Camera support

Abstract

The utility model relates to a camera bracket. The camera bracket comprises a camera mounting device, a connecting frame and a base, the camera mounting device and the base are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the connecting frame; the camera mounting device comprises a waterproof cover, a camera mounting plate and a lens. The waterproof cover is provided with a cavity with two open ends, the outer side wall of the waterproof cover is connected with the connecting frame, the lens and the camera mounting plate are arranged at the two ends of the waterproof cover respectively, and the interior of the cavity of the waterproof cover is suitable for containing a camera. And the connecting frame is rotatably connected with the base. The waterproof cover is suitable for placing and installing a camera and plays a role in sealing, protecting and shielding the camera inside, normal work of the camera can be ensured in rainy and snowy weather, the camera is prevented from being damaged due to the fact that the base is rotatably connected with the connecting frame, and therefore the pitching angle of the waterproof cover can be adjusted; the shooting orientation of the camera in the waterproof cover can be adjusted by rotating the connecting frame so as to ensure the shooting accuracy of the camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera mounting technology, and more particularly to a camera bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, cameras are frequently used for outdoor shooting, such as in-vehicle cameras which play a crucial role in the safe driving tests of autonomous vehicles. However, if the camera is directly exposed and mounted on the outside of the vehicle without effective waterproofing measures, it is easily damaged by water in rainy or snowy weather, making it impossible to conduct effective open road tests on rainy days. This application proposes a camera bracket suitable for protecting outdoor cameras during operation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes a camera bracket.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, a camera bracket is provided, comprising: a camera mounting device, a connecting bracket, and a base;

[0005] The camera mounting device and the base are respectively located on opposite sides of the connecting frame;

[0006] The camera mounting device includes: a waterproof cover, a camera mounting plate, and a lens; the waterproof cover has a cavity with openings at both ends, the outer wall of the waterproof cover is connected to a connector, the lens and the camera mounting plate are respectively located at both ends of the waterproof cover, and the cavity of the waterproof cover is suitable for placing a camera.

[0007] The connecting bracket and the base can be rotatably connected.

[0008] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a lens cover plate; the lens is connected to the waterproof cover via the lens cover plate.

[0009] In one possible implementation, a limiting part is provided inside the waterproof cover, and the camera mounting plate contacts the limiting part.

[0010] In one possible implementation, wiring holes are provided on the sidewalls of the waterproof cover.

[0011] In one possible implementation, a camera mounting platform is provided inside the waterproof cover.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the main body of the base is in the shape of a "Π", the connecting frame is set inside the open end of the "Π" shape, and the connecting frame is clamped on both sides of the open end of the "Π" shape.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the connecting bracket has fixing holes on both sides of the contact base; the base has adjustment holes on both sides of the "Π" shaped structure; the adjustment holes are arranged opposite to the fixing holes.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the main body of the regulating hole has an arc-shaped structure.

[0015] In one possible implementation, it also includes: a locking bolt and a matching locking nut; the locking bolt is inserted sequentially into the adjustment hole and the fixing hole, and the locking nut is suitable for tightening onto the locking bolt.

[0016] Beneficial effects: The waterproof cover is suitable for placing and installing cameras, and it provides a sealed and protective shield for the internal camera. In rainy or snowy weather, it ensures the normal operation of the camera and prevents water from damaging it. The base is suitable for installing the connecting bracket and the waterproof cover at the installation position. The connecting bracket, as a bridge between the base and the waterproof cover, can appropriately increase the height of the waterproof cover. Furthermore, since the base and the connecting bracket are rotatably connected, the tilt angle of the waterproof cover can be adjusted. If the base is not installed on an uneven surface, the shooting orientation of the camera inside the waterproof cover can be adjusted by rotating the connecting bracket to ensure the accuracy of the camera's shooting.

[0017] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0019] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the main structure of a camera bracket according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of a camera bracket according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the main structure of a camera bracket according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 4 This diagram shows the main structure of the connecting frame according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This diagram shows the main structure of the lens cover plate according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This diagram shows the main structure of the base according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0026] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0029] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0030] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the main structure of a camera bracket according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This application shows a partial structural diagram of a camera bracket according to an embodiment of the present application; as shown Figure 1 As shown, a camera bracket includes: a camera mounting device, a connecting frame 500, and a base 600; the camera mounting device and the base 600 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the connecting frame 500; the camera mounting device includes: a waterproof cover 100, a camera mounting plate 200, and a lens 300; the waterproof cover 100 has a cavity with openings at both ends, the outer wall of the waterproof cover 100 is connected to the connecting frame 500, and the lens 300 and the camera mounting plate 200 are respectively disposed at both ends of the waterproof cover 100; the cavity of the waterproof cover 100 is suitable for placing a camera; the connecting frame 500 and the base 600 are rotatably connected.

