Equipment for assembling multiple camera modules

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of camera assembly, and particularly provides a device for assembling multiple camera modules, which comprises a first direction adjusting assembly, a first module testing assembly, a second direction adjusting assembly and a second module testing assembly, the adjusting end of the first direction adjusting assembly is provided with a first module installing jig used for installing a module. The adjusting end of the second direction adjusting assembly is provided with a second module installing jig used for installing a module. The first module installation tool is located in a test area of the first module test assembly; the second module installation tool is located in the test area of the second module test assembly. According to the equipment, the orientation adjusting assembly is used for correcting the spatial relation of the camera from different angles, and automatic operation is achieved while the precision is improved; through the design of the multiple direction adjusting assemblies, multiple camera modules can be debugged and assembled at the same time, multi-camera high-precision assembly is achieved, the system is suitable for diversified intelligent field products, and the assembly quality is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of camera assembly, and in particular relates to a device for assembling multiple camera modules. Background Art

[0002] In the smart electronic product market, the application of cameras is endless, especially in 3D, distance test and fixed-point positioning, etc. With the increase of these demands, single camera module products can no longer achieve such functions, and multiple products need to be used in combination, such as RGB module + RGB module, RGB module + MONO module, RGB module + infrared module, infrared module + infrared module, etc. Simple assembly will lead to differences in the images taken by two or more modules, and this difference will further lead to the failure of distance judgment and object judgment, and it is impossible to achieve the ideal effect. Therefore, it has become an important topic to assemble multiple modules together precisely.

[0003] The most common multi-camera assembly equipment on the market is mainly used in mobile phones, tablets and other fields. The spacing between multiple modules of this type of product is small, which can be optimized through software compensation. However, in the fields of medical treatment, drone mapping, etc., real-time image acquisition and judgment are required. Software compensation may lead to hidden dangers such as inaccurate data and distorted effects. In addition, the product structure varies depending on the application, and there is no matching production system in the existing market.

[0004] In order to adapt to the diverse smart products and ensure assembly quality, it is necessary to develop and design a new multi-camera module assembly platform. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the problem in the prior art that there is a lack of multi-camera assembly equipment that can adapt to diversified intelligent field products and ensure assembly quality.

[0006] To this end, the utility model provides a device for assembling multiple camera modules, including a first azimuth adjustment component, a first module test component, a second azimuth adjustment component and a second module test component; the adjustment end of the first azimuth adjustment component is provided with a first module mounting fixture for mounting the module; the adjustment end of the second azimuth adjustment component is provided with a second module mounting fixture for mounting the module; the first module mounting fixture is located in a test area of ​​the first module test component; the second module mounting fixture is located in a test area of ​​the second module test component.

[0007] Specifically, the above-mentioned first azimuth adjustment component includes a first azimuth adjustment member and a first support seat; the first azimuth adjustment member is installed on the first support seat; the second azimuth adjustment component includes a second azimuth adjustment member and a second support seat; the second azimuth adjustment member is installed on the second support seat.

[0008] Specifically, the first position adjusting member is a first six-axis slide; and the second position adjusting member is a second six-axis slide.

[0009] Specifically, the first support seat is provided with a first slide rail; the first orientation adjusting member is slidably mounted on the first slide rail.

[0010] Specifically, the second support seat is provided with a second slide rail; the second orientation adjusting member is slidably mounted on the second slide rail.

[0011] Specifically, the above-mentioned equipment for assembling multiple camera modules also includes a product fixing component; the product fixing component is arranged between the first module mounting fixture and the second module mounting fixture.

[0012] Specifically, the product fixing assembly comprises a support plate; a pressing member for fixing the product is provided on the support plate.

[0013] Specifically, the pressing member includes a pressing group including a pressing plate and a rotating shaft seat; one end of the pressing plate is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft seat, and the other end is provided with a slot matching the product.

[0014] Specifically, the support plate is provided with a product limiting groove.

[0015] Specifically, the above-mentioned first module test assembly includes a first test box and a first test board; the first test board is combined with the first test box through a pin header; the second module test assembly includes a second test box and a second test board; the second test board is combined with the second test box through a pin header.

[0016] Specifically, the above-mentioned equipment for assembling multiple camera modules also includes a first test platform and a second test platform; the first test box is installed on the first test platform; and the second test box is installed on the second test platform.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0018] The equipment for assembling multiple camera modules provided by the utility model utilizes an azimuth adjustment component, preferably a six-axis slide, to correct the spatial relationship of the cameras from different angles, improve the accuracy and realize automated operation; the design of multiple azimuth adjustment components can debug and assemble multiple camera modules at the same time, realize high-precision assembly of multiple cameras (n≥2), adapt to various intelligent field products, and ensure assembly quality. In addition, by adding a slide rail in the X direction to realize the position movement of the azimuth adjustment component, the applicability can be improved and it is compatible with various module spacing products.

