A camera module mounting structure and a washing machine having the same

Abstract

The application discloses a camera module mounting structure and a washing machine with the same, which comprises a tripod arranged at the bottom of an inner drum of the washing machine, one end of the tripod near the inner drum is provided with an assembly position for mounting a camera module, and the inner drum is connected with the tripod; the camera module is mounted on the tripod, the camera end of the camera module is connected to the bottom wall of the inner drum, and the camera module is used for photographing clothes; a wiring fixing structure is fixedly arranged on an outer drum and has a wiring cavity between the wiring fixing structure and the outer drum; and a wiring assembly is fixedly arranged in the wiring cavity of the wiring fixing structure and connected to one end of the camera module away from the tripod. The camera module mounting structure and the washing machine with the same can avoid that the electric connection wire of the camera module is wound and damaged when the tripod runs, and the camera module is arranged at the middle of the bottom of the drum, so that the clothes in the drum can be simultaneously photographed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of washing machine technology, and in particular to a camera module mounting structure and a washing machine having the same. Background Technology

[0002] The materials used in clothing on the market are becoming increasingly diverse. Different materials have different optimal washing times and temperatures, and clothes will be washed more effectively at the most suitable times and temperatures. Some washing machines now use cameras to capture images of the clothes to be washed, and image recognition technology accurately identifies the material of the clothes in the image. Based on the material, they automatically select the appropriate washing program, which typically yields better washing results.

[0003] There are currently several ways to install cameras. One method is to install a camera inside the door seal or observation window. After the clothes are put into the washing tub, the camera takes an image of the clothes inside the tub. A camera installed above the washing tub is the best position to obtain an image of the clothes inside the tub. However, when the camera is installed at the front of the tub (observation window or door seal), the image may be unclear due to the influence of the tub light and the reflection from the smooth tub wall. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a camera module mounting structure and a washing machine having the same, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a camera module mounting structure, comprising...

[0006] A tripod is installed at the bottom of the inner drum of the washing machine. The end of the tripod near the inner drum has an mounting position for installing a camera module. The inner drum is connected to the tripod.

[0007] The camera module is mounted on a tripod, and its camera end is connected to the bottom wall of the inner tube for filming the clothing;

[0008] The wiring fixing structure is fixedly installed on the outer cylinder, and there is a wiring cavity between it and the outer cylinder;

[0009] The wiring assembly is fixedly installed in the wiring cavity of the wiring fixing structure and connects to the end of the camera module that is away from the tripod.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention: the tripod has a wiring hole along its axis, one end of the wiring hole is connected to the camera module, and the other end of the wiring hole is connected to the end of the tripod, and the wiring hole is used for wiring the camera module.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention: a slot is provided on the outer periphery of the end of the tripod that is connected to the camera module. The slot is used to cooperate with and fix the cast aluminum body so that the cast aluminum body can position the tripod to rotate.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention: the camera module is connected to an electrical connection line and a signal transmission line, and the electrical connection line and the signal transmission line pass through the camera module from the end that is away from the tripod.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention: a sealing sleeve is provided on the outer periphery of the camera module, and the sealing sleeve is interference-fitted with the assembly position of one end of the tripod.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention: the wiring fixing structure is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer cylinder, one end of the tripod extends through one side of the outer cylinder into the wiring cavity between the wiring fixing structure and the outer cylinder, one end of the tripod is also fixedly connected to the wiring assembly, and a slot is provided on one side of the wiring fixing structure.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention: the wiring assembly is configured as a wiring adapter, the wiring adapter is disposed at the slot of the wiring fixing structure, the wiring adapter is provided with a through hole in the middle, the through hole is interference-fitted with one end of the tripod, and the through hole is used to provide a connection position for electrical connection lines and signal transmission lines.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention: the wiring adapter is provided with an adapter stator and an adapter rotor. The adapter stator is fixedly connected to the slot, and the adapter rotor is sleeved inside the adapter stator. The adapter stator is also fixedly connected to the outer cylinder through a stator fixing structure provided on the outside of the outer cylinder. The adapter rotor is interference-fitted with one end of the tripod.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention: a plurality of annular metal plates are provided inside the stator of the adapter, one end of the electrical connection line and the signal transmission line passes through the rotor of the adapter to form a wiring protrusion, the wiring protrusion is in electrical contact with the annular metal plates, and the annular metal plates are connected to the external wiring.

[0018] A washing machine includes a camera module mounting structure as described above, and also includes an inner drum and an outer drum. The bottom of the inner drum protrudes towards the opening and is provided with an inner tub body. A cavity is provided between the bottom plane of the inner drum and the inner tub body. A cast aluminum body is assembled in the cavity and is used to drive the tripod to rotate.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] 1. The camera module of this invention is directly installed in the center of the bottom of the tube. When shooting, it is not affected by the reflection of the smooth bottom and wall of the tube or external factors, and is not isolated by the observation window. The clothes inside the tube can be directly and clearly reflected in the field of view of the camera. Moreover, since the camera module is in the center of the bottom of the tube, it can simultaneously capture the condition of the clothes inside the tube.

