Camera device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a camera device, relates to the technical field of communication, and is used for solving the problem of product performance caused by insufficient strength of a camera device shell and the problem of cost increase caused by fine adjustment of the camera device shell structure when different wireless communication modules are integrated. The camera device comprises an antenna, a camera and a top cover arranged at the top of the camera. The top cover comprises a protective part and a reinforcing part, and the reinforcing part is used for arranging a tail line of the camera. The protection piece comprises a top plate and a side plate connected with the top plate, the top plate, the side plate and the top of the camera define a cavity, and the antenna is arranged in the cavity. An opening is formed in the top plate, and the reinforcing piece penetrates through the opening and is connected with the protection piece.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The embodiment of the present application relates to the technical field of communication, in particular to a camera device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous development of wireless communication, the application range of wireless radio frequency modules almost covers all electronic devices using radio frequency technology. According to the different integrated wireless radio frequency modules, the camera device can be divided into different types. Taking the spherical camera as an example, it can be divided into 4G ball machine, 5G ball machine, WiFi ball machine, GPS ball machine, star flash ball machine and the like. Since the signals of various wireless radio frequency modules cannot penetrate the metal parts, a clean space is left for the wireless radio frequency module in the design of various electronic devices, away from various metal elements, to ensure the omnidirectional communication effect of the wireless radio frequency module. For the same reason, the camera device generally adopts a plastic shell, but the plastic shell has poor strength and performs poorly on the camera device with large weight and large power.

[0003] In addition, in order to adapt to the scheme of integrating different types and quantities of wireless radio frequency modules, the shell structure of the camera device also needs to be adjusted adaptively for each scheme. Such adjustment of the structure of the camera device will greatly increase the manufacturing and processing cost in the manufacturing and processing link. How to improve the shell strength of the camera device and realize the integration of different types of radio frequency modules with the same shell structure is a problem to be solved at present. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a camera device, which solves the problems of cost increase caused by adaptive adjustment of the shell structure when the camera device integrates different types of radio frequency modules and the problem of poor shell strength of the camera device.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the embodiment of the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] The embodiment of the present application provides a camera device, which includes an antenna, a camera, and a top cover arranged at the top of the camera. The top cover includes a protective piece and a reinforcing piece. The reinforcing piece is used to arrange the tail line of the camera. The protective piece includes a top plate and a side plate connected with the top plate. The top plate and the side plate enclose a cavity with the top of the camera. A wireless radio frequency module is arranged in the cavity, and the wireless radio frequency module includes a dielectric plate and an antenna, and the antenna is arranged on the dielectric plate. An opening is arranged on the top plate, the reinforcing piece is arranged in the opening, and the reinforcing piece is connected with the protective piece.

[0007] The wireless radio frequency module can be fixed in the camera device by the fixed connection with the protective piece. This installation method has no specific requirements for the form of the wireless radio frequency module, and the shell structure of the camera device does not need to be adjusted when different wireless radio frequency modules are integrated.

[0008] The reinforcing member is used to set the tail line of the camera, and is connected to the mounting bracket of the camera through clamping, adapting, etc. The tail line of the camera passes through the reinforcing member and is fixed in the mounting bracket in the form of buckles, sleeves or wire grooves. The reinforcing member is made of a material with higher strength, which can effectively solve the problem of insufficient strength of the plastic top cover.

[0009] In some embodiments, the protective member and the reinforcing member are coaxially arranged. Such an arrangement is more in line with engineering mechanics and is conducive to the installation of the protective member and the reinforcing member.

[0010] In some embodiments, the material of the reinforcing member can be metal. Metal has higher strength than plastic and can solve the problem of insufficient strength of plastic.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the metal reinforcing member can be formed by die casting or machining by a machine tool. Die casting and machine tool machining are common and mature processing methods at present, and can realize automatic and mass production.

[0012] In some embodiments, the reinforcing member includes a first part and a second part. The first part of the reinforcing member is arranged in the opening, and the second part of the reinforcing member is arranged in the cavity, and the diameter of the second part of the reinforcing member is greater than the diameter of the opening. This design allows the reinforcing member to be naturally clamped on the protective member, making positioning more convenient during installation.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the second part of the reinforcing member is welded to the protective member. At this time, the reinforcing member and the protective member are completely sealed, which can prevent dust and moisture from entering the camera and protect the camera from the external environment.

[0014] In another possible implementation, the top cover further includes a first connecting member. The second part of the reinforcing member and the protective member are connected through the first connecting member. For example, the first connecting member can be a screw, and the second part of the reinforcing member and the protective member are connected through screw locking. At this time, a sealing member is arranged between the second part of the reinforcing member and the protective member, which can completely seal the reinforcing member and the protective member, prevent dust and moisture from entering the camera, and protect the camera from the external environment.

[0015] In some embodiments, the shape of the second part of the reinforcing member can be circular. The circular design can avoid stress concentration, improve the strength of the structure, and reduce the risk of fracture. The circular part is also more machinable.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second part of the reinforcing member is arranged between the antenna and the top plate, and the projection of the antenna on the top plate is located outside the projection range of the second part of the reinforcing member on the top plate. Since the signal of the antenna cannot pass through the metal, in order to ensure the electrical performance of the antenna, the antenna is designed to be far away from various metal elements in various electronic device designs. When the reinforcing member is a metal member, the distance between the antenna and the metal reinforcing member can be ensured.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the second part of the reinforcing member comprises a notch. The shape of the notch is matched with the shape of the antenna. For a wireless radio frequency module with a very complex antenna shape, compared with a regular metal reinforcing member, the second part of the reinforcing member comprising a notch can better avoid the antenna unit and take into account the strength of the reinforcing member.

