Camera structure

Abstract

The invention relates to a camera structure. The camera structure comprises a lens assembly, a suction cup and a locking assembly. The lens assembly comprises a shell and a lens fixedly connected with the inner side of the shell, a first through hole is formed in the suction cup, the lens is in interference fit with the first through hole, the suction cup is used for being adsorbed to a carrier so that the lens assembly can be adsorbed to the carrier, and the locking assembly is connected to the joint of the lens and the suction cup in a sleeving mode and at least comprises a rotating disc and a pressing disc. The pressing disc is located between the suction disc and the rotating disc, a rotating slope surface structure is arranged on the pressing disc, and when the rotating disc is matched with a first position of the rotating slope surface structure of the pressing disc, the locking assembly is in a locked state; and when the rotating disc is matched with the second position of the rotating slope surface structure of the pressing disc, the locking assembly is in an unlocking state. According to the camera structure provided by the invention, the locking and unlocking of the locking assembly are realized through the matching of different positions of the rotating slope structures on the rotating disc and the pressing disc, the adsorption state of the suction disc can be reliably controlled, and the adsorption stability is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a camera structure, and more particularly to a camera structure with a built-in suction cup. Background Art

[0002] In real applications, vacuum suction cups are more common, and in the field of cameras, structures in which the camera and the suction cup bracket are separated are also more common. However, it is not common to make the camera and the suction cup into one structure. The installation process of the existing structure that separates the camera and the suction cup bracket is more complicated. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a camera structure to solve the problems mentioned in the above background technology.

[0004] To solve the above problems, in one embodiment, a camera structure is provided, including: a lens assembly, the lens assembly including an outer shell and a lens fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell; a suction cup, the suction cup is provided with a first through hole, the lens and the first through hole are interference fit, and the suction cup is used to be adsorbed on a carrier so that the lens assembly is adsorbed on the carrier; a locking assembly, which is sleeved on the connection between the lens and the suction cup, the locking assembly at least includes a rotating disk and a pressure plate, the pressure plate is located between the suction cup and the rotating disk, and the pressure plate is provided with a rotating slope structure, when the rotating disk cooperates with the first position of the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate, the locking assembly is in a locked state; when the rotating disk cooperates with the second position of the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate, the locking assembly is in an unlocked state.

[0005] The above-mentioned camera structure simplifies the installation process by designing the lens assembly and the suction cup as an integrated structure; the setting of the locking assembly realizes the locking and unlocking of the locking assembly by cooperating with the rotating disk and the rotating slope structure on the pressure plate at different positions, which can reliably control the adsorption state of the suction cup, and ensure that the lens assembly is adsorbed on the carrier in the locked state, thereby ensuring the stability of adsorption. Through the interaction between the rotating disk and the rotating slope of the pressure plate, the pressure plate can apply a stable squeezing force to the edge of the suction cup, and this pressure can effectively prevent the suction cup from rebounding and inhaling air during the adsorption process, and avoid the air entering the gap between the suction cup and the surface of the carrier, resulting in a decrease in adsorption force or even falling off, thereby ensuring that the camera can be stably adsorbed on the adsorption surface, and ensuring the stability and continuity of the monitoring image.

[0006] In one embodiment, the slope of the rotating slope structure is spiral.

[0007] In one embodiment, when the rotating disk rotates along a first direction, the rotating disk rotates from the second position of the rotating slope structure to the first position of the rotating slope; when the rotating disk rotates along a second direction, the rotating disk rotates from the first position of the rotating slope structure to the second position of the rotating slope structure, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first position is the end of the rotating slope structure away from the suction cup, and the second position is the end of the rotating slope structure close to the suction cup.

[0009] In one of the embodiments, at least one abutment portion is provided on the inner wall of the rotating disk facing the pressure plate, and the abutment portion abuts against the slope surface of the rotating slope structure.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, a stopper is provided at the first position of the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate, and the abutting portion abuts against the stopper when the abutting portion is located at the first position.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the lens assembly further includes a fixing component, the fixing component is provided with a second through hole, the second through hole penetrates the fixing component in a direction parallel to the central axis of the lens, the fixing component is connected to the housing, and the lens passes through the second through hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least one first protrusion structure is provided on the fixing component at intervals, and the first protrusion structure extends outward along the fixing component. A first clip structure cooperating with the first protrusion structure is provided at a corresponding position of the inner circumferential wall of the outer shell, wherein when the first protrusion structure is embedded in the first clip structure, the outer shell is fixedly connected to the fixing component.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, a second protrusion structure continuously distributed along the circumferential direction of the fixing component is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the fixing component, the second protrusion structure extends radially outward along the fixing component, and a second clamping structure cooperating with the second protrusion structure is provided at a corresponding position of the inner circumferential wall of the rotating disk, wherein when the second protrusion structure is embedded in the second clamping structure, the fixing component and the rotating disk are relatively fixed along the axial direction of the fixing component.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, a plurality of protrusions are provided on the edge area of ​​the pressure plate close to the suction cup, and a concave point cooperating with the protrusions is provided at a corresponding position of the suction cup close to the pressure plate, wherein when the protrusion is embedded in the concave point, the pressure plate moves toward the suction cup.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, the camera structure further includes an elastic member disposed between the pressure plate and the suction cup, and the elastic member includes an elastic spiral member spirally wound with an elastic material.

