Fixed seat for network camera

Abstract

A fixing seat for network camera is used to install the network camera on a computer monitor, and can move the network camera set on the fixing seat along the horizontal direction to a proper distance beyond the monitor, and then rotate 90°, so that the lens of the network camera can be vertically directed downward to acquire the image on the desktop, avoiding acquiring part of the picture of the monitor, or causing the acquired image to be distorted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of accessories for communication electronic equipment, and more particularly to a mounting bracket for a network camera that mounts a network camera on a monitor to facilitate network image communication. Background Technology

[0002] Using network cameras for image communication has become a common communication method in the era of advanced networks. Although some computer monitors have built-in cameras, these built-in cameras are fixed in the direction facing the user, and the user cannot easily adjust the direction of the camera to obtain images. To solve this problem, purchasing a network camera separately and installing it on the monitor using a mounting bracket has become a common choice.

[0003] Conventional network camera mounts have a base for fixing to a monitor. The base has a rotatable mount, which allows the network camera mounted on the mount to not only face the user at eye level, but also to rotate to adjust the panoramic and overhead angles. Relevant prior art documents include US Patent Nos. 8475059 and 9169962.

[0004] like Figure 1 As shown, while conventional network camera mounts allow the mounted network camera to rotate and adjust its viewing angle to capture images of objects on the desktop, when a vertical orientation is required for good image quality, even if the network camera can be rotated 90° to achieve this, the lens edge of the network camera (C) is still very close to the top of the monitor (D) when mounted on the monitor (B). This means that even when the camera lens is vertically facing the desktop, the edge of the lens will still capture a portion of the monitor screen image, affecting image quality. To avoid capturing the screen, the mount must be rotated back to an appropriate angle. Even if the network camera lens is not completely vertically facing the desktop, the angle between the lens and the horizontal plane of the desktop will cause a trapezoidal image, requiring post-processing image correction to achieve good image quality. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that conventional network camera mounts cannot prevent the network camera mounted on them from simultaneously capturing part of the monitor screen when rotating to face the desktop vertically to acquire images, or from producing trapezoidal images when the camera is not facing the desktop vertically.

[0006] The present invention provides a mounting bracket for a network camera, comprising: a first bracket; a second bracket rotatably connected to the first bracket; a third bracket slidably fitted and combined with the second bracket, the third bracket sliding relative to the second bracket such that at least a portion of the third bracket is accommodated within the second bracket, or a portion of the third bracket extends out of the second bracket; and a fourth bracket for connecting the network camera, the fourth bracket rotatably connected to the third bracket, the fourth bracket rotating relative to the third bracket within an angle range of at least 0° to 90°. Thus, when it is necessary to vertically acquire an image of a target object on a desktop, the third bracket can be slid to move the network camera away from the monitor, and then the fourth bracket can be rotated 90° so that the network camera lens mounted thereon faces the desktop vertically, thereby avoiding the edge of the lens simultaneously capturing part of the monitor screen image.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second seat has a first notch, and tracks are symmetrically formed on opposite sides of the first notch. The third seat has track grooves symmetrically formed on opposite outer sides, and the track grooves and tracks are slidably matched.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, protrusions are symmetrically formed on opposite sides of the first notch adjacent to the opening end of the first notch, and the protrusions are lower than the bottom surface of the slide rails. Grooves are symmetrically formed on opposite outer sides of the third seat, and these grooves are located below the grooves. The tracks and grooves are in a sliding engagement state, and the protrusions continuously contact the upper surface of the grooves to support the third seat. Thus, when the third seat slides out of the second seat and generates an extended lever arm, sufficient support for the second seat can be obtained.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the protruding portions are respectively connected to ribs parallel to the tracks, and the top surface of the ribs is lower than the top of the protruding portions. This strengthens the structure of the second seat.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion may be a cylinder. Thus, when the track groove of the third seat slides relative to the track of the second seat, the cylindrical protrusion forms line contact with the top surface of the groove of the third seat, thereby reducing frictional resistance during sliding.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the third seat has a second notch, and the two outer sides of the fourth seat are respectively pivotally connected to opposite sides within the second notch. When the rotation angle of the fourth seat relative to the third seat is 0°, the fourth seat is completely contained within the second notch. Thus, the fourth seat and the third seat can be matched to form a complete shape, and the fourth seat can be rotated when the top-view angle of the network camera needs to be adjusted.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first seat and the second seat can be rotatably connected by a hinge structure.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second seat has an extension at the opening end of the first notch, and the extension forms an angle with the bottom surface of the second seat, which can be 90°. Thus, the second seat with the extension, in conjunction with the first seat, can be stably mounted on top of the monitor.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the fourth base is provided with a fixed shaft for connecting the network camera. The fixed shaft can also rotate in the horizontal direction to adjust the panoramic angle of the network camera. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the use of a standard network camera mount installed on a monitor;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the overall appearance and structure of the fixing base of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the assembly relationship of the main components of the mounting base of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a display Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment in which the third seat slides out of the second seat is shown;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a display Figure 4 A perspective view of an embodiment where the fourth seat is rotated 90° relative to the third seat;

