Camera device housing and camera device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a housing of a camera device and the camera device. The housing includes a first housing, a second housing and a fastening plate. The first housing and the second housing are snap-connected. At least one interface is provided on a surface of the first housing facing away from the second housing. The fastening plate is installed on the first housing to block the interface. The technical solution of the present invention can obtain a housing of a camera device that can block dust and is convenient for connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a camera device, and particularly to a camera device housing and a camera device using the camera device housing. Background Art

[0002] A camera device can convert an optical image signal into an electrical signal for storing, transmitting or playing a video. Some camera devices need to be connected to the outside during shooting or transmission, so there are relatively large interface openings exposed outside. However, the existing camera device housing has poor sealing performance, resulting in easy dust accumulation inside the camera device, which affects the performance and use of the camera device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main object of the present invention is to provide a camera device housing, aiming to obtain a camera device housing that can block dust and is convenient for connection.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the camera device housing proposed by the present invention includes a first housing, a second housing and a fastening plate. The first housing is snap-fitted with the second housing. At least one interface is provided on a surface of the first housing facing away from the second housing. The fastening plate is installed on the first housing and blocks the interface.

[0005] Preferably, a groove is provided on a surface of the first housing facing away from the second housing, and the interface is provided on the bottom wall of the groove. The fastening plate is received in the groove and blocks the interface.

[0006] Preferably, at least one card slot is provided on a side wall of the groove of the first housing, and at least one card platform is provided on the outer periphery of the fastening plate. The card platform is engaged in the card slot to fix the fastening plate to the first housing.

[0007] Preferably, the fastening plate includes a frame body, a pressing plate and a backing plate. The frame body is detachably connected to the backing plate and forms two symmetrically arranged mounting grooves. Two pressing plates are provided and are respectively received in the two mounting grooves. The card platform is provided on the periphery of any one of the pressing plates.

[0008] Preferably, two interfaces are provided, and each pressing plate blocks one interface. Two card slots are provided, and one card platform is provided on the periphery of each pressing plate. The two pressing plates move relative to the frame body so that the card platform is engaged in or disengaged from the card slot.

[0009] Preferably, the fastening plate further includes a plurality of springs provided between the two pressing plates. The frame body is provided with a plurality of spring grooves cooperating with each spring. One end of each spring is connected to an end face of a pressing plate, and the other end abuts against the wall of the spring groove.

[0010] Preferably, the frame body is provided with a plurality of first docking holes, the backing plate is provided with a plurality of second docking holes that cooperate with the first docking holes, and the first docking holes and the second docking holes are connected by fixing members to fix the frame body and the backing plate.

[0011] Preferably, the frame body is provided with a plurality of accommodation grooves around the first docking holes, and the surface of the backing plate facing the frame body protrudes with a plurality of positioning platforms. One positioning platform is clamped in one accommodation groove to position the frame body and the backing plate.

[0012] Preferably, the first housing includes a first body and a first fastening wall extending from the periphery of the first body to one side, the second housing includes a second body and a second fastening wall extending from the periphery of the second body to one side, and the first fastening wall and the second fastening wall are cross-fastened.

[0013] The present invention also provides a camera device, which includes a housing, a main frame structure, and a plurality of cameras installed on the main frame structure. The housing is the camera device housing described above. The first housing and the second housing are fastened to form an accommodation space, the main frame structure is installed in this accommodation space, and the first housing and the second housing are provided with lens holes corresponding to the cameras.

[0014] In the technical solution of the present invention, the housing of the camera device is connected by docking and clamping of the first housing and the second housing, thereby protecting the internal structure of the camera device. The structure is simple and easy to use. At the same time, a fastening plate for blocking the interface is also installed on the first housing, so that when using the camera device, the fastening plate can be directly opened to achieve information connection, which is simple and easy to implement. When the camera device is in an unused state, the interface can be closed for waterproof and dustproof protection, thereby improving the service performance and lifespan of the camera device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 It is an exploded structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the camera device of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the main frame structure in the shown camera device;

[0018] Figure 3 It isFigure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of another embodiment of the main frame structure shown;

[0019] Figure 4 For Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structures of the first bracket, the second bracket and the third bracket in the main frame structure shown;

[0020] Figure 5 For Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket in the main frame structure shown;

[0021] Figure 6 For Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the third bracket in the main frame structure shown;

[0022] Figure 7 For Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the first housing in the imaging device shown;

[0023] Figure 8 For Figure 7 Schematic diagram of another perspective of the first housing shown;

[0024] Figure 9 For Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the second housing in the imaging device shown;

[0025] Figure 10 For Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the fastening plate in the imaging device shown;

[0026] Figure 11 For Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the frame body in the fastening plate shown.

[0027] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

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[0030] The realization, functional features and advantages of the object of the present invention will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement conditions, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the attached drawings). If this specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those of ordinary skill in the art can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present invention.

