Automobile maintenance detection device and detection method

By designing an automotive repair and testing device driven by a motor, flexible inspection of the bottom of vehicles is achieved, solving the problems of long inspection time and inconvenient device movement, and improving the efficiency and safety of repair work.

CN120986352APending Publication Date: 2025-11-21SHANGHAI YUEHONG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511160143.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-19
Publication Date
2025-11-21

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Technical Problem

The current automotive repair process lacks a dedicated testing step, resulting in testing taking up a lot of time on the repair bench. The equipment used is in a fixed position, making it inconvenient to move, with poor applicability and potential safety hazards.

Method used

An automotive repair and inspection device has been designed, including a camera and a mechanical structure driven by multiple motors. The camera is driven by motors to lift, move laterally, and adjust its angle, enabling flexible imaging and inspection of the underside of the vehicle.

Benefits of technology

It reduces testing time, improves the mobility and applicability of the device, avoids the need for gantry crane lifting, and facilitates automobile repair work.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of maintenance and detection, in particular to an automobile maintenance and detection device and method, and the device comprises a bottom plate, the top of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a side plate, and the right side of the side plate is rotatably connected with a first screw rod. A third motor works to drive a second screw to rotate, so that a U-shaped frame lifts one side of a vehicle, a camera shoots and detects the bottom of the vehicle, a first motor works to adjust the transverse position of the camera, the second motor is started to drive a rectangular block to move through rotation of the third screw, and a rectangular base rotates to drive the camera to rotate; at the moment, the camera in the inclined state can conveniently conduct overhaul shooting on different positions of the bottom of the vehicle, a gantry crane does not need to be adopted to conduct hoisting overhaul on the vehicle needing to be overhauled, a large amount of time is not occupied, convenience is brought to vehicle maintenance work, moving is convenient, applicability is high, meanwhile, the position of the camera can be adjusted, and the maintenance efficiency is improved. And different positions of the bottom of the vehicle can be conveniently overhauled and shot.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of repair and testing technology, specifically to an automotive repair and testing device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive repair is a general term for automobile maintenance and repair. It involves using technical means to troubleshoot a malfunctioning vehicle, identify the cause of the malfunction, and take measures to eliminate the malfunction and restore it to a certain performance and safety standard. Automotive repair includes major repairs and minor repairs. Major repairs refer to restorative repairs that restore the vehicle to its good technical condition and fully (or nearly fully) restore its lifespan by repairing or replacing any parts (including basic components). Minor repairs refer to operational repairs that ensure or restore the vehicle's working ability by replacing or repairing individual parts.

[0003] However, at present, there is often a lack of dedicated testing procedures in automobile repair. Most of the time, the car is driven directly onto the repair bench for repair or a gantry crane is used to lift the car to be repaired and then test it directly on the repair bench. The repair is then carried out based on the test results. However, testing on the repair bench takes up a lot of time, which is inconvenient for automobile repair work. In addition, the equipment is fixed in position, inconvenient to move, has poor applicability, and is prone to danger. Therefore, we propose an automobile repair testing device and testing method to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automotive repair and testing device and method to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automotive repair and testing device, comprising a base plate, a side plate fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, a first screw rotatably connected to the right side of the side plate, a first cylinder threadedly connected to the outer side of the first screw, an L-shaped plate fixedly connected to the right side of the first cylinder, a round rod rotatably connected to the inner front wall of the L-shaped plate, a rectangular seat fixedly connected to the rear end of the round rod, a camera movably contacting the top of the rectangular seat, a gear fixedly connected to the front end of the round rod extending outside the L-shaped plate, a rack meshing with the bottom of the gear, two fixed plates fixedly connected to the right side of the side plate, a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the right side of the fixed plates, a second screw rotatably connected to the top of the horizontal plate, a second cylinder threadedly connected to the outer side of the second screw, a U-shaped frame fixedly connected to the top of the second cylinder, and a display screen fixedly connected to the top of the base plate.

[0006] More preferably, two first square rods are fixedly connected to the right side of the side plate, and a first rectangular rod is slidably connected to the outer side of the first square rod. The right end of the first rectangular rod is fixedly connected to the left side of the L-shaped plate. A first motor is fixedly connected to the left side of the side plate, and the output shaft end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the left end of the first screw.

[0007] More preferably, the bottom of the base plate has a groove, and blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the camera. The blocks are threadedly connected to the rectangular seat by bolts.

