Mining camera with dust removal device

By installing a dust removal device with a dust sensor and a high-pressure gas nozzle on the mining camera, the problem of poor dust removal effect in the prior art is solved, and the effect of automatic dust removal and clear image is achieved.

CN222776261UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18XUZHOU RUICHANG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421123679.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-22
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-22

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Technical Problem

When existing mining cameras are used underground in coal mines, the dust removal device will cause dust in the air to blow on the camera surface when it sucks air, causing dust to adhere to and the dust cleaning effect is poor.

Method used

A dust removal device with a dust sensor and a high-pressure gas nozzle is designed to monitor the dust concentration near the lens in real time through the dust sensor. When the set threshold is reached, the high-pressure gas nozzle generates a high-speed airflow to remove dust from the lens.

Benefits of technology

The automatic dust removal function is realized without manual intervention. The high-pressure gas nozzle can effectively remove dust from the lens, keep the image clear, and the dust removal effect is significantly improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mining cameras, and discloses a mining camera with a dust removal device, which comprises a supporting mechanism and a dust removal mechanism, the dust removal mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting mechanism, the dust removal mechanism comprises a protection unit and a cleaning unit, the protection unit is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting mechanism, and the cleaning unit is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting mechanism. The cleaning unit is fixedly connected to the surface of the protection unit, and the supporting mechanism is composed of a supporting plate, a power supply connecting module, a bearing plate, a supporting column, supporting legs, a threaded adjusting rod and a bottom plate. According to the mining camera with the dust removal device, the automatic dust removal function is achieved through the dust sensor and electric connection control, manual intervention is not needed, high-speed airflow generated by the high-pressure gas nozzle can effectively remove dust on the lens, images are kept clear, and the dust removal effect is good; the camera can be protected from being affected by large-particle dust and vibration through the dustproof cover, the large-particle dust can be prevented from being directly attached to the camera and the dust removal device, and normal work of the camera is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mining cameras, in particular to a mining camera with a dust removal device. Background Art

[0002] Mine cameras are video surveillance equipment used for capturing and transmitting images at important places underground in coal mines. They are suitable for coal mines containing explosive mixed gases such as methane and hydrogen and are explosive. Existing mine cameras have certain disadvantages when used. The environment underground in coal mines is harsh. In sunny and dry weather, a lot of dust will float in the mine. Even if the mine camera is installed at a high height, a lot of dust will still fall on the surface of the camera, affecting the clarity of the camera's shooting picture.

[0003] The prior art discloses a mining camera with a dust removal device with application number: 202021544942.3, which belongs to the technical field of mining cameras, and comprises a camera body and a fixing frame located on the outer wall of the camera body, the camera body is fixed to the wall of a coal mine through the fixing frame, and also comprises a dust removal device and a shock-absorbing pad, the dust removal device is fixedly arranged at the rear end of the camera body, and a shock-absorbing pad is fixedly connected between the dust removal device and the camera body, the dust removal device comprises an outer shell and a rotating drive, the outer shell is fixedly connected to the rear end of the camera body, the rotating drive is fixedly arranged at the central axis position inside the outer shell, and a plurality of groups of fan blades are provided on the outer surface of the rotating drive, and when the fan blades rotate, the airflow flows in the direction of the camera body; the utility model has a reasonable design, and the dust removal device is arranged at the rear end of the camera, so that the surface of the camera is not easy to fall dust and moisture, and does not affect the use of the mining camera.

[0004] However, the existing technology still has the following shortcomings. First, when the above-mentioned device is in use, the fan blades are rotated to drive the air flow to prevent dust and moisture from falling on the surface of the camera. However, when the above-mentioned device is in use, when the air is sucked, the dust in the air will be blown onto the surface of the camera. After long-term use, some dust will adhere to the surface of the camera, so the cleaning effect is not good. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a mining camera with a dust removal device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a mining camera with a dust removal device, comprising a supporting mechanism and a dust removal mechanism, wherein the dust removal mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting mechanism.

