Computer image acquisition device

By setting up a storage slot on the base of the document scanner and using a rotating component to store the vertical support, horizontal support, and image acquisition unit, the problem of inconvenient storage of document scanners is solved, enabling convenient storage and carrying, and improving work efficiency.

CN224191975UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01UNIV FOR SCI & TECH ZHENGZHOU
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
UNIV FOR SCI & TECH ZHENGZHOU
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing document scanners are inconvenient to store and time-consuming to assemble due to the fixed connection between the base and the vertical pole, as well as between the vertical pole and the horizontal pole, which affects work efficiency.

Method used

The document scanner base is equipped with storage slots for accommodating the vertical support, horizontal support, and image acquisition unit. These components are then stored inside the base via a rotating assembly, enabling convenient storage.

Benefits of technology

The vertical support, horizontal support, and image acquisition unit can be stored by rotating the assembly, which simplifies the storage and carrying process of the document scanner and improves work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a computer image acquisition device, which comprises a high-speed photographic apparatus main body, the high-speed photographic apparatus main body comprises a high-speed photographic apparatus base, the rear end of the upper end face of the high-speed photographic apparatus base is provided with a first accommodating groove along the left-right direction, and the right end of the upper end face of the high-speed photographic apparatus base is provided with a second accommodating groove along the front-back direction. The right end of the rear inner wall of the first storage groove is connected with a vertical supporting part through a first rotating assembly, the other end of the vertical supporting part is connected with a transverse supporting part through a second rotating assembly, and the other end of the transverse supporting part is connected with an image acquisition part through a third rotating assembly. The vertical supporting part and the transverse supporting part are accommodated in the first accommodating groove, and the image acquisition part is accommodated in the second accommodating groove. According to the utility model, the vertical supporting part, the transverse supporting part and the image acquisition part can be accommodated in the base of the high-speed photographic apparatus by rotating the vertical supporting part, the transverse supporting part and the image acquisition part, so that the high-speed photographic apparatus is convenient to accommodate and carry.
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Description

A computer image acquisition device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of image acquisition equipment technology, and in particular relates to a computer image acquisition device. Background Technology

[0002] One common type of computer image acquisition device is the document scanner, which is a device used to quickly capture documents, pictures, photos, business cards, certificates, books, etc., and connect them to a computer. The structure of a document scanner is generally a base with a vertical rod fixed on it. A horizontal bar is set on the vertical rod, and a camera is set at the front end of the horizontal bar. The document to be scanned or photographed is placed under the camera, and the camera scans and captures the image, allowing for subsequent operations.

[0003] In existing document scanners, the base and vertical pole, as well as the vertical pole and horizontal bar, are mostly fixedly connected. This means that when transporting and carrying the document scanner, it is necessary to disassemble the vertical pole and the base, as well as the vertical pole and the horizontal bar, for easy storage. This requires subsequent reassembly, which is inconvenient to store and wastes time each time, affecting work efficiency.

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model discloses a computer image acquisition device. By providing a first storage slot for accommodating the vertical support and the horizontal support, and a second storage slot for accommodating the image acquisition unit at the upper end of the document scanner base, the vertical support, the horizontal support, and the image acquisition unit can be stored inside the document scanner base by rotating them, making it convenient to store and carry the document scanner. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a computer image acquisition device to solve the technical problems in the background art.

[0006] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A computer image acquisition device includes a document scanner body, the document scanner body including a document scanner base, a first storage groove is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the document scanner base along its left-right direction, a second storage groove is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the document scanner base along its front-back direction, a vertical support part is connected to the right end of the rear inner wall of the first storage groove through a first rotating component, a horizontal support part is connected to the other end of the vertical support part through a second rotating component, and an image acquisition part is connected to the other end of the horizontal support part through a third rotating component. The vertical support part and the horizontal support part are housed in the first storage groove, and the image acquisition part is housed in the second storage groove.

[0008] Preferably, the vertical support includes a vertical sleeve, one end of which is connected to the first rotating assembly, and the other end of which is fitted with a vertical adjusting tube. A rubber friction layer is provided on the side of one end of the vertical adjusting tube inside the vertical sleeve. The rubber friction layer is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the vertical sleeve, and the other end of the vertical adjusting tube is connected to the second rotating assembly.

[0009] Preferably, an annular seat is provided inside the document scanner base at the right end of the rear wall of the first storage slot. The axial direction of the annular seat is arranged in the front-to-back direction. The first rotating component includes a first rotating cylinder coaxially disposed inside the annular seat. The middle part of the first rotating cylinder is connected to the inner wall of the annular seat through a first bearing. The front end of the first rotating cylinder passes through the rear wall of the first storage slot and communicates with the interior of the vertical sleeve. A first clamping component is provided between the outer rear end of the first rotating cylinder and the inner wall of the annular seat.

