Camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera, and belongs to the technical field of camera shooting. The camera comprises a first camera shooting assembly, a second camera shooting assembly, a driving device and a clutch device, the first camera shooting assembly and the second camera shooting assembly are rotationally connected and are sequentially arranged in the vertical direction, the driving device is in transmission connection with the clutch device, and the clutch device is in transmission connection with the first camera shooting assembly and the second camera shooting assembly. Under the condition that the clutch device is in a first clutch state, the clutch device is in transmission connection with the first camera shooting assembly, and the driving device drives the first camera shooting assembly to rotate horizontally through the clutch device; and under the condition that the clutch device is in the second clutch state, the clutch device is in transmission connection with the second camera shooting assembly, and the driving device drives the second camera shooting assembly to rotate horizontally through the clutch device. According to the scheme, the problem that a camera involved in the related technology is small in monitoring range can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of camera technology, and specifically relates to a camera. Background Art

[0002] Cameras are often used to monitor the surrounding environment. In order to facilitate the camera to capture details while monitoring the large scene, that is, to monitor the moving targets in the picture, such as moving people, cars or objects, and track the moving targets, zoom in and capture them, the camera is usually a combined camera, that is, it uses two camera components for shooting, and the two camera components are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction.

[0003] During actual use, and under normal circumstances, for the camera assembly located at the bottom, the movement of the horizontal motor and the vertical motor connected to the camera assembly can be controlled by software so that the camera assembly can rotate horizontally and vertically. For the camera assembly located at the top, the movement of the vertical motor connected to the camera assembly can be controlled by software so that the camera assembly can rotate vertically. However, the camera assembly can only rotate vertically, which greatly limits the monitoring range of the entire camera.

[0004] In summary, the cameras involved in the related art have the problem of a small monitoring range. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application discloses a camera to solve the problem of a small monitoring range of cameras involved in related technologies.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A camera comprises a first camera assembly, a second camera assembly, a driving device and a clutch device.

[0008] The first camera assembly is rotatably connected to the second camera assembly, and the two are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction, and the driving device is transmission-connected to the clutch device.

[0009] When the clutch device is in a first clutch state, the clutch device is transmission-connected to the first camera assembly, and the driving device drives the first camera assembly to rotate horizontally via the clutch device; when the clutch device is in a second clutch state, the clutch device is transmission-connected to the second camera assembly, and the driving device drives the second camera assembly to rotate horizontally via the clutch device.

[0010] The technical solution adopted in this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0011] In the present application, since the clutch device can be in different clutch states, the driving device can drive different camera components to rotate horizontally through the clutch device, that is, when the clutch device is in different clutch states, the driving device can drive the first camera component or the second camera component to rotate horizontally through the clutch device, which makes the monitoring range of the entire camera larger. Therefore, the camera disclosed in the present application can solve the problem of a small monitoring range of the camera involved in the related art. At the same time, since the first camera component can be driven to rotate horizontally through the driving device and the clutch device, the present application does not need to manually adjust the horizontal rotation of the first camera component, that is, the labor cost of the present application is low. In addition, since the present application adopts the same driving device and the clutch device to achieve the effect of horizontal rotation of different camera components, this can simplify the structure of the camera to a certain extent and can reduce the production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the camera disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0013] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of a camera disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the clutch device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application in a first clutch state;

[0015] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the clutch device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application in the second clutch state;

[0016] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the clutch device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application in the third clutch state;

[0017] Figures 7 to 9 A schematic diagram of the external structure of a camera disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Fig.10 and Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the camera disclosed in the embodiment of the present application at different viewing angles;

[0019] Fig.12 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the clutch gear disclosed in the embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Fig.13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving rod disclosed in the embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Description of reference numerals:

[0022] 100 - first camera assembly, 110 - first bracket, 111 - annular protrusion, 120 - first lens assembly;

[0023] 200 - second camera assembly, 210 - second bracket, 220 - second lens assembly;

[0024] 300 - driving device, 310 - second driving source, 320 - driving gear;

[0025] 400-clutch device, 410-clutch gear, 411-first groove, 412-second groove, 413-first end surface, 414-first limiting protrusion, 415-second end surface, 416-second limiting protrusion, 420-driving assembly, 421-first driving source, 4211-first magnetic member, 4212-second magnetic member, 422-driving rod, 4221-first end, 4222-second end, 4223-limiting flange, 4224-elastic limiting protrusion, 4225-inner cavity;

[0026] 500-main frame;

[0027] 600-first gear mechanism, 610-first connecting gear, 620-first transmission gear, 621-first limiting groove;

[0028] 700-second gear mechanism, 710-second connecting gear, 720-second transmission gear, 721-second limiting groove;

[0029] 810-second bearing, 820-first fill light, 830-second fill light, 840-solar module, 850-speaker, 860-indicator light, 870-mounting base, 880-first vertical motor, 890-cable;

[0030] 900-Installation base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] The camera disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is described in detail below through specific embodiments and application scenarios in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 13The present application discloses a camera, which includes a first camera assembly 100, a second camera assembly 200, a driving device 300 and a clutch device 400.

