Angle adjusting mechanism of camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses an angle adjusting mechanism of a camera, which comprises a mounting seat, a mounting frame is rotatably connected to the interior of the mounting seat, a spherical camera is rotatably connected to the mounting frame, an angle adjusting assembly is arranged at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting frame, and the outer wall of the angle adjusting assembly abuts against the outer wall of the spherical camera. The direction adjusting assembly is arranged at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting frame, the lower surface of the face gear ring is fixedly connected with the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting base, and the outer wall of the direction adjusting assembly is meshed with the outer wall of the face gear ring; according to the scheme, surrounding images are captured and recorded through the spherical camera, the spherical camera can be controlled to carry out 360-degree angle adjustment in the vertical direction by starting the angle adjusting assembly, and the mounting frame can be adjusted to drive the spherical camera to carry out 360-degree angle adjustment in the horizontal direction by starting the direction adjusting assembly to be matched with the face gear ring; therefore, the scanning and identification coverage range of the spherical camera can be expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of cameras, and in particular to a camera angle adjustment mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] A camera is an optoelectronic device used to capture and record images, featuring high-definition imaging, real-time transmission, and good low-light performance. Depending on their application, cameras can be categorized into security cameras, industrial cameras, and vehicle cameras. With the development of intelligent technologies, cameras are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence, enabling functions such as facial recognition, license plate recognition, and behavior analysis. In the use of intelligent cameras, angle adjustment mechanisms are typically incorporated to expand their scanning and recognition coverage.

[0003] In related technologies, camera angle adjustment mechanisms typically include two types: mechanical adjustment and electric adjustment. Mechanical adjustment is usually achieved through knobs, universal ball joints, or bracket joints, and usually requires manual adjustment during operation, which may be inconvenient. Electric adjustment, on the other hand, usually uses a built-in motor and control system, which can be operated remotely. It can remotely control the horizontal and vertical rotation angles of the camera, and is suitable for dynamic scene monitoring or more complex environments. However, in the actual process of adjusting the camera angle, its adjustment range may be limited, which may affect the coverage of the camera's scanning and recognition.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a camera angle adjustment mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem mentioned in the background art that the angle adjustment range of a camera may be limited during actual angle adjustment, which may affect the coverage of camera scanning and recognition, this application provides a camera angle adjustment mechanism.

[0006] The camera angle adjustment mechanism provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An angle adjustment mechanism for a camera includes a mounting base, an internally rotatably connected mounting frame, a spherical camera rotatably connected to the mounting frame, an angle adjustment component disposed at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting frame, the outer wall of the angle adjustment component abutting against the outer wall of the spherical camera, a direction adjustment component, and a toothed ring. The direction adjustment component is disposed at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting frame, the lower surface of the toothed ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting base, and the outer wall of the direction adjustment component meshes with the outer wall of the toothed ring.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the spherical camera can capture and record surrounding images. The activation angle adjustment component can control the spherical camera to adjust its angle by 360 degrees in the vertical direction. The activation direction adjustment component, in conjunction with the toothed ring, can adjust the mounting bracket to drive the spherical camera to adjust its angle by 360 degrees in the horizontal direction, thereby expanding the coverage area of ​​the spherical camera's scanning and recognition.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting base includes a base plate, an external threaded connecting ring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate, the bottom of the mounting bracket is located inside the external threaded connecting ring, a plurality of mounting holes are evenly opened in a circle on the base plate to pass through the base plate, a connecting post is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate, and the top end of the connecting post is rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the base plate can restrict the installation position of the external threaded connecting ring and the connecting post, the external threaded connecting ring can provide a certain degree of protection for the installed mounting bracket, and the connecting post can restrict the installation position of the bottom of the mounting bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting bracket includes a housing rotatably connected to the top of the connecting column. The upper surface of the housing has a storage groove through which the housing passes. The bottom of the spherical camera passes through the interior of the storage groove. Support bars are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper surface of the housing. The spherical camera is located between the symmetrically arranged support bars. Both sides of the spherical camera are rotatably connected to the symmetrically arranged support bars. The bottom of the housing has a through-hole through which the housing passes. The direction adjustment component passes through the through-hole.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the housing can protect the installed angle adjustment component and direction adjustment component, the storage slot can facilitate contact between the bottom of the spherical camera and the angle adjustment component, the symmetrically arranged support bars can support the spherical camera, and the through port can facilitate the connection between the direction adjustment component and the toothed ring.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the external threaded connecting ring is threaded with a mounting ring, and a protective cover is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting ring, with the spherical camera located inside the protective cover.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective cover can be installed on the outer wall of the spherical camera through the installation ring, and the protective cover can protect the spherical camera.