[0018] In another possible implementation, the height difference between the antenna and the second part of the reinforcing member from the top plate is 5-10 mm. The height difference between the antenna and the second part of the metal reinforcing member from the top plate is also the distance between the antenna and the metal reinforcing member. By limiting the distance between the antenna and the second part of the reinforcing member to be greater than 5 mm, the metal reinforcing member and the antenna can be kept at an appropriate distance, the influence of the metal reinforcing member on the radiation performance of the antenna can be reduced, and the omnidirectional communication effect of the wireless radio frequency module can be ensured. By limiting the distance between the antenna and the second part of the reinforcing member to be less than 10 mm, unnecessary space waste can be avoided, and the utilization rate of the internal space of the camera device can be ensured.

[0019] In some embodiments, the material of the protective member can be plastic. The plastic protective member can prevent damage and interference of the external environment on the wireless radio frequency module.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the protective member comprises a first region and a second region. The projection of the antenna on the protective member is located in the first region. The material of the first region comprises plastic, and the material of the second region comprises metal. At this time, the electrical performance of the antenna can be ensured not to be interfered, and the strength and heat dissipation performance of the structure of the camera device can be further improved.

[0021] In some embodiments, the protective member comprises a second connecting member arranged on the side plate or the top plate of the protective member. The dielectric plate is connected with the second connecting member. For example, the second connecting member can be a boss arranged on the side plate of the protective member. The wireless radio frequency module is fixed on the boss of the side plate of the protective member through screw locking, hot riveting process or hot melting process.

[0022] In some embodiments, the dielectric plate of the wireless radio frequency module comprises a heat conducting member. The dielectric plate is connected with the reinforcing member through the heat conducting member. At this time, the wireless radio frequency module can dissipate heat through the metal reinforcing member, and the heat dissipation performance of the camera device can be improved.

[0023] In some embodiments, the medium plate of the wireless radio frequency module comprises opposite first and second surfaces, the first surface is close to the top plate of the protection member, and the antenna is arranged on the first surface. The antenna faces the radio frequency direction, which can effectively ensure the signal transmission of the antenna.

[0024] In some embodiments, the number of wireless radio frequency modules is multiple, and the multiple wireless radio frequency modules are arranged around the reinforcing member. At this time, the camera device can integrate multiple wireless radio frequency modules and use multiple ways to transmit information. The multiple wireless radio frequency modules are arranged around the reinforcing member, so that the projections of the multiple antennas on the multiple wireless radio frequency modules on the top plate are located outside the projection range of the second part of the reinforcing member on the top plate, avoiding the interference of the metal reinforcing member on the antennas. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A structure schematic diagram of a camera device provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0026] Figure 2 A structure schematic diagram of a camera device with a mounting bracket provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0027] Figure 3 A structure schematic diagram of another camera device with a mounting bracket provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0028] Figure 4 A structure schematic diagram of a camera device provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0029] Figure 5 A structure schematic diagram of a camera device provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0030] Figure 6A A structure schematic diagram of an antenna arranged in a cavity provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided, the second connecting member is a screw column and a screw, and the screw hole is perpendicular to the side plate.

[0031] Figure 6B A structure schematic diagram of another antenna arranged in a cavity provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided, the second connecting member is a screw column and a screw, and the screw hole is parallel to the side plate.

[0032] Figure 6C A structure schematic diagram of an antenna arranged in a cavity provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided, the second connecting member is a boss.

[0033] Figure 7A A structure schematic diagram of a protection member of a camera device provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0034] Figure 7B A structure schematic diagram of a protection member of a camera device provided by an embodiment of the present application is provided.

[0035] Figure 7C A protective piece structure diagram when a camera device integrates two wireless radio frequency modules is provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Figure 7D A protective piece structure diagram when a camera device integrates three wireless radio frequency modules is provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 8 A top cover structure diagram of a camera device is provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Figure 9 Another top cover structure diagram of a camera device is provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Figure 10 Another top cover structure diagram of a camera device is provided for an embodiment of the present application, the projection of the antenna on the top plate is located outside the projection range of the second part of the reinforcing piece on the top plate.

[0040] Figure 11 Another top cover structure diagram of a camera device is provided for an embodiment of the present application, the second part of the reinforcing piece includes a notch.

[0041] Figure 12 Another top cover structure diagram of a camera device is provided for an embodiment of the present application, the protective piece includes a first area and a second area, the first area and the second area are regular shapes.

[0042] Figure 13 Another top cover structure diagram of a camera device is provided for an embodiment of the present application, the protective piece includes a first area and a second area, the first area and the second area are irregular shapes.

