Anti-fog camera

By designing protective covers and cleaning components on the mine camera, using a motor to drive the arc plate to rotate along the protective cover surface, combined with the design of sponge pads and return springs, the problem of the normal use of the mine camera due to fog is solved, and effective Fog cleaning and lens protection.

CN222484798UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14SHANXI HUA SHENG RONG MINING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421270131.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-04
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-04

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Technical Problem

When the mine camera is installed underground, the lens is covered with mist due to continuous spraying or sprinkling, which affects normal use.

Method used

A camera that can be anti-fog is designed, using a combination of protective cover and cleaning components. The motor drives the rotating shaft to drive the arc plate to rotate along the surface of the protective cover, uses a sponge pad to scrape away the mist, and increases the friction force through the return spring. Make sure the fog is cleaned.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the camera lens from getting mist, ensure the normal use of the camera, and avoid mist residue by improving friction and cleaning effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-fog camera, which comprises a camera main body, the surface of the camera main body is fixedly connected with a support frame, the surface of the camera main body is provided with a protective mechanism, the protective mechanism comprises a protective cover, the protective cover is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera main body, and the protective cover is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera main body. A sealing gasket is arranged at the joint of the protective cover and the camera main body; the convex blocks are fixedly connected to the surface of the camera main body, the two groups of convex blocks are arranged, and the two groups of convex blocks and the symmetric axis of the transverse center line of the camera main body are symmetrically arranged. According to the anti-fog camera, through forward rotation or reverse rotation of the motor, the rotating shaft drives the arc-shaped plate to rotate along the surface of the protective cover, fog water on the outer wall of the protective cover is scraped off through the sponge pad, a lens of the camera is prevented from being stained with the fog water, and normal use of the camera is prevented from being affected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of underground cameras, in particular to a fog-proof camera. Background Art

[0002] Mine cameras (explosion-proof cameras) are widely used in petroleum, chemical industry, docks, oil depots, ships, drilling platforms, gas stations, mines, ports, aerospace, military industry, medicine, steel, fireworks production, machinery, grain processing and storage and other places. They are equipped with a three-dimensional monitoring network to ensure the safety of production and life.

[0003] In the prior art, when a mine camera is installed in a mine, in order to prevent excessive dust, continuous spraying and watering are generally used to settle the dust, which in turn causes the camera lens to be covered with fog and water, affecting the normal use of the camera. In view of this, we propose a fog-proof camera. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a fog-proof camera, which can prevent the lens of the camera from being stained with fog and water, thereby avoiding affecting the normal use of the camera.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model proposes a fog-proof camera, including a camera body, a support frame fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body, a protective mechanism arranged on the surface of the camera body, the protective mechanism comprising: a protective cover, the protective cover is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body, a sealing gasket is arranged at the connection between the protective cover and the camera body; and a protrusion, the protrusion is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body, two groups of the protrusions are arranged, and the two groups of the protrusions and the axis of symmetry of the transverse center line of the camera body are symmetrically arranged, through holes are opened on the side walls of the two groups of the protrusions, and a rotating shaft is rotatably connected in the through hole, a cleaning component is arranged between the two groups of the rotating shafts, and the end of the rotating shaft away from the cleaning component is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the protective cover.

[0006] Preferably, the cleaning assembly comprises an arc-shaped plate, and the arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the ends of the two groups of rotating shafts respectively.

[0007] Preferably, a slide plate is slidably connected to the interior of the arc-shaped plate, a return spring is fixedly connected to one side of the slide plate, and one end of the return spring away from the slide plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate.

[0008] Preferably, a convex plate is fixedly connected to the other side of the slide plate, and the convex plate passes through and is slidably connected to the side wall of the arc-shaped plate.

[0009] Preferably, a sponge pad is fixedly connected to the side wall of the convex plate.

[0010] Preferably, the protective cover is made of transparent glass and has a hemispherical shape.

[0011] Beneficial Effects

[0012] The utility model provides a fog-proof camera, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] (1) The anti-fog camera rotates forward or backward through the motor, so that the shaft drives the arc plate to rotate along the surface of the protective cover, and the sponge pad is used to scrape off the fog on the outer wall of the protective cover to prevent the camera lens from being stained with fog and avoid affecting the normal use of the camera.

[0014] (2) The anti-fog camera uses a return spring to elastically support the slide plate, so that the slide plate drives the convex plate to approach the surface of the protective cover, so that the sponge pad and the outer wall of the protective cover are closely attached together, and the friction with the protective cover is increased, so that the fog water is cleared more cleanly and the fog water residue is avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the utility model at A;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning component of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1. camera body; 2. support frame; 3. protection mechanism; 31. protection cover; 32. sealing gasket; 33. bump; 34. rotating shaft; 35. cleaning component; 351. arc plate; 352. slide plate; 353. reset spring; 354. convex plate; 355. sponge pad; 36. motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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.

[0021] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 The utility model provides a fog-proof camera, comprising a camera body 1, a support frame 2 is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body 1, and a protective mechanism 3 is arranged on the surface of the camera body 1.

