Camera device

By designing a camera device including a protective cover and a driving motor, the problem of existing cameras being easily contaminated in outdoor environments and causing visual obstruction, the automatic rotation of the protective cover and automatic cleaning effect are achieved, and the reliability of the camera is improved. Continuity of monitoring.

CN222484782UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14FUJIAN PINGTAN RUIQIAN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420539334.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-20
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-20

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Technical Problem

Existing cameras are easily contaminated by rain, dust, bird droppings and other objects in outdoor environments, resulting in obstruction of vision and requiring manual cleaning, which poses a risk of intentional obstruction or accidental damage, resulting in missing monitoring.

Method used

An imaging device including a mount, mounting panel, protective cover, camera and drive motor, and cleaning components is designed. The protection cover and the driving motor are set to realize the protection cover to solve the visual obstruction problem; the cleaning components include water spray strips, heating strips, silicone strips and wipe strips, and the process of spraying, heating, silicone and wipe are provided. Achieve automatic cleaning effect.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic rotation of the protective cover when the occlusion appears to solve the visual occlusion problem, and automatically cleans up the result through the setting of the cleaning components, reducing the need for manual intervention and maintenance, and improving the reliability of the camera and the continuity of monitoring.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera device, which comprises a mounting seat and a mounting panel, the mounting panel is hermetically arranged at an opening of the mounting seat and fully covers the opening of the mounting seat, at least a camera shooting part of a camera is positioned in an accommodating cavity of a protective cover, and a base of the camera is fixedly connected with the mounting panel; the driving motor is arranged on the side, away from the protective cover, of the mounting panel, and at least part of the output end of the driving motor extends into the mounting panel and is in power connection with the protective cover; the cleaning assembly is arranged on the side, provided with the protection cover, of the installation panel, and the cleaning assembly is arranged on the side of the protection cover and at least partially abuts against the protection cover.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field, and more specifically, to a camera device. Background Art

[0002] Camera (CAMERA or WEBCAM), also known as computer camera, computer eye, electronic eye, etc., is a video input device that is widely used in video conferencing, telemedicine and real-time monitoring.

[0003] At present, cameras are needed in various fields of life, such as Skynet, access control, road administration, violations, etc. However, the cleaning of cameras is a big problem at present, because outdoor cameras are often contaminated by rain, dust, bird droppings, infusion or other floating objects, and there are often situations such as blocking the line of sight. At this time, a small problem requires at least one person to drive an engineering vehicle to solve it. In addition, there may be deliberate obstruction or accidental damage in life, which may lead to lack of monitoring. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a camera device, which is a camera capable of self-cleaning and protecting the camera.

[0005] The above technical purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical scheme: a camera device includes a mounting seat, a mounting panel, a protective cover, a camera head and a driving motor and a cleaning component.

[0006] A cylindrical structure with an opening on one side of the installation position is arranged in the installation seat.

[0007] The mounting panel is sealingly arranged at the opening of the mounting seat and completely covers the opening of the mounting seat. The mounting panel is a circular sheet structure with at least one mounting cavity arranged therein.

[0008] The protective cover is at least three-quarters of a hollow sphere and its plane position is an opening. The edge of the opening of the protective cover is rotatably arranged on the installation panel and at least partially embedded in the installation cavity of the protective cover. The hollow sphere of the protective cover is an accommodating cavity.

[0009] At least the camera portion of the camera is located in the accommodating cavity of the protective cover, and the base of the camera is fixedly connected to the mounting panel.

[0010] The driving motor is arranged on a side of the installation panel away from the protective cover, and the output end of the driving motor at least partially extends into the installation panel and is connected to the protective cover in terms of power.

[0011] The cleaning component is arranged on the side of the installation panel where the protective cover exists, and the cleaning component is arranged beside the protective cover and at least partially abuts against the protective cover.

[0012] Through the setting of the protective cover and the driving motor, when an obstruction appears at the corresponding position of the protective cover camera, the protective cover can be rotated to solve the problem of line of sight obstruction. The setting of the cleaning component can achieve a wiping effect on the protective cover. Secondly, the setting of the cleaning component can ensure that the outside of the protective cover is cleaned to achieve an automatic cleaning effect.

