camera device

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a camera device, which comprises a seat body, a first shell, a second shell, a ball head assembly, a connecting piece and a first threaded connecting piece; the ball head assembly is rotationally connected with the first shell, and a light-transmitting part thereof is exposed to an outer surface of the camera device; the second shell is sleeved outside the first shell; the first shell comprises a first base, the second shell comprises a second base, the first base, the second base, the seat body and the connecting piece are sequentially arranged, the connecting piece is connected with the second base, and the first base is in abutment with the seat body; the first base is provided with a first through hole, the second base is provided with a first threaded hole, the first threaded connecting piece is arranged in the first through hole and is in threaded connection with the first threaded hole; the second shell is provided with an abutment part facing the ball head assembly; in the case that the first threaded connecting piece is screwed in, the abutment part is in abutment with an outer surface of the ball head assembly while moving with the second base towards the ball head assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more particularly to a camera device. Background Technology

[0002] With societal progress and improved living standards, various video recording devices are increasingly widely used in people's lives, and their application scenarios are becoming more and more diverse. For example, video recording devices can be applied in the security field; generally, these security-related video recording devices can be referred to as surveillance cameras.

[0003] To facilitate adjustment of the orientation of the camera's viewing window, the ball joint assembly is typically mounted movably within a fixed housing. This allows the viewing window to be rotated to face the desired scene for filming. However, in related technologies, once the camera is installed on its designated mounting base, vibrations can easily cause the ball joint assembly to shift, resulting in a deviation in the camera's field of view.

[0004] Taking the widely used conch camera as an example, the ball head assembly of the conch camera is encased in a housing for fixation. Furthermore, the conch camera is named for its resemblance to a conch shell. However, a current issue with conch cameras on the market is that the ball head assembly is prone to loosening within the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a camera device to improve or solve problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] The imaging device provided in this application includes: a base, a first housing, a second housing, a ball joint assembly, a connector, and a first threaded connector; the first housing has a receiving cavity, the ball joint assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity, the ball joint assembly is rotatably connected to the first housing, the ball joint assembly includes a third housing and an imaging element, the third housing has a light-transmitting portion, the imaging element is disposed inside the third housing and opposite to the light-transmitting portion, the light-transmitting portion is exposed on the outer surface of the imaging device; the second housing is sleeved outside the first housing, the first housing includes a first base, the second housing includes a second base, and the second base is located at the first housing. The base is located on the side opposite to the ball joint assembly. The connector is located on the side of the second base opposite to the first base. The connector is connected to the second base. The seat is sandwiched between the connector and the second base. The first base abuts against the seat. The first base has a first through hole. The second base has a first threaded hole. The first threaded connector passes through the first through hole and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole. The second housing has an abutting portion facing the ball joint assembly. When the first threaded connector is screwed in, the abutting portion moves towards the ball joint assembly with the second base and abuts against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0008] In the embodiments of this application, the abutment portion can be driven to move toward the ball joint assembly along with the second base of the second housing by screwing in the first threaded connector, so that the abutment portion abuts against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly, thereby restricting the rotation of the ball joint assembly. Therefore, the solution provided by the embodiments of this application can improve or solve the problem that the ball joint assembly is prone to displacement when the camera device is subjected to vibration, thus causing the field of view of the camera device to shift. Attached Figure Description

[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a camera device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0011] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a camera device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0012] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a camera device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a ball joint assembly and a first housing provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 5 An exploded view of a ball joint assembly and a first housing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a first housing provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a ball joint assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a ball joint assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 9 An exploded view of a ball joint assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a fourth sub-shell and a fourth shell provided for embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 11 An embodiment of this application provides a method in Figure 1 The diagram shows a camera device with the ball head assembly hidden, based on the camera device shown in the image.

