Shell structure for photoelectric pod

By using a quick-release turntable and quick-release clips, combined with a movable disc and an electric cylinder-driven telescopic shaft, the problem of cumbersome installation of traditional optoelectronic pods is solved, enabling rapid deployment and flexible observation of optoelectronic pods, and improving the practicality and functionality of the equipment.

CN223912528UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13HEFEI HEZHIXIN MICROELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520784439.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-24

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Technical Problem

The traditional optoelectronic pod's outer shell structure is cumbersome to install and disassemble, affecting the equipment's response speed and maintenance efficiency. It is also prone to damage due to frequent disassembly, failing to meet the needs of emergency rescue and rapid deployment.

Method used

The system employs a quick-release turntable and quick-release clips that work in conjunction with the annular slot of the quick-release seat at the mounting end. Combined with a movable disc, telescopic shaft, and electric cylinder drive, it enables rapid connection and separation of the yaw motor housing from the mounting end. Furthermore, through the coordinated operation of the yaw motor rotor and the pitch motor, it allows for flexible adjustment of the observation angle of the optoelectronic pod.

Benefits of technology

This greatly improves the ease of equipment installation and disassembly, shortens maintenance time, enhances work efficiency, ensures the flexibility and stability of observations, and meets diverse observation needs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of security and protection monitoring, and discloses a shell structure for a photoelectric pod, which comprises a yaw motor shell, a quick-release turntable is mounted at the top of the yaw motor shell, and a quick-release clamping piece on the quick-release turntable is matched with an annular clamping groove and a convex groove on the inner side wall of a mounting end quick-release seat. According to the yaw motor shell, the yaw motor shell is matched with the annular clamping groove of the mounting end quick-dismounting base through the quick-dismounting rotating disc and the quick-dismounting clamping piece, and operation is easy, convenient and quick. In actual use, a maintainer can quickly detach the pod from the mounting seat, so that the maintenance time is greatly shortened, and the working efficiency is improved, which is particularly important for outdoor equipment needing to be frequently maintained. Moreover, an auxiliary structure composed of the movable disc, the telescopic shaft and the electric cylinder further guarantees the stability and smoothness of the quick disassembly process, and reduces the risk of faults caused by improper installation.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the security monitoring field technical field especially relates to a shell structure for optoelectronic pod. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the modern security monitoring field, the optoeelectronic pod as the key equipment plays a vital role. It can carry multiple optical equipment to realize accurate observation and data collection of the target area. However, the traditional optoelectronic pod exposes a series of problems to be solved in practical application, which provides an opportunity for the birth of the present scheme.

[0003] From the installation and maintenance convenience angle, the shell structure of the traditional optoelectronic pod is extremely cumbersome in the installation and disassembly process. It is mostly connected by complex bolts or fixed by welding. Once the equipment needs to be maintained, upgraded or replaced, the staff often needs to spend a lot of time and effort to disassemble the shell, which not only reduces the work efficiency, but also may cause additional damage to the equipment due to frequent disassembly, increasing the maintenance cost. In some emergency rescue and rapid deployment scenarios, this slow installation and maintenance method seriously affects the response speed of the equipment and cannot meet the actual demand in time. Therefore, the technical personnel in the field provides a shell structure for optoelectronic pod to solve the problems existing in the above. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model aims at solving the shortcomings in the prior art and provides a shell structure for optoelectronic pod, which comprises a yaw motor shell, a quick-release turntable is installed at the top of the yaw motor shell, and a quick-release clamp on the quick-release turntable is matched with an annular clamping groove and a convex groove on the inner side wall of the installation end quick-release seat. By rotating the quick-release turntable, the quick connection and separation of the yaw motor shell and the installation end quick-release seat can be realized, which greatly improves the convenience of equipment installation and disassembly and facilitates rapid deployment and maintenance in different scenarios.

[0005] Preferably, an active disc is arranged at the bottom of the quick-release turntable, the active disc is connected with an extension shaft, the extension shaft is driven by an electric cylinder, and the electric cylinder is installed at the position near the top of the inner side wall of the installation end quick-release seat. The electric cylinder can accurately control the extension and retraction of the extension shaft, thereby driving the active disc and the quick-release turntable to move stably, ensuring that the quick-release clamp accurately and accurately clamps into or separates from the annular clamping groove, and improving the stability and reliability of the quick-release process.

