Camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera which comprises a shell, a main control board arranged in the shell and a camera module electrically connected to the main control board, a shifting rod is rotatably arranged on the shell and can be shifted to rotate between a first position and a second position, and when the shifting rod is located at the second position, the main control board controls the camera module to shoot. The design that the shifting rod controls the camera module to shoot simplifies the shooting operation of the camera, a user can complete shooting only by slightly shifting the shifting rod without applying large pressure or accurately touching a screen, the operation difficulty is reduced, and the user can capture wonderful moments more easily and conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera technology, specifically to a camera. Background Technology

[0002] In today's digital age, cameras have become an important tool for people to record life and capture beautiful moments. Children, as they grow, are filled with a strong curiosity and desire to explore the world around them. They yearn to explore and record things from their own perspective, thus giving rise to the children's camera market. However, existing children's cameras have certain limitations in their operational design.

[0003] Most children's cameras use buttons or touchscreens to control the camera module. Button controls require a certain amount of force to press, which may be inconvenient for younger children; while touchscreens may become unresponsive due to wet or dirty hands, or gloves, affecting the shooting experience. From a fun perspective, these control methods are rather simplistic and fail to fully stimulate children's interest and enthusiasm for shooting, making it difficult for them to gain more enjoyment and interaction during the shooting process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One objective of this application is to provide a camera that simplifies shooting operations and enhances the enjoyment of shooting.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a camera, including a housing, a main control board disposed within the housing, and a camera module electrically connected to the main control board. A lever is rotatably disposed on the housing, and the lever can be rotated between a first position and a second position. When the lever is in the second position, the main control board controls the camera module to take pictures.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the lever includes a trigger rod and a toggle handle. The trigger rod is rotatably disposed inside the housing, and the toggle handle is connected to one end of the trigger rod and extends to the outside of the housing. A trigger switch is electrically connected to the main control board. The trigger rod is linked with the trigger switch, and the toggle handle can be toggled to drive the trigger rod to close and activate the trigger switch. The main control board is adapted to control the camera module to take pictures when the trigger switch is closed and activated.

[0007] As another preferred embodiment, the trigger rod includes a hinge portion and a first rod body and a second rod body disposed on both sides of the hinge portion. The inner wall of the housing is provided with a mating portion adapted to the hinge portion. The trigger rod is rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the housing through the mating of the hinge portion and the mating portion. The actuating handle is connected to the end of the first rod body.

[0008] In a further preferred embodiment, the first rod body is hollow to form a trigger cavity, the trigger switch is located inside the trigger cavity, and a trigger block is provided on the inner wall of the first rod body. The trigger block is adapted to touch the trigger switch to close and activate the trigger switch.

[0009] Furthermore, the lever is located at the corner of the housing.

[0010] Furthermore, when observing the camera in the direction of the camera module, the lever is located at the upper left corner of the housing, and the lever is adapted to be moved towards the bottom of the housing to rotate from the first position to the second position.

[0011] Furthermore, a reset member is provided between the lever and the housing, the reset member being adapted to push the lever to reset the lever from the second position to the first position.

[0012] Furthermore, the camera includes an audio module electrically connected to the main control board. The housing has a sound-emitting hole, the position of which corresponds to the audio module. When the lever is moved to the second position, the main control board is adapted to control the audio module to play sound.

[0013] Furthermore, the camera includes a display module electrically connected to the main control board. The display module and the camera module are respectively disposed on two opposite end faces of the housing. The display module is adapted to display user interface, text and / or image information.

[0014] Furthermore, the camera includes a scroll wheel switch, a first button switch, and a second button switch. The scroll wheel switch, the first button switch, and the second button switch are respectively disposed on the end face of the housing and electrically connected to the main control board. The scroll wheel switch is adapted to select different options on the user interface, the first button switch is adapted to return to the previous interface on the user interface, the second button switch is adapted to control the camera to turn on and off, and the lever is also adapted to determine each option on the user interface.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0016] This camera uses a toggle switch to control the camera module, simplifying shooting operations. Users can simply toggle the switch to take a picture without applying significant pressure to the switch or precisely touching the screen, reducing the difficulty of operation and allowing users to capture wonderful moments more easily and conveniently. In addition, when the switch is toggled, the camera's audio module plays audio, providing feedback and enhancing the user experience. This adds fun and interactivity to the shooting process, stimulating the user's desire to take pictures. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the camera's forward-looking angle in this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rear-view angle of the camera in this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the camera's forward-looking perspective in this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view diagram of the camera's rear-view perspective in this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lever structure in the camera of this application.

