Low-power solar night vision camera

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of solar energy monitoring technology, specifically disclosing a low-power solar-powered night vision camera, including a support rod, a mounting box, an adjustment structure, a solar panel, a guide pipe, a mounting plate, and a translation structure. A mounting arm is fixedly connected to one side of the support rod, and the night vision camera body is mounted on the lower surface of the mounting arm. A mounting box is located above the support rod, and an adjustment structure is provided between the support rod and the mounting box. A solar panel is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting box, and a guide pipe is located above the solar panel. Mounting plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the solar panel. Sliding grooves are formed on the upper surface of each mounting plate, and translation structures are provided inside the sliding grooves. By incorporating the adjustment structure, without the need for complex tools, the solar energy conversion efficiency can be significantly improved according to the actual installation environment and the direction of sunlight, providing a stable and sufficient power supply for the equipment and enhancing its endurance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar energy monitoring technology, and in particular to a low-power solar-powered night vision camera. Background Technology

[0002] Solar-powered night vision cameras are intelligent monitoring devices that integrate solar energy utilization and nighttime monitoring functions. They use solar panels as the core component for energy acquisition, converting solar energy into electrical energy through photoelectric conversion and storing it in batteries to power the camera's operation. This power supply method eliminates the constraints of traditional power cords, reduces dependence on the external power grid, lowers wiring costs and safety hazards, and is also more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, aligning with the concept of sustainable development.

[0003] However, solar-powered night vision cameras on the market have many problems in practical applications. Regarding the adjustment of the solar panel angle, most products use a fixed installation method where the solar panel is directly fixed to the bracket. This method cannot adjust the solar panel to the optimal angle for receiving sunlight according to different installation environments, seasonal changes, and dynamic changes in the sun's position. This results in low solar energy conversion efficiency, which in turn affects the equipment's endurance. In terms of cleaning the solar panel, many solar-powered night vision cameras lack effective cleaning devices. The solar panels are exposed to the outdoors for a long time, and the surface is prone to accumulating dirt such as dust and bird droppings. This dirt will seriously weaken the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar panel and increase the energy consumption of the equipment. At the same time, frequent manual cleaning not only consumes labor costs but also poses safety hazards such as working at heights. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a low-power solar-powered night vision camera.

[0005] The low-power solar-powered night vision camera provided by this utility model includes: a support rod, a mounting base box, an adjustment structure, a solar panel, a guide tube, a mounting plate, and a translation structure. A mounting arm is fixedly connected to one side of the support rod, and the night vision camera body is mounted on the lower surface of the mounting arm. A mounting base box is located above the support rod, and an adjustment structure is provided between the support rod and the mounting base box. The adjustment structure includes a base, a connecting plate, and a rotating rod. The lower surface of the base is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod, and a rotating groove is formed on the upper surface of the base. A connecting plate is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base, and a rotating rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting plate. The upper end of the plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting box. A solar panel is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting box. A guide pipe is set above the solar panel. Mounting plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the solar panel. A sliding groove is opened on the upper surface of the mounting plate. A translation structure is set inside the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate. The translation structure includes a sliding block and a threaded rod. The sliding block is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate. A threaded hole is opened on the side surface of the sliding block. A threaded rod is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole on the side surface of the sliding block. The upper end of the sliding block extends through the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate to the outer surface of the mounting plate. A through hole is opened on the side surface of the upper end of the sliding block.

[0006] Preferably, the lower end of the support rod has four fixing holes. A water tank is fixedly connected to the side surface of the support rod. A first water pump and a second water pump are fixedly connected to the side surface of the water tank. The outlet of the first water pump is connected to the inside of the water tank. An inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inlet of the first water pump and is connected to the inlet of the first water pump. The inlet of the second water pump is connected to the inside of the water tank. A water delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the outlet of the second water pump and is connected to the outlet of the second water pump. The end of the water delivery pipe away from the second water pump is fixedly connected to one end of a guide pipe, and the water delivery pipe and the guide pipe are connected to each other.

