Imaging device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a camera device. The camera device comprises a shell assembly; a first indicating lamp is arranged in the shell assembly, the shell assembly comprises a light guide part, the light guide part is provided with a first light inlet part and a first light outlet part, the first light inlet part is opposite to the first indicating lamp, and at least part of the first outer surface of the first light outlet part is exposed to the outer surface of one side of the camera device. The second outer surface of the first light emitting part is at least partially exposed to the outer surface of the other side of the camera device.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A camera device is a device that captures images using components such as optical lenses and image sensors. Camera devices are widely used in security monitoring, photography, and vehicle recording. Camera devices are generally equipped with indicator lights to indicate their operating status. However, in related technologies, the indicator lights on camera devices typically only emit light from one side. This makes it difficult for users to obtain the indicator light's information if there are obstructions in the area opposite the indicator light. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a camera device to solve the problem of difficulty in obtaining indicator information when a single-sided light-emitting indicator is blocked.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is implemented as follows: The camera device provided in this embodiment of the invention includes: a housing assembly; a first indicator light is provided inside the housing assembly, the housing assembly includes a light guide, the light guide has a first light intake part and a first light exhaust part, the first light intake part is opposite to the first indicator light, the first outer surface of the first light exhaust part is at least partially exposed on one side of the outer surface of the camera device, and the second outer surface of the first light exhaust part is at least partially exposed on the other side of the outer surface of the camera device.

[0005] In some embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a main body and a first cover, the main body having a receiving hole; the camera device further includes a device assembly disposed in the receiving hole, the device assembly including a first circuit board, a first indicator light disposed on the first circuit board; the first cover is connected to the main body and covers one side opening of the receiving hole.

[0006] In some embodiments, the end of the main body facing the first cover is provided with a first notch, and the periphery of the first cover is provided with a second notch. The sidewalls of the first notch and the sidewalls of the second notch form a first light-transmitting hole, and the first light-emitting part is embedded in the first light-transmitting hole. The surface of the first light-emitting part exposed outside the first notch forms a first outer surface, and the surface of the first light-emitting part exposed outside the second notch forms a second outer surface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first circuit board extends along the depth direction of the receiving hole, and the first indicator light is disposed at the end of the first circuit board facing the first cover.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first circuit board is further provided with a switch, and the circumferential side of the main body is provided with a first through hole, which is opposite to the switch; the first indicator light is used to indicate the working status of the camera device.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing assembly is further provided with a second indicator light, the first cover is provided with a second light-transmitting hole, and the light guide is further provided with a second light-inlet portion and a second light-outlet portion. The second light-inlet portion is opposite to the second indicator light, and the second light-outlet portion is embedded in the second light-transmitting hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the device assembly further includes a battery connected to a first circuit board, the first circuit board also having an electrical connector socket electrically connected to the battery via the first circuit board; and a second indicator light for indicating the charging status of the camera device.

[0011] In some embodiments, the light guide includes a first light guide post, a second light guide post, and a connecting portion. A first light-inlet portion and a first light-outlet portion are both disposed on the first light guide post, and a second light-inlet portion and a second light-outlet portion are both disposed on the second light guide post. The connecting portion is connected to the first light guide post and the second light guide post, respectively. The device assembly also includes a bracket, which is disposed in the receiving hole and located on the side of the first cover facing the main body. The bracket has a second through hole, a third through hole, and a fourth through hole. A portion of the first light guide post passes through the second through hole, a portion of the second light guide post passes through the third through hole, and the insertion interface of the electrical connector is opposite to the fourth through hole. The first cover has a fifth through hole, which is opposite to the fourth through hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first sealing ring is fitted around the outer periphery of the bracket, and the first sealing ring abuts against the wall of the receiving hole; the housing assembly also includes a first retaining ring, which is connected to the wall of the receiving hole, and the wall of the receiving hole is provided with a first stop portion, and a portion of the bracket is sandwiched between the first stop portion and the first retaining ring; the housing assembly also includes a waterproof plug, which is used to seal the fourth through hole and / or the fifth through hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a second cover, which is connected to the main body and covers the orifice on the side opposite to the first cover; the device assembly further includes a lens, the second cover has a sixth through hole, and a portion of the lens passes through the sixth through hole; a second sealing ring is fitted around the outer periphery of the second cover and abuts against the wall of the orifice; a third sealing ring is fitted around the outer periphery of the lens and abuts against the wall of the sixth through hole.