[0035] The present invention provides a camera device 100, which is mainly a panoramic motion camera device and is convenient for panoramic shooting outdoors.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 , in this embodiment, the camera device 100 includes a housing 10, a main frame structure 30, and a plurality of cameras 50 installed on the main frame structure 30. The material of the housing 10 can be plastic, which is light and easy to form. The housing 10 is a hollow shell, and an accommodation space 10a is formed inside it. The main frame structure 30 is installed in the accommodation space 10a, which can provide certain waterproof, dustproof protection and anti-fall function for the main frame structure 30, making the camera device 100 more beautiful and durable. For the convenience of maintenance and disassembly, the housing 10 of the camera device in this embodiment includes a first shell 11 and a second shell 13 that are detachably connected, and the two are connected by docking and clamping. The first shell 11 and the second shell 13 are both integrally formed. The first shell 11 and the second shell 13 prepared by this method have relatively high structural strength, are convenient for mass production and have low costs. The plurality of cameras 50 can synchronously shoot scenes in multiple directions and at multiple angles. The main frame structure 30 is the core component of the camera device 100 and can be used to post-process the captured images and videos and then transmit or save them.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 2 Figure 2

[0038] In addition, the main frame structure 30 further includes two parallel data collection boards 37 and two parallel main circuit boards 39. One of the main circuit boards 39 is fixed on the surface of the first bracket 31 facing the second bracket 33, and the other main circuit board 39 is clamped between the second bracket 33 and the third bracket 35. The two data collection boards 37 are spaced and installed on one side of the third bracket 35 facing away from the second bracket 33. The fixing member penetrates and connects the third bracket 35, the second bracket 33, and the first bracket 31, and also connects one data collection board 37 and one main circuit board 39.

[0039] The data collection board 37 here refers to a circuit board used for embedded system development. In this embodiment, the data collection board 37 is mainly a PCB board containing an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chip. As a semi-custom circuit in the field of application-specific integrated circuits, it is used to sort and integrate the data captured by multiple cameras 50 and then transmit it to the main circuit board 39 for data processing, storage, and reading, etc. The main circuit board 39 is mainly a circuit board containing a DSP (Digital Signal Process) chip and is used for data processing. In this embodiment, the shapes of the data collection board 37 and the main circuit board 39 are both set to be cuboid-shaped, and the data collection board 37 and the main circuit board 39 are respectively divided into two parallel settings, thus greatly reducing the occupied space and shrinking the volume of the imaging device 100. Of course, the shapes of the data collection board 37 and the main circuit board 39 can also be circular or others.

[0040] The main frame structure 30 is stacked with three brackets. On the one hand, not clamping other components can make the structure compact and relatively small in volume. On the other hand, the installation of the main frame structure 30 can be completed by staggering and stacking the brackets in sequence and fixing them uniformly with fixing parts, which is simple and convenient and improves the assembly efficiency. At the same time, the first bracket 31 has two oppositely arranged mounting parts 315 for fixedly installing the camera 50, so that a 360° omnidirectional view can be captured in the plane to achieve panoramic shooting; and it has mounting surfaces 3171 facing upward and downward respectively, which can reduce the number of cameras 50 and greatly increase the shooting range of the imaging device 100 in the vertical space.

[0041] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , in addition to the function of capturing images, the imaging device 100 can also record videos with sound effects. Therefore, the imaging device 100 is also provided with an audio capture sensor 80 for receiving audio and electrically connecting to the data collection board 37 for subsequent processing. The audio capture sensor 80 is located at the bottom end of the main frame structure 30 and has a support leg 81, which is fixed to the first housing 11. The first housing 11 is provided with a bottom hole 1119 for threadedly fixing the support leg 81.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 3 , of course, the main frame structure 30 of the imaging device 100 also includes a number of flexible printed circuit boards 38 (Flexible Printed Circuit, FPC) for connecting the camera 50, the data collection board 37, the main circuit board 39, the audio capture sensor 80, etc. for data transmission. Specifically, the flexible printed circuit board 38 is made of flexible material, and the base material is generally rolled copper, which is resistant to bending. Both ends of the flexible printed circuit board 38 have plug-in parts (not shown). The data collection board 37 and the main circuit board 39 are both provided with connection seats 375. The two plug-in parts of the flexible printed circuit board 38 are correspondingly inserted into the two connection seats 375 to achieve electrical connection between the data collection board 37 and the main circuit board 39 and data transmission. Because the flexible printed circuit board 38 has a certain flexibility and can be arranged according to the internal space of the product, it can save the internal space of the product and further reduce the product volume.

[0043] Please refer to in combination with Figures 4 to 6, in the main frame structure 30, the connection between the brackets for fixedly supporting the above circuit board can be snap connection, plug-in connection or other connection methods. In this embodiment, the first bracket 31 includes two pairs of parallel frame bars 311, forming a cuboid frame with a hollow structure inside, which can also save materials. The overall structures of the second bracket 33 and the third bracket 35 are the same as the outer shape structure of the first bracket 31, and are also cuboid structures. When the three are stacked, they can be relatively neat and can be connected uniformly, which is simple and convenient. Specifically, a number of first assembly holes 3111 are provided on one pair of frame bars 311 of the first bracket 31, a number of second assembly holes 3311 are correspondingly provided on the second bracket 33, and a number of third assembly holes 351 are correspondingly provided on the third bracket 35. In this embodiment, each of the pair of frame bars 311 has one at each of its two ends, that is, four first assembly holes 3111 are provided, which are respectively located at the four circumferential corners of the first bracket 31. Then, four second assembly holes 3311 are also provided, which are respectively located at the circumferential corners of the second bracket 33, and four third assembly holes 351 are also provided, which are located at the four circumferential corners of the third bracket 35. A fixing member respectively passes through a first assembly hole 3111 and the corresponding second assembly hole 3311 and third assembly hole 351, detachably connecting the first bracket 31, the second bracket 33 and the third bracket 35. The fixing member here can be a screw, which is firm and convenient to fix. Of course, one first assembly hole 3111 and one accommodating hole 3119 can also be provided at the two ends of one frame bar 311, and a component that is convexly provided at the position corresponding to the accommodating hole 3119 on the second bracket 33 and is clamped in the accommodating hole 3119 can be provided, so as to play a positioning role, so that the second bracket 33 can be positioned with the first bracket 31 faster and the assembly efficiency can be improved.

