An underwater wiper camera

By designing an underwater wiper camera, which utilizes a wiper assembly and an LED light assembly to clean the lens, the problem of floating debris and seaweed adhering to the lens during underwater photography was solved, resulting in highly efficient underwater photography.

CN111263110BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24SHAANXI GALAFU INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2019-12-30
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Abstract

The underwater wiper camera provided by the application comprises an underwater camera, a transmission cable and a display device; the underwater camera is connected with the display device through the transmission cable; the cable is a twisted pair cable for signal transmission, and has good stability, strong anti-interference performance and high transmission speed in actual application; the cable sheath is made of imported polyurethane, has high corrosion resistance and can be used in a special seawater environment; a wiper assembly is used for cleaning the protective lens, can effectively and continuously keep the lens clean; the protective lens covers and seals the first end portion; the shooting direction of the camera is towards the protective lens; an LED lamp assembly surrounds the camera shooting end periphery, and is located in the shell; the camera is connected with the display device through the transmission cable. The underwater wiper camera provided by the embodiment of the application adopts mechanical rigid sealing, has compact structure and good sealing.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the underwater equipment technical field, in particular to a kind of underwater wiper camera. BACKGROUND

[0002] The development of video monitoring system has experienced three different stages, namely analog video monitoring, digital video monitoring of multimedia microcomputer platform and digital network video monitoring based on embedded network video server technology. Video monitoring market has entered a relatively saturated state, and the competitiveness is quite strong.

[0003] In practical application, when taking a picture under water in the environment where there are plankton, seaweed and the like, which can easily cause lens contamination, the plankton, seaweed or other things that are easy to attach to the protective lens seriously affect the camera's underwater shooting effect. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide an underwater wiper camera, which improves the camera's underwater shooting effect when there are plankton or seaweed on the water surface. The specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides an underwater wiper camera, which comprises an underwater camera, a transmission cable and a display device; the underwater camera is connected to the display device through the transmission cable.

[0006] The underwater camera is a high-definition straight camera; the underwater camera comprises an LED lamp assembly, a diving quick connector, a controller, a shell, a camera, a wiper assembly and a protective lens.

[0007] The controller is connected to the camera, the wiper assembly and the LED lamp assembly; the diving quick connector is used to connect the transmission cable and the underwater camera; the shell is a hollow columnar structure; the LED lamp assembly, the protective lens, the wiper assembly and the camera are all located at the first end of the shell; the wiper assembly is used to clean the protective lens; the protective lens covers and seals the first end; the shooting direction of the camera is towards the protective lens; the LED lamp assembly is located around the camera shooting end and in the shell.

[0008] The camera is connected to the display device through the transmission cable.

[0009] Optionally, the wiper assembly comprises a wiper, a rotating shaft and a reciprocating motor; the wiper is arranged at the first end and is used to clean the protective lens; one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the wiper, and the other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the working end of the reciprocating motor; the reciprocating motor is fixed in the shell; the reciprocating motor is used to drive the wiper to make reciprocating motion.

[0010] Optionally, the material of the shell is any one of stainless steel, titanium alloy, and aluminum alloy.

[0011] Optionally, the transmission cable is a twisted pair cable.

[0012] Optionally, the transmission cable is coated with a cable sheath, and the material of the cable sheath is imported polyurethane.

[0013] Optionally, the sealing mode of the underwater camera is mechanical rigid sealing.

[0014] Optionally, the underwater camera further comprises a power supply, the transmission cable comprises a network interface and a DC plug; the network interface is used to connect the display device; the DC plug is used to connect the power supply; and the voltage of the power supply is 12V.

[0015] The underwater wiper camera provided by the embodiment of the application comprises an underwater camera, a transmission cable, and a display device; the underwater camera is connected to the display device through the transmission cable; the cable is a twisted pair cable for transmitting signals, and has good stability, strong anti-interference performance, and fast transmission speed in actual application; the cable sheath is made of imported polyurethane and has high corrosion resistance, so that the underwater wiper camera can be used in a special marine environment. The underwater camera is a high-definition straight camera; specifically, the underwater camera 1 is a GLF-UDC-S200-W underwater camera, adopts a 1 / 2.8'' SONY IMX291+NVP2441H sensor, and has a resolution of 1920*1080, super-low code rate, and high-definition image quality; the underwater camera comprises an LED lamp assembly, a diving quick connector, a controller, a shell, a camera, a wiper assembly, and a protective lens; the shell is made of stainless steel (for freshwater) or titanium alloy (for seawater) and can be selected at will according to customer requirements; the controller is connected to the camera, the wiper assembly, and the LED lamp assembly; the diving quick connector is used to connect the transmission cable to the underwater camera; the shell has a hollow columnar structure; the LED lamp assembly, the protective lens, the wiper assembly, and the camera are all arranged at a first end of the shell; the wiper assembly is used to clean the protective lens, so that the lens can be effectively and continuously cleaned; the protective lens covers and seals the first end; the shooting direction of the camera is towards the protective lens; the LED lamp assembly surrounds the shooting end of the camera and is located in the shell; and the camera is connected to the display device through the transmission cable. The underwater wiper camera provided by the embodiment of the application adopts mechanical rigid sealing, has a compact structure, and is well sealed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic view of a component of an underwater wiper camera according to an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic view of a structure of an underwater camera according to an embodiment of the present application is provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] In order to improve the shooting effect of an underwater camera, an underwater wiper camera is provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Embodiment 1