[0008] More preferably, a vertical plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the L-shaped plate, a positioning rod is fixedly connected to the right side of the vertical plate, the rack is slidably sleeved on the outside of the positioning rod, a rectangular block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rack, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the L-shaped plate.

[0009] More preferably, the vertical plate and the connecting plate are rotatably connected by the same third screw, the rectangular block is threaded on the outside of the third screw, the left side of the vertical plate is fixedly connected to a second motor, and the output shaft end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the left end of the third screw.

[0010] More preferably, the top of the horizontal plate is fixedly connected to two second square rods, and the bottom of the U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to two second rectangular rods.

[0011] More preferably, the second rectangular rod is slidably sleeved on the outside of the second square rod, and a third motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal plate, with the output shaft end of the third motor fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second screw.

[0012] More preferably, two electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the top inner wall of the groove, and a rectangular plate is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the second electric telescopic rod. The outer side of the rectangular plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove, and rollers are rotatably connected to the four bottom corners of the rectangular plate.

[0013] This invention also proposes an automotive repair and testing device and method, comprising the following steps:

[0014] S1: Start the electric telescopic rod. The electric telescopic rod will move the rectangular plate downwards. The rectangular plate will move the four rollers downwards and move out of the groove, pushing the base plate to move the camera to the bottom of the vehicle.

[0015] S2: Next, the third motor is started. The third motor drives the second screw to rotate. The rotation of the second screw drives the second cylinder to move upward. The second cylinder moves upward until the U-shaped frame moves upward. The U-shaped frame drives the two second rectangular rods to move upward. The second rectangular rods slide on the outside of the corresponding second square rods. The U-shaped frame lifts one side of the vehicle, and the camera takes pictures and detects the bottom of the vehicle.

[0016] S3: And send the captured information to the display screen. When it is necessary to adjust the horizontal position of the camera, start the first motor. The first motor drives the first screw to rotate. The rotation of the first screw drives the first cylinder to move to the right. The first cylinder drives the L-shaped plate to move to the right. The L-shaped plate drives the two first rectangular rods to move. The first rectangular rods slide on the outside of the first rectangular rods.

[0017] S4: The L-shaped plate moves the round rod, which in turn moves the rectangular seat, which in turn moves the camera, thereby adjusting the camera's lateral position to facilitate shooting and detection of different positions on the vehicle.

[0018] S5: When it is necessary to adjust the rotation angle of the camera to take pictures of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle, the second motor is started. The second motor drives the third screw to rotate. The rotation of the third screw drives the rectangular block to move. The rectangular block drives the rack to move. The rack slides on the outside of the positioning rod.

[0019] S6: The rack moves and drives the gear to rotate, the gear rotates and drives the round rod to rotate, the round rod rotates and drives the rectangular seat to rotate, the rectangular seat rotates and drives the camera to rotate. At this time, the camera, which is in an inclined state, is convenient for inspection and filming of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle.

[0020] In some embodiments, according to the automotive repair and testing device and method of the claim, when the camera is damaged and needs to be removed for positioning, the bolt is rotated in the opposite direction, the bolt separates from the rectangular seat, and the camera can then be removed for repair.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The third motor drives the second screw to rotate, causing the U-shaped frame to lift one side of the vehicle, and the camera to take pictures and detect the bottom of the vehicle. The first motor adjusts the lateral position of the camera, and the second motor drives the rectangular block to move through the rotation of the third screw, causing the rectangular base to rotate and drive the camera to rotate. At this time, the camera in the tilted state is convenient for inspection and shooting at different positions of the bottom of the vehicle. It is not necessary to use a gantry crane to lift the car to be inspected and repaired, which does not take up a lot of time and brings convenience to the car repair work. It is easy to move and has high applicability. At the same time, the position of the camera can be adjusted to facilitate inspection and shooting at different positions of the bottom of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a first-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third-view three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth-view three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the gear and the rack in this invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth-view three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the base plate in this invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Side plate; 3. First screw; 4. First cylinder; 5. L-shaped plate; 6. Round rod; 7. Rectangular base; 8. Camera; 9. Gear; 10. Rack; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Horizontal plate; 13. Second screw; 14. Second cylinder; 15. U-shaped frame; 16. First square rod; 17. First rectangular rod; 18. First motor; 19. Groove; 20. Block; 21. Bolt; 22. Vertical plate; 23. Positioning rod; 24. Rectangular block; 25. Connecting plate; 26. Third screw; 27. Second motor; 28. Second square rod; 29. ​​Second rectangular rod; 30. Third motor; 31. Display screen; 32. Electric telescopic rod; 33. Rectangular plate; 34. Roller. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Example

