Multifunctional waterproof shell for sports camera

By designing a multi-functional waterproof case for action cameras that is compatible with different models or brands of action cameras, the problem of needing multiple waterproof cases in existing technologies has been solved, resulting in reduced costs and luggage weight.

CN224020132UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20FOSHAN WEEFINE TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

Existing waterproof cases for action cameras require different cases for different models or brands, leading to increased usage costs and luggage weight.

Method used

Design a multifunctional waterproof housing for action cameras, comprising a housing, a cover, an inner sleeve, a shutter assembly, and a switch assembly, capable of adapting to different models or brands of action cameras. The shutter assembly and switch assembly adapt to different models or brands of shutters and on/off switches, and the inner sleeve covers the action camera and works in conjunction with the housing to provide waterproofing.

Benefits of technology

It reduces usage costs and the number of waterproof shells required, thereby reducing luggage weight and improving usability and ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional waterproof shell for a sports camera. The multifunctional waterproof shell comprises a shell body and a cover body hinged with the shell body, the inner sleeve is used for wrapping the motion camera and is arranged in the shell; the shutter assembly is arranged on the first surface of the shell in a penetrating manner; the switch assembly is used for changing the angle according to the change of the motion camera and is arranged on the second surface of the shell in a penetrating manner; the electricity storage bin is arranged in the shell, and a battery is arranged in the electricity storage bin; the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell provided by the utility model can be adapted to sports cameras of different models or brands; a waterproof shell does not need to be purchased independently for cameras of different models or brands, so that the use cost is reduced; in addition, the number of the waterproof shells is reduced, so that the overall weight of the luggage can be reduced during travel.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to motion camera technical field especially is related to a multifunctional motion camera waterproof shell. BACKGROUND

[0002] Motion camera is a kind of camera specially used for recording action process, usually shoots in the first visual angle of the athlete, and the motion camera has higher requirements for compact and firm protection performance, and the user's shooting adaptation demand is usually greater than the demand of shooting static picture, and it is usually fixed on the sports equipment or the human body surface to shoot.

[0003] With the change of use environment, there are many requirements for the protection of motion camera, especially when used in rainy environment, it is necessary to ensure that the motion camera is not drenched by rainwater, and then a waterproof shell is needed outside the motion camera;In the prior art, the publication number CN222748836U, authorized announcement day is April 11, 2025, and the name of the waterproof shell of motion camera discloses a kind of waterproof shell of motion camera, including shell and cover plate, shell has accommodating cavity for accommodating motion camera, cover plate is capped at the front end opening of accommodating cavity;One end of cover plate is hinged to one side of shell, and the other end is detachably clamped to the other side of shell;The inner circumferential side wall of accommodating cavity is provided with a plurality of interval arranged ribs, the ribs extend along the front and back directions, the rear end of cover plate is provided with waterproof ring, the outer circumferential side wall of waterproof ring is limited by the inner circumferential side wall at the front end opening of accommodating cavity, the upper end of shell is provided with trigger button, the lower end of trigger button extends into accommodating cavity, the lower end of trigger button is connected with waterproof plate;Therefore, it has good waterproof performance, can avoid rainwater into the interior and penetrate into the interior motion camera, causing the phenomenon that the motion camera cannot work normally.

[0004] However, although the waterproof shell in the prior art can waterproof the motion camera, in actual use stage, since the user has a plurality of different models or brands of motion cameras, different waterproof shells need to be configured for different models or brands of motion cameras for use;This on the one hand causes the increase of use cost, on the other hand, when a plurality of waterproof shells are equipped for use, a certain containing space needs to be occupied, especially when traveling, the increase of the number of waterproof shells will cause the increase of luggage weight. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a multifunctional motion camera waterproof shell, which can solve the above technical problems.

