Camera and camera assembly

By designing a non-connected main body cavity and lens cavity in the camera, filling the lens cavity with glue and setting up multi-layer seals, the problems of fogging of the lens window and damage caused by high-intensity impact are solved, and better waterproof and impact resistance are achieved.

CN120835191APending Publication Date: 2025-10-24HANGZHOU HIKVISION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202410457966.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-16
Publication Date
2025-10-24

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Technical Problem

The existing camera has the problem that the lens is exposed and the entire body is sealed with glue, which easily causes the lens window to fog up and be damaged by high-intensity impact.

Method used

A non-connected main body cavity and lens cavity are designed, the lens is located in the lens cavity, glue is poured into the main body cavity, and it is sealed by the first, second and third seals. A first seal is set between the lens bracket and the lens window, and a second seal is set between the lens heat sink and the lens bracket. The shell is designed to be split for easy assembly and disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It greatly improves the waterproof sealing performance and impact resistance of the lens, improves the safety protection capability of the camera, and reduces the damage to internal components caused by external shock and vibration.

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Abstract

The invention provides a camera and a camera assembly. The camera comprises a housing, a mainboard, a lens window, a lens and a first sealing member. A sealed host cavity and a lens cavity are defined by the shell. The mainboard is located in the host cavity, the lens window is located at one end of the lens cavity, and the lens is located in the lens cavity. The first sealing element is located between the lens window and the lens support and is attached to and sealed with the support and the lens window. The main machine cavity is not communicated with the lens cavity, and the housing is provided with the glue filling port communicated with the main machine cavity for filling glue into the main machine cavity, so that the waterproof sealing performance of the lens is greatly improved, and the impact resistance and safety protection capability of the lens of the camera are also improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of video monitoring, and in particular to a camera and a camera assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing camera solves the problems of waterproofing and shock absorption by pouring glue into the body. However, since the lens of the camera is exposed, the lens window is prone to fogging and damage caused by high-intensity impact after the body is sealed by pouring glue. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a camera with better waterproof performance and shock absorption performance.

[0004] The present application provides a camera, comprising:

[0005] A housing enclosing a sealed main cavity and a lens cavity, the main cavity and the lens cavity being not communicated, the housing being provided with a glue pouring port communicated with the main cavity for pouring glue into the main cavity;

[0006] A main board located in the main cavity;

[0007] A lens window located at one end of the lens cavity;

[0008] A lens located in the lens cavity;

[0009] A first sealing member located between the lens window and the lens holder and sealingly attached to the lens holder and the lens window.

[0010] Further, the housing comprises a shell and a lens holder fixed to the shell, the shell enclosing the main cavity, the lens holder being located in the main cavity, the lens being fixed to the lens holder, and the lens holder and the lens window enclosing the lens cavity.

[0011] Further, the first sealing member is sealingly attached to the shell.

[0012] Further, the first sealing member comprises a main body portion and a boss extending from the main body portion, the lens holder is provided with a receiving groove, the main body portion is provided with a receiving slot, an edge portion of the lens window is received in the receiving slot, the main body portion is sealingly attached to the lens holder and the shell, and the boss is received in the receiving groove.

[0013] Further, the camera comprises a lens heat sink, the lens heat sink is arranged opposite to the lens window, and the lens heat sink, the lens window and the lens holder enclose the lens cavity.

[0014] Further, the camera comprises a second sealing member located between and sealedly attached to the lens heat sink and the lens holder.

[0015] Further, the camera comprises a third sealing member located between and sealedly attached to the front shell and the rear shell.

[0016] Further, the main cavity, the lens cavity and the lens window are coaxial.

[0017] The present application also provides a camera assembly comprising the camera and a fixing frame, wherein the fixing frame comprises an upper fixing frame, a lower fixing frame, an upper spacer and a lower spacer, the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame are fixed together, the upper fixing frame comprises an upper limiting portion, the lower fixing frame comprises a lower limiting portion, the upper limiting portion and the lower limiting portion enclose a cavity, at least part of the camera is located in the cavity, the upper spacer is fixed to the upper fixing frame and located between the outer shell and the upper fixing frame, and the lower spacer is fixed to the lower fixing frame and located between the outer shell and the lower fixing frame.

