Radiation-resistant camera lens structure
Through the structural design of the radiation-resistant glass lens, the connecting ring and the support seat, the problem of camera lenses being prone to aging in the radiation environment is solved, and long-term stable use in high-radiation environments is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422694477.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing camera lenses are prone to aging and failure in environments with high radiation intensity and cannot be used for a long time.
The structure design of a radiation-resistant glass lens consisting of an intermediate connecting ring, threaded connecting ring and support seat isolates the camera module to protect it from radiation.
It improves the service life of the camera lens in the radiated environment and ensures that the camera module works normally for a long time in the high-radiated environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of camera lens structures, in particular to a radiation-resistant camera lens structure. Background Art
[0002] The camera lens is a crucial component of any camera, directly impacting its image quality and performance. It primarily consists of a frame and lens. The lens acts as a light-modulating element in the optical path, and its material, shape, and coating determine its optical properties. Common lens types include spherical and aspherical lenses, with aspherical lenses offering advantages in reducing distortion and improving clarity. The frame primarily connects and supports the camera lens, securing it at the very front of the camera assembly.
[0003] Generally speaking, lenses use optical principles to focus light onto a camera's sensor, producing a clear image. Furthermore, high-quality lenses increase the amount of light entering, thereby improving image clarity and color reproduction. Different types of lenses can meet diverse shooting needs, from wide-angle to macro photography. Furthermore, coating and other processing technologies can enhance lens transmittance and wear resistance, thereby extending the lifespan of camera lenses or expanding their applicability.
[0004] Based on this, Chinese patent CN112291464B discloses a camera lens manufacturing method, camera lens, and electronic device. The method includes: making positioning marks on a sapphire sheet, the positioning marks being used to mark the preset positions and windows of multiple lenses; making a colored film from a PET film sheet, the colored film including multiple sub-films corresponding to the multiple lenses, and the colored film being a translucent film with a gradient color; pre-cutting the colored film according to the positioning marks; attaching the pre-cut colored film to a sapphire sheet to form a lens group, so that the multiple sub-films and the multiple lenses overlap one by one; and cutting the lens group to obtain multiple camera lenses. In other words, this method can avoid directly setting pattern effects on the camera lens body, thereby avoiding the problem of wasting the camera lens body if the pattern effect setting fails, thereby increasing the production cost of the camera module, and thus reducing the production cost of the camera module.
[0005] In addition, another Chinese patent CN115442508B also discloses an optical lens and a camera including the optical lens. The patent discloses an optical lens, which also includes a camera housing, a connecting sleeve configured on the camera housing, a drive ring rotatably mounted on one end of the connecting sleeve, a connecting column configured on the inner circumference of the connecting sleeve, and the connecting column passing through the drive ring and connected to an annular plate. When the body of this lens is installed on the camera, raindrops are not easy to adhere to the lens body, so that dust contained in raindrops is not easy to adhere to the lens body, thereby preventing the camera from imaging blur and improving the use effect of the camera. When the lens body needs to be disassembled or installed, it is only necessary to rotate the drive ring. During the rotation process, the drive ring uses the linkage assembly to connect or disengage multiple plug-in blocks from the corresponding plug-in holes, making it more convenient to disassemble and install without the need for tools.
[0006] However, the aforementioned camera lens structure still suffers from the technical issue of poor radiation resistance. Specifically, in some specialized applications, such as the nuclear field, many workplaces are inaccessible to workers due to high radiation levels. Therefore, to provide real-time visibility into the actual conditions within these locations, a convenient method is to add a detection lens. However, since conventional camera lenses are not treated for radiation resistance, they quickly age and fail when used in high-radiation environments. Utility Model Content
[0007] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a radiation-resistant camera lens structure to address the technical problem of how to improve the radiation resistance of the camera lens structure.