[0022] In the diagram: 100, housing; 110, mating part; 120, sound hole; 130, roller switch; 140, first button switch; 150, second button switch; 200, main control board; 300, camera module; 400, lever; 410, trigger lever; 411, hinge part; 412, first rod body; 413, second rod body; 414, trigger block; 420, toggle handle; 500, trigger switch; 600, reset component; 700, display module; 800, battery module. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0026] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0027] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this application provides a camera, which includes a housing 100, a main control board 200 disposed within the housing 100, and a camera module 300 electrically connected to the main control board 200. The camera module 300 is located on the front side of the housing 100. A lever 400 is rotatably disposed on the housing 100. The lever 400 can be tossed between a first position and a second position. When the lever 400 is in the second position, the main control board 200 controls the camera module 300 to take a picture.

[0028] The camera in this application controls the camera module 300 to take pictures by tossing the lever 400, which simplifies the shooting operation of the camera. Users only need to lightly toss the lever 400 to complete the shooting, without having to apply a lot of pressure to the button or accurately touch the screen, which reduces the difficulty of operating the camera and allows users to capture wonderful moments more easily and conveniently.

[0029] Furthermore, the lever 400 includes a trigger lever 410 and a toggle handle 420. The trigger lever 410 is rotatably disposed inside the housing 100, and the toggle handle 420 is connected to one end of the trigger lever 410 and extends to the outside of the housing 100. A trigger switch 500 is electrically connected to the main control board 200. The trigger lever 410 is linked with the trigger switch 500, thereby allowing the toggle handle 420 to be toggled to close the trigger lever 410 and activate the trigger switch 500. The main control board 200 is adapted to control the camera module 300 to take pictures when the trigger switch 500 is closed. In some preferred embodiments, the toggle handle 420 is spherical. The spherical shape of the toggle handle 420 is smooth and prevents the user from being scratched when toggling it, and the spherical shape is more appealing to users.

[0030] Furthermore, when viewing the camera from the camera module 300 (viewing the camera from the front of the housing 100), the lever 400 is located at the upper left corner of the housing 100. When the user uses the camera to take a picture (viewing the camera from the rear of the housing 100), the lever 400 is located at the upper right corner of the housing 100. In other words, the lever 400 is located on the user's dominant hand (right-hand side), making it convenient for the user to operate the lever 400 to take pictures. The user can hold the camera with their left hand and control the lever 400 to take pictures with their right hand.

[0031] It is worth mentioning that the lever 400 is adapted to be moved towards the bottom of the housing 100 to rotate from the first position to the second position to close the conduction trigger switch 500. The operation of moving the lever 400 downward to control the camera module 300 to take pictures is more in line with the user's operating habits, making it easier and more convenient for the user to capture wonderful moments.

[0032] Furthermore, the trigger rod 410 includes a hinge portion 411 and a first rod body 412 and a second rod body 413 disposed on both sides of the hinge portion 411. The interior of the hinge portion 411 is hollow and cylindrical. The inner wall of the housing 100 is provided with a mating portion 110 adapted to the hinge portion 411. The mating portion 110 is cylindrical. The trigger rod 410 can be rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the housing 100 through the mating of the hinge portion 411 and the mating portion 110. The actuating handle 420 is connected to the end of the first rod body 412. The actuating handle 420 can be actuated, so that the trigger rod 410 and the actuating handle 420 rotate together from the first position to the second position. The first rod 412 has a hollow interior forming a trigger cavity. The trigger switch 500 is located inside the trigger cavity. A trigger block 414 is provided on the inner wall of the first rod 412. When the trigger rod 410 rotates to the second position, the trigger block 414 touches and closes the trigger switch 500. When the trigger switch 500 is closed, the main control board 200 controls the camera module 300 to take pictures.

[0033] Furthermore, a reset member 600 is provided between the trigger rod 410 and the housing 100. The reset member 600 is adapted to push the trigger rod 410 back to the first position. Preferably, the reset member 600 is disposed between the second rod 413 and the housing 100. The reset member 600 is implemented as a compression spring. One end of the compression spring abuts against the housing 100, and the other end of the compression spring abuts against the second rod 413. The compression spring can apply a downward force to the second rod 413. When the user releases the toggle handle 420, the external force acting on the toggle handle 420 is removed, and the trigger rod 410 can rotate back to the first position from the second position under the push of the compression spring.

