Image pickup apparatus
By using a layered electronic control board and support column structure in the dashcam, the problem of large circuit board space occupation was solved, and a compact design of the camera equipment was achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520124484.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing dashcams have a large horizontal structure in their casing because the circuit board is a single piece, which takes up a lot of space.
The first and second electronic control boards are stacked in the mounting cavity. Combined with the support column and mounting bracket, the layout of the electronic control boards is optimized by fixing with screws and avoiding space, thereby reducing the area occupied by the electronic control unit in the horizontal direction.
This effectively reduced the horizontal structural dimensions of the electronic control unit and housing, enabling a miniaturized design for the camera equipment.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to monitoring equipment technical field, especially a kind of camera equipment. BACKGROUND
[0002] Car recorder belongs to one kind of camera equipment. Car recorder is internally provided with circuit board and other structures.
[0003] The existing car recorder is usually a whole board structure, and the shell of the car recorder needs to have a larger structure due to this structure, which will cause the problem of larger horizontal structure of the car recorder. SUMMARY
[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a kind of camera equipment, to solve the problem of larger horizontal structure of the existing car recorder.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the camera equipment provided by the utility model comprises:
[0006] A shell is provided with a mounting cavity; and
[0007] An electric control unit comprises a first electric control board and a second electric control board connected in phase, the first electric control board and the second electric control board are installed in the mounting cavity and are arranged in layers, the first electric control board is used for storing video, and the second electric control board is used for communication.
[0008] In an embodiment, a plurality of support columns are provided in the mounting cavity, and the first electric control board is fixed to the support columns by first screws.
[0009] In an embodiment, the camera equipment further comprises a mounting bracket fixed to the mounting cavity, the first electric control board is arranged at the bottom of the mounting bracket, and the second electric control board is installed at the top of the mounting bracket.
[0010] In an embodiment, the second electric control board is fixed to the top of the mounting bracket by second screws.
[0011] And / or, the first screws pass through the mounting bracket, the first electric control board, and are connected with the support columns.
[0012] In an embodiment, the mounting bracket is provided with a first avoiding space for avoiding electric components on the first electric control board.
[0013] In an embodiment, the mounting bracket is provided with a second avoiding space for avoiding electric components on the second electric control board.
[0014] In an embodiment, the shell comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are fixed by a detachable structure, the first shell is arranged above the second shell, the first electric control board and the second electric control board are installed on the second shell.
[0015] In an embodiment, the camera device further comprises a camera, the camera is electrically connected with the electric control unit, the camera is installed on the installation cavity and above the electric control unit.
[0016] In an embodiment, the installation cavity forms a convex part outside the first shell, and the camera is installed in the convex part.
[0017] In an embodiment, the camera device further comprises a fixing seat and a positioning assembly, the fixing seat is hinged with the shell, and the positioning assembly is used to position the shell at a preset position.
[0018] The technical scheme of the utility model discloses that the first electric control board and the second electric control board are arranged in the installation cavity in a laminated manner, the horizontal structure of the electric control unit can be obviously reduced, the horizontal area occupied by the electric control unit is reduced, the horizontal structure of the installation cavity can also be small, and the structure of the shell is relatively small, so that the technical problems in the prior art can be solved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings needed in the embodiment or the prior art description will be briefly introduced below, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to the structures shown in the drawings without creative labor.
[0020] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the camera device provided by the utility model is shown in the figure.
[0021] Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the camera device provided by the utility model is shown in the figure. Figure 1 The internal structure schematic diagram of the camera device is shown in the figure.
[0022] Figure 3 The internal structure schematic diagram of the camera device is shown in the figure. Figure 1 The exploded view of the camera device is shown in the figure.
[0023] Figure 4 The internal structure schematic diagram of the camera device is shown in the figure. Figure 3 The structural schematic diagram of the second shell in the utility model is shown in the figure.
[0024] Figure 5 The structural schematic diagram of the second shell in the utility model is shown in the figure. Figure 3 The enlarged view of A in the utility model is shown in the figure.
[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the mounting bracket from one perspective;
[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Another structural schematic diagram of the mounting bracket.
[0027] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0028] 100. Housing; 110. First housing; 111. Protrusion; 120. Second housing; 130. Mounting cavity; 140. Support column;
[0029] 200. Electrical control unit; 210. First electrical control board; 220. Second electrical control board;
[0030] 300. Mounting bracket; 310. First clearance space; 320. Second clearance space;
[0031] 400. First screw;
[0032] 500, the second screw;
[0033] 600, camera;
[0034] 700. Fixture;
[0035] 800, Positioning component; 810, First connecting part; 820, Second connecting part.
[0036] 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
[0037] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0038] 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 specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0039] 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 technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, 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. When 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.
[0040] A dashcam is a type of video recording device. Internally, a dashcam contains circuit boards and other components.
