Camera lens cleaning device

By designing a camera lens cleaning device that utilizes an automated cleaning mechanism consisting of brush bristles and wiping blocks, the problem of camera lenses becoming contaminated with impurities is solved, achieving efficient automatic cleaning and reducing the time and cost of manual cleaning.

CN223514976UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04CHANGCHUN FAW BAOYOU STEEL MATERIAL PROCESSINY & DELIVERY CO
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521880174.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-02
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-02

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Technical Problem

Existing camera lenses are prone to getting dust, dirt, or rainwater during use. Manual cleaning consumes a lot of manpower and time, resulting in a huge workload for regular cleaning.

Method used

A camera lens cleaning device is designed, comprising a cleaning mechanism including an auxiliary frame, a cleaning component, a driving component, and a mounting component. It automatically cleans the side of the lens using bristles and wiping blocks, and uses an electric push rod to drive the bristles and wiping blocks to move up and down to achieve automated cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated cleaning of camera lenses, reducing the time and labor costs of manual cleaning, improving cleaning efficiency, and ensuring the normal use of the lenses.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera lens cleaning device which comprises a camera body and a cleaning mechanism, a lens is installed on the side portion of the camera body, the cleaning mechanism is located at the bottom of the camera body, the cleaning mechanism is used for cleaning the side portion of the lens, the cleaning mechanism comprises an auxiliary frame and a cleaning assembly, the auxiliary frame is located below the lens, and the cleaning assembly is located below the auxiliary frame. The cleaning assembly is located in the auxiliary frame and comprises bristles and a wiping block, and the bristles and the wiping block are used for cleaning and wiping the side portion of the lens. Through mutual cooperation of the auxiliary frame, the cleaning assembly, the driving assembly and the mounting assembly, the driving assembly pushes the cleaning assembly to extend out of the interior of the auxiliary frame, so that the bristles and the wiping block clean and wipe the side part of the lens so as to clean the side part of the lens, and the mounting assembly enables the auxiliary frame and the camera main body to be fixed, so that the cleaning efficiency is improved. And the cleaning operation on the camera lens is facilitated, so that the lens can be normally used.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cameras, and in particular to a camera lens cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] A camera is a video input device that converts optical images into electrical signals. Through digital signal processing technology, the captured images are encoded, compressed, and then transmitted to a display or storage device. Cameras are widely used in many fields.

[0003] In various existing camera usage scenarios, the lens, as its core component, directly determines the image quality. However, the lens is usually affected by the external environment during use, and it often gets covered with dust, dirt, or rainwater and other impurities, thus requiring cleaning. Currently, cleaning camera lenses is mainly done by staff using cleaning tools.

[0004] However, manual cleaning requires a lot of manpower and time, resulting in a huge workload for regular cleaning. Therefore, it is necessary to use cleaning devices to automatically clean camera lenses. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a camera lens cleaning device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a camera lens cleaning device, comprising:

[0007] A camera body, with a lens mounted on its side;

[0008] A cleaning mechanism, located at the bottom of the camera body, is used to clean the sides of the lens. The cleaning mechanism includes:

[0009] An auxiliary frame, located below the lens;

[0010] A cleaning component, located inside the auxiliary frame, includes bristles and a wiping block for cleaning and wiping the sides of the lens.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism further includes:

[0012] A square groove is formed at the top of the auxiliary frame;

[0013] A drive assembly, located inside the auxiliary frame, is used to move the bristles and wiping block up and down.

[0014] The mounting component is located on the auxiliary frame and is used to fix the auxiliary frame to the camera body.

[0015] Preferably, the cleaning component further includes:

[0016] A movable plate, which is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the auxiliary frame;

[0017] A support plate is installed on the side of a movable plate. Both the movable plate and the support plate are slidably inserted into the inner cavity of a square groove. One end of the brush bristles is embedded in the side of the support plate. The wiping block is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate. A rubber plate is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate.

[0018] Preferably, the driving component includes:

[0019] A connecting block is fixedly connected to the other side of the movable plate, and the connecting block is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the square groove;

[0020] A movable cylinder, located inside the auxiliary frame, is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block;

[0021] The assembly plate has a sliding groove on the side of the inner wall of the auxiliary frame that mates with the assembly plate.

[0022] A guide frame is fixedly connected to the side of the assembly plate, and the movable cylinder is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the guide frame;

[0023] An electric actuator is located inside the moving cylinder, and the output end of the electric actuator is connected to the top of the inner wall of the moving cylinder.

