Solar monitoring camera

By installing articulated basic solar panels and telescopic rods on outdoor surveillance cameras and adding extended solar panels, the problem of large electricity consumption of existing surveillance cameras is solved, efficient storage and use of solar energy is achieved, and electricity consumption is saved. Provides stable power supply.

CN222480158UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14SANFAT AUTOMOTIVE PARTS(YANGZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421449692.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-21
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-21

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Technical Problem

The existing outdoor surveillance cameras have a large amount of electricity consumption due to long-term working 24 hours a day, which brings financial burden to users.

Method used

Design a solar surveillance camera to add extended solar panels to realize the storage and expansion of solar energy by installing hinged basic solar panels above the camera body and installing telescopic rods below it.

Benefits of technology

Store solar energy as electricity during the day, power the camera at night or when power outages are outages, saving electricity spending; the basic solar panels can adjust the angle to convert more solar energy and provide sunshade and rain protection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar monitoring camera in the technical field of security monitoring, and the camera comprises a camera body, the top of the camera body is hinged with a basic solar cell panel, the bottom of the basic solar cell panel is hinged with a supporting unit, and the bottom of the basic solar cell panel is provided with a clamping unit capable of clamping a telescopic rod. The two side edges of the basic solar cell panel are each provided with an additional strip-shaped groove. According to the solar monitoring camera, the basic solar cell panel is mounted above the camera body, so that the power consumption expenditure can be saved for a user, and the angle of the basic solar cell panel can be adjusted according to the mounting direction of the current camera, so that the basic solar cell panel can convert more solar energy; the telescopic rod is hinged to the lower portion of the basic solar panel, so that the basic solar panel can be supported in an auxiliary mode; a strip-shaped groove is additionally formed in the side face of the basic solar cell panel, the expansion solar cell panel can be additionally installed, and solar energy obtaining is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of camera technology, and in particular, relates to a solar-powered surveillance camera. Background Art

[0002] Cameras generally have basic functions such as video recording, transmission and static image capture. Surveillance cameras have penetrated into every corner of our lives and work. Homes, offices, public places and traffic roads are full of cameras, providing safety protection for our lives and work.

[0003] Some cameras currently used outdoors, such as surveillance cameras in residential areas, industrial parks, and on some roads, are all powered by AC power. In order not to miss any useful video information, surveillance cameras generally work 24 hours a day. This consumes a lot of electricity in the long run, creating an economic burden for users. Utility Model Content

[0004] Purpose of the utility model: This application aims to solve the defects in the prior art and propose a solar-powered surveillance camera.

[0005] Technical solution: A solar surveillance camera comprises a camera body, a basic solar panel is hinged on the top of the camera body, a support unit is hinged on the bottom of the basic solar panel, the support unit comprises a telescopic rod, a rubber ball fixed to the telescopic end of the telescopic rod and a locking bolt capable of locking the extended length of the telescopic end of the telescopic rod, a clamping unit capable of clamping the telescopic rod is arranged at the bottom of the basic solar panel, a battery mounting box for installing an energy storage battery is arranged at the top of the camera body, additional strip grooves are opened on both sides of the basic solar panel, an extended solar panel can be plugged into the additional strip groove, the extended solar panel is provided with an L-shaped plug plate matching the additional strip groove, and two extended solar panels are symmetrically plugged on both sides of the basic solar panel.

[0006] Furthermore, a first fixing seat is fixed on the top of the camera body, a first rotating seat is provided on the back of the basic solar panel, the first fixing seat is hinged to the first rotating seat, and the relative positions of the first fixing seat and the first rotating seat can be fixed by a first fixing bolt;

[0007] The camera body and the basic solar panel are hinged through the above structure, so the angle of the basic solar panel can be adjusted. The structure is simple, stable and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0008] Furthermore, a second fixing seat is provided on the back of the basic solar cell panel, a second rotating seat is provided on the fixed end of the telescopic rod, the second fixing seat and the second rotating seat are hinged, and the relative positions of the second fixing seat and the second rotating seat can be fixed by a second fixing bolt;

[0009] The telescopic rod is hinged to the back of the basic tire pressure resistant solar panel through the above structure, and the direction of the telescopic rod can be adjusted, so that it can play an auxiliary supporting role for the basic solar panel, with a simple structure and convenient locking.

