Array camera

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of array cameras, in particular to an array camera, which comprises a connecting seat, a rotating shaft rotationally connected onto the connecting seat, a supporting tube fixedly connected onto the rotating shaft, a camera body arranged at the top end of the supporting tube, a fixing structure arranged on the rotating shaft and comprising a sliding block and a first connecting block. A sliding block is slidably connected into the rotating shaft, one end of the sliding block is fixedly connected with a first connecting block, the first connecting block is fixedly connected with a first abutting ring, the rotating shaft is slidably connected with a second connecting block, the second connecting block is fixedly connected with a second abutting ring, and the first abutting ring and the second abutting ring abut against the two sides of the connecting base respectively. The sliding block is in threaded connection with a rotating rod, and one end of the rotating rod abuts against the second connecting block. And after the inclination angle of the camera body is adjusted, the camera body can be fixed more firmly, and the camera body is prevented from rotating under the action of self weight, so that the use stability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an array camera, specifically an array camera, and belongs to the field of array camera technology. Background Technology

[0002] An array camera is a system that integrates multiple cameras to form a whole. This system can not only provide a wider field of view, but also improve image quality and performance through the coordinated work of multiple cameras. Generally, the entire array of cameras is mounted on a support frame. After installation, the tilt angle needs to be adjusted in order to better capture images from array cameras at different heights.

[0003] However, traditional array cameras fix the tilt angle after adjustment by having the end of the adjustment knob contact the bracket. Because the contact area between the end of the adjustment knob and the bracket is small, the friction between them is also small. Therefore, the array camera is prone to tilt angle changes under its own weight, resulting in poor stability during use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an array camera to solve the above problems. After the tilt angle of the array camera is adjusted, it can be more firmly fixed to prevent it from rotating under its own weight, thereby improving the stability of use.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: an array camera includes a connecting base, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the connecting base, a support tube fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, a camera body at the top of the support tube, a fixing structure on the rotating shaft, the fixing structure including a slider and a first connecting block, a slider slidably connected inside the rotating shaft, a first connecting block fixedly connected to one end of the slider, a first abutment fixedly connected to the first connecting block, a second connecting block slidably connected to the rotating shaft, a second abutment fixedly connected to the second connecting block, the first abutment and the second abutment respectively abutting against the two sides of the connecting base, a rotating rod threadedly connected to the slider, one end of the rotating rod abutting against the second connecting block.

[0006] Preferably, the cross-section of the other end of the rotating rod is T-shaped, and the other end of the rotating rod extends to the outside of the support tube.

[0007] Preferably, the slider has a square cross-section, and the axis of the slider and the axis of rotation are on the same straight line.

[0008] Preferably, a retaining bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the camera body, the retaining bracket engages with the top end of the support tube, and the support tube is provided with a limiting structure.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting structure includes a locking plate and springs, the locking plate is slidably connected to the support tube, the locking plate engages with the locking seat, and two springs are fixedly connected between the locking plate and the support tube.

[0010] Preferably, the overall cross-section of the card plate is L-shaped, and the cross-section of the end of the card plate that engages with the card seat is trapezoidal.

