A new universal camera structure

By combining the design of L-shaped plates and rotating plates with a detachable protective cover, the problem of inconvenient installation and safety protection of cameras in different environments is solved, enabling quick adjustment and stable installation, and improving the practicality and durability of the camera.

CN224481754UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10NANCHANG TXD PRECISION OPTOELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANCHANG TXD PRECISION OPTOELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-07
Publication Date
2026-07-10

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Technical Problem

The existing camera structure lacks a suitable installation and adjustment mechanism, resulting in insufficient practicality. It is also inconvenient to install in different external environments and lacks effective safety protection and a quick adjustment and locking mechanism.

Method used

A novel universal camera structure was designed, which uses a combination of an L-shaped plate and a rotating plate. The camera angle can be adjusted and fixed by a limiting rod and a threaded connection. It is equipped with a detachable protective cover with heat dissipation holes and a reinforcing seat to provide safety protection and structural strength.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation and adjustment of cameras in different environments, improves the versatility and deployment efficiency of the equipment, and enhances its durability and reliability in complex environments.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel general camera structure, including L type board, the L type board is opened with the through groove, the through groove inside rotation is equipped with the camera body, the L type board rear end face rotation is equipped with the rotating board, the rotating board front end face is equipped with the mounting panel with the L type board one side, the first mounting hole is opened with the symmetry on the mounting panel, the second mounting hole is opened with the symmetry on the rotating board, the through -hole is opened with on the rotating board, the through -hole inside detachable is equipped with the limiting rod, the limiting hole is opened with on the L type board with limiting rod, the limiting hole is provided with a plurality, the limiting ring is equipped with on the limiting rod outer end face front side, the limiting ring and limiting rod threaded connection, through the design of rotating board and mounting panel, the first mounting hole on the mounting panel or the second mounting hole on the rotating board is convenient for and is connected with different support or base fixed, can adapt to different external installation environment fast, has promoted the versatility and disposition efficiency of equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, and more specifically, to a novel universal camera structure. Background Technology

[0002] A webcam, also known as a computer camera, computer eye, or electronic eye, is an image acquisition device widely used in video conferencing, telemedicine, and real-time monitoring. However, existing webcam structures lack suitable installation and adjustment mechanisms for different external installation and usage environments, thus their practicality needs improvement. Furthermore, webcams exposed to the external environment for extended periods are susceptible to damage from environmental factors, and there is a lack of suitable safety protection mechanisms. Additionally, adjusting the angle of a webcam before installation and use is cumbersome, and there is a lack of suitable quick-adjustment and locking mechanisms. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a novel universal camera structure to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background art of lacking a suitable installation and adjustment mechanism for different external installation and usage environments, thus requiring improved practicality.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a novel universal camera structure, comprising an L-shaped plate, a through groove on the L-shaped plate, a camera body rotatably mounted inside the through groove, a rotating plate rotatably mounted on the rear end face of the L-shaped plate, a mounting plate on the front end face of the rotating plate away from the L-shaped plate, a first mounting hole symmetrically provided on the mounting plate, a second mounting hole symmetrically provided on the rotating plate, a through hole on the rotating plate, a limiting rod detachably mounted inside the through hole, a limiting hole corresponding to the limiting rod on the L-shaped plate, a plurality of limiting holes being provided, a limiting ring being provided on the front side of the outer end face of the limiting rod, and the limiting ring and the limiting rod being threadedly connected.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a rotating shaft is provided at both the left and right ends of the camera body, and both rotating shafts are rotatably arranged relative to the through groove, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the camera tilt angle.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting rod is provided on the rear end face of the camera body, and an arc-shaped plate is provided on the rear end of the connecting rod. The L-shaped plate has first threaded holes on both the left and right ends, and the arc-shaped plate has second threaded holes on both the left and right ends corresponding to the first threaded holes. Multiple second threaded holes are provided in the circumferential direction of the arc-shaped plate. The first threaded holes and the second threaded holes are connected by bolts to achieve stable locking for tilt angle adjustment.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that protective covers can be detachably provided at both ends of the L-shaped plate, and heat dissipation holes are provided on both protective covers. Multiple heat dissipation holes are provided to achieve safety protection for the camera body.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that positioning holes are symmetrically provided on both of the protective covers, and positioning rods are provided at both ends of the L-shaped plate corresponding to the multiple positioning holes, which facilitates installation and positioning.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that each of the outer end faces of the plurality of positioning rods is provided with a positioning ring, and the positioning ring and the positioning rod are threadedly connected to achieve locking during installation.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that reinforcing seats are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the interior of the two protective covers, and multiple reinforcing seats are spaced apart to improve the protective strength.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a novel universal camera structure, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. Through the design of the rotating plate and mounting plate, this structure achieves a high degree of flexibility in the installation angle of the equipment via the rotating plate at the rear end of the L-shaped plate. The first mounting hole on the mounting plate or the second mounting hole on the rotating plate facilitates connection and fixation with different brackets or bases. This design significantly simplifies the on-site installation and commissioning process, can quickly adapt to different external installation environments, and improves the versatility and deployment efficiency of the equipment.

