Underwater camera

Abstract

The underwater camera comprises a front shell, a rear shell, a lamp panel, a lens, a lens mounting seat and a sealing plate, the rear shell is detachably connected with the front shell, the lens is telescopically arranged at the top of the lens mounting seat, the lamp panel is arranged at the front end of the front shell and is arranged on the periphery of the bottom of the lens mounting seat, and the sealing plate is arranged on the lamp panel. The sealing plate abuts against the rear end of the front shell, and a sealed cavity is defined by the lamp panel, the lens seat, the sealing plate and the front shell. The waterproof sealing performance of the underwater camera can be effectively improved, and water is prevented from entering the camera equipment to damage electrical components in the camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of underwater environmental monitoring equipment technology, and in particular to an underwater camera. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of society, underwater ecological environment monitoring has become an increasingly important issue. In order to better understand the long-term changes in underwater ecosystems, it is necessary to use underwater cameras to monitor the underwater ecological environment.

[0003] Since underwater cameras operate in underwater environments for extended periods, their waterproofing requirements are very high. However, current underwater cameras have poor sealing performance and complex sealing structures, which can easily allow water to enter the camera device and damage its internal electrical components. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an underwater camera that improves the waterproof sealing of the underwater camera and prevents water from entering the camera device and damaging the internal electrical components.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an underwater camera, comprising: a front shell, a rear shell, a light panel, a lens, a lens mounting base, and a sealing plate. The rear shell is detachably connected to the front shell. The lens is telescopically mounted on the top of the lens mounting base. The light panel is located at the front end of the front shell and on the bottom outer periphery of the lens mounting base. The sealing plate abuts against the rear end of the front shell. The light panel, lens mounting base, sealing plate, and front shell form a sealed cavity.

[0006] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the lamp plate is sealed with sealant between the front end of the front shell and the lens mounting base.

[0007] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the sealing plate is sealed to the rear end of the front shell by sealant.

[0008] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the lens and the lens mounting base are threadedly connected.

[0009] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the lamp board is provided with a plurality of LED lights.

[0010] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the rear shell is provided with a water inlet and a vent; and a wire hole is provided on the rear shell between the water inlet and the water outlet.

[0011] A further technical solution of this utility model is that a water hole is provided on the outer side of the sealing plate, and a temperature sensor and a water pressure sensor are provided on the inner side of the sealing plate at the corresponding positions of the water hole, which are used to measure the water temperature and water depth, respectively.

[0012] A further technical solution of this utility model is that a PCB board is provided inside the sealed cavity, and wiring contacts are provided on the sealed board. The wiring contacts are connected to wires for supplying power to the PCB board.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this underwater camera are:

[0014] This utility model, through the above-described technical solution, includes: a front shell, a rear shell, a light panel, a lens, a lens mounting base, and a sealing plate. The rear shell is detachably connected to the front shell. The lens is retractably mounted on the top of the lens mounting base. The light panel is located at the front end of the front shell and on the bottom outer periphery of the lens mounting base. The sealing plate abuts against the rear end of the front shell. The light panel, lens mounting base, sealing plate, and front shell form a sealed cavity, which can effectively improve the waterproof sealing of the underwater camera and prevent water from entering the camera device and damaging the internal electrical components. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the underwater camera of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the underwater camera of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the underwater camera of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the underwater camera of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the front shell structure;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rear shell structure.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of MCU chip U1;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of clock chip U2;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the temperature and depth sensing chip U3;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the compass chip U4;

[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the triaxial accelerometer chip U5;

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the video sensor chip U6;

[0029] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of a communication circuit;

[0030] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of a filter and voltage regulator circuit.

[0031] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0032] 1. Front housing; 2. Lamp board; 3. Lens; 4. Lens mounting bracket; 5. Sealing plate; 6. LED light; 7. PCB board; 8. Wiring contact; 9. Water hole; 10. Rear housing; 11. Water inlet hole; 12. Vent hole; 13. Wire hole.

[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0036] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0037] This utility model proposes an underwater camera that can monitor the underwater environment and can be used on fishing gear to monitor the status of underwater fish, as well as the water temperature and depth.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 The preferred embodiment of the underwater camera of this utility model includes a front shell 1, a rear shell 10, a light plate 2, a lens 3, a lens mounting base 4, and a sealing plate 5. The rear shell 10 is detachably connected to the front shell 1. Specifically, as one implementation scheme, the rear shell 10 is threadedly connected to the front shell 1.

