Camera module with external waterproof ring

Abstract

A camera module with an external waterproof ring comprises a camera module body, a whole machine shell and a wire harness. The camera module is arranged in the center of an inner cavity of the complete machine shell, the right side of the camera module and the wire harness are connected together, a waterproof ring is arranged on the wire harness, and the waterproof ring and the right side of the complete machine shell are clamped together; the waterproof ring and the complete machine shell are directly connected together, and a wire harness limiting ring is arranged in the center of the waterproof ring. According to the camera module with the waterproof ring, the waterproof ring and the wire harness are arranged together and are fixed through the high-temperature curing adhesive, so that the waterproof ring does not move after the position of the waterproof ring is adjusted, and the waterproof ring is not moved when the whole module is assembled. Alignment is facilitated, steps and posts for additionally configuring the waterproof ring are reduced, and meanwhile, the waterproof ring is externally arranged on the module, so that the problem that the whole machine is left behind during assembly and the like cannot be caused.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of camera modules, in particular to a camera module with an external waterproof ring. Background Art

[0002] For some camera modules and complete equipment for outdoor applications, there are often waterproof requirements. This requires not only a single camera module but also a waterproof design for the entire device. The current common waterproof solution is to use a waterproof ring design. When the entire device is installed, the joint part in contact with the outside air is sealed with a waterproof ring, which can effectively prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the entire device. However, this method will increase the number of steps in the assembly process of the existing design module, thereby reducing the assembly speed and efficiency of the camera module. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a camera module with an external waterproof ring.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A camera module with an external waterproof ring comprises: a camera module, a whole machine housing and a wiring harness; the camera module is arranged in the center of the inner cavity of the whole machine housing, the right side of the camera module and the wiring harness are connected to each other, a waterproof ring is arranged on the wiring harness, and the waterproof ring and the right side of the whole machine housing are clamped together; the waterproof ring and the whole machine housing are directly connected to each other, and a wiring harness limiting ring is arranged in the center of the waterproof ring.

[0006] In one of the embodiments, the side of the wiring harness away from the camera module is connected to the mainboard of the whole device, and the outer side of the wiring harness is soft plastic.

[0007] In one of the embodiments, an opening is provided in the center of the right outer wall of the whole housing, and the shape and size of the front of the opening match the shape and size of the front of the waterproof ring.

[0008] In one of the embodiments, the diameter of the front side of the wiring harness limiting ring is matched with the diameter of the front side of the wiring harness, and a high temperature curing glue is applied to the connection between the wiring harness limiting ring and the wiring harness.

[0009] In one embodiment, the waterproof ring is provided with a slot around the ring body, and the slot fits with the opening on the outer wall of the whole housing.

[0010] In one embodiment, the transmission signal of the wiring harness is LVDS or USB.

[0011] In one embodiment, the waterproof ring is made of soft plastic material, and a concave inner circle is arranged in the center of the waterproof ring, and the concave height is 0.5mm-1mm.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, the lens on the left side of the camera module extends into the outer wall of the entire housing, and the lens of the camera module is waterproofed.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, the connection between the whole housing and the waterproof ring is waterproofed.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, a seal is provided between the entire housing and the lens extending from the left side of the camera module.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0016] The camera module with an external waterproof ring of the utility model is configured together with the waterproof ring and the wiring harness. The position of the waterproof ring is designed according to the joint position of the module and the whole machine assembly, and the waterproof ring and the wiring harness are fixed by high-temperature curing glue, so that the waterproof ring can no longer be moved after the position is adjusted, thereby being fixed together with the shell of the whole machine. This design allows the waterproof ring on the outside of the module to match the sealing of the joint part with the whole machine when the module is assembled as a whole machine, which facilitates alignment and reduces the steps and positions for additional configuration of the waterproof ring. At the same time, because the waterproof ring is on the module, it will not cause problems such as being left behind when the whole machine is assembled. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front perspective structural diagram of the camera module with a waterproof ring of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the top view of the waterproof ring structure of the camera module with an external waterproof ring.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Camera module; 2. Whole machine casing; 3. Waterproof ring; 31. High temperature curing glue; 32. Wiring limit ring; 4. Wiring harness. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively with reference to the relevant drawings. The drawings provide preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thoroughly and comprehensively understood.

