Camera device and monitoring system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a camera device and a monitoring system, and the camera device can be applied to various fields of entertainment, traffic, security and protection and the like. The camera device comprises a body, an interface module and a cover body. The body is a structural main body of the camera device. The interface module is provided with at least one connecting interface, the connecting interface is used for being connected with external cables, and the external cables comprise but not limited to a power supply connecting cable, a network connecting cable, an alarm connecting cable, an audio connecting cable, a global positioning system connecting cable and the like. The cover body and the body have a split state and a connected state. In the split state, the connection interface is configured to be in an exposed state. And in the connection state, the cover body is configured to shield the connection interface. The camera device adopts a tail-line-free design, is relatively simple in structure and relatively light in weight, and can be conveniently transported and installed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of communication equipment, and in particular to a camera device and a monitoring device, wherein the camera device is specifically a camera device without a tail line. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society and the advancement of science and technology, the application of camera devices in the fields of entertainment, transportation, security, etc. is becoming more and more extensive. In the related art, the camera device is equipped with a large number of tail wires, such as power connection tail wires, network connection tail wires, alarm connection tail wires, audio connection tail wires, global positioning system connection tail wires, etc., and there are many types of various tail wires according to different interface models, which leads to a relatively complex structure of the camera device and a relatively large weight.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a solution to overcome or alleviate the above-mentioned defects is still a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a camera device and a monitoring system, wherein the camera device adopts a tail-free design, has a relatively simple structure, is relatively light in weight, and can be easily transported and installed.

[0005] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera device that can be used in various fields such as entertainment, transportation, and security. The camera device includes a main body, an interface module, and a cover. The main body is the structural main body of the camera device, which can realize the core function of camera. The interface module is configured with at least one connection interface, and the connection interface is used to connect to external cables. The external cables include but are not limited to power connection cables, network connection cables, alarm connection cables, audio connection cables, global positioning system connection cables, etc. The cover and the main body have a split state and a connected state. In the split state, the connection interface is configured to be in an exposed state. In the connected state, the cover is configured to be able to shield the connection interface.

[0006] In the above scheme, the cover and the main body have a split state and a connected state. In the split state, the connection interface is exposed, so that the external cable can be easily introduced into the camera device for connection with the connection interface. In the connected state, the cover can shield the connection interface, that is, it can shield the connection between the interface module and the external cable, so that the connection can be protected, and the influence of external dust, rainwater and other impurities on the connection reliability and connection stability between the interface module and the external cable can be avoided to a large extent.

[0007] In this way, the above-mentioned camera device can easily introduce external cables directly into the camera device and connect them directly to the interface module by switching between the split state and the connected state, which can save various tail wires of the camera device in the related technology, thereby realizing a tail-wire-free design, simplifying the structure of the camera device, and reducing the weight of the camera device, so as to facilitate the transportation, installation and promotion and application of the camera device; and, the cover body can shield the connection interface in the connected state, which can ensure the safe and reliable operation of the camera device to a large extent.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the cover is provided with a first through hole, and the first through hole is used for passing the external cable so as to introduce the external cable into the interior of the cover.

[0009] It should be understood that the external cable can also enter the camera device from between the main body and the cover. Specifically, at least one of the cover and the main body can be provided with a first groove portion. Taking the case where the cover is provided with the first groove portion as an example, when the main body and the cover are in a connected state, the first groove portion and the main body can enclose to form a first wire passing space, and the external cable can enter the camera device through the first wire passing space. In this way, the above-mentioned first via hole may not be provided.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the cover body is further configured with a first sealing member, and the first sealing member is configured to seal a gap between an inner hole wall of the first via hole and an external cable.

[0011] The first sealant can be an elastomer made of rubber, silicone or other materials with certain elastic properties, such as a rubber ring, etc., to achieve sealing between the inner wall of the first via hole and the external cable, thereby largely preventing dust, rainwater and other impurities from entering the camera device from the gap between the external cable and the inner wall of the first via hole, and thereby affecting the normal operation of the interface module and the camera device. In addition, the first sealant can also fix the external cable to a certain extent. When the part of the external cable outside the camera device is subjected to a pulling force, the pulling force can be weakened or even offset by the first sealant, thereby reducing the impact on the connection reliability of the external cable and the interface module.

