Industrial camera

Abstract

An industrial camera comprises: an image acquisition assembly; an image processing assembly connected with the image acquisition assembly; a data interface socket connected with the image processing assembly; and a camera middle frame comprising: a middle frame main body part and a slot cover plate; the middle frame main body part provides an assembly containing cavity; the middle frame main body part is formed with a data interface slot, the data interface slot has a first opening and a second opening which expose the data interface socket; the slot cover plate is detachably connected with the middle frame main body part and is used for covering the second opening of the data interface slot. The data interface slot has a first opening and a second opening which expose the data interface socket, the slot cover plate is detachably connected with the middle frame main body part, and when the slot cover plate is separated from the middle frame main body part, the second opening of the data interface slot exposes the data interface socket, so that the data interface plug can be accurately inserted into or pulled out of the data interface socket, improving the convenience of plugging and unplugging the data interface plug.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to an industrial camera. Background Technology

[0002] An industrial camera is an image acquisition device specifically designed for industrial applications. It converts acquired light signals into electrical signals to obtain corresponding image data. Industrial cameras are characterized by high reliability, high precision, and strong anti-interference capabilities, and are widely used in machine vision, automated inspection, and intelligent manufacturing.

[0003] Industrial cameras are typically equipped with a data interface socket. By connecting the data transmission plug to the industrial camera's data interface socket, the image data acquired by the industrial camera can be transmitted to an external computer, enabling the export of image data.

[0004] However, the data interface sockets of existing industrial cameras are inconvenient to plug and unplug, making it difficult to export image data. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem solved by this invention is: how to make the data interface socket of industrial cameras easier to plug and unplug.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an industrial camera, comprising: an image acquisition component for acquiring image signals; an image processing component connected to the image acquisition component for processing the image signals acquired by the image acquisition component to obtain image data; a data interface socket connected to the image processing component for exporting the image data obtained by the image processing component; and a camera mid-frame, comprising: a mid-frame main body and a slot cover; the mid-frame main body provides a component receiving cavity; the image processing component and the data interface socket are located within the component receiving cavity; the image acquisition component is located on a first surface of the mid-frame main body; wherein a data interface slot is formed on the mid-frame main body, the data interface slot having a first opening and a second opening exposing the data interface socket; the slot cover is detachably connected to the mid-frame main body and covers the second opening of the data interface slot.

[0007] Optionally, the camera mid-frame may further include any of the following: a cover plate connection structure for detachably connecting the slot cover plate to the mid-frame body.

[0008] Optionally, the cover plate connection structure can be any one of a magnetic connection structure, a slide rail connection structure, a snap-fit ​​connection structure, or a hinge connection structure.

[0009] Optionally, the magnetic connection structure includes: a first magnetic connection component and a second magnetic connection component; the first magnetic connection component is located on the main body of the middle frame, and the second magnetic connection component is located on the slot cover plate; the first magnetic connection component and the second magnetic connection component are magnetically connected.

[0010] Optionally, the first magnetic connection assembly includes: a support plate fixed to the main body of the middle frame, forming a magnetic component receiving space between the support plate and the main body of the middle frame; and a first magnetic component located within the magnetic component receiving space.

[0011] Optionally, the second magnetic connection assembly includes: a magnetic groove, a magnetic sleeve, and a second magnetic element, wherein: the magnetic groove is located on the slot cover plate; the magnetic sleeve is connected to the magnetic groove and is used to fix the second magnetic element in the magnetic groove.

[0012] Optionally, the magnetic sleeve is threadedly connected to the magnetic groove.

[0013] Optionally, the first opening is located on the side wall of the main body of the middle frame, and the second opening is located on the second surface of the main body of the middle frame, with the second surface of the main body of the middle frame opposite to the first surface of the main body of the middle frame.

[0014] Optionally, the first opening is located on the second side of the main body of the middle frame, the second opening is located on the side wall of the main body of the middle frame, and the second side of the main body of the middle frame is opposite to the first side of the main body of the middle frame.

[0015] Optionally, the data interface socket is an optical port socket.

[0016] Optionally, the data interface socket is an electrical socket.

[0017] Optionally, the industrial camera further includes: a test interface socket located within the component receiving cavity; the main body of the mid-frame has a test interface slot that exposes the test interface socket, and the slot cover is also used to cover the test interface slot.

