Energy-saving split type camera equipment

Abstract

The invention provides energy-saving split-type camera equipment, which comprises a main body device, a camera device and a connecting device, and is characterized in that the main body device is connected with the camera device through the connecting device. The main body device comprises an integrated controller, an air blower and a protective shell, and the integrated controller and the air blower are contained in the protective shell. The connecting device comprises a U-shaped frame, a sleeve piece and two channel steel pieces, the U-shaped frame is installed on the protective shell and provided with a first extension arm and a second extension arm, and the sleeve piece is arranged between the first extension arm and the second extension arm. The channel steel piece and the first extension arm form a first hollow channel, and the channel steel piece and the second extension arm form a second hollow channel. The sleeve piece penetrates through the camera device, and a through hole is formed in the sleeve piece. According to the split type camera equipment, on the basis that the heat dissipation performance is improved, the influence of heat of electronic devices on the camera in the using process is reduced, and meanwhile the demisting effect is achieved in a targeted mode when the air humidity is large.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of camera equipment, and in particular to an energy-saving split-type camera equipment. Background Art

[0002] Camera equipment is the representative of the development of modern television surveillance. It integrates multiple devices and electronic components such as cameras, controllers, decoders, protective covers, etc. It is easy to install, simple to use, and has powerful functions. It is widely used in various occasions.

[0003] The existing camera equipment usually integrates multiple devices and electronic components into the same box. However, since the electronic components will continuously generate heat during use, the ambient temperature inside the box will rise, which will affect the components inside the camera and affect the normal operation of the camera. In addition, when the air humidity is high, water mist will appear on the surface of the camera lens, causing the camera's shooting picture to be unclear and affecting observation.

[0004] Therefore, how to design an energy-saving split camera device so that it can reduce the impact of heat from electronic devices on the camera during use while improving heat dissipation performance, and at the same time achieve a targeted defog effect when the air humidity is high, is a technical problem that technical personnel in this field need to solve. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an energy-saving split camera device, which can reduce the impact of heat from electronic devices on the camera during use while improving the heat dissipation performance, and at the same time achieve a targeted defogging effect when the air humidity is high.

[0006] The objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] An energy-saving split-type camera device, comprising: a main device, a camera device and a connecting device, wherein the main device is connected to the camera device via the connecting device;

[0008] The main device comprises: an integrated controller, a blower and a protective shell, wherein the integrated controller and the blower are accommodated in the protective shell, and a conductive wire is provided between the integrated controller and the camera device;

[0009] The connecting device comprises: a U-shaped frame, a sleeve member and two channel steel members, the U-shaped frame is installed on the protective shell, the U-shaped frame is provided with a first extension arm and a second extension arm, the sleeve member is arranged between the first extension arm and the second extension arm, and the two channel steel members are respectively installed on the inner sides of the first extension arm and the second extension arm; the channel steel member and the first extension arm form a first hollow channel, and the channel steel member and the second extension arm form a second hollow channel;

[0010] The sleeve member passes through the camera device and is a hollow structure with a through hole formed on the sleeve member; the first hollow channel connects the sleeve member with the interior of the protective shell, and the second hollow channel connects the sleeve member with the exterior of the protective shell.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second extension arm is provided with an air hole, and the air hole is connected with the second hollow channel;

[0012] The blower has two air nozzles for air outlet or air intake, one of which is located at the end of the first hollow channel, and the other air nozzle faces the integrated controller.

[0013] In one embodiment, a filter element block is disposed in the second hollow channel, and the filter element block includes filter cotton for filtering dust and a desiccant for absorbing water vapor.

[0014] In one embodiment, the protective housing includes a shell and a cover plate, the shell has a housing cavity for accommodating the integrated controller and the blower, and the cover plate covers the housing cavity; a plurality of heat dissipation holes are opened on the shell.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, the U-shaped frame is fixed to the integrated controller by bolts, and a barb portion is provided on the shell of the protective housing, and the barb portion is clamped by the bolts.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the integrated controller is provided with heat dissipation fins facing the cover plate, and the cover plate is provided with avoidance windows adapted to the heat dissipation fins.

[0017] In one of the embodiments, the blower is fixedly connected to the integrated controller via a clamp bracket.

[0018] In one embodiment, the camera device includes: a protective cover, a shielding plate and a camera, the camera is accommodated in the protective cover, the sleeve member is passed through the protective cover, and the through hole of the sleeve member is located inside the protective cover, the shielding plate is covered on the protective cover, and a limit block is provided between the shielding plate and the sleeve member.