[0012] When there are two or more external cables, the first sealing member may also be a cable gland made of silicone material. The cable gland can not only seal and fix, but also bind the external cables, thus improving the orderliness of the external cable arrangement for easier installation and management.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the interface module may include a first protective cover and an interface module; the interface module is configured with a connection interface for connecting to an external cable, and the interface module may be located in the first protective cover; the first protective cover is provided with a second via hole, and the second via hole is used for the passage of the external cable so as to introduce the external cable into the first protective cover, thereby conveniently realizing the connection between the external cable and the connection interface.

[0014] The interface module can also be configured with a third seal, which can also be an elastomer made of materials with certain elastic properties such as rubber and silicone, such as a silicone plug. The third seal can block the gap between the external cable and the inner wall of the second via, thereby reducing the entry of external impurities such as dust and rainwater into the first protective cover from the gap between the external cable and the second via, and the impact on the normal operation of the interface module. In addition, the third seal can also fix the external cable to a certain extent. When the external cable is subjected to a pulling force, the pulling force can be weakened or even offset by the third seal, thereby reducing the impact on the connection reliability of the external cable and the interface module.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the first protective cover includes a cover body and a cover cover, the cover body has an opening, the cover cover is used to open or block the opening, and the first via hole is provided in at least one of the cover body and the cover cover. When the opening is in an open state, the interface module can enter and exit the first protective cover through the opening to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the interface module; when the opening is in a blocked state, the interface module can be encapsulated inside the first protective cover.

[0016] In one example, the cover can be a rotating cover, and the cover can be configured to rotate relative to the cover body, so that the cover can achieve blocking or opening of the opening by rotating. In another example, the cover can also be a push-pull cover, and the cover can be configured to slide relative to the cover body, so that the cover can achieve blocking or opening of the opening by translation. In another example, the cover can also be directly connected to the cover body by a detachable connection method such as screw connection and clamping to achieve blocking of the opening, and when the opening is opened, the cover can be removed as a whole.

[0017] A second seal may also be provided between the cover and the cover body. The second seal may specifically be an elastomer made of materials with certain elastic properties such as rubber and silicone, such as a rubber ring, a rubber gasket, etc., to achieve sealing between the cover and the cover body, thereby reducing the entry of external impurities such as dust and rainwater into the first protective cover through the connection between the cover and the cover body, and the resulting impact on the normal operation of the interface module.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the interface module is installed on the cover body, so that the interface module and the cover body can be integrated into one assembly.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the main body is provided with a conductive component, which is communicatively connected to the interface module; the main body is also provided with a second protective cover, which is configured to shield the conductive component, thereby reducing the impact of impurities such as dust and rainwater entering the camera device on the conductive component.

[0020] The conductive component and the interface module may be connected via an internal cable, and accordingly, the first protective cover and the second protective cover also need to be provided with vias for the internal cable to pass through. The conductive component may specifically be a conductive slip ring, which can realize electrical connection in a rotating state, thereby being able to adapt to the rotation adjustment of the camera in the body and avoiding twisting of the internal cable, which is conducive to ensuring reliable connection between the internal cable and the interface circuit board and the conductive component.

[0021] It should be understood that the interface module can also be assembled on the main body to achieve integrated assembly between the interface module and the main body; after the assembly is completed, the interface module itself can shield the conductive components. At this time, the second protective cover can be omitted, which can simplify the structural form of the camera device provided in the embodiment of the present application; and, it can also avoid the pulling of the internal cables caused by the cover and the main body during the disassembly and assembly process, thereby improving the connection reliability between the internal cables and the interface circuit board and the conductive components.

[0022] In a possible implementation, in the connected state, there is a gap between the cover and the body. In this way, even if rainwater from the outside enters between the cover and the body, it can be quickly discharged through the gap, which can largely avoid the accumulation of rainwater in the camera device and the impact on the normal operation of the camera device. In addition, the setting of the above-mentioned gap can also reduce the number of sealing elements used, which is conducive to simplifying the structure and installation process of the camera device. In addition, the above-mentioned gap can also be used for pressure relief and heat dissipation, which is also of positive significance for ensuring the normal operation of the camera device.

[0023] In a possible implementation, a rotating shaft is further provided between the cover and the main body, and the cover is configured to be able to rotate relative to the main body around the central axis of the rotating shaft.