[0018] Optionally, the industrial camera may also include a data interface plug.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] In this invention, the data interface slot has a first opening and a second opening that expose the data interface socket. The slot cover is detachably connected to the main body of the middle frame. When the slot cover is separated from the main body of the middle frame, the first opening and the second opening of the data interface slot can simultaneously expose the data interface socket, thereby increasing the space for exposing the data interface socket. This facilitates the precise insertion and removal of the data interface plug into or from the data interface socket, improving the convenience of plugging and unplugging the data interface plug and making it easier to export the image data obtained by the industrial camera to an external computer.

[0021] Furthermore, this utility model adopts a magnetic connection structure to connect the slot cover and the main body of the middle frame together. The magnetic connection structure is simple in structure and quick to assemble, enabling convenient insertion and removal of the interface plug. In addition, the connection of the magnetic connection structure can be tightly connected to prevent the connection from loosening or falling off, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection.

[0022] Furthermore, the test interface socket of this invention is located within the component receiving cavity. When the slot cover is connected to the main body of the middle frame, the slot cover can cover the test interface slot, preventing environmental factors from affecting the connection performance of the test interface socket, thereby ensuring the performance of the industrial camera. By placing both the test interface slot and the power socket within the main body of the middle frame, the top of the camera middle frame can be flush, preventing environmental factors from damaging the protruding interface and improving the reliability of the industrial camera structure. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an industrial camera;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an industrial camera in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first magnetic connection component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second magnetic connection component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic connection structure in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figures 6 to 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the image acquisition component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figures 9 to 10This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the image processing component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the image acquisition component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second heat sinks in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "surface" and "on" in this specification are used to describe the relative spatial position and are not limited to whether there is direct contact.

[0033] The data interface sockets of current industrial cameras are inconvenient to plug and unplug, making image data export difficult. The reasons for this deficiency are analyzed below:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a side view of an industrial camera. (Reference) Figure 1 An existing industrial camera includes a camera frame 100, and a data interface socket 101 is disposed within the camera frame 100. A data interface slot is formed on the camera frame 100, and the data interface slot has a first opening 1011 that exposes the data interface socket. The first opening 1011 is located on the side wall of the main body 100 of the frame.

[0035] In practical applications, the data interface plug can be connected to the data interface socket inside the camera frame 100 through the first opening 1011 on the side wall of the camera frame 100 to realize image data export.

[0036] However, because the data interface plug can only connect to the data interface socket through the space defined by the first opening 1011, it causes inconvenience in exporting image data. Specifically, when industrial cameras are used in narrow, poorly lit areas, users often cannot smoothly insert the data interface plug into the data interface socket because the exposed space is too small. Even if the user manages to insert the data interface plug into the data interface socket, there is a risk of damaging the plug due to the inability to determine the insertion or removal status within the data interface slot.

[0037] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an industrial camera, wherein the data interface slot has a first opening and a second opening, wherein both the first opening and the second opening can expose the data interface socket, and thus when the slot cover is separated from the main body of the middle frame, the data interface plug can be inserted and removed more conveniently through the first opening and the second opening, thereby improving the convenience of insertion and removal and facilitating the export of image data.

[0038] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and beneficial effects of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] This utility model embodiment provides an industrial camera, which may include: an image acquisition component, an image processing component, a data interface socket, and a camera frame. Wherein:

[0040] The image acquisition component is used to acquire image signals;

[0041] An image processing component, connected to the image acquisition component, is used to process the image signals acquired by the image acquisition component to obtain image data.

[0042] The data interface socket is connected to the image processing component and is used to export the image data obtained by the image processing component.

[0043] The camera mid-frame includes: a mid-frame main body and a slot cover; the mid-frame main body provides a component receiving cavity; the image processing component and the data interface socket are located within the component receiving cavity; the image acquisition component is located on a first side of the mid-frame main body.

[0044] The middle frame body has a data interface slot, which has a first opening and a second opening that expose the data interface socket; the slot cover is detachably connected to the middle frame body and is used to cover the second opening of the data interface slot.

[0045] When the slot cover is located on the main body of the mid-frame, it covers the second opening of the data interface slot, thereby preventing the external environment from affecting the connection performance of the test interface socket and ensuring the performance of the industrial camera. When the slot cover is removed from the main body of the mid-frame, the second opening of the data interface slot is exposed, thereby increasing the space exposed to the data interface socket and facilitating the insertion and removal of the data interface plug.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an industrial camera in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the industrial camera includes: an image acquisition component (not shown), an image processing component (not shown), a data interface socket 201, and a camera mid-frame.

