Recording apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a recording device. The recording device comprises a device shell, a limiting plate, a lens module and a positioning mechanism. The limiting plate is arranged in the device shell, and the limiting plate comprises a plate limiting part. The lens module is arranged on the device shell in a rotatable mode, and the lens module comprises a module limiting part. In an adjustable state, the lens module is adapted to rotate relative to the device housing. In a positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along a translation direction, so that the module limiting part is clamped with the plate limiting part, and the relative position between the lens module and the device shell is fixed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a recording device, in particular to a vehicle recording device. Background Art

[0002] In order to record the images inside the car, the dashcam is equipped with an internal recording lens in addition to the external recording lens to record the behavior of passengers or drivers. However, generally speaking, the installation position of the dashcam is mainly to facilitate the recording of images outside the car. Therefore, after the dashcam is installed, how to rotate or shift the internal recording lens to face the passengers or driver becomes a design issue. Utility Model Content

[0003] An embodiment of the utility model is a recording device provided to solve the problems of the known technology, comprising a device housing, a limiting plate, a lens module and a positioning mechanism. The limiting plate is arranged in the device housing, wherein the limiting plate includes a plate limiting portion. The lens module is rotatably arranged in the device housing, and the lens module includes a module limiting portion. In an adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing. In a positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along a translation direction so that the module limiting portion is engaged with the plate limiting portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing.

[0004] In one embodiment, in the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating around a rotation axis, and in the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along the extension direction of the rotation axis.

[0005] In one embodiment, the plate limiting portion includes a first crown gear structure, and the module limiting portion includes a second crown gear structure, and the first crown gear structure is suitable for combining with the second crown gear structure.

[0006] In one embodiment, the device housing includes a first slot body and a second slot body, the lens module is arranged in the first slot body, and the limiting plate is arranged in the second slot body. In the adjustable state, the limiting plate is suitable for translating in the second slot body to release the lens module. In the positioning state, the limiting plate is pushed up by the lens module and abuts against an abutting surface in the second slot body.

[0007] In one embodiment, the recording device further comprises an elastic component, which is disposed in the second slot and abuts against the limiting plate, and the elastic component is suitable for applying an elastic force to the limiting plate so that the plate limiting portion tends to contact the module limiting portion.

[0008] In one embodiment, the limiting plate includes a column, the elastic component includes a compression spring, the elastic component is sleeved on the column, one end of the elastic component abuts the limiting plate, and the other end of the elastic component abuts the inner wall of the second slot.

[0009] In one embodiment, the positioning mechanism includes a locking component, and in the positioning state, the locking component pushes the lens module along the translation direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the device shell includes a third slot body, the positioning mechanism also includes a screw plate, the screw plate is arranged in the third slot body, the first slot body is located between the second slot body and the third slot body, and the locking accessory includes a captive screw, which is locked and connected to the screw plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lens module includes a metal gasket, and in the positioning state, the locking component pushes the metal gasket along the translation direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the recording device also includes an external recording lens, the device housing includes a housing opening, the lens module is at least partially exposed from the housing opening, the external recording lens is arranged on a first side of the device housing, the housing opening is formed on a second side of the device housing, and the first side is opposite to the second side.

[0013] In the recording device using the embodiment of the utility model, in the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing. In the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along a translation direction so that the module limit portion is engaged with the plate limit portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing. In one embodiment, the user only needs to loosen the locking attachment to adjust the orientation of the lens module (adjustable state); and if the user locks the locking attachment, the orientation of the lens module can be easily fixed (positioning state). The recording device of the embodiment of the utility model is not only simple to operate, but also low in cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of a recording device according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a partial exploded view of a recording device according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3A It is an exploded view of the main structure of a recording device of an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 3B It is a main structural combination diagram of a recording device of an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 4It is a partial cross-sectional view of a recording device in a positioning state according to an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a detailed structure of a module limiting portion of an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 6 A recording device according to another embodiment.

