Easy-to-disassemble camera housing, camera

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of industrial camera technology, specifically to a detachable camera housing and a camera. The detachable camera housing includes a front shell and a rear shell. A groove is provided on one of the front shell and the rear shell, and a slider that mates with the groove is provided on the other. The groove and the slider are located at the contact point between the front shell and the rear shell. A baffle is provided on the sliding path of the groove, and the baffle is snap-fitted onto the front shell and / or the rear shell. The groove and slider structure at the contact point between the front and rear shells in this invention makes the installation of the slider and the groove simple and convenient. Furthermore, to prevent the slider from sliding out of the groove's entrance, a baffle structure is provided. During installation, the slider on the front and rear shells is guided into the groove, and then the baffle is snapped onto the housing. Compared to screw fastening, this method is simple and convenient to install and remove, and eliminates the need for an internal installation structure, thus avoiding the occupation of internal space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of industrial camera technology, specifically to a detachable camera housing and a camera. Background Technology

[0002] Industrial cameras are typically installed on machine production lines to replace human eyes for measurement and judgment. They capture targets through digital imaging, convert them into image signals, and transmit them to a dedicated image processing system. The image system performs various calculations on these signals to extract the target's features, and then controls the on-site equipment based on the judgment results.

[0003] Since industrial cameras operate in harsher environments than ordinary cameras, designers generally design the housing of industrial cameras to be more stable in order to protect the optical lenses inside the housing during use.

[0004] Existing industrial camera housings typically consist of a front housing and a rear housing. Screw posts are mounted on either the front or rear housing, and screws are used to secure the front and rear housings together. However, placing multiple screw posts within the space enclosed by the front and rear housings encroaches on the mounting space for optical lenses and other components, increasing the design complexity of the camera. Furthermore, screw fixing requires specialized tools to individually tighten each screw, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of industrial camera housings in the prior art, thereby providing a disassembly-friendly housing and camera.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a detachable housing comprising a front housing and a rear housing, wherein a groove is provided on one of the front housing and the rear housing, and a slider that engages with the groove is provided on the other housing; wherein the groove and the slider are located at the contact point between the front housing and the rear housing; and a baffle is provided on the sliding path of the groove, the baffle being snap-fitted onto the front housing and / or the rear housing.

[0007] Furthermore, a stop structure is provided at the junction of the long sides of the front shell and the rear shell.

[0008] Furthermore, the groove and the slider are respectively formed on the two mating surfaces of the stop structure.

[0009] Furthermore, an opening is provided on the same side of the front shell and the rear shell, and the baffle is disposed at the opening.

[0010] Furthermore, the edge of the opening is provided with a retaining edge, which forms an annular groove, and the baffle is embedded in the annular groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the baffle is L-shaped, the shape of the opening is adapted to the baffle, and a stop block supporting the baffle is provided near the opening.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes at least one insert, wherein the baffle and the stop block are provided with insert holes that cooperate with the insert for installation.

[0013] Furthermore, the insert is a pin.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a movable cover that is rotatably mounted on the baffle.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower two ends of the movable cover are formed with rotating shafts, and the baffle is formed with irregularly shaped guide grooves that are adapted to the rotating shafts.

[0016] Furthermore, several anti-slip ribs are formed on the side of the movable cover.

[0017] The present invention also provides a camera comprising the detachable housing described in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0018] The technical solution of this invention has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. The detachable camera housing of the present invention includes a front shell and a rear shell, wherein a sliding groove is provided on one of the front shell and the rear shell, and a slider that cooperates with the sliding groove is provided on the other shell; wherein the sliding groove and the slider are disposed at the abutment of the front shell and the rear shell; and a baffle is disposed on the sliding path of the sliding groove, the baffle being snap-fitted onto the front shell and / or the rear shell.

[0020] The camera housing of this invention features a sliding groove and a slider structure at the joint between the front and rear shells. The slider and the sliding groove are easy to install. In order to prevent the slider from sliding out of the entrance of the sliding groove, a baffle structure is provided. During installation, the sliders on the front and rear shells are guided into the sliding groove, and then the baffle is fastened to the housing. Compared with the screw fastening method, disassembly and assembly are simple and convenient, and there is no need to set up an installation structure inside the housing, thus avoiding the occupation of internal space.

[0021] 2. In the detachable camera housing of the present invention, the sliding groove and the slider are respectively formed on the two mating surfaces of the stop structure. When the front shell and the rear shell are mated, the stop structure can achieve accurate positioning of the two. The accurately positioned front shell and rear shell can facilitate the user to directly guide the slider into the sliding groove, further facilitating the installation between the front shell and the rear shell.

[0022] 3. In the detachable camera housing of this invention, an opening is machined on the same side of the front and rear shells. The opening is "L"-shaped and conforms to the shape of the baffle. The vertical side of the baffle is used to prevent sliding between the front and rear shells, and the horizontal side of the baffle is engaged in the opening. When subjected to the force of the front and rear shells, the horizontal side of the baffle is engaged in the horizontal position of the opening, forming a reverse limiting effect, thereby achieving the function of restricting the sliding between the front and rear shells.