[0021] Figure 12 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the camera device shown in the image;

[0022] Figure 13 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the camera device shown in the image;

[0023] Figure 14 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 13 A partial schematic diagram of the camera device shown in the image;

[0024] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of a first sub-shell provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 16 This is an exploded view of a second sub-shell provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of a second housing provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 18 An exploded view of a base and connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 19 A schematic diagram of a base and connector provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view of a base and connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 100 - Camera device; 100a - First axis; 100b - Second axis; 100c - Third axis;

[0032] 110 - Base; 111 - First shaft hole; 112 - Second wire hole; 113 - Stepped section;

[0033] 120 - First housing; 121 - Receiving cavity; 122 - First base; 1221 - First through hole; 1222 - Protrusion; 1231 - Second shaft hole; 1232 - Third shaft hole; 124 - First notch; 125 - Second notch;

[0034] 130 - Second housing; 131 - Second base; 1311 - First threaded hole; 1312 - Abutting part; 1313 - Spring piece; 13131 - First extension; 13132 - Second extension; 1314 - Third through hole; 1315 - First wire hole; 132 - First sub-housing; 1321 - First surrounding part; 1322 - First sub-base; 133 - Second sub-housing; 1331 - Second surrounding part; 1332 - Second sub-base; 1333 - Second through hole; 1334 - Second threaded hole; 134 - Third notch;

[0035] 140 - Ball head assembly; 141 - Third housing; 1411 - Light-transmitting part; 1412 - Hook; 1413 - Third sub-housing; 1414 - Fourth sub-housing; 1415 - Sealing ring; 142 - Camera element; 1421 - Decorative foam; 143 - Fourth housing; 1431 - First protrusion; 1432 - Second protrusion; 1433 - Sixth shaft hole; 1434 - Protrusion; 144 - Fill light; 1441 - Lens;

[0036] 150 - Connector; 151 - Cylindrical surface; 152 - Third wire hole;

[0037] 161 - First threaded connector; 162 - Second threaded connector; 163 - Third threaded connector. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, although the terminology used in this application is selected from commonly known and used terms, some terms mentioned in this application specification may have been selected by the applicant at his or her own discretion, and their detailed meanings are explained in the relevant sections of this description.

[0041] Furthermore, this application should be understood not only through the actual terms used, but also through the meaning implied by each term.

[0042] The technical solutions provided by the various embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] This application provides a camera device. (See reference...) Figures 1 to 20 The imaging device 100 provided in this application embodiment includes: a base 110, a first housing 120, a second housing 130, a ball joint assembly 140, a connector 150, and a first threaded connector 161. It should be noted that those skilled in the art generally refer to the rotatable assembly including the imaging element 142 as a ball joint assembly. Therefore, those skilled in the art can understand "ball joint assembly" based on common knowledge in the field.

[0044] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first housing 120 has a receiving cavity 121, and the ball joint assembly 140 is disposed in the receiving cavity 121. The ball joint assembly 140 is rotatably connected to the first housing 120. Thus, the ball joint assembly 140 can rotate relative to the first housing 120. Figure 8 and Figure 9The ball head assembly 140 includes a third housing 141 and an imaging element 142. The third housing 141 has a light-transmitting portion 1411. The imaging element 142 is disposed inside the third housing 141 and faces the light-transmitting portion 1411. The light-transmitting portion 1411 is exposed on the outer surface of the imaging device 100. In this way, ambient light can pass through the light-transmitting portion 1411 and be directed to the imaging element 142 inside the third housing 141 of the ball head assembly 140.

[0045] refer to Figure 1 , Figures 12 to 14 The second housing 130 is fitted over the first housing 120. The first housing 120 includes a first base 122, and the second housing 130 includes a second base 131. The second base 131 is located on the side of the first base 122 opposite to the ball joint assembly 140. The connector 150 is located on the side of the second base 131 opposite to the first base 122, and the connector 150 is connected to the second base 131. The seat 110 is sandwiched between the connector 150 and the second base 131, and the first base 122 abuts against the seat 110. The first base 122 is provided with a first through hole 1221, and the second base 131 is provided with a first threaded hole 1311; the first threaded connector 161 passes through the first through hole 1221 and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 1311.