[0006] The utility model provides a multifunctional motion camera waterproof shell, which comprises:

[0007] The shell and the cover body hinged to the shell;

[0008] An inner sleeve for covering the sports camera is arranged in the shell;

[0009] A shutter assembly is arranged on the first surface of the shell;

[0010] A switch assembly for changing the angle according to the sports camera is arranged on the second surface of the shell;

[0011] A power storage compartment is arranged in the shell, and a battery is arranged in the power storage compartment.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the lens expansion interface is arranged on the shell and opposite to the cover.

[0013] As a further technical solution, a plurality of expansion joints are arranged on the shell.

[0014] As a further technical solution, the power storage compartment and the inner sleeve in the shell divide the shell to form a winding space.

[0015] As a further technical solution, the inner sleeve comprises:

[0016] A sleeve body;

[0017] A function button is arranged on one surface of the sleeve body;

[0018] A mode button is arranged on the other surface of the sleeve body.

[0019] As a further technical solution, the shutter assembly comprises:

[0020] A first pressing rod is arranged on the first surface;

[0021] A first elastic member is arranged on the first pressing rod and between the first pressing rod and the first surface;

[0022] A pressing block is arranged on the first pressing rod and in the shell.

[0023] As a further technical solution, the pressing block comprises:

[0024] A block body is arranged on the first pressing rod;

[0025] A first pressing head and a second pressing head are arranged on the block body.

[0026] As a further technical solution, the switch assembly comprises:

[0027] A second pressing rod is arranged on the second surface;

[0028] A second elastic member is arranged on the second pressing rod and between the second pressing rod and the second surface;

[0029] The adjustment block is located on the second pressing rod and is placed inside the housing.

[0030] As a further technical solution, the adjustment block includes:

[0031] A connecting block is mounted on the second pressing rod;

[0032] The rotating block is movably mounted on the connecting block;

[0033] The protrusion is set on the rotating block.

[0034] As a further technical solution, it also includes: a pressing handle, hinged to the first surface and disposed adjacent to the shutter assembly.

[0035] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting an inner sleeve inside the housing, placing the action camera inside the inner sleeve, and then installing it inside the housing. The action camera is waterproofed through the cooperation of the housing and the cover. At the same time, the shutter assembly can be adapted to the shutters of different models or brands of action cameras, and the switch assembly can be adapted to the on / off switches of different models or brands of action cameras, thereby increasing the overall applicability. Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model can be adapted to different models or brands of action cameras, thus eliminating the need to purchase waterproof housings separately for different models or brands of cameras, thereby reducing the cost of use. In addition, since the number of waterproof housings is reduced, the overall weight of luggage can be reduced when traveling. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a multifunctional waterproof housing for an action camera from one angle.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a multifunctional waterproof housing for an action camera according to this utility model.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of another angle of the multifunctional waterproof housing for an action camera according to this utility model;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a multifunctional waterproof housing for an action camera from another angle.

[0041] Figure 5 for Figure 4Cross-sectional view of the middle A-A portion;

[0042] Figure 6 Structure diagram of the inside of the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell;

[0043] Figure 7 Three-dimensional view of one angle of the inside of the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell;

[0044] Figure 8 Three-dimensional view of another state of another angle of the inside of the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell;

[0045] Figure 9 Three-dimensional view of another state of another angle of the inside of the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell;

[0046] Figure 10 Three-dimensional view of one angle of one embodiment of the inner sleeve in the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell;

[0047] Figure 11 Three-dimensional view of another angle of one embodiment of the inner sleeve in the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell;

[0048] Figure 12 Three-dimensional view of one angle of another embodiment of the inner sleeve in the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell;

[0049] Figure 13 Three-dimensional view of another angle of another embodiment of the inner sleeve in the multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell.