[0019] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the equipment structure used for assembling multiple camera modules.

[0021] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. first six-axis slide; 2. first support seat; 3. first module mounting fixture; 4. first camera module; 5. second six-axis slide; 6. second support seat; 7. second module mounting fixture; 8. second camera module; 9. support plate; 10. pressure plate; 11. rotating shaft seat; 12. support column; 13. connecting rod; 14. first test box; 15. first test plate; 16. first test carrier; 17. substrate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] 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 of 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.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0024] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features; in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0025] Reference Figure 1The utility model provides a device for assembling multiple camera modules, including a first azimuth adjustment component, a first module test component, a second azimuth adjustment component and a second module test component; the adjustment end of the first azimuth adjustment component is provided with a first module installation fixture 3 for installing the module; the adjustment end of the second azimuth adjustment component is provided with a second module installation fixture 7 for installing the module; the first module installation fixture 3 is located in the test area of ​​the first module test component; the second module installation fixture 7 is located in the test area of ​​the second module test component. When in use, the first camera module 4 and the second camera module 8, which are movably connected at both ends of the connecting rod 13 of the product, are installed at the adjustment ends of the first azimuth adjustment component and the second azimuth adjustment component respectively through the first module installation fixture 3 and the second module installation fixture 7. The image card is installed in the corresponding first module test component and the second module test component respectively. The first camera module 4 and the second camera module 8 are adjusted by the first azimuth adjustment component and the second azimuth adjustment component so that the structural physical center of the module coincides with the physical center of the image card. Light up the first camera module 4 and the second camera module 8 at the same time, identify the marking point on the image, and fine-tune the module through the azimuth adjustment component according to the deviation distance between the coordinate position of the center of the marking point on the image and the image center position. When the module image center coincides with the center of the chart card, the deviation distance is corrected to plus or minus 5 pixels, and the module and the connecting rod 13 are glued and cured to avoid variation after reinforcement, thereby realizing the assembly of the module and the product connecting rod 13.

[0026] In the utility model, the third position adjustment component and the fourth position adjustment component can be set according to the number of modules to be assembled, so as to realize the assembly of more camera modules.

[0027] Specifically, the first azimuth adjustment component includes a first azimuth adjustment member and a first support seat 2; the first azimuth adjustment member is installed on the first support seat 2; the second azimuth adjustment component includes a second azimuth adjustment member and a second support seat 6; the second azimuth adjustment member is installed on the second support seat 6. The first module mounting fixture 3 is arranged at the adjustment end of the first azimuth adjustment member, and the second module mounting fixture 7 is arranged at the adjustment end of the second azimuth adjustment member.

[0028] Preferably, the first position adjustment member is a first six-axis slide 1; the second position adjustment member is a second six-axis slide 5. The six-axis slide can achieve adjustment of 6 degrees of freedom, with a travel of ±15mm in the X and Y directions, an accuracy of ±0.002mm, a tilt angle of ±10° in the Tilt-X and Tilt-Y directions, and an accuracy of ±0.01°; the θ rotating platform has a 360-degree rotation accuracy of ±0.01°, a travel of +15mm in the Z direction, and an accuracy of ±0.002mm, and can correct the spatial relationship of the camera from different angles, thereby improving the accuracy and realizing automated operation.

[0029] In order to improve the applicability, the equipment used for assembling multiple camera modules is compatible with various module spacing products. The first support seat 2 is provided with a first slide rail; the first position adjustment member is slidably mounted on the first slide rail. Furthermore, the second support seat 6 is provided with a second slide rail; the second position adjustment member is slidably mounted on the second slide rail. The extension direction and length of the slide rail are designed according to the module spacing requirements, preferably as follows: Figure 1 As shown in the X-axis direction, the positions of the first orientation adjusting member and the second orientation adjusting member on the X-axis are adjusted by the first slide rail and / or the second slide rail, so as to adapt to the modules installed at different positions of the connecting rod 13.

[0030] In a detailed embodiment, the device for assembling multiple camera modules further includes a product fixing assembly; the product fixing assembly is arranged between the first module mounting fixture 3 and the second module mounting fixture 7. When in use, the connecting rod 13 of the product is fixed to the product fixing assembly, and the first camera module 4 and the second camera module 8 movably connected at both ends of the connecting rod 13 are respectively installed on the adjustment ends of the first orientation adjustment assembly and the second orientation adjustment assembly through the first module mounting fixture 3 and the second module mounting fixture 7.