[0032] Please see Figure 1-7This invention provides a technical solution: an automotive repair and testing device, comprising a base plate 1, a side plate 2 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, a first screw 3 rotatably connected to the right side of the side plate 2, a first cylinder 4 threadedly connected to the outer side of the first screw 3, an L-shaped plate 5 fixedly connected to the right side of the first cylinder 4, a round rod 6 rotatably connected to the front inner wall of the L-shaped plate 5, a rectangular seat 7 fixedly connected to the rear end of the round rod 6, a camera 8 movably contacting the top of the rectangular seat 7, a gear 9 fixedly connected to the front end of the round rod 6 extending outside the L-shaped plate 5, a rack 10 meshing with the bottom of the gear 9, two fixing plates 11 fixedly connected to the right side of the side plate 2, a horizontal plate 12 fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing plates 11, a second screw 13 rotatably connected to the top of the horizontal plate 12, a second cylinder 14 threadedly connected to the outer side of the second screw 13, and a second cylinder 14. A U-shaped frame 15 is fixedly connected to the top of column 14, and a display screen 31 is fixedly connected to the top of base plate 1. The third motor 30 drives the second screw 13 to rotate, causing the U-shaped frame 15 to lift one side of the vehicle. The camera 8 takes pictures and detects the bottom of the vehicle. The first motor 18 adjusts the lateral position of the camera 8. The second motor 27 is started and rotates through the third screw 26 to drive the rectangular block 24 to move, causing the rectangular base 7 to rotate and drive the camera 8 to rotate. At this time, the camera 8, which is in an inclined state, is convenient for inspecting and taking pictures of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle. It is not necessary to use a gantry crane to lift and inspect the car to be inspected, which does not take up a lot of time and brings convenience to the car repair work. It is easy to move and has high applicability. At the same time, the position of the camera can be adjusted to facilitate inspection and taking pictures of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle.

[0033] In this embodiment, specifically: two first square rods 16 are fixedly connected to the right side of the side plate 2, a first rectangular rod 17 is slidably connected to the outer side of the first square rod 16, the right end of the first rectangular rod 17 is fixedly connected to the left side of the L-shaped plate 5, a first motor 18 is fixedly connected to the left side of the side plate 2, and the output shaft end of the first motor 18 is fixedly connected to the left end of the first screw 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, specifically: a groove 19 is provided at the bottom of the base plate 1, and blocks 20 are fixedly connected to both sides of the camera 8. The blocks 20 are threadedly connected to the rectangular base 7 by bolts 21.

[0035] In this embodiment, specifically: a vertical plate 22 is fixedly connected to the front side of the L-shaped plate 5, a positioning rod 23 is fixedly connected to the right side of the vertical plate 22, a rack 10 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the positioning rod 23, a rectangular block 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rack 10, and a connecting plate 25 is fixedly connected to the front side of the L-shaped plate 5.

[0036] In this embodiment, specifically: the vertical plate 22 and the connecting plate 25 are rotatably connected by the same third screw 26, the rectangular block 24 is threaded on the outside of the third screw 26, the left side of the vertical plate 22 is fixedly connected to the second motor 27, and the output shaft end of the second motor 27 is fixedly connected to the left end of the third screw 26.

[0037] In this embodiment, specifically: two second square rods 28 are fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate 12, and two second rectangular rods 29 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame 15;

[0038] In this embodiment, specifically: the second rectangular rod 29 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the second square rod 28, and the bottom of the horizontal plate 12 is fixedly connected to the third motor 30, and the output shaft end of the third motor 30 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second screw 13.

[0039] In this embodiment, specifically: two electric telescopic rods 32 are fixedly connected to the top inner wall of the groove 19, and a rectangular plate 33 is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the second electric telescopic rod 32. The outer side of the rectangular plate 33 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove 19, and rollers 34 are rotatably connected to the four bottom corners of the rectangular plate 33.