[0043] Figure 14 A structure diagram of an antenna arranged in a cavity is provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Figure 15 Another structure diagram of an antenna arranged in a cavity is provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0045] Reference signs:

[0046] 01-camera; 02-housing; 02A-power compartment; 02B-mechanical and electrical compartment; 02C-ball compartment;

[0047] 03-wireless radio frequency module; 03A-antenna; 03B-dielectric plate; 03B1-first mounting hole; 03B2-second mounting hole;

[0048] 0301-GPS module; 0302-4G module; 0303-5G module;

[0049] 04 - power interface board; 05 - electromechanical control board; 06 - sensor board; 07 - coding board;

[0050] 08 - top cover;

[0051] 09 - reinforcement; 10 - guard;

[0052] 09A - first portion; 09B - second portion;

[0053] 10A - side plate;

[0054] 1001 - first region; 1002 - second region;

[0055] 11 - second connecting member; 11A - first boss; 11B - second boss;

[0056] 12A - first screw; 12B - second screw;

[0057] 13 - mounting bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0059] Hereinafter, the terms "first", "second", and the like are only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second", and the like can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0060] In addition, in the present application, the orientation terms such as "upper", "lower", and the like are defined with respect to the orientation in which the components in the drawings are placed, and it should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, which are used for relative description and clarification, and can be changed accordingly according to the change of the orientation in which the components are placed in the drawings.

[0061] The camera device in the embodiments of the present application can be a ball camera, a semi-ball camera, a gun camera, a barrel camera, a gun-ball integrated machine, etc. The camera device can also be other handheld devices, computing devices or other processing devices connected to a wireless modem, vehicle-mounted devices, camera devices in a 5G network or camera devices in a future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) having wireless communication function and camera function, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not specially limit the specific form of the camera device.

[0062] For the convenience of description, the camera is taken as a spherical camera for example.

[0063] As shown in Figure 1 , the camera includes a camera 01, a housing 02 arranged on the camera 01, and a top cover 08 arranged on the top of the camera 01. The top cover 08 and the housing 02 enclose a cavity, which includes three areas: a power supply compartment 02A, an electromechanical compartment 02B, and a ball compartment 02C. The camera 01 is arranged in the ball compartment 02C.

[0064] In a possible implementation, the electromechanical compartment 02B and the ball compartment 02C can be continuously rotated in a horizontal direction (x direction) 360 degrees relative to the power supply compartment 02A, so as to drive the camera 01 to rotate in the horizontal direction 360 degrees. Figure 1 The ball compartment 02C can be rotated in a vertical direction (y direction) -15 degrees to 90 degrees relative to the electromechanical compartment 02B, so as to drive the camera 01 to rotate in the vertical direction -15 degrees to 90 degrees. Figure 1

[0065] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the camera can be connected with a mounting bracket 13, which can be used to mount the camera on a fixed surface. The embodiments of the present application do not limit the form of the fixed surface, which can be a wall surface or other flat surface that can fix the mounting bracket 13. The embodiments of the present application do not limit the form of the mounting bracket 13, which can be a vertical mounting bracket as shown in Figure 2 , a side mounting bracket as shown in Figure 3 , or other structures that can bear the weight of the camera, connect the camera and the fixed surface.

[0066] As shown in Figure 4 , a wireless radio frequency module 03 is arranged in the top cover 08, a power supply interface board 04 is arranged in the power supply compartment 02A, a motor (not shown in Figure 4 ) and an electromechanical control board 05 are arranged in the electromechanical compartment 02B, and the camera 01, a sensor (Sensor) board 06, and a coding board 07 are arranged in the ball compartment.

[0067] ​In working state, the power interface board 04 is used to supply power for the camera to work. The electromechanical control board 05 is used to control the rotation of the motor in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction according to the preset program of the camera, and further drive the camera 01 inside the ball warehouse 02C to rotate in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. The encoding board 07 is used to control the zoom, zoom, aperture change and the like of the camera lens according to the preset program of the camera. The Sensor board 06 is used to collect images and output images to the encoding board. The encoding board 07 processes and intelligently analyzes the image data sent by the Sensor board 06, and transmits it to the wireless radio frequency module 03 through the electromechanical control board 05, and finally transmits it to the external device.

[0068] In response to user operation, the wireless radio frequency module 03 is used to receive instruction signals from the outside and transmit them to the electromechanical control board 05. The electromechanical control board 05 is used to receive instruction signals from the wireless radio frequency module 03, control the rotation of the motor in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction, and further drive the camera 01 inside the ball warehouse 02C to rotate in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction. The electromechanical control board 05 is used to transmit instruction information to the encoding board 07. The encoding board 07 controls the zoom, zoom, aperture change and the like of the camera 01 camera lens according to the instruction information.

[0069] The wireless radio frequency module 03 block includes: an antenna and a dielectric plate, the antenna is arranged on the dielectric plate. Because various antenna signals cannot pass through metal parts, in the design of various electronic devices, a clean space is left for the antenna away from various metal elements to ensure the omnidirectional communication effect of the antenna. For the same reason, the camera generally adopts a plastic shell.

[0070] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the type of the wireless RF module 03 integrated into the camera device, and may be: a Bluetooth (BT) module, a global positioning system (GPS) module, a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module, a global system for mobile communications (GSM) module, a Beidou navigation satellite system (BDS) module, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) module, a wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) module, a long-term evolution (LTE) module, a star flash module, a 4G module, a 5G module, and other future communication modules. For the convenience of description, the following description is based on the type of the wireless RF module 03 being a GPS module, a 4G module, or a 5G module.