[0016] In one embodiment, the suction cup is two-color injection molded, and the suction cup includes a hard rubber part and a soft rubber part.

[0017] In one embodiment, a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions are provided at intervals on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating disk. The strip-shaped protrusions are arranged along the circumferential direction of the outer circumferential surface, and the surface roughness of the strip-shaped protrusions is greater than the roughness of other parts of the outer circumferential surface of the rotating disk.

[0018] In one of the embodiments, the suction cup is provided with at least one handle component, and the handle component protrudes radially outward along the suction cup.

[0019] In one of the embodiments, the shell is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes, and the heat dissipation holes are distributed along the surface of the shell.

[0020] The camera structure of the present application is locked and unlocked by the cooperation of a rotating disk and a pressure plate. When the camera needs to be adsorbed to a carrier, the suction cup can be locked by rotating the rotating disk so that it cooperates with the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate to reach a first position, completing the adsorption of the camera. When the rotating disk is rotated in the opposite direction to the second position, it can be easily unlocked, thereby improving the practicality and convenience of the camera structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application 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 application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the camera structure in some embodiments of the present application.

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the camera structure 100 is shown.

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Exploded schematic view of the cross-section shown.

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The partially exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 1 .

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 2 The partially exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 2 .

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic cross-section of the structure shown.

[0030] Fig. 9 for Figure 2 The partially exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 3 .

[0031] The reference numerals in the specific implementation manner are as follows:

[0032] Camera structure 100; lens assembly 110; housing 112; lens 113; first clamping structure 114;

[0033] The fixing member 120; the first protruding structure 121a; the second protruding structure 121b; the fixing edge 121c; the second through hole 123;

[0034] Locking assembly 130; rotating disk 131; abutting portion 131a; second clamping structure 131b; strip-shaped protrusion 131c; third through hole 131d; first direction a; second direction b; middle partition 1311; annular peripheral wall 1312; first receiving space 1311a; second receiving space 1311b;

[0035] Pressure plate 132; rotating ramp structure 132a; stopper 132b; plate structure 132c; fourth through hole 132d; protrusion 132f; first position A; second position B;

[0036] Elastic member 140 ; ​​suction cup 150 ; first through hole 151 ; connecting portion 152 ; suction cup body 153 ; concave point 154 ; handle member 160 ; heat dissipation hole 170 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0039] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 is an overall structural diagram of a camera structure 100 in some embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 1 , Figure 3 for Figure 1 The exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 2 .like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the camera structure 100 includes a lens assembly 110, a suction cup 150 and a locking assembly 130, wherein the lens assembly 110 includes a housing 112 and a lens 113 fixedly connected to the inner side of the housing 112, the suction cup 150 is provided with a first through hole 151, the lens 113 and the first through hole 151 are interference fit, the suction cup 150 is used to be adsorbed on a carrier so that the lens assembly 110 is adsorbed on the carrier, wherein the locking assembly 130 is sleeved between the lens 113 and the first through hole 151. At the connection point of the suction cup 150, the locking assembly at least includes a rotating disk 131 and a pressure plate 132, the pressure plate 132 is located between the suction cup 150 and the rotating disk 131, and a rotating slope structure 132a is provided on the pressure plate 132. When the rotating disk 131 cooperates with the rotating slope structure 132a of the pressure plate 132 in a first position, the locking assembly is in a locked state; when the rotating disk 131 cooperates with the rotating slope structure 132a of the pressure plate 132 in a second position, the locking assembly is in an unlocked state.

[0041] Therefore, the camera structure 100 of the present application can be applied to a variety of carriers, such as transparent glass, transparent car windows, etc. Among them, the lens 113 passes through the carrier and shoots the picture on the other side of the carrier to achieve shooting. The lens 113 and the first through hole 151 on the suction cup 150 adopt interference fit, so that there is almost no gap between the lens 113 and the suction cup 150, which effectively prevents air circulation. When the camera is working, the interference fit ensures that a relatively sealed space is formed inside the suction cup 150, which provides good airtightness guarantee for the suction cup to be stably adsorbed on the surface of the carrier, and can effectively avoid the decrease of adsorption force due to gas entry. In addition, the lens assembly 110 can quickly achieve initial positioning and connection through the interference fit between the lens 113 and the suction cup 150, without the need for a complicated installation process.