[0034] The first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 are both camera assemblies that can work independently. The first camera assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the second camera assembly 200, that is, the two can rotate relative to each other, and the two are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction. Optionally, the first camera assembly 100 can be located above the second camera assembly 200, and for the same scene to be photographed, the first camera assembly 100 can capture a panoramic image, and the second camera assembly 200 can capture a detailed image. Of course, the second camera assembly 200 can also capture a panoramic image, and the first camera assembly 100 can capture a detailed image.

[0035] The driving device 300 is in transmission connection with the clutch device 400, so that the driving device 300 can transmit the driving force through the clutch device 400. Specifically, when the clutch device 400 is in the first clutch state, the clutch device 400 is in transmission connection with the first camera assembly 100. At this time, the driving device 300 works to drive the first camera assembly 100 to rotate horizontally through the clutch device 400. For details, please refer to Figure 4 When the first camera assembly 100 rotates horizontally, the monitoring position of the first camera assembly 100 changes.

[0036] When the clutch device 400 is in the second clutch state, the clutch device 400 is in transmission connection with the second camera assembly 200. At this time, the driving device 300 works to drive the second camera assembly 200 to rotate horizontally through the clutch device 400. For details, please refer to Figure 5 When the second camera assembly 200 rotates horizontally, the monitoring position of the second camera assembly 200 changes.

[0037] Optionally, the monitoring position of the first camera component 100 and the monitoring position of the second camera component 200 can be the same. In this case, the monitoring screen of the first camera component 100 overlaps with the monitoring screen of the second camera component 200. The monitoring position of the first camera component 100 and the monitoring position of the second camera component 200 can also be different. In this case, the monitoring screen of the first camera component 100 and the monitoring screen of the second camera component 200 do not overlap. For the case where the monitoring screen of the first camera component 100 and the monitoring screen of the second camera component 200 do not overlap, the monitoring range of the camera is larger.

[0038] In the present application, since the clutch device 400 can be in different clutch states, the driving device 300 can drive different camera components to rotate horizontally through the clutch device 400, that is, when the clutch device 400 is in different clutch states, the driving device 300 can drive the first camera component 100 or the second camera component 200 to rotate horizontally through the clutch device 400, which makes the monitoring range of the entire camera larger. Therefore, the camera disclosed in the present application can solve the problem of a small monitoring range of the camera involved in the related art.

[0039] At the same time, since the first camera assembly 100 can be driven to rotate horizontally by the driving device 300 and the clutch device 400, the present application does not need to manually adjust the horizontal rotation of the first camera assembly 100, that is, the labor cost of the present application is low. In addition, since the present application uses the same driving device 300 and the clutch device 400 to achieve the effect of horizontal rotation of different camera assemblies, this can simplify the structure of the camera to a certain extent and can reduce the production cost of the camera.

[0040] Optionally, the clutch device 400 can be switched only between the first clutch state and the second clutch state, that is, the clutch device 400 only has the first clutch state and the second clutch state, so that the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can be respectively rotated horizontally to the same scene to be photographed to capture a panoramic image and a detailed image of the scene, or the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can be respectively rotated horizontally to different scenes to capture different scene images.

[0041] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 The clutch device 400 also has a third clutch state. When the clutch device 400 is in the third clutch state, the clutch device 400 can be connected to the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 at the same time. The driving device 300 can drive the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 to rotate horizontally synchronously through the clutch device 400, that is, under the transmission action of the driving device 300 and the clutch device 400, the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can not only rotate horizontally separately, but also rotate horizontally synchronously.

[0042] In the actual monitoring process, when the initial monitoring positions of the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 are the same, and the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 are required to shoot the same scene, the clutch device 400 can be simultaneously connected to the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200. At this time, the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can be driven by the driving device 300 and the clutch device 400 to rotate horizontally quickly and synchronously, so as to capture the panoramic view and detailed view of the same scene at the same time.

[0043] When the initial monitoring positions of the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 are different, the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can be driven to rotate horizontally synchronously by the driving device 300 and the clutch device 400, so that the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can quickly capture different scenes. It can be seen that this setting method can improve the efficiency of the camera capturing the same scene or different scenes.

[0044] Optionally, the camera may further include a main bracket 500, the first camera assembly 100 may include a first bracket 110, the first bracket 110 is rotatably connected to the main bracket 500, the second camera assembly 200 may include a second bracket 210, the first end of the second bracket 210 is rotatably disposed in the first bracket 110, and when the clutch device 400 is in the first clutch state, the clutch device 400 may be directly connected to the first bracket 110 to directly transmit the driving force provided by the driving device 300 to the first bracket 110, thereby driving the first camera assembly 100 to rotate horizontally, and when the clutch device 400 is in the second clutch state, the clutch device 400 may also be directly connected to the second bracket 210 to directly transmit the driving force provided by the driving device 300 to the second bracket 210, thereby driving the second camera assembly 200 to rotate horizontally.

[0045] In another embodiment, the camera may further include a first gear mechanism 600 and a second gear mechanism 700, the first bracket 110 may be rotatably connected to the main bracket 500 through the first gear mechanism 600, the second gear mechanism 700 may be rotatably disposed in the first bracket 110, and one end of the second gear mechanism 700 is connected to the first end of the second bracket 210, so that the second bracket 210 can rotate horizontally relative to the first bracket 110 through the second gear mechanism 700.

