Monitoring camera device capable of rotating universally

Abstract

The utility model discloses a universally rotating monitoring camera device, which relates to the technical field of monitoring equipment, and comprises a camera main body and a universal connecting assembly, the universal connecting assembly comprises a connecting arm detachably connected to the camera main body and a base movably connected with one end of the connecting arm far away from the camera main body, and the base is provided with a rotating shaft. The connecting arm is provided with a mounting end which is adaptively connected with the camera main body and a spherical connecting end which is rotationally matched with the base; the camera body is provided with a mounting end, the mounting end is provided with protruding blocks which face the outer side of the mounting end and symmetrically extend, the camera body is provided with a connecting cavity matched with the mounting end, the surface of the connecting cavity is provided with a first opening allowing the protruding blocks to penetrate, and the inner wall of the connecting cavity is provided with a groove body. The groove body comprises a leading-in section communicated with the first opening and a limiting section used for being connected with the protruding block in a clamping mode, and an abutting protruding point is arranged between the leading-in section and the limiting section. And stable and convenient installation and multi-angle flexible rotation adjustment of the camera main body and the universal connecting assembly are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of monitoring equipment technology, specifically to a omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device. Background Technology

[0002] A webcam (also known as a computer camera, computer eye, or electronic eye) is a video input device widely used in video conferencing, telemedicine, and real-time monitoring. In real life, people can use webcams to communicate with each other online, sharing both images and sound. Furthermore, webcams are used in various popular digital image and audio processing applications.

[0003] A camera generally has basic functions such as video recording, transmission, and still image capture. It captures images through the lens, and then the photosensitive components and control components inside the camera process the images and convert them into digital signals that can be recognized by the computer. The images are then input to the computer through a parallel port or USB connection, and the software restores the images.

[0004] Currently, universal joints are widely used in many devices that require arbitrary angle rotation and adjustment due to their ease of use. Specifically, components of a device that require angle adjustment are mounted on fixed components of the device via universal joints. For example, in camera devices, the camera lens is mounted on a base via a universal joint to allow for arbitrary angle rotation and adjustment. Therefore, how to achieve better and more convenient installation between the camera and the universal joint, as well as meet the needs of subsequent adjustments and use, is a direction that needs to be researched and developed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model aims to provide a technical solution that can solve the above problems.

[0006] A omnidirectional rotating surveillance camera device includes a camera body and an omnidirectional connection assembly. The omnidirectional connection assembly includes a connecting arm detachably connected to the camera body and a base movably connected to the end of the connecting arm away from the camera body. The connecting arm has an installation end adapted to the camera body and a spherical connecting end that rotatably engages with the base.

[0007] The mounting end is provided with protrusions that extend symmetrically outwards. The camera body is provided with a connecting cavity that adapts to the mounting end. The surface of the connecting cavity has a first opening for the protrusions to pass through. The inner wall of the connecting cavity is provided with a groove. The groove includes an inlet section that communicates with the first opening and a limiting section for engaging the protrusions. An abutment protrusion is provided between the inlet section and the limiting section.

[0008] During installation, the protrusion enters the inlet section through the first opening. The connecting arm is rotated to make the protrusion pass over the abutting protrusion and engage with the limiting section to achieve connection. After connection, the protrusion, the limiting section, and the abutting protrusion form a bidirectional limiting.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: both the inlet segment and the limiting segment extend circumferentially along the connecting cavity, and the circumferential extension angle of the inlet segment is smaller than the circumferential extension angle of the limiting segment.

[0010] The abutting protrusion is located at the junction of the inlet section and the limiting section, and the abutting protrusion has a guide slope on the side facing the inlet section. The inclination angle of the guide slope is adapted to the rotation path of the protrusion, so that after the protrusion enters the inlet section through the first opening, it passes the abutting protrusion along the guide slope and enters the limiting section.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the connecting cavity forms an elastic cantilever structure at the edge of the inlet section and the limiting section, and the abutting protrusion is provided at the free end of the elastic cantilever structure;

[0012] When the bump passes the abutting point, the elastic cantilever structure is compressed and undergoes elastic deformation, providing clearance for the bump; when the bump is engaged in the limiting section, the elastic cantilever structure recovers its deformation, so that the abutting point and the bump are tightly abutted and limited.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a first mating inclined surface and a second mating inclined surface are respectively provided on both sides of the protrusion;