[0071] According to the different integrated wireless radio frequency modules 03, taking the dome camera as an example, the camera device can be divided into: 4G dome camera, 5G dome camera, WIFI dome camera, GPS dome camera, star flash dome camera, etc.

[0072] Multiple wireless RF modules 03 can also be integrated into the camera device to communicate in multiple ways. For example, a 4G / 5G ball camera is a spherical camera that integrates both a 4G module and a 5G module. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the number of wireless RF modules 03 integrated in the camera device, and one or more wireless RF modules can be integrated in the camera device. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the combination scheme when multiple wireless RF modules 03 are integrated in the camera device, and different types of wireless RF modules 03 can be arbitrarily combined and integrated into the camera device, including but not limited to 4G / GPS combination, 5G / GPS combination, 4G / 5G combination, WiFi / GPS combination, 4G / 5G / GPS combination, etc.

[0073] In order to adapt to the solution of integrating different wireless RF module combinations, the housing structure of the camera device needs to be adaptively adjusted for each wireless RF module. This adjustment of the electronic device structure will significantly increase the manufacturing and processing costs during the manufacturing process.

[0074] In one possible implementation, the wireless RF module can be placed outside the top cover and a plastic protective cover can be added to protect the wireless RF module. When the camera device changes its RF solution, the originally reserved space is not compatible with the new RF solution, and the structure of the camera device needs to be changed.

[0075] For example, the above scheme is used to design the housing structure of a dome camera. Due to the different sizes of the GPS module and the 4G module, the housing structures of GPS and 4G dome cameras are not universal. Due to the different number of integrated wireless RF modules in 4G / GPS dome cameras and 4G / 5G / GPS dome cameras, the housing structures of 4G / GPS dome cameras and 4G / 5G / GPS dome cameras are also not universal.

[0076] In another possible implementation, a hole can be opened in the camera housing, and the antenna of the wireless RF module can be extended from the housing hole. When the camera device changes its RF scheme, the external antenna structure extended from the housing hole also needs to be adaptively adjusted to achieve impedance matching, thereby requiring adjustments to the housing structure.

[0077] To address the aforementioned issues, embodiments of the present application provide a camera device comprising a protective member made of a material that allows electromagnetic waves to pass through. A wireless radio frequency module can be positioned within the area enclosed by the protective member, and different types of radio frequency modules can be positioned within that area. The camera device also comprises a reinforcement member made of a material stronger than plastic, effectively increasing the strength of the camera housing and making it suitable for high-power, heavy-duty cameras.

[0078] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the camera device includes: camera 01, housing 02 mounted on camera 01, and top cover 08 mounted on top of camera 01. Top cover 08 and housing 02 form a cavity, which includes three areas: power supply compartment 02A, electromechanical compartment 02B, and ball compartment 02C. Camera 01 is mounted in ball compartment 02C.

[0079] The top cover 08 includes a protective member 10 and a reinforcing member 09. The reinforcing member 09 is used to connect the mounting bracket and the tail line of the camera 01. The reinforcing member 09 and the protective member 10 are connected.

[0080] In a possible implementation, the reinforcement member 09 is snap-fitted to the mounting bracket, and after the tail wire passes through the reinforcement member 09 , it is fixed in the mounting bracket using a buckle, a sleeve, or a wire trough.

[0081] In a possible implementation, the reinforcement 09 and the mounting bracket are connected via an adapter ring. After the tail wire passes through the reinforcement 09, it is fixed in the mounting bracket using a buckle, a sleeve, or a wire trough.

[0082] The protective member 10 comprises a top plate and side plates connected to the top plate. The top plate has an opening, through which a reinforcement member is inserted and connected to the protective member. The top plate, side plates, and the top of the camera 01 form a cavity, within which the antenna is located.

[0083] The power supply compartment 02A is provided with a power supply interface board 04. The electromechanical compartment 02B is provided with a motor ( Figure 5 The ball chamber 02C is provided with a camera 01, a sensor board 06 and an encoding board 07.

[0084] The present embodiment does not limit the material of the reinforcement 09. The reinforcement 09 can be made of any material, including metal, that is stronger than plastic. Using a stronger material to make the reinforcement 09 and connecting it to the protective member 10 can effectively solve the problem of insufficient strength of the plastic housing.

[0085] In some embodiments, the reinforcement member 09 may be made of metal. Metal is stronger than plastic, which can address the problem of insufficient plastic strength. Metal also has better heat dissipation performance than plastic, and can also improve the heat dissipation performance of the camera device to a certain extent.

[0086] In a possible implementation, the metal reinforcement 09 can be formed by die casting or machining. Die casting and machining are both common and mature processing methods that can achieve automated and large-scale production.

[0087] The present embodiment does not limit the material of the protective member 10. The protective member 10 can be made of any material that allows electromagnetic waves to pass through, including plastic. The protective member 10 can prevent the external environment from damaging and interfering with the wireless radio frequency module.

[0088] In some embodiments, the material of the protective member 10 can be plastic. The plastic protective member is lightweight, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and does not interfere with the electrical performance of the antenna.

[0089] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the manner in which the antenna is disposed within the cavity.