[0044] One of the two main circuit boards 39 is arranged on the first bracket 31. The two frame bars 311 provided with the first assembly holes 3111 in the first bracket 31 are relatively high, and a support surface 3113 protrudes from the inner side surfaces of both of them towards the center. The support surface 3113 faces the second bracket 33, and the two support surfaces 3113 are flush with the two surfaces of the other two relatively low frame bars in the first bracket 31 that face the second bracket 33, thus forming a flat support platform 313 for installing the main circuit board 39. Specifically, four support holes 3131 are provided on the support platform 313, and holes for connection are correspondingly opened on the main circuit board 39 that are matched with the support holes 3131, so as to fix the main circuit board 39 on the support platform 313 by using screws or other fixing members, ensuring the stability of the main circuit board 39 and thus improving the stability performance of the imaging device 100. Since the middle part of the first bracket 31 is hollow, the heat of the main circuit board 39 can be dissipated in time, improving the heat dissipation performance.

[0045] Please refer to again Figure 2 and Figure 4, another main circuit board 39 is arranged between the second bracket 33 and the third bracket 35. The second bracket 33 includes a first main body 331 in the shape of a cube, and a plurality of bosses 333 protruding from the surface of the first main body 331. Here, there are four bosses 333, which are respectively arranged at four circumferential corners. Four second assembly holes 3311 are respectively arranged on the four bosses 333 and penetrate through the first main body 331 to communicate with the first assembly holes 3111. Two surfaces of the other main circuit board 39 respectively abut against the third bracket 35 and the bosses 333. Correspondingly, the third bracket 35 includes a second main body 353 also in the shape of a cube, and four abutting columns 357 opposite to the four bosses 333. Then, the other surface of the main circuit board 39 whose one surface abuts against the bosses 333 abuts against the four abutting columns 357. The main circuit board 39 can be isolated from the first main body 331 and the second main body 353 respectively, so as to improve the heat dissipation performance of this main circuit board 39 and extend the service life of the main circuit board 39.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 , two data collection boards 37 are spaced apart and arranged on the surface of the third bracket 35 facing away from the second bracket 33. Specifically, a plurality of support platforms 355 protrude from one side of the third bracket 35 facing away from the second bracket 33. Among them, four support platforms 355 are formed by extending the four abutting columns 357 in the direction away from the second bracket 33. One data collection board 37 is provided with a plurality of through holes 371, and the through holes 371 are matched with two of the support platforms 355, and at the same time, clamping holes (not shown) matched with the other two support platforms 355 are provided. The other data collection board 37 is provided with through holes 373 adapted to the third assembly holes 351. When the two data collection boards 37 are installed on the surface of the third bracket 35 facing away from the abutting columns 357, the through holes 371 of one data collection board 37 pass through the support platforms 355 and abut against the second main body 353, and the other data collection board 37 abuts against the support platforms 355. Through the corresponding cooperation of the through holes 373 and the third assembly holes 351, using fixing parts, such as screws, to pass through the through holes 373, the third assembly holes 351, the second assembly holes 3311 and the first assembly holes 3111 in sequence, the installation and fixation of the three brackets, the two data collection boards 37 and the one main circuit board 39 can be realized, which is simple and convenient and saves space.

[0047] Please refer to again Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5, after the image electronic processing is completed, the imaging device 100 can store data on a memory card (Micro SD Card, i.e., Trans-flash Card) through the main circuit board 39 for preservation. Therefore, the imaging device 100 further includes a memory card interface 60. The memory card interfaces 60 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the first bracket 31, that is, on two relatively arranged frame bars 311. Third mounting holes 318 are provided on the two frame bars 311. Specifically, the memory card interface 60 is threadedly connected to the first bracket 31, and a positioning component is provided for positioning the two, which is convenient for quick installation and improves the installation efficiency. Each memory card interface 60 is also connected to the main circuit board 39 through a flexible circuit board 38, which is convenient for utilizing the space in the main frame structure 30 and saves space. At the lower end of each memory card interface 60, that is, in the direction away from the second bracket 33 and the third bracket 35, two plug connectors 61 are provided for data transmission after being connected to an external device.

