connected to the acrylic lower tube through a flange assembly; a waterproof and dustproof cover is arranged on the top of the acrylic upper tube, a push rod stroke sensor is arranged in the waterproof and dustproof cover, an electric push rod is installed on the top of the acrylic upper tube through a fixing sleeve, and a camera is installed on the movable end of the electric push rod; a first steel cable fixing assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the acrylic upper tube and the outer wall of the acrylic lower tube, a second steel cable fixing assembly is arranged on the bottom of the acrylic lower tube, and steel cable horseshoe buckles are arranged along a circumferential array on the first steel cable assembly and the second steel cable assembly; a cleaning sleeve ring is installed on the acrylic lower tube, and a cleaning brush is arranged on the inner wall of the cleaning sleeve; the column is arranged along a circumferential array with the axis of the acrylic upper tube, a lifting eye screw is arranged on the side wall of the column, and the steel cable horseshoe buckle is connected to the lifting eye screw through a steel cable.

[0007] Preferably, an acrylic upper tube top cover is provided on the top of the acrylic upper tube, an aluminum alloy upper tube top cover is provided on the top of the acrylic upper tube top cover, a first flange reinforcement ring is provided on the bottom of the acrylic upper tube top cover, and the aluminum alloy upper tube top cover, the acrylic upper tube top cover and the first flange reinforcement ring are fastened with bolts.

[0008] Preferably, the push rod stroke sensor is installed on the top cover of the aluminum alloy upper tube, and the fixing sleeve is installed on the top cover of the acrylic upper tube.

[0009] Preferably, acrylic flange covers are provided at the bottom of the acrylic upper tube and the top of the acrylic lower tube, and the two acrylic flange covers are locked by a second flange reinforcement ring and bolts.

[0010] Preferably, the first steel cable fixing assembly includes an acrylic ring and a third flange reinforcement ring, the third flange reinforcement ring is provided on the top and bottom of the acrylic ring, the two third flange reinforcement rings and the acrylic ring are locked with bolts, and the steel cable horseshoe buckle is installed on the acrylic ring and the third flange reinforcement ring by screws.

[0011] Preferably, the second steel cable fixing assembly includes an acrylic down tube bottom cover, an aluminum alloy down tube bottom cover and a fourth flange reinforcement ring; the acrylic down tube bottom cover is installed at the bottom of the acrylic down tube; the top of the acrylic down tube bottom cover is provided with a fourth flange reinforcement ring; the bottom of the acrylic down tube bottom cover is provided with an aluminum alloy down tube bottom cover; the fourth flange reinforcement ring, the acrylic down tube bottom cover and the aluminum alloy down tube bottom cover are locked by bolts.

[0012] Preferably, a pulley is provided at the bottom of the column, and the steel cable horseshoe buckle on the second steel cable fixing assembly is connected to the eye screw by passing the steel cable through the pulley.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting hole is provided on the cleaning collar.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are embodied in:

[0015] 1. The utility model can observe and record underwater organisms without disturbing them;

[0016] 2. The utility model is equipped with a cleaning brush, which can be used to regularly clean the acrylic tube wall to keep the camera's field of view clear;

[0017] 3. The utility model fixes the acrylic tube by means of columns and steel cables, thus ensuring the stability of the equipment in water. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to install. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation of the utility model or the technical solution in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the specific implementation or the prior art description. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, each element or part is not necessarily drawn according to the actual scale.

[0019] Figure 1 It is the front view of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the top of the acrylic upper tube of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the first steel cable fixing assembly of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the connection between the acrylic upper tube and the acrylic lower tube of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the cleaning brush of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the second steel cable fixing assembly of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 It is the front view of the installation effect of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 It is a top view of the installation effect of the utility model.

