Camera and camera assembly

By designing a camera compatible with both suspended and pedestal mounting, a mounting structure for the camera body and top cover or base was achieved, along with a rotating connection between the mounting bracket and lens assembly. This solved the problem of limited installation options for existing cameras and expanded application scenarios.

CN121771501APending Publication Date: 2026-03-31HANGZHOU HIKVISION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-09
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing camera installation methods are incompatible with both ceiling-mounted and floor-mounted models, limiting their application scenarios.

Method used

A camera was designed with a mounting structure that allows the camera body to be installed on a top cover or base. The mounting bracket can rotate circumferentially, and the lens assembly can rotate in pitch, achieving compatibility with both hanging and tabletop mounting.

Benefits of technology

This expands the application scenarios of the camera, making it suitable for both suspended and tabletop mounting, thus enhancing its flexibility and applicability.

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Abstract

The invention provides a camera and a camera assembly. The camera comprises a camera body, a fixing frame and a lens assembly. The fuselage includes a mounting structure. When the camera is hoisted, the mounting structure and the top cover are mounted; when the camera is mounted, the mounting structure and the base are mounted. The fixing frame is rotationally connected with the fuselage so as to circumferentially rotate relative to the fuselage. When the camera is hoisted, the top cover and the fixing frame are respectively positioned on upper and lower sides of the body; when the camera is mounted, the fixing frame and the base are located on the upper and lower sides of the camera body respectively. The lens assembly is rotationally connected with the fixing frame and comprises a first lens. The lens assembly can rotate in a pitching mode relative to the fixing frame. According to the camera, hoisting is achieved through the installation structure of the camera body and the top cover, seating is achieved through the installation structure of the camera body and the base, hoisting and seating are compatible at the same time, the camera can be suitable for more use scenes, and the application scenes of the camera are expanded.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of video surveillance, and in particular to cameras and camera components. Background Technology

[0002] Cameras are categorized into two types based on their installation location: ceiling-mounted and floor-mounted. Ceiling-mounted cameras have their mounting points at the top, while floor-mounted cameras have their mounting points at the bottom. Ceiling-mounted cameras are suitable for use with pole-like supports, hanging in the air. Floor-mounted cameras are suitable for use with platforms, resting on the ground. Current camera installation methods are limited by their inherent structure, making ceiling-mounted and floor-mounted cameras incompatible, thus restricting their application scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a camera and camera assembly that can be both suspended and mounted.

[0004] This application provides a camera, including a body, a mounting frame, and a lens assembly. The body includes a mounting structure. When the camera is hoisted, the mounting structure is mounted to a top cover. When the camera is mounted on a stand, the mounting structure is mounted to a base. The mounting frame is rotatably connected to the body so as to be able to rotate circumferentially relative to the body. When the camera is hoisted, the top cover and the mounting frame are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the body. When the camera is mounted on a stand, the mounting frame and the base are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the body. The lens assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting frame and includes a first lens. The lens assembly is capable of pitch rotation relative to the mounting frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the mounting structure has a first hole, the top cover has multiple second holes, the base has a third hole, and the camera includes a first screw. When the camera is hoisted, the first screw passes through the second hole and is assembled in the first hole; when the camera is mounted, the first screw passes through the third hole and is assembled in the first hole.

[0006] Furthermore, the lens assembly includes a viewing window and a wiper. When the camera is hoisted or mounted, the wiper is located above the viewing window. During the process of changing the camera from hoisting to mounting, the mounting bracket rotates 180 degrees circumferentially and the lens assembly rotates 180 degrees in pitch, and the wiper changes from being located above the viewing window to being located below the viewing window.

[0007] Furthermore, the body includes a plurality of second lenses, which are arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the body.

[0008] Furthermore, the camera includes a brim assembled with the camera body, and the brim is located above the second lens when the camera is hoisted or mounted.

[0009] Furthermore, the camera includes a decorative piece fixed to the brim, and the camera body includes an upper protrusion and a lower protrusion, which are symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis of the camera body. When the camera is suspended, the upper protrusion and the lower protrusion are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the second lens, the brim is located above the upper protrusion, and the decorative piece is located below the upper protrusion. When the camera is mounted, the brim is located above the lower protrusion, and the decorative piece is located below the lower protrusion.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper protrusion is provided with a first mounting hole, the brim is provided with a second mounting hole, the lower protrusion is provided with a third mounting hole, the camera includes a second screw, when the camera is hoisted, the second screw passes through the second mounting hole and is assembled in the first mounting hole, when the camera is mounted, the second screw passes through the second mounting hole and is assembled in the third mounting hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the brim includes an arc-shaped base and a pair of limiting portions extending vertically from the base. When the camera is hoisted, the base is fixed to the upper protrusion. When the camera is mounted, the base is fixed to the lower protrusion. The camera body includes a pair of fixing portions. Along the circumferential direction of the camera body, a plurality of second lenses are located between the pair of fixing portions. When the camera is hoisted or mounted, the pair of limiting portions are respectively fixed to the pair of fixing portions.