[0048] In addition, after the main frame structure 30 is assembled into a whole, it needs to be fixedly installed with the housing 10. Specifically, in a pair of frame bars 311 of the first bracket 31, each frame bar 311 extends outward at both ends of its bottom to form two feet 3115. The two feet 3115 of the pair of frame bars 311 are arranged relatively and can be connected to the first housing 11 in the housing 10 for fixing the first bracket 31. Correspondingly, please refer to Figure 7 , the first housing 11 is provided with a fixing platform 1117 that matches the feet 3115. The feet 3115 and the fixing platform 1117 are detachably connected. For example, each foot 3115 and a fixing platform 1117 are provided with matching holes and are threadedly connected using screws. At the same time, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 , in order to further increase the stability of the main frame structure 30, connecting columns 359 are provided at the positions of the third bracket 35 adjacent to two support platforms 355. The two connecting columns 359 are located on a diagonal line of the third bracket 35, and each connecting column 359 is provided with a sleeve hole 3591. The data collection board 37 at the uppermost end of the third bracket 35 is correspondingly provided with holes that match the sleeve holes 3591, and fixing parts can be used to fixedly connect the third bracket 35, the data collection board 37 and the second housing 13, thereby further improving the structural stability of the imaging device 100.

[0049] Please refer to again Figure 1 , of course, the processed data information can also be wirelessly pushed and broadcast through Wifi, increasing the practicality of the imaging device 100. Therefore, the imaging device 100 is further provided with an antenna assembly 70. The antenna assembly 70 is installed on the outer surface of the housing 10, and a cover plate 17 is provided to cover the antenna assembly 70.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 9 . Specifically, the antenna assembly 70 is plate-shaped and is disposed on the outer surface of the second housing 10, which can significantly improve the signal reception strength of the antenna assembly 70, and then improve the data transmission speed. The cover plate 17 covering the upper surface of the antenna assembly 70 is also plate-shaped, which can provide good dust and water protection for the antenna assembly 70. At the same time, in order not to affect the signal strength of the antenna assembly 70, the cover plate 17 is made of a non-metal material, specifically a PC board, so as to transmit stronger signals. In order to further improve the aesthetics of the housing 10, a sunk groove 1311 is formed on the surface of the second housing 13 facing away from the first housing 11. The opening shape of the sunk groove 1311 is rectangular. The antenna assembly 70 and the cover plate 17 are both accommodated in the sunk groove 1311. Therefore, their shapes are cuboid-shaped, which can make the outer surface of the cover plate 17 flush with the outer surface of the second housing 13, so that the housing 10 forms a smooth and flat outer surface, which is beautiful in appearance and convenient for holding and placing.

[0051] The connection between the antenna assembly 70 and the second housing 13 is a detachable connection. In this embodiment, the two are connected by threads. Of course, the two can also be connected by snap connection or other means. Specifically, the antenna assembly 70 includes a base body 71 and a circuit board 73 disposed on the surface of the base body 71. The base body 71 is provided with at least one first connection hole 711, and the second housing 13 is provided with a second connection hole 1315 that matches the first connection hole 711. The first connection hole 711 and the second connection hole 1315 are connected by a fixing member to fix the antenna assembly 70 and the second housing 13. In order to fix the antenna assembly 70 more stably, four first connection holes 711 are provided, which are respectively located at the four circumferential corners of the base body 71, and four corresponding second connection holes 1315 are provided. Screws are used to sequentially pass through the first connection hole 711 and the second connection hole 1315 to achieve stable connection.

[0052] The antenna assembly 70 is also electrically connected to the main circuit board 39 through a flexible circuit board 38 to achieve real-time transmission of the live broadcast. In this embodiment, a wire hole 1313 is formed in the bottom wall of the sunk groove 1311 of the second housing 13. One end of the flexible circuit board 38 passes through the wire hole 1313 and is connected to the antenna assembly 70, and the other end is connected to the main circuit board 39. The flexible circuit board 38 here can be connected according to the gap of the main frame structure 30 to avoid increasing extra volume, so that the imaging device 100 is more compact.

[0053] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 . In order to reduce the influence of vibration on the signal of the antenna assembly 70, a first shock-absorbing component 90 is provided between the antenna assembly 70 and the cover plate 17, and a second shock-absorbing component (not shown) is provided between the antenna assembly 70 and the housing 10, so as to reduce the shock force on both the upper and lower surfaces of the antenna assembly 70.

[0054] Specifically, the first shock-absorbing component 90 includes a plurality of first shock-absorbing pads 91. Here, the material of the first shock-absorbing pad 91 is silica gel, which is soft in texture. Its shape is rectangular, and the number is set to two, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the base 71 of the antenna component 70. The structure is simple and can stably support the cover plate 17. The cover plate 17 and the antenna component 70 can be threadedly connected through the first shock-absorbing pads 91. A plurality of first through holes 911 are formed on the surface of each first shock-absorbing pad 91, and the cover plate 17 is provided with second through holes (not shown) that cooperate with the first through holes 911. The first through holes 911 and the second through holes are connected by fixing members to fix the cover plate 17 to the first shock-absorbing pad 91.

[0055] To increase the connection strength between the cover plate 17 and the first shock-absorbing pad 91, a metal layer (not shown) is provided on the surface of each first shock-absorbing pad 91 facing the cover plate 17. The metal layer is provided with strengthening holes (not shown) that are adapted to the first through holes 911. The fixing member sequentially passes through the second through hole, the strengthening hole, and the first through hole 911 to fix the cover plate 17 to the first shock-absorbing pad 91. The setting of the metal layer can increase the strength of the first shock-absorbing pad 91, so that the connection strength between the cover plate 17 and the first shock-absorbing pad 91 is greatly increased, and further increase the stability of the imaging device 100.