[0013] The utility model is further configured as follows: a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity are provided in the mounting panel and the two mounting cavities are located in the same plane, the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity are at least partially connected, a first mounting hole is provided in the first mounting cavity on one side close to the drive motor, and a second mounting hole is provided in the second mounting cavity that runs through both sides of the mounting panel.

[0014] The communication between the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity enables the gear to be covered and installed, thereby ensuring that the gear is installed inside, thereby preventing the occurrence of debris stuck in the gears and the like.

[0015] The utility model is further configured as follows: a guide strip is further arranged in the second installation cavity.

[0016] The guiding effect can be achieved by setting the guide strip.

[0017] The utility model is further configured as follows: a driven gear is arranged at the opening outside the protective cover, a guide groove used in conjunction with the guide strip is arranged on the driven gear, and the driven gear is arranged in the second installation cavity.

[0018] By setting the guide groove and the guide strip together, the guiding effect of the protective cover when rotating can be ensured, so that the protection cover can rotate more smoothly.

[0019] The utility model is further configured as follows: a driving gear is arranged on the output end of the driving motor, and the driving gear is arranged in the first installation cavity and meshes with the driven gear.

[0020] The mutual arrangement of the driving gear and the driven gear can ensure that the power output is provided to the protective cover and the rotation angle can be accurately calculated.

[0021] The utility model is further configured as follows: the cleaning component includes a water spray bar, a heating bar, a silicone bar and a wiping bar which are arranged in sequence, wherein the water spray bar, the heating bar, the silicone bar and the wiping bar are all arc-shaped bars, and the bottoms of the water spray bar, the heating bar, the silicone bar and the wiping bar are fixedly arranged on the mounting panel and close to the outside of the protective cover, and the silicone bar and the wiping bar are in contact with the protective cover.

[0022] The process of spraying water, heating, silicone and wiping can ensure that even very stubborn objects such as bird droppings can be cleaned off.

[0023] The utility model is further configured as follows: a water tank and a water pump are arranged in the mounting seat and connected with the water spray bar, and a spray head is arranged on one side of the water spray bar close to the protective cover.

[0024] The setting of the nozzle can ensure that it has a certain impact force and can also hang on the wall.

[0025] The utility model is further configured as follows: a storage battery is arranged in the mounting seat, a PTC heating strip is arranged on the side of the heating strip close to the protective cover, and the PTC heating strip is electrically connected to the storage battery.

[0026] The PTC heating strip can be set to slowly heat the protective cover, and the glass cover will not crack due to a rapid rise in temperature caused by overheating.

[0027] To sum up, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: through the setting of the protective cover and the driving motor, when an obstruction appears at the position corresponding to the camera of the protective cover, the protective cover can be rotated to solve the problem of line of sight obstruction; the setting of the cleaning component can achieve a wiping effect on the protective cover; and secondly, the setting of the cleaning component can ensure that the outside of the protective cover is cleaned to achieve an automatic cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of the device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 is a bottom view of the device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the driving motor in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the protective cover in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the installation panel in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the device in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] In the figure:

[0036] 1. Mounting seat;

[0037] 2. Installation panel; 21. First installation cavity; 22. Second installation cavity; 23. First installation hole; 24. Second installation hole; 25. Guide strip;

[0038] 3. Protective cover; 31. Accommodating chamber; 32. Driven gear; 33. Guide groove;

[0039] 4. Camera;

[0040] 5. Driving motor; 51. Driving gear;

[0041] 6. Cleaning component; 61. Water spray bar; 62. Heating bar; 63. Silicone bar; 64. Wiping bar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0043] It should be noted that if the terms "first", "second", etc. are involved in the specification and claims of the utility model and the above-mentioned drawings, they are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so as to describe the embodiments of the utility model described here. In addition, if the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are involved, it is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0044] In addition, in the present invention, the terms "installation", "setting", "provided with", "connection", "connected", "socketing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0046] The following is combined with Figure 1-7 The utility model is described in further detail.

[0047] Example

[0048] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, a camera device includes a mounting base 1, a mounting panel 2, a protective cover 3, a camera 4, a driving motor 5 and a cleaning component 6.

