A camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports and a method of using the same

Abstract

The invention discloses a camera device with multiple power switching and multiple communication ports and a method for using the same, and relates to the field of camera technology. The invention comprises a mounting shell, a rotating mounting seat mechanism is provided at the bottom of the mounting shell, a tilt adjustment mechanism is provided on the rotating mounting seat mechanism, a camera is provided on the tilt adjustment mechanism, a display operation console is provided on the outer side of the mounting shell, a battery compartment is provided in the mounting shell, a battery is provided in the battery compartment, the battery compartment is connected to a power management chip, the power management chip is connected to a power connection mechanism, and the power connection mechanism is connected to a plug-in mechanism. The invention can adjust the angle and position of the camera by arranging the rotating mounting seat mechanism and the tilt adjustment mechanism, thereby adjusting the camera's aiming shooting direction, can manage the camera's state by the display operation console, and can display fault information in the device at the same time, can realize automatic switching of multiple power supplies by the power connection mechanism and the plug-in mechanism, and improve the stability of the camera device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of camera technology, specifically to a camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports, and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Video recording involves using a camera (video shooting equipment) to convert optical image signals into electrical signals for storage or transmission.

[0003] In some locations with high requirements for video recording, interruption or loss of video recording is not allowed. However, the camera device only has one power interface and one communication interface. If there is a problem with the power adapter, line, or switch connected to the communication interface of the camera device, the video recording will be lost. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports, and a method for using the same, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports includes a mounting housing. The bottom of the mounting housing has a rotating mounting base mechanism, which in turn has a tilt adjustment mechanism. A camera is mounted on the tilt adjustment mechanism. A display control panel is located on the outer side of the mounting housing. Inside the mounting housing is a battery compartment containing a battery. The battery compartment is connected to a power management chip, which is connected to a power connection mechanism. The power connection mechanism is connected to a plug-in mechanism. The mounting housing has a buzzer and a fault indicator light. The display control panel connects to N wired communication ports and M wireless signal lines, where N is greater than or equal to 2 and M is greater than or equal to 2. The rotating mounting base mechanism is used to rotate and reposition the camera. The tilt adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the tilt angle of the camera. The power connection mechanism and the plug-in mechanism are used to achieve multiple power supply switching.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotating mounting base mechanism includes a fixed shaft fixed to the middle of the mounting shell, the fixed shaft being rotatably connected to the rotating shell, the rotating shell being fixedly connected to a rotary motor, the output shaft of the rotary motor being fixedly connected to a first gear, the first gear meshing with a second gear, the second gear being coaxially fixedly connected to the fixed shaft, and the mounting base being fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating shell.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tilt adjustment mechanism includes a first positioner fixed on a mounting base, the first positioner being rotatably connected to a deflection rod, a second positioner fixedly connected to the mounting base, a linear motor being rotatably connected to the second positioner, and a third positioner being rotatably connected to the end of the linear motor away from the second positioner, the third positioner being fixed on the deflection rod.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the battery compartment includes a base plate fixed inside the mounting shell, protective shells fixedly connected to the four corners of the base plate, flame-retardant rubber edges inside the protective shells, a top frame fixedly connected inside the flame-retardant rubber edges, wires fixedly connected to the base plate, the wires being connected to a power management chip, and conductive contacts provided at the contact points between the base plate and the battery, the conductive contacts being used to connect the base plate and the battery.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power connection mechanism includes a first conductive post connected to a power management chip. The first conductive post is fixedly connected to a fixed plate. The fixed plate has two magnetic conductive grooves with opposite magnetic properties. The two magnetic conductive grooves are symmetrically arranged on the fixed plate. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to an insulating post. The insulating post is fixedly connected to a lower ball bearing plate. The lower ball bearing plate has conductive balls. The conductive balls are fixedly connected to a deflection plate. The deflection plate is fixedly connected to P pairs of conductive balls, where P is greater than or equal to 2. Each pair of conductive balls has an electromagnet inside. Each pair of conductive balls is symmetrically arranged on the deflection plate. The electromagnets in each pair of conductive balls are of the same polarity. An upper ball bearing plate is provided on the conductive balls. The upper ball bearing plate is fixedly connected to a second conductive post.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plug-in mechanism includes a power plug plate fixedly connected to the second conductive post, the power plug plate having P power sockets, where P is greater than or equal to 2, and a sealing ring on the power plug plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top of the mounting shell is provided with a first protective shell, and the rotating mounting base mechanism is provided with a second protective shell.