[0090] In some embodiments, the camera device includes a wireless radio frequency module 03. The wireless radio frequency module 03 includes an antenna and a dielectric board. The antenna is disposed on the dielectric board. This embodiment of the application does not limit the form of the antenna disposed on the dielectric board, and the antenna may include, but is not limited to, a monopole antenna and a dipole antenna. This embodiment of the application does not limit the type of antenna disposed on the dielectric board, and the antenna may include, but is not limited to, a microstrip antenna.

[0091] In some embodiments, the protective member 10 includes a second connector, which is provided on a side plate or a top plate of the protective member 10 and is connected to the second connector via a dielectric plate, so that the wireless RF module 03 is fixedly connected to the protective member 10, thereby enabling the antenna to be set in the cavity. This application does not limit the form of the second connector, and the second connector can be any structure that can fix the protective member and the wireless RF module. Figure 5 As shown, a second connector 11 is provided on the side panel of the protective member 10. By connecting the dielectric plate and the second connector 11, the wireless RF module 03 can be fixed in the camera device. This installation method does not have specific requirements for the type of wireless RF module 03 integrated into the camera device. When integrating different wireless RF modules, there is no need to adjust the camera device's housing structure.

[0092] In one possible embodiment, the second connector can be a boss extending from the top or side panel of the protective member. The dielectric plate can be connected to the second connector by screw fastening, hot riveting, or hot melting. For ease of explanation, the following description assumes that the second connector is a boss extending from the side panel of the protective member.

[0093] For example, Figure 6A As shown, the guard side plate 10A is provided with a second connecting member comprising a first boss 11A and a second boss 11B. Both bosses 11A and 11B are screw posts, with screw holes oriented perpendicular to the side plate 10A. The dielectric plate 03B is provided with a first mounting hole 03B1 and a second mounting hole 03B2. First screws 12A and second screws 12B pass through these first and second mounting holes 03B1 and 03B2, securing the dielectric plate 03B to the second connecting member.

[0094] For example, Figure 6B As shown, the guard side plate 10A is provided with a second connecting member comprising a first boss 11A and a second boss 11B. Both bosses 11A and 11B are screw posts, with screw holes oriented parallel to the side plate 10A. The dielectric plate 03B is provided with a first mounting hole 03B1 and a second mounting hole 03B2. First screws 12A and second screws 12B pass through these first and second mounting holes 03B1 and 03B2, securing the dielectric plate 03B to the second connecting member.

[0095] For example, Figure 6C As shown, the protective member side plate 10A is provided with a second connecting member, which includes a first boss 11A and a second boss 11B. The dielectric plate 03B is fixedly connected to the second connecting member by hot melting or hot riveting.

[0096] It is understandable that when the second connecting member is a boss extending from the top plate of the protective member, the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application is still applicable.

[0097] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the number of wireless RF modules, and the number of wireless RF modules can be one or more.

[0098] In one possible embodiment, a plurality of second connectors are provided on the side panels of the protective member. Multiple wireless RF modules can be secured to the camera device via the plurality of second connectors on the side panels of the protective member. This installation method has no specific requirements for the number and combination of wireless RF modules integrated into the camera device. When integrating different numbers and types of wireless RF modules, the housing structure of the camera device does not need to be adjusted.

[0099] For example, Figure 7A As shown, eight second connecting members 11 are pre-installed on the side panels of the protective member 10 , and the wireless radio frequency module can be fixed in the camera device by means of the second connecting members 11 using screws.

[0100] Example, combined Figure 6B and Figure 7B Eight second connecting members 11 are pre-installed on the side plate 10A of the protective member 10. The eight second connecting members 11 are all screws. The GPS module 0301 is fixed to the camera device by the second connecting members 11 using screws.

[0101] Example, combined Figure 6B and Figure 7C Eight second connecting members 11 are pre-installed on the side plate 10A of the protective member 10. The eight second connecting members 11 are all screw columns. The 4G module 0302 and the 5G module 0303 are fixed to the camera device by the second connecting members 11 using screws.

[0102] Example, combined Figure 6B and Figure 7D Eight second connecting members 11 are pre-installed on the side plate 10A of the protective member 10. The eight second connecting members 11 are all screws. The GPS module 0301, 4G module 0302 and 5G module 0303 are fixed to the camera device by the second connecting members 11 using screws.

[0103] Combine Figures 7A-7D When the camera device adopts different RF solutions and integrates different types and numbers of wireless RF modules, the housing structure of the camera device does not need to be changed. It is understandable that when the number of wireless RF modules integrated in the camera device is greater than three, the number of second connecting members can be increased, and the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the application are still applicable.

[0104] In some embodiments, as Figure 8As shown, the protective member 10 and the reinforcing member 09 are coaxially arranged. Such an arrangement is more in line with engineering mechanics and is conducive to the installation of the protective member 10 and the reinforcing member 09.

[0105] In some embodiments, as Figure 9 As shown, reinforcement 09 comprises a first portion 09A and a second portion 09B. First portion 09A is inserted into an opening in the top plate of protective member 10, while second portion 09B is positioned within the cavity. The diameter of second portion 09B is larger than the diameter of the opening. This design allows reinforcement 09 to be naturally snapped onto protective member 10, making positioning easier during installation.

[0106] In some embodiments, multiple wireless RF modules are positioned around the reinforcement member. In this case, the camera device can integrate multiple wireless RF modules and transmit information using a variety of methods. Positioning multiple wireless RF modules around the reinforcement member allows the projections of the multiple antennas on the multiple wireless RF modules onto the top plate to be outside the projection of the second portion of the reinforcement member onto the top plate, thereby preventing interference from the metal reinforcement member with the antennas.

