Multifunctional composite control assembly applied to camera waterproof shell

By designing a multi-functional composite control component in the camera waterproof case and integrating the rotary drive and press drive components, the space occupation and assembly complexity caused by the separate settings of dials and function buttons in the prior art is solved, and a more efficient space is achieved Utilization and operational reliability.

CN222213176UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20SHENZHEN KAICHENGYI TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420778352.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-16
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-16

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Technical Problem

The existing camera waterproof case is designed to separate the dial control components and function buttons, resulting in more space occupancy, increasing the complexity of parts and assembly, which is not conducive to production.

Method used

A multi-functional composite control assembly is designed to integrate the rotation drive assembly and press drive assembly on the dial, and use gears and return springs to achieve the integration of the rotation and key functions of the dial, occupying less space.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the convenience and space efficiency of camera control, simplifies the production and assembly process, and ensures the effectiveness and accuracy of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional composite control assembly applied to a waterproof shell of a camera, which comprises a driving plate connected with a rotation driving assembly. The rotation driving assembly comprises a first gear, a pressing driving assembly is arranged above the driving plate, the pressing driving assembly is provided with a middle part shaft, the driving plate is installed on the middle part shaft, the middle part shaft is connected to the center of the driving plate, and the middle part shaft is provided with a first reset spring used for driving the driving plate to move downwards; four direction shafts are arranged at four corners of the periphery of the middle part shaft, and the four direction shafts can be positioned above the driving plate in an up-and-down pressing manner. Therefore, through the ingenious design of the multifunctional composite control assembly of the camera waterproof shell, each control structure of the camera is more reasonably integrated and optimized, so that under the condition of occupying a smaller space, the control of the camera is satisfied, and the production and assembly of a manufacturer are more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of camera waterproof shells, in particular to a multifunctional composite control component applied to camera waterproof shells. Background Art

[0002] At present, underwater photography is a popular photography method among photography enthusiasts. The prerequisite for realizing underwater photography with a camera is that the camera needs to be waterproof. There are many camera waterproof shells on the market, such as the camera waterproof shell materials disclosed in the prior documents such as CN213124225U. However, the existing camera waterproof shells still have some shortcomings. Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, in order to reduce the number of buttons, some camera models have function buttons on the inner side of the dial, such as ISO, DISP, etc., and existing camera waterproof shells, for such function buttons, often set the dial control component and the function button control component separately. This design method is not only not clever enough, but also occupies more internal space of the waterproof shell, which is not conducive to the arrangement of other control components, and also correspondingly increases the use of parts and components, increases the assembly work of assembly workers, and is not conducive to production.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to study a new technical solution to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the defects and shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a multifunctional composite control component applied to a camera waterproof housing. Through the ingenious design of the multifunctional composite control component of the camera waterproof housing, it more reasonably integrates and optimizes the various control structures of the camera, thereby satisfying the control of the camera while occupying a smaller space, which is more convenient for manufacturers to produce and assemble.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A multifunctional composite control assembly applied to a camera waterproof housing comprises a dial, wherein the dial is connected to a rotation driving assembly for driving the dial to rotate; the rotation driving assembly comprises a first gear, which is located on the upper side of the dial and is installed and connected to the dial;

[0007] A pressing drive assembly is arranged above the dial, and the pressing drive assembly has a middle shaft. The dial can be movably installed on the middle shaft up and down, and the middle shaft is connected to the center of the dial. The middle shaft has a first return spring for driving the dial to move downward; four direction axes are arranged at the four corners of the outer periphery of the middle shaft, and the four direction axes can be pressed up and down and located above the dial.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the dial is made of silicone, rubber, plastic or metal.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the rotation drive assembly also includes a second gear, a third gear, a rotating shaft, and a rotating cap; the second gear is meshed and connected to the first gear, the third gear is meshed and connected to the second gear, the rotating shaft is connected to the third gear, and the rotating cap is installed on the upper end of the rotating shaft.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the first gear, the second gear, and the third gear are arranged in sequence from left to right.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the outer diameter of the first gear is greater than the outer diameter of the dial.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the lower side of the dial is provided with shifting teeth.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical scheme that it mainly integrates and optimizes the various control structures of the camera more reasonably through the ingenious design of the multifunctional composite control component of the camera waterproof case, so that the camera control can be satisfied while occupying a smaller space, which is more convenient for manufacturers to assemble; at the same time, through the setting of the first return spring, the contact tightness between the control dial and the camera dial can be maintained, ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of the operation of the rotating drive component.

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and functions of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of another angle of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 A top view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross section at AA in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of

[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the application of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of some camera models in the prior art.

