Damping module of panoramic camera

Through the design of the panoramic camera shock absorption module, the combination of the shell, shaft assembly and elastic parts is used to buffer the vibration during driving, solving the vibration problem of the panoramic camera when used on the vehicle, and improving the stability of the recording screen.

CN223167021UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29HUNAN GUANGMO TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521205349.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing panoramic cameras lack effective vibration buffering structure when used on vehicles, resulting in vibration and jelly effects on the recording screen.

Method used

A panoramic camera shock absorbing module is designed, including a housing, a shaft assembly, an elastic member and a connecting member. The elastic member is located in the housing and is connected to the housing. The shaft assembly is connected to the elastic member and passes out of the housing and is connected to the connecting member. Through the axial movement of the shaft assembly, the vibration is buffered under the elastic force of the elastic member.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the movement frequency and distance of the shaft assembly, reduces the vibration of the camera, improves the stability of the recording screen, and solves the picture problems caused by vibration.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a damping module of a panoramic camera, relates to the technical field of camera accessories, and solves the technical problem that a structure for buffering the vibration of a camera is lacked in the prior art. The device comprises a shell, a shaft assembly, at least one elastic piece and a connecting piece, the elastic piece is located in the shell, the circumferential edge end of the elastic piece is connected with the shell, the shaft assembly is connected with all the elastic pieces, and the connecting piece is connected with the shaft assembly. The connecting piece is located outside the shell, and the end of the shaft assembly is connected with the connecting piece.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of camera accessories, in particular to a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera. Background Art

[0002] With the popularity of panoramic cameras, some users are not limited to using them on selfie sticks, but have started to mount them on motorcycles, bicycles, or cars. Due to bumpy roads or high-frequency vibrations of vehicle engines, the recorded images experience vibrations and a rolling shutter effect. However, there is currently a lack of a structure to buffer the vibrations experienced by the camera. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a vibration reduction module for a panoramic camera, thereby resolving the technical problem of the prior art lacking a structure for buffering camera vibrations. The various technical effects of the preferred technical solution provided by the present invention are described in detail below.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a shock absorption module for a panoramic camera, comprising a shell, an axis assembly, an elastic member and a connecting member, wherein the elastic member is located inside the shell and the circumferential edge of the elastic member is connected to the shell, the number of the elastic member is at least one, the axis assembly is connected to all the elastic members, and the connecting member is located outside the shell and the end of the axis assembly is connected to the connecting member.

[0006] Optionally, the shell includes an upper shell, an intermediate shell and a lower shell, and there are two elastic members, one elastic member is located between the upper shell and the intermediate shell and the three are connected, and the other elastic member is located between the lower shell and the intermediate shell and the three are connected.

[0007] Optionally, a first connecting hole is provided at the four end corners of the upper end surface of the intermediate shell, a second connecting hole is provided at the four end corners of the upper shell, and a third connecting hole is provided at the four end corners of the elastic member, and the first connecting hole, the third connecting hole and the second connecting hole are connected by screws.

[0008] Optionally, fourth connecting holes are provided at the four end corners of the lower end surface of the intermediate shell, and fifth connecting holes are provided at the four end corners of the lower shell, and the fourth connecting hole, the third connecting hole and the fifth connecting hole are connected by screws.

[0009] Optionally, four side ends of the elastic member are each provided with an avoidance groove, and four side ends of both the upper shell and the lower shell are each provided with an extension strip, and the extension strip extends into the avoidance groove.

[0010] Optionally, the upper shell is a hollow structure.

[0011] Optionally, three through holes are provided at the bottom of the lower shell.

[0012] Optionally, the shaft assembly includes a connecting shaft, a fixed clip and a movable clip. The fixed clip is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft. The connecting shaft passes through one of the elastic members and the movable clip. The fixed clip and the movable clip clamp the elastic member, and the fixed clip, the elastic member and the movable clip are connected by bolts.

