Quick-release mounting structure of panoramic camera

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of panorama cameras, in particular to a quick-release mounting structure of a panorama camera. Comprising a base, an adapter and a panoramic camera, the base is provided with a buckling notch, and the bottom of the adapter is provided with an elastic clamping hook capable of being buckled into the buckling notch; a locking piece is arranged at the top of the adapter, and a locking part adaptively connected with the locking piece is arranged at the bottom of the panoramic camera; the bottom of the adapter is provided with a first conductive pin, and the top is provided with a second conductive pin in contact with the first conductive pin. The base is provided with a third conductive needle in contact with the first conductive needle, and the panorama camera is provided with a fourth conductive needle in contact with the second conductive needle. Compared with the prior art, when the panorama camera is used as an automobile data recorder, the panorama camera is fixedly installed on the vehicle through the base, then the panorama camera is installed on the adapter seat, and the panorama camera is installed through buckling installation of the adapter seat and the base; the disassembly and assembly mode is simple and convenient, the assembly difficulty of a user is reduced, and therefore the use experience feeling of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of panoramic camera technology, and in particular to a quick-release mounting structure for a panoramic camera. Background Technology

[0002] Panoramic cameras have a wide range of applications. They can be installed in vehicles as dashcams, or used as action cameras or handheld devices. In related technologies, when used as dashcams, panoramic cameras are typically mounted on a base, fixed to the vehicle's center console or windshield, and powered by the vehicle's power supply via a wired connection. However, the camera and base are not detachable. If the user wants to remove the dashcam for use as an action camera or handheld device, disassembly is extremely difficult, severely impacting the user experience.

[0003] Therefore, a new technical solution needs to be researched to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology and its main purpose is to provide a quick-release mounting structure for a panoramic camera, effectively solving the technical defect of difficulty in disassembling panoramic cameras installed in vehicles in the existing technology, thereby improving the user's convenience and user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a quick-release mounting structure for a panoramic camera, comprising a base, an adapter mounted on the base, and a panoramic camera mounted on the adapter.

[0006] The base has a snap-fit ​​notch, and the bottom of the adapter has a flexible hook that can snap into the snap-fit ​​notch; the top of the adapter has a locking component, and the bottom of the panoramic camera has a locking part that is adapted to connect with the locking component.

[0007] The adapter has a first conductive pin at the bottom and a second conductive pin at the top that contacts the first conductive pin; the base has a third conductive pin that contacts the first conductive pin, and the panoramic camera has a fourth conductive pin that contacts the second conductive pin.

[0008] The beneficial effect of the quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera provided in this application is that, compared with the prior art, when the panoramic camera is used as a dashcam, it is fixedly installed in the vehicle by the base, and then the panoramic camera is installed on the adapter, and the panoramic camera is installed by the snap-fit ​​between the adapter and the base; when the panoramic camera needs to be used as an action camera or handheld device, the adapter can be directly removed from the base. This disassembly and assembly method is simple and convenient, reduces the assembly difficulty for users, and makes it easier for users to flexibly choose the use of the panoramic camera, thereby improving the user experience.

[0009] Meanwhile, the adapter has a first conductive pin at the bottom and a second conductive pin at the top that contacts the first conductive pin; the base has a third conductive pin that contacts the first conductive pin; and the panoramic camera has a fourth conductive pin that contacts the second conductive pin. The third conductive pin can be wired to the vehicle's power supply. After the adapter is snapped into place on the base, the vehicle's electrical energy can be transmitted to the panoramic camera through the third conductive pin, the second conductive pin, the first conductive pin, and the fourth conductive pin, achieving the effect of immediate power-on upon installation, further improving ease of use.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the adapter includes a first main body shell and a first base plate. The first main body shell has a first mounting chamber with a centrally controlled opening facing downwards, and the first base plate is mounted on the first main body shell and covers the opening.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the first main body shell is provided with first positioning wings on at least the left and right sides, and the first positioning wings and the first base plate form a first installation notch;

[0012] The top of the base is provided with a first mounting protrusion. When the adapter is installed on the base, the first mounting protrusion can be inserted into the first mounting notch.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the top of the first main body shell is provided with second positioning wings on at least the left and right sides, and the second positioning wings on the left and right sides can form a second mounting notch;

[0014] The locking element is a first bolt that is rotatably mounted on the first main body shell. The first bolt extends upward and protrudes from the surface of the second mounting notch. The locking part is a first threaded hole that is adapted to engage with the first bolt.