[0046] When the clutch device 400 is in the first clutch state, the clutch device 400 is transmission-connected to the first bracket 110 through the first gear mechanism 600, and the driving device 300 drives the first bracket 110 to rotate horizontally through the clutch device 400 and the first gear mechanism 600 in turn, thereby driving the first camera assembly 100 to rotate horizontally; when the clutch device 400 is in the second clutch state, the clutch device 400 is transmission-connected to the second bracket 210 through the second gear mechanism 700, and the driving device 300 drives the second bracket 210 to rotate horizontally through the clutch device 400 and the second gear mechanism 700 in turn, thereby driving the second camera assembly 200 to rotate horizontally; when the clutch device 400 is in the third clutch state, the clutch device 400 is transmission-connected to the first gear mechanism 600 and the second gear mechanism 700 at the same time, thereby driving the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 to rotate horizontally synchronously.

[0047] In this embodiment, since the clutch device 400 can transmit driving force to the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 through the first gear mechanism 600 and the second gear mechanism 700, this can improve the transmission stability of the entire transmission process, so that the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can rotate horizontally more stably, thereby achieving a better shooting effect of the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200.

[0048] In addition, when the clutch device 400 is in the first clutch state, the clutch device 400 can also be transmission connected to the first bracket 110 through the first friction wheel mechanism. When the clutch device 400 is in the second clutch state, the clutch device 400 can also be transmission connected to the second bracket 210 through the second friction wheel mechanism. When the clutch device 400 is in the third clutch state, the clutch device 400 is simultaneously transmission connected to the first friction wheel mechanism and the second friction wheel mechanism, that is, the clutch device 400 can transmit the driving force to the first bracket 110 through the friction force in the first friction wheel mechanism, and can also transmit the driving force to the second bracket 120 through the friction force in the second friction wheel mechanism.

[0049] Optionally, the camera may further include a mounting base 870, one end of which is detachably connected to the main support 500 by a buckle, so that the main support 500 can be removed from the mounting base 870 to repair or replace the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 connected to the main support 500, and the other end of the mounting base 870 is detachably connected to the mounting base 900, so that the entire camera can be removed from the mounting base 900 to repair or replace the camera. Optionally, the mounting base 900 may be a wall or a mounting column or other component.

[0050] Optionally, the first gear mechanism 600 may include a first connecting gear 610 and a first transmission gear 620, one end of the first connecting gear 610 passes through the first bracket 110 and is fixedly connected to the main bracket 500, and the first connecting gear 610 is rotatably matched with the first bracket 110, so that the first bracket 110 is rotatably provided on the main bracket 500 through the first connecting gear 610, and the first transmission gear 620 is rotatably provided in the first bracket 110 and meshed with the other end of the first connecting gear 610; the second gear mechanism 700 may include a meshing second connecting gear 710 and a second transmission gear 720, the first connecting gear 610 and the second transmission gear 720 are both rotatably provided in the first bracket 110, and the second connecting gear 710 is fixedly connected to the first end of the second bracket 210, so that the first end of the second bracket 210 is rotatably provided in the first bracket 110.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 4When the clutch device 400 is in the first clutch state, the clutch device 400 is in transmission connection with the first transmission gear 620, the clutch device 400 transmits the driving force to the first transmission gear 620, and the first transmission gear 620 drives the first bracket 110 to rotate horizontally around the first connecting gear 610; when the clutch device 400 is in the second clutch state, the clutch device 400 is in transmission connection with the second transmission gear 720, the clutch device 400 transmits the driving force to the second transmission gear 720 and the second connecting gear 710 in sequence, so that the second connecting gear 710 drives the second bracket 210 to rotate horizontally relative to the first bracket 110; when the clutch device 400 is in the third clutch state, the clutch device 400 is simultaneously in transmission connection with the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720, so as to drive the first bracket 110 and the second bracket 210 to rotate horizontally at the same time.

[0052] In this embodiment, the clutch device 400 can transmit the driving force to the first camera assembly 100 through the meshed first connecting gear 610 and the first transmission gear 620, that is, through multiple gears, and the clutch device 400 can also transmit the driving force to the second camera assembly 200 through the meshed second connecting gear 710 and the second transmission gear 720, that is, through multiple gears, which can further improve the transmission stability of the entire transmission process, so that the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can rotate horizontally more stably, thereby making the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 have better shooting effects. Of course, the first gear mechanism 600 can also include only the first connecting gear 610, and the second gear mechanism 700 can also include only the second connecting gear 710.

[0053] Optionally, the driving device 300 may be disposed in the first bracket 110 to facilitate transmission connection with the clutch device 400. The clutch device 400 may only include a clutch gear 410. The driving device 300 is transmission connected to the clutch gear 410, and the clutch gear 410 is rotatably disposed in the first bracket 110. For details, please refer to Fig.10 The driving device 300 may include a second driving source 310 and a driving gear 320 disposed on the output shaft of the second driving source 310. The driving gear 320 is always meshed with the clutch gear 410 to drive the clutch gear 410 to rotate. To facilitate the connection between the clutch gear 410 and the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720, the structure of the clutch gear 410 may be a structure in which both ends are retractable and have gears.

[0054] When the clutch device 400 is in the first clutch state, the first end of the clutch gear 410 extends to move to the first transmission gear 620, and the gear structure of the first end is meshed with the first transmission gear 620; when the clutch device 400 is in the second clutch state, the second end of the clutch gear 410 extends to move to the second transmission gear 720, and the gear structure of the second end is meshed with the second transmission gear 720. At this time, the clutch gear 410 can be driven to rotate by the driving device 300, so that the clutch gear 410 can drive the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 to rotate.