[0018] Further, the upper fixing frame is provided with a first hole, the upper spacer comprises a first clamping portion, the first clamping portion passes through the first hole and is clamped and fixed to the upper fixing frame, the lower fixing frame is provided with a second hole, and the lower spacer comprises a second clamping portion, the second clamping portion passes through the second hole and is clamped and fixed to the lower fixing frame.

[0019] Further, the upper spacer comprises a first base portion and a plurality of first protrusions protruding from the first base portion, the lower spacer comprises a second base portion and a plurality of second protrusions protruding from the second base portion, and the first protrusions and the second protrusions abut against the outer shell.

[0020] Further, the fixing frame comprises a fixing plate and a buffer pad, the upper fixing frame comprises an upper fixing portion, the upper limiting portion is formed by protruding from the upper fixing portion, the lower fixing frame comprises a lower fixing portion, the lower limiting portion is formed by protruding from the lower fixing portion, the upper fixing portion and the lower fixing portion are fixed, the buffer pad is located between the lower fixing portion and the fixing plate, the buffer pad is provided with a receiving hole, the fixing plate is provided with a window in communication with the receiving hole, and the lower limiting portion is located in the receiving hole.

[0021] Further, the upper fixing part is provided with an upper assembly hole, the lower fixing part is provided with a lower assembly hole, the buffer pad is provided with a first through hole, the fixing plate is provided with a second through hole, the camera assembly comprises an adjusting screw and a nut, the adjusting screw passes through the second through hole, the first through hole, the lower assembly hole and the upper assembly hole in sequence and is fixed with the nut, after the adjusting screw is tightened, the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame clamp the camera, and after the adjusting screw is loosened, the camera can swing relative to the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame.

[0022] The camera of the embodiment of the application is provided with a main cavity and a lens cavity which are sealed and not communicated, the lens is located in the lens cavity, and the main cavity is filled with glue, so that the waterproof sealing performance of the lens is greatly improved, and the impact resistance and safety protection capability of the lens of the camera are also improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a side view of the camera of the embodiment of the application;

[0024] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the camera shown in Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the circled part at A of the cross-sectional view shown in Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 4 is an exploded view of part of components of the camera shown in Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled components shown in Figure 4 ;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic view of the front shell shown in Figure 4 ;

[0029] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the circled part at B of the cross-sectional view shown in Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of the circled part at C of the cross-sectional view shown in Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 9 is an exploded view of another part of components of the camera shown in Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled components shown in Figure 9 ;

[0033] Figure 11 is a side view of a camera assembly of the present embodiments;

[0034] Figure 12 is a schematic view of a mounting bracket shown in Figure 11

[0035] Figure 13 is an exploded view of the mounting bracket shown in Figure 12

[0036] Figure 14 is a schematic view of an upper mounting bracket and an upper spacer before assembly shown in Figure 13

[0037] Figure 15 is a schematic view of a lower mounting bracket and a lower spacer before assembly shown in Figure 13

[0038] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the mounting bracket shown in Figure 12

[0039] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the camera assembly shown in Figure 11

[0040] Figure 18 is an enlarged view of the circled portion at D of the cross-sectional schematic view shown in Figure 17 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein with reference to the attached drawings, wherein:

[0042] ​​​​​​​The terminology used in the present application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present application. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The articles "a", "an" and "the" as used herein are used in the singular or plural sense depending on the context of the use thereof. The use of "first", "second", and "third" or similar terms does not imply an order or sequence unless explicitly stated otherwise. The use of "one" or "the" is also not limiting of one or more unless explicitly stated otherwise. The use of "front", "back", "bottom", and / or "top" or similar terms is used for convenience and does not require this orientation. The use of "include", "includes" or "including" or similar terms is not limiting and is used for convenience. The use of "connected", "coupled" or similar terms is not limited to a direct or physical connection and can include an electrical connection, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "and / or", "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, are open-ended transitions that specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0043] The camera 100 of the embodiments of the present application has better waterproof and shock absorption performance, and can be applied to environments that require waterproof and impact resistance, such as being installed on a hoist of a port, so as to solve the problem that the lens window 3 of the camera 100 used by the hoist of the port is cracked and the internal components are damaged during high-intensity impact and vibration, resulting in unclear or invalid images.

