Rail transit locomotive cab camera

By adding a middle shell and top screw structure to the camera, the matching problem between the spherical light shield and the camera assembly is solved, enabling convenient disassembly and assembly of the camera and flexible adjustment of the monitoring angle, while improving sealing and anti-light interference capabilities.

CN224205172UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SHENZHEN JINNOT ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN JINNOT ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

The spherical sunshade of existing rail transit locomotive driver's cab cameras is difficult to match with the camera components, making angle adjustment inconvenient and difficult to fine-tune, thus affecting the monitoring effect.

Method used

A middle shell is added to the camera, and a spherical transparent cover and a light shield are fixed by a positioning flange and internal thread. The camera can be disassembled and its angle adjusted by using a top screw and annular groove structure, and a sealing ring is used to ensure airtightness.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient installation and removal of cameras and flexible adjustment of monitoring angles, and improves the camera's sealing and resistance to external light interference.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a rail transit locomotive cab camera which comprises a spherical transparent cover, a spherical light shield, a middle shell, a base, a sealing ring, an external thread fixing ring, a camera assembly and an angle adjusting support, and the sealing ring, the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield are pressed between a positioning flange and the external thread fixing ring; and the middle shell is fixed on the base through a jackscrew. The middle shell is additionally arranged, the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shielding cover are both fixed to the middle shell, the sealing ring is arranged to guarantee the sealing effect, and then the base is integrally sleeved with the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shielding cover; the annular groove is formed in the side face of the boss on the inner side of the base, the positioning hole is formed in the side face of the middle shell, and the jackscrew extends into the annular groove to fix the middle shell to the base; the whole camera is convenient to disassemble and assemble, the monitoring angle can be adjusted after the camera is disassembled, and before the jackscrew is locked, the middle shell, the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield can rotate around the axis as a whole, so that fine adjustment of the spherical light shield is very convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of monitoring equipment technology, and in particular to a camera for the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of electronic surveillance technology and technological advancements, cameras are used in various locations to protect people's safety and interests. Cameras are the most common type of camera, typically mounted on walls and ceilings, and their monitoring angle is adjustable.

[0003] Currently, some rail transit locomotive driver's cab cameras are modularized, mainly consisting of a spherical transparent cover, a spherical light shield, a base, a camera assembly, and an angle adjustment bracket. The camera assembly is mounted on the base via the angle adjustment bracket, which allows adjustment of the camera assembly's monitoring angle. A spherical light shield is used to conceal the internal components of the camera and to block light from other directions. The spherical light shield has an opening to expose the camera assembly. The spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield are generally screwed onto the base. However, when the camera assembly angle is adjusted, the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield are difficult to match the camera assembly angle, and the spherical light shield is also difficult to handle the influence of external light through fine adjustments, which needs improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a camera for the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive, which is not only easy to install and disassemble, but also makes it easier to adjust the monitoring angle and fine-tune the spherical light shield.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a camera for the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive includes a spherical transparent cover, a spherical light shield, a middle shell, a base, a sealing ring, an external threaded fixing ring, a camera assembly, and an angle adjustment bracket. The camera assembly is mounted on the base via the angle adjustment bracket, and the spherical light shield has an opening for exposing the camera assembly.

[0006] The middle shell extends inward to form a positioning flange at one end that mates with the spherical transparent cover. The inner wall of the middle shell inside the positioning flange is also provided with an internal thread. The external thread fixing ring is screwed into the internal thread of the middle shell. The sealing ring, the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield are pressed between the positioning flange and the external thread fixing ring from the outside to the inside.

[0007] The base has a boss on its inner side and an annular groove on its side. The middle shell is fitted onto the boss, and the bottom surface of the middle shell abuts against the inner surface of the base. The middle shell has a positioning hole at a position corresponding to the annular groove on its side. A set screw is provided at the positioning hole, and the inner side of the set screw extends into the annular groove to fix the middle shell on the base.

[0008] The base is also equipped with a microphone, which is electrically connected to the camera assembly via a cable.

[0009] The camera assembly is also fitted with a fill light plate, which is equipped with a fill light and a light sensor.

[0010] The external thread retaining ring has two grooves for engaging with a tightening tool.

[0011] The annular groove on the side of the boss has an inclined surface on one side, and the set screw abuts against the inclined surface to press the middle shell against the base.

[0012] The outer wall of the base is also provided with a ring of strip teeth.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The camera in the driver's cab of the rail transit locomotive of this application adds a middle shell, on which the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield are fixed. A sealing ring is set to ensure the sealing effect and prevent dust and flying insects from entering. Then the whole is fitted onto the base. Since there is an annular groove on the side of the inner boss of the base and a positioning hole on the side of the middle shell, the set screw extends into the annular groove to fix the middle shell on the base. The camera is easy to disassemble and assemble. After disassembly, the monitoring angle can be adjusted. Before the set screw is locked, the middle shell, the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield can rotate around the axis as a whole, so it is very convenient to make fine adjustments to the spherical light shield. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the rail transit locomotive driver's cab camera described in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the camera in the driver's cab of the rail transit locomotive described in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the rail transit locomotive driver's cab camera described in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view along the AA direction;

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Sectional view along the BB direction;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the camera in the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive after the spherical transparent cover has been removed.

[0020] Figure 7This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the camera in the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive described in this utility model.

