Dome cover and camera including same

Abstract

A dome cover and a camera including the same are provided, the dome cover being arranged to shield an opening of a housing in which at least one camera module and a light module arranged to correspond to the camera module are mounted. The dome cover includes: a light cover member coupled to the housing to surround an exterior of the light module; a camera cover member surrounding an outside of the camera module and shielding the opening; and a shielding member interposed between the light cover member and the camera cover member and not transmitting light of the light module, in which the light cover member and the camera cover member are attached to the shielding member.

Description

[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0098985, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on July 28, 2023, and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0077519, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on June 14, 2024, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0002] The present utility model relates to a dome cover and a camera including the dome cover, and more particularly, to a dome cover including a light cover member, a camera cover member, and a shielding member, and a camera including the dome cover. Background Art

[0003] Generally, surveillance cameras for monitoring a specific area include a plurality of camera modules having pan / tilt / zoom movements to cover a wide area with a small number of devices and track an object with a specific movement. In particular, among various types of surveillance cameras, dome cameras are increasingly used because they are easy to pan / tilt / zoom and can be miniaturized due to their circularly symmetric shape with respect to the central axis.

[0004] The surveillance camera includes a dome cover provided as a transparent optical external component to cover a plurality of cameras, and is configured to prevent fogging or condensation of the dome cover by delivering air to the inner surface of the dome cover using a fan mounted on the inner side of the dome cover. Specifically, a conventional dome camera has a plurality of blower fans and a plurality of air inlets and outlets mounted near a plurality of camera modules arranged in the circumferential direction of the housing.

[0005] The blower fans can be used to remove moisture generated due to the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the camera device, or can be used to cool the camera module or circuit board that may overheat according to the installation / use environment.

[0006] In addition, the dome cover includes a transparent panel that transmits reflected light from an object so that the reflected light can enter the camera module and a transmissive panel that transmits infrared rays irradiated from the light module. Since the transparent panel and the transmissive panel of the dome cover are formed using different materials or shapes, they are manufactured as separate elements and then assembled and mounted on the housing.

[0007] However, the dome cover used in a conventional surveillance camera requires an intermediate injection molded product for assembling the transparent panel and the transmissive panel, and a fastening structure for assembling the panels on both sides to the intermediate injection molded product and a space for providing the fastening structure. Therefore, the product size inevitably increases, and additional time and cost are incurred due to the assembly process. Summary of the Utility Model

[0008] An aspect of the present utility model provides a round top cover and a camera including the round top cover, in which a light cover member and a camera cover member are integrally formed with a shielding member therebetween without an assembly process, and light emitted from the light cover member can be prevented from entering the camera cover member.

[0009] However, aspects of the present utility model are not limited to the aspects described herein. By referring to the detailed description of the present utility model given below, the above and other aspects of the present utility model will become more apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present utility model pertains.

[0010] According to an aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a round top cover which is arranged to shield an opening of a housing in which at least one camera module and a light module arranged to correspond to the camera module are installed. The round top cover includes: a light cover member coupled to the housing to surround the outside of the light module; a camera cover member surrounding the outside of the camera module and shielding the opening; and a shielding member interposed between the light cover member and the camera cover member and not transmitting the light of the light module, wherein the light cover member and the camera cover member are attached to the shielding member.

[0011] The shielding member may include: a fixing portion having a fixing groove formed on a first side such that at least a part of an end of the camera cover member is inserted, and the light cover member is attached to a second side; and an extending portion extending from an inner circumferential surface of the fixing portion toward an inner region of the light cover member.

[0012] The light cover member may be formed by double injection molding such that an end of the light cover member is attached to the second side of the fixing portion.

[0013] The camera cover member may be formed by ultrasonic welding such that a part inserted into the fixing groove is attached to the first side of the fixing portion.

[0014] The extending portion may have a reflection pattern provided on an outer surface of the extending portion facing an inner circumferential surface of the light cover member to reflect light irradiated from the light module toward the light cover member.

[0015] The shielding member may include a corrugated pattern formed on a surface of the first side of the fixing portion.

[0016] The shielding member may include an eaves member protruding from an outer surface of the fixing portion in a circumferential direction.