[0039] The light panel 2, lens 3, sealing plate 5, and front shell 1 form a sealed cavity, which can prevent water from entering the camera device when it is working underwater, thereby preventing damage to the internal electrical components of the camera and extending its service life.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the lens 3 is telescopically mounted on the top of the lens mounting base 4, and the lamp plate 2 is located at the front end of the front shell 1 on the bottom outer periphery of the lens mounting base 4. The lamp plate 2 and the lens 3 are at a certain distance and will not interfere with the lens 3, thereby avoiding affecting the telescopic focusing of the lens 3.

[0041] In a specific implementation, the lens 3 and the lens mounting base 4 can be connected by a threaded rotation, and the focal length of the lens 3 can be adjusted by rotating the lens 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, the lamp plate 2 is sealed with sealant between the front end of the front housing 1 and the lens mounting base 4, which effectively improves the sealing performance of the entire sealed cavity and prevents water leakage from the front end of the front housing 1. Of course, in other embodiments, a waterproof sealing ring can also be used between the lamp plate 2 and the front end of the front housing 1 and the lens mounting base 4 to achieve the same sealing purpose.

[0043] The sealing plate 5 abuts against the rear end of the front shell 1, and the sealing plate 5 and the rear end of the front shell 1 are sealed with sealant, thereby effectively improving the sealing performance of the entire sealing cavity and preventing water leakage from the rear end of the front shell 1. Of course, in other embodiments, a waterproof sealing ring can also be used between the sealing plate 5 and the rear end of the front shell 1 to achieve the same sealing purpose.

[0044] In this embodiment, the light panel 2 is equipped with a plurality of LED lights 6. This embodiment takes into account that underwater environments are typically dimly lit; therefore, the light panel 2 is equipped with a plurality of LED lights 6 to enhance the brightness of the surrounding environment, facilitating clear observation of the surroundings.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rear shell 10 is provided with a water inlet 11 and a vent 12, one for inlet and one for outlet, for water inlet to allow water to enter the water hole 9, and for measuring water temperature and water depth through the temperature sensor and water pressure sensor. In this embodiment, a wire hole 13 is provided on the rear shell 10 between the water inlet 11 and the water outlet 9.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a water hole 9 is provided on the outer side of the sealing plate 5. The water hole 9 is not connected to the sealing cavity. A temperature sensor and a water pressure sensor are provided on the inner side of the sealing plate 5 at the corresponding positions of the water hole 9, which are used to measure the water temperature and water depth, respectively.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a PCB board 7 is disposed within the sealed cavity, and four wiring contacts 8 are disposed on the sealing plate 5. The wiring contacts 8 are connected to wires for supplying power to the PCB board 7. In other embodiments, the sealing plate 5 can be replaced by a circuit board, specifically, the PCB board 7 comprises multiple circuit boards that are plugged in and electrically connected.

[0048] Furthermore, considering that underwater cameras in the existing technology cannot monitor the time period in real time, this embodiment integrates an MCU chip U1, a clock chip U2, a depth and temperature sensing chip U3, a compass chip U4, a three-axis accelerometer chip U5, a video photosensitive chip U6, and a communication circuit on the PCB board 7.

[0049] Specifically, please refer to Figures 8 to 15The clock chip U2's pin 5 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 8, the clock chip U2's pin 6 is connected to the MCU chip's pin 11, and the clock chip U2's pin 7 is connected to the MCU chip's pin 12. The depth and temperature sensing chip U3's pin 2 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 1, the compass chip's pin B2 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 4, the compass chip's pin A2 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 10, the triaxial accelerometer chip U5's pin 2 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 4, and the triaxial accelerometer chip U5's pin 12 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 9. The communication circuit includes resistors R5 and R6. One end of resistor R5 and one end of resistor R6 are connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 1, the other end of resistor R5 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 2 and the video photosensitive chip U6's pin C6, and the other end of resistor R6 is connected to the MCU chip U1's pin 9 and the video photosensitive chip U6's pin C5.

