A mobile video monitoring device

By utilizing I-beam tracks and solar-powered mobile video surveillance devices on offshore oil platforms, the problem of limited monitoring range of traditional monitoring equipment has been solved, achieving a comprehensive and low-cost monitoring solution.

CN224319405UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02CNOOC TIANJIN BRANCH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CNOOC TIANJIN BRANCH
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional video surveillance equipment is typically fixed on offshore oil platforms, resulting in a small monitoring range, inability to achieve full coverage, and the existence of blind spots.

Method used

Design a mobile video surveillance device that utilizes the existing I-beam rails on offshore oil platforms as guide rails, combined with solar power supply components and a control system, to achieve omnidirectional mobile monitoring of cameras, reducing construction costs and environmental pollution.

Benefits of technology

It achieves comprehensive monitoring coverage, saves construction costs, reduces monitoring blind spots, can work for a long time without human intervention, and is powered by clean energy.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a movable video monitoring device relates to monitoring device technical field for ocean oil platform, and this device includes: camera, mobile assembly, including power device and with drive wheel who connects power device, mobile assembly can install in I -beam and moves along the track of I -beam, connecting component is used for connecting mobile assembly and camera, control system is connected in connecting component, including solar power supply component and control device, power device, camera all are connected with control device, solar power supply component can power supply for camera, power device and control device. The utility model can rely on the I -beam track that ocean oil platform or other construction site has installed as guide rail, improves the monitoring range and effect of single camera, saves equipment procurement cost, reduces monitoring blind area.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of monitoring devices for offshore oil platforms, and in particular to a mobile video monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] As an important facility for oil exploration and extraction, offshore drilling platforms face complex natural environments and potential engineering risks. Their safe operation is of great significance for ensuring energy supply and personnel safety. Therefore, monitoring offshore drilling platforms through monitoring devices has become an indispensable part of the process.

[0003] Existing offshore oil platforms can be monitored in real time by surveillance devices to promptly identify potential safety hazards and prevent accidents. At the same time, the monitoring data can provide a scientific basis for platform maintenance and upkeep, extending the platform's service life.

[0004] However, traditional video surveillance equipment is usually installed in a fixed manner, and the monitoring range of a single camera is small, which cannot achieve full coverage monitoring of the factory area.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a mobile and omnidirectional video surveillance device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a mobile video surveillance device that can utilize the I-beam rails already installed on offshore oil platforms or other construction sites as guide rails, thereby improving the monitoring range and effect of a single camera, saving equipment procurement costs, and reducing blind spots. The various technical effects of the preferred technical solutions provided by this utility model are detailed below.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] This utility model provides a portable video surveillance device, comprising:

[0009] Camera;

[0010] A moving component, including a power unit and a drive wheel connected to the power unit, is capable of being mounted on an I-beam and moving along the track of the I-beam;

[0011] A connection component for connecting the mobile component and the camera;

[0012] The control system, connected to the connection component, includes a solar power supply component and a control device. The power unit and the camera are both connected to the control device. The solar power supply component can supply power to the camera, the power unit, and the control device.

[0013] Preferably, the moving component further includes:

[0014] The support mechanism includes a first bracket and a second bracket, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the I-beam. The axle of the drive wheel passes through the first bracket and is connected to the power device.

[0015] The adjusting mechanism includes a screw and a bushing. The two ends of the screw are located on opposite sides of the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively, and the bushing is disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket.

[0016] Preferably, the moving component further includes a first fixing frame, which includes an "L"-shaped first section and a second section. The first section is connected to the top of the first bracket via a connecting structure, and the second section is provided with a hole for the shaft of the drive wheel to pass through.

[0017] Preferably, the moving component further includes a driven wheel and a second fixed frame, wherein:

[0018] The driven wheel is movably connected to the second bracket;

[0019] The second fixing frame includes an "L"-shaped third section and a fourth section. The third section is connected to the top of the second bracket via a connecting structure, and the fourth section is provided with a hole for the shaft of the drive wheel to pass through.

[0020] Preferably, the connecting component includes a support plate.

[0021] Preferably, both the first bracket and the second bracket adopt an "L" shaped structure, and the first bracket and the second bracket are symmetrically arranged on the support plate.

[0022] Preferably, the control device includes a control box, and the solar power supply component includes a solar panel disposed on the surface of the control box.

[0023] Preferably, the power unit is a DC24V drive motor capable of forward and reverse rotation control.

[0024] Preferably, the camera is a 360° rotatable camera.