[0010] Preferably, the first clamping assembly includes a first clamping cavity disposed inside the annular seat. The axis of the first clamping cavity is perpendicular to and intersects the axis of the annular seat. One end of the first clamping cavity is provided with a first circular opening communicating with the inner wall of the annular seat. A first clamping ball is adapted to fit inside the first clamping cavity. A first return spring is provided at the end of the first clamping ball away from the first circular opening. A plurality of first clamping ball grooves adapted to the first clamping ball are provided on the side of the first rotating cylinder along its axial direction. The diameter of the first circular opening is smaller than the diameter of the first clamping ball.

[0011] Preferably, there are several first clamping components, and the several first clamping components are arranged at equal intervals around the axial direction of the annular seat.

[0012] Preferably, the second rotating assembly includes a second rotating cylinder, the second rotating cylinder is arranged axially in the front-rear direction, the middle part of the second rotating cylinder is connected to the interior of the vertical adjusting tube through a second bearing, the front end of the second rotating cylinder is connected to the interior of the transverse support part, and a second clamping assembly is provided between the outer rear end of the second rotating cylinder and the vertical adjusting tube.

[0013] Preferably, the third rotating assembly includes a third rotating cylinder, the axial direction of which is arranged in the front-rear direction, the front end of which is connected to the interior of the image acquisition unit through a third bearing and a third clamping assembly, and the rear end of which is connected to the interior of the transverse support unit.

[0014] Preferably, the structures of the second clamping component and the third clamping component are the same as the structure of the first clamping component.

[0015] Preferably, the upper surface of the document scanner base is further provided with a first cover plate for closing the opening of the first storage slot and a second cover plate for closing the opening of the second storage slot.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This utility model discloses a computer image acquisition device. By setting a first storage slot for accommodating the vertical support part and the horizontal support part and a second storage slot for accommodating the image acquisition part on the upper end of the document scanner base, the vertical support part, the horizontal support part and the image acquisition part can be stored inside the document scanner base by rotating them, which facilitates the storage and carrying of the document scanner. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 is a top view of the present invention when it is being stored.

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first and second storage slots of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of section A in Figure 3 of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of section B in Figure 3 of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of point C in Figure 3 of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of point D in Figure 3 of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 is a front view of the unfolded version of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Document scanner base; 2. First storage slot; 3. Second storage slot; 4. Vertical support; 41. Vertical sleeve; 42. Vertical adjustment tube; 43. Rubber friction layer; 5. First rotating assembly; 51. First rotating cylinder; 52. First bearing; 53. First clamping assembly; 6. Horizontal support; 7. Second rotating assembly; 71. Second rotating cylinder; 72. Second bearing; 73. Second clamping assembly; 8. Image acquisition unit; 9. Third rotating assembly; 91. Second rotating cylinder; 92. Third bearing; 93. Third clamping assembly; 10. Annular seat; 11. First cover plate; 12. Second cover plate; 13. Camera; 14. Acquisition area. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] This utility model provides a computer image acquisition device, referring to Figures 1-8, including a document scanner body. The document scanner body includes a document scanner base 1. A first storage groove 2 is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the document scanner base 1 along its left-right direction. A second storage groove 3 is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the document scanner base 1 along its front-back direction. The right end of the rear inner wall of the first storage groove 2 is connected to a vertical support part 4 through a first rotating component 5. The other end of the vertical support part 4 is connected to a horizontal support part 6 through a second rotating component 7. The other end of the horizontal support part 6 is connected to an image acquisition part 8 through a third rotating component 9. The vertical support part 4 and the horizontal support part 6 are housed in the first storage groove 2, and the image acquisition part 8 is housed in the second storage groove 3. The vertical support part 4 can rotate left and right via the first rotating component 5, the horizontal support part 6 can rotate left and right at the upper end of the vertical support part 4 via the second rotating component 7, and the image acquisition part 8 can rotate around the front and back direction at the end of the horizontal support part 6. By rotating the vertical support part 4, the horizontal support part 6 and the image acquisition part 8, the three can be stored inside the document scanner base 1, which is convenient for storing and carrying the document scanner. When the document scanner is unfolded, refer to Figure 8. The vertical support part 4 is vertically located on the right rear end of the upper surface of the document scanner base 1, the horizontal support part 6 is located in the left and right direction at the rear end of the upper surface of the document scanner base 1, and the image acquisition part 8 is located in the front and back direction directly above the acquisition area 14 on the upper surface of the document scanner base 1.

