Watch structure capable of shooting in multiple directions

Abstract

The utility model discloses a watch structure capable of realizing multidirectional shooting. The watch structure comprises a watch body, a rotating device and a locking mechanism, a camera is arranged on the watch body, the rotating device is rotationally connected with the watch body through a rotating shaft, and a reflective mirror is embedded in the rotating device; the locking mechanism comprises a slidable positioning pin in the meter body, a positioning hole in the rotating device and an elastic piece for providing elastic force; and by pressing an unlocking button connected with the positioning pin, the rotating device can be unfolded under the action of the torsion spring. The reflective mirror structure is matched with the locking mechanism, multi-angle shooting of a single camera is achieved, and the structure is simple and stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smartwatch technology, and in particular to a watch structure that enables multi-directional shooting. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, children's smartwatches are mainly divided into three types: basic models without a camera, selfie models with a front-facing camera, and full-featured models with both front and rear cameras. While selfie models with a front-facing camera can take selfies, they cannot capture images of the side of the watch, significantly limiting their usability. Full-featured smartwatches, on the other hand, can take both selfies and landscape photos, but the need for both front and rear cameras increases the overall thickness of the watch, affecting wearing comfort and significantly increasing production costs.

[0003] Current smartwatches typically employ a fixed camera design, meaning the camera is permanently mounted on the watch body, resulting in a limited shooting angle and failing to meet users' needs for multi-angle shooting. While some smartwatches use rotating cameras, their locking mechanisms often suffer from poor stability and are prone to loosening, impacting the user experience. Furthermore, these rotating camera designs often lack reliable positioning mechanisms, making them susceptible to jamming or excessive rotation during operation, and they are prone to mechanical wear over time, affecting the product's lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a watch structure that enables multi-directional shooting, thereby solving the technical problem of limited shooting angles in existing smartwatches.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a watch structure for multi-directional shooting, including a watch body with a camera mounted on it; the watch structure also includes a rotating device rotatably connected to the watch body via a pivot; a reflector is disposed within the rotating device. Further, the watch structure includes a locking mechanism for locking the rotating device in a preset position. The locking mechanism includes a positioning pin slidably disposed within the watch body; a positioning hole disposed on the rotating device; and an elastic element for providing an elastic force to the positioning pin toward the positioning hole.

[0006] Optionally, the locking mechanism further includes an unlock button connected to the positioning pin, which drives the positioning pin to move against the elastic force of the elastic element.

[0007] Optionally, the rotating device is configured to switch between a front-facing position and a side-facing position. When the rotating device is in the side-facing position, the reflector is used to reflect side light to the camera.

[0008] Optionally, the rotating device is provided with a beveled guide structure for guiding the positioning pin. The beveled guide structure is used to compress the positioning pin during the rotation of the rotating device until the positioning pin is aligned with the positioning hole and locked. The beveled guide structure has an inclination angle of 30-45 degrees.

[0009] Optionally, the watch structure further includes a torsion spring that provides rotational torque to the rotating device. The torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, with one end connected to the watch body and the other end connected to the rotating device.

[0010] Optionally, the reflector is a double-layered mirror, comprising: a first layer located on the side closer to the camera, with a refractive index of n1; and a second layer located on the side farther from the camera, with a refractive index of n2; wherein n2 is less than n1.

[0011] Optionally, when the rotating device is in the front-facing position, the reflector faces the watch strap; when the rotating device is in the side-facing position, the reflector is at a preset angle to the optical axis of the camera. The rotating device can rotate more than 90 degrees relative to the watch body via the rotating shaft.

[0012] Optionally, one end of the elastic element is connected to the positioning pin, and the other end is connected to the watch body.

[0013] This invention features a rotatable mirror structure on the watch body, coupled with a locking mechanism for stable positioning. This allows a single camera to capture images from different directions, avoiding the increased thickness and cost associated with adding cameras. Furthermore, the use of a positioning pin, positioning hole, and elastic element ensures the stability of the rotating device during operation.