[0050] Pin E6 of the video photosensitive chip U6 is connected to the cathode of diode D2, and the anode of diode D2 is grounded. Pin 2 of the depth and temperature sensing chip U3 is also connected to the cathode of diode D1, and the anode of diode D1 is grounded.

[0051] In this embodiment, a filtering and voltage regulation circuit is also integrated on the PCB board 7. The filtering and voltage regulation circuit includes capacitor C10 and capacitor C11. One end of capacitor C10 and capacitor C11 is connected to pin 1 of the MCU chip U1, and the other end is grounded.

[0052] This embodiment integrates the MCU chip, clock chip U2, depth and temperature sensing chip U3, compass chip U4, three-axis accelerometer chip U5, video photosensitive chip U6, and communication circuit on the PCB board 7, which is more conducive to real-time detection of underwater temperature and depth, as well as the underwater biological environment.

[0053] The beneficial effects of this underwater camera are:

[0054] This utility model, through the above-mentioned technical solution, includes: a front shell, a light plate, a lens, a lens mounting base, and a sealing plate. The lens is retractably mounted on the top of the lens mounting base. The light plate is located at the front end of the front shell and on the outer periphery of the bottom of the lens mounting base. The sealing plate abuts against the rear end of the front shell. The light plate, lens mounting base, sealing plate, and front shell form a sealed cavity, which can effectively improve the waterproof sealing performance of the underwater camera and prevent water from entering the camera device and damaging the internal electrical components of the camera.

[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present utility model and using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An underwater camera, characterized by, The application relates to a waterproof camera, which comprises a front shell, a rear shell, a lamp plate, a lens, a lens mounting seat and a sealing plate. The lamp plate, the front end of the front shell, the lens mounting seat and the sealing plate are sealed by sealing glue.

2. The underwater camera of claim 1, wherein, The sealing plate and the rear end of the front shell are sealed by sealing glue.

3. The underwater camera of claim 1, wherein, The lens and the lens mounting seat are screw-connected.

4. The underwater camera of claim 1, wherein, The lamp plate is provided with a plurality of LED lamps.

5. The underwater camera of claim 1, wherein, The rear shell is provided with a water inlet hole and an exhaust hole, and a wire hole is arranged between the water inlet hole and the exhaust hole.

6. The underwater camera of claim 1, wherein, The outer side of the sealing plate is provided with a water hole, and the inner side of the sealing plate is provided with a temperature sensor and a water pressure sensor at positions corresponding to the water hole.

7. The underwater camera of claim 1, wherein, A PCB is arranged in the sealing cavity, and a wiring contact is arranged on the sealing plate.

8. The underwater camera of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, An MCU chip U1 is arranged on the PCB, and a clock chip U2, a depth and temperature sensing chip U3, a compass chip U4, a three-axis acceleration sensor chip U5, a video light sensing chip U6 and a communication circuit are connected to the MCU chip.

9. The underwater camera of claim 8, wherein, Pin 5 of the clock chip U2 is connected to pin 8 of the MCU chip U1, pin 6 of the clock chip U2 is connected to pin 11 of the MCU chip U1, pin 7 of the clock chip U2 is connected to pin 12 of the MCU chip U1, pin 2 of the depth and temperature sensing chip U3 is connected to pin 1 of the MCU chip U1, pin B2 of the compass chip is connected to pin 4 of the MCU chip U1, pin A2 of the compass chip is connected to pin 10 of the MCU chip U1, pin 2 of the three-axis acceleration sensor chip U5 is connected to pin 4 of the MCU chip U1, pin 12 of the three-axis acceleration sensor chip U5 is connected to pin 9 of the MCU chip U1, the communication circuit comprises a resistor R5 and a resistor R6, one end of the resistor R5 and one end of the resistor R6 are connected to pin 1 of the MCU chip U1, the other end of the resistor R5 is connected to pin 2 of the MCU chip U1 and pin C6 of the video light sensing chip U6, the other end of the resistor R6 is connected to pin 9 of the MCU chip U1 and pin C5 of the video light sensing chip U6, pin E6 of the video light sensing chip U6 is connected to the cathode of a diode D2, the anode of the diode D2 is grounded, pin 2 of the depth and temperature sensing chip U3 is further connected to the cathode of a diode D1, and the anode of the diode D1 is grounded.

10. The underwater camera of claim 9, wherein, ​

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