[0014] The above-described at least one technical solution adopted in the embodiments of the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects: In an embodiment of the present invention, the light emitted by the first indicator light can enter the light guide through the first light-inlet portion. The light entering the light guide can be transmitted from the first outer surface of the first light-outlet portion and the second outer surface of the first light-outlet portion, respectively.

[0015] Thus, when an obstruction exists in the area opposite to the first outer surface of the first light-emitting section, the user can obtain the indicator information of the first indicator light by observing the light emitted from the second outer surface of the first light-emitting section. Similarly, when an obstruction exists in the area opposite to the second outer surface of the first light-emitting section, the user can obtain the indicator information of the first indicator light by observing the light emitted from the first outer surface of the first light-emitting section. Therefore, even if one side of the light-emitting surface of the first light-emitting section is blocked, the user can obtain the indicator information of the first indicator light from the other side.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, 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 the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a camera device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from another angle of a camera device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a camera device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a housing, device assembly, and light guide provided for an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the housing, device components, and light guide shown in the figure; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a light guide provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the principle of a light guide component for guiding light in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 An exploded view of a housing, a device assembly, a first retaining ring, and a second retaining ring provided for an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a first cover and a waterproof plug provided for an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 for Figure 9 An exploded view of the first cover and the waterproof plug shown in the figure; Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a device assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 for Figure 11 A partial schematic diagram of region C of the device assembly shown in the figure; Figure 13 An exploded view of a second cover and a second sealing ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 for Figure 2 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the camera device along line AA. Figure 15 for Figure 14 A partial schematic diagram of area D of the camera device shown in the figure; Figure 16 for Figure 14 A partial schematic diagram of area E of the camera device shown in the figure; Figure 17 for Figure 2 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the camera device along line BB; Figure 18 for Figure 17 A partial schematic diagram of area F of the camera device shown in the figure; Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a camera device, adapter, and tube provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1-Camera device; 100 - Housing assembly; 110 - Light guide; 111 - First light guide post; 1111 - First light inlet; 1112 - First light outlet; 1112a - First outer surface; 1112b - Second outer surface; 112 - Second light guide post; 1121 - Second light inlet; 1122 - Second light outlet; 113 - Connecting part; 120 - Main body; 121 - Accommodating hole; 1211 - First stop part; 1212 - Second threaded part; 122 - First notch; 123 - First through hole; 124 - Silicone part; 1241 - Pressing part; 130 - First cover; 131 - Second notch; 132 - Second light-transmitting hole; 133 - Fifth through hole; 134 - Seventh through hole; 140 - Waterproof plug; 141 - Plug body; 142 - Connecting part; 150 - Second cover; 151 - Sixth through hole; 152 - Second sealing ring; 153 - First threaded part; 200 - Device Components; 210 - First circuit board; 210a - First body; 210b - Second body; 211 - First indicator light; 212 - Switch; 213 - Second indicator light; 214 - Electrical connector socket; 220-battery; 230 - Bracket; 231 - Second through hole; 232 - Third through hole; 233 - Fourth through hole; 234 - First sealing ring; 240 - Lens; 241 - Third sealing ring; 242 - Second stop; 250 - Second circuit board; 310 - First retaining ring; 320 - Second retaining ring; 2-tube body; 3-Adapter. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention 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 invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly 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 invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Furthermore, although the terminology used in this invention is selected from commonly known and used terms, some terms mentioned in this specification may have been selected by the inventor in his or her judgment, and their detailed meanings are explained in the relevant sections of the description herein.

[0023] Furthermore, the invention should be understood not only through the actual terminology used, but also through the meaning implied by each term.

[0024] The technical solutions provided by the various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] This invention provides a camera device. (See reference...) Figures 1 to 18 The camera device 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention includes: a housing assembly 100.

[0026] The housing assembly 100 includes a first indicator light 211. The housing assembly 100 includes a light guide 110, which has a first light-inlet portion 1111 and a first light-outlet portion 1112. The first light-inlet portion 1111 is opposite to the first indicator light 211. The first outer surface 1112a of the first light-outlet portion 1112 is at least partially exposed on one side of the outer surface of the imaging device 1, and the second outer surface 1112b of the first light-outlet portion 1112 is at least partially exposed on the other side of the outer surface of the imaging device 1.

[0027] In this manner, in an embodiment of the present invention, the light emitted by the first indicator light 211 can enter the light guide 110 through the first light-inlet portion 1111. The light entering the light guide 110 can be transmitted from the first outer surface 1112a and the second outer surface 1112b of the first light-outlet portion 1112, respectively.