[0023] 4. The detachable camera housing of the present invention further includes at least one insert component. The baffle and the stop block are provided with insert holes that cooperate with the insert component for installation. The insert component is a pin. The setting of the insert component further ensures the stability of the baffle fixed in the opening and prevents the baffle from sliding out of the opening due to shaking or other problems. Moreover, the insert structure component with pin can be fixed by simple interference fit, which is simple and convenient to operate.

[0024] 5. The detachable camera housing of the present invention also includes a movable cover that is rotatably mounted on the baffle. On the one hand, it can prevent external dust from entering the camera through the baffle and affecting the performance of the optical components inside the camera; on the other hand, it can cover the pin on the baffle to improve the overall aesthetics of the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable housing in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship between the front shell and the rear shell in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front shell structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear shell structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of the detachable housing in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a partial enlarged view of the opening location in Embodiment 1 provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable cover in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 1 - Front shell;

[0036] 2 - Back shell;

[0037] 3 – Slide groove; 31 – Notch;

[0038] 4 - Slider;

[0039] 5 – Baffle; 51 – Irregular guide groove; 52 – Raised edge; 53 – Slot; 54 – Observation hole;

[0040] 6 - Edge guard;

[0041] 7 - Stop;

[0042] 8 - Insert components;

[0043] 9 - Socket;

[0044] 10 - Movable cover; 101 - Anti-slip ribs; 102 - Buckles;

[0045] 11 - Rotation shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0048] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0050] Example 1

[0051] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a detachable camera housing, including a front shell 1 and a rear shell 2. A sliding groove 3 is provided on one of the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2, and a slider 4 that cooperates with the sliding groove 3 is provided on the other. The sliding groove 3 and the slider 4 are located at the contact point between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2. A baffle 5 is provided on the sliding path of the sliding groove 3, and the baffle 5 is snap-fitted onto the front shell 1 and / or the rear shell 2.

[0052] In this embodiment, the housing is a camera housing, and its main material is commonly used engineering plastics, such as nylon and ABS. The front shell 1 and rear shell 2 are manufactured using a one-piece injection molding process. When the front shell 1 and rear shell 2 are fastened together, they form a space to accommodate internal camera components (optical components such as lenses). Of course, in other embodiments, the camera housing material described above can also be commonly used metal materials or composite materials, which can be selected according to different operating conditions. As one embodiment, when the camera is suspended on high-altitude operating equipment such as drones, in order to reduce collision damage and reduce the overall weight of the machine, the camera housing can be made of more expensive carbon fiber material.

[0053] Therefore, to facilitate disassembly and assembly, a sliding groove and a slider structure are provided at the mating point of the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 in the camera housing in this embodiment. The sliding slider and the sliding groove are easy and convenient to install. In order to prevent the slider 4 from sliding out of the entrance of the sliding groove 3, a baffle 5 structure is provided. During installation, the slider 4 on the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 is guided into the sliding groove 3, and then the baffle 5 is fastened on the housing. Compared with the screw fastening method, disassembly and assembly are simple and convenient, and there is no need to set an installation structure inside the housing, thus avoiding the occupation of space inside the housing.

[0054] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, the assembly relationship between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 is illustrated. In this embodiment, a stop structure is provided at the long side abutment of the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2. The stop structure is a commonly used positioning structure in the assembly process of injection molded parts. A male stop is machined on the front shell 1, and a female stop is machined on the rear shell 2. The alignment and installation between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 are achieved through the cooperation of the stop structure. At the same time, the stop structure has good concealment after installation, which can ensure the consistency of the appearance of the joint between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 and improve the overall aesthetics of the shell.

[0055] Furthermore, when the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 are installed together, the limiting and positioning functions are achieved through two mating surfaces, such as... Figure 2 As shown in the diagram, in this embodiment, a groove 3 and a slider 4 are respectively formed on the two mating surfaces of the stop structure. When the stop structure mates with the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2, it can achieve accurate positioning of both. Accurate positioning of the front and rear shells allows the user to easily guide the slider 4 directly into the groove 3, further facilitating the installation between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2. Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the slide groove 3 in this embodiment is also provided with a notch 31. When the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 abut at the stop position, the slider 4 can be more easily guided into the slide groove 3, preventing the slide groove 3 from obstructing the introduction of the slider 4, and improving the convenience of installing the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 using the slide groove slider structure.

