Desktop camera

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of camera equipment, and discloses a desktop camera, which comprises a camera shooting main body and a WIFI module, the camera shooting main body comprises a base, a connecting piece, a control mainboard and a camera shooting module, one end of the connecting piece is connected with the base, and the other end of the connecting piece is connected with the camera shooting module, so as to ensure the stability of the integral structure of the desktop camera. A containing cavity is formed in the connecting piece, the control main board is placed in the containing cavity, and the camera module is electrically connected with the control main board so that the recorded content of the camera module can be stored. The camera body is provided with a first interface, and the WIFI module can be selectively connected to the control mainboard through the first interface, so that the desktop camera can be selectively connected to a local area network. According to the desktop camera provided by the utility model, the WIFI module is detachably connected with the camera main body, so that the problem of power consumption of the WIFI module when the camera is in a standby state is effectively solved, and the use experience of people on the camera is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of society, security issues have received increasing attention in various fields. Most cameras are equipped with a WIFI module to enable the camera to be interconnected with a local area network. Staff can view the recording of the camera through the website of the local area network to ensure the safety of the site. The WIFI modules of existing cameras are all set on the control main board inside the camera, that is, installed inside the camera. According to the different usage environments of the camera, the power-on duration of the camera is different. For example, the camera for recording community security basically needs to be powered on all day to record the situation of the community all day. For the camera used to record at home, when there are people at home, it can be in the standby state and suspend recording the home environment. However, when the camera is in the standby state, the WIFI module inside it is still in the working state. At this time, the WIFI module will consume the power of the camera, reducing the usage duration of the camera. Users need to charge frequently, which affects the user experience of the camera.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a desktop camera to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a desktop camera, which can solve the problem of power consumption of the WIFI module when the camera is in the standby state and ensure the user experience of the camera.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A desktop camera includes:

[0007] A camera main body and a WIFI module. The camera main body includes a base, a connecting piece, a control main board and a camera module. One end of the connecting piece is connected to the base, and the other end is connected to the camera module. The connecting piece has a receiving cavity, the control main board is placed in the receiving cavity, and the camera module is electrically connected to the control main board;

[0008] The camera main body has a first interface, and the WIFI module can be selectively connected to the control main board through the first interface.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, the WIFI module includes a pluggable connector, the pluggable connector can be inserted into the first interface in a matching manner, and the pluggable connector and the first interface are inserted by means of magnetic attraction.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, the WIFI module further includes a WIFI communication chip, a radio frequency front end, an antenna, and an auxiliary circuit.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, the connecting member can rotate relative to the base to drive the camera module to rotate.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, the camera body further includes a first driving member disposed on the base, and an output end of the first driving member is connected to the connecting member to enable the connecting member to rotate relative to the base.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, the camera module includes a housing and a lens assembly. The lens assembly is disposed inside the housing, and the housing is connected to a side wall of the other end of the connecting member. The housing can rotate relative to the connecting member to drive the lens assembly to perform a pitching motion.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, the camera body further includes a second driving member connected to the housing through a fastener. The second driving member can drive the housing to rotate relative to the connecting member.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, the connecting member includes a connecting seat and a connecting arm. An accommodating slot is provided inside the connecting arm, and a mounting slot is provided on the housing. The mounting slot faces the accommodating slot, and the second driving member is disposed in a space enclosed by the accommodating slot and the mounting slot.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, a mounting seat and a positioning portion are provided on an inner wall of the mounting slot. The second driving member has a lug and a protrusion, and a positioning slot is provided on the protrusion. The positioning slot and the positioning portion are used to position the second driving member. The lug fits against the mounting seat, and the fastener locks the lug and the mounting seat.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the desktop camera, a threaded hole and a through hole are provided on a side of the second driving member away from the housing. A positioning post is provided inside the connecting arm. The through hole cooperates with the positioning post for positioning, and the threaded hole is fixed to the accommodating slot by a screw.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0019] The desktop camera provided by the present utility model is provided with a split camera body and a WIFI module. By providing a first interface on the camera body, the WIFI module can be selectively inserted into the camera body, thereby enabling the desktop camera to selectively connect to the local area network. When the desktop camera does not need to record and enters the standby state, the user can pull out the WIFI module from the camera body, and the WIFI module is disconnected from the control main board. At this time, the WIFI module will not consume the overall power of the desktop camera, ensuring the usage duration of the desktop camera. When the user needs to record the environment, the user only needs to insert the WIFI module into the first interface and connect it to the control main board through the first interface. At this time, the desktop camera can be connected to the local area network, and the user can view the monitoring content by searching the website, making the use of the desktop camera more flexible and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the desktop camera provided by the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the camera body of the desktop camera provided by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the camera body of the desktop camera provided by the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting member of the desktop camera provided by the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the WIFI module of the desktop camera provided by the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 is an assembly schematic diagram of the second driving member and the camera body of the desktop camera provided by the present utility model.