[0007] Preferably, a cavity is formed inside one end of the mounting plate, and a servo motor is installed inside the cavity. The bottom of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cavity. A through hole is formed on the inner wall of one end of the upper surface slide groove of the mounting plate, and the through hole on the inner wall of one end of the upper surface slide groove of the mounting plate communicates with the cavity inside one end of the mounting plate.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate, and the other end of the threaded rod extends through the through hole in the inner wall of the slide groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate to the cavity at one end of the mounting plate. The end of the threaded rod located inside the cavity of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the power output end of the servo motor.

[0009] Preferably, two fixing plates are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base, and through holes are opened on the side surfaces of the two fixing plates. Through holes are opened on the inner walls of both sides of the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base. The two ends of the rotating rod at the lower end of the connecting plate are respectively rotatably connected to the inside of the through holes on the inner walls of the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base. A worm gear is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod, and a worm is engaged below the worm gear. The two ends of the worm are respectively rotatably connected to the inside of the through holes on the side surfaces of the two fixing plates, and a knob is fixedly connected to one end of the worm.

[0010] Preferably, the two ends of the guide tube are respectively fixedly connected to the inside of the through hole on the upper side surface of the sliding block in the translation structure inside the sliding groove on the upper surface of the solar panel. The outer surface of the guide tube is provided with several spray holes, which face the upper surface of the solar panel.

[0011] Compared with related technologies, the low-power solar-powered night vision camera provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. With an adjustable structure, during solar panel installation, the operator holds a knob to turn the worm gear. The meshing transmission between the worm gear and the worm wheel drives the rotating rod to rotate, which in turn causes the connecting plate to rotate within the rotating groove of the base. This changes the angle of the mounting box and ultimately adjusts the solar panel to the optimal angle facing the sun. The operation is simple and convenient, requiring no complicated tools. It can quickly and accurately adjust the angle of the solar panel according to the actual installation environment and the direction of sunlight, ensuring that the solar panel always receives sunlight at the optimal angle, significantly improving solar energy conversion efficiency, providing a stable and sufficient power supply for the equipment, and enhancing the equipment's endurance.

[0014] 2. Equipped with a translation structure, a guide pipe, a second water pump, and a water delivery pipe, when dirt adheres to the surface of the solar panel and affects power generation efficiency, the operator can send a command to the PLC controller via the remote control module to control the second water pump to draw cleaning fluid from the water tank and deliver it to the guide pipe via the water delivery pipe. Simultaneously, the servo motor is activated to drive the threaded rod to rotate, causing the sliding block to slide within the mounting plate groove. This allows the guide pipe to translate above the solar panel, and the spray holes on the guide pipe evenly spray the cleaning fluid onto the surface of the solar panel, achieving comprehensive cleaning. This effectively removes dust and dirt from the surface of the solar panel, improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar panel and reducing the additional power consumption caused by reduced power generation efficiency. In addition, the water tank can be automatically replenished with cleaning fluid from an external water source via the first water pump, ensuring the continuity of the cleaning work, reducing manual maintenance costs and frequency, lowering the safety hazards of high-altitude operations, and improving the practicality and economy of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the low-power solar-powered night vision camera provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting plate groove and cavity of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] The following are the labeling elements in the diagram: 1. Support rod; 2. Mounting arm; 3. Night vision camera body; 4. Mounting base box; 5. Adjustment structure; 6. Base; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Rotating rod; 9. Solar panel; 10. Guide pipe; 11. Mounting plate; 12. Translation structure; 13. Sliding block; 14. Threaded rod; 15. Water tank; 16. First water pump; 17. Second water pump; 18. Inlet pipe; 19. Outlet pipe; 20. Servo motor; 21. Fixing plate; 22. Worm gear; 23. Worm; 24. Knob. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The system includes: a support rod 1, a mounting base 4, an adjustment structure 5, a solar panel 9, a guide pipe 10, a mounting plate 11, and a translation structure 12. A mounting arm 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the support rod 1. A night vision camera body 3 is mounted on the lower surface of the mounting arm 2. A mounting base 4 is located above the support rod 1. The mounting base 4 contains a rechargeable battery and a PLC controller with a remote control module for controlling the servo motor 20. Both the battery and the PLC controller with the remote control module are existing products and commonly used technologies, which will not be described in detail here. The night vision camera body 3... Electrically connected to a battery that powers the night vision camera body 3, an adjustment structure 5 is provided between the support rod 1 and the mounting box 4. The adjustment structure 5 includes a base 6, a connecting plate 7, and a rotating rod 8. The lower surface of the base 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod 1. A rotating groove is provided on the upper surface of the base 6, and the connecting plate 7 is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove. The lower end of the connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 8. When the rotating rod 8 rotates, it can drive the connecting plate 7 to rotate inside the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base 6. The upper end of the connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting box 4. When the connecting plate 7 rotates... The angle of the mounting box 4 can be changed by adjusting the mounting base box 4. A solar panel 9 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting base box 4. When the angle of the mounting base box 4 changes, the angle of the solar panel 9 facing the sun changes. The adjustment structure 5 is used to adjust the angle of the mounting base box 4, thereby causing the solar panel 9 on the upper surface of the mounting base box 4 to face the sun at the optimal angle. A guide pipe 10 is provided above the solar panel 9. Mounting plates 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the solar panel 9. The upper surface of the mounting plates 11 is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plates 11 is provided with a translation structure 12. The translation structure 12 includes a sliding... The moving block 13 and the threaded rod 14 are slidably connected to the sliding block 13 inside the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11. The sliding block 13 has a threaded hole on its side surface. The threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole on the side surface of the sliding block 13. When the threaded rod 14 rotates, it is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the side surface of the sliding block 13. With the cooperation of the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11, the sliding block 13 can slide along the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11. The upper end of the sliding block 13 extends through the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11 to the outer surface of the mounting plate 11. A through hole is opened on the upper side surface of the sliding block 13.

