Camera with universal mounting structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera with a universal installation structure. The camera comprises a casing, an installation support, a lens assembly and a plurality of connecting pieces. A shooting window is arranged on the shell; the mounting bracket is arranged in the shell; the lens assembly is arranged on the mounting bracket through a plurality of connecting pieces; the lens assembly and the shooting window can be oppositely arranged by replacing the connecting pieces with different lengths; through the above structure, the installation requirements of lens assemblies with different heights or variable-focus lens assemblies can be met, so that the housing has universality, the development and production cost is reduced, the inventory pressure is reduced, and the housing has very good practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of security monitoring, in particular to a camera with a universal installation structure. Background Art

[0002] Cameras are a commonly used surveillance device, widely used in various fields. Cameras typically include a housing, a control panel, a lens assembly, etc. Due to the different functions or configurations of different cameras, the lens assemblies within the housing are also different. However, the housings and lens assemblies of existing cameras have a one-to-one correspondence, and the lens assembly of a certain model can only be installed in the housing of that model. This results in high design and production costs for manufacturers, and the need to prepare an inventory of various camera models undoubtedly increases inventory pressure. Therefore, cameras with a universal mounting structure are urgently needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the utility model proposes a camera with a universal mounting structure.

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention solves the technical problem by adopting a technical solution as follows: a camera with a universal mounting structure comprises a housing, a mounting bracket, a lens assembly and a plurality of connecting parts;

[0005] A shooting window is provided on the housing;

[0006] The mounting bracket is installed in the casing;

[0007] The lens assembly is mounted on the mounting bracket via a plurality of connectors;

[0008] The lens assembly and the shooting window can be arranged relative to each other by replacing connecting pieces of different lengths.

[0009] As one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, one end of the connecting member has a first thread groove and the other end has a thread column. A second thread groove is provided on the mounting bracket. The thread column is threadedly connected to the second thread groove, and the lens assembly is connected to the first thread groove by screws.

[0010] As one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the cross-sectional profile of the connecting piece is set to be a regular hexagon.

[0011] As one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, four connecting members are provided and are evenly distributed around the rear end of the lens assembly.

[0012] As one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the casing includes a shell and a lens cover, a mounting opening is provided at the front end of the shell, the lens cover is connected to the shell and closes the mounting opening, and a shooting window is provided on the lens cover.

[0013] As one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket is U-shaped with the open end facing the lens cover.

[0014] As one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, a fill light window is provided on the lens cover, and a fill light arranged opposite to the fill light window is provided on the lens assembly.

[0015] As one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket is connected to the casing via a bolt connection structure.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a camera with a universal mounting structure comprises a housing, a mounting bracket, a lens assembly and a plurality of connecting parts; a shooting window is provided on the housing; the mounting bracket is installed in the housing; the lens assembly is installed on the mounting bracket via a plurality of connecting parts; the lens assembly and the shooting window can be arranged relative to each other by replacing connecting parts of different lengths; the above structure can meet the installation requirements of lens assemblies of different heights or lens assemblies with variable focus, making the housing universal, which not only reduces development and production costs, but also reduces inventory pressure, and has very good practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a camera with a universal mounting structure;

[0019] Figure 2 Exploded view of a camera with a universal mounting structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present invention, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, "above," "below," and "within" are understood to be exclusive of the number indicated, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to be inclusive of the number indicated. The use of "first" and "second" is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and is not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number or order of the technical features indicated.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "disposed," "installed," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; fixed connection or detachable connection or integral molding; mechanical connection; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 2 , a camera with a universal mounting structure, including a housing 10, a mounting bracket 20, a lens assembly 30 and a plurality of connectors 40;

[0025] The housing 10 is provided with a shooting window 50;

[0026] The mounting bracket 20 is installed in the housing 10;

[0027] The lens assembly 30 is mounted on the mounting bracket 20 via a plurality of connectors 40 ;

[0028] The lens assembly 30 and the shooting window 50 can be arranged opposite to each other by replacing the connecting piece 40 with a different length.