[0048] The camera mid-frame may include a mid-frame main body 200 and a slot cover 202. The mid-frame main body 200 provides a component receiving cavity; the image processing component and the data interface socket 201 are located within the component receiving cavity; the image acquisition component is located on a first surface a of the mid-frame main body 200; a data interface slot 203 is formed on the mid-frame main body 200, the data interface slot 203 having a first opening 2031 and a second opening 2032 exposing the data interface socket 201; the slot cover 202 is detachably connected to the mid-frame main body 200 and is used to cover the second opening 2032 of the data interface slot 203.

[0049] In specific implementations, the shapes of the first opening 2031 and the second opening 2032 can be set according to the shape of the end of the data interface plug adapted to the data interface slot 203. Typically, the shapes of the first opening 2031 and the second opening 2032 are the same as the shape of the end of the data interface plug. For example, when the end of the data interface plug is square, the shapes of both the first opening 2031 and the second opening 2032 can be square. When the end of the data interface plug is rectangular, the shapes of both the first opening 2031 and the second opening 2032 can be rectangular.

[0050] In a specific implementation, the dimensions of the first opening 2031 and the second opening 2032 can be set according to the dimensions of the data interface plug end adapted to the data interface socket 201. The data interface plug can be inserted from either the first opening 2031 or the second opening 2032. The dimensions of the first opening 2031 and the second opening 2032 are larger than the dimensions of the data interface plug end.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first opening 2031 is located on the side wall of the middle frame main body 200, and the second opening 2032 is located on the second surface b of the middle frame main body 200, which is opposite to the first surface a of the middle frame main body 200. At this time, the slot cover 202 covers the second opening 2032 on the second surface b of the middle frame main body 200.

[0052] In other embodiments, the first opening 2031 may also be located on the second surface b of the middle frame main body 200, and the second opening 2032 may be located on the side wall of the middle frame main body, with the second surface b of the middle frame main body 200 opposite to the first surface a of the middle frame main body 200. In this case, the slot cover 202 covers the second opening 2032 on the first surface a of the middle frame main body 200.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the industrial camera further includes: a test interface socket located within the component receiving cavity; the middle frame body 100 has a test interface slot 105 that exposes the test interface socket, and the slot cover 102 is also used to cover the test interface slot 105.

[0054] For example, the test interface socket is a Type-C socket.

[0055] The test interface can be used to write firmware programs into the image acquisition or image processing components of the industrial camera during production or repair, enabling the development and updating of the industrial camera. The test interface can also be used to connect to the image acquisition component, adjust parameters (such as black level, gain, white balance, etc.) to ensure image quality, and calibrate the image acquisition component. Furthermore, the test interface can be used to modify register configurations within the image processing component, optimize performance, or adapt to specific needs.

[0056] In practice, the material of the slot cover 202 can be the same as the material of the side wall of the main body 200 of the middle frame; for example, both can be transparent materials.

[0057] In some embodiments, when the slot cover 202 covers the second opening 2032, the top surface of the middle frame body 200 can be flush with the top surface of the slot cover 202, avoiding damage to the protruding interface from the external environment, thereby improving the reliability of the industrial camera structure.

[0058] In other embodiments, when the slot cover 202 covers the second opening 2032, the top surface of the middle frame body 200 may be lower or higher than the top surface of the slot cover 202.

[0059] In some embodiments, the slot cover 202 may have a handle to facilitate connecting or separating the slot cover from the middle frame body.

[0060] In specific implementations, the slot cover 202 can be detachably connected to the main body 200 of the middle frame in various ways, and no restrictions are imposed here.

[0061] In one embodiment, the camera mid-frame further includes any one of the following: a cover plate connection structure for detachably connecting the slot cover plate to the mid-frame body.

[0062] The cover plate connection structure can be any one of a magnetic connection structure, a slide rail connection structure, a snap-fit ​​connection structure, or a hinge connection structure.

[0063] The cover plate connection structure can be used to connect or separate the slot cover plate from the main body of the middle frame.

[0064] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first magnetic connection component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second magnetic connection component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic connection structure in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Reference Figures 3 to 5 The magnetic connection structure may include: a first magnetic connection component 206 and a second magnetic connection component 207; the first magnetic connection component 206 is located on the main body of the middle frame 200, and the second magnetic connection component 207 is located on the slot cover plate 202.