[0027] In the attached drawings, 1. acrylic upper tube; 2. acrylic lower tube; 3. push rod stroke sensor; 4. fixing sleeve; 5. electric push rod; 6. acrylic upper tube top cover; 7. aluminum alloy upper tube top cover; 8. first flange reinforcement ring; 9. camera; 10. acrylic sleeve; 11. second flange reinforcement ring; 12. acrylic flange cover; 13. third flange reinforcement ring; 14. cleaning sleeve; 15. cleaning brush; 16. acrylic lower tube bottom cover; 17. aluminum alloy lower tube bottom cover; 18. fourth flange reinforcement ring; 19. steel cable horseshoe buckle; 20. steel cable; 21. turnbuckle; 22. column; 23. pulley. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0030] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in a figure relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that the spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. For example, if the device in the figure is inverted, elements described as being "below" other elements or features will be positioned "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "below" may include both upper and lower orientations.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0032] The utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: an underwater camera device of the utility model comprises an acrylic upper tube 1, an acrylic lower tube 2 and a column 22, wherein the bottom of the acrylic upper tube 1 is connected to the acrylic lower tube 2 via a flange assembly; a waterproof and dustproof cover is provided at the top of the acrylic upper tube 1, a push rod stroke sensor 3 is provided in the waterproof and dustproof cover, an electric push rod 5 is installed at the top of the acrylic upper tube 1 via a fixing sleeve 4, the electric push rod 5 adopts a three-section electric push rod 5, and a camera 9 is installed at the movable end of the electric push rod 5; a first steel cable fixing assembly is provided on the outer wall of the acrylic upper tube 1 and the outer wall of the acrylic lower tube 2, and the acrylic lower tube 2 is provided with a first steel cable fixing assembly. 2 is provided with a second steel cable fixing assembly at the bottom, and steel cable horseshoe buckles 19 are provided on the first steel cable assembly and the second steel cable assembly along the circumferential array; a cleaning sleeve ring is installed on the acrylic lower tube 2, and a cleaning brush 15 is provided on the inner wall of the cleaning sleeve; the columns 22 are arranged in a circumferential array along the axis of the acrylic upper tube 1, and the number of the columns 22 is preferably greater than 3. The side walls of the columns 22 are provided with eye screws, which should be located above the water surface in actual installation. The steel cable horseshoe buckle 19 is connected to the eye screw through a steel cable 20, and the steel cable 20 is connected to the steel cable horseshoe buckle 19 through a steel wire rope clamp, and the steel cable 20 is connected to the eye screw through a basket screw 21.

[0033] An acrylic upper tube 1 top cover is arranged on the top of the acrylic upper tube 1, an aluminum alloy upper tube top cover 7 is arranged on the top of the acrylic upper tube 1 top cover, a first flange reinforcement ring 8 is arranged on the bottom of the acrylic upper tube 1 top cover, and the aluminum alloy upper tube top cover 7, the acrylic upper tube 1 top cover and the first flange reinforcement ring 8 are fastened with bolts.

[0034] The push rod stroke sensor 3 is installed on the top cover 7 of the aluminum alloy upper tube, and the fixing sleeve 4 is installed on the top cover of the acrylic upper tube 1.

[0035] Acrylic flange covers 12 are provided at the bottom of the acrylic upper tube 1 and the top of the acrylic lower tube 2 . The two acrylic flange covers 12 are locked by a second flange reinforcement ring 11 and bolts. A sealing ring is provided between the two acrylic flange covers 12 .

[0036] The first steel cable fixing assembly includes an acrylic ring 10 and a third flange reinforcement ring 13. The third flange reinforcement ring 13 is provided at the top and bottom of the acrylic ring 10. The two third flange reinforcement rings 13 and the acrylic ring 10 are locked with bolts, and the steel cable horseshoe buckle 19 is installed on the acrylic ring 10 and the third flange reinforcement ring 13 by screws.

[0037] The second steel cable fixing assembly includes an acrylic lower tube 2 bottom cover, an aluminum alloy lower tube bottom cover 17 and a fourth flange reinforcement ring 18. The acrylic lower tube 2 bottom cover is installed at the bottom of the acrylic lower tube 2. The fourth flange reinforcement ring 18 is arranged on the top of the acrylic lower tube 2 bottom cover, and the aluminum alloy lower tube bottom cover 17 is arranged on the bottom of the acrylic lower tube 2 bottom cover. The fourth flange reinforcement ring 18, the acrylic lower tube 2 bottom cover and the aluminum alloy lower tube bottom cover 17 are locked by bolts.

[0038] A pulley is provided at the bottom of the column 22, and the steel cable horseshoe buckle 19 on the second steel cable fixing assembly is connected to the eye screw through the steel cable 20 passing through the pulley. The setting of the pulley can avoid underwater construction, and the vertical centering of the riser can be completed by adjusting the basket screw 21 on the water surface.

[0039] The cleaning collar 14 is provided with a mounting hole, in which a steel wire rope is connected. The cleaning collar 14 can be moved upward by pulling the steel wire rope, and can be moved downward by the self-gravity of the cleaning collar 14, thereby cleaning the acrylic tube wall.