[0026] In the figure:

[0027] 1. Camera body; 10. Base; 101. Bottom cover; 102. Main body part; 11. Connecting member; 111. Connecting seat; 112. Connecting arm; 113. Accommodating cavity; 114. Accommodating slot; 12. Control main board; 13. Camera module; 131. Housing; 1311. Installation slot; 1312. Mounting seat; 1313. Positioning part; 132. Lens assembly; 14. First interface; 15. First driving member; 16. Second driving member; 161. Lug; 162. Protrusion; 163. Threaded hole; 164. Through hole; 17. Charging interface; 18. Memory card interface; 19. Transmission interface;

[0028] 2. WIFI module; 21. Plug connector. Detailed implementation manner

[0029] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. In addition, it should be noted that, for the sake of description, only the parts related to the present utility model rather than all the structures are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal connection or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0031] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", and "under" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0033] Such as Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment provides a desktop camera, including a camera body 1 and a WIFI module 2, wherein the camera body 1 includes a base 10, a connector 11, a control main board 12 and a camera module 13, one end of the connector 11 is connected to the base 10, and the other end is connected to the camera module 13 to ensure the stability of the overall structure of the desktop camera. A receiving cavity 113 is provided in the connector 11, and the control main board 12 is placed in the receiving cavity 113. The camera module 13 is electrically connected to the control main board 12 to store the recorded content of the camera module 13. A first interface 14 is provided on the camera body 1, and the WIFI module 2 can be selectively connected to the control main board 12 through the first interface 14, so that the desktop camera can selectively connect to the local area network.

[0034] The desktop camera provided in this embodiment is configured as a split-structure camera body 1 and a WIFI module 2, and a first interface 14 is provided on the camera body 1, so that the WIFI module 2 can be selectively inserted into the camera body 1, thereby enabling the desktop camera to selectively connect to the local area network. When the desktop camera does not need to record and can enter the standby state, the user can unplug the WIFI module 2 from the camera body 1, and the WIFI module 2 is disconnected from the control main board 12. At this time, the WIFI module 2 will not consume the power of the desktop camera as a whole, thereby ensuring the use time of the desktop camera. When the user needs to record the environment, the user only needs to insert the WIFI module 2 into the first interface 14, and connect it to the control main board 12 through the first interface 14. At this time, the desktop camera can be connected to the local area network, and the user can view the monitoring content by searching the website, making the desktop camera more flexible and convenient to use.

[0035] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown in , the WIFI module 2 includes a plug connector 21, which can be plugged with the first interface 14 to ensure that the WIFI module 2 can be plugged with the first interface 14 smoothly. The plug connector 21 and the first interface 14 are plugged by magnetic attraction, so that when the user places the WIFI module 2 at the position of the first interface 14, under the action of the magnetic force, the plug connector 21 can be quickly inserted into the first interface 14, so that the WIFI module 2 is connected to the control motherboard 12, and the user does not need to laboriously insert the plug connector 21 into the first interface 14, further improving the user's experience of using the desktop camera. Specifically, a first magnetic part is provided at the position of the first interface 14, and a second magnetic part is provided on the plug connector 21. The first magnetic part and the second magnetic part can be relatively adsorbed to achieve that the plug connector 21 can be quickly and labor-savingly inserted into the first interface 14. The first magnetic part can be a magnet, and the second magnetic part can be a metal such as iron, nickel, and cobalt.