[0055] In another embodiment, the clutch device 400 may further include a driving assembly 420, which is disposed in the first bracket 110. The clutch gear 410 can move along its own rotation axis relative to the first bracket 110. The clutch gear 410 is located between the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720. The driving assembly 420 can be connected to the clutch gear 410, that is, the driving assembly 420 can drive the clutch gear 410 to move along its own rotation axis relative to the first bracket 110, and the moving direction can be the height direction of the camera.

[0056] During the movement of the clutch gear 410, the clutch gear 410 can be close to the first transmission gear 620 and connected to the first transmission gear 620, or the clutch gear 410 can be close to the second transmission gear 720 and connected to the second transmission gear 720, that is, the driving component 420 can drive the clutch gear 410 to move to connect with the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720. It can be seen that by driving the clutch gear 410 to move by the driving component 420, the effect of connecting the clutch gear 410 to the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 can be achieved. At this time, the structure of the clutch gear 410 can be designed as a structure with only gears, which makes the structure of the clutch gear 410 relatively simple and can reduce the difficulty of producing the clutch gear 410.

[0057] Optionally, the camera may further include other driving devices, which are disposed in the first bracket 110, and the other driving devices may be connected to the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 at the same time, so as to simultaneously drive the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 to approach or move away from the clutch gear 410, and connect or disconnect with the clutch gear 410, or respectively drive the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 to approach or move away from the clutch gear 410, and connect or disconnect with the clutch gear 410, and during the movement of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720, the first transmission gear 620 is always meshed with the first connection gear 610, and the second transmission gear 720 is always meshed with the second connection gear 710. In this embodiment, the efficiency of connecting or disconnecting the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 from the clutch gear 410 can be improved by the driving assembly 420 and the other driving devices, which can improve the efficiency of driving the first camera assembly 100 to rotate horizontally and the second camera assembly 200 to rotate horizontally.

[0058] Optionally, the driving assembly 420 may include a first driving source 421 and a driving rod 422 connected to each other. The first driving source 421 is disposed on the first bracket 110. The first driving source 421 can drive the driving rod 422 to slide along the rotation axis of the clutch gear 410. The clutch gear 410 is sleeved outside the first end 4221 of the driving rod 422 and cooperates with the driving rod 422 in the upper limit position in the sliding direction of the driving rod 422. The first driving source 421 can drive the clutch gear 410 to move to be connected to the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 through the driving rod 422. Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 At this time, the first driving source 421 can drive the clutch gear 410 to move to connect with the first transmission gear 620 through the driving rod 422. Figure 3 and Figure 5 At this time, the first driving source 421 can drive the clutch gear 410 to move to the second transmission gear 720 through the driving rod 422 .

[0059] Since the clutch gear 410 is sleeved outside the first end 4221 of the driving rod 422 and cooperates with the driving rod 422 in the upper limit position in the sliding direction of the driving rod 422, the driving rod 422 can drive the clutch gear 410 to move more stably, and this method makes the overall structure more compact. Of course, the clutch gear 410 and the driving rod 422 may not have a sleeve relationship.

[0060] Optionally, the second end 4222 of the driving rod 422 passes through the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720, and the second end 4222 of the driving rod 422 is protruded with a limiting flange 4223, that is, one of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 is close to the limiting flange 4223, and the limiting flange 4223 can abut against the end face of the one, that is, the limiting flange 4223 can abut against the end face of the first transmission gear 620 or the end face of the second transmission gear 720 to drive the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 to move to the clutch gear 410, so that the clutch gear 410 is connected to the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 at the same time. For details, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 .

[0061] In this embodiment, the first driving source 421 drives the driving rod 422 to drive the clutch gear 410 to move to be connected to one of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720, which is the one of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 that is away from the limiting flange 4223, and at this time, the limiting flange 4223 abuts against the end face of the other of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720, which is the one of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 that is close to the limiting flange 4223.

[0062] When the first driving source 421 continues to drive the driving rod 422, the driving force applied to the driving rod 422 by the first driving source 421 will cause the driving rod 422 to overcome the limiting force between the driving rod 422 and the clutch gear 410, that is, the driving rod 422 will slide relative to the clutch gear 410. During the sliding of the driving rod 422, the driving rod 422 can drive the other of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 to slide through the limiting flange 4223, so that the clutch gear 410 is simultaneously connected to the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720. It should be noted that during the sliding of the other one driven by the limiting flange 4223, the other one is always meshed with its corresponding connecting gear (the first connecting gear 610 or the second connecting gear 710), thereby ensuring that the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 can rotate horizontally synchronously. Of course, the second end 4222 of the driving rod 422 may not be provided with a protruding limiting flange 4223. In this case, the first driving source 421 may be connected to the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 to drive the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 to move to the clutch gear 410.

[0063] Optionally, when there is no need to synchronously drive the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 to rotate horizontally, the first driving source 421 can drive the driving rod 422, so that the driving rod 422 drives the clutch gear 410 and one of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 close to the limiting flange 4223 away from the other of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 through the limiting force between the driving rod 422 and the clutch gear 410, so that the clutch gear 410 is disconnected from the other. For details, please refer to Figure 5 When the clutch gear 410 is required to be disconnected from one of the first transmission gear 620 and the second transmission gear 720 that is close to the limiting flange 4223, the clutch gear 410 can be driven away from the one by the driving rod 422 to disconnect the clutch gear 410 from the one. For details, please refer to Figure 3 .

