Gimbal camera and automobile

By adopting a sealing structure of the rotating shaft and the limit sleeve and a waterproof oil seal in the gimbal camera, the problem of water ingress when the gimbal camera is embedded on the top exterior of the car is solved, achieving good sealing and stability.

CN118977656BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17DEEPAL AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411213479.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2044-08-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, when a pan-tilt camera is embedded on the outside of the top of a car, it is easy for water to enter, resulting in sealing problems.

Method used

The sealing structure of the rotating shaft and the limiting sleeve is adopted, and the rotating seal is matched by the sealing element. The waterproof oil seal and the circumferential limiting structure are combined to ensure the sealing of the rotating shaft and the housing.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water from entering the gimbal camera, improves the sealing and stability of the rotating axis, and extends the service life of fasteners and positioning rods.

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Abstract

The application provides a cloud platform camera and a car, and belongs to the technical field of cloud platform cameras, wherein the cloud platform camera comprises a cloud platform mechanism and a camera; the cloud platform mechanism has a shell and a rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is rotationally arranged in the shell and protrudes from one end of the shell; the end of the rotating shaft protruding from the shell is connected with the camera; a limiting sleeve is arranged around the rotating shaft; the circumferential direction of the limiting sleeve is rotationally sealed with the shell through a sealing element; the cloud platform camera has the shell, can seal the internal elements, and has the rotating shaft connected with the camera after protruding from the shell; the limiting sleeve is arranged around the rotating shaft; the circumferential direction of the limiting sleeve is rotationally sealed with the shell through the sealing element, thereby avoiding the problem that water easily enters the through hole on the shell for the rotating shaft.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of gimbal cameras, in particular to a gimbal camera and a car. BACKGROUND

[0002] On the existing new energy car, a plurality of cameras are generally arranged. For example, the vehicle-mounted camera disclosed in Chinese patent document CN112956181A is fixedly connected with a vehicle-mounted camera on the inner surface of the windshield, which can be used for front vehicle collision warning, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, pedestrian collision warning, etc. However, the camera in the above scheme is fixedly installed and cannot rotate, and the shooting angle is relatively single.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN220615703U discloses an automatic driving front-view camera with FOV actively rotating with vehicle trajectory, wherein the front-view camera body is connected with a motor through a reduction gear set. When in use, the motor can drive the front-view camera body to rotate, thereby realizing active rotation with the vehicle trajectory.

[0004] However, the cameras or cameras in the above two schemes are installed on the inner surface of the front windshield, i.e. installed inside the car. Since the front windshield is located in front of the camera or camera, it is easy to cause inaccurate shooting due to reflection and other problems.

[0005] Therefore, in the prior art, a technical scheme of embedding the front-view camera on the top of the car has appeared. However, when using a gimbal camera, embedding it on the top of the car can easily cause water to enter the gimbal mechanism. SUMMARY

[0006] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the problem that the gimbal camera in the prior art is embedded on the top of the car, which can easily cause water to enter the gimbal mechanism, thereby providing a gimbal camera and a car.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a gimbal camera, comprising: a gimbal mechanism and a camera, the gimbal mechanism has a housing and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged in the housing and one end of the rotating shaft extends out of the housing, and the end of the rotating shaft extending out of the housing is connected with the camera.

[0008] The rotating shaft is circumferentially sleeved with a limiting sleeve, the limiting sleeve is synchronously connected with the rotating shaft in transmission, and the circumference of the limiting sleeve is rotatably sealed and matched with the housing through a sealing element.

[0009] Optionally, the shell has a through hole for extending the rotating shaft, an upper end of the through hole has an annular support table, the sealing element is arranged on the annular support table, and the inner side of the sealing element is in rotational sealing cooperation with the limiting sleeve.

[0010] Optionally, the inner side of the sealing element has a first lip and a second lip, the first lip has a hollow structure inside, and the second lip is located below the first lip and extends in a strip shape inclined towards the rotating shaft.

[0011] Optionally, the upper end of the rotating shaft is connected with the camera through a fastener and / or a positioning element.

[0012] Optionally, the upper end of the limiting sleeve has an annular groove, a first sealing ring is arranged in the annular groove, and the upper side of the first sealing ring is in sealing cooperation with the camera.