[0015] Preferably, the angle adjustment assembly includes a U-shaped mounting plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing. A first motor is fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped mounting plate. The output end of the first motor passes through the U-shaped mounting plate and is fixedly connected to a shaft. An adjustment wheel is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shaft. The adjustment wheel is located inside the U-shaped mounting plate, and the outer wall of the adjustment wheel abuts against the outer wall of the spherical camera.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the U-shaped mounting plate can restrict the installation position of the first motor. Starting the first motor can drive the adjusting wheel to rotate by controlling the rotation of the shaft, and the rotation of the adjusting wheel can control the rotation of the spherical camera.

[0017] Preferably, the direction adjustment assembly includes a second motor fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing, and a gear fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. The bottom of the gear passes through the through-hole, and the outer wall of the gear meshes with the outer wall of the toothed ring.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, starting the second motor can control the rotation of the gear, so that the gear can move along the toothed ring, thereby adjusting the rotation of the housing.

[0019] Preferably, an anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the adjusting wheel, and the anti-slip pad is located between the contact surface of the adjusting wheel and the spherical camera.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the anti-slip pad can increase the friction between the adjustment wheel and the contact part of the spherical camera, thereby ensuring the rotation effect of the adjustment wheel on the spherical camera.

[0021] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] 1. The camera angle adjustment mechanism has a mounting base that restricts the installation position of the mounting frame, which in turn restricts the installation position of the spherical camera. The spherical camera can capture and record surrounding images. Activating the angle adjustment component can control the spherical camera to adjust its angle by 360 degrees in the vertical direction. Activating the direction adjustment component, in conjunction with the toothed ring, can adjust the mounting frame to drive the spherical camera to adjust its angle by 360 degrees in the horizontal direction, thereby expanding the scanning and recognition coverage of the spherical camera and making this application more practical.

[0023] 2. The angle adjustment mechanism of this camera has a base plate that restricts the installation position of the external threaded connecting ring and the connecting post. The external threaded connecting ring provides some protection for the mounting bracket. The connecting post restricts the installation position of the bottom of the mounting bracket. The housing protects the installed angle adjustment component and direction adjustment component. The storage slot facilitates contact between the bottom of the spherical camera and the angle adjustment component. The symmetrically arranged support bars support the spherical camera. The through-hole facilitates the connection between the direction adjustment component and the toothed ring. The mounting ring allows the protective cover to be installed on the outer wall of the spherical camera, and the protective cover protects the spherical camera.

[0024] 3. The camera angle adjustment mechanism features a U-shaped mounting plate that restricts the installation position of the first motor. Starting the first motor rotates the control shaft, which in turn drives the adjustment wheel to rotate. The rotation of the adjustment wheel controls the rotation of the spherical camera. An anti-slip pad increases the friction between the adjustment wheel and the spherical camera, ensuring the adjustment wheel effectively drives the spherical camera. Starting the second motor controls the gear to rotate, allowing the gear to move along the toothed ring, thus adjusting the rotation of the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a camera angle adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a camera angle adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a camera angle adjustment mechanism in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base structure of a camera angle adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a camera angle adjustment mechanism in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the diagram.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting base; 101. Base plate; 102. External threaded connecting ring; 103. Mounting hole; 104. Connecting post; 2. Mounting bracket; 201. Housing; 202. Storage slot; 203. Support bar; 204. Through port; 3. Spherical camera; 4. Angle adjustment assembly; 401. U-shaped mounting plate; 402. First motor; 403. Shaft; 404. Adjusting wheel; 5. Direction adjustment assembly; 501. Second motor; 502. Gear; 6. Gear ring; 7. Mounting ring; 8. Protective cover; 9. Anti-slip pad. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0032] This application discloses a camera angle adjustment mechanism. (Refer to...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An angle adjustment mechanism for a camera includes a mounting base 1, a mounting frame 2 rotatably connected inside the mounting base 1, a spherical camera 3 rotatably connected to the mounting frame 2, an angle adjustment component 4 disposed at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting frame 2, the outer wall of the angle adjustment component 4 abutting against the outer wall of the spherical camera 3, a direction adjustment component 5, and a toothed ring 6. The direction adjustment component 5 is disposed at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting frame 2, the lower surface of the toothed ring 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting base 1, and the outer wall of the direction adjustment component 5 and the outer wall of the toothed ring 6 mesh with each other.