[0013] A method of using a camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports, characterized by comprising the following steps:

[0014] Step 1: Place the battery into the battery compartment;

[0015] Step 2: Provide multiple power sources to the plug-in mechanism. The power connection mechanism can supply power to the power management chip, which will then supply power to the battery in the battery compartment. The battery will then supply power to the device.

[0016] Step 3: Adjust the rotating mounting base mechanism and tilt adjustment mechanism to align the camera with the desired shooting position.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, both the wired communication port and the wireless communication line have link aggregation function, and both the wired communication port and the wireless communication line can transmit video information independently.

[0018] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0019] The camera's angle and position can be adjusted by setting a rotating mounting base mechanism and a tilt adjustment mechanism, thereby adjusting the camera's aiming direction. The camera's status can be managed through the display control panel, and fault information within the device can be displayed. The power connection mechanism and the power plug-in mechanism enable automatic switching between multiple power sources, improving the stability of the camera device. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports from a third-person perspective.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure for adding a first protective shell and a second protective shell to a camera device with multiple power switching and multiple communication ports.

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure for adding a first protective shell and a second protective shell to a camera device with multiple power switching and multiple communication ports.

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the middle.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Mounting housing; 2. Rotary mounting base mechanism; 201. Fixed shaft; 202. Rotary housing; 203. Rotary motor; 204. First gear; 205. Second gear; 206. Mounting base; 3. Tilt adjustment mechanism; 301. First positioner; 302. Deflection rod; 303. Second positioner; 304. Linear motor; 305. Third positioner; 4. Camera; 5. Display console; 6. Buzzer; 7. Fault indicator; 8. Wired communication port; 9. Wireless signal cable; 10. Battery compartment; 1001. Base plate; 1002. Protective housing; 1003. Flame-retardant rubber edge. ; 1004, Top frame; 1005, Wire; 11, Battery; 12, Power management chip; 13, Power connection mechanism; 1301, First conductive post; 1302, Fixing plate; 1303, Magnetic conductive groove; 1304, Insulating post; 1305, Lower ball bearing plate; 1306, Conductive ball; 1307, Deflection plate; 1308, Conductive ball; 1309, Upper ball bearing plate; 1310, Second conductive post; 14, Power insertion mechanism; 1401, Power socket; 1402, Power socket; 1403, Sealing ring; 15, First protective shell; 16, Second protective shell. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "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 the present 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 the present invention.

[0029] Example 1, please refer to Figures 1-6 A camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports includes a mounting housing 1. A rotating mounting base mechanism 2 is located at the bottom of the mounting housing 1. An angle adjustment mechanism 3 is mounted on the rotating mounting base mechanism 2, and a camera 4 is mounted on the angle adjustment mechanism 3. A display control panel 5 is located on the outer side of the mounting housing 1. A battery compartment 10 is located inside the mounting housing 1, containing a battery 11. The battery compartment 10 is connected to a power management chip 12, which is connected to a power connection mechanism 13. The power connection mechanism 13 is connected to a plug-in mechanism 14. A buzzer 6 and a fault light 7 are located on the mounting housing 1. The display control panel 5 is connected to N wired communication ports 8 and M wireless signal lines 9, where N is greater than or equal to 2 and M is greater than or equal to 2. The rotating mounting base mechanism 2 is used to rotate and reposition the camera 4, the angle adjustment mechanism 3 is used to adjust the angle of the camera 4, and the power connection mechanism 13 and the plug-in mechanism 14 are used to achieve multiple power supply switching.

