Thermal imaging camera with windscreen wiper
By designing a structure with a windshield wiper on the camera, the problem of blurry images caused by water wetting the lens surface on rainy days was solved, achieving clear shooting results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422437528.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing camera lens surface gets wet when it rains, resulting in blurry images and affecting the shooting effect.
A thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper was designed, comprising a housing, a lens assembly, and a wiper assembly. A drive motor drives the wiper head to wipe rainwater and debris off the lens surface, and a baffle is provided to prevent rainwater from falling onto the lens.
It effectively removes rainwater and debris from the lens surface, improving the image quality of the camera and reducing the impact of rain on shooting.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to camera equipment technical field especially a kind of thermal imaging camera with wiper. BACKGROUND
[0002] Camera (CAMERA or WEBCAM) is also called computer camera, computer eye, electronic eye, etc., and is a kind of video input device, which is widely used in video conference, remote medical treatment and real-time monitoring.
[0003] However, the lens surface of the existing camera will be wet by water in rainy day, and the picture taken by the camera will be very blurred, which affects the shooting effect. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] The utility model aims at solving the problems in prior art, and provides a kind of thermal imaging camera with wiper, which can remove the rainwater and sundries on the lens surface of camera, and improve the picture effect of camera shooting.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] A kind of thermal imaging camera with wiper, including shell, lens assembly and wiper assembly, the front end of the shell is provided with lens positioning port, and the upper side of lens positioning port is provided with wiper outlet, the lens assembly is placed in the shell, and the front end is placed in lens positioning port.The wiper assembly includes driving motor, wiper connecting rod, adapter block and wiper head, the movable end of driving motor is connected with wiper connecting rod, and both are placed in the shell, the adapter block is placed in wiper outlet and is connected with wiper connecting rod and wiper head respectively, forming L type, wiper head is located at the front side of the lens assembly, wiper head is provided with blade groove, and the blade is arranged in blade groove.When the lens surface of lens assembly is attached with rainwater and sundries, driving motor is started, wiper connecting rod is rotated, the blade of wiper head is in contact with lens and is wiped, so as to remove the rainwater and sundries on the lens.
[0007] As preferred, it further includes a baffle, the top surface of the shell or the top surface and the side surface of the shell are provided with mounting positioning holes, the baffle is fixed outside the shell through the mounting positioning holes, the baffle is a flat plate or an L-shaped plate, the front end protrudes from the front end surface of the shell, and has the effect of preventing rainwater from falling on the shell and the lens.
[0008] As preferred, the shell where the mounting positioning holes are located is provided with a positioning protrusion, so that the baffle has a certain gap with the shell.
[0009] As preferred, the positioning protrusion is located at the front part of the shell, so that the front end of the baffle is higher than the back end, and the rainwater falling on the baffle flows to the back.
[0010] Preferably, an auxiliary light source opening is provided on the housing below the lens positioning port, and an auxiliary light source is provided inside the auxiliary light source opening.
[0011] Preferably, the drive motor is provided with a fixing lug, and the drive motor is fixed in the housing through the fixing lug. The front end of the wiper linkage is provided with a rotating connecting seat, and the wiper linkage is rotatably connected to the housing through the rotating connecting seat.
[0012] Preferably, the connection point between the adapter block and the wiper linkage, and the connection point between the adapter block and the wiper head are respectively provided with connection holes, and connection bolts or connection pins are provided in the connection holes.
[0013] The advantages of this utility model are: the structural design of this utility model can remove rainwater and debris from the surface of the camera lens, thereby improving the image quality captured by the camera. In addition, the structure of the baffle can reduce the amount of rainwater falling on the housing, especially the lens. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 The three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0015] Figure 2 The three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0016] Figure 3 The three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 3 (Hidden baffle);
[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention (hidden baffle and lens assembly).
[0018] Figure 5 The three-dimensional windshield wiper assembly of this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0019] Figure 6 The three-dimensional windshield wiper assembly of this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the windshield wiper assembly in this utility model.
[0021] Explanation of key component symbols in the diagram: 10. Housing; 10.1. Lens positioning port; 10.2. Wiper extension port; 10.3. Mounting positioning hole; 10.4. Positioning protrusion; 10.5. Auxiliary light source opening; 11. Baffle;
[0022] 20. Lens assembly;
[0023] 30. Wiper assembly; 31. Drive motor; 31.1. Fixed lug; 32. Wiper linkage; 32.1. Rotating connector; 33. Adapter block; 34. Wiper head; 34.1. Wiper blade groove; 35. Connecting hole. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To more clearly illustrate this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will provide further details.
