Auxiliary jig for camera lens lock screw

By designing an auxiliary fixture for camera lens screw fastening, the camera lens is precisely positioned and screwed using clamping, moving, and fixing units. This solves the problem of inaccurate screw fastening in existing technologies, improves the precision and efficiency of screw fastening, and ensures the stability and safety of the camera.

CN224333896UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09ZHONGCHENGDA PRECISION IND (DONGGUAN) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGCHENGDA PRECISION IND (DONGGUAN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the screw tightening operation of camera lenses has problems such as inaccurate positioning, uneven screw tightening, and limited installation space, which affect the stability of the camera and the shooting effect.

Method used

An auxiliary fixture for locking screws on camera lenses has been designed, comprising a clamping unit, a moving unit, and a fixing unit. The clamping unit secures the camera lens, the moving unit provides precise positioning, and the fixing unit presses against the screw-locking positioning cover to ensure accurate alignment of the screw holes. The screw-locking operation is completed using a robotic arm or automated device.

Benefits of technology

It improves the precision and efficiency of screw fastening, reduces the time and error of manual adjustment, ensures the stability and safety of the camera lens, and avoids the risk of screw loosening and product damage.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of assembly equipment and discloses an auxiliary fixture for screwing camera lenses. Its operating platform includes a camera clamping structure, which is fixedly installed on the operating platform. The operating platform is equipped with a camera clamping unit, which is connected to a movable positioning structure, which is fixedly installed within the operating platform. Through the design of the movable positioning structure, this utility model enables the camera to be quickly and accurately positioned to a predetermined location, reducing the time and error of manual adjustments. The combined use of the camera frame limiting block and the screw-locking positioning cover ensures precise positioning of the camera during the screw-locking process, avoiding the risk of misaligned screws or damage to product components. The clamping structure design allows the screw-locking positioning cover to firmly fix the camera, providing a stable platform for subsequent screw-locking operations and significantly improving work efficiency and screw-locking accuracy.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of assembly equipment, and specifically to an auxiliary fixture for locking screws on camera lenses. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, the technology of camera screws is also constantly improving and innovating. For example, some new quick-release plate designs adopt more convenient locking mechanisms, making it easier for photographers to install and remove cameras. At the same time, some high-end cameras are also equipped with intelligent autofocus and stabilization systems, which achieve more accurate and stable shooting results through built-in sensors and algorithms. The application of these technologies not only improves the work efficiency of photographers, but also further promotes the development and progress of photographic art. For equipment such as camera lenses that require precise focusing, the way the lens barrel is fixed to the base is also crucial. In the current technology, some action cameras adjust their internal structure design to differentiate themselves from general products. This makes it impossible to accurately position and tighten the screws of the camera manually or with general equipment. There are also limitations in installation space or improper operation, which may lead to uneven screw tightening, with some screws being too tight and others too loose, affecting the overall fixing effect. Moreover, the mismatch between the screw and the interface position, or the screws not being tightened correctly during installation, may cause the screws to loosen during use, affecting the stability of the camera and the shooting effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an auxiliary fixture for screwing camera lenses. This utility model, through the design of a movable positioning structure, enables the camera lens to be quickly and accurately positioned to a predetermined location, reducing the time and error of manual adjustments. The combined use of the camera frame limiting block and the screw-locking positioning cover plate ensures the precise positioning of the camera lens during the screw-locking process, avoiding the risk of misaligned screws or damage to product components. The clamping structure design allows the screw-locking positioning cover plate to firmly fix the camera lens, providing a stable platform for subsequent screw-locking operations, significantly improving work efficiency and screw-locking accuracy, while ensuring the safety and integrity of the camera lens, and simplifying operation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws includes an operating platform with a camera screw-locking unit for locking a fixed camera. The camera screw-locking unit has a clamping unit for clamping the camera head. Below the clamping unit is a moving unit for moving and positioning the camera head in conjunction with the clamping unit. Fixed units are located on both sides of the camera screw-locking unit for fixing the camera in the vertical direction.

[0006] The clamping unit works in conjunction with the fixing unit to press and fix the camera frame and align the screw holes of the camera with the screw openings of the camera frame.

[0007] The camera screw unit is provided with several cover plate positioning posts, which are used to support the positioning screw positioning cover plate; several camera frame limiting blocks are provided on one side of the cover plate positioning posts, which are used to fix the camera frame.

[0008] The clamping unit includes a clamping power unit and a clamping component connected to the clamping power unit. The clamping component includes several clamping plates connected to the clamping power unit. The clamping power unit is used to drive and control the opening and closing motion of the clamping plates.