[0056] The aforementioned groove and slider structure provides initial constraint and limitation for the front shell 1 and rear shell 2. However, the front shell 1 and rear shell 2 still lack constraint in the sliding direction and perpendicular to the sliding direction. Therefore, a baffle 5 is designed in this embodiment. To achieve the installation of the baffle 5, as follows: Figure 5 As shown in the diagram, an opening a is provided on the same side of the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2, and the baffle 5 is snapped into opening a. To achieve the snapping of the baffle 5, a retaining edge 6 is formed at the edge of the opening, such as... Figure 6 As shown in the diagram, the retaining edge 6 forms an annular groove, and the baffle 5 is fitted into the annular groove. Further, in this embodiment, the baffle 5 is L-shaped, the shape of the opening is adapted to the baffle 5, and a stop block 7 supporting the baffle 5 is machined near the opening a. Figure 1 As shown in the diagram, the vertical side of the baffle 5 is used to block the sliding between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2. The horizontal side of the baffle is fitted into the opening. When subjected to the sliding force of the front shell and the rear shell, the horizontal side of the baffle 5 is fitted into the horizontal position of the opening, forming a reverse limiting effect, thereby achieving the function of restricting the sliding between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2.

[0057] In this embodiment, to further limit the stability of the baffle 5 when installed at the opening position, insert parts 8 are also designed. Two insert parts 8 are designed on the vertical and horizontal surfaces of the baffle 5 to strengthen the fixing effect between the baffle 5 and the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2. The insert parts 8 in this embodiment are commonly used pin structures. Insertion holes 9 are machined on the baffle 5 and the stop block 7 to mate with the insert parts 8. The pin is simultaneously inserted into the insertion holes 9 on the stop block 7 and the baffle 5 with an interference fit to further fix the baffle 5.

[0058] In other embodiments, the number of inserts 8 described above may be one, two, etc., as long as they can perform the function of constraint and limiting.

[0059] like Figure 7 As shown in the diagram, the baffle 5 in this embodiment is also machined with an observation hole 54 to facilitate the user's observation of the usage of the components inside the housing. The observation hole 54 also serves as a handle for installing and removing the baffle 5, facilitating installation. Therefore, two observation holes 54 are designed in this embodiment.

[0060] like Figure 8 The movable cover 10 in this embodiment is shown and is rotatably mounted on the baffle 5. The movable cover 10 can prevent external dust from entering the camera through the baffle and affecting the performance of the optical components inside the camera; on the other hand, it can cover the pin on the baffle 5 to improve the overall aesthetics of the housing.

[0061] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown in the diagram, an L-shaped guide groove 51 is formed at the lower end of the baffle 5, and a rotating shaft 11 is formed at both ends of the lower part of the movable cover 10. The rotating shaft 11 and the L-shaped guide groove 51 are adapted to each other. During the installation of the movable cover 10, the rotating shaft 11 is inserted into the L-shaped guide groove 51 through the entrance of the L-shaped guide groove, thereby realizing the installation of the movable cover 10. A buckle 102 is processed on the inner side of the upper end of the movable cover 10. A protruding edge 52 is processed on the upper end of the baffle 5 in the direction facing the movable cover 10. A groove 53 is processed on the upper end of the protruding edge 52. When the movable cover 10 is installed, the buckle 102 on the movable cover 10 is engaged with the groove 53. In order to facilitate the user to open the movable cover 10, several anti-slip ribs 101 are formed on the side of the movable cover 10 in this embodiment to increase the frictional resistance between the user's hand and the movable cover 10.

[0062] Of course, in other embodiments, handles or similar features that facilitate closing can also be provided on the movable cover 10.

[0063] Example 2

[0064] This embodiment provides a camera, including the detachable housing described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments, wherein the optical components of the camera are installed inside the detachable housing.

[0065] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A detachable housing, comprising a front housing (1) and a rear housing (2), characterized in that, A sliding groove (3) is provided on one of the front shell (1) and the rear shell (2), and a slider (4) that cooperates with the sliding groove (3) is provided on the other. The groove (3) and the slider (4) are disposed at the contact point between the front shell (1) and the rear shell (2); And a baffle (5) disposed on the sliding path of the slide groove (3), the baffle (5) being snap-fitted onto the front shell (1) and / or the rear shell (2); The front shell (1) and the rear shell (2) are provided with openings on the same side, and the baffle (5) is provided at the opening; The opening is provided with a retaining edge (6), which forms an annular groove. The baffle (5) is embedded in the annular groove. The baffle (5) is provided with an observation hole (54). The baffle (5) is L-shaped, the shape of the opening is adapted to the baffle (5), and a block (7) supporting the baffle (5) is provided near the opening; At least one insert (8), wherein the baffle (5) and the stop block (7) are provided with insert holes (9) that are fitted and installed in conjunction with the insert (8); A movable cover (10) is rotatably mounted on the baffle (5); a rotating shaft (11) is formed at both ends of the lower part of the movable cover (10), and a special-shaped guide groove (51) adapted to the rotating shaft (11) is formed on the baffle (5).

2. The easily detachable housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A stop structure is provided at the junction of the long side of the front shell (1) and the rear shell (2).

3. The easily detachable housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The groove (3) and the slider (4) are respectively formed on the two mating surfaces of the stop structure.

4. The easily detachable housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insert (8) is a pin.

5. The easily detachable housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the movable cover (10) is formed with several anti-slip ribs.

6. A camera, characterized in that, include The detachable housing according to any one of claims 1-5.

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