A waterproof camera mounting structure

Abstract

The present application discloses a waterproof camera mounting structure, which belongs to the field of camera technology. A waterproof camera mounting structure includes an outer cover, a fixing plate and a support arm, wherein the outer cover and the fixing plate are connected through the support arm, and the three are integrally formed; a T-shaped block is protruding from the middle of the front end of the fixing plate, a first positioning hole is provided on the top of the T-shaped block, a second positioning hole is provided in the middle, and a third positioning hole is provided on the fixing plate and distributed on both sides of the T-shaped block, and a plurality of embracing parts are provided in the middle of the rear end of the fixing plate along the vertical direction; a signal antenna is provided at the front end of the second positioning hole, and rotates left and right in a vertical plane limited by the top two sides of the support arm. By optimizing the installation method of the camera mounting structure, the camera can be stably mounted on structures of various shapes, and the waterproof structure prevents rainwater from entering the camera, reduces losses, and expands the scope of use of the camera, which has broad application prospects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a waterproof camera installation structure, belonging to the field of camera technology. Background Art

[0002] A camera, also known as a computer camera, computer eye, electronic eye, etc., is a video input device that is widely used in video conferencing, telemedicine, and real-time monitoring. Ordinary people can also use the camera to talk and communicate with each other over the Internet with images and sounds. In addition, people can also use it for various popular digital images and audio and video processing.

[0003] When the camera is installed, a camera mounting housing is needed to facilitate the installation. Although the types and quantities of camera mounting housings are very many, there are still some problems with the existing camera mounting housings, which brings certain inconveniences to the use of the camera.

[0004] In order to improve the complete performance of the camera's picture shooting, the camera needs to be installed on structures of different shapes. Although in real life, most cameras are installed on flat surfaces, they may also be installed on curved surfaces for practical needs; in order to make the camera installation stable, the camera needs to be connected to both the flat surface and the curved surface. In addition, when the camera is installed outdoors, rainwater will enter the camera through the camera's installation structure and damage the camera.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a waterproof camera with multiple installation modes. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application proposes a waterproof camera mounting structure. By optimizing the installation method of the camera mounting structure, the camera can be stably installed on structures of various shapes. The waterproof structure prevents rainwater from entering the camera, reducing losses. At the same time, it further expands the scope of use of the camera and has broad application prospects.

[0007] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A waterproof camera mounting structure comprises an outer cover, a fixing plate and a support arm, wherein the outer cover and the fixing plate are connected via the support arm and the three are integrally formed to prevent rainwater from entering the camera through the camera mounting structure;

[0009] A T-shaped block is protruding from the middle of the front end of the fixing plate, a first positioning hole is provided on the top of the T-shaped block, a second positioning hole is provided in the middle, and a third positioning hole is provided on the fixing plate and distributed on both sides of the T-shaped block. A plurality of embracing parts are provided in the middle of the rear end of the fixing plate along the vertical direction, so as to facilitate the selection of an appropriate installation method according to different use environments, ensure that the camera is stably installed on the corresponding structure, and expand the use range of the camera;

[0010] The signal antenna is arranged at the front end of the second positioning hole, and rotates left and right in the vertical plane limited by the top two sides of the support arm, avoiding the setting of a limit structure, simplifying the installation structure of the camera, and having a reasonable layout without affecting the sending and receiving of signals.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the support arm is connected to the lower front end of the T-shaped block, and the other end is L-shaped. The inner side surface arranged in the horizontal direction is connected to the outer side of the top of the outer cover body, and the inner side surface arranged in the vertical direction is connected to the outer side wall of the outer cover body, so as to facilitate supporting the camera connected below the outer cover body and improve the overall stability of the camera mounting structure.

[0012] Preferably, the horizontal length of the support arm connected to the top of the outer cover body is 2 / 3-4 / 5 of the total length of the support arm, and the numerical height of the support arm connected to the outer side wall of the outer cover body is 2 / 3-4 / 5 of the total height of the support arm, ensuring that each part of the outer cover body has sufficient force strength and improving the stability of the camera installation structure.

[0013] Preferably, the embracing portion is arc-shaped, with a first groove in the middle of the arc, and a plurality of second grooves symmetrically provided on both sides, a first boss is formed between the first groove and the second groove, and a second boss is formed between two adjacent second grooves, and the top of the first boss and the top of the second boss are located on the same arc line, so as to facilitate adaptation to the arc surface and expand the use range of the camera.