[0021] 2. By using sealing gaskets at the inner cylinder and tripod of the camera module, and at the mounting points of the camera module and tripod, and by providing a wiring adapter at the tail of the tripod, the electrical connection wires of the camera module are prevented from getting tangled and damaging the camera body during tripod operation. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner cylinder bottom structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram B of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram A of the present invention.

[0026] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Tripod, 2. Camera module, 3. Wiring fixing structure, 4. Wiring assembly, 41. Adapter stator, 42. Adapter rotor, 43. Circular metal sheet, 5. Inner cylinder, 6. Outer cylinder, 7. Cast aluminum body, 8. Inner cylinder body, 9. Stator fixing structure, 10. Sealing sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0028] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Example

[0029] A camera module 2 mounting structure, including

[0030] Tripod 1 is installed at the bottom of the inner drum 5 of the washing machine. The end of the tripod 1 near the inner drum 5 has an assembly position for installing the camera module 2. The inner drum is connected to the tripod 1.

[0031] Camera module 2 is mounted on tripod 1, and its camera end is connected to the bottom wall of inner tube 5 for filming the clothing;

[0032] The wiring fixing structure 3 is fixedly installed on the outer cylinder 6, and there is a wiring cavity between it and the outer cylinder 6;

[0033] Wiring assembly 4 is fixedly installed in the wiring cavity of wiring fixing structure 3 and connected to the end of camera module 2 located away from tripod 1.

[0034] The camera module 2 of this invention is directly installed at the bottom of the inner tube 5. When shooting, it will not be affected by the reflection of the smooth bottom and wall of the tube or external factors, nor will it be isolated by the observation window, etc. The clothes inside the tube can be directly and clearly reflected in the field of view of the camera. Moreover, the camera module 2 is located in the middle of the bottom of the tube, so it can simultaneously capture the condition of the clothes inside the tube.

[0035] The tripod 1 has a wiring hole along its axis. One end of the wiring hole connects to the camera module 2, and the other end connects to the end of the tripod 1. The wiring hole is used for wiring the camera module 2. The camera module 2 is installed at the end of the tripod 1 near the inner cylinder 5. At this time, the tripod 1 has a hollow structure to facilitate the routing of electrical connection wires and signal transmission lines of the camera module 2.

[0036] A slot is provided on the outer periphery of the end of the tripod 1 that is connected to the camera module 2. The slot is used to cooperate with and fix the cast aluminum body 7 so that the cast aluminum body 7 can position the motor shaft to rotate.

[0037] The camera module 2 is connected to an electrical connection line and a signal transmission line. The electrical connection line and the signal transmission line pass through the camera module 2 from the end that is away from the tripod 1. The camera module 2 is provided with power and signal transmission by the electrical connection line and the signal transmission line.

[0038] The camera module 2 is provided with a sealing sleeve 10 on its outer periphery, and the sealing sleeve 10 is interference-fitted with the assembly position of one end of the tripod 1.

[0039] The wiring fixing structure 3 is fixedly installed on the wall of the outer cylinder 6 of the outer cylinder 6. One end of the tripod 1 extends through one side of the outer cylinder 6 into the wiring cavity between the wiring fixing structure 3 and the outer cylinder 6. One end of the tripod 1 is also fixedly connected to the wiring assembly 4. A slot is opened on one side of the wiring fixing structure 3.

[0040] The wiring assembly 4 is configured as a wiring adapter, which is located at the slot of the wiring fixing structure 3. The wiring adapter has a through hole in the middle, which is interference-fitted with one end of the tripod 1. The through hole is used to provide a connection position for electrical connection lines and signal transmission lines.

[0041] The wiring adapter is provided with an adapter stator 41 and an adapter rotor 42. The adapter stator 41 is fixedly connected to the slot, and the adapter rotor 42 is sleeved inside the adapter stator 41. The adapter stator 41 is also fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 6 through a stator fixing structure 9 provided on the outside of the outer cylinder 6. The adapter rotor 42 is interference-fitted with one end of the tripod 1.

[0042] Since the tripod 1 rotates continuously during the washing process, a wiring adapter is provided between the tripod 1 and the external wiring to avoid tangling of the wiring harness. The wiring adapter consists of two parts: an adapter rotor 42 and an adapter stator 41. The adapter rotor 42 inside the wiring adapter is fixed on the tripod 1 and is connected to the electrical connection line and signal transmission line of the camera module 2. When the washing machine is running, the adapter rotor 42, the electrical connection line, the signal transmission line and the camera module 2 will rotate with the tripod 1.