[0014] Furthermore, the inclined guide structure and torsion spring design adopted in this utility model make the switching process of the rotating device smoother. At the same time, the refractive index gradient design of the double-layer reflector can effectively reduce external light interference and improve the shooting quality. The ingenious cooperation between the positioning pin and the inclined guide structure further enhances the reliability and service life of the locking mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a watch that enables multi-directional shooting according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the watch structure when the rotating device is in the front-facing position in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the light path when the rotating device is in the side-view position in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the watch structure when the rotating device is in the side view position in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating device in the unfolded state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking process of the rotating device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating device in the locked state in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram, 1 is the watch body; 11 is the camera; 2 is the rotating device; 21 is the rotating shaft; 31 is the positioning hole; 32 is the positioning pin; 33 is the unlock button; 34 is the elastic element; and 4 is the torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can modify the invention described herein while still achieving its advantageous effects. Therefore, the following description should be understood as being of general knowledge to those skilled in the art and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0024] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages). In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] The present invention will be described in more detail below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] This embodiment of the invention provides a watch structure for multi-directional shooting; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 - Figure 4 The watch includes a watch body 1, on which a camera 11 is mounted. The watch structure also includes a rotating device 2, which is rotatably connected to the watch body 1 via a rotating shaft 21. A reflector is installed within the rotating device 2 to change the direction of the light path.

[0028] It should be noted that the specific details such as the model and parameters of camera 11 are common practice for those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0029] The locking mechanism of the watch structure includes a positioning pin 32, which is slidably disposed within the watch body 1. The positioning pin 32 is made of a wear-resistant metal material, and its surface is polished to reduce friction. The locking mechanism also includes a positioning hole 31, which is disposed on the rotating device 2. The diameter of the positioning hole 31 is slightly larger than the diameter of the positioning pin 32, with an appropriate gap between them. The locking mechanism also includes an elastic element 34, which provides an elastic force to the positioning pin 32 toward the positioning hole 31. The elastic element 34 may be a stainless steel compression spring, with one end connected to the positioning pin 32 and the other end connected to the watch body 1.

[0030] In this embodiment, by setting a rotatable reflector structure on the watch body 1 and cooperating with a locking mechanism to achieve stable positioning, a single camera 11 can achieve the function of shooting from different directions, while avoiding the problems of increased thickness and cost caused by adding a camera 11.

[0031] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rotating device 2 can switch between a front-facing position and a side-facing position.

[0032] Specifically:

[0033] When the rotating device 2 is in the front-facing position, the camera 11 can directly capture images of the watch face, suitable for scenarios such as selfies.

[0034] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 3 When the rotating device 2 is in the side-viewing position, the side light is reflected to the camera 11 through the reflection of the mirror, so as to capture the side area of ​​the watch, which is suitable for shooting the surrounding environment and other scenarios.

[0035] A single camera 11, in conjunction with a rotatable reflector structure, enables shooting from different directions, thereby improving the efficiency of the camera 11.

[0036] Furthermore, the locking mechanism also includes an unlock button 33, which is connected to the positioning pin 32.

[0037] In this embodiment, pressing the unlock button 33 during use can drive the positioning pin 32 to move against the elastic force of the elastic member 34, thereby unlocking the device.

[0038] In a specific example, the unlock button 33 has a recessed design, which can effectively prevent accidental touches.

[0039] The rotating device 2 is provided with a sloping guide structure for guiding the positioning pin 32. The sloping guide structure is used to compress the positioning pin 32 during the rotation of the rotating device 2 until the positioning pin 32 is aligned with the positioning hole 31 and locked.

[0040] In one specific example, the inclination angle of the inclined guide structure is 30-45 degrees.

[0041] The preferred angle is 35 degrees. This angle design ensures that the locating pin 32 can be compressed smoothly without requiring excessive operating force.

[0042] The watch structure also includes a torsion spring 4, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft 21. One end of the torsion spring 4 is connected to the watch body 1, and the other end is connected to the rotating device 2.

[0043] The torsion spring 4 is used to provide rotational torque for the rotating device 2. It can be made of high-quality spring steel, which has good elasticity and fatigue resistance.

[0044] In one embodiment, the reflector is single-layered, made of aluminized glass with an anti-reflective coating on its surface. The thickness of this single-layer reflector can be selected from 0.8 to 1.2 mm, and its reflectivity is not less than 85%. The anti-reflective coating effectively reduces the influence of stray light and improves image clarity. The single-layer structure not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also reduces production costs, making it suitable for mass production.

[0045] Meanwhile, the surface of the single-layer reflector is treated with a scratch-resistant coating, which can effectively prevent wear and tear during daily use. While ensuring reflective performance, it is also lightweight, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the rotating device 2 and reduce the torque borne by the rotating shaft 21.

