Camera

Abstract

The scheme of the invention discloses a camera. The camera comprises a shell assembly; the lens is arranged on the shell assembly; the cover body assembly comprises a first cover body and a second cover body, and the first cover body and the second cover body are movably connected to the shell assembly; the rotating piece is arranged on the shell assembly; the transmission part is in transmission connection with the rotating part and the cover body assembly; when the rotating member is rotated, the transmission member drives the first cover body and the second cover body to move towards each other or back to each other so as to cover or expose the lens. According to the technical scheme, the operation convenience is improved, the cost is reduced, and the rotation stability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cameras, and in particular to a camera. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, current handheld or personal consumer video conferencing machines all have privacy covers, the purpose of which is to close the privacy cover to cover the lens when not in use to protect user privacy. However, many cameras do not have effective protection measures when not in use, and the lens is easily affected by external factors such as dust, scratches, and water drops, which may cause lens damage or image quality degradation in the long run. In addition, the size of consumer video conferencing machines is getting smaller and smaller, and the space left for privacy covers is more limited. Traditional protective covers are usually designed to be larger, which increases the overall size of the device, affecting portability and aesthetics. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a camera that improves operational convenience, reduces costs and improves rotation stability.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a camera comprising: Shell assembly; A lens, disposed in the housing assembly; A cover assembly, the cover assembly comprising a first cover and a second cover, the first cover and the second cover being movably connected to the housing assembly; A rotating member, disposed on the housing assembly; A transmission member, which transmission connects the rotating member and the cover assembly; The rotating member is rotated, and the transmission member drives the first cover body and the second cover body to move toward or away from each other to cover or expose the lens.

[0005] In one embodiment, the transmission member is provided with a first transmission portion and a second transmission portion, the first transmission portion and the second transmission portion are arranged along the axial direction of the transmission member, the first cover body is provided with a first guide portion, the second cover body is provided with a second guide portion, the first transmission portion is transmission-connected to the first guide portion, and the second transmission portion is transmission-connected to the second guide portion.

[0006] In one embodiment, the shell assembly includes a mounting seat and a shell, the mounting seat is arranged on the shell, the mounting seat includes a first stop member, a second stop member and a mounting seat body, the first stop member and the second stop member are relatively arranged on the mounting seat body, the first stop member and the second stop member are surrounded to form a movement space, the rotating member and the transmission member are coaxially arranged on the mounting seat body, the rotating member and the transmission member are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat body, and the rotating member rotates between the movement spaces to limit the rotational stroke of the rotating member.

[0007] In one embodiment, the mounting seat is provided with a first stopper and a second stopper, the first stopper is arranged adjacent to the first stopper, the second stopper is arranged adjacent to the second stopper, the bottom of the first cover body is provided with a first groove, the bottom of the second cover body is provided with a second groove, when the first cover body and the second cover body cover the lens, the first stopper and the second stopper are elastically deformed, the first stopper and the first groove are in a locked state, and the second stopper and the second groove are in a locked state; When the first cover body and the second cover body move toward each other to reveal the lens, the first stopper and the second stopper are reset, the first stopper and the first groove are in a disengaged state, and the second stopper and the second groove are in a disengaged state.

[0008] In one embodiment, the mounting seat body is provided with a first latch and a second latch, the first latch and the second latch are located in the movement space, the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member is provided with a clamping portion along the circumferential direction, and the first latch and the second latch are respectively engaged with the clamping portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first cover body is provided with a first mounting portion along a side away from the second cover body, the first guide portion is provided on a side of the first cover body opposite to the first mounting portion, the second cover body is provided with a second mounting portion along a side away from the first cover body, the second guide portion is provided on a side of the second cover body opposite to the second mounting portion, the mounting seat body is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the first mounting portion is located on a side of the first cover body away from the second cover body, the second mounting portion is located on a side of the second cover body away from the first cover body, the first limiting portion is used for limiting the installation of the first mounting portion, and the second limiting portion is used for limiting the installation of the second mounting portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, the shell includes a shell body and a cover plate, the shell body has an open end, the cover plate is arranged at the open end, the cover plate is provided with a revealing hole, the revealing hole is arranged corresponding to the open end, and the cover plate is provided with a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion extending toward the open end on one side close to the open end, the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are located on both sides of the revealing hole, the side of the first positioning portion close to the revealing hole is used to abut against the first mounting portion, and the side of the second positioning portion close to the revealing hole is used to abut against the second mounting portion.