[0008] A radiation-resistant camera lens structure comprises: a radiation-resistant lens, an intermediate connecting ring, a threaded connecting ring, a support seat, and a camera module; the radiation-resistant lens is connected to the intermediate connecting ring, and the intermediate connecting ring is respectively connected to the radiation-resistant lens and the threaded connecting ring; the threaded connecting ring is connected to the support seat, and the camera module is arranged between the radiation-resistant lens and the support seat.
[0009] Furthermore, the intermediate connecting ring has a hot melt connecting portion and a seat connecting portion; the hot melt connecting portion is arranged in the seat connecting portion.
[0010] Furthermore, the hot melt connection portion is connected to the lower periphery of the radiation resistant lens.
[0011] Furthermore, the seat body connection portion is arranged around the outside of the hot melt connection portion, and the seat body connection portion is connected to the threaded connection ring.
[0012] Furthermore, the support seat has a base, an inner connecting portion, a guide connecting portion and a raised support frame.
[0013] Furthermore, the inner connecting portion is provided on the base, and the inner connecting portion is connected to the threaded connecting ring.
[0014] Furthermore, the guide connection portion is arranged on the other side surface of the base relative to the inner connection portion.
[0015] Furthermore, the raised support frame is arranged in the inner connecting portion, and the camera module is arranged on the raised support frame.
[0016] In summary, the present invention provides a radiation-resistant camera lens structure that is provided with a radiation-resistant lens, an intermediate connecting ring, a threaded connecting ring, a support seat, and a camera module; the radiation-resistant lens is connected to the intermediate connecting ring, which connects the radiation-resistant lens and the threaded connecting ring; the threaded connecting ring is connected to the support seat, and the camera module is disposed between the radiation-resistant lens and the support seat. The radiation-resistant lens is a hemispherical cover structure with radiation-resistant properties made of glass raw materials that have undergone radiation-resistant treatment. It isolates the camera module that captures and transmits image content from radiation to protect it, and allows the camera module to be used in various environments with high radiation intensity for long periods of time. Therefore, the present invention provides a radiation-resistant camera lens structure that solves the technical problem of how to improve the radiation resistance of a camera lens structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a radiation-resistant camera lens structure of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of a radiation-resistant camera lens structure in another direction of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of a radiation-resistant camera lens structure in another direction of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.
[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.
[0024] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.
[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.
[0026] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides a radiation-resistant camera lens structure including: a radiation-resistant lens 1, an intermediate connecting ring 2, a threaded connecting ring 3, a support seat 4 and a camera module 5; the radiation-resistant lens 1 is connected to the intermediate connecting ring 2, and the intermediate connecting ring 2 is respectively connected to the radiation-resistant lens 1 and the threaded connecting ring 3; the threaded connecting ring 3 is connected to the support seat 4, and the camera module 5 is arranged between the radiation-resistant lens 1 and the support seat 4.
[0027] Specifically, in the radiation-resistant camera lens structure of the present invention, the camera module 5, whose service life is easily affected by high ambient radiation, is positioned between the radiation-resistant lens 1 and the support base 4. The radiation-resistant lens 1 is a hemispherical cover structure made of radiation-resistant glass. It isolates and protects the camera module 5, which captures and transmits images, from radiation, allowing it to operate for extended periods in various high-radiation environments. More specifically, the camera module 5 can be any commercially available product; of course, other camera devices can also be selected based on practical needs. The support base 4 can be an aluminum alloy or lead structure, with the camera modules 5 spaced apart thereon. Furthermore, the threaded connecting ring 3 can also be an aluminum alloy or lead ring-shaped structure, with threads formed on both its inner and outer sides. One thread connects it to the support base 4, and the other connects it to the intermediate connecting ring 2. Furthermore, the outer wall of the threaded connecting ring 3 can be evenly spaced with grooves to increase friction on its outer side, facilitating assembly and disassembly. The intermediate connecting ring 2 is used to connect the radiation-resistant lens 1 to the intermediate connecting ring 2. Preferably, the intermediate connecting ring 2 is made of a radiation-resistant rubber material. Firstly, the rubber material itself facilitates the secure attachment of the radiation-resistant lens 1 thereto via methods such as hot-melt welding. Secondly, the radiation-resistant rubber material also provides radiation protection, thereby reducing radiation penetration and harm to the human body and the environment. It also exhibits excellent flexibility. It can be seen from this that the radiation-resistant camera lens structure of the present invention can enhance the camera's ability to resist radiation through reasonable structural design, so that it can be used in a strong radiation environment for a long time.
