Camera adjusting structure and intelligent inspection trolley

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera adjusting structure and an intelligent inspection trolley, and relates to the camera field, the camera adjusting structure is applied to the intelligent inspection trolley, the intelligent inspection trolley comprises a trolley base, the camera adjusting structure comprises a mounting rack, a camera support and a holder, the mounting frame is fixed above the trolley base; a camera is mounted on the camera bracket; the holder is connected with the mounting frame, the camera support is mounted on the top of the holder, the holder is provided with a swing assembly, and the swing assembly is used for driving the holder to swing towards the mounting frame so that the camera on the camera support can be adjacent to the top face of the mounting frame. The utility model aims to prevent the definition of the camera from being influenced when the intelligent inspection trolley is in a non-working state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to a camera adjustment structure and an intelligent inspection vehicle using the camera adjustment structure. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent inspection vehicles are used to carry out inspection work in specific environments, which improves inspection efficiency and safety compared to manual inspection.

[0003] Currently, the camera devices on intelligent inspection vehicles are usually fixed on top of the vehicle. When inspection work is not required, the camera devices are exposed to the outside world for a long time. As a result, after the intelligent inspection vehicle has been operating in places such as production plants and new energy power stations for a long time, the camera lens will inevitably get dusty, which will affect the shooting effect of the camera lens. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a camera adjustment structure and an intelligent inspection vehicle, which aims to avoid affecting the clarity of the camera when the intelligent inspection vehicle is not in operation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the camera adjustment structure proposed in this utility model is applied to an intelligent inspection vehicle. The intelligent inspection vehicle includes a vehicle base, and the camera adjustment structure includes:

[0006] Mounting bracket, which is fixed above the trolley base;

[0007] A camera bracket, on which a camera is mounted;

[0008] A gimbal is provided, which is connected to the mounting frame. The camera bracket is mounted on the top of the gimbal. The gimbal is equipped with a swing assembly, which is used to drive the gimbal to swing toward the mounting frame so that the camera on the camera bracket is close to the top surface of the mounting frame.

[0009] In one embodiment, a clearance groove is provided at the top of the mounting bracket, and the camera can swing into the clearance groove.

[0010] In one embodiment, the gimbal includes:

[0011] A gimbal bracket, wherein the camera bracket is mounted on the top of the gimbal bracket, and the gimbal bracket has rotating shafts on both sides, the rotating shafts being rotatably mounted on the mounting frame;

[0012] The swing assembly includes a gear, a rack, and a drive component. The gear is fixed to the rotating shaft, the rack meshes with the rotating shaft, the rack is slidably disposed on the mounting bracket, and the drive component is used to drive the rack to swing the gimbal bracket.

[0013] In one embodiment, the drive member is located within the clearance groove, and the rack is provided with an extension arm that extends into the clearance groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, a cleaning plate is provided in the clearance groove, and the position where the camera swings into the clearance groove is defined as a fixed position. The cleaning plate is located at the bottom of the fixed position and is used to clean the camera when the camera swings to the fixed position.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cleaning plate is disposed at the end of the extension arm. After the camera swings into the fixed position, the drive member continues to drive the rack and the extension arm to move the cleaning plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the cleaning pad is detachably mounted to the end of the extension arm.

[0017] In one embodiment, there are two gears and two racks, located at both ends of the gimbal bracket.

[0018] In one embodiment, the gimbal further includes a rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism having a rotating component, and the camera bracket being fixed to the rotating component.

[0019] This utility model also provides an intelligent inspection vehicle, which includes the camera adjustment structure described above.

[0020] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, the camera adjustment structure is applied to an intelligent inspection vehicle. The intelligent inspection vehicle includes a vehicle base, and the camera adjustment structure includes a mounting frame, a camera bracket, and a pan-tilt unit. The mounting frame is fixed above the vehicle base. A camera is mounted on the camera bracket. The pan-tilt unit is connected to the mounting frame, and the camera bracket is mounted on the top of the pan-tilt unit. The pan-tilt unit is provided with a swing component, which is used to drive the pan-tilt unit to swing toward the mounting frame so that the camera on the camera bracket is close to the top surface of the mounting frame.