[0024] Preferably, the bottom of the auxiliary frame is provided with a support plate, the top of the support plate is fixedly connected to the assembly plate, the side of the auxiliary frame is fixedly connected to an assembly seat, the side of the support plate is fixedly connected to an assembly frame, the side of the assembly frame is threadedly connected to a mounting bolt, and one end of the mounting bolt is threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the assembly seat.

[0025] Preferably, the mounting components include:

[0026] Mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the side of the auxiliary frame;

[0027] A positioning plate is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket and installed on the bottom of the camera body.

[0028] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0029] This invention utilizes the cooperation of an auxiliary frame, a cleaning component, a driving component, a square groove, and a mounting component. The driving component pushes the cleaning component to extend from inside the auxiliary frame, allowing the bristles and wiping blocks to clean and wipe the side of the lens. The mounting component fixes the auxiliary frame to the camera body, facilitating the cleaning of the camera lens and ensuring its normal use. It also facilitates the storage and protection of the cleaning component, making operation convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the auxiliary frame of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of the movable cylinder of this utility model.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Camera body; 2. Lens; 3. Cleaning mechanism; 31. Auxiliary frame; 32. Support plate; 33. Moving plate; 34. Support plate; 35. Brush bristles; 36. Wiping block; 37. Connecting block; 38. Moving cylinder; 39. Assembly plate; 310. Guide frame; 311. Electric push rod; 312. Mounting bracket; 313. Positioning plate; 314. Assembly base; 315. Assembly frame; 316. Rubber plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-3 The image shows a camera lens cleaning device.

[0036] Example 1: Includes a camera body 1 and a cleaning mechanism 3. A lens 2 is mounted on the side of the camera body 1. The side of the lens 2 is made of glass, and can be cleaned using brush bristles 35 and wiping blocks 36. The cleaning mechanism 3 is located at the bottom of the camera body 1 and is used to clean the side of the lens 2. The cleaning mechanism 3 includes an auxiliary frame 31 and a cleaning component. The auxiliary frame 31 is used to support and store the cleaning component. The auxiliary frame 31 is located below the lens 2, and the cleaning component is located inside the auxiliary frame 31. The cleaning component includes brush bristles 35 and wiping blocks 36. The brush bristles 35 are made of soft bristles, which are beneficial for cleaning the side of the lens 2 to remove any adhering substances. The square groove allows impurities to fall into the interior of the auxiliary frame 31 for collection. The wiping block 36 is made of sponge material, which is beneficial for wiping away rainwater and impurities from the lens 2, making operation convenient. The brush bristles 35 and wiping blocks 36 are used to clean and wipe the side of the lens 2.

[0037] Furthermore, the cleaning mechanism 3 also includes a square groove, a drive assembly, and a mounting assembly. The inner wall of the square groove is provided with a sealing gasket, which cooperates with the rubber plate 316 and the connecting block 37 to facilitate sealing the inside of the square groove. At the same time, it helps impurities fall into the interior of the auxiliary frame 31. The inner wall of the square groove is also conducive to scraping off residual impurities on the brush bristles 35 and the wiping block 36 when they descend. The square groove is opened at the top of the auxiliary frame 31. The drive assembly is located inside the auxiliary frame 31 and is used to move the brush bristles 35 and the wiping block 36 up and down. The mounting assembly is located on the auxiliary frame 31 and is used to fix the auxiliary frame 31 to the camera body 1.

[0038] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly also includes a movable plate 33 and a support plate 34. The movable plate 33 facilitates the movement of the support plate 34, making it easy to drive the support plate 34. The support plate 34 facilitates the installation and support of the bristles 35 and the wiping block 36. The movable plate 33 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the auxiliary frame 31. The support plate 34 is installed on the side of the movable plate 33. Both the movable plate 33 and the support plate 34 are slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the square groove. One end of the bristles 35 is embedded in the side of the support plate 34, and the wiping block 36 is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate 34.

