Explosion-proof multi-view camera

By designing a explosion-proof multi-eye camera, using camera cavity, shooting window, anti-static coating, explosion-proof glass and sealing groove, the explosion-risk problem of existing multi-eye cameras when used in flammable and dangerous environments is solved, and the applicability and safety performance of the device are improved.

CN223007608UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-20SUZHOU SAIFUD AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421976618.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-06-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

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Technical Problem

Existing multi-eye cameras have a risk of explosion when used in flammable and hazardous environments, and are of poor applicability.

Method used

A explosion-proof multi-eye camera is designed. By opening a camera cavity and shooting window on one side of the housing, the multi-eye camera components are fixedly installed, and the anti-static coating, explosion-proof glass and sealing groove are designed to provide explosion-proof and anti-static protection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively isolates the multi-eye camera components from the external environment, reduces the risk of explosion, and improves the applicability and safety performance of the device in flammable and hazardous environments.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an explosion-proof multi-view camera, and belongs to the technical field of multi-view cameras. The explosion-proof type multi-view camera comprises an explosion-proof shell assembly, a multi-view camera assembly is arranged in the explosion-proof shell assembly, a rear cover assembly and a fixing screw are arranged on one side of the explosion-proof shell assembly, the explosion-proof shell assembly comprises a shell, a camera cavity is formed in one side of the shell, a shooting window is formed in the other side of the shell, and a camera is arranged in the camera cavity. The camera cavity is clamped with the multi-view camera assembly, screw sleeves are arranged at the top end and the bottom end of the side, provided with the camera cavity, of the shell, the rear cover assembly comprises a cover plate, mounting lugs are fixedly mounted at the top end and the bottom end of the cover plate, screw holes are formed in the middles of the mounting lugs, and the fixing screws penetrate through the screw holes to be in threaded connection with the screw sleeves. According to the utility model, the multi-view camera assembly can be isolated from the external environment, so that the device can be used in an area with explosion risk, the applicability of the device is improved, and the practical value is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of multi - camera, and more specifically, to an explosion - proof multi - camera. Background Art

[0002] A multi - camera is a vision system integrating multiple independent camera modules. These camera modules are arranged according to a certain layout and cooperate together to achieve three - dimensional perception or panoramic capture of a scene. By integrating multiple cameras and advanced image - processing technologies, the multi - camera provides depth perception, wide - angle coverage, and enhanced visual - information - processing capabilities beyond a single camera, and is one of the key technologies in the fields of modern computer vision and machine vision.

[0003] For example, Chinese Patent with publication number CN208190789U discloses a multi - camera, which includes a housing, a circuit board installed in the housing, and at least two camera modules. Among them, the circuit board is connected to at least two camera modules and is used to synchronously transmit image - acquisition instructions to at least two camera modules.

[0004] For the technical solution recorded in this scheme, by sharing the same circuit board among at least two camera modules, the circuit board can synchronously transmit image - acquisition instructions to each camera module, so that each camera module of the multi - camera can achieve the purpose of synchronously acquiring image data. However, there are ignition sources after the ordinary multi - camera is powered on, including sparks generated by internal mechanical friction, high - temperature arcs generated by short - circuit or overload of electronic components, and the accumulation and discharge of static electricity on the plastic shell in a dry environment. It cannot be used in flammable and dangerous environments, such as combustible - dust environments, with poor applicability and inconvenience in use.

[0005] Therefore, in view of this, research and improvement are carried out on the existing structure and deficiencies, and an explosion - proof multi - camera is provided in order to achieve a more practical value. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an explosion - proof multi - camera to solve the problem of poor applicability and inability to be used in flammable and dangerous environments as mentioned in the above background art.