[0028] Furthermore, the radiation-resistant lens 1 can be coated on ordinary glass to enhance the radiation resistance of the glass lens itself by coating its surface with a radiation-resistant film. The aforementioned radiation-resistant film, also known as anti-radiation film or anti-electromagnetic radiation film, is a thin film material with special functions, primarily used to reduce or block electromagnetic waves, ultraviolet radiation, and other radiation that can harm the human body or interfere with electronic devices.
[0029] More specifically, one of the main failure mechanisms of lenses made of ordinary glass is that they are gradually stained under the influence of various strong radioactive radiation situations. For example, after high-energy particles and high-energy radiation act on the glass, color centers are formed in the glass. It is generally believed that the oxygen ion vacancies in the glass combine with free electrons to form color centers and produce a series of absorption peaks in the ultraviolet, visible light and infrared regions, making the glass darker and stained. In order to prevent the glass from being stained by radiation, the formation of structural defects can be reduced and the glass structure network can be strengthened. That is, other anions are added to fill the oxygen ion vacancies and to prevent the excited electrons from falling into the structural vacancies and to capture free electrons. For optical glass with a wide range of composition changes, it is most appropriate to add certain variable valence metal ions to capture the released electrons to prevent jade and radiation staining. The most commonly used method is to add oxidizing agents, such as Ce to the glass. 4+ Ions can capture electrons released by radiation and become Ce 3+ , so that the glass does not form color centers. The change in spectral transmittance caused by the change in the valence state of cerium ions is only in the ultraviolet region and basically does not affect the transmittance in the visible light region.
[0030] Furthermore, the intermediate connecting ring 2 comprises a heat-sealable connection portion 201 and a seat connection portion 202. The heat-sealable connection portion 201 is disposed within the seat connection portion 202. The heat-sealable connection portion 201 is connected to the lower periphery of the radiation-resistant lens 1, while the seat connection portion 202 surrounds the heat-sealable connection portion 201 and is connected to the threaded connecting ring 3. Specifically, the heat-sealable connection portion 201 may be a structure with a certain degree of resilience, for example, made of radiation-resistant rubber with a U-shaped annular cross-section. This resilient structure has the advantage of accommodating manufacturing tolerances of the radiation-resistant lens 1. Generally, the inner diameter of the heat-sealable connection portion 201 is slightly smaller than the minimum manufacturing control diameter of the radiation-resistant lens 1. Thus, even if the peripheral dimensions of the radiation-resistant lens 1 are at the lower tolerance limit, it can still be reliably connected to the intermediate connecting ring 2 through heat-sealable connection or other means. Similarly, the seat body connecting portion 202 is used to connect it to the threaded connecting ring 3, and the two can be connected to each other as a whole through in-mold injection molding or the like.
[0031] Furthermore, the support base 4 comprises a base 401, an inner connecting portion 402, a guide connecting portion 403, and a raised support frame 404. The inner connecting portion 402 is disposed on the base 401 and is connected to the threaded connection ring 3. The guide connecting portion 403 is disposed on the other side of the base 401 relative to the inner connecting portion 402. The raised support frame 404 is disposed within the inner connecting portion 402, and the camera module 5 is disposed on the raised support frame 404. Specifically, the inner connecting portion 402 is provided with threads for connecting it to the threaded connection ring 3. The guide connecting portion 403 is a hollow structure, and its internal hollow cavity communicates with the cavity enclosed between the support base 4 and the radiation-resistant lens 1, thereby connecting external cables to the camera module 5 disposed therein. The raised support frame 404 may be a connecting frame structure made of brass or copper alloy, and is used to lift the bottom of the camera module 5 away from the inner connecting portion 402 , thereby reducing its interference with the imaging of the camera module 5 .