[0036] In this embodiment, the WIFI module 2 further includes a WIFI communication chip, a radio frequency front end, an antenna, and an auxiliary circuit. The WIFI communication chip is the core part of the WIFI module 2 and is responsible for processing various protocols of WIFI communication and data transmission. The radio frequency front end is responsible for amplifying and filtering radio frequency signals to ensure the stability and reliability of the WIFI signal. The antenna is used to receive and send WIFI signals and is a key part for realizing wireless communication. The auxiliary circuit includes a power supply circuit, a clock circuit, sensors, etc., which are used to support the normal operation of the WIFI module 2 and its connection with the camera main body 1. The manufacturing of the WIFI module 2 belongs to the conventional technical means in the field of wireless communication and is not the key protected content of this utility model.

[0037] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 3 shown, the connecting member 11 can rotate relative to the base 10, and the camera module 13 is connected to the connecting member 11. In this way, the camera module 13 can perform a 360-degree rotational movement, and the desktop camera can monitor its surrounding environment within the largest range. Specifically, the camera main body 1 includes a first driving member 15, the first driving member 15 is fixed on the base 10, and the output end of the first driving member 15 is connected to the connecting member 11. When the first driving member 15 is powered on, it can drive the connecting member 11 to rotate, so that the connecting member 11 can rotate relative to the base 10 to adjust the monitoring position of the camera module 13 in the circumferential direction. The first driving member 15 can be a rotating motor, and there is no specific limitation on the type of the selected rotating motor. The first driving member 15 is fixed to the base 10 by bolts, and other fixing methods can also be used.

[0038] In this embodiment, the camera module 13 includes a housing 131 and a lens assembly 132. The lens assembly 132 is placed in the housing 131, and the housing 131 protects the lens assembly 132 from scratches and ensures the service life of the desktop camera. The housing 131 is connected to the side wall at the other end of the connecting member 11, which can make the structure of the camera main body 1 more reasonable. The housing 131 can rotate relative to the connecting member 11 to drive the lens assembly 132 to perform a pitching motion, which can improve the breadth of the monitoring range of the desktop camera and enable the desktop camera to more completely monitor its surrounding environment, so as to minimize the monitoring dead angle of the desktop camera. Exemplarily, the camera main body 1 includes a second driving member 16, and the output end of the second driving member 16 is connected to the housing 131. When the second driving member 16 is powered on, it can drive the housing 131 to rotate. At this time, the lens assembly 132 can rotate relative to the side wall of the connecting member 11 to complete the pitching action. The second driving member 16 can also be a rotating motor, and there is no limitation on the specifications and models of the rotating motor.

[0039] Exemplarily, as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the figure, the connecting member 11 includes a connecting base 111 and a connecting arm 112. The connecting base 111 is connected to the output end of the first driving member 15. The connecting base 111 is provided with a mounting groove, and the output end of the first driving member 15 is inserted into the mounting groove to realize the connection between the first driving member 15 and the connecting member 11. A receiving slot 114 is provided in the connecting arm 112, and a mounting slot 1311 is provided in the housing 131. The mounting slot 1311 is opposite to the receiving slot 114. During assembly, the second driving member 16 is placed in the space enclosed by the receiving slot 114 and the mounting slot 1311. Among them, the second driving member 16 is connected to the housing 131 through a fastener. The fastener can be a bolt or a pin, and there is no specific limitation.

[0040] As Figure 6 shown, regarding the assembly of the second driving member 16 and the housing 131, a mounting seat 1312 and a positioning portion 1313 are provided on the inner wall of the mounting slot 1311. On the side of the second driving member 16 close to the housing 131, a lug 161 and a protrusion 162 are provided. A positioning groove is provided on the protrusion 162. The positioning groove and the positioning portion 1313 are used to position the second driving member 16. Specifically, during assembly, the worker can first align the positioning groove with the positioning portion 1313 and place the positioning portion 1313 in the positioning groove. At this time, the second driving member 16 is preliminarily positioned and fixed, avoiding the work of manually aligning the second driving member 16 and the housing 131. Then the worker can push the second driving member 16 along the positioning portion 1313 to make the lug 161 fit with the mounting seat 1312. Both the lug 161 and the mounting seat 1312 are provided with locking holes, and a locking member passes through the locking holes of the two to lock the lug 161 and the mounting seat 1312, that is, to fix the second driving member 16 and the housing 131. At the same time, placing the second driving member 16 in the housing 131 can improve the overall aesthetics of the imaging main body 1, and at the same time make the imaging main body 1 more compact and miniaturized. A threaded hole 163 and a through hole 164 are provided on the side of the second driving member 16 away from the housing 131. A positioning column is provided inside the connecting arm 112. The through hole 164 and the positioning column cooperate to play a positioning role. The threaded hole 163 and the receiving slot 114 are fixed with screws, making the fixation of the second driving member 16 more stable.