[0031] The image acquisition unit 8 includes a housing, which is arranged in a front-to-back direction along its length. A camera 13 is vertically disposed at the front end of the lower end face of the housing. A third storage slot for storing the camera 13 is also disposed at the bottom of the second storage slot 3. The inner wall and bottom of the third storage slot are provided with flexible sponge.

[0032] The vertical support part 4 includes a vertical sleeve 41. One end of the vertical sleeve 41 is connected to the first rotating assembly 5, and the other end of the vertical sleeve 41 is fitted with a vertical adjustment tube 42. A rubber friction layer 43 is provided on the side of the vertical adjustment tube 42 located inside the vertical sleeve 41. The rubber friction layer 43 is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the vertical sleeve 41. The other end of the vertical adjustment tube 42 is connected to the second rotating assembly 7. The vertical sleeve 41 and the vertical adjustment tube 42 facilitate the passage of camera data cables and power cables through the interior, simplifying cable routing and adjusting the height of the vertical support part 4.

[0033] An annular seat 10 is located at the right end of the rear wall of the first storage groove 2 inside the document scanner base 1. The annular seat 10 is axially oriented in a front-to-back direction. The first rotating assembly 5 includes a first rotating cylinder 51 coaxially disposed inside the annular seat 10. The middle part of the first rotating cylinder 51 is connected to the inner wall of the annular seat 10 via a first bearing 52. The front end of the first rotating cylinder 51 penetrates the rear wall of the first storage groove 2 and communicates with the interior of the vertical sleeve 41. A first clamping assembly 53 is disposed between the outer rear end of the first rotating cylinder 51 and the inner wall of the annular seat 10. The vertical sleeve 41 can rotate around the axial direction of the first rotating cylinder 51, and the camera data cable and power cable can be connected to the components inside the document scanner base 1 through the inner ring of the first rotating cylinder 51.

[0034] The first clamping assembly 53 includes a first clamping cavity disposed inside the annular seat 10. The axis of the first clamping cavity is perpendicular to and intersects the axis of the annular seat 10. One end of the first clamping cavity is provided with a first circular opening communicating with the inner wall of the annular seat 10. A first clamping ball is adapted to fit inside the first clamping cavity. A first return spring is provided at the end of the first clamping ball away from the first circular opening. The side of the first rotating cylinder 51 is provided with a plurality of first clamping ball grooves adapted to the first clamping ball along its axial direction. The diameter of the first circular opening is smaller than the diameter of the first clamping ball. The first clamping ball is pressed against the first clamping ball groove by the elastic force of the first return spring, thereby clamping the first rotating cylinder 51. Under a certain degree of manual force, the first rotating cylinder 51 can overcome the clamping force of the first clamping assembly 53 and rotate.

[0035] A plurality of first clamping assemblies 53 are provided, and the plurality of first clamping assemblies 53 are arranged sequentially at equal intervals around the axial direction of the annular seat 10. This further improves the clamping force and stability of the first clamping assemblies 53 on the first rotating cylinder 51.

[0036] The second rotating assembly 7 includes a second rotating cylinder 71, which is axially arranged in the front-to-back direction. The middle part of the second rotating cylinder 71 is connected to the interior of the vertical adjusting tube 42 via a second bearing 72. The front end of the second rotating cylinder 71 communicates with the interior of the horizontal support part 6. A second clamping assembly 73 is disposed between the outer rear end of the second rotating cylinder 71 and the vertical adjusting tube 42. The horizontal support part 6 can rotate around the axial direction of the second rotating cylinder 71. The second clamping assembly 73 can clamp the second rotating cylinder 71, and under a certain degree of manual force, the second rotating cylinder 71 can overcome the clamping force of the second clamping assembly 73 and rotate. The camera data cable and power cable can pass through the inner ring of the second rotating cylinder 71 and the interior of the horizontal support part 6.

[0037] The third rotating assembly 9 includes a third rotating cylinder 91, which is axially arranged in the front-to-back direction. The front end of the third rotating cylinder 91 is connected to the interior of the image acquisition unit 8 via a third bearing 92 and a third clamping assembly 93. The rear end of the third rotating cylinder 91 is connected to the interior of the transverse support unit 6. The image acquisition unit 8 is axially arranged in the front-to-back direction, and its width direction is rotatable around the axial direction of the third rotating cylinder 91. The third clamping assembly 93 can clamp the third rotating cylinder 91, and under a certain degree of manual force, the third rotating cylinder 91 can overcome the clamping force of the third clamping assembly 93 and rotate. The camera data cable and power cable can pass through the inner ring of the third rotating cylinder 91.