[0023] In the specific implementation process, four fixing holes are opened on the lower side surface of the support rod 1. The fixing holes on the side surface of the support rod 1 can be used to insert stainless steel cable ties or screw in fixing screws to fix the support rod 1 to the monitoring installation position. A water tank 15 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the support rod 1. A first water pump 16 and a second water pump 17 are fixedly connected to the side surface of the water tank 15. Both the first water pump 16 and the second water pump 17 are electrically connected to the battery and a PLC controller with a remote control module. The outlet of the first water pump 16 is connected to the inside of the water tank 15. An inlet pipe 18 is fixedly connected to the inlet of the first water pump 16. The inlet pipe 18 is connected to the inlet of the first water pump 16 and is connected to an external water source. When the water tank 15 needs to be replenished with cleaning fluid, the operator can... The PLC controller is controlled by the remote control module to start the first water pump 16. The first water pump 16 draws external water from the water source through the water inlet pipe 18 to replenish the cleaning fluid in the water tank 15. The water inlet of the second water pump 17 is connected to the inside of the water tank 15. The water outlet of the second water pump 17 is fixedly connected to the water delivery pipe 19, which is connected to the water outlet of the second water pump 17. The end of the water delivery pipe 19 away from the second water pump 17 is fixedly connected to one end of the guide pipe 10. The water delivery pipe 19 and the guide pipe 10 are connected to each other. When it is necessary to clean the upper surface of the solar panel 9, the operator controls the PLC controller to start the second water pump 17 through the remote control module. The second water pump 17 draws cleaning fluid from the inside of the water tank 15 and delivers it to the inside of the guide pipe 10 through the water delivery pipe 19.

[0024] The mounting plate 11 has a cavity at one end, and a servo motor 20 is installed inside the cavity. The bottom of the servo motor 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cavity. The servo motor 20 is electrically connected to the battery and a PLC controller with a remote control module. When cleaning the upper surface of the solar panel 9, the operator controls the PLC controller to start the servo motor 20 through the remote control module. A through hole is opened on the inner wall of one end of the slide groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11, and the through hole on the inner wall of one end of the slide groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11 is connected to the cavity inside one end of the mounting plate 11.