[0010] Furthermore, the locking bolt is a butterfly bolt;

[0011] The locking bolt adopts a butterfly bolt, which is convenient for the user to lock and fix the extension length of the telescopic rod without any tools.

[0012] Furthermore, the battery installation box has an opening on the side, a side cover is provided at the opening, the battery installation box has four protruding plates, and the four protruding plates are fixed to the top of the camera body by bolts;

[0013] The battery mounting box is detachably fixed on the top of the camera body and is used to install the energy storage battery. The battery mounting box can provide good waterproof and dustproof effects on the energy storage battery and protect the energy storage battery. The battery mounting box is arranged under the basic solar panel, and the basic solar panel can also provide rainproof effects on the battery mounting box, thereby further improving the safety of the energy storage battery.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping unit includes a base plate and a rubber buckle fixed on the base plate, and the rubber buckle is an annular structure with a notch;

[0015] Rubber buckles are used for connection, which has a simple structure and good fixing effect.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The solar surveillance camera of the present application can store solar energy as electrical energy during the day by installing a basic solar panel above the camera body, and use it to power the camera body at night or during power outages, thereby saving electricity expenses for users; the basic solar panel is hinged on the camera body, so that the angle of the basic solar panel can be adjusted according to the current installation direction of the camera, so that it can convert more solar energy, and the basic solar panel can also provide shade and rain protection for the camera body.

[0018] 2. By hingedly installing a telescopic rod under the basic solar panel, it can play an auxiliary supporting role for the basic solar panel.

[0019] 3. Additional strip grooves are set on the side of the basic solar panel to install expansion solar panels to increase the acquisition of solar energy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-perspective schematic diagram of a basic solar panel of the present application in a horizontal state;

[0021] Figure 2 A second viewing angle schematic diagram of the basic solar panel of the present application in a horizontal state;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the telescopic rod of the present application in a storage state;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the basic solar panel of the present application in a tilted state and an extended solar panel installed;

[0024] 1. Camera body; 1.1. Additional strip groove; 1.2. First fixing seat; 2. Basic solar panel; 2.1. First rotating seat; 2.2. Second fixing seat; 3. Support unit; 3.1. Telescopic rod; 3.2. Rubber ball; 3.3. Locking bolt; 3.4. Second rotating seat; 4. Snap-on unit; 4.1. Base plate; 4.2. Rubber buckle; 5. Battery installation box; 5.1. Side cover; 5.2. Protruding plate; 6. Extended solar panel; 6.1. L-shaped plug plate; 7. First fixing bolt; 8. Second fixing bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1-4As shown: a solar surveillance camera, including a camera body 1, a basic solar panel 2 is hinged on the top of the camera body 1, a support unit 3 is hinged on the bottom of the basic solar panel 2, the support unit 3 includes a telescopic rod 3.1, a rubber ball 3.2 fixed to the telescopic end of the telescopic rod 3.1 and a locking bolt 3.3 capable of locking the extended length of the telescopic end of the telescopic rod 3.1, a clamping unit 4 capable of clamping the telescopic rod 3.1 is provided at the bottom of the basic solar panel 2, a battery installation box 5 for installing an energy storage battery is provided on the top of the camera body 1, both sides of the basic solar panel 2 are provided with additional strip grooves 1.1, and an extended solar panel 6 can be plugged into the additional strip grooves 1.1, and the extended solar panel 6 is provided with an L-shaped plug plate 6.1 matching the additional strip grooves 1.1, and two extended solar panels 6 are symmetrically plugged into the two sides of the basic solar panel 2.