[0068] The magnetic connection structure can be used to achieve magnetic connection or separation between the slot cover and the main body of the middle frame.

[0069] In practical applications, before the data interface plug is inserted into the data interface socket, or before it is unplugged from the data interface socket, the first magnetic connecting component on the main body of the frame separates from the second magnetic connecting component on the slot cover, allowing the slot cover to be detached from the main body of the frame, exposing the data interface socket through the first and second openings. After the data interface plug is inserted into the data interface socket, or after it is unplugged from the data interface socket, the first magnetic connecting component on the main body of the frame magnetically connects with the second magnetic connecting component on the slot cover, connecting the slot cover to the main body of the frame. The slot cover closes the second opening, sealing one end of the data interface plug and the data interface socket within the data interface slot.

[0070] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first magnetic connection assembly 206 may include: a support plate 2061, fixed on the middle frame main body 200, and forming a magnetic component receiving space between the support plate and the middle frame main body 200; and a first magnetic component 2062, located within the magnetic component receiving space.

[0071] In a specific implementation, the support plate 2061 is made of stainless steel. The support plate 2061 is concave, and a magnetic component receiving space is formed in the concave area of ​​the support plate 2061 to accommodate the first magnetic component 2062. The two ends of the support plate 2061 are bolted to the main body of the middle frame 200 to fix the support plate 2061 on the main body of the middle frame 200.

[0072] In a specific implementation, the first magnetic element 2062 is a magnet, and the first magnetic element 2062 has a first magnetic pole, which is either positive or negative. Alternatively, the first magnetic element 2062 is an electromagnet.

[0073] In specific implementations, the shape of the first magnetic element 2062 can be configured to fit the shape of the magnetic element accommodating space within the support plate 2061. Typically, the shape of the first magnetic element 2062 is the same as the shape of the magnetic element accommodating space within the support plate 2061. For example, when the magnetic element accommodating space within the support plate 2061 is a rectangular groove, the shape of the first magnetic element 2062 can be a rectangular block. When the magnetic element accommodating space within the support plate 2061 is a cylindrical groove, the shape of the first magnetic element 2062 can be cylindrical.

[0074] In specific implementations, the number of the first magnetic element 2062 can be set according to the area of ​​the bottom of the magnetic element receiving space within the support plate 2061. For example, the number of the first magnetic element 2062 is two. When the area of ​​the bottom of the magnetic element receiving space within the support plate 2061 increases, the number of the first magnetic element 2062 also increases accordingly.

[0075] In practical applications, before the support plate 2061 is fixedly connected to the main body of the middle frame 200, the first magnetic element 2062 is evenly placed in the magnetic element accommodating space in the support plate 2061, and then the support plate 2061 is bolted to the main body of the middle frame 200.

[0076] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the second magnetic connection assembly includes: a magnetic groove 2071, a magnetic sleeve 2072, and a second magnetic component 2073, wherein:

[0077] The magnetic groove 2071 is located on the slot cover plate 202;

[0078] The magnetic sleeve 2072 is connected to the magnetic groove 2071 and is used to fix the second magnetic component 2073 in the magnetic groove 2071.

[0079] In a specific implementation, the slot cover 202 has a first surface a and a second surface b facing each other. The first surface a faces the data interface slot, and the second surface b faces away from the data interface slot. The magnetic groove 2071 is located on the first surface a of the slot cover 202.

[0080] In a specific implementation, the magnetic groove 2071 is used to accommodate the second magnetic component 2073 and the magnetic sleeve 2072. The shape of the magnetic groove 2071 can be set to fit the shape of the magnetic sleeve 2072. For example, when the magnetic sleeve 2072 is cylindrical, the magnetic groove 2071 can be set to a cylindrical groove. When the magnetic sleeve 2072 is cuboid, the magnetic groove 2071 can be set to a cuboid groove.

[0081] In a specific implementation, the inner surface of the magnetic groove 2071 has a threaded groove, and the surface of the magnetic sleeve 2072 has a thread. The thread matches the threaded groove to achieve a threaded connection between the magnetic sleeve 2072 and the magnetic groove 2071.

