Camera stand and camera comprising same

Abstract

The invention discloses a camera stand and a camera including the same, and provides a camera embodiment, the camera includes a stand fitting, a top cover, a dome camera assembly, and a fastener. Wherein the support accessory comprises an inserting sleeve and a curved surface part, the curved surface part is provided with a first through hole formed in the radial direction and a second through hole formed in the axial direction, the top cover comprises a plane part, an inserting shaft and a conical surface, the inserting shaft and the conical surface are located on the two sides of the plane part, the circumference of the inserting shaft is provided with a first groove concaved inwards in the radial direction, the plane part is provided with a threaded hole, and the conical surface is provided with a third through hole; wherein the inserting shaft and the inserting sleeve are installed in an inserting mode, the first fastening piece penetrates through the first through hole and is contained by the first groove, the second fastening piece penetrates through the second through hole and is fastened with the threaded hole, and the third fastening piece penetrates through the third through hole and is fastened with the top end of the ball machine assembly, so that the camera is installed on a shooting scene, installation is easy, and use is convenient and reliable.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In some scenarios, it is usually necessary to use a camera for shooting, recording, etc.

[0003] A ball camera is a common camera, and a ball camera usually needs to be fixedly installed using a bracket structure. However, the existing bracket structure is usually complex in structure and inconvenient to install and use. Summary of the invention

[0004] In response to at least one aspect of the above technical problem, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera bracket and a camera including the same, and provides an improved camera bracket.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera, the camera comprising:

[0006] A bracket accessory, the bracket accessory comprising a plug-in sleeve extending in a first direction and a curved surface portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, the curved surface portion comprising a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged in the first direction, and the first through hole passes through a circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved surface portion;

[0007] A top cover, the top cover includes a plane portion perpendicular to the first direction, a plug-in shaft extending along the first direction is provided at the middle position of the plane portion, a conical surface is radially extended outward from the circumferential edge of the plane portion, the plug-in shaft and the conical surface are respectively provided on both sides of the plane portion, and the plug-in shaft is used to be inserted into the plug-in sleeve, the circumference of the plug-in shaft has a radially concave first groove, the plane portion is provided with a threaded hole extending along the first direction, and the conical surface includes a third through hole provided along the first direction;

[0008] A ball camera assembly, wherein the central axis of the ball camera assembly is arranged along the first direction, and the ball camera assembly comprises a lens capable of pitching and / or horizontally rotating;

[0009] The fasteners include a first fastener, a second fastener and a third fastener, wherein the first fastener passes through the first through hole and is received by the first groove, the second fastener passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the threaded hole, and the third fastener passes through the third through hole and is fastened to the top of the ball camera assembly;

[0010] Wherein, under the locking force of the first fastener, the second fastener and the third fastener, the camera is installed to the shooting scene.

[0011] In one embodiment, optionally, a surface of the curved surface portion is provided with a first mounting groove extending in a radial direction of the plug-in sleeve, and the first through hole is provided at a bottom surface of the first mounting groove;

[0012] The first fastener is fastened to the first through hole and an end portion thereof is received by the first groove, so that the first fastener axially locks the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft.

[0013] In one embodiment, optionally, a surface of the curved surface portion is provided with a first mounting groove; or,

[0014] A pair of the first mounting grooves is provided on the surface of the curved portion, and the pair of the first mounting grooves are arranged opposite to each other along the same straight line on the surface of the curved portion; or

[0015] A plurality of first mounting grooves are provided on the surface of the curved portion, and the plurality of first mounting grooves are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the curved portion.

[0016] In one embodiment, optionally, a plurality of the second through holes are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the curved surface portion, and a plurality of the threaded holes are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the planar portion;

[0017] The number of the threaded holes is an integer multiple of the number of the second through holes, so that the second fastener fastens the curved surface portion and the planar portion, and when the plurality of second through holes are fastened and installed with different threaded holes, the ball camera assembly has different horizontal installation angles.

[0018] In one embodiment, optionally, the second through hole comprises a circular hole, so that when the second fastener passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the threaded hole, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly is not adjustable; or,

[0019] The second through hole includes a waist-shaped hole, and both ends of the waist-shaped hole in the length direction extend along the circumferential direction of the curved surface portion, so that when the second fastener passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the threaded hole, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly can be adjusted within the range of the central angle occupied by the waist-shaped hole.

[0020] In one embodiment, optionally, a mounting shaft extending along the first direction is provided on the side of the curved surface portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve, the mounting shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve, an outer peripheral surface of the mounting shaft is provided with an external thread, and the external thread is used to be fastened with the internal thread of the bracket arm.

[0021] In one embodiment, optionally, a locking ring is further provided between the root of the mounting shaft and the end of the bracket arm, so that the circumferential fastening angle of the bracket accessory relative to the bracket arm is adjustable.

[0022] In one embodiment, optionally, the surface of the conical surface is provided with a second mounting groove extending along the first direction, the third through hole is provided at the bottom surface of the second mounting groove, and the third fastener passes through the third through hole, so that the third fastener fastens the conical surface to the top end of the ball camera assembly.

