Camera assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging box, a shooting device and a camera assembly, the charging box comprises a box body, the box body is provided with a charging groove used for accommodating the shooting device, the groove wall of the charging groove is provided with a positioning structure, and the positioning structure is used for positioning and matching with a matching structure installed on the shooting device of the charging groove; the power supply battery is mounted in the box body; the main control board is arranged in the box body and is electrically connected with the power supply battery; the electric connecting piece is installed in the box body and electrically connected with the main control board, and at least part of the electric connecting piece is exposed out of the positioning structure so as to be electrically connected with the shooting device installed in the charging groove. According to the charging box, the installation stability of the shooting device in the charging groove can be improved, especially the butt joint stability of the electric connecting piece and the electric connecting part of the shooting device is improved, poor contact caused by easy dislocation and deviation of the electric connecting piece and the electric connecting part is prevented, and thus the charging effect of the charging box on the shooting device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Compared to regular cameras, action cameras are miniature cameras designed for capturing shots in action-packed scenarios such as cycling, skiing, diving, and running. They can also be mounted on animals, reducing the burden on the body compared to regular cameras. Furthermore, their compact size makes installation easier in various scenarios, such as mounting on helmets, chest straps, or motorcycle mounts. Action cameras come with a charging case for charging. The camera needs to be placed inside the charging compartment of the case to charge, and can be removed after charging. However, in some technologies, the mounting of the shooting device in the charging compartment is not always secure. If the charging case experiences even a certain degree of vibration, the charging part of the shooting device may not make proper contact with the charging part of the charging slot, affecting the charging effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a charging box for charging shooting devices, aiming to solve the technical problem of how to improve the charging effect of shooting devices.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the charging box proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] The box body has a charging slot for housing the shooting device. The wall of the charging slot has a positioning structure for positioning and engaging with a mating structure mounted on the shooting device in the charging slot.

[0006] A power supply battery is installed inside the housing;

[0007] The main control board is installed inside the box and electrically connected to the power supply battery.

[0008] An electrical connector is installed inside the housing and electrically connected to the main control board. The electrical connector is at least partially exposed outside the positioning structure for electrical connection to a shooting device installed in the charging slot.

[0009] Optionally, the positioning structure includes a positioning boss protruding from the wall of the charging slot, the positioning boss being used to engage with a groove-shaped mating structure, and the electrical connector being exposed on the platform of the positioning boss.

[0010] Optionally, the charging slot has a first slot wall, the positioning boss is disposed on the first slot wall, and the width of the positioning boss gradually decreases from the side close to the first slot wall to the side away from the first slot wall.

[0011] Optionally, the positioning boss has a through hole, and the electrical connector includes a conductive pin that passes through the through hole. One end of the conductive pin is electrically connected to the main control board, and the other end of the conductive pin protrudes from the platform of the positioning boss.

[0012] This utility model also proposes a shooting device, including a housing, a lens module, and an electrical connection part. The lens module and the electrical connection part are installed on the housing. The outer wall surface of the housing is provided with a mating structure. The mating structure is used to position and mate with the positioning structure of the charging box. The electrical connection part is exposed on the mating structure for electrical connection with the charging box.

[0013] Optionally, the mating structure includes a positioning groove recessed on the outer wall of the housing, the positioning groove being used to mate with a positioning structure in the form of a boss, and the electrical connection portion being exposed at the bottom of the positioning groove.

[0014] Optionally, the width of the positioning groove gradually increases from the side near the bottom of the groove towards the side near the opening of the groove.

[0015] Optionally, the shooting device further includes an electronic control board installed on the housing, the lens module is electrically connected to the electronic control board, the electrical connection part includes a conductive post, the bottom of the positioning groove is provided with a through hole, one end of the conductive post is electrically connected to the electronic control board, and the other end of the conductive post is exposed at the bottom of the positioning groove through the through hole to form a conductive contact.

[0016] This utility model also proposes a camera assembly, including a charging box as described above and a shooting device as described above. The shooting device is detachably installed in the charging slot of the charging box. The positioning structure of the charging box is positioned and engaged with the mating structure of the shooting device. The electrical connector of the charging box is electrically connected to the electrical connector of the shooting device.

[0017] Optionally, the charging slot has a first slot wall, which is opposite to the opening of the charging slot, and the positioning structure is disposed on the first slot wall; the lens module is exposed on the front wall of the housing, and the mating structure is disposed on the rear wall of the housing;

[0018] And / or, one of the charging slot wall and the outer shell of the shooting device is provided with a heat dissipation protrusion and the other is provided with a heat dissipation recess, the heat dissipation protrusion and the heat dissipation recess can be thermally connected to allow the shooting device to dissipate heat through the charging box.

