Intelligent camera for dustproof recognition of optical characters

By designing a dustproof lens frame and a push rod mechanism, the problem of smart camera lenses being easily covered by dust was solved, improving the accuracy of optical character recognition.

CN224083625UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03TAIZHOU VOCATIONAL & TECHN COLLEGE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-07
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing smart cameras lack effective dust protection mechanisms during optical character recognition, making the lens easily covered by dust and affecting recognition accuracy.

Method used

An optical character dustproof recognition smart camera was designed. It uses a first lens frame to protect the lens. Dust adheres to the bottom of the lens and falls off naturally. The lens frame can be replaced through a push rod and positioning screw mechanism to ensure the lens is clean.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents dust from obscuring the lens, improves the accuracy of optical character recognition, and the lens frame can be cleaned and reused, keeping the lens clean.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical character dustproof identification intelligent camera, which relates to the technical field of cameras, and comprises a camera seat plate, a camera main body is placed at the upper end of the camera seat plate, a sleeving frame is sleeved outside the camera main body, support plates are welded on the outer walls of the two sides of the sleeving frame, and the support plates are welded on the outer walls of the two sides of the sleeving frame. The two support plates and the camera seat plate are of an integrated structure. The movable cavity is arranged in the camera seat plate, a first lens frame and a second lens frame are arranged in the movable cavity, a central circular groove is formed in the central position of the camera seat plate, and the central circular groove is communicated with the interior of the movable cavity; the problem that an existing intelligent camera lacks an effective dustproof mechanism for a camera body in the optical character recognition process, so that a lens part of the intelligent camera is prone to being covered by dust when the intelligent camera is installed and used, and the optical character recognition accuracy of the intelligent camera is poor is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, specifically to an optical character dustproof recognition smart camera. Background Technology

[0002] Character recognition in industrial environments faces numerous limitations and challenges, primarily including five aspects: diverse objects, environmental noise, rapid object movement, large data volume, and security. Optical character recognition refers to the process by which electronic devices, such as scanners or digital cameras, examine characters printed on paper, determine their shape by detecting dark and light patterns, and then translate the shape into computer text using character recognition methods.

[0003] For example, announcement number CN101738828B (named "A CCD High-Definition Intelligent Industrial Camera") includes a camera device and a set of demonstration software. The demonstration software runs on a PC and controls the operation of the camera device. The camera device includes a digital signal processor, a memory chip, a program memory, a power management module, a network physical layer chip, a serial expansion chip, a front-end optocoupler, an analog front-end board, a programmable logic device (PLD), and a data address buffer. The front-end optocoupler is mainly used to sense external image information. Its output is connected to the input of the analog front-end board, transmitting the sensed external image information to the analog front-end board. The output of the analog front-end board is connected to the input of the PLD. The analog front-end board converts the signal output from the front-end optocoupler into a digital signal and transmits the digital signal to the PLD. The PLD generates the control timing for the front-end optocoupler to perform integration operations, and simultaneously converts the data input from the analog front-end board and inputs it to the data address buffer.

[0004] The aforementioned smart camera lacks an effective dustproof mechanism for the camera body during optical character recognition, which makes the lens part easily covered by dust during installation and use, resulting in poor accuracy of optical character recognition. To address this, we provide a dustproof optical character recognition smart camera. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an optical character dustproof smart camera to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing smart cameras lack an effective dustproof mechanism for the camera body during optical character recognition, which makes the lens part of the smart camera easily covered by dust during installation and use, resulting in poor accuracy of optical character recognition.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an optical character dustproof recognition smart camera, including a camera base plate, a camera body placed on the upper end of the camera base plate, a sleeve frame sleeved on the outside of the camera body, and support plates welded on both outer walls of the sleeve frame, both support plates being integral with the camera base plate.

[0007] Also includes:

[0008] The movable cavity is located inside the camera base plate, and a first lens frame and a second lens frame are provided inside the movable cavity. A central circular groove is provided at the center of the camera base plate, and the central circular groove is connected to the interior of the movable cavity.

[0009] A perforated block is provided on one side of the camera base plate, and a push rod is provided inside the perforated block;

[0010] Positioning screw holes are provided on the outer walls of both sides of the first lens frame and the second lens frame, and positioning screws are provided at the connection position between the first lens frame and the camera mount plate.

[0011] Preferably, a bearing seat is integrally formed on one side of the outer wall of the camera base plate, and a mounting rod is rotatably mounted on the outside of the bearing seat. One end of the mounting rod is welded to the perforated block.