[0014] The first mating inclined surface is adapted to the guide inclined surface on the side of the abutment protrusion facing the inlet section;

[0015] The abutment protrusion is provided with an abutment portion that matches the second mating inclined surface on the side away from the inlet section.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the base is provided with a spherical mating cavity adapted to the spherical connecting end, and the spherical connecting end can rotate in the spherical mating cavity;

[0017] The spherical mating cavity has two opposing second openings on its sidewall, and the second openings are connected to the spherical mating cavity.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the mounting end of the connecting arm is also provided with a manually applied force part that extends symmetrically, and the manually applied force part is circumferentially corresponding to the protrusion.

[0019] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the manual force application part is an arc-shaped protrusion structure, the center of its arc coincides with the central axis of the connecting arm mounting end, and the manual force application part and the protrusion are radially layered.

[0020] The manual force application part is located near the central axis of the connecting arm, and the protrusion is located near the outer edge of the mounting end, forming a symmetrical distribution with the central axis of the connecting arm as the center, so that the manual force application part and the protrusion synchronously adapt to the circumferential groove trajectory of the connecting cavity when the installation is rotated.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] 1) This utility model achieves convenient installation and bidirectional positioning of the protrusion over the abutment point by using the sliding guide of the guide slope of the inlet section and the first mating slope of the protrusion, combined with the deformation and clearance of the elastic cantilever structure.

[0023] 2) The second mating ramp of the protrusion makes contact with the abutment and limits the contact. It works in conjunction with the elastic cantilever to reset and tighten, ensuring the stability of the connection. At the same time, the ramp force guides the elastic deformation during disassembly, reducing the disassembly resistance.

[0024] 3) The rotating structure of the ball joint end of the connecting arm and the ball joint cavity of the base, combined with the radially layered symmetrical arc protrusions of the manual force application part, meets the needs of flexible adjustment at multiple angles. The manual force application part is ergonomic and improves the smoothness of installation and rotation, realizing a stable and convenient installation and flexible universal rotation adjustment between the camera body and the universal connection component.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram from one perspective of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera body connecting cavity in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting arm in this utility model.

[0033] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows:

[0034] 1. Camera body; 2. Connecting arm; 3. Base; 4. Mounting end; 5. Spherical connecting end; 6. Protrusion; 7. Connecting cavity; 8. First opening; 9. Inlet section; 10. Limiting section; 11. Abutting protrusion; 12. Guide slope; 13. Elastic cantilever structure; 14. First mating slope; 15. Second mating slope; 16. Abutting part; 17. Spherical mating cavity; 18. Second opening; 19. Manual force application part. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] Please see Figure 1-6 In this embodiment of the invention, a omnidirectional rotating surveillance camera device comprises a camera body 1 and an omnidirectional connecting assembly, which includes a connecting arm 2 and a base 3. The connecting arm 2 has two functional ends: one end is an installation end 4 that docks with the camera body 1, responsible for mechanical connection and force application; the other end is a spherical connecting end 5 that fits into the base 3, achieving multi-dimensional rotation based on the spherical structure. The base 3 supports the spherical connecting end 5 through a spherical mating cavity 17, forming the basic support for omnidirectional rotation.

[0037] The camera body 1 has a connecting cavity 7, and the mounting end 4 of the connecting arm 2 has symmetrical protrusions 6. The surface of the connecting cavity 7 has a first opening 8 (the channel through which the protrusions 6 pass). The inner wall groove is divided into an inlet section 9 (to guide the protrusions 6 to initially enter) and a limiting section 10 (the final locking area). An abutment protrusion 11 is provided between the two sections (forming an installation locking point). During installation, the protrusions 6 enter the inlet section 9 through the first opening 8. The connecting arm 2 is rotated to make the protrusions 6 flip over the abutment protrusion 11 and lock into the limiting section 10. Through the limiting section 10 and the abutment protrusion 11, a bidirectional limiting is formed on the protrusions 6, locking the connection state.

[0038] Both the inlet segment 9 and the limiting segment 10 extend circumferentially along the connecting cavity 7, with the inlet segment 9 extending at a smaller angle (shortening the initial guide path) and the limiting segment 10 extending at a larger angle (providing a more stable engagement zone). The abutment protrusion 11 is located at the junction of the two segments, and a guide slope 12 is provided on its side facing the inlet segment 9. The angle of the slope is adapted to the rotation trajectory of the protrusion 6, so that after the protrusion 6 enters the inlet segment 9, it slides naturally along the guide slope 12 and flips over the abutment protrusion 11 without the need for additional force to adjust the angle, thus optimizing the smoothness of installation.