[0011] In one embodiment, a third positioning portion and a fourth positioning portion are provided on a side of the cover plate close to the opening end, the third positioning portion is arranged adjacent to the first positioning portion, the fourth positioning portion is arranged adjacent to the second positioning portion, the side of the third positioning portion away from the cover plate abuts against a side of the second mounting portion close to the cover plate, and the side of the fourth positioning portion away from the cover plate abuts against a side of the first mounting portion close to the cover plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, there are two groups of first mounting parts, and the two groups of first mounting parts are relatively arranged on the same side of the first cover body; there are two groups of second mounting parts, and the two groups of second mounting parts are relatively arranged on the same side of the second cover body; there are two groups of first limiting parts, and the number of second limiting parts is two groups, and the two groups of first mounting parts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two groups of first limiting parts, and the two groups of second mounting parts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two groups of second limiting parts.

[0013] In one embodiment, an outer side wall of the housing assembly is provided with an operating opening for rotating the rotating member.

[0014] The technical solution of the present invention discloses a design of a camera, which is characterized in that a cover assembly is driven to open and close by a rotating member and a transmission member to cover or reveal a lens. The housing assembly mainly includes a housing body and a cover plate, etc., which are used to protect internal components and provide installation and operation interfaces. The lens is installed on the housing assembly for capturing images. The cover assembly includes a first cover body and a second cover body, which are movably connected to the housing assembly. The first cover body and the second cover body can move toward or away from each other to achieve the cover or reveal the lens. The rotating member is installed on the housing assembly, and the operating port of the rotating member is provided on the outer side wall of the housing assembly. The user only needs to rotate the rotating member to realize the automatic opening and closing of the cover assembly, which greatly simplifies the operation steps and improves the user experience. The transmission member connects the rotating member and the cover assembly, and is used to convert the rotational motion into the linear motion of the cover assembly. This design scheme realizes the automatic opening and closing of the cover assembly through the cooperation of the rotating member and the transmission member, which not only protects the lens, improves the convenience of operation, but also reduces the cost and improves the rotation stability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of a camera provided by the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of a camera provided by the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a mounting base provided by the present invention; Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a cover plate provided by the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a rotating member provided by the present invention; Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a first cover body provided by the present invention; Fig. 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the second cover body provided by the present invention.

[0017] Description of Figure Numbers: 10. Shell assembly; 11. Mounting seat; 111. First stopper; 112. Second stopper; 113. Mounting seat body; 114. First stopper; 115. Second stopper; 116. First clip; 117. Second clip; 118. First limiting portion; 119. Second limiting portion; 12. Shell; 13. Shell body; 14. Cover plate; 141. First positioning portion; 142. Second positioning portion; 143. Third positioning portion; 144. Fourth positioning portion; 20. Lens; 30. Cover assembly; 31. First cover; 311. First guide portion; 312. First mounting portion; 32. Second cover; 321. Second guide portion; 322. Second mounting portion; 40. Rotating member; 41. First groove; 42. Second groove; 50. Transmission member; 51. First transmission portion; 52. Second transmission portion; The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0020] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0021] The invention provides a camera.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 9 In an embodiment of the present invention, a camera includes: Housing assembly 10; A lens 20, disposed on the housing assembly 10; A cover assembly 30, wherein the cover assembly 30 includes a first cover 31 and a second cover 32, wherein the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 are movably connected to the housing assembly 10; A rotating member 40, provided on the housing assembly 10; A transmission member 50, which transmission connects the rotating member 40 and the cover assembly 30; By rotating the rotating member 40 , the transmission member 50 drives the first cover body 31 and the second cover body 32 to move toward or away from each other to cover or expose the lens 20 .