[0015] After the panoramic camera is installed in the second mounting notch, the second positioning wing can abut against the left and right sides of the bottom of the panoramic camera, and the first bolt can be screwed into the first screw hole to fix the panoramic camera to the adapter.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the first main shell is provided with a first through hole, and the first bottom plate is provided with a second through hole, with the first through hole and the second through hole being coaxially arranged;

[0017] One end of the first bolt is rotatably mounted in the first through hole and protrudes upward from the surface of the second mounting notch, while the other end of the first bolt is rotatably mounted in the second through hole and protrudes from the surface of the first mounting notch.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, the first conductive pin is mounted on the first base plate, and the bottom of the first conductive pin is exposed at the top of the first mounting notch;

[0019] The second conductive pin is installed on the first main body shell, and the top of the second conductive pin is exposed at the bottom of the second mounting notch.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment, the elastic hook includes a left hook and a right hook that are movably mounted on the first main body shell, a spring is provided between the left hook and the right hook, and both the left hook and the right hook are provided with a fastening protrusion.

[0021] When the spring acts and the left and right hooks move away from each other, the engaging protrusion can engage into the engaging notch.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment, both the left and right hooks include a vertical moving plate and a horizontal extending plate, with the horizontal extending plate and the fastening protrusion located on the same side of the vertical moving plate and spaced vertically.

[0023] The first main body shell has a first window on both the left and right sides for the horizontal extension plate to extend outward and a second window for the fastening protrusion to extend or retract.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment, a first action part is pivotally connected to one end of the horizontal extension plate away from the vertical moving plate. When the first action part is driven to rotate relative to the vertical plate, the first action part can be perpendicular to the horizontal extension plate to lock the movement of the left and right hooks.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment, both the first mounting chamber and the first base plate are provided with movement restriction grooves, and the top and bottom of the vertical moving plate are movable and installed in accordance with the movement restriction grooves of the first mounting chamber and the first base plate. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the adapter for the quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1An exploded view of the adapter for the quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera shown.

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the adapter for the quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera shown.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view at point AA of the adapter for the quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera shown.

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view at BB of the adapter for the quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera shown.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the adapter, base, and panoramic camera of the quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0033] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0034] 10. Base; 11. Snap-fit ​​notch; 12. First mounting protrusion; 13. Third conductive pin;

[0035] 20. Adapter; 201. First main body shell; 2011. First window; 2012. Second window; 202. First base plate; 203. First mounting chamber; 204. First positioning wing; 205. First mounting notch; 206. Second positioning wing; 207. Second mounting notch; 208. First through hole; 209. Second through hole; 2010. Movement limiting groove; 21. Left side hook; 211. Vertical moving plate; 212. Horizontal extension plate; 213. First actuating part; 22. Right side hook; 23. Spring; 24. Snapping protrusion; 25. First bolt; 26. First conductive pin; 27. Second conductive pin;

[0036] 30. Panoramic camera; 31. First screw hole; 32. Fourth conductive pin. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0038] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0039] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "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 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] 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.

[0042] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 The quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera provided in this application embodiment will now be described. The quick-release mounting structure of the panoramic camera includes: a base 10, an adapter 20, and a panoramic camera 30.

[0043] The base 10 is used for mounting on the center console, windshield, or vehicle frame of a car. The adapter 20 is mounted on the base 10, and the panoramic camera 30 is mounted on the adapter 20 to use the panoramic camera 30 as a vehicle dashcam. When the adapter 20 is detached from the base 10, the panoramic camera 30 can be used as an action camera or a handheld device. The base 10 has a snap-fit ​​notch 11, and the bottom of the adapter 20 has a spring-loaded hook that snaps into the snap-fit ​​notch 11. The top of the adapter 20 has a locking element, and the bottom of the panoramic camera 30 has a locking part that fits and connects with the locking element. The bottom of the adapter 20 has a first conductive pin 26, and the top has a second conductive pin 27 that contacts the first conductive pin 26. The base 10 has a third conductive pin 13 that contacts the first conductive pin 26, and the panoramic camera 30 has a fourth conductive pin 32 that contacts the second conductive pin 27.

