All-round imaging module and camera equipment

By introducing an arc plate and angle adjustment components into the surround-view imaging module, combined with a limit rod and worm gear transmission, the problems of image edge distortion and blind spots in surround-view panoramic cameras are solved, achieving more stable and comprehensive 360-degree imaging.

CN223772094UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06CHANGCHUN XINZHUODA INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520200282.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-09
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-09

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Technical Problem

Existing panoramic cameras suffer from edge distortion and blind spots due to the fixed installation of the camera equipment.

Method used

The system employs an arc-shaped plate and an angle adjustment assembly. By fixing the arc-shaped plate to the rear of the camera and setting upper and lower protrusions at the front of the mounting block, the camera rotation is achieved using the angle adjustment assembly and a limit rod. Combined with the gear transmission of the worm gear and servo motor, stable rotation and angle control of the camera are realized.

Benefits of technology

It reduces blind spots in the surround-view imaging process, improves the practicality and stability of the equipment, and ensures the integrity of 360-degree imaging.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of camera shooting equipment, and discloses a look-around imaging module and camera shooting equipment, comprising a camera, the front end of the camera is provided with a lens group, and the rear end of the camera is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped plate; an upper bulge and a lower bulge are arranged at the front end of the mounting block; the angle adjusting assembly is arranged in the lower protruding cavity, the angle adjusting assembly comprises a main shaft and a driving unit, the main shaft is fixed to the arc-shaped plate through a screw, and the driving unit controls the rotating angle of the main shaft. The arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the rear end of the camera, the upper protrusion and the lower protrusion are arranged at the front end of the mounting block, the angle adjusting assembly for rotating the arc-shaped plate is arranged in the cavity of the lower protrusion, and the arc-shaped plate synchronously drives the camera to rotate, so that the imaging range of the camera can be moved, the visual dead angle in the surround-view imaging process is reduced, and the imaging efficiency is improved. And the practicability of the equipment is effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera equipment technology, and in particular to a surround-view imaging module and camera equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Current panoramic cameras typically use four cameras placed in front of, behind, to the left and right of an object to capture road condition images from these four angles. These images are then stitched together using an image stitching algorithm to create a so-called 360-degree panoramic image effect. However, because the cameras are fixed in place, the edges of the image are prone to distortion, and visual "blind spots" can easily appear at the junctions of two cameras, resulting in defects in their use.

[0003] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a surround-view imaging module and camera device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a surround-view imaging module and camera device, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A surround-view imaging module and camera device includes: a camera with a lens assembly at its front end and an arc-shaped plate fixedly connected to its rear end; a mounting block with an upper protrusion and a lower protrusion at its front end, both of which are hollow, the arc-shaped plate being movably engaged between the upper and lower protrusions, and fixing plates fixedly mounted on both sides of the outer wall of the mounting block; and an angle adjustment assembly disposed within the cavity of the lower protrusion for rotating the arc-shaped plate, the arc-shaped plate synchronously driving the camera to rotate, the angle adjustment assembly including a main shaft and a drive unit, the main shaft being fixed to the arc-shaped plate by screws, and the drive unit controlling the rotation angle of the main shaft.

[0007] According to the surround-view imaging module and camera device, the upper protrusion and the lower protrusion are triangular in shape. A limit rod is provided in the cavity of the upper protrusion. The limit rod moves through the bottom end of the upper protrusion and is fixedly connected to the arc plate by screws. The limit rod is located above the arc plate.

[0008] According to the surround-view imaging module and camera device, the main shaft is located inside the lower protrusion cavity, below the arc-shaped plate, the main shaft moves through the top of the lower protrusion, and a worm gear is fixedly inserted through the main shaft.

[0009] According to the surround-view imaging module and camera device, two assembly blocks are fixedly installed on the top wall of the lower protrusion cavity. The two assembly blocks are parallel to each other, and a rotating shaft is movably installed between the two assembly blocks through a bearing.

[0010] According to the surround-view imaging module and camera device, the drive unit includes a worm gear and a servo motor, with a rotating shaft fixedly passing through the worm gear and the servo motor fixedly installed on the bottom wall surface inside the lower protrusion cavity.

[0011] According to the surround-view imaging module and camera device, the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to a first gear, and the rotating shaft is also fixedly connected to a second gear, with the first gear and the second gear engaging in a movable meshing.

[0012] According to the surround-view imaging module and camera device, the main shaft and the rotation axis are perpendicular to each other, and the worm and worm wheel are in active engagement.

[0013] This utility model provides a surround-view imaging module and camera device. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] (1) This application fixes an arc plate to the rear end of the camera, sets an upper protrusion and a lower protrusion at the front end of the mounting block, and sets an angle adjustment component for rotating the arc plate in the cavity of the lower protrusion. The arc plate drives the camera to rotate synchronously, so that the imaging range of the camera can be moved, reducing the visual "dead angle" in the panoramic imaging process and effectively improving the practicality of the device.