[0031] It should be noted that the waterproof cover 100 is suitable for placing and installing a camera, and provides a sealed and protective shield for the internal camera. This ensures the camera's normal operation in rainy or snowy weather and prevents water damage. The base 600 is used to install the connecting bracket 500 and the waterproof cover 100 at the desired installation position. The connecting bracket 500, acting as a bridge between the base 600 and the waterproof cover 100, can appropriately increase the height of the waterproof cover 100. Furthermore, since the base 600 and the connecting bracket 500 are rotatably connected, the tilt angle of the waterproof cover 100 can be adjusted. If the base 600 is not installed on an uneven surface, the shooting orientation of the camera inside the waterproof cover 100 can be adjusted by rotating the connecting bracket 500 to ensure the camera's shooting accuracy. This application has a simple overall structure, provides camera protection while allowing for adjustment of the camera's orientation, has wide applicability, and low cost.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the main body of the waterproof cover 100 is a cylindrical tubular structure with openings at both ends.

[0033] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a lens cover plate 400; the lens 300 is connected to the waterproof cover 100 via the lens cover plate 400. It should be noted here that, as... Figure 5 As shown, the main body of the lens cover plate 400 has a ring-shaped structure and is fitted onto the outer side of one end of the waterproof cover 100. The inner wall of the lens cover plate 400 has a threaded structure, and the outer wall of the waterproof cover 100 has a bolt structure. The lens cover plate 400 and the waterproof cover 100 are connected by threads. The lens 300 is located inside the lens cover plate 400. When the lens cover plate 400 is tightened onto the waterproof cover 100, the inner convex ring 410 of the lens cover plate 400 can press the lens 300 between the end face of the waterproof cover 100 and the lens cover plate 400 to improve the installation stability of the lens 300.

[0034] Furthermore, the main body of the camera mounting plate 200 has a disc-like structure.

[0035] In one possible implementation, a limiting part 110 is provided inside the waterproof cover 100, and the camera mounting plate 200 contacts the limiting part 110. It should be noted that one end face of the camera mounting plate 200 is embedded into the port of the waterproof cover 100 to achieve the installation of the camera mounting plate 200, such as... Figure 2 As shown, a limiting part 110 is provided on the inner side of the waterproof cover 100. When the camera mounting plate 200 is placed inside the waterproof cover 100, the limiting part 110 can prevent the camera mounting plate 200 from being embedded too deeply and play a role in limiting its position.

[0036] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3As shown, a wire hole 120 is provided on the bottom side wall of the waterproof cover 100. It should be noted that the wire hole 120 is suitable for passing the camera's wires, allowing the camera to be electrically connected to external devices.

[0037] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, a camera mounting platform 700 is provided inside the waterproof cover 100. The camera mounting platform 700 is suitable for placing cameras. It should be noted that the top surface of the camera mounting platform must be flat.

[0038] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top surface of the connecting frame 500 is configured with a U-shaped groove structure that matches the outer side of the waterproof cover 100, facilitating the placement of the waterproof cover 100 onto the top surface of the connecting frame 500. It should be noted that the waterproof cover 100 and the connecting frame 500 can be fixed together by welding, bonding, or bolting to ensure the installation stability of the waterproof cover 100. Preferably, the top surface of the connecting frame 500 has bolt holes 510; the connecting frame 500 is fixedly connected to the waterproof cover 100 by bolting.

[0039] Preferably, the waterproof cover 100 and the base 600 are both made of aluminum alloy.

[0040] In one possible implementation, the main body of the base 600 is an inverted "Π"-shaped structure, the connecting frame 500 is disposed within the open end of the "Π"-shaped structure, and the connecting frame 500 is clamped on both sides of the open end of the "Π"-shaped structure. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the "Π" shaped structure is suitable for mounting the base 600 as a whole in the position to be installed.