[0107] The embodiments of this application do not limit the method of connecting the second portion of the reinforcement member to the protective member. In one possible embodiment, the second portion of the reinforcement member is welded to the protective member. In this case, the reinforcement member and the protective member are completely sealed, preventing dust and moisture from entering the camera interior and protecting the camera from external environmental influences. The embodiments of this application do not limit the method of welding the reinforcement member and the protective member, and methods of welding the reinforcement member and the protective member include but are not limited to laser welding, ultrasonic welding, etc.

[0108] In another possible embodiment, the top cover further includes a first connecting member. The second portion of the reinforcement member and the protective member are connected by the first connecting member. The present embodiment of the application does not limit the form of the first connecting member. For example, the first connecting member may be a screw, and the second portion of the reinforcement member and the protective member are secured by the screw.

[0109] In some embodiments, the top cover further includes a sealing member disposed between the second portion of the reinforcement member and the protective member. The sealing member can completely seal the reinforcement member and the housing, preventing dust and moisture from entering the camera interior and protecting the camera from external environmental influences.

[0110] The embodiments of the present application do not limit the material of the seal, and the material of the seal may include, but is not limited to, metal materials, non-metallic materials, and composite materials. Examples of metal materials that can be used for the seal include: aluminum, lead, indium, stainless steel, etc. Examples of non-metallic materials that can be used for the seal include: rubber, plastic, ceramic, graphite, etc. Examples of composite materials that can be used for the seal include: rubber-asbestos board, aerogel felt-polyurethane. For example, the seal can be made of rubber material.

[0111] In some embodiments, the shape of the second part of the reinforcing member can be set as a circle. The circular design can avoid stress concentration, improve the strength of the structure, and reduce the risk of fracture. When the circumference is constant, the area of the circle is the largest, and the circular design can maximize the space utilization efficiency in a given space. In the processing process, the circular part is also more processable.

[0112] The wireless radio frequency module includes an antenna, and metal can affect the radiation performance of the antenna. The reinforcing member is a metal reinforcing member, and the second part of the reinforcing member is arranged between the antenna and the top plate. The relative position of the metal reinforcing member and the antenna can be adjusted, or the shape of the metal reinforcing member can be adjusted, so as to reduce the influence of the metal reinforcing member on the radiation performance of the antenna.

[0113] In some embodiments, the relative position of the metal reinforcing member and the antenna can be adjusted. For example, the projection of the antenna on the top plate can be located outside the projection range of the second part of the reinforcing member on the top plate.

[0114] In this way, the influence of the metal reinforcing member on the radiation performance of the antenna can be reduced, and the omnidirectional communication effect of the wireless radio frequency module can be ensured.

[0115] For example, as shown in Figure 10 The camera device includes a reinforcing member 09, a protective member 10, and three wireless radio frequency modules: a GPS module 0301, a 4G module 0302, and a 5G module 0303. The three radio frequency modules are each provided with an antenna 03A, and the antennas 03A provided on different radio frequency modules can be different in form. The projection of the antenna 03A on the top plate of the protective member 10 is located outside the projection range of the reinforcing member 09 on the top plate.

[0116] In a possible implementation, the second part of the reinforcing member 09 includes a notch. The shape of the notch is matched with the shape of the antenna. By providing the notch on the second part of the reinforcing member, the position where the projection of the antenna overlaps can be avoided through the notch, so that the projection of the antenna on the top plate is located outside the projection range of the second part of the reinforcing member on the top plate. For a wireless radio frequency module with a very complex antenna shape, compared with a regular-shaped metal reinforcing member, the antenna unit can be better avoided without reducing the diameter of the circular second part of the reinforcing member, which is conducive to considering the strength of the reinforcing member.

[0117] For example, as shown in Figure 11 The camera device includes a protective member 10, a wireless radio frequency module 03, and a reinforcing member 09 with a notched second part. The wireless radio frequency module 03 is provided with an antenna 03A. The shape of the notch is matched with the shape of the antenna, so that the projection of the antenna on the top plate is located outside the projection range of the second part of the reinforcing member on the top plate.

[0118] In some embodiments, the protective member may be made of plastic, which can prevent the external environment from damaging and interfering with the wireless radio frequency module.

[0119] In one possible embodiment, the protective member includes a first region and a second region. The projection of the antenna on the housing is located within the first region. The first region is made of plastic, while the second region is made of metal. This ensures that the antenna's electrical performance is not interfered with while further improving the structural strength and heat dissipation of the camera device.

[0120] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the proportions of the first area and the second area in the protective element, and the shapes of the first area and the second area.

[0121] For example, Figure 12 As shown, the camera device includes: a protective member 10, a wireless radio frequency module 03 and a reinforcement member 09. The protective member 10 includes a first area 1001 and a second area 1002. The first area 1001 and the second area 1002 are both fan-shaped, and the first area 1001 accounts for a larger proportion than the second area 1002. The wireless radio frequency module 03 includes an antenna 03A. The projection of the antenna 03A on the top plate of the protective member 10 all falls on the first area 1001. The first area 1001 can be made of plastic material. The second area 1002 is made of metal material. At this time, since the first area 1001 accounts for a larger proportion than the second area 1002, the antenna is less interfered with by the metal.

