Self-cleaning spherical infrared camera

Abstract

This utility model discloses a self-cleaning spherical infrared camera, including a camera body, a cleaning component, and a protective component. The cleaning component includes a fixing ring fitted around the outside of the camera body. The bottom of the fixing ring has a spray nozzle for cleaning, and the top of the fixing ring has a water inlet for supplying water to the spray nozzle. A locking part for securing the spray nozzle is located at the connection between the spray nozzle and the fixing ring. The protective component covers and protects the cleaning component and is located outside the fixing ring. This utility model, by incorporating a cleaning component on the outside of the camera body, allows water to be supplied to the spray nozzle through the water inlet. The spray nozzle, locked by the locking part at the bottom of the fixing ring, effectively cleans dirt from the outside of the camera body. Compared to existing cameras, this design prevents dirt accumulation on the outside of the camera body from affecting its usability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cameras, and in particular to a self-cleaning spherical infrared camera. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of security monitoring, spherical infrared cameras are widely used in complex outdoor environments (such as transportation hubs, border outposts, industrial plants, etc.), where they are exposed to harsh conditions such as high temperatures, dust storms, rain, snow, and insect secretions for extended periods.

[0003] However, traditional cameras lack active cleaning functions, and dust, oil, and insect carcasses easily accumulate on the lens and housing surface. Dirt covering the lens surface will scatter infrared light, reducing image clarity and night vision distance. Especially in rainy and foggy weather, dirt and water stains can easily form irregular light spots, interfering with target recognition and affecting the use of the camera.

[0004] Therefore, how to achieve self-cleaning of the camera surface has become a technical bottleneck that urgently needs to be overcome in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-cleaning spherical infrared camera to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-cleaning spherical infrared camera, comprising:

[0007] Camera body;

[0008] A cleaning component is provided for cleaning the surface of the camera body. The cleaning component includes a fixing ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the camera body. The bottom of the fixing ring is provided with a spray section for spray cleaning, and the top of the fixing ring is provided with a water inlet section for supplying water to the spray section. A locking section for fixing the spray section is provided at the connection between the spray section and the fixing ring.

[0009] A protective component is provided for covering and protecting the cleaning component, and the protective component is disposed on the outside of the fixing ring.

[0010] Preferably, the water inlet includes a water inlet pipe, the bottom end of which is inserted and connected to the top of the fixing ring.

[0011] Preferably, the spray unit includes:

[0012] A water inlet ring pipe is disposed within the inner cavity of a fixed ring;

[0013] A connecting component is disposed at the top of the inlet ring pipe, and the connecting component is used to connect the inlet pipe and the inlet ring pipe;

[0014] A ring plate is provided at the bottom of the inlet ring pipe. Multiple communicating cavities are provided at the connection between the ring plate and the inlet ring pipe. The communicating cavities are connected to the inner cavity of the inlet ring pipe.

[0015] The tops of the multiple spray nozzles are respectively inserted into and connected to multiple communicating cavities.

[0016] Preferably, the connecting element includes:

[0017] A water inlet connector is located at the top of the water inlet ring pipe;

[0018] An adapter is fitted onto the outside of the water inlet connector, and the top of the adapter is inserted into the top of the fixing ring. The adapter is used to connect the water inlet pipe.

[0019] Preferably, a clamp is provided at the intersection of the water inlet connector and the adapter, the clamp being used to reinforce the intersection of the water inlet connector and the adapter.

[0020] Preferably, the locking part includes:

[0021] A plurality of elastic inserts are arranged around the top of the ring plate, and the top of the elastic inserts are inserted and connected to the bottom of the fixing ring;

[0022] A locking groove is provided at the intersection of the elastic insert and the fixing ring, and the locking groove is used to lock and fix the elastic insert and the fixing ring.

[0023] Preferably, the protective component includes a protective collar, which is fitted around the bottom outer side of the fixing ring.

