Camera

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of shooting, in particular to a camera. Comprising a mounting shell and a first camera, and a mounting cavity with an opening is formed in the mounting shell; a mounting cavity is formed in the mounting shell, a first camera is arranged in the mounting cavity, the first camera is rotationally arranged on the mounting shell, so that the first camera is switched between a shooting position and a hiding position, and when the first camera is located at the shooting position, a lens of the first camera is exposed through the opening; and when the first camera is located at the hidden position, a lens of the first camera is located in the mounting shell. The above settings ensure the shooting quality of the first camera and the service life of the camera when the camera is used, and effectively ensure the privacy of a user at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of shooting, in particular to a camera. Background Art

[0002] The conference recording camera plays an important role in aspects such as conference recording, publicity, remote viewing, security monitoring, etc., providing strong support for the smooth progress of the conference and the dissemination of content.

[0003] In practical applications, the camera is used for video conferencing. However, once the conference ends, since the device may be powered on all the time and the lens of the camera is exposed outside, users will think that the camera has the suspicion of snooping on user privacy after the conference or confidential conferences, causing inconvenience to users. At the same time, the lens of the camera exposed outside is easily accidentally impacted by external forces, and the lens material generally uses optical glass. Being impacted will cause cracks or even breakage of the lens, seriously affecting the shooting quality and service life of the conference recording camera. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the embodiment of the utility model is to provide a camera to solve the problems that the lens in the prior art is exposed outside, causing inconvenience to users, and the lens material generally uses optical glass, and being impacted will cause cracks or even breakage of the lens, seriously affecting the shooting quality and service life of the conference recording camera.

[0005] The utility model discloses a camera, comprising: a mounting housing and a first camera. An installation cavity with an opening is formed on the mounting housing; the first camera is arranged in the installation cavity, and the first camera is rotatably arranged on the mounting housing so that the first camera can switch between a shooting position and a hidden position. When the first camera is in the shooting position, the lens of the first camera leaks out through the opening; when the first camera is in the hidden position, the lens of the first camera is located inside the mounting housing.

[0006] Optionally, a driver is arranged in the mounting housing, and the drive shaft of the driver is connected to the first camera for driving the first camera to rotate on the mounting housing.

[0007] Optionally, a limiting member is further provided inside the installation housing. The limiting member is connected to the driver and is located between the driver and the first camera. A limiting protrusion is provided on the first camera. A first limiting groove and a second limiting groove are formed on the limiting member. When the driver drives the first camera to the shooting position, the limiting protrusion cooperates with the first limiting groove to form a limit on the first camera; when the driver drives the first camera to the hidden position, the limiting protrusion cooperates with the second limiting groove to form a limit on the first camera.

[0008] Optionally, a first rotating shaft is provided on the first camera. A plugging hole is formed on the first rotating shaft. A passing hole is formed on the limiting member. The driving shaft of the driver is inserted into the plugging hole, and the driving shaft of the driver and the first rotating shaft are located in the passing hole.

[0009] Optionally, a mounting member is further provided inside the installation housing. The mounting member is located at one end of the first camera away from the driver. A second rotating shaft is provided on the first camera. The second rotating shaft is inserted into the mounting member and is rotatably connected to the mounting member; an inductor is provided on the mounting member. An induction protrusion is provided on the first camera. When the first camera is in the hidden position, the induction protrusion is inserted into the inductor.

[0010] Optionally, a first bearing is provided between the limiting member and the first rotating shaft, and a second bearing is provided between the mounting member and the second rotating shaft.

[0011] Optionally, an LED circuit board is provided inside the installation housing near the first camera. The LED light of the LED circuit board can pass through the installation housing and emit out.

[0012] Optionally, the camera further includes: a second camera, which is rotatably provided on the installation housing so that the second camera can perform pitching motion on the installation housing.

[0013] Optionally, a U-shaped bracket is provided on the installation housing. The first camera is provided inside the U-shaped bracket and is rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket.