[0044] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 and Figures 9 to 10 , the camera 100 comprises a housing 1, a mainboard 2, a lens window 3 and a lens 4.

[0045] The housing 1 encloses a sealed main cavity 111 and a lens cavity 121. The main cavity 111 and the lens cavity 121 are not in communication. The housing 1 is provided with a glue pouring port 112 in communication with the main cavity 111 for pouring glue into the main cavity 111. The mainboard 2 is located in the main cavity 111. The lens window 3 is located at one end of the lens cavity 121. The lens 4 is located in the lens cavity 121.

[0046] The host cavity 111 and the lens cavity 121 are sealed and not communicated respectively, the lens 4 is located in the lens cavity 121, and the host cavity 111 is filled with glue, which greatly improves the waterproof sealing performance of the lens 4 and also improves the impact resistance and safety protection capability of the lens 4.

[0047] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the shell 1 comprises a shell 11 and a lens support 12 fixed with the shell 11. The shell 11 surrounds the host cavity 111, and the lens support 12 is located in the host cavity 111. The lens 4 is fixed with the lens support 12. The lens support 12 and the lens window 3 surround the lens cavity 121. The lens support 12 is arranged to facilitate the machining and manufacturing of the shell 11 and the lens support 12, and also facilitates the assembly of the lens 4 and the lens window 3.

[0048] Optionally, the lens support 12 can not be arranged, and the lens 4 is fixed with the shell 11.

[0049] Optionally, the lens support 12 and the shell 11 can be detachably connected to facilitate maintenance of the lens 4.

[0050] The host cavity 111, the lens cavity 121 and the lens window 3 are coaxially arranged, and the camera 100 has a compact structure.

[0051] Referring to Figures 6 to 7 , the shell 11 is provided with a first assembly hole 113, the lens support 12 is provided with a second assembly hole 122, the camera 100 comprises a fixing member (not shown), the fixing member passes through the first assembly hole 113 and the second assembly hole 122 in sequence and is fixed with the shell 11 to fix the lens support 12 on the shell 11. The fixing member can be a bolt or a screw, etc., which facilitates assembly and disassembly of the lens support 12.

[0052] The camera 100 comprises a lens heat dissipation plate 5 for heat dissipation. The lens heat dissipation plate 5 can be fixed with the shell 11 or the lens support 12, for example, by a screw, etc., to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the lens heat dissipation plate 5. The lens heat dissipation plate 5 is arranged opposite to the lens window 3, and the lens heat dissipation plate 5, the lens window 3 and the lens support 12 surround the lens cavity 121. The lens heat dissipation plate 5 not only plays a role of heat dissipation, but also can surround the lens cavity 121 with the lens support 12, which has a simple structure.

[0053] Optionally, the lens heat sink 5 can be fixed with the shell 11 when the lens holder 12 is not arranged, and the lens heat sink 5, the lens window 3 and the shell 11 enclose the lens cavity 121.

[0054] Optionally, the lens holder 12 can also include a top plate arranged opposite to the lens window 3 to enclose the lens cavity 121.

[0055] Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 , the camera 100 includes a first sealing member 6 located between the lens window 3 and the lens holder 12 and sealingly attached to the lens holder 12 and the lens window 3.

[0056] The main cavity 111 is filled with glue, and the lens window 3 is sealed by the first sealing member 6, which greatly improves the waterproof sealing effect of the lens 4 and also improves the impact resistance and safety protection capability of the lens 4.

[0057] The first sealing member 6 is sealingly attached to the shell 11.