[0023] The solution of the present invention discloses a camera that can be applied to a video conferencing machine such as a handheld type. The camera includes a housing assembly 10, which is the basic structure of the entire device and provides a mounting platform for all other components. The lens 20 is arranged in the housing assembly 10 and is a key part that needs to be protected. The lens may be used for taking pictures, recording videos or other optical applications. The cover assembly 30 includes a first cover 31 and a second cover 32. It can be understood that the two covers are movably connected to the housing assembly 10 in some way (such as a slide rail or a hinge). Their function is to completely cover the lens 20 in the closed state and to move away to reveal the lens 20 in the open state. The movable connection between the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 ensures that the two can move synchronously, thereby achieving a smooth opening and closing effect. The rotating member 40 is the power source of the entire mechanism. It can be a manual knob. When the rotating member 40 rotates, it will start the entire opening and closing process. When the lens 20 needs to be used, the user can rotate the rotating member 40 to move the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 away from each other, so that the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 are opened to reveal the lens 20. When the lens 20 is not needed, the user can rotate the rotating member 40 to move the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 toward each other, and the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 can be closed to cover the lens 20, prevent the user's privacy from being leaked, and improve safety. The transmission member 50 is used to convert the rotational movement of the rotating member 40 into the movement of the cover assembly 30. In this way, when the rotating member 40 rotates, the transmission member 50 can make the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 move toward or away from each other. It can be understood that the transmission member 50 can be a gear set, a pulley system or other types of mechanical transmission systems. This solution achieves fast opening / closing through a simple rotation action, improves user experience, improves operational convenience, reduces costs and improves rotation stability. It is understood that when the rotating member 40 rotates in the first direction to drive the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 to rotate in the opposite direction, the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 reveal the lens 20; when the rotating member 40 rotates in the second direction to drive the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 to rotate in the opposite direction, the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 cover the lens 20; wherein the first direction and the second direction are set oppositely. It is understood that the rotating member 40 moves to cover the lens 20 with the first cover 31 and the second cover 32, and the combined gap is aligned with the inverted triangle mark position of the rotating member 40.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 9In the embodiment of the present invention, the transmission member 50 is provided with a first transmission portion 51 and a second transmission portion 52, the first transmission portion 51 and the second transmission portion 52 are arranged along the axial direction of the transmission member 50, the first cover body 31 is provided with a first guide portion 311, the second cover body 32 is provided with a second guide portion 321, the first transmission portion 51 is transmission-connected with the first guide portion 311, and the second transmission portion 52 is transmission-connected with the second guide portion 321.