[0012] Furthermore, the base is provided with a first positioning hole, the decorative part is provided with a second positioning hole, the camera includes a third screw, the third screw passes through the second positioning hole and is assembled in the first positioning hole, and one end of the decorative part abuts against the body.

[0013] This application also provides a camera assembly, including a top cover, a base, and the camera. When the camera is hoisted, the camera body is fixed to the top cover; when the camera is mounted on a stand, the camera body is fixed to the base.

[0014] The camera in this embodiment is mounted by a mounting structure on the body and a top cover, and also mounted on a stand by the mounting structure on the body and a base. This allows for both mounting and stand mounting, making it suitable for more usage scenarios and expanding the application scope of the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera being hoisted according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the camera mounting process. Figure 3yes Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the camera before it is assembled with the top cover and brim. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the top cover is shown. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the mounting structure of the lower cover of the top cover and the body before it is fixed. Figure 6 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the fuselage, brim, and decorative parts after assembly. Figure 7 yes Figure 3 The diagram shown is a pre-assembly diagram of the fuselage, brim, and decorative parts. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the hat brim shown; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing another perspective of the brim of the hat; Figure 10 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the fuselage, brim, and decorative parts after assembly. Figure 11 yes Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the camera, base, and cap brim before assembly. Figure 12 yes Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the camera and base before assembly. Figure 13 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the fuselage, brim, and decorative parts after assembly. Figure 14 yes Figure 2 The diagram shown is a pre-assembly diagram of the fuselage, brim, and decorative parts. Figure 15 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the fuselage, brim, and decorative parts after assembly. Figure 16 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the camera adjusting its mounting bracket and lens assembly. Figure 17 yes Figure 16 The diagram shows the camera after the top cover, brim, and decorative parts have been removed following the adjustment of the lens assembly. Figure 18 yes Figure 17 The diagram shows the camera after the top cover, brim, and decorative parts have been removed, and the base has been assembled and the brim and decorative parts have been reassembled. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Here, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "embodiment modes") of the present application will be clearly and completely described. When the following description involves the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0017] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, lateral, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement conditions between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if this specific posture changes, then the directional indication or positional relationship also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of convenient description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0018] Refer Figures 1 to 5 , the camera assembly of the embodiment mode of the present application includes a camera 100, a top cover 1, and a base 2.

[0019] The camera 100 includes a body 3, a fixing frame 4, and a lens assembly 5. The fixing frame 4 is rotationally connected to the body 3 so as to be circumferentially rotatable relative to the body 3. The lens assembly 5 is rotationally connected to the fixing frame 4 and includes a first lens (not shown). The lens assembly 5 can be pitched and rotated relative to the fixing frame 4.

[0020] The body 3 includes a mounting structure 30. When the camera 100 is hoisted, the mounting structure 30 is mounted to the top cover 1. The top cover 1 is located on the upper side of the body 3, and the fixing frame 4 is located on the lower side of the body 3. The top cover 1 is fixed to an external bracket 200 to achieve the hoisting of the camera 100. When the camera 100 is mounted on a pedestal, the mounting structure 30 is mounted to the base 2. The fixing frame 4 is located on the upper side of the body 3, and the base 2 is located on the lower side of the body 3.

[0021] The camera 100 of the embodiment mode of the present application is hoisted by mounting the mounting structure 30 of the body 3 to the top cover 1, and is mounted on a pedestal by mounting the mounting structure 30 of the body 3 to the base 2. It is compatible with both hoisting and pedestal mounting, can be applied to more usage scenarios, and expands the application scenarios of the camera 100.

[0022] The camera 100 includes a horizontal motor (not shown) and a vertical motor (not shown). The horizontal motor drives the fixing frame 4 to be circumferentially rotated relative to the body 3. The vertical motor drives the lens assembly 5 to be pitched and rotated relative to the fixing frame 4. One of the fixing frame 4 and the body 3 is provided with a first shaft hole (not shown), and the other includes a first rotating shaft 300 rotatably connected to the first shaft hole.