[0014] Preferably, a fixing column is inserted into the second positioning hole, and one end of the signal antenna is hinged to the fixing column, so that the signal antenna can rotate on the top of the support arm to send and receive signals of different bands.

[0015] Preferably, a gluing groove is provided on the inner side wall of the outer cover, a fourth positioning hole is opened in the gluing groove, and the wiring harness passes through the fourth positioning hole, the outer cover, the support arm, the T-block and the fixing plate in sequence, so as to facilitate fixing the wiring harness;

[0016] The glue groove is integrally formed with the outer cover to prevent rainwater from entering the outer cover.

[0017] Preferably, the glue groove is square, with its top connected to the inner top wall of the outer cover body and one side connected to the inner wall of the outer cover body. The opening of the glue groove faces the bottom of the outer cover body, which is convenient for glue injection and helps the wiring harness to pass through the fourth positioning hole smoothly, saving space.

[0018] Preferably, the fourth positioning hole is opened on the inner wall of the gluing groove and is located on the inner wall where the gluing groove is connected to the outer cover body, so that the wiring harness passes through the outer cover body, support arm, T-block and fixing plate in sequence after passing through the fourth positioning hole, and the layout is reasonable.

[0019] Preferably, the third positioning hole is in the shape of an elongated strip, with one side of the length thereof being arranged in the vertical direction, so as to not only fix the camera on a vertical plane but also facilitate bearing the weight of the camera;

[0020] The first positioning holes are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the top of the T-shaped block, so as to facilitate the connection of the camera to the plane above it.

[0021] Preferably, the outer cover is in a truncated cone shape with an opening at the bottom. A plurality of reinforcing ribs and positioning columns are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the circumference to increase the stress strength of the outer cover and facilitate installation of the camera below the outer cover.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this application include but are not limited to:

[0023] 1. The waterproof camera mounting structure provided in the present application can be connected not only to a plane but also to a curved surface through the first positioning hole, the third positioning hole and the embracing portion, and is convenient for simultaneously mounting the camera on structures of various shapes, thereby improving the stability of the camera mounting structure; the design of the second positioning hole facilitates the connection of the signal antenna, so that the signal antenna can rotate left and right in a vertical plane limited by the top two sides of the support arm, thereby avoiding the use of a limiting structure, simplifying the camera mounting structure, and making the layout reasonable without affecting the sending and receiving of signals.

[0024] 2. The waterproof camera mounting structure provided in the present application has an outer cover body and a fixing plate connected by a support arm, and the three are integrally formed to prevent rainwater from entering the camera through the camera mounting structure; the connection method between the outer cover body and the support arm facilitates the support of the camera connected below the outer cover body, ensuring that each part of the outer cover body has sufficient force strength, thereby improving the overall stability of the camera mounting structure.

[0025] 3. The waterproof camera installation structure provided in the present application has a glue groove structure that is convenient for glue injection, which is conducive to the smooth passage of the wiring harness through the fourth positioning hole, saving space; the design of the fourth positioning hole allows the wiring harness to pass through the fourth positioning hole, the outer cover, the support arm, the T-block and the fixing plate in sequence, with a reasonable layout, and the glue groove and the outer cover are integrally formed to prevent rainwater from entering the outer cover.

[0026] 4. The waterproof camera mounting structure provided in the present application has a first positioning hole whose shape design can not only fix the camera on a vertical plane, but also facilitate bearing the weight of the camera; the outer cover is in a truncated cone shape with an opening at the bottom, and a number of reinforcing ribs and positioning columns are evenly distributed on the inner side wall of the circle, which facilitates the installation of the camera under the outer cover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a waterproof camera installation structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 A top view of a waterproof camera installation structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a front view of the waterproof camera installation structure involved in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 It is a rear view of the waterproof camera installation structure involved in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 A side view of a waterproof camera installation structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 6 A bottom view of the waterproof camera installation structure involved in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] List of parts and reference numerals:

[0035] 1. Outer cover, 2. Support arm, 3. Fixing plate, 4. T-shaped block, 5. First positioning hole, 6. Third positioning hole, 7. Second positioning hole, 8. Embracing portion, 81. First groove, 82. Second groove, 83. First boss, 84. Second boss, 9. Fixing column, 10. Signal antenna, 11. Glue groove, 12. Fourth positioning hole, 13. Reinforcing rib, 14. Positioning column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0037] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0038] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0039] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0040] 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 technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. 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 application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present embodiment discloses a waterproof camera mounting structure, comprising an outer cover body 1, a fixing plate 3 and a support arm 2, wherein the outer cover body 1 and the fixing plate 3 are connected through the support arm 2, and the three are integrally formed to prevent rainwater from entering the camera through the camera mounting structure; a T-shaped block 4 is protrudingly provided in the middle of the front end of the fixing plate 3, a first positioning hole 5 is provided on the top of the T-shaped block 4, a second positioning hole 7 is provided in the middle, and a third positioning hole 6 is provided on the fixing plate 3 and distributed on both sides of the T-shaped block 4; a plurality of embracing portions 8 are provided in the middle of the rear end of the fixing plate 3 along the vertical direction, so as to facilitate the selection of an appropriate mounting method according to different use environments, ensure that the camera is firmly mounted on the corresponding structure, and expand the use range of the camera; a signal antenna 10 is provided at the front end of the second positioning hole 7, and rotates left and right in a vertical plane with the top two sides of the support arm 2 as the limit, avoiding the setting of a limiting structure, simplifying the camera mounting structure, and making the layout reasonable without affecting the sending and receiving of signals.

[0045] When this embodiment is in use, it is connected to the upper plane through the first positioning hole 5, connected to the vertical plane through the third positioning hole 6, and connected to the curved surface through the embracing portion 8. One or both installation methods can be selected according to usage requirements. The signal antenna 10 receives and transmits signals of different bands when it rotates left and right at the top of the support arm 2, and stops rotating when it touches the two sides of the support arm 2. When rain falls on the camera mounting structure, it directly slides to the ground.

[0046] It can be understood that the third positioning hole 6 is in the shape of an elongated strip, with one side of the length thereof being arranged in the vertical direction, which can not only fix the camera on a vertical plane but also facilitate bearing the weight of the camera.

[0047] It can be understood that the first positioning holes 5 are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the top of the T-shaped block 4 to facilitate the connection of the camera with the plane above it.

[0048] It can be understood that the embracing portion 8 is arc-shaped, with a first groove 81 in the middle of the arc, and a plurality of second grooves 82 symmetrically formed on both sides, a first boss 83 is formed between the first groove 81 and the second groove 82, and a second boss 84 is formed between two adjacent second grooves 82, and the top of the first boss 83 and the top of the second boss 84 are located on the same arc line, which is convenient for adapting to the arc surface and expanding the use range of the camera. Preferably, both ends of the opening of the second groove 82 are chamfered to facilitate the embracing portion 8 to be closely connected with the arc surface.

[0049] It can be understood that a fixing column 9 is inserted into the second positioning hole 7, and one end of the signal antenna 10 is hinged to the fixing column 9, so that the signal antenna 10 can rotate on the top of the support arm 2 to send and receive signals of different bands.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] like Figure 1 , 5 As shown, this embodiment discloses a waterproof camera installation structure, one end of the support arm 2 is connected to the front lower part of the T-shaped block 4, and the other end is L-shaped, the inner side surface arranged in the horizontal direction is connected to the outer side of the top of the outer cover body 1, and the inner side surface arranged in the vertical direction is connected to the outer side wall of the outer cover body 1, so as to facilitate the support of the camera connected below the outer cover body 1, and improve the overall stability of the camera installation structure. The horizontal length of the support arm 2 connected to the top of the outer cover body 1 is 2 / 3-4 / 5 of the total length of the support arm 2, and the numerical height of the support arm 2 connected to the outer side wall of the outer cover body 1 is 2 / 3-4 / 5 of the total height of the support arm 2, so as to ensure that the outer cover body 1 has sufficient force strength at all places, and improve the stability of the camera installation structure. Preferably, the horizontal length of the support arm 2 connected to the top of the outer cover body 1 is 3 / 4 of the total length of the support arm 2, and the numerical height of the support arm 2 connected to the outer side wall of the outer cover body 1 is 3 / 4 of the total height of the support arm 2.

[0052] When the present embodiment is in use, rain water falling on the outer cover 1 and the support arm 2 directly slides to the ground, and the camera is installed at the bottom of the outer cover 1.

[0053] It can be understood that the outer cover 1 is in a truncated cone shape, with an opening at the bottom, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs 13 and positioning columns 14 are evenly distributed on the inner side wall of the circumference to increase the force strength of the outer cover 1, so as to facilitate the installation of the camera under the outer cover 1. Specifically, the camera is installed at the bottom of the outer cover 1 through the positioning columns 14.