[0017] The eaves member may protrude further outward toward the top of the fixing portion.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a circular top cover which is arranged to shield an opening of a housing in which at least one camera module and an optical module arranged to correspond to the camera module are installed. The circular top cover includes: a light cover member coupled to the housing to surround the outside of the optical module; a camera cover member surrounding the outside of the camera module and shielding the opening; a shielding member interposed between the light cover member and the camera cover member and not transmitting the light of the optical module; and an eaves member coupled to the shielding member and preventing the light emitted from the light cover member from being incident on the camera cover member.

[0019] The shielding member may include: a fixing portion having a fixing groove and a coupling groove formed on a first side, and the light cover member is attached to a second side; and an extending portion extending from an inner circumferential surface of the fixing portion toward an inner region of the light cover member, wherein the camera cover member is attached to the fixing groove, and the coupling groove for inserting the eaves member is formed outside the fixing groove.

[0020] The eaves member may include: a coupling portion protruding from a lower surface of the eaves member and inserted into the coupling groove; a corrugated pattern protruding from an upper surface of the eaves member in a set pattern in a circumferential direction; and a protruding portion protruding more outward from an outer circumferential surface of the eaves member than an outer circumferential surface of the fixing portion.

[0021] The eaves member may be inclined upward such that a height of the protruding portion increases from an inner side to an outer side.

[0022] The protruding portion may be arranged to interfere with an imaginary straight line connecting a light emitting surface of the light cover member to an outer surface of the camera cover member.

[0023] The light cover member and the camera cover member may be attached to both sides of the shielding member.

[0024] The light cover member may be formed by double injection molding such that an end of the light cover member is attached to a second side of the fixing portion.

[0025] An end of the camera cover member and the fixing groove may be attached by ultrasonic welding, and the coupling portion and the coupling groove may be attached by ultrasonic welding.

[0026] The camera cover member may be attached to the shielding member inside the light cover member.

[0027] The extending portion may have a reflection pattern provided on an outer surface of the extending portion facing an inner circumferential surface of the light cover member to reflect the light irradiated from the optical module toward the light cover member.

[0028] According to another aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a camera, which includes: a fixing table; at least one camera module disposed on the fixing table; an optical module arranged to correspond to the camera module; a bracket coupled to the fixing table to enable the camera module and the optical module to rotate simultaneously around a rotation axis; and a dome cover disposed on the fixing table to cover the camera module and the optical module, wherein the dome cover includes: a light cover member surrounding the outside of the optical module; a camera cover member surrounding the outside of the camera module; a shielding member interposed between the light cover member and the camera cover member and blocking light of the optical module from transmitting to the camera cover member; and an eaves member coupled to the shielding member and preventing light emitted from the light cover member from incident on the camera cover member.

[0029] The eaves member may include a protruding portion that protrudes more outward than the outer peripheral surface of the shielding member, and the protruding portion may be arranged to interfere with an imaginary straight line connecting the light emitting surface of the light cover member to the outer surface of the camera cover member.

[0030] The dome cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model and a camera including the dome cover provide at least one of the following advantages.

[0031] First, since there is no need for the process of assembling each of the light cover member and the camera cover member to the shielding member, the tact time can be significantly reduced.

[0032] Second, since the dome cover is manufactured by double injection molding or ultrasonic welding molding, a sealing function can be additionally provided.

[0033] Third, the bracket structure for assembling the camera cover member and the light cover member is removed, and the assembly area is eliminated. Therefore, miniaturization can be achieved, or the space utilization rate can be increased.

[0034] Fourth, a reflection pattern provided on an extension portion of the shielding member can prevent light irradiated from the optical module from being reflected to the inner area of the camera cover member.

[0035] Fifth, the eaves member provided on the shielding member can prevent light emitted from the light cover member from incident on the camera cover member.

[0036] However, the effects of the present utility model are not limited to the effects described herein. By referring to the claims, the above and other effects of the present utility model will become more apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present utility model pertains. Description of the Drawings

[0037] The foregoing utility model content and the detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present utility model, the currently preferred schematic embodiments are shown in the drawings. However, it should be understood that the present utility model is not limited to the precise arrangements and means shown. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a camera combined with a round top cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0039] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded perspective view of the camera shown.

[0040] Figure 3 is along Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the camera taken along the line I-I' of.

[0041] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of the round top cover shown.

[0042] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a partial enlarged view of the A area of.