[0021] Figure 7 It is a stereoscopic view from another perspective of a recording device of an embodiment.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] D: Recording device

[0024] 1: Device housing

[0025] 101: First housing component

[0026] 102: Second housing component

[0027] 11: First tank

[0028] 12: Second tank

[0029] 121: contact surface

[0030] 122: Inner wall

[0031] 13: The third tank

[0032] 14: Shell opening

[0033] 191: First side

[0034] 192: Second side

[0035] 2: Lens module

[0036] 21: Module limiter

[0037] 22:Metal gasket

[0038] 23: Groove

[0039] 24: Internal recording lens

[0040] 3: Limiting plate

[0041] 31: Plate limiter

[0042] 32: Column

[0043] 33: Alignment protrusion

[0044] 39: Elastic component

[0045] 4: Positioning mechanism

[0046] 41: Lock accessories

[0047] 42: Screw plate

[0048] 5: External recording lens

[0049] X: Translation direction

[0050] A: Shaft DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing a recording device according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 It is a partial exploded view showing a recording device according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3A It is an exploded view showing the main structure of the recording device of the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3B 1 is a diagram showing the main structure of the recording device of the embodiment of the utility model. With reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3A and 3B, the recording device D of the embodiment of the utility model includes a device housing 1, a limit plate 3, a lens module 2 and a positioning mechanism 4. In one embodiment, the device housing 1 includes a first housing component 101 and a second housing component 102, and the first housing component 101 and the second housing component 102 are combined to form the device housing 1. The limit plate 3 is arranged in the device housing 1, wherein the limit plate 3 includes a plate limit portion 31. The lens module 2 is rotatably arranged in the device housing 1, and the lens module 2 includes a module limit portion 21. In an adjustable state, the lens module 2 is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing 1. In a positioning state, the positioning mechanism 4 pushes the lens module 2 along a translation direction X, so that the module limit portion 21 is engaged with the plate limit portion 31 to fix the relative position between the lens module 2 and the device housing 1.

[0052] Figure 4 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, in the adjustable state, the lens module 2 is adapted to rotate around a rotation axis A. In the positioned state, the positioning mechanism 4 pushes the lens module 2 along the extending direction of the rotation axis A.

[0053] Figure 5 3A, 3B, 4, and 5, in one embodiment, the plate stopper 31 includes a first crown gear structure, and the module stopper 21 includes a second crown gear structure, and the first crown gear structure is suitable for combining with the second crown gear structure.

[0054] With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the device housing 1 includes a first slot 11 and a second slot 12, the lens module 2 is disposed in the first slot 11, and the limit plate 3 is disposed in the second slot 12. In the adjustable state, the limit plate 3 is suitable for translation in the second slot 12 to release the lens module 2. In the positioning state, the limit plate 3 is pushed up by the lens module 2 and abuts against an abutting surface 121 in the second slot 12. In one embodiment, the outer contour of the limit plate 3 is roughly rectangular, and the limit plate 3 is constrained by the second slot 12, so the limit plate 3 can only perform translational movement in the second slot 12, and will not rotate.

[0055] Figure 6 This is a recording device showing another embodiment of the utility model. Figure 6 In this embodiment, the recording device also includes an elastic component 39, which is arranged in the second groove body 12 and abuts against the limiting plate 3. The elastic component 39 is suitable for applying an elastic force to the limiting plate 3 so that the plate limiting portion 31 tends to contact the module limiting portion 21. Thereby, when the user adjusts the orientation of the lens module 2, a sense of paragraph can be provided to the user.

[0056] Reference Figure 6 In one embodiment, the limiting plate 3 includes a column 32, and the elastic component 39 includes a compression spring. The elastic component 39 is sleeved on the column 32, one end of the elastic component 39 abuts against the limiting plate 3, and the other end of the elastic component 39 abuts against the inner wall 122 of the second slot 12.

[0057] With reference to FIGS. 3A, 4, and 5, in one embodiment, the limiting plate 3 includes an alignment protrusion 33, and the lens module 2 includes an alignment groove 23. The alignment protrusion 33 is correspondingly inserted into the alignment groove 23, thereby ensuring that the lens module 2 rotates around the rotation axis A. In one embodiment, the alignment protrusion 33 and the alignment groove 23 may have a tapered profile to facilitate engagement, and the above content does not limit the present invention.

[0058] 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the positioning mechanism 4 includes a locking member 41. In the positioning state, the locking member 41 pushes the lens module 2 along the translation direction X.