[0046] Combination Figure 11 and Figure 12 The second housing 130 is provided with an abutment portion 1312 facing the ball joint assembly 140. When the first threaded connector 161 is screwed in, the abutment portion 1312 abuts against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly 140 as the second base 131 moves toward the ball joint assembly 140.

[0047] Combination Figure 13 and Figure 14 For example, when the camera device 100 is vertically arranged and the base 110 is located at the bottom of the camera device 100, the first base 122, the second base 131, the base 110, and the connector 150 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The second base 131 is connected to the connector 150. Thus, when the first threaded connector 161 is screwed in, the second base 131 will rise relative to the first base 122 under the drive of the first threaded connector 161. This will cause the second housing 130 to rise relative to the first housing 120. Furthermore, the abutment portion 1312 will also rise relative to the first housing 120. Since the ball joint assembly 140 is rotatably connected to the first housing 120, the ball joint assembly 140 will not rise relative to the first housing 120. In this way, the abutment portion 1312 will rise relative to the ball joint assembly 140, so that the abutment portion 1312 rubs against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly 140 to restrict the rotation of the ball joint assembly 140.

[0048] In this manner, in the embodiments of this application, the abutment portion 1312 can be driven to move toward the ball joint assembly 140 by screwing in the first threaded connector 161, so that the abutment portion 1312 abuts against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly 140, thereby restricting the rotation of the ball joint assembly 140. Therefore, the solution provided by the embodiments of this application can improve or solve the problem that the ball joint assembly is prone to displacement when the camera device is subjected to vibration, thus causing the field of view of the camera device to shift.

[0049] It should be noted that, exemplarily, the camera device 100 can be a surveillance camera device. For example, the camera device 100 is a conch camera. Of course, in other embodiments, the camera device 100 can also be any camera device including a ball joint assembly 140, and the ball joint assembly 140 is rotatable. Exemplarily, the first threaded connector 161 is a threaded connector such as a screw or bolt. Furthermore, exemplarily, the number of first threaded connectors 161 can be one. Of course, those skilled in the art can also add other threaded connectors in accordance with the first threaded connector 161.

[0050] refer to Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 20 In some embodiments, the second housing 130 is rotatable relative to the base 110 along the first axis 100a. When the first threaded connector 161 is screwed in, the connector 150 abuts against the base 110 as the second base 131 moves toward the base 110.

[0051] Combination Figure 13 and Figure 14 For example, when the camera device 100 is vertically positioned and the base 110 is located at the bottom of the camera device 100, and when the first threaded connector 161 is screwed in, the second housing 130 rises relative to the first housing 120. Since the connector 150 is connected to the second housing 130, the connector 150 rises along with the second housing 130. This allows the upper surface of the connector 150 to rub against the lower surface of the base 110. In this way, by screwing in the first threaded connector 161, the rotation of the second housing 130 relative to the base 110 can be restricted.

[0052] refer to Figures 1 to 3 and Figures 18 to 20 In some embodiments, the base 110 is provided with a first shaft hole 111 extending along the first axis 100a. The outer periphery of the connector 150 is provided with a cylindrical surface 151, which is rotatably connected to the first shaft hole 111. In this way, the second housing 130 connected to the connector 150 can rotate relatively smoothly relative to the base 110 by means of the connector 150 being connected to the shaft hole 111.

[0053] Reference Figure 4 , in some embodiments, the ball head assembly 140 is rotatably connected to the first housing 120 along the second axis 100b. Combining Figure 9 and Figure 10 , in some embodiments, the ball head assembly 140 further includes a fourth housing 143. The fourth housing 143 is rotatably connected to the first housing 120 along the second axis 100b, and the third housing 141 is rotatably connected to the fourth housing 143 along the third axis 100c.

[0054] Reference Figure 7 , in some embodiments, the fourth housing 143 is provided with a first protrusion 1431 and a second protrusion 1432 that protrude away from each other along the second axis 100b. Reference Figure 6 , the first housing 120 is provided with a second shaft hole 1231 and a third shaft hole 1232. Combining Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the first protrusion 1431 is rotatably connected to the second shaft hole 1231, and the second protrusion 1432 is rotatably connected to the third shaft hole 1232.