[0058] The first sealing member 6 includes a main body 61 and a boss 62 extending from the main body 61. The lens holder 12 is provided with a receiving groove 123. The main body 61 is provided with a receiving groove 611, and the edge portion of the lens window 3 is received in the receiving groove 611. The main body 61 is sealingly attached to the lens holder 12 and sealingly attached to the shell 11, and the boss 62 is received in the receiving groove 123. The first sealing member 6 is not only firmly positioned, but also provides multiple sealing with one first sealing member 6, which is simple in structure and saves cost; moreover, the sealing effect is better.

[0059] The boss 62 can be provided with one or more; the receiving groove 123 can be provided with one or more.

[0060] Optionally, the main body 61 is annular.

[0061] The shell 11 is provided with a resisting portion 114, and the edge portion of the lens window 3 is pressed between the lens holder 12 and the resisting portion 114. The resisting portion 114 encloses an opening 1141 avoiding the lens 4, and the first sealing member 6 is sealingly attached to the resisting portion 114.

[0062] The resistance part 114 is provided with a receiving groove 1142, and part of the first sealing member 6 is accommodated in the receiving groove 1142, so that the first sealing member 6 is prevented from being exposed, the appearance of the camera 100 is neat, and the first sealing member 6 is protected. Meanwhile, particles and the like are also prevented from entering the gap between the first sealing member 6 and the resistance part 114 or the gap between the first sealing member 6 and the lens window 3, so as not to affect the sealing effect and cause the waterproof function to fail.

[0063] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 7 , the camera 100 comprises a second sealing member 71, which is located between the lens heat dissipation plate 5 and the lens support 12 and is sealed with the lens heat dissipation plate 5 and the lens support 12.

[0064] Optionally, the second sealing member 71 is provided with a groove 711, and the end of the lens support 12 is accommodated in the groove 711, so as to improve the stability and sealing performance of the second sealing member 71. After the lens heat dissipation plate 5 is fixed, the second sealing member 71 is pressed between the lens heat dissipation plate 5 and the lens support 12, so as to provide a better sealing effect.

[0065] Referring to Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 7 and Figures 9 to 10 , the shell 11 comprises a front shell 115 and a rear shell 116, the front shell 115 and the rear shell 116 surround the main machine cavity 111, the lens support 12 is fixed with the front shell 115, and the glue pouring port 112 is arranged on the rear shell 116. The shell 11 is designed in a split type, is easy to process and form, and is convenient for assembling and disassembling the camera 100.

[0066] The camera 100 comprises a third sealing member 72 located between the front shell 115 and the rear shell 116, and the third sealing member 72 is sealed with the front shell 115 and the rear shell 116.

[0067] The front shell 115 is provided with an annular groove 1151, and at least part of the third sealing member 72 is accommodated in the annular groove 1151, so as to increase the stability of the third sealing member 72, improve the sealing effect, and facilitate the assembly of the front shell 115, the third sealing member 72 and the rear shell 116.

[0068] Optionally, the rear shell 116 is provided with a limiting hole 1160, the front shell 115 is provided with a limiting column 1152, and the limiting column 1152 is inserted into the limiting hole 1160, so as to realize the pre-fixing of the front shell 115 and the rear shell 116. Optionally, the front shell 115 and the rear shell 116 can be further fixed by screws.

[0069] Optionally, a screw hole 11520 is provided on the limiting column 1152 for assembling the screw.

[0070] The limiting post 1152 may also be disposed on the rear shell 116 , and correspondingly, the limiting hole 1160 is disposed on the front shell 115 .

[0071] The camera 100 includes a heat sink sheet metal 81, a power board 82, a sealing plug 83, and an external power cable 84, all secured to the rear housing 116. The mainboard 2 is secured to the rear housing 116. The heat sink sheet metal 81 and the power board 82 are located within the main housing cavity 111. The external power cable 84 is electrically connected to the mainboard 2 or the power board 82. The mainboard 2 is responsible for image processing for the camera 100, the power board 82 provides power, and the heat sink sheet metal 81 dissipates heat.