[0046] In another embodiment, the reflector employs a double-layer mirror design, comprising a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is located on the side closer to the camera 11 and has a refractive index of n1; the second layer is located on the side farther from the camera 11 and has a refractive index of n2; wherein n2 is less than n1, forming a structure with increasing refractive index from the outside to the inside.

[0047] This increasing refractive index design helps suppress stray light interference. When used for side-view photography, light from the subject first passes through the low-refractive-index layer (n2), then through the high-refractive-index layer (n1) before entering the camera 11. This structural design ensures that when stray light travels from layer n2 to layer n1, the refractive index difference causes strong reflection at the interface, effectively reducing the impact of stray light on image quality.

[0048] In a specific example, the second layer (n2) can be made of ordinary optical glass with a refractive index of about 1.5; the first layer (n1) can be made of high refractive index optical glass with a refractive index of about 1.7.

[0049] This combination of refractive indices has excellent optical and processing properties.

[0050] This double-mirror structure effectively suppresses stray light through the difference in refractive index, improving imaging quality. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 5 - Figure 7 In actual use, when front-facing camera is needed, the rotating device 2 is in the front-facing position, and the reflector faces the strap, which does not affect normal wearing. When side-facing camera is needed, press the unlock button 33, and the rotating device 2 will automatically unfold under the action of the torsion spring 4. At this time, the reflector and the optical axis of the camera 11 form a preset angle. This preset angle can be adjusted within the range of 40-50 degrees to adapt to different shooting needs, preferably 45 degrees. By adjusting this angle, the light from the side scene can be reflected to the camera 11.

[0052] Specifically, the rotating device 2 can rotate more than 90 degrees relative to the watch body 1 via the rotating shaft 21 to adapt to different shooting angle requirements.

[0053] This invention employs a rotatable reflector structure combined with a locking mechanism, enabling a single camera to capture images from multiple directions, particularly offering dual functions of front and side cameras. This avoids the increased size and cost associated with adding more cameras, while ensuring structural stability and reliability. In particular, the synergistic effect of the positioning pin, positioning hole, and elastic element ensures the rotating device is securely locked in all positions.

[0054] Furthermore, based on this, the present invention achieves smooth switching of the rotating device through the ingenious combination of the inclined guide structure and the torsion spring; at the same time, the refractive index gradient design of the double-layer reflector effectively suppresses external light interference and improves image quality. Details such as the recessed design of the unlock button further enhance the product's lifespan and user experience.

[0055] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A watch structure for multi-directional shooting, characterized in that, include: The watch body is equipped with a camera. A rotating device, wherein the rotating device is rotatably connected to the watch body via a rotating shaft; A reflector, wherein the reflector is disposed within the rotating device; as well as A locking mechanism is used to lock the rotating device in a preset position, the locking mechanism comprising: A positioning pin, which is slidably disposed within the body of the table; A positioning hole, wherein the positioning hole is disposed on the rotating device; and An elastic element is provided to provide an elastic force to the locating pin toward the locating hole.

2. The watch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism also includes: An unlock button is connected to the positioning pin and is used to drive the positioning pin to move against the elastic force of the elastic element.

3. The watch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating device is configured to switch between a front-facing position and a side-facing position. When the rotating device is in the side-facing position, the reflector is used to reflect side light to the camera.

4. The watch structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating device is provided with a beveled guide structure for guiding the positioning pin. The beveled guide structure is used to compress the positioning pin during the rotation of the rotating device until the positioning pin is aligned with the positioning hole and locked.

5. The watch structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inclination angle of the inclined guide structure is 30-45 degrees.

6. The watch structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a torsion spring that provides rotational torque to the rotating device, the torsion spring being sleeved on the rotating shaft, with one end of the torsion spring connected to the watch body and the other end connected to the rotating device.

7. The watch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reflector is a double-layered mirror, comprising: The first layer, located on the side closest to the camera, has a refractive index of n1; The second layer, located on the side away from the camera, has a refractive index of n2; where n2 is less than n1.

8. The watch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the rotating device is in the forward-facing position, the reflector faces the direction of the watch strap; When the rotating device is in the side-view position, the reflector is at a preset angle to the optical axis of the camera.

9. The watch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating device can rotate more than 90 degrees relative to the watch body via the rotating shaft.

10. The watch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the elastic element is connected to the positioning pin, and the other end is connected to the watch body.

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