[0025] Example 1: As Figures 1-4 As shown, a thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper includes a housing 10, a lens assembly 20, and a windshield wiper assembly 30. The front end of the housing 10 is provided with a lens positioning port 10.1, and a wiper extension port 10.2 is provided above the lens positioning port 10. The lens assembly 20 is placed inside the housing 10, with its front end placed inside the lens positioning port 10.1.
[0026] Combination Figures 4-7 As shown, the wiper assembly 30 includes a drive motor 31, a wiper linkage 32, an adapter block 33, and a wiper head 34. The movable end of the drive motor 31 is connected to the wiper linkage 32, and both are placed inside the housing 10. The adapter block 33 is placed inside the wiper extension 10.2 and is connected to the wiper linkage 32 and the wiper head 34 respectively. The wiper head 34 is located on the front side of the lens assembly 20. The wiper head 34 is provided with a wiper blade groove 34.1, and a wiper blade is provided in the wiper blade groove 34.1.
[0027] The adapter block 33 is provided with a connection hole 35 at the connection point between the adapter block 33 and the wiper rod 32, and at the connection point between the adapter block 33 and the wiper head 34. A connecting bolt or connecting pin is provided in the connection hole 35.
[0028] Example 2: Figures 1-3 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, a baffle 11 is also included. The top surface of the housing 10 or the top surface and side surface of the housing 10 are provided with mounting positioning holes 10.3. The baffle 11 is fixed to the outside of the housing 10 through the mounting positioning holes 10.3.
[0029] The housing 10, where the mounting positioning hole 10.3 is located, is provided with a positioning protrusion 10.4.
[0030] Furthermore, the positioning protrusion 10.4 is located at the front of the housing 10.
[0031] Example 3: Figure 1 As shown, based on Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, an auxiliary light source opening 10.5 is provided on the housing 10 below the lens positioning port 10.1, and an auxiliary light source is provided inside the auxiliary light source opening 10.5.
[0032] Example 4: Figures 5-7 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 3, the drive motor 31 is provided with a fixed lug 31.1, and the front end of the wiper linkage 32 is provided with a rotating connecting seat 32.1.
[0033] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the structural features of the present utility model are not limited thereto. The present utility model can be used in similar products. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model are covered by the patent scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper, characterized in that: Includes housing (10), lens assembly (20) and wiper assembly (30); The front end face of the housing (10) is provided with a lens positioning port (10.1), and a wiper extension port (10.2) is provided above the lens positioning port (10.1). The lens assembly (20) is placed inside the housing (10), with its front end placed inside the lens positioning port (10.1); The wiper assembly (30) includes a drive motor (31), a wiper linkage (32), an adapter block (33), and a wiper head (34). The drive motor (31) is connected to the wiper linkage (32) at its movable end, and both are placed inside the housing (10). The adapter block (33) is placed inside the wiper extension (10.2) and is connected to the wiper linkage (32) and the wiper head (34) respectively. The wiper head (34) is located on the front side of the lens assembly (20). The wiper head (34) is provided with a wiper blade groove (34.1), and a wiper blade is provided in the wiper blade groove (34.1). The wiper linkage (32) is provided with a rotating connecting seat (32.1) at its front end. The adapter block (33) and the wiper linkage (32) are respectively provided with connection holes (35), and the adapter block (33) and the wiper head (34) are respectively provided with connection holes (35). Connection bolts or connection pins are provided in the connection holes (35).
2. A thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a baffle (11), and the top surface of the housing (10) or the top and side surfaces of the housing (10) are provided with mounting positioning holes (10.3). The baffle (11) is fixed to the outside of the housing (10) through the mounting positioning holes (10.3).
3. A thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (10) where the mounting positioning hole (10.3) is located is provided with a positioning protrusion (10.4).
4. A thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning protrusion (10.4) is located at the front of the housing (10).
5. A thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper according to claim 1, characterized in that: An auxiliary light source opening (10.5) is provided on the housing (10) below the lens positioning port (10.1), and an auxiliary light source is provided inside the auxiliary light source opening (10.5).
6. A thermal imaging camera with a windshield wiper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive motor (31) is provided with a fixed lug (31.1).