[0064] Optionally, a first groove 411 and a second groove 412 are spaced apart on one of the clutch gear 410 and the driving rod 422, and an elastic limiting protrusion 4224 is protruded on the other of the clutch gear 410 and the driving rod 422, and the elastic limiting protrusion 4224 is matched with the limiting protrusion of one of the first groove 411 and the second groove 412, and the first driving source 421 drives the driving rod 422 to drive the clutch gear 410 to move to be connected to the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720. Specifically, the first driving source 421 drives the driving rod 422, and the driving rod 422 drives the clutch gear 410 to move to be connected to the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 through the elastic limiting protrusion 4224 and one of the first groove 411 and the second groove 412.

[0065] At this time, the limiting flange 4223 will abut against the end face of the first transmission gear 620 or the end face of the second transmission gear 720. When the first driving source 421 continues to drive the driving rod 422, the driving rod 422 will overcome the limiting force between the elastic limiting protrusion 4224 and one of the first groove 411 and the second groove 412, that is, the elastic limiting protrusion 4224 will disengage from one of the first groove 411 and the second groove 412, and cooperate with the other of the first groove 411 and the second groove 412 in the sliding direction of the driving rod 422. In the process of limiting cooperation between the elastic limiting protrusion 4224 and the other of the first groove 411 and the second groove 412, the driving rod 422 can drive the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 to slide through the limiting flange 4223. Of course, one of the clutch gear 410 and the driving rod 422 may not be provided with the first groove 411 and the second groove 412, and the other may not be provided with the elastic limiting protrusion 4224. In this case, the limiting cooperation between the clutch gear 410 and the driving rod 422 can be achieved through the greater friction force between the two.

[0066] Optionally, the first driving source 421 may be a telescopic cylinder, and the first driving source 421 may drive the driving rod 422 to drive the clutch gear 410 to slide along the height direction of the camera by telescoping.

[0067] In another embodiment, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 The first driving source 421 includes a first magnetic member 4211 and a second magnetic member 4212. The first magnetic member 4211 is connected to the driving rod 422. The second magnetic member 4212 is disposed on the first bracket 110. At least one of the first magnetic member 4211 and the second magnetic member 4212 is an electromagnetic member. When the electromagnetic member is energized, the first magnetic member 4211 can be magnetically attracted or magnetically repelled from the second magnetic member 4212, so that the driving rod 422 drives the clutch gear 410 to slide along the height direction of the camera, thereby connecting the clutch gear 410 to the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720. In this embodiment, the driving rod 422 can be driven to drive the clutch gear 410 to slide through the magnetic action between the first magnetic member 4211 and the second magnetic member 4212. This method only requires changing the magnitude and direction of the current applied to the electromagnetic member, that is, this arrangement is easy to control and is not prone to failure.

[0068] Optionally, the first magnetic member 4211 may be disposed on the outer surface of the driving rod 422 .

[0069] In another embodiment, the driving rod 422 has an inner cavity 4225, and the first magnetic member 4211 can be disposed in the inner cavity 4225, so that the driving rod 422 can protect the first magnetic member 4211, and this arrangement makes the structure of the driving assembly 400 more compact.

[0070] Optionally, an annular protrusion 111 is protruded from the first bracket 110, and the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 is rotatably sleeved on the annular protrusion 111, that is, the first transmission gear 620 or the second transmission gear 720 is rotatably arranged on the first bracket 110 through the annular protrusion 111, and the limiting flange 4223 can be located in the annular protrusion 111, and the second magnetic member 4212 is arranged in the annular protrusion 111, so as to make the overall structure more compact. Of course, the limiting flange 4223 can also be located outside the annular protrusion 111, and the second magnetic member 4212 can also be arranged outside the annular protrusion 111.

[0071] Optionally, according to the above content, the clutch gear 410 and the first transmission gear 620 can achieve the effect of transmission connection by gear meshing. Similarly, the clutch gear 410 and the second transmission gear 720 can also achieve the effect of transmission connection by gear meshing.

[0072] In another embodiment, a first limiting protrusion 414 is protruded on the first end surface 413 of the clutch gear 410 and one of the first transmission gear 620, and a first limiting groove 621 is opened on the first end surface 413 of the clutch gear 410 and the other of the first transmission gear 620. The first limiting protrusion 414 and the first limiting groove 621 can cooperate in the upper limit position in the rotation direction of the first transmission gear 620, that is, when the clutch gear 410 approaches the first transmission gear 620 and is connected with the first transmission gear 620, the first limiting protrusion 414 will extend into the first limiting groove 621 and cooperate with the first limiting groove 621 in the upper limit position in the rotation direction of the first transmission gear 620, so that the clutch gear 410 can transmit the force to the first transmission gear 620 through the first limiting protrusion 414 and the first limiting groove 621, and the transmission process is relatively stable. At the same time, the structure of the clutch gear 410 is also relatively simple.