[0031] Specifically, the product fixing assembly includes a support plate 9; a clamping member for fixing the product is provided on the support plate 9. When in use, the connecting rod 13 of the product is placed on the support plate 9, and the connecting rod 13 is fixed to the support plate 9 by the clamping member. Furthermore, a support column 12 is provided below the support plate 9, and its height is designed according to needs.

[0032] Optionally, the clamping member includes a clamping group including a clamping plate 10 and a rotating shaft seat 11; one end of the clamping plate 10 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft seat 11, and the other end is provided with a slot matching the product. During installation, the connecting rod 13 of the product is placed on the supporting plate 9, so that one end of the clamping plate 10 rotates around the rotating shaft seat 11, and the slot at the other end clamps the connecting rod 13, and then the clamping plate 10 is locked by a locking member to complete the fixing of the connecting rod 13. The locking member can be a buckle, a locking nut, or other feasible methods according to needs.

[0033] In a detailed embodiment, a product limiting groove is provided on the support plate 9. The product limiting groove is used to position and limit the product connecting rod 13, so that the connecting rod 13 can be quickly installed on the support plate 9 and the installation stability can be improved.

[0034] Furthermore, the first module test assembly includes a first test box 14 and a first test board 15; the first test board 15 is connected to the first test box 14 through a pin header; the second module test assembly includes a second test box and a second test board; the second test board is connected to the second test box through a pin header. The module is tested through the test board and the test box so that it can be adjusted to the best position during assembly.

[0035] Optionally, the first test board 15 is arranged in the azimuth adjustment range of the first azimuth adjustment component; the second test board is arranged in the azimuth adjustment range of the second azimuth adjustment component, so as to facilitate the azimuth adjustment component to fine-tune the module azimuth according to the test results.

[0036] Furthermore, the equipment for assembling multiple camera modules further includes a first test platform 16 and a second test platform; the first test box 14 is mounted on the first test platform 16; and the second test box is mounted on the second test platform. The specific installation position of the test platform is arranged according to the actual situation of the equipment, and is avoided in space to prevent interference with surrounding structures.

[0037] In an optimized implementation, the equipment for assembling multiple camera modules includes a substrate 17, and a product fixing component, a first orientation adjustment component, a first module testing component, a second orientation adjustment component, and a second module testing component are all mounted on the substrate 17.

[0038] The above examples are merely illustrative of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. All designs that are identical or similar to the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for assembling multiple camera modules, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first azimuth adjustment component, a first module test component, a second azimuth adjustment component and a second module test component; the adjustment end of the first azimuth adjustment component is provided with a first module installation fixture (3) for installing the module; the adjustment end of the second azimuth adjustment component is provided with a second module installation fixture (7) for installing the module; the first module installation fixture (3) is located in the test area of ​​the first module test component; the second module installation fixture (7) is located in the test area of ​​the second module test component.

2. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first azimuth adjustment component comprises a first azimuth adjustment member and a first support seat (2); the first azimuth adjustment member is mounted on the first support seat (2); the second azimuth adjustment component comprises a second azimuth adjustment member and a second support seat (6); the second azimuth adjustment member is mounted on the second support seat (6).

3. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The first orientation adjustment component is a first six-axis slide table (1); and the second orientation adjustment component is a second six-axis slide table (5).

4. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The first support seat (2) is provided with a first slide rail; the first orientation adjustment member is slidably mounted on the first slide rail.

5. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The second support seat (6) is provided with a second slide rail; the second orientation adjustment member is slidably mounted on the second slide rail.

6. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a product fixing component; the product fixing component is arranged between the first module mounting fixture (3) and the second module mounting fixture (7).

7. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The product fixing assembly comprises a support plate (9); a pressing piece for fixing the product is provided on the support plate (9).

8. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The pressing member comprises a pressing group including a pressing plate (10) and a rotating shaft seat (11); one end of the pressing plate (10) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft seat (11), and the other end is provided with a slot matching the product.

9. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first module test assembly comprises a first test box (14) and a first test board (15); the first test board (15) is connected to the first test box (14) via a pin header; the second module test assembly comprises a second test box and a second test board; the second test board is connected to the second test box via a pin header.

10. The device for assembling multiple camera modules as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a first test platform (16) and a second test platform; the first test box (14) is installed on the first test platform (16); and the second test box is installed on the second test platform.

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