[0023] In one embodiment, optionally, the circumferential surface of the plug-in shaft is further provided with a second groove, the second groove extends from the top end of the plug-in shaft along the first direction, the second groove extends at least to the position of the first groove, and the depth of the second groove is not less than the depth of the first groove;

[0024] So that when the second groove is radially aligned with the end of the first fastener penetrating the first through hole, the plug-in shaft and the plug-in sleeve can be plugged in along the first direction, and when plugged in until the first fastener is axially aligned with the first groove, the top cover and the bracket accessory can rotate relative to each other.

[0025] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera bracket accessory, the camera bracket accessory comprising:

[0026] A plug-in sleeve extending in a first direction, a curved surface portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, and a mounting shaft disposed on a side of the curved surface portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve;

[0027] The curved surface portion includes a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged along the first direction, the first through hole penetrates the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved surface portion, the installation shaft extends along the first direction, the installation shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve, and the outer circumferential surface of the installation shaft is provided with an external thread;

[0028] Wherein, the external thread is used to fasten with the internal thread of the bracket arm;

[0029] The plug-in sleeve is used for plug-in connection with the plug-in shaft of the top cover, and when the plug-in sleeve is plugged with the plug-in shaft, the first through hole is used for allowing a first fastener to pass through so that the axial relative plug-in of the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft is locked by the first fastener, and the second through hole is used for allowing a second fastener to pass through and be fastened to the threaded hole of the top cover so that the curved surface portion and the planar portion of the top cover are fastened by the second fastener.

[0030] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera bracket assembly, the camera bracket assembly comprising:

[0031] The bracket accessory comprises a plug-in sleeve extending in a first direction, a curved surface portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, and a mounting shaft arranged on a side of the curved surface portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve;

[0032] The curved surface portion includes a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged along the first direction, the first through hole penetrates the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved surface portion, the installation shaft extends along the first direction, the installation shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve, and the outer circumferential surface of the installation shaft is provided with an external thread;

[0033] The top cover comprises a plane portion perpendicular to the first direction, a plug-in shaft extending along the first direction is provided at the middle position of the plane portion, and a conical surface extends radially outward from the circumferential edge of the plane portion;

[0034] The plug-in shaft and the conical surface are respectively arranged on both sides of the plane part, the plug-in shaft has a radially inwardly concave first groove in the circumference, the plane part is provided with a threaded hole extending along the first direction, and the conical surface includes a third through hole arranged along the first direction;

[0035] The plug-in shaft is used to be inserted into the plug-in sleeve, the first through hole is used for a first fastener to pass through and be received in the first groove, and the second through hole is used for a second fastener to pass through and be fastened to the threaded hole, so that the curved surface portion is fastened to the flat surface portion;

[0036] The third through hole is used for the third fastener to pass through and be fastened to the ball camera assembly, and the external thread is used for fastening to the internal thread of the bracket arm, so that the bracket assembly can install the ball camera assembly to the shooting scene.

[0037] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0038] The embodiment of the present application provides a camera and a camera bracket accessory and a camera bracket assembly, wherein the camera includes a bracket accessory, a top cover, a ball camera assembly and a fastener. The bracket accessory includes a plug-in sleeve and a curved surface portion, the curved surface portion is provided with a radially arranged first through hole and an axially arranged second through hole, the top cover includes a plane portion and a plug-in shaft and a conical surface located on both sides of the plane portion, the plug-in shaft has a radially concave first groove in the circumference, the plane portion is provided with a threaded hole, and the conical surface is provided with a third through hole; wherein the plug-in shaft is plugged and installed with the plug-in sleeve, the first fastener is passed through the first through hole and received by the first groove, the second fastener is passed through the second through hole and fastened with the threaded hole, the third fastener is passed through the third through hole and fastened with the top of the ball camera assembly, so as to install the camera to the shooting scene, which is simple to install and convenient and reliable to use.

[0039] In the present embodiment, when the plug-in shaft of the top cover and the plug-in sleeve of the bracket accessory are plugged and installed, the first fastener can lock the plug-in shaft and the plug-in sleeve in the axial direction by passing through the first through hole that penetrates the plug-in sleeve and protruding into the first groove of the plug-in shaft; the second fastener can fasten the curved surface part of the bracket accessory and the flat surface part of the top cover by passing through the second through hole of the bracket accessory and fastening to the threaded hole of the top cover; that is, in the present embodiment, on the one hand, the plug-in shaft and the plug-in sleeve located in the middle position are locked axially by the first fastener, and on the other hand, the bracket accessory and the top cover are fastened in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction by the second fastener; in this way, the top cover can be fastened to the ball camera assembly through the third through hole, so that the camera can be installed to the shooting scene, the installation structure is simple, and the ball camera assembly is not easy to fall off due to damage to the installation part, so it is convenient and reliable to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative labor.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera and the bracket arm installation described in the embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure.

[0043] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket accessory described in the embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure from another angle.

[0045] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Side cross-sectional view of .

[0046] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover described in the embodiment of the present application.

[0047] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the side structure.

[0048] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the threaded hole described in the embodiment of the present application is aligned with the second through hole along a certain angle.

[0049] Fig. 9 for Figure 8Schematic diagram of the structure after the second through hole and the threaded hole are fastened and installed.

[0050] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the threaded hole described in the embodiment of the present application is aligned with the second through hole along another angle.