[0007] An explosion - proof multi - camera includes an explosion - proof shell assembly. A multi - camera assembly is arranged inside the explosion - proof shell assembly, and a rear - cover assembly and fixing screws are arranged on one side of the explosion - proof shell assembly. The explosion - proof shell assembly includes a housing. A camera cavity is opened on one side of the housing, and a shooting window is opened on the other side of the housing. The camera cavity is engaged with the multi - camera assembly. Screw sleeves are arranged at the top and bottom of the side of the housing where the camera cavity is opened. The rear - cover assembly includes a cover plate. Mounting ears are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the cover plate, and screw holes are opened in the middle of the mounting ears. The fixing screws pass through the screw holes and are threadedly connected with the screw sleeves.

[0008] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are as follows: by providing a camera cavity on one side of the housing and a shooting window on the other side of the housing, it is convenient to fixedly install the multi-camera component inside the camera cavity, and it is convenient for the multi-camera component to shoot the object to be photographed through the shooting window. By passing the fixing screw through the screw hole and threadedly connecting it with the screw sleeve, it is convenient for the fixing screw to fixedly install the rear cover component on one side of the explosion-proof housing component, so that the explosion-proof housing component and the rear cover component provide protection for the multi-camera component, isolate the multi-camera component from the external environment, enable the device to be used in areas with explosion risks, and improve the applicability of the device.

[0009] Furthermore, anti-static coatings are sprayed on the surfaces of both the explosion-proof housing component and the rear cover component.

[0010] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are as follows: by spraying anti-static coatings on the surfaces of both the explosion-proof housing component and the rear cover component, it is convenient for the anti-static coatings to inhibit the generation of static charges and promote the natural dissipation of static electricity, effectively preventing static electricity from generating electric sparks to ignite dust and avoiding explosions, thus improving the safety performance.

[0011] Furthermore, a glass card slot is provided on the side of the housing interior facing the shooting window, and an explosion-proof glass is snap-fitted inside the glass card slot.

[0012] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are as follows: by snap-fitting an explosion-proof glass inside the glass card slot, it is convenient for the explosion-proof glass to provide explosion protection and for the internal multi-camera component to shoot the object to be photographed.

[0013] Furthermore, a second sealing groove is provided on one side of the cover plate, and a sealing ring is fixedly installed inside the second sealing groove.

[0014] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are as follows: by providing a second sealing groove on one side of the cover plate and fixedly installing a sealing ring inside the second sealing groove, it is convenient for the sealing ring to improve the sealing performance of the rear cover component.

[0015] Furthermore, a first sealing groove is provided on the side of the housing where the camera cavity is located, and the sealing ring is snap-fitted with the first sealing groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are as follows: by providing a first sealing groove on the side of the housing where the camera cavity is located and snap-fitting the sealing ring with the first sealing groove, it is convenient for the sealing ring to improve the sealing performance of the closure between the housing and the cover plate, thereby improving the dust and explosion protection performance.

[0017] Furthermore, the multi-camera component includes a camera body, a camera head group is provided on one side of the camera body, and a connection interface is provided on the other side of the camera body. The side of the camera body where the camera head group is located abuts against the explosion-proof glass.

[0018] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that by making one side of the camera body with the camera group abut against the explosion-proof glass, it is convenient to further fix the explosion-proof glass, and it is convenient for the camera group to collect the image information of the object to be photographed through the explosion-proof glass.

[0019] Furthermore, a fixing card slot is provided in the middle of one side of the cover plate, and the fixing card slot is snap-connected with the connection interface.

[0020] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that by providing a fixing card slot in the middle of one side of the cover plate and snap-connecting the fixing card slot with the connection interface, it is convenient to install the cover plate and improve the installation stability of the multi-lens camera assembly.

[0021] Furthermore, an explosion-proof gland is inserted through the middle of the fixing card slot, and a connection groove is provided on the outer side of the explosion-proof gland.

[0022] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that by inserting an explosion-proof gland through the middle of the fixing card slot and providing a connection groove on the outer side of the explosion-proof gland, it is convenient to fixedly connect the external power control line with the explosion-proof gland, so that the power control line can be electrically connected with the multi-lens camera assembly, facilitating the transmission of power and data for the operation of the multi-lens camera assembly, and playing a role in dust prevention, waterproofing and explosion protection.