[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 An underwater wiper camera is provided according to an embodiment of the present application, which comprises an underwater camera 1, a transmission cable 2, and a display device 3; the underwater camera 1 is connected to the display device 3 through the transmission cable 2.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2 The underwater camera 1 is a high-definition straight camera 8; the underwater camera 1 comprises an LED lamp assembly 4, a diving quick connector 5, a controller 6, a housing 7, a camera 8, a wiper assembly 9, and a protective lens 10.

[0024] The controller 6 is connected to the camera 8, the wiper assembly 9, and the LED lamp assembly 4; the diving quick connector 5 is used to connect the transmission cable 2 to the underwater camera 1; the housing 7 has a hollow columnar structure; the LED lamp assembly 4, the protective lens 10, the wiper assembly 9, and the camera 8 are all located at a first end of the housing 7; the wiper assembly 9 is used to clean the protective lens 10; the protective lens 10 covers and seals the first end; the shooting direction of the camera 8 is towards the protective lens 10; the LED lamp assembly 4 is arranged around the shooting end of the camera 8 and is located in the housing 7.

[0025] The camera 8 is connected to the display device 3 through the transmission cable 2.

[0026] Specifically, this embodiment of the invention provides an underwater wiper camera, comprising: an underwater camera 1, a transmission cable 2, and a display device 3; the underwater camera 1 is connected to the display device 3 via the transmission cable 2; the aforementioned cable is a twisted-pair cable for signal transmission, which offers good stability, strong anti-interference capabilities, and fast transmission speed in practical applications; the cable sheath is made of imported polyurethane, possessing high corrosion resistance and suitable for use in special seawater environments. The underwater camera 1 is a high-definition cylindrical camera 8; specifically, the underwater camera 1 is a GLF-UDC-S200-W underwater camera 1, using a 1 / 2.8” SONY... The IMX291+NVP2441H sensor offers a resolution of up to 1920*1080, with ultra-low bitrate and high-definition image quality. The underwater camera 1 includes an LED light assembly 4, a diving quick-connect connector 5, a controller 6, a housing 7, a camera 8, a wiper assembly 9, and a protective lens 10. The housing 7 is made of stainless steel (freshwater); titanium alloy (seawater) can be selected according to customer requirements. The controller 6 connects to the camera 8, wiper assembly 9, and LED light assembly 4. The diving quick-connect connector 5 connects the transmission cable 2 to the underwater camera 1. The housing 7 has a hollow cylindrical structure. The LED light assembly 4... The protective lens 10, wiper assembly 9, and camera 8 are all located at the first end of the housing 7. The wiper assembly 9 is used to clean the protective lens 10, effectively and continuously keeping the lens clean. The protective lens 10 covers and seals the first end. The camera 8's shooting direction is towards the protective lens 10. The LED light assembly 4 surrounds the shooting end of the camera 8 and is located inside the housing 7. The camera 8 is connected to the display device 3 via the transmission cable 2. The underwater wiper camera provided in this embodiment of the invention adopts a mechanical rigid seal, has a compact structure, and provides good sealing.

[0027] Furthermore, the wiper assembly 9 includes: a wiper 11, a rotating shaft 12, and a reciprocating motor 13; the wiper 11 is disposed at the first end and is used to clean the protective lens 10; one end of the rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the wiper 11, and the other end of the rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the working end of the reciprocating motor 13; the reciprocating motor 13 is fixed inside the housing 7; the reciprocating motor 13 is used to drive the wiper 11 to perform reciprocating motion.

[0028] Furthermore, the outer shell 7 is made of any one of stainless steel, titanium alloy, or aluminum alloy.

[0029] Furthermore, the transmission cable 2 is a twisted pair cable.

[0030] Furthermore, the transmission cable 2 is covered with a cable sheath, which is made of imported polyurethane.

[0031] Furthermore, the underwater camera 1 is sealed using a mechanical rigid seal.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes a power supply, and the transmission cable 2 includes a network interface and a DC plug; the network interface is used to connect the display device 3; the DC plug is used to connect the power supply; wherein the voltage of the power supply is 12V.