[0023] In one embodiment, the fixing bracket 4 is U-shaped and includes a top 41 and a pair of ear portions 42 connected to the top 41. The lens assembly 5 is located within the space defined by the top 41 and the pair of ear portions 42 and is rotatably connected to the pair of ear portions 42. One of the lens assembly 5 and the ear portion 42 is provided with a second shaft hole (not shown), and the other includes a second rotating shaft (not shown) rotatably connected to the second shaft hole.

[0024] In one embodiment, the fuselage 3 is provided with a cavity 31. The horizontal motor and the vertical motor are both located within the cavity 31. In another embodiment, the lens assembly 5 includes a housing 51, and the housing 51 defines a receiving cavity (not shown). The vertical motor and the first lens are both located within the receiving cavity.

[0025] In one embodiment, the lens assembly 5 includes a window 52 and a wiper 53. The window 52 and the wiper 53 are both fixed to the housing 51. When the camera 100 is suspended and mounted, the wiper 53 is located above the window 52. The lens assembly 5 further includes a wiper motor (not shown) to drive the wiper 53 to rotate for cleaning the window 52.

[0026] In one embodiment, the fuselage 3 includes a plurality of second lenses (not shown), and the plurality of second lenses are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the fuselage 3. In some embodiments, the second lens is a fixed-focus panoramic lens. In some embodiments, the first lens is a zoom lens.

[0027] See Figures 3 to 5 , in one embodiment, the mounting structure 30 is provided with a first hole 301, and the top cover 1 is provided with a second hole 121. The camera 100 includes a first screw 61. When the camera 100 is suspended, the first screw 61 passes through the plurality of second holes 121 and is assembled in the first hole 301 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the top cover 1.

[0028] In one embodiment, the first hole 301, the second hole 121, and the first screw 61 are all provided in plurality to increase the stability of the top cover 1.

[0029] In one embodiment, the mounting structure 30 is located within the cavity 31, and the horizontal motor is located below the mounting structure 30. In one embodiment, the first rotating shaft 300 is provided on the mounting structure 30.

[0030] In one embodiment, the mounting structure 30 includes a convex column 302, and the first hole 301 is provided on the convex column 302. In one embodiment, the convex column 302 is provided in plurality, and the plurality of convex columns 302 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the mounting structure 30.

[0031] In one embodiment, the top cover 1 includes an upper cover 11 and a lower cover 12 fixed to the upper cover 11. The upper cover 11 is fixed to the external bracket 200. The lower cover 12 is fixed to the mounting structure 30.

[0032] In one embodiment, the mounting structure 30 is provided with a first wire outlet hole 303, the lower cover 12 is provided with a second wire outlet hole 120, and the upper cover 11 is provided with a third wire outlet hole 110. The first wire outlet hole 303, the second wire outlet hole 120, and the third wire outlet hole 110 are sequentially connected to allow the connecting wire of the camera 100 to pass through.

[0033] In one embodiment, the upper cover 11 is provided with a first assembly hole 111, and the lower cover 12 is provided with a second assembly hole 122. The camera 100 includes a first fixing screw 62. The first fixing screw 62 passes through the first assembly hole 111 and is assembled in the second assembly hole 122 to fix the upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12.

[0034] In one embodiment, the first assembly hole 111, the second assembly hole 122, and the first fixing screw 62 are all provided in plurality to increase the stability after the upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12 are fixed. [[ID=X]]

[0035] In one embodiment, the plurality of second assembly holes 122 are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the lower cover 12.

[0036] In one embodiment, along the radial direction of the lower cover 12, the second assembly hole 122 is located outside the second hole 121, that is, the radius of the circle formed by the plurality of second holes 121 is smaller than the radius of the circle formed by the plurality of second assembly holes 122. The upper cover 11 covers the second hole 121, and the first screw 61 is hidden in the space formed by the upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12. This not only makes the appearance neat but also prevents the first screw 61 from being maliciously removed to protect the camera 100. When it is necessary to disassemble the top cover 1 fixed to the body 3, the upper cover 11 needs to be disassembled first, and then the lower cover 12 needs to be disassembled.

[0037] Refer Figures 6 to 10 , in one embodiment, the camera 100 includes a brim 71 assembled with the body 3. When the camera 100 is hoisted, the brim 71 is located above the second lens, capable of blocking dust and rain to ensure the clarity of the picture taken by the second lens.