[0009] The moving unit includes a lifting structure and a horizontal moving structure connected to the lifting structure. The lifting structure is located below the camera locking screw unit and is used to drive the horizontal moving structure to move up and down. The horizontal moving structure is connected above the lifting structure and is used to drive the clamping unit to move horizontally for positioning.

[0010] The lifting structure includes several lifting screws, a motion power unit connected to the lifting screws, and a horizontal moving plate connected to the lifting screws. The lifting screws are used to cooperate with the horizontal moving plate to move up and down under the drive of the motion power unit.

[0011] The horizontal moving structure includes a horizontal motion power unit, a guide rail mounted on the horizontal moving plate, a sliding plate connected to the guide rail, and a clamping unit connected to the sliding plate. The horizontal motion power unit is used to drive the sliding block to move.

[0012] The fixing unit includes a symmetrically arranged clamping power group, a telescopic screw connected to the clamping power group, a clamping block connected to the telescopic screw, and a rotating seat connected to the clamping block. The clamping power group is used to drive the telescopic screw to move the clamping block.

[0013] The fixing unit is connected to a screw positioning cover plate, which is located above the camera screw unit and has screw mounting alignment holes.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This fixture is reset by its clamping unit to prepare for fixing the camera. When the camera is placed in the clamping component, the clamping component can quickly and safely fix the camera to prevent it from moving or shaking during subsequent operations.

[0016] 2. After the camera is fixed, the fixture starts the moving unit. According to the preset program or the information input manually, the control terminal controls the moving unit to move and position the camera precisely. At the same time, the camera frame limit block limits the camera frame to ensure that the position of the camera is accurate during the screw tightening process.

[0017] 3. After the camera lens is positioned, the fixture is placed into the camera head end cap and the screw positioning cover plate. The fixing unit starts the clamping power group to clamp and fix the screw positioning cover plate, ensuring the stability of the screw positioning cover plate and improving the accuracy of subsequent screw-locking operations. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed unit part of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the clamping unit of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the lifting structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the horizontally moving structure of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 1-Operating platform, 10-Platform plate, 101-Working window, 11-Storage tray, 12-Protective plate, 13-Cover plate, 14-Alarm device, 15-Screw feeder, 16-Base plate, 2-Camera screw locking unit, 20-Cover plate positioning post, 21-Camera frame limiting block, 22-Base plate, 3-Clamping unit, 30-Clamping power unit, 301-Clamping motor, 302-Lead screw, 31-Clamping component, 310-Clamping plate, 4-Moving unit, 40-Lifting structure, 401-Lifting lead screw, 40 2-Motion power unit, 403-Horizontal moving plate, 404-Sleeve, 41-Horizontal moving structure, 410-Horizontal motion power unit, 4100-Horizontal motion motor, 4101-Motor shaft, 411-Guide rail, 412-Sliding plate, 5-Fixing unit, 50-Pressure power unit, 51-Telescopic screw, 52-Pressure block, 53-Rotating seat, 54-Screw positioning cover plate, 540-Screw mounting alignment hole, 541-Cover plate hole, 6-Start button, 7-Reset button, 8-Emergency stop button. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0026] like Figure 1-5As shown, this utility model relates to an auxiliary fixture for screwing camera lenses, including an operating platform 1. The operating platform 1 has a horizontally arranged platform plate 10. A storage tray 11 is provided on one side of the platform plate 10 for convenient placement of screw-locking tools and parts. A protective plate 12 is installed on the side of the platform plate 10. A cover plate 13 is installed above the operating platform 1. An alarm device 14 is provided on the platform plate 10, which provides audible and visual alerts when the fixture reaches certain alarm conditions. A screw feeder 15 is provided on the platform plate 10 for automatically feeding screws. A base plate 16 is provided at the bottom of the operating platform 1. A camera screw-locking unit 2 is provided on the operating platform 1 for screwing the fixed camera. A clamping unit 3 is provided on the camera screw-locking unit 2 for clamping the camera head. Below the clamping unit 3 is a... The moving unit 4 is used to move and position the camera head in conjunction with the clamping unit 3. The camera screw unit 2 has fixing units 5 on both sides, which are used to fix the camera in the vertical direction. The clamping unit 3 works with the fixing units 5 to press and fix the camera frame and align the screw holes of the camera with the screw openings of the camera frame. After the camera is fixed in the clamping unit, it is placed in the camera frame. The moving unit moves the clamping unit so that the camera is accurately moved to the screw position of the camera frame. The fixing unit 5 presses and fixes the camera frame. The screw is taken out from the screw feeder 15 and placed in the screw positioning cover 54 corresponding to the screw hole of the camera. The screw feeder 15 is installed on the operating platform 1 and can automatically supply and arrange screws. The screw feeder 15 is arranged on the inner side of the platform plate 10 for easy access to screws. The screw feeder has a baffle on the outside to prevent screws from falling into the operating platform.

