Camera capable of being shielded

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a camera capable of being shielded. The camera capable of being shielded comprises a shell and a supporting frame arranged in the shell, a lens and a shielding adjusting assembly corresponding to the lens are arranged on the supporting frame, the shielding adjusting assembly comprises a sliding block in sliding connection with the supporting frame, a baffle and a sliding piece, the baffle and the sliding piece are connected with the sliding block, and the baffle and the sliding piece are arranged on the supporting frame. The shell is provided with a window corresponding to the lens and a limiting groove corresponding to the sliding part, so that the baffle can shield or avoid the lens when the sliding part slides along the limiting groove. In this way, the camera can be shielded in a physical shielding mode, so that leakage of user privacy is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As the smart home market continues to grow, more and more smart devices are being added to it. These devices include cameras built into smart TVs and computers, cameras that can be added as needed, or standalone smart cameras with video capabilities. These devices capture and transmit the scene in front of the device in real time, which undoubtedly greatly improves the user experience. However, this also creates a problem: the widespread use of cameras is not conducive to privacy protection.

[0003] Although the camera can be turned off at the software level through the control program, turning it off at the software level is not intuitive enough for users, and these cameras can also be easily illegally opened or invaded by hackers or viruses, resulting in serious infringement of personal privacy and security. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present utility model is to provide a shieldable camera, which can be shielded by physical shielding to avoid leakage of user privacy.

[0005] The utility model discloses a shieldable camera, comprising: a shell, and a support frame arranged in the shell, a lens is arranged on the support frame, and a shielding adjustment component corresponding to the lens, the shielding adjustment component comprises a slider slidably connected to the support frame, and a baffle and a sliding member respectively connected to the slider, the shell is provided with a window corresponding to the lens, and a limit groove corresponding to the sliding member, so that when the sliding member slides along the limit groove, the baffle can shield or avoid the lens.

[0006] Optionally, the support frame includes a main support and a top plate arranged on the top of the main support, the top plate is provided with an avoidance groove corresponding to the limit groove, and the shielding adjustment component is slidably connected to the top plate through the slider.

[0007] Optionally, there is a gap between the main bracket and the top plate, and the slider includes a first sliding part and a second sliding part connected to each other, the width of the first sliding part is greater than the width of the second sliding part, and the first sliding part is located in the gap, the second sliding part is located in the avoidance groove, and the baffle is connected to the first sliding part.

[0008] Optionally, a first ridge and a second ridge are respectively provided on opposite sides of the first sliding part in the thickness direction, the first ridge is abutted against the top plate, and the second ridge is abutted against the main bracket; and protrusions are respectively provided on opposite sides of the second sliding part in the width direction, and the protrusions are abutted against the side walls of the avoidance groove.

[0009] Optionally, the sliding member includes a connecting portion and a pushing portion connected to each other, the connecting portion is connected to the first sliding portion, and the pushing portion extends out of the shell.

[0010] Optionally, a protective cover corresponding to the window is further provided in the shell, and the protective cover includes a light-transmitting portion corresponding to the lens, and supporting portions provided on opposite sides of the light-transmitting portion. The protective cover is connected to the shell through the supporting portions, and the light-transmitting portion is provided with a through hole corresponding to the lens.

[0011] Optionally, a circuit board is further provided on the main bracket, the lens is electrically connected to the circuit board, an indicator light is also electrically connected to the circuit board, and the indicator light is provided corresponding to the light-transmitting portion.

[0012] Optionally, the baffle includes a fixing portion and a shielding portion that are interconnected, the fixing portion is fixedly connected to the side of the first sliding portion away from the second sliding portion through a fastener, the shielding portion is arranged corresponding to the lens, and the stroke of the shielding portion is staggered with the indicator light.

[0013] Optionally, a groove is provided on the main bracket, and the groove corresponds to the fastener to avoid the fastener.

[0014] Optionally, a connecting seat is further provided on the housing for detachable connection with an electronic device.