[0025] One end of the threaded rod 14 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11, and the other end of the threaded rod 14 extends through the through hole in the inner wall of the slide groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11 to the cavity at one end of the mounting plate 11. The threaded rod 14 can rotate inside the through hole in the inner wall of the slide groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11. The end of the threaded rod 14 located inside the cavity of the mounting plate 11 is fixedly connected to the power output end of the servo motor 20. When the power output end of the servo motor 20 rotates, it can drive the threaded rod 14 to rotate.

[0026] Two fixing plates 21 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base 6. Both fixing plates 21 have through holes on their side surfaces. Both sides of the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base 6 have through holes. The two ends of the rotating rod 8 at the lower end of the connecting plate 7 are rotatably connected to the through holes on the inner walls of the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base 6. When the rotating rod 8 rotates, it can drive the connecting plate 7 to rotate inside the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base 6. One end of the rotating rod 8 is fixedly connected to a worm gear 22. When the worm gear 22 rotates, it can drive the rotating rod 8 to rotate. A worm 23 is engaged below the worm gear 22. When the worm 23 rotates, it can drive the worm gear 22 to rotate. The worm 23 also has a limiting function on the worm gear 22 to prevent the worm gear 22 from rotating on its own. Both ends of the worm 23 are rotatably connected to the through holes on the side surfaces of the two fixing plates 21. One end of the worm 23 is fixedly connected to a knob 24. The knob 24 is convenient for the operator to hold and rotate the worm 23.

[0027] The guide pipe 10 is fixedly connected at both ends to the through holes on the upper side surface of the sliding block 13 in the translation structure 12 inside the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11 on both sides of the solar panel 9. When the sliding block 13 slides inside the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11, it can synchronously drive the guide pipe 10 to move. Several spray holes are opened on the outer surface of the guide pipe 10, and the spray holes face the upper surface of the solar panel 9. When the guide pipe 10 moves, the spray holes on the outer surface of the guide pipe 10 face the upper surface of the solar panel 9, so that the cleaning liquid can be sprayed onto the upper surface of the solar panel 9 to thoroughly clean the solar panel 9 and maintain its good power generation efficiency.

[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When installing the solar panel 9, the operator holds the knob 24 and rotates the worm gear 23. The rotation of the worm gear 23 drives the worm wheel 22 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod 8 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 8 causes the connecting plate 7 to rotate within the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base 6. The rotation of the connecting plate 7 causes the mounting box 4 to change its angle. This change in the angle of the mounting box 4 causes the solar panel 9 to change its angle aligned with the sun, thereby ensuring that the solar panel 9 on the upper surface of the mounting box 4 is aligned with the sun at the optimal angle, thus achieving the desired installation of the solar panel 9. The angle of the solar panel 9 is manually adjusted during installation to ensure it receives sunlight at the optimal angle, improving power generation efficiency. The solar panel 9 generates electricity to charge the battery, which then powers the system. The night vision camera 3, in low-light conditions or at night, uses its night vision function to monitor the area, capturing and recording images for real-time monitoring. When cleaning of the solar panel 9's surface is required, the operator sends a command to the PLC controller via the remote control module. Upon receiving the command, the PLC controller starts the second water pump 17, which draws water from the water tank 15. The cleaning fluid is delivered to the inside of the guide pipe 10 through the water supply pipe 19. Simultaneously, the PLC controller starts the servo motor 20. The power output end of the servo motor 20 rotates, driving the threaded rod 14 to rotate. Since the threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole on the side surface of the sliding block 13, and is constrained by the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11, the rotation of the threaded rod 14 causes the sliding block 13 to slide along the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate 11. The through hole on the upper side surface of the sliding block 13 is fixedly connected to both ends of the guide pipe 10, so the sliding block 13 synchronously drives the guide pipe 10 to move when it slides. The outer surface of the guide pipe 10 has... Several spray holes are directed toward the upper surface of the solar panel 9. As the guide pipe 10 moves, the spray holes spray cleaning fluid onto the upper surface of the solar panel 9, achieving a comprehensive cleaning of the solar panel 9, removing surface dust, dirt, etc., and maintaining its good power generation efficiency. When the water tank 15 needs to be replenished with cleaning fluid, the operator also controls the PLC controller through the remote control module to start the first water pump 16. The first water pump 16 draws external water through the water inlet pipe 18 and delivers water to the inside of the water tank 15, replenishing the cleaning fluid inside the water tank 15 and providing sufficient water for subsequent cleaning work.