[0043] Figure 6 is a reference view showing an embodiment of the round top cover of the present utility model.

[0044] Figure 7 is a reference view showing an embodiment of the round top cover of the present utility model. Detailed Description of the Specific Embodiments

[0045] Exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. By referring to the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments and the drawings, the advantages and features of the present utility model and the method of achieving them can be more easily understood. However, the present utility model can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that the present utility model will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the present utility model to those skilled in the art, and the present utility model will be defined only by the appended claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals denote the same elements.

[0046] The present utility model can have various modifications and various embodiments, and thus specific embodiments are shown in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description.

[0047] However, it should be understood that the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments, and includes all modifications, equivalents or alternatives within the spirit and technical scope of the present utility model.

[0048] Although terms such as "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms.

[0049] These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.

[0050] For example, without departing from the scope of the rights of the present utility model, the second element may be referred to as the first element. Similarly, the first element may be referred to as the second element.

[0051] As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as "connected to" or "coupled to" another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intervening elements.

[0053] In contrast, when an element is referred to as "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element, there are no intervening elements.

[0054] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0055] As used herein, the singular forms are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0056] It will be further understood that when used in this specification, the terms "comprises" and / or "has" refer to the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0057] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The same or corresponding elements will be identified by the same reference numerals regardless of the figure numbers of the drawings, and any redundant description thereof will be omitted.

[0058] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a camera 100 combined with a dome cover 160 according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded perspective view of the camera 100 shown. Figure 3 is along Figure 1 sectional view of the camera 100 taken along the line I-I' of.

[0059] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 , the camera 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model may include a housing 110, a fixed stage 120, a rotation module 130, an optical module 140, a camera module 150, and a dome cover 160.

[0060] First, the housing 110 can generally cover the boundary of the camera 100 along the circumferential direction. The housing 110 can have a set height and can form an accommodation space 111 inside it. The housing 110 can have a step 112 formed by an end that bends inward along the circumferential direction, and the step 112 can be an area for assembling the outer end of the dome cover 160 described later.

[0061] In addition, the fixing table 120 can be arranged inside the accommodation space 111 of the housing 110 to support the installation of the rotation module 130 in the upper region, and a circuit board (not shown) etc. can be installed in the lower region. The fixing table 120 can include a hollow cylindrical support column 121 in the central region, and the support column 121 can be the rotation center of the rotation module 130.

[0062] The power supply line or control signal line of the camera module 150 and the optical module 140 can be connected to the circuit board through the hollow region 122 inside the support column 121.

[0063] The fixing table 120 can have an annular gear 123 arranged along the inner circumferential surface to face the support column 121. The fixing table 120 can be fixed on the support frame 124 inside the housing 110, the circuit board can be built in the support frame 124, and the step 112 of the housing 110 can be fixed together with the outer end of the dome cover 160 at the upper end of the support frame 124.

[0064] In addition, the rotation module 130 can include a clamp 131, a bracket 132, a planetary gear 133, and a mounting portion 134.

[0065] The clamp 131 can be coupled to the support column 121 to cover the support column 121. For example, in the case of a multi-camera with multiple camera modules 150, multiple clamps 131 can be coupled to the support column 121 at different heights. Although not shown in the drawings, a bearing (not shown) can be provided inside the area where the clamp 131 and the support column 121 contact each other in a facing manner.

[0066] The bracket 132 can be coupled to the clamp 131 and arranged in such a way that it can rotate around the support column 121. The bracket 132 can be partially bent so that its vertical cross-section has an "L" shape, and the camera module 150 can be mounted on the bracket 132. A rotation portion 135 can be provided on the bracket 132 to support the camera module 150 in such a way that the camera module 150 can rotate along the vertical direction. The bracket 132 can have a through hole 136, and the power supply line or control signal line connected to the camera module 150 or the optical module 140 can pass through the through hole 136.

[0067] At the rear of the bracket 132 coupled to the jig 131, a plurality of fastening holes 137 may be formed in a set pattern in the vertical direction to correspond to the coupling height of the jig 131, such that the jig 131 can be coupled to the fastening holes 137. For example, the height of the jig 131 may correspond to the height of the fastening holes 137 of the bracket 132. Thus, when the second jig 131 is coupled above the first jig 131 on the support column 121, the second jig 131 can be coupled to the fastening holes of another bracket 132 that is spaced upward from the bracket 132 by the height of the first jig 131.