[0015] Compared to the prior art, the shieldable camera provided by the present invention has the following advantages: a support frame disposed within the housing facilitates the installation of a lens on the support frame, and the lens corresponds to a window disposed in the housing, thereby enabling the capture of external images through the window. By providing a shielding adjustment assembly corresponding to the lens on the support frame, when capturing images is not required, the shielding adjustment assembly's slider can be slid. When the slider slides within the area corresponding to the stop slot, it drives the shield to move relative to the lens, thereby physically shielding the lens. When capturing images, the slider is slid again to move the shield away from the lens, allowing normal capture. Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the shield's movement, the shield is connected to the slider via a slider, which is in turn slidably connected to the support frame. Thus, when force is applied to the slider, the slider is driven to slide relative to the support frame, and the shield moves synchronously with the slider, shielding or avoiding the lens. This allows the camera to be shielded physically, preventing the leakage of user privacy and improving user safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the structural diagrams of the obstructable camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cooperation between the support frame and the shielding adjustment assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is one of the structural diagrams of the shielding adjustment assembly provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is the second structural diagram of the shielding adjustment component provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is the second structural diagram of the obstructable camera provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a protective cover provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is the third structural diagram of the shieldable camera provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] The reference numerals in the figures are:

[0025] 100. Shieldable camera; 110. Housing; 112. Window; 114. Limiting groove; 120. Support frame; 122. Main support; 124. Top plate; 1242. Avoidance groove; 130. Lens; 140. Shielding adjustment assembly; 142. Slider; 1422. First sliding portion; 1422a. First ridge; 1422b. Second ridge; 1424. Second sliding portion; 1424a. Protrusion; 144. Baffle; 1442. Fixing portion; 1444. Shielding portion; 146. Sliding member; 1462. Connecting portion; 1464. Pushing portion; 148. Fastener; 150. Protective cover; 152. Translucent portion; 1522. Through hole; 154. Support portion; 160. Circuit board; 162. Indicator light; 164. Partition; 170. Connecting seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. Now, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model will be given.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a shieldable camera 100, comprising: a shell 110, and a support frame 120 arranged in the shell 110, a lens 130 is arranged on the support frame 120, and a shielding adjustment component 140 corresponding to the lens 130, the shielding adjustment component 140 includes a slider 142 slidably connected to the support frame 120, and a baffle 144 and a sliding member 146 respectively connected to the slider 142, a window 112 corresponding to the lens 130, and a limiting groove 114 corresponding to the sliding member 146 are provided on the shell 110, so that when the sliding member 146 slides along the limiting groove 114, the baffle 144 can shield or avoid the lens 130.

[0028] Specifically, the support frame 120 disposed within the housing 110 facilitates the installation of a lens 130 on the support frame 120. The lens 130 corresponds to the window 112 provided on the housing 110, thereby enabling the capture of external images through the window 112. By providing a shielding adjustment assembly 140 corresponding to the lens 130 on the support frame 120, when capturing images is not required, to prevent accidental disclosure of personal privacy, the shielding adjustment assembly 140 can be moved by sliding a slider 146. When the slider 146 slides in the area corresponding to the retaining groove 114, it drives a baffle 144 to move relative to the lens 130, thereby physically shielding the lens 130. When capturing images, the slider 146 is slid again to move the baffle 144 away from the lens 130, thereby enabling normal capture of the lens 130. Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the movement of the baffle 144, the baffle 144 is connected to the slider 146 via a slider 142, which is in turn slidably connected to the support frame 120. In this way, when a force is applied to the slider 146, the slider 142 can be driven to slide relative to the support frame 120, and the baffle 144 moves synchronously with the slider 142 to block or avoid the lens 130. In this way, the camera can be shielded in the form of physical shielding to prevent the leakage of user privacy and improve safety during use.

[0029] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support frame 120 includes a main support 122 and a top plate 124 arranged on the top of the main support 122. The top plate 124 is provided with an avoidance groove 1242 corresponding to the limiting groove 114. The shielding adjustment component 140 is slidably connected to the top plate 124 through a slider 142.

[0030] Specifically, the lens 130 can be mounted on the main support 122. By providing an avoidance groove 1242 on the top plate 124 corresponding to the limiting groove 114, the avoidance groove 1242 can be prevented from interfering with the normal movement of the slider 146 when the slider 146 slides relative to the limiting groove 114. It is understood that the length of the avoidance groove 1242 should be greater than the length of the limiting groove 114 to facilitate positioning by the limiting groove 114. Furthermore, when the slider 142 is slidably connected to the top plate 124, the avoidance groove 1242 can also guide the sliding of the slider 142, ensuring smoothness during the sliding process, thereby making adjustment of the relative position of the baffle 144 and the lens 130 smoother.

[0031] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, there is a gap between the main bracket 122 and the top plate 124, and the slider 142 includes a first sliding part 1422 and a second sliding part 1424 connected to each other. The width of the first sliding part 1422 is greater than the width of the second sliding part 1424, and the first sliding part 1422 is located in the gap, the second sliding part 1424 is located in the avoidance groove 1242, and the baffle 144 is connected to the first sliding part 1422.