[0054] Example 3

[0055] like Figure 1 , 5As shown in Figures 6 and 7, this embodiment discloses a waterproof camera installation structure. A glue groove 11 is provided on the inner wall of the outer cover 1. A fourth positioning hole 12 is provided in the glue groove 11. The wire harness passes through the fourth positioning hole 12, the outer cover 1, the support arm 2, the T-block 4 and the fixing plate 2 in sequence, which is convenient for fixing the wire harness. The glue groove 11 is integrally formed with the outer cover 1 to prevent rainwater from entering the outer cover 1. The glue groove 11 is square, with its top connected to the inner top wall of the outer cover 1, and one side connected to the inner wall of the outer cover 1. The opening of the glue groove 11 faces the bottom of the outer cover 1, which is convenient for glue injection, and is conducive to the wire harness passing through the fourth positioning hole 12 smoothly, saving space.

[0056] When this embodiment is in use, one end of the wiring harness is connected to the camera at the bottom of the outer cover 1, and the other end enters the glue groove 11 upward and passes through the fourth positioning hole 12, the outer cover 1, the support arm 2, the T-block 4 and the fixing plate 3 in sequence, and is connected to the power supply to ensure normal use of the camera.

[0057] It can be understood that the fourth positioning hole 12 is opened on the inner wall of the glue groove 11, and is located on the inner wall where the glue groove 11 is connected to the outer cover body 1, so that the wiring harness passes through the fourth positioning hole 12 in sequence through the outer cover body 1, the support arm 2, the T-block 4 and the fixing plate 3, and the layout is reasonable.

[0058] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. In particular, for the system embodiment, since it is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the partial description of the method embodiment.

[0059] The above is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A waterproof camera mounting structure, characterized in that: It includes an outer cover, a fixing plate and a support arm, wherein the outer cover and the fixing plate are connected via the support arm, and the three are integrally formed; A T-shaped block is protruding from the middle of the front end of the fixing plate, a first positioning hole is provided on the top of the T-shaped block, a second positioning hole is provided in the middle, and a third positioning hole is opened on the fixing plate and distributed on both sides of the T-shaped block. A plurality of embracing parts are provided in the middle of the rear end of the fixing plate along the vertical direction; The signal antenna is arranged at the front end of the second positioning hole and rotates left and right in a vertical plane limited by the two sides of the top of the support arm; A gluing groove is provided on the inner wall of the outer cover, a fourth positioning hole is opened in the gluing groove, and the wiring harness passes through the fourth positioning hole, the outer cover, the support arm, the T-shaped block and the fixing plate in sequence; The glue-spraying groove is integrally formed with the outer cover body; The glue groove is square, with a top connected to the inner top wall of the outer cover, a side connected to the inner wall of the outer cover, and an opening of the glue groove facing the bottom of the outer cover; The fourth positioning hole is formed on the inner side wall of the gluing groove and is located on the inner side wall where the gluing groove is connected to the outer cover body.

2. The waterproof camera installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the support arm is connected to the lower front end of the T-shaped block, and the other end is L-shaped. The inner side surface arranged in the horizontal direction is connected to the outer side of the top of the outer cover body, and the inner side surface arranged in the vertical direction is connected to the outer side wall of the outer cover body.

3. The waterproof camera mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal length of the support arm connected to the top of the outer cover body is 2 / 3-4 / 5 of the total length of the support arm, and the numerical height of the support arm connected to the outer side wall of the outer cover body is 2 / 3-4 / 5 of the total height of the support arm.

4. The waterproof camera mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The embracing portion is arc-shaped, with a first groove in the middle of the arc, and a plurality of second grooves symmetrically provided on both sides, a first boss is formed between the first groove and the second groove, and a second boss is formed between two adjacent second grooves, and the top of the first boss and the top of the second boss are located on the same arc line.

5. The waterproof camera installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixing column is inserted into the second positioning hole, and one end of the signal antenna is hinged to the fixing column.

6. The waterproof camera installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The third positioning hole is in the shape of an elongated strip, and one side of the length thereof is arranged in the vertical direction; The first positioning holes are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the top of the T-shaped block.

7. The waterproof camera mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer cover is in a truncated cone shape with an opening at the bottom and a plurality of reinforcing ribs and positioning columns evenly distributed on the inner side wall of the circumference.

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