[0011] Preferably, two positioning blocks are fixedly connected to the top end of the support tube, and the two positioning blocks abut against the two sides of the card seat respectively.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting seat abuts against the vertical pipe, the vertical pipe is provided with multiple mounting holes, and two fixing bolts pass through the connecting seat. The two fixing bolts passing through the connecting seat also pass through two of the mounting holes, and fixing nuts are threaded onto the fixing bolts.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom end of the vertical tube is fixedly connected to a base, and the vertical tube and the base are perpendicular to each other.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When it is necessary to adjust the tilt angle of the camera body during use, the rotating rod can be rotated. As the rotating rod rotates, its end will no longer abut against the second connecting block. Then, neither the second abutment ring nor the first abutment ring will be pressed against the connecting seat. At this time, the support tube can be rotated, and the camera body will rotate together with the support tube. After the tilt angle adjustment is completed, the rotating rod can be rotated in the opposite direction. As the rotating rod rotates, its end will abut against the second connecting block. After its end abuts against the second connecting block, the first abutment ring and the second abutment ring will abut against the two sides of the connecting seat respectively. Therefore, the friction can be increased by increasing the contact area, which prevents the camera body from rotating under its own weight after the tilt angle adjustment is completed, thereby effectively improving the stability of use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of part A shown below;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the card plate and the spring of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the card holder and the positioning block of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The enlarged schematic diagram of part B is shown.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Connecting seat; 2. Support tube; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Fixing structure; 401. Slider; 402. First connecting block; 403. First abutment ring; 404. Second connecting block; 405. Second abutment ring; 406. Rotating rod; 5. Camera body; 6. Card holder; 7. Limiting structure; 701. Card plate; 702. Spring; 8. Positioning stop; 9. Vertical tube; 10. Mounting hole; 11. Base; 12. Fixing bolt; 13. Fixing nut. 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] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, an array camera includes a connecting base 1, a rotating shaft 3 rotatably connected to the connecting base 1, a support tube 2 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 3, a camera body 5 at the top of the support tube 2, a fixing structure 4 on the rotating shaft 3, the fixing structure 4 including a slider 401 and a first connecting block 402, the slider 401 is slidably connected inside the rotating shaft 3, the axis of the slider 401 and the axis of the rotating shaft 3 are on the same straight line, one end of the slider 401 is fixedly connected to the first connecting block 402, the first connecting block 402 is fixedly connected to the first connecting block 402, the second connecting block 404 is slidably connected to the rotating shaft 3, the second connecting block 404 is fixedly connected to the second connecting block 405, the first abutment 403 and the second abutment 405 respectively abut against the two sides of the connecting base 1, the slider 401 is threadedly connected to a rotating rod 406, one end of the rotating rod 406 abuts against the second connecting block 404.

[0023] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cross-section of the end of the rotating rod 406 extending to the outside of the support tube 2 is T-shaped, which makes it easier to hold the rotating rod 406 and apply force, thereby making the first abutment ring 403 and the second abutment ring 405 abut against the connecting seat 1 more tightly.

[0024] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cross-section of slider 401 is square, which can prevent rotation between slider 401 and shaft 3.

[0025] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a mounting base 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the camera body 5, and two positioning blocks 8 are fixedly connected to the top of the support tube 2. The mounting base 6 and the top of the support tube 2 are locked together, and the positioning blocks 8 and the two sides of the mounting base 6 are in contact to position the array camera body 5 during installation.

[0026] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the limiting structure 7 includes a locking plate 701 and a spring 702. The locking plate 701 is slidably connected to the support tube 2. The locking plate 701 can fix the locking seat 6 by engaging with the locking seat 6. Two springs 702 are fixedly connected between the locking plate 701 and the support tube 2. The two springs 702 can keep the locking plate 701 engaged with the locking seat 6.

[0027] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the overall cross-section of the card plate 701 is L-shaped, which makes it easy to grasp the card plate 701. Therefore, during the disassembly of the camera body 5, the card plate 701 can be easily pulled to prevent it from engaging with the card holder 6. The cross-section of the end of the card plate 701 that engages with the card holder 6 is trapezoidal, which can play a role in guiding the movement during the engagement between the card plate 701 and the card holder 6.

[0028] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting seat 1 abuts against the vertical tube 9, which has multiple mounting holes 10. Two fixing bolts 12 pass through two of the mounting holes 10 and the base 11. Finally, the fixing nut 13 is threaded onto the fixing bolts 12 and pressed against the base 11, thereby fixing the connecting seat 1.

[0029] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, a base 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the vertical tube 9. The base 11 can support the vertical tube 9 and prevent it from tipping over.