[0040] The installation process of the utility model is:

[0041] 1. Before the three columns 22 are pressed into the riverbed, the required steel cables 20 are installed on the eye screws;

[0042] 2. With the reference point as the center of the circle, three columns 22 are pressed into the riverbed along a circumferential array;

[0043] 3. Hoist the acrylic tube. Before the acrylic tube enters the water, the steel cable 20 passing through the pulley needs to be connected to the steel cable horseshoe buckle 19 on the second steel cable fixing assembly. After hoisting to the designated position, the steel cable horseshoe buckle 19 on the first steel cable fixing assembly is connected to the pre-installed steel cable 20;

[0044] 4. Adjust the turnbuckle screw 21 to make the acrylic tube vertical.

[0045] 5. Remove the lifting device.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents. These modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the utility model.

Claims

1. An underwater camera device, comprising an acrylic upper tube (1), an acrylic lower tube (2) and a column (22), characterized in that: The bottom of the acrylic upper tube (1) is connected to the acrylic lower tube (2) via a flange assembly; a waterproof and dustproof cover is provided at the top of the acrylic upper tube (1), a push rod travel sensor (3) is provided in the waterproof and dustproof cover, an electric push rod (5) is installed at the top of the acrylic upper tube (1) via a fixing sleeve (4), and a camera (9) is installed at the movable end of the electric push rod (5); a first steel cable fixing assembly is provided on the outer wall of the acrylic upper tube (1) and the outer wall of the acrylic lower tube (2); A second steel cable fixing assembly is arranged at the bottom of the acrylic lower tube (2), and steel cable horseshoe buckles (19) are arranged in a circumferential array on the first steel cable assembly and the second steel cable assembly; a cleaning sleeve is installed on the acrylic lower tube (2), and a cleaning brush (15) is arranged on the inner wall of the cleaning sleeve; the upright column (22) is arranged in a circumferential array along the axis of the acrylic upper tube (1), and a lifting eye screw is arranged on the side wall of the upright column (22), and the steel cable horseshoe buckle (19) is connected to the lifting eye screw through a steel cable (20).

2. The underwater camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An acrylic upper tube (1) top cover is arranged on the top of the acrylic upper tube (1), an aluminum alloy upper tube top cover (7) is arranged on the top of the acrylic upper tube (1) top cover, a first flange reinforcement ring (8) is arranged on the bottom of the acrylic upper tube (1) top cover, and the aluminum alloy upper tube top cover (7), the acrylic upper tube (1) top cover and the first flange reinforcement ring (8) are locked by bolts.

3. The underwater camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The push rod stroke sensor (3) is mounted on the top cover (7) of the aluminum alloy upper tube, and the fixing sleeve (4) is mounted on the top cover of the acrylic upper tube (1).

4. The underwater camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Acrylic flange covers (12) are provided at the bottom of the acrylic upper tube (1) and the top of the acrylic lower tube (2), and the two acrylic flange covers (12) are locked by a second flange reinforcement ring (11) and bolts.

5. The underwater camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first steel cable fixing assembly comprises an acrylic sleeve (10) and a third flange reinforcement ring (13), the third flange reinforcement ring (13) being arranged at the top and the bottom of the acrylic sleeve (10), the two third flange reinforcement rings (13) and the acrylic sleeve (10) being fastened by bolts, and the steel cable (20) horseshoe buckle (19) being mounted on the acrylic sleeve (10) and the third flange reinforcement ring (13) by screws.

6. The underwater camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second steel cable fixing assembly comprises an acrylic lower tube (2) bottom cover, an aluminum alloy lower tube bottom cover (17) and a fourth flange reinforcement ring (18); the acrylic lower tube (2) bottom cover is mounted on the bottom of the acrylic lower tube (2); the fourth flange reinforcement ring (18) is arranged on the top of the acrylic lower tube (2) bottom cover; the aluminum alloy lower tube bottom cover (17) is arranged on the bottom of the acrylic lower tube (2); the fourth flange reinforcement ring (18), the acrylic lower tube (2) bottom cover and the aluminum alloy lower tube bottom cover (17) are locked by bolts.

7. The underwater camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pulley is provided at the bottom of the upright column (22), and the steel cable horseshoe buckle (19) on the second steel cable fixing assembly is connected to the eye screw through the steel cable (20) passing through the pulley.

8. The underwater camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning collar (14) is provided with a mounting hole.

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