Camera module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cameras, in particular to a camera module which comprises a supporting base, a camera body is arranged on the upper portion of the supporting base, and an automatic lens cleaning and protecting structure is arranged on the outer side of the camera body in a sleeved mode. The lens automatic cleaning protection structure comprises a protection shell, a supporting plate arranged in the protection shell, a camera protection lens embedded in the supporting plate in a sealed mode, micro electric sliding rails symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the upper surface of the supporting plate and a cotton wiping plate arranged between the two micro electric sliding rails. The outer side of the camera protection lens and the inner side of the outer lens during installation can be automatically wiped and cleaned through the lens automatic cleaning protection structure, when dust or water mist appears on the camera protection lens and the inner side of the outer lens during installation, the dust or the water mist can be quickly wiped and cleaned, maintenance by professionals is not needed, and the maintenance efficiency is improved. The camera shooting effect is not affected, and meanwhile the use cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a camera module, belonging to the technical field of cameras. Background Art

[0002] A camera module is a modular device integrating a camera and related electronic components. The camera module is widely used in devices such as camera systems and monitoring systems to achieve various functions such as video calls, taking pictures, and monitoring video recording. With the continuous development of technology, the performance and functions of the camera module are also constantly improving. For example, it supports shooting at higher resolutions, wider fields of view, longer distances, and has artificial intelligence technology during shooting.

[0003] The existing camera module cannot automatically wipe and clean the outside of the camera protection lens and the inside of the outer lens during installation. As a result, when dust or water mist appears on the camera protection lens and the inside of the outer lens during installation, it cannot automatically wipe and clean the dust or water mist, so professional personnel need to be invited for maintenance, which affects the imaging effect and increases the use cost at the same time. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a camera module, which can automatically wipe and clean the outside of the camera protection lens and the inside of the outer lens during installation through a lens automatic cleaning and protection structure.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A camera module includes a support base, a camera body is arranged on the upper part of the support base, a lens automatic cleaning and protection structure is sleeved outside the camera body, and the lens automatic cleaning and protection structure includes a protection shell, a support plate arranged in the protection shell, a camera protection lens hermetically embedded in the support plate, micro electric slide rails symmetrically arranged at both ends of the upper surface of the support plate, and a cotton wiping plate arranged between the two micro electric slide rails.

[0007] Further, the folded part at the bottom edge of the protection shell is fixed on the upper surface of the support base by bolts, and the micro electric slide rail includes fixed blocks symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the support plate, a track arranged between the two fixed blocks, and a driving base sleeved between the tracks.

[0008] Further, the cotton wiping plate is fixedly connected between the two driving bases, and the cotton wiping plate includes a connecting strip, an upper cotton wipe arranged on the upper surface of the connecting strip, and a lower cotton wipe arranged on the lower surface of the connecting strip.

[0009] Further, the camera body includes a control chip, a fixing bracket disposed on the upper surface of the control chip, a filter disposed on the upper surface of the fixing bracket, a VCM motor disposed on the upper surface of the filter, and a lens screwed into the VCM motor.

[0010] Further, a first rib is disposed around the edge of the control chip, and a first groove adapted to the first rib is formed at the inner edge of the lower surface of the fixing bracket.

[0011] Further, a second rib is disposed on the lower surface of the filter, and a second groove adapted to the second rib is formed on the upper surface of the fixing bracket.

[0012] Further, an annular groove is formed at the inner edge of the lower surface of the VCM motor, and an annular rib adapted to the annular groove is disposed on the upper surface of the filter.

[0013] Further, the fixing bracket is fixed to the upper surface of the support base by bolts at the end corners, and a rigid-flex board is disposed on one side of the support base.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] The camera module of the present application can automatically wipe and clean the outside of the camera protection lens and the inside of the outer lens during installation through the mutual cooperation between the micro electric slide rail and the cotton wiping board in the lens automatic cleaning and protection structure. When dust or water mist appears on the camera protection lens and the inside of the outer lens during installation, the dust or water mist can be quickly wiped and cleaned, without the need for professional personnel for maintenance, without affecting the imaging effect, and at the same time reducing the use cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a static assembly schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a static assembly schematic diagram of the overall structure sectional view of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the micro electric slide rail structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the camera body of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure, 1 is a support base; 2 is a camera body; 3 is a lens automatic cleaning and protection structure; 4 is a protective case; 5 is a support plate; 6 is a camera protection lens; 7 is a cotton wiping board; 8 is a fixing block; 9 is a track; 10 is a driving base; 11 is a connecting bar; 12 is an upper cotton wiper; 13 is a lower cotton wiper; 14 is a control chip; 15 is a fixing bracket; 16 is a filter; 17 is a VCM motor; 18 is a lens; 19 is a first rib; 20 is a first groove; 21 is a second rib; 22 is a second groove; 23 is an annular groove; 24 is an annular rib; 25 is a flexible-rigid printed circuit board; 26 is a micro electric slide rail. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] Hereinafter, in combination with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be described in further detail.