[0012] Preferably, the bearing housing has two assembly holes on one side, both of which are integral with the camera base plate. Each assembly hole is equipped with a locking screw, and both locking screws abut against the mounting rod.

[0013] Preferably, a threaded sleeve is integrally formed on the outer wall of one of the support plates, and a threaded connecting rod is movably arranged inside the threaded sleeve. A mounting end is welded to one end of the threaded connecting rod.

[0014] Preferably, the first lens frame and the second lens frame are fixedly connected to the center position of the camera mount plate by positioning screws, and the first lens frame and the second lens frame are of equal size.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the push rod is integrally formed with a magnetic block, and the push rod is attracted and connected to the first lens frame and the second lens frame through the magnetic block.

[0016] Preferably, the internal lens dimensions of the first lens frame and the second lens frame are equal to the dimensions of the central circular groove and the lens dimensions of the camera body.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention protects the lens structure of the camera body by using a first lens frame to shield it. Dust will only contaminate the circular lens inside the first lens frame, and since the circular lens is positioned downwards, the attached dust will fall off naturally, reducing the density of dust accumulation. When the first lens frame is heavily contaminated by dust, the positioning screw can be removed, and then the second lens frame can be pushed. This will cause the first lens frame to be pushed out of the movable cavity, and the second lens frame will reach the position of the central circular groove. Thus, the lens part of the intelligent industrial camera is re-protected from dust by the second lens frame. This overcomes the problem that existing intelligent cameras lack an effective dust protection mechanism for the camera body during optical character recognition, which makes the lens part of the intelligent camera easily covered by dust during installation and use, resulting in poor accuracy of optical character recognition. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of the optical character dustproof recognition smart camera of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of the optical character dustproof recognition smart camera of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the optical character dustproof recognition smart camera of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the present invention;

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Camera base plate; 2. Camera body; 3. Support plate; 4. Sleeve frame; 5. Perforated block; 6. Threaded sleeve; 7. Threaded connecting rod; 8. Mounting end seat; 9. Positioning pin; 10. Push rod; 11. Central groove; 12. First lens frame; 13. Movable cavity; 14. Mounting connecting rod; 15. Second lens frame; 16. Positioning screw hole; 17. Bearing seat; 18. Assembly connection hole; 19. Locking screw; 20. Magnetic block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-4An embodiment of this utility model is provided: an optical character dustproof recognition smart camera, including a camera base plate 1, a camera body 2 is placed on the upper end of the camera base plate 1, a sleeve frame 4 is sleeved on the outside of the camera body 2, and support plates 3 are welded on both outer walls of the sleeve frame 4. Both support plates 3 are integral with the camera base plate 1.

[0026] Also includes:

[0027] The movable cavity 13 is located inside the camera base plate 1, and the first lens frame 12 and the second lens frame 15 are provided inside the movable cavity 13. A central circular groove 11 is provided at the center of the camera base plate 1, and the central circular groove 11 is connected to the interior of the movable cavity 13.

[0028] A perforated block 5 is located on one side of the camera base plate 1, and a push rod 10 is inserted through the inside of the perforated block 5.

[0029] Positioning screw holes 16 are provided on the outer walls of both sides of the first lens frame 12 and the second lens frame 15, and positioning screw pins 9 are provided at the connection position between the first lens frame 12 and the camera base plate 1.

[0030] The camera body 2 is an intelligent industrial camera used for optical character recognition. During use, rotating the threaded connecting rod 7 drives the threaded sleeve 6 to guide and adjust its position, thereby adjusting the mounting base 8 to the appropriate mounting position. It is then positioned using mounting screws. When the intelligent industrial camera performs optical character recognition, the lens structure of the camera body 2 is protected by the first lens frame 12. Dust will only contaminate the circular lens within the first lens frame 12, and since the circular lens is positioned downwards, the attached dust will naturally fall off, reducing the density of dust accumulation. When the first lens frame 12... 2. After being heavily contaminated by dust, remove the positioning screw 9, and then push the second lens frame 15. This will cause the first lens frame 12 to be pushed out of the movable cavity 13, and the second lens frame 15 to reach the position of the central circular groove 11. Thus, the lens part of the intelligent industrial camera is re-protected from dust through the second lens frame 15. After the first lens frame 12 is cleaned, it is put back into the movable cavity 13 for the next replacement. Finally, remove the locking screw 19, rotate and move the through block 5 away, so that the magnetic block 20 is away from the intelligent industrial camera to avoid interference.