[0013] Optionally, a connecting portion is provided on the connecting member. The end of the connecting shaft passes through one of the elastic members and is inserted and connected to the connecting portion. The fixed clip and the connecting portion clamp the elastic member, and the fixed clip, the elastic member and the connecting portion are connected by bolts.

[0014] Optionally, a first through hole and a first positioning hole are provided in the middle of the elastic member. A second positioning hole is provided on the fixed clip. A second through hole and a third positioning hole are provided on the movable clip. A third through hole and a fourth positioning hole are provided on the connecting portion.

[0015] A shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by the present invention. The housing is connected to a vehicle. The elastic member is located inside the housing and the edge of the elastic member is connected to the housing. The shaft assembly is connected to the middle of the elastic member, and one end of the shaft assembly passes through the housing and is connected to the connecting member. The shaft assembly can move axially relative to the housing. The other end of the connecting member is connected to a camera or a camera bracket, etc. When the vehicle is running and there is bumping or jitter, the shaft assembly can move axially relative to the housing. Under the elastic force of the elastic member, the movement frequency and movement distance of the shaft assembly will be reduced, so as to play a buffering role, and solve the technical problem that there is a lack of a structure for buffering the vibration received by the camera in the prior art. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2It is an exploded view of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model without an intermediate shell;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model without a housing;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of a shaft assembly of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of a lower shell of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of a lower shell of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle;

[0025] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of an intermediate shell of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of an intermediate shell of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle;

[0027] Figure 11 It is a schematic structural diagram of an upper shell of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 12 It is a schematic structural diagram of an elastic member of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 13 It is a schematic structural diagram of a connecting member of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 14 It is a schematic structural diagram of a movable clip of a shock absorption module of a panoramic camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] In the figure: 1. Housing; 11. Upper housing; 111. Second connection hole; 112. Extension strip; 12. Middle housing; 121. First connection hole; 122. Fourth connection hole; 13. Lower housing; 131. Fifth connection hole; 132. Through hole;

[0032] 2. Shaft assembly; 21. Connecting shaft; 22. Fixed clip; 221. Second positioning hole; 23. Movable clip; 231. Second through hole; 232. Third positioning hole;

[0033] 3. Elastic member; 31. Third connection hole; 32. Avoidance groove; 33. First through hole; 34. First positioning hole;

[0034] 4. Connector; 41. Connection part; 411. Third through hole; 412. Fourth positioning hole. Detailed implementation mode

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other implementation manners obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope protected by the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, 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, and thus cannot be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. 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.

[0038] The present utility model provides a shock-absorbing module for a panoramic camera, which includes a housing 1, a shaft assembly 2, an elastic member 3 and a connecting member 4. Among them, the elastic member 3 is located inside the housing 1 and the circumferential edge of the elastic member 3 is connected to the housing 1. The number of the elastic members 3 is at least one. The shaft assembly 2 is connected to all the elastic members 3. The connecting member 4 is located outside the housing 1 and the end of the shaft assembly 2 is connected to the connecting member 4. For the shock-absorbing module of the panoramic camera provided by the present utility model, the housing 1 is connected to a vehicle. The elastic member 3 is located inside the housing 1 and the edge of the elastic member 3 is connected to the housing 1. The shaft assembly 2 is connected to the middle of the elastic member 3, and one end of the shaft assembly 2 passes through the housing 1 and is connected to the connecting member 4. The shaft assembly 2 can move axially relative to the housing 1. The other end of the connecting member 4 is connected to a camera or a camera bracket, etc. During the running of the vehicle, when there is bumping or jitter, the shaft assembly 2 can move axially relative to the housing 1. Under the elastic force of the elastic member 3, the movement frequency and movement distance of the shaft assembly 2 will be reduced, so as to play a buffering role, and solve the technical problem that there is a lack of a structure for buffering the vibration received by the camera in the prior art.