[0082] In a specific implementation, the second magnetic element 2073 is a magnet, and the second magnetic element 2073 has a second magnetic pole, which can be either positive or negative. The magnetic poles of the first magnetic element 2062 are opposite to those of the second magnetic element 2073. For example, the first magnetic element 2062 is the positive pole, and the second magnetic element 2073 is the negative pole. Or the first magnetic element 2062 is the negative pole, and the second magnetic element 2073 is the positive pole. Or the second magnetic element 2073 is an electromagnet.

[0083] In specific implementations, the shape of the second magnetic element 2073 can be set according to the shape of the magnetic sleeve 2072. Typically, the shape of the magnetic sleeve 2072 is the same as the shape of the second magnetic element 2073. For example, when the internal space of the magnetic sleeve 2072 is a cylindrical groove, the shape of the second magnetic element 2073 can be set to be cylindrical. When the internal space of the magnetic sleeve 2072 is a cuboid groove, the shape of the second magnetic element 2073 can be set to be cuboid.

[0084] In practical applications, the second magnetic component 2073 is placed inside the magnetic sleeve 2072, and the magnetic sleeve 2072 is then fixedly connected to the magnetic groove 2071 by threads. At this time, the second magnetic component 2073 is located inside the magnetic sleeve 2072, and the magnetic sleeve 2072 is located inside the magnetic groove 2071, so as to realize the connection between the magnetic groove 2071, the magnetic sleeve 2072, and the second magnetic component 2073.

[0085] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first magnetic element in the first magnetic connection assembly 206 is magnetically connected to the second magnetic element in the second magnetic connection assembly 207.

[0086] In practical applications, when the first magnetic component in the first magnetic connection assembly 206 and the second magnetic component in the second magnetic connection assembly 207 are magnets with opposite magnetic properties, a detachable connection is achieved between the slot cover 202 and the main body of the middle frame 200. When the first magnetic component in the first magnetic connection assembly 206 and the second magnetic component in the second magnetic connection assembly 207 are electromagnets, energizing the first and second magnetic components causes them to magnetically connect, and de-energizing them causes them to magnetically disconnect, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the slot cover 202 and the main body of the middle frame 200.

[0087] In the above solutions, this utility model uses a magnetic connection structure to connect the slot cover and the main body of the middle frame together. The magnetic connection structure is simple in structure and quick to assemble, enabling flexible insertion and removal of the interface plug. Moreover, the connection of the magnetic connection structure is tight, preventing the connection from loosening or falling off, and ensuring the reliability of the connection.

[0088] For example, the number of magnetic connection structures is at least two, the slot cover has opposite ends, and the magnetic connection structures are evenly distributed at both ends of the slot cover to achieve stability of the connection between the slot cover and the middle frame body.

[0089] In this embodiment, the number of magnetic connection structures is three.

[0090] In a specific implementation, two of the magnetic connection structures are located on the slot cover plate near the data interface socket, and the remaining magnetic connection structure is located on the slot cover plate near the test interface socket, so that there are magnetic connection structures on both ends of the slot cover plate, thereby achieving the stability of the connection between the slot cover plate and the main body of the middle frame.

[0091] In other embodiments not illustrated, the slide rail connection structure includes a slider and a slide rail; the slide rail is located on the main body of the middle frame, the slider is located on the slot cover plate, the slider contacts the track of the slide rail through internal balls / rollers, converting sliding friction into rolling friction, the slider moves smoothly on the slide rail to expose or cover the second opening of the data interface slot, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the slot cover plate and the main body of the middle frame.

[0092] In other embodiments not illustrated, the snap-fit ​​connection structure includes: a snap-fit ​​member with a slot; the slot is located on the main body of the middle frame, the snap-fit ​​member is located on the slot cover plate, and after the snap-fit ​​member is inserted into the slot, it is snapped into the slot through elastic deformation to form a mechanical interlock, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the slot cover plate and the main body of the middle frame.

[0093] In practical applications, before inserting the data interface plug into the data interface socket, the slot cover 202 can be removed from the main body 200 of the middle frame. Using the space exposed by the first and second openings, the data interface plug can be inserted into the data interface socket. After data transmission is complete, the data interface plug can be unplugged from the data interface socket, and the slot cover 202 can be placed over the second opening. The data interface socket 201 can be of various types, and the data interface plug is of the same type as the data interface socket. For example, the data interface socket 201 may be an optical port socket. Alternatively, it could be an electrical port socket.

[0094] Figures 6 to 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the image acquisition component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] For example, such as Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the image acquisition component includes an optical lens (not shown) and a vision chip 2044.