[0030] The rotating mounting base mechanism 2 includes a fixed shaft 201 fixed to the middle of the mounting shell 1. The fixed shaft 201 is rotatably connected to the rotating shell 202. The rotating shell 202 is fixedly connected to the rotary motor 203. The output shaft of the rotary motor 203 is fixedly connected to the first gear 204. The first gear 204 meshes with the second gear 205. The second gear 205 and the fixed shaft 201 are coaxially fixedly connected. The outer side of the rotating shell 202 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 206. The tilt adjustment mechanism 3 includes a first displacement seat 301 fixed to the mounting base 206. The first displacement seat 301 is rotatably connected to the deflection rod 302. The mounting base 206 is fixedly connected to the second displacement seat 303. The second displacement seat 303 is rotatably connected to the linear motor 304. The end of the linear motor 304 away from the second displacement seat 303 is rotatably connected to the third displacement seat 305. The third displacement seat 305 is fixed to the deflection rod 302.

[0031] Specifically, when the rotary motor 203 is turned on, the output shaft of the rotary motor 203 rotates, which drives the first gear 204 to rotate. Since the first gear 204 and the second gear 205 mesh, the first gear 204 can revolve around the second gear 205, thereby rotating the rotating shell 202 and causing the camera 4 to rotate and change position. When the linear motor 304 is turned on, the deflection rod 302 can deflect around the first positioner 301, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the camera 4.

[0032] The battery compartment 10 includes a base plate 1001 fixed inside the mounting shell 1. Protective shells 1002 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the base plate 1001. Flame-retardant rubber edges 1003 are provided inside the protective shells 1002. A top frame 1004 is fixedly connected inside the flame-retardant rubber edges 1003. Wires 1005 are fixedly connected to the base plate 1001. Wires 1005 are connected to the power management chip 12. Conductive contacts are provided at the contact positions of the base plate 1001 and the battery 11. The conductive contacts are used to connect the base plate 1001 and the battery 11.

[0033] Specifically, the battery 11 is placed on the base plate 1001, and the protective shell 1002 can protect the corners of the battery 11. Then, the flame-retardant rubber edge 1003 and the top frame 1004 are placed on top of the battery 11. The flame-retardant rubber edge 1003 can contact the protective shell 1002, thereby preventing the flame-retardant rubber edge 1003 and the top frame 1004 from loosening, so as to achieve the limiting installation of the battery 11.

[0034] The power connection mechanism 13 includes a first conductive post 1301 connected to the power management chip 12. The first conductive post 1301 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate 1302. The fixing plate 1302 has two magnetic conductive grooves 1303 with opposite magnetic properties. The two magnetic conductive grooves 1303 are symmetrically arranged on the fixing plate 1302. The fixing plate 1302 is fixedly connected to an insulating post 1304. The insulating post 1304 is fixedly connected to a lower ball bearing plate 1305. Conductive balls 1306 are provided on 305. The conductive balls 1306 are fixedly connected to a deflection plate 1307. The deflection plate 1307 is fixedly connected to P pairs of conductive balls 1308, where P is greater than or equal to 2. Each pair of conductive balls 1308 contains an electromagnet. Each pair of conductive balls 1308 is symmetrically arranged on the deflection plate 1307. The electromagnets in each pair of conductive balls 1308 are magnets of the same polarity. An upper ball bearing plate 1309 is provided on the conductive balls 1306. The upper ball bearing plate 1309 is fixedly connected to a second conductive post 1310. The plug-in mechanism 14 includes a power plug plate 1401 fixedly connected to the second conductive post 1310. The power plug plate 1401 has P power sockets 1402, where P is greater than or equal to 2. A sealing ring 1403 is provided on the power plug plate 1401.

[0035] Specifically, when multiple power sockets 1402 are powered, the upper ball bearing plate 1309 is powered through the second conductive post 1310, which in turn powers the conductive balls 1306. The deflection plate 1307 has a circuit inside, which ensures that only one pair of conductive balls 1308 are energized when multiple power supplies are connected in parallel. At this time, the electromagnet inside the conductive ball 1308 will be energized, and one of the pair of conductive balls 1308 will be attracted and connected to the magnetic conductive groove 1303. The deflection plate 1307 and the conductive balls 1306 are deflected to achieve conductive connection. The power management chip 12 is powered through the first conductive post 1301 via the fixing plate 1302, which in turn powers the battery 11 in the battery compartment 10. The battery 11 can power the entire device.