[0033] This invention provides an underwater wiper camera, comprising: an underwater camera 1, a transmission cable 2, and a display device 3; the underwater camera 1 is connected to the display device 3 via the transmission cable 2; the cable is a twisted-pair cable for signal transmission, which offers good stability, strong anti-interference capabilities, and fast transmission speed in practical applications; the cable sheath is made of imported polyurethane, which has high corrosion resistance and can be used in special seawater environments. The underwater camera 1 is a high-definition cylindrical camera 8; specifically, the underwater camera 1 is a GLF-UDC-S200-W underwater camera 1, using a 1 / 2.8” SONY... The IMX291+NVP2441H sensor offers a resolution of up to 1920*1080, with ultra-low bitrate and high-definition image quality. The underwater camera 1 includes an LED light assembly 4, a diving quick-connect connector 5, a controller 6, a housing 7, a camera 8, a wiper assembly 9, and a protective lens 10. The housing 7 is made of stainless steel (freshwater); titanium alloy (seawater) can be selected according to customer requirements. The controller 6 connects to the camera 8, wiper assembly 9, and LED light assembly 4. The diving quick-connect connector 5 connects the transmission cable 2 to the underwater camera 1. The housing 7 has a hollow cylindrical structure. The LED light assembly 4... The protective lens 10, wiper assembly 9, and camera 8 are all located at the first end of the housing 7. The wiper assembly 9 is used to clean the protective lens 10, effectively and continuously keeping the lens clean. The protective lens 10 covers and seals the first end. The camera 8's shooting direction is towards the protective lens 10. The LED light assembly 4 surrounds the shooting end of the camera 8 and is located inside the housing 7. The camera 8 is connected to the display device 3 via the transmission cable 2. The underwater wiper camera provided in this embodiment of the invention adopts a mechanical rigid seal, has a compact structure, and provides good sealing.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] Based on the above embodiment 1, this embodiment of the invention provides a connection method between an underwater wiper camera and a display device 3, so as to more fully describe the method of using the underwater wiper camera provided in this embodiment of the invention.

[0036] Step 1: First, insert the network interface of transmission cable 2 into the PC network interface, connect the DC plug to the 12V power adapter, and the LED light will turn on.

[0037] Step 2: Open Internet Explorer and enter the camera's IP address 192.168.1.88 in the address bar.

[0038] Step 3: The system will pop up a login box. Enter your username and password (the default username and password are admin and admin respectively), and click "Login".

[0039] Step 4: Install the control according to the system prompts. After logging into the WEB main interface, please change the administrator password in time.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] Based on Embodiments 1 and 2 above, this embodiment of the invention describes the working environment of the underwater wiper camera provided in this embodiment.

[0042] 1. Ambient temperature: GLF-UDC-S200-W underwater camera 1 operating temperature: -20℃ to 60℃

[0043] 2. Ambient Humidity: GLF-UDC-S200-W Underwater Camera 1 Operating Environment: Underwater operation

[0044] 3. Power supply: Please use a regulated power supply with a voltage of 12±10%VDC.

[0045] 4. The power cord is a dedicated power cord for the control box provided by Glenflo.

[0046] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0047] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a related manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on its differences from other embodiments. The above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An underwater windshield wiper camera, characterized in that, include: An underwater camera, a transmission cable, and a display device; the underwater camera is connected to the display device via the transmission cable. The underwater camera is a high-definition cylindrical camera; the underwater camera includes an LED light assembly, a diving quick-connect plug, a controller, a housing, a camera, a wiper assembly, and a protective lens; The controller connects to the camera, the wiper assembly, and the LED light assembly; the diving quick-connect plug connects the transmission cable to the underwater camera; the housing is a hollow cylindrical structure with a circular cross-section; the LED light assembly, the protective lens, the wiper assembly, and the camera are all located at the first end of the housing; the wiper assembly cleans the protective lens; the protective lens covers and seals the first end; the camera's shooting direction faces the protective lens; the LED light assembly surrounds the camera's shooting end and is distributed circumferentially, and the LED light assembly is located inside the housing; The camera is connected to the display device via the transmission cable; The wiper assembly includes: a wiper blade, a rotating shaft, and a reciprocating motor; the wiper blade is disposed at the first end and is used to clean the protective lens; the rotating shaft passes through the first end; one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the wiper blade, and the other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the working end of the reciprocating motor; the reciprocating motor is fixed inside the housing; the reciprocating motor is used to drive the wiper blade to perform reciprocating motion; The center of the camera is eccentrically located at the first end of the housing, and the center of the rotating shaft is located on the symmetrical centerline of the camera at the first end. The outer shell is made of any one of stainless steel, titanium alloy, or aluminum alloy.

2. The underwater wiper camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission cable is a twisted pair cable.

3. The underwater wiper camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission cable is covered with a cable sheath, which is made of imported polyurethane.

4. The underwater wiper camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The underwater camera is sealed using a mechanical rigid seal.

5. The underwater wiper camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a power supply, and the transmission cable includes a network interface and a DC plug; the network interface is used to connect the display device; the DC plug is used to connect the power supply; wherein the voltage of the power supply is 12V.

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