[0013] Optionally, the inner wall of the limiting sleeve has a circumferential limiting structure between the limiting sleeve and the rotating shaft.

[0014] Optionally, the outer wall of the rotating shaft protrudes outward in a radial direction to form a limiting column, the inner wall of the limiting sleeve is provided with a vertical recess, and the limiting column is inserted into the vertical recess.

[0015] Optionally, the upper end of the limiting column has an internal threaded hole for connecting a fastener.

[0016] Optionally, the limiting sleeve has an annular flange protruding outward in a radial direction in a circumferential direction, the lower end of the annular flange is provided with a second groove, a rotating support element is arranged in the second groove, and the rotating support element is fixedly connected with the shell through a fastener.

[0017] Optionally, the rotating support element is a waterproof oil seal, and the waterproof oil seal comprises a framework and a sealing ring, the framework is arranged above the sealing ring, the framework is in sliding cooperation with the limiting sleeve, and the sealing ring is in rotational sealing cooperation with the rotating shaft.

[0018] The application provides an automobile, which comprises an automobile body and the gimbal camera.

[0019] Optionally, the gimbal camera is embedded in the front top end of the automobile body, the upper side of the front windshield of the automobile body has a cross beam, the cross beam has a recessed area for embedding the gimbal camera, and the shell of the gimbal camera is fixedly arranged in the recessed area of the cross beam.

[0020] The technical scheme of the application has the following advantages:

[0021] 1. The gimbal camera provided by the present application, the gimbal mechanism has a shell, which can realize sealing of internal elements, one end of a rotating shaft penetrates the shell and is connected with the camera, a limiting sleeve is sleeved on the circumference of the rotating shaft, and the circumference of the limiting sleeve and the shell are rotationally sealed by a sealing element, so as to avoid the problem that water is easily introduced at the through hole on the shell for penetrating the rotating shaft.

[0022] 2. The gimbal camera provided by the present application, the top end of the rotating shaft is connected with the camera through a fastener, and the top end of the limiting sleeve is sealingly matched with the camera through a first sealing ring, so as to realize sealing between the upper end of the limiting sleeve and the camera and sealing between the upper end of the rotating shaft and the upper end of the limiting sleeve. Since the first sealing ring surrounds the outside of the fastener, sealing at the fastener is also realized, and the service life of the fastener is ensured.

[0023] 3. The gimbal camera provided by the present application, when assembled, the rotating shaft is inserted into the limiting sleeve from top to bottom, and due to the arrangement of the circumferential limiting structure, circumferential fixation of the rotating shaft and the limiting sleeve can be realized, that is, synchronous rotation can be realized, and installation is more convenient.

[0024] 4. The gimbal camera provided by the present application, a rotating support is arranged at the bottom of the limiting sleeve, which can ensure the stability of the rotating shaft during rotation, and a waterproof oil seal is used as the rotating support, which can improve the waterproof performance between the lower end of the rotating shaft and the inside of the shell, thereby further improving the waterproof performance of the shell.

[0025] 5. The automobile provided by the present application has all the advantages of the above-mentioned gimbal camera. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0027] Figure 1 An exploded view of a specific embodiment of the gimbal camera provided in the embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 An exploded view of the gimbal mechanism in the Figure 1

[0029] Figure 3 A further exploded view of the gimbal mechanism in the Figure 2

[0030] Figure 4 A further exploded view of the gimbal mechanism in the Figure 3 ​​Front view of the middle sealing element;

[0031] Figure 5 For Figure 3 The exploded perspective view of the damping element, the rotating shaft and the rotating support in the middle;

[0032] Figure 6 For Figure 5 The bottom angle perspective schematic diagram of the middle;

[0033] Figure 7 For Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the rotating shaft, the limiting sleeve and the camera in the middle;

[0034] Figure 8 For Figure 7 The bottom angle schematic diagram of the middle;

[0035] Figure 9 For Figure 7 The exploded perspective view of the rotating shaft and the limiting sleeve in the middle;

[0036] Figure 10 For Figure 3 The perspective view of the rotating shaft and the limiting sleeve exploded from the shell in the middle;

[0037] Figure 11 For Figure 3 The perspective view of the skeleton of the waterproof oil seal exploded from the shell in the middle;

[0038] Figure 12 For Figure 3 The perspective view of the sealing ring of the waterproof oil seal further exploded from the shell in the middle;

[0039] Figure 13 For Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell in the middle.