[0056] In addition, the second shock-absorbing component includes at least one second shock-absorbing pad (not shown), and the projection of the second shock-absorbing pad on the antenna component 70 does not coincide with that of the first shock-absorbing pad 91.

[0057] In this embodiment, the projection of the second shock-absorbing pad on the antenna component 70 does not coincide with that of the first shock-absorbing pad 91, which can make the force on each position of the surface of the antenna component 70 be reduced more evenly, thereby improving the overall performance of the antenna component 70. Specifically, the shape of the second shock-absorbing pad can be cube-shaped and is arranged at the center position of the antenna component 70, cooperating with the first shock-absorbing pads 91 provided on both sides to increase the buffering area, so that each part of the antenna component 70 can be buffered and protected.

[0058] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , another main component of the imaging device 100 is the camera 50. A plurality of cameras 50 are installed on the main frame structure 30. Specifically, the first bracket 31 is provided with a plurality of mounting parts 315, and each camera 50 is detachably installed on a mounting part 315.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first bracket 31 is in the shape of a cube. A plurality of substrates 32 are installed on the installation part 315 of the first bracket 31. Each camera 50 is detachably installed on a substrate 32. This structure can firmly fix the camera 50 to the first bracket 31 and prevent the camera 50 from shaking unstably. Each substrate 32 is arranged on the circumferential surface of the first bracket 31, which can make multiple cameras 50 evenly arranged in the circumferential direction of the first bracket 31. The structure is simple and can also enable the imaging device 100 to capture a 360° omnidirectional view in the plane, realizing panoramic shooting. Preferably, the substrate 32 is a PCB board, on which part of the imaging control circuit is integrated, so that the volume of the circuit board in the main body structure 30 can be reduced to a certain extent. The included angles formed by two opposite cameras 50 and the axis of the first bracket 31 are the same respectively, and the orientation directions of every two adjacent cameras 50 relative to the horizontal plane are different, which can greatly increase the shooting range of the imaging device 100 in the vertical space.

[0060] Specifically, there are four cameras 50, and four substrates 32 are provided. Every two cameras 50 are set as a group and arranged on the opposite sides of the first bracket 31. One group of oppositely arranged cameras 50 faces upward, and the other group of oppositely arranged cameras 50 faces downward (here, the orientation refers to the orientation of the center lines of several cameras 50 relative to the same horizontal plane. The one above the horizontal plane is upward, and the one below the horizontal plane is downward). Specifically, the orientation of one group of cameras 50 is set to be 45 degrees obliquely upward, and the orientation of the other group of cameras 50 is set to be 45 degrees obliquely downward. Each substrate 32 has the same orientation as the corresponding camera 50. The arrangement of the camera 50 layout structure can achieve panoramic shooting, and the captured image has high clarity. At the same time, the number of cameras 50 is small, making the volume of the imaging device 100 small.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , to ensure the installation stability of the camera 50, the connection between each substrate 32 and the first bracket 31 is a threaded connection. Of course, the connection between the substrate 32 and the first bracket 31 can also be a snap connection, a plug connection or other connection methods. Specifically, at least one first installation hole 3117 is provided on each side surface of the first bracket 31, and each substrate 32 is provided with a second installation hole 3151 that matches the first installation hole 3117. The first installation hole 3117 and the second installation hole 3151 are connected in cooperation to fix the substrate 32 to the first bracket 31. The first bracket 31 is composed of four frame bars 311. Each side surface is equivalent to the surface of a frame bar 311. At least one first installation hole 3117 is provided on the outer surface of one pair of opposite frame bars 311, and the first installation holes 3117 on the other pair of opposite side surfaces are provided at the joints of two adjacent frame bars 311.

[0062] Preferably, to ensure the installation strength, the first bracket 31 is provided with an installation portion 315 on each of its opposite side surfaces. The installation portion 315 includes two spaced-apart installation columns 317. The installation surface 3171 of the installation portion 315 is provided on the surface of the installation column 317 facing away from the center of the first bracket 31. A first installation hole 3117 is opened on one installation surface 3171. The installation surfaces 3171 on the same side surface of the first bracket 31 are in the same plane, so as to ensure that the installation position of the substrate 32 is a flat plane, improving the installation accuracy and strength of the substrate 32. Specifically, two installation columns 317 are provided on each side surface of the first bracket 31, and the two first installation holes 3117 are respectively located at different positions on the two installation columns 317, which can make the substrate 32 be installed more stably.

[0063] Meanwhile, in order to set the orientation of the camera 50 as above, the installation surfaces 3171 on the opposite side surfaces of the first bracket 31 have the same angle with the axial direction of the first bracket 31. One set of opposite installation surfaces 3171 faces upward, and the other set of opposite installation surfaces 3171 faces downward.