[0015] (2) By setting the upper and lower protrusions in a triangular shape, it is convenient to limit the camera during rotation. A limiting rod is set in the cavity. The limiting rod moves through the bottom end of the upper protrusion and is fixedly connected to the arc plate with screws. The limiting rod is located above the arc plate. The limiting rod plays a limiting and guiding role on the arc plate, improving the stability of the movable connection between the camera and the mounting block.

[0016] (3) Two assembly blocks are fixedly installed on the top wall of the lower protrusion cavity. A rotating shaft is movably installed between the two assembly blocks through a bearing. The rotating shaft passes through the worm and the second gear. The output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the first gear. The first gear and the second gear are movably meshed. The first gear drives the second gear to rotate synchronously. The second gear drives the rotating shaft and the worm to rotate synchronously. The worm and the worm wheel are movably meshed, thereby completing the angle control of the spindle rotation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a surround-view imaging module and camera device according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a left-view schematic diagram of a surround-view imaging module and camera device according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the arc-shaped plate, the limiting rod, and the main shaft of a surround-view imaging module and camera device according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the upper protrusion and the limiting rod of a surround-view imaging module and camera device according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drive unit inside the lower protruding cavity of a surround-view imaging module and camera device according to the present invention.

[0022] Legend:

[0023] 10. Camera; 11. Mounting block; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Arc plate; 14. Upper protrusion; 15. Lower protrusion; 16. Limiting rod; 17. Main shaft; 18. Worm gear; 19. Assembly block; 20. Rotating shaft; 21. Worm; 22. Servo motor; 23. First gear; 24. Second gear. Detailed Implementation

[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown: A surround-view imaging module and camera device, comprising: a camera 10, with a lens assembly at the front end of the camera 10 and an arc-shaped plate 13 fixedly connected to the rear end of the camera 10; a mounting block 11, with an upper protrusion 14 and a lower protrusion 15 at the front end of the mounting block 11, both of which are hollow, and the arc-shaped plate 13 movably engaging between the upper protrusion 14 and the lower protrusion 15, and fixing plates 12 fixedly mounted on both sides of the outer wall of the mounting block 11; an angle adjustment assembly, disposed in the cavity of the lower protrusion 15, for rotating the arc-shaped plate 13, the arc-shaped plate 13 synchronously driving the camera 10 to rotate, the angle adjustment assembly including a main shaft 17 and a drive unit, the main shaft 17 being fixed to the arc-shaped plate 13 by screws, and the drive unit controlling the rotation angle of the main shaft 17.

[0025] It should be noted that the lens assembly includes multiple optical lenses. The combined effect of multiple optical lenses can balance the phase difference in the lens system and focus the light beam onto the imaging plane to achieve imaging of the target object. A lens system, imaging module and camera device (announcement number: CN115712188A) in the prior art has been disclosed, and will not be described in detail here.

[0026] Specifically, this application fixes an arc plate 13 to the rear end of the camera 10, and sets an upper protrusion 14 and a lower protrusion 15 at the front end of the mounting block 11. An angle adjustment component for rotating the arc plate 13 is set in the cavity of the lower protrusion 15. The arc plate 13 synchronously drives the camera 10 to rotate, so that the imaging range of the camera 10 can be moved, reducing the visual "blind spots" in the panoramic imaging process and effectively improving the practicality of the device.

[0027] The upper protrusion 14 and the lower protrusion 15 are triangular in shape. A limiting rod 16 is provided in the cavity of the upper protrusion 14. The limiting rod 16 moves through the bottom end of the upper protrusion 14 and is fixedly connected to the arc plate 13 by screws. The limiting rod 16 is located above the arc plate 13.

[0028] Specifically, by setting the upper protrusion 14 and the lower protrusion 15 to form a triangle, it is convenient to limit the rotation of the camera 10. A limiting rod 16 is set in the cavity. The limiting rod 16 moves through the bottom end of the upper protrusion 14 and is fixedly connected to the arc plate 13 by screws. The limiting rod 16 is located above the arc plate 13. The limiting rod 16 plays a limiting and guiding role for the arc plate 13, improving the stability of the movable connection between the camera 10 and the mounting block 11.

[0029] The main shaft 17 is located inside the cavity of the lower protrusion 15 and is located below the arc plate 13. The main shaft 17 moves through the top of the lower protrusion 15 and is fixedly connected to the worm gear 18.

[0030] Specifically, by setting the main shaft 17 to be located inside the cavity of the lower protrusion 15, the main shaft 17 moves through the top of the lower protrusion 15, the main shaft 17 is fixedly inserted through the worm gear 18, and the rotation of the main shaft 17 drives the arc plate 13 and the camera 10 to rotate synchronously.

