Infrared camera support for ecological monitoring

Abstract

The utility model discloses an infrared camera support for ecological monitoring, which belongs to the technical field of field camera supports and comprises a main rod. The supporting rods are circumferentially hinged to the side face of the top of the main rod and are telescopic; the angle adjusting mechanism is arranged at the top of the main rod, the movable end of the angle adjusting mechanism is fixedly connected with a mounting seat, the mounting seat is used for mounting the infrared camera, and the angle adjusting mechanism can drive the infrared camera to rotate in the horizontal and vertical directions; the anti-theft system is arranged in the mounting seat and comprises a microswitch, the microswitch is fixedly connected outside the mounting seat, and when the infrared camera is mounted on the mounting seat, a contact of the microswitch is pressed; the microswitch is electrically connected with a monitoring terminal. According to the utility model, all the structures cooperate with each other, and field environment adaptability, shooting precision and equipment safety can be considered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of outdoor camera bracket technology, and in particular relates to an infrared camera bracket for ecological monitoring. Background Technology

[0002] In field ecological environment monitoring, infrared cameras need to be permanently fixed in complex terrain to obtain wildlife activity data. There are two existing methods for installing infrared cameras in the field: one is a nail structure that can be driven into a tree; the other is an iron pole placed on the ground, with one end inserted into the ground and the other end fitted with the camera. However, both methods are not adaptable to the terrain. The first method is difficult to apply in treeless environments, and in areas with exposed rocks, the contact point between the pole and the ground is prone to local collapse or slippage, causing the equipment to tilt. Furthermore, both methods rely on physical locks or simple steel cables for binding, making it impossible to detect abnormal disassembly in real time, and the locks are easily damaged, leading to theft in the field. Also, after the infrared camera is fixed, the shooting angle cannot be easily adjusted, making it difficult to accurately correspond to the monitoring area, resulting in biased images.

[0003] Therefore, an infrared camera bracket for ecological monitoring is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model proposes an infrared camera bracket for ecological monitoring.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an infrared camera bracket for ecological monitoring, comprising:

[0006] Main shaft;

[0007] Several support rods are circumferentially hinged to the top side of the main rod, and the support rods are telescopic;

[0008] An angle adjustment mechanism is provided at the top of the main rod. The movable end of the angle adjustment mechanism is fixedly connected to a mounting base. The mounting base is used to install an infrared camera. The angle adjustment mechanism can drive the infrared camera to rotate in the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0009] An anti-theft system, installed within the mounting base, includes a micro switch fixed to the outside of the mounting base. When the infrared camera is mounted on the mounting base, the contacts of the micro switch are pressed. The micro switch is electrically connected to a monitoring terminal.

[0010] Preferably, a collar is provided on the outer side of the main rod, and the collar is slidably connected below the hinge position between the support rod and the main rod. A plurality of support rods are hinged to the outer side of the collar corresponding to the support rod, and the end of the support rod away from the collar is hinged to the outer side of the support rod.

[0011] Preferably, the support rod includes a sleeve and an inner rod. The inner rod is slidably connected inside the sleeve. One end of the sleeve is hinged to the main rod, and the other end has a first pin hole. The inner rod has a plurality of second pin holes corresponding to the first pin hole. The first pin hole and any of the second pin holes are connected by bolts. The end of the inner rod away from the sleeve is tapered.

[0012] Preferably, a hook is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main rod.

[0013] Preferably, the anti-theft system further includes a battery, which is detachably connected to the mounting base. The battery supplies power to the circuit containing the micro switch. The micro switch is also electrically connected to a signal transmission module, which is electrically connected to the monitoring terminal.

[0014] Preferably, the angle adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal rotation component and a vertical rotation component. The horizontal rotation component includes a rotation shaft, a horizontal rotation ring rotatably connected to the rotation shaft, and a horizontal rotation adjustment screw threaded to the side of the horizontal rotation ring. One end of the horizontal rotation adjustment screw abuts against the rotation shaft, and the other end extends out of the horizontal rotation ring and is fixedly connected to a horizontal rotation handle. The top of the horizontal rotation ring is connected to the vertical rotation component, and the top of the vertical rotation component is fixedly connected to the mounting base.

[0015] Preferably, the vertical rotation assembly includes two fixed rods, which are fixedly connected to both sides of the horizontal rotation ring. A vertical rotation ring is rotatably connected to each of the two fixed rods. A vertical rotation adjusting screw is threadedly connected to the side of each of the two vertical rotation rings. One end of the vertical rotation adjusting screw abuts against the fixed rod, and the other end extends out of the vertical rotation ring and is fixedly connected to a vertical rotation handle. The tops of the two vertical rotation rings are fixedly connected to the mounting base.