[0072] See also Figure 3 The sealing plug 83 is used to seal the glue filling port 112. There can be one or more glue filling ports 112, and correspondingly, there can be one or more sealing plugs 83. Optionally, the sealing plug 83 can be a sealing screw.

[0073] Optionally, the lens cavity 121 is located within the main body cavity 111, or may be located on one side of the main body cavity 111. The glue within the main body cavity 111 wraps around the main board 2, the heat dissipation sheet metal 81, and the power board 82, and may further cover the lens heat dissipation plate 5 and the lens holder 12. The glue may also flow into the gap between the lens holder 12 and the housing 11 to further cover the lens holder 12, thereby providing a seal and reducing damage to the internal components of the camera 100 caused by external shock and vibration, thereby improving the safety protection level of the camera 100.

[0074] The rear housing 116 includes a bottom wall 1161 and side walls 1162 extending from the bottom wall 1161. The sealing plug 83 and the external wire 84 are fixed to the bottom wall 1161. The mainboard 2, the heat sink 81, and the power board 82 can be fixed to the side walls 1162. The heat sink 81 is located between the mainboard 2 and the power board 82 to provide heat dissipation.

[0075] See also Figures 11 to 13 The present application provides a camera assembly 200 , comprising: a fixing frame 9 and the camera 100 , wherein the camera 100 is fixed to the fixing frame 9 .

[0076] The fixing frame 9 comprises an upper fixing frame 91, a lower fixing frame 92, an upper spacer 93 and a lower spacer 94. The upper fixing frame 91 and the lower fixing frame 92 are fixed together. The upper fixing frame 91 comprises an upper limiting part 911, the lower fixing frame 92 comprises a lower limiting part 921, the upper limiting part 911 and the lower limiting part 921 enclose a cavity 9211, at least part of the camera 100 is located in the cavity 9211. The upper spacer 93 is fixed with the upper fixing frame 91 and is located between the shell 1 and the upper fixing frame 91, the lower spacer 94 is fixed with the lower fixing frame 92 and is located between the shell 1 and the lower fixing frame 92. The upper spacer 93 and the lower spacer 94 play a role of shock absorption.

[0077] Optionally, the upper limiting part 911 is annular.

[0078] Optionally, the lower limiting part 921 is annular.

[0079] The cavity 9211 is annular with the upper and lower small and the middle large.

[0080] Referring to Figures 14 to 18 The upper fixing frame 91 is provided with a first hole 912, the upper spacer 93 comprises a first buckling part 931, the first buckling part 931 passes through the first hole 912 and is buckled and fixed with the upper fixing frame 91, the upper spacer 93 is firmly positioned and has simple structure, and is also convenient to assemble with the upper fixing frame 91.

[0081] The upper fixing frame 91 comprises an upper fixing part 910, the upper limiting part 911 is formed by extending from the upper fixing part 910, and the space enclosed by the upper limiting part 911 is small at the upper part and large at the lower part. The first hole 912 is arranged at the connection between the upper limiting part 911 and the upper fixing part 910.

[0082] The lower fixing frame 92 is provided with a second hole 922, the lower spacer 94 comprises a second buckling part 941, the second buckling part 941 passes through the second hole 922 and is buckled and fixed with the lower fixing frame 92, the lower spacer 94 is firmly positioned and has simple structure, and is also convenient to assemble with the lower fixing frame 92.

[0083] The lower fixing frame 92 comprises a lower fixing part 920, the lower limiting part 921 is formed by extending from the lower fixing part 920, and the space enclosed by the lower limiting part 921 is large at the upper part and small at the lower part. The lower fixing part 920 is fixed with the upper fixing part 910. The second hole 922 is arranged at the connection between the lower limiting part 921 and the lower fixing part 920.

[0084] The extending direction of the first buckling part 931 is opposite to the extending direction of the second buckling part 941.