[0007] The dust removal mechanism comprises a protection unit and a cleaning unit, wherein the protection unit is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting mechanism, and the cleaning unit is fixedly connected to the surface of the protection unit.

[0008] Preferably, the supporting mechanism consists of a supporting plate, a power connection module, a bearing plate, a supporting column, a leg, a threaded adjustment rod and a base plate, the power connection module is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate, the bearing plate is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate, the supporting column is fixedly connected to the top of the bearing plate, the leg is fixedly connected to the bottom of the supporting plate, the threaded adjustment rod is threadedly connected to the inner bottom of the leg, and the base plate is movably connected to the bottom of the threaded adjustment rod, thereby playing a major supporting role.

[0009] Preferably, the protection unit consists of a protective cover, an isolation net, a camera assembly and a camera lens. The protective cover is fixedly connected to the surface of the supporting plate, the isolation net is fixedly connected to the surface of the protective cover, the camera assembly is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting column, and the camera lens is fixedly connected to the front of the camera assembly, so as to play an isolation role and reduce the damage of dust to the camera.

[0010] Preferably, the cleaning unit consists of a gas compression pump, an air inlet, a connecting pipe rack and a high-pressure gas nozzle. The gas compression pump is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective cover, the air inlet is opened on the side of the gas compression pump, the connecting pipe rack is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas compression pump, and the high-pressure gas nozzle is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting pipe rack, which is used to clean the dust on the lens to achieve the purpose of dust removal.

[0011] Preferably, the high-pressure gas nozzle jets toward the surface of the camera lens, and the high-speed airflow can effectively remove dust on the lens to keep the image clear.

[0012] Preferably, an air filter element is provided inside the air inlet for filtering air entering into the high-pressure gas nozzle to remove dust from the camera.

[0013] Preferably, the isolation net covers the top, back, left and right sides of the protective cover to reduce dust adhesion to the camera, while also protecting the camera from large particles of dust and vibration.

[0014] Preferably, a dust sensor is provided around the camera lens, and the dust sensor is electrically connected to the gas compression pump to monitor the dust concentration near the lens in real time. When the dust concentration reaches a set threshold, the sensor will send a signal to control the gas compression pump to perform dust removal.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The mining camera with dust removal device realizes automatic dust removal function through dust sensor and electrical control without manual intervention. The high-speed airflow generated by the high-pressure gas nozzle can effectively remove the dust on the lens, keep the image clear and have good dust removal effect.

[0017] The mining camera with a dust removal device can protect the camera from large dust particles and vibrations through the dust cover, and can prevent large dust particles from directly adhering to the camera and the dust removal device, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the camera. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the dismantling structure of the isolation net of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at B in the middle.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Support mechanism; 101. Support plate; 102. Power connection module; 103. Load-bearing plate; 104. Support column; 105. Leg; 106. Threaded adjustment rod; 107. Bottom plate; 2. Dust removal mechanism; 201. Protective cover; 202. Isolation net; 203. Camera assembly; 204. Camera lens; 211. Gas compression pump; 212. Air inlet; 213. Connecting pipe rack; 214. High-pressure gas nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] 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.

[0024] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides the following technical solution: a mining camera with a dust removal device, comprising a supporting mechanism 1 and a dust removal mechanism 2, wherein the dust removal mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting mechanism 1.

[0025] The dust removal mechanism 2 includes a protection unit and a cleaning unit. The protection unit is fixedly connected to the top of the support mechanism 1, and the cleaning unit is fixedly connected to the surface of the protection unit.

[0026] The supporting mechanism 1 is composed of a supporting plate 101, a power connection module 102, a bearing plate 103, a supporting column 104, a supporting leg 105, a threaded adjustment rod 106 and a bottom plate 107. The power connection module 102 is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate 101, the bearing plate 103 is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate 101, the supporting column 104 is fixedly connected to the top of the bearing plate 103, the supporting leg 105 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the supporting plate 101, the threaded adjustment rod 106 is threadedly connected to the inner bottom of the supporting leg 105, and the bottom plate 107 is movably connected to the bottom of the threaded adjustment rod 106, playing a major supporting role.

