A panoramic camera convenient for multi-directional adjustment of camera angle

Abstract

The application discloses a panoramic camera convenient for multidirectional adjustment of a camera angle, which comprises a shaft-ball camera assembly, a shaft-ball support and a base, the shaft-ball camera assembly is movably connected to the shaft-ball support in a rotatable mode, the shaft-ball support is movably connected to the base in a rotatable mode, an angle positioning member is movably connected to the shaft-ball support or the base, the angle positioning member is provided with a first stop portion used for locking a rotation adjustment angle between the shaft-ball camera assembly and the shaft-ball support in a working state and a second stop portion used for locking a rotation adjustment angle between the shaft-ball support and the base in the working state, and the shaft-ball support or the base is provided with a control member connected with the angle positioning member. The camera angle adjustment process is quick and simple, and the installation and debugging efficiency of the panoramic camera is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of surveillance equipment technology, and specifically to a panoramic camera that allows for multi-directional adjustment of the camera angle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, panoramic cameras are increasingly used in security monitoring. For large open areas, panoramic cameras can achieve wide-area coverage monitoring and are applicable to a wider range of fields, overturning the angle limitations of traditional cameras. However, due to the limitations of their structure and function, existing panoramic cameras suffer from inconvenience in adjusting the camera angle during installation and debugging. In particular, existing panoramic cameras are equipped with an angle locking structure for each direction of angle adjustment. Therefore, for debugging processes requiring multi-directional angle adjustments, it is necessary to use the corresponding angle locking structure one by one to lock the adjusted rotation angle. This makes the installation and debugging process of panoramic cameras cumbersome and inefficient, requiring further improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a panoramic camera that facilitates multi-directional adjustment of the camera angle. It primarily solves the technical problems of the cumbersome installation and debugging process and poor debugging efficiency of existing panoramic cameras.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0005] A panoramic camera for easy multi-directional adjustment of camera angle includes a ball-on-axis camera assembly, a ball-on-axis bracket, and a base. The ball-on-axis camera assembly is rotatably connected to the ball-on-axis bracket and can be rotated relative to the ball-on-axis bracket in a first direction. The ball-on-axis bracket is rotatably connected to the base and can be rotated relative to the base in a second direction. An angle positioning member is movably connected to the ball-on-axis bracket or the base. The angle positioning member has a first stop portion for locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-on-axis camera assembly and the ball-on-axis bracket in the working state, and a second stop portion for locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-on-axis bracket and the base in the working state. The ball-on-axis bracket or the base is provided with a control member connected to the angle positioning member. The control member controls the movement of the angle positioning member, thereby causing the first stop portion and the second stop portion of the angle positioning member to simultaneously enter or simultaneously exit the working state.

[0006] Furthermore, the angle positioning component is movably connected to the ball bearing bracket, and the control component is mounted on the ball bearing bracket and connected to the angle positioning component so as to control the movement of the angle positioning component.

[0007] Furthermore, the angle positioning component includes a base portion, with a first stop portion and a second stop portion formed on both sides of the base portion. The angle positioning component is controlled to move by a control component so that the first stop portion and the second stop portion are simultaneously in a working state or simultaneously out of a working state. When the first stop portion and the second stop portion are in a working state, the first stop portion is configured to be in close contact with the ball bearing assembly, so that the ball bearing assembly and the ball bearing bracket remain relatively stationary, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball bearing assembly and the ball bearing bracket. The second stop portion is configured to be in close contact with the base, so that the ball bearing bracket and the base remain relatively stationary, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball bearing bracket and the base.

[0008] Furthermore, the control component is a fastening screw, and a through hole is provided on the ball bearing bracket. The angle positioning component is movably connected to the inner side of the ball bearing bracket. The first stop part is correspondingly set with the ball bearing camera assembly, and the second stop part is correspondingly set with the base. After the fastening screw passes through the through hole, it is screwed together with the angle positioning component. By rotating the fastening screw, the angle positioning component is driven to move relative to the ball bearing bracket, so that the first stop part and the second stop part move closer to the corresponding ball bearing camera assembly and the base at the same time to form a tight fit, or move away from the corresponding ball bearing camera assembly and the base at the same time to release the tight fit.