[0044] Specifically, when using the panoramic camera 30 as a vehicle dashcam, firstly, the base 10 is installed in the vehicle by adhesive or suction cup. Then, the third conductive pin 13 of the base 10 is electrically connected to the vehicle's power supply via a wired connection. Next, the panoramic camera 30 is installed on the connector, so that the fourth conductive pin 32 is electrically connected to the second conductive pin 27. Finally, the adapter 20 is snapped onto the base 10, so that the first conductive pin 26 is electrically connected to the third conductive pin 13. Power can then be supplied through the vehicle's power supply. The power passes through the third conductive pin 13, the first conductive pin 26, the second conductive pin 27, and the fourth conductive pin 32 to provide power to the panoramic camera 30.

[0045] It should be noted that the panoramic camera 30 is also equipped with a battery, which provides power when the panoramic camera 30 is used as an action camera or handheld device detached from the vehicle. When the panoramic camera 30 is used as a vehicle dashcam, it is powered by the vehicle's power supply.

[0046] Compared with existing technologies, this structure allows for a simpler and more convenient installation of the panoramic camera 30. When used as a dashcam, the camera is fixed to the vehicle via the base 10, and then mounted on the adapter 20. The camera 30 is then installed by fastening the adapter 20 to the base 10. When the panoramic camera 30 needs to be used as an action camera or a handheld device, the adapter 20 can be directly removed from the base 10. This simple and convenient installation and removal method reduces the assembly difficulty for users and allows them to flexibly choose the intended use of the panoramic camera 30, thereby improving the user experience.

[0047] Meanwhile, since the adapter 20 has a first conductive pin 26 at the bottom and a second conductive pin 27 at the top that contacts the first conductive pin 26; the base 10 has a third conductive pin 13 that contacts the first conductive pin 26; and the panoramic camera 30 has a fourth conductive pin 32 that contacts the second conductive pin 27, the third conductive pin 13 can be wired to the vehicle's power supply. After the adapter 20 is fastened and installed on the base 10, the vehicle's electrical energy can be transmitted to the panoramic camera 30 through the third conductive pin 13, the second conductive pin 27, the first conductive pin 26, and the fourth conductive pin 32, achieving the effect of immediate power-on upon installation, and further improving ease of use.

[0048] In some embodiments, the adapter 20 includes a first main body shell 201 and a first base plate 202. The first main body shell 201 has a centrally located first mounting chamber 203 with its opening facing downwards. The first base plate 202 is mounted on the first main body shell 201 and covers the opening. The bottom of the first main body shell 201 has first positioning wings 204 on at least the left and right sides. The first positioning wings 204 and the first base plate 202 form a first mounting notch 205. The top of the base 10 has a first mounting protrusion 12. When the adapter 20 is mounted on the base 10, the first mounting protrusion 12 can be inserted into the first mounting notch 205.

[0049] Furthermore, the top of the first main body shell 201 is provided with second positioning wings 206 on at least the left and right sides, and the second positioning wings 206 on the left and right sides can surround the second mounting notch 207; the locking member is a first bolt 25 rotatably installed on the first main body shell 201, the first bolt 25 extends upward and protrudes from the surface of the second mounting notch 207; the locking part is a first screw hole 31 adapted to be screwed into the first bolt 25; when the panoramic camera 30 is installed in the second mounting notch 207, the second positioning wings 206 can abut against the bottom left and right sides of the panoramic camera 30, and rotating the first bolt 25 can screw it into the first screw hole 31, so that the panoramic camera 30 is fixed to the adapter 20.

[0050] More specifically, the first main body shell 201 is provided with a first through hole 208, and the first base plate 202 is provided with a second through hole 209. The first through hole 208 and the second through hole 209 are coaxially arranged. One end of the first bolt 25 is rotatably installed in the first through hole 208 and protrudes upward from the surface of the second mounting notch 207. The other end of the first bolt 25 is rotatably installed in the second through hole 209 and protrudes from the surface of the first mounting notch 205.