[0096] In specific implementation, such as Figure 8 As shown, the vision chip 2044 can be a chip-on-board (COB). This COB chip can include a photosensitive element (CCD or CMOS). This photosensitive element is adapted to convert light signals into electrical signals to form raw image data.

[0097] When the photosensitive element is a CCD, the chip on the board may also include an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), which converts analog signals into digital signals. These digital signals are then transmitted to the image processing component for processing.

[0098] When the photosensitive element is CMOS, each pixel in the CMOS typically contains an amplifier and analog-to-digital conversion logic. This allows each pixel to amplify the converted electrical signal after receiving light, and then convert the amplified electrical signal back into a digital signal for output. These digital signals are then transmitted to the image processing unit for processing.

[0099] In some embodiments, the industrial camera further includes a front cover 204, which covers a first surface a of the middle frame body 200 and forms a component receiving cavity between the front cover 204 and the first surface a of the middle frame body 200, wherein the image acquisition component is located within the component receiving cavity of the front cover 204.

[0100] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the front cover 204 has a lens groove 2041, which provides a lens accommodating space. The optical lens (not shown) is located in the lens accommodating space. The bottom of the lens groove has a connecting groove 2043, which provides a accommodating space for a connector. The connector is used to connect the optical lens and the vision chip 2044.

[0101] The lens slot 2041 has a thread 2042 on its side wall, and the optical lens is threadedly connected to the lens slot.

[0102] Figures 9 to 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the image processing component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0103] For example, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the image processing component includes an FPGA chip 208 (Field Programmable Gate Array, abbreviated as FPGA) and a PCB board 209. One end of the FPGA chip 208 is connected to the PCB board 209 through a first connector 2091. The FPGA chip 208 is located between the main body of the middle frame and the picture frame 204. The other end of the FPGA chip 208 is connected to the vision chip 2044.

[0104] Specifically, the FPGA chip 208 is used to preprocess the raw image data before it is transmitted to the PCB board 209 to obtain image data, thereby improving image quality and reducing data volume. The preprocessing operations include: reducing image noise through filtering algorithms; correcting color deviations in the image to ensure accurate color reproduction; enhancing image contrast and sharpness to improve visual effects; and converting image data into different formats, such as raw image format, Bayer pattern to RGB format (Red Green Blue).

[0105] In some embodiments, the data interface socket 201 is located on the PCB board 209 and is electrically connected to the PCB board 209; the test interface socket 2051 is located on the PCB board 209 and is electrically connected to the PCB board 209.

[0106] In other embodiments, the PCB board 209 also includes a power socket 2092, which is electrically connected to the PCB board 209.

[0107] In a specific embodiment, the second side b of the middle frame has an opening to expose the power socket.

[0108] In the above solution, the test interface socket of this utility model is located inside the component receiving cavity. When the slot cover is connected to the main body of the middle frame, the slot cover can cover the test interface slot, avoiding environmental factors from affecting the connection performance of the test interface socket, thereby ensuring the performance of the industrial camera. Furthermore, both the test interface slot and the power socket are located inside the main body of the middle frame, making the top of the camera middle frame flush with the top, avoiding damage to the protruding interface from environmental factors, and improving the reliability of the industrial camera structure.

[0109] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the image acquisition component in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] For example, such as Figure 11 As shown, the image acquisition component further includes: a data receiving device 210, which is located on the PCB board 209 and electrically connected to the PCB board 209; and a thermal pad 211, which is located on the data receiving device 210 and connected to the middle frame main body 200.

[0111] The thermal pad 211 is used to conduct the heat on the PCB board 209 to the outside through the middle frame body 200, thereby reducing the temperature of the PCB board 209 and ensuring the working performance of the industrial camera.

[0112] like Figure 11 As shown, the industrial camera also includes a data interface plug 212, one end of which is connected to the data interface socket 201, and the other end of which is connected to a display device to export the image data.

[0113] Specifically, the display device is a computer screen.

[0114] In some embodiments, the data interface plug 212 is an optical port interface plug, the data interface socket 201 is an optical port interface socket, the data receiving device 210 is an optical port cage, and the industrial camera is an optical port camera.

[0115] In other embodiments, the data interface plug 212 is an electrical interface plug, the data interface socket 201 is an electrical interface socket, the data receiving device 210 is an electrical cage, and the industrial camera is an electrical camera.