[0027] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the platform plate 10 is provided with a working window 101, which provides working space for the clamping unit 3. The upper part of the working window 101 is provided with a camera locking screw unit 2, which is provided with a plurality of cover plate positioning posts 20. Further, there can be two or four cover plate positioning posts 20. The cover plate positioning posts 20 are used to support and fix the locking screw positioning cover plate 54. A plurality of camera frame limiting blocks 21 are provided on one side of the cover plate positioning posts 20. Further, there can be four or six camera frame limiting blocks 21. The camera frame limiting blocks 21 are used to fix the camera frame. The cover plate positioning posts 20 and the camera frame limiting blocks 21 are both mounted on the base plate 22. The base plate 22 is connected to the platform plate 10. The base plate 22 is limited by two corner blocks mounted on the platform plate 10.

[0028] like Figure 3As shown, the clamping unit 3 is equipped with a clamping power group 30 and a clamping component 31 connected to the clamping power group 30. The clamping component 31 is provided with a clamping plate 310 connected to the clamping component 31. The clamping power group 30 is used to drive and control the opening and closing movement of the clamping plate 310. The clamping power group 30 is equipped with a clamping motor 301 and a lead screw 302 connected to the clamping motor 301. One end of the lead screw 302 is connected to the clamping plate 310. The opening and closing movement of the clamping plate 310 connected to the lead screw 302 is controlled by the extension and retraction of the lead screw 302 connected to the clamping motor 301. There is one clamping motor 301 on each side of the working window 101 of the platform plate 10 and it is electrically connected to the control terminal.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the moving unit 4 is equipped with a lifting structure 40, which is located below the camera locking screw unit 2. The lifting structure 40 is used to drive the horizontal moving structure 41 to move up and down. The horizontal moving structure 41 is located above the lifting structure 40 and is used to drive the clamping unit 3 to move and position horizontally. The lifting structure 40 is equipped with several lifting screws 401 mounted on the base plate 16 of the operating platform 1. The lifting screws 401 can be arranged in two groups or four groups. A motion power group 402 is connected to the lifting screws 401, and the lifting screws 401 can move up and down under the drive of the motion power group 402. The lifting screws 401 are connected to a horizontal moving plate 403. The up and down movement of the lifting screws 401 drives the up and down movement of the horizontal moving plate 403. A sleeve 404 is sleeved on the lifting screws 401 for sliding connection of the lifting screws 401.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the horizontal moving structure 41 is equipped with a horizontal motion power unit 410, a guide rail 411 mounted on the horizontal moving plate 410, a sliding plate 412 connected to the upper part of the guide rail 411, and a clamping unit 3 connected to the upper side of the sliding plate 412. The horizontal motion power unit 410 is used to drive the sliding plate 412 to move. The horizontal motion power unit 410 is equipped with a horizontal motion motor 4100, which is connected to a motor shaft 4101. The horizontal motion motor 4100 is electrically connected to a control terminal. Two sets of guide rails 411 are installed in parallel on the horizontal moving plate 403. The lower side of the sliding plate 412 is provided with two sets of slots, which are matched and connected to the upper part of the guide rail. The horizontal motion motor 4100 drives the sliding plate 412 to move on the guide rail 411 through the extension and retraction of the motor shaft 4101, thereby driving the sliding plate 412 to drive the clamping unit 3 to move horizontally.

[0031] like Figure 1-5As shown, the fixed unit 5 is equipped with a clamping power assembly 50, a telescopic screw 51 connected to the clamping power assembly 50, a clamping block 52 connected to the telescopic screw 51, and a rotating seat 53 connected to the clamping block 52. The clamping power assembly 50 is used to drive the telescopic screw 51 to move the clamping block 52. The clamping power assembly 50 is located on the lower side of the platform plate 10 and on both sides of the working window 101. The clamping power assembly 50 is mounted on the sliding plate 412. The clamping power assembly 50 is electrically connected to a control terminal. The rod 51 passes through the platform plate 10. The clamping block 52, which is connected to the telescopic screw rod 51, is connected in the middle to the rotating seat 53. The clamping block 52 can rotate around the rotating seat 53. The rotating seat 53 is installed on the platform plate 10. During the clamping operation, the clamping power unit 50 drives the clamping block 52 to rotate and press down around the rotating seat 53 by the telescopic screw rod 51. The clamping block 52 presses down to clamp the locking screw positioning cover plate 54. After the clamping operation is completed, the clamping power unit 50 drives the clamping block 52 to lift up and release the locking screw positioning cover plate 54 by the telescopic screw rod 51.

