Visual system sealing protection device

By designing a sealed protective device for the vision system, the problems of insufficient light and contaminant ingress were solved, enabling the vision system to achieve high-quality imaging and flexible adaptability in harsh environments.

CN223553387UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14JINGKE (SHENZHEN) ROBOT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423144112.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-18

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Technical Problem

In harsh environments, insufficient light makes it difficult for the camera to recognize external information, and dust, moisture and other pollutants can easily enter, affecting image quality.

Method used

Design a sealed protective device for a vision system, including a protective box, a light source assembly, and a support frame. The device provides a sealed environment through a light source protective tube and a glass plate to prevent contaminants from entering, while using a ring-shaped light source and a light-shielding pad to ensure uniform illumination and image quality.

Benefits of technology

It achieves sealed protection for the camera device in harsh environments, ensures sufficient light, avoids glare interference, and improves image acquisition quality and system adaptability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sealing protection device for a visual system, which relates to the technical field of protection devices and comprises a protection box and a light source assembly. The protection box is used for installing the camera device. The light source assembly comprises a light source protection cylinder and an annular light source, the light source protection cylinder is connected with the protection box, the light source protection cylinder is communicated with the interior of the protection box, the light source protection cylinder is provided with a visual opening, the visual opening is provided with a glass sheet, the glass sheet seals the visual opening, and the annular light source is arranged on the inner side wall of the light source protection cylinder and used for providing illumination for the visual system. The protection box and the light source protection cylinder which are communicated can provide a sealed protection environment for the internal camera device, the camera device can obtain information through the visual opening and the glass sheet, external chippings and sundries are prevented from entering the protection device, meanwhile, an annular light source in the light source assembly provides a uniform illumination effect for the visual system, and the visual effect is improved. Therefore, the visual system can accurately observe external information, and the working performance and the image quality of the visual system in various environments are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of protective devices, and in particular to a sealing and protective device for a vision system. Background Technology

[0002] Vision systems play a crucial role in industrial inspection, security monitoring, and other fields. To improve inspection accuracy and reliability, image acquisition is often performed using camera devices in complex environments. However, in these environments, contaminants such as dust and moisture can easily penetrate the camera device, leading to a decline in image quality. Therefore, ensuring the normal operation of camera devices in various harsh environments has become a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.

[0003] A utility model patent announcement discloses a protective device for a robot vision camera, relating to the technical field of vision camera protective device structures. It addresses the problem that existing robot vision cameras may be damaged by collisions during use, affecting their usability. The protective housing has an internal groove on its outer wall, with heat dissipation fins inside. A rear end cover is mounted on one end of the protective housing, with a protective seat at one end. A wiring socket is located inside the protective seat. A front end cover is mounted on the other end of the protective housing, with a camera mount at one end. The camera mount has a threaded mounting groove inside. A protective end cover is mounted on one side of the camera mount, with a threaded fixing seat at one end. A transparent protective glass is installed inside the protective end cover. This protective device reduces the brightness of light transmitted to the internal camera mechanism, making it difficult for the vision system installed within the protective device to recognize external information. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a sealed protective device for a vision system, in order to solve the problem that the vision system inside the protective device has difficulty recognizing external information due to insufficient light brightness.

[0005] The visual system sealing and protection device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A vision system sealing and protection device includes:

[0007] Protective housing for mounting camera equipment;

[0008] The light source assembly includes a light source protective cylinder and an annular light source. The light source protective cylinder is connected to a protective box, and the interior of the light source protective cylinder and the protective box are connected. The light source protective cylinder has a vision port, and the vision port is equipped with a glass plate. The glass plate closes the vision port. The annular light source is located on the inner wall of the light source protective cylinder and is used to provide illumination for the vision system.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the connected protective box and light source protective cylinder can provide a sealed protective environment for the internal camera device. At the same time, the camera device can acquire information through the vision port and glass plate while preventing external debris from entering the protective device. Meanwhile, the ring light source in the light source assembly provides uniform illumination for the vision system, enabling the vision system to accurately observe external information and ensuring the working performance and image quality of the vision system in various environments.

