Modularized detachable camera
Through the modular and detachable design, the camera case is split into a general component, solving the problem of insufficient adaptability of the existing camera case and achieving the effect of cost reduction and rapid maintenance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421409278.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing camera case is not compatible with multiple lenses with different motherboards, resulting in increased costs and insufficient adaptability.
With a modular and removable design, the camera case is split into a universal housing, a universal top cover and a functional front cover to adapt to different motherboards and lens components by disassembly and reassembly.
Increases the utilization of housing mechanisms, reduces costs, and allows quick replacement and maintenance of motherboard components and lens components for a variety of applications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of cameras, and in particular to a modular and detachable camera. Background Art
[0002] Cameras have been widely used in a variety of scenarios and can achieve multi-angle monitoring. In usage scenarios such as traffic intersections, mine tunnels, and excavation work, different cameras need to be matched according to different environments and requirements, resulting in a variety of camera products with different styles.
[0003] At present, the housing of a camera can generally only meet the practical assembly requirements of a camera with one functional style, and is not compatible with multiple lenses and different motherboards to achieve different functions, resulting in an increase in the cost of the camera housing.
[0004] With respect to the above-mentioned related technologies, how to obtain a detachable modular assembly camera is a problem that needs to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to make the housing structure of a camera adaptable to various application requirements, the present application provides a modular and detachable camera.
[0006] The present application provides a modular detachable camera adopting the following technical solution:
[0007] A modular detachable camera, comprising a movement mechanism and a shell mechanism, wherein the movement mechanism comprises a lens assembly and a mainboard assembly, and is characterized in that the shell mechanism comprises a universal shell, a universal top cover and a functional front cover, wherein the interior of the universal shell is hollow and is provided with an installation cavity for installing the mainboard assembly, the top of the universal shell is open and is detachably connected to the universal top cover; one of the side walls of the universal shell is detachably connected to the functional front cover and is penetrated by a connection window, and the functional front cover is provided with a lens window that matches the lens assembly; a plurality of joints are installed on the side wall of the universal shell away from the functional front cover, a wiring window is penetrated at one end of the universal top cover close to any of the joints, and a flip cover that matches the wiring window is provided on the universal top cover; the flip cover is detachably connected to the universal top cover, and one end of the flip cover is hinged to the universal top cover.
[0008] By adopting the above technical scheme, the universal top cover and the universal shell are detachably connected. When it is necessary to replace the mainboard assembly with different functions, the universal top cover and the universal shell can be disassembled and separated to replace the mainboard assembly; the functional front cover and the universal shell are detachably connected. When it is necessary to replace the unused lens assembly or the functional front cover with different functional effects, the functional front cover and the universal shell are disassembled and separated, and then the lens assembly or the functional front cover is replaced; the outer shell mechanism of the camera is split into the universal shell, the universal top cover and the functional front cover, so that the camera can be adapted to different mainboard assemblies and lens assemblies, and the universal shell and the universal top cover can be adapted to functional front covers with different functional effects, providing a universal outer shell mechanism for cameras with different functions, improving the utilization rate of the outer shell mechanism, and helping to reduce the cost of the outer shell mechanism; at the same time, the present application sets a flip cover on the universal top cover, so that the operator can quickly connect the mainboard assembly, quickly repair it, etc. at the mine construction site without having to disassemble and separate the universal top cover and the universal shell as a whole.
[0009] In a specific possible implementation manner, a first sealing ring is arranged between the universal top cover and the flip cover, and the first sealing ring is arranged around the wiring window.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection stability between the flip cover and the universal top cover is improved, a certain protective effect is achieved, and the possibility of dust or rainwater entering the installation cavity through the wiring window and contaminating the mainboard assembly is reduced.
[0011] In a specific possible implementation scheme, a reinforcement ring plate 1 is provided on the flip cover, and the reinforcement ring plate 1 is plugged into the side wall of the wiring window.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the reinforced ring plate is beneficial to improving the structural stability of the flip cover and is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the flip cover.
[0013] In a specific feasible implementation scheme, a mounting pin is rotatably provided on the universal top cover and located on one side of the wiring window, and the flip cover is rotatably connected to the mounting pin; anti-loosening screws are respectively connected to the mounting pin and located on both sides of the protected flip cover.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the hinge structure between the flip cover and the top cover is further defined, so that the flip cover can be quickly hinged to the top cover.
