Dustproof camera module

By using optical glass and equipping industrial camera lenses with cleaning components, the problem of false alarms in visual monitoring caused by lens dust accumulation has been solved, enabling automated dust cleaning, improving shooting accuracy, and reducing the need for manual maintenance.

CN224501124UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14QINGDAO QINHONG AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO QINHONG AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a dustproof camera module, relating to the field of camera monitoring equipment in the industrial sector; specifically, it includes a camera assembly, a camera mounting assembly, and a cleaning assembly. The camera assembly is used to acquire image information in industrial production; the camera mounting assembly is used to support and fix the camera assembly; the camera mounting assembly has a cavity structure for accommodating the camera assembly; the camera mounting assembly includes a mounting plate, and the mounting plate has an optical glass corresponding to the lens structure of the camera assembly; one end of the cleaning assembly is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, and the other end is correspondingly mounted to the optical glass, used for cleaning the surface of the optical glass. By installing the camera and lens of the camera assembly in a sealed space, using optical glass at the lens, and with the cleaning assembly, the optical glass is cleaned at a certain time controlled by a controller, thereby ensuring the authenticity of the camera's captured images and reducing false alarms during visual monitoring.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera monitoring equipment in the industrial sector, specifically a dustproof camera module. Background Technology

[0002] Industrial cameras are key components in machine vision systems, undertaking tasks such as monitoring and comparison in intelligent industrial production. In modern production, industrial cameras operate in harsh environments with large amounts of dust, iron filings, chemical pollution, and heat radiation. As precision instruments, industrial cameras are easily affected by interference from the surrounding environment.

[0003] Currently, due to different camera usage environments, dust and powder accumulate on the lenses of existing products, leading to false alarms in visual monitoring. This requires workers to clean and wipe the lenses periodically.

[0004] In view of the above, this application is hereby submitted. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address one of the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a dustproof camera module that solves the technical problem of dust accumulation and dust fall at different lens locations in industrial environments, which leads to false alarms in visual monitoring.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a dustproof camera module, comprising:

[0007] Camera components are used in industrial production to acquire image information;

[0008] A camera mounting assembly for supporting and fixing a camera assembly; the camera mounting assembly is provided with a cavity structure for accommodating the camera assembly; the camera mounting assembly includes a mounting plate, and the mounting plate is provided with optical glass corresponding to the lens structure of the camera assembly;

[0009] The cleaning component is fixed at one end to the mounting plate and at the other end corresponding to the optical glass, and is used to clean the surface of the optical glass.

[0010] Preferably, the cleaning component includes:

[0011] The cleaning squeegee is positioned on the side of the optical glass furthest from the camera components.

[0012] A driving component, fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, is used to provide driving force for the cleaning scraper to clean the optical glass;

[0013] The linkage assembly is connected at one end to the power output end of the drive component and at the other end to the cleaning scraper.

[0014] Preferably, the linkage assembly includes:

[0015] The scraper fixing plate has a slot for fixing the cleaning scraper on the side facing the cleaning scraper, and the cleaning scraper is provided with a retaining strip corresponding to the slot;

[0016] The scraper connecting plate is fixedly installed on the side of the scraper fixing plate away from the cleaning scraper;

[0017] The scraper arm is movably connected at one end to the scraper connecting plate;

[0018] The swing arm fixing plate is movably connected at one end to the other end of the scraper swing arm; the other end is provided with a bushing, which is sleeved on the power output shaft of the drive component.

[0019] Preferably, it also includes

[0020] A tension spring is connected at one end to the swing arm fixing plate and at the other end to the scraper swing arm.

[0021] Preferred options also include:

[0022] The sensing plate is sleeved on the power output shaft of the driving component, and the sensing plate is provided with a corresponding bayonet for the swing arm fixing plate.

[0023] Preferably, the camera fixing assembly further includes:

[0024] A fixed housing is provided, and the camera assembly is fixed inside the fixed housing.