[0055] Similarly, in other embodiments, the first housing 120 is provided with a third protrusion and a fourth protrusion that protrude towards each other along the second axis 100b. The fourth housing 143 is provided with a fourth shaft hole and a fifth shaft hole, the third protrusion is rotatably connected to the fourth shaft hole, and the fourth protrusion is rotatably connected to the fifth shaft hole.

[0056] Reference Figures 8 to 10 , in some embodiments, the fourth housing 143 is provided with a sixth shaft hole 1433 extending along the third axis 100c. The hole wall of the sixth shaft hole 1433 is provided with a protruding portion 1434 that protrudes towards the third axis 100c. The third housing 141 is provided with a hook 1412, and the hook 1412 is clamped with the protruding portion 1434. The hook 1412 can rotate relative to the protruding portion 1434 around the third axis 100c.

[0057] Reference Figure 9 , in some embodiments, the third housing 141 includes a third sub - housing 1413 and a fourth sub - housing 1414. The third sub - housing 1413 and the fourth sub - housing 1414 are spliced to form the third housing 141. Exemplarily, the ball head assembly 140 further includes a sealing ring 1415. The sealing ring 1415 is sandwiched between the splicing seams of the third sub - housing 1413 and the fourth sub - housing 1414 to improve the sealing performance of the third housing 141. The hook 1412 is provided on the fourth sub - housing 1414.

[0058] Reference Figure 9In some embodiments, the third sub-housing 1413 has a perforation covered by a light-transmitting cover plate, and a light-transmitting portion 1411 is disposed at the light-transmitting cover plate. In some embodiments, the ball head assembly 140 further includes decorative foam 1421. Decorative foam 1421 is mounted on the third sub-housing 1413. Decorative foam 1421 has a positioning hole, and the lens of the imaging element 142 is fitted into the positioning hole.

[0059] refer to Figure 9 In some embodiments, the ball head assembly 140 further includes a fill light 144 and a lens 1441. The fill light 144 is opposite to the lens 1441, and the light emitted by the fill light 144 can be emitted through the lens 1441. Exemplarily, the fill light 144 can emit visible light or infrared light, etc.

[0060] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the first axis 100a, the second axis 100b, and the third axis 100c are mutually perpendicular. (See reference...) Figure 1 and Figure 20 The first housing 120 and the second housing 130 can rotate synchronously relative to the base 110 about the first axis 100a. (Reference) Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The third housing 141 and the fourth housing 143 are capable of rotating synchronously about the second axis 100b relative to the first housing 120. The third housing 141 is capable of rotating about the third axis 100c relative to the fourth housing 143.

[0061] It should also be noted that, in combination Figure 1 By employing the solution provided in this application embodiment, the abutment portion 1312 can be driven to move toward the ball joint assembly 140 along with the second base 131 of the second housing 130 by tightening the first threaded connector 161, so that the abutment portion 1312 abuts against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly 140. In this way, all three rotating shafts of the camera device 100 can be "locked" using a single first threaded connector 161, which can improve the convenience of limiting the ball joint assembly 140 of the camera device 100.

[0062] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the fourth housing 143 may not be provided. Exemplarily, the outer surface of the third housing 141 may be spherical, and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 121 of the first housing 120 may also be spherical. The outer surface of the third housing 141 is spherically hinged to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 121. This also allows the ball joint assembly 140 to rotate relative to the first housing 120.

[0063] refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12In some embodiments, a spring piece 1313 is provided on the portion of the second base 131 facing the ball head assembly 140. An abutment portion 1312 is provided on the outer surface of the spring piece 1313 facing the ball head assembly 140. In this way, the fit between the abutment portion 1312 and the outer surface of the ball head assembly 140 can be improved by the elastic deformation of the spring piece 1313 when it abuts against the ball head assembly 140.