[0034] Furthermore, the camera includes a display module 700 for displaying user interface, text, and / or image information. The display module 700 is located on the rear side of the housing 100, that is, the camera module 300 and the display module 700 are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the housing 100. The display module 700 includes a display screen and a screen cover. The display screen is electrically connected to the main control board 200. The main control board 200 can control the display screen to display the user interface and capture images. The screen cover covers the display screen to protect it.

[0035] Furthermore, the camera includes an audio module (not shown in the figure) for playing audio. The audio module is located on the front side of the housing 100 and is electrically connected to the main control board 200. The main control board 200 can control the audio module to play audio. Notably, the main control board 200 can play corresponding audio as feedback when the lever 400 closes the trigger switch 500. That is, each time the lever 400 is moved to the second position, the main control board 200 will control the audio module to play audio, letting the user know that the lever 400 has been moved to the correct position, adding fun and interactivity to the shooting process. Preferably, a sound-emitting hole 120 is also provided on the front side of the housing 100. The position of the sound-emitting hole 120 corresponds to the position of the audio module, allowing the sound emitted by the audio module to be transmitted outward through the sound-emitting hole 120.

[0036] Furthermore, the camera includes a battery module 800 for power supply, which is disposed inside the housing 100 and electrically connected to the main control board 200.

[0037] Furthermore, the camera includes a scroll wheel switch 130, a first button switch 140, and a second button switch 150. All three switches are located on the top of the housing 100 and are electrically connected to the main control board 200. The scroll wheel switch 130 is adapted to be toggled to select different images or options in the user interface; the first button switch 140 is adapted to be pressed to return to the previous screen in the user interface; and the second button switch 150 is adapted to be pressed to control the camera's power on and off. Notably, the lever 400, in addition to controlling the camera module 300's shooting, is also adapted to select options in the user interface.

[0038] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized by, The device includes a housing, a main control board disposed within the housing, and a camera module electrically connected to the main control board. A lever is rotatably disposed on the housing, and the lever can be rotated between a first position and a second position. When the lever is in the second position, the main control board controls the camera module to take pictures.

2. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The lever includes a trigger rod and a toggle handle. The trigger rod is rotatably disposed inside the housing. The toggle handle is connected to one end of the trigger rod and extends to the outside of the housing. A trigger switch is electrically connected to the main control board. The trigger rod is linked with the trigger switch, and the toggle handle can be toggled to drive the trigger rod to close and activate the trigger switch. The main control board is adapted to control the camera module to take pictures when the trigger switch is closed and activated.

3. The camera of claim 2, wherein, The trigger rod includes a hinge portion and a first rod body and a second rod body disposed on both sides of the hinge portion. The inner wall of the housing is provided with a mating portion adapted to the hinge portion. The trigger rod is rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the housing through the mating of the hinge portion and the mating portion. The actuating handle is connected to the end of the first rod body.

4. The camera of claim 3, wherein, The first rod body is hollow to form a trigger cavity, the trigger switch is located in the trigger cavity, and a trigger block is provided on the inner wall of the first rod body. The trigger block is adapted to touch the trigger switch to close and connect the trigger switch.

5. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The lever is located at the corner of the housing.

6. The camera of claim 5, wherein, When observing the camera in the direction of the camera module, the lever is located at the upper left corner of the housing, and the lever is adapted to be moved towards the bottom of the housing to rotate from the first position to the second position.

7. The camera of claim 5, wherein, A reset member is provided between the lever and the housing, and the reset member is adapted to push the lever to reset the lever from the second position to the first position.

8. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The camera includes an audio module electrically connected to the main control board. A sound-emitting hole is provided on the housing, and the position of the sound-emitting hole corresponds to that of the audio module. When the lever is moved to the second position, the main control board is adapted to control the audio module to play sound.

9. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The camera includes a display module electrically connected to the main control board. The display module and the camera module are respectively disposed on two opposite end faces of the housing. The display module is adapted to display user interface, text and / or image information.

10. The camera of claim 9, wherein, The camera includes a scroll wheel switch, a first button switch, and a second button switch. The scroll wheel switch, the first button switch, and the second button switch are respectively disposed on the end face of the housing and electrically connected to the main control board. The scroll wheel switch is adapted to select different options in the user interface. The first button switch is adapted to return to the previous interface in the user interface. The second button switch is adapted to control the camera to turn on and off. The lever is also adapted to determine each option in the user interface.

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