Camera with multi-angle light supplementing function

Abstract

The utility model relates to a camera with a multi-angle light supplement function, which comprises an upper cylindrical shell, a lower spherical shell, a base and a plurality of camera modules, and is technically characterized in that the upper cylindrical shell is in threaded connection with the lower spherical shell, a plurality of mounting ports are arranged on the periphery of the upper cylindrical shell, infrared light supplement lamps are hinged to the inner sides of the mounting ports, and the infrared light supplement lamps are connected with the base. A horizontal hinge shaft is arranged at the rear end of a lamp shell of the infrared light supplement lamp, the front end of the lamp shell is in a horn mouth shape and located on the outer side of an installation opening, a first hinge lug is fixed to the rear end face of the lamp shell, a connecting disc is suspended in the center of an upper cylindrical shell, a second hinge lug is arranged on the edge of the connecting disc, and a connecting rod is hinged between the first hinge lug and the second hinge lug. An electric push rod is fixed in the center of an upper cover at the upper end of the upper cylindrical shell; and the lower end of a telescopic rod of the electric push rod is connected with the center of the connecting disc. According to the camera, the multi-angle light supplementing lamp set and the camera shooting module are combined into a whole, use is more convenient and flexible, and the definition of a panoramic monitoring picture is further improved when the camera is used at night.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera structure technology, specifically to a camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function. Background Technology

[0002] Camera fill lights play a crucial role, primarily adjusting exposure in shadow areas, reducing overall image contrast, and ensuring the final image closely resembles how the human eye perceives the scene. In low-light conditions, cameras may introduce significant noise to increase ISO, resulting in grainy, pixelated photos. Fill lights provide ample illumination, lowering the camera's ISO requirement and thus reducing noise, resulting in smoother, more detailed images. Their effectiveness is especially critical during nighttime panoramic live streaming.

[0003] For example, CN 222319260 U discloses a 360-degree panoramic infrared supplementary light, which includes four infrared supplementary lights evenly arranged in a circular array on a mounting plate. The power lines of the four infrared supplementary lights pass through the interface of the junction box and are connected to the control board inside the junction box. One end of a photoresistor photosensitive sensor is connected to the control board inside the junction box via a ribbon cable. The exposed photosensitive part of the photoresistor photosensitive sensor is located in the center of the top cover of the junction box. This supplementary light uses four-directional light sources to achieve full-angle three-dimensional coverage. Each light source has a 120-degree illumination angle, and the four light sources are evenly distributed to achieve 360-degree panoramic supplementary lighting, which is suitable for continuous live monitoring by panoramic cameras in ultra-low light environments at night. However, in use, the mounting plate needs to be fixed to an outdoor bracket near the camera, and the position needs to be adjusted according to the camera, making it inflexible. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a camera with a reasonable structure and reliable use, featuring multi-angle supplementary lighting. It integrates the multi-angle supplementary lighting group with the camera module, making it more convenient and flexible to use, and further improving the clarity of panoramic monitoring images when used at night.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0006] A camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function includes an upper cylindrical shell, a lower spherical shell, a base connected to the lower spherical shell, and multiple camera modules disposed around the lower spherical shell. The key technical features are: the lower end of the upper cylindrical shell has an internal thread; the top of the lower spherical shell has an annular positioning edge; the outer surface of the annular positioning edge has an external thread that connects to the internal thread; the outer periphery of the upper cylindrical shell has multiple mounting openings; left and right mounting plates are provided inside the mounting openings; and an infrared supplementary lighting module is hinged between the left and right mounting plates. The infrared supplementary light has a horizontal hinge shaft at the rear end of its housing, a flared front end located outside the mounting opening, and a first hinge lug fixed to the rear end face of the housing. A connecting plate is suspended at the center of the upper cylindrical housing, and the edge of the connecting plate has second hinge lugs corresponding to the first hinge lugs. A connecting rod is hinged between the first and second hinge lugs. A top cover is fixed to the upper end of the upper cylindrical housing, and an electric push rod is fixed to the center of the top cover. The lower end of the telescopic rod of the electric push rod is connected to the center of the connecting plate.

[0007] The aforementioned camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function has a groove at the center of the upper surface of the connecting plate, a lower connecting lug fixed at the center of the bottom surface of the groove, and an upper connecting lug hinged to the lower connecting lug at the lower end of the telescopic rod of the electric push rod.

[0008] The aforementioned camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function has four camera modules, each using a fisheye lens. The four fisheye lenses protrude from the surface of the lower spherical shell, and the optical axis of each fisheye lens is parallel to the horizontal plane.

[0009] The aforementioned camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function has four mounting ports on the outer periphery of the upper cylindrical housing and four infrared supplementary lights, each corresponding to one of the mounting ports.

[0010] The aforementioned camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function has a split base at the bottom of the lower spherical housing for easy assembly of the camera module. The split base is connected and fixed to the base, and the base has mounting holes for connection with the installation site.

[0011] In the aforementioned camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function, the center lines of the upper cylindrical shell and the lower spherical shell coincide.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. The upper cylindrical shell and the lower spherical shell are combined by a threaded connection structure. Multiple infrared fill lights are installed on the upper cylindrical shell, while multiple camera modules are installed on the lower spherical shell. The multiple infrared fill lights provide multi-angle panoramic fill light for the multiple camera modules, thereby improving the clarity of the panoramic monitoring image when used at night.