[0028] Thus, when an obstruction exists in the area opposite to the first outer surface 1112a of the first light-emitting section 1112, the user can obtain the indication information of the first indicator light 211 by observing the light emitted from the second outer surface 1112b of the first light-emitting section 1112. Similarly, when an obstruction exists in the area opposite to the second outer surface 1112b of the first light-emitting section 1112, the user can obtain the indication information of the first indicator light 211 by observing the light emitted from the first outer surface 1112a of the first light-emitting section 1112. Therefore, even when one side of the light-emitting surface of the first light-emitting section 1112 is blocked, the user can obtain the indication information of the first indicator light 211 from the other side.

[0029] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the housing assembly 100 further includes a main body 120 and a first cover 130. The main body 120 has a receiving hole 121. The camera device 1 further includes a device assembly 200 disposed in the receiving hole 121. The device assembly 200 includes a first circuit board 210, and a first indicator light 211 is disposed on the first circuit board 210. The first cover 130 is connected to the main body 120 and covers one side opening of the receiving hole 121.

[0030] For example, with Figure 8 Taking the orientation shown as an example, the device assembly 200 can be inserted into the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120 in a direction from back to front, and then the first cover 130 can be used to cover one side of the opening of the receiving hole 121.

[0031] For example, refer to Figure 8 , Figure 11 and Figure 14 The device assembly 200 is an assembly formed by various components within the housing assembly 100 of the imaging device 1. Exemplarily, the device assembly 200 includes a first circuit board 210, a battery 220, a bracket 230, a lens 240, and a second circuit board 250. It should be noted that the device assembly 200 described herein is an example provided to facilitate understanding of the solutions provided in the embodiments of the present invention by those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art can also flexibly configure the device assembly 200 according to actual needs during the implementation of the solutions provided in the embodiments of the present invention; further details will not be provided here.

[0032] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the main body 120 has a first notch 122 at its end facing the first cover 130. A second notch 131 is provided at the periphery of the first cover 130. The sidewalls of the first notch 122 and the second notch 131 form a first light-transmitting hole, and a first light-emitting portion 1112 is embedded in the first light-transmitting hole. The surface of the first light-emitting portion 1112 exposed outside the first notch 122 forms a first outer surface 1112a, and the surface of the first light-emitting portion 1112 exposed outside the second notch 131 forms a second outer surface 1112b.

[0033] In this way, the first outer surface 1112a of the first light-emitting part 1112 can be provided on the circumferential side of the imaging device 1, and the second outer surface 1112b of the first light-emitting part 1112 can be provided on the rear end surface of the imaging device 1. Thus, even if one of the first outer surface 1112a and the second outer surface 1112b of the first light-emitting part 1112 is blocked, the user can obtain the indication information of the first indicator light 211 through the other.

[0034] refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the first outer surface 1112a is flush with the outer peripheral surface of the main body 120, and the second outer surface 1112b is flush with the outer end face of the first cover 130. This makes the outer surface of the camera device 1 relatively smooth.

[0035] refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the light guide 110 includes a first light guide post 111. A first light-entering portion 1111 and a first light-exiting portion 1112 are both disposed on the first light guide post 111. The device assembly 200 also includes a bracket 230. The bracket 230 is disposed in the receiving hole 121, and the bracket 230 is located on the side of the first cover 130 facing the main body 120. The bracket 230 has a second through hole 231, and a portion of the first light guide post 111 passes through the second through hole 231.

[0036] refer to Figure 8 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, the first circuit board 210 extends along the depth direction of the receiving hole 121, and the first indicator light 211 is disposed at the end of the first circuit board 210 facing the first cover 130.

[0037] Exemplarily, the body 120 of the housing assembly 100 is barrel-shaped. The inner wall of the body 120 forms a receiving hole 121. Figure 8 Taking the shown orientation as an example, the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120 extends in the left-right direction, and the first circuit board 210 also extends in the left-right direction. The first cover 130 is located at the right end of the main body 120, and the first indicator light 211 is located at the right end of the first circuit board 210. In this way, the first indicator light 211 can be placed relatively close to the first cover 130, thereby facilitating the use of the light guide 110 located in the area of ​​the first cover 130 to guide the light emitted by the first indicator light 211.