[0029] In the present invention, during assembly, a corresponding connector 40 is first selected according to the model or size of the housing 10 and lens assembly 30, and then one end of the connector 40 is mounted on the mounting bracket 20. The lens assembly 30 is then mounted on the other end of the connector 40, so that the lens assembly 30 and the mounting bracket 20 are combined into a whole. After the whole is placed into the housing 10, the mounting bracket 20 is connected to the housing 10 via a bolt connection structure 70, and finally various accessories such as the control panel are installed. The mounting bracket 20 has holes corresponding to the housing 10 and holes corresponding to various lens assemblies 30. It can adapt to lens assemblies 30 of different heights, or adapt to lens assemblies 30 of different focal lengths by using connectors 40 of different lengths (lens assemblies 30 of different focal lengths have different lengths). Ultimately, the lens assembly 30 installed in the housing 10 is exactly arranged opposite the shooting window 50 thereon.

[0030] Reference Figure 2In some embodiments, one end of the connector 40 has a first thread groove 41 and the other end has a threaded column 42, and the mounting bracket 20 is provided with a second thread groove 21. During assembly, the threaded column 42 on the connector 40 is first threadedly connected to the second thread groove 21 on the mounting bracket 20, and then the lens assembly 30 is connected to the first thread groove 41 by screws, so that the lens assembly 30 and the mounting bracket 20 are combined into a whole; in a further embodiment, the cross-sectional outline of the connector 40 is set to a regular hexagon, which can be assisted by a hexagonal wrench for installation, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments, four connecting members 40 are provided and are evenly distributed around the rear end of the lens assembly 30. This arrangement can make the connection between the lens assembly 30 and the mounting bracket 20 more stable. In a further embodiment, several connecting members 40 are also provided between the lens assembly 30 and the lower end of the mounting bracket 20.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-Figure 2 In some embodiments, the housing 10 includes a shell 11 and a lens cover 12. A mounting opening 13 is provided at the front end of the shell 11. The lens cover 12 is connected to the shell 11 and closes the mounting opening 13. The shooting window 50 is provided on the lens cover 12. Furthermore, the mounting bracket 20 is U-shaped with the open end facing the lens cover 12. This arrangement enables the lens assembly 30 to be inserted into the mounting bracket 20 through the open end thereof and to be connected and fixed through the upper or lower opening of the mounting bracket 20, thereby improving the convenience of installation.

[0033] Reference Figure 1-Figure 2 In some embodiments, a fill light window 60 is provided on the lens cover 12 , and a fill light arranged opposite to the fill light window 60 is provided on the lens assembly 30 .

[0034] The advantage of the present invention is that the above structure can meet the installation requirements of lens assemblies of different heights or lens assemblies with variable focus, making the casing universal, which not only reduces development and production costs, but also reduces inventory pressure and has very good practicality.

[0035] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. Those skilled in the art may make equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention. These equivalent modifications and substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A camera with a universal mounting structure, comprising a housing (10) and a lens assembly (30), characterized in that: Also included is a mounting bracket (20) and a plurality of connecting members (40); The housing (10) is provided with a shooting window (50); The mounting bracket (20) is installed in the housing (10); The lens assembly (30) is mounted on the mounting bracket (20) via a plurality of connecting members (40); The lens assembly (30) and the shooting window (50) can be arranged relative to each other by replacing the connecting piece (40) with a different length.

2. The camera with a universal mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the connecting member (40) has a first thread groove (41) and the other end has a thread column (42); a second thread groove (21) is provided on the mounting bracket (20); the thread column (42) is threadedly connected to the second thread groove (21); and the lens assembly (30) is connected to the first thread groove (41) by screws.

3. The camera with a universal mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: The cross-sectional profile of the connecting member (40) is set to be a regular hexagon.

4. The camera with a universal mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting members (40) are provided in four pieces and are evenly distributed around the rear end of the lens assembly (30).

5. The camera with a universal mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: The housing (10) comprises a shell (11) and a lens cover (12); a mounting opening (13) is provided at the front end of the shell (11); the lens cover (12) is connected to the shell (11) and closes the mounting opening (13); and the shooting window (50) is provided on the lens cover (12).

6. The camera with a universal mounting structure according to claim 5, wherein: The mounting bracket (20) is U-shaped, with the open end facing the lens cover (12).

7. The camera with a universal mounting structure according to claim 5, wherein: A fill light window (60) is provided on the lens cover (12), and a fill light lamp arranged opposite to the fill light window (60) is provided on the lens assembly (30).

8. The camera with a universal mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting bracket (20) is connected to the housing (10) via a bolt connection structure (70).

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