[0006] Preferably, a yaw motor rotor is rotatably connected to the bottom of the yaw motor shell, and a first hoist arm is fixed on the hoist arm mounting block on the two side walls of the yaw motor rotor. The rotation of the yaw motor rotor can drive the first hoist arm and the entire observation assembly connected thereto to rotate horizontally, which can flexibly adjust the horizontal observation angle of the optoelectronic pod and meet the demand of monitoring different direction targets.

[0007] Preferably, the two first suspension arms are mirror image opposite distribution, one of which is installed pitch motor stator, the other is installed pitch motor rotor.

[0008] Preferably, the first shell front side wall is reasonably provided with lens grooves, the infrared lens is installed in the lens groove near the lower end, and the visible light lens is installed in the lens groove near the upper end.

[0009] Preferably, the pitch motor stator and the movable end of the pitch motor rotor are connected with bearing seats, and the bearing seats are connected with the input end of the second shell and the first shell respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the yaw motor upper cover plate is installed on the rear side wall of the yaw motor shell, which not only protects the yaw motor from dust, water vapor and other impurities entering the motor and affecting its normal operation, but also provides a mounting position for the connector.

[0011] Preferably, the above-mentioned components cooperate with each other, the yaw rotation assembly, the pitch rotation assembly and the lens layout structure cooperate with each other, so that the photoelectric pod can flexibly adjust the observation angle in the horizontal and vertical directions, and can realize all-round and multi-angle observation of different environments and different distance targets with the infrared lens and the visible light lens, which meets the diversified observation demand and greatly improves the practicability and functionality of the photoelectric pod.

[0012] The utility model has the advantages of:

[0013] 1. In the utility model, the yaw motor shell is cooperated with the annular clamping groove of the quick release seat of the mounting end through the quick release turntable and the quick release clamping piece, and the operation is simple and fast. In actual use, the maintenance personnel can quickly disassemble the pod from the mounting seat, greatly shortens the maintenance time, improves the work efficiency, and is particularly important for the outdoor equipment which needs frequent maintenance. Moreover, the auxiliary structure composed of the movable disc, the telescopic shaft and the electric cylinder further guarantees the stability and smoothness of the quick release process, and reduces the risk of failure caused by improper installation.

[0014] 2. In the utility model, the yaw motor rotor drives the hanger arm mounting block and the first hanger arm to realize the yaw rotation in the horizontal direction, and the pitch motor stator and the pitch motor rotor work cooperatively to make the second shell and the first shell complete the pitch rotation. The free rotation in the two directions enables the photoelectric pod to flexibly track the target, and can easily cope with the monitoring of low-altitude flying objects or the omnidirectional scanning of ground targets, and significantly improves the functionality and practicality of the pod.

[0015] 3. In the utility model, the lens groove formed in the front side wall of the first shell reasonably arranges the infrared lens and the visible light lens, and meets the observation under different environments and different requirements. The design of the lens groove not only facilitates the installation of the lens, but also protects the lens to a certain extent and reduces the damage of external factors to the lens. Meanwhile, the bearing seat connected between the pitch motor stator and the movable end of the pitch motor rotor provides stable support for the rotation of the second shell and the first shell, guarantees the stability of the lens rotation, ensures the stability of the shooting or observation picture, and improves the imaging quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a partial front view axial side structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the quick release piece and the quick release seat of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a top view structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a side view structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0020] Legend: 1, yaw motor shell, 2, quick release turntable; 3, mounting end quick release seat; 4, convex groove; 5, annular clamping groove; 6, quick release clamping piece; 7, movable disc; 8, telescopic shaft; 9, electric cylinder; 10, yaw motor rotor; 11, hanger arm mounting block; 12, first hanger arm; 13, pitch motor stator; 14, first shell; 15, lens groove; 16, infrared lens; 17, visible light lens; 18, second shell; 19, yaw motor upper cover plate; 20, connector; 21, bearing seat. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] In the field of security monitoring, the demand for optoelectronic pods that can be rapidly deployed and flexibly monitored is increasing. Taking a security monitoring project as an example, this paper details the implementation process of the shell structure for such an optoelectronic pod.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 — Figure 4 A shell structure for an optoelectronic pod is described, in which a yaw motor shell 1 is first installed on a pre-assembled quick-release mounting base 3. The yaw motor shell 1 and the quick-release mounting base 3 are connected by a unique quick-release structure. A quick-release turntable 2 is located at the top center of the yaw motor shell 1, with a movable plate 7 rotatably connected to its bottom center. The input end of the movable plate 7 is connected to a telescopic shaft 8, which is connected to an electric cylinder 9 installed near the top center of the inner wall of the quick-release mounting base 3. A quick-release clip 6 is fixedly installed at the top center of the quick-release turntable 2, which cooperates with an annular groove 5 in the middle of the inner wall of the quick-release mounting base 3 and a protrusion 4 at the bottom. During operation, start the electric cylinder 9, which pushes the telescopic shaft 8, causing the movable plate 7 and quick-release turntable 2 to move. Align the quick-release clip 6 with the protrusion 4 and insert it. Then rotate the quick-release turntable 2 to make the quick-release clip 6 engage with the annular slot 5, thus achieving a stable connection between the yaw motor housing 1 and the mounting end quick-release seat 3. The entire installation process only takes a few minutes, greatly improving installation efficiency.