[0041] In this embodiment, continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the imaging main body 1 further includes a charging interface 17, a memory card interface 18, and a transmission interface 19 to improve the convenience of using the desktop camera. And both the memory card interface 18 and the transmission interface 19 are electrically connected to the control main board 12 to transmit the monitoring content of the desktop camera to other devices. At the same time, the desktop camera also includes a power supply, which is connected to the control main board 12 and the charging interface 17 simultaneously. On the one hand, it supplies power to the control main board 12 to ensure the operation of the desktop camera. On the other hand, when the desktop camera has insufficient power or is completely out of power, the user can supplement the power to the power supply through the charging interface 17 so that the desktop camera can continue to be used. Specifically, the base 10 includes a bottom cover 101 and a main body member 102, wherein the main body member 102 has a cavity, and the power supply is placed in the cavity to protect the power supply and ensure the service life of the desktop camera.

[0042] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly explaining the present invention, and are not limitations on the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A desktop camera, characterized in that, Including: A camera main body (1) and a WIFI module (2), wherein the camera main body (1) includes a base (10), a connecting member (11), a control main board (12) and a camera module (13). One end of the connecting member (11) is connected to the base (10), and the other end is connected to the camera module (13). The connecting member (11) has a receiving cavity (113), the control main board (12) is placed in the receiving cavity (113), and the camera module (13) is electrically connected to the control main board (12). The camera main body (1) has a first interface (14), and the WIFI module (2) can be selectively connected to the control main board (12) through the first interface (14).

2. The desktop camera according to claim 1, wherein, The WIFI module (2) includes a mating connector (21), the mating connector (21) can be cooperatively plugged with the first interface (14), and the mating connector (21) and the first interface (14) are plugged in by a magnetic attraction method.

3. The desktop camera according to claim 1, wherein The WIFI module (2) further includes a WIFI communication chip, a radio frequency front end, an antenna and an auxiliary circuit.

4. The desktop camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting member (11) can rotate relative to the base (10) to drive the camera module (13) to rotate.

5. The desktop camera according to claim 4, wherein The camera main body (1) further includes a first driving member (15), the first driving member (15) is placed on the base (10), and the output end of the first driving member (15) is connected to the connecting member (11) to make the connecting member (11) rotate relative to the base (10).

6. The desktop camera according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The camera module (13) includes a housing (131) and a lens assembly (132), the lens assembly (132) is placed in the housing (131), the housing (131) is connected to the side wall of the other end of the connecting member (11), and the housing (131) can rotate relative to the connecting member (11) to drive the lens assembly (132) to perform a pitching motion.

7. The desktop camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, The camera main body (1) further includes a second driving member (16), the second driving member (16) is connected to the housing (131) through a fastener, and the second driving member (16) can drive the housing (131) to rotate relative to the connecting member (11).

8. The desktop camera according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting member (11) includes a connecting seat (111) and a connecting arm (112), a receiving slot (114) is provided in the connecting arm (112), the housing (131) includes a mounting slot (1311), the mounting slot (1311) is opposite to the receiving slot (114), and the second driving member (16) is placed in the space enclosed by the receiving slot (114) and the mounting slot (1311).

9. The desktop camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner wall of the installation slot (1311) is provided with an installation seat (1312) and a positioning portion (1313). The second driving member (16) has a lug (161) and a protrusion (162). The protrusion (162) has a positioning groove. The positioning groove and the positioning portion (1313) are used to position the second driving member (16). The lug (161) fits against the installation seat (1312), and the fastener locks the lug (161) and the installation seat (1312).

10. The desktop camera according to claim 9, wherein A threaded hole (163) and a through hole (164) are provided on a side of the second driving member (16) away from the housing (131). A positioning post is provided inside the connecting arm (112). The through hole (164) is engaged with the positioning post for positioning, and the threaded hole (163) and the receiving slot (114) are fixed by screws.

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