[0068] The planetary gear 133 may be disposed below the bracket 132 to mesh with the ring gear 123 while rotating together with the bracket 132.

[0069] The bracket 132 may be supported by the jig 131 to be rotatable about the support column 121, but may also be supported in the vertical direction by the fixed table 120 or the ring gear 123.

[0070] The mounting portion 134 may be disposed outside the bracket 132 such that the optical module 140 can be mounted. Although not shown in the drawings, the bracket 132 may be configured or controlled to rotate only within a set range on the fixed table 120.

[0071] The mounting portion 134 may be disposed at the outer end of the bracket 132, and the optical module 140 may be mounted on the mounting portion 134.

[0072] In addition, the bracket 132 may have a shielding groove 138 formed between the area where the camera module 150 is mounted and the mounting portion 134 where the optical module 140 is mounted, such that a part of the dome cover 160 can be inserted into the shielding groove 138.

[0073] In addition, the optical module 140 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the camera module 150 along the circumferential direction of the rotating module 130. That is, one optical module 140 may be paired with one camera module 150, and one optical module 140 and one camera module 150 may be disposed at the same angle with respect to the circumferential direction.

[0074] In the case of a multi-camera provided with a plurality of optical modules 140 and a plurality of camera modules 150, the paired optical modules 140 and camera modules 150 may be disposed around the support column 121 at equal angles or equal intervals, and the optical module 140 and the camera module 150 in each pair may be disposed to rotate simultaneously on the rotating module 130.

[0075] The optical module 140 can emit light externally and can be arranged adjacent to the paired camera module 150 such that the emitted light can sufficiently illuminate an object. The light emitted from the optical module 140 can irradiate to the outside through the dome cover 160, be reflected from the object, and then enter the camera module 150 again through the dome cover 160.

[0076] In addition, the camera module 150 can be mounted on a rotating part 135 provided on the bracket 132. Therefore, since the camera module 150 is coupled to the rotating shafts provided on both sides of the rotating part 135, it can perform translational movement in the vertical direction and can perform a panning movement according to the circumferential rotation of the rotating module 130. Although not shown in the drawings, the camera module 150 can additionally have a self-rotation movement or a zoom function by rotating around an optical axis (an axis perpendicular to the center of each lens).

[0077] Although the case where an infrared camera is applied to the camera module 150 and an infrared light-emitting diode LED is applied to the optical module 140 is illustrated as an example, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a visible light camera and a visible light source or camera modules and optical modules of other wavelengths can also be applied. In this sense, the dome cover 160 can be applied such that light in a specific wavelength range used according to the intention of the designer can enter or exit.

[0078] Although not shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the camera 100 can be equipped with a motor. The motor (not shown) can rotate the rotating part 135 around the support column 121 on the fixed table 120. At this time, the optical module 140 and the camera module 150 can rotate around one rotating axis simultaneously. For example, the motor can be disposed in the lower space of the fixed table 120, and various components such as a circuit board for controlling the motor can be further provided.

[0079] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of the dome cover 160 shown. Figure 5 is Figure 4 a partial enlarged view of area A of

[0080] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the dome cover 160 according to the present invention can include a light cover member 161, a camera cover member 162, and a shielding member 163.

[0081] First, the light cover member 161 can surround the outside of the above-described optical module 140. The light cover member 161 can be fastened to the end of the housing 110. The light cover member 161 can be inclined according to the inclination angle of the mounted optical module 140. The optical module 140 and the light cover member 161 can be spaced apart from each other.

[0082] The outer end of the optical cover member 161 may be provided with a flange member 168, and the flange member 168 is fastened to the inside of the step 112 described above.

[0083] In addition, the camera cover member 162 may surround the outside of the camera module 150 and cover the top of the opening of the housing 110. For example, in the camera cover member 162, at least an angular range of the camera module 150 may be formed as a curved surface to correspond to the tilting movement of the camera module 150 rotating in the up and down directions.

[0084] In addition, the shielding member 163 may be interposed between the optical cover member 161 and the camera cover member 162 and mounted from both sides. Here, the camera cover member 162 may be attached to the shielding member 163 inside the optical cover member 161 in the horizontal direction. The shielding member 163 can prevent the light irradiated from the optical module 140 from passing through.

