Industrial camera with mounting housing

Abstract

This application relates to an industrial camera with a mounting housing, comprising: a housing, a lens barrel, and a moving component. The housing has a bottom opening and a hollow interior. The lens barrel is disposed inside the housing and is arranged along the opening direction of the housing. The moving component is fixedly installed inside the housing and is connected to the lens barrel, enabling the lens barrel to extend out of the housing. The housing includes a top cover, a front plate, a rear plate, a left plate, and a right plate. The front plate, rear plate, left plate, and right plate surround one side of the top cover in the circumferential direction. The rear plate has a clamping part and a mounting hole. The housing protects the lens barrel and the internal moving component. The two oppositely arranged elongated clamping parts, together with the mounting hole, greatly improve the ease of installation of the industrial camera, enabling it to quickly adapt to different installation environments and equipment, while ensuring installation stability and reducing shooting errors caused by insecure installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of industrial camera technology, and more particularly to an industrial camera with a mounting housing. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence technology and the accelerated pace of its application, the integration of AI with the industrial and transportation sectors is deepening. Against this backdrop, my country's industrial camera R&D and production technologies are constantly progressing, bringing new development opportunities to the industrial camera industry. According to research reports, my country's industry is undergoing a transformation and upgrading from labor-intensive to technology-intensive, with continuously improving levels of industrial automation, which is conducive to the development of the industrial camera industry.

[0003] However, the current method of directly fixing industrial cameras with brackets can easily damage them, and the installation and disassembly of industrial cameras using brackets will greatly reduce the efficiency of use. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problem of traditional industrial cameras being easily damaged when fixed with brackets, this invention provides an industrial camera with a mounting housing, comprising: a housing, a lens barrel, and a moving component;

[0005] The shell has an open bottom and a hollow interior.

[0006] The lens barrel is disposed inside the housing and is arranged along the opening direction of the housing;

[0007] The movable component is fixedly installed inside the housing and is connected to the lens barrel, enabling the lens barrel to extend out of the housing;

[0008] The housing includes an upper cover, a front plate, a rear plate, a left plate, and a right plate. The front plate, the rear plate, the left plate, and the right plate surround one side of the upper cover in the circumferential direction, and the rear plate has a clamping part and a mounting hole.

[0009] In one possible implementation, there are two clamping parts, which are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the rear plate along the opening direction of the housing;

[0010] The clamping part is a long strip structure and is arranged along the opening direction of the shell.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the clamping part is integrally formed with the rear plate.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the clamping portion is wavy on the side away from the rear plate.

[0013] In one possible implementation, both the rear plate and the front plate are bent on opposite sides along the opening direction of the housing, with rounded corners.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the top of the front panel is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional area gradually increases along the adjacent upper cover.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the housing is coaxially arranged with the lens barrel.

[0016] In one possible implementation, it also includes: a display screen and a circuit board assembly;

[0017] The display screen is embedded in the front panel;

[0018] The circuit board assembly is built into the housing, located on the top cover, and is electrically connected to the moving component and the display screen respectively.

[0019] One possible implementation also includes: a main connector, a zoom motor, and a lens gear;

[0020] The main connecting member is a plate-shaped structure with an annular cross-section, which is sleeved on the lens barrel and fixedly connected.

[0021] The lens gear is fixedly connected to the outside of the lens barrel, and the output end of the zoom motor is connected to the lens gear to control the circumferential rotation of the lens barrel, thereby driving the lens inside the lens barrel to move up and down.

[0022] One possible implementation also includes: a bottom cover;

[0023] The bottom cover is a ring structure and is fitted onto the lens barrel;

[0024] The bottom cover is spaced at a distance from the end of the lens barrel, and when the lens barrel is retracted into the housing, the bottom cover abuts against the front plate, the rear plate, the left plate, and the right plate respectively.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the industrial camera with a mounting housing according to the embodiments of this application are as follows: By setting a hollow housing with an open bottom, and a movable component and lens barrel connected to the housing, the structure of the industrial camera is more compact and reasonable. It can realize the telescopic movement of the lens barrel to meet the needs of different shooting distances and angles, thereby improving the applicability and flexibility of the industrial camera. Specifically, the housing protects the lens barrel and the internal movable component, and the two oppositely arranged elongated clamping parts, in conjunction with the mounting holes, greatly improve the ease of installation of the industrial camera, enabling it to quickly adapt to different installation environments and equipment. At the same time, it ensures the stability of the installation and reduces shooting errors caused by insecure installation.

