A pan-tilt camera

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of network cameras, and in particular to a pan-tilt camera, which includes a pan-tilt support, a camera housing, and a camera module, wherein the pan-tilt support includes a seat and an arc-shaped support body, wherein the arc-shaped support body is rotatably supported on the seat, wherein the camera housing is rotatably supported on the arc-shaped support body, wherein the arc-shaped support body is half-covered on the outer side of the camera housing, wherein the camera housing is spherically arranged, wherein the camera housing and the arc-shaped support body are interconnected to form a receiving cavity, wherein the camera module is arranged in the receiving cavity. The present application has the beneficial effects of reducing the space volume occupied by the pan-tilt camera and improving the stability of the pan-tilt camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of network cameras, and in particular to a pan-tilt camera. Background Art

[0002] A pan-tilt camera is a camera with a pan-tilt structure. It has a device that allows the camera to rotate horizontally and vertically. Installing the camera on the pan-tilt structure allows the camera to shoot from multiple angles.

[0003] In order to meet the multi-functional requirements, it is often necessary to add multiple functional modules to the gimbal camera. A gimbal camera with multiple functional modules usually includes a gimbal support, a camera housing and a camera module. The camera housing is rotatably supported on the gimbal support, and the camera module is reasonably set in the camera housing and the gimbal support. In order to facilitate the assembly and processing of the camera module, the camera housing is usually directly set in a rectangular shape. When assembling, the camera module can be directly placed in the camera housing and fixed.

[0004] The above-mentioned existing technical solutions have the following defects: the size of the gimbal camera with multiple functional modules added is large, so that the gimbal camera needs a larger power output when driving the camera to rotate, which causes the gimbal camera to generate higher heat and louder noise. When the camera housing rotates to different angles, the force applied to the gimbal support will be different, resulting in the gimbal support being placed on a plane when the gimbal camera is operating. The situation may become unstable, so there is still room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to reduce the space volume occupied by a gimbal camera and improve the stability of the gimbal camera, the present application provides a gimbal camera.

[0006] The present application provides a pan-tilt camera that adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A gimbal camera comprises a gimbal support, a camera housing and a camera module, wherein the gimbal support comprises a seat body and an arc-shaped support body, the arc-shaped support body is rotatably supported on the seat body, the camera housing is rotatably supported on the arc-shaped support body, the arc-shaped support body is half-covered on the outside of the camera housing, the camera housing is spherically arranged, the camera housing and the arc-shaped support body are connected to each other to form a receiving cavity, and the camera module is arranged in the receiving cavity.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the camera module is arranged in the accommodating cavity formed by the arc-shaped support body and the camera housing, so that a smaller camera housing can accommodate the camera module, and the arc-shaped support body half covers the outer side of the camera housing, which better adapts to the installation requirements of the camera module and reduces the space volume occupied by the gimbal camera. The camera housing is rotatably supported on the arc-shaped support body, and the camera housing is spherical, so that no matter how much the camera is rotated, the pressure exerted by the camera housing on the arc-shaped support body is the same, so that the power required for the gimbal camera to drive the camera to rotate can be kept constant, reducing heat generation and noise. When the camera housing rotates to different angles, the gimbal support is subjected to the same force, so that the gimbal support is placed more stably when the gimbal camera is in operation.

[0009] Preferably, the arc-shaped support body includes a lower arc portion and an upper arc portion, the lower arc portion is rotatably supported on the base body, the upper arc portion and the lower arc portion are snap-fitted together, the camera housing is rotatably supported on the upper arc portion, the camera housing is connected to the upper arc portion, and the camera housing, the upper arc portion and the lower arc portion enclose the accommodating cavity.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper arc portion and the lower arc portion are snap-fitted together, and the camera housing, the upper arc portion and the lower arc portion are combined to form a housing cavity for accommodating the camera module. When the camera module needs to be disassembled, the upper arc portion and the lower arc portion can be separated first, which facilitates the disassembly of the camera module.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting assembly is provided between the lower arc portion and the seat body, and the connecting assembly includes a plug-in column and a plug-in sleeve, the plug-in column is installed on the top of the seat body, and the plug-in sleeve is installed on the bottom of the lower arc portion, and the plug-in column is plugged into and matched with the plug-in sleeve.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, since the plug-in column and the plug-in sleeve are plugged together, when the plug-in column rotates, the plug-in sleeve is driven to rotate, thereby driving the lower arc part to rotate, thereby facilitating the assembly and power transmission of the lower arc part and the seat body.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of heat dissipation holes are provided on the camera housing.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the heat generated by the gimbal camera when it is working can be discharged through the heat dissipation holes, so that the temperature of the gimbal camera is reduced, and the service life of the gimbal camera is indirectly extended.