[0049] The mounting seat 1 is provided with a cylindrical structure with one side of the mounting position opened.

[0050] After the mounting panel 2 and the mounting seat 1 are fixedly connected, a waterproof effect can be achieved. The mounting panel 2 and the mounting seat 1 are interference-connected, and a sealing gasket can be provided on the contact surfaces thereof.

[0051] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the mounting panel 2 is sealed and disposed at the opening of the mounting seat 1 and completely covers the opening of the mounting seat 1 . The mounting panel 2 is a circular sheet structure with at least one mounting cavity disposed therein.

[0052] In the present embodiment, a first mounting cavity 21 and a second mounting cavity 22 are provided in the mounting panel 2 and the two mounting cavities are located in the same plane, the first mounting cavity 21 and the second mounting cavity 22 are at least partially connected, a first mounting hole 23 is provided on the side of the first mounting cavity 21 close to the drive motor 5, and a second mounting hole 24 is provided in the second mounting cavity 22 that runs through both sides of the mounting panel 2; the connecting setting of the first mounting cavity 21 and the second mounting cavity 22 can realize the covered installation of the gear to ensure that the gear is installed inside, thereby preventing the occurrence of debris stuck in the teeth, etc.

[0053] A guide strip 25 is further provided in the second installation cavity 22 ; the guide strip 25 can achieve a guiding effect.

[0054] The protective cover 3 is at least three-quarters of a hollow sphere and has an opening at its plane position. The edge of the opening of the protective cover 3 is rotatably arranged on the mounting panel and at least partially embedded in the mounting cavity of the protective cover 3. The hollow sphere of the protective cover 3 is an accommodating cavity 31.

[0055] A driven gear 32 is provided at the opening on the outer side of the protective cover 3, and a guide groove 33 used in conjunction with the guide bar 25 is provided on the driven gear 32, and the driven gear 32 is arranged in the second mounting cavity 22; by setting the guide groove 33 and the matching guide bar 25, the guiding effect can be ensured when the protective cover 3 rotates, so that the rotation is smoother.

[0056] At least the camera portion of the camera 4 is located in the accommodating cavity 31 of the protective cover 3 , and the base of the camera 4 is fixedly connected to the mounting panel 2 .

[0057] The camera 4 part is the existing technology and no further explanation is given.

[0058] The driving motor 5 is disposed on a side of the installation panel 2 away from the protective cover 3 , and an output end of the driving motor 5 at least partially extends into the installation panel 2 and is connected to the protective cover 3 in terms of power.

[0059] A driving gear 51 is provided at the output end of the driving motor 5, and the driving gear 51 is arranged in the first mounting cavity 21 and meshes with the driven gear 32; the mutual arrangement of the driving gear 51 and the driven gear 32 can ensure that the protective cover 3 is provided with power output and the rotation angle can be accurately calculated.

[0060] The cleaning assembly 6 is disposed on a side of the mounting panel 2 where the protective cover 3 exists, and the cleaning assembly 6 is disposed beside the protective cover 3 and at least partially abuts against the protective cover 3 .

[0061] The cleaning component 6 includes a water spray bar 61, a heating bar 62, a silicone bar 63 and a wiping bar 64 which are arranged in sequence, wherein the water spray bar 61, the heating bar 62, the silicone bar 63 and the wiping bar 64 are all arc-shaped bars, and the bottoms of the water spray bar 61, the heating bar 62, the silicone bar 63 and the wiping bar 64 are fixedly arranged on the mounting panel 2 and close to the outside of the protective cover 3, and the silicone bar 63 and the wiping bar 64 are in contact with the protective cover 3; the process-based setting of water spraying, heating, silicone and wiping can ensure that objects such as bird droppings that are very stubborn can also be cleaned up.

[0062] The mounting base 1 is provided with a water tank and a water pump connected to a water spray bar 61 , and a nozzle is provided on one side of the water spray bar 61 close to the protective cover 3 ; the nozzle is provided to ensure that it has a certain impact force and can also provide wall hanging.

