Camera support capable of being adjusted at any visual angle

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of camera fixing supports, and provides a camera support capable of being adjusted at any visual angle. The camera support comprises a fixing base, a first rotating arm, a second rotating arm and a camera supporting plate. The fixed seat is provided with a fixed notch, and the fixed notch is provided with a first through hole which is hinged to a second through hole in one end of the first rotary arm; a third through hole is formed in the other end of the first rotating arm and used for being hinged to a fourth through hole in one end of the second rotating arm, and a connector is arranged at the other end of the second rotating arm and hinged to the camera supporting plate. And through the coaxial rotation of the two rotating arms, the problem that the horizontal angle adjustment of the conventional camera bracket is limited is solved. By designing a hinged structure of the rotary arm and the camera supporting plate, the problem that the vertical angle adjustment of the conventional camera bracket is limited is solved. And the camera fixed on the bracket can be adjusted by 360 degrees in the horizontal direction and 180 degrees in the vertical direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of camera mounting brackets, and in particular relates to a camera bracket with an adjustable viewing angle. Background Technology

[0002] Cameras are essential devices used for recording in daily life and work, widely applied in filmmaking, news interviews, sporting events, and outdoor adventures to capture video. The clarity and quality of this video are easily affected by the stability of the camera. Camera brackets are used to fix the camera's position and angle for video imaging.

[0003] A camera is an image acquisition and capture device widely used in various industries. Cameras monitor people, vehicles, instruments, production lines, the environment, and more. To obtain a better monitoring field of view, cameras are typically fixed high up on building walls, dedicated monitoring poles, or steel structures using camera brackets. Cameras are categorized into bullet cameras, dome cameras, and PTZ cameras. Bullet cameras use fixed brackets to adjust their orientation, while dome and hemispherical cameras use motorized pan-tilt units for remote control of the viewing angle. In enterprise production, for monitoring small factories, installing four fixed monitoring systems at the four opposite corners of the building can achieve comprehensive, blind-spot-free coverage. However, for large factories, achieving blind-spot-free monitoring requires multiple fixed cameras or PTZ cameras with preset viewing angles. Currently, most bullet camera brackets have limited vertical adjustment angles after fixing, which can lead to situations where they do not meet usage requirements in certain scenarios. For example, installing a camera on an overhead crane at the top of a cylindrical gas holder to provide video-assisted material handling requires the camera's viewing angle to be vertically downward to accurately capture the position of the hopper. A PTZ camera with a motorized pan-tilt head can also meet the above requirements in terms of field of view, but PTZ cameras are relatively expensive.

[0004] The existing technology has the following defects and shortcomings: Most bullet camera brackets have limited vertical angle adjustment after being fixed, and their ability to adjust the direction of a single camera for periodic multi-area, large tilt angle monitoring is also limited, which brings inconvenience to the application. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a camera bracket that can be adjusted to any viewing angle, solving the problem of limited camera adjustment angle.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A camera bracket with adjustable viewing angle includes: a fixed base, a first rotating arm, a second rotating arm, and a camera support plate; the fixed base is provided with a fixing slot, the fixing slot is provided with a first through hole, and is hinged to a second through hole at one end of the first rotating arm; the other end of the first rotating arm is provided with a third through hole for hinged to a fourth through hole at one end of the second rotating arm, and the other end of the second rotating arm is provided with a connector for hinged to the camera support plate.

[0008] Furthermore, in the camera bracket described above, a fixing hole is provided along the circumference of the mounting base for fixing to external devices.

[0009] Furthermore, in the camera bracket described above, the first through hole is located at the center of the fixing slot.

[0010] Furthermore, in the camera bracket described above, the first bolt passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is hinged to the first nut; the first through hole, the second through hole, the first bolt and the first nut are coaxially arranged.

[0011] Furthermore, in the camera bracket as described above, the second bolt passes through the third through hole and the fourth through hole and is hinged to the second nut, and the third through hole, the fourth through hole, the second bolt and the second nut are coaxially arranged.

[0012] Furthermore, in the camera bracket described above, the camera support plate is provided with mounting holes for mounting the camera.

[0013] Furthermore, in the camera bracket described above, the side of the camera support plate away from the camera is provided with a hinge structure. The hinge structure includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is provided with a fifth through hole for connecting to the connector. The second protrusion is provided with a sixth through hole for connecting to the connector. The connector is provided with a third protrusion protruding towards the camera support plate. The third protrusion is provided with a seventh through hole for hinged to the camera support plate. The third protrusion is inserted between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0014] Furthermore, in the camera bracket described above, the first protrusion, the second protrusion, the fifth through hole, the sixth through hole, and the seventh through hole are coaxially arranged.