[0042] When installing the camera structure 100, the suction cup 150 can be first aligned with the surface of the carrier, and the suction cup can be initially adsorbed on the carrier by using its own elasticity and atmospheric pressure, and then locked by operating the locking assembly 130. Since the pressure plate 132 is located between the suction cup 150 and the rotating disk 131, and a rotating slope structure 132a is provided on the pressure plate 132, when the rotating disk 131 rotates, it will push the pressure plate 132 along the slope structure toward the suction cup 150. The movement of the pressure plate 132 makes the suction cup 150 always closely fit with the surface of the carrier, effectively preventing air from entering due to the rebound of the suction cup, thereby ensuring that the camera will not be displaced or fall due to insufficient adsorption force during shooting, and ensuring the stability of shooting.

[0043] Among them, when the rotating disk 131 rotates to cooperate with the rotating slope structure 132a of the pressure plate 132 in the first position and is in a locked state, the pressure plate 132 will apply a stable extrusion force to the edge of the suction cup 150 under the action of the rotating disk 131. This extrusion force can ensure that the suction cup 150 is always tightly fitted with the surface of the carrier, preventing air from entering due to the rebound of the suction cup edge, thereby maintaining a stable adsorption force. When the camera structure 100 needs to be adsorbed to the carrier, it is only necessary to rotate the rotating disk 131 to the first position of the rotating slope structure to put the locking structure in a locked state, so that the camera structure 100 can be adsorbed. When it is necessary to disassemble or readjust the position of the camera, the rotating disk 131 is rotated in the opposite direction to the second position of the rotating slope structure 132a, so that the locking structure can be unlocked, thereby further improving the stability and practicability of the camera structure 100, so that it provides a stable shooting angle and picture.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The slope of the rotating slope structure 132a is spiral, and the rotating disk 131 is in abutment with the rotating slope structure 132a. During the rotation of the rotating disk 131, the rotational movement of the rotating disk 131 will be transmitted to the spiral slope of the rotating slope structure 132a. Since the rotating disk 131 itself is fixed in the axial direction of the camera structure 100, wherein the axial direction of the camera structure 100 refers to the direction that coincides with the direction of the central axis of the camera structure 100, the rotational movement of the rotating disk 131 will drive the rotating slope structure 132a to move upward along the axis of the camera structure 100, thereby causing the rotating disk 131 and the rotating slope structure 132a to be in abutment with each other. The different positions of the ramp structure 132a are coordinated to drive the pressure plate 132 to extend or retract relative to the rotating disk 131, so that the squeezing force of the pressure plate 132 on the suction cup 150 can be adjusted, and the squeezing force applied by the pressure plate 132 on the edge of the suction cup 150 can also be smoothly adjusted, providing a gradual and continuous action path for the rotation of the rotating disk 131; and during the rotation of the rotating disk 131, every time the rotating disk 131 rotates a certain angle, the operator can clearly feel the rotation degree of the rotating disk 131, so that the state of the locking component can be judged more accurately, and further precise control of the adsorption and disassembly operations of the camera structure 100 can be achieved.

[0045] In some embodiments, when the rotating disk 131 rotates along a first direction a, the rotating disk 131 rotates from the second position of the rotating slope structure to the first position of the rotating slope; when the rotating disk 131 rotates along a second direction b, the rotating disk 131 rotates from the first position of the rotating slope structure to the second position of the rotating slope structure, wherein the first direction a is opposite to the second direction b.

[0046] Thus, when the rotating disk 131 rotates to the first position along the first direction a, the rotating disk 131 can closely cooperate with the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate 132 to form a locking structure. When the rotating disk 131 rotates to the second position along the second direction b, the locking structure is unlocked. The two-way rotation design allows the rotating disk 131 and the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate 132 to be more evenly stressed during use, thereby avoiding local excessive wear caused by frequent rotation in a single direction, extending the service life of each component of the locking assembly, and thus improving the durability of the entire camera structure 100. In some embodiments, the first direction may be clockwise, and the second direction may be counterclockwise. In other embodiments, the first direction may be counterclockwise, and the second direction may be clockwise.

[0047] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the rotating disk 131 may be provided with direction indications, for example, the first direction and the second direction are marked with arrows on the outer surface, etc., so as to effectively avoid the camera structure 100 being loosely adsorbed or unable to be smoothly disassembled when unlocked due to incorrect operation direction, etc., which helps to improve user experience and ensure stable operation of the equipment.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first position is the end of the rotating slope structure away from the suction cup 150, and the second position is the end of the rotating slope structure close to the suction cup 150, wherein the first position may refer to the top of the rotating slope structure, and the second position refers to the bottom of the rotating slope structure.

