A camera

Abstract

The present invention discloses a camera, including a lens, a camera body and a universal positioning device, wherein the camera body includes a shell and an electronic system, the electronic system is arranged on the shell, and the universal positioning device is connected between the lens and the shell so that the lens can be moved and positioned relative to the shell; the lens and the electronic system are electrically connected, the lens is used to collect image data, the electronic system is used to connect to electronic equipment, and the electronic system is also used to process the image data to form a digital signal and provide it to the electronic equipment. When the shooting angle of the camera needs to be adjusted, there is no need to move the camera as a whole, and the lens only needs to be moved to the required position by using the universal positioning device, thereby meeting the needs of various shooting angles and improving the convenience of using the camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to electronic equipment technology, and in particular to a camera. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, cameras are becoming more and more commonly used as a video input device.

[0003] The existing camera includes a camera body and a lens. The lens is electrically connected to an electronic system in the camera body. The electronic system is used to connect to an electronic device. The lens is used to collect image data. The electronic system is used to process the image data to form a digital signal and provide it to the electronic device.

[0004] However, when the existing camera needs to adjust the shooting angle, the camera needs to be moved as a whole, which is laborious to operate and reduces the convenience of using the camera. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention provides a camera to improve the convenience of using the camera.

[0006] The present invention provides a camera, comprising a lens, a camera body and a universal positioning device, wherein the camera body comprises a shell and an electronic system, the electronic system is arranged on the shell, and the universal positioning device is connected between the lens and the shell to enable the lens to be moved and positioned relative to the shell;

[0007] The lens is electrically connected to the electronic system. The lens is used to collect image data. The electronic system is used to connect to electronic equipment. The electronic system is also used to process the image data to form a digital signal and provide it to the electronic equipment.

[0008] The camera preferably further comprises a wearing device, wherein the wearing device is connected to the shell and can be worn on a human body.

[0009] The camera, preferably, the universal positioning device is a shaped hose.

[0010] The camera preferably has at least two lenses, the molding hose comprises a main molding hose and a branch molding hose, the first end of the main molding hose is connected to the shell, the first end of the branch molding hose is connected to the main molding hose, and the second end of the main molding hose and the second end of the branch molding hose are both connected to the lens.

[0011] The camera, preferably, the molding hose comprises a flexible sleeve and a metal molding part, the flexible sleeve is connected between the lens and the housing, the metal molding part is passed through the flexible sleeve, and the metal molding part is connected between the lens and the housing to enable the lens to be moved and positioned relative to the housing.

[0012] The camera preferably further comprises a rotating shaft, wherein the rotating shaft is connected between the lens and the universal positioning device so that the lens can at least rotate relative to the universal positioning device around an axis.

[0013] For the camera, preferably, the rotating shaft is a ball shaft.

[0014] The camera, preferably, the ball shaft is a rubber ball shaft.

[0015] The camera, preferably, has a housing portion provided in the shell, the universal positioning device is slidably connected to the shell via a guide rail, the universal positioning device can slide relative to the shell along the guide rail to extend out or be retracted into the housing portion, and the lens can be located in the housing portion when the universal positioning device is retracted into the housing portion.

[0016] The camera, preferably, the wearing device is a hairpin, an ear clip, a headband or a decorative accessory.

[0017] Based on the above, when the camera provided by the present invention needs to adjust the shooting angle, force can be applied to the lens or the universal positioning device so that the lens can move relative to the housing, thereby adjusting the shooting angle. After that, the lens can be positioned relative to the housing through the positioning function of the universal positioning device, thereby ensuring the stability of shooting. Since the lens is light in weight and small in size, it is labor-saving and flexible to move relative to the housing, thereby improving the convenience of using the camera. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a camera provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another camera wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a camera provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the use status of a camera provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a camera provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of another camera provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of another camera provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings, each reference numeral represents:

[0026] 1. Lens;

[0027] 2. Camera body; 21. Shell;

[0028] 3. Universal positioning device; 31. Flexible sleeve; 32. Metal shaping part; 311. Main shaping hose; 312. Branch shaping hose;

[0029] 4. wearing device; 41. upper clamping part; 42. lower clamping part; 43. spring;

[0030] 5. Rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Embodiment 1:

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 , a camera provided in the first embodiment of the present invention, comprises a lens 1, a camera body 2 and a universal positioning device 3.