[0023] As Figures 1-5 shown, the camera module provided in this embodiment includes a support base 1. A camera body 2 is arranged on the upper part of the support base 1. A lens automatic cleaning and protection structure 3 is sleeved outside the camera body 2. The lens automatic cleaning and protection structure 3 includes a protective case 4, a support plate 5 arranged in the protective case 4, a camera protection lens 6 hermetically embedded in the support plate 5, micro electric slide rails 26 symmetrically arranged at both ends of the upper surface of the support plate 5, and a cotton wiping board 7 arranged between the two micro electric slide rails 26. The support base 1 is used to support and fix the camera body 2 and the lens automatic cleaning and protection structure 3; the camera body 2 is used for the device to perform a shooting operation; the lens automatic cleaning and protection structure 3 is used to protect the camera body 2 and can also clean the lens of the camera body 2. The protective case 4 is used to protect the camera body 2; the support plate 5 is used to support and fix the micro electric slide rails 26; the camera protection lens 6 is used to protect the camera body 2; the micro electric slide rails 26 are used to drive the cotton wiping board 7 to reciprocate; the cotton wiping board 7 is used to clean the camera protection lens 6.

[0024] Furthermore, as Figures 1-3 shown, the folded part at the bottom edge of the protective case 4 is fixed on the upper surface of the support base 1 by bolts to prevent the protective case 4 from loosening. The micro electric slide rail 26 includes fixing blocks 8 symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the support plate 5, a track 9 arranged between the two fixing blocks 8, and a driving base 10 sleeved between the tracks 9. The fixing blocks 8 are used to support and fix the track 9 on the upper surface of the support plate 5. The driving base 10 is used to drive the cotton wiping board 7 to reciprocate on the track 9 and clean the camera protection lens 6.

[0025] Furthermore, as Figures 1-3As shown, the cotton scrubbing board 7 is fixedly connected between two driving bases 10. The cotton scrubbing board 7 includes a connecting strip 11, an upper cotton scrub 12 arranged on the upper surface of the connecting strip 11, and a lower cotton scrub 13 arranged on the lower surface of the connecting strip 11. The connecting strip 11 is used to connect the two driving bases 10 together, and at the same time can support and fix the upper cotton scrub 12 and the lower cotton scrub 13. The upper cotton scrub 12 is used to wipe and clean the inner side of the outer lens when the device is installed, and the lower cotton scrub 13 is used to wipe and clean the surface of the camera protection lens 6.

[0026] Further, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the camera body 2 includes a control chip 14, a fixing bracket 15 arranged on the upper surface of the control chip 14, a filter 16 arranged on the upper surface of the fixing bracket 15, a VCM motor 17 arranged on the upper surface of the filter 16, and a lens 18 screwed into the VCM motor 17. The control chip 14 is used to control the camera body 2 to perform imaging operations. The fixing bracket 15 is used to fix the control chip 14 on the upper surface of the support base 1. The filter 16 is used to filter out unnecessary light. The VCM motor 17 is used to control the zoom of the lens 18 during imaging, and the lens 18 is used for image capture.

[0027] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a first convex strip 19 is arranged around the edge of the control chip 14, and a first groove 20 adapted to the first convex strip 19 is opened at the inner edge of the lower surface of the fixing bracket 15. The first convex strip 19 and the first groove 20 can make the fixing bracket 15 better fit on the control chip 14, ensuring that when bonded by sealant, dust will not enter if there are occasional gaps.

[0028] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a second convex strip 21 is arranged on the lower surface of the filter 16, and a second groove 22 adapted to the second convex strip 21 is opened on the upper surface of the fixing bracket 15. The second convex strip 21 and the second groove 22 can make the filter 16 better fit on the fixing bracket 15, ensuring that when bonded by sealant, dust will not enter if there are occasional gaps.

