Intelligent camera
By designing heat dissipation shell and lens shell structures in smart cameras, increasing the heat dissipation area and optimizing the shell structure, the problems of poor heat dissipation and large size are solved, achieving efficient heat dissipation and portable installation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520040897.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-08
AI Technical Summary
Smart cameras have poor heat dissipation and are large in size and weight, which affects their operational stability and makes them unsuitable for installation in confined spaces or for portable use.
A smart camera was designed by adding a heat dissipation shell and a lens shell to the housing to increase the heat dissipation area of the control circuit board, optimizing the housing structure to adapt to installation in narrow spaces, and combining heat dissipation fins and clearance grooves to improve heat dissipation efficiency and reduce size.
It achieves effective heat dissipation, reduces the size of the smart camera, makes it easy to install in small spaces and use in a portable manner, while maintaining high efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of image equipment, specifically relates to an intelligent camera. BACKGROUND
[0002] In industrial detection, the application background of intelligent cameras mainly comes from the demand for automation, precision and efficiency in industrial production. Intelligent cameras, due to their fast and accurate detection capabilities, have become an important part of automated assembly lines. Intelligent cameras can work stably in complex backgrounds through the cooperation of algorithms and hardware. Intelligent cameras can be customized to meet different tasks such as defect detection, size measurement, and surface analysis by adjusting algorithms.
[0003] As detection requirements become higher, product defect types are more complex, traditional algorithms have gradually become inadequate in complex defect detection, and AI detection is needed. AI intelligent cameras play an important role in industrial detection. By integrating artificial intelligence algorithms and advanced hardware technologies, they can achieve efficient and accurate detection, significantly improving industrial production efficiency and product quality.
[0004] Intelligent cameras have excellent performance due to their high integration and high-performance processing units (such as FPGA or GPU). However, long-term high-load operation can cause overheating, affecting the stability of their operation. At the same time, due to the large amount of hardware integration, these cameras are large in size and weight, not suitable for installation in small spaces, and cannot meet the needs of portability.
[0005] Therefore, in view of the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide an intelligent camera. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0006] The utility model aims at providing an intelligent camera which can solve the problems of poor heat dissipation, large size and weight of the intelligent camera.
[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme provided by a specific embodiment of the utility model is as follows:
[0008] An intelligent camera includes a housing and a control circuit board installed in the installation cavity of the housing. The housing includes a heat dissipation shell and a lens shell assembled with the heat dissipation shell. The heat dissipation shell and the lens shell are matched on the two opposite surfaces of the control circuit board. The shape, volume and control circuit board of the installation cavity are matched. One side of the heat dissipation shell away from the lens shell is set as a heat dissipation surface, and the heat dissipation surface is provided with a heat dissipation structure.
[0009] In one or more embodiments of the utility model, the heat dissipation structure includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins arranged on the heat dissipation surface; and / or,
[0010] The control circuit board has a vertical projection area on the heat dissipation surface that is less than or equal to the area of the heat dissipation surface.
[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the control circuit board comprises an image acquisition control board for acquiring images and a preprocessing control board for preprocessing images, the image acquisition control board is close to the lens shell, and the preprocessing control board is close to the heat dissipation shell.
[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the inner wall of the heat dissipation shell is provided with a first avoiding groove for avoiding electronic elements on the preprocessing control board; and / or,
[0013] The lens shell is provided with a second avoiding groove for allowing part of the electronic elements on the image acquisition control board to extend into.
[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present application, one of the heat dissipation shell and the lens shell is provided with a guide rod, and the other is provided with a plug hole matched with the guide rod, and the guide rod is plugged into the plug hole; and / or;
[0015] The heat dissipation shell and the lens shell further cooperate to form a dismounting opening communicated with the mounting cavity, and the shell further comprises a connecting cover covering the dismounting opening.
[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the lens shell is provided with a lens interface, and the lens shell is provided with a thread for connecting an external lens at the lens interface.
[0017] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the intelligent camera further comprises a light source expansion board which can be cooperatively mounted on the lens shell, and the light source expansion board is arranged to avoid the lens interface.
[0018] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the light source expansion board is provided with a circular light source interface, the light source interface is coaxially arranged with the lens interface, and the light source interface can be connected with a ring-shaped light source.
[0019] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the side edge of the heat dissipation shell or the lens shell is reserved with a connecting rod, and the connecting rod is used for fixing the intelligent camera to an external device.
[0020] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the heat dissipation shell is provided with a plurality of indicator lights; and / or the heat dissipation shell is provided with a USB interface; and / or, the heat dissipation shell is provided with a network port.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, in the intelligent camera, the heat dissipation shell and the lens shell are matched on the two opposite surface sides of the control circuit board, so that the contact area of the control circuit board and the heat dissipation shell is increased, and the control circuit board can be fully heat dissipated by the heat dissipation structure. Meanwhile, the shape and volume of the mounting cavity are matched with the control circuit board, the volume of the intelligent camera can be reduced, and the intelligent camera is convenient to install in a narrow space or carry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] In order to make the technical personnel of the present art better understand the technical scheme in the present utility model, the following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiment of the present utility model, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the present utility model is described clearly and completely, obviously, the described embodiment is only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without making creative labor should belong to the scope of the present utility model protection.