[0015] Preferably, a speaker is arranged in the seat body, and a speaker hole is opened in the side wall of the seat body, and the position of the speaker hole corresponds to the speaker.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the speaker is equipped with the voice function of the camera, and the speaker hole can increase the volume of the speaker.

[0017] Preferably, an annular protrusion is provided on the seat body.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the provision of the annular protrusion increases the surface friction of the seat body, achieving an anti-slip effect.

[0019] Preferably, a threaded hole is provided at the bottom of the seat body.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing and using the camera, the base can be installed and fixed or hoisted on the wall using expansion screws. At the same time, the camera can also be directly placed on a flat surface such as a desk, dining table, or coffee table, thereby improving the applicability of the pan-tilt camera.

[0021] Preferably, an anti-slip pad is provided at the bottom of the seat.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, an anti-skid pad is arranged at the bottom of the seat body to play an anti-skid role, thereby improving the placement stability of the gimbal camera.

[0023] Preferably, a shell-like texture is provided on the lower arc portion.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, a shell-like texture is provided on the back of the arc-shaped support body, which improves the layering of the appearance of the gimbal camera and increases the surface friction, which is beneficial for the user's hand holding and transfer, and improves the overall aesthetics of the gimbal camera.

[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: the camera module is arranged in a accommodating cavity formed by the arc-shaped support body and the camera housing, so that a smaller camera housing can accommodate the camera module, the arc-shaped support body half covers the outer side of the camera housing, better adapts to the installation requirements of the camera module, and reduces the space volume occupied by the gimbal camera, and the camera housing is rotatably supported on the arc-shaped support body. The camera housing is spherical, so that no matter how much the camera rotates, the pressure exerted by the camera housing on the arc-shaped support body is the same, so that the power required for the gimbal camera to drive the camera to rotate can be kept constant, reducing heat generation and noise, and the gimbal support is subjected to the same force when the camera housing rotates to different angles, so that the gimbal support is placed more stably when the gimbal camera is in operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the gimbal camera of an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the matching relationship between the gimbal camera of an embodiment of the present application excluding the camera housing and the upper arc portion.

[0028] Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship of the gimbal camera of an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship of the gimbal camera of another perspective of the embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. pan-tilt support; 101. seat body; 102. arc-shaped support body; 1021. lower arc portion; 1022. upper arc portion; 2. camera housing; 3. camera module; 4. accommodating cavity; 5. connecting component; 51. plug-in column; 52. plug-in sleeve; 6. shell-like texture; 7. annular convex strip; 8. annular groove; 9. annular protrusion; 10. heat dissipation hole; 11. speaker hole; 12. threaded hole; 13. anti-slip pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0032] The present application embodiment discloses a pan-tilt camera. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A pan-tilt camera includes a pan-tilt support 1, a camera housing 2 and a camera module 3. The pan-tilt support 1 includes a base 101 and an arc-shaped support body 102. The arc-shaped support body 102 is half-covered on the outside of the camera housing 2, and the camera housing 2 is spherical. Specifically, the arc-shaped support body 102 includes a lower arc portion 1021 and an upper arc portion 1022. The lower arc portion 1021 is rotatably supported on the base 101, and the upper arc portion 1022 and the lower arc portion 1021 are snap-fitted. The arc-shaped support body 102 assembled by the upper arc portion 1022 and the lower arc portion 1021 is palm-shaped, and the upper arc portion 1022 is half-covered on the outside of the camera. The camera housing 2 is rotatably supported on the inner wall of the upper arc portion 1022 corresponding to the center of the arc-shaped support body 102. The camera housing 2 is hollow inside, and the camera housing 2, the upper arc portion 1022 and the lower arc portion 1021 enclose a receiving cavity 4, and the camera housing 2 is connected to the receiving cavity 4. The camera module 3 is disposed in the receiving cavity 4. The camera module 3 is a conventional camera module 3 integrated with a multi-function module. In this embodiment, the driving source of the camera is a driving motor, and the driving motor is installed in the receiving cavity 4.