[0073] Optionally, the number of first limiting protrusions 414 and the number of first limiting grooves 621 can both be at least two, and each first limiting protrusion 414 and each first limiting groove 621 can be arranged at intervals in the rotation direction of the first transmission gear 620, and each first limiting protrusion 414 and each first limiting groove 621 corresponds to each other one by one, and cooperates in the upper limit position in the rotation direction of the first transmission gear 620, so that the clutch gear 410 can transmit the force to the first transmission gear 620 more stably through multiple first limiting protrusions 414 and multiple first limiting grooves 621.

[0074] Similarly, a second limiting protrusion 416 is protruded from the second end face 415 of the clutch gear 410 and one of the second transmission gear 720, and a second limiting groove 721 is opened on the second end face 415 of the clutch gear 410 and the other of the second transmission gear 720. The second limiting protrusion 416 and the second limiting groove 721 can cooperate with each other in the upper limit position of the rotation direction of the second transmission gear 720, that is, when the clutch gear 410 approaches the second transmission gear 720 and is connected with the second transmission gear 720, the second limiting protrusion 416 will extend into the second limiting groove 721 and cooperate with the second limiting groove 721 in the upper limit position of the rotation direction of the second transmission gear 720, so that the clutch gear 410 can transmit the force to the second transmission gear 720 through the second limiting protrusion 416 and the second limiting groove 721, and the transmission process is relatively stable. At the same time, the structure of the clutch gear 410 is also relatively simple.

[0075] Optionally, the number of second limiting protrusions 416 and the number of second limiting grooves 721 can both be at least two, and each second limiting protrusion 416 and each second limiting groove 721 can be arranged at intervals in the rotation direction of the second transmission gear 720, and each second limiting protrusion 416 and each second limiting groove 721 corresponds to each other one by one, and is limitedly matched in the rotation direction of the second transmission gear 720, so that the clutch gear 410 can transmit the force to the second transmission gear 720 more stably through multiple second limiting protrusions 416 and multiple second limiting grooves 721.

[0076] Optionally, the camera may further include a first bearing, which is disposed between the first gear mechanism 600 and the first bracket 110, and the inner ring of the first bearing is connected to the first gear mechanism 600, and may be specifically connected to the structure of the first connecting gear 610 described above except for the transmission teeth, and the outer ring of the first bearing is connected to the first bracket 110. The first bearing may make it easier for the first bracket 110 to rotate relative to the first gear mechanism 600, that is, the first bearing may make it easier for the first camera assembly 100 to rotate horizontally, and may avoid wear at the contact point between the first bracket 110 and the first gear mechanism 600. Of course, the camera may also not be provided with the first bearing.

[0077] Optionally, the camera further includes a second bearing 810, which is disposed between the first end of the second bracket 210 and the first bracket 110, and the inner ring of the second bearing 810 is connected to the first end of the second bracket 210, and the outer ring of the second bearing 810 is connected to the first bracket 110. The second bearing 810 can make the second bracket 210 easier to rotate relative to the first bracket 110, that is, the second bearing 810 can make the second camera assembly 200 easier to rotate horizontally, and can avoid wear at the contact point between the second bracket 210 and the first bracket 110. Of course, the camera may not be provided with the second bearing 810.

[0078] Optionally, the first camera assembly 100 may further include a first lens assembly 120 rotatably connected to the first bracket 110, at least a portion of the first lens assembly 120 is disposed in the first bracket 110, and the rotational connection between the first bracket 110 and the first lens assembly 120 may be achieved by a second vertical motor, that is, the housing of the second vertical motor is connected to the first lens assembly 120, and the output shaft of the second vertical motor is connected to the first bracket 110, so that the first lens assembly 120 can rotate vertically relative to the first bracket 110.

[0079] The second camera assembly 200 may further include a second lens assembly 220 rotatably connected to the second bracket 210. At least a portion of the second lens assembly 220 is disposed in the second bracket 210. The rotational connection between the second bracket 210 and the second lens assembly 220 may be achieved by a first vertical motor 880. For details, please refer to Fig.11 , that is, the housing of the first vertical motor 880 is connected to the second lens assembly 220 , and the output shaft of the first vertical motor 880 is connected to the second bracket 210 , so that the second lens assembly 220 can rotate vertically relative to the second bracket 210 .

[0080] The camera may also include a control module, a first fill light 820 and a second fill light 830, wherein the first fill light 820 and the second fill light 830 are both electrically connected to the control module, the first fill light 820 is disposed on the first lens assembly 120 to fill light the area photographed by the first lens assembly 120, the second fill light 830 is disposed on the second lens assembly 220 to fill light the area photographed by the second lens assembly 220, and the control module may control the luminous brightness of the first fill light 820 and the luminous brightness of the second fill light 830, that is, the luminous brightness of the first fill light 820 and the second fill light 830 are adjustable to adapt to different shooting scenes.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 7 In actual application, when the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 rotate horizontally, the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 will rotate to a position close to the mounting base 900. Since the mounting base 900 will reflect light, this will easily affect the shooting effect of the first lens assembly 120 and the second lens assembly 220. At this time, the luminous brightness of the first fill light 820 and the second fill light 830 can be lowered to reduce the reflection of the mounting base 900, thereby ensuring the shooting effect of the first lens assembly 120 and the second lens assembly 220. Of course, the luminous brightness of the first fill light 820 and the second fill light 830 may not be adjustable.