[0009] Furthermore, a support ring portion is formed at the bottom of the axial ball support, the base has a hollow cylindrical structure, and an annular insertion groove is formed at the top of the base. The support ring portion of the axial ball support is adapted to be movably embedded in the annular insertion groove so that a rotational connection is formed between the axial ball support and the base. An anti-disengagement limiting structure is provided between the axial ball support and the base to prevent the support ring portion from disengaging from the annular insertion groove. A first rubber ring is provided at the rotational engagement position of the support ring portion and the annular insertion groove to generate rotational damping.

[0010] Furthermore, an annular flange is formed at the top of the base, corresponding to the second stop of the angle positioning member. The second stop is located inside the annular flange, so that when the angle positioning member is lifted relative to the ball bearing bracket by rotating the fastening screw, the first stop is in close contact with the surface of the ball bearing camera assembly, and at the same time, the second stop is in close contact with the bottom of the annular flange.

[0011] Furthermore, an elongated hole is provided on the base of the angle positioning component, and a guide pin passing through the elongated hole is connected to the ball bearing bracket. The angle positioning component is movably connected to the ball bearing bracket by the cooperation between the guide pin and the elongated hole.

[0012] Furthermore, a stop rubber pad for engaging with the base surface is provided on the first stop portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the axial ball camera assembly is rotatably connected to the axial ball bracket through a rotating connection structure formed by the mutual cooperation of the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft seat, and a second rubber ring is provided at the rotating engagement position of the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft seat to generate rotational damping.

[0014] Furthermore, the first direction is vertical up and down, and the second direction is horizontal left and right.

[0015] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0016] In the panoramic camera of the present invention, which facilitates multi-directional adjustment of the camera angle, the camera angle can be adjusted in a first direction and a second direction. During the adjustment process, the first and second stops can be simultaneously activated or deactivated by controlling the movement of the angle positioning component via a control component. That is, the locking of the first and second directions can be simultaneously released by operating the control component alone, allowing the panoramic camera to adjust the camera angle as needed in both directions. Furthermore, after the camera angle adjustment is complete, the first and second stops can be simultaneously activated by operating the control component alone, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the axial ball camera assembly and the axial ball support. Therefore, the camera angle adjustment process of this panoramic camera only requires a single operation of the control component to simultaneously lock or delock the adjustment angle in multiple directions (first and second directions). The camera angle adjustment process is quick and convenient, which improves the installation and debugging efficiency of the panoramic camera. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the panoramic camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the axial ball support and base of the panoramic camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view of the panoramic camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 AA section view in the image.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the structure of the panoramic camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the ball bearing bracket, base, and angle positioning component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the axial ball support, base and angle positioning component from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Label Explanation:

[0025] 1. Axis ball camera assembly; 2. Axis ball bracket; 3. Base; 4. Angle positioning component; 5. Control component; 6. First rubber ring; 7. Second rubber ring; 21. Perforation; 22. Circular part of bracket; 23. Guide limit pin; 24. Anti-detachment pin; 31. Circular embedded groove; 32. Circular flange; 41. First stop part; 42. Second stop part; 43. Base part; 411. Stop rubber pad; 431. Long strip hole. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and 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 this invention.