[0041] Existing dash cams typically use a single-piece circuit board structure. Due to this structure, the dash cam housing needs to be relatively large, which results in a large horizontal structure in the dash cam.
[0042] This utility model proposes a camera device.
[0043] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2In one embodiment of this utility model, the camera device includes a housing 100, an electronic control unit 200, and a camera 600, wherein the camera 600 is connected to the electronic control unit 200. Further, the housing 100 is provided with a mounting cavity 130. The electronic control unit 200 includes a first electronic control board 210 and a second electronic control board 220 electrically connected to each other. The first electronic control board 210 and the second electronic control board 220 are mounted in the mounting cavity 130 and are stacked. It can be understood that the stacked arrangement of the first electronic control board 210 and the second electronic control board 220 in the mounting cavity 130 significantly reduces the horizontal structure of the electronic control unit 200, thus reducing the horizontal occupancy of the electronic control unit 200. The area is reduced, thus allowing the horizontal structure of the mounting cavity 130 to be smaller, which in turn makes the structure of the housing 100 relatively smaller, thereby solving the technical problems existing in the prior art. The first electronic control board 210 is used to store video, and the second electronic control board 220 is used for communication. The video recorded by the camera 600 can be stored in the first electronic control board 210. When the user needs to obtain the video in the first electronic control board 210, he / she can connect to the camera device through the second electronic control board 220 to obtain the video in the first electronic control board 210. It can be understood that the first electronic control board 210 includes a first board body and a storage module, and the second electronic control board 220 includes a second board body and a communication module.
[0044] In one embodiment, reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 The mounting cavity 130 is provided with multiple support columns 140. The first electronic control board 210 is fixed to the support columns 140 by first screws 400. It should be noted that the support columns 140 abut against the part of the first electronic control board 210 away from the electrical components. At the same time, the first electronic control board 210 is fixed to the support columns 140 by the first screws 400, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the first electronic control board 210. It can be understood that when the first electronic control board 210 is fixed to the multiple support columns 140, there is a certain gap between the multiple support columns 140. With this gap, the end of the first electronic control board 210 near the support column 140 can have a better heat dissipation effect. In one embodiment, the second electronic control board 220 can be arranged in the mounting cavity 130 in other ways. For example, the second electronic control board 220 can be fastened to the overlapping plate protruding inside the mounting cavity 130 by screws, thus forming a stacked arrangement with the first electronic control board 210 in the mounting cavity 130.
[0045] In one embodiment, reference Figure 2The camera device further includes a mounting bracket 300 fixed in the mounting cavity 130. The first electronic control board 210 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting bracket 300, and the second electronic control board 220 is mounted on the top of the mounting bracket 300. Further, in some embodiments, the mounting bracket 300 can be fixed in the mounting cavity 130 by screws, in which case the second electronic control board can be mounted on the top of the mounting bracket 300 by snap-fit. In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 300 can be configured with a material with good thermal conductivity, such as aluminum. In this case, electronic control boards are provided at both the top and bottom of the mounting bracket 300, and the heat dissipation function of the mounting bracket 300 can be better utilized.
[0046] In one embodiment, reference Figure 2 The second electronic control board 220 is fixed to the top of the mounting bracket 300 by the second screw 500, which makes the connection between the second electronic control board 220 and the mounting bracket 300 more stable and also makes it easier to disassemble and assemble.
[0047] In one embodiment, reference Figure 5 The first screw 400 passes through the mounting bracket 300 and the first electronic control board 210, and is connected to the support column 140. That is, the first screw 400 is connected to the support column 140, which can fix the mounting bracket 300 and the first electronic control board 210 in the mounting cavity 130. It can be understood that the first electronic control board 210 is located between the mounting bracket 300 and the support column 140.
[0048] In one embodiment, reference Figure 6 The mounting bracket 300 is provided with a first clearance space 310, which is used to avoid electrical components on the first electronic control board 210. When the first clearance space 310 is in the way of the electrical components on the first electronic control board 210, the mounting bracket 300 and the support column 140 can clamp the first plate body in the first electronic control board 210, so that the first electronic control board 210 is stably set between the mounting bracket 300 and the support column 140. Furthermore, when the mounting bracket 300 is provided with the first clearance space 310, the vertical distance between the mounting bracket 300 and the first electronic control board 210 will be smaller, and the horizontal structure of the mounting cavity 130 will be more compact.
[0049] In one embodiment, reference Figure 7The mounting bracket 300 is provided with a second clearance space 320, which is used to avoid electrical components on the second electronic control board 220. In this way, when the second space avoids the electrical components on the second electronic control board 220, the second plate body in the second electronic control board 220 can have better contact with the mounting bracket 300, which makes it easier for the second screw 500 to restrict the second plate body in the second electronic control board 220 on the mounting bracket 300, making the connection between the second plate body and the mounting bracket 300 more stable. It also makes the vertical distance between the mounting bracket 300 and the second electronic control board 220 smaller, and further makes the vertical structure of the mounting cavity 130 more compact.