[0038] refer to Figure 8 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, a switch 212 is also provided on the first circuit board 210. A first through hole 123 is provided on the circumferential side of the main body 120, and the first through hole 123 is opposite to the switch 212. In this way, the user can control the working state of the camera device 1 by operating the switch 212. For example, the switch 212 can be a button switch, a touch switch, or a rotary switch, etc., which will not be listed here.

[0039] The first indicator light 211 is used to indicate the working status of the camera device 1.

[0040] For example, the number of first indicator lights 211 is multiple. Combined with Figures 4 to 7 The light guide 110 includes a first light guide post 111. A first light-entering part 1111 and a first light-exiting part 1112 are both disposed on the first light guide post 111. The number of first light guide posts 111 is equal to the number of first indicator lights 211, and the first light guide posts 111 and the first indicator lights 211 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. For example, if there are three first indicator lights 211, there are also three first light guide posts 111. The three first indicator lights 211 are distributed at left, center, and right intervals, and the three first light guide posts 111 are also arranged correspondingly in a left, center, and right interval.

[0041] When the camera device 1 is in shooting mode, the first indicator light 211 on the left illuminates, allowing the user to observe light from the first light-emitting part 1112 of the first light guide column 111 on the left, thus indicating that the camera device 1 is in shooting mode. When the camera device 1 is in paused shooting mode, the first indicator light 211 in the middle illuminates, allowing the user to observe light from the first light-emitting part 1112 of the first light guide column 111 in the middle, thus indicating that the camera device 1 is in paused shooting mode. When the camera device 1 has insufficient memory, the first indicator light 211 on the right illuminates, allowing the user to observe light from the first light-emitting part 1112 of the first light guide column 111 on the right, thus indicating that the camera device 1 has insufficient memory.

[0042] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can flexibly set the number of first indicator lights 211 and the number of first light guide columns 111 according to actual needs when implementing the solution provided in the embodiments of the present invention, and can flexibly set the correspondence between the first indicator lights 211 and the working state of the camera device 1 according to actual needs, which will not be elaborated here.

[0043] refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the switch 212 is located on the side of the light guide 110 opposite to the first cover 130. Figure 5 Taking the shown orientation as an example, the light guide 110 is located on the upper side of the camera device 1, and the switch 212 is also located on the upper side of the camera device 1, and in front of the light guide 110. This makes it convenient for the user to observe the indicator signal emitted by the first indicator light 211 while operating the switch 212.

[0044] In some embodiments, switch 212 is electrically connected to first indicator light 211. Exemplarily, switch 212 is electrically connected to first circuit board 210, and first indicator light 211 is also electrically connected to first circuit board 210, thus, switch 212 and first indicator light 211 are indirectly electrically connected via first circuit board 210. This allows the operating state of first indicator light 211 to be associated with the operating state of switch 212.

[0045] refer to Figures 1 to 5 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, a silicone element 124 is used to seal the first through hole 123, and the part of the silicone element 124 opposite to the switch 212 is a pressing part 1241. In this way, the silicone element 124 can be used to seal the first through hole 123 on the circumferential side of the main body 120, thereby improving the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera device 1.

[0046] It should be noted that in some embodiments, a sealing ring can be provided on the outer periphery of the switch 212, and the sealing ring can be used to seal against the wall of the first through hole 123 to improve the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera device 1. Of course, if the requirements for the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera device 1 are not high, the silicone part 124 or the sealing ring may not be provided. The gap between the outer periphery of the switch 212 and the wall of the first through hole 123 can be reduced to prevent dust and other debris from easily entering the camera device 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, a second indicator light 213 is further provided within the housing assembly 100. (See reference) Figures 3 to 7 and Figure 10 The first cover 130 is provided with a second light-transmitting hole 132. The light guide 110 is also provided with a second light-inlet part 1121 and a second light-outlet part 1122. The second light-inlet part 1121 is opposite to the second indicator light 213, and the second light-outlet part 1122 is embedded in the second light-transmitting hole 132.

[0048] refer to Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the light guide 110 further includes a second light guide post 112. The second light-entering portion 1121 and the second light-exiting portion 1122 are both disposed on the second light guide post 112. The device assembly 200 also includes a bracket 230, which is disposed in the receiving hole 121. The bracket 230 is located on the side of the first cover 130 facing the main body 120, and the bracket 230 has a third through hole 232. A portion of the second light guide post 112 passes through the third through hole 232.

[0049] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the device assembly 200 further includes a battery 220. The battery 220 is connected to a first circuit board 210, which also has an electrical connector 214 that is electrically connected to the battery 220 via the first circuit board 210. A second indicator light 213 is used to indicate the charging status of the camera device 1.

