A camera module quick release mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of quick-release mechanism of camera module, belong to video camera technical field, for solving the operation complex of existing installation mode, the problem of inconvenient disassembly. The mechanism includes camera shell, camera module and main cover plate, shell interior is equipped with first accommodating groove and second accommodating groove, camera module and main cover plate are received respectively. Guiding assembly is equipped between camera module and shell, including matching rod and matching hole, for installation positioning. Main cover plate is fixed with connecting block, connecting groove is opened in shell, and positioning assembly is equipped in connecting block, including slidable clamping plate and spring, the quick fixing of main cover plate is realized. Extrusion assembly is also equipped in connecting block, clamping plate is separated from clamping groove by pressing mode, so that main cover plate and camera module are conveniently taken out. The mechanism improves the efficiency of assembly and disassembly, simple structure, convenient operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to a quick-release mechanism for a camera module. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional camera module installation methods primarily rely on screw fixing. During production, workers must use screwdrivers and other tools to individually screw multiple screws into their corresponding threaded holes to secure the camera module to the equipment housing. This process is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also prone to errors such as misaligned screws or stripped threads, affecting installation quality. Removing the screws is equally cumbersome during equipment maintenance or upgrades, especially in confined or difficult-to-operate environments, where improper handling can damage the equipment or the camera module.

[0003] Furthermore, some devices use a snap-fit ​​structure to fix the camera module, but the existing snap-fit ​​structure is poorly designed. It requires significant external force during installation and removal, which can easily damage the snap-fit, reduce its lifespan, and result in a poor user experience, failing to meet the needs for rapid installation and removal. Therefore, developing a mechanism for quickly and easily installing and removing camera modules is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as the need to apply significant external force during installation and disassembly, which can easily lead to damage to the clips, reduced service life, poor user experience, and inability to meet the needs of rapid installation and disassembly. Therefore, this invention proposes a quick-release mechanism for camera modules.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A quick-release mechanism for a camera module includes a camera housing. The camera housing has a first receiving slot and a second receiving slot. A camera module is matched and disposed in the first receiving slot. A main cover plate is matched and disposed in the second receiving slot. The main cover plate is used to clamp the camera module in the first receiving slot for positioning. A set of guide components is provided between the camera module and the camera housing.

[0007] Two connecting blocks are fixed inside the main cover plate. Two connecting slots matching the two connecting blocks are opened inside the camera housing. Each of the two connecting blocks is provided with a set of positioning components. The positioning components are used to quickly fix the main cover plate into the second receiving slot.

[0008] To facilitate the disassembly of the camera module, a set of pressing components is provided in each of the two connecting blocks. The two sets of pressing components are used to disconnect the main cover plate and the camera housing.

[0009] In one possible design, the guide assembly includes four matching rods fixed in the first receiving groove, and the camera module has four matching holes, which are respectively matched with the four matching rods.

[0010] In one possible design, a semi-circular guide block is fixed to the side end of each of the four matching rods.

[0011] In one possible design, each of the positioning components includes a second groove formed in the connecting block, two snap-fit ​​plates sliding in the second groove, a second spring between the two snap-fit ​​plates, both ends of the second spring abutting against the side ends of the two snap-fit ​​plates through spring seats, and two snap-fit ​​slots communicating with the connecting groove are formed in the camera housing, and the two snap-fit ​​plates respectively snap into the two snap-fit ​​slots;

[0012] The two snap-fit ​​plates are inclined at their sides, allowing them to be pressed against the inner wall of the connecting groove and pushed by the elasticity of the second spring, facilitating their automatic snap-fit ​​into the groove.

[0013] In one possible design, each of the two connecting blocks has a first groove, which is used to facilitate the insertion and pinching of the palm.

[0014] In one possible design, the extrusion assembly includes a pressing plate that slides within a first groove, and two extrusion plates are fixed to the side end of the pressing plate. Each of the two snap-fit ​​plates has an extrusion groove, and the two extrusion plates respectively move through the two extrusion grooves and make extrusion contact with the inclined surfaces of the two extrusion grooves.

[0015] The two pressing plates are moved by pressing the side of the pressing plate. The two pressing plates press the inclined surfaces of the two pressing grooves respectively, so that the two snap-fit ​​plates are released from the two snap-fit ​​grooves. At the same time, two fingers press the inner walls of the two first grooves respectively and pull the main cover plate outward to remove the main cover plate directly. This releases the squeezing and fixing of the camera module, making it easy to remove the camera module.

[0016] In one possible design, each of the two pressing plates is provided with a first spring at its side end, and the two ends of the two first springs abut against the inner walls of the two first grooves and the side ends of the two pressing plates through spring seats.

[0017] In one possible design, both of the pressing plates have anti-slip textures on their sides.

[0018] In this application, the sides of the two snap-fit ​​plates are inclined and can be squeezed by the inner wall of the connecting groove. They are pushed by the elasticity of the second spring, which facilitates automatic snap-fit ​​into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0019] By pressing the side of the pressing plate, the two extrusion plates are moved. The two extrusion plates extrude the inclined surfaces of the two extrusion grooves, causing the two snap-fit ​​plates to leave the two snap-fit ​​grooves and disengage. At the same time, by pressing the inner walls of the two first grooves with two fingers and pulling the main cover plate outward, the main cover plate can be removed directly. This also releases the squeezing and fixing of the camera module, making it easy to remove the camera module.