[0033] Correspondingly, conventional cameras are usually fully covered with a rectangular camera housing 2, which has poor internal heat dissipation and a large volume, so that the gimbal camera requires a larger power output when driving the camera to rotate, which causes the gimbal camera to generate higher heat and louder noise. When the camera housing 2 rotates to different angles, the gimbal support 1 is subjected to different forces, resulting in the gimbal support 1 being placed on a plane and possibly unstable when the gimbal camera is in operation. The arc-shaped support body 102 in the embodiment of the present application is half-covered on the outside of the camera, which not only protects the camera, but also allows the heat generated by the camera to be exchanged with the outside, thereby playing a role in heat dissipation. At the same time, the arc-shaped support body 102 is arranged in the shape of a palm, which matches the spherical appearance of the camera, thereby reflecting the ornamental value of the entire gimbal camera.

[0034] At the same time, the camera module 3 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 4 formed by the arc-shaped support body 102 and the camera housing 2, so that a smaller camera housing 2 can accommodate the camera module 3. The arc-shaped support body 102 is half-covered on the outside of the camera housing 2, which is well adapted to the installation requirements of the camera module 3, reducing the space volume occupied by the gimbal camera, and the camera housing 2 is rotatably supported on the arc-shaped support body 102. The camera housing 2 is spherical, so that no matter how much the camera rotates, the pressure exerted by the camera housing 2 on the arc-shaped support body 102 is the same, so that the power required for the gimbal camera to drive the camera to rotate can be kept constant, reducing heat generation and noise, and the gimbal support 1 is subjected to the same force when the camera housing 2 rotates to different angles, so that the gimbal support 1 can be placed more stably when the gimbal camera is in operation.

[0035] In addition, in order to further improve the viewing experience of the entire gimbal camera, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 A shell-shaped texture 6 is also provided on the side of the lower arc portion 1021 facing away from the camera to improve the overall aesthetics of the gimbal camera.

[0036] Furthermore, a connection assembly 5 is provided between the seat body 101 and the lower arc portion 1021. The connection assembly 5 includes a plug-in column 51 and a plug-in sleeve 52. The plug-in column 51 is installed at the top of the seat body 101, and the plug-in sleeve 52 is installed at the bottom of the lower arc portion 1021. The plug-in column 51 and the plug-in sleeve 52 are plugged together. In addition, an annular convex strip 7 is provided on the inner circumference of the plug-in sleeve 52. In this embodiment, the annular convex strip 7 is made of plastic with a certain elasticity. At the same time, an annular groove 8 is correspondingly provided on the outer wall of the plug-in column 51. When the plug-in column 51 is fully inserted into the plug-in sleeve 52, the annular convex strip 7 is plugged together with the annular groove 8 to realize the rapid disassembly and assembly between the lower arc portion 1021 and the seat body 101.

[0037] Furthermore, the seat body 101 is provided with an annular protrusion 9. The setting of the annular protrusion 9 increases the surface friction of the seat body 101, so that the user is not easy to slip when holding the seat body 101 to transfer the pan-tilt camera, and has an anti-slip effect.

[0038] On the other hand, the outer shell of the camera is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 10, which are connected to the interior of the camera and arranged in a honeycomb shape. Correspondingly, the heat generated when the camera is working can cause the components inside the outer shell of the camera to be overheated and damaged. In this embodiment, the heat inside the outer shell of the camera can be discharged through the heat dissipation holes 10, thereby reducing the occurrence of components inside the outer shell of the camera being overheated and damaged. Furthermore, the heat dissipation holes 10 are arranged in a honeycomb shape so that the heat dissipation of the heat dissipation holes 10 is concentrated and the heat dissipated by each heat dissipation hole 10 is uniform.