[0051] Fig.11 for Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the structure after the second through hole and the threaded hole are fastened and installed.

[0052] Fig.12 This is a structural schematic diagram of the axial alignment of the threaded hole and the waist-shaped hole when the second through hole is a waist-shaped hole in the embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Fig.13 for Fig.12 A partial enlarged view of .

[0054] Fig.14 This is another structural schematic diagram of the axial alignment of the threaded hole and the waist-shaped hole when the second through hole is a waist-shaped hole in the embodiment of the present application.

[0055] Fig.15 for Fig.14 A partial enlarged view of .

[0056] Fig.16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the mounting shaft described in the embodiment of the present application is installed via a locking ring and a bracket arm.

[0057] Fig.17 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first set screw and the second set screw in the embodiment of the present application.

[0058] Fig.18 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the bracket accessory and the bracket arm are integrally formed in an embodiment of the present application.

[0059] Fig.19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the support arm described in the embodiment of the present application is a straight line.

[0060] Fig. 20 for Fig.19 Schematic diagram of the side structure.

[0061] Fig.21 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the docking installation of the installation shaft and the support arm in the embodiment of the present application.

[0062] Fig. 22 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the second groove is radially aligned with the first fastener in an embodiment of the present application.

[0063] Wherein, the reference numerals are:

[0064] 10- Bracket accessories,

[0065] 11-plug sleeve, 12-curved surface, 13-installation shaft,

[0066] 121-first through hole, 122-second through hole, 123-first mounting groove,

[0067] 20- Top cover,

[0068] 21- plane part, 22- plug-in shaft, 23- cone surface,

[0069] 211-threaded hole,

[0070] 221-first groove, 222-second groove,

[0071] 231 - third through hole, 232 - second mounting groove,

[0072] 30-ball machine assembly,

[0073] 31- Lens,

[0074] 40-Fasteners,

[0075] 41-first fastener, 42-second fastener, 43-third fastener,

[0076] 50- Bracket arm,

[0077] 51-First set screw,

[0078] 60-locking ring,

[0079] 61-Second set screw,

[0080] X - first direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0081] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the example embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described here.

[0082] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera and bracket arm installation structure. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure. Figure 3 to Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the bracket accessories. Figure 6-7 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure. Figure 1 to Figure 7 An embodiment of the present application provides a camera, which includes a bracket accessory 10, a top cover 20, a ball camera assembly 30 and a fastener 40.

[0083] The bracket accessory 10 includes a plug-in sleeve 11 extending along a first direction X and a curved portion 12 circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve 11 , the curved portion 12 includes a radially arranged first through hole 121 and a second through hole 122 arranged along the first direction X, and the first through hole 121 penetrates the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve 11 from the curved portion 12 .

[0084] The top cover 20 includes a planar portion 21 perpendicular to the first direction X, and a plug-in shaft 22 extending along the first direction X is provided in the middle position of the planar portion 21. A conical surface 23 extends radially outward from the circumferential edge of the planar portion 21. The plug-in shaft 22 and the conical surface 23 are respectively provided on both sides of the planar portion 21, and the plug-in shaft 22 is used to be inserted into the plug-in sleeve 11. The circumference of the plug-in shaft 22 has a radially concave first groove 221, the planar portion 21 is provided with a threaded hole 211 extending along the first direction X, and the conical surface 23 includes a third through hole 231 provided along the first direction X.

[0085] The central axis of the ball camera assembly 30 is arranged along the first direction X, and the ball camera assembly 30 includes a lens 31 that can be tilted and / or horizontally rotated.

[0086] The fastener 40 includes a first fastener 41, a second fastener 42 and a third fastener 43. The first fastener 41 passes through the first through hole 121 and is received by the first groove 221. The second fastener 42 passes through the second through hole 122 and is fastened to the threaded hole 211. The third fastener 43 passes through the third through hole 231 and is fastened to the top end of the ball camera assembly 30. Under the locking force of the first fastener 41, the second fastener 42 and the third fastener 43, the camera is installed to the shooting scene.

[0087] Please combine first Figure 1 The first direction is, for example, a vertical direction, and the camera includes a bracket accessory, a top cover, and a ball camera assembly arranged from top to bottom; wherein the top end of the bracket accessory can be hoisted or wall-mounted through a bracket arm so that the camera can be installed to the shooting scene.

[0088] The following will describe them from top to bottom.

[0089] Specifically, regarding the bracket accessories, combined with Figure 3 to Figure 5 The bracket accessory includes a plug-in sleeve extending along a first direction, the plug-in sleeve is hollow, and a curved portion is circumferentially surrounded on the outside of the plug-in sleeve, and the curved portion is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole; wherein, along the radial direction of the plug-in sleeve, the first through hole penetrates the plug-in sleeve from the outside of the curved portion, and the second through hole penetrates the curved portion along the first direction.