[0050] Explanation of reference signs:

[0051] 1 - shell; 11 - first face; 12 - second face;

[0052] 2 - cover body;

[0053] 3 - inner sleeve; 31 - sleeve body; 32 - function button; 33 - mode button;

[0054] 4 - shutter assembly; 41 - first pressing rod; 42 - first elastic member; 43 - pressing block; 431 - block body; 432 - first pressing head; 433 - second pressing head;

[0055] 5 - switch assembly; 51 - second pressing rod; 52 - second elastic member; 53 - adjusting block; 531 - connecting block; 532 - rotating block; 533 - protrusion;

[0056] 6 - power storage compartment;

[0057] 7 - lens expansion interface;

[0058] 8 - extension joint;

[0059] 9 - winding space;

[0060] 10 - pressing handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The technical solutions of the utility model will be described below in connection with the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all the other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0062] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like is the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0063] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more than two, unless otherwise specifically limited. In addition, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the communication between two elements. For the ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0064] As Figures 1-13 shown, the utility model provides a multifunctional sports camera waterproof shell, which comprises:

[0065] The shell 1 and the cover 2 hinged with the shell 1; in the utility model, the knob is arranged on the shell 1, the lock block is arranged on the cover 2, the sealing connection between the shell 1 and the cover 2 is realized through the cooperation between the knob and the lock block; it needs to be explained that the sealing ring is arranged between the shell 1 and the cover 2 in the utility model; since the sealing ring adopts the prior art, the utility model will not be further explained here;

[0066] The inner sleeve 3 is arranged in the shell 1, the motion camera is covered by the inner sleeve 3, and the inner sleeve 3 is arranged in the shell 1 after covering, the motion camera of the inner sleeve 3 is protected through the cooperation of the shell 1 and the cover 2; wherein the inner sleeve 3 is adapted to the inside of the shell 1, on the one hand, the motion camera is prevented from shaking in the shell 1, on the other hand, the motion camera is protected, and damage of the motion camera caused by contact with the shell 1 or the cover 2 is avoided; in the utility model, the preferred inner sleeve 3 is made of rubber material;

[0067] The shutter assembly 4 is arranged on the first face 11 of the shell 1; the switch assembly 5 is arranged on the second face 12 of the shell 1; the action of the operator is transmitted to the shutter position of the motion camera through the shutter assembly 4, and the motion camera is controlled to take pictures; the action of the operator is transmitted to the key of the motion camera through the switch assembly 5, and the motion camera is controlled to be turned on or off; wherein the angle of the switch assembly 5 can be adjusted for different models or brands of motion cameras, and the motion camera is adapted accordingly.

[0068] The power storage bin 6 is arranged in the shell 1, and the battery is arranged in the power storage bin 6; in the actual use stage, the motion camera can be powered by the battery, and the use period of the motion camera is increased, wherein the motion camera and the power storage bin 6 are connected through the wire (not shown in the figure).

[0069] The technical scheme of the utility model is that the inner sleeve 3 is arranged in the shell 1, the motion camera is installed in the shell 1 after being arranged in the inner sleeve 3, and the motion camera is waterproofed through the cooperation of the shell 1 and the cover 2; at the same time, the shutter of different models or brands of motion cameras can be adapted through the shutter assembly 4, and the key of different models or brands of motion cameras can be adapted through the switch assembly 5, thereby increasing the overall applicability; compared with the prior art, the technical scheme of the utility model can adapt to different models or brands of motion cameras; thereby, it is not necessary to separately purchase a waterproof shell for different models or brands of cameras, so that the use cost is reduced; in addition, since the number of waterproof shells is reduced, the overall weight of luggage can be reduced when traveling.

[0070] As Figure 3As shown, depending on different shooting needs, it is necessary to add a lens before shooting. In this utility model, a lens expansion interface 7 is preferably provided. The lens expansion interface 7 is provided on the housing 1 and placed on the opposite surface of the cover 2. Specifically, a shooting window is provided on the housing 1, and the lens expansion interface 7 is provided around the shooting window. In this way, when the lens is connected to the lens expansion interface 7, the lens can correspond to the shooting window.

[0071] Of course, depending on different usage needs, other devices can be added and used simultaneously with the action camera; therefore, in this utility model, several expansion connectors 8 are also provided, which are installed on the housing 1; specifically, in this utility model, two expansion connectors 8 are provided on the housing 1, through which a water leak alarm or monitor can be connected; of course, other external devices can also be connected at the same time as needed, which will not be further described in this utility model; the preferred expansion connector 8 is an M16 interface.