[0022] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0023] Unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0025] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a camera module with an external waterproof ring includes: a camera module 1, a whole machine housing 2 and a wiring harness 4; the camera module 1 is arranged in the center of the inner cavity of the whole machine housing 2, the right side of the camera module 1 and the wiring harness 4 are connected to each other, a waterproof ring 3 is arranged on the wiring harness 4, and the waterproof ring 3 and the right side of the whole machine housing 2 are clamped together; the waterproof ring 3 and the whole machine housing 2 are directly connected to each other, and a wiring harness limiting ring 32 is arranged in the center of the waterproof ring 3. It should be noted that when the camera module 1 is assembled as a whole machine, the waterproof ring 3 needs to be adjusted to a suitable position first, at this time, the waterproof ring 3 and the opening on the right side outer wall of the whole machine housing 2 are clamped together, and the waterproof ring 3 is fixed on the wiring harness 4 with a high temperature curing glue 31, and the lens part of the camera module 1 can be exposed from the whole machine, so that the camera module 1 can shoot the outside scene.

[0026] like Figure 1-2As shown, in one embodiment, the side of the harness 4 away from the camera module 1 is connected to the mainboard of the whole machine, and the outer side of the harness 4 is soft plastic. The transmission signal of the harness 4 is LVDS or USB. It should be noted that the harness 4 is a flexible wire.

[0027] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in one embodiment, an opening is provided in the center of the right outer wall of the whole housing 2, and the shape and size of the front of the opening match the shape and size of the front of the waterproof ring 3. The connection between the whole housing 2 and the waterproof ring 3 is waterproofed. A card slot is provided around the body of the waterproof ring 3, and the card slot matches the opening provided on the outer wall of the whole housing 2. It should be noted that this design can effectively prevent water from entering between the whole housing 2 and the waterproof ring 3, thereby achieving the purpose of waterproof protection of the camera module 1.

[0028] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in one embodiment, the diameter of the front of the harness stop ring 32 matches the diameter of the front of the harness 4, and a high temperature curing glue 31 is applied to the connection between the harness stop ring 32 and the harness 4. It should be noted that the high temperature curing glue 31 can fix the waterproof ring 3 on the harness 4 so that it does not move, and can also achieve a waterproof effect.

[0029] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in one embodiment, the waterproof ring 3 is made of soft plastic material, and a concave inner circle is set in the center of the waterproof ring 3, and the concave height is 0.5mm-1mm. It should be noted that the position of the waterproof ring 3 on the wiring harness 4 is designed according to the joint position of the camera module 1 and the whole machine assembly.

[0030] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in one embodiment, the lens on the left side of the camera module 1 extends into the outer wall of the whole machine housing 2, and the lens of the camera module 1 is waterproofed. A seal is set between the whole machine housing 2 and the lens extending from the left side of the camera module 1. It should be noted that the head position of the camera module 1 is treated with transparent acrylic or glass so that the camera module 1 can shoot the outside scene. This design allows the camera module 1 to have a strong waterproof ability.

[0031] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A camera module with an external waterproof ring, characterized in that: include: Camera module (1), whole machine housing (2) and wiring harness (4); The camera module (1) is arranged at the center of the inner cavity of the whole machine housing (2); the right side of the camera module (1) and the wiring harness (4) are connected to each other; a waterproof ring (3) is arranged on the wiring harness (4); and the waterproof ring (3) and the right side of the whole machine housing (2) are clamped together; The waterproof ring (3) and the whole machine housing (2) are directly connected to each other, and a wire harness limiting ring (32) is arranged at the center of the waterproof ring (3).

2. The camera module with waterproof ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the wiring harness (4) away from the camera module (1) is connected to the mainboard of the whole machine, and the outer side of the wiring harness (4) is made of soft plastic.

3. The camera module with waterproof ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening is provided in the center of the right outer wall of the whole machine housing (2), and the shape and size of the front face of the opening match the shape and size of the front face of the waterproof ring (3).

4. The camera module with waterproof ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the front side of the wiring harness limiting ring (32) matches the diameter of the front side of the wiring harness (4), and a high-temperature curing glue (31) is applied to the connection between the wiring harness limiting ring (32) and the wiring harness (4).

5. The camera module with waterproof ring as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof ring (3) is provided with a slot around the ring body, and the slot fits with an opening on the outer wall of the whole machine housing (2).

6. The camera module with waterproof ring as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission signal of the wiring harness (4) is LVDS or USB.

7. The camera module with waterproof ring as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof ring (3) is made of soft plastic material, and a concave inner circle is arranged at the center of the waterproof ring (3), and the concave height is 0.5 mm to 1 mm.

8. The camera module with waterproof ring as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The lens on the left side of the camera module (1) extends into the outer wall of the entire housing (2), and the lens of the camera module (1) is waterproofed.

9. The camera module with waterproof ring as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The connection between the whole machine housing (2) and the waterproof ring (3) is waterproofed.

10. The camera module with waterproof ring as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The whole machine housing (2) is sealed with the lens extending from the left side of the camera module (1).

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