[0025] Specifically, the transmission member 50 is provided with two different transmission parts (a first transmission part 51 and a second transmission part 52), which are respectively connected to the first guide part 311 of the first cover 31 and the second guide part 321 of the second cover 32. This structure can achieve more precise, independent and coordinated motion control. The first transmission part 51 and the second transmission part 52 are arranged along the axial direction of the transmission member 50. The first guide part 311 is a structure on the first cover 31, which is used to cooperate with the first transmission part 51 to convert the movement of the transmission member 50 into the movement of the first cover 31. The second guide part 321 is a structure on the second cover 32, which is used to cooperate with the second transmission part 52 to convert the movement of the transmission member 50 into the movement of the second cover 32. It is understood that their design can include a cam profile, and when the transmission member 50 moves, the change in the profile of the cam will push the corresponding guide part to make the cover perform a predetermined movement. The transmission part can be a rack, which is a bar with gear teeth arranged in a straight line. The transmission member 50 is provided with a rack, which meshes with the gear on the cover body, and the gear rotates through the linear motion of the rack, thereby driving the cover body to move. The transmission part can be a slider, and the transmission member 50 is provided with one or more sliders, which can slide in the guide groove on the cover body. When the transmission member 50 moves, the slider moves along the guide groove, thereby driving the cover body to move. It can be understood that the first guide part 311 and the second guide part 321 can be rollers / balls, and the cover body is equipped with rollers or balls, which can roll in the cam surface or guide groove on the transmission member 50. The rollers or balls roll with the movement of the transmission member 50, guiding the cover body to move smoothly. The guide part can be a gear, and the cover body is equipped with a gear, which meshes with the rack on the transmission member 50. The gear meshes with the rack, and the linear motion of the transmission member 50 is converted into the rotational motion of the gear, thereby driving the cover body to move. The guide part can be a slide groove / guide rail, and the cover body is provided with a slide groove or guide rail for cooperating with the slider on the transmission member 50. The slider slides in the slide groove or the guide rail to guide the cover body to perform precise linear motion. In this embodiment, preferably, the first transmission part 51 is a first tooth part provided on the outer peripheral surface of the transmission member 50, the second transmission part 52 is a second tooth part provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member 40, the first tooth part and the second tooth part are arranged along the axial direction of the rotating member 40, the third transmission member 33 is a first rack meshing with the first tooth part, and the fourth transmission member 34 is a second rack meshing with the second tooth part.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 9In the embodiment of the present invention, the shell assembly 10 includes a mounting seat 11 and a shell 12, the mounting seat 11 is arranged on the shell 12, the mounting seat 11 includes a first stop member 111, a second stop member 112 and a mounting seat body 113, the first stop member 111 and the second stop member 112 are relatively arranged on the mounting seat body 113, the first stop member 111 and the second stop member 112 are surrounded to form a movement space, the rotating member 40 and the transmission member 50 are coaxially arranged on the mounting seat body 113, the rotating member 40 and the transmission member 50 are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat body 113, and the rotating member 40 rotates between the movement spaces to limit the rotation stroke of the rotating member 40.

[0027] Specifically, the mounting seat 11 is a part used to fix and support the rotating member 40, and the mounting seat 11 is fixed on the housing 12. The transmission member 50 and the rotating member 40 share the same central axis and are located on the same axis. It can be connected to the mounting seat body 113 through a bearing or other rotating connection structure. This design ensures that the rotating member 40 and the transmission member 50 can maintain good concentricity when rotating, thereby achieving a smooth and reliable transmission effect. The first stopper 111 and the second stopper 112 are relatively arranged on both sides of the mounting seat body 113, and a motion space is formed between them to limit the rotation range of the rotating member 40. The mounting seat body 113 is the main structural part of the mounting seat, which is used to fix the stopper and is connected to the housing 12. Among them, the rotating member 40 is rotatably connected to the mounting seat body 113 through a bearing or other means, so that it can rotate freely within a certain range. The rotation stroke of the rotating member 40 is limited by the first stopper 111 and the second stopper 112, and can only rotate in the motion space formed between the first stopper 111 and the second stopper 112. By setting the first stopper 111 and the second stopper 112 to limit the rotation stroke of the rotating member 40, it is possible to ensure that the rotating member 40 rotates within a specific angle range, thereby avoiding mechanical damage or functional failure caused by excessive rotation. The design of the first stopper 111 and the second stopper 112 ensures that the rotating member 40 can be accurately positioned each time it returns to a specific position. The first stopper 111 and the second stopper 112 can enhance the stability of the rotating member 40, prevent it from accidentally rotating in an uncontrolled situation, and ensure the safe operation of the mechanism. By limiting the rotation range, the wear between the rotating member 40 and other components can be reduced, thereby extending the service life of the mechanism.

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 9In the embodiment of the present invention, the mounting seat 11 is provided with a first stopper 114 and a second stopper 115, the first stopper 114 is arranged adjacent to the first stopper 111, the second stopper 115 is arranged adjacent to the second stopper 112, the bottom of the first cover body 31 is provided with a first groove 41, the bottom of the second cover body 32 is provided with a second groove 42, when the first cover body 31 and the second cover body 32 cover the lens, the first stopper 114 and the second stopper 115 are elastically deformed, the first stopper 114 and the first groove 41 are in a locked state, and the second stopper 115 and the second groove 42 are in a locked state; When the first cover body 31 and the second cover body 32 move toward each other to reveal the lens 20 , the first stopper 114 and the second stopper 115 are reset, the first stopper 114 and the first groove 41 are disengaged, and the second stopper 115 and the second groove 42 are disengaged.