[0036] Additionally, when one of the power outlets 1402 malfunctions, the fault light 7 illuminates, and the buzzer 6 sounds an audible alert. At this time, the conductive bead 1308 is no longer energized, and the deflection plate 1307 resets to a parallel state. Then, other power supplies are turned on, supplying power to the connected pair of conductive beads 1308. The electromagnet inside the conductive bead 1308 becomes energized, and one of the pair of conductive beads 1308 is attracted and connected to the magnetic conductive groove 1303. The deflection plate 1307 and the conductive ball 1306 deflect to achieve conductive connection. The power management chip 12 is powered by the first conductive post 1301 through the fixing plate 1302, which in turn powers the battery 11 in the battery compartment 10. The battery 11 can power the entire device.

[0037] The top of the mounting shell 1 is provided with a first protective shell 15, and the rotating mounting base mechanism 2 is provided with a second protective shell 16.

[0038] Additionally, battery 11 is a lithium battery.

[0039] Specifically, when the lifespan of battery 11 decreases or malfunctions, battery compartment 10 can be opened to replace battery 11 separately. The lifespan of battery 11 can be displayed on the control panel 5. When the lifespan is below 80%, the fault light 7 illuminates, and the buzzer 6 sounds an audible alert to remind maintenance personnel to replace the battery.

[0040] Example 2, see below. Figures 1-6 In an embodiment of the present invention, a method of using a camera device with multiple power supply switching and multiple communication ports is characterized by comprising the following steps:

[0041] Step 1: Place battery 11 into battery compartment 10;

[0042] Step 2: Provide multiple power supplies to the plug-in mechanism 14. The power connection mechanism 13 can supply power to the power management chip 12. The power management chip 12 will supply power to the battery 11 in the battery compartment 10. The battery 11 can supply power to the device.

[0043] Step 3: Adjust the rotating mounting base mechanism 2 and the tilt adjustment mechanism 3 to align the camera 4 with the desired camera position.

[0044] Both the wired communication port 8 and the wireless communication line 9 have link aggregation functions, and both the wired communication port 8 and the wireless communication line 9 can transmit video information independently.

[0045] Specifically, the communication data of the camera device is evenly distributed across multiple wired communication ports 8 and wireless communication lines 9. When a fault occurs in the line or port connected to one or more of these communication ports, the communication data of that port is evenly distributed to the other normal communication ports (data is not lost during the switching process). Once the faulty communication port is restored, the communication data is then evenly distributed to all normal communication ports. If any communication port fails, the fault light 7 illuminates, the buzzer 6 sounds an audible alert, and the control panel 5 displays detailed fault information to facilitate maintenance personnel in performing repairs.