[0025] A removable baffle is located at the end of the fixed housing away from the mounting plate;

[0026] The fixed housing and the mounting plate together form a cavity structure that accommodates the camera assembly.

[0027] Preferred options also include:

[0028] Camera component mounting plate, located at the bottom of the mounting housing;

[0029] A camera positioning plate is arranged parallel to the camera assembly fixing plate above it. The fixing housing and the camera positioning plate have corresponding mounting grooves, which extend along the length of the fixing housing. The camera assembly is positioned above the camera positioning plate.

[0030] Preferred options also include:

[0031] A camera elevation plate is placed between the camera positioning plate and the camera assembly to adjust the height of the camera assembly.

[0032] Preferably, the camera assembly

[0033] Network-connected industrial surface vibrating camera;

[0034] The lens is connected to the network port industrial surface vibrating camera and is configured correspondingly to the optical glass.

[0035] Preferably, the mounting plate is provided with mounting holes, and the optical glass is installed in the mounting holes.

[0036] Compared with existing technologies, this solution offers the following advantages: A dustproof camera module includes a camera assembly, a camera mounting assembly, and a cleaning assembly. The camera and lens of the camera assembly are installed in a sealed space. The lens uses optical glass, and the cleaning assembly cleans the optical glass periodically via a controller, thus ensuring the authenticity of the camera's captured images and reducing false alarms during visual monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the dustproof camera module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 For this application Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA direction;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate and cleaning component structure according to an embodiment of the application.

[0041] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of this application.

[0042] In the picture:

[0043] 1. Camera assembly; 101. Ethernet port industrial surface vibrating camera; 102. Lens;

[0044] 2. Camera mounting assembly; 201. Mounting plate; 211. Mounting hole; 202. Mounting housing; 203. Removable baffle; 204. Camera assembly mounting plate; 205. Camera positioning plate; 206. Camera elevation plate;

[0045] 3. Cleaning components; 301. Cleaning scraper; 311. Clip; 302. Drive unit; 303. Linkage assembly; 331. Scraper fixing plate; 332. Slot; 333. Scraper connecting plate; 334. Scraper swing arm; 335. Swing arm fixing plate; 336. Bushing; 337. Tension spring; 338. Sensor plate; 339. Bayonet;

[0046] 4. Optical glass. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0048] Please see Figures 1-5 This application provides the following technical solutions:

[0049] This application provides a dustproof camera module, including a camera assembly 1, a camera fixing assembly 2, and a cleaning assembly 3.

[0050] Camera assembly 1 is used to acquire image information in industrial production; camera fixing assembly 2 is used to support and fix camera assembly 1; the camera fixing assembly 2 is provided with a cavity structure for accommodating camera assembly 1; the camera fixing assembly 2 includes a mounting plate 201, and the mounting plate 201 is provided with optical glass 4 corresponding to the lens structure of camera assembly 1; cleaning assembly 3 is fixedly disposed at one end on the mounting plate 201, and the other end is provided corresponding to the optical glass 4, and is used to clean the surface of optical glass 4.

[0051] Specifically, camera assembly 1 is installed within the sealed cavity structure of camera mounting assembly 2. High-transmittance optical glass is used, and a cleaning assembly 3 cleans the glass within a controlled timeframe to ensure the authenticity of the images captured by the camera.

[0052] This application installs the camera and lens of the camera assembly in a sealed space. The lens uses optical glass and is equipped with a cleaning component. The optical glass is cleaned within a certain period of time by a controller, thereby ensuring the authenticity of the camera's captured images and reducing false alarms during visual monitoring.

[0053] Based on the above solution, this application provides a specific implementation of the cleaning component 3, which includes a cleaning scraper 301, a drive component 302, and a linkage assembly 303.