[0022] In the embodiment of the utility model, the protection mechanism 3 includes:

[0023] The protective cover 31 is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body 1. The protective cover 31 is made of transparent glass and has a hemispherical shape. A sealing gasket 32 ​​is provided at the connection between the protective cover 31 and the camera body 1. The lens of the camera body 1 is covered by the protective cover 31 and sealed by the sealing gasket 32, so as to protect the lens and prevent the entry of fog. At the same time, the hemispherical protective cover 31 is conducive to the sliding of water drops;

[0024] And a protrusion 33, the protrusion 33 is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body 1, two groups of protrusions 33 are provided, and the two groups of protrusions 33 and the horizontal center line symmetry axis of the camera body 1 are symmetrically arranged, the side walls of the two groups of protrusions 33 are provided with penetrating through holes, and a rotating shaft 34 is rotatably connected in the through hole, a cleaning component 35 is provided between the two groups of rotating shafts 34, and one end of the rotating shaft 34 away from the cleaning component 35 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 36, and the motor 36 is fixedly connected to the surface of the protective cover 31, and the motor 36 rotates forward or reversely, thereby driving the rotating shaft 34 and the cleaning component 35 to rotate along the surface of the protective cover 31, thereby scraping off the mist and water on the outer wall of the protective cover 31.

[0025] Specifically, in the embodiment of the utility model, the protection mechanism 3 includes a protection cover 31, a sealing gasket 32, a protrusion 33, a rotating shaft 34, a cleaning component 35, and a motor 36. The cleaning component 35 includes an arc plate 351, and the arc plate 351 is fixedly connected to the ends of the two sets of rotating shafts 34 respectively. The inner part of the arc plate 351 is slidably connected with a slide plate 352, and one side of the slide plate 352 is fixedly connected with a return spring 353. The end of the return spring 353 away from the slide plate 352 is fixedly connected to the inner part of the arc plate 351. On the wall, a convex plate 354 is fixedly connected to the other side of the slide plate 352, and the convex plate 354 passes through and is slidably connected to the side wall of the arc plate 351. A sponge pad 355 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the convex plate 354. The slide plate 352 is elastically supported by the return spring 353, so that the slide plate 352 drives the convex plate 354 to approach the surface of the protective cover 31, so that the sponge pad 355 and the outer wall of the protective cover 31 are tightly fitted together, and the friction with the protective cover 31 is increased, so that the mist water can be cleaned more cleanly.

[0026] In addition, it can prevent the lens of the camera from being stained with fog and water to avoid affecting the normal use of the camera. By rotating the motor 36 forward or reversely, the rotating shaft 34 drives the arc plate 351 to rotate along the surface of the protective cover 31, and the sponge pad 355 is used to scrape off the fog and water on the outer wall of the protective cover 31.

[0027] In order to avoid residual fog and water, the slide plate 352 is elastically supported by the return spring 353, so that the slide plate 352 drives the convex plate 354 to approach the surface of the protective cover 31, so that the sponge pad 355 is tightly fitted with the outer wall of the protective cover 31, and the friction with the protective cover 31 is increased, so that the fog and water can be cleared more cleanly.

[0028] In the utility model, when in use, the slide plate 352 is elastically supported by the return spring 353, so that the slide plate 352 drives the convex plate 354 to approach the surface of the protective cover 31, so that the sponge pad 355 is tightly fitted with the outer wall of the protective cover 31 and the friction with the protective cover 31 is increased. The motor 36 rotates forward or reversely, thereby driving the rotating shaft 34 and the cleaning component 35 to rotate along the surface of the protective cover 31, thereby scraping off the mist and water on the outer wall of the protective cover 31.

[0029] 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 fog-proof camera, comprising a camera body (1), a support frame (2) being fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body (1), characterized in that: A protective mechanism (3) is provided on the surface of the camera body (1), and the protective mechanism (3) comprises: A protective cover (31), the protective cover (31) being fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body (1), and a sealing gasket (32) being provided at the connection between the protective cover (31) and the camera body (1); and a protrusion (33), wherein the protrusion (33) is fixedly connected to the surface of the camera body (1), two groups of the protrusions (33) are provided, and the two groups of the protrusions (33) and the transverse center line symmetry axis of the camera body (1) are symmetrically arranged, through holes are opened on the side walls of the two groups of the protrusions (33), and a rotating shaft (34) is rotatably connected in the through hole, a cleaning component (35) is provided between the two groups of the rotating shafts (34), and one end of the rotating shaft (34) away from the cleaning component (35) is fixedly connected to the output end of a motor (36), and the motor (36) is fixedly connected to the surface of the protective cover (31).

2. The anti-fog camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (35) comprises an arc-shaped plate (351), and the arc-shaped plate (351) is fixedly connected to the ends of the two groups of rotating shafts (34) respectively.

3. The anti-fog camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The interior of the arc-shaped plate (351) is slidably connected to a slide plate (352), one side of the slide plate (352) is fixedly connected to a return spring (353), and one end of the return spring (353) away from the slide plate (352) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate (351).

4. The anti-fog camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: A convex plate (354) is fixedly connected to the other side of the slide plate (352), and the convex plate (354) penetrates and is slidably connected to the side wall of the arc-shaped plate (351).

5. The anti-fog camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sponge pad (355) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the convex plate (354).

6. The anti-fog camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover (31) is made of transparent glass and has a hemispherical shape.