[0050] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 The housing 100 includes a first housing 110 and a second housing 120. The first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are fixed together by a detachable structure. The first housing 110 is located above the second housing 120. The first control board 210 and the second control board 220 are installed in the second housing 120. It should be noted that the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can be fixed together by a snap-fit structure or by screw fastening. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. Furthermore, when the housing 100 is provided with a mounting bracket 300, the mounting bracket 300 is also located in the second housing 120. This integrates the control unit 200 and the mounting bracket 300 in the second housing 120. On the one hand, this facilitates the wiring layout in the first control board 210 and the second control board 220. On the other hand, it makes the structure of the first housing 110 relatively small, thereby making the overall structure of the housing 100 smaller.
[0051] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The camera device also includes a camera 600, which is electrically connected to the electronic control unit 200. The camera 600 is installed in the mounting cavity 130 and located above the electronic control unit 200, which facilitates the installation of the camera 600. Placing the camera 600 above the electronic control unit 200 facilitates the circuit connection between the camera 600 and the electronic control unit 200. It should be noted that the bottom of the electronic control unit 200 is connected to the support column 140.
[0052] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 , Figure 2The mounting cavity 130 forms a protrusion 111 on the outside of the first housing 110, and the camera 600 is mounted in the protrusion 111. This design makes the structure of the first housing 110 as small as possible, so that there is only one protrusion 111 on the outside of the first housing 110 for mounting the camera 600.
[0053] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 The camera device also includes a mounting base 700 and a positioning component 800. The mounting base 700 is hinged to the housing 100, and the positioning component 800 is used to position the housing 100 in a preset position. Furthermore, the mounting base 700 can be connected to the vehicle body. The mounting base 700 and the housing 100 can be connected by a universal joint, which includes a ball joint, a ball joint seat, and two connecting rods. One connecting rod connects the ball joint and the mounting base 700, and the other connecting rod connects the ball joint seat and the housing 100. The ball joint seat can contract and expand. An adjusting nut is provided on the ball joint seat. By rotating the adjusting nut, the friction between the ball joint seat and the ball joint can be increased, thereby fixing the ball joint in the preset position, and thus enabling the positioning component 800 to position the housing 100 in the preset position. In some embodiments, the positioning component 800 includes a first connecting portion 810 and a second connecting portion 820, wherein the first connecting portion 810 protrudes from the fixing base 700 and the second connecting portion 820 protrudes from the housing 100. Specifically, the second connecting portion 820 protrudes from the second housing 120, and two second connecting portions 820 are configured. The first connecting portion 810 is disposed between the two second connecting portions 820. The first connecting portion 810 and the second connecting portion 820 are connected by a bolt and nut. In some embodiments, the second connecting portion 820 has a certain elasticity. The bolt passes through the first connecting portion 810 and the second connecting portion 820 and then connects with the nut. By tightening the nut, the two second connecting portions 820 can clamp the first connecting portion 810. By increasing the friction between the second connecting portion 820 and the first connecting portion 810, the second connecting portion 820 and the first connecting portion 810 are fixed, thereby enabling the positioning component 800 to position the housing 100 in a preset position.
[0054] 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 device, characterized in that, include: The housing has a mounting cavity; as well as The electronic control unit includes a first electronic control board and a second electronic control board that are electrically connected. The first electronic control board and the second electronic control board are installed in the mounting cavity and are stacked. The first electronic control board is used to store video, and the second electronic control board is used for communication.
2. The camera device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting cavity is provided with multiple support columns, and the first electronic control board is fixed to the support columns by the first screw.
3. The camera device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a mounting bracket fixed in the mounting cavity, with the first electronic control board located at the bottom of the mounting bracket and the second electronic control board mounted at the top of the mounting bracket.
4. The camera device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second electronic control board is fixed to the top of the mounting bracket by a second screw; And / or, the first screw passes through the mounting bracket, the first electrical control board, and is connected to the support column.
5. The camera device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is provided with a first clearance space, which is used to avoid electrical components on the first electronic control board.
6. The camera device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is provided with a second clearance space, which is used to avoid electrical components on the second electronic control board.
7. The camera device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, which are fixed together by a detachable structure. The first housing is located above the second housing, and the first and second electronic control boards are installed on the second housing.
8. The camera device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a camera, which is electrically connected to the electronic control unit. The camera is installed in the mounting cavity and located above the electronic control unit.
9. The camera device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting cavity forms a protrusion on the outside of the first housing, and the camera is mounted inside the protrusion.
10. The camera device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a mounting base and a positioning component. The mounting base is hinged to the housing, and the positioning component is used to position the housing at a preset position.