[0023] The beneficial effect of the present utility model is as follows: A flameproof multi-lens camera obtained by the above design of the present utility model. For this kind of flameproof multi-lens camera, by providing a camera cavity on one side of the outer shell and a shooting window on the other side of the outer shell, it is convenient to fixedly install the multi-lens camera assembly inside the camera cavity, and it is convenient for the multi-lens camera assembly to photograph the object to be photographed through the shooting window. By screwing the fixing screw through the screw hole and the screw sleeve, it is convenient to fixedly install the rear cover assembly on one side of the flameproof shell assembly by the fixing screw, so that the flameproof shell assembly and the rear cover assembly provide protection for the multi-lens camera assembly, isolate the multi-lens camera assembly from the external environment, enable the device to be used in areas with explosion risks, improve the applicability of the device, and have high practical value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure diagram of a flameproof multi-lens camera provided by the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 Explosion diagram of an explosion-proof multi-lens camera provided by the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 Explosion diagram of the explosion-proof housing assembly provided by the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the housing provided by the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 Explosion diagram of the rear cover assembly provided by the present utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 101, explosion-proof housing assembly; 10101, housing; 10102, screw sleeve; 10103, shooting window; 10104, camera cavity; 10105, glass card slot; 10106, first sealing groove; 10107, explosion-proof glass; 102, rear cover assembly; 10201, cover plate; 10202, mounting ear; 10203, screw hole; 10204, second sealing groove; 10205, sealing ring; 10206, fixed card slot; 10207, explosion-proof gland; 10208, connection groove; 103, multi-lens camera assembly; 10301, camera body; 10302, camera head group; 10303, connection interface; 104, fixing screw. Specific embodiments

[0031] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model to be protected, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] Embodiment 1 of an explosion-proof multi-lens camera of the present utility model

[0034] The present utility model provides the following technical solutions: As Figures 1-5As shown in the figure, an explosion-proof multi-lens camera includes an explosion-proof housing assembly 101. Inside the explosion-proof housing assembly 101, there is a multi-lens camera assembly 103. On one side of the explosion-proof housing assembly 101, there is a rear cover assembly 102 and fixing screws 104. The explosion-proof housing assembly 101 includes a housing 10101. On one side of the housing 10101, there is a camera cavity 10104, and on the other side of the housing 10101, there is a shooting window 10103. By having a camera cavity 10104 on one side of the housing 10101 and a shooting window 10103 on the other side of the housing 10101, it is convenient to fixedly install the multi-lens camera assembly 103 inside the camera cavity 10104, and it is convenient for the multi-lens camera assembly 103 to shoot the object to be photographed through the shooting window 10103. The camera cavity 10104 is engaged with the multi-lens camera assembly 103. On the top and bottom of the side of the housing 10101 where the camera cavity 10104 is opened, there are screw sleeves 10102. The rear cover assembly 102 includes a cover plate 10201. On the top and bottom of the cover plate 10201, there are fixedly installed mounting ears 10202. In the middle of the mounting ears 10202, there are screw holes 10203. The fixing screws 104 pass through the screw holes 10203 and are threadedly connected with the screw sleeves 10102. By the fixing screws 104 passing through the screw holes 10203 and being threadedly connected with the screw sleeves 10102, it is convenient for the fixing screws 104 to fixedly install the rear cover assembly 102 on one side of the explosion-proof housing assembly 101, so that the explosion-proof housing assembly 101 and the rear cover assembly 102 provide protection for the multi-lens camera assembly 103, isolate the multi-lens camera assembly 103 from the external environment, enable the device to be used in areas with explosion risks, and improve the applicability of the device.