[0025] The portable video surveillance device provided by this utility model includes a camera, a moving component, a connecting component, and a control system. The moving component, comprising a power unit and drive wheels connected to the power unit, can be installed on an I-beam. The moving component and the camera are connected via the connecting component. During construction, the moving track relies on the existing I-beam on site, eliminating the need for new track installation, thus saving construction time and costs. Combined with the control system including a solar power supply component, using solar energy as a power source provides a continuous power supply, enabling the device to operate unattended for extended periods. Furthermore, solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source, reducing environmental pollution and the consumption of limited resources. 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 schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the portable video surveillance device of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram for use.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Camera; 2. Moving component; 21. Power unit; 22. Drive wheel; 23. Support mechanism; 231. First bracket; 232. Second bracket; 24. Adjustment mechanism; 241. Screw; 242. Bushing; 25. First fixed frame; 251. First section; 252. Second section; 26. Driven wheel; 27. Second fixed frame; 271. Third section; 272. Fourth section; 3. Connecting component; 4. Control system; 41. Solar power supply component; 42. Control device; 5. I-beam; 6. Connecting structure. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "side", "length", "width", "height", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "side", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of this embodiment, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a mobile video surveillance device, including a camera 1, a moving component 2, a connecting component 3, and a control system 4.

[0034] Camera 1 is a 360° rotatable camera. Preferably, camera 1 is a video camera, requiring high definition, 360° rotation shooting capability, and features such as night vision and image stabilization. Specifically, in this embodiment, the camera is powered by DC24V, and camera 1 is connected to the control system 4, supporting digital signal transmission.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the moving component 2 includes a power unit 21 and a drive wheel 22 connected to the power unit 21. The moving component 2 can be mounted on the I-beam 5 and move along the track of the I-beam 5.

[0036] In this embodiment, the I-beam 5 is an existing I-beam on site. It is understood that I-beams are a common steel structure, and using I-beam 5 as a track is widely used in various industrial facilities, such as offshore oil platforms. The structural characteristics of I-beams are their ability to bear heavy loads and the ability to allow movable components to move on them. Therefore, applying I-beam tracks to video surveillance devices can achieve mobile and omnidirectional monitoring functions. In this embodiment, by using the existing I-beam 5 as the moving track, construction can be carried out using the existing I-beams on site, eliminating the need to install new moving tracks, thus saving construction time and costs. Of course, if I-beams are not available on the construction site, they can be customized according to actual needs.

[0037] In this embodiment, the connecting component 3 is used to connect the moving component 2 and the camera 1. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the connecting component 3 includes a support plate. The control system 4 is connected to the connecting component 3 and includes a solar power supply component 41 and a control device 42. The power device 21 and the camera 1 are both connected to the control device 42. The solar power supply component 41 can supply power to the camera 1, the power device 21 and the control device 42.

[0038] This portable video surveillance device includes a camera 1, a moving component 2, a connecting component 3, and a control system 4. The moving component 2, comprising a power unit 21 and drive wheels 22 connected to it, can be mounted on an I-beam 5. The moving component 2 and the camera 1 are connected via the connecting component 3. During construction, the moving track relies on the existing I-beam on site, eliminating the need for new track installation, thus saving construction time and costs. The control system includes a solar power supply component 41, using solar energy as a power source to provide a continuous power supply, allowing the device to operate unattended for extended periods. Furthermore, solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source, reducing environmental pollution and the consumption of limited resources.

[0039] As an optional implementation, the moving component 2 in this embodiment also includes a support mechanism 23 and an adjustment mechanism 24.

[0040] The support mechanism 23 includes a first bracket 231 and a second bracket 232. The first bracket 231 and the second bracket 232 are respectively disposed on both sides of the I-beam 5. The shaft of the drive wheel 22 passes through the first bracket 231 and is connected to the power device 21.

[0041] In this embodiment, the power unit 21 is a DC24V drive motor capable of forward and reverse rotation control, used to drive the drive wheel 22 to move on the track of the I-beam 5.

[0042] It is understandable that the connection between the drive wheel 22 and the power unit 21 can be an existing connection method such as gears or sprockets, which will not be elaborated here.

[0043] The adjusting mechanism 24 includes a screw 241 and a bushing 242. The two ends of the screw 241 are located on opposite sides of the first bracket 231 and the second bracket 232, respectively. The bushing 242 is disposed between the first bracket 231 and the second bracket 232.

[0044] By setting adjustable screws 241 and bushings 242, the installation position of the movable component 2 on the I-beam is adjustable, ensuring that this movable video surveillance device can be adapted to more I-beams of different sizes.