[0016] Preferably, a long handle is fixedly attached to the side of the mounting base.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and technical effects:

[0018] The main pole serves as the core support column, providing overall stability. The circumferentially hinged telescopic support rods unfold to form multi-directional support surfaces, adapting to different terrains and enhancing anti-tipping capabilities. The angle adjustment mechanism flexibly adjusts the horizontal and vertical angles of the mounting base, ensuring the infrared camera accurately captures the target area. The anti-theft system utilizes microswitches to monitor the camera's installation status in real time. When the camera is abnormally disassembled, causing the microswitch contacts to spring back, the generated electrical signal is wirelessly transmitted to the monitoring terminal. The monitoring terminal then issues an alarm to promptly notify monitoring personnel, achieving remote monitoring of the equipment status and anti-theft protection. All structures work together to balance adaptability to outdoor environments, shooting accuracy, and equipment security. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the infrared camera bracket structure for ecological monitoring according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support rod structure in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the angle adjustment mechanism in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial sectional view of the vertical rotation component in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the horizontal rotation component in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation location of the anti-theft system in this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Main rod; 2. Support rod; 3. Angle adjustment mechanism; 4. Mounting base; 5. Infrared camera; 6. Micro switch; 7. Collar; 8. Hook; 9. Battery; 10. Signal transmission module; 11. Long handle; 201. Sleeve; 202. Inner rod; 203. First pin hole; 204. Second pin hole; 301. Rotating shaft; 302. Horizontal rotating ring; 303. Horizontal rotating adjustment screw; 304. Horizontal rotating handle; 305. Fixed rod; 306. Vertical rotating ring; 307. Vertical rotating adjustment screw; 308. Vertical rotating handle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 6As shown, this embodiment provides an infrared camera bracket for ecological monitoring, comprising:

[0030] Main rod 1;

[0031] Several support rods 2 are circumferentially hinged to the top side of the main rod 1, and the support rods 2 are telescopic;

[0032] An angle adjustment mechanism 3 is set at the top of the main rod 1. The movable end of the angle adjustment mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 4. The mounting base 4 is used to install the infrared camera 5. The angle adjustment mechanism 3 can drive the infrared camera 5 to rotate in the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0033] The anti-theft system is installed inside the mounting base 4 and includes a micro switch 6. The micro switch 6 is fixed to the outside of the mounting base 4. When the infrared camera 5 is installed on the mounting base 4, the contacts of the micro switch 6 are pressed. The micro switch 6 is electrically connected to a monitoring terminal.

[0034] The main pole 1 serves as the core support column, providing overall stability. The circumferentially hinged telescopic support pole 2 unfolds to form a multi-directional support surface, adapting to different terrains and enhancing anti-tipping capabilities. The angle adjustment mechanism 3 flexibly adjusts the horizontal and vertical angles of the mounting base 4, ensuring the infrared camera accurately captures the target area. The anti-theft system utilizes a microswitch 6 to monitor the camera's installation status in real time. When the camera is abnormally disassembled, causing the contacts of the microswitch 6 to spring up, the generated electrical signal is wirelessly transmitted to the monitoring terminal. The monitoring terminal then issues an alarm to promptly notify the monitoring personnel, achieving remote monitoring of the equipment status and anti-theft protection. All structures work together to balance adaptability to the field environment, shooting accuracy, and equipment security.

[0035] In a further optimized design, a collar 7 is provided on the outer side of the main rod 1. The collar 7 is slidably connected below the hinge position between the support rod 2 and the main rod 1. Several support rods are hinged to the outer side of the collar 7 corresponding to the support rod 2. The end of the support rod away from the collar 7 is hinged to the outer side of the support rod 2.

[0036] The collar 7 slides along the main rod 1, causing the support rod and the support rod 2 to form a triangular truss structure. When the collar 7 moves down, the support rod pushes the support rod 2 to unfold outward and lock the angle, enhancing the bending resistance of the support rod 2. At the same time, the support rod 2, the main rod 1 and the collar 7 are linked together, which can convert the radial support force of the support rod 2 into the axial pressure of the collar 7 on the main rod 1, avoiding local overload of the support rod 2 due to uneven ground. This allows the support to maintain overall stability in soft or sloping terrain. Compared with the traditional straight rod structure, the resistance to lateral impact is greatly improved.