[0064] refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, there are multiple spring pieces 1313, which are circumferentially distributed. Each spring piece 1313 includes a first extension 13131 and a second extension 13132 connected to each other. The first extension 13131 protrudes from the second base 131 toward the ball head assembly 140, and the second extension 13132 extends from the end of the first extension 13131 away from the second base 131 toward the center of the distribution circle of the spring pieces 1313. The surface of the second extension 13132 facing the ball head assembly 140 can fit against the outer surface of the ball head assembly 140.

[0065] It should be noted that when the fourth housing 143 is rotatably connected to the first housing 120 along the second axis 100b and the third housing 141 is rotatably connected to the fourth housing 143 along the third axis 100c, the abutment portion 1312 is used to abut against the outer surfaces of both the third housing 141 and the fourth housing 143 simultaneously.

[0066] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, a flexible material layer may be provided on the surface of the abutment portion 1312 facing the ball head assembly 140. For example, the flexible material layer may be a flexible silicone layer. In this way, by providing a flexible material layer on the surface of the abutment portion 1312 facing the ball head assembly 140, the adhesion between the abutment portion 1312 and the outer surface of the ball head assembly 140 can be improved. Furthermore, when the abutment portion 1312 abuts against the outer surface of the ball head assembly 140, the resistance applied by the abutment portion 1312 to the ball head assembly 140 can be increased.

[0067] refer to Figures 15 to 17 In some embodiments, the second housing 130 includes a first sub-housing 132 and a second sub-housing 133. The first sub-housing 132 includes a first surrounding portion 1321 and a first sub-base 1322. The second sub-housing 133 includes a second surrounding portion 1331 and a second sub-base 1332. The first surrounding portion 1321 and the second surrounding portion 1331 are joined to surround the first housing 120. The first sub-base 1322 and the second sub-base 1332 are joined to form a second base 131. In this way, by setting the second housing 130 to a splicing structure, the assembly convenience of the camera device 100 can be improved.

[0068] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the second housing 130 may be divided into upper and lower parts. Alternatively, the second housing 130 may be a one-piece structure.

[0069] refer to Figure 15 In some embodiments, a first threaded hole 1311 is provided in a first sub-base 1322. Exemplarily, the first sub-housing 132 includes a first body and a first nut, the first nut being fitted into a first insert receiving hole in the first body, and the threaded hole of the first nut forming the first threaded hole 1311.

[0070] refer to Figure 16 , Figure 17 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 The second sub-base 1332 has a second through hole 1333 at the part opposite to the first threaded hole 1311. The first threaded connector 161 passes through the first through hole 1221 and the second through hole 1333 in sequence and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 1311.

[0071] refer to Figures 1 to 3 and Figures 15 to 17 In some embodiments, the first surrounding portion 1321 and the second surrounding portion 1331 are connected by a second threaded connector 162. Exemplarily, the second sub-housing 133 includes a second body and a second nut, the second nut being fitted into a second insert receiving hole in the second body, and the threaded hole of the second nut forming a second threaded hole 1334. The second threaded connector 162 passes through the first surrounding portion 1321 and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole 1334. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the first surrounding portion 1321 and the second surrounding portion 1331 can also be snapped together by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0072] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the first base 122 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 1222 extending toward the seat 110. (See reference...) Figure 17 The second base 131 is provided with multiple third perforations 1314. (Reference) Figure 12 The protrusions 1222 are correspondingly inserted into the third through holes 1314, and the ends of the protrusions 1222 facing the seat 110 abut against the seat 110. In this way, by the protrusions 1222 abutting against the seat 110, the first housing 120 can rotate relatively smoothly relative to the seat 110 around the first axis 100a.

[0073] refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first housing 120 is provided with a first notch 124 and a second notch 125 that communicate with the receiving cavity 121 respectively. The ball head assembly 140 is disposed in the receiving cavity 121 through the second notch 125, and the light-transmitting part 1411 is exposed outside the first notch 124.