[0085] The shielding member 163 may include a fixing portion 164 and an extending portion 165.

[0086] The fixing portion 164 may have a first side attached to the camera cover member 162 and a second side attached to the optical cover member 161.

[0087] On the inner side of the first side of the fixing portion 164, a fixing groove 166 may be formed, and on the outer side, a corrugated pattern 167 may be formed.

[0088] At least a part of the end of the camera cover member 162 may be inserted into the fixing groove 166 and formed to be attached by ultrasonic welding.

[0089] The ultrasonic welding forming may be a thermal welding method using the piezoelectric effect, which converts ultrasonic waves into electrical energy by using ultrasonic waves in the range of about 15 kHz to 50 kHz (in the range of about 10 kHz to 10 MHz), and converts the electrical energy into mechanical vibration by repeatedly contracting and relaxing according to the direction of the voltage.

[0090] Although not shown in the drawings, when a part of the end of the camera cover member 162 melts during the ultrasonic welding forming process, the end may fill the inside of the fixing groove 166.

[0091] Therefore, a sealing function may be provided between the camera cover member 162 and the shielding member 163.

[0092] The corrugated pattern 167 may be formed on the upper surface outside the first side of the fixing part 164. The corrugated pattern 167 may block the light L1 irradiated from the optical module 140 or the light reflected from the optical cover member 161 from being reflected toward the camera cover member 162. Since the combined cross-section of the fixing part 164 and the extension part 165 is bent into an approximate "L" shape, the shielding member 163 can substantially block the light L1 irradiated from the optical module 140 from traveling toward the camera cover member 162.

[0093] In addition, the extension part 165 may extend from the inner side of the fixing part 164 toward the inner region of the optical cover member 161. Figure 5 In

[0094] As Figure 2 or Figure 3 shown, the extension part 165 may be inserted into the shielding groove 138 formed between the area where the camera module 150 is installed and the installation part 134 where the optical module 140 is installed. Therefore, the extension part 165 can prevent the light L1 irradiated from the optical module 140 from being transmitted to the inner region of the camera cover member 162 after being reflected from the inner region of the optical cover member 161.

[0095] In addition, the optical cover member 161 may be attached near the outer end on the second side of the fixing part 164 by double injection molding. In double injection molding, products can be molded by using different resins with different colors in half a cycle. Generally, double injection molding may be a method of molding by filling a second cavity space with a first molded product and a second resin using an injection molding machine configured to have two injection devices and a rotation mechanism mounted on a movable plate, or the mold is designed to be capable of double injection molding using a core or a sliding structure.

[0096] Since two components can be molded in one molding process in double injection molding, cost reduction and production of products with various designs can be expected.

[0097] Here, in the process of forming the dome cover 160, the process of attaching the optical cover member 161 to the shielding member 163 or simultaneously molding the optical cover member 161 and the shielding member 163 by double injection molding may be performed before the process of forming the shielding member 163 and the camera cover member 162 by ultrasonic welding.

[0098] The optical cover member 161 and the camera cover member 162 may also be attached to the shielding member 163 by bonding.

[0099] Figure 6It is a reference diagram showing an embodiment of the round top cover 160 of the present utility model.

[0100] Referring to Figure 6 , the round top cover 160 according to an embodiment of the present utility model may include a reflection pattern 260 to reflect the light reflected from the optical module 140 towards the shielding member 163 back towards the light cover member 161.

[0101] In Figure 6 , as an example of the reflection pattern 260, a sawtooth pattern with a constant size and shape is shown. However, the reflection pattern 260 may also be formed as a sawtooth pattern with a non-constant size and shape. In addition to the sawtooth shape, the reflection pattern 260 may also be designed to reflect the light reflected towards the outer peripheral surface of the extension portion 165 or towards the outside of the shielding groove 138 towards the light cover member 161 by using a flat surface, a curved surface, or a combination thereof.

[0102] The reflection pattern 260 may extend in such a way that the protruding end corresponds to the width of the shielding groove 138, and the surface of the reflection pattern 260 for reflecting light may be formed as a concave curved surface.

[0103] That is, since the shielding member 163 can reflect the light L2 reflected towards the shielding groove 138 back towards the light cover member 161 through the reflection pattern 260, it has the effects of increasing the light efficiency and preventing the reflected light from entering the camera module 150.