[0039] The connecting cavity 7 corresponds to the edges of the inlet section 9 and the limiting section 10, forming an elastic cantilever structure 13. The abutment protrusion 11 is integrated into the free end of the cantilever. When the protrusion 6 flips over the abutment protrusion 11, the elastic cantilever structure 13 is compressed and elastically deformed (actively avoiding obstacles and providing clearance space). After the protrusion 6 is inserted into the limiting section 10, the elastic cantilever structure 13 recovers its deformation, causing the abutment protrusion 11 to abut tightly against the protrusion 6, strengthening the limiting effect. At the same time, the elastic force is used to offset the installation gap and improve the connection stability.

[0040] The protrusion 6 has a first mating inclined surface 14 (facing the guide section 9) and a second mating inclined surface 15 (facing away from the guide section 9) on both sides. The first mating inclined surface 14 is precisely matched with the guide inclined surface 12 of the abutting protrusion 11 (sliding contact, guiding overturning); the abutting protrusion 11 has an abutting part 16 on the side facing away from the guide section 9, which contacts and limits the second mating inclined surface 15 (forming reverse support after being inserted).

[0041] Simultaneously, when it is necessary to detach the connecting arm 2 from the camera body 1, the connecting arm 2 is rotated in the reverse direction, and the protrusion 6 moves along the limiting section 10 to the guiding section 9. At this time, the contact surface between the second mating inclined surface 15 and the abutment part 16 generates a component force under the action of the reverse force. This component force causes the elastic cantilever structure 13 to undergo elastic deformation again (give way outward), while guiding the protrusion 6 to slide smoothly along the surface of the abutment part 16, and finally pass the abutment protrusion 11 and exit the limiting section 10. Among them, through the inclined guiding effect of the second mating inclined surface 15 and the abutment part 16, combined with the giving way of the elastic cantilever structure 13, a low-resistance exit is achieved during the disassembly process, avoiding structural damage caused by forced disassembly, and ensuring that the device can be repeatedly disassembled and reused.

[0042] The base 3 has a spherical mating cavity 17, which is adapted and nested with the spherical connecting end 5 of the connecting arm 2. The spherical structure naturally has multi-dimensional rotational freedom, allowing the camera body 1 to flexibly adjust its angle and cover a multi-angle monitoring field of view.

[0043] Two opposing second openings 18 are opened on the side wall of the spherical mating cavity 17, which communicate with the internal space of the spherical mating cavity 17. On the one hand, the openings provide operating space for the installation of the spherical connecting end 5 (to facilitate the insertion of the spherical end into the cavity); on the other hand, by limiting the radial displacement of the spherical end, they help constrain the rotation range (to avoid excessive pulling on the connecting arm 2), ensuring a balance between rotational flexibility and structural safety.

[0044] The mounting end 4 of the connecting arm 2 is provided with a symmetrically extending manual force application part 19, which corresponds circumferentially to the protrusion 6. The manual force application part 19 is an arc-shaped protrusion structure, with its arc center coinciding with the central axis of the mounting end 4 of the connecting arm 2. The manual force application part 19 and the protrusion 6 are radially layered, with the manual force application part 19 located near the central axis of the connecting arm 2 and the protrusion 6 located near the outer edge of the mounting end 4, forming a symmetrical distribution with the central axis of the connecting arm 2 as the center. During installation and rotation, the manual force application part 19 and the protrusion 6 can synchronously adapt to the circumferential groove trajectory of the connecting cavity 7, allowing the operator to apply rotational force through the manual force application part 19 to drive the connecting arm 2 to rotate, enabling the protrusion 6 to smoothly complete the installation action within the connecting cavity 7. This makes the entire installation process more convenient and efficient, while ensuring the fitting accuracy between the protrusion 6 and the groove. Due to the symmetrical layout of the manual force application part 19 and the protrusion 6, the rotational force is evenly distributed, avoiding deformation of the protrusion 6 on one side, further ensuring installation accuracy.