[0029] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, an annular groove 23 is opened at the inner edge of the lower surface of the VCM motor 17, and an annular convex strip 24 adapted to the annular groove 23 is arranged on the upper surface of the filter 16. The annular groove 23 and the filter 16 can make the VCM motor 17 better fit on the filter 16, ensuring that when bonded by sealant, dust will not enter if there are occasional gaps.

[0030] Further, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 shown, the fixing bracket 15 is fixed on the upper surface of the support base 1 by bolts at the end corners, facilitating better fixing of the fixing bracket 15 on the support base 1 and preventing the control chip 14 from shaking. A rigid-flex board 25 is provided on one side of the support base 1, and the rigid-flex board 25 is used for installing and connecting the device.

[0031] As Figures 1-5 shown, the principle of the camera module provided in this embodiment is as follows: When the device is in use, the control chip 14 should be first fixed on the upper surface of the support base 1 by sealant or soldering, then the fixing bracket 15 is clamped on the control chip 14 and fixed on the upper surface of the support base 1 by bolts. After that, the filter 16 is fixed on the control chip 14 by sealant, the VCM motor 17 is fixed on the filter 16 by sealant, and at the same time, the lens 18 is screwed and fixed on the VCM motor 17, and the internal parts of the camera body 2 are sequentially fixed on the support base 1;

[0032] After the camera body 2 is fixed on the support base 1, the lens automatic cleaning and protection structure 3 can be sleeved on the camera body 2, and the lens automatic cleaning and protection structure 3 is fixed on the support base 1 by bolts at the folded edge of the protective case 4. After that, it can be connected to the device to be installed through the rigid-flex board 25;

[0033] During daily operations, when dust or water mist appears on the inner side of the outer lens during the installation of the camera protection lens 6 and the device, the cotton wiping board 7 can move reciprocally under the action of the micro electric slide rail to wipe and clean the inner side of the outer lens during the installation of the device through the upper cotton wiper 12. At the same time, the lower cotton wiper 13 can also wipe and clean the surface of the camera protection lens 6 to ensure that both the inner side of the outer lens and the camera protection lens 6 are kept dry and clean.

[0034] The above description shows and describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the form disclosed herein. Modifications and changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera module, comprising a supporting base (1), characterized in that: A camera body (2) is arranged on the upper part of the support base (1); an automatic lens cleaning protection structure (3) is arranged on the outer side of the camera body (2); the automatic lens cleaning protection structure (3) comprises a protection shell (4), a support plate (5) arranged in the protection shell (4), a camera protection lens (6) sealed and embedded in the support plate (5), micro electric slide rails (26) symmetrically arranged at both ends of the upper surface of the support plate (5), and a cotton wiping plate (7) arranged between the two micro electric slide rails (26).

2. A camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell (4) is fixed to the upper surface of the support base (1) at a folded portion of the bottom edge thereof by means of bolts, and the micro electric slide rail (26) comprises a fixing block (8) symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the support plate (5), a track (9) arranged between two of the fixing blocks (8), and a driving base (10) sleeved between the tracks (9).

3. A camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cotton wiping plate (7) is fixedly connected between the two driving bases (10), and the cotton wiping plate (7) comprises a connecting strip (11), an upper cotton wiper (12) arranged on the upper surface of the connecting strip (11), and a lower cotton wiper (13) arranged on the lower surface of the connecting strip (11).

4. A camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera body (2) comprises a control chip (14), a fixing bracket (15) arranged on the upper surface of the control chip (14), a filter (16) arranged on the upper surface of the fixing bracket (15), a VCM motor (17) arranged on the upper surface of the filter (16), and a lens (18) screwed into the VCM motor (17).

5. A camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first convex strip (19) is arranged around the edge of the control chip (14), and a first groove (20) adapted to the first convex strip (19) is provided at the inner edge of the lower surface of the fixing bracket (15).

6. A camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower surface of the optical filter (16) is provided with a second convex strip (21), and the upper surface of the fixing bracket (15) is provided with a second groove (22) adapted to the second convex strip (21).

7. A camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that: An annular groove (23) is provided at the inner edge of the lower surface of the VCM motor (17), and an annular convex strip (24) adapted to the annular groove (23) is provided on the upper surface of the optical filter (16).

8. A camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing bracket (15) is fixed to the upper surface of the support base (1) by bolts at the end corners, and a hard-soft combination plate (25) is provided on one side of the support base (1).

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