[0014] Optionally, an MIC circuit board is further provided inside the installation housing. The MIC circuit board is electrically connected to the second camera. Sound holes are formed on the installation housing. The MIC circuit board is used to collect sound information and feed the sound information back to the second camera.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the camera provided by the embodiment of the present utility model are as follows: The installation shell provides a stable installation environment for the first camera. The first camera is arranged in the installation cavity of the installation shell, and the first camera is rotatably arranged on the installation shell so as to switch between a shooting position and a hidden position. In the actual application process, when a meeting starts and it is necessary to use the camera to shoot and record the meeting content, the first camera is rotated to the shooting position. At this time, the lens of the first camera leaks out through the opening, and the first camera performs the shooting work. When the meeting ends or the meeting site no longer needs to be recorded, the first camera is rotated to the hidden position. At this time, the lens of the first camera is hidden in the installation shell, ensuring that it will not shoot and record personal privacy or confidential meetings. At the same time, when the camera is not in use, even if it is accidentally impacted by an external force, the first camera will not crack or break under the protection of the installation shell, ensuring the shooting quality of the first camera when the camera is used and the service life of the camera. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the camera provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is one of the schematic diagrams of the structures of the first camera, the driver, the limiting member and the mounting member provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of the structures of the first camera, the driver, the limiting member and the mounting member provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is still another schematic diagram of the structures of the first camera, the driver, the limiting member and the mounting member provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the A-A cross-sectional view of;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structures of the installation shell, the first camera, the LED circuit board and the MIC circuit board provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] The reference numerals in the drawings are as follows:

[0023] 10. Installation housing; 101. Opening; 102. Sound hole; 110. U-shaped bracket; 120. Translucent plate; 20. First camera; 210. Limiting protrusion; 220. First rotating shaft; 230. Second rotating shaft; 240. Inductive protrusion; 2201. Insertion hole; 310. Driver; 311. Driving shaft; 320. Limiting member; 321. First limiting groove; 322. Second limiting groove; 3201. Over-positioning hole; 40. Mounting member; 410. Inductor; 50. First bearing; 60. Second bearing; 70. LED circuit board; 710. Lighting area; 80. Second camera; 90. MIC circuit board. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other. Now, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the preferred embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail.

[0025] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a camera, as Figure 1 shown, including an installation housing 10 and a first camera 20. An installation cavity with an opening 101 is formed on the installation housing 10; the first camera 20 is arranged in the installation cavity, and the first camera 20 is rotatably arranged on the installation housing 10 so that the first camera 20 can be switched between a shooting position and a hidden position. When the first camera 20 is in the shooting position, the lens of the first camera 20 leaks out through the opening 101; when the first camera 20 is in the hidden position, the lens of the first camera 20 is located inside the installation housing 10.

[0026] The setting of the installation housing 10 provides a stable installation environment for the first camera 20. The first camera 20 is arranged in the installation cavity of the installation housing 10, and the first camera 20 is rotatably arranged on the installation housing 10 so that the first camera 20 can be switched between a shooting position and a hidden position. In the actual application process, when a meeting starts and it is necessary to use the camera to shoot and record the meeting content, rotate the first camera 20 to the shooting position. At this time, the lens of the first camera 20 leaks out through the opening 101, and the first camera 20 performs the shooting work. When the meeting ends, rotate the first camera 20 to the hidden position. At this time, the lens of the first camera 20 is hidden inside the installation housing 10, ensuring that it will not shoot and record the privacy and confidential meeting. At the same time, when the camera is not in use, even if it is accidentally impacted by an external force, the first camera 20 will not crack or break under the protection of the installation housing 10, ensuring the shooting quality of the first camera 20 when the camera is in use and the service life of the camera.

[0027] When the camera in this embodiment is in use, it is usually arranged on a horizontal tabletop, and the lens of the first camera 20 is usually in a horizontal state when the camera is in use. Refer to Figure 1, the first camera 20 is in the shooting position. After the use of the camera, the first camera 20 rotates counterclockwise on the mounting housing 10 so that the first camera 20 is located at the hidden position. Of course, the angle of counterclockwise rotation of the first camera 20 on the mounting housing 10 is not specifically limited, as long as the first camera 20 is hidden inside the mounting housing 10. In this embodiment, the first camera 20 can rotate counterclockwise 90 degrees on the mounting housing 10. At this time, the orientation of the lens of the first camera 20 is upward (not shown in the figure). The user can flexibly adjust the position of the first camera according to the nature of the meeting to meet the needs of the customer.

[0028] The above-mentioned first camera 20 can adopt a panoramic camera. A panoramic camera usually has a wide-angle or panoramic view and can capture a wider picture range, which is more suitable for shooting the entire meeting room or a large-scale scene, improving the use effect of the camera.