[0063] A battery is arranged in the mounting base 1, and a PTC heating strip 62 is arranged on the side of the heating strip 62 close to the protective cover 3, and the PTC heating strip 62 is electrically connected to the battery; through the setting of the PTC heating strip 62, the protective cover 3 can be heated slowly, and the glass cover will not crack due to a rapid increase in temperature caused by over-rapid heating.

[0064] In this solution, the cleaning component 6 and the driving motor 5 are both connected to a background controller, which can be a cloud controller or a controller of the camera 4 itself, and no further explanation is given here.

[0065] Working principle: through the setting of the protective cover 3 and the driving motor 5, when an obstruction appears at the position corresponding to the protective cover 3 and the camera 4, the problem of line of sight obstruction can be solved by rotating the protective cover 3, and then the setting of the cleaning component 6 can achieve a wiping effect on the protective cover 3. Secondly, the setting of the cleaning component 6 can ensure that the outside of the protective cover 3 is cleaned to achieve an automatic cleaning effect.

[0066] It should be noted that all features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps, can be combined in any manner.

[0067] In addition, the above specific embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can come up with various solutions inspired by the disclosure of the utility model, and these solutions also belong to the disclosure scope of the utility model and fall within the protection scope of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model specification and its drawings are illustrative and do not constitute a limitation of the claims. The protection scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that: include: A mounting seat (1) having a cylindrical structure with an opening on one side of the mounting position; A mounting panel (2) is sealingly arranged at the opening of the mounting seat (1) and completely covers the opening of the mounting seat (1), the mounting panel (2) being a circular sheet structure having at least one mounting cavity therein; The protective cover (3) is at least three-quarters of a hollow sphere and has an opening at a planar position. The edge of the opening of the protective cover (3) is rotatably arranged on the mounting panel (2) and is at least partially embedded in the mounting cavity of the protective cover (3). The hollow sphere of the protective cover (3) is a receiving cavity (31). A camera (4), at least the camera portion of which is located in the accommodating cavity (31) of the protective cover (3), and the base of the camera (4) is fixedly connected to the mounting panel (2); A drive motor (5) is arranged on a side of the installation panel (2) away from the protective cover (3), and an output end of the drive motor (5) at least partially extends into the installation panel (2) and is connected to the protective cover (3) in terms of power; A cleaning component (6) is arranged on a side of the installation panel (2) where the protective cover (3) exists, and the cleaning component (6) is arranged beside the protective cover (3) and at least partially abuts against the protective cover (3).

2. A camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first mounting cavity (21) and a second mounting cavity (22) are provided in the mounting panel (2), and the two mounting cavities are located in the same plane. The first mounting cavity (21) and the second mounting cavity (22) are at least partially connected. A first mounting hole (23) is provided on a side of the first mounting cavity (21) close to the drive motor (5), and a second mounting hole (24) is provided in the second mounting cavity (22) that passes through both sides of the mounting panel (2).

3. A camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide strip (25) is also provided in the second installation cavity (22).

4. A camera device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A driven gear (32) is provided at the opening on the outside of the protective cover (3), a guide groove (33) for use with the guide bar (25) is provided on the driven gear (32), and the driven gear (32) is arranged in the second installation cavity (22).

5. A camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A driving gear (51) is provided on the output end of the driving motor (5); the driving gear (51) is arranged in the first mounting cavity (21) and meshes with the driven gear (32).

6. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (6) comprises a water spray bar (61), a heating bar (62), a silicone bar (63) and a wiping bar (64) which are arranged in sequence, wherein the water spray bar (61), the heating bar (62), the silicone bar (63) and the wiping bar (64) are all arc-shaped bars, and the bottoms of the water spray bar (61), the heating bar (62), the silicone bar (63) and the wiping bar (64) are all fixedly arranged on the installation panel (2) and close to the outer side of the protective cover (3), and the silicone bar (63) and the wiping bar (64) are in contact with the protective cover (3).

7. The camera device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A water tank and a water pump are arranged in the mounting seat (1) and are connected to the water spray bar (61); a spray head is arranged on one side of the water spray bar (61) close to the protective cover (3).

8. The camera device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A storage battery is arranged in the mounting seat (1), and a PTC heating strip (62) is arranged on the side of the heating strip (62) close to the protective cover (3), and the PTC heating strip (62) is electrically connected to the storage battery.