[0026] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0028] Figure 1 An exploded view of an industrial camera with a mounting housing according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the lens barrel extension of an industrial camera with a mounting housing according to an embodiment of this application is provided.

[0030] Figure 3 This illustration shows a retracted lens barrel of an industrial camera with a mounting housing according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 4 This diagram shows the main structure of an industrial camera with a mounting housing according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or 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.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0036] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0037] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the industrial camera with a mounting housing according to an embodiment of this application includes: a housing, a lens barrel 400, and a moving component 200. The housing has a bottom opening and a hollow interior. The lens barrel 400 is disposed inside the housing and is arranged along the opening direction of the housing. The moving component 200 is fixedly installed inside the housing and is connected to the lens barrel 400, which can drive the lens barrel 400 to extend out of the housing. The housing includes an upper top cover 110, a front plate 140, a rear plate 130, a left plate 150, and a right plate 160. The front plate 140, rear plate 130, left plate 150, and right plate 160 surround one side of the upper top cover 110 in the circumferential direction. The rear plate 130 is provided with a clamping part 152 and a mounting hole 151.

[0038] In this specific embodiment, by providing a hollow housing with a bottom opening, and a movable component 200 and a lens barrel 400 connected to the housing, the industrial camera's structure becomes more compact and rational. This allows for the telescopic movement of the lens barrel 400, meeting the needs of different shooting distances and angles, and improving the applicability and flexibility of the industrial camera. The housing protects the lens barrel 400 and the internal movable component 200. Two opposing elongated clamping parts 152, in conjunction with mounting holes 151, greatly improve the ease of installation for the industrial camera, enabling rapid adaptation to different installation environments and equipment. Simultaneously, it ensures installation stability and reduces shooting errors caused by insecure installation.

[0039] It should be noted that the moving component 200 is fixed inside the housing and connected to the lens barrel 400, driving the lens barrel 400 to extend towards the opening. The moving component 200 can be implemented using existing technology. Specifically, the moving component 200 includes: upper and lower motors, a guide rail, a motor gear, and a slider. The upper and lower motors are fixedly installed inside the housing and are communicatively connected to the circuit board assembly 300. The guide rail is a threaded rod, with one end connected to the output end of the upper and lower motors. The motor gear is sleeved on the other end of the guide rail and has external threads. The slider has internal threads and is fixedly installed on the main connector. The slider and the motor gear are threadedly connected, driving the lens barrel 400 to move up and down. Further details will not be elaborated here.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, there are two clamping parts 152, arranged opposite each other on both sides of the rear plate 130 along the opening direction of the housing. The clamping parts 152 are elongated structures, facilitating the mounting of the industrial camera onto other equipment or brackets. By cooperating with the external clamping parts 152, rapid installation and removal of the camera is achieved, improving installation efficiency. Simultaneously, the mounting holes 151 further enhance the stability of the camera installation through the use of bolts or other connecting components.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the clamping part 152 is integrally formed with the rear plate 130, which ensures the structural strength and stability of the clamping part 152, reduces the problem of unstable installation caused by loose connection parts, and improves the reliability of industrial cameras during use.

[0042] In one specific embodiment, the side of the clamping part 152 away from the rear plate 130 is wavy, which increases the friction between the clamping part 152 and the external fixing structure, making the industrial camera more stable after installation and less prone to shaking or displacement, thus effectively improving the shooting stability of the industrial camera.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, both the rear plate 130 and the front plate 140 are bent along opposite sides of the opening direction of the housing, with rounded corners. The rounded corners prevent sharp edges from injuring operators and also reduce the accumulation of dust and impurities at the corners, facilitating cleaning and maintenance. Furthermore, the bending design enhances the structural strength of the front and rear plates 130, improving the overall protective performance of the housing.