[0029] The above-mentioned mounting housing 10 can be integrally formed or formed by enclosing multiple plates. When the mounting housing 10 of this embodiment is formed by enclosing multiple plates, the adjacent two plates are fixedly connected by means of snap connection or plug connection, etc. The composition form of the mounting housing 10 in this embodiment is not specifically limited and can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0030] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, refer to Figures 2 to 5 , a driver 310 is arranged inside the mounting housing 10. The drive shaft 311 of the driver 310 is connected to the first camera 20 and is used to drive the first camera 20 to rotate on the mounting housing 10.

[0031] Among them, an implementation method of the rotation setting of the first camera 20 on the mounting housing 10 is given here. Specifically, a driver 310 is arranged inside the mounting housing 10. The drive shaft 311 of the driver 310 is connected to the first camera 20 and is used to drive the first camera 20 to rotate on the mounting housing 10 to achieve the purpose of rotating the first camera 20.

[0032] The above-mentioned driver 310 can be a motor. The motor has the advantages of precise control, high reliability, low noise, fast response, etc., and drives the first camera 20 of this embodiment to be in different positions.

[0033] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, refer to Figures 2 to 4, a limiting member 320 is further provided in the installation housing 10. The limiting member 320 is connected to the driver 310. The limiting member 320 is located between the driver 310 and the first camera 20. A limiting protrusion 210 is provided on the first camera 20. A first limiting groove 321 and a second limiting groove 322 are formed on the limiting member 320. When the driver 310 drives the first camera 20 to the shooting position, the limiting protrusion 210 cooperates with the first limiting groove 321 to form a limit on the first camera 20; when the driver 310 drives the first camera 20 to the hidden position, the limiting protrusion 210 cooperates with the second limiting groove 322 to form a limit on the first camera 20.

[0034] Among them, in order to enable the first camera 20 of this embodiment to switch more accurately between the shooting position and the hidden position, a limiting member 320 is further provided in the installation housing 10 of this embodiment. The limiting member 320 is connected to the driver 310. The limiting member 320 is located between the driver 310 and the first camera 20. By providing a limiting protrusion 210 on the first camera 20, a first limiting groove 321 and a second limiting groove 322 are formed on the limiting member 320. When the driver 310 works, the first camera 20 rotates under the drive of the drive shaft 311. When the driver 310 drives the first camera 20 to the shooting position, the limiting protrusion 210 cooperates with the first limiting groove 321 to form a limit on the first camera 20, so that the first camera 20 can accurately reach the shooting position and improve the shooting efficiency. When the driver 310 drives the first camera 20 to the hidden position, the limiting protrusion 210 cooperates with the second limiting groove 322 to form a limit on the first camera 20, so that the first camera 20 can accurately reach the hidden position and improve the safety when the first camera 20 is hidden.

[0035] The above-mentioned limiting member 320 is fixedly connected in the installation housing 10. Specifically, the fixed connection method between the limiting member 320 and the installation housing 10 can be: bolt connection, riveting, riveting or clamping, etc. This embodiment does not make specific limitations on this.

[0036] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, refer to Figure 5 , a first rotating shaft 220 is provided on the first camera 20. A plugging hole 2201 is formed on the first rotating shaft 220. A passing hole 3201 is formed on the limiting member 320. The drive shaft 311 of the driver 310 is inserted into the plugging hole 2201, and the drive shaft 311 of the driver 310 and the first rotating shaft 220 are located in the passing hole 3201.

[0037] Among them, in order to improve the connection strength between the first camera 20 and the driver 310 and enhance their linkage, a first rotating shaft 220 is provided on the first camera 20, and a plug hole 2201 is formed on the first rotating shaft 220. The drive shaft 311 of the driver 310 is inserted into the plug hole 2201 to stably connect the first camera 20 and the driver 310. The through hole 3201 formed on the limiting member 320 provides an installation environment for the connection between the first camera 20 and the drive shaft 311 of the driver 310 and improves the overall integration of the camera.

[0038] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, referring to Figures 2 to 4 , an installation member 40 is further provided in the installation housing 10. The installation member 40 is located at one end of the first camera 20 away from the driver 310. A second rotating shaft 230 is provided on the first camera 20. The second rotating shaft 230 is inserted into the installation member 40 and is rotatably connected to the installation member 40. An inductor 410 is provided on the installation member 40, and an induction protrusion 240 is provided on the first camera 20. When the first camera 20 is in the hidden position, the induction protrusion 240 is inserted into the inductor 410.