[0021] Among them, 1. Spherical transparent cover; 2. Spherical light shield; 21. Window; 3. Middle shell; 31. Positioning flange; 32. Positioning hole; 4. Base; 41. Boss; 42. Annular groove; 43. Inclined surface; 44. Strip tooth; 5. Sealing ring; 6. External threaded fixing ring; 61. Groove; 7. Camera assembly; 8. Angle adjustment bracket; 9. Top screw; 10. Microphone; 11. Fill light plate; 111. Fill light; 112. Light sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0023] As an embodiment of the rail transit locomotive driver's cab camera described in this utility model, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, it includes a spherical transparent cover 1, a spherical light shield 2, a middle shell 3, a base 4, a sealing ring 5, an external threaded fixing ring 6, a camera assembly 7, and an angle adjustment bracket 8. The camera assembly 7 is mounted on the base 4 via the angle adjustment bracket 8. The spherical light shield 2 has an opening 21 for exposing the camera assembly 7.

[0024] The middle shell 3, which mates with the spherical transparent cover 1, extends inward to form a positioning flange 31. The inner wall of the middle shell 3 inside the positioning flange 31 is also provided with an internal thread. The external thread fixing ring 6 is screwed onto the internal thread of the middle shell 3. The sealing ring 5, the spherical transparent cover 1, and the spherical light shield 2 are pressed between the positioning flange 31 and the external thread fixing ring 6 from the outside to the inside.

[0025] The base 4 has a boss 41 on its inner side, and an annular groove 42 on the side of the boss 41. The middle shell 3 is fitted onto the boss 41, and the bottom surface of the middle shell 3 abuts against the inner surface of the base 4. A positioning hole 32 is provided on the side of the middle shell 3 at a position corresponding to the annular groove 42. A set screw 9 is provided at the positioning hole 32, and the inner side of the set screw 9 extends into the annular groove 42 to fix the middle shell 3 on the base 4. In this embodiment, there are two set screws 9, arranged symmetrically.

[0026] This application for a rail transit locomotive driver's cab camera adds a middle shell 3, on which the spherical transparent cover 1 and the spherical light shield 2 are fixed. A sealing ring 5 is set to ensure a sealing effect and prevent dust and flying insects from entering. Then, the whole unit is fitted onto the base 4. Since there is an annular groove 42 on the side of the inner boss 41 of the base 4, and a positioning hole 32 on the side of the middle shell 3, the set screw 9 extends into the annular groove 42 to fix the middle shell 3 to the base 4. The rail transit locomotive driver's cab camera is easy to assemble and disassemble. After disassembly, the monitoring angle can be adjusted. Before the set screw 9 is locked, the middle shell 3, the spherical transparent cover 1 and the spherical light shield 2 can rotate around the axis as a whole, so it is very convenient to make fine adjustments to the spherical light shield 2.

[0027] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 The base 4 is also equipped with a microphone 10 for picking up ambient sounds. The microphone 10 is electrically connected to the camera assembly 7 via a cable.

[0028] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 6 The camera assembly 7 is also fitted with a fill light plate 11, which is equipped with a fill light 111 and a light sensor 112. The light sensor 112 senses the intensity of ambient light. When the light is insufficient, the fill light 111 will be turned on to provide supplementary light, so as to ensure a good monitoring effect at night and on cloudy days.

[0029] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 7 The external thread retaining ring 6 is provided with two grooves 61 for cooperating with a tightening tool. The external thread retaining ring 6 can be rotated using a special tool to tighten the threads.

[0030] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 5 One surface of the annular groove 42 on the side of the boss 41 is an inclined surface 43. The set screw 9 abuts against the inclined surface 43 to press the middle shell 3 against the base 4, so that the contact surface between the middle shell 3 and the base 4 can also have a good sealing effect.

[0031] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 The outer wall of the base 4 is also provided with a ring of strip teeth 44, which not only serves a decorative purpose, but also increases the heat dissipation area and improves the heat dissipation effect.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A camera for the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive, characterized in that, It includes a spherical transparent cover, a spherical light shield, a middle shell, a base, a sealing ring, an external threaded fixing ring, a camera assembly, and an angle adjustment bracket. The camera assembly is mounted on the base via the angle adjustment bracket, and the spherical light shield has an opening for exposing the camera assembly. The middle shell extends inward to form a positioning flange at one end that mates with the spherical transparent cover. The inner wall of the middle shell inside the positioning flange is also provided with an internal thread. The external thread fixing ring is screwed into the internal thread of the middle shell. The sealing ring, the spherical transparent cover and the spherical light shield are pressed between the positioning flange and the external thread fixing ring from the outside to the inside. The base has a boss on its inner side and an annular groove on its side. The middle shell is fitted onto the boss, and the bottom surface of the middle shell abuts against the inner surface of the base. The middle shell has a positioning hole at a position corresponding to the annular groove on its side. A set screw is provided at the positioning hole, and the inner side of the set screw extends into the annular groove to fix the middle shell on the base.

2. The camera in the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that, A microphone is also arranged on the base, and the microphone is electrically connected to the camera assembly via a cable.

3. The camera in the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera assembly is also fitted with a fill light plate, which is equipped with a fill light and a light sensor.

4. The camera in the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external thread retaining ring has two grooves for engaging with tightening tools.

5. The camera in the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that, One surface of the annular groove on the side of the boss is an inclined surface, and the set screw abuts against the inclined surface to press the middle shell against the base.

6. The camera in the driver's cab of a rail transit locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the base is also provided with a ring of strip teeth.