[0035] Embodiment 2 of an explosion-proof multi-lens camera of the present utility model

[0036] Refer to Figures 1-5As shown, the surfaces of the flameproof housing assembly 101 and the rear cover assembly 102 are both sprayed with an anti-static coating. By spraying the anti-static coating on the surfaces of the flameproof housing assembly 101 and the rear cover assembly 102, it is convenient for the anti-static coating to inhibit the generation of static charges and promote the natural dissipation of static electricity, effectively preventing static electricity from generating electric sparks to ignite dust, avoiding explosion, improving safety performance. Inside the housing 10101, a glass card slot 10105 is opened on the side facing the shooting window 10103. An explosion-proof glass 10107 is snap-fitted inside the glass card slot 10105. By snap-fitting the explosion-proof glass 10107 inside the glass card slot 10105, it is convenient for the explosion-proof glass 10107 to provide explosion protection and for the internal multi-lens camera assembly 103 to take pictures of the object to be photographed. On one side of the cover plate 10201, a second sealing groove 10204 is opened. A sealing ring 10205 is fixedly installed inside the second sealing groove 10204. By opening the second sealing groove 10204 on one side of the cover plate 10201 and fixedly installing the sealing ring 10205 inside the second sealing groove 10204, it is convenient for the sealing ring 10205 to improve the sealing performance of the rear cover assembly 102. On the side of the housing 10101 where the camera cavity 10104 is provided, a first sealing groove 10106 is opened. The sealing ring 10205 is snap-fitted with the first sealing groove 10106. By opening the first sealing groove 10106 on the side of the housing 10101 where the camera cavity 10104 is provided and snap-fitting the sealing ring 10205 with the first sealing groove 10106, it is convenient for the sealing ring 10205 to improve the sealing performance of the closure between the housing 10101 and the cover plate 10201, thereby improving the dust and explosion-proof performance.

[0037] Embodiment III of a flameproof multi-lens camera of the present utility model

[0038] Refer to Figures 1-5As shown, the multi-camera component 103 includes a camera body 10301. A camera head group 10302 is provided on one side of the camera body 10301, and a connection interface 10303 is provided on the other side of the camera body 10301. The side of the camera body 10301 where the camera head group 10302 is provided abuts against the explosion-proof glass 10107. By the side of the camera body 10301 where the camera head group 10302 is provided abutting against the explosion-proof glass 10107, it is convenient to further fix the explosion-proof glass 10107, and it is convenient for the camera head group 10302 to collect the image information of the object to be photographed through the explosion-proof glass 10107. A fixing card slot 10206 is opened in the middle of one side of the cover plate 10201. The fixing card slot 10206 is snap-fitted with the connection interface 10303. By a fixing card slot 10206 being opened in the middle of one side of the cover plate 10201 and the fixing card slot 10206 being snap-fitted with the connection interface 10303, it is convenient to install the cover plate 10201 and improve the installation stability of the multi-camera component 103. An explosion-proof gland 10207 is inserted through the middle of the fixing card slot 10206. A connection groove 10208 is opened on the outer side of the explosion-proof gland 10207. By an explosion-proof gland 10207 being inserted through the middle of the fixing card slot 10206 and a connection groove 10208 being opened on the outer side of the explosion-proof gland 10207, it is convenient to fixedly connect the external power control line to the explosion-proof gland 10207, so that it is convenient for the power control line to be electrically connected to the multi-camera component 103, facilitating the transmission of power and data for the operation of the multi-camera component 103, and it can play the roles of dust-proof, waterproof and explosion-proof.