[0043] The adapter stator 41 is provided with a plurality of annular metal plates 43. One end of the electrical connection line and the signal transmission line passes through the adapter rotor 42 to form a wiring protrusion. The wiring protrusion is in electrical contact with the annular metal plate 43, and the annular metal plate 43 is connected to the external wiring.

[0044] The camera module 2 has a protruding structure at the end of the electrical connection cable that protrudes from the outside of the adapter rotor 42 or at the adapter rotor 42, and is in contact with the stator for conduction. The adapter stator 41 is fixed by the stator fixing structure 9 on the outer cylinder 6. The stator body is made of non-conductive material, and has several conductive annular metal plates 43 inside. The inner side of the annular metal plate 43 is in rotational contact with the rotor protrusion or the wire to achieve the purpose of rotational conduction. An external wire is connected to the outside of the annular metal plate 43, and the external wire is connected to the main control of the washing machine. Example

[0045] A camera module 2 mounting structure, including

[0046] Tripod 1 is installed at the bottom of the inner drum 5 of the washing machine. One end of the tripod 1 near the inner drum 5 has an assembly position for installing the camera module 2. The inner drum is connected to the tripod 1, and the other end of the tripod 1 is connected to a bearing seat.

[0047] Camera module 2 is mounted on tripod 1, and its camera end is connected to the bottom wall of inner tube 5 for filming the clothing;

[0048] The wiring fixing structure 3 is fixedly installed on the outer cylinder 6, and there is a wiring cavity between it and the outer cylinder 6;

[0049] Wiring assembly 4 is fixedly installed in the wiring cavity of wiring fixing structure 3 and connected to the end of camera module 2 located away from tripod 1.

[0050] The camera module 2 of this invention is directly installed at the bottom of the inner tube 5. When shooting, it will not be affected by the reflection of the smooth bottom and wall of the tube or external factors, nor will it be isolated by the observation window, etc. The clothes inside the tube can be directly and clearly reflected in the field of view of the camera. Moreover, the camera module 2 is located in the middle of the bottom of the tube, so it can simultaneously capture the condition of the clothes inside the tube.

[0051] The tripod 1 has a wiring hole along its axis. One end of the wiring hole connects to the camera module 2, and the other end connects to the end of the tripod 1. The wiring hole is used for wiring the camera module 2. The camera module 2 is installed at the end of the tripod 1 near the inner cylinder 5. At this time, the tripod 1 has a hollow structure to facilitate the routing of electrical connection wires and signal transmission lines of the camera module 2.

[0052] A slot is provided on the outer periphery of the end of the tripod 1 that is connected to the camera module 2. The slot is used to cooperate with and fix the cast aluminum body 7 so that the cast aluminum body 7 can position the motor shaft to rotate.

[0053] The camera module 2 is connected to an electrical connection line and a signal transmission line. The electrical connection line and signal transmission line pass through the camera module 2 from the end furthest from the tripod 1, and do not contact the inner wall of the wiring hole. The camera module 2 is powered and receives signal transmission from the electrical connection line and signal transmission line.

[0054] The camera module 2 is provided with a bearing sleeve on its outer periphery. The bearing sleeve is rotatably connected to the assembly position of one end of the tripod 1. The camera module 2 can rotate along the axis of the bearing sleeve.

[0055] The wiring fixing structure 3 is fixedly installed on the wall of the outer cylinder 6 of the outer cylinder 6. One end of the tripod 1 extends through one side of the outer cylinder 6 into the wiring cavity between the wiring fixing structure 3 and the outer cylinder 6. The bearing seat of the tripod 1 is also fixedly connected to the wiring assembly 4. A slot is opened on one side of the wiring fixing structure 3.

[0056] The wiring assembly 4 is configured as a wiring adapter, which is located at the slot of the wiring fixing structure 3. A through hole is provided in the middle of the wiring adapter, and the through hole is interference-fitted with one end of the bearing seat. The through hole is used to provide a connection position for electrical connection lines and signal transmission lines.

[0057] The wiring adapter is provided with a first adapter stator and a second adapter stator. The first adapter stator is fixedly connected to the slot, and the second adapter stator is fixedly connected to the first adapter stator. The first adapter stator is also fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 6 through a stator fixing structure 9 provided on the outside of the outer cylinder 6. The second adapter stator is interference-fitted with one end of the tripod 1.