[0015] In a specific possible implementation mode, one end of the universal top cover close to the functional front cover extends along the length direction of the universal top cover and is connected to a protective top plate, and a connecting side plate is provided between the protective top plate and the universal top cover.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, an effective protective effect is achieved, which is beneficial to reducing direct light source, ensuring that the lens assembly has a good shooting effect, and reducing the splashing of dust, rainwater, etc. onto the lens assembly.
[0017] In a specific possible implementation scheme, protective side panels are respectively arranged on the side wall of the functional front cover facing away from the universal shell and located at the radial ends of the lens assembly, and the two protective side panels are arranged opposite to each other, and one end of each protective side panel close to the universal top cover is against the connecting side panel.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective side panels cooperate with the protective top panel to further enhance the protective effect, which is beneficial to reduce direct light source and reduce dust, rain and other pollution to the lens assembly.
[0019] In a specific possible implementation mode, a step portion is provided on the side wall of each of the protective side plates facing the other protective side plates, and any of the connecting side plates correspondingly abuts against one of the step portions.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation stability between the protective top plate and the protective side plates is improved.
[0021] In a specific possible implementation manner, a second sealing ring is arranged between the functional front cover and the universal housing, and the second sealing ring is arranged around the connecting window.
[0022] In a specific possible implementation manner, a second reinforcing ring plate is provided on the side wall of the functional front cover facing the universal shell, and the second reinforcing ring plate is inserted into the side wall of the connecting window.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, it is beneficial to improve the connection stability between the functional front cover and the universal shell, enhance the structural fixation of the functional front cover, and reduce the possibility of dust, rainwater, etc. entering the installation cavity through the connection window and contaminating the mainboard assembly.
[0024] In a specific embodiment, the detachable connection is connected by screws or bolts.
[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0026] 1. The housing structure of the camera is split into a universal housing, a universal top cover and a functional front cover, so that the camera can be adapted to different mainboard components and lens components, and the universal housing and universal top cover can be adapted to functional front covers with different functional effects, thereby improving the utilization rate of the housing structure and helping to reduce the cost of the housing structure;
[0027] 2. This application provides a flap on the universal top cover, so that operators can quickly connect and perform maintenance on the mainboard components at the mine construction site. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a modular detachable camera in Example 1 of the present application.
[0029] Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic diagram used to display the movement mechanism in Example 1 of the present application.
[0030] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram used to display the shell mechanism in Example 1 of the present application.
[0031] Figure 4 It is an exploded schematic diagram used to demonstrate the functional front cover in Example 1 of the present application.
[0032] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the modular detachable camera in Example 2 of the present application.
[0033] Description of reference numerals:
[0034] 1. Shell mechanism; 2. Universal shell; 21. Installation cavity; 22. Joint; 23. Connection window; 24. Second sealing ring; 3. Universal top cover; 31. Wiring window; 32. Flip cover; 321. Reinforced ring plate 1; 33. Installation pin; 34. Anti-loosening screw; 35. First sealing ring; 36. Protective top plate; 361. Connecting side plate; 4. Functional front cover; 41. Lens window; 42. Protective side plate; 421. Step portion; 43. Reinforced ring plate 2; 44. Dust-proof glass; 5. Movement mechanism; 51. Lens assembly; 52. Mainboard assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following is combined with Figure 1-5 This application is described in further detail.
[0036] Example 1
[0037] The embodiment of the present application discloses a modular and detachable camera.
[0038] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The modular detachable camera includes a core mechanism 5 and a shell mechanism 1. The core mechanism 5 includes a lens assembly 51 and a mainboard assembly 52. The shell mechanism 1 includes a universal shell 2, a universal top cover 3 and a functional front cover 4.
[0039] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3The universal housing 2 is hollow inside and is provided with an installation cavity 21, and the mainboard assembly is installed in the installation cavity 21. A plurality of connectors 22 are installed on one side wall of the universal housing 2, and the power connection line, data transmission line, etc. pass through any connector 22 to be connected to the mainboard assembly 52 in the installation cavity 21. The upper end of the universal housing 2 is open, and the universal top cover 3 is detachably connected to the universal housing 2 by fastening screws. The functional front cover 4 is fixed to a side of the universal housing 2 away from any connector 22 by fastening screws, and a lens window 41 for the lens assembly 51 to shoot is provided through the functional front cover 4, and a connecting window 23 is provided through the side wall of the universal housing 2 close to the functional front cover 4, and the lens window 41 communicates with the installation cavity 21 through the connecting window 23. In this embodiment, the functional front cover 4 is a non-dust removal front cover.