[0028] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7An embodiment of the present invention provides a panoramic camera that facilitates multi-directional adjustment of the camera angle, including a ball-on-axis camera assembly 1, a ball-on-axis bracket 2, and a base 3. The ball-on-axis camera assembly 1 is configured to be rotatably connected to the ball-on-axis bracket 2 and can be rotated relative to the ball-on-axis bracket 2 in a first direction. The ball-on-axis bracket 2 is configured to be rotatably connected to the base 3 and can be rotated relative to the base 3 in a second direction. An angle positioning member 4 is movably connected to the ball-on-axis bracket 2 or the base 3. The angle positioning member 4 has a first stop 41 for locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-on-axis camera assembly 1 and the ball-on-axis bracket 2 in the working state, and a second stop 42 for locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-on-axis bracket 2 and the base 3 in the working state. A control member 5 connected to the angle positioning member 4 is provided on the ball-on-axis bracket 2 or the base 3. The control member 5 controls the movement of the angle positioning member 4, thereby causing the first stop 41 and the second stop 42 of the angle positioning member 4 to simultaneously enter or simultaneously exit the working state. It is understood that in this embodiment, the panoramic camera can adjust its camera angle in both the first and second directions. Importantly, during the adjustment process, simply controlling the angle positioning member 4 via the control unit allows the first stop 41 and the second stop 42 to simultaneously enter or exit their working states. That is, by operating the control unit 5 alone, the locking of the first and second directions can be simultaneously released, allowing the panoramic camera to adjust its camera angle as needed in both directions. Furthermore, after the camera angle adjustment is complete, operating the control unit 5 alone allows the first stop 41 and the second stop 42 to simultaneously enter their working states, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the axial ball camera assembly 1 and the axial ball support 2. Therefore, the panoramic camera's camera angle adjustment process only requires operating the control unit 5 alone to simultaneously lock or unlock the adjustment angle in multiple directions (first and second directions). This quick and convenient camera angle adjustment process improves the installation and debugging efficiency of the panoramic camera.

[0029] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 In one preferred embodiment, the angle positioning member 4 is movably connected to the ball bearing bracket 2, and the control member 5 is disposed on the ball bearing bracket 2 and connected to the angle positioning member 4, so as to control the movement of the angle positioning member 4 through the control member 5. However, those skilled in the art will understand that in other embodiments, the angle positioning member 4 may also be movably connected to the base 3, and then the control member 5 for controlling the movement of the angle positioning member 4 is disposed on the base 3, so that the first stop portion 41 and the second stop portion 42 of the angle positioning member 4 are simultaneously in a working state or simultaneously de-energized.

[0030] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 In one preferred embodiment, the angle positioning member 4 includes a base portion 43, and a first stop portion 41 and a second stop portion 42 are respectively formed on both sides of the base portion 43. The angle positioning member 4 is controlled to move by the control member 5 so that the first stop portion 41 and the second stop portion 42 are simultaneously in a working state or simultaneously de-working state. When the first stop portion 41 and the second stop portion 42 are in a working state, the first stop portion 41 is configured to be in close contact with the ball-mounted camera assembly 1 so that the ball-mounted camera assembly 1 and the ball-mounted bracket 2 remain relatively stationary, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-mounted camera assembly 1 and the ball-mounted bracket 2. The second stop portion 42 is configured to be in close contact with the base 3 so that the ball-mounted bracket 2 and the base 3 remain relatively stationary, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-mounted bracket 2 and the base 3. In one preferred embodiment, the control component 5 is a fastening screw. A through hole 21 is provided on the ball bearing bracket 2. The angle positioning component 4 is movably connected to the inner side of the ball bearing bracket 2. The first stop part 41 is correspondingly provided with the ball bearing camera assembly 1, and the second stop part 42 is correspondingly provided with the base 3. After the fastening screw passes through the through hole 21, it is screwed together with the angle positioning component 4. By rotating the fastening screw, the angle positioning component 4 is driven to move relative to the ball bearing bracket 2, so that the first stop part 41 and the second stop part 42 move closer to the corresponding ball bearing camera assembly 1 and the base 3 at the same time and form a tight fit, or move away from the corresponding ball bearing camera assembly 1 and the base 3 at the same time to release the tight fit.

[0031] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 In one preferred embodiment, the bottom of the ball bearing bracket 2 has a bracket annular portion 22, and the base 3 has a hollow cylindrical structure. The top of the base 3 has an annular groove 31. The bracket annular portion 22 of the ball bearing bracket 2 is adapted to be movably fitted into the annular groove 31, so that a rotatable connection is formed between the ball bearing bracket 2 and the base 3. An anti-disengagement limiting structure is provided between the ball bearing bracket 2 and the base 3 to prevent the bracket annular portion 22 from dislodging from the annular groove 31. A first rubber ring 6 is provided at the rotatable engagement position between the bracket annular portion 22 and the annular groove 31 to generate rotational damping. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the damping friction generated by the first rubber ring 6 can improve the accuracy of the angle adjustment of the ball bearing bracket 2 relative to the base 3 in the second direction, facilitating multi-directional precise angle adjustment of the panoramic camera by the user. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that in other embodiments, the rotational connection structure between the ball bearing bracket 2 and the base 3 can also be designed with reference to the existing axial rotational connection structure in the prior art, as long as the ball bearing bracket 2 can be rotated and adjusted relative to the base 3 in a smooth manner.