[0041] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the bottom surface of the base 600 has a first mounting hole 640 and a second mounting hole 630. The main body of the first mounting hole 640 is an arc-shaped hole structure; the main body of the second mounting hole 630 is a circular hole structure, and the second mounting hole 630 is located in the middle of the bottom surface of the base 600. Both the first mounting hole 640 and the second mounting hole 630 are suitable for passing bolts to fix the base 600 in the position to be installed. It should be noted that by setting the first mounting hole 640 as an arc-shaped hole, the base 600 can be rotated around the second mounting hole 630 in the plane where the mounting surface is located without disassembling the base 600. This allows adjustment of the camera's image orientation in the installation position while ensuring the installation stability of the base 600.

[0042] Furthermore, the base 600 rotates within a range of ±70° around the second mounting hole 630 in the plane containing the mounting surface.

[0043] In one possible implementation, the connecting bracket 500 has first fixing holes 520 on both sides of the contact base 600, and the first fixing holes 520 on both sides are opposite to each other; the base 600 has adjustment holes 610 on both sides of the "Π"-shaped structure, and the two adjustment holes 610 are opposite to each other; when the connecting bracket 500 is embedded in the base 600, each adjustment hole 610 is arranged opposite to each first fixing hole 520. Furthermore, the main body of the adjustment hole 610 has an arc-shaped structure, and the main body of the first fixing hole 520 has a circular structure.

[0044] In one possible implementation, the connecting bracket 500 has second fixing holes 530 on both sides of the contact base 600, with the two second fixing holes 530 facing each other, and each second fixing hole 530 is located below the first fixing hole 520; the base 600 also has third fixing holes 620 on both sides of the "Π"-shaped structure, with the two third fixing holes 620 facing each other, and each third fixing hole 620 is located below the adjustment hole 610; the second fixing holes 530 and the third fixing holes 620 are arranged opposite each other. It should be noted that both the second fixing holes 530 and the third fixing holes 620 are circular holes.

[0045] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a first locking bolt 800 and a matching first locking nut; the first locking bolt 800 is inserted sequentially into the adjustment hole 610 and the first fixing hole 520, and the first locking nut is suitable for tightening on the first locking bolt 800 and closely adhering to the inner side wall of the connecting frame 500, thereby realizing the connection between the connecting frame 500 and the base 600.

[0046] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a second locking bolt 900 and a matching second locking nut; the second locking bolt 900 is inserted sequentially into the third fixing hole 620 and the second fixing hole 530, and the second locking nut is suitable for tightening onto the second locking bolt 900 and closely adhering to the inner side wall of the connecting frame 500, thereby achieving a reinforced connection between the connecting frame 500 and the base 600.

[0047] It should be noted that, because the adjusting hole 610 has an arc-shaped structure, the connecting frame 500 can rotate about the line containing the two opposing second locking bolts 900, thereby adjusting the pitch angle of the waterproof cover 100. Furthermore, the pitch angle range of the connecting frame 500 is ±45°.

[0048] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A camera holder, characterized in that, include: Camera mounting device, connector and base; The camera mounting device and the base are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the connecting frame; The camera mounting device includes: a waterproof cover, a camera mounting plate, and a lens; The waterproof cover has a cavity with openings at both ends. The outer wall of the waterproof cover is connected to the connecting frame. The lens and the camera mounting plate are respectively disposed at both ends of the waterproof cover. The cavity of the waterproof cover is suitable for placing a camera. The connecting frame is rotatably connected to the base.

2. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Lens cover plate; the lens is connected to the waterproof cover via the lens cover plate.

3. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof cover has a limiting part inside, and the camera mounting plate contacts the limiting part.

4. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof cover has wire holes on its side wall.

5. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof cover contains a camera mounting platform.

6. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the base is in the shape of a "Π" and the connecting frame is disposed inside the open end of the "Π" shaped structure. The connecting frame is clamped on both sides of the open end of the "Π" shaped structure.

7. The camera bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting frame has a first fixing hole on both sides that contact the base; the base has adjustment holes on both sides of the "Π" shaped structure; the adjustment holes are arranged opposite to the first fixing holes.

8. The camera bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The main body of the adjustment hole has an arc-shaped structure.

9. The camera bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A locking bolt and a matching locking nut; the locking bolt passes sequentially through the adjusting hole and the first fixing hole, and the locking nut is suitable for tightening onto the locking bolt.

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