[0016] 2. The camera body is rotatably mounted within a slot in an L-shaped plate via a pivot. Its unique advantage lies in the design of the rear connecting rod and the arc-shaped plate. Multiple second threaded holes are distributed circumferentially on the arc-shaped plate, corresponding to the first threaded holes on both sides of the L-shaped plate. By selecting different positions of the second threaded holes and connecting them to the first threaded holes with bolts, the tilt angle of the camera body can be precisely adjusted and fixed.

[0017] 3. The removable protective covers mounted on both sides of the L-shaped plate provide crucial protection for the camera body. These covers encompass vulnerable areas on both sides and the rear of the camera (such as the hinge and the curved plate adjustment mechanism), and multiple ventilation holes ensure internal airflow, preventing overheating. Multiple internally spaced reinforcing seats significantly enhance the structural strength of the protective cover, increasing its impact and pressure resistance. The use of positioning rods and threaded positioning rings allows for convenient and secure installation and removal, facilitating maintenance. This design effectively protects the camera from harsh environments (such as dust, splashes, and accidental collisions), improving its durability and reliability in demanding industrial and outdoor applications. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred novel universal camera structure;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a novel universal camera without the protective cover and rotating plate;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred novel universal camera body;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the preferred structure of a rotating plate and a mounting plate for a novel universal camera;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a preferred protective cover structure for a novel universal camera.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. L-shaped plate; 2. Through groove; 3. Camera body; 4. Rotating plate; 5. Mounting plate; 6. First mounting hole; 7. Second mounting hole; 8. Through hole; 9. Limiting rod; 10. Limiting hole; 11. Limiting ring; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Arc-shaped plate; 15. First threaded hole; 16. Second threaded hole; 17. Protective cover; 18. Heat dissipation hole; 19. Positioning hole; 20. Positioning rod; 21. Positioning ring; 22. Reinforcing seat. Detailed Implementation

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-4 A novel universal camera structure includes an L-shaped plate 1, a through groove 2 on the L-shaped plate 1, a camera body 3 rotatably mounted inside the through groove 2, a rotating plate 4 rotatably mounted on the rear end face of the L-shaped plate 1, a mounting plate 5 on the front end face of the rotating plate 4 away from the L-shaped plate 1, a first mounting hole 6 symmetrically opened on the mounting plate 5, a second mounting hole 7 symmetrically opened on the rotating plate 4, a through hole 8 opened on the rotating plate 4, a limiting rod 9 detachably mounted inside the through hole 8, a limiting hole 10 corresponding to the limiting rod 9 opened on the L-shaped plate 1, a plurality of limiting holes 10 are provided, a limiting ring 11 is provided on the front side of the outer end face of the limiting rod 9, and the limiting ring 11 and the limiting rod 9 are threadedly connected.

[0028] In this embodiment, the camera body 3 is rotated relative to the through slot 2. The rotating plate 4 is rotated according to the external installation and usage environment. After the rotating plate 4 is rotated relative to the L-shaped plate 1 to a suitable angle, the limiting rod 9 is inserted into the corresponding through hole 8 and then installed through the limiting hole 10 at a suitable angle and position. The limiting ring 11 and the limiting rod 9 are threaded together to realize the overall angle adjustment of the rotating plate 4 and the mounting plate 5, which is convenient for installation and adjustment in different installation environments. When it is necessary to install on the rear side, the bolt passes through the second mounting hole 7 and is tightened and fixed by the external force. When it is necessary to install on the surrounding area, the bolt passes through the first mounting hole 6 of the mounting plate 5 and is tightened and fixed by the external force.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-3 As one method of adjusting the camera body 3: the camera body 3 is provided with a rotating shaft 12 at both the left and right ends, and the two rotating shafts 12 are rotatably arranged relative to the through groove 2. The rear end face of the camera body 3 is provided with a connecting rod 13, and the rear end of the connecting rod 13 is provided with an arc-shaped plate 14. The left and right ends of the L-shaped plate 1 are provided with first threaded holes 15, and the left and right ends of the arc-shaped plate 14 are provided with second threaded holes 16 corresponding to the first threaded holes 15. There are multiple second threaded holes 16 arranged in the circumferential direction relative to the arc-shaped plate 14. The first threaded holes 15 and the second threaded holes 16 are connected by bolts.

[0030] Specifically, the rotating shaft 12 drives the camera body 3 to rotate relative to the through groove 2 for adjustment, which in turn drives the rear connecting rod 13 and the arc plate 14 to rotate and adjust as a whole. After adjusting to a suitable tilt angle, the first threaded holes 15 on both sides of the L-shaped plate 1 and the suitable second threaded holes 16 on both sides of the arc plate 14 are aligned, and the bolts are passed through and tightened to fix them, which facilitates tilt angle adjustment.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As a safety protection measure: both ends of the L-shaped plate 1 are detachably equipped with protective covers 17. Each of the two protective covers 17 has heat dissipation holes 18, and there are multiple heat dissipation holes 18. Each of the two protective covers 17 has symmetrically provided positioning holes 19. Each of the two ends of the L-shaped plate 1 has a positioning rod 20 corresponding to the multiple positioning holes 19. Each of the multiple positioning rods 20 has a positioning ring 21 on its outer end face. The positioning ring 21 and the positioning rod 20 are threaded together. Each of the two protective covers 17 has a reinforcing seat 22 at both the upper and lower ends inside. Multiple reinforcing seats 22 are spaced apart.