[0064] To improve the assembly efficiency, a positioning column 3118 is provided adjacent to each first installation hole 3117 of the first bracket 31, that is, the positioning column 3118 is also located on the two installation columns 317. Each substrate 32 is provided with a positioning hole 3155 that matches the positioning column 3118. The positioning column 3118 is inserted into the positioning hole 3155 to firmly position the substrate 32 on the first bracket 31. The position of one positioning column 3118 on one installation column 317 is the same as the position of the first installation hole 3117 far from the positioning column 3118 on the other installation column 317, which can make the positioning more accurate. At this time, the first installation hole 3117 and the second installation hole 3171 can be neatly docked, and then screws are used for assembly, which can save installation time and is convenient and fast.

[0065] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 , to ensure that the connection between each camera 50 and each substrate 32 is relatively stable, each camera 50 includes a lens 51 and a base 53 that carries the lens 51. The substrate 32 is provided with a first fixing hole (not shown), and the base 5 in the second fixing hole 531. The base 53 and the substrate 32 are detachably connected through the cooperation of the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole 531. Specifically, the connection method between the camera 50 and the substrate 32 is also a threaded connection. The base 53 and the substrate 32 are parallelly docked, and the connection structure is simple and firm.

[0066] Please refer to in combination with Figure 3, in this embodiment, the substrate 32 not only serves to fix the camera 50, but also is electrically connected to the internal structure of the camera 50 and is connected to the data collection board 37 through a flexible circuit board 38, so that the image data captured by the four cameras 50 can be collected on the data collection board 37 for stitching. Specifically, a connection seat 375 is also provided on each substrate 32, and both ends of the flexible circuit board 38 are respectively connected to the connection seats 375 on the substrate 32 and the data collection board 37, thereby realizing the function of data transmission.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 , in order to realize the shooting function of the imaging device 100, the first housing 11 and the second housing 13 are provided with a plurality of lens holes 115 corresponding to a plurality of cameras 50. Since there are four cameras 50, there are also four such lens holes 115. In addition, to prevent the lens 51 from shaking, a lens ring 511 is sleeved on the outer end of the lens 51, and the lens ring 511 can be clamped in the lens holes 115 opened in the first housing 11 and the second housing 13, thereby firmly fixing the lens 51 to the housing 10.

[0068] Please refer to Figures 7 to 9 , the first housing 11 includes a first body 111 and a first fastening wall 113 extending from the periphery of the first body 111 to one side. Since the overall main frame structure 30 is in the shape of a cuboid, the shape of the first body 111 is also in the shape of a cuboid. Of course, it can also be in the shape of a cube or other shapes. The first fastening wall 113 is lower in height on one opposite side of the first body 111 and higher in height on the other opposite side, forming a fastening shape; the second housing 13 includes a second body 131 and a second fastening wall 133 extending from the periphery of the second body 131 to one side. The shape of the second body 131 is also in the shape of a cuboid, and the shape of the second fastening wall 133 is the same as that of the first fastening wall 113. The first fastening wall 113 and the second fastening wall 133 are cross-fastened and are symmetrically arranged about the midpoint of the perpendicular bisector of the first body 111 and the second body 131, which is convenient for preparation. The lens holes 115 corresponding to the cameras 50 are respectively opened in a pair of first fastening walls 113 and a pair of second fastening walls 133 with higher heights. This pair of first fastening walls 113 and this pair of second fastening walls 133 both incline outward to be adapted to the cameras 50 protruding from the main frame structure 30. In addition, the peripheries of the first fastening wall 113 and the second fastening wall 133 are both curved. After the first housing 11 and the second housing 13 are butt-jointed and fixed, the arcs of their outer sides can be completely fitted. This structure is not only stable but also has aesthetic feeling in appearance, improving the appearance of the imaging device 100 and at the same time preventing accidental scratches and improving safety.

[0069] Please combine Figure 1, when in use, the imaging device 100 can be supported by a tripod. The first housing 11 is located below and is the lower housing, and the second housing 13 is located above and is the upper housing. Since the imaging device 100 needs to be electrically connected during use or data needs to be transmitted after shooting, at least one pair of interfaces 1111 is provided on a surface of the first housing 11 facing away from the second housing 13. This pair of interfaces 1111 is connected to the accommodation space 10a to facilitate the plug to be inserted into the main frame structure 30. Specifically, the imaging device 100 is provided with two docking sockets below. One is for connecting an aviation plug to connect the electrical circuit of the imaging device 100; the other is for connecting an RJ45 (Registered Jack 45) plug, that is, a network cable plug, to achieve data transmission. The two sockets are relatively large in size. One has a cylindrical shape and the other has a cuboid shape. Therefore, the first housing 11 is provided with two pairs of interfaces 1111 at positions corresponding to the two sockets. In order to protect the sockets of the imaging device 100 from dust and water when the imaging device 100 is not in use, the housing 10 is further provided with a fastening plate 15. The fastening plate 15 is installed on the first housing 11 to block the two pairs of interfaces 1111. Specifically, the fastening plate 15 is installed on the outer surface of the first housing 11, so that when in use, the fastening plate 15 can be simply opened alone for connection, without disassembling and repairing the first housing 11 and the second housing 13, which is simple and convenient.

[0070] For further aesthetics, please refer to Figure 8 , a groove 1113 is provided on the surface of the first housing 11 facing away from the second housing 13. The two pairs of interfaces 1111 are provided on the bottom wall of the groove 1113. The fastening plate 15 is accommodated in the groove 1113 and blocks the two pairs of interfaces 1111. At this time, the surface of the fastening plate 15 is flush with the outer surface of the first housing 11, which is convenient for placement. The shape of the fastening plate 15 is cuboid-shaped, and the corresponding opening of the groove 1113 is also rectangular, which is matched with the shape of the first body 111 of the first housing 11.

