Camera with waterproof shell
Through the combined design of the frame-shaped shell and the curved waterproof cover, the problem of the camera being not tightly sealed in the outdoor environment is solved, achieving higher waterproof performance and better heat dissipation, and providing flexible shooting angle adjustment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323441277.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-18
AI Technical Summary
In outdoor environments, existing cameras are not sealed enough at the metal case connection, resulting in insufficient waterproof performance, prone to water leakage, and inconvenient adjustment of heat dissipation performance and shooting angle.
Adopt a frame-shaped shell design, with an arc-shaped waterproof cover and sealing ring on the top, and the inner wall is fixed to connect the limit block and sealing plate. The sealing effect is improved by screws, and the raised piece is added to the waterproof cover to increase the heat dissipation area. The hinge and butterfly bolts are used to adjust the shooting angle.
It effectively improves the waterproof level of the camera, enhances the heat dissipation performance, and facilitates the adjustment of the shooting angle, ensuring stable use in harsh environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cameras, in particular to a camera with a waterproof shell. Background Art
[0002] A camera, also known as a computer camera, computer eye, electronic eye, etc., is a video input device that is widely used in video conferencing, telemedicine, and real-time monitoring. Cameras can be divided into two categories: digital cameras and analog cameras. A digital camera can convert the analog video signal generated by a video acquisition device into a digital signal, and then store it in a computer. The video signal captured by an analog camera must be converted into a digital mode by a specific video capture card, and then compressed before it can be converted to a computer for use. However, since video surveillance cameras are in outdoor environments all year round, they generally use a metal shell structure, which is connected by mutual buckling, and the connection is sealed by waterproof glue. This application proposes a camera with a waterproof shell, and proposes another sealing method to seal the metal connection position of the camera, which has a better sealing effect. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a camera with a waterproof housing, which effectively solves the deficiencies of the prior art.
[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, an embodiment of the utility model on one hand provides a camera with a waterproof shell, including a shell, wherein the shell is a frame-shaped structure, a waterproof cover is arranged at the top of the shell, and the top surface of the shell is an arc-shaped structure, a frame-shaped groove is opened at the edge of the top surface of the shell, a first sealing ring is arranged inside the groove, and five limit blocks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell, the shapes of the five limit blocks are all L-shaped, and a circuit board body is arranged on the inner wall of the five limit blocks, and the bottom ends of the five limit blocks are fixedly connected to a sealing plate, which seals the bottom end of the shell, a second sealing ring is arranged at the edge of the sealing plate, and a ball joint seat is arranged at the bottom end of the sealing plate.
[0005] Preferably, any of the above schemes has three first connecting blocks fixedly connected to the top ends of both sides of the inner wall of the outer shell, and six second connecting blocks fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the waterproof cover, which are respectively fixedly connected to the six first connecting blocks by screws. This scheme fixes the six second connecting blocks with the six first connecting blocks by screws, thereby pressing the waterproof cover against the first sealing ring to improve the sealing of the contact position.
[0006] Preferably, any of the above schemes is that the length of the waterproof cover is greater than the length of the outer shell, and a plurality of raised pieces are provided on the top surface of the waterproof cover. Both side surfaces of the waterproof cover along its length are bent downward. By using this scheme, it is convenient to make the length of the waterproof cover exceed the length of the outer shell and cover the top of the outer shell. Its arc-shaped structure facilitates the diversion of rainwater, and a plurality of raised pieces facilitate the increase of the basic area with the air, thereby increasing its heat dissipation performance.
[0007] Preferably, any of the above schemes is that the edge of the circuit board body is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the five limit blocks by screws, and a camera module is provided on one side of the circuit board body. By using this scheme, it is convenient to lock the position of the circuit board body, and a safe distance is left between the edge position of the circuit board body and the inner wall of the outer shell.
[0008] Preferably, any of the above schemes is that the edge of the sealing plate is fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the five limit blocks by screws, and a gap is left between the top surface of the sealing plate and the bottom surface of the circuit board body. By using this scheme, a safe distance is left between the circuit board body and the sealing plate, so that the circuit components on the circuit board body are in contact with the air inside the outer casing, and the heat rises and contacts with the inner wall of the waterproof cover, thereby facilitating heat dissipation.