[0051] For example, when assembling the panoramic camera 30 onto the adapter 20, the panoramic camera 30 is first installed in the second assembly notch, and then the first bolt 25 is rotated at one end of the first assembly notch so that the first bolt 25 is screwed into the first screw hole 31. Finally, the bottom left and right sides of the panoramic camera 30 abut against the second positioning wing 206 to complete the assembly of the panoramic camera 30 and the adapter 20.

[0052] Furthermore, the first conductive pin 26 is mounted on the first base plate 202, and the bottom of the first conductive pin 26 is exposed at the top of the first mounting notch 205; the second conductive pin 27 is mounted on the first main body shell 201, and the top of the second conductive pin 27 is exposed at the bottom of the second mounting notch 207. The first conductive pin 26 and the second conductive pin 27 are connected by a cable, or the first conductive pin 26 is directly in contact with the second conductive pin 27 for conductive connection.

[0053] In other embodiments, the elastic hooks include a left hook 21 and a right hook 22 movably mounted on the first main body shell 201. A spring 23 is provided between the left hook 21 and the right hook 22. Both the left hook 21 and the right hook 22 are provided with a fastening protrusion 24. When the spring 23 acts to move the left hook 21 and the right hook 22 away from each other, the fastening protrusion 24 can be fastened into the fastening notch 11.

[0054] Specifically, both the left hook 21 and the right hook 22 include a vertical moving plate 211 and a horizontal extending plate 212. The horizontal extending plate 212 and the fastening protrusion 24 are located on the same side of the vertical moving plate 211 and are spaced vertically. The left and right sides of the first main body shell 201 are provided with a first window 2011 for the horizontal extending plate 212 to extend outward and a second window 2012 for the fastening protrusion 24 to extend or retract.

[0055] Understandably, the spring 23 continuously acts to displace the left hook 21 and right hook 22 away from each other, causing the snap-fit ​​protrusion 24 of the left hook 21 to protrude from the left side of the first main body shell 201, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 24 of the right hook 22 to protrude from the right side of the first main body shell 201. When the adapter 20 is installed on the base 10, the adapter 20 is directly aligned with the first mounting protrusion 12 of the base 10. After the first mounting protrusion 12 is inserted into the first mounting notch 205, the snap-fit ​​protrusions 24 of the left hook 21 and right hook 22 can be engaged into the snap-fit ​​notch 11 to complete the snap-fit ​​installation between the adapter 20 and the base 10. When it is necessary to remove the adapter 20 from the base 10, simply move the left hook 21 and the right hook 22 closer together so that the snap-fit ​​protrusions 24 of the left hook 21 and the right hook 22 retract into the first main body shell 201. After the snap-fit ​​protrusions 24 disengage from the snap-fit ​​notch 11, the adapter 20 can be directly removed from the base 10.

[0056] More specifically, a first actuating part 213 is pivotally connected to one end of the horizontal extension plate 212 away from the vertical moving plate 211. When the first actuating part 213 is driven to rotate relative to the vertical plate, it can lock the movement of the left hook 21 and the right hook 22 perpendicular to the horizontal extension plate 212. This structure allows the first actuating part 213 to lock the left hook 21 and the right hook 22 by rotating relative to the horizontal extension plate 212 after the adapter 20 is installed on the base 10, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the adapter 20 and the base 10 after installation and reducing the likelihood of detachment. Both the first mounting chamber 203 and the first base plate 202 are provided with movement limiting grooves 2010. The top and bottom of the vertical moving plate 211 are movably mounted corresponding to the movement limiting grooves 2010 of the first mounting chamber 203 and the first base plate 202.

[0057] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and only specifically describe the technical principles of the present utility model. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model, as well as other specific embodiments of the present utility model that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort, should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release mounting structure for a panoramic camera, characterized in that, Includes a base (10), an adapter (20) mounted on the base (10), and a panoramic camera (30) mounted on the adapter (20). The base (10) is provided with a snap-fit ​​notch (11), and the bottom of the adapter (20) is provided with an elastic hook that can snap into the snap-fit ​​notch (11); the top of the adapter (20) is provided with a locking component, and the bottom of the panoramic camera (30) is provided with a locking part that is adapted to and connected to the locking component. The adapter (20) has a first conductive pin (26) at the bottom and a second conductive pin (27) at the top that contacts the first conductive pin (26); the base (10) has a third conductive pin (13) that contacts the first conductive pin (26), and the panoramic camera (30) has a fourth conductive pin (32) that contacts the second conductive pin (27).