[0032] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7In one preferred embodiment, the top of the base 3 has an annular flange 32 corresponding to the second stop portion 42 of the angle positioning member 4. The second stop portion 42 is located inside the annular flange 32, so that when the angle positioning member 4 is lifted upward relative to the ball bearing bracket 2 by rotating the fastening screw, the first stop portion 41 is in close contact with the surface of the ball bearing camera assembly 1, and the second stop portion 42 is in close contact with the bottom of the annular flange 32. In this embodiment, preferably, the anti-detachment limiting structure for preventing the bracket ring portion 22 from detaching from the annular mounting groove 31 is an anti-detachment pin 24 inverted on the ball bearing bracket 2 from bottom to top. The top cap of the anti-detachment pin 24 corresponds to the inner side of the annular flange 32 but is not locked, that is, the top cap of the anti-detachment pin 24 and the inner side of the annular flange 32 are reserved with a certain amount of movement gap. In this way, after the second stop portion 42 is released from the working state, the ball bearing bracket 2 can rotate relative to the base 3 in the second direction to adjust the angle, but the ball bearing bracket 2 cannot be detached from the base 3. Preferably, multiple anti-detachment pins 24 can be installed inside the ball bearing bracket 2, such as two, three or even more anti-detachment pins 24 arranged at equal intervals. This helps to improve the rotational connection stability between the ball bearing bracket 2 and the base 3.

[0033] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 6 Appendix Figure 7 In one preferred embodiment, the base portion 43 of the angle positioning member 4 is provided with an elongated hole 431, and the ball bearing bracket 2 is connected with a guide pin 23 that passes through the elongated hole 431. The angle positioning member 4 is movably connected to the ball bearing bracket 2 by the cooperation between the guide pin 23 and the elongated hole 431.

[0034] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 4 Appendix Figure 6 In one preferred embodiment, a stop rubber pad 411 for abutting against the surface of the base 3 is provided on the first stop portion 41. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the stop rubber pad 411 can generate a flexible pressing effect on the surface of the ball-mounted camera assembly 1 to prevent the first stop portion 41 from causing frictional damage to the surface of the ball-mounted camera assembly 1 and affecting its appearance.

[0035] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 5 In one preferred embodiment, the axial ball camera assembly 1 is rotatably connected to the axial ball support 2 via a rotating connection structure formed by the cooperation of a rotating shaft and a rotating shaft seat. A second rubber ring 7 is provided at the rotatable engagement position of the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft seat to generate rotational damping. It is understood that in this embodiment, the damping friction generated by the second rubber ring 7 can improve the accuracy of the angle adjustment of the axial ball camera assembly 1 relative to the axial ball support 2 in the first direction, facilitating precise multi-directional angle adjustment of the panoramic camera by the user.

[0036] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 In one preferred embodiment, the first direction is a vertical up-and-down direction, and the second direction is a horizontal left-and-right direction. However, those skilled in the art should understand that in other embodiments, the first and second directions are not limited to the vertical up-and-down and horizontal left-and-right directions disclosed in this embodiment, and those skilled in the art can design them specifically according to actual needs.

