Integrated camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated camera, which comprises an integrated front cover, an integrated rear cover, a camera module and a camera module, the integrated front cover comprises a lens cone part and a cover body part which are connected with each other; a first mounting cavity is formed in the integrated front cover, the lens structure is arranged in the first mounting cavity, and the lens structure comprises at least one lens. According to the utility model, the integrated front cover is adopted, and the cover body part and the lens cone part are directly and integrally formed without a connecting structure, so that the overall stability is improved, parts are reduced, the structure is simplified, and materials and assembly cost are saved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Existing integrated cameras typically have a ring of UV adhesive applied to the outer edge of the top surface of the front housing, which connects to the flange on the lens. The front ends of the metal conductive sheet and the metal spring probe are located within the inner ring of the UV adhesive. In other words, in this technical solution, the front housing and the lens are manufactured separately. The UV adhesive is prone to aging after long-term use. When the UV adhesive between the front housing and the lens ages and fails, the lens is prone to shaking relative to the front housing, thus affecting the stability of the lens. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome at least one of the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides an integrated camera with an integrated front cover. The cover and the lens barrel do not require a connecting structure and are directly integrally formed, which improves the overall stability, reduces the number of parts, simplifies the structure, and saves materials and assembly costs.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its problem is:

[0005] An integrated camera, comprising:

[0006] One-piece front cover, the one-piece front cover is molded in one piece;

[0007] The one-piece front cover includes an interconnected lens barrel section and a cover body section;

[0008] The lens structure has a first mounting cavity inside the one-piece front cover, and the lens structure is disposed in the first mounting cavity. The lens structure includes at least one lens.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the unibody front cover is T-shaped.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the lens structure includes at least three lenses;

[0011] The first mounting cavity is in the shape of an "I" and includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber that are interconnected. The first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber are arranged sequentially along the optical path of the lens structure.

[0012] At least one lens is installed inside the first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the first chamber and the second chamber are both disposed in the lens barrel portion, and the third chamber is disposed in the cover portion;

[0014] Or, the first chamber is arranged in the lens barrel part, the second chamber is arranged in the lens barrel part and extends to the cover part, and the third chamber is arranged in the cover part.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the lens arranged in the interior of the first chamber is a first lens, the lens arranged in the interior of the second chamber is a second lens, and the lens arranged in the interior of the third chamber is a third lens.

[0016] A first mounting step is arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber, and one of the first lenses is arranged at the position of the first mounting step.

[0017] A second mounting step is arranged between the second chamber and the third chamber, and one of the third lenses is arranged at the position of the second mounting step.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the integral camera further comprises a first sealing structure and a second sealing structure, the first sealing structure is arranged between the first lens and the lens barrel part, and the second sealing structure is arranged between the third lens and the cover part.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the first sealing structure is a rubber sealing ring, a silica gel sealing ring, or a viscous adhesive layer formed by curing of viscous adhesive.

[0020] The second sealing structure is a rubber sealing ring, a silica gel sealing ring, or a viscous adhesive layer formed by curing of viscous adhesive.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the integral camera further comprises a first gasket and a second gasket, the first gasket is arranged between the first lens and the second lens, a third mounting step is arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber, the first gasket is arranged in the third mounting step, and the first mounting step and the third mounting step are separated from each other.

[0022] The interior of the second chamber is provided with a plurality of second lenses, and the plurality of second lenses are arranged with the second gasket.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the integral camera further comprises a rear cover, the front cover is connected and fixed with the rear cover, a second mounting cavity is formed between the front cover and the rear cover, and the second mounting cavity is used for mounting a circuit board structure.

[0024] The front cover and the rear cover are connected and fixed by bonding, welding process, or a first connecting structure.

[0025] The first connecting structure comprises a buckle or a screw.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the integral camera further comprises a mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is connected and fixed with the rear cover.

[0027] The front cover and the rear cover are connected and fixed by bonding, welding process or the second connecting structure;

[0028] The second connecting structure comprises a buckle or a screw.

[0029] In summary, the utility model has the following technical effects:

[0030] The utility model discloses an integral front cover, and the cover body part and the lens barrel part do not need connecting structure, directly integrally form, improve the stability of whole, and reduce parts, simplify structure, save material and assembly cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is external structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;

[0032] Figure 2 It is internal structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;

[0033] Figure 3 It is part structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 4 It is structure schematic diagram of integral front cover in the utility model embodiment.

[0035] Among them, the meaning of the sign is as follows:

[0036] 10, integral front cover, 101, lens barrel part, 102, cover body part, 103, first chamber, 104, second chamber, 105, third chamber, 106, first installation step, 107, second installation step, 108, third installation step, 20, lens structure, 201, first lens, 202, second lens, 203, third lens, 30, first sealing structure, 40, second sealing structure, 50, first gasket, 60, second gasket, 70, rear cover, 80, installation support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to better understand and implement, the technical scheme in the utility model embodiment will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the utility model embodiment.