[0019] In the technical solution of the charging box of this utility model, a positioning structure is set in the charging slot of the charging box, and the electrical connector is exposed in the positioning structure. The positioning structure can be positioned and matched with the matching structure on the shooting device, thereby improving the installation stability of the shooting device in the charging slot, especially improving the docking stability of the electrical connector and the electrical connection part of the shooting device, preventing the electrical connector and the electrical connection part from easily misaligning and deviating and making poor contact, thereby improving the charging effect of the charging box on the shooting device. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the charging box of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the charging box of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the imaging device of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the charging box of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the camera assembly of this utility model.

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[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 technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text is to include three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. 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.

[0032] Compared to regular cameras, action cameras are miniature cameras designed for capturing shots in action-packed scenarios such as cycling, skiing, diving, and running. They can also be mounted on animals, reducing the burden on the body compared to regular cameras. Furthermore, their compact size makes installation easier in various scenarios, such as mounting on helmets, chest straps, or motorcycle mounts. Action cameras come with a charging case for charging. The camera needs to be placed inside the charging compartment of the case to charge, and can be removed after charging. However, in some technologies, the mounting of the shooting device in the charging compartment is not always secure. If the charging case experiences even a certain degree of vibration, the charging part of the shooting device may not make proper contact with the charging part of the charging slot, affecting the charging effect.

[0033] This utility model proposes a charging box 100 and a shooting device 200, aiming to solve the technical problem of how to improve the charging effect of the shooting device 200.

[0034] In the embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 1 to 2As shown, the charging case 100 includes: a case body 10, the case body 10 having a charging slot 11 for accommodating the shooting device 200, the slot wall of the charging slot 11 having a positioning structure for positioning and engaging with a mating structure mounted on the shooting device 200 mounted on the charging slot 11; a power supply battery, the power supply battery being installed inside the case body 10; a main control board 20, the main control board 20 being installed inside the case body 10 and electrically connected to the power supply battery; and an electrical connector 30, the electrical connector 30 being installed inside the case body 10 and electrically connected to the main control board 20, the electrical connector 30 being at least partially exposed outside the positioning structure for electrical connection with the shooting device 200 mounted on the charging slot 11.

[0035] like Figures 3 to 4 As shown, the shooting device 200 includes a housing 40, a lens module 50, and an electrical connection part 60. The lens module 50 and the electrical connection part 60 are mounted on the housing 40. The outer wall surface of the housing 40 is provided with a mating structure, which is used to position and engage with the positioning structure of the charging box 100. The electrical connection part 60 is exposed on the mating structure for electrical connection with the charging box 100.

[0036] In this embodiment, the shooting device 200 includes, but is not limited to, action cameras, drones, digital cameras, etc. The housing 10 is generally rectangular, but can also be cylindrical or irregularly shaped. The lens module 50 of the shooting device 200 requires battery power, and needs to be recharged via the charging case 100 when the battery is depleted. The shooting device 200 is detachably housed in the charging slot 11; that is, the shooting device 200 can be inserted into the charging slot 11 and can also be removed from it. When the shooting device 200 is installed in the charging slot 11, the electrical connection portion 60 of the shooting device 200 is connected to or abuts against the electrical connection member 30 of the charging case 100. The power supply battery can be charged via mains power to store electrical energy. When the charging case 100 is working, the power supply battery provides power to the main control board 20, and the main control board 20 distributes the power to the battery of the shooting device 200 through the electrical connection member 30 and the electrical connection portion 60.

[0037] The positioning structure and the mating structure can be interlocking, or one can be a boss structure and the other a groove structure; there are no restrictions, as long as the positioning structure and the mating structure can be mutually positioned and mated. The positioning and mating of the positioning structure and the mating structure ensure that the position of the shooting device 200 along the width and length directions of the charging slot 11 remains stable. By placing the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connection part 60 on the positioning structure and the mating structure respectively, the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connection part 60 can be connected and conductive at the mating points of the positioning structure and the mating structure. This improves the connection stability of the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connection part 60, prevents them from easily misaligning and deviating, and thus improves the charging effect of the charging box 100 on the shooting device 200.

[0038] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the positioning structure includes a positioning boss 12 protruding from the wall of the charging slot 11. The positioning boss 12 is used to mate with a groove-shaped mating structure, and the electrical connector 30 is exposed on the platform of the positioning boss 12. The mating structure includes a positioning groove 41 recessed into the outer wall of the housing 40. The positioning groove 41 is used to mate with the boss-shaped positioning structure, and the electrical connector 60 is exposed at the bottom of the positioning groove 41.