[0020] Figure 6 Is displaying along Figure 2 A planar sectional view of the VI-VI secant line;

[0021] Figure 7 Is displaying along Figure 4 A planar sectional view of the secant line VII-VII;

[0022] Figure 8 This shows that the mounting bracket of the present invention is installed on the monitor, and the network camera mounted on the mounting bracket is facing the user;

[0023] Figure 9 It is a display that will Figure 8 The network camera shown is in a state where it slides away from the monitor as the third body moves; and

[0024] Figure 10 It is a display that will Figure 9 The image shows the state of the network camera after it has rotated 90° with the fourth body. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings show some, but not all, embodiments of the invention. The invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the invention. All other embodiments that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without any inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0027] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the mounting base A for a network camera provided by the present invention may include: a first base body 1, a second base body 2, a third base body 3, a fourth base body 4, and a fixing shaft 5; wherein, the first base body 1 is a first support element of the mounting base A, used to abut against and support the back of the monitor 6, the upper surface of the first base body 1 may form a recess 11 for matching the bottom 26 of the second base body 2, and a hinge structure may be provided at one end of the first base body 1 for rotatably connecting the second base body 2, for example, a plurality of first pivot holes 12 spaced apart from each other and axially corresponding may be provided at one end of the first base body 1.

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, the second base 2 serves as a second support element for the fixed base A. It is rotatably connected to the first base 1 and cooperates with the first base 1 to support the monitor 6, thereby securely placing the fixed base A on the monitor 6. More specifically, the second base 2 can be integrally formed to have a first notch 21, and an extension 24 (e.g., an extension portion 24 forming an angle θ with the bottom surface of the second base 2) is formed at the opening end 210 of the first notch 21. Figure 6As shown in the diagram, specifically, the included angle can be 90°, so that the second seat 2 is L-shaped when viewed from the side. In addition, one side of the second seat 2 is provided with a hinge structure for rotatably connecting with the first seat 1. For example, at least one second pivot hole 25 can be provided at one end of the second seat 2. The second pivot hole 25 is placed between the two first pivot holes 12 and axially aligned with each other. Then, a pivot shaft 13 passes through the first pivot hole 12 and the second pivot hole 25 to rotatably connect the ends of the first seat 1 and the second seat 2 in the same direction. Furthermore, a horizontally extending track 22 is symmetrically formed on both sides of the first notch 21 of the second seat 2. A protrusion 23 is symmetrically formed on both sides of the first notch 21 near the opening end 210 of the first notch 21. For example, the protrusion 23 can be a cylinder, or its cross-section can be other suitable geometric shapes. Even, a ridge 231 parallel to the track 22 is integrally connected to the side of each protrusion 23, and the top surface of the ridge 231 is lower than the top of the protrusion 23. On the other hand, the bottom 26 of the second seat 2 is preferably formed in the shape of the recess 11 above the first seat 1, so that when the first seat 1 and the second seat 2 rotate to a mating state, the bottom 26 is accommodated in the recess 11, so that the fixing seat A provides good positioning between the first seat 1 and the second seat 2 when not in use and in the stored state.

[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the third seat 3 is a sliding element serving as the fixed seat A. It is slidably assembled to the second seat 2 and can slidably move out of or into the second seat 2. Specifically, the two opposite outer sides of the third seat 3 are symmetrically formed with rail grooves 32 and recesses 33 parallel to the rail grooves 32, with the recesses 33 located below the rail grooves 32. The rail grooves 32 are used to slidably match the track 22 of the second seat 2, and the recesses 33 are used to match the protrusions 23 of the second seat 2; that is, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the third seat 3 can slide into the first notch 21 of the second seat 2 through the opening end 210 of the first notch 21 of the second seat 2 for storage by matching the groove 32 with the track 22. Furthermore, by matching the groove 33 with the protrusion 23, the upper end of the protrusion 23 remains in contact with the top surface of the groove 33 during the relative sliding of the third seat 3 and the second seat 2. This helps to provide stable support for the third seat 3 when it slides out of the second seat 2 and forms an extended lever arm. Moreover, one end of the third seat 3 has a second notch 31 for assembling the fourth seat 4. The second notch 31 has corresponding recesses 34 on opposite sides near its opening for rotatably connecting the fourth seat 4.