[0038] In one embodiment, the camera 100 includes a decorative element 72 fixed to the brim 71. The camera body 3 includes an upper protrusion 32 and a lower protrusion 33. The upper protrusion 32 and the lower protrusion 33 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the central axis L of the camera body 3. When the camera 100 is hoisted, the upper protrusion 32 is located above the second lens, the lower protrusion 33 is located below the second lens, the brim 71 is located above the upper protrusion 32, and the decorative element 72 is located below the upper protrusion 32. The upper protrusion 32 is hidden within the space enclosed by the brim 71 and the decorative element 72. The decorative element 72 facilitates the fixing of the brim 71, increases the stability of the brim 71, and makes the appearance of the camera body 3 neat after the brim 71 is assembled. Furthermore, during manual handling, the brim 71 and the decorative element 72 are subjected to force, making handling easier.

[0039] In one embodiment, the upper protrusion 32 is provided with a first mounting hole 321, and the brim 71 is provided with a second mounting hole 711. The camera 100 includes a second screw 63. When the camera 100 is hoisted, the second screw 63 passes through the second mounting hole 711 and is assembled in the first mounting hole 321 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the brim 71.

[0040] In one embodiment, multiple first mounting holes 321, second mounting holes 711, and second screws 63 are provided to increase the stability of the cap 71 after it is fixed to the body 3.

[0041] In one embodiment, the brim 71 includes an arc-shaped base 712 and a pair of limiting portions 713 extending vertically from the base 712. When the camera 100 is hoisted, the base 712 is fixed to the upper protrusion 32. The camera body 3 includes a pair of fixing portions 34. Along the circumferential direction of the camera body 3, a plurality of second lenses are located between the pair of fixing portions 34. When the camera 100 is hoisted, the pair of limiting portions 713 are respectively fixed to the pair of fixing portions 34 to increase the stability of the brim 71.

[0042] In one embodiment, the fixing part 34 is provided with a third assembly hole 341, and the limiting part 713 is provided with a fourth assembly hole 7131. The camera 100 includes a second fixing screw 64. The second fixing screw 64 passes through the fourth assembly hole 7131 and is assembled in the third assembly hole 341, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the brim 71.

[0043] In one embodiment, the third assembly hole 341, the fourth assembly hole 7131, and the second fixing screw 64 are provided in multiples to increase stability.

[0044] In one embodiment, the base 712 is provided with a first positioning hole 7121, and the decorative element 72 is provided with a second positioning hole 721. The camera 100 includes a third screw 65. The third screw 65 passes through the second positioning hole 721 and is assembled in the first positioning hole 7121, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the brim 71 and the decorative element 72.

[0045] In one embodiment, a plurality of first positioning holes 7121, second positioning holes 721 and third screws 65 are provided to increase the stability of the cap brim 71 after it is fixed to the decorative piece 72.

[0046] In one embodiment, one end of the decorative element 72 abuts against the fuselage 3 to increase the stability of the brim 71 and the decorative element 72.

[0047] Along the radial direction of the body 3, the third screw 65 is located on the outside of the upper protrusion 32, eliminating the need to drill holes in the upper protrusion 32, thus simplifying the structure.

[0048] In one embodiment, the brim 71 includes a plurality of ribs 714 extending from the base 712 and a plurality of positioning posts 715. The plurality of ribs 714 are pressed onto the upper protrusion 32 to increase the stability of the brim 71. A first positioning hole 7121 is provided at the positioning post 715, reducing the distance between the first positioning hole 7121 and the second positioning hole 721 to facilitate the assembly of the third screw 65.

[0049] The fuselage 3 has an opening 351 communicating with the cavity 31. The top cover 1 covers the opening 351. The fuselage 3 includes a first baffle 35. The first baffle 35 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the opening 351. The base 712 of the brim 71 abuts against the first baffle 35. The upper surface of the base 712 adjacent to the first baffle 35 is flush with the upper surface of the first baffle 35, so that the fuselage 3 has a neat appearance after the brim 71 is assembled, without any bumps or depressions, and also makes the first baffle 35 and the brim 71 transition smoothly, so that rainwater can slide off.

[0050] In one embodiment, the body 3 includes a positioning protrusion 36. The positioning protrusion 36 forms an opening 351. A first retaining edge 35 surrounds the outside of the positioning protrusion 36. The positioning protrusion 36 is provided with a first limiting hole 361. The top cover 1 includes a first positioning protrusion 123. The first positioning protrusion 123 is assembled into the first limiting hole 361 to increase the stability of the top cover 1 after it is fixed, and to prevent the top cover 1 from rotating circumferentially relative to the body 3.