[0039] The positioning boss 12 can be a circular boss, and the positioning groove 41 can be a corresponding circular groove. The peripheral wall of the positioning boss 12 and the groove wall of the positioning groove 41 abut against each other, so that the positioning boss 12 can play a positioning role for the entire shooting device 200, preventing the shooting device 200 from easily shifting in the charging slot 11, and thus also preventing the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connector 60 from easily misaligning. The specific form of the mating structure is set as the positioning groove 41, that is, the positioning groove 41 is opened on the outer shell 40 of the shooting device 200. Compared with the protruding structure, the positioning groove 41 can reduce the protruding part on the outer shell 40 of the shooting device 200, thereby improving the appearance integration and grip of the shooting device 200, while reducing the space occupied by the shooting device 200, thus improving the portability of the shooting device 200 when used as an action camera. As for the charging case 100, since the positioning protrusion 12 is set inside the charging slot 11, it will not cause the charging case 100 to occupy more space, nor will it affect the overall appearance of the charging case 100. Therefore, setting the positioning protrusion 12 inside the charging slot 11 and setting the positioning groove 41 on the shooting device 200 can make the specific form of the positioning structure and the mating structure more reasonable, so as to further improve the use effect of the charging case 100 and the shooting device 200.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the charging slot 11 has a first slot wall 111, and the positioning boss 12 is disposed on the first slot wall 111. The width of the positioning boss 12 gradually decreases from the side close to the first slot wall 111 to the side away from the first slot wall 111. The width of the positioning groove 41 gradually increases from the side close to the bottom of the groove to the side close to the opening of the groove.

[0041] The width of the positioning boss 12 gradually decreases, meaning that the peripheral wall of the positioning boss 12 forms a slope. If the positioning boss 12 is a circular boss, then the peripheral wall of the positioning boss 12 forms a conical surface. Similarly, the groove wall of the positioning groove 41 forms a slope. If the positioning groove 41 is a circular groove, then the groove wall of the positioning groove 41 also forms a conical surface. The sloped peripheral wall and groove wall make the fitting process between the positioning boss 12 and the positioning groove 41 smoother. The width of the positioning boss 12 at the platform is the minimum width, and the width of the positioning groove 41 at the groove opening is the maximum width. This ensures that the positioning boss 12 can smoothly enter the positioning groove 41. In addition, the sloped design can also increase the mating area between the peripheral wall of the positioning boss 12 and the groove wall of the positioning groove 41, thereby further improving the stability of the fit.

[0042] The specific forms of the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connection portion 60 are not limited. For example, the electrical connector 30 can be a conductive pin, and the electrical connection portion 60 can be a conductive socket. After the positioning boss 12 and the positioning groove 41 are engaged, the conductive pin is inserted into the conductive socket to achieve electrical conduction between the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connection portion 60.

[0043] In practical applications, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the positioning boss 12 has a through hole, and the electrical connector 30 includes a conductive pin that passes through the through hole. One end of the conductive pin is electrically connected to the main control board 20, and the other end of the conductive pin protrudes from the platform of the positioning boss 12. The shooting device 200 also includes an electrical control board 70 mounted on the housing 40. The lens module 50 is electrically connected to the electrical control board 70. The electrical connection part 60 includes a conductive post. A through hole is formed at the bottom of the positioning groove. One end of the conductive post is electrically connected to the electrical control board 70, and the other end of the conductive post is exposed at the bottom of the positioning groove 41 through the through hole to form a conductive contact 61.

[0044] The conductive pin can be an elastic pin. After the positioning boss 12 and the positioning groove 41 are properly engaged, the platform of the positioning boss 12 is close to the bottom of the positioning groove 41. At this time, the end of the conductive pin abuts against the conductive contact 61 to achieve electrical conduction between the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connection part 60. The end of the conductive post exposed at the bottom of the positioning groove 41 can be flush with the bottom of the positioning groove 41 to reduce the protruding structure on the outer surface of the shooting device 200 and improve the grip and appearance of the shooting device 200. As for the charging case 100, the positioning boss 12 is set in the charging slot 11, so even if the end of the conductive pin protrudes from the platform of the positioning boss 12, it will not affect the grip and appearance of the charging case 100.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, this utility model also proposes a camera assembly, which includes a charging case 100 and a shooting device 200. The specific structures of the charging case 100 and the shooting device 200 are as described in the above embodiments. Since this camera assembly 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. The shooting device 200 is detachably installed in the charging slot 11 of the charging case 100. The positioning structure of the charging case 100 is positioned and engaged with the mating structure of the shooting device 200. The electrical connector 30 of the charging case 100 is electrically connected to the electrical connection portion 60 of the shooting device 200.