[0054] A cleaning blade 301 is positioned on the side of the optical glass 4 furthest from the camera assembly 1. A drive unit 302 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 201 to provide driving force for the cleaning blade 301 to clean the optical glass 4. One end of a connecting rod assembly 303 is connected to the power output end of the drive unit 302, and the other end is connected to the cleaning blade 301. In practical use, the mounting plate 201 is also equipped with a proximity switch.

[0055] In practical applications, the drive unit 302 can be a JGB37-520 miniature geared motor. Alternatively, other drive structures capable of providing driving force can be used.

[0056] Specifically, the cleaning squeegee 301 can be made of silicone rubber.

[0057] Based on the above solution, this application provides a specific embodiment of the linkage assembly 303; the linkage assembly 303 includes a scraper fixing plate 331, a scraper connecting plate 333, a scraper swing arm 334, a swing arm fixing plate 335, and a bushing 336.

[0058] The scraper fixing plate 331 is provided with a slot 332 for fixing the cleaning scraper 301 on the side facing the cleaning scraper 301, and the cleaning scraper 301 is provided with a retaining strip 311 corresponding to the slot;

[0059] The scraper connecting plate 333 is fixedly disposed on the side of the scraper fixing plate 331 away from the cleaning scraper 301; one end of the scraper swing arm 334 is movably connected to the scraper connecting plate 333; one end of the swing arm fixing plate 335 is movably connected to the other end of the scraper swing arm 334; the other end is provided with a bushing 336, which is sleeved on the power output shaft of the drive component 302.

[0060] In actual use, the drive component 302 drives the swing arm fixing plate 335 to move the scraper connecting plate 333 and the scraper fixing plate 331, and finally drives the cleaning scraper 301 to clean the dust on the surface of the optical glass 4.

[0061] Based on the above solution, this application also includes a tension spring 337. One end of the tension spring 337 is connected to the swing arm fixing plate 335, and the other end is connected to the scraper swing arm 334.

[0062] Based on the above solution, this application also provides a sensor plate 338.

[0063] The sensing plate 338 is sleeved on the power output shaft of the driving component 302, and the sensing plate 338 is provided with a corresponding bayonet 339 to the swing arm fixing plate 335.

[0064] Based on the above solution, this application also provides a specific embodiment of the camera fixing component 2, wherein the camera fixing component 2 further includes a fixing housing 202 and a detachable baffle 203.

[0065] The camera assembly 1 is fixed inside the fixed housing 202;

[0066] The removable baffle 203 is located at the end of the fixed housing 202 away from the mounting plate 201;

[0067] The detachable baffle 203, the fixed housing 202, and the mounting plate 201 together form a cavity structure for accommodating the camera assembly 1.

[0068] Based on the above solution, this application also includes a camera assembly fixing plate 204 and a camera positioning plate 205.

[0069] A camera assembly fixing plate 204 is disposed at the bottom of a fixed housing 202; a camera positioning plate 205 is disposed parallel above the camera assembly fixing plate 204; the fixed housing 202 and the camera positioning plate 205 are respectively provided with mounting grooves 221, which extend along the length of the fixed housing 202; and the camera assembly 1 is disposed above the camera positioning plate 205.

[0070] Based on the above solution, this application also includes a camera elevation plate 206.

[0071] A camera elevation plate 206 is positioned between the camera positioning plate 205 and the camera assembly 1 to adjust the height of the camera assembly 1.

[0072] Based on the above solution, this application embodiment also provides a specific implementation of the camera assembly 1, which includes a lens 102 and a network port industrial surface vibrating camera 101.

[0073] The network port industrial surface vibrating camera 101; specifically, the network port industrial surface vibrating camera 101 adopts the MV-CA013-AOGM network port industrial surface vibrating camera 101.

[0074] Lens 102 is connected to the network-port industrial surface vibrating camera 101 and is correspondingly positioned with respect to the optical glass 4. Specifically, lens 102 is an F4029A-JG-460-1 type lens.