[0033] In this embodiment, the mounting base 1 in the camera angle adjustment mechanism can limit the installation position of the mounting frame 2. The mounting frame 2 can limit the installation position of the spherical camera 3, which can capture and record surrounding images. Furthermore, an angle adjustment component 4 is installed on the bottom inner wall of the mounting frame 2. When the angle adjustment component 4 is activated, it can adjust the rotation of the spherical camera 3 around the connection point with the mounting frame 2. Since the angle adjustment component 4 controls the rotation of the spherical camera 3 by its outer wall abutting against the outer wall of the spherical camera 3, from... Furthermore, the spherical camera 3 can be adjusted vertically by 360 degrees. Additionally, a direction adjustment component 5 is installed at the bottom inner wall of the mounting bracket 2, and a toothed ring 6 is installed at the bottom inner wall of the mounting base 1. The outer wall of the direction adjustment component 5 meshes with the outer wall of the toothed ring 6. When the direction adjustment component 5 is activated, it cooperates with the toothed ring 6 to adjust the mounting bracket 2, thereby driving the spherical camera 3 to adjust horizontally by 360 degrees. This expands the scanning and recognition coverage of the spherical camera 3, making this application more practical for use.

[0034] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the mounting base 1 includes a base plate 101, and an external threaded connecting ring 102 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 101. The bottom of the mounting bracket 2 is located inside the external threaded connecting ring 102. The base plate 101 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 103 evenly distributed in a circular pattern to pass through the base plate 101. A connecting post 104 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 101, and the top end of the connecting post 104 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket 2.

[0035] In this embodiment, the mounting holes 103 evenly spaced on the base plate 101 are used in conjunction with bolts to fix the base plate 101. The base plate 101 can restrict the installation position of the external threaded connecting ring 102 and the connecting post 104. The external threaded connecting ring 102 can provide a certain degree of protection for the installed mounting bracket 2. The connecting post 104 can restrict the installation position of the bottom of the mounting bracket 2. The connecting post 104 and the mounting bracket 2 are rotatably connected by bearings.

[0036] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 2 includes a housing 201 rotatably connected to the top of the connecting column 104. The upper surface of the housing 201 has a storage groove 202 through which the housing 201 passes. The bottom of the spherical camera 3 passes through the interior of the storage groove 202. Support bars 203 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper surface of the housing 201. The spherical camera 3 is located between the symmetrically arranged support bars 203. The two sides of the spherical camera 3 are rotatably connected to the symmetrically arranged support bars 203 respectively. The bottom of the housing 201 has a through opening 204 through which the housing 201 passes. The direction adjustment component 5 passes through the through opening 204.

[0037] In this embodiment, the housing 201 can protect the installed angle adjustment component 4 and direction adjustment component 5. At the same time, the housing 201 can also restrict the installation position of the symmetrically arranged support bars 203. The symmetrically arranged support bars 203 can support the spherical camera 3. The storage slot 202 facilitates contact between the bottom of the spherical camera 3 and the angle adjustment component 4. The opening 204 facilitates the connection between the direction adjustment component 5 and the toothed ring 6.

[0038] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer wall of the external threaded connecting ring 102 is threaded with a mounting ring 7, and a protective cover 8 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting ring 7. The spherical camera 3 is located inside the protective cover 8.

[0039] In this embodiment, the protective cover 8 can be installed on the outer wall of the spherical camera 3 by means of the mounting ring 7. The protective cover 8 is made of transparent glass and can protect the spherical camera 3.

[0040] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the angle adjustment assembly 4 includes a U-shaped mounting plate 401 fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing 201. A first motor 402 is fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped mounting plate 401. The output end of the first motor 402 passes through the U-shaped mounting plate 401 and is fixedly connected to a shaft 403. An adjustment wheel 404 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shaft 403. The adjustment wheel 404 is located inside the U-shaped mounting plate 401, and the outer wall of the adjustment wheel 404 abuts against the outer wall of the spherical camera 3.

[0041] In this embodiment, the installation position of the first motor 402 can be restricted by the U-shaped mounting plate 401. Starting the first motor 402 can control the shaft 403 to rotate. The rotation of the shaft 403 can drive the adjusting wheel 404 to rotate. The rotation of the adjusting wheel 404 can control the rotation of the spherical camera 3 that is in contact with it.