[0040] This invention also proposes an automotive repair and testing device and method, comprising the following steps:

[0041] S1: Start the electric telescopic rod 32. The electric telescopic rod 32 drives the rectangular plate 33 to move downward. The rectangular plate 33 drives the four rollers 34 to move downward and move out of the groove 19, pushing the base plate 1 to move the camera 8 to the bottom of the vehicle.

[0042] S2: Then the third motor 30 is started. The third motor 30 drives the second screw 13 to rotate. The rotation of the second screw 13 drives the second cylinder 14 to move upward. The second cylinder 14 moves upward until the U-shaped frame 15 moves upward. The U-shaped frame 15 drives the two second rectangular rods 29 to move upward. The second rectangular rods 29 slide on the outside of the corresponding second square rods 28. The U-shaped frame 15 lifts one side of the vehicle, and the camera 8 takes pictures and detects the bottom of the vehicle.

[0043] S3: The captured information is sent to the display screen 31. When the horizontal position of the camera 8 needs to be adjusted, the first motor 18 is started. The first motor 18 drives the first screw 3 to rotate. The rotation of the first screw 3 drives the first cylinder 4 to move to the right. The first cylinder 4 drives the L-shaped plate 5 to move to the right. The L-shaped plate 5 drives the two first rectangular rods 17 to move. The first rectangular rods 17 slide on the outside of the first rectangular rod 16.

[0044] S4: The L-shaped plate 5 drives the round rod 6 to move, the round rod 6 drives the rectangular seat 7 to move, and the rectangular seat 7 drives the camera 8 to move, thereby adjusting the lateral position of the camera 8, which facilitates shooting and detection of different positions of the vehicle.

[0045] S5: When it is necessary to adjust the rotation angle of the camera 8 to take pictures of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle, the second motor 27 is started. The second motor 27 drives the third screw 26 to rotate. The rotation of the third screw 26 drives the rectangular block 24 to move. The rectangular block 24 drives the rack 10 to move. The rack 10 slides on the outside of the positioning rod 23.

[0046] S6: The rack 10 moves and drives the gear 9 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 9 drives the round rod 6 to rotate. The rotation of the round rod 6 drives the rectangular seat 7 to rotate. The rotation of the rectangular seat 7 drives the camera 8 to rotate. At this time, the camera 8, which is in an inclined state, is convenient for inspection and filming of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle.

[0047] In one embodiment, according to a vehicle repair and testing device and method of claim 9, when the camera 8 is damaged and needs to be removed for positioning, the bolt 21 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the bolt 21 is separated from the rectangular seat 7, at which point the camera 8 can be removed for repair.

[0048] When this invention is in operation: the third motor 30 drives the second screw 13 to rotate, causing the U-shaped frame 15 to lift one side of the vehicle. The camera 8 then captures and inspects the bottom of the vehicle. The first motor 18 adjusts the lateral position of the camera 8. The second motor 27 is activated, and the third screw 26 rotates to move the rectangular block 24, causing the rectangular base 7 to rotate and thus rotating the camera 8. At this time, the camera 8, which is in an inclined state, facilitates inspection and imaging of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle. It eliminates the need to use a gantry crane to lift and inspect the vehicle, saving a lot of time and making automotive repair work more convenient. It is easy to move and has high applicability. At the same time, the position of the camera can be adjusted to facilitate inspection and imaging of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle.

[0049] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automotive repair and testing device, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A side plate (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1). A first screw (3) is rotatably connected to the right side of the side plate (2). A first cylinder (4) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the first screw (3). An L-shaped plate (5) is fixedly connected to the right side of the first cylinder (4). A round rod (6) is rotatably connected to the inner front wall of the L-shaped plate (5). A rectangular seat (7) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the round rod (6). A camera (8) is movably contacted at the top of the rectangular seat (7). The front end of the round rod (6) extends to the L-shaped plate (5). A gear (9) is fixedly connected to the outside, and a rack (10) meshes with the bottom of the gear (9). Two fixing plates (11) are fixedly connected to the right side of the side plate (2). A horizontal plate (12) is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing plate (11). A second screw (13) is rotatably connected to the top of the horizontal plate (12). A second cylinder (14) is threaded to the outside of the second screw (13). A U-shaped frame (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the second cylinder (14). A display screen (31) is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate (1).