[0049] Thus, when the rotating disk is rotated so that the pressure plate moves from the second position to the first position, the pressure plate extends relative to the rotating disk. Therefore, when the axial position of the rotating disk on the camera structure remains unchanged, the extension of the pressure plate relative to the rotating disk can provide a greater extrusion force for the suction cup. Conversely, when the rotating disk is rotated so that the pressure plate returns from the first position to the second position, the pressure plate retracts relative to the rotating disk. At this time, when the axial position of the rotating disk on the camera structure remains unchanged, the retraction of the pressure plate relative to the rotating disk will reduce the extrusion force on the suction cup, so that the adsorption force between the suction cup and the carrier is weakened, thereby facilitating the removal of the camera from the carrier and completing the disassembly operation. By controlling the extension and retraction of the pressure plate by the rotating disk, the extrusion force on the suction cup can be flexibly adjusted, meeting the needs of the camera in different usage scenarios, ensuring that it is firmly adsorbed on the carrier during operation, and can be easily disassembled when needed, greatly improving the convenience and practicality of the camera.

[0050] Please also read Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the camera structure 100 is shown. Figure 5 for Figure 4 The exploded schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view shown. In some embodiments, at least one abutment portion 131a is provided on the inner wall of the rotating disk 131 on the side facing the pressure plate 132, and the abutment portion 131a abuts on the slope of the rotating slope structure. The abutment portion 131a is tightly abutted against the slope of the rotating slope structure. During the rotation of the rotating disk 131, the abutment portion 131a moves along the slope. The operator can clearly feel the position change of the rotating disk 131 and the change of the locking assembly, so that the rotation degree of the rotating disk 131 can be accurately controlled to ensure that the locking assembly can reach the optimal state when locking and unlocking, avoiding loose locking or difficult unlocking due to improper operation, etc. The number of the abutment portions 131a can be set according to actual conditions and is not specifically limited here.

[0051] Please continue reading Figure 5, wherein the suction cup 150 includes a connecting portion 152 and a suction cup body 153, and the suction cup body 153 is annularly surrounded and connected to the outer periphery of the connecting portion 152. The connecting portion 152 extends out along the axial direction of the camera structure 100 relative to the suction cup body 153 to form a convex shape. The first through hole 151 penetrates the connecting portion 152 along the axial direction of the camera structure 100. The lens 113 of the lens assembly 110 extends out along the axial direction of the camera structure 100 relative to the housing 112 and also forms a convex shape. The lens 113 is inserted into the first through hole 151 and can be exposed from the side of the first through hole 151 away from the lens assembly, so that the light-transmitting carrier can shoot the scene on the other side of the carrier.

[0052] When the lens assembly and the suction cup are connected, the connecting portion 152 separates the housing of the lens assembly and the suction cup body of the suction cup, and the rotating disk 131 and the pressure disk 132 are sleeved on the connecting portion 152. Therefore, the rotating disk and the pressure disk are respectively provided with a third through hole 131d and a fourth through hole 132d at positions corresponding to the connecting portion.

[0053] In some embodiments, the lens 113 is provided with an external thread structure on the outside, and the inner wall of the connecting portion 152 is provided with an internal thread matching the external thread. During installation, the lens 113 is aligned with the first through hole 151, so that the external thread of the lens is preliminarily aligned with the internal thread of the through hole, and the lens is rotated so that the lens is threadedly connected to the suction cup, and the lens and the suction cup form a stable overall structure, which ensures the stability of the lens during shooting and prevents it from being displaced due to factors such as vibration. Moreover, when the lens needs to be disassembled or replaced, it can also be easily achieved by rotating the lens in the opposite direction, which provides convenience for the maintenance of the camera. At the same time, the stable connection between the lens and the suction cup also helps to maintain the airtightness of the entire camera structure, ensure the adsorption performance of the suction cup, and enable it to be stably adsorbed on the surface of the carrier.

[0054] In some embodiments, the lens 113 may also be connected to the suction cup by snapping. For example, the outer surface of the lens 113 is provided with a specific snap-on structure, and the inner wall of the connecting portion 152 is provided with a slot matching the lens snap-on. The shape and size of the slot are precisely matched with the snap-on structure of the lens to ensure that the two can be tightly snapped together. The connection method between the lens 113 and the suction cup can be set according to actual conditions and is not specifically limited here.

[0055] The lens 113 of the lens assembly is convexly extended along the axial direction of the camera structure relative to the housing 112, and is penetrated by the first through hole 151 of the suction cup connection part 152. There is good airtightness between the lens and the first through hole. The outer surface of the lens fits tightly with the inner wall of the through hole, and there is almost no gap, which effectively blocks the external light from entering from the connection part between the lens and the suction cup, and avoids the stray light from interfering with the lens imaging. At the same time, the connection part 152 is convexly extended along the axial direction relative to the suction cup body 153, further forming a light shielding structure, reducing the possibility of light diffracting from the side and entering the lens, and the rotating disk 131 and the pressure disk are sleeved on the suction cup connection part 152, the rotating disk is provided with a third through hole 131d, and the pressure disk is provided with a fourth through hole 132d, and the two are also closely matched with the connection part. During the installation process, when the rotating disk rotates to make the pressure disk squeeze the suction cup, the contact surface between the pressure disk and the suction cup connection part and between the rotating disk and the suction cup connection part further strengthens the light blocking. At the same time, the structural design of the rotating disk and the pressure plate can also play a certain shielding role on the light that may enter from the side, reducing the influence of light on the lens shooting. Among them, the housing 112 of the lens assembly and other components in the camera structure 100 can use shading materials during design and manufacturing. The housing can effectively wrap and protect the inside of the lens assembly 110 to prevent external light from entering from the side or top of the lens assembly. Other components are connected and matched. In some embodiments, auxiliary measures such as sealing strips can be used to further enhance the shading effect to ensure that the entire camera structure 100 will not be disturbed by other light during operation, thereby ensuring that the lens can capture clear and accurate images.