[0074] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 17 The second housing 130 is provided with a third notch 134, and the outer contour of the third notch 134 surrounds the outer contour of the first notch 124.

[0075] refer to Figure 17 In some embodiments, the abutment portion 1312 is provided with a first threading hole 1315. (See reference...) Figure 18 The base 110 has a second wire hole 112 opposite to the first wire hole 1315, and the connector 150 has a third wire hole 152 opposite to the second wire hole 112. The cable electrically connected to the ball head assembly 140 can extend to the outside of the camera device 100 through the first wire hole 1315, the second wire hole 112, and the third wire hole 152.

[0076] This application also provides other imaging devices in its embodiments. (See reference...) Figures 1 to 20 The camera device 100 provided in this application embodiment includes: a ball head assembly 140, a first housing 120, a second housing 130, and a first threaded connector 161. Exemplarily, the camera device 100 is a conch camera. The first threaded connector 161 can be a screw or bolt, etc.

[0077] The second housing 130 is fitted over the first housing 120. The first housing 120 has a receiving cavity 121 for receiving the ball head assembly 140. The second housing 130 has an abutment portion 1312 for abutting against the ball head assembly 140 in a vertical direction. The vertical direction is the direction in which the abutment portion 1312 points towards the ball head assembly 140. Alternatively, when the base 110 of the camera device 100 is horizontally positioned, the vertical direction is the direction perpendicular to the base 110.

[0078] In response to the first threaded connector 161 locking the first housing 120 and the second housing 130 in the vertical direction, the second housing 130 and the first housing 120 are clamped together in the vertical direction, such that the abutment portion 1312 moves toward the ball head assembly 140 and abuts the ball head assembly 140, thereby clamping the ball head assembly 140 in the vertical direction within the receiving cavity 121.

[0079] In this manner, in the embodiments of this application, the first housing 120 and the second housing 130 can be locked vertically by the first threaded connector 161, causing the abutment portion 1312 to move toward the ball joint assembly 140, so that the abutment portion 1312 abuts against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly 140, thereby restricting the rotation of the ball joint assembly 140. Therefore, the solution provided by the embodiments of this application can improve or solve the problem that the ball joint assembly is prone to displacement when the camera device is subjected to vibration, thus causing the field of view of the camera device to shift.

[0080] refer to Figure 6 In some embodiments, the first housing 120 is integrally formed. (See reference...) Figures 15 to 17 In some embodiments, the second housing 130 includes a detachably connected first sub-housing 132 and a second sub-housing 133. In response to the first threaded connector 161 locking the first housing 120 and the second housing 130 in a vertical direction, the first housing 120 is fitted inside the second housing 130 such that the outer wall of the first housing 120 contacts the inner wall of the second housing 130.

[0081] refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first housing 120 has a first notch 124 and a second notch 125 respectively communicating with the receiving cavity 121. The ball joint assembly 140 is disposed within the receiving cavity 121 through the second notch 125, and the light-transmitting portion 1411 of the ball joint assembly 140 is exposed outside the first notch 124. The light-transmitting portion 1411 can also be referred to as the light-collecting portion. (Reference) Figure 17 The second housing 130 is provided with a third notch 134, and the outer contour of the third notch 134 surrounds the outer contour of the first notch 124.

[0082] refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, in response to the first threaded connector 161 locking the first housing 120 and the second housing 130 in a vertical direction, the second housing 130 generates a lifting force relative to the first housing 120, which causes the abutment portion 1312 to move toward the ball head assembly 140, thereby reducing the distance between the abutment portion 1312 and the top of the receiving cavity 121.

[0083] Reference 1 to Figure 3 and Figures 18 to 20 In some embodiments, the camera device 100 further includes a base 110 and a connector 150. The second housing 130 has a first wire hole 1315, the base 110 has a second wire hole 112, and the connector 150 has a third wire hole 152. The cable of the ball joint assembly 140 is connected to an external power source sequentially via the first wire hole 1315, the second wire hole 112, and the third wire hole 152. Exemplarily, the first wire hole 1315, the second wire hole 112, and the third wire hole 152 are interconnected in a direction parallel to the first axis 100a. The first axis 100a is the axis of rotation of the connector 150 relative to the base 110.