[0024] In this implementation, the split state may include a primary split state and a secondary split state. In the primary split state, the cover and the body are not completely separated, and the cover and the body can still be connected through the shaft, but the interface module is exposed to facilitate the connection or separation between the external cable and the interface module; this state usually corresponds to the daily inspection and maintenance of the camera device. Since the cover and the body are not completely separated, after the inspection and maintenance are completed, the cover and the body are directly controlled to rotate relative to each other, that is, the cover and the body can be reconnected relatively quickly. In the secondary split state, the cover and the body are completely separated. This state usually corresponds to the transportation, sale, etc. of the camera device, which is conducive to reducing the space occupied by the camera device. In the secondary split state, the shaft can be pulled out, or the shaft can be fixed to one of the cover and the body.

[0025] In addition, the above structural arrangement can also facilitate the assembly of the camera device. During the specific assembly, the body can be firstly connected to the cover body through the rotating shaft to avoid the staff from continuously lifting the body, which can greatly reduce the labor intensity of the staff, and then the cover body and the body can be fixedly connected.

[0026] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a monitoring system, including a terminal device and at least one camera device, the terminal device may specifically be a mobile phone, a computer, etc., and the camera device may specifically be a camera device involved in the first aspect or any one of the implementations of the first aspect. The camera device and the terminal device may be communicatively connected, and the specific communication connection methods include wired connection and wireless connection, and the wireless connection may be, for example, a Bluetooth connection, a wireless local area network connection, etc.

[0027] Based on the tail-free design of the aforementioned camera device, the structure of the camera device can be relatively simple and the installation can be relatively convenient. Correspondingly, the structure of the monitoring system can be relatively simple and the construction of the monitoring system can be relatively convenient, which can reduce the application cost of the monitoring system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of a camera device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the connection between the middle interface module and the external cable;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of fixing the cover body by using tooling equipment;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of connecting the main body and the cover body using tooling equipment;

[0032] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the body and the cover being connected using tooling equipment;

[0033] Figure 6 A simplified diagram of a monitoring system provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] The following are the descriptions of the reference numerals:

[0035] 100 camera device, 110 body, 111 conductive component, 120 interface module, 121 first protective cover, 121a cover body, 121b cover, 121b-1 second through hole, 121b-2 third seal, 121b-3 third through hole, 121c second seal, 122 interface module, 122a interface circuit board, 122b interface unit, 122b-1 connection interface, 130 cover, 131 first through hole, 132 first seal, 133 gap, 140 external cable, 150 second protective cover, 151 fourth seal, 152 fourth through hole, 160 shaft, 170 internal cable;

[0036] 200 tooling equipment, 210 equipment body, 220 operating tools, 230 safety rope;

[0037] 300 terminal devices. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first", "second", "third", and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", "third", and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a camera device provided in one embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the connection between the middle interface module and the external cable.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a camera device 100, which can be applied to entertainment (such as video recording, live broadcast, etc.), transportation (such as road monitoring, etc.), security, etc. Specifically, the camera device 100 includes a body 110, an interface module 120 and a cover 130.

[0044] The main body 110 is the structural main body of the camera device 100, and can be used to realize the core function of camera. According to the specific application scenario and type of the camera device 100, the structural form of the main body 110 may be different, and it is not clearly limited here. In a specific example, the camera device 100 can be a spherical camera (also called a ball camera, a spherical network camera, etc.). In this case, the main body 110 can include a camera, a zoom lens, a pan head, a spherical cover, etc.; the camera is used to capture static images, dynamic images and other picture information, and the zoom lens is used to change the focal length. The camera + zoom lens can also be called a movement; the pan head is used to provide support and can adjust the use posture of the movement. The pan head can be a spherical pan head, etc.; the spherical cover is usually made of transparent material, such as acrylic (Polymethyl Methacrylate, PMMA), etc., which is used to reduce the impact on the capture of picture information while achieving protection.

[0045] The interface module 120 is configured with at least one connection interface 122b-1, and the connection interface 122b-1 is used to connect to the external cable 140. The external cable 140 includes one or more of a power connection cable, a network connection cable, an alarm connection cable, an audio connection cable, a global positioning system (GPS) connection cable, etc., to realize the communication connection between the camera device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application and an external device, and the external device can be, for example, a terminal device in the form of a computer, a mobile phone, etc., for receiving the picture information etc. acquired by the camera device 100.