[0034] The camera body 2 includes a housing 21 and an electronic system (not shown), the electronic system is arranged on the housing 21 , and the universal positioning device 3 is connected between the lens 1 and the housing 21 so that the lens 1 can be moved and positioned relative to the housing 21 .

[0035] The lens 1 is electrically connected to the electronic system, and the lens 1 is used to collect image data. The electronic system is provided with a USB interface, and the electronic system is connected to the electronic device through the USB interface. The electronic system is also used to process the image data to form a digital signal and provide it to the electronic device.

[0036] In the camera of this embodiment, when the shooting angle needs to be adjusted, force can be applied to the lens 1 or the universal positioning device to enable the lens to move relative to the housing, thereby adjusting the shooting angle. After that, the lens can be positioned relative to the housing through the positioning function of the universal positioning device, thereby ensuring the stability of shooting. Since the lens is light in weight and small in size, it is labor-saving and flexible to move relative to the housing, thereby improving the convenience of using the camera.

[0037] Specifically, the camera head also includes a wearing device 4, which is connected to the housing 21 and can be worn on the human body surface. Thus, the camera head can be conveniently worn on the human body surface, thereby facilitating shooting and carrying.

[0038] In this embodiment, the wearing device 4 can be a hairpin, which includes an upper clamping portion 41 and a lower clamping portion 42, and a spring 43 is installed between the upper clamping portion 41 and the lower clamping portion 42. When in use, the hairpin can be directly worn on the hair. Figure 2 The wearing device 4 may also be a headband, which is worn on the human head, the universal positioning device 3 is installed at one end of the headband, and the camera body 2 is installed in the middle of the headband. In other embodiments, the wearing device 4 may also be various decorative accessories on the human body, such as ear clips, necklaces, ear studs, brooches, etc.

[0039] In this embodiment, the colors of the lens 1, the camera body 2, the universal positioning device 3 and the wearing device 4 are close to the color of human hair or human skin, or the materials of each component are selected to be transparent materials as much as possible, so as to facilitate hiding the camera on the body surface or in the hair.

[0040] Embodiment 2:

[0041] On the basis of the first embodiment, the universal positioning device 3 is a shaped hose. Since the shaped hose can be bent to any angle and can be positioned instantly, it is possible to adjust any shooting angle, further improving the convenience of using the camera. Of course, the universal positioning device 3 can also be a universal joint with a positioning device, etc.

[0042] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 The shaping hose 3 includes a flexible sleeve 31 and a metal shaping piece 32. The flexible sleeve 31 is connected between the lens 1 and the housing 21. The metal shaping piece 32 is inserted into the flexible sleeve 31. The metal shaping piece 32 is connected between the lens 1 and the housing 21 so that the lens 1 can be moved and positioned relative to the housing 21. As a result, the metal shaping piece 32 can be bent to any angle and can be positioned instantly, so that any shooting angle can be adjusted. The flexible sleeve 31 is sleeved on the outside of the metal shaping piece 32, so as to prevent the metal shaping piece 32 from directly contacting the human body and causing human body damage. The metal shaping piece 32 can be a metal shaping hose, etc.

[0043] Reference Figure 4 As shown, when the orientation of the lens 1 needs to be adjusted, the flexible sleeve 31 is bent to deform the metal forming member 32 inside the flexible sleeve 31. The metal forming member 32 is used to keep the flexible sleeve 31 in the deformed position, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the orientation of the lens 1.

[0044] In the above embodiment, referring to Figure 5 The camera head further includes a rotating shaft 5, which is connected between the lens 1 and the universal positioning device 3, so that the lens 1 can at least rotate relative to the universal positioning device 3 around the axis. Thus, the shooting orientation of the lens 1 can be adjusted more conveniently to meet the needs of various shooting angles.

[0045] The rotating shaft 5 is a ball shaft, thereby enabling adjustment of the lens to more angles. Furthermore, the ball shaft is a rubber ball shaft. Since the rubber ball shaft can produce elastic deformation, it can play a buffering role and make the lens rotation more flexible.

[0046] When making specific adjustments, the flexible sleeve 31 is first bent to adjust the lens 1 in the up-down, left-right, and front-back directions. When the position of the lens 1 is fixed, the lens 1 can be rotated up-down, front-back, and left-right relative to the flexible sleeve 31 using a rubber ball shaft, thereby further adjusting the shooting direction of the lens 1.