[0084] refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the second housing 130 and the connector 150 are disposed on both sides of the base 110. Exemplarily, the second housing 130 is located on the upper side of the base 110, and the connector 150 is located on the lower side of the base 110. The second housing 130 and the connector 150 are locked together via a third threaded connector 163.

[0085] When the first threaded connector 161 is not locked, the second housing 130 and the connector 150 can rotate together relative to the seat 110 about the first axis 100a. When the first threaded connector 161 is locked, the second housing 130 and the connector 150 can remain stationary relative to the seat 110.

[0086] In some embodiments, the third threaded connector 163 extends vertically. The camera device 100 includes a plurality of third threaded connectors 163. The plurality of third threaded connectors 163 sequentially lock the connector 150 and the base 110. Each third threaded connector 163 is located within the second wire hole 112.

[0087] In some embodiments, after the third threaded connector 163 locks the connector 150 and the seat 110 in sequence, the horizontal distance between the third threaded connector 163 and the first axis 100a is less than the diameter of the second through hole 112 of the seat 110.

[0088] Combination Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, when the first threaded connector 161 is locked, the second housing 130, the seat 110 and the connector 150 are clamped together in the vertical direction in sequence. Due to the frictional force generated by the contact between the upper surface of the connector 150 and the lower surface of the seat 110, the second housing 130 and the connector 150 are stationary relative to the seat 110.

[0089] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the seat 110 includes a longitudinally upwardly projecting stepped portion 113. The stepped portion 113 serves to support the second housing 130. When the first threaded connector 161 is locked, the upper surface of the connector 150 abuts against the lower surface of the stepped portion 113.

[0090] Combination Figure 3 In some embodiments, the stepped portion 113 is circumferentially arranged around the second through hole 112, and the inner wall diameter of the stepped portion 113 is not less than the outer wall diameter of the connector 150. In this way, the stepped portion 113 can be wrapped around the connector 150, thereby allowing the connector 150 to rotate relative to the inner wall of the stepped portion 113.

[0091] refer to Figure 12 In some embodiments, the first housing 120 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 1222 extending toward the seat 110. The protrusions 1222 abut against the horizontal surface of the step portion 113.

[0092] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly 140 is pitch-rotatable relative to the first housing 120 along a second axis 100b. The second axis 100b is perpendicular to the first axis 100a. (See reference) Figure 10 In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly 140 is rotatable relative to the first housing 120 along a third axis 100c. The third axis 100c is perpendicular to both the second axis 100b and the first axis 100a.

[0093] refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the first housing 120 has a first through hole 1221, the first sub-housing 132 has a first threaded hole 1311, and the second sub-housing 133 has a second through hole 1333. A first threaded connector 161 passes sequentially through the first through hole 1221 and the second through hole 1333 and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 1311. The first threaded connector 161 is located at the front of the camera device 100. Correspondingly, the first through hole 1221 is located on the front side of the first housing 120. The side of the camera device 100 closest to the light-transmitting portion 1411 is the front side.

[0094] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application provide a variety of camera devices 100, and the specific components and connection methods of each camera device 100 can be referred to each other, which will not be repeated here.