[0037] The scheme is further optimized. The support rod 2 includes a sleeve 201 and an inner rod 202. The inner rod 202 is slidably connected inside the sleeve 201. One end of the sleeve 201 is hinged to the main rod 1, and the other end is provided with a first pin hole 203. The inner rod 202 is provided with several second pin holes 204 corresponding to the first pin hole 203. The first pin hole 203 and any of the second pin holes 204 are connected by bolts. The end of the inner rod 202 away from the sleeve 201 is tapered.

[0038] The extension and retraction combination of sleeve 201 and inner rod 202 enables multi-level adjustment of the length of support rod 2, allowing the support to flexibly adjust the height of each support foot contact point according to the ground elevation difference. The locking mechanism of pin hole bolts ensures rigid fixation after extension and retraction. The tapered design at the end of inner rod 202 enhances the penetration of complex ground such as soft soil and humus layer. By increasing the contact pressure between support rod 2 and the ground, slippage is prevented, while reducing the area of ​​damage to vegetation.

[0039] The design has been further optimized, with a hook 8 fixedly attached to the bottom of the main rod 1.

[0040] The hooks 8 at the bottom of the main pole 1 can convert the overall weight of the support into a downward pulling force by suspending counterweights such as sandbags or stones or connecting anchoring devices such as ground nail chains, effectively offsetting the lateral torque generated after the support pole 2 is deployed. This design is particularly suitable for terrains such as rock and frozen soil where the support pole 2 cannot be inserted. It achieves rapid fixation through external counterweights. Compared with the traditional pure support pole 2 method, it increases the wind load resistance on hard ground by about 40%, while reducing excavation damage to the ground, which meets the environmental protection requirements of ecological monitoring equipment.

[0041] In a further optimized solution, the anti-theft system also includes a battery 9, which is detachably connected to the mounting base 4. The battery 9 supplies power to the circuit containing the micro switch 6. The micro switch 6 is also electrically connected to a signal transmission module 10, which is electrically connected to the monitoring terminal.

[0042] Battery 9 provides dedicated power supply for the anti-theft system. The removable design of battery 9 facilitates quick replacement in the field. Combined with the signal transmission module 10, the signal triggered by the micro switch 6 and the contact popping up to cut off power when the infrared camera 5 is removed are sent to the monitoring terminal in real time. This enables remote alarms for abnormal states, which can be pushed via SMS or APP. The device still has continuous anti-theft monitoring capabilities even in environments without external power. Compared with traditional anti-theft methods that rely solely on physical locks, the response speed is improved to the second level and is not limited by the on-site environment.

[0043] The scheme is further optimized. The angle adjustment mechanism 3 includes a horizontal rotation component and a vertical rotation component. The horizontal rotation component includes a rotation shaft 301. A horizontal rotation ring 302 is rotatably connected to the outside of the rotation shaft 301. A horizontal rotation adjustment screw 303 is threadedly connected to the side of the horizontal rotation ring 302. One end of the horizontal rotation adjustment screw 303 abuts against the rotation shaft 301, and the other end extends out of the horizontal rotation ring 302 and is fixedly connected to a horizontal rotation handle 304. The top of the horizontal rotation ring 302 is connected to the vertical rotation component, and the top of the vertical rotation component is fixedly connected to the mounting base 4.

[0044] The horizontal rotation component's rotating shaft 301 cooperates with the horizontal rotating ring 302 to achieve 360° stepless adjustment of the mounting base 4 in the horizontal direction. The screw locking function of the horizontal rotation adjustment screw 303 fixes the shooting position. The vertical rotation component is pivotally connected to the vertical rotating ring 306 through the fixing rod 305, allowing the mounting base 4 to be adjusted in the vertical direction by ±90° of pitch angle. The tilt angle is locked by the vertical rotation adjustment screw 307. The dual adjustment mechanism enables the infrared camera to accurately cover the fan-shaped monitoring area. Moreover, the manual screw-type adjustment handle does not require power to drive, making it suitable for reliable operation in the field without power.

[0045] The scheme is further optimized. The vertical rotation assembly includes two fixed rods 305, which are fixed to both sides of the horizontal rotation ring 302. Vertical rotation rings 306 are rotatably connected to the outside of the two fixed rods 305. Vertical rotation adjustment screws 307 are threaded to the sides of the two vertical rotation rings 306. One end of the vertical rotation adjustment screw 307 abuts against the fixed rod 305, and the other end extends out of the vertical rotation ring 306 and is fixed to a vertical rotation handle 308. The top of the two vertical rotation rings 306 is fixed to the mounting base 4.