[0039] Specifically, the working principle of this explosion-proof multi-lens camera is as follows: When in use, a camera cavity 10104 is provided on one side of the housing 10101, and a shooting window 10103 is provided on the other side of the housing 10101, facilitating the fixed installation of the multi-lens camera assembly 103 inside the camera cavity 10104, and enabling the multi-lens camera assembly 103 to shoot the object to be photographed through the shooting window 10103. An explosion-proof glass 10107 is snap-fitted inside the glass card slot 10105, facilitating the explosion-proof glass 10107 to provide explosion protection and enabling the internal multi-lens camera assembly 103 to shoot the object to be photographed. One side of the camera body 10301 where the camera head group 10302 is provided abuts against the explosion-proof glass 10107, facilitating the further fixation of the explosion-proof glass 10107 and enabling the camera head group 10302 to collect the image information of the object to be photographed through the explosion-proof glass 10107. A fixed card slot 10206 is provided in the middle of one side of the cover plate 10201, and the fixed card slot 10206 is snap-fitted with the connection interface 10303, facilitating the installation of the cover plate 10201 to improve the installation stability of the multi-lens camera assembly 103. An explosion-proof gland 10207 is inserted through the middle of the fixed card slot 10206, and a connection groove 10208 is provided on the outer side of the explosion-proof gland 10207, facilitating the fixed connection of the external power control line to the explosion-proof gland 10207, thereby enabling the power control line to be electrically connected to the multi-lens camera assembly 103, facilitating the transmission of power and data for the operation of the multi-lens camera assembly 103, and playing a role in dust prevention, waterproofing, and explosion protection. A first sealing groove 10106 is provided on one side of the housing 10101 where the camera cavity 10104 is provided, and the sealing ring 10205 is snap-fitted with the first sealing groove 10106, facilitating the sealing ring 10205 to improve the sealing performance of the closure between the housing 10101 and the cover plate 10201, thereby improving the dust and explosion-proof performance. The fixing screw 104 passes through the screw hole 10203 and is threadedly connected to the screw sleeve 10102, facilitating the fixing screw 104 to fixedly install the rear cover assembly 102 on one side of the explosion-proof housing assembly 101, enabling the explosion-proof housing assembly 101 and the rear cover assembly 102 to provide protection for the multi-lens camera assembly 103, isolating the multi-lens camera assembly 103 from the external environment, enabling the device to be used in areas with explosion risks, and improving the applicability of the device.

[0040] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An explosion-proof multi-eye camera, characterized in that: The invention comprises a flameproof shell assembly (101), wherein a multi-eye camera assembly (103) is arranged inside the flameproof shell assembly (101), and a rear cover assembly (102) and a fixing screw (104) are arranged on one side of the flameproof shell assembly (101), wherein the flameproof shell assembly (101) comprises a shell (10101), wherein a camera cavity (10104) is provided on one side of the shell (10101), and a shooting window (10103) is provided on the other side of the shell (10101), wherein the camera cavity (10104) and the multi-eye camera assembly (103) are connected to each other. The housing (10101) is provided with a camera cavity (10104), and screw sleeves (10102) are provided at the top and bottom of one side. The rear cover assembly (102) includes a cover plate (10201), and mounting ears (10202) are fixedly installed at the top and bottom of the cover plate (10201). A screw hole (10203) is provided in the middle of the mounting ear (10202), and the fixing screw (104) passes through the screw hole (10203) and is threadedly connected to the screw sleeve (10102).

2. The explosion-proof multi-eye camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the flameproof shell assembly (101) and the rear cover assembly (102) are sprayed with antistatic coatings.

3. The explosion-proof multi-eye camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: A glass slot (10105) is provided inside the housing (10101) on one side facing the shooting window (10103), and explosion-proof glass (10107) is snap-connected inside the glass slot (10105).

4. The explosion-proof multi-eye camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second sealing groove (10204) is provided on one side of the cover plate (10201), and a sealing ring (10205) is fixedly installed inside the second sealing groove (10204).

5. The explosion-proof multi-eye camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (10101) is provided with a camera cavity (10104) and a first sealing groove (10106) is opened on one side thereof, and the sealing ring (10205) is engaged with the first sealing groove (10106).

6. The explosion-proof multi-eye camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The multi-eye camera assembly (103) comprises a camera body (10301), a camera group (10302) is provided on one side of the camera body (10301), and a connection interface (10303) is provided on the other side of the camera body (10301), and the camera group (10302) is provided on one side of the camera body (10301) against the explosion-proof glass (10107).

7. The explosion-proof multi-eye camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fixing slot (10206) is provided in the middle of one side of the cover plate (10201), and the fixing slot (10206) is snap-connected with the connection interface (10303).

8. The explosion-proof multi-eye camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: An explosion-proof cable gland (10207) is inserted into the middle of the fixed slot (10206), and a connecting groove (10208) is provided on the outer side of the explosion-proof cable gland (10207).

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