[0039] Among them, the setting of the installation member 40 is used to assist the rotation of the first camera 20 and improve the smoothness of the rotation of the first camera 20. Specifically, the installation member 40 is arranged at one end of the first camera 20 away from the driver 310. A second rotating shaft 230 is provided on the first camera 20. The second rotating shaft 230 is inserted into the installation member 40 and is rotatably connected to the installation member 40. The installation member 40 cooperates with the driver 310 to realize the smooth rotation of the first camera 20 and improve the use efficiency of the camera.

[0040] The setting of the above inductor 410 is used to judge whether the first camera 20 rotates to the hidden position. Specifically, when the induction protrusion 240 provided on the first camera 20 is inserted into the inductor 410 on the installation member 40, the inductor 410 can emit an induction signal. According to the induction signal, it can be judged that the first camera 20 is already in the hidden position. Otherwise, the first camera 20 is not in the hidden position, which is used to assist the operator in using the camera and improve the use safety of the lens of the first camera 20.

[0041] The above installation member 40 is fixedly connected in the installation housing 10. Specifically, the fixed connection method between the installation member 40 and the installation housing 10 can be: bolt connection, riveting, riveting or clamping, etc. This embodiment does not make specific limitations on this.

[0042] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, referring to Figure 5 , a first bearing 50 is provided between the limiting member 320 and the first rotating shaft 220, and a second bearing 60 is provided between the installation member 40 and the second rotating shaft 230.

[0043] Among them, the setting of the first bearing 50 can reduce the friction and resistance between the limiting member 320 and the first rotating shaft 220, so that the rotation of the first rotating shaft 220 is smoother; the setting of the second bearing 60 can reduce the friction and resistance between the first rotating shaft 220 and the mounting member 40, making the rotation of the second rotating shaft 230 smoother, thereby improving the rotation smoothness of the first camera 20 and the use efficiency of the camera in this embodiment.

[0044] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, refer to Figure 6 , an LED circuit board 70 is provided at a position close to the first camera 20 inside the mounting housing 10, and the LED light of the LED circuit board 70 can pass through the mounting housing 10 and emit.

[0045] Among them, the setting of the LED circuit board 70 can supplement light for the first camera 20, improve the imaging effect of the first camera 20, still ensure the picture quality of the first camera 20 in a weak light environment, and improve the working efficiency of the camera; when the LED circuit board 70 works, the LED light passes through the mounting housing 10 and emits, and the part of the mounting housing 10 corresponding to the LED circuit board 70 is made of a light-transmitting material. Specifically, the setting of the LED circuit board 70 needs to be close to the first camera 20. Please refer to Figure 6 , an example of the LED circuit board 70 being arranged above the first camera 20 is given. Of course, the LED circuit board 70 can also be located below or on both sides of the first camera 20, and no specific limitation is made here. A light hole is formed at the position of the mounting housing 10 corresponding to the LED circuit board 70, and a light-transmitting plate 120 is provided corresponding to the light hole. The LED light passes through the light hole and passes through the light-transmitting plate 120 and emits, forming a lighting area 710.

[0046] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, the camera further includes: a second camera 80, which is rotatably arranged on the mounting housing 10 so that the second camera 80 can perform pitching motion on the mounting housing 10.

[0047] Among them, during a meeting, when the speaker makes a speech, the second camera 80 is used to capture and record the speech details of the speaker. The second camera 80 can adopt a high-definition camera, which can capture clear audio content and provide a better shooting effect. Under the interaction of the first camera 20 and the second camera 80, the balance between panoramic display and high-definition detail capture can be achieved, and the working effect of the camera can be improved.

[0048] The above-mentioned second camera 80 is rotatably arranged on the mounting housing 10 so that the second camera 80 can perform pitching motion on the mounting housing 10, and the pitching angle of the second camera 80 is adjusted according to the position of the speaker, improving the shooting effect of the second camera 80.

[0049] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, a U-shaped bracket 110 is provided on the installation housing 10, and the first camera 20 is disposed within the U-shaped bracket 110 and rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket 110.