[0020] Beneficial effects: In this utility model, the quick-release mechanism for camera modules, through the setting of the guide component, allows the camera module to be quickly and accurately installed into the first receiving slot simply by aligning the matching hole of the camera module with the matching rod and inserting it. This avoids the tedious operation of tightening screws one by one in the traditional screw fixing method, and greatly improves the installation efficiency.

[0021] In this invention, the camera module quick-release mechanism uses a snap-fit ​​plate and a snap-fit ​​slot to quickly fix the main cover plate into the second receiving slot, thereby firmly clamping the camera module into the first receiving slot for positioning. The snap-fit ​​plate is tilted at its side end, and with the elastic push of the second spring, automatic snap-fit ​​can be achieved, ensuring accurate and secure positioning.

[0022] In this invention, the design of the extrusion assembly makes the disassembly process easy and simple. Simply press the pressing plate, and through the cooperation of the extrusion plate and the extrusion groove, the snap-fit ​​plate is disengaged from the snap-fit ​​groove, releasing the connection between the main cover plate and the camera housing. Then, pull the main cover plate outward to remove it, simultaneously releasing the squeezing and fixing of the camera module, making it easy to remove the camera module without the need for tools, saving disassembly time and manpower. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front-view perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a quick-release mechanism for a camera module proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 An exploded view of a quick-release mechanism for a camera module proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a quick-release mechanism for a camera module proposed in this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Camera housing; 2. Main cover plate; 3. Camera module; 4. Connecting block; 5. First receiving groove; 6. Second receiving groove; 7. Matching hole; 8. Matching rod; 9. Connecting groove; 10. Pressing plate; 11. Extrusion plate; 12. First groove; 13. First spring; 14. Second groove; 15. Snap-fit ​​plate; 16. Extrusion groove; 17. Second spring; 18. Snap-fit ​​groove. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0028] In one embodiment: Refer to Figures 1-3 A quick-release mechanism for a camera module, applicable in the field of camera technology, comprises a camera housing 1, a main cover plate 2, a camera module 3, and a connecting block 4. The camera housing 1 has a first receiving groove 5 and a second receiving groove 6. The first receiving groove 5 is used to accommodate the camera module 3, and the second receiving groove 6 is used to accommodate the main cover plate 2. The main cover plate 2 serves to position the camera module 3 within the first receiving groove 5.

[0029] A guide assembly is provided between the camera module 3 and the camera housing 1. The guide assembly includes four matching rods 8 fixed in the first receiving groove 5, and four matching holes 7 are correspondingly opened in the camera module 3, which are respectively matched with the four matching rods 8. During installation, the matching holes 7 of the camera module 3 are aligned with the matching rods 8 and inserted to ensure that the camera module 3 is accurately installed in the first receiving groove 5. To make the insertion process smoother, semi-circular guide blocks are fixed to the side ends of the four matching rods 8, which can reduce the friction during insertion.

[0030] Two connecting blocks 4 are fixed inside the main cover plate 2, and two connecting slots 9 that match the two connecting blocks 4 are opened inside the camera housing 1. Each of the two connecting blocks 4 is provided with a set of positioning components for quickly fixing the main cover plate 2 into the second receiving slot 6;

[0031] Each positioning assembly includes a second groove 14 formed within the connecting block 4. Two snap-fit ​​plates 15 slide within the second groove 14, and a second spring 17 is positioned between the two snap-fit ​​plates 15. Both ends of the second spring 17 abut against the side ends of the two snap-fit ​​plates 15 via spring seats. The camera housing 1 has two snap-fit ​​slots 18 communicating with the connecting groove 9, and the two snap-fit ​​plates 15 snap into the two snap-fit ​​slots 18 respectively. The side ends of the two snap-fit ​​plates 15 are inclined. When the connecting block 4 is inserted into the connecting groove 9, the inner wall of the connecting groove 9 presses against the inclined side ends of the snap-fit ​​plates 15, causing the two snap-fit ​​plates 15 to move closer together, compressing the second spring 17. After the connecting block 4 is inserted into place, under the elastic push of the second spring 17, the two snap-fit ​​plates 15 automatically snap into the snap-fit ​​slots 18, achieving rapid fixation of the main cover plate 2.

[0032] To facilitate the disassembly of the camera module 3, a set of squeezing components is provided in each of the two connecting blocks 4. The two sets of squeezing components are used to disconnect the main cover plate 2 and the camera housing 1. Each of the two connecting blocks 4 has a first groove 12, which is convenient for the palm to reach in and squeeze.

[0033] The extrusion assembly includes a pressing plate 10 that slides within the first groove 12, and two extrusion plates 11 are fixed to the side end of the pressing plate 10. Each of the two snap-fit ​​plates 15 has an extrusion groove 16, and the two extrusion plates 11 are respectively movably inserted into the two extrusion grooves 16, and the two extrusion plates 11 are respectively in extrusion contact with the inclined surfaces of the two extrusion grooves 16.