[0056] Please also read Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 2 The partially exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 1 As shown in the figure, A indicates the first position of the rotating slope structure 132a, and B indicates the second position of the rotating slope structure 132a. The pressure plate 132 also includes a plate body structure 132c, which is connected to the rotating slope structure 132a in a circumferential direction. The rotating slope structure 132a protrudes from the plate body structure 132c to a side away from the suction cup 150 in the axial direction of the camera structure 100.

[0057] The center of the rotating slope structure 132a is penetrated to form the fourth through hole 132d. A spiral slope is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating slope structure 132a. The first position A of the spiral slope structure refers to the end of the rotating slope structure 132a away from the disc structure 132c, and the second position of the spiral slope structure refers to the end of the rotating slope structure 132a close to the disc structure 132c.

[0058] Please also read Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 for Figure 2 The partially exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 2 , Figure 8 for Figure 7 The cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure shown. The rotating disk 131 includes a middle partition 1311, an annular peripheral wall 1312, a first receiving space 1311a and a second receiving space 1311b, wherein the middle partition 1311 extends radially inward along the rotating disk 131 and bends away from the disk structure 132c, thereby forming a Z-shaped bend, dividing the internal space of the rotating disk 131 into a first receiving space 1311a and a second receiving space 1311b, wherein the first receiving space 1311a is used to accommodate the fixing component 120, thereby realizing the connection between the fixing component 120 and the rotating disk 131, and the second receiving space 1311b is used to cooperate with the disk structure 132c of the pressure plate 132 and the rotating slope structure 132a, so that when the rotating disk 131 rotates, the pressure plate 132 will rotate in the second receiving space 1311b due to the guiding effect of the rotating slope structure 132a. This rotation can squeeze or relax the suction cup 150, thereby adjusting the adsorption force between the suction cup 150 and the carrier surface. When installing the camera, the rotation of the rotating disk 131 can make the pressure plate 132 squeeze the suction cup, enhance the adsorption force for stable installation; when disassembling, the rotating disk 131 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the pressure plate 132 relaxes the squeezing of the suction cup, which facilitates the disassembly operation. By dividing the internal space of the rotating disk 131 into a first receiving space 1311a and a second receiving space 1311b, the layout of the components inside the rotating disk 131 is compact and reasonable, avoiding mutual interference between the components. The components work together in their respective spaces, so that the camera can achieve more functions in a limited space.

[0059] Please continue reading Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, a stopper 132b is provided at the first position A of the rotating ramp structure 132a of the pressure plate 132, and when the abutting portion 131a is located at the first position A of the rotating ramp structure 132a, it abuts against the stopper 132b. The stopper 132b provides a clear locking mark for the rotation of the rotating disk 131. When the operator rotates the rotating disk 131, when the abutting portion 131a abuts against the stopper 132b, the locking assembly is in an optimal locking state, thereby further limiting the range of motion of the pressure plate 132 and preventing the pressure plate 132 from excessively moving, thereby maintaining the structural stability of the entire locking assembly and extending the service life of the locking assembly.

[0060] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the lens assembly 110 further includes a fixing component 120, the fixing component 120 is provided with a second through hole 123, the second through hole 123 penetrates the fixing component 120 in a direction parallel to the central axis of the lens 113, the fixing component 120 is connected to the housing 112, and the lens 113 passes through the second through hole 123. The fixing component 120 is connected to the housing 112, providing additional support for the lens 113, and such a support structure can effectively reduce the shaking of the lens during use and improve the stability of the captured image; and through the second through hole 123, it can be ensured that the lens 113 passes through stably in a direction parallel to the central axis, ensuring the stability of the position of the lens 113, and further ensuring the accuracy and stability of the captured image, so that, through the design of the second through hole 123, during assembly, it is only necessary to pass the lens 113 through the second through hole 123, and then connect the fixing component 120 to the housing 112, so as to complete the preliminary installation of the lens, thereby improving the convenience of installation.