[0050] For example, the electrical connector 214 is a Type-C female connector. The electrical connector 214 is connected to the first circuit board 210, and the first circuit board 210 is connected to the battery 220. The charging cable can supply power to the battery 220 by connecting to the electrical connector 214. In this way, the light emitted by the second indicator light 213 can enter the second light guide post 112 through the second light inlet 1121. The second light outlet 1122 is provided on the outer end face of the first cover 130. When the camera device 1 is being charged, the second indicator light 213 is lit, and the light emitted by the second indicator light 213 is emitted from the second light outlet 1122. Therefore, the charging status of the camera device 1 can be understood by observing the second light outlet 1122.

[0051] refer to Figure 6 In some embodiments, the light guide 110 includes a first light guide post 111, a second light guide post 112, and a connecting portion 113. A first light-entering portion 1111 and a first light-exiting portion 1112 are both disposed on the first light guide post 111, and a second light-entering portion 1121 and a second light-exiting portion 1122 are both disposed on the second light guide post 112. The connecting portion 113 is connected to both the first light guide post 111 and the second light guide post 112. Thus, by connecting both the first light guide post 111 and the second light guide post 112 to the connecting portion 113, the first light guide post 111, the second light guide post 112, and the connecting portion 113 can be integrated into a single unit.

[0052] refer to Figures 3 to 10 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, the device assembly 200 further includes a bracket 230. The bracket 230 is disposed in the receiving hole 121 and is located on the side of the first cover 130 facing the main body 120. The bracket 230 has a second through hole 231, a third through hole 232, and a fourth through hole 233. A portion of the first light guide post 111 passes through the second through hole 231, and a portion of the second light guide post 112 passes through the third through hole 232. The connector socket 214 is opposite to the fourth through hole 233. The first cover 130 has a fifth through hole 133, which is opposite to the fourth through hole 233. Thus, the plug of the charging cable can be inserted into the connector socket 214 through the fifth through hole 133 of the first cover 130 and the second through hole 231 of the bracket 230, thereby allowing the camera device 1 to be charged using the charging cable.

[0053] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 11 , Figures 14 to 18 In some embodiments, a first sealing ring 234 is fitted around the outer periphery of the bracket 230, and the first sealing ring 234 abuts against the wall of the receiving hole 121. In this way, the first sealing ring 234 can be used to seal the gap between the outer periphery of the bracket 230 and the wall of the receiving hole 121.

[0054] The housing assembly 100 also includes a first retaining ring 310, which is connected to the wall of the receiving hole 121. The wall of the receiving hole 121 is provided with a first stop portion 1211, and a portion of the bracket 230 is sandwiched between the first stop portion 1211 and the first retaining ring 310. In this way, the first retaining ring 310 can be used to limit the position of the bracket 230.

[0055] For example, the outer periphery of the first retaining ring 310 is provided with a third threaded portion, and the wall of the receiving hole 121 is correspondingly provided with a fourth threaded portion. The third threaded portion is used for threaded connection with the fourth threaded portion. In this way, the first retaining ring 310 can be used to limit the bracket 230 by threading the first retaining ring 310 with the wall of the receiving hole 121. In addition, in other embodiments, for example, the first retaining ring 310 can also be snapped onto the wall of the receiving hole 121, or bonded with adhesive.

[0056] refer to Figures 2 to 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the bracket 230 has a fourth through hole 233. The fourth through hole 233 is opposite to the electrical connector seat 214. Further, the first cover 130 has a fifth through hole 133. The fifth through hole 133 is opposite to the fourth through hole 233. Further, the housing assembly 100 also includes a waterproof plug 140. The waterproof plug 140 is used to seal the fourth through hole 233 and / or the fifth through hole 133. Specifically, the waterproof plug 140 includes a plug body 141, the plug body 141 of the waterproof plug 140 being used for a sealing fit with the fourth through hole 233 and / or the fourth through hole 233.

[0057] In some embodiments, the waterproof plug 140 further includes a hook portion 142. The first cover 130 is provided with a seventh through hole 134. A portion of the hook portion 142 passes through the seventh through hole 134 of the first cover 130, and a portion of the hook portion 142 is located on the side of the first cover 130 facing the bracket 230. Thus, when charging is required, the waterproof plug 140 can be opened, exposing the connector of the electrical connector 214 through the fourth through hole 233 of the bracket 230 and the fifth through hole 133 of the first cover 130, so that the plug of the charging cable can pass through the fourth through hole 233 of the bracket 230 and the fifth through hole 133 of the first cover 130 and be inserted into the connector of the electrical connector 214.