[0030] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the fourth seat 4 is a movable element serving as the fixed seat A, and is used in conjunction with the fixed shaft 5 to mount the network camera 7. The fourth seat 4 is rotatably assembled into the second notch 31 of the third seat 3. Specifically, one end of the fourth seat 4 is provided with a through hole 42 extending through both sides. A rotating shaft 43 passes through the through hole 42, and the two ends of the rotating shaft 43 are respectively matched with the recesses 34 on both sides of the second notch 31 to complete the rotatable connection between the fourth seat 4 and the third seat 3. Preferably, the thickness of the fourth seat 4 can be designed such that when the fourth seat 4 is relative to the third seat... When the rotation angle of body 3 is 0°, the fourth body 4 is completely accommodated within the second notch 31, thereby allowing the fourth body 4 and the third body 3 to form a complete appearance. Furthermore, the upper surface of the fourth body 4 may be provided with a recessed mounting portion 41, which provides a mounting for assembling a fixed shaft 5 for connecting the network camera 7. The network camera 7 connected to the fixed shaft 5 can be operated to be fixed to the fixed shaft 5, or to be in a slack state, allowing the network camera 7 to rotate horizontally to adjust its panoramic angle. The rotation of the fourth body 4 relative to the third body 3 can be within an angle range of at least 0° to 90° to adjust the top-view angle of the network camera 7 mounted on the fourth body 4.

[0031] The usage of the mounting bracket A for the network camera of the present invention is shown below:

[0032] like Figure 8 As shown, the mounting base A is fixed to the top of the monitor 6 by means of the first base 1 and the second base 2. That is, the second base 2 is placed on the top surface of the monitor 6, while the first base 1 rests against the back of the monitor 6. In normal use, the third base 3 is stored in the second base 2, and the lens of the network camera 7 installed on the fourth base 4 faces the user in front of the monitor 6.

[0033] When it is necessary to turn the network camera 7 to face the target on the table, the network camera 7 can be pulled to slide the third seat 3 out of the second seat 2 (e.g., Figure 9 (As shown), then slide the network camera 7 down to rotate the fourth mount 4 90° relative to the third mount 3 (as shown). Figure 10 As shown in the figure, in this state, since the network camera 7 is far away from the monitor 6, the lens will not capture the image of the monitor 6 and its screen when it is completely perpendicular to the desktop. It can also ensure that the image captured by the network camera 7 does not produce a trapezoidal image, so no subsequent image correction is required.

[0034] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for a network camera, comprising: The first body; The second seat is rotatably connected to the first seat; A third seat body is slidably fitted and combined with the second seat body, the third seat body sliding relative to the second seat body such that at least a portion of the third seat body is received within the second seat body, or such a portion of the third seat body extends out of the second seat body; as well as A fourth mount, used to connect a network camera, is rotatably connected to the third mount, and the fourth mount is positioned relative to the third mount at... Rotation within the angular range; The second seat has a first notch, and tracks are symmetrically formed on opposite sides of the first notch. The third seat has track grooves symmetrically formed on opposite outer sides, and the track grooves and tracks slide against each other. Protrusions are symmetrically formed on opposite sides of the first notch adjacent to the opening end of the first notch, and the top surfaces of the plurality of protrusions are lower than the bottom surfaces of the plurality of tracks. The third seat body has grooves symmetrically formed on its two outer sides, and the plurality of grooves are located below the plurality of grooves. In this configuration, the multiple tracks and the multiple grooves are in a sliding fit, and the multiple protruding parts continuously contact the upper surface of the groove to support the third seat.

2. The mounting bracket for a network camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of protrusions are each connected to a ridge parallel to the plurality of tracks, and the top surface of the ridge is lower than the top of the protrusion.

3. The mounting bracket for a network camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protrusion is cylindrical.

4. The mounting bracket for a network camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third seat has a second notch, and the two outer sides of the fourth seat are respectively axially connected to opposite sides within the second notch. When the rotation angle of the fourth seat relative to the third seat is... At that time, the fourth seat is completely contained within the second notch.

5. The mounting bracket for a network camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first seat and the second seat are rotatably connected by a hinge structure.

6. The mounting bracket for a network camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second seat has an extension at the opening end of the first notch, and the extension forms an angle with the bottom surface of the second seat.

7. The mounting bracket for a network camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, The included angle is .

8. The mounting bracket for a network camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper surface of the fourth seat is provided with a fixed shaft, which is used to connect the network camera.

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