[0090] About the top cover, combined Figure 6 , Figure 7The top cover includes a plane portion perpendicular to the first direction, a plug-in shaft is provided at the middle position of the upper surface of the plane portion, and the plug-in shaft extends along the first direction; a conical surface extends longitudinally downward from the circumferential edge of the plane portion and gradually increases in diameter, that is, the conical surface extends radially outward from the circumferential edge of the plane portion; Figure 6 and Figure 7 It can be seen that the plug-in shaft and the conical surface are arranged on both sides of the planar part (i.e., the top and the bottom); and the plug-in shaft is used to be inserted into the plug-in sleeve, that is, the outer diameter of the plug-in shaft needs to be slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the plug-in sleeve to facilitate plug-in installation; the circumference of the plug-in shaft has a first radially concave groove; then, the planar part is provided with a threaded hole extending along the first direction, and the conical surface is provided with a third through hole penetrating along the first direction.

[0091] About ball machine components, combined Figure 1 or Figure 2 The central axis of the ball camera assembly is arranged along the first direction, and the ball camera assembly includes a lens that can be pitched and / or rotated horizontally.

[0092] In this way, it can be understood that, along the first direction, the third fastener passes through the third through hole of the conical surface of the top cover and is fastened to the top of the ball camera assembly, so that the ball camera assembly and the top cover can be assembled, that is, the top cover is assembled to the top of the ball camera assembly; after the plug-in sleeve of the bracket accessory and the plug-in shaft of the top cover are plugged and installed along the first direction, along the radial direction, the first fastener passes through the first through hole of the curved surface of the bracket accessory and its end is received by the first groove of the plug-in shaft, so that the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft can be locked along their axial direction, that is, the bracket accessory and the top cover are locked along the first direction; along the first direction, the second fastener passes through the second through hole of the curved surface of the bracket accessory and is fastened to the threaded hole of the flat surface of the top cover, so that the bracket accessory and the top cover can be locked along the circumferential direction; thereby completing the installation of the camera.

[0093] It can be seen that for the docking installation of the bracket accessory and the top cover, on the one hand, this embodiment can lock the bracket accessory and the top cover along the first direction (i.e., the central axis direction of the ball camera assembly) through the cooperation of the plug-in sleeve, the plug-in shaft and the first fastener; on the other hand, through the cooperation of the second through hole of the curved surface, the threaded hole of the planar portion and the second fastener, the bracket accessory and the top cover can be locked in the circumferential direction relative to the first direction (i.e., the circumferential direction of the ball camera assembly); in this way, the locking installation is performed in the axial and circumferential directions respectively, so that the force applied during the installation of the ball camera assembly can be dispersed, thereby preventing the installation part from being worn or damaged due to shaking or vibration, and further preventing the ball camera assembly from falling off due to wear or damage of the installation part; in addition, the installation structure of the camera in this embodiment is simple, and it is convenient and reliable to use.

[0094] It is understandable that the above-mentioned fasteners are, for example, fastening rivets or fastening screws; for easy implementation, the first fastener can be, for example, a fastening rivet, and the second and third fasteners can be, for example, fastening screws.

[0095] It is understandable that the above-mentioned plug-in shaft can be, for example, hollow to facilitate the passage of cables, etc. Of course, it can also be solid, and cables, etc. can pass through other positions, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0096] It can be understood that the pitch rotation of the lens is, for example, a pitch rotation relative to a plane perpendicular to the first direction (ie, a horizontal plane), and the horizontal rotation of the lens is, for example, a circumferential rotation relative to the first direction.

[0097] Among them, understandable, see Fig.19 or Fig. 20 The above-mentioned support arm is, for example, a straight-line type, and the support arm is installed by hoisting, or see Figure 1 or Figure 2 The bracket arm is, for example, a bending type, and the bracket arm is wall-mounted.

[0098] The embodiment of the present application provides a camera and a camera bracket accessory and a camera bracket assembly, wherein the camera includes a bracket accessory, a top cover, a ball camera assembly and a fastener. The bracket accessory includes a plug-in sleeve and a curved surface portion, the curved surface portion is provided with a radially arranged first through hole and an axially arranged second through hole, the top cover includes a plane portion and a plug-in shaft and a conical surface located on both sides of the plane portion, the plug-in shaft has a radially concave first groove in the circumference, the plane portion is provided with a threaded hole, and the conical surface is provided with a third through hole; wherein the plug-in shaft is plugged and installed with the plug-in sleeve, the first fastener is passed through the first through hole and received by the first groove, the second fastener is passed through the second through hole and fastened with the threaded hole, the third fastener is passed through the third through hole and fastened with the top of the ball camera assembly, so as to install the camera to the shooting scene, which is simple to install and convenient and reliable to use.

[0099] In the present embodiment, when the plug-in shaft of the top cover and the plug-in sleeve of the bracket accessory are plugged and installed, the first fastener can lock the plug-in shaft and the plug-in sleeve in the axial direction by passing through the first through hole that penetrates the plug-in sleeve and protruding into the first groove of the plug-in shaft; the second fastener can fasten the curved surface part of the bracket accessory and the flat surface part of the top cover by passing through the second through hole of the bracket accessory and fastening to the threaded hole of the top cover; that is, in the present embodiment, on the one hand, the plug-in shaft and the plug-in sleeve located in the middle position are locked axially by the first fastener, and on the other hand, the bracket accessory and the top cover are fastened in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction by the second fastener; in this way, the top cover can be fastened to the ball camera assembly through the third through hole, so that the camera can be installed to the shooting scene, the installation structure is simple, and the ball camera assembly is not easy to fall off due to damage to the installation part, so it is convenient and reliable to use.