[0046] Here, the embodiment of the present application does not limit the specific structural form of the connection interface 122b-1. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can set it according to the interface type and the structure of the external cable 140. Exemplarily, when the connection interface 122b-1 is a power supply interface, the connection interface 122b-1 can be an alternating current (AC) 24V interface, a direct current (DC) 12V interface, a DC36V interface, a DC48V interface, a Power Over Ethernet (POE) interface, etc.; when the connection interface 122b-1 is a network interface, the connection interface 122b-1 is a registered jack (RJ) 45 electrical port, an optical port, etc., and the optical port can be divided into a single-fiber bidirectional interface and a dual-fiber bidirectional interface; when the connection interface 122b-1 is an alarm interface, the connection interface 122b-1 can be a 2-input 1-output interface, a 4-input 2-output interface, a 7-input 2-output interface, etc.

[0047] The cover 130 and the main body 110 have a split state and a connected state. In the split state, the connection interface 122b-1 is configured to be exposed, so that the connection between the external cable 140 and the connection interface 122b-1 can be facilitated. In the connected state, the cover 130 is configured to shield the connection interface 122b-1, that is, to shield the connection between the interface module 120 and the external cable 140, so that the connection can be protected, and the influence of external dust, rainwater and other impurities on the connection reliability and connection stability of the interface module 120 and the external cable 140 can be avoided to a large extent.

[0048] More importantly, after adopting the above solution, the camera device 100 does not need to be provided with a tail line, but directly introduces the external cable 140 into the camera device 100 to connect with the interface module 120. In this way, the structure of the camera device 100 can be greatly simplified, the weight can be relatively light, and the cost can be low, which is conducive to the transportation, installation and promotion and application of the camera device 100. In addition, the arrangement of the cover body 130 and the main body 110, and the switching between the split state and the connected state between the two, also make it easy to connect the external cable 140 and the interface module 120, and the connection between the external cable 140 and the interface module 120 can be protected after the connection between the two, which also provides technical support for the design of removing the tail line of the camera device 100.

[0049] In some possible implementations, such as Figure 1 As shown, a rotating shaft 160 may be provided between the cover body 130 and the body 110, and the cover body 130 may rotate relative to the body 110 around the central axis of the rotating shaft 160, thereby realizing the switching of the cover body 130 and the body 110 between the separated state and the connected state.

[0050] In this implementation, the split state may include a primary split state and a secondary split state. In the primary split state, the cover 130 and the body 110 are not completely separated, and the cover 130 and the body 110 can still be connected through the rotating shaft 160, but the interface module 120 is exposed to facilitate the connection or separation between the external cable 140 and the interface module 120; this state can usually correspond to the daily maintenance of the camera device 100. Since the cover 130 and the body 110 are not completely separated, after the maintenance is completed, the cover 130 and the body 110 are directly controlled to rotate relative to each other, that is, the cover 130 and the body 110 can be connected again relatively quickly. In the secondary split state, the cover 130 and the body 110 are completely separated. This state can usually correspond to the transportation, sale, etc. of the camera device 100, which is conducive to reducing the occupied space of the camera device 100. In the secondary split state, the rotating shaft 160 can be pulled out, or the rotating shaft 160 can also be fixed to one of the cover 130 and the body 110.

[0051] In the connected state, the cover body 130 can be connected to the main body 110 by a detachable connection method such as snap connection, screw connection, bolt connection, etc., to ensure that the cover body 130 and the main body 110 can be disassembled.

[0052] It should be understood that in some other implementations, the aforementioned rotating shaft 160 may not be provided between the cover body 130 and the main body 110. In this case, the cover body 130 and the main body 110 may be directly connected by a detachable connection method such as snap connection, screw connection, bolt connection, etc.; in this implementation, the disassembly state may only include the aforementioned secondary disassembly state, that is, the cover body 130 and the main body 110 can only be completely separated, which is also feasible.

[0053] In some possible implementations, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cover body 130 may be provided with a first through hole 131 , and the external cable 140 may be specifically introduced into the interior of the camera device 100 through the first through hole 131 .