[0071] Please refer to in combination with Figure 10 , to facilitate the fixation of the fastening plate 15 to the first housing 11, at least one clamping groove 1115 is provided on the side wall of the groove 1113 of the first housing 11, and at least one clamping platform 1531 is provided on the outer periphery of the fastening plate 15. By clamping the clamping platform 1531 in the clamping groove 1115, the fastening plate 15 can be fixed to the first housing 11. Of course, the fastening plate 15 and the first housing 11 can also be connected by threads.

[0072] Please refer to in combination with Figure 10 and Figure 11, specifically, the fastening plate 15 includes a frame body 151, a pressing plate 153 and a backing plate 155. The frame body 151 is provided with a receiving groove 1517. The backing plate 155 covers the upper part of the receiving groove 1517. The frame body 151 and the backing plate 155 are partially recessed inward so that the shapes of the frame body 151 and the backing plate 155 are generally H-shaped. Two symmetrically arranged mounting grooves 157 are formed at the recessed part corresponding to the frame body 151. The opening shape of the mounting groove 157 is rectangular. There are two pressing plates 153. The shape of each pressing plate 153 is matched with it and can be respectively accommodated in the two mounting grooves 157 and respectively correspond to the two interfaces 1111. Each pressing plate 153 blocks one interface 1111. A clamping platform 1531 is arranged on the periphery of any one of the pressing plates 153. In this embodiment, two clamping platforms 1531 are provided. Each clamping platform 1531 is arranged on the periphery of one pressing plate 153. Two clamping grooves 1115 are provided on the corresponding first housing 11, which can make the fastening of the fastening plate 15 to the first housing 11 more stable and not prone to falling off.

[0073] In order to further save manpower, the frame body 151 and the backing plate 155 of the fastening plate 15 can be directly clamped in the groove 1113. Only the two pressing plates 153 need to be disassembled. Therefore, each clamping platform 1531 is arranged on the end face of each pressing plate 153 facing away from the other pressing plate 153. The two pressing plates 153 can move relative to the frame body 151 respectively. When the pressing plate 153 moves relative to the frame body 151, the clamping platform 1531 is clamped in or disengaged from the clamping groove 1115.

[0074] Specifically, to achieve the movement of the two pressing plates 153 relative to the frame 151, the fastening plate 15 further includes a plurality of springs 159 disposed between the two pressing plates 153, and the pressing plates 153 achieve relative movement through the elastic deformation of the springs 159. In this embodiment, the frame 151 is provided with a plurality of spring grooves 1511 that cooperate with each spring 159. The spring grooves 1511 are opened in the middle part of the frame 151, specifically there are four, arranged in two pairs opposite to each other, and every two spring grooves 1511 are connected to an installation groove 157. When the pressing plate 153 is installed in the installation groove 157, the clamping platform 1531 is inserted into the clamping groove 1115. One end of each spring 159 is connected to the end face of a pressing plate 153, and the other end abuts against the groove wall of the spring groove 1511. At this time, the spring 159 is in a normal state. The pressing directions of the two pressing plates 153 are opposite, and they are pressed towards the middle of the frame 151 at the same time, compressing the spring 159, so that the clamping platforms 1531 at both ends can be disengaged from the clamping grooves 1115, and then the pressing plates 153 can be turned downwards to complete the disassembly and opening of the docking port 1111, which can be completed with only one hand, simple and convenient. Each pressing plate 153 is provided with two springs 159. On the one hand, it can make the disassembly more convenient, and on the other hand, when pressing and disassembling, the pressing plate 153 is relatively stable and will not deviate. In addition, each pressing plate 153 is further provided with a pressing groove 1533 on the surface facing away from the first housing 11, which is convenient for holding and pressing, saving time and effort.

[0075] Please continue to refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 , to facilitate the replacement and repair of the pressing plate 153 and the spring 159, the connection between the frame 151 and the backing plate 155 is set as a detachable connection. Specifically, the frame 151 is provided with a plurality of first docking holes 1513, and the backing plate 155 is provided with a plurality of second docking holes 1551 that cooperate with the first docking holes 1513. A fixing member is used to connect the first docking holes 1513 and the second docking holes 1551 to fix the frame 151 and the backing plate 155. The fixing member in this embodiment can be a screw, and this connection method is simple and convenient, and the connection structure is relatively stable. In order to make the connection more stable, the frame 151 is provided with seven first docking holes 1513, four of which are distributed at the four corners of the frame 151, and the second docking holes 1551 of the backing plate 155 cooperate with them, so that the overall connection force distribution between the frame 151 and the backing plate 155 is relatively uniform. The other three first docking holes 1513 are arranged in the middle of the frame 151, respectively spaced between two pairs of springs 159, ensuring the stability of the springs 159, so that the springs 159 will not break away from the spring grooves 1511, thereby enhancing the stability of the fastening plate 15. Of course, a snap or other detachable connection method can also be used to connect the frame 151 and the backing plate 155.