[0122] For example, Figure 13 As shown, the camera device includes: a protective member 10, a wireless radio frequency module 03 and a reinforcement member 09. The protective member 10 includes a first area 1001 and a second area 1002. The first area 1001 and the second area 1002 are both irregular shapes, and the first area 1001 accounts for a smaller proportion than the second area 1002. The wireless radio frequency module 03 includes an antenna 03A. The projection of the antenna 03A on the top plate of the protective member 10 all falls on the first area 1001. The first area 1001 can be made of plastic material. The second area 1002 is made of metal material. At this time, since the first area 1001 accounts for a smaller proportion than the second area 1002, the camera device has higher structural strength and better heat dissipation performance.

[0123] In some embodiments, the height difference between the antenna and the second portion of the reinforcement and the top plate is 5-10 mm. The height difference between the antenna and the second portion of the metal reinforcement and the top plate is also the distance between the antenna and the metal reinforcement. By limiting the distance between the antenna and the second portion of the reinforcement to greater than 5 mm, the metal reinforcement and the antenna can be kept at an appropriate distance, reducing the impact of the metal reinforcement on the radiation performance of the antenna, and ensuring the omnidirectional communication effect of the wireless RF module. By limiting the distance between the antenna and the second portion of the reinforcement to less than 10 mm, unnecessary space waste can be avoided and the utilization rate of the internal space of the camera device can be ensured.

[0124] For example, Figure 14 As shown, the height difference between antenna 03A and the second portion of reinforcement 09B and the top plate is d1, and the value range of d1 is 5-10 mm. When the side plate of protective member 10 is also made of metal material, the distance between antenna 03A and the side plate of protective member 10 is d2, and the value range of d2 is 5-10 mm.

[0125] In some embodiments, the dielectric plate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, the first surface is close to the top plate of the protective element, and the antenna is disposed on the first surface.

[0126] For example, Figure 15 As shown, dielectric plate 03B includes a first surface and a second surface facing each other. The first surface is close to the top plate of protective element 10. Antenna 03A is disposed on the first surface of dielectric plate 03B. The antenna faces the RF direction to effectively ensure antenna signal transmission.

[0127] In some embodiments, the dielectric plate of the wireless RF module further includes a heat conductor connected to the metal reinforcement. In this case, the wireless RF module can dissipate heat through the metal reinforcement, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera device.

[0128] For example, a metal sheet is placed on the dielectric board of the wireless RF module and connected to the metal reinforcement via a metal heat conductor. Some heat from the wireless RF module can be transferred to the outside of the camera device through the metal sheet, the metal heat conductor, and the metal reinforcement.

[0129] In a possible implementation, the radio frequency module is connected to the second region of the protective member via the heat conducting member, and the radio frequency module can dissipate heat through the second region made of metal, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera device.

[0130] It is understandable that similar structures are used on other modules that generate heat, such as the electromechanical control board and the encoding board, to connect with the metal material on the top cover, thereby further improving the overall heat dissipation performance of the camera device.

[0131] In the description of the present specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0132] The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with Figure 5 、 Figure 6C 、 Figure 7D 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 9 、 Figure 10 、 Figure 14 、 Figure 15 A camera device structure provided by an embodiment of the present application will be described.

[0133] The camera device includes a camera 01 and a top cover 08 arranged on the top of the camera 01. The top cover 08 and the shell 02 surround a cavity, and the cavity includes three areas: a power compartment 02A, an electromechanical compartment 02B and a ball compartment 02C. The camera 01 is arranged in the ball compartment 02C.

[0134] The top cover 08 includes a protection piece 10 and a reinforcing piece 09, and the reinforcing piece 09 is used to connect the mounting bracket and the tail line of the camera 01. The material of the reinforcing piece 09 is metal, and the material of the protection piece 10 is plastic. The reinforcing piece and the protection piece are connected.

[0135] The protection piece 10 includes a top plate and a side plate 10A connected with the top plate. The top plate is provided with an opening. A plurality of second connecting pieces 11 and a plurality of wireless radio frequency modules 03 are arranged in the protection piece 10. The plurality of wireless radio frequency modules 03 include a GPS module 0301, a 4G module 0302 and a 5G module 0303. The top plate, the side plate 10A and the top of the camera 01 surround a cavity, and an antenna 03A is arranged in the cavity. The wireless radio frequency module 03 includes the antenna 03A and a dielectric plate 03B. The dielectric plate 03B includes opposite first and second surfaces, the first surface is close to the top plate, and the antenna 03A is arranged on the first surface of the dielectric plate 03B.

[0136] The second connecting piece 11 includes a first boss 11A and a second boss 11B. The first boss 11A and the second boss 11B are both screw columns, and the screw hole direction is parallel to the side plate 10A. The dielectric plate 03B is provided with a first mounting hole 03B1 and a second mounting hole 03B2. The first screw 12A and the second screw 12B pass through the first mounting hole 03B1 and the second mounting hole 03B2 to fixedly connect the dielectric plate 03B and the second connecting piece. The reinforcing piece 09 includes a first part 09A and a second part 09B. The reinforcing piece first part 09A is arranged in the opening on the top plate, the reinforcing piece second part 09B is arranged in the cavity, and the diameter of the reinforcing piece second part 09B is greater than the diameter of the opening.