[0045] Of course, in actual production and use, appropriate screws 241 and bushings 242 of suitable size can be selected for installation according to the track size of the I-beam to ensure that the entire mobile video monitoring device can be effectively connected to the I-beam and that the device can move normally on the track.

[0046] As an optional implementation, the moving component 2 also includes a first fixing frame 25, which includes an "L"-shaped first segment 251 and a second segment 252. The first segment 251 is connected to the top of the first bracket 231 through a connecting structure 6, and the second segment 252 is provided with a hole for the shaft of the drive wheel 22 to pass through.

[0047] In this embodiment, the moving component 2 further includes a driven wheel 26 and a second fixed frame 27. The driven wheel 26 is movably connected to the second bracket 232; the second fixed frame 27 includes an "L"-shaped third section 271 and a fourth section 272. The third section 271 is connected to the top of the second bracket 232 through a connecting structure 6, and the fourth section 272 is provided with a hole for the shaft of the drive wheel 22 to pass through.

[0048] In this embodiment, both the first support 231 and the second support 232 adopt an "L" shaped structure, and the first support 231 and the second support 232 are symmetrically arranged on the support plate.

[0049] As an optional implementation, the control device 42 includes a control box, and the solar power supply assembly 41 includes a solar panel disposed on the surface of the control box. The solar panel is equipped with a charger and an inverter to store the electrical energy converted from solar energy. The solar panel needs to meet the power requirements of the moving assembly 2 and the camera 1.

[0050] The solar panel in this embodiment supports DC 24V voltage output, providing power to the entire system. By setting up a control box and mounting the solar panel on its outer wall, the area covered by the solar panel can be increased, allowing for better power supply to the control system and video cameras.

[0051] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure used in this embodiment, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, this portable video surveillance device requires no new video signal cables for application. The video signal can be transmitted to the existing monitoring system via a wireless bridge, and the camera's pan-tilt unit can be controlled to rotate 360° through the existing system. Furthermore, this portable monitoring device requires no new power cables for application; the device's video acquisition and mobility are powered by a solar panel mounted on its main body.

[0052] Optionally, the control methods for the operation of the mobile component are flexible and diverse. This embodiment specifically sets two modes:

[0053] Mode 1 is manual mode, which allows you to control the moving component 2 forward and backward using a handheld remote control;

[0054] Mode 2 is the automatic mode. The one-way running time T is calculated based on the track length of the I-beam and the running speed of the moving component 2. This time is preset into the forward and reverse control module of the motor to realize the reciprocating motion of the moving component 2 on the track.

[0055] Mode 1 and Mode 2 can also be switched using a handheld remote control.

[0056] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A portable video surveillance device, characterized in that, include: Camera; A moving component, including a power unit and a drive wheel connected to the power unit, is capable of being mounted on an I-beam and moving along the track of the I-beam; A connection component for connecting the mobile component and the camera; The control system, connected to the connection component, includes a solar power supply component and a control device. The power unit and the camera are both connected to the control device. The solar power supply component can supply power to the camera, the power unit, and the control device.

2. The mobile video monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The mobile component also includes: The support mechanism includes a first bracket and a second bracket, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the I-beam. The axle of the drive wheel passes through the first bracket and is connected to the power device. The adjusting mechanism includes a screw and a bushing. The two ends of the screw are located on opposite sides of the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively, and the bushing is disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket.

3. A portable video surveillance device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving component also includes a first fixing frame, which includes an "L"-shaped first section and a second section. The first section is connected to the top of the first bracket via a connecting structure, and the second section is provided with a hole for the shaft of the drive wheel to pass through.

4. A portable video surveillance device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The moving component further includes a driven wheel and a second fixed frame, wherein: The driven wheel is movably connected to the second bracket; The second fixing frame includes an "L"-shaped third section and a fourth section. The third section is connected to the top of the second bracket via a connecting structure, and the fourth section is provided with a hole for the shaft of the drive wheel to pass through.

5. A portable video surveillance device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The connecting component includes a support plate.

6. A portable video surveillance device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the first bracket and the second bracket adopt an "L" shaped structure, and the first bracket and the second bracket are symmetrically arranged on the support plate.

7. A portable video surveillance device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The control device includes a control box, and the solar power supply component includes a solar panel disposed on the surface of the control box.

8. A portable video surveillance device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The power unit uses a DC24V drive motor capable of forward and reverse rotation control.

9. A portable video surveillance device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The camera is a 360° rotatable camera.