[0027] A first fixing seat 1.2 is fixed on the top of the camera body 1, a first rotating seat 2.1 is arranged on the back of the basic solar panel 2, the first fixing seat 1.2 is hinged to the first rotating seat 2.1, and the relative positions of the first fixing seat 1.2 and the first rotating seat 2.1 can be fixed by a first fixing bolt 7; a second fixing seat 2.2 is arranged on the back of the basic solar panel 2, a second rotating seat 3.4 is arranged on the fixed end of the telescopic rod 3.1, and the second fixing seat 2.2 and the second rotating seat 3.4 are hinged to each other. The second fixing seat 2.2 and the second rotating seat 3.4 can fix the relative positions of the two by the second fixing bolt 8; the locking bolt 3.3 is a butterfly bolt; the battery installation box 5 is opened on the side, and a side cover 5.1 is provided at the opening, and the battery installation box 5 has four protruding plates 5.2, and the four protruding plates 5.2 are fixed to the top of the camera body 1 by bolts; the clamping unit 4 includes a base plate 4.1 and a rubber buckle 4.2 fixed on the base plate 4.1, and the rubber buckle 4.2 is a ring structure with a notch.

[0028] Working principle: rotate the first rotation action to adjust the angle of the basic solar panel. After the angle is appropriate, fix the first fixing bolt to fix the direction of the basic solar panel. Then rotate the telescopic rod through the second rotating seat, and extend the telescopic end of the telescopic rod, so that the telescopic rod can play an auxiliary supporting role for the basic solar panel. Due to the setting of the rubber ball at the end of the telescopic rod, it can play an anti-slip role, further improving the auxiliary supporting effect of the support unit; the L-shaped plug-in plate on one side of the extended solar panel is directly inserted into the installation strip groove on the side of the basic solar panel, and the function is realized. An extended solar panel can be installed on each side of the basic solar panel. The three solar panels are electrically connected to the energy storage battery in the battery installation box, so that they can store electrical energy for the energy storage battery, and the electrical energy is used to power the camera at night or when there is a power outage.

[0029] The solar surveillance camera of the present application can store solar energy as electrical energy during the day by installing a basic solar panel above the camera body, and power the camera body at night or during power outages, thereby saving electricity expenses for users; the basic solar panel is hinged on the camera body, so that the angle of the basic solar panel can be adjusted according to the current installation direction of the camera, so that it can convert more solar energy, and the basic solar panel can also provide shade and rain protection for the camera body; a telescopic rod is hingedly installed under the basic solar panel, so that it can provide auxiliary support for the basic solar panel; a strip groove is provided on the side of the basic solar panel, so that an extended solar panel can be installed to increase the acquisition of solar energy.

[0030] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A solar-powered surveillance camera, comprising a camera body, characterized in that: A basic solar panel is hinged on the top of the camera body, and a supporting unit is hinged on the bottom of the basic solar panel. The supporting unit includes a telescopic rod, a rubber ball fixed to the telescopic end of the telescopic rod, and a locking bolt capable of locking the extended length of the telescopic end of the telescopic rod. A clamping unit capable of clamping the telescopic rod is provided at the bottom of the basic solar panel, and a battery mounting box for installing an energy storage battery is provided on the top of the camera body. Additional strip grooves are provided on both sides of the basic solar panel, and an extended solar panel can be plugged into the additional strip grooves. The extended solar panel is provided with an L-shaped plug plate matching the additional strip groove, and two extended solar panels are symmetrically plugged on both sides of the basic solar panel.

2. The solar powered surveillance camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first fixing seat is fixed on the top of the camera body, a first rotating seat is arranged on the back of the basic solar cell panel, the first fixing seat is hinged to the first rotating seat, and the relative positions of the first fixing seat and the first rotating seat can be fixed by a first fixing bolt.

3. The solar powered surveillance camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second fixed seat is arranged on the back of the basic solar cell panel, a second rotating seat is arranged on the fixed end of the telescopic rod, the second fixed seat and the second rotating seat are hinged, and the relative positions of the second fixed seat and the second rotating seat can be fixed by a second fixing bolt.

4. The solar-powered surveillance camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking bolt is a butterfly bolt.

5. The solar-powered surveillance camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery installation box has an opening on the side, and a side cover is arranged at the opening. The battery installation box has four protruding plates, and the four protruding plates are fixed to the top of the camera body by bolts.

6. The solar-powered surveillance camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping unit comprises a base plate and a rubber buckle fixed on the base plate, and the rubber buckle is an annular structure with a notch.