[0040] Reference Figure 3 A wiring window 31 is provided through one end of the universal top cover 3 near any joint 22, and the wiring window 31 is communicated with the installation cavity 21, and a flip cover 32 adapted to the wiring window 31 is provided on the universal top cover 3. A mounting pin 33 is rotatably provided on one side of the universal top cover 3 and located at the wiring window 31, one side of the flip cover 32 is rotatably connected to the mounting pin 33, and the other side is detachably connected to the universal top cover 3 through a fastening screw. Anti-loosening screws 34 are respectively connected to either end of the mounting pin 33 in the length direction and located on both sides of the flip cover 32. The staff can unscrew the fastening screws to open the flip cover 32, and perform wiring, maintenance, and other operations on the mainboard assembly in the installation cavity 21, which is convenient for the operator to work quickly at the mine site.
[0041] Reference Figure 3 A reinforcing ring plate 321 is provided on the flip cover 32 , and the reinforcing ring plate 321 is plugged into the side wall of the wiring window 31 , which is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the flip cover 32 .
[0042] Reference Figure 3 A first sealing ring 35 is provided between the universal top cover 3 and the flip cover 32. In this embodiment, the first sealing ring 35 is provided on the inner side wall of the wiring window 31, and the outer peripheral wall of the reinforcing ring plate 1 321 abuts against the first sealing ring 35. In other embodiments, the first sealing ring 35 can be provided on the universal top cover 3 around the wiring window 31, and the bottom wall of the flip cover 32 abuts against the first sealing ring 35.
[0043] Reference Figure 4 One end of the universal top cover 3 away from any joint 22 extends along the length direction of the universal top cover 3 and is connected to a protective top plate 36, and connecting side plates 361 are respectively arranged between the protective top plate 36 and the bottom wall of the universal top cover 3 and at both ends of the protective top plate 36 in the length direction, and the two connecting side plates 361 are symmetrically arranged with each other.
[0044] Reference Figure 4, the functional front cover 4 is on the side wall facing away from the universal housing 2 and is located at the radial ends of the lens window 41, and there are protective side panels 42 at respective positions, and the two protective side panels 42 are symmetrically arranged. In this embodiment, each protective side panel 42 is detachably connected to the functional front cover 4 by fastening screws. A step portion 421 for abutting against the connecting side panel 361 is arranged on the side wall of each protective side panel 42 facing the other protective side panel 42, and each connecting side panel 361 abuts against a corresponding connecting portion.
[0045] Reference Figure 3 A second reinforcing ring plate 43 is provided on the side wall of the functional front cover 4 facing the universal housing 2 , and the second reinforcing ring plate 43 is plugged into the side wall of the connection window 23 , which is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the functional front cover 4 .
[0046] Reference Figure 4 A second sealing ring 24 is provided between the functional front cover 4 and the universal housing 2. In this embodiment, the second sealing ring 24 is provided on the inner side wall of the connection window 23, and the outer peripheral wall of the reinforcing ring plate 24 abuts against the second sealing ring 24. In other embodiments, the second sealing ring 24 may be provided on the side wall of the universal housing 2 around the connection window 23, and the side wall of the functional front cover 4 abuts against the second sealing ring 24.
[0047] The implementation principle of a modular detachable camera in the embodiment of the present application is:
[0048] The universal top cover 3 and the universal shell 2 are detachably connected. When it is necessary to replace the mainboard assembly with different functions, the operator can disassemble and separate the universal top cover 3 and the universal shell 2 to replace the mainboard assembly; and then fix the universal top cover 3 and the universal shell 2 by tightening the fastening screws between the universal top cover 3 and the universal shell 2. At the mine construction site, the operator can remove the fastening screws between the lower flip cover 32 and the universal top cover 3, open the flip cover 32, connect the mainboard assembly, perform maintenance operations, and then tighten the fastening screws between the cover and the universal top cover 3 to close the flip cover 32, thereby realizing the portability, quick connection or maintenance of the mainboard assembly.
[0049] The functional front cover 4 is detachably connected to the universal shell 2. When it is necessary to replace the unused lens assembly, the operator can disassemble and separate the functional front cover 4 and the universal shell 2 to replace the lens assembly; when it is necessary to replace the functional front cover 4 with other functional effects with the functional front cover 4 without dust removal effect in this embodiment, the operator can disassemble and separate the functional front cover 4 with other effects and the universal shell 2, and then fix the non-dust removal functional front cover 4 to the universal shell 2 by fastening screws.