[0031] Two assembly blocks 19 are fixedly installed on the top wall of the cavity of the lower protrusion 15. The two assembly blocks 19 are parallel to each other, and a rotating shaft 20 is movably installed between the two assembly blocks 19 via a bearing. The drive unit includes a worm gear 21 and a servo motor 22. The rotating shaft 20 is fixedly inserted through the worm gear 21, and the servo motor 22 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the cavity of the lower protrusion 15. The output shaft of the servo motor 22 is fixedly connected to a first gear 23, and a second gear 24 is also fixedly inserted through the rotating shaft 20. The first gear 23 and the second gear 24 are movably meshed. The main shaft 17 is perpendicular to the rotating shaft 20, and the worm gear 21 is movably meshed with a worm wheel 18.

[0032] Specifically, two assembly blocks 19 are fixedly installed on the top wall of the cavity of the lower protrusion 15. A rotating shaft 20 is movably installed between the two assembly blocks 19 via a bearing. The rotating shaft 20 is fixedly connected to the worm 21 and the second gear 24. The output shaft of the servo motor 22 is fixedly connected to the first gear 23. The first gear 23 and the second gear 24 are movably meshed. The first gear 23 drives the second gear 24 to rotate synchronously. The second gear 24 drives the rotating shaft 20 and the worm 21 to rotate synchronously. The worm 21 is movably meshed with the worm wheel 18, thereby completing the angle control of the rotation of the main shaft 17. By setting the worm 21 and the worm wheel 18 for transmission, the rotation of the camera 10 has self-locking property, and the stability of the equipment is higher.

[0033] The working principle of the surround-view imaging module and camera device disclosed in this application is as follows: An arc-shaped plate 13 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the camera 10. An upper protrusion 14 and a lower protrusion 15 are provided at the front end of the mounting block 11. Two assembly blocks 19 are fixedly installed on the top wall of the lower protrusion 15 cavity. A rotating shaft 20 is movably installed between the two assembly blocks 19 via a bearing. The rotating shaft 20 is fixedly connected through a worm gear 21 and a second gear 24. The output shaft of the servo motor 22 is fixedly connected to a first gear 23. The first gear 23 and the second gear 24 are movably meshed. The first gear 23 drives the second gear 24 to rotate synchronously. The second gear 24 drives the rotating shaft 20 and the worm gear 21 to rotate synchronously. The worm gear 21 is movably meshed with a worm wheel 18, thereby controlling the rotation angle of the main shaft 17. This allows the imaging range of the camera 10 to be moved, reducing visual "blind spots" during surround-view imaging and effectively improving the practicality of the device.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A surround view imaging module and camera device, comprising: The utility model relates to a camera angle adjusting device, including: Camera (10), the front end of camera (10) is provided with lens lens group, the rear end of camera (10) is fixedly connected with arc plate (13); Mounting block (11), the front end of mounting block (11) is provided with upper protrusion (14) and lower protrusion (15), and upper protrusion (14) and lower protrusion (15) are all hollow, and arc plate (13) can be movably engaged between upper protrusion (14) and lower protrusion (15), and the outer wall surface both sides of mounting block (11) are fixedly installed with fixed plate (12); Angle adjusting assembly, the angle adjusting assembly is set up in the cavity of lower protrusion (15), is used for rotating arc plate (13), and arc plate (13) synchronous drive camera (10) rotates, and angle adjusting assembly includes spindle (17) and drive unit, and spindle (17) is fixed with arc plate (13) through screw, and drive unit controls the rotation angle of spindle (17).

2. The surround view imaging module and camera device of claim 1, wherein: The upper protrusion (14) and lower protrusion (15) are triangular, and the cavity in the upper protrusion (14) is provided with a limit rod (16), the limit rod (16) is movably penetrated through the bottom end of the upper protrusion (14) and is fixedly connected with the arc plate (13) through the screw, and the limit rod (16) is located above the arc plate (13).

3. The surround view imaging module and camera device of claim 1, wherein: The spindle (17) is located in the cavity of the lower protrusion (15), and the spindle (17) is located below the arc plate (13), the spindle (17) is movably penetrated through the top end of the lower protrusion (15), and the spindle (17) is fixedly penetrated with a worm wheel (18).

4. The surround view imaging module and camera device of claim 3, wherein: Two assembly blocks (19) are fixedly installed on the top end wall surface in the cavity of the lower protrusion (15), and the two assembly blocks (19) are in a parallel state, and a rotating shaft (20) is movably installed between the two assembly blocks (19) through a bearing.

5. The surround view imaging module and camera device of claim 1, wherein: The drive unit includes a worm (21) and a servo motor (22), the rotating shaft (20) is fixedly penetrated with the worm (21), and the servo motor (22) is fixedly installed on the bottom end wall surface in the cavity of the lower protrusion (15).

6. The surround view imaging module and camera device of claim 5, wherein: The output shaft of the servo motor (22) is fixedly connected with a first gear (23), and the rotating shaft (20) is also fixedly penetrated with a second gear (24), and the first gear (23) and the second gear (24) are movably engaged.

7. The surround view imaging module and camera device of claim 1, wherein: The spindle (17) and the rotating shaft (20) are in a perpendicular state, and the worm (21) and the worm wheel (18) are movably engaged.

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