[0051] In one embodiment, multiple first limiting holes 361 and first positioning protrusions 123 are provided to better increase the stability of the top cover 1 and prevent the top cover 1 from rotating circumferentially relative to the body 3.

[0052] In another embodiment, the first limiting hole 361 may also be provided on the top cover 1, and correspondingly, the first positioning protrusion 123 is provided on the positioning protrusion 36.

[0053] In one embodiment, the brim 71 includes a first abutting edge 716 extending from the base 712 towards the ornament 72. The ornament 72 includes a second abutting edge 722 extending towards the brim 71. The first abutting edge 716 abuts against the second abutting edge 722 to form the outer contour after the brim 71 and the ornament 72 are assembled.

[0054] Refer Figures 11 to 12 , the base 2 is provided with a third hole 210. When the camera 100 is seat-mounted, the first screw 61 passes through the third hole 210 and is assembled in the first hole 301 of the mounting structure 30 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the base 2.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first hole 301, the third hole 210 and the first screw 61 are all provided in plurality to increase the stability of the base 2.

[0056] In one embodiment, the base 2 includes a fixed seat 21 and a support seat 22 connected to the fixed seat 21. The third hole 210 is provided in the fixed seat 21, and the support seat 22 is supported on the platform. The area of the support seat 22 is larger than the area of the fixed seat 21 to increase the stability of the camera 100.

[0057] The base 2 is provided with a fourth wire outlet hole 23 communicating with the first wire outlet hole 303 of the mounting structure 30 for the connecting wire of the camera 100 to pass through. The fourth wire outlet hole 23 can lead out wires from the bottom of the base 2 or from the side.

[0058] In one embodiment, the fixed seat 21 and the support seat 22 enclose a cavity 221 that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom, which can reduce the weight of the base 2. The support seat 22 is provided with a notch groove 222 communicating with the cavity 221 to accommodate the connecting wire and prevent the connecting wire from affecting the stability of the base 2.

[0059] In one embodiment, the fixed seat 21 includes a second positioning convex column 211. The second positioning convex column 211 is assembled into the first limiting hole 361 to increase the stability after the base 2 is fixed and prevent the base 2 from rotating circumferentially relative to the fuselage 3.

[0060] In one embodiment, the second positioning convex column 211 and the first limiting hole 361 are provided in plurality to increase the stability of the base 2 and achieve a better effect of preventing the base 2 from rotating circumferentially relative to the fuselage 3.

[0061] In another embodiment, the first limiting hole 361 can also be provided in the fixed seat 21 of the base 2. Correspondingly, the second positioning convex column 211 is provided on the positioning convex edge 36.

[0062] In one embodiment, the support seat 22 is provided with a plurality of screw holes 223 for screws to pass through to be fixed to the platform to increase the stability of the camera 100.

[0063] Reference Figures 13 to 15 Figures 13 to 15 , when the camera 100 is installed in a fixed position, the brim 71 is located above the second lens, which can prevent dust and rain, ensuring the clarity of the image captured by the second lens. When the camera 100 is installed in a fixed position, the brim 71 and the decorative part 72 are fixed to the lower protruding part 33. The brim 71 is located above the lower protruding part 33, and the decorative part 72 is located below the lower protruding part 33. The lower protruding part 33 is hidden in the space surrounded by the brim 71 and the decorative part 72.

[0064]

[0064] The lower protruding part 33 is provided with a third mounting hole 331. When the camera 100 is installed in a fixed position, the second screw 63 passes through the second mounting hole 711 and is assembled in the third mounting hole 331, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the brim 71.

[0065]

[0065] When the camera 100 is installed in a fixed position, the base 712 is fixed to the lower protruding part 33, and a pair of limiting parts 713 are respectively fixed to a pair of fixing parts 34, increasing the stability of the brim 71; the second fixing screw 64 passes through the fourth assembly hole 7131 and is assembled in the third assembly hole 341 to fix the limiting part 713 of the brim 71 to the fixing part 34 of the fuselage 3; the third screw 65 passes through the second positioning hole 721 of the decorative part 72 and is assembled in the first positioning hole 7121 of the brim 71 to fix the brim 71 and the decorative part 72; one end of the decorative part 72 abuts against the fuselage 3, increasing the stability of the brim 71 and the decorative part 72; multiple ribs 714 are pressed against the lower protruding part 33, increasing the stability of the brim 71.