[0050] Example 2
[0051] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that, in this embodiment, the functional front cover 4 is a dust removal front cover.
[0052] Reference Figure 5 , a dustproof glass 44 and a dust removal member (not shown) are provided on the functional front cover 4. The dustproof glass 44 is mounted on the functional front cover 4 and is located on the side of the lens window (not shown) away from the universal housing 2. The dustproof glass 44 is arc-shaped, and the size of the dustproof glass 44 is larger than the outer diameter of the lens window. The dust removal member can be a conventional dust removal member in the art. In the present embodiment, the dust removal member includes a motor and a dust scraper, the motor is mounted on the functional front cover 4, the dust scraper slides against the dustproof glass 44 and is connected to the output end of the motor. The dust scraper can be a conventional wiper in the art.
[0053] The implementation principle of a modular detachable camera in the embodiment of the present application is:
[0054] When there is a lot of dust at the mine construction site, the operator can disassemble and separate the non-dust removal functional front cover 4 from the universal shell 2, and then install the functional front cover 4 with dust removal effect to the shell by fastening screws; the dust-proof glass 44 can prevent dust from contaminating the lens assembly; the motor drives the dust scraper to slide on the dust-proof glass 44 to clean the dust on the dust-proof glass 44, so as to avoid a decrease in camera clarity due to dust accumulation.
[0055] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A modular detachable camera, comprising a core mechanism (5) and a housing mechanism (1), wherein the core mechanism (5) comprises a lens assembly (51) and a mainboard assembly (52), characterized in that: The housing mechanism (1) comprises a universal housing (2), a universal top cover (3) and a functional front cover (4); the universal housing (2) is hollow inside and is provided with a mounting cavity (21) for mounting the mainboard assembly (52); the top of the universal housing (2) is open and is detachably connected to the universal top cover (3); one side wall of the universal housing (2) is detachably connected to the functional front cover (4) and is provided with a connecting window (23); the functional front cover (4) is provided with a lens window (41) that matches the lens assembly (51); the lens assembly (52 ...). The window (41) is in communication with the installation cavity (21) through the connection window (23); a plurality of connectors (22) are installed on the side wall of the universal housing (2) away from the functional front cover (4); a wiring window (31) is provided through one end of the universal top cover (3) close to any of the connectors (22); and a flip cover (32) matching with the wiring window (31) is provided on the universal top cover (3); the flip cover (32) is detachably connected to the universal top cover (3), and one end of the flip cover (32) is hinged to the universal top cover (3).
2. The modular detachable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first sealing ring (35) is provided between the universal top cover (3) and the flip cover (32), and the first sealing ring (35) is provided around the wiring window (31).
3. The modular detachable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip cover (32) is provided with a reinforcement ring plate (321), and the reinforcement ring plate (321) is plugged into the side wall of the wiring window (31).
4. The modular detachable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting pin (33) is rotatably provided on the universal top cover (3) and located on one side of the wiring window (31), and the flip cover (32) is rotatably connected to the mounting pin (33); anti-loosening screws (34) are respectively matched and connected on the mounting pin (33) and located on both sides of the flip cover (32) to be protected.
5. The modular detachable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the universal top cover (3) close to the functional front cover (4) extends along the length direction of the universal top cover (3) and is connected to a protective top plate (36), and a connecting side plate (361) is provided between the protective top plate (36) and the universal top cover (3).
6. The modular detachable camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The functional front cover (4) is provided with protective side panels (42) on the side wall facing away from the universal shell (2) and located at the radial ends of the lens assembly (51), and the two protective side panels (42) are arranged opposite to each other, and one end of each protective side panel (42) close to the universal top cover (3) abuts against the connecting side panel (361).
7. The modular detachable camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: A step portion (421) is provided on the side wall of each of the protective side plates (42) facing the other protective side plate (42), and any of the connecting side plates (361) abuts against a corresponding step portion (421).
8. The modular detachable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second sealing ring (24) is provided between the functional front cover (4) and the universal housing (2), and the second sealing ring (24) is provided around the connection window (23).
9. The modular detachable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second reinforcing ring plate (43) is provided on the side wall of the functional front cover (4) facing the universal housing (2), and the second reinforcing ring plate (43) is inserted into the side wall of the connection window (23).
10. The modular detachable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connection is connected by screws or bolts.