2. The quick-release mounting structure for the panoramic camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter (20) includes a first main body shell (201) and a first base plate (202). The first main body shell (201) has a centrally controlled first mounting chamber (203) with an opening facing downwards. The first base plate (202) is mounted on the first main body shell (201) and covers the opening.

3. The quick-release mounting structure for the panoramic camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the first main shell (201) is provided with first positioning wings (204) on at least the left and right sides, and the first positioning wings (204) and the first base plate (202) form a first installation notch (205). The base (10) has a first mounting protrusion (12) on its top. When the adapter (20) is installed on the base (10), the first mounting protrusion (12) can be inserted into the first mounting notch (205).

4. The quick-release mounting structure for the panoramic camera according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first main shell (201) has at least two second positioning wings (206) on the top left and right sides, and the second positioning wings (206) on the left and right sides can enclose the second installation notch (207). The locking element is a first bolt (25) rotatably mounted on the first main body shell (201), the first bolt (25) extending upward and protruding from the surface of the second mounting notch (207); the locking part is a first threaded hole (31) adapted to be threadedly connected to the first bolt (25). When the panoramic camera (30) is installed in the second mounting notch (207), the second positioning wing (206) can abut against the bottom left and right sides of the panoramic camera (30), and the first bolt (25) can be screwed into the first screw hole (31) to fix the panoramic camera (30) to the adapter (20).

5. The quick-release mounting structure for the panoramic camera according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first main shell (201) is provided with a first through hole (208), and the first bottom plate (202) is provided with a second through hole (209). The first through hole (208) and the second through hole (209) are coaxially arranged. One end of the first bolt (25) is rotatably mounted in the first through hole (208) and protrudes upward from the surface of the second mounting notch (207). The other end of the first bolt (25) is rotatably mounted in the second through hole (209) and protrudes from the surface of the first mounting notch (205).

6. The quick-release mounting structure for the panoramic camera according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first conductive pin (26) is mounted on the first base plate (202), and the bottom of the first conductive pin (26) is exposed at the top of the first mounting notch (205); The second conductive pin (27) is mounted on the first main body shell (201), and the top of the second conductive pin (27) is exposed at the bottom of the second mounting notch (207).

7. The quick-release mounting structure for a panoramic camera according to claim 2, 3, 5, or 6, characterized in that, The elastic hook includes a left hook (21) and a right hook (22) that are movably installed on the first main body shell (201). A spring (23) is provided between the left hook (21) and the right hook (22). Both the left hook (21) and the right hook (22) are provided with a fastening protrusion (24). When the spring (23) causes the left hook (21) and right hook (22) to move away from each other, the engaging protrusion (24) can engage into the engaging notch (11).

8. The quick-release mounting structure for the panoramic camera according to claim 7, characterized in that, The left hook (21) and the right hook (22) both include a vertical moving plate (211) and a horizontal extension plate (212). The horizontal extension plate (212) and the fastening protrusion (24) are located on the same side of the vertical moving plate (211) and are spaced vertically. The first main body shell (201) has a first window (2011) for the horizontal extension plate (212) to extend outward and a second window (2012) for the fastening protrusion (24) to extend or retract.

9. The quick-release mounting structure for the panoramic camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, The horizontal extension plate (212) is pivotally connected to a first action part (213) at one end away from the vertical moving plate (211). When the first action part (213) is driven to rotate relative to the vertical plate, the first action part (213) can be perpendicular to the horizontal extension plate (212) to lock the movement of the left hook (21) and the right hook (22).

10. The quick-release mounting structure for a panoramic camera according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, Both the first installation chamber (203) and the first base plate (202) are provided with movement restriction grooves (2010). The top and bottom of the vertical moving plate (211) are movably installed corresponding to the movement restriction grooves (2010) of the first installation chamber (203) and the first base plate (202).

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