[0032] Furthermore, the camera module 5 comprises a main control module 501, a housing structure 502, a camera unit 503, and a plurality of fill lights 504. The main control module 501 is disposed within the housing structure 502, which is connected to the elevated support frame 404. The camera unit 503 is disposed on the housing structure 502, and a plurality of fill lights 504 are evenly distributed around the camera unit 503, each of which is connected to the housing structure 502. The camera unit 503 and each of the fill lights 504 are electrically connected to the main control module 501. Specifically, the main control module 501 is provided with the necessary components for controlling the camera unit 503 and is built into the housing structure 502. The camera unit 503 is used for processing such as translucent imaging. The fill lights 504 are used to provide fill light within the imaging range of the camera unit 503 to improve the clarity of the image.
[0033] In summary, the present invention provides a radiation-resistant camera lens structure that includes a radiation-resistant lens 1, an intermediate connecting ring 2, a threaded connecting ring 3, a support seat 4, and a camera module 5. The radiation-resistant lens 1 is connected to the intermediate connecting ring 2, which connects the radiation-resistant lens 1 and the threaded connecting ring 3. The threaded connecting ring 3 is connected to the support seat 4, and the camera module 5 is disposed between the radiation-resistant lens 1 and the support seat 4. The radiation-resistant lens 1 is a hemispherical cover structure with radiation-resistant properties, made of glass raw materials that have undergone radiation-resistant treatment. It isolates the camera module 5, which captures and transmits image content, from radiation to protect it, and allows the camera module 5 to be used for long periods of time in various environments with high radiation intensity. Therefore, the present invention provides a radiation-resistant camera lens structure that solves the technical problem of how to improve the radiation resistance of a camera lens structure.
[0034] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0035] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A radiation-resistant camera lens structure, characterized in that: These include: Radiation resistance A lens (1), an intermediate connecting ring (2), a threaded connecting ring (3), a support seat (4) and a camera module (5); the radiation-resistant lens (1) is connected to the intermediate connecting ring (2), and the intermediate connecting ring (2) is respectively connected to the radiation-resistant lens (1) and the threaded connecting ring (3); the threaded connecting ring (3) is connected to the support seat (4), and the camera module (5) is arranged between the radiation-resistant lens (1) and the support seat (4).
2. The radiation-resistant camera lens structure according to claim 1, wherein: The intermediate connecting ring (2) has a hot melt connecting portion (201) and a seat connecting portion (202); the hot melt connecting portion (201) is arranged in the seat connecting portion (202).
3. The radiation-resistant camera lens structure according to claim 2, wherein: The hot melt connection portion (201) is connected to the lower periphery of the radiation-resistant lens (1).
4. The radiation-resistant camera lens structure according to claim 3, wherein: The seat body connection portion (202) is arranged around the outside of the hot melt connection portion (201), and the seat body connection portion (202) is connected to the threaded connection ring (3).
5. The radiation-resistant camera lens structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support seat (4) comprises a base (401), an inner connecting portion (402), a guide connecting portion (403) and a raised support frame (404).
6. The radiation-resistant camera lens structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner connecting portion (402) is provided on the base (401), and the inner connecting portion (402) is connected to the threaded connecting ring (3).
7. The radiation-resistant camera lens structure according to claim 6, wherein: The guide connection portion (403) is arranged on the other side of the base (401) relative to the inner connection portion (402).
8. The radiation-resistant camera lens structure according to claim 7, wherein: The raised support frame (404) is arranged in the inner connecting portion (402), and the camera module (5) is arranged on the raised support frame (404).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Camera lens manufacturing method, camera lens and electronic equipment
CN112291464B
An optical lens and a camera including the optical lens
CN115442508B