[0032] Specifically, the protective cover 17 is installed on both sides of the L-shaped plate 1. The positioning rod 20 and the positioning hole 19 are used for installation and positioning. The positioning ring 21 and the positioning rod 20 are threaded together to lock the installation. The protective cover 17 with the reinforcing seat 22 provides enhanced protection for the inner camera body 3. The internal heat is diffused outward through the heat dissipation hole 18.

[0033] In summary, the overall equipment is in use:

[0034] When in the installation and adjustment state, the rotating plate 4 is rotated and adjusted according to the installation and use environment. After the rotating plate 4 with the mounting plate 5 is rotated and adjusted to a suitable angle relative to the L-shaped plate 1, the limiting rod 9 passes through the through hole 8 and is inserted into the appropriate limiting hole 10. The limiting ring 11 and the limiting rod 9 are threaded together to lock the angle adjustment. After the angle is adjusted to a suitable position, the bolt passes through the first mounting hole 6 to install it in the surrounding environment. When it is necessary to install it in the rear wall or equipment, the bolt passes through the second mounting hole 7 to tighten and fix it in the external environment.

[0035] When the camera body 3 is in the angle adjustment state, the rotating shaft 12 drives the camera body 3 to rotate relative to the through groove 2 for adjustment, which in turn drives the rear connecting rod 13 and the arc plate 14 to rotate and adjust as a whole. After adjusting to a suitable tilt angle, the first threaded hole 15 and the suitable second threaded hole 16 on the arc plate 14 are aligned, and the bolt is passed through and tightened to fix it, which facilitates the tilt angle adjustment of the camera body 3.

[0036] When the protective cover 17 is installed, the protective cover 17 is installed corresponding to the L-shaped plate 1. The positioning rod 20 and the positioning hole 19 are installed and positioned in cooperation. The positioning ring 21 and the positioning rod 20 are locked in a threaded fit. The protective cover 17 with the reinforcing seat 22 provides safety protection for the internal camera body 3. The internal heat is diffused to the outside through the heat dissipation hole 18.

[0037] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel universal camera structure, comprising an L-shaped plate (1), characterized in that: The L-shaped plate (1) has a through groove (2), and a camera body (3) is rotatably mounted inside the through groove (2). A rotating plate (4) is rotatably mounted on the rear end face of the L-shaped plate (1). A mounting plate (5) is provided on the front end face of the rotating plate (4) away from the L-shaped plate (1). A first mounting hole (6) is symmetrically provided on the mounting plate (5). A second mounting hole (7) is symmetrically provided on the rotating plate (4). A through hole (8) is provided on the rotating plate (4). A limiting rod (9) is detachably provided inside the through hole (8). A limiting hole (10) is provided on the L-shaped plate (1) corresponding to the limiting rod (9). Multiple limiting holes (10) are provided. A limiting ring (11) is provided on the front side of the outer end face of the limiting rod (9). The limiting ring (11) and the limiting rod (9) are threadedly connected.

2. The novel universal camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera body (3) has a rotating shaft (12) at both the left and right ends, and both rotating shafts (12) are rotatably arranged relative to the through groove (2).

3. The novel universal camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear end face of the camera body (3) is provided with a connecting rod (13), and the rear end of the connecting rod (13) is provided with an arc-shaped plate (14). The left and right ends of the L-shaped plate (1) are provided with first threaded holes (15), and the left and right ends of the arc-shaped plate (14) are provided with second threaded holes (16) corresponding to the first threaded holes (15). There are multiple second threaded holes (16) in the circumferential direction relative to the arc-shaped plate (14). The first threaded holes (15) and the second threaded holes (16) are connected by bolts.

4. The novel universal camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The L-shaped plate (1) is detachably equipped with protective covers (17) at both ends. Each of the two protective covers (17) has heat dissipation holes (18), and there are multiple heat dissipation holes (18).

5. The novel universal camera structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both of the protective covers (17) are symmetrically provided with positioning holes (19), and the left and right ends of the L-shaped plate (1) are provided with positioning rods (20) corresponding to the multiple positioning holes (19).

6. The novel universal camera structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the multiple positioning rods (20) has a positioning ring (21) on its outer end face, and the positioning ring (21) and the positioning rod (20) are threadedly connected.

7. A novel universal camera structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both of the protective covers (17) are provided with reinforcing seats (22) at their upper and lower ends, and multiple reinforcing seats (22) are provided at intervals.