[0030] In use, when installing the camera body 5, the connecting seat 1 can be moved to one side of the vertical tube 9 and abut against it. Then, two fixing bolts 12 are passed through two mounting holes 10 and the base 11. Finally, the fixing nut 13 is threaded onto the fixing bolts 12 and abuts against the base 11, thus fixing the connecting seat 1. Because the connecting seat 1 and the support tube 2 are small in size and light in weight, installation is relatively effortless. Then, the camera body 5 is moved so that the clamp 6 engages with the top of the support tube 2. The clamp 6 is positioned during installation by the two positioning blocks 8 abutting against the sides of the clamp 6. After the clamp 6 abuts against the support tube 2, the clamping plate 701 engages with the clamp 6 under the action of the spring 702. At this time, the clamp 6 cannot move, thus realizing the step-by-step installation of the camera body 5, effectively improving the convenience of the installation operation. When it is necessary to adjust the tilt angle of the camera body 5, the rotating rod 406 can be rotated. As the rotating rod 406 rotates, its end will no longer abut against the second connecting block 404. Then, neither the second abutment ring 405 nor the first abutment ring 403 will abut against the connecting seat 1. At this time, the support tube 2 can be rotated, and the camera body 5 will rotate with the support tube 2. After the tilt angle is adjusted, the rotating rod 406 can be rotated in the opposite direction. As the rotating rod 406 rotates, its end will abut against the second connecting block 404. After its end abuts against the second connecting block 404, the first abutment ring 403 and the second abutment ring 405 will abut against the two sides of the connecting seat 1 respectively. Therefore, the friction can be increased by increasing the contact area, which prevents the camera body 5 from rotating under its own weight after the tilt angle is adjusted, thereby effectively improving the stability of use. When the camera body 5 is damaged and needs to be disassembled for repair, the clamping plate 701 can be pulled to prevent it from engaging with the clamping seat 6, and then the camera body 5 can be directly removed from the support tube 2. This achieves quick disassembly of the camera body 5 and facilitates the repair and maintenance of the camera body 5.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An array camera comprising a connection seat (1), characterized in that: The connecting seat (1) is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft (3), the rotating shaft (3) is fixedly connected with a supporting pipe (2), the top end of the supporting pipe (2) is provided with a camera body (5), the rotating shaft (3) is provided with a fixing structure (4), the fixing structure (4) comprises a sliding block (401) and a first connecting block (402), the inside of the rotating shaft (3) is slidably connected with the sliding block (401), one end of the sliding block (401) is fixedly connected with the first connecting block (402), the first connecting block (402) is fixedly connected with a first resisting ring (403), the rotating shaft (3) is slidably connected with a second connecting block (404), the second connecting block (404) is fixedly connected with a second resisting ring (405), the first resisting ring (403) and the second resisting ring (405) respectively abut between the two sides of the connecting seat (1), the sliding block (401) is threadedly connected with a rotating rod (406), one end of the rotating rod (406) abuts between the second connecting block (404).

2. The array camera of claim 1, wherein: The other end of the rotating rod (406) is T-shaped in cross section, and the other end of the rotating rod (406) extends to the outside of the supporting pipe (2).

3. The array camera of claim 1, wherein: The sliding block (401) is square in cross section, and the axis of the sliding block (401) and the axis of the rotating shaft (3) are on the same straight line.

4. The array camera of claim 1, wherein: The bottom end of the camera body (5) is fixedly connected with a clamping seat (6), the clamping seat (6) is clamped between the top end of the supporting pipe (2), and the supporting pipe (2) is provided with a limiting structure (7).

5. An array camera according to claim 4, wherein: The limiting structure (7) comprises a clamping plate (701) and a spring (702), the supporting pipe (2) is slidably connected with the clamping plate (701), the clamping plate (701) is clamped between the clamping seat (6), and the clamping plate (701) is fixedly connected with two springs (702) between the supporting pipe (2).

6. An array camera according to claim 5, wherein: The clamping plate (701) is L-shaped in cross section, and the end clamped between the clamping seat (6) is trapezoidal in cross section.

7. The array camera of claim 5, wherein: The top end of the supporting pipe (2) is fixedly connected with two positioning stop blocks (8), and the two positioning stop blocks (8) respectively abut between the two sides of the clamping seat (6).

8. The array camera of claim 1, wherein: The connecting seat (1) abuts the vertical pipe (9), the vertical pipe (9) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (10), two fixing bolts (12) penetrate the connecting seat (1), the two fixing bolts (12) penetrating the connecting seat (1) simultaneously penetrate two mounting holes (10), and a fixing nut (13) is threadedly connected with the fixing bolt (12).

9. An array camera according to claim 8, wherein: The bottom end of the vertical pipe (9) is fixedly connected with a base (11), and the vertical pipe (9) is perpendicular to the base (11).

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