[0104] Figure 7 It is a reference diagram showing an embodiment of the round top cover 160 of the present utility model.

[0105] Referring to Figure 7 , the round top cover 160 may include a light cover member 161, a camera cover member 162, a shielding member 163, and an eaves member 170.

[0106] Since the structures of the light cover member 161 and the camera cover member 162 are the same as those of the above embodiments, their redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0107] The shielding member 163 may include a fixing portion 164 and an extension portion 165.

[0108] A fixing groove 166 for attaching the camera cover member 162 may be formed on the first side of the fixing portion 164, and a coupling groove 169 for attaching the eaves member 170 may be formed outside the fixing groove 166. In addition, the light cover member 161 may be attached to the second side of the fixing portion 164.

[0109] In addition, the extension portion 165 may extend from the inner end of the fixing portion 164 to the inner region of the light cover member 161. Since the optical module 140 and the camera module 150 (see Figure 2They are configured to move together, so a predetermined space may be required between the camera module 150 and the shielding member 163, and the extension portion 165 can provide a function of blocking light from being introduced through this space. Therefore, the extension portion 165 can extend into the shielding groove 138, but can be placed so as not to interfere with the movement of the camera module 150 or the light module 140.

[0110] The eaves member 170 may include a coupling portion 172, a protruding portion 171, and a corrugated pattern 173.

[0111] The coupling portion 172 may protrude from the bottom of the eaves member 170 to correspond to the coupling groove 169. The coupling portion 172 and the coupling groove 169 may be attached to each other by ultrasonic welding. In Figure 7 this, it is exemplified that one coupling portion 172 and one coupling groove 169 are provided. However, a plurality of coupling portions 172 and a plurality of coupling grooves 169 may also be provided.

[0112] In addition, the protruding portion 171 may protrude more outward from the outer peripheral surface of the eaves member 170 than the outer peripheral surface of the fixing portion 164. The protruding portion 171 may be arranged to interfere with an imaginary straight line connecting the light emitting surface 161a of the light cover member 161 to the outer surface of the camera cover member 162. That is, the protruding portion 171 can also function to prevent the light emitted from the light emitting surface 161a of the light cover member 161 from directly incident on the light shielding object of the camera cover member 162. For example, the length by which the protruding portion 171 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the shielding member 163 may correspond to the central height of the eaves member 170 from the upper surface of the shielding member 163. However, the protruding portion 171 may protrude to a range that does not interfere with the shooting angle of the camera module 150.

[0113] In addition, the corrugated pattern 173 may protrude from the upper surface of the eaves member 170 in a set pattern in the circumferential direction. The corrugated pattern 173 provides the same function and effect as the corrugated pattern 167 in Figure 5 the above embodiment, so its redundant description will be omitted.

[0114] The eaves member 170 may be formed to be inclined upward so that its height increases from the inside toward the outside. Therefore, the height of the corrugated pattern 173 may also increase toward the outside.

[0115] Therefore, based on the round top cover according to an embodiment of the present invention and a camera including the round top cover, since there is no need for the process of assembling each of the light cover member and the camera cover member to the shielding member, the production tact time can be significantly reduced. In addition, since the round top cover is manufactured by double injection molding or ultrasonic welding molding, a sealing function can be additionally provided. Further, the bracket structure for assembling the camera cover member and the light cover member is removed, and the assembly area is eliminated. Therefore, miniaturization can be achieved, or the space utilization rate can be increased. The reflection pattern provided on the extension portion of the shielding member can prevent the light irradiated from the light module from being reflected to the inner area of the camera cover member. Additionally, the eaves member provided on the shielding member can prevent the light emitted from the light cover member from entering the camera cover member.

[0116] The round top cover according to an embodiment of the present invention and a camera including the round top cover provide at least one of the following advantages.

[0117] First, since there is no need for the process of assembling each of the light cover member and the camera cover member to the shielding member, the production tact time can be significantly reduced.

[0118] Second, since the round top cover is manufactured by double injection molding or ultrasonic welding molding, a sealing function can be additionally provided.

[0119] Third, the bracket structure for assembling the camera cover member and the light cover member is removed, and the assembly area is eliminated. Therefore, miniaturization can be achieved, or the space utilization rate can be increased.