[0029] When the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 move toward each other to cover the lens 20, the first stopper 114 and the second stopper 115 will be elastically deformed. After the elastic deformation, the first stopper 114 will be stuck in the first groove 41, and the second stopper 115 will be stuck in the second groove 42, thereby achieving a locked state. This locked state ensures that the cover assembly can remain stable when closed to prevent accidental opening. When the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 move toward each other to reveal the lens 20, the first stopper 114 and the second stopper 115 will be disengaged from the first groove 41 and the second groove 42. After disengagement, the stopper returns to its original state and no longer engages with the groove, thereby achieving an unlocked state. This unlocked state allows the cover assembly to be opened smoothly to expose the lens 20. The matching design of the stopper and the groove can prevent the cover from being accidentally opened in the closed state, thereby improving the safety of the camera. In the closed state, the engagement of the stopper and the groove can ensure that the cover will not loosen due to external vibration or impact. It is understandable that the first stopper 114 and the second stopper 115 can be designed as elastic buckles. The first groove 41 and the second groove 42 can be designed as grooves that cooperate with the buckle. In the closed state, the buckle is deformed and inserted into the groove to achieve locking. In the open state, the buckle is disengaged from the groove and restored to its original state to achieve unlocking. It is understandable that the first stopper 114 and the second stopper 115 can be designed as a spring-type structure. The first groove 41 and the second groove 42 can be designed as grooves that cooperate with the spring stopper. In the closed state, the spring is compressed and inserted into the groove to achieve locking. In the open state, the spring is released and disengaged from the groove to achieve unlocking. Through the above design, the cooperation between the first stopper 114 and the second stopper 115 and the first groove 41 and the second groove 42 realizes the locking and unlocking functions of the cover assembly 30 in the closed and open states. This design not only improves the protection performance and reliability of the camera, but also simplifies the assembly process and improves the user experience.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 9 In the embodiment of the present invention, the mounting seat body 113 is provided with a first latch 116 and a second latch 117, the first latch 116 and the second latch 117 are located in the movement space, the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member 40 is provided with a clamping portion along the circumferential direction, and the first latch 116 and the second latch 117 are respectively engaged with the clamping portion.

[0031] The first snap fastener 116 and the second snap fastener 117 are located inside the mounting seat body 113 and in the motion space of the rotating member 40. The first snap fastener 116 and the second snap fastener 117 are respectively engaged with the engaging portion of the rotating member 40 to ensure that the rotating member 40 can be firmly connected to the mounting seat body 113 when rotating. The engaging portion can be a groove or a protrusion that matches the first snap fastener 116 and the second snap fastener 117. When the rotating member 40 is mounted on the mounting seat body 113, these grooves or protrusions will engage with the snap fasteners to ensure that the rotating member 40 will not easily detach from the mounting seat body 113. It can be understood that the first snap fastener 116 and the second snap fastener 117 adopt an elastic claw structure. When the rotating member 40 is mounted on the mounting seat body 113, the elastic claw is squeezed by the engaging portion on the rotating member 40. Then, after the rotating member 40 is in place, the elastic claw returns to its original state and clamps the engaging portion of the rotating member 40 to achieve a stable connection.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 9 In the embodiment of the present invention, the first cover body 31 is provided with a first mounting portion 312 along a side away from the second cover body 32, the first guide portion 311 is provided on a side of the first cover body 31 opposite to the first mounting portion 312, the second cover body 32 is provided with a second mounting portion 322 along a side away from the first cover body 31, the second guide portion 321 is provided on a side of the second cover body 32 opposite to the second mounting portion 322, the mounting seat body 113 is provided with a first limiting portion 118 and a second limiting portion 119, the first mounting portion 312 is located on a side of the first cover body 31 away from the second cover body 32, the second mounting portion 322 is located on a side of the second cover body 32 away from the first cover body 31, the first limiting portion 118 is used for limiting the installation of the first mounting portion 312, and the second limiting portion 119 is used for limiting the installation of the second mounting portion 322.

