A protective camera
By designing a protective top cover, an arc-shaped water-guiding vane, an extended protective shell, and a miniature air pump on the camera, the problem of insufficient waterproof performance of the camera in rainy weather was solved, and the stable operation of the image probe and high-quality shooting were achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN HONGYOU OPTOELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of camera technology, specifically a protective camera. Background Technology
[0002] A camera is a device that uses optical imaging principles to convert external scenes into electrical or digital signals. It is widely used in photography, surveillance, video calls, and many other fields.
[0003] The camera body houses optical imaging, signal conversion, and signal processing components. External light is focused through a lens (convex lens) to form an inverted, reduced real image on an image sensor (such as a CCD or CMOS). The image sensor then converts the light signal into an electrical signal. CCD sensors transmit signals via charge transfer, while CMOS sensors directly convert electrical signals using transistors within pixels. These electrical signals are then processed by an image signal processor (ISP), including noise reduction, white balance, color correction, and compression encoding, ultimately generating a digital image or video signal.
[0004] When the camera is working in the rain, rainwater will drip onto it. The waterproof performance of the camera's image sensor is not good, which will affect the stable operation of the image sensor and the image quality. Therefore, a protective camera is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model proposes a protective camera.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A protective camera according to this utility model includes a camera body; a support is fixedly provided below the camera body, and a protective top cover is fixedly provided above the camera body. The protective top cover includes an arc-shaped top shell fixedly provided above the camera body. Arc-shaped water guide plates are fixedly provided on both sides of the arc-shaped top shell. The arc-shaped water guide plates and the arc-shaped top shell are integrally formed. A top cover protection mechanism is provided on the protective top cover. An image probe is fixedly provided on the front side of the camera body, and a probe protection mechanism is provided on the image probe.
[0007] Preferably, the top cover protection mechanism includes a groove opened on the front side of the protective top cover, an extended protective shell slidably connected in the groove, a bracket fixedly installed at the rear of the camera body, an electric push rod fixedly installed on the bracket, and the output end of the electric push rod passing through the protective top cover and fixedly connected to the rear of the extended protective shell.
[0008] Preferably, a plurality of drainage holes are evenly provided below the arc-shaped water guide vane, and the drainage holes are connected to the trough.
[0009] Preferably, the outer walls of the extended protective shell and the protective top cover are coated with a hydrophobic layer.
[0010] Preferably, a sealing gasket is fixedly provided between the image probe and the camera body, and a tempered glass film is attached to the front side of the image probe, with an oleophobic coating on the tempered glass film.
[0011] Preferably, the probe protection mechanism includes a miniature air pump fixedly installed on the side of the camera body, a mounting bracket fixedly installed above the camera body, a horizontal air pipe fixedly installed on the mounting bracket, the miniature air pump and the horizontal air pipe being connected through a connecting pipe, the horizontal air pipe being located above the image probe, and multiple air holes being evenly opened on the horizontal air pipe, with the multiple air holes pointing vertically downward.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This utility model provides a protective camera. Through the structure of the protective top cover, the protective top cover is placed on the upper part of the camera body, and arc-shaped water guide vanes are fixed on both sides of the arc-shaped top cover. This helps to guide the falling water away and prevent rainwater from staying on the camera body, so that water can seep into the image probe and affect the shooting.
[0014] This utility model provides a protective camera. Through the structural design of the top cover protective mechanism, the rain protection effect above the image probe is extended, reducing rainwater droplets falling on the image probe. Furthermore, the outer walls of the extended shell and the protective top cover are coated with a hydrophobic layer to reduce rainwater adhesion and residue on the extended shell and the protective top cover.
[0015] This utility model provides a protective camera, in which a sealing gasket is fixed between the image probe and the camera body, and a tempered glass film is attached to the front side of the image probe. The tempered glass film has an oleophobic coating to protect the image probe and improve its waterproofness.