[0058] Furthermore, a portion of the hook part 142 is located on the rear side of the first cover 130, which prevents the waterproof plug 140 from separating from the first cover 130 and being lost. It should be noted that the hook part 142 can be made of a soft material such as silicone, so that the main body of the waterproof plug 140 can be flipped relative to the first cover 130 to expose the insertion interface of the electrical connector seat 214.

[0059] refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 In some embodiments, the housing assembly 100 further includes a second cover 150, which is connected to the body 120 and covers the opening of the receiving hole 121 on the side opposite to the first cover 130. Figure 3Taking the orientation shown as an example, the first cover 130 is placed on the right end of the main body 120, and the second cover 150 is placed on the left end of the main body 120.

[0060] The device assembly 200 also includes a lens 240, and the second cover 150 is provided with a sixth through hole 151, through which a portion of the lens 240 passes. In this way, the lens 240 can be directly exposed to the front end of the camera device 1, thereby avoiding the need to place a protective lens at the front end of the camera device 1, which would make the length of the camera device 1 too large.

[0061] In some embodiments, the lens 240 includes a lens element and a lens barrel. The surface of the lens element exposed to the outer surface of the imaging device 1 may be provided with a scratch-resistant layer to prevent scratches on the surface of the lens 240. Of course, if the scratch resistance of the lens 240 is not a high requirement, a scratch-resistant layer may not be provided.

[0062] In some embodiments, a second sealing ring 152 is fitted around the outer periphery of the second cover 150, and the second sealing ring 152 abuts against the wall of the receiving hole 121. This allows the second sealing ring 152 to seal the gap between the outer periphery of the second cover 150 and the wall of the receiving hole 121. A third sealing ring 241 is fitted around the outer periphery of the lens 240, and the third sealing ring 241 abuts against the wall of the sixth through hole 151. This allows the third sealing ring 241 to seal the gap between the outer periphery of the lens 240 and the wall of the sixth through hole 151 of the second cover 150.

[0063] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the second cover 150 is provided with a first threaded portion 153, and the wall of the receiving hole 121 is provided with a second threaded portion 1212, and the first threaded portion 153 and the second threaded portion 1212 are threadedly connected.

[0064] In some embodiments, the camera device 1 further includes a second retaining ring 320, and a second stop portion 242 is provided on the outer periphery of the lens 240. The second retaining ring 320 is sandwiched between the second cover 150 and the second stop portion 242. In this way, the lens 240 can be limited by placing the second retaining ring 320 on the left side of the second stop portion 242 and threading the second cover 150 into the receiving hole 121.

[0065] In some embodiments, the camera device 1 further includes a second circuit board 250. An image sensor is disposed on the second circuit board 250. The image sensor is opposite to the lens 240. Furthermore, the second circuit board 250 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 210.

[0066] Exemplarily, the first circuit board 210 can be the mainboard of the camera device 1. Exemplarily, the first circuit board 210 includes a first body 210a and a second body 210b. In other words, the first circuit board 210 is composed of two sub-circuit boards. Exemplarily, the first indicator light 211, the second indicator light 213, and the switch 212 are all disposed on the first body 210a. The first indicator light 211 and the second indicator light 213 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first body 210a. The switch 212 is disposed on the same side of the first body 210a as the first indicator light 211. The electrical connector 214 is disposed on the second body 210b.

[0067] For example, the first indicator light 211 can be a light bulb or a light-emitting diode (LED). The second indicator light 213 can be a light bulb or a light-emitting diode. For example, the main body 120 is generally tubular, and the hollow area of ​​the main body 120 forms a receiving hole 121. The first circuit board 210 and the bracket 230 are both disposed within the receiving hole 121.

[0068] For example, the shape of the main body 120 can be cylindrical or prismatic, etc., and will not be listed here. It is understood that the camera device 1 can be distinguished as front-end and rear-end according to the orientation of the lens; for example, the direction in which the lens of the camera device 1 faces is the same as the direction from the rear end of the camera device 1 to the front end. Furthermore, the first cover 130 is a component disposed at the rear end of the camera device 1, and therefore can be referred to as the rear cover. Similarly, the second cover 150 can be referred to as the front cover.