[0024] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0025] This invention features a cleaning component on the outside of the camera body. Water is supplied to the spray unit through the water inlet in the cleaning component, and the spray unit, locked by the bottom locking part of the fixing ring, sprays and cleans the dirt on the outside of the camera body. Compared with existing cameras, the cleaning design of the spray unit in this solution avoids the accumulation of dirt on the outside of the camera body, which would affect the use of the camera body. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 The second schematic diagram shows the overall structure of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the entire utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the spray section of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point B.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Camera body; 2. Fixing ring; 201. Locking groove; 3. Spray unit; 301. Water inlet ring pipe; 302. Ring plate; 3021. Connecting cavity; 303. Spray nozzle; 304. Water inlet connector; 305. Adapter; 306. Clamp; 4. Water inlet pipe; 5. Elastic insert; 6. Protective collar. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Example 1: This utility model provides the following... Figure 1-6 A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera is shown, comprising: a camera body 1, a cleaning component, and a protective component;

[0035] Specifically, the cleaning component is used for cleaning the surface of the camera body 1, and the protective component is used to cover and protect the cleaning component. The protective component is located on the outside of the fixing ring 2.

[0036] It should be noted that the camera body 1 is based on the working principle of the TS2F-4M infrared camera and has a waterproof rating of IP67, which allows it to withstand short-term spray cleaning of the outer casing.

[0037] Specifically, the cleaning component includes a fixing ring 2, which is sleeved on the outside of the camera body 1. The bottom of the fixing ring 2 is provided with a spray section 3 for spray cleaning, and the top of the fixing ring 2 is provided with a water inlet for supplying water to the spray section 3. A locking part for fixing the spray section 3 is provided at the connection between the spray section 3 and the fixing ring 2.

[0038] It should be noted that the fixing ring 2 and the outer shell of the camera body 1 are fixed by integral injection molding. The water inlet includes a water inlet pipe 4, and the bottom end of the water inlet pipe 4 is inserted and connected to the top of the fixing ring 2.

[0039] Specifically, the top of the water inlet pipe 4 can be connected to a water tap via a flexible hose for water supply, and the intersection of the water inlet pipe 4 and the fixing ring 2 is fixed with sealant.

[0040] It should be noted that the spray unit 3 includes: a water inlet ring pipe 301, a connecting piece, a ring plate 302, and a spray nozzle 303;

[0041] Specifically, the water inlet ring pipe 301 is disposed in the inner cavity of the fixed ring 2, the connecting member is disposed at the top of the water inlet ring pipe 301, the connecting member is used to connect the water inlet pipe 4 and the water inlet ring pipe 301, the ring plate 302 is disposed at the bottom of the water inlet ring pipe 301, and multiple connecting cavities 3021 are provided at the connection between the ring plate 302 and the water inlet ring pipe 301. The connecting cavities 3021 are connected to the inner cavity of the water inlet ring pipe 301, and the tops of multiple spray nozzles 303 are respectively inserted and connected to multiple connecting cavities 3021.

[0042] It should be noted that the inlet ring pipe 301 is a stainless steel pipe, the ring plate 302 is welded and fixed to the inlet ring pipe 301, and the spray nozzle 303 is welded and fixed to the inner wall of the connecting cavity 3021 at the point of insertion. The connecting parts include: inlet connector 304 and adapter 305.

[0043] Specifically, the water inlet connector 304 is located at the top of the water inlet ring pipe 301, the adapter 305 is sleeved on the outside of the water inlet connector 304, the top of the adapter 305 is inserted and connected to the top of the fixing ring 2, and the adapter 305 is used to connect the water inlet pipe 4.

[0044] It should be noted that the bottom of the water inlet connector 304 is inserted into the top of the water inlet ring pipe 301, and the insertion point is fixed by welding. A clamp 306 is provided at the insertion point of the water inlet connector 304 and the adapter 305. The clamp 306 is used to reinforce the insertion point of the water inlet connector 304 and the adapter 305. The insertion point of the adapter 305 and the fixing ring 2 is fixed by welding.