[0024] Then the yaw motor rotor 10 is installed, which is rotatably connected in the middle of the bottom of the yaw motor shell 1. The yaw motor rotor 10 is installed with a hanging arm mounting block 11 in the middle of the two side walls, and the first hanging arm 12 is installed on the two side walls of the hanging arm mounting block 11, and the two first hanging arms 12 are mirror image opposite distribution. One side wall of one of the first hanging arms 12 is installed with the pitch motor stator 13, and the other side wall of the other first hanging arm 12 is installed with the pitch motor rotor. The movable end of the pitch motor rotor is rotatably connected with the second shell 18, and the first shell 14 is installed on one side wall of the second shell 18 and close to one side of the pitch motor stator 13. The front side wall of the first shell 14 is provided with a lens slot 15 in the middle bottom and close to the middle position. The infrared lens 16 is installed on the inner side wall of the lens slot 15 close to the lower end, and the visible light lens 17 is installed on the inner side wall of the lens slot 15 close to the upper end. This lens layout makes the photoelectric pod not only can clearly capture the details of vehicles and pedestrians in the daytime by using the visible light lens 17, but also can realize effective monitoring at night or in dim light environment through the infrared lens 16.

[0025] In the running process, the yaw motor drives the yaw motor rotor 10 to rotate, so as to drive the first hanging arm 12, the second shell 18 and the first shell 14 to yaw, adjust the horizontal observation direction of the photoelectric pod. When an abnormal situation is found in the distance in the horizontal direction, the lens can be quickly turned to the target area. At the same time, the pitch motor stator 13 and the pitch motor rotor work together to realize the pitch rotation of the second shell 18 and the first shell 14, and flexibly adjust the pitch angle of the lens, such as observing the low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle or the suspicious person at high altitude. The bearing seat 21 connected between the pitch motor stator 13 and the movable end of the pitch motor rotor is connected with the second shell 18 and the first shell 14 respectively, which guarantees the stability of rotation and ensures the stability and clarity of the shooting picture.

[0026] The yaw motor upper cover plate 19 installed in the middle position of the rear side wall of the yaw motor shell 1 plays a good protection role for the yaw motor, avoiding dust, rain and the like from entering. The connector 20 installed thereon connects the external line, provides stable power and signal transmission for the whole photoelectric pod system, ensures the cooperative work of each part, efficiently completes the monitoring task, and provides strong support for the safety protection of the surrounding of the traffic hub.

[0027] Working principle: first, the yaw motor shell 1 is clamped in the inside wall of the quick release seat 3, and is quickly disassembled and installed through the quick release turntable 2. The quick release clamp 6 on the top of the quick release turntable 2 is matched with the annular clamping groove 5 on the inside wall of the quick release seat 3. When installation is needed, the quick release clamp 6 is put into the convex slot 4, the quick release turntable 2 is rotated, the quick release clamp 6 is clamped into the annular clamping groove 5, and the fixing is completed. When disassembling, reverse operation can be performed. The movable disc 7 in the middle of the bottom of the quick release turntable 2 is connected with the telescopic shaft 8, the telescopic shaft 8 is driven by the electric cylinder 9, the electric cylinder 9 is installed on the inside wall of the quick release seat 3 near the top, the telescopic shaft 8 can be pushed by controlling the electric cylinder 9, the movable disc 7 drives the quick release turntable 2 to act, and the clamping and separation of the quick release clamp 6 are assisted.