[0016] This invention provides a protective camera that blows away water adhering to the tempered glass film through the structure of the probe protection mechanism, thereby preventing water from remaining near the image probe area and improving the waterproof protection of the image probe. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention.
[0018] In the attached diagram:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the camera body in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the protective top cover and the top cover protection mechanism in this utility model.
[0023] Legend:
[0024] 1. Camera body; 2. Support; 3. Arc-shaped top shell; 4. Arc-shaped water guide plate; 5. Image probe; 6. Tank; 7. Extendable protective shell; 8. Bracket; 9. Electric push rod; 10. Drain hole; 11. Sealing gasket; 12. Tempered glass film; 13. Oleophobic coating; 14. Miniature air pump; 15. Mounting bracket; 16. Horizontal air pipe; 17. Air hole. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Specific implementation examples are given below.
[0027] Please see Figures 1-4This utility model provides a protective camera, including a camera body 1. The camera body 1 has an internal power supply for providing power to the electrical components on the camera. It also includes an imaging sensor, signal converter, and controller for processing the images captured by the camera body 1. A support 2, made of high-strength steel, is fixedly mounted below the camera body 1 to secure the camera in the installation area. A protective top cover, made of ASA material, is fixedly mounted above the camera body 1, providing good weather resistance, UV resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance. The protective top cover includes an arc-shaped section fixedly mounted above the camera body 1. The top shell 3 has arc-shaped water guide vanes 4 fixedly installed on both sides. The arc-shaped water guide vanes 4 and the arc-shaped top shell 3 are integrally formed. The protective top cover can be installed on the upper part of the camera body 1. This structure helps to guide the falling water away and prevent rainwater from remaining on the camera body 1, thus preventing water from seeping into the image probe 5 and affecting the shooting. The protective top cover is equipped with a top cover protection mechanism, which provides waterproof protection for the image probe 5. The image probe 5 is fixedly installed on the front side of the camera body 1. The image probe 5 is equipped with a probe protection mechanism, which provides waterproof protection for the image probe 5.
[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the top cover protection mechanism includes a groove 6 opened on the front side of the protective top cover, an extended protective shell 7 slidably connected in the groove 6, a bracket 8 fixedly installed at the rear of the camera body 1, an electric push rod 9 fixedly installed on the bracket 8, the output end of the electric push rod 9 passes through the protective top cover and is fixedly connected to the rear of the extended protective shell 7, the electric push rod 9 is waterproofed, and the electric push rod 9 is electrically connected to the controller inside the camera body 1. Through the structural setting of the top cover protection mechanism, the extended protective shell 7 is pushed out from the groove 6 of the protective top cover, expanding the rain protection effect above the image probe 5, reducing rainwater dripping onto the image probe 5, and improving the waterproof protection of the image probe 5.
[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, multiple drainage holes 10 are evenly provided below the arc-shaped water guide vane 4. The drainage holes 10 are connected to the tank 6. When the extended protective shell 7 is retracted into the tank 6 of the protective top cover, the water on the extended protective shell 7 will drip into the tank 6 and drain the water in the tank 6 through the drainage holes 10.
[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a hydrophobic layer is coated on the outer wall of the extended shell 7 and the protective top cover to reduce rainwater adhesion and residue on the extended shell 7 and the protective top cover.
[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a sealing gasket 11 is fixedly installed between the image probe 5 and the camera body 1. A tempered glass film 12 is attached to the front side of the image probe 5. An oleophobic coating 13 is provided on the tempered glass film 12 to protect the image probe 5 and improve its waterproofness.
[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the probe protection mechanism includes a miniature air pump 14 fixedly installed on the side of the camera body 1, a mounting bracket 15 fixedly installed above the camera body 1, a horizontal air pipe 16 fixedly installed on the mounting bracket 15, the miniature air pump 14 and the horizontal air pipe 16 connected by a connecting pipe, the horizontal air pipe 16 being located above the image probe 5, and multiple air holes 17 evenly opened on the horizontal air pipe 16, with the multiple air holes 17 pointing vertically downward. Through the structural design of the probe protection mechanism, water adhering to the glass tempered film 12 is blown away, thereby preventing water from remaining near the image probe 5 area and improving the waterproof protection of the image probe 5.