[0032] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the fixing unit 5 is connected to a screw positioning cover plate 54, which is located above the camera screw unit 2. The screw positioning cover plate 54 has screw mounting alignment holes 540. The screw positioning cover plate 54 has cover plate holes 541 around its perimeter. Furthermore, there can be two or four sets of cover plate holes 541. The cover plate holes 541 can be fitted onto the corresponding cover plate positioning posts 20.

[0033] Working principle: When the clamping unit resets to its initial state, a camera lens is placed into the clamping component for fixation, followed by the camera frame. The camera frame is positioned by the camera frame limit block. The camera head end cap is then placed in, along with the screw positioning cover plate. The fixing unit is activated to press and fix the screw positioning cover plate. The moving unit is then activated to move and position the camera lens. There are camera screw holes on the mounting side plate of the camera lens, mounting holes at the camera mounting position on the camera frame, and end cap screw holes on the camera head end cap. The moving unit moves the camera screw holes to align with the end cap screw holes and the mounting holes on the camera frame. Screws are taken from the screw feeder and placed into the corresponding screw holes. The rotation and feeding of the screws are completed by a robotic arm, rotary head, or other automated device, ensuring that the screws are firmly locked onto the camera lens, thus completing the screw-locking work.

[0034] It should be noted that, in order to facilitate the display of internal components, part of the outer shell has been hidden in this utility model. This outer shell adopts a conventional model in the prior art and does not affect the implementation of the technical solution. In the event of mechanical / control circuit failure, mechanical component damage or other production accidents, in order to reduce damage to the equipment or avoid / reduce harm to personnel, emergency braking can be performed through the emergency stop button. After the equipment is braked in an emergency, or after it suddenly stops running during processing (such as a sudden power outage or circuit failure) and resumes operation, or when debugging the equipment, the reset button can be used to reset each unit of the equipment.

[0035] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "one end," "upper end," "both ends," "one side," or "the other side," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected"... The term "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the standard parts used in this utility model can all be purchased from the market. If irregular parts are involved, they can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional methods such as screws / bolts, hinged fasteners, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, without departing from the design spirit of the present utility model, any equivalent changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art to the structure, features and principles of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope of the patent application of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An auxiliary fixture for locking screws on camera lenses, comprising an operating platform, characterized in that: The operating platform is equipped with a camera screw-locking unit, which is used to tighten the screws on the fixed camera. The camera screw-locking unit is equipped with a clamping unit, which is used to clamp the camera head. Below the clamping unit is a moving unit, which is used to move and position the camera head in conjunction with the clamping unit. Fixed units are provided on both sides of the camera screw-locking unit, which are used to fix the camera in the vertical direction.

2. The auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping unit works in conjunction with the fixing unit to press and fix the camera frame and align the screw holes of the camera with the screw openings of the camera frame.

3. The auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera screw unit is provided with several cover plate positioning posts, which are used to support the positioning screw positioning cover plate; several camera frame limiting blocks are provided on one side of the cover plate positioning posts, which are used to fix the camera frame.

4. The auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping unit includes a clamping power unit and a clamping component connected to the clamping power unit. The clamping component includes several clamping plates connected to the clamping power unit. The clamping power unit is used to drive and control the opening and closing motion of the clamping plates.

5. The auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving unit includes a lifting structure and a horizontal moving structure connected to the lifting structure. The lifting structure is located below the camera locking screw unit and is used to drive the horizontal moving structure to move up and down. The horizontal moving structure is connected above the lifting structure and is used to drive the clamping unit to move horizontally for positioning.

6. The auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting structure includes several lifting screws, a motion power unit connected to the lifting screws, and a horizontal moving plate connected to the lifting screws. The lifting screws are used to cooperate with the horizontal moving plate to move up and down under the drive of the motion power unit.

7. The auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 6, characterized in that: The horizontal moving structure includes a horizontal motion power unit, a guide rail mounted on the horizontal moving plate, a sliding plate connected to the guide rail, and a clamping unit connected to the sliding plate. The horizontal motion power unit is used to drive the sliding block to move.

8. The auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing unit includes a symmetrically arranged clamping power group, a telescopic screw connected to the clamping power group, a clamping block connected to the telescopic screw, and a rotating seat connected to the clamping block. The clamping power group is used to drive the telescopic screw to move the clamping block.

9. An auxiliary fixture for locking camera lens screws according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing unit is connected to a screw positioning cover plate, which is located above the camera screw unit and has screw mounting alignment holes.