[0100] Regarding the above-mentioned first through hole 121, in a possible implementation manner, the surface of the curved portion 12 is provided with a first mounting groove 123 extending along the radial direction of the plug-in sleeve 11, and the first through hole 121 is provided on the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 123; the first fastener 41 is fastened to the first through hole 121 and its end is received by the first groove 221, so that the first fastener 41 axially locks the plug-in sleeve 11 and the plug-in shaft 22.

[0101] Please combine the specific Figure 3 to Figure 5 The surface of the curved portion is, for example, in the shape of a slope from top to bottom. Then, along the radial direction of the plug-in sleeve, the surface of the curved portion is radially inwardly provided with a first mounting groove, and a first through hole is provided on the bottom surface of the first mounting groove, and the first through hole passes through the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve; the first fastener can be fastened to the first through hole and its end can protrude into the interior of the plug-in sleeve, so that after the end of the first fastener is received by the first groove, the first fastener can axially lock the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft.

[0102] It can be understood that, on the one hand, the first fastener can be detachably installed in the first through hole (in this case, the first fastener is, for example, a fastening screw). In this way, the locking and unlocking of the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft can be achieved respectively by installing and disassembling the first fastener; on the other hand, the first fastener can be fixedly installed in the first through hole (in this case, the first fastener is, for example, a fastening rivet). In this way, in order to achieve the locking and unlocking of the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft, it also depends on the setting of the second groove on the plug-in shaft. See the description of the second groove below for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0103] In a specific embodiment, a first mounting groove is provided on the surface of the curved portion; or, a pair of first mounting grooves are provided on the surface of the curved portion, and the pair of first mounting grooves are arranged opposite to each other along the same straight line on the surface of the curved portion; or, a plurality of first mounting grooves are provided on the surface of the curved portion, and the plurality of first mounting grooves are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the curved portion.

[0104] For example, combining Figure 3 to Figure 5 A pair of first mounting grooves 123 can be provided on the surface of the curved portion, and the pair of first mounting grooves 123 are arranged opposite to each other along the same straight line on the surface of the curved portion 12, that is, two first mounting grooves can be arranged opposite to each other on the curved portion, so that the two first fasteners can axially lock the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft from opposite sides, and the locking is firm, safe and reliable.

[0105] Of course, the curved surface portion may also be provided with a single first mounting groove; or, understandably, a plurality of first mounting grooves may be evenly arranged along the circumferential direction of the curved surface portion, and this embodiment does not impose any limitation on this.

[0106] Regarding the above-mentioned second through holes 122, in one possible implementation manner, a plurality of second through holes 122 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the curved portion 12, and a plurality of threaded holes 211 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the planar portion 21; wherein the number of threaded holes 211 is an integer multiple of the number of second through holes 122, so that the second fastener 42 fastens the curved portion 12 and the planar portion 21, and when the plurality of second through holes 122 are fastened and installed with different threaded holes 211, the ball camera assembly 30 has different horizontal installation angles.

[0107] That is, under the premise that the second through holes and the threaded holes are evenly distributed circumferentially, this embodiment sets the number of threaded holes to an integer multiple of the number of second through holes, so that the lens of the ball camera assembly can be installed in a circumferential jumping manner at a certain fixed angle, or in other words, the horizontal installation angle of the lens of the ball camera assembly can be adjusted over a wide range.

[0108] For example, see Figure 8 to Figure 11 For example, if four second through holes are evenly arranged on the circumference of the curved portion, the central angle between two adjacent second through holes is 360 degrees divided by 4, which is 90 degrees; if twelve threaded holes are evenly arranged on the circumference of the planar portion, the central angle between two adjacent threaded holes is 360 degrees divided by 12, which is 30 degrees; in this way, when the four second fasteners fasten the curved portion and the planar portion through the four second through holes, it can be understood that the planar portion can be installed in a circumferentially jumping and rotating manner at intervals of 30 degrees; that is, relative to the bracket accessories, the ball camera assembly (the ball camera assembly is fixed circumferentially relative to the top cover) can be installed in a circumferentially jumping and rotating manner at intervals of 30 degrees, so that the ball camera assembly has different horizontal installation angles.

[0109] Of course, according to actual needs, when different integer multiples are set, the interval angle of the circumferential jump will also be different and can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0110] In a specific embodiment, the second through hole 122 includes a circular hole, so that when the second fastener 42 passes through the second through hole 122 and is fastened with the threaded hole 211, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly 30 is not adjustable; or, the second through hole 122 includes a waist-shaped hole, and both ends of the waist-shaped hole in the length direction extend along the circumferential direction of the curved surface portion 12, so that when the second fastener 42 passes through the second through hole 122 and is fastened with the threaded hole 211, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly 30 is adjustable within the range of the central angle occupied by the waist-shaped hole.

[0111] Specifically regarding the shape of the second through hole, on the one hand, the second through hole can be a circular hole, so that after the second fastener passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the threaded hole, the circumferential rotation of the top cover relative to the bracket accessory is not adjustable, that is, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly is not adjustable.