[0019] In summary, an energy-saving split-type camera device 10 of the present invention can separate the camera device from the main device, and on the basis of improving the heat dissipation performance, reduce the impact of the heat generated by the electronic components during use on the camera, and at the same time specifically defog the camera when the air humidity is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an energy-saving split-type camera device of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the main device and the camera device shown;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of a split camera device is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the connecting device shown;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of the connecting device shown;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the structure of the integrated controller and blower is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thoroughly understood.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0030] The present invention provides an energy-saving split-type camera device 10, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes: a main device 100, a camera device 200 and a connecting device 300, and the main device 100 is connected to the camera device 200 via the connecting device 300.

[0031] The main device 100 includes: an integrated controller 110, a blower 120 and a protective shell 130. The integrated controller 110 and the blower 120 are accommodated in the protective shell 130. A conductive wire (not shown) is provided between the integrated controller 110 and the camera device 200. The conductive wire is used to supply power and transmit electrical signals.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting device 300 includes: a U-shaped frame 310, a sleeve member 320 and two channel steel members 330. The U-shaped frame 310 is installed on the protective housing 130. The U-shaped frame 310 is provided with a first extension arm 311 and a second extension arm 312. The sleeve member 320 is provided between the first extension arm 311 and the second extension arm 312. The two channel steel members 330 are respectively installed on the inner sides of the first extension arm 311 and the second extension arm 312. Figure 5 As shown, the channel steel member 330 and the first extension arm 311 form a first hollow channel 301, and the channel steel member 330 and the second extension arm 312 form a second hollow channel 302. The first hollow channel 301 and the second hollow channel 302 are used to accommodate the conductive wires and also for ventilation, and their specific working principles will be described below.

[0033] The sleeve member 320 passes through the camera device 200, and the sleeve member 320 is a hollow structure, and a through hole 321 is opened on the sleeve member 320. The first hollow channel 301 connects the sleeve member 320 with the inside of the protective shell 130, and the second hollow channel 302 connects the sleeve member 320 with the outside of the protective shell 130. Preferably, the sleeve member 320 is also provided with an avoidance hole for threading (not shown).

[0034] Preferably, the second extension arm 312 is provided with an air hole 313 (such as Figure 4 As shown), the air hole 313 is connected with the second hollow channel 302, and the second hollow channel 302 is connected to the outside of the protective shell 130 through the air hole 313.

[0035] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the protective housing 130 includes a shell 131 and a cover plate 132. The shell 131 has a receiving cavity 133 for receiving the integrated controller 110 and the blower 120. The cover plate 132 covers the receiving cavity 133. After covering, the receiving cavity 133 forms a relatively closed space. The shell 131 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 134. The heat dissipation holes 134 are used to realize the exchange of air inside and outside the space, thereby realizing heat exchange.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, the camera device 200 includes: a protective cover 210, a shielding plate 220 and a camera (not shown), the camera is accommodated in the protective cover 210, the sleeve member 320 is penetrated by the protective cover 210, and the through hole 321 of the sleeve member 320 is located inside the protective cover 210, the shielding plate 220 is covered on the protective cover 210, and a limiting block 221 is provided between the shielding plate 220 and the sleeve member 320. The limiting block 221 contacts and holds the sleeve member 320, plays a limiting role, thereby preventing the sleeve member 320 from rotating or axially sliding relative to the protective cover 210.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the split-type camera device 10 of the present invention separates the camera device 200 from the device electronic components (main device 100), thereby avoiding the phenomenon in the prior art that the heating of the device electronic components affects the camera device 200. It should be noted that although the camera also generates heat during operation, the heat generated by the camera is much smaller than the heat generated by the integrated controller 110. In other words, after separation, the heat generated by the integrated controller 110 during operation will only cause the temperature inside the protective housing 130 to rise, and the heat is difficult to be transferred to the camera device 200, thereby reducing the operating temperature of the camera device 200.

[0038] After separating the camera device 200 from the main device 100, the split camera equipment 10 of the present invention also needs to consider the following technical issues: first, the wiring problem between the camera device 200 and the main device 100. A conductive wire needs to be connected between the two to realize power supply and transmit electrical signals. The conductive wire needs to be supported and protected by the connecting device 300; second, the heat dissipation problem of the camera device 200. Since the camera will also generate heat when working, it is also necessary to design corresponding heat dissipation measures; third, the defogging problem of the camera device 200. When the ambient humidity is high, water mist often appears on the lens surface of the camera. For this reason, corresponding defogging measures need to be designed.