[0040] Explanation of reference signs:

[0041] 1, camera; 2, shell; 3, rotating shaft; 4, limiting sleeve; 5, sealing element; 6, annular support table; 7, first lip; 8, second lip; 9, annular groove; 10, limiting column; 11, vertical recess; 12, annular flange; 13, first recess; 14, second recess; 15, skeleton; 16, sealing ring; 17, damping element; 18, annular pressing plate; 19, blocking surface; 20, blocking element; 21, driving motor; 22, transmission wheel; 23, base; 24, upper plate; 25, through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The technical solutions of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0043] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0046] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 shown, a specific embodiment of the gimbal camera provided by the present embodiment includes: a gimbal mechanism and a camera 1, the gimbal mechanism includes: a housing 2, the inside of the housing 2 is provided with a driving mechanism, a transmission mechanism and a rotating shaft 3, the driving mechanism is connected with the rotating shaft 3 through the transmission mechanism, the camera 1 is connected with the rotating shaft 3 of the gimbal mechanism. A damping member 17 is arranged between the rotating shaft 3 and the housing 2, and the damping member 17 is used to provide damping force for the rotation of the rotating shaft 3.

[0047] The gimbal mechanism provided by the present embodiment drives the rotating shaft 3 to rotate through the driving mechanism, and a damping member 17 is arranged between the rotating shaft 3 and the housing 2, which provides damping force for the rotation of the rotating shaft 3. When the rotating shaft 3 is not driven, the rotating shaft 3 will not be twisted randomly under the vibration working condition.

[0048] AsFigure 2 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the shell 2 comprises a base 23 and an upper plate 24, the base 23 is internally provided with a containing groove containing the driving mechanism and the rotating shaft 3, and the upper plate 24 covers the containing groove. Thus, the shell 2 is detachable, facilitating the assembly and maintenance of the internal elements.

[0049] As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the rotating shaft 3 is circumferentially sleeved with a limiting sleeve 4, and the damping member 17 is a wave spring connected to the limiting sleeve 4. By providing the wave spring on the limiting sleeve 4, the recess structure for mounting the wave spring on the rotating shaft 3 can be avoided, and the machining cost of the rotating shaft 3 can be reduced. Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the limiting sleeve 4 is circumferentially sealed and matched with the shell 2 through a sealing member 5. The gimbal camera provided in the embodiment has a shell 2, which can seal the internal elements, the rotating shaft 3 is circumferentially sleeved with a limiting sleeve 4, and the limiting sleeve 4 is circumferentially sealed with the shell 2 through a sealing member 5, thereby avoiding the problem that water is easily introduced at the through hole 25 for passing out the rotating shaft 3 on the shell 2.

[0050] Figure 3 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the upper end of the through hole 25 of the shell 2 for extending the rotating shaft 3 is provided with an annular support table 6, the sealing member 5 is arranged on the annular support table 6, and the inner side of the sealing member 5 is rotationally sealed and matched with the limiting sleeve 4. In this way, the arrangement of the sealing member 5 is facilitated, and the installation of the sealing member 5 is more convenient.