[0095] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0096] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the embodiments of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera device (100), characterized in that, include: The components include a base (110), a first housing (120), a second housing (130), a ball joint assembly (140), a connector (150), and a first threaded connector (161). The first housing (120) is provided with a receiving cavity (121), and the ball head assembly (140) is disposed in the receiving cavity (121). The ball head assembly (140) is rotatably connected to the first housing (120). The ball head assembly (140) includes a third housing (141) and an imaging element (142). The third housing (141) is provided with a light-transmitting part (1411). The imaging element (142) is disposed in the third housing (141), and the imaging element (142) is opposite to the light-transmitting part (1411). The light-transmitting part (1411) is exposed on the outer surface of the imaging device (100). The second housing (130) is fitted over the first housing (120). The first housing (120) includes a first base (122), and the second housing (130) includes a second base (131). The second base (131) is located on the side of the first base (122) away from the ball joint assembly (140). The connector (150) is located on the side of the second base (131) away from the first base (122). The connector (150) is connected to the second base (131). The seat (110) is sandwiched between the connector (150) and the second base (131). The first base (122) abuts against the seat (110). The first base (122) is provided with a first through hole (1221), the second base (131) is provided with a first threaded hole (1311), the first threaded connector (161) passes through the first through hole (1221) and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole (1311); The second housing (130) is provided with an abutment portion (1312) facing the ball joint assembly (140). When the first threaded connector (161) is screwed in, the abutment portion (1312) moves toward the ball joint assembly (140) as the second base (131) moves toward the ball joint assembly (140) and abuts against the outer surface of the ball joint assembly (140). The second housing (130) includes a first sub-housing (132) and a second sub-housing (133); the first sub-housing (132) includes a first surrounding portion (1321) and a first sub-base portion (1322), and the second sub-housing (133) includes a second surrounding portion (1331) and a second sub-base portion (1332). The first surrounding portion (1321) and the second surrounding portion (1331) are joined together to surround the first housing (120), and the first sub-base portion (1322) and the second sub-base portion (1332) are joined together to form the second base portion (131).

2. The camera device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second housing (130) is rotatable relative to the base (110) along the first axis (100a); when the first threaded connector (161) is screwed in, the connector (150) abuts against the base (110) as the second base (131) moves toward the base (110).

3. The camera device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base (110) is provided with a first shaft hole (111) extending along the first axis (100a), and the outer periphery of the connector (150) is provided with a cylindrical surface (151), which is rotatably connected to the first shaft hole (111).

4. The camera device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball head assembly (140) is rotatably connected to the first housing (120) along the second axis (100b).

5. The camera device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ball head assembly (140) further includes a fourth housing (143); the fourth housing (143) is rotatably connected to the first housing (120) along the second axis (100b), and the third housing (141) is rotatably connected to the fourth housing (143) along the third axis (100c).

6. The camera device (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fourth housing (143) is provided with a first protrusion (1431) and a second protrusion (1432) extending opposite to each other along the second axis (100b). The first housing (120) is provided with a second shaft hole (1231) and a third shaft hole (1232). The first protrusion (1431) is rotatably connected to the second shaft hole (1231), and the second protrusion (1432) is rotatably connected to the third shaft hole (1232); or, The first housing (120) is provided with a third protrusion and a fourth protrusion extending towards each other along the second axis (100b), and the fourth housing (143) is provided with a fourth shaft hole and a fifth shaft hole. The third protrusion is rotatably connected to the fourth shaft hole, and the fourth protrusion is rotatably connected to the fifth shaft hole.

7. The camera device (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fourth housing (143) is provided with a sixth shaft hole (1433) extending along the third axis (100c). The wall of the sixth shaft hole (1433) is provided with a protruding part (1434) protruding towards the third axis (100c). The third housing (141) is provided with a hook (1412), which engages with the protruding part (1434). The hook (1412) is able to rotate relative to the protruding part (1434) around the third axis (100c).

8. The camera device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second base (131) is provided with a spring piece (1313) facing the ball head assembly (140), and the abutment part (1312) is provided on the outer surface of the spring piece (1313) facing the ball head assembly (140).

9. The camera device (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The number of spring pieces (1313) is multiple, and the multiple spring pieces (1313) are circumferentially distributed; the spring piece (1313) includes a first extension (13131) and a second extension (13132) connected to each other. The first extension (13131) protrudes from the second base (131) toward the ball head assembly (140), and the second extension (13132) extends from the end of the first extension (13131) away from the second base (131) toward the center of the distribution circle of the spring pieces (1313). The surface of the second extension (13132) facing the ball head assembly (140) can fit with the outer surface of the ball head assembly (140).

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