[0137] The electromechanical compartment 02B is provided with a power interface board 04, a motor Figure 5The camera 01, the Sensor board 06 and the encoding board 07 are arranged in the ball compartment 02C.

[0138] When installing, first, the first part 09A of the reinforcing member is inserted through the opening on the top plate of the protective member 10, and the second part 09B of the reinforcing member is clamped on the protective member 10, so that the reinforcing member 09 is arranged in the opening. The rubber sealing member is laser welded between the second part 09B of the reinforcing member and the protective member 10, and then the reinforcing member 09 and the protective member 10 are fixed by screwing. The GPS module 0301, the 4G module 0302 and the 5G module 0303 are arranged in the protective member 10 by screwing the second connecting member 11 around the reinforcing member 09. The projections on the top plate of the multiple antennas 03A on the GPS module 0301, the 4G module 0302 and the 5G module 0303 are located outside the projection range of the second part of the reinforcing member on the top plate. The assembly of the top cover 08 is completed.

[0139] Then, the power interface board 04 is assembled into the power compartment 02A, the motor and the electromechanical control board 05 are assembled into the electromechanical compartment 02B, and the camera 01, the Sensor board 06 and the encoding board 07 are assembled into the ball compartment 02C. The assembly of the shell 02 is completed.

[0140] Then, the top cover 08 and the shell 02 are connected, and the tail line of the camera 01 passes through the ball compartment 02C, the electromechanical compartment 02B and the power compartment 02A in sequence, and then passes out of the reinforcing member 09. Then, the mounting bracket is connected, and the tail line of the camera 01 is fixed in the mounting bracket in the form of buckles, sleeves or wire grooves. Finally, the mounting bracket is fixed on the mounting surface.

[0141] In the working state, the power interface board 04 is used to supply power required for the working of the camera device. The electromechanical control board 05 is used to control the rotation of the motor in the horizontal and vertical directions according to the preset program of the camera device, so as to drive the camera 01 in the ball compartment 02C to rotate in the horizontal and vertical directions. The encoding board 07 is used to control the camera 01 and the camera lens to change magnification, zoom and aperture according to the preset program of the camera device. The Sensor board 06 is used to collect images and output the images to the encoding board. The encoding board 07 processes and intelligently analyzes the image data sent by the Sensor board 06, and transmits the image data to the wireless radio frequency module 03 through the electromechanical control board 05, and finally transmits the image data to the external device.

[0142] In response to a user operation, the wireless radio frequency module 03 is configured to receive an instruction signal from outside and transmit the same to the electromechanical control board 05. The electromechanical control board 05 is configured to receive the instruction signal from the wireless radio frequency module 03, control rotation of the motor in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and thereby drive the camera 01 inside the ball housing 02C to rotate in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. The electromechanical control board 05 is configured to transmit the instruction information to the encoding board 07. The encoding board 07 is configured to control the camera 01 to change magnification, zoom, aperture, and the like according to the instruction information.

[0143] The above merely provides a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any change or replacement within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that: include: An antenna, a camera, and a top cover arranged on the top of the camera, wherein the top cover includes: a protective member and a reinforcement member, wherein the reinforcement member is used to set the tail line of the camera; The protective member includes: a top plate, and a side plate connected to the top plate, wherein the top plate, the side plate and the top of the camera form a cavity, and the antenna is arranged in the cavity; The top plate is provided with an opening, the reinforcement member is passed through the opening, and the reinforcement member is connected to the protective member.

2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein The reinforcement comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is passed through the opening, and the second portion is disposed in the cavity, wherein a diameter of the second portion is greater than a diameter of the opening.

3. The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein: The second portion is connected to the protective element by welding.

4. The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein: The top cover further includes a first connecting member, and the second part and the protective member are connected via the first connecting member.

5. The imaging device according to claim 4, wherein: A sealing member is provided between the second portion and the protective member.

6. The camera device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The second portion is circular in shape.

7. The camera device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The second portion is disposed between the antenna and the top plate, and a projection of the antenna on the top plate is outside a projection range of the second portion on the top plate.

8. The imaging device according to claim 7, wherein: The second portion includes a notch, and a shape of the notch is adapted to a shape of the antenna.

9. The camera device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The height difference between the antenna and the second part and the top plate is 5-10 mm.

10. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The material of the reinforcement includes: metal.

11. The imaging device according to claim 10, wherein: The reinforcement is formed by die casting or machining.

12. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The materials of the protective element include: plastic.

13. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The protective member includes a first area and a second area. The projection of the antenna on the top plate is located in the first area. The material of the first area includes plastic, and the material of the second area includes metal.

14. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The protective member and the reinforcing member are coaxially arranged.

15. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The camera device includes a dielectric plate, the antenna is arranged on the dielectric plate, the protective member includes a second connecting member, the second connecting member is arranged on the side plate or the top plate, and the dielectric plate is connected to the second connecting member.

16. The imaging device according to claim 15, wherein: The medium plate is further provided with a heat conducting member, and the heat conducting member is connected to the reinforcing member.

17. The imaging device according to claim 15, wherein: The dielectric plate comprises: a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; The first surface is adjacent to the top plate of the guard; The antenna is disposed on the first surface.

18. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: There are multiple antennas, and the multiple antennas are arranged around the reinforcement.

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