[0085] The upper spacer pad 93 comprises a first base 930, and a first clamping portion 931 is formed by extending upward from a bottom end of the first base 930. The first clamping portion 931 is provided in a plurality of forms and is uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the first base 930, so that the holding force between the upper spacer pad 93 and the upper fixing frame 91 is balanced.

[0086] Optionally, the first base 930 is annular.

[0087] The lower spacer pad 94 comprises a second base 940, and a second clamping portion 941 is formed by extending downward from a top end of the second base 940. The second clamping portion 941 is provided in a plurality of forms and is uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the second base 940, so that the holding force between the lower spacer pad 94 and the lower fixing frame 92 is balanced.

[0088] Optionally, the second base 940 is annular.

[0089] The upper spacer pad 93 comprises a plurality of first protrusions 932 protruding from the first base 930. The first protrusions 932 abut against the shell 1, reducing the friction between the upper spacer pad 93 and the shell 1, and facilitating the rotation of the camera 100 when adjusting the angle of the camera 100. The lower spacer pad 94 comprises a plurality of second protrusions 942 protruding from the second base 940. The second protrusions 942 abut against the shell 1, reducing the friction between the lower spacer pad 94 and the shell 1, and facilitating the rotation of the camera 1 when adjusting the angle of the camera 1.

[0090] The first protrusions 932 are close to the top end of the first base 930, and the second protrusions 942 are close to the bottom end of the second base 940.

[0091] The first protrusions 932 are thick at the top and thin at the bottom, so that the first inner surface 9321 of the first protrusions 932 in contact with the shell 1 is an inclined surface, so as to increase the fit of the first protrusions 932 and the shell 1.

[0092] The second protrusions 942 are thin at the top and thick at the bottom, so that the second inner surface 9421 of the second protrusions 942 in contact with the shell 1 is an inclined surface, so as to increase the fit of the second protrusions 942 and the shell 1.

[0093] The fixing frame 9 comprises a fixing plate 95 and a buffer pad 96. The buffer pad 96 is located between the lower fixing portion 920 and the fixing plate 95, the buffer pad 96 is provided with a receiving hole 961, the fixing plate 95 is provided with a window 951 in communication with the receiving hole 961, so as to avoid the lens window 3, and the lower limiting portion 921 is located in the receiving hole 961.

[0094] The upper fixing part 910 is provided with an upper assembly hole 9101, the lower fixing part 920 is provided with a lower assembly hole 9201, the buffer pad 96 is provided with a first through hole 962, and the fixing plate 95 is provided with a second through hole 952. The camera assembly 200 comprises an adjusting screw 97 and a nut 98. The adjusting screw 97 passes through the second through hole 952, the first through hole 962, the lower assembly hole 9201 and the upper assembly hole 9101 in sequence and is fixed with the nut 98. After the adjusting screw 97 is tightened, the upper fixing frame 91 and the lower fixing frame 92 clamp the camera 100. After the adjusting screw 97 is loosened, the camera 100 can swing relative to the upper fixing frame 91 and the lower fixing frame 92, so as to adjust the shooting angle and shooting range of the camera 100, which is more humanized and convenient for adjusting the shooting angle and shooting range of the camera 100.

[0095] Optionally, the nut 98 is fixed on the upper fixing part 910. The nut 98 can also be fixed only in screw connection with the adjusting screw 97.

[0096] The upper spacer 93, the lower spacer 94 and the buffer pad 96 cooperate with the glue water filled in the main machine cavity 111, so that the double damping effects of silica gel and glue water are realized, the damage of external impact and vibration to the internal components of the camera 100 is reduced to the greatest extent, and the safety protection level of the camera 100 is improved.

[0097] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Although the preferred embodiment of the present application is disclosed above, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above disclosed technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present application, and the equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes are obtained. Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiment according to the technical essence of the present application are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A video camera characterized by comprising: The camera comprises: a housing, which encloses a sealed main cavity and a lens cavity, the main cavity and the lens cavity are not communicated, the housing is provided with a glue pouring port communicated with the main cavity for pouring glue into the main cavity; a main board located in the main cavity; a lens window located at one end of the lens cavity; a lens located in the lens cavity; a first sealing member located between the lens window and the lens holder and sealingly attached to the lens holder and the lens window.

2. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The housing comprises a shell and a lens holder fixed to the shell, the shell encloses the main cavity, the lens holder is located in the main cavity, the lens is fixed to the lens holder, and the lens holder and the lens window enclose the lens cavity.

3. The camera of claim 2, wherein, The first sealing member is sealingly attached to the shell.

4. The camera of claim 3, wherein, The first sealing member comprises a main body and a boss extending from the main body, the lens holder is provided with a receiving groove, the main body is provided with a receiving groove, the edge portion of the lens window is received in the receiving groove, the main body is sealingly attached to the lens holder and the shell, and the boss is received in the receiving groove.

5. The camera of claim 2, wherein, The camera comprises a lens heat sink, the lens heat sink is located opposite to the lens window, and the lens heat sink, the lens window and the lens holder enclose the lens cavity.

6. The camera of claim 5, wherein, The camera comprises a second sealing member located between the lens heat sink and the lens holder and sealingly attached to the lens heat sink and the lens holder.

7. The camera of claim 2, wherein, The shell comprises a front shell and a rear shell, the front shell and the rear shell enclose the main cavity, the lens holder is fixed to the front shell, the glue pouring port is provided on the rear shell, the camera comprises a third sealing member located between the front shell and the rear shell and sealingly attached to the front shell and the rear shell.

8. The camera of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The main cavity, the lens cavity and the lens window are coaxial.

9. A camera assembly, comprising: The camera comprises: a fixing frame and the camera according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the fixing frame comprises an upper fixing frame, a lower fixing frame, an upper spacer and a lower spacer, the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame are fixed together, the upper fixing frame comprises an upper limiting portion, the lower fixing frame comprises a lower limiting portion, the upper limiting portion and the lower limiting portion enclose a cavity, at least part of the camera is located in the cavity, the upper spacer is fixed to the upper fixing frame and located between the housing and the upper fixing frame, and the lower spacer is fixed to the lower fixing frame and located between the housing and the lower fixing frame.

10. The camera assembly of claim 9, wherein, The upper fixing frame is provided with a first hole, the upper spacer comprises a first clamping portion, the first clamping portion passes through the first hole and is clamped and fixed to the upper fixing frame, the lower fixing frame is provided with a second hole, the lower spacer comprises a second clamping portion, the second clamping portion passes through the second hole and is clamped and fixed to the lower fixing frame.

11. The camera assembly of claim 9, wherein, The upper spacer comprises a first base and a plurality of first protrusions protruding from the first base, the lower spacer comprises a second base and a plurality of second protrusions protruding from the second base, and the first protrusions and the second protrusions abut against the housing.

12. The camera assembly of claim 9, wherein, The fixing frame comprises a fixing plate and a buffer pad, the upper fixing frame comprises an upper fixing part, the upper limiting part is protruded from the upper fixing part, the lower fixing frame comprises a lower fixing part, the lower limiting part is protruded from the lower fixing part, the upper fixing part is fixed with the lower fixing part, the buffer pad is located between the lower fixing part and the fixing plate, the buffer pad is provided with a receiving hole, the fixing plate is provided with a window which is communicated with the receiving hole, and the lower limiting part is located in the receiving hole.

13. The camera assembly of claim 12, wherein, The upper fixing part is provided with an upper assembling hole, the lower fixing part is provided with a lower assembling hole, the buffer pad is provided with a first through hole, the fixing plate is provided with a second through hole, the camera assembly comprises an adjusting screw and a nut, the adjusting screw passes through the second through hole, the first through hole, the lower assembling hole and the upper assembling hole in sequence and is fixed with the nut, after the adjusting screw is tightened, the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame clamp the camera, and after the adjusting screw is loosened, the camera can swing relative to the upper fixing frame and the lower fixing frame.

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