[0054] A first seal 132 may be provided in the first via hole 131. The first seal 132 may be an elastomer made of a material with certain elastic properties such as rubber or silicone, such as a rubber ring, etc., to achieve sealing between the inner hole wall of the first via hole 131 and the external cable 140, thereby largely preventing dust, rainwater and other impurities from entering the camera device 100 from the gap between the external cable 140 and the inner hole wall of the first via hole 131, and thereby preventing the interface module 120 and the camera device 100 from affecting normal operation. In addition, the first seal 132 may also fix the external cable 140 to a certain extent. When the portion of the external cable 140 outside the camera device 100 is subjected to a pulling force, the pulling force may be weakened or even offset by the first seal 132, thereby reducing the impact on the connection reliability of the external cable 140 and the interface module 120.

[0055] When there are two or more external cables 140, the first sealing member 132 may also be a wire splitter sleeve made of silicone material. The wire splitter sleeve can not only achieve sealing and fixing, but also bind each external cable 140, which can improve the orderliness of the arrangement of the external cables 140 for easy installation and management.

[0056] It should be understood that the external cable 140 can also enter the camera device 100 from between the body 110 and the cover 130. Specifically, at least one of the cover 130 and the body 110 can be provided with a first groove portion. Taking the cover 130 as an example, when the body 110 and the cover 130 are in a connected state, the first groove portion and the body 110 can be enclosed to form a first wire passing space, and the external cable 140 can enter the camera device 100 through the first wire passing space; in this implementation, the above-mentioned first through hole 131 may not be provided, and the structural form of the camera device 100 can be relatively simple.

[0057] In some possible implementations, in the connected state, there may be a gap 133 between the cover body 130 and the body 110 .

[0058] Specifically, at least one of the cover 130 and the body 110 may be provided with a second groove portion. Taking the cover 130 being provided with the second groove portion as an example, when the body 110 and the cover 130 are in a connected state, the second groove portion and the body 110 may enclose to form a gap 133. In practical applications, even if rainwater from the outside enters between the cover 130 and the body 110, it can be quickly discharged through the gap 133, which can largely avoid the accumulation of rainwater in the camera device 100 and the impact on the normal operation of the camera device 100 caused by it. In addition, the provision of the above-mentioned gap 133 can also reduce the number of sealing elements used, which is conducive to simplifying the structure and installation process of the camera device 100. In addition, the above-mentioned gap 133 can also be used for pressure relief and heat dissipation, which is also of positive significance for ensuring the normal operation of the camera device 100.

[0059] The number of the above-mentioned gaps 133 may be one, or the number of the above-mentioned gaps 133 may be two or more, which may be specifically determined according to actual application requirements and the like.

[0060] The interface module 120 may include a first protective cover 121 and an interface module 122 .

[0061] The interface module 122 may be provided with the aforementioned connection interface 122b-1, and the interface module 122 may be disposed in the first protective cover 121. The first protective cover 121 may protect the interface module 122, and reduce the influence of external impurities such as dust and rainwater on the interface module 122. At the same time, the first protective cover 121 may also realize the integrated assembly of the interface module 120, and facilitate the transportation and installation of the interface module 120.

[0062] The first protective cover 121 may include a cover body 121a and a cover 121b. The cover body 121a may have an opening (not shown in the figure), and the cover 121b is used to open or block the opening. Specifically, when the opening is in an open state, the interface module 122 can enter and exit the first protective cover 121 through the opening to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the interface module 122; when the opening is in a blocked state, the interface module 122 can be encapsulated inside the first protective cover 121. The connection method of the cover 121b and the cover body 121a can refer to the connection method of the aforementioned cover body 130 and the main body 110, and no repeated description is made here.

[0063] like Figure 2As shown, a second sealing member 121c may be further provided between the cover 121b and the cover body 121a. The second sealing member 121c may specifically be an elastomer made of materials having certain elastic properties such as rubber and silicone, such as a rubber ring, a rubber gasket, etc., to achieve sealing between the cover 121b and the cover body 121a, thereby reducing the entry of external impurities such as dust and rainwater into the first protective cover 121 from the connection between the cover 121b and the cover body 121a, and the resulting influence on the normal operation of the interface module 122.