[0038] The structures of the second clamping component 73 and the third clamping component 93 are the same as those of the first clamping component 53.

[0039] The upper surface of the document scanner base 1 is also provided with a first cover plate 11 for closing the opening of the first storage slot 2 and a second cover plate 12 for closing the opening of the second storage slot 3. The first cover plate 11 has first inserts at its left and right ends, and a first buckle at the center of its rear end. The first storage slot 2 has first insertion ports at its left and right ends at its front inner wall, which are adapted to the first inserts, and a first slot at the upper center of its rear inner wall, which is adapted to the first buckle. The second cover plate 12 has second inserts at its front and rear ends at its left end, and a second buckle at the center of its right end. The second storage slot 3 has second insertion ports at its front and rear ends at its left inner wall, which are adapted to the second inserts, and a second slot at the upper center of its right inner wall, which is adapted to the second buckle.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0041] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "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 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0042] On the other hand, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "located at," "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections, rotating connections, or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A computer image acquisition device, comprising a document scanner body, wherein the document scanner body includes a document scanner base (1), characterized in that: The document scanner base (1) has a first storage groove (2) at the rear end of its upper surface along its left-right direction, and a second storage groove (3) at the right end of its upper surface along its front-back direction. The right end of the rear inner wall of the first storage groove (2) is connected to a vertical support part (4) through a first rotating component (5). The other end of the vertical support part (4) is connected to a horizontal support part (6) through a second rotating component (7). The other end of the horizontal support part (6) is connected to an image acquisition part (8) through a third rotating component (9). The vertical support part (4) and the horizontal support part (6) are stored in the first storage groove (2), and the image acquisition part (8) is stored in the second storage groove (3).

2. The computer image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical support part (4) includes a vertical sleeve (41), one end of which is connected to the first rotating assembly (5), and the other end of which is fitted with a vertical adjusting tube (42). A rubber friction layer (43) is provided on the side of one end of the vertical adjusting tube (42) located inside the vertical sleeve (41). The rubber friction layer (43) is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the vertical sleeve (41), and the other end of the vertical adjusting tube (42) is connected to the second rotating assembly (7).

3. The computer image acquisition device according to claim 2, characterized in that, An annular seat (10) is provided inside the base (1) of the document scanner at the right end of the rear wall of the first storage groove (2). The axial direction of the annular seat (10) is arranged in the front-back direction. The first rotating component (5) includes a first rotating cylinder (51) coaxially disposed inside the annular seat (10). The middle part of the first rotating cylinder (51) is connected to the inner wall of the annular seat (10) through a first bearing (52). The front end of the first rotating cylinder (51) passes through the rear wall of the first storage groove (2) and communicates with the interior of the vertical sleeve (41). A first clamping component (53) is provided between the outer rear end of the first rotating cylinder (51) and the inner wall of the annular seat (10).

4. The computer image acquisition device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first clamping assembly (53) includes a first clamping cavity disposed inside the annular seat (10). The axis of the first clamping cavity is perpendicular to and intersects the axis of the annular seat (10). One end of the first clamping cavity is provided with a first circular opening communicating with the inner wall of the annular seat (10). A first clamping ball is adapted to be disposed inside the first clamping cavity. A first return spring is disposed at the end of the first clamping ball away from the first circular opening. A plurality of first clamping ball grooves adapted to the first clamping ball are disposed on the side of the first rotating cylinder (51) along its axial direction.

5. The computer image acquisition device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second rotating assembly (7) includes a second rotating cylinder (71), the second rotating cylinder (71) is axially arranged in the front-rear direction, the middle part of the second rotating cylinder (71) is connected to the interior of the vertical adjusting tube (42) through a second bearing (72), the front end of the second rotating cylinder (71) is connected to the interior of the transverse support part (6), and a second clamping assembly (73) is provided between the outer rear end of the second rotating cylinder (71) and the vertical adjusting tube (42).

6. The computer image acquisition device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third rotating assembly (9) includes a third rotating cylinder (91), the axial direction of the third rotating cylinder (91) is arranged in the front-rear direction, the front end of the third rotating cylinder (91) is connected to the interior of the image acquisition unit (8) through a third bearing (92) and a third clamping assembly (93), and the rear end of the third rotating cylinder (91) is connected to the interior of the transverse support unit (6).

7. The computer image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the document scanner base (1) is also provided with a first cover plate (11) for closing the opening of the first storage slot (2) and a second cover plate (12) for closing the opening of the second storage slot (3).