[0042] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the direction adjustment assembly 5 includes a second motor 501 fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing 201. A gear 502 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 501. The bottom of the gear 502 passes through the through-hole 204, and the outer wall of the gear 502 meshes with the outer wall of the toothed ring 6.

[0043] In this embodiment, starting the second motor 501 can control the gear 502 to rotate. When the gear 502 rotates, it can move along the toothed ring 6, thereby adjusting the rotation of the housing 201.

[0044] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, an anti-slip pad 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the adjusting wheel 404, and the anti-slip pad 9 is located between the contact surface of the adjusting wheel 404 and the spherical camera 3.

[0045] In this embodiment, the anti-slip pad 9 can increase the friction between the adjusting wheel 404 and the spherical camera 3, thereby ensuring the driving effect of the adjusting wheel 404 on the rotation of the spherical camera 3.

[0046] The implementation principle of the camera angle adjustment mechanism in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0047] In use, this application is installed and fixed by the mounting base 1. The mounting bracket 2 is rotatably installed inside the mounting base 1. The mounting bracket 2 can limit the installation position of the spherical camera 3. The spherical camera 3 captures and records the surrounding images. Starting the first motor 402 can drive the adjusting wheel 404 to rotate by controlling the shaft 403. The rotation of the adjusting wheel 404 can control the spherical camera 3 to adjust its angle by 360 degrees in the vertical direction. Starting the second motor 501 can control the gear 502 to rotate. When the gear 502 rotates, it can move along the toothed ring 6, which can control the rotation and adjustment of the mounting bracket 2. By adjusting the mounting bracket 2, the spherical camera 3 can be driven to adjust its angle by 360 degrees in the horizontal direction, thereby expanding the scanning and recognition coverage of the spherical camera 3 and making this application more convenient for practical use.

[0048] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A camera angle adjustment mechanism, comprising a mounting base (1), characterized in that: The mounting base (1) is rotatably connected to a mounting bracket (2), and a spherical camera (3) is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (2); An angle adjustment component (4) is disposed at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting bracket (2), and the outer wall of the angle adjustment component (4) abuts against the outer wall of the spherical camera (3); and The orientation adjustment component (5) and the toothed ring (6) are provided, wherein the orientation adjustment component (5) is disposed at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting bracket (2), the lower surface of the toothed ring (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting base (1), and the outer wall of the orientation adjustment component (5) meshes with the outer wall of the toothed ring (6).

2. The camera angle adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (1) includes a base plate (101), and an external threaded connecting ring (102) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate (101). The bottom of the mounting bracket (2) is located inside the external threaded connecting ring (102). The base plate (101) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (103) that pass through the base plate (101) in a circular pattern. A connecting post (104) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate (101), and the top end of the connecting post (104) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket (2).

3. The camera angle adjustment mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) includes a housing (201) rotatably connected to the top of the connecting column (104). The upper surface of the housing (201) has a storage slot (202) through which the housing (201) passes. The bottom of the spherical camera (3) passes through the interior of the storage slot (202). Support bars (203) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper surface of the housing (201). The spherical camera (3) is located between the symmetrically arranged support bars (203). The two sides of the spherical camera (3) are rotatably connected to the symmetrically arranged support bars (203). The bottom of the housing (201) has a through opening (204) through which the housing (201) passes. The direction adjustment component (5) passes through the through opening (204).

4. The camera angle adjustment mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the external threaded connecting ring (102) is threaded with a mounting ring (7), and a protective cover (8) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting ring (7). The spherical camera (3) is located inside the protective cover (8).

5. The camera angle adjustment mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The angle adjustment assembly (4) includes a U-shaped mounting plate (401) fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing (201). A first motor (402) is fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped mounting plate (401). The output end of the first motor (402) passes through the U-shaped mounting plate (401) and is fixedly connected to a shaft (403). An adjustment wheel (404) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shaft (403). The adjustment wheel (404) is located inside the U-shaped mounting plate (401), and the outer wall of the adjustment wheel (404) abuts against the outer wall of the spherical camera (3).

6. The camera angle adjustment mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The direction adjustment assembly (5) includes a second motor (501) fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing (201). The output end of the second motor (501) is fixedly connected to a gear (502). The bottom of the gear (502) passes through the through-hole (204). The outer wall of the gear (502) meshes with the outer wall of the toothed ring (6).

7. The camera angle adjustment mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: An anti-slip pad (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the adjusting wheel (404), and the anti-slip pad (9) is located between the contact surface of the adjusting wheel (404) and the spherical camera (3).

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