2. The automotive repair and testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two first square rods (16) are fixedly connected to the right side of the side plate (2). A first rectangular rod (17) is slidably connected to the outside of the first square rod (16). The right end of the first rectangular rod (17) is fixedly connected to the left side of the L-shaped plate (5). A first motor (18) is fixedly connected to the left side of the side plate (2). The output shaft end of the first motor (18) is fixedly connected to the left end of the first screw (3).

3. The automotive repair and testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the base plate (1) has a groove (19), and the camera (8) is fixedly connected to both sides with blocks (20). The blocks (20) are threadedly connected to the rectangular base (7) by bolts (21).

4. The automotive repair and testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A vertical plate (22) is fixedly connected to the front side of the L-shaped plate (5), a positioning rod (23) is fixedly connected to the right side of the vertical plate (22), the rack (10) is slidably sleeved on the outside of the positioning rod (23), a rectangular block (24) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rack (10), and a connecting plate (25) is fixedly connected to the front side of the L-shaped plate (5).

5. The automotive repair and testing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vertical plate (22) and the connecting plate (25) are rotatably connected by the same third screw (26). The rectangular block (24) is threaded on the outside of the third screw (26). The left side of the vertical plate (22) is fixedly connected to a second motor (27). The output shaft end of the second motor (27) is fixedly connected to the left end of the third screw (26).

6. The automotive repair and testing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two second square rods (28) are fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate (12), and two second rectangular rods (29) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame (15).

7. The automotive repair and testing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second rectangular rod (29) is slidably sleeved on the outside of the second square rod (28), and the bottom of the horizontal plate (12) is fixedly connected to the third motor (30), and the output shaft end of the third motor (30) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second screw (13).

8. The automotive repair and testing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Two electric telescopic rods (32) are fixedly connected to the top inner wall of the groove (19). A rectangular plate (33) is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the second electric telescopic rod (32). The outer side of the rectangular plate (33) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove (19). Rollers (34) are rotatably connected to the four bottom corners of the rectangular plate (33).

9. A vehicle repair and testing device and method, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1: Start the electric telescopic rod (32). The electric telescopic rod (32) drives the rectangular plate (33) to move downward. The rectangular plate (33) drives the four rollers (34) to move downward and move out of the groove (19). Push the bottom plate (1) to move the camera (8) to the bottom of the car. S2: Then start the third motor (30). The third motor (30) drives the second screw (13) to rotate. The rotation of the second screw (13) drives the second cylinder (14) to move upward. The second cylinder (14) moves upward until the U-shaped frame (15) moves upward. The U-shaped frame (15) drives the two second rectangular rods (29) to move upward. The second rectangular rods (29) slide on the outside of the corresponding second square rods (28). The U-shaped frame (15) lifts one side of the vehicle. The camera (8) takes pictures and detects the bottom of the vehicle. S3: And send the captured information to the display screen (31). When it is necessary to adjust the horizontal position of the camera (8), start the first motor (18). The first motor (18) drives the first screw (3) to rotate. The rotation of the first screw (3) drives the first cylinder (4) to move to the right. The first cylinder (4) drives the L-shaped plate (5) to move to the right. The L-shaped plate (5) drives the two first rectangular rods (17) to move. The first rectangular rods (17) slide on the outside of the first rectangular rod 16. S4: The L-shaped plate (5) drives the round rod (6) to move, the round rod (6) drives the rectangular seat (7) to move, and the rectangular seat (7) drives the camera (8) to move, thereby adjusting the lateral position of the camera (8) to facilitate shooting and detection of different positions of the vehicle. S5: When it is necessary to adjust the rotation angle of the camera (8) to take pictures of different positions on the bottom of the vehicle, start the second motor (27). The second motor (27) drives the third screw (26) to rotate. The rotation of the third screw (26) drives the rectangular block (24) to move. The rectangular block (24) drives the rack (10) to move. The rack (10) slides on the outside of the positioning rod (23). S6: The rack (10) moves and drives the gear (9) to rotate. The gear (9) rotates and drives the round rod (6) to rotate. The round rod (6) rotates and drives the rectangular seat (7) to rotate. The rectangular seat (7) rotates and drives the camera (8) to rotate. At this time, the camera (8) is in an inclined state, which is convenient for inspection and shooting at different positions on the bottom of the vehicle.

10. A coated paper production apparatus and method of use according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the camera (8) is damaged and needs to be removed for repair, rotate the bolt (21) in the opposite direction. The bolt (21) will separate from the rectangular base (7), and then the camera (8) can be removed for repair.