[0045] Specifically, the locking part includes: an elastic insert 5 and a locking groove 201;

[0046] It should be noted that multiple elastic inserts 5 are arranged around the top of the ring plate 302, and the top of the elastic inserts 5 are inserted and connected to the bottom of the fixed ring 2. The locking groove 201 is opened at the intersection of the elastic inserts 5 and the fixed ring 2, and the locking groove 201 is used for the snap-fit ​​and fixation of the elastic inserts 5 and the fixed ring 2.

[0047] Specifically, the elastic insert 5 is made of stainless steel and is fixed to the ring plate 302 by welding. The side of the elastic insert 5 is provided with a wedge-shaped protrusion, which is used to engage with the inner wall of the locking groove 201. The operator can squeeze the wedge-shaped protrusion of the elastic insert 5 through the locking groove 201 to unlock and disengage the elastic insert 5.

[0048] Example 2: A protective component applied to the self-cleaning spherical infrared camera in Example 1;

[0049] Specifically, the protective component includes a protective collar 6, which is fitted onto the bottom outer side of the fixing ring 2;

[0050] It should be noted that the protective collar 6 and the fixing ring 2 are fixed by integral injection molding, and the protective collar 6 is used to cover the spray nozzle 303.

[0051] In actual use, a cleaning component is provided on the outside of the camera body 1. Water is supplied to the spray unit 3 through the water inlet in the cleaning component. The spray unit 3, which is locked by the bottom locking part of the fixing ring 2, sprays and cleans the dirt on the outside of the camera body 1. Compared with existing cameras, the cleaning design of the spray unit 3 in this solution avoids the accumulation of dirt on the outside of the camera body 1 from affecting the use of the camera body 1.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera, characterized in that, include: Camera body (1); A cleaning component is used for cleaning the surface of the camera body (1). The cleaning component includes a fixing ring (2), which is sleeved on the outside of the camera body (1). The bottom of the fixing ring (2) is provided with a spray part (3) for spray cleaning, and the top of the fixing ring (2) is provided with a water inlet for supplying water to the spray part (3). A locking part for fixing the spray part (3) is provided at the connection between the spray part (3) and the fixing ring (2). A protective component is provided for covering and protecting the cleaning component, and the protective component is disposed on the outside of the fixing ring (2).

2. A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet includes a water inlet pipe (4), the bottom end of which is inserted and connected to the top of the fixing ring (2).

3. A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spray unit (3) includes: Water inlet ring pipe (301), wherein the water inlet ring pipe (301) is disposed in the inner cavity of the fixed ring (2); A connecting member is provided at the top of the water inlet ring pipe (301), and the connecting member is used to connect the water inlet pipe (4) and the water inlet ring pipe (301); A ring plate (302) is provided at the bottom of the water inlet ring pipe (301). A plurality of connecting cavities (3021) are provided at the connection between the ring plate (302) and the water inlet ring pipe (301). The connecting cavities (3021) are connected to the inner cavity of the water inlet ring pipe (301). Spray nozzles (303), the tops of the plurality of spray nozzles (303) are respectively inserted into the plurality of communicating cavities (3021).

4. A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting element includes: Water inlet connector (304), which is disposed at the top of the water inlet ring pipe (301); The adapter (305) is sleeved on the outside of the water inlet connector (304), and the top of the adapter (305) is inserted and connected to the top of the fixing ring (2). The adapter (305) is used to connect the water inlet pipe (4).

5. A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera according to claim 4, characterized in that, A clamp (306) is provided at the intersection of the water inlet connector (304) and the adapter (305), and the clamp (306) is used to reinforce the intersection of the water inlet connector (304) and the adapter (305).

6. A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking part includes: Elastic inserts (5), a plurality of elastic inserts (5) are arranged around the top of the ring plate (302), and the top of the elastic inserts (5) are inserted and connected to the bottom of the fixing ring (2); Locking groove (201) is provided at the intersection of the elastic insert (5) and the fixing ring (2), and the locking groove (201) is used for the snap-fit ​​fixing of the elastic insert (5) and the fixing ring (2).

7. A self-cleaning spherical infrared camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective component includes a protective collar (6), which is fitted onto the bottom outer side of the fixing ring (2).

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