[0027] The protection unit consists of a protective cover 201, an isolation net 202, a camera assembly 203 and a camera lens 204. The protective cover 201 is fixedly connected to the surface of the supporting plate 103, the isolation net 202 is fixedly connected to the surface of the protective cover 201, and the isolation net 202 covers the upper, rear, left and right sides of the protective cover 201 to reduce the adhesion of dust to the camera, and can also protect the camera from large particles of dust and vibration. The camera assembly 203 is fixedly connected to the top of the support column 104, and the camera lens 204 is fixedly connected to the front of the camera assembly 203. Dust sensors are arranged around the camera lens 204, and the dust sensors are electrically connected to the gas compression pump 211 to monitor the dust concentration near the lens in real time. When the dust concentration reaches the set threshold, the sensor will send a signal to control the gas compression pump 211 to work for dust removal, which plays an isolation role and reduces the damage of dust to the camera. The cleaning unit consists of a gas compression pump 211, an air inlet 212, a connecting pipe rack 213 and a high-pressure gas nozzle 214. The gas compression pump 211 is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective cover 201, and the air inlet 212 is opened on the side of the gas compression pump 211. An air filter element is arranged inside the air inlet 212 to filter air into the high-pressure gas nozzle 214 to remove dust from the camera. The connecting pipe rack 213 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas compression pump 211, and the high-pressure gas nozzle 214 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting pipe rack 213. The jet of the high-pressure gas nozzle 214 is directed toward the surface of the camera lens 204. The high-speed airflow can effectively remove the dust on the lens to keep the image clear, which is used to clean the dust on the lens and achieve the purpose of dust removal.

[0028] When in use, after placing the device at a designated location, start the camera assembly 203 to take pictures. During use, when the dust sensor detects that the dust concentration around the camera lens 204 reaches a set threshold, the gas compression pump 211 is started to work, and the high-pressure gas nozzle 214 sprays high-pressure gas to generate an airflow to blow away the dust on the lens.

[0029] Although the 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 mining camera with a dust removal device, comprising a support mechanism (1) and a dust removal mechanism (2), characterized in that: The dust removal mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the support mechanism (1); The dust removal mechanism (2) comprises a protection unit and a cleaning unit, wherein the protection unit is fixedly connected to the top of the support mechanism (1), and the cleaning unit is fixedly connected to the surface of the protection unit; The support mechanism (1) is composed of a support plate (101), a power connection module (102), a bearing plate (103), a support column (104), a leg (105), a threaded adjustment rod (106) and a bottom plate (107); the power connection module (102) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (101); the bearing plate (103) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (101); the support column (104) is fixedly connected to the top of the bearing plate (103); the leg (105) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (101); the threaded adjustment rod (106) is threadedly connected to the inner bottom of the leg (105); and the bottom plate (107) is movably connected to the bottom of the threaded adjustment rod (106); The protection unit is composed of a protection cover (201), an isolation net (202), a camera assembly (203) and a camera lens (204); the protection cover (201) is fixedly connected to the surface of the bearing plate (103); the isolation net (202) is fixedly connected to the surface of the protection cover (201); the camera assembly (203) is fixedly connected to the top of the support column (104); and the camera lens (204) is fixedly connected to the front of the camera assembly (203); The cleaning unit is composed of a gas compression pump (211), an air inlet (212), a connecting pipe rack (213) and a high-pressure gas nozzle (214); the gas compression pump (211) is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective cover (201); the air inlet (212) is opened on the side of the gas compression pump (211); the connecting pipe rack (213) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas compression pump (211); and the high-pressure gas nozzle (214) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting pipe rack (213).

2. The mining camera with dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jet of the high-pressure gas nozzle (214) is directed toward the surface of the camera lens (204).

3. The mining camera with dust removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air filter element is arranged inside the air inlet (212).

4. The mining camera with dust removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The isolation net (202) covers the top, back, left and right sides of the protective cover (201).

5. The mining camera with dust removal device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A dust sensor is provided around the camera lens (204), and the dust sensor is electrically connected to the gas compression pump (211).

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