[0064] In some possible implementations, the first protective cover 121 may be provided with a second via 121b-1, which may be provided in at least one of the cover body 121a and the cover 121b. The second via 121b-1 is used for the external cable 140 to pass through, so as to introduce the external cable 140 into the first protective cover 121, thereby achieving the connection between the external cable 140 and the connection interface 122b-1. There may be only one second via 121b-1, in which case, no matter how many external cables 140 there are, they can enter and exit the first protective cover 121 through the second via 121b-1. Alternatively, the number of the second vias 121b-1 may also be consistent with the number of the external cables 140, so that there may be a one-to-one corresponding assembly relationship between the external cables 140 and the second vias 121b-1.

[0065] Take the cover 121b provided with the second via hole 121b-1 as an example. Figure 1 As shown, the cover 121b may be located on a side of the first protective cover 121 away from the first through hole 131. In this way, if rainwater enters the cover body 130 from the first through hole 131, it is not easy to enter the first protective cover 121 through the second through hole 121b-1.

[0066] The interface module 120 may further include a third sealing member 121b-2, which may also be an elastic body made of a material having certain elastic properties such as rubber or silicone, such as a silicone plug. The third sealing member 121b-2 may be filled between the inner hole wall of the second via hole 121b-1 and the outer wall surface of the external cable 140, or the third sealing member 121b-2 may also be arranged on the inner side of the first protective cover 121 (such as Figure 2In short, the third seal 121b-2 can block the gap between the external cable 140 and the inner wall of the second via hole 121b-1, thereby reducing the entry of dust, rainwater and other impurities from the outside into the first protective cover 121 through the gap between the external cable 140 and the second via hole 121b-1, and the impact on the normal operation of the interface module 122. Similar to the aforementioned first seal 132, the third seal 121b-2 can also fix the external cable 140 to a certain extent. When the external cable 140 is subjected to a pulling force, the pulling force can be weakened or even offset by the third seal 121b-2, thereby reducing the impact on the connection reliability of the external cable 140 and the interface module 120.

[0067] It should be understood that the external cable 140 can also enter the first protective cover 121 from between the cover body 121a and the cover cap 121b. Specifically, at least one of the cover cap 121b and the cover body 121a can be provided with a third groove portion. Taking the cover cap 121b being provided with the third groove portion as an example, when the cover cap 121b blocks the opening of the cover body 121a, the third groove portion and the cover body 121a can be enclosed to form a second wire passing space, and the external cable 140 can enter the first protective cover 121 through the second wire passing space; in this implementation, the above-mentioned second through hole 121b-1 may not be provided, and the structure of the first protective cover 121 can be relatively simple.

[0068] The interface module 122 may include an interface circuit board 122a and an interface unit 122b. The interface circuit board 122a may be a printed circuit board (PCB), etc. The interface unit 122b may be connected to the interface circuit board 122a for communication, and the specific connection method includes but is not limited to welding, board to board (BTB) connection, etc. The interface unit 122b may be configured with the aforementioned connection interface 122b-1.

[0069] The body 110 is provided with a conductive component 111, and the conductive component 111 can be connected to the interface module 120 for communication, and specifically can be connected to the interface circuit board 122a for communication. Figure 1 As shown, the camera device 100 may further include an internal cable 170. The number of internal cables 170 may be one or two or more, which may be determined based on usage requirements. One end of the internal cable 170 may be electrically connected to the conductive component 111, and the other end of the internal cable 170 may be electrically connected to the interface circuit board 122a.

[0070] In some possible implementations, at least one of the cover body 121a and the cover 121b of the first protective cover 121 may also be provided with a third through hole 121b-3, and the internal cable 170 may extend into the first protective cover 121 through the third through hole 121b-3. In order to improve the sealing performance, the first protective cover 121 may also be provided with a sealing element similar to the aforementioned third sealing element 121b-2, so as to seal the gap between the inner hole wall of the third through hole 121b-3 and the internal cable 170; at the same time, the sealing element may also fix the internal cable 170 to a certain extent, so as to reduce the influence of the pulling force that may be generated during the disassembly and assembly process of the camera device 100 on the connection reliability between the internal cable 170 and the interface circuit board 122a. It should be understood that the internal cable 170 may also enter the first protective cover 121 from between the cover body 121a and the cover 121b, and the specific entry method is similar to the aforementioned external cable 140, and no repetitive description is given here.