[0061] Please also read Fig. 9 , Fig. 9 for Figure 2 The partially exploded structure of the camera structure 100 is shown Figure 3 In some embodiments, at least one first protruding structure 121a is provided on the fixing component 120 at intervals, and the first protruding structure 121a extends radially outward along the fixing component 120. A first clamping structure 114 cooperating with the first protruding structure 121a is provided at a corresponding position of the inner circumferential wall of the shell 112, wherein when the first protruding structure 121a is embedded in the first clamping structure 114, the shell 112 is fixedly connected to the fixing component 120, wherein the first protruding structure 121a may be in an inverted L shape, extending radially outward from the fixing component 120, and the first clamping structure 114 may be embedded in the opening of the first protruding structure 121a, thereby abutting against the inner wall of the fixing component 120 and the fixed edge 121c at the bottom, so that the first protruding structure 121a is tightly matched with the first clamping structure 114, so that the first protruding structure 121a is fixedly connected with the first clamping structure 114 in the axial direction, effectively preventing the components from moving relative to each other when subjected to force.

[0062] Among them, the first protruding structure 121a is embedded in the first clamping structure 114 of the inner wall of the shell 112, which can effectively prevent the fixing component 120 and the shell 112 from relative displacement during operation, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the lens assembly, ensuring that the lens 113 is always in an accurate position, and avoiding shaking or offset of the shooting picture due to loose connection; during installation, the first protruding structure 121a of the fixing component 120 and the first clamping structure 114 of the shell 112 can be aligned by pressing or rotating, thereby improving assembly efficiency. The first protruding structure 121a can be adjusted in number and position according to different usage scenarios and requirements to adapt to shells and fixing components of different sizes and shapes. For example, when the size of the camera structure 100 is large enough, the size of the first protruding structure 121a and the first clamping structure 114 can be appropriately increased, or the number of the first protruding structure 121a and the first clamping structure 114 can be increased. The size and number of the first protruding structure 121a and the first clamping structure 114 can be set according to actual conditions, and are not specifically limited here.

[0063] Please also read Figure 7 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments, a second protrusion structure 121b continuously distributed along the circumferential direction of the fixing component 120 is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the fixing component 120, and the second protrusion structure 121b extends radially outward along the fixing component 120. A second clamping structure 131b cooperating with the second protrusion structure 121b is provided at a corresponding position of the inner circumferential wall of the rotating disk 131, wherein when the second protrusion structure 121b is embedded in the second clamping structure 131b, the fixing component 120 and the rotating disk 131 are relatively fixed in the axial direction of the fixing component 120.

[0064] Among them, when the second protruding structure 121b is embedded in the second clamping structure 131b, it can limit the relative movement of the fixing component 120 and the rotating disk 131 in the axial direction. During the use of the camera structure 100, this axial relative fixation can ensure that the positions of various components always remain stable, avoiding the impact of the shooting angle of the lens due to the displacement of the components, thereby ensuring the quality and stability of the lens shooting picture; through the cooperation of the second protruding structure 121b and the second clamping structure 131b, the fixing component 120 and the rotating disk 131 form a stable whole in the axial direction, which helps to more effectively transmit the force of the rotating disk 131 to various components when the locking assembly is working, thereby enhancing the stabilizing effect of the locking assembly on the connection between the suction cup 150 and the lens assembly, so that the camera structure 100 can operate reliably even in complex environments.

[0065] Please continue reading Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, a plurality of protrusions 132f are provided in the edge area of ​​the pressure plate 132 close to the suction cup 150, and a concave point 154 cooperating with the protrusion 132f is provided at a corresponding position of the suction cup 150 close to the pressure plate 132, wherein when the protrusion 132f is embedded in the concave point 154, the pressure plate 132 moves toward the suction cup 150. Among them, through the cooperation of multiple protrusions 132f and concave points 154, accurate positioning is provided between the pressure plate 132 and the suction cup 150. When the protrusions 132f are embedded in the concave points 154, it can ensure that the pressure plate 132 accurately covers the suction cup 150, preventing the pressure plate 132 from shifting during installation or use, thereby ensuring that the locking effect of the locking component on the suction cup 150 is stable and reliable, avoiding the situation where the adsorption force decreases or becomes uneven due to the position deviation of the pressure plate 132, and ensuring that the camera is firmly adsorbed on the adsorption surface; in some embodiments, only when the protrusions 132f are accurately embedded in the concave points 154, can the pressure plate 132 move smoothly toward the suction cup 150 and complete the locking operation, which can avoid the situation where the locking component cannot work normally or the suction cup 150 is unstable due to incorrect installation.