[0046] The present invention can adjust the angle and position of the camera 4 by setting the rotating mounting base mechanism 2 and the tilt adjustment mechanism 3, thereby adjusting the aiming direction of the camera 4. The display control panel 5 can manage the status of the camera 4 and display fault information in the device. The power connection mechanism 13 and the power connection plug-in mechanism 14 can realize automatic switching of multiple power sources, which improves the stability of the camera device.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera device with multiple power switches and multiple communication ports, comprising a mounting shell, characterized in that: A rotating mounting seat mechanism is provided at the bottom of the mounting shell, a tilt adjustment mechanism is provided on the rotating mounting seat mechanism, a camera is provided on the tilt adjustment mechanism, a display console is provided on the outside of the mounting shell, a battery compartment is provided in the mounting shell, a battery is provided in the battery compartment, the battery compartment is connected to a power management chip, the power management chip is connected to a power connection mechanism, the power connection mechanism is connected to a plug-in mechanism, a buzzer and a fault light are provided on the mounting shell, and the display console is connected to N wired communication ports and M wireless signal lines, N is greater than or equal to 2, and M is greater than or equal to 2; The rotating mounting seat mechanism is used to drive the camera to rotate and change position, the tilt adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the tilt of the camera, and the power connection mechanism and the plug-in mechanism are used to realize multi-power switching; The rotating mounting seat mechanism comprises a fixed shaft fixed to the middle of the mounting shell, the fixed shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating shell, the rotating shell is fixedly connected to the rotating motor, the output shaft of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the first gear, the first gear meshes with the second gear, the second gear and the fixed shaft are coaxially fixedly connected, and the outer side of the rotating shell is fixedly connected to the mounting seat; The inclination adjustment mechanism comprises a first displacement seat fixed on the mounting seat, the first displacement seat is rotatably connected to the deflection rod, the mounting seat is fixedly connected to the second displacement seat, the second displacement seat is rotatably connected to the linear motor, one end of the linear motor away from the second displacement seat is rotatably connected to the third displacement seat, and the third displacement seat is fixed to the deflection rod; The battery compartment includes a bottom plate fixed in the mounting shell, the four corners of the bottom plate are fixedly connected to the protective shell, a flame-retardant rubber edge is provided in the protective shell, the flame-retardant rubber edge is fixedly connected to the top frame, the bottom plate is fixedly connected to the wire, the wire is connected to the power management chip, and the bottom plate and the battery contact position are both provided with conductive contacts, and the conductive contacts are used to realize the connection between the bottom plate and the battery; The power connection mechanism includes a first conductive column connected to the power management chip, the first conductive column is fixedly connected to a fixed plate, two magnetic conductive slots are arranged in the fixed plate, the magnetic properties of the two magnetic conductive slots are opposite, and the two magnetic conductive slots are symmetrically arranged on the fixed plate, the fixed plate is fixedly connected to an insulating column, the insulating column is fixedly connected to a lower ball bearing plate, a conductive ball is arranged on the lower ball bearing plate, the conductive ball is fixedly connected to a deflection plate, the deflection plate is fixedly connected to P pairs of conductive beads, P is greater than or equal to 2, an electromagnet is arranged in the conductive bead, each pair of conductive beads is symmetrically arranged on the deflection plate, the electromagnets in each pair of conductive beads are magnets of the same sex, an upper ball bearing plate is arranged on the conductive ball, and the upper ball bearing plate is fixedly connected to the second conductive column; The power plug mechanism comprises a power plug board fixedly connected to the second conductive column, the power plug board is provided with P power sockets, P is greater than or equal to 2, and the power plug board is provided with a sealing ring; When power is supplied to multiple power sockets, the upper ball bearing plate is powered by the second conductive column, and then the conductive ball is powered. A circuit is provided in the deflection plate, and the circuit in the deflection plate can ensure that only one pair of conductive beads will be charged in the state of multi-way power supply in parallel. At this time, the electromagnet in the conductive bead will be charged, and one of the pair of conductive beads will be attracted and connected to the magnetic conductive slot. The deflection plate and the conductive ball are deflected to achieve connection and conduction. The power management chip is powered by the first conductive column through the fixing plate, and then the battery in the battery compartment is powered. The battery can power the entire device; When one of the power sockets fails, the fault light will light up and the buzzer will sound a prompt. The conductive beads are no longer energized and the deflection plates will reset to a parallel state. Other power sources will be turned on to power a pair of connected conductive beads. The electromagnets in the conductive beads will be energized, and one of the pair of conductive beads will be attracted and connected to the magnetic conductive slot. The deflection plate and the conductive ball will deflect to achieve connection and conduction. The first conductive column will power the power management chip through the fixing plate, and then the battery in the battery compartment will be powered. The battery can power the entire device.

2. The camera device with multiple power supply switches and multiple communication ports according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first protective shell is arranged on the top of the installation shell, and a second protective shell is arranged outside the rotating installation seat mechanism.

3. The method for using the camera device with multiple power switches and multiple communication ports according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Place the battery in the battery compartment; Step 2: The power plugging mechanism is powered by multiple power sources. The power connection mechanism can supply power to the power management chip. The power management chip can supply power to the battery in the battery compartment, and the battery can supply power to the device. Step 3: Adjust the rotating mount mechanism and the tilt adjustment mechanism to align the camera to the position where the camera needs to be shot.

4. The method for using the camera device with multiple power switches and multiple communication ports according to claim 3, characterized in that: The wired communication port and the wireless communication line both have a link aggregation function, and both the wired communication port and the wireless communication line can transmit video information independently.

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