[0031] Please see Figure 4 A bearing seat 17 is integrally formed on one outer wall of the camera base plate 1. A mounting rod 14 is rotatably mounted on the outside of the bearing seat 17. One end of the mounting rod 14 is welded to the perforated block 5. The bearing seat 17 integrally formed on one outer wall of the camera base plate 1 facilitates the rotation and adjustment of the mounting rod 14. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4Two assembly holes 18 are provided on one side of the bearing housing 17. Both assembly holes 18 are integral with the camera base plate 1. Each assembly hole 18 is fitted with a locking screw 19, which engages with the mounting rod 14. The two assembly holes 18 on one side of the bearing housing 17 facilitate the installation of the two locking screws 19 and their engagement with the mounting rod 14. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 A threaded sleeve 6 is integrally formed on the outer wall of a support plate 3. A threaded connecting rod 7 is movably mounted inside the threaded sleeve 6. A mounting end seat 8 is welded to one end of the threaded connecting rod 7. The threaded sleeve 6 integrally formed on the outer wall of the support plate 3 serves to facilitate the guiding movement of the threaded connecting rod 7, thereby adjusting the position of the mounting end seat 8. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The first lens frame 12 and the second lens frame 15 are fixedly connected to the center position of the camera base plate 1 by positioning screws 9. The first lens frame 12 and the second lens frame 15 are of equal size. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 One end of the push rod 10 is integrally formed with a magnetic block 20. The push rod 10 is attracted and connected to the first lens frame 12 and the second lens frame 15 through the magnetic block 20. The magnetic block 20 integrally formed at one end of the push rod 10 facilitates the connection and pushing of the push rod 10 with the first lens frame 12 and the second lens frame 15.

[0032] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The internal lens dimensions of the first lens frame 12 and the second lens frame 15 are equal to the dimensions of the central circular groove 11 and the lens dimensions of the camera body 2.

[0033] 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.

Claims

1. An optical character dustproof recognition smart camera, comprising a camera base plate (1), a camera body (2) is placed on the upper end of the camera base plate (1), a sleeve frame (4) is sleeved on the outside of the camera body (2), and support plates (3) are welded on both outer walls of the sleeve frame (4), and both support plates (3) are integral with the camera base plate (1). Its features are: Also includes: The movable cavity (13) is located inside the camera base plate (1), and the movable cavity (13) is provided with a first lens frame (12) and a second lens frame (15). A central circular groove (11) is provided at the center of the camera base plate (1), and the central circular groove (11) is connected to the interior of the movable cavity (13). A perforated block (5) is provided on one side of the camera base plate (1), and a push rod (10) is provided inside the perforated block (5). Positioning screw holes (16) are provided on the outer walls of the first lens frame (12) and the second lens frame (15) on both sides, and positioning screws (9) are provided at the connection position between the first lens frame (12) and the camera base plate (1).

2. The optical character dustproof recognition smart camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bearing seat (17) is integrally formed on one side outer wall of the camera base plate (1). A mounting rod (14) is rotatably mounted on the outside of the bearing seat (17). One end of the mounting rod (14) is welded to the perforated block (5).

3. The optical character dustproof recognition smart camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bearing seat (17) has two assembly holes (18) on one side. Both assembly holes (18) are integral with the camera base plate (1). Each assembly hole (18) is equipped with a locking screw (19), which engages with the mounting rod (14).

4. The optical character dustproof recognition smart camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded sleeve (6) is integrally formed on the outer wall of one of the support plates (3). A threaded connecting rod (7) is movably arranged inside the threaded sleeve (6). An installation end seat (8) is welded to one end of the threaded connecting rod (7).

5. The optical character dustproof recognition smart camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first lens frame (12) and the second lens frame (15) are fixedly connected to the center position of the camera base plate (1) by positioning screws (9), and the first lens frame (12) and the second lens frame (15) are the same size.

6. The optical character dustproof recognition smart camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the push rod (10) is integrally formed with a magnetic block (20), and the push rod (10) is attracted to the first lens frame (12) and the second lens frame (15) through the magnetic block (20).

7. The optical character dustproof recognition smart camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The internal lens dimensions of the first lens frame (12) and the second lens frame (15) are equal to the dimensions of the central circular groove (11) and the lens dimensions of the camera body (2).

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Patent Citations

  • CCD high-definition intelligent industrial camera

    CN101738828B