[0023] Figure 1 It is the front structure schematic diagram of intelligent camera in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 It is the explosion schematic diagram of intelligent camera in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 It is the back structure schematic diagram of intelligent camera in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of intelligent camera after hiding connecting cover in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0027] Main drawing mark explanation:
[0028] 1, shell;11, heat dissipation shell;111, first avoiding groove;12, lens shell;121, second avoiding groove;13, heat dissipation surface;14, connecting cover;2, control circuit board;21, image taking control board;22, preprocessing control board;3, heat dissipation fin;4, guide rod;5, plug-in hole;6, light source expansion board;7, connecting rod;81, indicator lamp;82, USB interface;83, network port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] In order to make the technical personnel of the present art better understand the technical scheme in the present utility model, the following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiment of the present utility model, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the present utility model is described clearly and completely, obviously, the described embodiment is only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without making creative labor should belong to the scope of the present utility model protection.
[0030] With reference to Figures 1 to 3 The intelligent camera in an embodiment of the present application comprises a shell 1 and a control circuit board 2 installed in a mounting cavity of the shell 1, the shell 1 comprises a heat dissipation shell 11 and a lens shell 12 assembled with the heat dissipation shell 11, the heat dissipation shell 11 and the lens shell 12 are matched on two opposite surface sides of the control circuit board 2; the mounting cavity is adapted in shape and volume to the control circuit board 2, one side of the heat dissipation shell 11 away from the lens shell 12 is provided as a heat dissipation surface 13, and the heat dissipation surface 13 is provided with a heat dissipation structure. In the embodiment, the heat dissipation structure comprises a plurality of heat dissipation fins 3 arranged on the heat dissipation surface 13. The plurality of heat dissipation fins 3 are arranged side by side and used for heat dissipation of the intelligent camera in the embodiment.
[0031] In the embodiment, the control circuit board 2 is mainly used for acquiring, processing and transmitting image data. Since the camera in the embodiment is an intelligent camera and can be used for processing complex data, the control circuit board 2 may have a high temperature in work, and the heat dissipation structure can prevent the control circuit board 2 from being burned out due to the high temperature. Meanwhile, in the embodiment, the mounting cavity is adapted in shape and volume to the control circuit board 2, which can ensure that the control circuit board 2 is close to the heat dissipation structure of the shell 1, so as to improve the heat dissipation effect of the intelligent camera, and can also reduce the volume of the intelligent camera, so as to facilitate its installation in a small space or convenient carrying.
[0032] Further, to ensure the heat dissipation effect of the intelligent camera in the embodiment, the control circuit board 2 in the embodiment has an area of a vertical projection on the heat dissipation surface 13 less than or equal to an area of the heat dissipation surface 13.
[0033] With reference to Figure 2 The control circuit board 2 comprises an image acquisition control board 21 for acquiring images and a preprocessing control board 22 for preprocessing images, the image acquisition control board 21 is close to the lens shell 12, and the preprocessing control board 22 is close to the heat dissipation shell 11. It can be understood that a plurality of electronic elements can be arranged on the image acquisition control board 21 and the preprocessing control board 22 according to requirements, and are respectively used for acquiring image data, processing image data and transmitting image data and the like. The electronic elements can comprise an image sensor and the like.
[0034] In operation, the image acquisition control board 21 is used for acquiring image data, the preprocessing control board 22 can preprocess the image data, and the image data is transmitted to an upper computer through Ethernet, and the upper computer software can detect and analyze the collected images. An AI model can be arranged in the preprocessing control board 22 to preprocess the image data. The intelligent camera in the embodiment can be used for measuring the speed of an object.
[0035] With reference to Figure 4 A first avoiding groove 111 is formed in the inner wall of the heat dissipation shell 11 for avoiding the electronic elements on the preprocessing control board 22. With reference to Figure 1The lens shell 12 is provided with a second avoiding groove 121 for the extension of the upper part of the electronic components of the taking control board 21. The first avoiding groove 111 and the second avoiding groove 121 can further reduce the volume of the intelligent camera, so as to facilitate the installation of the intelligent camera in a narrow space or convenient carrying. Meanwhile, the first avoiding groove 111 can also reduce the thickness of the heat dissipation shell 11, so as to improve the heat conductivity of the heat dissipation shell 11, thereby facilitating the heat dissipation of the control circuit board 2.