[0051] As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the inner side of the sealing member 5 is provided with a first lip 7 and a second lip 8, the inner side of the first lip 7 is provided with a hollow structure, the second lip 8 is located below the first lip 7, and the second lip 8 is a strip-shaped lip extending obliquely towards the rotating shaft 3. In this way, the rotating shaft 3 can be double-sealed by one sealing member 5. The hollow structure in the inner side of the first lip 7 can improve the elastic deformation capacity of the first lip 7, thereby improving the sealing effect. Figure 3 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the inner side of the sealing member 5 is provided with a first lip 7 and a second lip 8, the inner side of the first lip 7 is provided with a hollow structure, the second lip 8 is located below the first lip 7, and the second lip 8 is a strip-shaped lip extending obliquely towards the rotating shaft 3. In this way, the rotating shaft 3 can be double-sealed by one sealing member 5. The hollow structure in the inner side of the first lip 7 can improve the elastic deformation capacity of the first lip 7, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0052] Figure 4 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the inner side of the sealing member 5 is provided with a first lip 7 and a second lip 8, the inner side of the first lip 7 is provided with a hollow structure, the second lip 8 is located below the first lip 7, and the second lip 8 is a strip-shaped lip extending obliquely towards the rotating shaft 3. In this way, the rotating shaft 3 can be double-sealed by one sealing member 5. The hollow structure in the inner side of the first lip 7 can improve the elastic deformation capacity of the first lip 7, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0053] As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the inner side of the sealing member 5 is provided with a first lip 7 and a second lip 8, the inner side of the first lip 7 is provided with a hollow structure, the second lip 8 is located below the first lip 7, and the second lip 8 is a strip-shaped lip extending obliquely towards the rotating shaft 3. In this way, the rotating shaft 3 can be double-sealed by one sealing member 5. The hollow structure in the inner side of the first lip 7 can improve the elastic deformation capacity of the first lip 7, thereby improving the sealing effect. Figure 5 , Figure 6 ​​As shown in the embodiment, the limiting sleeve 4 has a radially outwardly protruding annular flange 12 in the circumferential direction, the upper end of the annular flange 12 is provided with a first groove 13, the damping member 17 is arranged in the first groove 13, and the shell 2 has an annular pressing plate 18 extending towards the first groove 13, the annular pressing plate 18 is pressed on the damping member 17 to provide damping force for the rotation of the rotating shaft 3. Through the above arrangement, the damping member 17 is arranged in the first groove 13 of the limiting sleeve 4, which can ensure the stability of the damping member 17 during operation and avoid the problem of deformation and failure of the damping member 17.

[0054] As shown in the embodiment, Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment, the limiting sleeve 4 has a radially outwardly protruding annular flange 12 in the circumferential direction, the upper end of the annular flange 12 is provided with a first groove 13, the damping member 17 is arranged in the first groove 13, and the shell 2 has an annular pressing plate 18 extending towards the first groove 13, the annular pressing plate 18 is pressed on the damping member 17 to provide damping force for the rotation of the rotating shaft 3. Through the above arrangement, the damping member 17 is arranged in the first groove 13 of the limiting sleeve 4, which can ensure the stability of the damping member 17 during operation and avoid the problem of deformation and failure of the damping member 17.

[0055] As shown in the embodiment, Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment, the blocking member 20 is an arc-shaped convex strip in the shell 2, that is, a protruding strip with an arc. The two ends of the semi-annular block form a mating surface matched with the two ends of the annular flange 12, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 3. Specifically, the arc of the semi-annular block is smaller than the arc of the gap formed by the annular flange 12, so that the rotating shaft 3 can rotate and swing left and right.

[0056] As shown in the embodiment, Figure 7 As shown in the embodiment, the upper end of the rotating shaft 3 is connected with the camera 1 through a fastener, specifically, the upper end of the rotating shaft 3 has an internal threaded hole for connecting the fastener, and the bolt is connected with the internal threaded hole after being passed downward from the inside of the camera 1. In this way, the fastening connection between the upper end of the limiting sleeve 4 and the camera 1 is achieved.

[0057] As shown in the embodiment, Figure 7 , Figure 8As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the upper end of the rotating shaft 3 is also connected with the camera 1 through a positioning member, specifically, the upper end of the rotating shaft 3 has a positioning hole, and the lower end of the camera 1 has a positioning rod which is adapted to be inserted into the positioning hole downward. In the embodiment, the rotating shaft 3 and the camera 1 are fastened and matched through the cooperation of the positioning rod and the bolt.

[0058] As shown in the drawings, Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the upper end of the limiting sleeve 4 is sealed and matched with the camera 1 through a first sealing ring, the upper end of the limiting sleeve 4 has an annular groove 9, the first sealing ring is arranged in the annular groove 9, and the upper side of the first sealing ring is sealed and matched with the camera 1. Through the arrangement of the annular groove 9, the first sealing ring can be arranged more conveniently and firmly, and the sealing effect and assembly convenience are ensured. In the embodiment, the annular groove 9 is located at the outer circle of the internal thread hole and the positioning hole of the rotating shaft 3. Through the arrangement, the sealing between the upper end of the limiting sleeve 4 and the camera 1 is realized, and the sealing of the internal thread hole and the positioning hole on the rotating shaft 3 is also realized, so that the accumulated water in the above-mentioned holes is avoided, and the service life of the fastener and the positioning rod is ensured.