[0037] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A panoramic camera that facilitates multi-directional adjustment of the camera angle, characterized in that: The system includes a ball-mounted camera assembly (1), a ball-mounted bracket (2), and a base (3). The ball-mounted camera assembly (1) is rotatably connected to the ball-mounted bracket (2) and can be rotated relative to the ball-mounted bracket (2) in a first direction. The ball-mounted bracket (2) is rotatably connected to the base (3) and can be rotated relative to the base (3) in a second direction. An angle positioning member (4) is movably connected to the ball-mounted bracket (2). The angle positioning member (4) has a function formed on it for adjusting the ball-mounted camera assembly (1) in the working state. The first stop (41) locks the rotation adjustment angle between the ball bearing (2) and the base (3) in the working state, and the second stop (42) locks the rotation adjustment angle between the ball bearing (2) and the base (3). The ball bearing (2) is provided with a control (5) connected to the angle positioning member (4). The angle positioning member (4) is moved by the control (5), so that the first stop (41) and the second stop (42) of the angle positioning member (4) are simultaneously in the working state or simultaneously released from the working state. The angle positioning component (4) includes a base (43), a first stop (41) and a second stop (42) formed on both sides of the base (43). The angle positioning component (4) is controlled to move by the control component (5) so that the first stop (41) and the second stop (42) are simultaneously in a working state or simultaneously out of a working state. When the first stop (41) and the second stop (42) are in a working state, the first stop (41) is configured to be in close contact with the ball-mounted camera assembly (1) so that the ball-mounted camera assembly (1) and the ball-mounted bracket (2) remain relatively stationary, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-mounted camera assembly (1) and the ball-mounted bracket (2). The second stop (42) is configured to be in close contact with the base (3) so that the ball-mounted bracket (2) and the base (3) remain relatively stationary, thereby locking the rotation adjustment angle between the ball-mounted bracket (2) and the base (3). The control component (5) is a fastening screw. A through hole (21) is opened on the ball bearing bracket (2). The angle positioning component (4) is movably connected to the inner side of the ball bearing bracket (2). The first stop (41) is correspondingly set with the ball bearing camera assembly (1), and the second stop (42) is correspondingly set with the base (3). After the fastening screw passes through the through hole (21), it is screwed together with the angle positioning component (4). By rotating the fastening screw, the angle positioning component (4) is driven to move relative to the ball bearing bracket (2), so that the first stop (41) and the second stop (42) move closer to the corresponding ball bearing camera assembly (1) and the base (3) at the same time and form a tight fit, or move away from the corresponding ball bearing camera assembly (1) and the base (3) at the same time to release the tight fit. The bottom of the axial ball support (2) has a support ring (22), the base (3) has a hollow cylindrical structure, and the top of the base (3) has an annular insertion groove (31). The support ring (22) of the axial ball support (2) is adapted to be movably embedded in the annular insertion groove (31) so that the axial ball support (2) and the base (3) form a rotational connection. An anti-detachment limiting structure is provided between the axial ball support (2) and the base (3) to prevent the support ring (22) from coming out of the annular insertion groove (31). A first rubber ring (6) is provided at the rotational engagement position of the support ring (22) and the annular insertion groove (31) to generate rotational damping. The axial ball camera assembly (1) is rotatably connected to the axial ball bracket (2) through a rotating connection structure formed by the mutual cooperation of the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft seat, and a second rubber ring (7) is provided at the rotating cooperation position of the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft seat to generate rotational damping.

2. The panoramic camera with easily adjustable camera angles in multiple directions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base (3) has an annular flange (32) corresponding to the second stop (42) of the angle positioning member (4). The second stop (42) is located inside the annular flange (32), so that when the angle positioning member (4) is lifted relative to the ball bearing bracket (2) by rotating the fastening screw, the first stop (41) is in close contact with the surface of the ball bearing camera assembly (1), and at the same time, the second stop (42) is in close contact with the bottom of the annular flange (32).

3. The panoramic camera with easily adjustable camera angles in multiple directions according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elongated hole (431) is provided on the base part (43) of the angle positioning component (4), and a guide limiting pin (23) passing through the elongated hole (431) is connected to the axle ball bracket (2). The angle positioning component (4) is movably connected to the axle ball bracket (2) by the cooperation between the guide limiting pin (23) and the elongated hole (431).

4. The panoramic camera with easily adjustable camera angles in multiple directions according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stop rubber pad (411) for engaging with the surface of the base (3) is provided on the first stop part (41).

5. The panoramic camera with easily adjustable camera angles in multiple directions according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first direction is vertical (up and down), and the second direction is horizontal (left and right).

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