[0033] The design of the first mounting portion 312 and the second mounting portion 322 ensures that the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 can be accurately positioned during the opening and closing process, and prevents the cover from being offset or shaking during the movement. This limiting structure helps to improve the stability and reliability of the cover opening and closing mechanism. The design of the first guide portion 311 and the second guide portion 321 ensures that the movement of the transmission member 50 can be accurately transmitted to the cover assembly 30, so as to achieve smooth opening and closing of the cover. The cooperation between the guide portion and the transmission portion can reduce friction and wear and extend the service life of the mechanism. In the closed state, the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 move toward each other, so that the lens 20 is completely covered. The first mounting portion 312 and the second mounting portion 322 are closely matched with the first limiting portion 118 and the second limiting portion 119 on the mounting seat body 113, respectively, to ensure that the position of the cover assembly is accurate and stable when closed. When the rotating member 40 is rotated, the transmission member 50 drives the first cover 31 and the second cover 32 to move in opposite directions, gradually separate, and finally fully reveal the lens 20. In this process, the first guide portion 311 and the second guide portion 321 provide a guiding function to ensure that the cover moves along a predetermined path. It is understandable that the first limit portion 118 and the second limit portion 119 can be a protrusion or a groove, which matches the corresponding structure on the mounting portion. Preferably, in this embodiment, the first mounting portion 312 is a rod body, which is located on the side of the first cover body away from the second cover body 32. The second mounting portion 322 is also a rod body, which is located on the side of the second cover body away from the first cover body 31. The mounting seat body 113 is provided with a first limit portion 118 and a second limit portion 119, which are two columns respectively, and their positions correspond to the first mounting portion 312 and the second mounting portion 322. A boss is extended outward on the column, and the cooperation between the rod body and the boss provides a precise positioning function to ensure that the cover is installed in the correct position.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 9 In the embodiment of the present invention, the shell 12 includes a shell body 13 and a cover plate 14, the shell body 13 has an open end, the cover plate 14 is arranged at the open end, the cover plate 14 is provided with a revealing hole, the revealing hole is arranged corresponding to the open end, and the cover plate 14 is provided with a first positioning portion 141 and a second positioning portion 142 extending in the direction of the open end on one side close to the open end, the first positioning portion 141 and the second positioning portion 142 are located on both sides of the revealing hole, the side of the first positioning portion 141 close to the revealing hole is used to abut against the first mounting portion 312, and the side of the second positioning portion 142 close to the revealing hole is used to abut against the second mounting portion 322.

[0035] The shell body 13 has an open end. The cover plate 14 is mounted on the open end of the shell body 13. The cover plate 14 is provided with a revealing hole. The revealing hole is arranged corresponding to the open end of the shell body 13, so that the lens 20 can be revealed through the revealing hole. By setting the first positioning portion 141 and the second positioning portion 142, a stable support point is provided to ensure that the first cover body 31 and the second cover body 32 can be accurately aligned and tightly cover the lens 20 when opened or closed. The cooperation between the positioning portion and the mounting portion not only provides a positioning function, but also provides a guiding function during the opening and closing of the cover body, ensuring that the cover body moves along a predetermined path to reduce friction and wear. It can be understood that the first positioning portion 141 and the second positioning portion 142 can be long strip-shaped protrusions. These protrusions extend along the edge of the cover plate 14, cooperate with the first mounting portion 312 and the second mounting portion 322 (rod body), and provide guiding and positioning functions. The first positioning portion 141 and the second positioning portion 142 can also be composed of a number of small protrusions arranged at intervals. These small protrusions are distributed on the cover plate 14 and cooperate with the first mounting portion 312 and the second mounting portion 322 (rod body) to provide multi-point positioning and stable support.