[0059] As shown in the drawings, Figure 9 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the inner wall of the limiting sleeve 4 and the rotating shaft 3 have a circumferential limiting structure. Specifically, the outer wall of the rotating shaft 3 protrudes outward in the radial direction to form a limiting column 10, and the inner wall of the limiting sleeve 4 is provided with a vertical recess 11, and the limiting column 10 is inserted into the vertical recess 11. Through the above arrangement, the rotating shaft 3 is inserted into the limiting sleeve 4 from top to bottom during assembly, and the circumferential fixing of the rotating shaft 3 and the limiting sleeve 4 is realized due to the arrangement of the circumferential limiting structure, that is, the synchronous rotation can be realized, and the installation is more convenient. Of course, the above description is not restrictive, and in some alternative embodiments, the limiting column 10 can be arranged on the limiting sleeve 4, the vertical recess 11 can be arranged on the rotating shaft 3, or the circumferential limiting structure can also adopt a conventional structure.

[0060] As shown in the drawings, Figure 9 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the upper end of the limiting column 10 has an internal thread hole for connecting a fastener. Through the above arrangement, the limiting column 10 for arranging the internal thread hole can be used for circumferential limiting cooperation with the limiting sleeve 4 and fixed connection with the camera 1, so that the structure of the rotating shaft 3 is optimized.

[0061] As shown in the drawings, Figure 9As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, a plurality of vertical ribs are arranged on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 3, and the vertical ribs are in contact with the inner wall of the limiting sleeve 4. By arranging the vertical ribs, the tight fitting force between the rotating shaft 3 and the limiting sleeve 4 after assembly can be increased, and the connection stability between the two parts can be ensured. Of course, the above description is not restrictive, and in some alternative embodiments, the vertical ribs can be omitted.

[0062] As shown in the drawings, Figures 10-12 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the lower end of the annular flange 12 is provided with a second groove 14, and a rotating support is arranged in the second groove 14. The rotating support is fixedly connected with the shell 2 through a fastener. Further, in the embodiment, the rotating support is a waterproof oil seal, which comprises a framework 15 and a sealing ring 16. The framework 15 is arranged above the sealing ring 16 and is in sliding fit with the limiting sleeve 4. The sealing ring 16 is in rotating sealing fit with the rotating shaft 3. During assembly, the fastener is connected to the shell 2 after penetrating through the framework 15. Through the above arrangement, the rotating support is arranged at the bottom of the limiting sleeve 4, which can ensure the stability of the rotating shaft 3 during rotation. At the same time, the waterproof oil seal is used as the rotating support, which can improve the waterproof performance between the lower end of the rotating shaft 3 and the inside of the shell 2, thereby further improving the waterproof performance of the shell 2.

[0063] As shown in the drawings, Figures 10-12 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the shell 2 has a positioning stake for positioning the sealing ring 16, and the sealing ring 16 has a through hole for inserting the positioning stake. Through this arrangement, the installation stability of the sealing ring 16 can be ensured, and rotation of the sealing ring 16 can be avoided. Further, in the embodiment, the shell 2 also has an annular upwardly protruding convex ring, and the convex ring has a plurality of upwardly protruding positioning columns. The bottom surface of the sealing ring 16 has an annular groove for embedding the convex ring, and the annular groove has a plug hole for inserting the positioning column. Through this arrangement, the sealing ring 16 can be further limited, and the installation stability of the sealing ring 16 can be ensured.

[0064] As shown in the drawings, Figures 10-12 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the positioning stake has a threaded hole, and the framework 15 is connected to the positioning stake through a fastener after being pressed on the sealing ring 16. The upper end surface of the sealing ring 16 has an annular groove, and the lower end surface of the framework 15 has an annular convex ring for embedding in the annular groove. In this way, the installation stability of the sealing ring 16 can be further ensured.

[0065] As shown in the drawings, Figure 13As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the transmission mechanism is a speed reduction gear set, the driving motor 21 is horizontally arranged, and the driving motor 21 is connected with the speed reduction gear set through a worm gear structure. Through the arrangement, the driving motor 21 can relatively accurately drive the rotation shaft 3 to rotate. Of course, the above description is not restrictive, and in some alternative embodiments, the driving motor 21 can also be connected with the speed reduction gear set through other structures, for example, can be connected with the speed reduction gear set through a bevel gear structure.