[0009] Preferably, any of the above schemes has a butterfly bolt threadedly connected to one side of the ball joint seat, a ball joint is slidably connected to the inside of the ball joint seat, and a fastener is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the ball joint. This scheme is fixedly connected to the external mounting frame through the fastener, and the butterfly bolt is loosened at the same time, thereby facilitating the rotation of the ball joint inside the ball joint seat, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the shooting angle of the camera.
[0010] The utility model has the following advantages:
[0011] 1. The camera with a waterproof housing is provided with a housing, a waterproof cover is provided at the top, and a sealing plate is provided at the bottom inside the housing, so as to form a relatively closed structure, which is convenient for providing an installation position for the circuit board body. At the same time, a first sealing ring is provided between the housing and the waterproof cover, and a second sealing ring is provided between the housing and the sealing plate, so as to facilitate sealing the combined position to prevent water leakage, improve the overall waterproof level, and have a reasonable overall design, which is convenient for promotion and use.
[0012] 2. The camera with a waterproof housing has an arc-shaped top surface of the waterproof cover, which facilitates the diversion of rainwater and prevents rainwater from accumulating on the top of the waterproof cover. A plurality of raised pieces are provided to increase the contact area with the external air, speed up the heat exchange rate, and facilitate heat dissipation.
[0013] 3. The camera with a waterproof housing is provided with a ball joint seat and a ball joint. At the same time, a butterfly bolt is threadedly connected to one side of the ball joint seat. The fastener is convenient for fixing and connecting with an external mounting bracket. At the same time, the ball joint and the ball joint seat can rotate relative to each other, so as to facilitate adjusting the shooting angle of the camera. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model from a first perspective;
[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cutaway structure of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the partial explosion structure of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial cutaway structure of the housing of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof cover structure of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plate structure of the utility model.
[0021] In the figure: 1-housing, 2-waterproof cover, 3-protruding piece, 4-fastener, 5-butterfly bolt, 6-first sealing ring, 7-circuit board body, 8-ball joint, 9-limiting block, 10-sealing plate, 11-frame groove, 12-first connecting block, 13-second sealing ring, 14-second connecting block, 15-ball joint seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following description.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a camera with a waterproof shell includes a shell 1, which is a frame-shaped structure. A waterproof cover 2 is arranged on the top of the shell 1, and its top surface is an arc-shaped structure. A frame-shaped groove 11 is opened at the edge of the top surface of the shell 1, and a first sealing ring 6 is arranged inside it. Five limit blocks 9 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell 1, and the shapes of the five limit blocks 9 are all L-shaped. A circuit board body 7 is arranged on the inner walls of the five limit blocks 9, and a sealing plate 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the five limit blocks 9 to seal the bottom end of the shell 1. A second sealing ring 13 is arranged at the edge of the sealing plate 10, and a ball joint seat 15 is arranged at the bottom end of the sealing plate 10.
[0024] Three first connecting blocks 12 are fixedly connected to the top of both sides of the inner wall of the outer shell 1, and six second connecting blocks 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the waterproof cover 2, which are fixedly connected to the six first connecting blocks 12 by screws respectively. As an optional technical solution of the utility model, it is convenient to fix the six second connecting blocks 14 with the six first connecting blocks by screws, so that the waterproof cover 2 can press the first sealing ring 6 to improve the sealing of the contact position.
[0025] The length of the waterproof cover 2 is greater than that of the outer shell 1. A plurality of raised pieces 3 are provided on the top surface of the waterproof cover 2. Both side surfaces of the waterproof cover 2 along its length are bent downward. As an optional technical solution of the utility model, this facilitates making the length of the waterproof cover 2 exceed the length of the outer shell 1 and covering the top of the outer shell 1. Its arc-shaped structure facilitates the diversion of rainwater. A plurality of raised pieces 3 facilitate increasing the basic area with the air, thereby facilitating increasing its heat dissipation performance.
[0026] The edge of the circuit board body 7 is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the five limit blocks 9 by screws. A camera module is provided on one side of the circuit board body 7 as an optional technical solution of the utility model. This facilitates the position locking of the circuit board body 7, and a safe distance is left between the edge position of the circuit board body 7 and the inner wall of the outer shell 1.