[0021] With this setup, when the intelligent inspection vehicle is not in operation, the camera bracket is swung towards the mounting frame via the swing component, so that the camera faces the top surface of the mounting frame. This greatly reduces the accumulation of dust on the camera and prevents the camera's clarity from being affected when it is not in operation. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the camera adjustment structure provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the camera in its retracted state.

[0025] Figure 3 An exploded view of the camera adjustment structure.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 1000. Camera adjustment structure; 1. Mounting bracket; 11. Clearance slot; 2. Camera bracket; 3. Pan / Tilt head; 31. Pan / Tilt head bracket; 32. Rotating shaft; 33. Gear; 34. Rack; 35. Drive component; 36. Extension arm; 4. Cleaning plate; 5. Rotating component.

[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0031] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0032] When existing intelligent inspection vehicles are not performing inspection work, their camera devices are exposed to the outside environment for extended periods, inevitably causing dust and other contaminants to accumulate on the camera lenses, thus affecting the image quality.

[0033] To address this technical problem, this utility model provides a camera adjustment structure and an intelligent inspection vehicle using the camera adjustment structure.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The camera adjustment structure 1000 is applied to an intelligent inspection vehicle. The intelligent inspection vehicle includes a vehicle base, and the camera adjustment structure 1000 includes a mounting frame 1, a camera bracket 2, and a pan-tilt unit 3. The mounting frame 1 is fixed above the vehicle base; a camera is mounted on the camera bracket 2; the pan-tilt unit 3 is connected to the mounting frame 1, and the camera bracket 2 is mounted on the top of the pan-tilt unit 3. The pan-tilt unit 3 is equipped with a swing component, which is used to drive the pan-tilt unit 3 to swing towards the mounting frame 1 so that the camera on the camera bracket 2 is close to the top surface of the mounting frame 1.

[0035] With this setup, when the intelligent inspection vehicle is not in operation, the camera bracket 2 is swung towards the mounting bracket 1 via the swing component, so that the camera faces the top surface of the mounting bracket 1, which greatly reduces the phenomenon of dust accumulation on the camera and avoids affecting the clarity of the camera when it is not in operation.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment of this utility model, a clearance groove 11 is provided on the top of the mounting bracket 1, and the camera can swing into the clearance groove 11. The clearance groove 11 can firstly make the camera look more aesthetically pleasing when it swings, and secondly, the structure of the clearance groove 11 can block dust to a certain extent, which can further reduce the probability of dust adhering to the camera.

[0037] In this embodiment, the clearance slot 11 can be a slot that only accommodates the camera, or it can be a slot that accommodates both the camera and the camera bracket 2.

[0038] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the gimbal 3 includes:

[0039] The gimbal 3 bracket and the camera bracket 2 are mounted on the top of the gimbal 3 bracket. The gimbal 3 bracket has a rotating shaft 32 on both sides, and the rotating shaft 32 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 1.

[0040] The swing assembly includes a gear 33, a rack 34, and a drive component 35. The gear 33 is fixed on the rotating shaft 32, the rack 34 meshes with the rotating shaft 32, the rack 34 is slidably disposed on the mounting bracket 1, and the drive component 35 is used to drive the rack 34 to swing the gimbal 3 bracket.

[0041] The gimbal 3 support can be oscillated more effectively by the cooperation of gear 33 and rack 34, thus improving the stability of the oscillation. The driving component 35 is an electric push rod.

[0042] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the driving component 35 is located within the clearance groove 11, and the rack 34 is provided with an extension arm 36 that extends into the clearance groove 11. By placing the driving component 35 within the clearance groove 11 and connecting the rack 34 and the driving component 35 via the extension arm 36, the driving component 35 is not exposed, which is more aesthetically pleasing and also protects the driving component 35.