[0066] As shown in the drawings, Figure 13 In the embodiment, the speed reduction gear set has a plurality of transmission wheels 22 connected in sequence, and the plurality of transmission wheels 22 are connected through meshing transmission. Through the sequential transmission of the plurality of transmission wheels 22, the high-speed rotation of the driving motor 21 can be converted into low-speed driving of the rotation shaft 3, so as to ensure the slow and stable rotation of the rotation shaft 3.

[0067] In addition, the embodiment also provides an automobile, which comprises an automobile body and the gimbal mechanism in the above-mentioned scheme. The shell 2 of the gimbal mechanism is embedded in the top front end of the automobile body, and the rotation shaft 3 of the gimbal mechanism is connected with the camera 1. Specifically, the gimbal mechanism is embedded in the top front end of the automobile body, the upper side of the front windshield of the automobile body has a cross beam, the cross beam has a recessed area for embedding the gimbal mechanism, and the shell of the gimbal mechanism is fixedly arranged in the recessed area of the cross beam.

[0068] Obviously, the above embodiment is only an example for clearly illustrating, and is not a limitation to the embodiments. Based on the above description, other different forms of changes or variations can be made by those skilled in the art. Here, all the embodiments do not need to be exhausted, and the obvious changes or variations derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A pan-tilt camera, characterized in that: include: A pan-tilt mechanism and a camera (1), the pan-tilt mechanism comprising a housing (2) and a rotating shaft (3), the rotating shaft (3) being rotatably disposed in the housing (2) and having one end extending out of the housing (2), the end of the rotating shaft (3) extending out of the housing (2) being connected to the camera (1); The circumferential sleeve of the rotating shaft (3) is provided with a limiting sleeve (4), the limiting sleeve is synchronously connected to the rotating shaft, and the circumference of the limiting sleeve (4) is engaged in a rotational sealing with the housing (2) via a sealing member (5); The housing (2) has a through hole (25) for extending the rotating shaft (3), the upper end of the through hole (25) has an annular support platform (6), the sealing member (5) is arranged on the annular support platform (6), and the inner side of the sealing member (5) and the limiting sleeve (4) are engaged in a rotational seal; The upper end of the limiting sleeve (4) has an annular groove (9), and a first sealing ring is provided in the annular groove (9), and the upper side of the first sealing ring is in sealing cooperation with the camera (1); The limiting sleeve (4) has an annular flange (12) protruding radially outward on its circumference, a second groove (14) is provided at the lower end of the annular flange (12), a rotation support is provided in the second groove (14), and the rotation support is fixedly connected to the housing (2) via a fastener; The rotary support member is a waterproof oil seal, which comprises a skeleton (15) and a sealing ring (16). The skeleton (15) is pressed above the sealing ring (16). The skeleton (15) is in sliding engagement with the limiting sleeve (4), and the sealing ring (16) is in rotational sealing engagement with the rotary shaft (3).

2. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the sealing member (5) has a first lip (7) and a second lip (8), the first lip (7) has a hollow structure inside, the second lip (8) is located below the first lip (7), and the second lip is in the shape of a strip extending obliquely toward the direction of the rotation axis (3).

3. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the rotating shaft (3) is connected to the camera (1) via a fastener.

4. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 1, wherein: A circumferential limiting structure is provided between the inner wall of the limiting sleeve (4) and the rotating shaft (3).

5. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting column (10) protrudes radially outward from the outer wall of the rotating shaft (3), a vertical concave platform (11) is provided on the inner wall of the limiting sleeve (4), and the limiting column (10) is inserted into the vertical concave platform (11).

6. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the limiting column (10) is provided with an internal threaded hole for connecting a fastener.

7. An automobile, characterized in that: include: A vehicle body and the pan-tilt camera according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The automobile according to claim 7, characterized in that The pan-tilt camera is embedded in the top front end of the car body. The upper side of the front windshield of the car body has a crossbeam, and the crossbeam has a recessed area for embedding the pan-tilt camera. The shell of the pan-tilt camera is fixedly set in the recessed area of ​​the crossbeam.

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