[0045] In summary, this utility model utilizes the cooperative design of the mounting end 4 of the connecting arm 2, the protrusion 6, and the connecting cavity 7 of the camera body 1. It employs the guiding section 9 to guide the sliding of the inclined surface 12 and the first cooperating inclined surface 14 of the protrusion 6, combined with the deformation and clearance of the elastic cantilever structure 13, to achieve convenient installation and bidirectional limiting of the protrusion 6 over the abutment point 11. The surface contact limiting of the second cooperating inclined surface 15 of the protrusion 6 and the abutment part 16, combined with the elastic cantilever's reset and tightening, ensures the stability of the connection. During disassembly, the inclined surface force guides elastic deformation, reducing disassembly resistance. The rotating structure of the spherical connecting end 5 of the connecting arm 2 and the spherical cooperating cavity 17 of the base 3, combined with the radially layered symmetrical arc-shaped protrusions of the manual force application part 19, meets the needs for flexible adjustment at multiple angles. Furthermore, the manual force application part 19 is ergonomically designed, improving the smoothness of installation and rotation, thus achieving stable and convenient installation and flexible omnidirectional rotation adjustment between the camera body 1 and the universal connecting component.

[0046] 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 exemplary 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.

Claims

1. A omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device, characterized in that, It includes a camera body and a universal connection assembly. The universal connection assembly includes a connecting arm that is detachably connected to the camera body and a base that is movably connected to the end of the connecting arm away from the camera body. The connecting arm has an installation end that is adapted to and connected to the camera body and a spherical connecting end that rotates with the base. The mounting end is provided with protrusions that extend symmetrically outwards. The camera body is provided with a connecting cavity that adapts to the mounting end. The surface of the connecting cavity has a first opening for the protrusions to pass through. The inner wall of the connecting cavity is provided with a groove. The groove includes an inlet section that communicates with the first opening and a limiting section for engaging the protrusions. An abutment protrusion is provided between the inlet section and the limiting section. During installation, the protrusion enters the inlet section through the first opening. The connecting arm is rotated to make the protrusion pass over the abutting protrusion and engage with the limiting section to achieve connection. After connection, the protrusion, the limiting section, and the abutting protrusion form a bidirectional limiting.

2. The omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the inlet segment and the limiting segment extend circumferentially along the connecting cavity, and the circumferential extension angle of the inlet segment is smaller than that of the limiting segment. The abutting protrusion is located at the junction of the inlet section and the limiting section, and the abutting protrusion has a guide slope on the side facing the inlet section. The inclination angle of the guide slope is adapted to the rotation path of the protrusion, so that after the protrusion enters the inlet section through the first opening, it passes the abutting protrusion along the guide slope and enters the limiting section.

3. A omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The connecting cavity forms an elastic cantilever structure at the edge of the inlet section and the limiting section, and the abutting protrusion is provided at the free end of the elastic cantilever structure. When the bump passes the abutting point, the elastic cantilever structure is compressed and undergoes elastic deformation, providing clearance for the bump; when the bump is engaged in the limiting section, the elastic cantilever structure recovers its deformation, so that the abutting point and the bump are tightly abutted and limited.

4. The omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protrusion is provided with a first mating inclined surface and a second mating inclined surface on both sides respectively; The first mating inclined surface is adapted to the guide inclined surface on the side of the abutment protrusion facing the inlet section; The abutment protrusion is provided with an abutment portion that matches the second mating inclined surface on the side away from the inlet section.

5. The omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a spherical mating cavity adapted to the spherical connecting end, and the spherical connecting end can rotate in the spherical mating cavity; The spherical mating cavity has two opposing second openings on its sidewall, and the second openings are connected to the spherical mating cavity.

6. The omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting end of the connecting arm is also provided with a manually applied force part that extends symmetrically, and the manually applied force part is circumferentially corresponding to the protrusion.

7. A omnidirectional rotating monitoring camera device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The manual force application part is an arc-shaped protrusion structure, the center of which coincides with the central axis of the connecting arm mounting end, and the manual force application part and the protrusion are radially layered. The manual force application part is located near the central axis of the connecting arm, and the protrusion is located near the outer edge of the mounting end, forming a symmetrical distribution with the central axis of the connecting arm as the center, so that the manual force application part and the protrusion synchronously adapt to the circumferential groove trajectory of the connecting cavity when the installation is rotated.

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