[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 9 In the embodiment of the present invention, a third positioning portion 143 and a fourth positioning portion 144 are provided on a side of the cover plate 14 close to the opening end, the third positioning portion 143 is arranged adjacent to the first positioning portion 141, and the fourth positioning portion 144 is arranged adjacent to the second positioning portion 142. The side of the third positioning portion 143 away from the cover plate 14 abuts against a side of the second mounting portion 322 close to the cover plate 14, and the side of the fourth positioning portion 144 away from the cover plate 14 abuts against a side of the first mounting portion 312 close to the cover plate 14.

[0037] The first positioning portion 141 and the second positioning portion 142 are used to provide preliminary positioning when closing. The third positioning portion 143 and the fourth positioning portion 144 are used as auxiliary positioning portions to further stabilize and accurately position, ensuring that the position of the cover assembly 30 is accurate when opened or closed. Through multi-point positioning, it is ensured that each opening and closing operation can achieve a consistent effect, thereby improving the overall reliability and user experience of the camera. The cooperation of multiple positioning portions not only provides a positioning function, but also provides a guiding function during the opening and closing process of the cover, ensuring that the cover moves along a predetermined path and reducing friction and wear. It is understandable that the third positioning portion 143 and the fourth positioning portion 144 can also be long protrusions that abut against the corresponding rod body to provide additional positioning and support. The third positioning portion 143 and the fourth positioning portion 144 can also be composed of multiple small protrusions that abut against the corresponding rod body to provide additional positioning and support.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 9In the embodiment of the present invention, there are two groups of the first mounting parts 312, and the two groups of the first mounting parts 312 are relatively arranged on the same side of the first cover body 31; there are two groups of the second mounting parts 322, and the two groups of the second mounting parts 322 are relatively arranged on the same side of the second cover body 32; there are two groups of the first limiting parts 118, and there are two groups of the second limiting parts 119. The two groups of the first mounting parts 312 and the two groups of the first limiting parts 118 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the two groups of the second mounting parts 322 and the two groups of the second limiting parts 119 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0039] By providing two groups of first mounting parts 312 and two groups of second mounting parts 322, more support points can be provided to ensure that the cover is more stable when closed. This multi-point positioning method can better resist external vibrations or impacts and improve the reliability of the camera. The first guide part 311 and the second guide part 321 provide a guide for the opening and closing of the cover assembly, ensuring that the cover moves along a predetermined path, reducing friction and wear, and extending the service life. The design of multiple groups of mounting parts and limit parts simplifies the assembly process, reduces assembly errors, and improves production efficiency. Through multi-point positioning, even if there is a slight deviation at a certain point, other points can also play a compensatory role.

[0040] Reference Figures 1 to 9 In the embodiment of the present invention, an operating opening for rotating the rotating member 40 is opened on the outer wall of the housing assembly 10 .

[0041] The operation port is provided on the outer wall of the housing assembly 10 for rotating the rotating member 40. The design of the operation port allows the user to directly operate the rotating member 40 through the opening without disassembling or opening other parts, which simplifies the operation steps and improves the user experience. The user can easily rotate the rotating member 40 through the operation port, thereby driving the cover assembly 30 to open and close. By providing the operation port on the outer wall, the user can directly operate the rotating member 40, thereby driving the cover assembly 30 to open and close. This design not only simplifies the operation steps and improves the user experience, but also protects the internal structure and increases the durability and aesthetics of the device. It is understandable that the operation port can be designed as a circular or oval opening with a moderate opening size to just accommodate a portion of the rotating member 40. The rotating member 40 can be designed as a rotating button or knob, a portion of which extends out of the outer wall of the housing assembly 10 for the user to grasp and rotate. The user can rotate the extended portion of the rotating member 40 through the operation port to drive the cover assembly 30 to open and close. Alternatively, the operation port can be designed as a hidden opening, which is usually inconspicuous and is only exposed when it is required to operate. The rotating member 40 can be designed as a knob that can be hidden in the housing, and when operation is required, the knob can be extended into the operation port. When operation is required, the user can extend the rotating member 40 out of the operation port and then rotate it to drive the cover assembly 30 to open and close.