[0039] In order to solve these technical problems, the split-type camera device 10 of the present invention is specially designed, and the structure of the connecting device 300 is as described above. The sleeve member 320, the first hollow channel 301 and the second hollow channel 302 in the connecting device 300 cooperate with each other to form a channel for accommodating the conductive wire and for ventilation, and then the gas flow direction can be changed by changing the cooperation between the channel and the blower 120, thereby solving the above problems.

[0040] Next, in combination with the above structure, the design principle of the split-type camera device 10 of the present invention is explained:

[0041] The first hollow channel 301 connects the sleeve 320 with the interior of the protective housing 130, and the conductive wire is arranged in the first hollow channel 301. Specifically, the conductive wire starts from the integrated controller 110, passes through the first hollow channel 301 and the sleeve 320, and finally passes through the through hole 321 or the avoidance hole of the sleeve 320 and is connected to the camera. In this way, the conductive wire electrically connects the integrated controller 110 and the camera to supply power and transmit electrical signals;

[0042] In addition, the first hollow channel 301, the sleeve member 320 and the second hollow channel 302 together form a C-shaped ventilation channel (eg Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the flow direction of the gas in the C-shaped ventilation channel can be controlled by changing the suction and exhaust directions of the blower 120. It should also be noted that the blower 120 has two air nozzles for air outlet or air intake, one of which is located at the end of the first hollow channel 301, and the other air nozzle faces the integrated controller 110;

[0043] When the camera device 200 needs to be cooled, the blower 120 sucks air from the port of the first hollow channel 301 and blows it toward the integrated controller 110. The air flowing in the protective housing 130 will be discharged from the heat dissipation holes 134 and take away the heat generated by the integrated controller 110. Due to the flow of gas in the protective housing 130, a negative pressure will be formed at the port of the first hollow channel 301, thereby causing the air in the first hollow channel 301 to flow into the interior of the protective housing 130. At this time, the gas in the C-type ventilation channel flows from the second hollow channel 302 to the first hollow channel 301. Specifically, the gas with a higher temperature in the camera device 200 enters the interior of the sleeve member 320 through the through hole 321, and then is sucked into the protective housing 130 through the first hollow channel 301; while the gas with a lower temperature outside enters from the air hole 313, passes through the second hollow channel 302 and the sleeve member 320, and enters the camera device 200 to balance the air pressure. In this way, the camera device 200 can be cooled.

[0044] When defogging is required, due to the high humidity of the air in the external environment, when the gas contacts the parts with a temperature lower than the gas itself, it will condense on the surface of the parts, thereby forming water mist. In the early stage of the camera operation, the heat generated is less, which is not enough to make the surface temperature of the camera higher than the ambient temperature. In this case, the heat generated by the operation of the integrated controller 110 can be used to increase the surface temperature of the parts, thereby reducing the condensation of water vapor, thereby achieving the effect of defogging. Specifically, the blower 120 inhales the gas with a higher temperature from the vicinity of the integrated controller 110 and blows it to the port of the first hollow channel 301. The gas in the C-type ventilation channel flows from the first hollow channel 301 to the second hollow channel 302, that is, the gas passes through the first hollow channel 301, the sleeve member 320 and the second hollow channel 302 in sequence. When passing through the sleeve member 320, part of the gas will enter the camera device 200. The temperature of this part of the gas is relatively high, which can properly heat the camera, so that the surface temperature of the camera is higher than the temperature of the external humid gas, so that water vapor is not easy to condense on the lens of the camera, realizing the defogging function.

[0045] It should be emphasized that although the prior art also uses a blower 120 or a fan structure, the existing blower 120 or fan structure only serves a single heat dissipation function. Compared with the prior art, the present invention controls the flow direction of the gas in the C-type ventilation channel by changing the coordination mode of the blower 120 and the C-type ventilation channel, and then can choose heat dissipation or defogger as needed, thereby realizing two different functions. Moreover, when defoggering, the camera device 200 does not need to be equipped with an additional defogger or heating device, but uses the large amount of heat generated by the operation of the integrated controller 110 to increase the surface temperature of the camera, which is beneficial to energy saving and also ensures the heat dissipation of the integrated controller 110 during this period.