[0112] On the other hand, specific combination Figure 12 to Figure 15The second through hole can be a waist-shaped hole, and both ends of the waist-shaped hole in the length direction extend along the circumferential direction of the curved surface. It can be understood that at this time, after the second fastener passes through the waist-shaped second through hole and is fastened with the threaded hole, along the circumferential direction, the top cover can be adjusted relative to the bracket accessory within the range of the central angle occupied by the waist-shaped hole, that is, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly can be adjusted within the range of the central angle occupied by the waist-shaped hole.

[0113] Of course, combined with the above installation of the ball camera assembly in which the ball camera assembly jumps and rotates circumferentially at large angles, this embodiment can realize circumferential adjustment of the ball camera assembly in a smaller range by setting the second through hole as a waist-shaped hole. In this way, the combination of the two can realize small-range angle adjustment while the ball camera assembly is installed in a circumferential jump and rotation, thereby improving the convenience of installation.

[0114] For example, the ball camera assembly can be installed with a circumferential jump rotation at intervals of 30 degrees, and then, combined with the waist-shaped holes, the ball camera assembly can achieve a small range of left and right adjustments at intervals of 30 degrees.

[0115] Regarding the installation of the top end of the above-mentioned bracket accessory 10 and the bracket arm 50, in one possible implementation manner, a mounting shaft 13 extending along the first direction X is provided on the side of the curved portion 12 facing away from the plug-in sleeve 11, and the mounting shaft 13 is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve 11. The outer peripheral surface of the mounting shaft 13 is provided with an external thread, and the external thread is used to fasten with the internal thread of the bracket arm 50.

[0116] That is, see Fig.21 On the side facing away from the plug-in sleeve, a mounting shaft extending along the first direction is provided in the middle position of the curved surface portion. The mounting shaft may be, for example, a hollow structure to facilitate the passage of cables. The mounting shaft is coaxially arranged with the above-mentioned plug-in sleeve, and an external thread is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the mounting shaft, and an internal thread is provided on the end of the bracket arm. Thus, the bracket accessory can be installed on the bracket arm through the external thread and the internal thread, and then the bracket arm can be further wall-mounted or hoisted.

[0117] Of course, please combine Fig.18 The bracket accessory and the bracket arm can also be integrally formed.

[0118] In a specific embodiment, a locking ring 60 is further provided between the root of the mounting shaft 13 and the end of the bracket arm 50 , so that the circumferential fastening angle of the bracket accessory 10 relative to the bracket arm 50 is adjustable.

[0119] That is, combined Fig.16 , Fig.17 In this embodiment, a locking ring can be first threaded onto the mounting shaft, and then the mounting shaft is threadedly connected to the end of the bracket arm. In this way, it can be understood that by adjusting the locking ring, the bracket accessory can be fastened to the bracket arm at different circumferential angles, that is, the circumferential fastening angle of the bracket accessory relative to the bracket arm can be adjusted.

[0120] In this way, combined with the circumferential jump rotation installation and small angle left and right adjustment mentioned above, the ball camera assembly can be installed in any direction along the circumference, and the installation and use are convenient and simple.

[0121] In one embodiment, continue to combine Fig.16 and Fig.17 A radially extending first set screw 51 may be provided at the end of the bracket arm, and a radially extending second set screw 61 may be provided on the locking ring, wherein the two set screws pass through the bracket arm and the locking ring respectively and abut against the mounting axis of the bracket accessory, thereby improving the mounting firmness between the bracket arm and the bracket accessory and preventing it from falling off due to thread rotation.

[0122] Regarding the above-mentioned top cover 20, in one possible implementation manner, the surface of the conical surface 23 is provided with a second mounting groove 232 extending along the first direction X, the third through hole 231 is provided on the bottom surface of the second mounting groove 232, and the third fastener 43 passes through the third through hole 231, so that the third fastener 43 fastens the conical surface 23 to the top end of the ball machine assembly 30.

[0123] That is, similar to the first installation slot, refer back to Figure 6 and Figure 7 A second mounting groove extending along the first direction may be provided on the surface of the conical surface, and the third through hole mentioned above may be provided on the bottom surface of the second mounting groove, so that the third fastener may be conveniently fastened to the top end of the ball camera assembly by passing through the third through hole along the first direction.

[0124] Regarding the above-mentioned plug-in shaft 22, in a possible implementation manner, the circumferential surface of the plug-in shaft 22 is further provided with a second groove 222, and the second groove 222 extends from the top end of the plug-in shaft 22 along the first direction X, and the second groove 222 extends at least to the position of the first groove 221, and the depth of the second groove 222 is not less than the depth of the first groove 221; so that when the second groove 222 is radially aligned with the end of the first fastener 41 penetrating the first through hole 121, the plug-in shaft 22 and the plug-in sleeve 11 can be plugged in along the first direction X, and, when plugged in to the first fastener 41 and axially aligned with the first groove 221, the top cover 20 and the bracket accessory 10 can rotate relative to each other.

[0125] Considering that the first fastener may be fixedly installed in the first through hole, at this time, it is also necessary to provide a second groove on the circumferential surface of the plug-in shaft to facilitate the plug-in and disassembly of the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft.