[0028] The yaw motor shell 1 is rotatably connected with the yaw motor rotor 10 at the bottom, the first lifting arm 12 is installed on the lifting arm mounting block 11 on the two side walls, and the two first lifting arms 12 are mirror image and opposite. One of the first lifting arms 12 is provided with the pitch motor stator 13, and the other is provided with the pitch motor rotor, and the two are opposite. The movable end of the pitch motor rotor is rotatably connected with the second shell 18, and one side wall of the second shell 18 is connected with the first shell 14. The front side wall of the first shell 14 is provided with a lens slot 15, the lower end of the lens slot 15 is provided with an infrared lens 16, and the upper end is provided with a visible light lens 17. When working, the yaw motor rotor 10 drives the first lifting arm 12, the second shell 18 and the first shell 14 to rotate, changes the horizontal direction of the pod, and drives the first lifting arm 12, the second shell 18 and the first shell 14 to rotate, changes the horizontal direction of the pod. The pitch motor stator 13 and the pitch motor rotor cooperate to make the second shell 18 and the first shell 14 rotate around the movable end of the pitch motor rotor, adjust the pitch angle of the lens, realize the observation of different direction targets. The pitch motor stator 13 and the movable end of the pitch motor rotor are connected with the bearing seat 21, respectively connected with the second shell 18 and the first shell 14, to ensure the stability of rotation. The rear side wall of the yaw motor shell 1 is provided with a yaw motor upper cover plate 19, and the connector 20 thereon is used for connecting external lines, providing power and signal transmission for the whole pod system, ensuring the cooperation of various parts, realizing the all-directional observation and data acquisition function of the photoelectric pod.

[0029] Finally, it should be pointed out that: the above only for the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model, although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for the person skilled in the art, it still can modify the technical scheme recorded in the foregoing each embodiment, or equivalent replacement to part of technical features, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement etc. within the spirit and principle of the utility model, should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An optical pod shell structure comprising a yaw motor shell (1) and a mounting end quick seat (3), the yaw motor shell (1) is clamped on the inner side wall of the mounting end quick seat (3), characterized in that: The quick release turntable (2) is rotatably connected to the middle of the top of the yaw motor shell (1), the quick release clamping piece (6) is fixedly installed on the top middle of the quick release turntable (2), the annular clamping groove (5) is arranged in the middle of the inner side wall of the mounting end quick release seat (3), the convex groove (4) is arranged at the bottom of the annular clamping groove (5) and above the quick release clamping piece (6), the convex groove (4) is in communication with the annular clamping groove (5), and the quick release clamping piece (6) is clamped on the inner side wall of the annular clamping groove (5).

2. The housing structure for a light electric pod according to claim 1, characterized by: The quick release turntable (2) is rotatably connected to the middle of the top of the yaw motor shell (1), the quick release clamping piece (6) is fixedly installed on the top middle of the quick release turntable (2), the annular clamping groove (5) is arranged in the middle of the inner side wall of the mounting end quick release seat (3), the convex groove (4) is arranged at the bottom of the annular clamping groove (5) and above the quick release clamping piece (6), the convex groove (4) is in communication with the annular clamping groove (5), and the quick release clamping piece (6) is clamped on the inner side wall of the annular clamping groove (5).

3. The housing structure for a light electric pod according to claim 1, characterized by: The yaw motor rotor (10) is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom of the yaw motor shell (1), the hoist arm mounting blocks (11) are installed in the middle of the side walls of the yaw motor rotor (10), and the first hoist arms (12) are installed on the side walls of the hoist arm mounting blocks (11).

4. The housing structure for a fiber optic pod according to claim 3, wherein: The first hoist arms (12) are mirror image opposites, one side wall of any one of the first hoist arms (12) is provided with the pitch motor stator (13), one side wall of the other first hoist arm (12) is provided with a pitch motor rotor, and the pitch motor stator (13) and the pitch motor rotor are mirror image opposites.

5. The housing structure for a fiber optic pod according to claim 4, wherein: The movable end of the pitch motor rotor is rotatably connected with the second housing (18), and the first housing (14) is installed on one side wall of the second housing (18) and near one side of the pitch motor stator (13).

6. The housing structure for a light electric pod according to claim 5, characterized by: The first housing (14) is provided with lens grooves (15) in the middle of the front side wall and near the middle position, an infrared lens (16) is installed on the inner side wall of the lens groove (15) near the lower end, and a visible light lens (17) is installed on the inner side wall of the lens groove (15) near the upper end.

7. The housing structure for a fiber optic pod according to claim 4, wherein: The movable end of the pitch motor rotor is rotatably connected with the second housing (18), and the first housing (14) is installed on one side wall of the second housing (18) and near one side of the pitch motor stator (13).

8. The housing structure for a light electric pod according to claim 1, characterized by: The yaw motor upper cover plate (19) is installed on the middle of the rear side wall of the yaw motor shell (1), and the connector (20) is installed on the middle of the rear side wall of the yaw motor upper cover plate (19).