[0036] With reference to Figure 2 , one of the heat dissipation shell 11 and the lens shell 12 is provided with a guide rod 4, and the other is provided with a plug hole 5 matched with the guide rod 4, and the guide rod 4 is plugged into the plug hole 5. In the embodiment, the lens shell 12 is provided with the guide rod 4, and the heat dissipation shell 11 is provided with the plug hole 5 matched with the guide rod 4. In other embodiments, the heat dissipation shell 11 can also be provided with the guide rod 4, and the lens shell 12 can also be provided with the plug hole 5 matched with the guide rod 4.
[0037] With reference to Figure 4 , further, the heat dissipation shell 11 and the lens shell 12 are further matched to form a dismounting opening communicated with the mounting cavity, and the shell 1 further comprises a connecting cover 14 covering the dismounting opening (combined with Figure 3 ). The connecting cover 14 provides convenience for the dismounting of the intelligent camera.
[0038] With reference to Figure 2 , the lens shell 12 is provided with a lens interface, and the lens shell 12 is provided with a thread matched with the lens interface for externally connecting a lens. In the embodiment, the lens interface can be provided as a standard thread port, so that lenses of different models can be adapted.
[0039] With reference to Figure 2 , in an optional embodiment, the intelligent camera further comprises a light source expansion board 6 which can be matched and installed in the lens shell 12, and the light source expansion board 6 is avoidingly arranged with the lens interface. The light source expansion board 6 can be matched and installed with a light source, so as to ensure the accuracy of the exposure of the intelligent camera. Further, the light source expansion board 6 can be provided with a light source interface arranged in a circular shape, the light source interface is coaxially arranged with the lens interface, and the light source interface can be connected with a ring-shaped light source. The ring-shaped light source can ensure the uniformity of the light distribution in the environment in front of the lens, so as to ensure the imaging quality of the intelligent camera, and further ensure the accuracy of the subsequent detection results.
[0040] With reference to Figure 2 , in an optional embodiment, the side of the heat dissipation shell 11 or the lens shell 12 is reserved with a connecting rod 7, and the connecting rod 7 is used for fixing the intelligent camera to an external device, thereby improving the convenience of the installation.
[0041] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 3In an optional embodiment, the heat dissipation shell 11 is provided with a plurality of indicator lights 81; and / or, the heat dissipation shell 11 is provided with a USB interface 82; and / or, the heat dissipation shell 11 is provided with a network interface 83. Wherein, the indicator light 81 can be used to indicate the system running state, and can also be customized according to actual needs.
[0042] It is obvious for those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in the present application. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.
[0043] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution, and the description manner of the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be properly combined to form other embodiments which can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A smart camera, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1) and a control circuit board (2) installed in a mounting cavity within the housing (1). The housing (1) includes a heat sink (11) and a lens housing (12) assembled with the heat sink (11). The heat sink (11) and the lens housing (12) are fitted to two opposing surfaces of the control circuit board (2). The shape and volume of the mounting cavity are adapted to the control circuit board (2). The side of the heat sink (11) facing away from the lens housing (12) is set as a heat dissipation surface (13), and the heat dissipation surface (13) is provided with a heat dissipation structure.
2. The smart camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat dissipation structure includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins (3) arranged on the heat dissipation surface (13); and / or, The area of the control circuit board (2) projected vertically onto the heat dissipation surface (13) is less than or equal to the area of the heat dissipation surface (13).
3. The intelligent camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control circuit board (2) includes an image acquisition control board (21) for acquiring images and a preprocessing control board (22) for preprocessing images. The image acquisition control board (21) is close to the lens housing (12), and the preprocessing control board (22) is close to the heat sink housing (11).
4. The intelligent camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the heat sink (11) is provided with a first clearance groove (111) for avoiding electronic components on the pretreatment control board (22); and / or, The lens housing (12) has a second clearance groove (121) into which some electronic components on the upper part of the image capture control board (21) can extend.
5. The intelligent camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the heat sink (11) and the lens housing (12) is provided with a guide rod (4), and the other is provided with a plug hole (5) that mates with the guide rod (4), and the guide rod (4) is plugged into the plug hole (5); and / or; The heat dissipation shell (11) and the lens shell (12) also cooperate to form a disassembly port that communicates with the mounting cavity. The shell (1) also includes a connecting cover (14) covering the disassembly port.
6. The intelligent camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens housing (12) has a lens interface, and the lens housing (12) has a thread for connecting an external lens in the lens interface.
7. The intelligent camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a light source extension plate (6) that can be installed in conjunction with the lens housing (12), the light source extension plate (6) being disposed away from the lens interface.
8. The intelligent camera according to claim 7, characterized in that, The light source expansion board (6) has a circular light source interface, which is coaxial with the lens interface and can be connected to a ring light source.
9. The intelligent camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting rod (7) is reserved on the side of the heat dissipation shell (11) or the lens shell (12), and the connecting rod (7) is used to fix the smart camera to an external device.
10. The smart camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat sink (11) is provided with multiple indicator lights (81); and / or, the heat sink (11) is provided with a USB interface (82); and / or, the heat sink (11) is provided with a network port (83).