[0082] Optionally, the first vertical motor 880 and the second vertical motor may both be servo motors. Since the servo motors run relatively smoothly, when the first vertical motor 880 and the second vertical motor work simultaneously, it is possible to ensure that the second lens assembly 220 and the first lens assembly 120 can rotate vertically synchronously. Of course, the first vertical motor 880 and the second vertical motor may both be stepper motors. To ensure that the second lens assembly 220 and the first lens assembly 120 can rotate vertically synchronously, the camera may further include a position detection member, which detects the rotational positions of the second lens assembly 220 and the first lens assembly 120 in real time through the position detection member, so as to ensure that the second lens assembly 220 and the first lens assembly 120 can rotate vertically synchronously.

[0083] Optionally, the number of first fill lights 820 and the number of second fill lights 830 can both be at least two, and the first fill lights 820 are arranged at intervals around the shooting lens of the first lens assembly 120, and the second fill lights 830 are arranged at intervals around the shooting lens of the second lens assembly 220. The fill light intensity of the area photographed by the first lens assembly 120 can be increased by using multiple first fill lights 820, and the fill light intensity of the area photographed by the second lens assembly 220 can be increased by using multiple second fill lights 830.

[0084] Optionally, the camera may further include a cable 890, a solar panel 840 and an indicator light 860 electrically connected to the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200. An external power source may supply power to the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 through the cable 890; the solar panel 840 and the indicator light 860 are both arranged on the main bracket 500, and the solar panel 840 is detachably connected to the main bracket 500 via a buckle. The solar panel 840 may convert solar energy into electrical energy for use by the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200, and the solar panel 840 may ensure the normal operation of the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 even when there is no network or electricity; the indicator light 860 may facilitate users to determine whether the first camera assembly 100 and the second camera assembly 200 are operating normally.

[0085] Optionally, the camera may further include a speaker 850, which is disposed in the second bracket 210 and electrically connected to the second lens assembly 220, and the second camera assembly 200 may make a sound through the speaker 850. Of course, a speaker may also be disposed in the first bracket 110, and the speaker may be electrically connected to the first lens assembly 120, and the first camera assembly 100 may make a sound through the speaker.

[0086] The above embodiments of the present application focus on describing the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. Considering the simplicity of the text, they will not be repeated here.

[0087] The above is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that: It comprises a first camera assembly (100), a second camera assembly (200), a driving device (300) and a clutch device (400). The first camera assembly (100) is rotatably connected to the second camera assembly (200), and the two are arranged in sequence in the vertical direction. The driving device (300) is transmission-connected to the clutch device (400). When the clutch device (400) is in a first clutch state, the clutch device (400) is in transmission connection with the first camera assembly (100), and the driving device (300) drives the first camera assembly (100) to rotate horizontally via the clutch device (400); when the clutch device (400) is in a second clutch state, the clutch device (400) is in transmission connection with the second camera assembly (200), and the driving device (300) drives the second camera assembly (200) to rotate horizontally via the clutch device (400).

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that When the clutch device (400) is in a third clutch state, the clutch device (400) is simultaneously in transmission connection with the first camera assembly (100) and the second camera assembly (200), and the driving device (300) drives the first camera assembly (100) and the second camera assembly (200) to rotate synchronously horizontally via the clutch device (400).

3. The camera according to claim 2, characterized in that The camera further comprises a main body support (500), a first gear mechanism (600) and a second gear mechanism (700). The first camera assembly (100) comprises a first bracket (110), the second camera assembly (200) comprises a second bracket (210), a first end of the second bracket (210) is rotatably disposed in the first bracket (110), the first bracket (110) is rotatably connected to the main bracket (500) via the first gear mechanism (600), the second gear mechanism (700) is rotatably disposed in the first bracket (110), and one end of the second gear mechanism (700) is connected to the first end of the second bracket (210); When the clutch device (400) is in the first clutch state, the clutch device (400) is transmission-connected to the first bracket (110) through the first gear mechanism (600), and the driving device (300) drives the first bracket (110) to rotate horizontally through the clutch device (400) and the first gear mechanism (600) in sequence; when the clutch device (400) is in the second clutch state, the clutch device (400) is transmission-connected to the second bracket (210) through the second gear mechanism (700), and the driving device (300) drives the second bracket (210) to rotate horizontally through the clutch device (400) and the second gear mechanism (700) in sequence; when the clutch device (400) is in the third clutch state, the clutch device (400) is transmission-connected to the first gear mechanism (600) and the second gear mechanism (700) at the same time.

4. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that The first gear mechanism (600) comprises a first connecting gear (610) and a first transmission gear (620), one end of the first connecting gear (610) passes through the first bracket (110) and is fixedly connected to the main bracket (500), and the first connecting gear (610) is rotatably matched with the first bracket (110), and the first transmission gear (620) is rotatably disposed in the first bracket (110) and meshes with the other end of the first connecting gear (610); The second gear mechanism (700) comprises a second connecting gear (710) and a second transmission gear (720) meshing with each other, the first connecting gear (610) and the second transmission gear (720) are both rotatably disposed in the first bracket (110), and the second connecting gear (710) is fixedly connected to the first end of the second bracket (210); When the clutch device (400) is in the first clutch state, the clutch device (400) is transmission-connected to the first transmission gear (620); when the clutch device (400) is in the second clutch state, the clutch device (400) is transmission-connected to the second transmission gear (720); when the clutch device (400) is in the third clutch state, the clutch device (400) is transmission-connected to both the first transmission gear (620) and the second transmission gear (720).