[0039] As an optional implementation manner, the housing 1 includes an upper housing 11, a middle housing 12 and a lower housing 13. The number of the elastic members 3 is two. One elastic member 3 is located between the upper housing 11 and the middle housing 12 and the three are connected. The other elastic member 3 is located between the lower housing 13 and the middle housing 12 and the three are connected, in order to fix the elastic member 3 well and at the same time make a distance between the two elastic members 3.

[0040] As an optional implementation manner, first connection holes 121 are provided at the four end corners of the upper end surface of the middle housing 12, second connection holes 111 are provided at the four end corners of the upper housing 11, and third connection holes 31 are provided at the four end corners of the elastic member 3. The first connection holes 121, the third connection holes 31 and the second connection holes 111 are connected by screws. Connecting the middle housing 12, the elastic member 3 and the upper housing 11 by screws can facilitate disassembly and installation, and can also prevent the elastic member 3 from detaching.

[0041] As an optional implementation manner, fourth connection holes 122 are provided at the four end corners of the lower end surface of the middle housing 12, fifth connection holes 131 are provided at the four end corners of the lower housing 13, and the fourth connection holes 122, the third connection holes 31 and the fifth connection holes 131 are connected by screws. Connecting the middle housing 12, the elastic member 3 and the lower housing 13 by screws can facilitate disassembly and installation, and can also prevent the elastic member 3 from detaching.

[0042] As an optional embodiment, each of the four edges of the elastic member 3 is provided with a relief groove 32, and each of the four edges of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 13 is provided with an extension strip 112, which extends into the relief groove 32. The four extension strips 112 correspond one-to-one with the four relief grooves 32, and can limit the elastic member 3 to prevent the elastic member 3 from moving in the circumferential direction.

[0043] As an optional embodiment, the upper shell 11 is a hollow structure in order to facilitate direct contact between the connecting member 4 and the first elastic member 3 to avoid interference.

[0044] As an optional embodiment, three through holes 132 are provided at the bottom of the lower shell 13, and the through holes 132 are for connecting with the bracket on the vehicle, and there is a safety gap between the bottom of the lower shell 13 and the second elastic member 3 to prevent the bottom of the lower shell 13 from interfering with the movement of the shaft assembly 2.

[0045] As an optional embodiment, the shaft assembly 2 includes a connecting shaft 21, a fixed clip 22, and a movable clip 23. The fixed clip 22 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 21. The connecting shaft 21 passes through an elastic member 3 and the movable clip 23. The fixed clip 22 and the movable clip 23 clamp the elastic member 3, and the fixed clip 22, the elastic member 3, and the movable clip 23 are connected by bolts. The number of fixed clips 22 is the same as the number of elastic members 3, and the number of movable clips 23 is one less than the number of fixed clips 22. The fixed clip 22 and the movable clip 23 clamp the elastic member 3, thereby ensuring that the connecting shaft 21 will not disengage from the elastic member 3 when the connecting shaft 21 moves axially relative to the housing 1.

[0046] As an optional embodiment, the connector 4 is provided with a connecting portion 41. The connector 4 is located on the upper housing 11. The end of the connecting shaft 21 passes through an elastic member 3 and is plugged into the connecting portion 41. The fixing clip 22 and the connecting portion 41 clamp the elastic member 3. The fixing clip 22, the elastic member 3, and the connecting portion 41 are connected by bolts. The other end of the connector 4 is provided with a 1 / 4 inch screw or a camera mount, etc., for connecting to a camera or camera stand.