[0126] Specifically, please combine Fig. 22, the second groove extends from the top end of the plug-in shaft along the first direction, and the second groove needs to extend at least to the position of the first groove, that is, the second groove needs to be connected to the first groove; and the depth of the second groove is not less than the depth of the first groove; in this way, it can be understood that, for example, under the premise that the bracket accessory is fixed to the bracket arm, the top cover can be rotated first until the second groove of the plug-in shaft is radially aligned with the protruding first fastener. At this time, the plug-in shaft and the plug-in sleeve can move relative to each other along the first direction, such as plugging the plug-in shaft upward into the plug-in sleeve, or removing the plug-in shaft downward from the plug-in sleeve; then, when the first fastener is axially aligned with the first groove, the top cover can be rotated in the circumferential direction, that is, the top cover and the bracket accessory can rotate relative to each other, thereby facilitating the alignment of the second through hole with the threaded hole and completing the fastening installation of the second fastener.

[0127] Based on the above-mentioned camera, the present application further discloses a camera bracket accessory, which includes a plug-in sleeve extending along a first direction, a curved portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, and a mounting shaft arranged on a side of the curved portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve; the curved portion includes a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged along the first direction, the first through hole penetrates the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved portion, the mounting shaft extends along the first direction, the mounting shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve, and an outer circumferential surface of the mounting shaft is provided with an external thread;

[0128] Wherein, the external thread is used to fasten with the internal thread of the bracket arm;

[0129] The plug-in sleeve is used for plugging and connecting with the plug-in shaft of the top cover, and when the plug-in sleeve is plugged with the plug-in shaft, the first through hole is used for allowing the first fastener to pass through so that the axial relative plug-in of the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft is locked by the first fastener, and the second through hole is used for allowing the second fastener to pass through and be fastened to the threaded hole of the top cover so that the curved surface part and the flat surface part of the top cover are fastened by the second fastener.

[0130] Based on the above-mentioned camera, the present application also discloses a camera bracket assembly, which includes a bracket accessory and a top cover.

[0131] The bracket accessory includes a plug-in sleeve extending along a first direction, a curved portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, and a mounting shaft arranged on the side of the curved portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve; the curved portion includes a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged along the first direction, the first through hole penetrates the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved portion, the mounting shaft extends along the first direction, the mounting shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve, and the outer circumferential surface of the mounting shaft is provided with an external thread.

[0132] The top cover includes a planar portion perpendicular to the first direction, a plug-in shaft extending along the first direction is provided in the middle position of the planar portion, and a conical surface extends radially outward from the circumferential edge of the planar portion; the plug-in shaft and the conical surface are respectively arranged on both sides of the planar portion, the circumference of the plug-in shaft has a radially concave first groove, the planar portion is provided with a threaded hole extending along the first direction, and the conical surface includes a third through hole arranged along the first direction.

[0133] Among them, the plug-in shaft is used to be inserted into the plug-in sleeve, the first through hole is used for the first fastener to pass through and be received in the first groove, the second through hole is used for the second fastener to pass through and be fastened to the threaded hole, so that the curved surface part and the flat surface part are fastened; the third through hole is used for the third fastener to pass through and be fastened to the ball camera assembly, and the external thread is used to be fastened with the internal thread of the bracket arm, so that the bracket assembly can install the ball camera assembly to the shooting scene.

[0134] The basic principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, strengths, effects, etc. mentioned in the present application are only examples and not limitations, and it cannot be considered that these advantages, strengths, effects, etc. are required by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the specific details disclosed above are only for the purpose of illustration and ease of understanding, not for limitation, and the above details do not limit the present application to being implemented by adopting the above specific details.

[0135] The block diagrams of the devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems involved in this application are only illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, and configured in the manner shown in the block diagram. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, these devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as "including", "comprising", "having", etc. are open words, referring to "including but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them. The words "or" and "and" used here refer to the words "and / or" and can be used interchangeably with them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The words "such as" used here refer to the phrase "such as but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them.

[0136] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, device and method of the present application, each component or each step can be decomposed and / or recombined. Such decomposition and / or recombination should be regarded as equivalent solutions of the present application.

[0137] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0138] The above description has been given for the purpose of illustration and description. In addition, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application to the forms disclosed herein. Although multiple example aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize that some variations, modifications, changes, additions and sub-combinations thereof should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that: The camera comprises: A bracket accessory, the bracket accessory comprising a plug-in sleeve extending in a first direction and a curved surface portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, the curved surface portion comprising a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged in the first direction, and the first through hole passes through a circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved surface portion; A top cover, the top cover includes a plane portion perpendicular to the first direction, a plug-in shaft extending along the first direction is provided at the middle position of the plane portion, a conical surface is radially extended outward from the circumferential edge of the plane portion, the plug-in shaft and the conical surface are respectively provided on both sides of the plane portion, and the plug-in shaft is used to be inserted into the plug-in sleeve, the circumference of the plug-in shaft has a radially concave first groove, the plane portion is provided with a threaded hole extending along the first direction, and the conical surface includes a third through hole provided along the first direction; A ball camera assembly, wherein the central axis of the ball camera assembly is arranged along the first direction, and the ball camera assembly comprises a lens capable of pitching and / or horizontally rotating; The fasteners include a first fastener, a second fastener and a third fastener, wherein the first fastener passes through the first through hole and is received by the first groove, the second fastener passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the threaded hole, and the third fastener passes through the third through hole and is fastened to the top of the ball camera assembly; Wherein, under the locking force of the first fastener, the second fastener and the third fastener, the camera is installed to the shooting scene.