[0050] Wherein, the setting of the U-shaped bracket 110 provides an installation environment for the second camera 80. The second camera 80 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket 110. First mounting holes (not shown in the figure) and second mounting holes (not shown in the figure) are respectively provided on two sides of the U-shaped bracket 110. First rotating shafts (not shown in the figure) and second rotating shafts (not shown in the figure) are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the second camera 80. The first rotating shaft is disposed within the first mounting hole and rotatably arranged with the first mounting hole, and the second rotating shaft is disposed within the second mounting hole and rotatably arranged with the second mounting hole. Thus, the purpose of the second camera 80 being rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket 110 is achieved.

[0051] As a preferred solution of this embodiment, an MIC circuit board 90 is further provided within the installation housing 10. The MIC circuit board 90 is electrically connected to the second camera 80. A sound hole 102 is formed on the installation housing 10. The MIC circuit board 90 is used to collect sound information and feedback the sound information to the second camera 80.

[0052] Wherein, the electrical connection between the MIC circuit board 90 and the second camera 80 is to collect the sound of the speaker during video recording. A sound hole 102 is formed on the installation housing 10. The setting of the sound hole 102 is for sound propagation. The sound captured by the MIC circuit board 90 is converted into an electrical signal after being processed and transmitted to the audio input port of the second camera. The second camera will synchronously record the received audio signal and video signal. By connecting the MIC circuit board 90 and the second camera, the user can achieve clearer and higher-quality sound collection during video recording, thereby improving the overall recording effect and viewing experience. To improve the collection effect of the MIC circuit board 90, the sound hole 102 and the first camera 20 are located on the same side of the installation housing 10. Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 6 , an example where the sound hole 102 is located above the first camera 20 is given.

[0053] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. For those skilled in the art, the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments can be modified, or some of the technical features can be equivalently replaced; and all such modifications and replacements should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that: include: An installation shell is formed with an installation cavity having an opening; A first camera is disposed in the installation cavity, and the first camera is rotatably arranged on the installation shell so that the first camera can be switched between a shooting position and a hidden position, and when the first camera is in the shooting position, a lens of the first camera leaks out through the opening; When the first camera is in the hidden position, the lens of the first camera is located in the mounting housing; A driver is disposed in the mounting housing, and a driving shaft of the driver is connected to the first camera, and is used to drive the first camera to rotate on the mounting housing; A limiting member is also provided in the mounting shell, and the limiting member is connected to the driver, and the limiting member is located between the driver and the first camera. A limiting protrusion is provided on the first camera, and a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove are formed on the limiting member. When the driver drives the first camera to be located in the shooting position, the limiting protrusion cooperates with the first limiting groove to limit the first camera; when the driver drives the first camera to be located in the hidden position, the limiting protrusion cooperates with the second limiting groove to limit the first camera.

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that The first camera is provided with a first rotating shaft, a plug-in hole is formed on the first rotating shaft, a passing hole is formed on the limiting member, the driving shaft of the driver is inserted into the plug-in hole, and the driving shaft of the driver and the first rotating shaft are located in the passing hole.

3. The camera according to claim 2, characterized in that A mounting member is also provided in the mounting housing, and the mounting member is located at an end of the first camera away from the driver. A second rotating shaft is provided on the first camera, and the second rotating shaft is inserted in the mounting member and is rotatably connected to the mounting member. The mounting member is provided with a sensor, and the first camera is provided with a sensing protrusion. When the first camera is located at the hidden position, the sensing protrusion is inserted into the sensor.

4. The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that A first bearing is arranged between the limiting member and the first rotating shaft, and a second bearing is arranged between the mounting member and the second rotating shaft.

5. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that An LED circuit board is arranged in the installation shell at a position close to the first camera, and LED light of the LED circuit board can be emitted through the installation shell.

6. The camera according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The camera also includes: The second camera is rotatably arranged on the mounting shell so that the second camera can perform tilting and tilting movements on the mounting shell.

7. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that A U-shaped bracket is disposed on the mounting shell, and the first camera is disposed in the U-shaped bracket and is rotatably connected to the U-shaped bracket.

8. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that A MIC circuit board is also provided in the installation shell, and the MIC circuit board is electrically connected to the second camera. A sound hole is formed on the installation shell, and the MIC circuit board is used to collect sound information and feed the sound information back to the second camera.

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