[0022] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0023] 10. Dial; 11. Dial teeth; 20. First gear; 21. Second gear; 22. Third gear; 23. Rotating shaft; 24. Rotating cap; 30. Middle shaft; 301. Fixed block; 302. Fixed ring; 31. First return spring; 32. Direction shaft; 321. Key cap; 322. Second return spring; 40. Waterproof housing; 50. Camera; 51. Camera dial. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the present embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0027] See attached Figures 1 to 7 In the embodiment of the utility model, a multifunctional composite control component applied to a camera waterproof housing includes a dial 10, and the dial 10 is connected to a rotation driving component for driving the dial 10 to rotate; the rotation driving component includes a first gear 20, and the first gear 20 is located on the upper side of the dial 10 and is installed and connected to the dial 10;

[0028] A pressing drive assembly is arranged above the dial 10, and the pressing drive assembly has a middle shaft 30. The dial 10 can be mounted on the middle shaft 30 in a short-distance upward and downward movable manner. The middle shaft 30 is connected to the center of the dial 10, and the middle shaft 30 has a first return spring 31 for driving the dial 10 to move downward; four direction shafts 32 are arranged at four corners on the outer periphery of the middle shaft 30, and the four direction shafts 32 can be pressed up and down and are located above the dial 10. In actual application, the upper ends of the four direction shafts 32 and the middle shaft 30 are all provided with keycaps 321, and the four direction shafts 32 are all provided with second return springs 322 for driving the keycaps 321 to rebound upward. In actual application, the four direction axes 32 and the middle axis 30 correspond to the five points of the camera dial; when it is necessary to press a certain point in the camera dial, it is only necessary to press the key cap 321 of the corresponding direction axis 32 to trigger the corresponding function of the camera. When it is necessary to rotate the dial 10, it is only necessary to rotate the rotating cap 24 described below to drive the rotation of the dial 10 to realize the rotation of the camera dial.

[0029] Specifically, the middle shaft 30 is provided with a fixing block 301 and a fixing ring 302 for connecting to the camera waterproof housing in sequence above the first gear 20, and the first return spring 31 is provided between the fixing block 301 and the first gear 20; the second return spring 322 is provided between the fixing ring 302 and the key cap of the middle shaft 30; for the remaining four direction shafts 32, only a fixing ring 302 and a second return spring 322 between the fixing ring and the corresponding key cap are provided on the direction shaft 32.

[0030] Further, the dial 10 is made of silicone, rubber or plastic, and the lower side of the dial 10 is provided with a shifting tooth 11; under the action of the first return spring 31, the dial 10 can be kept in a pressed state with the dial 10 of the camera, and when the rotating cap 24 described below is rotated, the reliability and accuracy of the operation can be improved. Further, the rotation drive assembly also includes a second gear 21, a third gear 22, a rotating shaft 23, and a rotating cap 24; the second gear 21 is meshed and connected to the first gear 20, the third gear 22 is meshed and connected to the second gear 21, the rotating shaft 23 is installed on the third gear 22, and the rotating cap 24 is installed on the upper end of the rotating shaft 23. Preferably, the first gear 20, the second gear 21, and the third gear 22 are arranged in sequence from left to right; the number of teeth of the first gear 20 and the third gear 22 are both greater than the number of teeth of the second gear 21; in this way, through the specific setting of the size, number of teeth, and layout of the gears, the composite control assembly of the present application can well take into account the internal space of the waterproof shell. Preferably, the outer diameter of the first gear 20 is greater than the outer diameter of the dial 10 .

[0031] The design focus of the utility model is that it mainly integrates and optimizes the various control structures of the camera more reasonably through the ingenious design of the multifunctional composite control component of the camera waterproof case, so that the camera control can be satisfied while occupying a smaller space, which is more convenient for manufacturers to assemble; at the same time, through the setting of the first return spring, the contact tightness between the control dial and the camera dial can be maintained, ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of the operation of the rotating drive component.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any slight modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional composite control component for a camera waterproof housing, characterized in that: A dial is included, and the dial is connected to a rotation drive assembly for driving the dial to rotate; the rotation drive assembly includes a first gear, and the first gear is located on the upper side of the dial and is installed and connected to the dial; A pressing drive assembly is arranged above the dial, and the pressing drive assembly has a middle shaft. The dial can be movably installed on the middle shaft up and down, and the middle shaft is connected to the center of the dial. The middle shaft has a first return spring for driving the dial to move downward; four direction axes are arranged at the four corners of the outer periphery of the middle shaft, and the four direction axes can be pressed up and down and located above the dial.

2. The multifunctional composite control assembly for a camera waterproof housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dial is made of silicone, rubber, plastic or metal.

3. The multifunctional composite control assembly for a camera waterproof housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating drive assembly also includes a second gear, a third gear, a rotating shaft, and a rotating cap; the second gear is meshed and connected to the first gear, the third gear is meshed and connected to the second gear, the rotating shaft is connected to the third gear, and the rotating cap is installed on the upper end of the rotating shaft.

4. The multifunctional composite control assembly for a camera waterproof housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first gear, the second gear and the third gear are arranged in sequence from left to right.

5. The multifunctional composite control assembly for a camera waterproof housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the first gear is greater than the outer diameter of the dial.

6. The multifunctional composite control assembly for a camera waterproof housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower side of the dial is provided with shifting teeth.