[0044] In one specific embodiment, the top of the front panel is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional area gradually increases along the adjacent top cover 110 to reduce the adhesion of dust on the camera surface.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, the housing and the lens barrel 400 are coaxially arranged to ensure the stability and accuracy of the lens barrel 400 during the extension and retraction process relative to the housing, so that the lens can always stay in the center position of the housing, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the captured images.

[0046] In one specific embodiment, the system further includes a display screen and a circuit board assembly 300. The display screen is embedded in the front panel 140, and the circuit board assembly 300 is built into the housing and located in the upper top cover 110. The circuit board assembly 300 is electrically connected to the moving component 200 and the display screen, respectively. The circuit board assembly 300 includes an imaging circuit board, which, by being fixed at the position of the upper top cover 110, can be spaced at a preset distance from the lens barrel 400, thereby achieving magnification when the lens barrel 400 extends or retracts relative to the housing.

[0047] In one specific embodiment, the system further includes a main connector, a zoom motor, and a lens gear. The main connector is a plate-like structure with an annular cross-section, fixedly connected to the lens barrel 400. The lens gear is fixedly connected to the outside of the lens barrel. The output end of the zoom motor is connected to the lens gear, controlling the circumferential rotation of the lens barrel 400 and causing the lens elements inside the lens barrel 400 to move up and down. By driving the lens gear with the zoom motor, the position of the lens elements inside the lens barrel 400 can be precisely adjusted, thereby achieving zoom and meeting the shooting needs of different shooting distances and scenarios.

[0048] In one specific embodiment, a lower bottom cover 120 is also included. The lower bottom cover 120 has an annular structure and is sleeved on the lens barrel 400. A predetermined distance is maintained between the lower bottom cover 120 and the end of the lens barrel 400. When the lens barrel 400 is retracted into the housing, the lower bottom cover 120 abuts against the front plate 140, rear plate 130, left plate 150, and right plate 160, respectively. When the lens barrel 400 is retracted into the housing, it serves a sealing and protective function, preventing dust, impurities, etc., from entering the housing, protecting the internal optical components and electronic components, and extending the service life of the industrial camera.

[0049] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An industrial camera with a mounting housing, characterized in that, include: Housing, lens barrel, and moving components; The shell has an open bottom and a hollow interior. The lens barrel is disposed inside the housing and is arranged along the opening direction of the housing; The movable component is fixedly installed inside the housing and is connected to the lens barrel, enabling the lens barrel to extend out of the housing; The housing includes an upper cover, a front plate, a rear plate, a left plate, and a right plate. The front plate, the rear plate, the left plate, and the right plate surround one side of the upper cover in the circumferential direction, and the rear plate has a clamping part and a mounting hole.

2. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two clamping parts, which are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the rear plate along the opening direction of the housing; The clamping part is a long strip structure and is arranged along the opening direction of the shell.

3. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping part is integrally formed with the rear plate.

4. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping part is wavy on the side away from the rear plate.

5. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the rear plate and the front plate are bent on opposite sides along the opening direction of the shell, with rounded corners.

6. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the front panel is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional area gradually increases along the adjacent upper cover.

7. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is coaxially arranged with the lens barrel.

8. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Display screen and circuit board assembly; The display screen is embedded in the front panel; The circuit board assembly is built into the housing, located on the top cover, and is electrically connected to the moving component and the display screen respectively.

9. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Main connector, zoom motor, and lens gear; The main connecting member is a plate-shaped structure with an annular cross-section, which is sleeved on the lens barrel and fixedly connected. The lens gear is fixedly connected to the outside of the lens barrel, and the output end of the zoom motor is connected to the lens gear to control the circumferential rotation of the lens barrel, thereby driving the lens inside the lens barrel to move up and down.

10. The industrial camera with a mounting housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: bottom cover; The bottom cover is a ring structure and is fitted onto the lens barrel; The bottom cover is spaced at a distance from the end of the lens barrel, and when the lens barrel is retracted into the housing, the bottom cover abuts against the front plate, the rear plate, the left plate, and the right plate respectively.

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