[0042] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that: include: Shell assembly; A lens, disposed in the housing assembly; A cover assembly, the cover assembly comprising a first cover and a second cover, the first cover and the second cover being movably connected to the housing assembly; A rotating member, disposed on the housing assembly; A transmission member, which transmission connects the rotating member and the cover assembly; The rotating member is rotated, and the transmission member drives the first cover body and the second cover body to move toward or away from each other to cover or expose the lens.

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission member is provided with a first transmission part and a second transmission part, the first transmission part and the second transmission part are arranged along the axial direction of the transmission member, the first cover body is provided with a first guide part, the second cover body is provided with a second guide part, the first transmission part is transmission-connected with the first guide part, and the second transmission part is transmission-connected with the second guide part.

3. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell assembly includes a mounting seat and a shell, the mounting seat is arranged on the shell, the mounting seat includes a first stop member, a second stop member and a mounting seat body, the first stop member and the second stop member are relatively arranged on the mounting seat body, the first stop member and the second stop member are surrounded by a movement space, the rotating member and the transmission member are coaxially arranged on the mounting seat body, the rotating member and the transmission member are both rotatably connected to the mounting seat body, and the rotating member rotates between the movement spaces to limit the rotational stroke of the rotating member.

4. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting seat is provided with a first stopper and a second stopper, the first stopper is arranged adjacent to the first stopper, the second stopper is arranged adjacent to the second stopper, the bottom of the first cover body is provided with a first groove, the bottom of the second cover body is provided with a second groove, when the first cover body and the second cover body cover the lens, the first stopper and the second stopper are elastically deformed, the first stopper and the first groove are in a locked state, and the second stopper and the second groove are in a locked state; When the first cover body and the second cover body move toward each other to reveal the lens, the first stopper and the second stopper are reset, the first stopper and the first groove are in a disengaged state, and the second stopper and the second groove are in a disengaged state.

5. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting seat body is provided with a first latch and a second latch, the first latch and the second latch are located in the movement space, the outer peripheral wall of the rotating member is provided with a clamping part along the circumferential direction, and the first latch and the second latch are respectively engaged with the clamping part.

6. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover body is provided with a first mounting portion along a side away from the second cover body, the first guide portion is provided on a side of the first cover body opposite to the first mounting portion, the second cover body is provided with a second mounting portion along a side away from the first cover body, the second guide portion is provided on a side of the second cover body opposite to the second mounting portion, the mounting seat body is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the first mounting portion is located on a side of the first cover body away from the second cover body, the second mounting portion is located on a side of the second cover body away from the first cover body, the first limiting portion is used for limiting the installation of the first mounting portion, and the second limiting portion is used for limiting the installation of the second mounting portion.

7. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shell includes a shell body and a cover plate, the shell body has an open end, the cover plate is arranged at the open end, the cover plate is provided with a revealing hole, the revealing hole is arranged corresponding to the open end, the cover plate is provided with a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion on a side close to the open end extending toward the open end, the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are located on both sides of the revealing hole, the side of the first positioning portion close to the revealing hole is used to abut against the first mounting portion, and the side of the second positioning portion close to the revealing hole is used to abut against the second mounting portion.

8. The camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third positioning portion and a fourth positioning portion are provided on a side of the cover plate close to the opening end, the third positioning portion is arranged adjacent to the first positioning portion, the fourth positioning portion is arranged adjacent to the second positioning portion, the side of the third positioning portion away from the cover plate abuts against a side of the second mounting portion close to the cover plate, and the side of the fourth positioning portion away from the cover plate abuts against a side of the first mounting portion close to the cover plate.

9. The camera according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are two groups of the first mounting parts, and the two groups of the first mounting parts are relatively arranged on the same side of the first cover body; there are two groups of the second mounting parts, and the two groups of the second mounting parts are relatively arranged on the same side of the second cover body; there are two groups of the first limiting parts, and there are two groups of the second limiting parts. The two groups of the first mounting parts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two groups of the first limiting parts, and the two groups of the second mounting parts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two groups of the second limiting parts.

10. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: An operating opening for rotating the rotating member is formed on the outer side wall of the housing assembly.

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