5. The camera according to claim 4, characterized in that The driving device (300) is arranged in the first bracket (110); the clutch device (400) comprises a clutch gear (410) and a driving assembly (420); the clutch gear (410) is rotatably arranged in the first bracket (110); the clutch gear (410) can move relative to the first bracket (110) along its own rotation axis; the clutch gear (410) is located between the first transmission gear (620) and the second transmission gear (720); the driving device (300) is transmission-connected to the clutch gear (410); the driving assembly (420) is arranged in the first bracket (110); the driving assembly (420) can be connected to the clutch gear (410) to drive the clutch gear (410) to move to connect with the first transmission gear (620) or the second transmission gear (720).

6. The camera according to claim 5, characterized in that The driving assembly (420) comprises a first driving source (421) and a driving rod (422) connected to each other. The first driving source (421) is arranged on the first bracket (110). The first driving source (421) can drive the driving rod (422) to slide along the rotation axis of the clutch gear (410). The clutch gear (410) is sleeved outside the first end (4221) of the driving rod (422) and cooperates with the driving rod (422) to limit the sliding direction of the driving rod (422). The second end (4222) of the driving rod (422) passes through the first transmission gear (620) or the second transmission gear (720), and the second end (4222) of the driving rod (422) is protruding with a limiting flange (4223); The first driving source (421) can drive the clutch gear (410) to move to be connected with the first transmission gear (620) or the second transmission gear (720) through the driving rod (422), and the limiting flange (4223) can abut against the end surface of the first transmission gear (620) or the end surface of the second transmission gear (720) to drive the first transmission gear (620) or the second transmission gear (720) to move to the clutch gear (410), so that the clutch gear (410) is connected with the first transmission gear (620) or the second transmission gear (720) at the same time.

7. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that A first groove (411) and a second groove (412) are provided on one of the clutch gear (410) and the driving rod (422) at intervals, and an elastic limiting protrusion (4224) is provided on the other of the clutch gear (410) and the driving rod (422). The limiting flange (4223) can abut against the end surface of the first transmission gear (620) or the end surface of the second transmission gear (720) so that the elastic limiting protrusion (4224) is disengaged from one of the first groove (411) and the second groove (412) and cooperates with the other of the first groove (411) and the second groove (412) to limit the sliding direction of the driving rod (422).

8. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that The first driving source (421) comprises a first magnetic member (4211) and a second magnetic member (4212), wherein the first magnetic member (4211) is connected to the driving rod (422), and the second magnetic member (4212) is arranged on the first bracket (110), and at least one of the first magnetic member (4211) and the second magnetic member (4212) is an electromagnetic member, and when the electromagnetic member is energized, the first magnetic member (4211) can be magnetically attracted to or magnetically repelled from the second magnetic member (4212), so that the driving rod (422) drives the clutch gear (410) to slide along the height direction of the camera.

9. The camera according to claim 8, characterized in that The driving rod (422) has an inner cavity (4225), and the first magnetic member (4211) is disposed in the inner cavity (4225); and / or, An annular protrusion (111) is protruding from the first bracket (110), the first transmission gear (620) or the second transmission gear (720) is rotatably sleeved on the annular protrusion (111), the limiting flange (4223) is located in the annular protrusion (111), and the second magnetic member (4212) is disposed in the annular protrusion (111).

10. The camera according to claim 5, characterized in that A first limiting protrusion (414) is protruded from one of the first end surface (413) of the clutch gear (410) and the first transmission gear (620), and a first limiting groove (621) is opened on the other of the first end surface (413) of the clutch gear (410) and the first transmission gear (620), and the first limiting protrusion (414) and the first limiting groove (621) can cooperate in limiting the rotation direction of the first transmission gear (620); A second limiting protrusion (416) is protruded from one of the second end surface (415) of the clutch gear (410) and the second transmission gear (720), and a second limiting groove (721) is opened on the other of the second end surface (415) of the clutch gear (410) and the second transmission gear (720), and the second limiting protrusion (416) and the second limiting groove (721) can cooperate in the upper limit position in the rotation direction of the second transmission gear (720).

11. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The camera further comprises a first bearing, the first bearing being arranged between the first gear mechanism (600) and the first bracket (110), the inner ring of the first bearing being connected to the first gear mechanism (600), and the outer ring of the first bearing being connected to the first bracket (110); and / or, The camera further comprises a second bearing (810), wherein the second bearing (810) is arranged between the first end of the second bracket (210) and the first bracket (110), and the inner ring of the second bearing (810) is connected to the first end of the second bracket (210), and the outer ring of the second bearing (810) is connected to the first bracket (110).

12. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that The first camera assembly (100) further comprises a first lens assembly (120) rotatably connected to the first bracket (110), and at least a portion of the first lens assembly (120) is disposed in the first bracket (110); the second camera assembly (200) further comprises a second lens assembly (220) rotatably connected to the second bracket (210), and at least a portion of the second lens assembly (220) is disposed in the second bracket (210); The camera also includes a control module, a first fill light (820) and a second fill light (830), wherein the first fill light (820) and the second fill light (830) are both electrically connected to the control module, the first fill light (820) is arranged on the first lens assembly (120), the second fill light (830) is arranged on the second lens assembly (220), and the control module can control the luminous brightness of the first fill light (820) and the luminous brightness of the second fill light (830).

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