[0032] Specifically, the gap provided between the main support 122 and the top plate 124 facilitates the positioning of the first sliding portion 1422 within the gap. Furthermore, the second sliding portion 1424 is positioned within the avoidance groove 1242, thereby limiting the position of the slider 142 and ensuring stable engagement with the support frame 120. Furthermore, the gap also serves as a guide for the slider 142 to slide. The interaction of the gap and the avoidance groove 1242 ensures reliable sliding. At this point, the baffle 144 connected to the first sliding portion 1422 can slide synchronously with the first sliding portion 1422 to provide shielding and avoidance for the lens 130.

[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first ridge 1422a and the second ridge 1422b are respectively provided on the opposite sides in the thickness direction of the first sliding portion 1422, the first ridge 1422a is abutted against the top plate 124, and the second ridge 1422b is abutted against the main bracket 122; the second sliding portion 1424 is respectively provided with protrusions 1424a on the opposite sides in the width direction, and the protrusions 1424a are abutted against the side walls of the avoidance groove 1242.

[0034] Specifically, first and second ridges 1422a and 1422b are provided on opposite sides of the first sliding portion 1422 in the thickness direction. When the first sliding portion 1422 is limited in the gap, the first ridge 1422a abuts against the top plate 124, and the second ridge 1422b abuts against the main bracket 122. This can reduce the contact area between the first sliding portion 1422, the top plate 124, and the main bracket 122, thereby reducing the possibility of the sliding portion 1422 getting stuck in certain areas due to machining errors, thereby reducing friction and improving smoothness during sliding. Similarly, protrusions 1424a are provided on opposite sides of the second sliding portion 1424 in the width direction. The protrusions 1424a abut against the sidewalls of the avoidance groove 1242, thereby reducing the contact area between the second sliding portion 1424 and the sidewalls of the avoidance groove 1242, reducing the problem of friction limitation due to machining errors, and improving smoothness during sliding.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, the sliding member 146 includes a connecting portion 1462 and a pushing portion 1464 that are connected to each other. The connecting portion 1462 is connected to the first sliding portion 1422 , and the pushing portion 1464 extends out of the housing 110 .

[0036] Specifically, the connecting portion 1462 connects the first sliding portion 1422 and the pushing portion 1464, facilitating the transfer of force to the first sliding portion 1422 when a force is applied to the pushing portion 1464, thereby achieving normal sliding of the slider 142. The connecting portion 1462 can also cooperate with the limiting slot 114 to guide and limit the movement of the slider 146.

[0037] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a protective cover 150 corresponding to the window 112 is also provided in the shell 110. The protective cover 150 includes a light-transmitting portion 152 corresponding to the lens 130, and support portions 154 provided on opposite sides of the light-transmitting portion 152. The protective cover 150 is connected to the shell 110 through the support portions 154, and a through hole 1522 corresponding to the lens 130 is provided on the light-transmitting portion 152.

[0038] Specifically, by providing a protective cover 150 within the housing 110 corresponding to the viewing window 112, the seal between the lens 130 and the housing 110 can be improved, reducing the impact of the external environment and improving reliability during use. In addition, the light-transmitting portion 152 is provided with a through hole 1522 corresponding to the lens 130, which can prevent the lens 130 from being inhibited from shooting and ensure the image quality of the lens 130.

[0039] like Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a circuit board 160 is further provided on the main bracket 122 , the lens 130 is electrically connected to the circuit board 160 , and an indicator light 162 is also electrically connected to the circuit board 160 , and the indicator light 162 is provided corresponding to the light-transmitting portion 152 .

[0040] Specifically, the indicator light 162 provided on the circuit board 160 can illuminate when the obstructible camera 100 is operating, thereby serving as an indicator to remind the user of the current usage status. The indicator light 162 is provided corresponding to the light-transmitting portion 152 to ensure that light can pass through normally. In addition, Figure 2 As shown, a partition 164 is further provided between the indicator light 162 and the lens 130 to prevent the light of the indicator light 162 from affecting the lens 130 , thereby ensuring imaging quality.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the baffle 144 includes a fixing portion 1442 and a shielding portion 1444 that are connected to each other. The fixing portion 1442 is fixedly connected to the side of the first sliding portion 1422 away from the second sliding portion 1424 through a fastener 148. The shielding portion 1444 is arranged corresponding to the lens 130, and the stroke of the shielding portion 1444 is staggered with the indicator light 162.