[0116] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second heat sinks in an industrial camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] For example, such as Figure 12 As shown, the industrial camera further includes: a first heat sink 213, which is bolted to the main body of the middle frame 200; a connecting groove 2131, which is located inside the main body of the middle frame 200; and a second connector (not shown in the figure), which is located at the bottom of the first heat sink 213 and inside the connecting groove 2131. The bottom of the first heat sink 213 is connected to the vision chip through the second connector.

[0118] Specifically, the first heat sink 213 is used to conduct heat from the vision chip to the outside, reduce the temperature of the vision chip 2044, and thus ensure the working performance of the industrial camera.

[0119] In specific implementation, the first heat sink 213 is a plurality of sheet-like structures.

[0120] For example, such as Figure 12 As shown, the industrial camera further includes a second heat sink 214, which is bolted to the front cover 204, and the bottom of the second heat sink 214 is connected to the FPGA chip.

[0121] In specific implementation, the second heat sink 214 is a multi-plate structure.

[0122] Specifically, the second heat sink 214 is used to conduct heat from the FPGA chip to the outside, reduce the temperature of the FPGA chip, and thus ensure the working performance of the industrial camera.

[0123] In summary, the data interface slot has a first opening and a second opening that expose the data interface socket. The slot cover is detachably connected to the main body of the middle frame. When the slot cover is connected to or separated from the main body of the middle frame, the second opening of the data interface slot exposes the data interface socket. The subsequent data interface plug can be accurately connected to or unplugged from the data interface socket, enabling flexible insertion and removal of the data interface plug. This allows the image data obtained by the industrial camera to be transmitted to an external computer, achieving accurate export of image data.

[0124] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An industrial camera, characterized in that, include: Image acquisition component, used to acquire image signals; An image processing component, connected to the image acquisition component, is used to process the image signals acquired by the image acquisition component to obtain image data; A data interface socket, connected to the image processing component, is used to export the image data obtained by the image processing component; And a camera mid-frame, including: a mid-frame main body and a slot cover; the mid-frame main body provides a component receiving cavity; the image processing component and the data interface socket are located in the component receiving cavity; the image acquisition component is located on a first side of the mid-frame main body; The middle frame body has a data interface slot, which has a first opening and a second opening that expose the data interface socket; the slot cover is detachably connected to the middle frame body and is used to cover the second opening of the data interface slot.

2. The industrial camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera mid-frame also includes any one of the following: a cover plate connection structure for detachably connecting the slot cover plate to the main body of the mid-frame.

3. The industrial camera as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate connection structure can be any one of the following: magnetic connection structure, slide rail connection structure, snap-fit ​​connection structure, and hinge connection structure.

4. The industrial camera as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The magnetic connection structure includes: a first magnetic connection component and a second magnetic connection component; the first magnetic connection component is located on the main body of the middle frame, and the second magnetic connection component is located on the slot cover plate; the first magnetic connection component and the second magnetic connection component are magnetically connected.

5. The industrial camera as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first magnetic connection component includes: A support plate is fixed to the main body of the middle frame and forms a magnetic component accommodating space between the support plate and the main body of the middle frame. The first magnetic element is located within the space containing the magnetic element.

6. The industrial camera as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second magnetic connection assembly includes: a magnetic groove, a magnetic sleeve, and a second magnetic element, wherein: The magnetic groove is located on the slot cover plate; The magnetic sleeve is connected to the magnetic groove and is used to fix the second magnetic component in the magnetic groove.

7. The industrial camera as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The magnetic sleeve is threadedly connected to the magnetic groove.

8. The industrial camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first opening is located on the side wall of the main body of the middle frame, and the second opening is located on the second surface of the main body of the middle frame, with the second surface of the main body of the middle frame opposite to the first surface of the main body of the middle frame.

9. The industrial camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first opening is located on the second side of the main body of the middle frame, and the second opening is located on the side wall of the main body of the middle frame. The second side of the main body of the middle frame is opposite to the first side of the main body of the middle frame.

10. The industrial camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The data interface socket is an optical port socket.

11. The industrial camera as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The data interface socket is an electrical socket.

12. The industrial camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A test interface socket is located within the component receiving cavity; the main body of the middle frame has a test interface slot that exposes the test interface socket, and the slot cover is also used to cover the test interface slot.

13. The industrial camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Data interface plug.

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