[0039] Specifically, the drive assembly includes a connecting block 37, a moving cylinder 38, an assembly plate 39, a guide frame 310, and an electric push rod 311. The connecting block 37 facilitates the vertical movement of the moving plate 33, the moving cylinder 38 facilitates the vertical movement of the connecting block 37, the guide frame 310 provides vertical guidance for the movement of the moving cylinder 38, and the electric push rod 311 facilitates the vertical movement of the moving cylinder 38, thereby driving the brush bristles 35 and the wiping block 36 to move vertically to clean the lens 2. The electric push rod 311 is electrically connected to an external power source via an external switch. The connecting block 37 is fixedly connected to the other side of the movable plate 33. The connecting block 37 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the square groove. The movable cylinder 38 is located inside the auxiliary frame 31 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block 37. The side of the inner wall of the auxiliary frame 31 is provided with a sliding groove that cooperates with the assembly plate 39. The guide frame 310 is fixedly connected to the side of the assembly plate 39. The movable cylinder 38 is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the guide frame 310. The electric push rod 311 is located inside the movable cylinder 38. The output end of the electric push rod 311 is connected to the top of the inner wall of the movable cylinder 38.

[0040] Furthermore, a support plate 32 is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary frame 31, which is beneficial for supporting the assembly plate 39 and the electric push rod 311, and also facilitates the removal and maintenance of the cleaning component and the drive component directly from the inside of the auxiliary frame 31. The top of the support plate 32 is fixedly connected to the assembly plate 39. An assembly seat 314 is fixedly connected to the side of the auxiliary frame 31, and an assembly frame 315 is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate 32. The assembly frame 315 is L-shaped and is beneficial for supporting the support plate 32 and facilitating the installation of the support plate 32. A mounting bolt is threadedly connected to the side of the assembly frame 315, and one end of the mounting bolt is threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the assembly seat 314.

[0041] Example 2: Based on Example 1, the mounting assembly includes a mounting frame 312 and a positioning plate 313. The mounting frame 312 is L-shaped, which is beneficial for supporting the auxiliary frame 31. The positioning plate 313 is beneficial for supporting the mounting frame 312. The mounting frame 312 is fixedly connected to the side of the auxiliary frame 31, and the positioning plate 313 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame 312. The positioning plate 313 is installed at the bottom of the camera body 1.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A camera lens cleaning device, characterized in that, include: Camera body (1), and a lens (2) is mounted on the side of the camera body (1); A cleaning mechanism (3) is located at the bottom of the camera body (1). The cleaning mechanism (3) is used to clean the side of the lens (2). The cleaning mechanism (3) includes: An auxiliary frame (31) is located below the lens (2); A square groove is formed at the top of the auxiliary frame (31); The cleaning component is located inside the auxiliary frame (31). The cleaning component includes a movable plate (33), a support plate (34), bristles (35), and a wiping block (36). The bristles (35) and the wiping block (36) are used to clean and wipe the side of the lens (2). One end of the bristles (35) is embedded in the side of the support plate (34), and the wiping block (36) is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate (34). The drive assembly is located inside the auxiliary frame (31) and includes a connecting block (37), a moving cylinder (38), an assembly plate (39), a guide frame (310), and an electric push rod (311). The installation component is located on the auxiliary box (31).

2. The camera lens cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly is used to move the brush bristles (35) and the wiping block (36) up and down, and the mounting assembly is used to fix the auxiliary frame (31) to the camera body (1).

3. The camera lens cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable plate (33) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the auxiliary frame (31), the support plate (34) is installed on the side of the movable plate (33), both the movable plate (33) and the support plate (34) are slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the square groove, and a rubber plate (316) is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate (34).

4. The camera lens cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting block (37) is fixedly connected to the other side of the moving plate (33). The connecting block (37) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the square groove. The moving cylinder (38) is located inside the auxiliary frame (31). The moving cylinder (38) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block (37). The side of the inner wall of the auxiliary frame (31) is provided with a sliding groove that cooperates with the assembly plate (39). The guide frame (310) is fixedly connected to the side of the assembly plate (39). The moving cylinder (38) is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the guide frame (310). The electric push rod (311) is located inside the moving cylinder (38). The output end of the electric push rod (311) is connected to the top end of the inner wall of the moving cylinder (38).

5. A camera lens cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the auxiliary frame (31) is provided with a support plate (32), the top of the support plate (32) is fixedly connected to the assembly plate (39), the side of the auxiliary frame (31) is fixedly connected with an assembly seat (314), the side of the support plate (32) is fixedly connected with an assembly frame (315), the side of the assembly frame (315) is threaded with a mounting bolt, and one end of the mounting bolt is threadedly connected to the inner cavity of the assembly seat (314).

6. A camera lens cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The installation components include: Mounting bracket (312), which is fixedly connected to the side of auxiliary frame (31); Positioning plate (313) is fixedly connected to the top of mounting bracket (312) and installed on the bottom of camera body (1).