[0072] like Figures 3-9 As shown, the energy storage compartment 6 and the inner sleeve 3 inside the housing 1 divide the interior of the housing 1 to form a winding space 9. Wires can be reasonably laid out in the winding space 9 to avoid affecting the action camera. The winding space 9 can be used to lay wires connecting the battery and the action camera, or it can be used to lay wires connecting the expansion connector 8 and the action camera. The specific wiring method is subject to the actual situation, and this utility model does not further limit it.

[0073] The inner sleeve structure varies depending on the action camera model. To better understand the technical solution of this utility model, GoPro Hero series action cameras and DJI Action series action cameras are preferred for illustration. In this utility model, the GoPro Hero series action camera is referred to as the first action camera, and the DJI Action series action camera is referred to as the second action camera.

[0074] like Figures 10-13 As shown, the inner sleeve 3 includes: a sleeve body 31, a function button 32, and a mode button 33; the function button 32 is located on one side of the sleeve body 31; the mode button 33 is located on the other side of the sleeve body 31; when the action camera is placed in the sleeve body 31, the shutter and switch on the action camera correspond to the function button 32 and the mode button 33, respectively; and when the inner sleeve 3 is placed in the housing 1, the function button 32 corresponds to the shutter assembly 4, and the mode button 33 corresponds to the switch assembly 5; during operation, the shutter assembly 4 or the switch assembly 5 is operated, and the operation of the shutter assembly 4 or the switch assembly 5 can be transmitted to the shutter or switch on the action camera through the function button 32 or the mode button 33, respectively.

[0075] In addition, the shutter assembly 4 comprises a first pressing rod 41, a first elastic member 42 and a pressing block 43, the first pressing rod 41 is arranged on the first surface 11, the first elastic member 42 is arranged on the first pressing rod 41 and is arranged between the first pressing rod 41 and the first surface 11, and the pressing block 43 is arranged on the first pressing rod 41 and is arranged in the shell 1; through the operation of the first pressing rod 41, one end of the first pressing rod 41 is used for compressing the first elastic member 42, the pressing block 43 is driven to move by the first pressing rod 41, the pressing block 43 is used for contacting the function button 32, then the shutter of the motion camera is driven to move through the function button 32, the shooting operation is completed, after the shooting is completed, the first pressing rod 41 is released, and the first pressing rod 41 is reset under the action of the first elastic member 42; preferably, the first elastic member 42 is a spring in the utility model.

[0076] Since the shutter positions of the first motion camera and the second motion camera are different, the pressing block 43 needs to meet the use of different inner sleeves 3 at the same time, therefore, the pressing block 43 comprises a block body 431, a first pressing head 432 and a second pressing head 433 in the utility model, the block body 431 is arranged on the first pressing rod 41, the first pressing head 432 and the second pressing head 433 are oppositely arranged on the block body 431, in this way, when the first pressing rod 41 is operated, the first pressing rod 41 drives the block body 431 to move, and the first pressing head 432 and the second pressing head 433 are simultaneously driven by the block body 431, in this way, no matter which inner sleeve 3 is used, the function button 32 can be pressed down by the first pressing head 432 or the second pressing head 433, and then the operation of the shutter of the motion camera is completed.

[0077] In addition, in order to improve the convenience of operation, the pressing handle 10 is preferably arranged in the utility model, the pressing handle 10 is hinged on the first surface 11 and is arranged adjacent to the shutter assembly 4, in this way, when the shutter needs to be operated, the pressing handle 10 is directly pressed to drive the first pressing rod 41 to move by pressing the first pressing rod 41, since the area of the pressing handle 10 is large, the convenience of operation is improved.