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that The surface of the curved portion is provided with a first mounting groove extending in the radial direction of the plug-in sleeve, and the first through hole is provided at the bottom surface of the first mounting groove; The first fastener is fastened to the first through hole and an end portion thereof is received by the first groove, so that the first fastener axially locks the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft.

3. The camera according to claim 2, characterized in that The surface of the curved portion is provided with a first mounting groove; or, A pair of the first mounting grooves is provided on the surface of the curved portion, and the pair of the first mounting grooves are arranged opposite to each other along the same straight line on the surface of the curved portion; or A plurality of first mounting grooves are provided on the surface of the curved portion, and the plurality of first mounting grooves are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the curved portion.

4. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that A plurality of the second through holes are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the curved surface portion, and a plurality of the threaded holes are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the planar portion; The number of the threaded holes is an integer multiple of the number of the second through holes, so that the second fastener fastens the curved surface portion and the planar portion, and when the plurality of second through holes are fastened and installed with different threaded holes, the ball camera assembly has different horizontal installation angles.

5. The camera according to any one of claims 1 and 4, characterized in that: The second through hole comprises a circular hole, so that when the second fastener passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the threaded hole, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly cannot be adjusted; or, The second through hole includes a waist-shaped hole, and both ends of the waist-shaped hole in the length direction extend along the circumferential direction of the curved surface portion, so that when the second fastener passes through the second through hole and is fastened to the threaded hole, the circumferential angle of the ball camera assembly can be adjusted within the range of the central angle occupied by the waist-shaped hole.

6. The camera according to any one of claims 1 and 4, characterized in that: A mounting shaft extending along the first direction is provided on the side of the curved surface portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve. The mounting shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve. An outer peripheral surface of the mounting shaft is provided with an external thread for fastening with an internal thread of the bracket arm.

7. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that A locking ring is also provided between the root of the mounting shaft and the end of the bracket arm, so that the circumferential fastening angle of the bracket accessory relative to the bracket arm can be adjusted.

8. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that The surface of the conical surface is provided with a second mounting groove extending along the first direction, the third through hole is provided at the bottom surface of the second mounting groove, and the third fastener passes through the third through hole so that the third fastener fastens the conical surface to the top end of the ball camera assembly.

9. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circumferential surface of the plug shaft is further provided with a second groove, the second groove extends from the top end of the plug shaft along the first direction, the second groove extends at least to the position of the first groove, and the depth of the second groove is not less than the depth of the first groove; So that when the second groove is radially aligned with the end of the first fastener penetrating the first through hole, the plug-in shaft and the plug-in sleeve can be plugged in along the first direction, and when plugged in until the first fastener is axially aligned with the first groove, the top cover and the bracket accessory can rotate relative to each other.

10. A camera bracket accessory, characterized in that: The camera bracket accessories include: A plug-in sleeve extending in a first direction, a curved portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, and a mounting shaft disposed on a side of the curved portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve; The curved surface portion includes a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged along the first direction, the first through hole penetrates the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved surface portion, the installation shaft extends along the first direction, the installation shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve, and the outer circumferential surface of the installation shaft is provided with an external thread; Wherein, the external thread is used to fasten with the internal thread of the bracket arm; The plug-in sleeve is used for plug-in connection with the plug-in shaft of the top cover, and when the plug-in sleeve is plugged with the plug-in shaft, the first through hole is used for allowing a first fastener to pass through so that the axial relative plug-in of the plug-in sleeve and the plug-in shaft is locked by the first fastener, and the second through hole is used for allowing a second fastener to pass through and be fastened to the threaded hole of the top cover so that the curved surface portion and the planar portion of the top cover are fastened by the second fastener.

11. A camera bracket assembly, characterized in that: The camera bracket assembly comprises: The bracket accessory comprises a plug-in sleeve extending in a first direction, a curved surface portion circumferentially surrounding the plug-in sleeve, and a mounting shaft arranged on a side of the curved surface portion facing away from the plug-in sleeve; The curved surface portion includes a first through hole arranged radially and a second through hole arranged along the first direction, the first through hole penetrates the circumferential wall of the plug-in sleeve from the curved surface portion, the installation shaft extends along the first direction, the installation shaft is coaxially arranged with the plug-in sleeve, and the outer circumferential surface of the installation shaft is provided with an external thread; The top cover comprises a plane portion perpendicular to the first direction, a plug-in shaft extending along the first direction is provided at the middle position of the plane portion, and a conical surface extends radially outward from the circumferential edge of the plane portion; The plug-in shaft and the conical surface are respectively arranged on both sides of the plane part, the plug-in shaft has a radially inwardly concave first groove in the circumference, the plane part is provided with a threaded hole extending along the first direction, and the conical surface includes a third through hole arranged along the first direction; The plug-in shaft is used to be inserted into the plug-in sleeve, the first through hole is used for a first fastener to pass through and be received in the first groove, and the second through hole is used for a second fastener to pass through and be fastened to the threaded hole, so that the curved surface portion is fastened to the flat surface portion; The third through hole is used for the third fastener to pass through and be fastened to the ball camera assembly, and the external thread is used for fastening to the internal thread of the bracket arm, so that the bracket assembly can install the ball camera assembly to the shooting scene.

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