[0014] 2. The telescopic rod of the electric push rod can be raised or lowered to adjust the pitch angle of each infrared fill light synchronously through the connecting plate and each connecting rod, so that the light of each infrared fill light is evenly distributed around the camera, making it more convenient and flexible to use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is the outline drawing of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Infrared supplement light, 2. Left mounting plate, 3. Top cover, 4. Electric push rod, 5. Upper connecting ear, 6. Upper cylindrical housing, 7. Horizontal hinge shaft, 8. Connecting rod, 9. Connecting plate, 10. Lower connecting ear seat, 11. Annular positioning edge, 12. Fisheye lens, 13. Lower spherical housing, 14. Split seat, 15. Base, 16. Mounting port, 17. Right mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function includes an upper cylindrical housing 6, a lower spherical housing 13, a base 15 connected to the lower spherical housing 13, and four camera modules disposed around the lower spherical housing 13.

[0021] The upper cylindrical shell 6 has an internal thread at its lower end, and the lower spherical shell 13 has an annular locating edge 11 at its top. The outer surface of the annular locating edge 11 has an external thread that connects to the internal thread. The upper cylindrical shell 6 and the lower spherical shell 13 are fixed together by a threaded connection structure. The center lines of the upper cylindrical shell 6 and the lower spherical shell 13 coincide.

[0022] The upper cylindrical housing 6 has four mounting ports 16 on its outer periphery. Left and right mounting plates are located inside each mounting port 16. An infrared supplementary light 1 is hinged between the left mounting plate 2 and the right mounting plate 17. The rear end of the lamp housing of the infrared supplementary light 1 has a horizontal hinge shaft 7, and the front end of the lamp housing is flared and located outside the mounting ports 16. A first hinge lug is fixed to the rear end face of the lamp housing. A connecting plate 9 is suspended at the center of the upper cylindrical housing. The edge of the connecting plate 9 has second hinge lugs corresponding to the first hinge lugs. A connecting rod 8 is hinged between the first and second hinge lugs.

[0023] The upper cylindrical shell 6 is fixed with a top cover 3, and an electric push rod 4 is fixed at the center of the top cover 3. The lower end of the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 4 is connected to the center of the connecting plate 9. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the connecting plate 9 is provided with a groove at the center, and a lower connecting lug 10 is fixed at the center of the bottom surface of the groove. The lower end of the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 4 is provided with an upper connecting lug 5 that is hinged to the lower connecting lug 10.

[0024] In this embodiment, the camera module uses fisheye lenses 12, with four fisheye lenses 12 protruding from the surface of the lower spherical housing 13. The optical axis of each fisheye lens 12 is parallel to the horizontal plane. Four infrared fill lights 1 correspond one-to-one with the mounting ports 16.

[0025] The bottom of the lower spherical housing 13 is provided with a split base 14 for easy assembly of camera modules. The split base 14 is provided with a main control board that connects to each camera module. The split base 14 is connected and fixed to the base 15. The base 15 is provided with mounting holes for connection to the installation site.

[0026] Working principle:

[0027] 1. The upper cylindrical shell 6 is combined with each infrared supplementary light 1 and related components into one unit.

[0028] 2. The lower spherical shell 13 is combined with each camera module and the main control board into one unit.

[0029] 3. Thread the upper cylindrical shell 6 and the lower spherical shell 13 to fix them in place.

[0030] 4. Secure the base 15 to the installation location.

[0031] 5. When shooting is required, the four camera modules will perform panoramic shooting. When supplementary lighting is needed at night, the four infrared supplementary lights 1 will be turned on. When the tilt angle of the infrared supplementary lights 1 needs to be adjusted, the electric push rod 4 will be activated, and the connecting plate 9 will be pressed down or lifted up. The connecting plate 9 will drive the lamp housings of the four infrared supplementary lights 1 to swing around their hinge axis 7 to the appropriate angle through the four connecting rods 8.

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, but the content described is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and should not be considered as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of this utility model should still fall within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function, comprising an upper cylindrical housing, a lower spherical housing, a base connected to the lower spherical housing, and a plurality of camera modules disposed around the lower spherical housing, characterized in that: The lower end of the upper cylindrical shell is provided with an internal thread, and the top of the lower spherical shell is provided with an annular positioning edge. The outer surface of the annular positioning edge is provided with an external thread that connects with the internal thread. The outer periphery of the upper cylindrical shell is provided with multiple mounting ports. The inner side of each mounting port is provided with left and right mounting plates. An infrared supplementary light is hinged between the left and right mounting plates. The rear end of the lamp housing of the infrared supplementary light is provided with a horizontal hinge shaft. The front end of the lamp housing is flared and located outside the mounting port. The rear end face of the lamp housing is also fixed with a first hinge ear. A connecting plate is suspended at the center of the upper cylindrical shell. The edge of the connecting plate is provided with second hinge ears that correspond one-to-one with the first hinge ears. A connecting rod is hinged between the first and second hinge ears. The upper end of the upper cylindrical shell is fixed with a top cover. An electric push rod is fixed at the center of the top cover. The lower end of the telescopic rod of the electric push rod is connected to the center of the connecting plate.

2. The camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the connecting plate has a groove at its center, and a lower connecting lug is fixed at the center of the bottom surface of the groove. The lower end of the telescopic rod of the electric push rod is provided with an upper connecting lug that is hinged to the lower connecting lug.

3. The camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera module consists of four lenses, each using a fisheye lens. The four fisheye lenses protrude from the surface of the lower spherical shell, and the optical axis of each fisheye lens is parallel to the horizontal plane.

4. The camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cylindrical shell has four mounting ports on its outer periphery, and the infrared fill lights have four corresponding to the mounting ports.

5. The camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the lower spherical shell is provided with a split base for easy assembly of the camera module. The split base is connected and fixed to the base, and the base is provided with mounting holes for connection with the installation site.

6. The camera with multi-angle supplementary lighting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The centerlines of the upper cylindrical shell and the lower spherical shell coincide.

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