[0047] Preferably, in the above embodiment, a housing portion (not shown) is provided in the housing 21, and the universal positioning device 3 is slidably connected to the housing 21 via a guide rail, and the universal positioning device 3 can slide along the guide rail relative to the housing 21 to extend out or be retracted into the housing portion, and the lens 1 can be located in the housing portion when the universal positioning device 3 is retracted into the housing portion. Therefore, when the lens 1 is not in use, the universal positioning device 3 can slide into the housing portion along the guide rail, so that the lens 1 enters the housing portion, and the housing can protect the lens 1 to prevent it from being damaged, thereby extending the service life of the lens 1.

[0048] Preferably, in the above embodiment, the camera further includes a lighting device (not shown), which can be a variety of lighting fixtures such as LED lamps, incandescent lamps or light tubes. The lighting device is mounted on the housing 21, and the lighting device is electrically connected to the power supply through a switch, and the light emitting direction of the lighting device is consistent with the shooting direction of the lens 1. When the light is not good at night, the lighting device can illuminate the objects in front by turning on the switch, and then the lens 1 can be used to shoot at night, so as to avoid the situation where the camera cannot shoot at night.

[0049] In summary, the camera provided by the embodiment of the present invention can adjust the position of the lens 1 by using the universal positioning device 3. At the same time, the lens 1 itself can rotate relative to the universal positioning device 3, thereby meeting the needs of various shooting angles. The adjustment of the shooting angle can be completed by only adjusting the lens, without moving the camera as a whole, thereby improving the convenience of using the camera. In addition, the camera uses the decorative parts of the human body as a base for wearing, which is not only more comfortable to wear, but also can be connected to an external power supply to meet the requirements of long-term battery life.

[0050] Embodiment three:

[0051] Please refer to Figure 6 On the basis of the second embodiment, there are at least two lenses 1, and the shaping hose includes a main shaping hose 311 and a branch shaping hose 312. The first end of the main shaping hose 311 is connected to the shell 21, and the first end of the branch shaping hose 312 is connected to the main shaping hose 311. The second end of the main shaping hose 311 and the second end of the branch shaping hose 312 are both connected to the lens 1.

[0052] The universal positioning device 3 can simultaneously install multiple lenses 1, thereby realizing multi-angle shooting to complete more functions.

[0053] Embodiment 4:

[0054] Please refer to Figure 7 On the basis of the first embodiment, the camera includes at least two universal positioning devices 3, each of which is equipped with a lens 1. By installing multiple universal positioning devices 3 on the housing 21, each of which is equipped with a lens 3, multi-angle shooting of the camera is achieved, and more functions are completed.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0056] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0057] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that: The invention comprises a lens, a camera body and a universal positioning device, wherein the camera body comprises a housing and an electronic system, the electronic system is arranged on the housing, and the universal positioning device is connected between the lens and the housing to enable the lens to be moved and positioned relative to the housing; The lens is electrically connected to the electronic system, the lens is used to collect image data, the electronic system is used to connect to electronic equipment, and the electronic system is also used to process the image data to form a digital signal and provide it to the electronic equipment; A housing portion is provided in the housing, the universal positioning device is slidably connected to the housing via a guide rail, the universal positioning device can slide relative to the housing along the guide rail to extend out of or be retracted into the housing portion, and the lens can be located in the housing portion when the universal positioning device is retracted into the housing portion; Among them, the universal positioning device is a molded hose, which includes a flexible sleeve and a metal molded part. The flexible sleeve is connected between the lens and the shell, and the metal molded part is inserted into the flexible sleeve. The metal molded part is connected between the lens and the shell so that the lens can be moved and positioned relative to the shell.

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a wearing device, which is connected to the shell and can be worn on the human body.

3. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are at least two lenses, and the shaping hose includes a main shaping hose and a branch shaping hose. The first end of the main shaping hose is connected to the shell, the first end of the branch shaping hose is connected to the main shaping hose, and the second end of the main shaping hose and the second end of the branch shaping hose are both connected to the lens.

4. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating shaft, which is connected between the lens and the universal positioning device, so that the lens can at least rotate relative to the universal positioning device around the axis.

5. The camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating shaft is a ball shaft.

6. The camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ball shaft is a rubber ball shaft.

7. The camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wearing device is a hairpin, an ear clip, a headband or a decorative accessory.

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