[0038] In the description of the utility model, it is explained that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0040] Referring to Figures 1-3 The utility model discloses a kind of integrated camera, comprising: integrated front cover 10, integrated front cover 10 is integrally formed;Integrated front cover 10 includes mutually connected lens barrel portion 101 and cover portion 102;Lens structure 20, the inside of integrated front cover 10 is provided with first installation cavity, lens structure 20 is arranged in first installation cavity, and lens structure 20 includes at least one lens.

[0041] The utility model adopts integrated front cover 10, cover portion 102 and lens barrel portion 101 between do not need connecting structure, directly integrally formed, improve the stability of whole, and reduce component, simplify structure, save material and assembly cost.

[0042] The utility model is especially suitable for vehicle camera equipment use.

[0043] Specifically, integrated front cover 10 can be made of plastic material and be integrally formed by injection molding process, integrated front cover 10 can also be made of metal material and be integrally formed by casting or turning and other metal processing processes, how integrated front cover 10 is integrally formed can be realized by existing process, and here, it is not repeated and limited.

[0044] In the embodiment of the utility model, integrated front cover 10 is "T" type as a whole.

[0045] Specifically, lens barrel portion 101 is arranged along the first direction and extends, cover portion 102 is arranged along the second direction and extends, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular or close to perpendicular to each other, so that "T" type integrated front cover 10 can be obtained;The outer diameter of cover portion 102 is greater than the outer diameter of lens barrel portion 101, compared with the traditional "one" type lens barrel, "T" type integrated front cover 10 can increase the contact area with other connecting objects, facilitate its connection, increase the stability of connection.

[0046] In this embodiment of the utility model, the lens structure 20 includes at least three lenses; the first mounting cavity is in the shape of an "I" and includes a first chamber 103, a second chamber 104 and a third chamber 105 that are interconnected, and the first chamber 103, the second chamber 104 and the third chamber 105 are arranged sequentially along the optical path of the lens structure 20; at least one lens is provided inside the first chamber 103, the second chamber 104 and the third chamber 105.

[0047] In this embodiment of the present invention, the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 104 are both disposed in the lens barrel portion 101, and the third chamber 105 is disposed in the cover portion 102; or, the first chamber 103 is disposed in the lens barrel portion 101, the second chamber 104 is disposed in the lens barrel portion 101 and extends to the cover portion 102, and the third chamber 105 is disposed in the cover portion 102.

[0048] It should be noted that the inner diameter and span of the first chamber 103, the second chamber 104, and the third chamber 105 are set according to the actual number and size of the lenses installed, with the aim of enabling the lens structure 20 to be installed and used, and are not limited thereto. When the number of lenses installed in the second chamber 104 is large or the size is large, the span of the second chamber 104 needs to be increased. The second chamber 104 is located in the lens barrel portion 101 and extends to the cover portion 102. When the number of lenses installed in the second chamber 104 is small or the size is small, the span of the second chamber 104 needs to be reduced. The second chamber 104 is located in the lens barrel portion 101.

[0049] In this embodiment of the present invention, the lens disposed inside the first chamber 103 is a first lens 201, the lens disposed inside the second chamber 104 is a second lens 202, and the lens disposed inside the third chamber 105 is a third lens 203; a first mounting step 106 is provided between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 104, wherein one of the first lenses 201 is disposed at the position of the first mounting step 106; a second mounting step 107 is provided between the second chamber 104 and the third chamber 105, wherein one of the third lenses 203 is disposed at the position of the second mounting step 107.

[0050] Specifically, in order to facilitate the installation of the second lens 202, a corresponding installation step can be provided inside the second chamber 104 of the integrated front cover 10 to correspond to the second lens 202.

[0051] In this embodiment of the utility model, the integrated camera further includes a first sealing structure 30 and a second sealing structure 40. The first sealing structure 30 is provided between the first lens 201 and the lens barrel portion 101, and the second sealing structure 40 is provided between the third lens 203 and the cover portion 102.

[0052] In this embodiment of the present invention, the first sealing structure 30 is a rubber sealing ring, a silicone sealing ring, or an adhesive layer formed by curing adhesive; the second sealing structure 40 is a rubber sealing ring, a silicone sealing ring, or an adhesive layer formed by curing adhesive.

[0053] Preferably, the first sealing structure 30 is a rubber sealing ring, and the second sealing structure 40 is an adhesive layer formed by adhesive curing, such as existing AA adhesive.