[0027] The edge of the sealing plate 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the five limit blocks 9 by screws, and a gap is left between the top surface of the sealing plate 10 and the bottom surface of the circuit board body 7. As an optional technical solution of the utility model, this makes it convenient to leave a safe distance between the circuit board body 7 and the sealing plate 10, so that the circuit components on the circuit board body 7 are in contact with the air inside the outer shell 1, and the heat rises and contacts with the inner wall of the waterproof cover 2, so as to dissipate heat.
[0028] A butterfly bolt 5 is threadedly connected to one side of the ball joint seat 15, and a ball joint 8 is slidably connected to the inside of the ball joint seat 15. The bottom end of the ball joint 8 is fixedly connected to a fastener 4. As an optional technical solution of the utility model, this facilitates fixed connection with an external mounting frame through the fastener 4, and at the same time loosens the butterfly bolt 5, thereby facilitating the rotation of the ball joint 8 inside the ball joint seat 15, thereby facilitating adjustment of the shooting angle of the camera.
[0029] To sum up, when the user uses it, by setting the shell 1, a waterproof cover 2 is set at the top, and a sealing plate 10 is set at the bottom inside, a relatively closed structure is formed, which is convenient for providing an installation position for the circuit board body 7, and a first sealing ring 6 is set between the shell 1 and the waterproof cover 2, and a second sealing ring 13 is set between the shell 1 and the sealing plate 10, so as to facilitate sealing the joint position to prevent water leakage and improve the overall waterproof level. The overall design is reasonable and convenient for promotion and use. By setting the top surface of the waterproof cover 2 to be arc-shaped, it is convenient to guide rainwater and avoid rainwater accumulation at the top of the waterproof cover 2. By setting a plurality of raised pieces 3, it is convenient to increase the contact area with the external air, accelerate the rate of heat exchange, and facilitate heat dissipation. Finally, by setting a ball joint seat 15 and a ball joint 8, a butterfly bolt 5 is threadedly connected to one side of the ball joint seat 15, and the fastener 4 is convenient for fixed connection with the external mounting bracket. At the same time, the ball joint 8 and the ball joint seat 15 are relatively rotated, which is convenient for adjusting the shooting angle of the camera.
[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A camera with a waterproof housing, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), wherein the shell (1) is a frame-shaped structure, a waterproof cover (2) is arranged at the top of the shell (1), and the top surface of the shell (1) is an arc-shaped structure, a frame-shaped groove (11) is provided at the edge of the top surface of the shell (1), and a first sealing ring (6) is arranged inside the frame-shaped groove, and five limit blocks (9) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell (1), and the shapes of the five limit blocks (9) are all L-shaped, and the inner walls of the five limit blocks (9) are provided with a circuit board body (7), and the bottom ends of the five limit blocks (9) are fixedly connected with a sealing plate (10) for sealing the bottom end of the shell (1), and a second sealing ring (13) is arranged at the edge of the sealing plate (10), and a ball joint seat (15) is arranged at the bottom end of the sealing plate (10).
2. A camera with a waterproof housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Three first connection blocks (12) are fixedly connected to the top ends of both sides of the inner wall of the outer shell (1), and six second connection blocks (14) are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the waterproof cover (2), which are fixedly connected to the six first connection blocks (12) by screws respectively.
3. A camera with a waterproof housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the waterproof cover (2) is greater than the length of the outer shell (1), a plurality of raised pieces (3) are provided on the top surface of the waterproof cover (2), and both side surfaces of the waterproof cover (2) along the length thereof are bent downwards.
4. A camera with a waterproof housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The edge of the circuit board body (7) is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the five limit blocks (9) by means of screws, and a camera module is arranged on one side of the circuit board body (7).
5. The camera with a waterproof housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The edge of the sealing plate (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the five limit blocks (9) by means of screws, and a gap is left between the top surface of the sealing plate (10) and the bottom surface of the circuit board body (7).
6. The camera with a waterproof housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A butterfly bolt (5) is threadedly connected to one side of the ball joint seat (15), a ball joint (8) is slidably connected inside the ball joint seat (15), and a fastener (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the ball joint (8).
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