[0059] With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the device housing includes a third slot 13, the positioning mechanism 4 also includes a screw plate 42, the screw plate 42 is disposed in the third slot 13, the first slot 11 is located between the second slot 12 and the third slot 13, the locking accessory 41 includes a captive screw, and the locking accessory 41 is locked and connected to the screw plate 42. In one embodiment, the outer contour of the screw plate 42 is roughly T-shaped, and the screw plate 42 is constrained by the third slot 13, so the screw plate 42 can only perform translational movement in the third slot 13, and will not rotate.

[0060] 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the lens module 2 includes a metal gasket 22, and in the positioning state, the locking component 41 pushes the metal gasket 22 along the translation direction X. The metal gasket 22 can reduce wear and tear and extend the service life of the product.

[0061] Figure 7 1 and 7, in one embodiment, the recording device D further includes an external recording lens 5, the device housing 1 includes a housing opening 14, the lens module 2 is at least partially exposed from the housing opening 14, the external recording lens 5 is disposed on a first side 191 of the device housing 1, the housing opening 14 is formed on a second side 192 of the device housing 1, and the first side 191 is opposite to the second side 192. In this embodiment, the external recording lens 5 is used to record road images outside the vehicle. The lens module 2 includes an internal recording lens 24, and the internal recording lens 24 is used to record images of the driver or passengers.

[0062] In the recording device using the embodiment of the utility model, in the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing. In the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along a translation direction so that the module limit portion is engaged with the plate limit portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing. In one embodiment, the user only needs to loosen the locking attachment to adjust the orientation of the lens module (adjustable state); and if the user locks the locking attachment, the orientation of the lens module can be easily fixed (positioning state). The recording device of the embodiment of the utility model is not only simple to operate, but also low in cost.

[0063] Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art may make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the definition of the attached claims.

Claims

1. A recording device, characterized in that: include: a device housing; A limiting plate, disposed in the housing of the device, wherein the limiting plate includes a plate limiting portion; a lens module, the device housing is rotatably arranged, the lens module comprises a module stopper, wherein in an adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing; and A positioning mechanism, wherein in a positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along a translation direction so that the module limiting portion is engaged with the plate limiting portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing.

2. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that in, In the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating around a rotation axis. In the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along the extending direction of the rotation axis.

3. The recording device according to claim 2, characterized in that in, The plate limiting portion includes a first crown gear structure, and the module limiting portion includes a second crown gear structure. The first crown gear structure is suitable for combining with the second crown gear structure.

4. The recording device according to claim 3, characterized in that in, The device housing includes a first slot body and a second slot body, the lens module is arranged in the first slot body, and the limiting plate is arranged in the second slot body. In the adjustable state, the limiting plate is suitable for translating in the second slot body to release the lens module. In the positioning state, the limiting plate is pushed up by the lens module and abuts against an abutting surface in the second slot body.

5. The recording device according to claim 4, characterized in that It also includes an elastic component, which is arranged in the second slot and abuts against the limiting plate. The elastic component is suitable for applying an elastic force to the limiting plate so that the plate limiting part tends to contact the module limiting part.

6. The recording device according to claim 5, characterized in that in, The limiting plate comprises a column, the elastic component comprises a compression spring, the elastic component is sleeved on the column, one end of the elastic component abuts against the limiting plate, and the other end of the elastic component abuts against the inner wall of the second slot.

7. The recording device according to claim 4, characterized in that in, The positioning mechanism includes a locking component. In the positioning state, the locking component pushes the lens module along the translation direction.

8. The recording device according to claim 7, characterized in that in, The device shell includes a third slot body, the positioning mechanism also includes a screw plate, the screw plate is arranged in the third slot body, the first slot body is located between the second slot body and the third slot body, the locking accessory includes a captive screw, and the locking accessory is locked and connected to the screw plate.

9. The recording device according to claim 8, characterized in that in, The lens module comprises a metal gasket. In the positioning state, the locking accessory pushes the metal gasket along the translation direction.

10. The recording device according to claim 1, wherein in, The recording device also includes an external recording lens, the device housing includes a housing opening, the lens module is at least partially exposed from the housing opening, the external recording lens is arranged on a first side of the device housing, the housing opening is formed on a second side of the device housing, and the first side is opposite to the second side.

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