[0054] In this embodiment of the utility model, the integrated camera further includes a first washer 50 and a second washer 60. The first lens 201 and the second lens 202 are provided with the first washer 50. A third mounting step 108 is provided between the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 104. The first washer 50 is disposed in the third mounting step 108. The first mounting step 106 and the third mounting step 108 are separated from each other. A plurality of second lenses 202 are provided inside the second chamber 104. The second washer 60 is provided between the plurality of second lenses 202.

[0055] Specifically, the first gasket 50 and the second gasket 60 are both existing rubber gaskets or silicone gaskets. The first gasket 50 separates the first lens 201 and the second lens 202, and the second gasket 60 separates two adjacent second lenses 202 to avoid mirror wear caused by contact between the first lens 201 and the second lens 202 or between two adjacent second lenses 202. The first mounting step 106 and the third mounting step 108 are separated from each other to avoid interference between the first sealing structure 30 and the first gasket 50.

[0056] Based on the above structure, the "I"-shaped first mounting cavity is conducive to the installation of the lens, and the first sealing structure 30 and the second sealing structure 40 can be used to seal the first mounting cavity in both the upper and lower directions, ensuring the internal sealing of the lens structure 20, making it dustproof and waterproof as a whole, and also facilitating the installation of subsequent structures such as circuit boards.

[0057] In this embodiment of the utility model, the integrated camera also includes a rear cover 70, and the front cover is connected and fixed to the rear cover 70. The front cover and the rear cover 70 form a second mounting cavity, which is used to install a circuit board structure. The front cover and the rear cover 70 are connected and fixed by bonding, welding or a first connecting structure. The first connecting structure includes a buckle or a screw.

[0058] In this embodiment of the utility model, the integrated camera also includes a mounting bracket 80, which is connected and fixed to the rear cover 70; the front cover and the rear cover 70 are connected and fixed by adhesive bonding, welding or a second connection structure; the second connection structure includes a buckle or a screw.

[0059] The technical means disclosed by the utility model scheme are not limited to the technical means disclosed by the above-mentioned embodiments, and also include technical schemes composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that, for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the principles of the utility model, a number of improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements are also considered within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated camera, characterized by, include: One-piece front cover, wherein the one-piece front cover is molded in one piece; The integrated front cover includes an interconnected lens barrel portion and a cover body portion; The lens structure includes a first mounting cavity inside the integrated front cover, and the lens structure is disposed within the first mounting cavity, the lens structure including at least one lens.

2. The integrated camera of claim 1, wherein: The unibody front cover is T-shaped.

3. The integrated camera of claim 1, wherein: The lens structure includes at least three of the lenses; The first mounting cavity is in the shape of an "I" and includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber that are interconnected. The first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber are arranged sequentially along the optical path of the lens structure. At least one of the lenses is provided inside the first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber.

4. The unit camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first chamber and the second chamber are both located in the lens barrel portion, and the third chamber is located in the cover portion; Alternatively, the first chamber may be disposed in the lens barrel portion, the second chamber may be disposed in the lens barrel portion and extend to the cover portion, and the third chamber may be disposed in the cover portion.

5. The unitary camera of claim 3, wherein: The lens disposed inside the first chamber is the first lens, the lens disposed inside the second chamber is the second lens, and the lens disposed inside the third chamber is the third lens; A first mounting step is provided between the first chamber and the second chamber, and one of the first lenses is disposed at the position of the first mounting step; A second mounting step is provided between the second chamber and the third chamber, and one of the third lenses is located at the position of the second mounting step.

6. The unitary camera of claim 5, wherein: It also includes a first sealing structure and a second sealing structure, wherein the first sealing structure is provided between the first lens and the lens barrel portion, and the second sealing structure is provided between the third lens and the cover portion.

7. The unit camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first sealing structure is a rubber sealing ring, a silicone sealing ring, or an adhesive layer formed by curing adhesive. The second sealing structure is a rubber sealing ring, a silicone sealing ring, or an adhesive layer formed by the curing of adhesive.

8. The unit camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a first washer and a second washer, the first lens and the second lens are provided with the first washer, a third mounting step is provided between the first chamber and the second chamber, the first washer is disposed in the third mounting step, and the first mounting step and the third mounting step are separated from each other; The second chamber contains a plurality of second lenses, and the second gaskets are disposed between the plurality of second lenses.

9. The unit camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rear cover, the front cover is connected and fixed to the rear cover, and the front cover and the rear cover form a second mounting cavity, the second mounting cavity being used to mount the circuit board structure; The front cover and the rear cover are connected and fixed by adhesive bonding, welding or a first connecting structure; The first connection structure includes a snap-fit ​​or a screw.

10. The unit camera according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting bracket, which is connected and fixed to the rear cover; The front cover and the rear cover are connected and fixed by adhesive bonding, welding, or a second connection structure. The second connection structure includes a snap-fit ​​or a screw.

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