[0015] Furthermore, in the camera bracket described above, the hinge structure also includes a third bolt and a third nut, wherein the third bolt passes through the fifth through hole, the sixth through hole, the seventh through hole, and the third nut to form a hinge.

[0016] Furthermore, in the camera bracket as described above, a plurality of the mounting holes are arranged circumferentially along the camera support plate.

[0017] The technical solution provided in this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] Unlike traditional camera brackets with a single support arm, this technical solution solves the problem of limited horizontal angle adjustment of previous camera brackets by setting two rotating arms coaxially. By designing a hinged structure between the rotating arms and the camera mount, the problem of limited vertical angle adjustment of previous camera brackets is solved. This allows the camera fixed to the bracket to be adjusted for imaging in any direction and at any angle. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a camera bracket with adjustable viewing angle provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fixing slot of a camera bracket that can be adjusted to any angle, as provided in this application.

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the first rotating arm of a camera bracket with an adjustable viewing angle provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second rotating arm of a camera bracket that can be adjusted at any angle, as provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the camera mount of a camera bracket that can be adjusted to any viewing angle, as provided in this application.

[0024] The reference numerals in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Fixing base; 11. Fixing hole; 12. Fixing slot; 13. First through hole; 2. First rotating arm; 21. Second through hole; 22. Third through hole; 3. Second rotating arm; 31. Fourth through hole; 32. Connector; 4. Camera support plate; 41. Hinge structure; 42. Mounting hole; 5. First bolt; 6. First nut; 7. Second bolt; 8. Second nut. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," 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 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] See attached document Figure 1-5 This application provides a detailed description of a camera bracket with adjustable viewing angle according to an embodiment. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a camera bracket with adjustable viewing angle provided in this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fixing slot of a camera bracket that can be adjusted to any angle, as provided in this application. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the first rotating arm of a camera bracket with an adjustable viewing angle provided in this application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second rotating arm of a camera bracket that can be adjusted at any angle, as provided in this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera mount of a camera bracket that can be adjusted to any viewing angle, as provided in this application.

[0029] In short, the basic technical solution of this utility model is briefly described as follows:

[0030] A camera bracket with adjustable viewing angle includes a fixed base 1, a first rotating arm 2, a second rotating arm 3, and a camera support plate 4;

[0031] The fixed base 1 is provided with a fixed slot 12, the fixed slot 12 is provided with a first through hole 13, and is hinged to a second through hole 21 at one end of the first rotating arm 2; the other end of the first rotating arm 2 is provided with a third through hole 22, which is used to hinge to a fourth through hole 31 at one end of the second rotating arm 3; the other end of the second rotating arm 3 is provided with a connector 32, which is hinged to the camera support plate 4.

[0032] By setting the two rotating arms to rotate coaxially, the problem of limited horizontal angle adjustment of previous camera brackets was solved. By designing the hinge structure 41 between the rotating arms and the camera support plate 4, the problem of limited vertical angle adjustment of previous camera brackets was solved. This allows the camera fixed on the bracket to be adjusted 360° horizontally and 180° vertically.

[0033] The following section details a camera bracket with adjustable viewing angle provided in this application.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the camera bracket with adjustable viewing angle provided in this application includes the fixed base 1, the first rotating arm 2, the second rotating arm 3, and the camera support plate 4 mentioned in the above embodiments;

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the other end of the second rotating arm 3 is provided with a connector 32 for hinged connection with the camera support plate 4; specifically, the connector 32 is hinged to one side of the camera support plate 4, and the connector 32 is screwed to one side of the camera support plate 4; the second rotating arm 3 and the camera support plate 4 form a 180° degree of freedom adjustment in the vertical direction.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the fixing base 1 has a plate-like structure and is hinged to the first rotating arm 2, and fixedly connected to external equipment. Fixing holes 11 are provided along the circumference of the fixing base 1 for fixing to external equipment. Preferably, multiple fixing holes 11 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the fixing base 1. In a specific embodiment, the fixing base 1 is fixed to the building structure surface using expansion plugs or expansion bolts through the fixing holes 11. A fixing slot 12 protruding in the thickness direction of the fixing base 1 is provided in the middle of the fixing base 1 for hinged connection with the first rotating arm 2. Specifically, the fixing slot 12 is hinged to the first rotating arm 2, and the fixing slot 12 is screwed to the first rotating arm 2. The fixing slot 12 is provided with a first through hole 13 for hinged connection to one end of the first rotating arm 2, and the fixing slot 12 and one end of the first rotating arm 2 are screwed to each other through the first through hole 13. In one specific embodiment, the first through hole 13 is located at the center of the fixing slot 12; one end of the first rotating arm 2 is provided with a second through hole 21 for hinged connection with the first through hole 13, and the second through hole 21 and the first through hole 13 are screwed together for fixation. That is, the fixing slot 12 and one end of the first rotating arm 2 are hinged through the first through hole 13 and the second through hole 21, and the fixing slot 12 and one end of the first rotating arm 2 are screwed together for fixation. In one specific embodiment, the first rotating arm 2 is located above the fixing slot 12, and the upper surface of the fixing slot 12 and the lower surface of the first rotating arm 2 are in contact. In another specific embodiment, the first rotating arm 2 is located below the fixing slot 12, and the lower surface of the fixing slot 12 and the upper surface of the first rotating arm 2 are in contact.