[0046] The two vertical rotating rings 306 arranged symmetrically form a dual-sided independent adjustment mechanism with the fixed rod 305. When the vertical rotating handle 308 is rotated, the adjusting screws on both sides simultaneously press against the fixed rod 305 to generate symmetrical friction force, so as to realize the precise fine adjustment of the pitch angle of the mounting base 4 and prevent the deflection caused by unilateral force, and ensure the stability of the camera in complex terrain.

[0047] The design has been further optimized, with a long handle 11 fixedly attached to the side of the mounting base 4.

[0048] The long handle 11 on the side of the mounting base 4 extends the operating lever arm, allowing the operator to grip the infrared camera with one hand without directly contacting it, thus enabling fine-tuning of the angle of the infrared camera 5.

[0049] Any aspects of this utility model that are not detailed herein are conventional technical means known to those skilled in the art.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0051] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring, characterized in that, Include: The main rod (1); Several branch rods (2) are circumferentially hinged to the top side of the main rod (1), and the branch rods (2) are telescopic; The angle adjusting mechanism (3) is provided at the top of the main rod (1), and the movable end of the angle adjusting mechanism (3) is fixedly connected with a mounting seat (4), the mounting seat (4) is used for installing an infrared camera (5), and the angle adjusting mechanism (3) can drive the infrared camera (5) to rotate in horizontal and vertical directions; The anti-theft system is provided in the mounting seat (4) and includes a micro switch (6), the micro switch (6) is fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting seat (4), when the infrared camera (5) is installed on the mounting seat (4), the contact of the micro switch (6) is pressed; the micro switch (6) is electrically connected with a monitoring terminal.

2. The infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the main rod (1) is provided with a sleeve ring (7), the sleeve ring (7) is slidingly connected below the hinged position of the branch rod (2) and the main rod (1), and the outer side of the sleeve ring (7) is hinged with a plurality of support rods corresponding to the branch rod (2), and the end of the support rod away from the sleeve ring (7) is hinged with the outer side of the branch rod (2).

3. The infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring of claim 1, wherein: The branch rod (2) includes a sleeve (201) and an inner rod (202), the inner rod (202) is slidingly connected in the sleeve (201), one end of the sleeve (201) is hinged with the main rod (1), the other end is provided with a first pin hole (203), a plurality of second pin holes (204) are formed on the inner rod (202) corresponding to the first pin hole (203), the first pin hole (203) and any one of the second pin holes (204) are connected by bolts, and the end of the inner rod (202) away from the sleeve (201) is tapered.

4. The infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the main rod (1) is fixedly connected with a hook (8).

5. The infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring of claim 1, wherein: The anti-theft system further includes a battery (9), the battery (9) is detachably connected in the mounting seat (4), the battery (9) supplies power to the circuit where the micro switch (6) is located, the micro switch (6) is further electrically connected with a signal transmission module (10), and the signal transmission module (10) and the monitoring terminal are connected through electrical signals.

6. The infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring of claim 1, wherein: The angle adjusting mechanism (3) includes a horizontal rotating assembly and a vertical rotating assembly, the horizontal rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft (301), the rotating shaft (301) is externally rotatably connected with a horizontal rotating ring (302), the horizontal rotating ring (302) is screw connected with a horizontal rotating adjusting screw (303) on the side surface, one end of the horizontal rotating adjusting screw (303) abuts against the rotating shaft (301), the other end of the horizontal rotating adjusting screw (303) extends out of the horizontal rotating ring (302) and is fixedly connected with a horizontal rotating handle (304); the top of the horizontal rotating ring (302) is connected with the vertical rotating assembly, and the top of the vertical rotating assembly is fixedly connected with the mounting seat (4).

7. The infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vertical rotation assembly comprises two fixed rods (305), the two fixed rods (305) are fixed on the two sides of the horizontal rotation ring (302), the outer sides of the two fixed rods (305) are rotationally connected with vertical rotation rings (306), the side surfaces of the two vertical rotation rings (306) are screw-connected with vertical rotation adjusting screws (307), one end of the vertical rotation adjusting screw (307) is abutted against the fixed rod (305), the other end of the vertical rotation adjusting screw (307) is extended out of the vertical rotation ring (306) and is fixed with a vertical rotation handle (308), and the top parts of the two vertical rotation rings (306) are fixed with the mounting seat (4).

8. The infrared camera mount for ecological monitoring of claim 1, wherein: The side surface of the mounting seat (4) is fixed with a long handle (11).

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