[0034] When it is necessary to disassemble the camera module 3, press the side end of the pressing plate 10 to move the two pressing plates 11. The two pressing plates 11 press the inclined surfaces of the two pressing grooves 16 respectively, causing the two snap-fit ​​plates 15 to move towards the center and away from the two snap-fit ​​grooves 18, thus releasing the snap-fit. At the same time, press the inner walls of the two first grooves 12 with two fingers respectively and pull the main cover plate 2 outward to remove the main cover plate 2 directly. After the main cover plate 2 is removed, the squeezing and fixing of the camera module 3 is released, making it easy to remove the camera module 3.

[0035] In another embodiment: Refer to Figures 1-3 An improvement upon Embodiment 1 is made as follows: To ensure the pressing plates 10 automatically return to their original position after being pressed, each pressing plate 10 has a first spring 13 at its side end. The two ends of the first springs 13 abut against the inner walls of the two first grooves 12 and the side ends of the two pressing plates 10 via spring seats. When the pressing plate 10 is pressed, the first springs 13 are compressed. After the pressing plate 10 is released, it automatically returns to its original position under the elastic force of the first springs 13. Furthermore, both pressing plates 10 have anti-slip textures on their side ends to increase friction during pressing and prevent slippage.

[0036] The accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and shapes of the components shown are not actual limitations but are merely schematic representations. In actual implementation, the components can be reasonably configured and adjusted according to specific needs and actual conditions.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release mechanism for a camera module, used for the rapid installation and removal of a camera module, characterized in that, include: A camera housing (1) has a first receiving groove (5) and a second receiving groove (6) inside. A camera module (3) is matched and arranged in the first receiving groove (5), and a main cover plate (2) is matched and arranged in the second receiving groove (6). The main cover plate (2) is used to clamp the camera module (3) in the first receiving groove (5) for positioning. A set of guide components is provided between the camera module (3) and the camera housing (1). Two connecting blocks (4) are fixed inside the main cover plate (2). Two connecting slots (9) matching the two connecting blocks (4) are opened inside the camera housing (1). A set of positioning components is provided in each of the two connecting blocks (4). The positioning components are used to quickly fix the main cover plate (2) into the second receiving slot (6). In order to facilitate the disassembly of the camera module (3), a set of squeezing components is provided in each of the two connecting blocks (4). The two sets of squeezing components are used to disconnect the main cover plate (2) and the camera housing (1).

2. The quick-release mechanism for a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide assembly includes four matching rods (8) fixed in the first receiving groove (5), and the camera module (3) has four matching holes (7), which are respectively matched with the four matching rods (8).

3. The quick-release mechanism for a camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The four matching rods (8) are each fixed with a semi-circular guide block at their side ends.

4. A quick-release mechanism for a camera module according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Each of the positioning components includes a second groove (14) opened in the connecting block (4), two snap-fit ​​plates (15) slide in the second groove (14), a second spring (17) is provided between the two snap-fit ​​plates (15), and both ends of the second spring (17) abut against the side ends of the two snap-fit ​​plates (15) through spring seats. The camera housing (1) has two snap-fit ​​slots (18) that communicate with the connecting groove (9), and the two snap-fit ​​plates (15) are snapped into the two snap-fit ​​slots (18) respectively. The two snap-fit ​​plates (15) are inclined at their sides and can be squeezed by the inner wall of the connecting groove (9) and pushed by the elasticity of the second spring (17) to automatically snap into the snap-fit ​​groove (18).

5. A quick-release mechanism for a camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both of the connecting blocks (4) have a first groove (12) inside, and the two first grooves (12) are used to facilitate the palm to reach in and pinch.

6. A quick-release mechanism for a camera module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The extrusion assembly includes a pressing plate (10) that slides in the first groove (12). Two extrusion plates (11) are fixed to the side end of the pressing plate (10). Extrusion grooves (16) are provided in both of the snap-fit ​​plates (15). The two extrusion plates (11) are respectively movably inserted into the two extrusion grooves (16). The two extrusion plates (11) are respectively in extrusion contact with the inclined surfaces of the two extrusion grooves (16). In this process, pressing the side end of the pressing plate (10) drives the two extrusion plates (11) to move. The two extrusion plates (11) extrude the inclined surfaces of the two extrusion grooves (16) respectively, causing the two snap-fit ​​plates (15) to leave the two snap-fit ​​grooves (18) and release the snap-fit. At the same time, two fingers press the inner walls of the two first grooves (12) respectively, and pull the main cover plate (2) outward to directly remove the main cover plate (2). At the same time, the squeezing and fixing of the camera module (3) can be released, making it convenient to remove the camera module (3).

7. A quick-release mechanism for a camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the two pressing plates (10) is provided with a first spring (13) at its side end. The two ends of the two first springs (13) abut against the inner wall of the two first grooves (12) and the side ends of the two pressing plates (10) through spring seats.

8. A quick-release mechanism for a camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both of the pressing plates (10) have anti-slip textures on their sides.

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