[0042] Specifically, the baffle 144, through its interconnected fixing portion 1442 and shielding portion 1444, cooperates with each other, facilitating alignment of the baffle 144 with the first sliding portion 1422 while also facilitating alignment with the lens 130. The planes of the fixing portion 1442 and shielding portion 1444 can be arranged at a 90° angle to better utilize the space within the housing 110 and enhance compactness during assembly. Furthermore, the travel of the shielding portion 1444 is staggered with the indicator light 162, preventing it from obstructing the indicator light 162 and making it easier for the user to observe the status of the obstructible camera.

[0043] In an optional embodiment of the present application, a groove is provided on the main bracket 122 , and the groove corresponds to the fastener 148 to avoid the fastener 148 .

[0044] Specifically, since the fixing portion 1442 is fixedly connected to the side of the first sliding portion 1422 away from the second sliding portion 1424 through the fastener 148, the fastener 148 will protrude from the fixing portion 1442. In order to avoid the fastener 148 from affecting normal sliding, a groove can be set on the main bracket 122 to avoid the fastener 148, wherein the fastener 148 can be a screw.

[0045] like Figure 7 As shown, in an optional embodiment of the present application, a connecting seat 170 is further provided on the housing 110 for detachable connection with an electronic device.

[0046] The above-mentioned form can improve the use scenarios of the obstructible camera 100 and enhance the convenience of use. In actual applications, the camera 100 can be detachably connected to the electronic device via the connection base 170. The connection base 170 can adopt an existing structural form as long as it can enhance the convenience of connection.

[0047] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Those skilled in the art may modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein; and all these modifications and replacements should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A coverable camera, characterized in that: The invention comprises: a shell, and a support frame arranged in the shell, a lens is arranged on the support frame, and a blocking adjustment component corresponding to the lens, the blocking adjustment component comprises a slider slidably connected to the support frame, and a baffle and a sliding member respectively connected to the slider, the shell is provided with a window corresponding to the lens, and a limit groove corresponding to the sliding member, so that when the sliding member slides along the limit groove, the baffle can block or avoid the lens.

2. The obstructible camera according to claim 1, wherein: The support frame includes a main support and a top plate arranged on the top of the main support. The top plate is provided with an avoidance groove corresponding to the limiting groove. The shielding adjustment component is slidably connected to the top plate through the slider.

3. The obstructible camera according to claim 2, wherein: There is a gap between the main bracket and the top plate, and the slider includes a first sliding part and a second sliding part connected to each other. The width of the first sliding part is greater than the width of the second sliding part, and the first sliding part is located in the gap, the second sliding part is located in the avoidance groove, and the baffle is connected to the first sliding part.

4. The obstructible camera according to claim 3, wherein: The first sliding part is provided with a first convex strip and a second convex strip on opposite sides in the thickness direction, the first convex strip is abutted against the top plate, and the second convex strip is abutted against the main bracket; the second sliding part is provided with a protrusion on opposite sides in the width direction, and the protrusion is abutted against the side wall of the avoidance groove.

5. The obstructible camera according to claim 4, wherein: The sliding member includes a connecting portion and a pushing portion that are connected to each other, the connecting portion is connected to the first sliding portion, and the pushing portion extends out of the housing.

6. The obstructible camera according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: A protective cover corresponding to the window is also provided in the shell, and the protective cover includes a light-transmitting portion corresponding to the lens, and supporting portions provided on opposite sides of the light-transmitting portion. The protective cover is connected to the shell through the supporting portions, and the light-transmitting portion is provided with a through hole corresponding to the lens.

7. The obstructible camera according to claim 6, wherein: The main bracket is further provided with a circuit board, the lens is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is also electrically connected to an indicator light, which is provided corresponding to the light-transmitting portion.

8. The obstructible camera according to claim 7, wherein: The baffle includes a fixing portion and a shielding portion that are connected to each other. The fixing portion is fixedly connected to the side of the first sliding portion away from the second sliding portion through a fastener. The shielding portion is arranged corresponding to the lens, and the stroke of the shielding portion is staggered with the indicator light.

9. The obstructible camera according to claim 8, wherein: The main bracket is provided with a groove, and the groove corresponds to the fastener to avoid the fastener.

10. The obstructible camera according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The housing is also provided with a connection seat for detachably connecting with the electronic device.

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