[0071] The above-mentioned conductive component 111 can be a conductive slip ring, which can realize electrical connection in a rotating state, so as to adapt to the rotation adjustment of the camera in the main body 110 and avoid twisting the internal cable 170, which is beneficial to ensure the reliable connection between the internal cable 170 and the interface circuit board 122a and the conductive component 111.

[0072] In some possible implementations, the interface module 120 may be installed on the cover 130 to achieve integrated assembly between the interface module 120 and the cover 130. The interface module 120 may be connected to the cover 130 via the first protective cover 121. Specific connection methods include but are not limited to welding, bonding, clamping, screw connection, bolt connection, riveting, etc., as long as the connection reliability between the interface module 120 and the cover 130 can be guaranteed. Figure 1 The cover 121b is provided with a second through hole 121b-1, and the cover 121b is located on the side of the first protective cover 121 away from the first through hole 131 to improve the waterproof performance. The interface module 120 is installed on the cover body 130, and the external cable 140 can be easily installed.

[0073] In this implementation, the body 110 may also be configured with a second protective cover 150, which may be configured to shield the conductive component 111, thereby reducing the impact of impurities such as dust and rainwater entering the camera device 100 on the conductive component 111. The second protective cover 150 and the body 110 may be connected in a detachable manner such as a snap connection, a screw connection, a bolt connection, etc., to facilitate the disassembly of the second protective cover 150 and the body 110.

[0074] Still Figure 1As shown, a fourth seal 151 can be provided between the second protective cover 150 and the main body 110. The fourth seal 151 can specifically be an elastomer made of materials with certain elastic properties such as rubber and silicone, such as a rubber ring, a rubber gasket, etc., to achieve sealing between the second protective cover 150 and the main body 110, thereby preventing external impurities such as dust and rainwater from entering the main body 110 through the gap between the second protective cover 150 and the main body 110 to a large extent, and thereby preventing the main body 110 and the camera device 100 from affecting normal operation.

[0075] The second protective cover 150 may be provided with a fourth through hole 152, and the internal cable 170 may specifically pass through the second protective cover 150 through the fourth through hole 152, and then be electrically connected to the conductive component 111. Similarly, the second protective cover 150 may also be provided with a sealing element similar to the aforementioned third sealing member 121b-2, so as to seal the gap between the inner hole wall of the fourth through hole 152 and the internal cable 170, thereby largely preventing external impurities such as dust and rainwater from entering the body 110 from the gap between the inner hole wall of the fourth through hole 152 and the internal cable 170, and thereby preventing the body 110 and the camera device 100 from affecting normal operation; at the same time, the sealing element may also fix the internal cable 170 to a certain extent, thereby reducing the effect of the pulling force that may be generated during the disassembly and assembly process of the camera device 100 on the connection reliability between the internal cable 170 and the conductive component 111.

[0076] It should be understood that the internal cable 170 can also enter the first protective cover 121 from between the second protective cover 150 and the body 110. Specifically, at least one of the body 110 and the second protective cover 150 can be provided with a fourth groove portion. Taking the second protective cover 150 provided with the fourth groove portion as an example, after the second protective cover 150 and the body 110 are connected, the fourth groove portion and the body 110 can be enclosed to form a third wire passing space, and the internal cable 170 can enter the body 110 through the third wire passing space; in this implementation, the above-mentioned fourth through hole 152 can be not provided, and the structural form of the camera device 100 can be relatively simple.

[0077] In some other implementations, the interface module 120 can also be installed on the body 110 to achieve integrated assembly between the interface module 120 and the body 110. After the assembly is completed, the interface module 120 itself can shield the conductive component 111. At this time, the second protective cover 150 can be omitted, which can simplify the structural form of the camera device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application. In addition, the pulling of the cover body 130 and the body 110 on the internal cable 170 during the disassembly process can be avoided, and the connection reliability between the internal cable 170 and the interface circuit board 122a and the conductive component 111 can be improved.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 3-Figure 5 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of using tooling equipment to fix the cover. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of connecting the main body and the cover using tooling equipment. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of connecting the main body and the cover using tooling equipment.

[0079] The camera device 100 is usually heavy, so the camera device 100 may be assembled with the aid of the tooling equipment 200. Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, the tooling equipment 200 may include an equipment body 210, an operating tool 220 and a safety rope 230. The operating tool 220 may specifically be an Allen wrench or the like.