[0066] Combination Figure 2 Figure 2 The fuselage 3 includes a second flange 37. The second flange 37 surrounds the outside of part of the fixing bracket 4. When the camera 100 is installed in a fixed position, the base 712 of the brim 71 abuts against the second flange 37, and the upper surface of the base 712 adjacent to the second flange 37 is flush with the upper surface of the second flange 37, making the appearance of the fuselage 3 neat and without concavities or convexities after assembling the brim 71, and also enabling a smooth transition between the second flange 37 and the brim 71 for rainwater to slide off easily.

[0067] Reference Figures 16 to 18 Figures 16 to 18 , when the camera 100 is switched from being suspended to being installed in a fixed position, rotate the fixing bracket 4 circumferentially by 180 degrees and rotate the lens assembly 5 pitch by 180 degrees. The wiper 53 is switched from being above the window 52 to being below the window 52, and the lens assembly 5 is adjusted to the orientation required for fixed installation. Then, remove the top cover 1 and remove the brim 71 and the decorative part 72 from the upper protruding part 32. Finally, assemble the brim 71 and the decorative part 72 to the lower protruding part 33 and assemble the base 2 to the fuselage 3.

[0068] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A video camera characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a camera, including: A body, which includes a mounting structure, the mounting structure is installed with the top cover when the camera is hung, the mounting structure is installed with the base when the camera is installed; A fixed frame is rotatably connected with the body, and the fixed frame can rotate circumferentially relative to the body, the top cover and the fixed frame are located on the upper and lower sides of the body respectively when the camera is hung, and the fixed frame and the base are located on the upper and lower sides of the body respectively when the camera is installed; A lens assembly is rotatably connected with the fixed frame, and the lens assembly includes a first lens, and the lens assembly can pitch relative to the fixed frame.

2. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The mounting structure is provided with a first hole, the top cover is provided with a second hole, the base is provided with a third hole, the camera includes a first screw, the first screw is assembled in the first hole after passing through the second hole when the camera is hung, and the first screw is assembled in the third hole after passing through a plurality of third holes when the camera is installed.

3. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The lens assembly includes a window and a wiper, the wiper is located above the window when the camera is hung and installed, the fixed frame rotates circumferentially by 180 degrees and the lens assembly pitches by 180 degrees during the conversion of the camera from hanging to installation, and the wiper is switched from being located above the window to being located below the window.

4. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The body includes a plurality of second lenses, and the plurality of second lenses are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the body.

5. The camera of claim 4, wherein, The camera includes a brim assembled with the body, and the brim is located above the second lens when the camera is hung and installed.

6. The camera of claim 5, wherein, The camera includes a decorative piece fixed with the brim, the body includes an upper protruding part and a lower protruding part, the upper protruding part and the lower protruding part are symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the body, the upper protruding part and the lower protruding part are located on the upper and lower sides of the second lens respectively when the camera is hung, the brim is located above the upper protruding part, and the decorative piece is located below the upper protruding part, the brim is located above the lower protruding part, and the decorative piece is located below the lower protruding part when the camera is installed.

7. The camera of claim 6, wherein, The upper protruding part is provided with a first mounting hole, the brim is provided with a second mounting hole, the lower protruding part is provided with a third mounting hole, the camera includes a second screw, the second screw is assembled in the first mounting hole after passing through the second mounting hole when the camera is hung, and the second screw is assembled in the third mounting hole after passing through the second mounting hole when the camera is installed.

8. The camera of claim 7, wherein, The brim includes an arc-shaped base and a pair of limiting parts extending in the vertical direction from the base, the base is fixed with the upper protruding part when the camera is hung, the base is fixed with the lower protruding part when the camera is installed, the body includes a pair of fixed parts, and a plurality of second lenses are located between a pair of fixed parts along the circumferential direction of the body, and a pair of limiting parts are fixed with a pair of fixed parts respectively when the camera is hung and installed.

9. The camera of claim 8, wherein, The base is provided with a first positioning hole, the decoration part is provided with a second positioning hole, the camera comprises a third screw, the third screw is assembled in the first positioning hole after passing through the second positioning hole, and one end of the decoration part abuts against the fuselage.

10. A camera assembly characterized by, The camera comprises a top cover, a base and the camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, the fuselage is fixed with the top cover when the camera is hung, and the fuselage is fixed with the base when the camera is installed.