[0029] The circuits and controls involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A low-power solar-powered night vision camera, comprising a support rod (1), a mounting base (4), an adjustment structure (5), a solar panel (9), a guide pipe (10), a mounting plate (11), and a translation structure (12), characterized in that, A mounting arm (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the support rod (1). A night vision camera body (3) is mounted on the lower surface of the mounting arm (2). A mounting base box (4) is set above the support rod (1). An adjustment structure (5) is set between the support rod (1) and the mounting base box (4). The adjustment structure (5) includes a base (6), a connecting plate (7), and a rotating rod (8). The lower surface of the base (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod (1). A rotating groove is opened on the upper surface of the base (6). The connecting plate (7) is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base (6). The lower end of the connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (8). The upper end of the connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting base box (4). A solar panel is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting base box (4). A solar panel (9) is provided with a guide pipe (10) above it. A mounting plate (11) is fixedly connected to both sides of the solar panel (9). A sliding groove is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11). A translation structure (12) is provided inside the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11). The translation structure (12) includes a sliding block (13) and a threaded rod (14). The sliding block (13) is slidably connected to the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11). A threaded hole is provided on the side surface of the sliding block (13). A threaded rod (14) is threaded inside the threaded hole on the side surface of the sliding block (13). The upper end of the sliding block (13) extends through the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11) to the outer surface of the mounting plate (11). A through hole is provided on the side surface of the upper end of the sliding block (13).

2. The low-power solar-powered night vision camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the support rod (1) has four fixing holes. A water tank (15) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the support rod (1). A first water pump (16) and a second water pump (17) are fixedly connected to the side surface of the water tank (15). The outlet of the first water pump (16) is connected to the inside of the water tank (15). An inlet pipe (18) is fixedly connected to the inlet of the first water pump (16). The inlet pipe (18) is connected to the inlet of the first water pump (16). The inlet of the second water pump (17) is connected to the inside of the water tank (15). A water delivery pipe (19) is fixedly connected to the outlet of the second water pump (17). The water delivery pipe (19) is connected to the outlet of the second water pump (17). The end of the water delivery pipe (19) away from the second water pump (17) is fixedly connected to one end of the guide pipe (10). The water delivery pipe (19) and the guide pipe (10) are connected to each other.

3. The low-power solar-powered night vision camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (11) has a cavity at one end, and a servo motor (20) is installed inside the cavity. The bottom of the servo motor (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cavity. A through hole is opened on the inner wall of one end of the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11). The through hole on the inner wall of one end of the sliding groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11) is connected to the cavity inside one end of the mounting plate (11).

4. The low-power solar-powered night vision camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the threaded rod (14) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11), and the other end of the threaded rod (14) extends through the through hole in the inner wall of the groove on the upper surface of the mounting plate (11) to the cavity at one end of the mounting plate (11). The end of the threaded rod (14) located inside the cavity of the mounting plate (11) is fixedly connected to the power output end of the servo motor (20).

5. The low-power solar-powered night vision camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two fixing plates (21) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base (6). Both fixing plates (21) have through holes on their side surfaces. Both sides of the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base (6) have through holes. The two ends of the rotating rod (8) at the lower end of the connecting plate (7) are rotatably connected to the through holes on both sides of the rotating groove on the upper surface of the base (6). One end of the rotating rod (8) is fixedly connected to a worm gear (22). A worm (23) is meshed below the worm gear (22). Both ends of the worm (23) are rotatably connected to the through holes on the side surfaces of the two fixing plates (21). One end of the worm (23) is fixedly connected to a knob (24).

6. The low-power solar-powered night vision camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the guide pipe (10) are respectively fixedly connected to the sliding block (13) inside the sliding block (13) on the upper side surface of the sliding structure (12) inside the sliding groove on both sides of the solar panel (9). The outer surface of the guide pipe (10) is provided with several spray holes, which face the upper surface of the solar panel (9).

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