[0066] In some of the embodiments, a plurality of concave points may be provided in the edge area of ​​the pressure plate 132 close to the suction cup 150, and a plurality of convex points may be provided at corresponding positions of the suction cup 150 close to the pressure plate 132, wherein the convex points are regularly or irregularly distributed, and their shapes may be hemispherical, cylindrical or other three-dimensional shapes suitable for matching with the concave points. The surface of the convex points may have a certain degree of roughness to increase the friction between the concave points and prevent relative sliding during use. The shape and size of the concave points match the convex points and can accurately accommodate the convex points. The depth of the concave points is moderate, which can ensure that the convex points can be fully embedded without affecting the overall structural strength and adsorption performance of the suction cup. The inner wall of the concave points may be relatively smooth so that the convex points can be smoothly embedded.

[0067] Optionally, in some embodiments, the edge area of ​​the pressure plate 132 near the side of the suction cup 150 may have both convex points and concave points, which are spaced apart from each other, and the corresponding position of the suction cup 150 near the side of the pressure plate 132 is also provided with convex points and concave points spaced apart from each other, corresponding to the concave and convex points on the pressure plate. The shape and size of the convex points and concave points on the suction cup match the corresponding parts on the pressure plate to ensure a tight fit. When the pressure plate 132 is connected to the suction cup 150, the convex points on the pressure plate will be embedded in the concave points of the suction cup, and the convex points on the suction cup will also be embedded in the concave points of the pressure plate. This two-way concave and convex point matching method greatly enhances the connection strength and stability between the pressure plate and the suction cup, and constrains and positions the two in multiple dimensions. During the operation of the camera, it can effectively resist the interference of various external forces, ensure that the camera always maintains a stable working state, and improve the reliability and service life of the camera.

[0068] Please continue reading Figure 2 In some embodiments, the locking assembly further includes an elastic member 140 disposed between the pressure plate 132 and the suction cup 150, and the elastic member 140 includes an elastic spiral member spirally wound with an elastic material. When the rotating disk 131 rotates along the second direction to the second position, the elastic force of the elastic member 140 causes the pressure plate 132 to retreat, thereby releasing the squeezing force on the suction cup, thereby making the disassembly operation of the camera easier and improving the operating efficiency. The elastic member 140 can also play a role of buffering and shock absorption in the locking assembly, which can effectively reduce the friction and wear between the components caused by the impact of external force, thereby extending the service life of the locking component.

[0069] In some embodiments, the suction cup 150 is two-color injection molded, and the suction cup 150 includes a hard rubber part and a soft rubber part, wherein the hard rubber part is the connecting part 152 of the suction cup 150 and the internal structural part of the suction cup body 153 that plays a supporting role, and the soft rubber part is the area where the suction cup body 153 is in direct contact with the carrier surface. When the suction cup 150 is in contact with the carrier surface, the soft rubber part can better fit the adsorption surface to form a good sealing effect, thereby enhancing the adsorption force of the suction cup, and the hard rubber part can prevent the suction cup 150 from being deformed due to external pulling or squeezing during long-term use, thereby ensuring the overall structural stability of the suction cup 150. This allows the suction cup to maintain good adsorption performance even when it is frequently used or subjected to large external forces, thereby extending the service life of the suction cup.

[0070] Among them, the elasticity of the soft rubber part can also provide a certain buffer to avoid damage to the carrier surface due to improper force during the installation process. Through the design of combining hard rubber and soft rubber, the suction cup can adapt to a variety of different usage scenarios and carrier materials. For example, in some scenarios where adsorption on a smooth and easily damaged surface is required, the soft rubber part can avoid scratching the adsorption surface; and when it is necessary to withstand a large external force, the hard rubber part can provide sufficient support to ensure that the suction cup will not fall off, and through the two-color injection molding process, the hard rubber part and the soft rubber part can be tightly combined into a whole, thereby improving the integrity and reliability of the suction cup and reducing problems that may arise due to loose connection of components.

[0071] Please continue reading Figure 7 In some embodiments, the outer circumference of the rotating disk 131 is provided with a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions 131c at intervals, and the strip-shaped protrusions 131c are arranged along the circumferential direction of the outer circumference, and the surface roughness of the strip-shaped protrusions 131c is greater than the roughness of other parts of the outer circumference of the rotating disk 131. Among them, since the surface roughness of the strip-shaped protrusions 131c is greater than the roughness of other parts of the outer circumference of the rotating disk 131, the friction between the operator's hand and the rotating disk 131 is increased. When the rotating disk 131 is rotated to lock or unlock, the rotating disk 131 can be held more steadily, avoiding operational errors caused by hand slippage, ensuring smooth rotation of the rotating disk 131, and improving the convenience of operation.

[0072] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , at least one handle component 160 is provided on the suction cup 150, and the handle component 160 protrudes radially outward from the suction cup 150. Therefore, when installing the camera, the handle component 160 provides a point of force for easy application. The operator can hold the handle component 160 to control the contact between the suction cup 150 and the surface of the carrier, and steadily press the suction cup 150 at the target position to ensure firm adsorption. For example, in some cases where the camera needs to be installed at a higher position or in a narrow space, the handle component 160 makes the operation more convenient and reduces the difficulty of installation; and when the camera needs to be disassembled, the operator only needs to grab the handle component 160 and pull it outward to overcome the adsorption force between the suction cup 150 and the surface of the carrier, so that the suction cup 150 can be quickly separated from the carrier, thereby saving more effort and avoiding damage to the suction cup due to improper force. The shape, size or number of the handle component 160 can be set according to actual conditions and is not specifically limited here.