[0120] Fourth, the reflection pattern provided on the extension portion of the shielding member can prevent the light irradiated from the light module from being reflected to the inner area of the camera cover member.

[0121] Fifth, the eaves member provided on the shielding member can prevent the light emitted from the light cover member from entering the camera cover member.

[0122] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described herein. By referring to the detailed embodiments, the above and other effects of the present invention will become more apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

[0123] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the same configurations and operations as the above-described specific embodiments, and various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not defined by the detailed description of the present invention, but by the appended claims, and all differences within that scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A dome cover, the dome cover being arranged to cover an opening of a housing, in which at least one camera module and an optical module arranged to correspond to the camera module are installed, characterized in that: The dome cover comprises: an optical cover member coupled to the housing to surround the exterior of the optical module; a camera cover member surrounding the exterior of the camera module and shielding the opening; and a shielding member, which is interposed between the light cover member and the camera cover member and does not transmit the light of the light module, Wherein, the light cover member and the camera cover member are attached to the shielding member.

2. The dome cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding member comprises: a fixing portion having a fixing groove formed on a first side so that at least a portion of a distal end of the camera cover member is inserted and the light cover member is attached to a second side; an extending portion extending from an inner peripheral surface of the fixing portion toward an inner region of the light cover member; and an eave member protruding from an outer surface of the fixing portion in a circumferential direction, Wherein, the eaves member further protrudes outward toward the top of the fixing portion.

3. The dome cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extending portion has a reflective pattern provided on an outer surface of the extending portion facing an inner peripheral surface of the light cover member to reflect light irradiated from the light module toward the light cover member.

4. The dome cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shielding member includes a corrugated pattern formed on a surface of the first side of the fixing portion.

5. A dome cover arranged to shield an opening of a housing, in which at least one camera module and an optical module arranged to correspond to the camera module are installed, characterized in that: The dome cover comprises: an optical cover member coupled to the housing to surround the exterior of the optical module; a camera cover member surrounding the exterior of the camera module and shielding the opening; a shielding member interposed between the light cover member and the camera cover member and not transmitting light of the light module; and An eave member is coupled to the shielding member and prevents light emitted from the light cover member from being incident toward the camera cover member.

6. The dome cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shielding member comprises: a fixing portion having a fixing groove and a coupling groove formed on a first side, and the light cover member is attached to a second side; and an extending portion extending from an inner peripheral surface of the fixing portion toward an inner region of the light cover member, wherein the camera cover member is attached to the fixing groove, and the coupling groove into which the eaves member is inserted is formed outside the fixing groove.

7. The dome cover according to claim 6, characterized in that The eaves component comprises: a coupling portion protruding from a lower surface of the eaves member and inserted into the coupling groove; a pleat pattern protruding from an upper surface of the eave member in a set pattern in a circumferential direction; and a protrusion that protrudes outward from the outer peripheral surface of the eaves member more than the outer peripheral surface of the fixing portion, The eaves member is inclined upward so that the height of the protrusion increases from the inside to the outside.

8. The dome cover according to claim 7, characterized in that The protrusion is arranged to interfere with an imaginary straight line connecting the light exit surface of the light cover member to the outer surface of the camera cover member.

9. The dome cover according to claim 6, wherein: The extending portion has a reflective pattern provided on an outer surface of the extending portion facing an inner peripheral surface of the light cover member to reflect light irradiated from the light module toward the light cover member.

10. A camera, characterized in that: include: Fixed table; At least one camera module is disposed on the fixing platform; an optical module, arranged to correspond to the camera module; a bracket coupled to the fixing table to allow the camera module and the optical module to rotate simultaneously around a rotation axis; as well as a dome cover arranged on the fixing platform to cover the camera module and the optical module, Wherein, the dome cover comprises: A light cover member surrounding the exterior of the light module; a camera cover member surrounding the exterior of the camera module; a shielding member interposed between the light cover member and the camera cover member and blocking the light of the light module from being transmitted to the camera cover member; and an eave member coupled to the shielding member and preventing light emitted from the light cover member from being incident toward the camera cover member, wherein the eaves member includes a protrusion that protrudes outward further than an outer peripheral surface of the shielding member, and the protrusion is arranged to interfere with an imaginary straight line connecting the light exit surface of the light cover member to the outer surface of the camera cover member.

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