[0069] In some embodiments, the light guide 110 is connected to the bracket 230. Exemplarily, the light guide 110 can be snapped onto the bracket 230, or the light guide 110 can be glued and fixed to the bracket 230. The light guide 110 can be connected to the bracket 230 in various ways, which will not be listed here.

[0070] refer to Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 12 The first cover 130 is located on the side of the bracket 230 and the light guide 110 opposite to the first circuit board 210, and is connected to the main body 120. Exemplarily, the first cover 130 can be snapped onto the main body 120, or it can be glued to the main body 120. The first cover 130 can be connected to the main body 120 in various ways, which will not be listed here. It should be noted that since the bracket 230 already serves to cover the rear end of the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120, the first cover 130 mainly serves a decorative function; therefore, it can be called a decorative cover.

[0071] Of course, in other embodiments, the bracket 230 may not serve to cover the rear end of the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120; instead, the bracket 230 may only serve to indirectly fix the light guide 110 to the main body 120. Furthermore, the first cover 130 can be used to cover the rear end of the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120. Those skilled in the art can flexibly modify the bracket 230 and the first cover 130 according to actual needs when implementing the solutions provided by this invention.

[0072] To enable those skilled in the art to better implement the solutions provided in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly describes the assembly method of the camera device 1 provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0073] refer to Figure 8 , Figure 11 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 The first circuit board 210, battery 220, bracket 230, lens 240 and second circuit board 250 can be assembled to form device assembly 200.

[0074] Furthermore, the device assembly 200 can be positioned within the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120 from right to left. Further, the first retaining ring 310 can be screwed into the receiving hole 121, thereby clamping a portion of the bracket 230 between the first stop portion 1211 and the first retaining ring 310. In this way, the first retaining ring 310 limits the positioning of the device assembly 200. In addition, a first sealing ring 234 is provided between the outer periphery of the bracket 230 and the wall of the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120, which can be used to seal the gap between the outer periphery of the bracket 230 and the wall of the receiving hole 121.

[0075] Furthermore, combined Figures 3 to 7 The light guide 110 can be installed in the groove of the bracket 230. A portion of the first light guide post 111 of the bracket 230 passes through the second through hole 231, a portion of the second light guide post 112 passes through the third through hole 232, and the first light emitting part 1112 is located at the first notch 122 of the main body 120. For example, waterproof adhesive can be applied to the joint between the light guide 110 and the bracket 230 to seal the opening area of ​​the bracket 230.

[0076] Furthermore, combined Figure 9 and Figure 10 The first cover 130 and the waterproof plug 140 can be connected.

[0077] Furthermore, the assembly formed by the first cover 130 and the waterproof plug 140 can be installed at the right end of the receiving hole 121 of the main body 120. For example, the first cover 130 can be snapped into place at the rear end of the receiving hole 121.

[0078] Furthermore, the second retaining ring 320 can be positioned on the front side of the second stop portion 242 from left to right, and the left end of the device assembly 200 can be limited by threading the second cover 150 into the receiving hole 121.

[0079] refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 The left end (also referred to as the front end) of the camera device 1 is sealed by a second sealing ring 152 and a third sealing ring 241 to improve the waterproof and dustproof performance of the left end of the camera device 1. (Reference) Figure 14 and Figure 16 The right end (also known as the rear end) of the camera device 1 is sealed by the first sealing ring 234.

[0080] Furthermore, the portion of the bracket 230 with the through hole that mates with the light guide 110 is sealed with waterproof adhesive. The fourth through hole 233 in the bracket 230, corresponding to the insertion interface of the electrical connector 214, is sealed by the plug body 141 of the waterproof plug 140. The first through hole 123 on the circumferential side of the main body 120, corresponding to the switch 212, is sealed with silicone material 124. This provides the camera device 1 with good waterproof and dustproof performance.

[0081] It should be noted that the camera device 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention can be applied to various scenarios. To facilitate understanding of the solution provided in this embodiment of the invention by those skilled in the art, a more specific application scenario of the camera device 1 is given below.

[0082] refer to Figure 19 In some embodiments, the camera device 1 can be mounted on the tube body 2 via an adapter 3. Exemplarily, the camera device 1 can be mounted above or below the tube body 2. Of course, the camera device 1 can also be mounted on the left or right side of the tube body 2, and these will not be listed here. Exemplarily, the optical axis of the lens 240 of the camera device 1 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the tube body 2.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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 embodiments of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that, include: Housing assembly (100); The housing assembly (100) is provided with a first indicator light (211). The housing assembly (100) includes a light guide (110). The light guide (110) is provided with a first light-inlet portion (1111) and a first light-outlet portion (1112). The first light-inlet portion (1111) is opposite to the first indicator light (211). The first outer surface (1112a) of the first light-outlet portion (1112) is at least partially exposed on one side of the outer surface of the camera device, and the second outer surface (1112b) of the first light-outlet portion (1112) is at least partially exposed on the other side of the outer surface of the camera device.

2. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly (100) further includes a body (120) and a first cover (130), the body (120) being provided with a receiving hole (121). The camera device further includes a device assembly (200), which is disposed in the receiving hole (121). The device assembly (200) includes a first circuit board (210), and the first indicator light (211) is disposed on the first circuit board (210). The first cover (130) is connected to the main body (120), and the first cover (130) covers one side of the accommodating hole (121).

3. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body (120) has a first notch (122) at the end facing the first cover (130), and a second notch (131) is provided at the periphery of the first cover (130). The sidewalls of the first notch (122) and the sidewalls of the second notch (131) form a first light-transmitting hole, and the first light-emitting part (1112) is embedded in the first light-transmitting hole. The first light-emitting part (1112) is exposed outside the first notch (122) to form the first outer surface (1112a), and the first light-emitting part (1112) is exposed outside the second notch (131) to form the second outer surface (1112b).

4. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first circuit board (210) extends along the depth direction of the receiving hole (121), and the first indicator light (211) is located at the end of the first circuit board (210) facing the first cover (130).

5. The camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first circuit board (210) is also provided with a switch (212), and the circumferential side of the main body (120) is provided with a first through hole (123), which is opposite to the switch (212); The first indicator light (211) is used to indicate the working status of the camera device.

6. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing assembly (100) is also provided with a second indicator light (213), the first cover (130) is provided with a second light-transmitting hole (132), the light guide (110) is also provided with a second light-inlet part (1121) and a second light-outlet part (1122), the second light-inlet part (1121) is opposite to the second indicator light (213), and the second light-outlet part (1122) is embedded in the second light-transmitting hole (132).

7. The camera device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The device assembly (200) also includes a battery (220), which is connected to the first circuit board (210). The first circuit board (210) is also provided with an electrical connector (214), which is electrically connected to the battery (220) via the first circuit board (210). The second indicator light (213) is used to indicate the charging status of the camera device.

8. The camera device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The light guide (110) includes a first light guide post (111), a second light guide post (112), and a connecting part (113). The first light-inlet part (1111) and the first light-outlet part (1112) are both disposed on the first light guide post (111), and the second light-inlet part (1121) and the second light-outlet part (1122) are both disposed on the second light guide post (112). The connecting part (113) is connected to the first light guide post (111) and the second light guide post (112) respectively. The device assembly (200) also includes a bracket (230), which is disposed in the receiving hole (121). The bracket (230) is located on the side of the first cover (130) facing the main body (120). The bracket (230) is provided with a second through hole (231), a third through hole (232) and a fourth through hole (233). A portion of the first light guide post (111) passes through the second through hole (231), a portion of the second light guide post (112) passes through the third through hole (232), and the insertion interface of the electrical connector (214) is opposite to the fourth through hole (233). The first cover (130) is provided with a fifth through hole (133), which is opposite to the fourth through hole (233).

9. The camera device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bracket (230) is fitted with a first sealing ring (234) on its outer periphery, and the first sealing ring (234) abuts against the wall of the receiving hole (121); The housing assembly (100) further includes a first retaining ring (310), which is connected to the wall of the receiving hole (121). The wall of the receiving hole (121) is provided with a first stop (1211), and a portion of the bracket (230) is sandwiched between the first stop (1211) and the first retaining ring (310). The housing assembly (100) also includes a waterproof plug (140) for sealing the fourth through hole (233) and / or the fifth through hole (133).

10. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing assembly (100) further includes a second cover (150), which is connected to the main body (120) and covers the accommodating hole (121) on the side opposite to the first cover (130). The device assembly (200) also includes a lens (240), and the second cover (150) is provided with a sixth through hole (151), through which a portion of the lens (240) passes. The second cover (150) is fitted with a second sealing ring (152) on its outer periphery, and the second sealing ring (152) abuts against the wall of the receiving hole (121); The lens (240) is fitted with a third sealing ring (241) around its outer periphery, and the third sealing ring (241) abuts against the wall of the sixth through hole (151).

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