[0010] Optionally, the protective box has a square structure, the light source protective tube has a cylindrical structure, and the area of ​​the connecting surface of the light source protective tube is larger than the area of ​​the connecting surface of the protective box.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the square structure is suitable for the installation of the camera device, while the cylindrical light source protective tube can make the ring light source on the inner wall evenly illuminate, and the larger light source protective tube can make the ring light source surround the camera device, thus improving the image quality.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes a support frame with a movable groove, and a movable component connected to the protective box, which can move within the movable groove.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the movable slot on the support frame, together with the movable component connected to the protective box, allows the protective box to move flexibly within the movable slot, thereby enabling convenient adjustment of the camera device position and improving the adaptability and flexibility of the vision system in different application scenarios.

[0014] Optionally, the light source assembly also includes a strip light source, which is connected to the outside of the light source protective casing.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the strip light source is connected to the outside of the light source protective tube, which can provide additional lighting effects and enhance the applicable scenarios and flexibility of the vision system.

[0016] Optionally, the support frame is provided with mounting holes for connecting and mounting external devices.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting holes can be used to easily connect and install the support frame to external devices, and the support frame can also be easily moved on external devices through the mounting holes, thereby enabling the support frame to be easily installed and operated, improving the adaptability and ease of use of the device.

[0018] Optionally, the protective box is provided with a connection hole for connecting the inside and outside of the protective box.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective box is equipped with a connection hole, which enables communication between the inside and outside of the protective box, facilitating the connection of lines or pipes, while ensuring the sealing of the protective box.

[0020] Optionally, a light-shielding pad is provided on the inside of the glass plate to prevent the glass plate from reflecting light onto the camera device.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, since the glass plate reflects some of the light emitted by the ring light source onto the camera device, resulting in a decrease in image quality, a light-shielding pad is set on the inside of the glass plate to effectively prevent the glass plate from reflecting light onto the camera device, thereby improving image quality.

[0022] Optionally, a sealing gasket is provided between the glass plate and the light source protective casing.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solutions, the sealing performance of the vision system sealing and protection device can be effectively improved, preventing external dust and moisture from entering the light source protection cylinder, ensuring a clean working environment for the camera device, and thus improving the stability and reliability of the vision system.

[0024] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. The connected protective box and light source protective tube can provide a sealed protective environment for the internal camera device, and through the vision port and glass plate, the camera device can acquire information while preventing external debris from entering the protective device. At the same time, the ring light source in the light source assembly provides a uniform illumination effect for the vision system, so that the vision system can accurately observe external information and ensure the working performance and image quality of the vision system in various environments.

[0026] 2. A square structure is suitable for the installation of camera devices, while a cylindrical light source shield can make the ring light source on the inner wall evenly illuminate the device, and a larger light source shield can make the ring light source surround the camera device, thus improving image quality.

[0027] 3. Since the glass plate reflects some of the light emitted by the ring light source back to the camera device, resulting in a decrease in image quality, a light-shielding pad is placed on the inside of the glass plate to effectively prevent the glass plate from reflecting light back to the camera device, thereby improving image quality. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure from a first angle of an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure from a second perspective of an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Reference numerals: 1. Protective box; 11. Moving part; 12. Connecting hole; 2. Light source assembly; 21. Light source protective tube; 22. Ring light source; 23. Vision port; 24. Glass plate; 25. Strip light source; 26. Light shield; 27. Sealing gasket; 3. Support frame; 31. Moving groove; 32. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] A sealing and protective device for a vision system, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a protective box 1, a light source assembly 2, and a support frame 3. The protective box 1 houses the camera device. The light source assembly 2 includes a protective tube 21 and a ring-shaped light source 22. The protective tube 21 is connected to the protective box 1, and the interiors of the tube and box are interconnected, allowing the camera device to penetrate the tube. The protective tube 21 has a viewing port 23 through which the camera device illuminates the outside and acquires external information. A glass plate 24 is provided to close the viewing port 23, preventing external debris from entering the protective device. The ring-shaped light source 22 is located on the inner wall of the protective tube 21, providing uniform illumination for the vision system, enabling the camera device to acquire reflected light more clearly and effectively, thus improving image acquisition quality. The support frame 3 has a moving groove 31. A moving component 11 is connected to the side of the protective box 1 adjacent to the protective tube 21. The moving component 11 can move within the moving groove 31, thereby causing the protective box 1 and the light source assembly 2 to move up and down.