[0046] Specifically, the charging slot 11 has a first slot wall 111, which is opposite to the opening of the charging slot 11. The positioning structure is disposed on the first slot wall 111. The lens module 50 is exposed on the front wall of the housing 40, and the mating structure is disposed on the rear wall of the housing 40. The shooting device 200 can be inserted into the charging slot 11 through the opening. When the shooting device 200 is installed in the charging slot 11, the rear wall of the housing 40 is close to the first slot wall 111, and the front wall of the housing 40 is exposed on the opening of the charging slot 11. In this way, after the shooting device 200 is installed in the charging slot 11, the positioning structure and the mating structure can be naturally mated in place, and the electrical connector 30 and the electrical connector 60 can also be naturally connected in place without the user having to perform any other operations, thereby improving the convenience of charging the shooting device 200. The lens module 50 is exposed on the front wall of the housing 40, which prevents the lens module 50 from occupying the space of the charging slot 11 and prevents the lens module 50 from being blocked. Therefore, even when the shooting device 200 is installed in the charging slot 11, the user can control the shooting device 200 to shoot through the charging box 100.

[0047] In practical applications, one of the walls of the charging slot 11 and the outer casing 40 of the shooting device 200 is provided with a heat dissipation protrusion 13 and the other with a heat dissipation recess 42. The heat dissipation protrusion 13 and the heat dissipation recess 42 can be thermally connected to each other, so that the shooting device 200 can dissipate heat through the charging box 100. During operation, the internal functional components of the shooting device 200 generate a large amount of heat. If the shooting device 200 is installed inside the charging slot 11, the area exposed to the air is small, making it difficult to dissipate heat on its own. Therefore, when the shooting device 200 is installed in the charging slot 11, the heat dissipation protrusion 13 can cooperate with the heat dissipation recess 42. At least one of the heat dissipation protrusion 13 and the heat dissipation recess 42 is provided with a thermally conductive layer. The heat generated by the shooting device 200 can be conducted to the charging box 100 through the heat dissipation recess 42 and the heat dissipation protrusion 13, so that the shooting device 200 can dissipate heat through the charging box 100, ensuring the operational stability of the shooting device 200.

[0048] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using 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 assembly, characterized by The application relates to a charging box and a shooting device, the charging box comprising a box body, a power supply battery, a main control board and an electric connecting piece; the box body is provided with a charging slot for accommodating the shooting device, the slot wall of the charging slot is provided with a positioning structure; the power supply battery is installed in the box body; the main control board is installed in the box body and electrically connected with the power supply battery; the electric connecting piece is installed in the box body and electrically connected with the main control board, and the electric connecting piece is at least partially exposed to the positioning structure. The shooting device comprises a shell, a lens module and an electric connecting part, the lens module and the electric connecting part are installed on the shell, the outer wall surface of the shell is provided with a matching structure, and the electric connecting part is exposed to the matching structure. The shooting device can be detachably installed in the charging slot of the charging box, the positioning structure of the charging box is positioned and matched with the matching structure of the shooting device, and the electric connecting piece of the charging box is electrically connected with the electric connecting part of the shooting device.

2. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The positioning structure comprises a positioning boss protruding from the slot wall of the charging slot, the positioning boss is used for matching with the groove-shaped matching structure, and the electric connecting piece is exposed to the table surface of the positioning boss.

3. The camera assembly of claim 2, wherein, The charging slot has a first slot wall, the positioning boss is arranged on the first slot wall, and the width of the positioning boss is gradually reduced from the side close to the first slot wall to the side far away from the first slot wall.

4. The camera assembly of claim 2, wherein, The positioning boss is provided with a through hole, the electric connecting piece comprises a conductive thimble penetrating through the through hole, one end of the conductive thimble is electrically connected with the main control board, and the other end of the conductive thimble is exposed to the table surface of the positioning boss.

5. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The matching structure comprises a positioning groove arranged on the outer wall surface of the shell, the positioning groove is used for matching with the boss-shaped positioning structure, and the electric connecting part is exposed to the groove bottom of the positioning groove.

6. The camera assembly of claim 5, wherein, The width of the positioning groove is gradually increased from the side close to the groove bottom to the side close to the groove opening.

7. The camera assembly of claim 5, wherein, The shooting device further comprises an electric control board installed on the shell, the lens module is electrically connected with the electric control board, the electric connecting part comprises a conductive column, the groove bottom of the positioning groove is provided with a through hole, one end of the conductive column is electrically connected with the electric control board, and the other end of the conductive column is exposed to the groove bottom of the positioning groove through the through hole to form a conductive contact point.

8. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The charging slot has a first slot wall opposite to the slot opening of the charging slot, and the positioning structure is arranged on the first slot wall; the lens module is exposed to the front wall surface of the shell, and the matching structure is arranged on the rear wall surface of the shell. And / or, one of the slot wall of the charging slot and the shell of the shooting device is provided with a heat dissipation convex part, and the other is provided with a heat dissipation concave part, the heat dissipation convex part and the heat dissipation concave part can be heat-conducting matched, so that the shooting device is cooled through the charging box.

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