[0043] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, a cleaning plate 4 is provided in the clearance groove 11. The position where the camera swings into the clearance groove 11 is defined as the fixed position. The cleaning plate 4 is located at the bottom of the fixed position and is used to clean the camera when it swings to the fixed position. By setting the cleaning plate 4 to clean the camera, it is ensured that the camera is cleaned every time it retracts, thus further ensuring the shooting effect of the camera.

[0044] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the cleaning plate 4 is disposed at the end of the extension arm 36. After the camera swings into the fixed position, the driving member 35 continues to drive the rack 34 and the extension arm 36 to move the cleaning plate 4. In this embodiment, when the rack 34 has completely moved on the gear 33, the gear 33 rotates 80 to 90 degrees. When it is necessary to store the camera, the driving member 35 drives the extension arm 36 and the rack 34 to move. The rack 34 can drive the gear 33 to rotate. At this time, the driving member 35 continues to drive the rack 34 and the extension arm 36. The teeth on the rack 34 disengage from the gear 33. The camera continues to swing downward due to gravity to fit against the cleaning plate 4. At the same time, the extension arm 36 drives the cleaning plate 4 to move to wipe and clean the camera.

[0045] Please see Figure 3In one embodiment of this utility model, the cleaning plate 4 is detachably mounted on the end of the extension arm 36. Making the cleaning plate 4 detachable facilitates its replacement. The cleaning plate 4 can be detached via a snap-fit ​​mechanism or a nut, etc.; this design does not limit the detachment method.

[0046] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, there are two gears 33 and two racks 34, located at both ends of the gimbal bracket 3. This improves the structural stability of the swing assembly.

[0047] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the gimbal 3 further includes a rotating mechanism, which has a rotating component 5, and the camera bracket 2 is fixed to the rotating component 5. With this configuration, the rotating component 5 can drive the camera bracket 2 to rotate, thereby adjusting the camera's shooting direction.

[0048] This utility model also provides an intelligent inspection vehicle, which includes the camera adjustment structure 1000 of the above embodiments. The specific structure of the camera adjustment structure 1000 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this intelligent inspection vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0049] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A camera adjustment structure, characterized in that, The camera adjustment structure is applied to an intelligent inspection vehicle, which includes a vehicle base. The camera adjustment structure includes: Mounting bracket, which is fixed above the trolley base; A camera bracket, on which a camera is mounted; A gimbal is connected to the mounting frame, and a camera bracket is mounted on the top of the gimbal. The gimbal is equipped with a swing assembly, which is used to drive the gimbal to swing toward the mounting frame so that the camera on the camera bracket is close to the top surface of the mounting frame. The top of the mounting bracket has a clearance slot, and the camera can swing into the clearance slot; The gimbal includes a gimbal bracket and a swing assembly. The camera bracket is mounted on the top of the gimbal bracket. The gimbal bracket has rotating shafts on both sides, which are rotatably mounted on the mounting frame. The swing assembly includes a gear, a rack, and a drive component. The gear is fixed on the rotating shaft, the rack meshes with the rotating shaft, and the rack is slidably mounted on the mounting frame. The drive component is used to drive the rack to swing the gimbal bracket. The drive component is located in the clearance groove, and the rack is provided with an extension arm that extends into the clearance groove. The clearance groove is equipped with a cleaning plate. The position where the camera swings into the clearance groove is defined as the fixed position. The cleaning plate is located at the bottom of the fixed position and is used to clean the camera when the camera swings to the fixed position.

2. The camera adjustment structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning plate is disposed at the end of the extension arm. After the camera swings into the fixed position, the driving member continues to drive the rack and the extension arm to move the cleaning plate.

3. The camera adjustment structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning pad is detachably mounted on the end of the extension arm.

4. The camera adjustment structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, There are two gears and two racks, located at both ends of the gimbal bracket.

5. The camera adjustment structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gimbal also includes a rotating mechanism, which has a rotating component, and the camera bracket is fixed to the rotating component.

6. An intelligent inspection vehicle, characterized in that, The intelligent inspection vehicle includes a camera adjustment structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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