[0037] The camera bracket also includes a first bolt 5 and a first nut 6, with the first through hole 13, the second through hole 21, the first bolt 5, and the first nut 6 coaxially arranged. The first bolt 5 passes through the first through hole 13 and the second through hole 21 and is hinged to the first nut 6; the first bolt 5 passes through the first through hole 13 and the second through hole 21 and is screwed to the first nut 6 for fixation. Tightening the first bolt 5 and the first nut 6 screws the first rotating arm 2 and the fixed base 1 for fixation; loosening the first bolt 5 and the first nut 6 allows the first rotating arm 2 to rotate horizontally, thereby adjusting the position of the first rotating arm 2. In other words, the horizontal degree of freedom of the first rotating arm 2 can be adjusted by loosening the first bolt 5. The first rotating arm 2 can rotate in the horizontal plane with the axis perpendicular to the axis of the second through hole 21 as the axis, forming a horizontal degree of freedom adjustment.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the other end of the first rotating arm 2 is provided with a third through hole 22 for hinged connection to one end of the second rotating arm 3. The other end of the first rotating arm 2 and one end of the second rotating arm 3 are screwed together and fixed. One end of the second rotating arm 3 is provided with a fourth through hole 31 for hinged connection to the other end of the first rotating arm 2. The fourth through hole 31 and the other end of the second rotating arm 2 are screwed together and fixed. That is, the other end of the first rotating arm 2 and one end of the second rotating arm 3 are hinged together through the third through hole 22, and the other end of the first rotating arm 2 and one end of the second rotating arm 3 are screwed together through the third through hole 22. In one specific embodiment, the second rotating arm 3 is located above the first rotating arm 2, and the upper surface of the first rotating arm 2 and the lower surface of the second rotating arm 3 are in contact. In another specific example, the second rotating arm 3 is located below the first rotating arm 2, and the lower surface of the first rotating arm 2 and the upper surface of the second rotating arm 3 are in contact.

[0039] The camera bracket also includes a second bolt 7 and a second nut 8, with the third through hole 22, the fourth through hole 31, the second bolt 7, and the second nut 8 coaxially arranged. The second bolt 7 passes through the third through hole 22 and the fourth through hole 31 and the second nut 8 for hinge connection, and the second bolt 7 passes through the third through hole 22 and the fourth through hole 31 and the second nut 8 for screw connection and fixation. Tightening the second bolt 7 and the second nut 8 screws the first rotating arm 2 and the second rotating arm 3 into place. Loosening the second bolt 7 and the second nut 8 allows the second rotating arm 3 to rotate horizontally, thereby adjusting the position of the second rotating arm 3. In other words, the horizontal degree of freedom of the second rotating arm 3 can be adjusted via the second bolt 7. The second rotating arm 3 can rotate horizontally around the axis perpendicular to the axis of the fourth through hole 31, thus achieving horizontal degree of freedom adjustment.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, the camera support plate 4 is provided with mounting holes 42 for mounting cameras; multiple mounting holes 42 are arranged along the circumference of the camera support plate 4, preferably, the multiple mounting holes 42 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the camera support plate 4; in a specific embodiment, there are 8 mounting holes 42.

[0041] A hinge structure 41 is provided on the side of the camera support plate 4 away from the camera. The connector 32 and the hinge structure 41 form a hinge, which is used to adjust the position of the camera support plate 4 in the vertical direction. The hinge structure 41 includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which are coaxially arranged. The first protrusion has a fifth through hole for connecting to the connector 32, and the second protrusion has a sixth through hole for connecting to the connector 32. The fifth and sixth through holes are coaxially arranged, and the axis of the fifth through hole is perpendicular to the axis of the first through hole 13. The connector 32 has a third protrusion protruding towards the camera support plate 4. The third protrusion has a seventh through hole for hinged connection with the camera support plate 4. The third protrusion and the camera support plate 4 are screwed together and fixed. The first protrusion, the second protrusion, the fifth through hole, the sixth through hole, and the seventh through hole are coaxially arranged. The hinge structure 41 also includes a third bolt and a third nut. The third bolt passes through the fifth, sixth, and seventh through holes and the third nut for screwing and fixing. The third bolt also passes through the fifth, sixth, and seventh through holes and the third nut for hinge connection, allowing the camera mount 4 to achieve 180° of freedom of adjustment in the vertical direction. In other words, the second rotating arm 3 is hinged to the camera mount 4 for vertical adjustment of the camera mount 4. Tightening the third bolt and the third nut fixes the second rotating arm 3 and the camera mount 4. Loosening the third bolt and the third nut allows for 180° vertical adjustment of the position of the camera mount 4.