[0058] Since the tripod 1 rotates continuously during the washing process, a wiring adapter is installed between the tripod 1 and the external wiring to prevent the wiring harness from getting tangled. The wiring adapter consists of two parts: a first adapter stator and a second adapter stator. The second adapter stator is used to fix the bearing housing, and the first adapter stator is used for wiring the electrical connection line and signal transmission line with the external wiring. The second adapter stator inside the wiring adapter is fixed on the tripod 1 and connected to the electrical connection line and signal transmission line of the camera module 2. The electrical connection line and signal transmission line use hardened wires, so that the bearing housing, electrical connection line, signal transmission line and camera module 2 will not rotate with the tripod 1 when the washing machine is running.

[0059] The first adapter stator has a plurality of annular metal plates 43. One end of the electrical connection line and the signal transmission line passes through the second adapter stator to form a wiring protrusion. The wiring protrusion is in electrical contact with the annular metal plates 43, and the annular metal plates 43 are connected to the external wiring.

[0060] The tail of the electrical connection cable of the camera module 2 protrudes out of the outside of the second adapter stator or the second adapter stator has a protruding structure that contacts and conducts with the stator. The first adapter stator is fixed by the stator fixing structure 9 on the outer cylinder 6. The stator body is made of non-conductive material and has several conductive annular metal plates 43 inside. The inner side of the annular metal plate 43 makes rotational contact with the rotor protrusion or wire to achieve the purpose of rotational conduction. An external wire is connected to the outside of the annular metal plate 43 and is connected to the main control of the washing machine. Example

[0061] A washing machine includes the camera module 2 mounting structure as described above, and also includes an inner drum 5 and an outer drum 6. The bottom of the inner drum 5 is provided with an inner drum body 8 protruding towards the opening. A cavity is provided between the bottom plane of the inner drum 5 and the inner drum body 8. A cast aluminum body 7 is assembled in the cavity. The cast aluminum body 7 is used to position the rotation of the motor shaft. The washing machine is also provided with a drive motor, which can drive the tripod to rotate.

[0062] In summary, after reading this invention document, those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding modifications to the technical solutions and concepts based on this invention without creative mental effort, and all of these modifications fall within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A camera module mounting structure characterized by comprising: include A tripod is installed at the bottom of the inner drum of the washing machine. The end of the tripod near the inner drum has an mounting position for installing a camera module. The inner drum is connected to the tripod. The camera module is mounted on a tripod, and its camera end is connected to the bottom wall of the inner tube for filming the clothing; The wiring fixing structure is fixedly installed on the outer cylinder, and there is a wiring cavity between it and the outer cylinder; The wiring assembly is fixedly installed in the wiring cavity of the wiring fixing structure and connects to the end of the camera module that is away from the tripod. The tripod has a wiring hole along its axis. One end of the wiring hole is connected to the camera module, and the other end of the wiring hole is connected to the end of the tripod. The wiring hole is used for wiring the camera module. A slot is provided on the outer periphery of the end of the tripod that is connected to the camera module. The slot is used to cooperate with and fix the cast aluminum body so that the cast aluminum body can position the tripod to rotate.

2. The camera module mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The camera module is connected to an electrical connection line and a signal transmission line. The electrical connection line and the signal transmission line are inserted into the camera module from the end that is away from the tripod.

3. The camera module mounting structure according to claim 2, wherein The camera module is provided with a sealing sleeve on its outer periphery, and the sealing sleeve is interference-fitted with the assembly position of one end of the tripod.

4. The camera module mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The wiring fixing structure is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer cylinder. One end of the tripod extends through one side of the outer cylinder into the wiring cavity between the wiring fixing structure and the outer cylinder. One end of the tripod is also fixedly connected to the wiring assembly. A slot is opened on one side of the wiring fixing structure.

5. The camera module mounting structure according to claim 4, wherein The wiring assembly is configured as a wiring adapter, which is located in the slot of the wiring fixing structure. The wiring adapter has a through hole in the middle, which is interference-fitted with one end of the tripod. The through hole is used to provide a connection point for electrical connection lines and signal transmission lines.

6. The camera module mounting structure according to claim 5, wherein The wiring adapter is provided with an adapter stator and an adapter rotor. The adapter stator is fixedly connected to the slot, and the adapter rotor is sleeved inside the adapter stator. The adapter stator is also fixedly connected to the outer cylinder through a stator fixing structure set on the outside of the outer cylinder. The adapter rotor is interference-fitted with one end of the tripod.

7. The camera module mounting structure according to claim 6, wherein The adapter stator has several annular metal plates inside. One end of the electrical connection line and the signal transmission line passes through the adapter rotor to form a wiring protrusion. The wiring protrusion is in electrical contact with the annular metal plates, and the annular metal plates are connected to the external wiring.

8. A laundry machine characterized by The camera module mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-7 further includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder. The bottom of the inner cylinder protrudes towards the opening and is provided with an inner barrel body. A cavity is provided between the bottom plane of the inner cylinder and the inner barrel body. A cast aluminum body is assembled in the cavity. The cast aluminum body is used to position the tripod to rotate.

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