[0075] Based on the above scheme, the mounting plate 201 is provided with mounting holes 211, and the optical glass is installed in the mounting holes 211; the optical glass 4 is embedded in the mounting holes 211.

[0076] Specifically, the lens of camera assembly 1 is installed and fixed inside camera fixing assembly 2. The front mounting plate 201 has a circular high-transparency optical glass 4 embedded in the circular mounting hole 211 inside the mounting plate 201. The drive component 302 is installed on the mounting plate 201, and the sensing plate 338 and the cleaning scraper 301 are fixed to the shaft end of the drive component 302. The camera assembly 1 is first assembled and inserted from the rear end of the camera fixing assembly 2. After fixing, the cross-installation is better for sealing.

[0077] In the description of this application and its embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "top", "bottom", "height", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0078] In this application and its embodiments, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "link," "fix," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0079] In this application and its embodiments, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0080] The foregoing disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described above. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0081] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0082] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A dustproof camera module, characterized in that, include: Camera assembly (1), used in industrial production to acquire image information; A camera fixing assembly (2) is used to support and fix a camera assembly (1); the camera fixing assembly (2) is provided with a cavity structure for accommodating the camera assembly (1); the camera fixing assembly (2) includes a mounting plate (201), and the mounting plate (201) is provided with optical glass (4) corresponding to the lens structure of the camera assembly (1); The cleaning component (3) is fixed at one end to the mounting plate (201) and at the other end to the optical glass (4), and is used to clean the surface of the optical glass (4).

2. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component (3) includes: A cleaning squeegee (301) is disposed on the side of the optical glass (4) away from the camera assembly (1); A driving component (302) is fixedly disposed on the mounting plate (201) and is used to provide driving force for the cleaning scraper (301) to clean the optical glass (4); The linkage assembly (303) is connected at one end to the power output end of the drive unit (302) and at the other end to the cleaning scraper (301).

3. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage assembly (303) includes: The scraper fixing plate (331) has a slot (332) for fixing the cleaning scraper (301) on the side facing the cleaning scraper (301), and the cleaning scraper (301) is provided with a retaining strip (311) corresponding to the slot; The scraper connecting plate (333) is fixedly installed on the side of the scraper fixing plate (331) away from the cleaning scraper (301); The scraper arm (334) is movably connected at one end to the scraper connecting plate (333); The swing arm fixing plate (335) is movably connected at one end to the other end of the scraper swing arm (334); the other end is provided with a bushing (336), which is sleeved on the power output shaft of the drive component (302).

4. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes A tension spring (337) is connected at one end to the swing arm fixing plate (335) and at the other end to the scraper swing arm (334).

5. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The sensing plate (338) is sleeved on the power output shaft of the driving component (302), and the sensing plate (338) is provided with a corresponding bayonet (339) to the swing arm fixing plate (335).

6. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera mounting assembly (2) also includes: A fixed housing (202) is provided, and the camera assembly (1) is fixed inside the fixed housing (202); A removable baffle (203) is provided at the end of the fixed housing (202) away from the mounting plate (201); The fixed housing (202) and the mounting plate (201) together form a cavity structure for accommodating the camera assembly (1).

7. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A camera assembly mounting plate (204) is disposed at the bottom of the mounting housing (202); A camera positioning plate (205) is arranged parallel above the camera assembly fixing plate (204). The fixing housing (202) and the camera positioning plate (205) have corresponding mounting grooves (221), which extend along the length of the fixing housing (202). The camera assembly (1) is arranged above the camera positioning plate (205).

8. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A camera elevation plate (206) is disposed between the camera positioning plate (205) and the camera assembly (1) for adjusting the height of the camera assembly (1).

9. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera assembly (1) is a network port industrial surface vibration camera (101); The lens (102) is connected to the network port industrial surface vibrating camera (101) and is set in correspondence with the optical glass (4).

10. The dustproof camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (201) is provided with mounting holes (211), and the optical glass is installed in the mounting holes (211).