[0076] To facilitate the quick installation of the snap-in plate 15, the frame body 151 is provided with a plurality of receiving grooves 1515 around the first docking hole 1513. The surface of the backing plate 155 facing the frame body 151 protrudes with a plurality of positioning platforms 1553. One positioning platform 1553 is clamped in one receiving groove 1515 to position the frame body 151 and the backing plate 155. Specifically, there are three receiving grooves 1515 arranged side by side. The receiving grooves 1515 at both sides have the same shape. The three receiving grooves 1515 are separated by two pairs of spring grooves 1511. A first docking hole 1513 is arranged at the center position of each receiving groove 1515. The shape of the positioning platform 1553 of the backing plate 155 matches the shape of the receiving groove 1515. The positioning platform 1553 is a hollow structure for mating connection. When the positioning platform 1553 is clamped in the receiving groove 1515, the positioning of the first docking hole 1513 and the second docking hole 1551 is completed, so that the frame body 151 and the backing plate 155 can be connected conveniently and quickly.

[0077] In addition, the snap-in plate 15 further includes a flat gasket 158. The flat gasket 158 is made of an elastic material, and its material can be silicone. Its shape is the same as that of the backing plate 155 and is installed between the backing plate 155 and the first housing 11, which can play a role in buffering impact and friction, making the usability of the snap-in plate 15 and the outer shell 10 more durable.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 7 and Figure 9 In addition, in order to further increase the structural strength of the outer shell 10 and ensure the structural stability of the imaging device 100. In addition to being respectively connected to the main frame structure 30, the first housing 11 and the second housing 13 are also fixed by threads. Specifically, the first housing 11 is provided with two third connection holes 1118, and the two third connection holes 1118 are opened on the fixing platforms 1117 arranged diagonally. The second housing 13 is provided with two corresponding fourth connection holes 1317. The third connection hole 1118 is a threaded hole. It is simple and convenient to use a screw to pass through the fourth connection hole 1317 and the third connection hole 1118. At the same time, in order to facilitate the alignment of the position of the outer shell 10 and the main frame structure 30, the screw passes through a data collection board 37 at the uppermost end for easy positioning, so that the installation of the imaging device 100 is more accurate and rapid.

[0079] In the camera device 100 of this technical solution, no key structure is provided on the housing 10, and it can be controlled by remote control, which increases the intelligence of the camera device 100. At the same time, in order to increase the convenience of use of the camera device 100, the camera device 100 further includes an indicator light (not shown). The indicator light is installed on the outer surface of the housing 10 and is electrically connected to the main frame structure 30. When the camera device 100 is in the standby state, the indicator light is on constantly. When the camera device 100 is in the working state, the indicator light is turned off. The setting of this structure can be used to remind the user of the usage status of the camera device 100, so as to avoid repeated power-on and power-off, and can save power and energy consumption, and further improve the overall performance of the camera device 100.

[0080] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the inventive concept of the present invention by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera housing, characterized in that: The housing includes a first shell, a second shell, and a buckle plate. The first shell is engaged with the second shell. The first shell has at least one interface on a surface facing away from the second shell. The buckle plate is mounted on the first shell and blocks the interface. The first shell has a groove on its surface facing away from the second shell, the interface is formed on the bottom wall of the groove, and the buckle plate is received in the groove and blocks the interface; The first shell is provided with at least one clamping groove on the side wall of the groove, and the outer periphery of the buckle plate is provided with at least one clamping platform, and the clamping platform is clamped in the clamping groove to fix the buckle plate to the first shell; The snap-fit plate includes a frame, a pressing plate and a pad. The frame is detachably connected to the pad and forms two symmetrical mounting grooves. Two pressing plates are provided and respectively accommodated in the two mounting grooves. Two interfaces are provided, each of which blocks an interface. Two card slots are provided, and a card platform is provided on the end face of each pressing plate facing away from the other pressing plate. The two pressing plates move relative to the frame to allow the card platform to be stuck in or out of the card slot.

2. The camera housing according to claim 1, wherein: The buckling plate also includes a plurality of springs arranged between the two pressing plates. The frame body is provided with a plurality of spring slots matching each spring. One end of each spring is connected to the end surface of a pressing plate, and the other end abuts against the slot wall of the spring slot.

3. The camera housing according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein: The frame is provided with a plurality of first docking holes, and the backing plate is provided with a plurality of second docking holes matching the first docking holes. The first docking holes and the second docking holes are connected by fixing members to fix the frame and the backing plate.

4. The camera housing according to claim 3, wherein: The frame is provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves around the first docking hole, and the surface of the pad facing the frame is provided with a plurality of positioning platforms. A positioning platform is clamped in a accommodating groove to position the frame and the pad.

5. The camera housing according to claim 1, wherein: The first shell includes a first body and a first locking wall extending to one side along the periphery of the first body. The second shell includes a second body and a second locking wall extending to one side along the periphery of the second body. The first locking wall and the second locking wall are cross-locked.

6. A camera device, characterized in that: The camera device includes a shell, a main frame structure and a plurality of cameras installed on the main frame structure. The shell is the camera device shell described in any one of claims 1 to 5. The first shell and the second shell are snapped together to form a accommodating space. The main frame structure is installed in the accommodating space. The first shell and the second shell are provided with lens holes corresponding to the cameras.

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