[0073] Please continue reading Figure 2In some embodiments, the housing 112 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 170, which are distributed along the surface of the housing 112. When the lens is working, the internal electronic components will generate heat, and the heat dissipation holes 170 provide a heat dissipation channel for the heat, so that the hot air in the housing 112 can be discharged through the heat dissipation holes 170, and the external cold air can also flow in, thereby effectively reducing the internal temperature of the housing 112, avoiding the problems of performance degradation of electronic components and image quality degradation due to overheating, achieving good heat dissipation performance, and ensuring that the lens always works stably and efficiently. Among them, the shape, size and number of the heat dissipation holes can be set according to actual conditions. For example, when the camera structure 100 is large enough, the aperture of the heat dissipation holes 170 can be appropriately increased or the number of heat dissipation holes can be increased to further improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0074] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant description of other embodiments. The above embodiments of the present invention are introduced in detail. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of this application and its core idea; at the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the above embodiments should be included in the scope of protection of the technical solution.

Claims

1. A camera structure, characterized in that: include: A lens assembly, the lens assembly comprising a housing and a lens fixedly connected to an inner side of the housing; A suction cup, wherein a first through hole is provided on the suction cup, the lens is interference-fitted with the first through hole, and the suction cup is used to be adsorbed on a carrier so that the lens assembly is adsorbed on the carrier; A locking assembly is sleeved on the connection between the lens and the suction cup, and the locking assembly at least includes a rotating disk and a pressure plate, the pressure plate is located between the suction cup and the rotating disk, and a rotating slope structure is provided on the pressure plate. When the rotating disk cooperates with the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate in a first position, the locking assembly is in a locked state; when the rotating disk cooperates with the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate in a second position, the locking assembly is in an unlocked state.

2. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slope surface of the rotating slope surface structure is spiral-shaped.

3. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the rotating disk rotates along a first direction, the rotating disk rotates from the second position of the rotating slope structure to the first position of the rotating slope; when the rotating disk rotates along a second direction, the rotating disk rotates from the first position of the rotating slope structure to the second position of the rotating slope structure, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

4. The camera structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first position is the end of the rotating slope structure away from the suction cup, and the second position is the end of the rotating slope structure close to the suction cup.

5. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one abutting portion is provided on the inner wall of the rotating disk facing the pressure disk, and the abutting portion abuts against the slope surface of the rotating slope surface structure.

6. The camera structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A stopper is provided at the first position of the rotating slope structure of the pressure plate, and the abutting portion abuts against the stopper when the abutting portion is located at the first position.

7. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lens assembly also includes a fixing component, which is provided with a second through hole. The second through hole penetrates the fixing component in a direction parallel to the central axis of the lens. The fixing component is connected to the housing, and the lens passes through the second through hole.

8. The camera structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one first protrusion structure is arranged at intervals on the fixing component, and the first protrusion structure extends outward along the fixing component. A first clamping structure cooperating with the first protrusion structure is arranged at a corresponding position of the inner circumferential wall of the shell, wherein when the first protrusion structure is embedded in the first clamping structure, the shell is fixedly connected to the fixing component.

9. The camera structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: A second protrusion structure continuously distributed along the circumferential direction of the fixing component is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the fixing component, and the second protrusion structure extends radially outward along the fixing component. A second clamping structure cooperating with the second protrusion structure is provided at a corresponding position of the inner circumferential wall of the rotating disk, wherein when the second protrusion structure is embedded in the second clamping structure, the fixing component and the rotating disk are relatively fixed in the axial direction of the fixing component.

10. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge area of ​​the pressure plate close to the suction cup is provided with a plurality of protrusions, and the suction cup is provided with concave points matching with the protrusions at corresponding positions close to the pressure plate, wherein when the protrusions are embedded in the concave points, the pressure plate moves toward the suction cup.

11. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly further comprises an elastic member disposed between the pressure plate and the suction cup, wherein the elastic member comprises an elastic spiral member spirally wound with an elastic material.

12. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup is double-color injection-molded and comprises a hard rubber part and a soft rubber part.

13. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer circumferential surface of the rotating disk is provided with a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions at intervals, and the strip-shaped protrusions are arranged along the circumferential direction of the outer circumferential surface, and the surface roughness of the strip-shaped protrusions is greater than the roughness of other parts of the outer circumferential surface of the rotating disk.

14. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup is provided with at least one handle component, and the handle component protrudes radially outwardly along the suction cup.

15. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes, and the heat dissipation holes are distributed along the surface of the shell.

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