[0042] The horizontal degree of freedom of the first rotating arm 2 can be adjusted by loosening the first bolt 5, the horizontal degree of freedom of the second rotating arm 3 can be adjusted by loosening the second bolt 7, and the vertical degree of freedom of the camera bracket 4 can be adjusted by loosening the third bolt. By hinged between the fixed base 1 and the first rotating arm 2, and by hinged between the first rotating arm 2 and the second rotating arm 3, the camera can rotate 360° horizontally, allowing for adjustment of any viewing angle. By hinged between the second rotating arm 3 and the camera bracket 4, the camera bracket can rotate 180° vertically, meeting usage requirements. In other words, this camera bracket allows for 360° horizontal and 180° vertical adjustment of the camera's viewing angle. In practical use, the camera's viewing angle can be adjusted to any angle depending on the position of the camera bracket.

[0043] To address the limitation of camera bracket rotation angles, especially the inability to meet the need for periodic adjustments to different areas and large tilt angles without disassembling the camera, this invention provides a camera bracket that can rotate freely in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing the camera mounted on it to image any area. This invention aims to eliminate the need for camera relocation by providing a freely adjustable monitoring bracket to meet the aforementioned requirements. Furthermore, unlike traditional camera brackets, it does not have overly strict requirements regarding the installation location; as long as it is within a reasonable range, the installation location can be flexible. This is a good option for solutions requiring cost savings.

[0044] For situations where multiple production lines operate alternately and require periodic monitoring from different angles, this monitoring bracket can be used to periodically adjust the imaging angle, avoiding the need to relocate cameras. It can also meet the needs of solutions requiring vertical upward or downward monitoring angles. In terms of economic benefits, when installing cameras in areas that do not require simultaneous monitoring, using this camera bracket can reduce the number of cameras used by at least half compared to the original method, thus saving half the camera purchase cost and bracket cost. Furthermore, it does not have strict requirements on the camera installation location, avoiding relocation costs due to unsuitable installation locations, resulting in indirect economic benefits.

[0045] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features of the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0046] For those skilled in the art, this invention can be implemented through other embodiments that do not depart from its spirit or essential characteristics. It is obvious that this invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, all embodiments are merely illustrative and not exhaustive, and should be considered exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and therefore all changes falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. All changes within the scope of this invention or its equivalents are included in this invention.

Claims

1. A camera bracket with an adjustable viewing angle, characterized in that, include: Mounting base, first rotating arm, second rotating arm, camera support plate; The fixing base is provided with a fixing slot, the fixing slot is provided with a first through hole, and is hinged to a second through hole at one end of the first rotating arm; the other end of the first rotating arm is provided with a third through hole, which is used to hinge to a fourth through hole at one end of the second rotating arm; the other end of the second rotating arm is provided with a connector, which is used to hinge to the camera support plate.

2. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with mounting holes along its circumference for fixing to external devices.

3. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first through hole is located at the center of the fixed groove.

4. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first bolt passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is hinged to the first nut; the first through hole, the second through hole, the first bolt and the first nut are arranged coaxially.

5. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second bolt passes through the third through hole and the fourth through hole and is hinged to the second nut. The third through hole, the fourth through hole, the second bolt and the second nut are arranged coaxially.

6. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera mount is provided with mounting holes for mounting the camera.

7. The camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera support plate has a hinge structure on the side away from the camera. The hinge structure includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion has a fifth through hole for connecting with the connector, and the second protrusion has a sixth through hole for connecting with the connector. The connector is provided with a third protrusion protruding towards the camera support plate. The third protrusion is provided with a seventh through hole for hinged connection with the camera support plate. The third protrusion is inserted between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

8. The camera bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first protrusion, the second protrusion, the fifth through hole, the sixth through hole, and the seventh through hole are coaxially arranged.

9. The camera bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The hinge structure further includes a third bolt and a third nut, wherein the third bolt passes through the fifth through hole, the sixth through hole, the seventh through hole and the third nut to form a hinge.

10. The camera bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The plurality of mounting holes are arranged circumferentially along the camera mount.

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