[0078] As Figure 8 and 9As shown, the switch assembly 5 comprises a second pressing rod 51, a second elastic member 52 and an adjusting block 53, the second pressing rod 51 is arranged on the second surface 12, the second elastic member 52 is arranged on the second pressing rod 51 and is arranged between the second pressing rod 51 and the second surface 12, and the adjusting block 53 is arranged on the second pressing rod 51 and is arranged in the shell 1; when it is needed to open or close the sports camera, the second pressing rod 51 is operated to compress the second elastic member 52, and the adjusting block 53 is driven by the second pressing rod 51 to act, the mode key 33 is pressed by the adjusting block 53, and the mode key 33 is contacted with the opening key of the sports camera, so that the opening or closing of the sports camera is completed; preferably, the second elastic member 52 is a spring.

[0079] The opening key positions of the first sports camera and the second sports camera are different, and when in use, the adjusting block 53 needs to be set to meet the control of the first sports camera or the second sports camera. Figure 8 As shown, the state of the adjusting block 53 is adapted to the first sports camera. Figure 9 As shown, the state of the adjusting block 53 is adapted to the second sports camera. The adjusting block 53 comprises a connecting block 531, a rotating block 532 and a protrusion 533, the connecting block 531 is arranged on the second pressing rod 51, the rotating block 532 is movably arranged on the connecting block 531, and the protrusion 533 is arranged on the rotating block 532; after the first sports camera or the second sports camera is selected according to actual conditions, the rotating block 532 is adjusted, the position of the protrusion 533 is changed in the adjusting process of the rotating block 532, and then the use of the first sports camera or the second sports camera is met; when in use, the second pressing rod 51 is operated to drive the connecting block 531 to act, the rotating block 532 is driven by the connecting block 531 to act, the mode key 33 is pressed by the protrusion 533 on the rotating block 532, the opening key on the first sports camera or the second sports camera is operated through the conduction of the mode key 33, and the opening or closing of the first sports camera or the second sports camera is completed.

[0080] The technical scheme of the utility model can adapt to sports cameras of different models or brands, and simultaneously increase the lens expansion interface 7 and the plurality of expansion joints 8, so that external equipment can be connected and used simultaneously, and the use function of the sports camera is increased.

[0081] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not limited to them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera, characterized in that, include: A housing (1) and a cover (2) hinged to the housing (1); An inner sleeve (3) for covering the action camera is disposed inside the housing (1); The shutter assembly (4) is mounted on the first surface (11) of the housing (1); A switch assembly (5) for changing the angle according to the movement of the camera is mounted on the second side (12) of the housing (1); An energy storage compartment (6) is disposed inside the housing (1), and a battery is disposed inside the energy storage compartment (6).

2. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A lens extension interface (7) is provided on the housing (1) and placed on the opposite surface of the cover (2).

3. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Several expansion joints (8) are installed on the housing (1).

4. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy storage compartment (6) inside the housing (1) and the inner sleeve (3) divide the inside of the housing (1) to form a winding space (9).

5. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner sleeve (3) includes: Sleeve (31); Function button (32) is provided on one side of the sleeve (31); The mode button (33) is located on the other side of the sleeve (31).

6. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shutter assembly (4) includes: The first pressing rod (41) is inserted on the first surface (11); The first elastic element (42) is inserted through the first pressing rod (41) and placed between the first pressing rod (41) and the first surface (11); The pressing block (43) is disposed on the first pressing rod (41) and placed inside the housing (1).

7. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressing block (43) includes: A block (431) is disposed on the first pressing rod (41); The first pressure head (432) and the second pressure head (433) are disposed opposite to each other on the block (431).

8. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching assembly (5) includes: The second pressing rod (51) is inserted on the second surface (12); The second elastic element (52) is inserted through the second pressing rod (51) and placed between the second pressing rod (51) and the second surface (12); An adjustment block (53) is disposed on the second pressing rod (51) and placed inside the housing (1).

9. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, The adjustment block (53) includes: A connecting block (531) is disposed on the second pressing rod (51); A rotating block (532) is movably mounted on the connecting block (531); A protrusion (533) is provided on the rotating block (532).

10. The multi-functional waterproof housing for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The control handle (10) is hinged to the first surface (11) and is disposed adjacent to the shutter assembly (4).

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    CN222748836U