[0046] Preferably, a filter block (not shown) is provided in the second hollow channel 302, and the filter block includes filter cotton for filtering dust and a desiccant for absorbing water vapor. When heat is dissipated, the outside air is mainly replenished into the camera device 200 through the second hollow channel 302. The setting of the filter block can filter dust and water vapor in the air, play a dust and moisture-proof effect, and improve the cleanliness of the inside of the camera device 200.

[0047] In this embodiment, the U-shaped frame 310 is fixed to the integrated controller 110 by bolts 314 (eg Figure 4 The housing 131 of the protective housing 130 is provided with a barb 135 (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the barb 135 is clamped with the bolt 314. During installation, the U-shaped frame 310 is first connected to the integrated controller 110, and the housing 131 is covered to the outside of the integrated controller 110. At this time, the barb 135 is clamped with the bolt 314 to limit the protective housing 130, and then the cover plate 132 is covered, so that the protective housing 130 forms a whole, and the protective housing 130 cannot be separated from the integrated controller 110. In this way, by setting the barb 135, the installation of the protective housing 130 is more convenient and quick, and the production efficiency is improved.

[0048] Preferably, Figure 6 As shown, the blower 120 is fixedly connected to the integrated controller 110 through a clamp bracket 121. The integrated controller 110 is provided with a heat dissipation fin 111 facing the cover plate 132, and the cover plate 132 is provided with an avoidance window 136 (such as Figure 3 When the cover plate 132 is covered with the housing 131 , the heat dissipation fins 111 are directly exposed to the air through the avoidance window 136 , thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the integrated controller 110 .

[0049] To sum up, the energy-saving split-type camera equipment 10 of the present invention can separate the camera device 200 from the main device 100, and on the basis of improving the heat dissipation performance, reduce the impact of the heat generated by the electronic components during use on the camera, and at the same time specifically defog the camera when the air humidity is high.

[0050] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An energy-saving split-type camera device, characterized in that: include: A main device, a camera device and a connecting device, wherein the main device is connected to the camera device via the connecting device; The main device comprises: an integrated controller, a blower and a protective shell, wherein the integrated controller and the blower are accommodated in the protective shell, and a conductive wire is provided between the integrated controller and the camera device; The connecting device comprises: a U-shaped frame, a sleeve member and two channel steel members, the U-shaped frame is installed on the protective shell, the U-shaped frame is provided with a first extension arm and a second extension arm, the sleeve member is arranged between the first extension arm and the second extension arm, and the two channel steel members are respectively installed on the inner sides of the first extension arm and the second extension arm; the channel steel member and the first extension arm form a first hollow channel, and the channel steel member and the second extension arm form a second hollow channel; The sleeve member passes through the camera device and is a hollow structure with a through hole formed on the sleeve member; the first hollow channel connects the sleeve member with the interior of the protective shell, and the second hollow channel connects the sleeve member with the exterior of the protective shell.

2. The energy-saving split-type camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second extension arm is provided with an air hole, and the air hole is connected with the second hollow channel; The blower has two air nozzles for air outlet or air intake, one of which is located at the end of the first hollow channel, and the other air nozzle faces the integrated controller.

3. The energy-saving split-type camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter element block is arranged in the second hollow channel, and the filter element block includes filter cotton for filtering dust and a desiccant for absorbing water vapor.

4. The energy-saving split-type camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell includes a shell and a cover plate. The shell has a receiving cavity for accommodating the integrated controller and the blower. The cover plate covers the receiving cavity. The shell is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes.

5. The energy-saving split-type camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The U-shaped frame is fixed to the integrated controller by bolts, and a barb portion is provided on the shell of the protective housing, and the barb portion is clamped by the bolts.

6. The energy-saving split-type camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The integrated controller is provided with heat dissipation fins facing the cover plate, and the cover plate is provided with avoidance windows adapted to the heat dissipation fins.

7. The energy-saving split-type camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blower is fixedly connected to the integrated controller via a clamp bracket.

8. The energy-saving split-type camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera device includes: a protective cover, a shielding plate and a camera, the camera is accommodated in the protective cover, the sleeve member is passed through the protective cover, and the through hole of the sleeve member is located inside the protective cover, the shielding plate is covered on the protective cover, and a limiting block is provided between the shielding plate and the sleeve member.

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