[0047] As an optional implementation manner, a first through hole 33 and first positioning holes 34 are provided in the middle of the elastic member 3. The number of the first positioning holes 34 is two, which are respectively located on both sides of the first through hole 33. Second positioning holes 221 are provided on the fixed clip 22, and the number of the second positioning holes 221 is two. A second through hole 231 and third positioning holes 232 are provided on the movable clip 23, and the number of the third positioning holes 232 is two. A third through hole 411 and fourth positioning holes 412 are provided on the connecting portion 41, and the number of the fourth positioning holes 412 is two. Preferably, the number of the elastic members 3 and the number of the fixed clips 22 are both two, and the number of the movable clips 23 is one. The two fixed clips 22 are fixed on the connecting shaft 21. Both ends of the connecting shaft 21 respectively pass through the first through holes 33 in the two elastic members 3. At this time, the two fixed clips 22 are located between the two elastic members 3. The lower end of the connecting shaft 21 then passes through the second through hole 231 of the movable clip 23, and then bolts are used to connect the third positioning holes 232, the first positioning holes 34 and the second positioning holes 221; the upper end of the connecting shaft 21 is then inserted into the third through hole 411 of the connecting portion 41, and then bolts are used to connect the second positioning holes 221, the first positioning holes 34 and the fourth positioning holes 412.

[0048] As described above, the above are only specific implementation manners of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can easily think of changes or substitutions, which should all be covered within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A shock absorption module for a panoramic camera, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1), a shaft assembly (2), an elastic member (3), and a connecting member (4). Among them, the elastic member (3) is located inside the housing (1), and the circumferential edge of the elastic member (3) is connected to the housing (1). The number of the elastic members (3) is at least one. The shaft assembly (2) is connected to all the elastic members (3). The connecting member (4) is located outside the housing (1), and the end of the shaft assembly (2) is connected to the connecting member (4).

2. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) includes an upper shell (11), an intermediate shell (12), and a lower shell (13). The number of the elastic members (3) is two. One elastic member (3) is located between the upper shell (11) and the intermediate shell (12) and the three are connected. The other elastic member (3) is located between the lower shell (13) and the intermediate shell (12) and the three are connected.

3. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, First connection holes (121) are provided at four corner ends of the upper end face of the intermediate shell (12). Second connection holes (111) are provided at four corner ends of the upper shell (11). Third connection holes (31) are provided at four corner ends of the elastic member (3). The first connection holes (121), the third connection holes (31), and the second connection holes (111) are connected by screws.

4. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, Fourth connection holes (122) are provided at four corner ends of the lower end face of the intermediate shell (12). Fifth connection holes (131) are provided at four corner ends of the lower shell (13). The fourth connection holes (122), the third connection holes (31), and the fifth connection holes (131) are connected by screws.

5. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, Avoidance grooves (32) are provided at four side ends of the elastic member (3). Extension strips (112) are provided at four side ends of both the upper shell (11) and the lower shell (13). The extension strips (112) extend into the avoidance grooves (32).

6. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper shell (11) is of a hollow structure.

7. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 2, wherein, Three through holes (132) are provided at the bottom of the lower shell (13).

8. The vibration reduction module for a panoramic camera according to claim 1, wherein: The shaft assembly (2) includes a connecting shaft (21), a fixed clip (22), and a movable clip (23). The fixed clip (22) is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (21). The connecting shaft (21) passes through one elastic member (3) and the movable clip (23). The fixed clip (22) and the movable clip (23) clamp the elastic member (3), and the fixed clip (22), the elastic member (3), and the movable clip (23) are connected by bolts.

9. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 8, wherein, A connection portion (41) is provided on the connecting member (4). The end of the connecting shaft (21) passes through one elastic member (3) and is inserted and connected to the connection portion (41). The fixed clip (22) and the connection portion (41) clamp the elastic member (3), and the fixed clip (22), the elastic member (3), and the connection portion (41) are connected by bolts.

10. The shock absorption module of a panoramic camera according to claim 9, characterized in that, A first through hole (33) and a first positioning hole (34) are provided in the middle of the elastic member (3), a second positioning hole (221) is provided on the fixed clip (22), a second through hole (231) and a third positioning hole (232) are provided on the movable clip (23), and a third through hole (411) and a fourth positioning hole (412) are provided on the connecting portion (41).