[0080] like Figure 3 As shown, during assembly, the cover 130 can be fixed to the device body 210 by means of an operating tool 220. Specifically, the device body 210 can be provided with a locking chuck, which can be driven by the operating tool 220 so that the locking chuck can stably clamp the cover 130. Of course, the device body 210 can also fix the cover 130 by other means such as magnetic attraction. Then, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the body 110 can be hung on the cover 130 by means of the rotating shaft 160, and the body 110 and the device body 210 can be connected by means of a safety rope 230 to prevent the body 110 from accidentally falling. Figure 5 As shown, the main body 110 and the cover body 130 can be connected. If the connection method is screw connection, the screws can still be tightened with the help of the above-mentioned operating tool 220 to achieve the fixed connection between the cover body 130 and the main body 110.

[0081] For the solution in which the interface part 120 is integrated into the cover 130, the external cable 140 can be connected to the interface part 140 before the cover 130 is installed on the device body 210. After the body 110 is hung on the cover 130, the internal cable 170 can be connected, and then the cover 130 and the body 110 are fixedly connected.

[0082] For the solution where the interface part 120 is integrated into the body 110, the internal cable 170 has been pre-connected, and only the external cable 140 and the body 110 and the cover 130 need to be installed. Specifically, the external cable 140 can be connected to the interface part 120 before the body 110 is hung on the cover 130, or it can be connected to the interface part 120 after the body 110 is hung on the cover 130; after the external cable 140 is connected, the cover 130 and the body 110 can be fixedly connected.

[0083] It should be understood that the above description of assembling the camera device 100 by the tooling equipment 200 is only an exemplary description of an embodiment of the present application. In actual applications, the camera device 100 can also be assembled in other ways, for example, it can be directly assembled manually by staff.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 A simplified diagram of a monitoring system provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

[0085] like Figure 6 As shown, the embodiment of the present application also provides a monitoring system, which can be an indoor monitoring system or an outdoor monitoring system. The monitoring system includes a terminal device 300 and at least one camera 100, the terminal device 300 can be a mobile phone, a computer, etc., and the camera 100 is specifically the camera 100 involved in the aforementioned implementation methods. The camera 100 and the terminal device 300 can be connected in communication, and the specific communication connection method includes a wired connection and a wireless connection. The wireless connection can be, for example, a Bluetooth connection, a wireless LAN connection, etc.

[0086] Based on the aforementioned tail-wire-free design of the camera device 100, the structure of the camera device 100 can be relatively simple and the installation can be relatively convenient. Accordingly, the structure of the monitoring system can be relatively simple, the construction of the monitoring system can be relatively convenient, and the application cost of the monitoring system can be reduced.

[0087] Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application, and the description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of the present application, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that: It includes a body, an interface module and a cover, wherein the interface module is provided with at least one connection interface, and the connection interface is used to connect with an external cable; The cover and the body have a separated state and a connected state; In the split state, the connection interface is configured to be in an exposed state; In the connected state, the cover is configured to shield the connection interface.

2. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover body is provided with a first through hole, and the first through hole is used for the external cable to pass through.

3. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover body is further configured with a first sealing member, and the first sealing member is configured to seal a gap between an inner hole wall of the first via hole and the external cable.

4. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface module includes a first protective cover and an interface module, the interface module is configured with the connection interface, the interface module is located in the first protective cover, the first protective cover is provided with a second via hole, and the second via hole is used for the external cable to pass through.

5. The camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first protective cover includes a cover body and a cover cover, the cover body has an opening, the cover cover is used to open or block the opening, and the second through hole is provided in at least one of the cover body and the cover cover.

6. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The interface module is installed on the cover.

7. The camera device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a conductive component, and the conductive component is communicatively connected with the interface module. The main body is also provided with a second protective cover, and the second protective cover is configured to shield the conductive component.

8. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: In the connected state, there is a gap between the cover and the main body.

9. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A rotating shaft is also provided between the cover and the main body, and the cover is configured to be able to rotate relative to the main body around the central axis of the rotating shaft.

10. A monitoring system, characterized in that: The invention comprises at least one camera device, wherein the camera device is the camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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