[0033] Working principle: When it rains;
[0034] With the structure of the protective top cover, the protective top cover is installed on the upper part of the camera body 1, and arc-shaped water guide vanes 4 are fixed on both sides of the arc-shaped top shell 3, which helps to guide the falling water away and prevent rainwater from staying on the camera body 1, so that water seeps into the image probe 5 and affects the shooting of the picture.
[0035] The structure of the top cover protection mechanism enhances the waterproof protection of the image probe 5. By controlling the operation of the electric push rod 9, the extended protective shell 7 is pushed out of the groove 6 of the protective top cover, which expands the rain protection effect above the image probe 5 and reduces rainwater dripping onto the image probe 5. In addition, the outer walls of the extended protective shell 7 and the protective top cover are coated with a hydrophobic layer to reduce the adhesion and residue of rainwater on the extended protective shell 7 and the protective top cover.
[0036] A sealing gasket 11 is fixed between the image probe 5 and the camera body 1. A tempered glass film 12 is attached to the front side of the image probe 5. An oleophobic coating 13 is provided on the tempered glass film 12 to protect the image probe 5 and improve its waterproofness.
[0037] By using the structure of the probe protection mechanism, water adhering to the tempered glass film 12 is blown away, thereby preventing water from remaining near the image probe 5 area and improving the waterproof protection of the image probe 5. By controlling the operation of the micro air pump 14, air is introduced into the horizontal air tube 16, and the air is blown downward through the air hole 17 on the horizontal air tube 16, causing water adhering to the tempered glass film 12 to be blown away, thereby preventing water from remaining near the image probe 5 area.
[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. A protective camera, comprising a camera body (1); characterized in that: A support (2) is fixedly installed below the camera body (1), and a protective top cover is fixedly installed above the camera body (1). The protective top cover includes an arc-shaped top shell (3) fixedly installed above the camera body (1). Arc-shaped water guide vanes (4) are fixedly installed on both sides of the arc-shaped top shell (3). The arc-shaped water guide vanes (4) and the arc-shaped top shell (3) are integrally formed. A top cover protection mechanism is provided on the protective top cover. An image probe (5) is fixedly installed on the front side of the camera body (1). A probe protection mechanism is provided on the image probe (5).
2. A protective camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover protection mechanism includes a groove (6) opened on the front side of the protective top cover, an extended protective shell (7) is slidably connected in the groove (6), a bracket (8) is fixedly installed at the rear of the camera body (1), an electric push rod (9) is fixedly installed on the bracket (8), and the output end of the electric push rod (9) passes through the protective top cover and is fixedly connected to the rear of the extended protective shell (7).
3. A protective camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple drainage holes (10) are evenly provided below the arc-shaped water guide vane (4), and the drainage holes (10) are connected to the tank (6).
4. A protective camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer walls of the extended protective shell (7) and the protective top cover are coated with a hydrophobic layer.
5. A protective camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (11) is fixed between the image probe (5) and the camera body (1). A tempered glass film (12) is attached to the front side of the image probe (5), and an oleophobic coating (13) is provided on the tempered glass film (12).
6. A protective camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The probe protection mechanism includes a miniature air pump (14) fixedly installed on the side of the camera body (1), a mounting bracket (15) fixedly installed above the camera body (1), a horizontal air tube (16) fixedly installed on the mounting bracket (15), the miniature air pump (14) and the horizontal air tube (16) being connected by a connecting pipe, the horizontal air tube (16) being located above the image probe (5), and a plurality of air holes (17) being evenly opened on the horizontal air tube (16), with the plurality of air holes (17) pointing vertically downward.