[0034] In this embodiment, the protective box 1 has a square structure, and the light source protective tube 21 has a cylindrical structure. The area of ​​the connecting surface of the light source protective tube 21 is larger than the area of ​​the connecting surface of the protective box 1. The square structure is suitable for the installation of the camera device, while the cylindrical light source protective tube 21 can make the ring light source on the inner wall evenly illuminated. The larger light source protective tube 21 can make the ring light source surround the camera device, improving the imaging quality.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 The protective box 1 has a connection hole 12 inside, which is used to connect the inside and outside of the protective box 1. This ensures that external devices can be connected to the camera device while maintaining the protective performance of the protective box 1.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 The support frame 3 is also provided with a through mounting hole 32. The mounting hole 32 can be used to easily connect and install the support frame 3 to an external device. The support frame 3 can also be moved on the external device through the mounting hole 32, so that the support frame 3 can be easily installed and operated, improving the adaptability and ease of use of the device.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 A sealing gasket 27 is provided between the light source protective casing 21 and the glass plate 24. The sealing gasket 27 is made of a high-temperature resistant and weather-resistant material, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, which improves the sealing performance of the light source protective casing 21 and prevents external contaminants from entering. A light-shielding plate is also provided on the inner side of the glass plate 24. Since the glass plate 24 reflects some of the light emitted by the ring light source 22 back to the camera device, resulting in a decrease in image quality, the light-shielding gasket 26 on the inner side of the glass plate 24 can effectively prevent the glass plate 24 from reflecting light back to the camera device, thereby improving image quality.

[0038] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: By installing the camera device inside the protective box 1 and setting a light source protective cylinder 21 and a ring light source 22 outside the protective box 1, both sealing performance and sufficient illumination for the camera device are ensured. Simultaneously, by setting a light-shielding pad 26 on the glass plate 24, reflection interference is avoided, improving image acquisition quality. By setting a support frame 3 and a movable component 11, the protective box 1 and the light source assembly 2 can be moved vertically, allowing the height of the camera device to be adjusted according to actual needs. In summary, this embodiment not only has good sealing performance, sufficient illumination, and avoidance of reflection interference, but also adds the height adjustment function of the camera device, significantly improving the flexibility and adaptability of the vision system.

[0039] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A sealing and protective device for a vision system, characterized in that, include: Protective box (1), used to install camera device; The light source assembly (2) includes a light source protective tube (21) and an annular light source (22). The light source protective tube (21) is connected to the protective box (1). The light source protective tube (21) and the protective box (1) are internally connected. The light source protective tube (21) has a visual opening (23). The visual opening (23) is provided with a glass plate (24). The glass plate (24) closes the visual opening (23). The annular light source (22) is located on the inner side wall of the light source protective tube (21) and is used to provide illumination for the vision system.

2. The vision system sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective box (1) has a square structure, and the light source protective tube (21) has a cylindrical structure. The area of ​​the connecting surface of the light source protective tube (21) is larger than the area of ​​the connecting surface of the protective box (1).

3. A vision system sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support frame (3), which is provided with a moving groove (31). The protective box (1) is connected to a moving part (11), which can move within the moving groove (31).

4. A vision system sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light source assembly (2) also includes a strip light source (25), which is connected to the outside of the light source protective cylinder (21).

5. A vision system sealing and protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support frame (3) is provided with mounting holes (32) for connecting and installing external devices.

6. A vision system sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective box (1) is provided with a connection hole (12) for connecting the inside and outside of the protective box (1).

7. A vision system sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the glass sheet (24) is provided with a light-shielding pad (26), which is used to prevent the glass sheet (24) from reflecting light onto the camera device.

8. A vision system sealing and protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing gasket (27) is provided between the glass plate (24) and the light source protective cylinder (21).