[0039] In addition, a speaker is installed in the base 101, and a speaker hole 11 is opened on the side wall of the base 101, and the position of the speaker hole 11 corresponds to the speaker. The speaker adds the voice function of the camera, and the speaker hole 11 can increase the volume of the speaker. In this embodiment, a plurality of speaker holes 11 are provided, and the plurality of speaker holes 11 are also arranged in a honeycomb shape to improve the overall sound effect of the speaker holes 11.

[0040] Furthermore, a threaded hole 12 is provided at the bottom of the base 101 for easy fixing and hoisting by the user. When installing and using the camera, the base can be fixed or hoisted on the wall using expansion screws, and the camera can also be directly placed on a flat surface such as a desk, dining table, or coffee table, thereby improving the applicability of the pan-tilt camera.

[0041] Furthermore, the bottom of the seat body 101 is provided with an anti-skid pad 13, and three anti-skid pads 13 are provided. The three anti-skid pads 13 are arranged in a circle. In this embodiment, the anti-skid pads 13 are made of silicone with certain anti-skid properties. Therefore, the anti-skid pads 13 are provided at the bottom of the seat body 101 to play an anti-skid role, thereby improving the placement stability of the gimbal camera.

[0042] The implementation principle of a pan-tilt camera in the embodiment of the present application is as follows:

[0043] When assembling the pan-tilt camera, the plug-in column 51 is fully inserted into the plug-in sleeve 52, so that the annular convex strip 7 is engaged with the annular slot 8, and then part of the camera module 3 is installed on the inner wall of the lower arc portion 1021, and then the upper arc portion 1022 is engaged and fixed with the lower arc portion 1021, and part of the camera module 3 is accommodated in the camera housing 2, and then the camera housing 2 is connected to the upper arc portion 1022. When using the camera, the base can be installed and fixed or hoisted on the wall using expansion screws, and the camera can also be directly placed on a flat surface such as a desk, dining table, or coffee table, which is very convenient.

[0044] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A pan / tilt camera, characterized in that: The invention comprises a pan-tilt support (1), a camera housing (2) and a camera module (3); the pan-tilt support (1) comprises a seat body (101) and an arc-shaped support body (102); the arc-shaped support body (102) is rotatably supported on the seat body (101); the camera housing (2) is rotatably supported on the arc-shaped support body (102); the arc-shaped support body (102) is half-covered on the outer side of the camera housing (2); the camera housing (2) is spherically arranged; the camera housing (2) and the arc-shaped support body (102) are interconnected to form a receiving cavity (4); and the camera module (3) is arranged in the receiving cavity (4).

2. A pan / tilt camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc-shaped support body (102) comprises a lower arc portion (1021) and an upper arc portion (1022); the lower arc portion (1021) is rotatably supported on the base body (101); the upper arc portion (1022) and the lower arc portion (1021) are snap-fitted; the camera housing (2) is rotatably supported on the upper arc portion (1022); the camera housing (2) is connected to the upper arc portion (1022); and the camera housing (2), the upper arc portion (1022) and the lower arc portion (1021) enclose the accommodating cavity (4).

3. A pan / tilt camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting assembly (5) is provided between the lower arc portion (1021) and the seat body (101), and the connecting assembly (5) comprises a plug-in column (51) and a plug-in sleeve (52), wherein the plug-in column (51) is installed at the top of the seat body (101), and the plug-in sleeve (52) is installed at the bottom of the lower arc portion (1021), and the plug-in column (51) and the plug-in sleeve (52) are plugged into each other.

4. The pan / tilt camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera housing (2) is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes (10).

5. The pan / tilt camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A loudspeaker is arranged in the seat body (101), and a loudspeaker hole (11) is opened on the side wall of the seat body (101), and the position of the loudspeaker hole (11) corresponds to the loudspeaker.

6. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat body (101) is provided with an annular protrusion (9).

7. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the seat body (101) is provided with a threaded hole (12).

8. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-slip pad (13) is provided at the bottom of the seat body (101).

9. The pan-tilt camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower arc portion (1021) is provided with a shell-shaped texture (6).

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