Support and camera assembly

Abstract

The application provides a support and a camera assembly. The support comprises a base plate and an adapter support. The base plate comprises a body part and a sliding groove arranged on the body part. The adapter support is used for fixing a camera. A plurality of adapter supports are assembled on the body part and can move along the sliding groove, so as to adjust the positions of the plurality of adapter supports on the body part. The operation is simple and convenient, and the position of the camera is adjusted conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of video surveillance, and in particular to brackets and camera components. Background Technology

[0002] Surveillance systems are among the most widely used security systems. Video surveillance systems, in particular, possess strong preventative capabilities due to their intuitiveness, accuracy, timeliness, and rich information content, and have been widely adopted in many situations in recent years. Cameras are a crucial component of video surveillance systems, used for image acquisition. In multi-dimensional sensing scenarios, multiple cameras need to work together, such as for image stitching. Camera installation requires maintaining certain relationships, such as distance. Current installation methods involve directly mounting a single camera with a single bracket, which makes it inconvenient to adjust camera positions when stitching images, resulting in long construction times and poor accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a bracket and camera assembly for facilitating the adjustment of the camera's position.

[0004] This application provides a bracket, including a base plate and adapter brackets. The base plate includes a main body and a sliding groove disposed on the main body. The adapter brackets are used to fix cameras. A plurality of adapter brackets are respectively assembled on the main body and can move along the sliding groove to adjust the position of the plurality of adapter brackets on the main body.

[0005] Furthermore, the bracket includes a slider fixed to the adapter bracket, the adapter bracket being located above the main body and the slider being located below the main body.

[0006] Furthermore, the adapter bracket includes a lower bracket, the lower bracket is provided with a first assembly hole, the slider is provided with a second assembly hole, and the bracket includes a fixing member assembled in the first assembly hole and the second assembly hole. When the fixing member is loosened, the adapter bracket can move along the slide groove. When the fixing member is tightened, the adapter bracket is fixed on the main body.

[0007] Furthermore, the lower support is provided with at least a pair of positioning holes, and the slider includes at least a pair of positioning posts, which pass through the slide groove and are respectively assembled in the pair of positioning holes.

[0008] Furthermore, the base plate includes a plurality of support members fixed to the main body, the support members being located below the main body, and the support members having a support surface protruding from the main body.

[0009] Furthermore, the base plate includes an arc-shaped first edge portion, the slide groove is provided along the first edge portion and is arc-shaped, the first edge portion is provided with scale lines, and the scale lines and the adapter bracket are located on the same side of the body portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the base plate is semi-circular and includes a second edge portion connected to the first edge portion. The second edge portion extends along the radial direction of the base plate. The first edge portion is provided with a plurality of first limiting holes, and the second edge portion is provided with a plurality of second limiting holes. The first limiting holes and the second limiting holes are used to assemble fasteners to fix the base plate and the crossbeam. The crossbeam is located below the base plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a mounting part for mounting and fixing the distribution box. The distribution box is located above the main body, and a plurality of the adapter brackets are arranged sequentially around the distribution box.

[0012] Furthermore, the adapter bracket includes a lower bracket assembled to the base plate, a middle bracket assembled to the lower bracket, and an upper bracket assembled to the middle bracket. The middle bracket is rotatable relative to the lower bracket in a first direction, and the upper bracket is rotatable relative to the middle bracket in a second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the upper bracket is used to fix the camera.

[0013] This application provides a camera assembly, including the bracket and a plurality of cameras, wherein the plurality of cameras are respectively fixed on the adapter bracket.

[0014] The bracket in this embodiment includes a base plate and an adapter bracket. The adapter bracket is used to fix the camera. The base plate includes a main body and a sliding groove disposed on the main body. Multiple adapter brackets are respectively assembled on the main body and can move along the sliding groove to adjust the position of the multiple adapter brackets on the main body. The operation is simple and convenient, and it is convenient to adjust the position of the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a camera assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the camera assembly from another perspective;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic of the bracket and crossbeam after they are fixed together.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the bracket shown;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the support structure from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A top view of the base plate shown;

[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The bottom view of the base plate shown;

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The side view of the base plate shown;

[0023] Figure 9 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the adapter bracket shown;

[0024] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 An exploded view of the adapter bracket shown;

[0025] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the middle bracket of the adapter bracket shown;

[0026] Figure 12 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the slider shown;

[0027] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A top view of the slider shown;

[0028] Figure 14 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows another perspective of the bracket, in which only a portion of the base plate and an adapter bracket fixed to the base plate are shown;

[0029] Figure 15 yes Figure 4 A top view of the bracket shown;

[0030] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 The top view shown is a cross-sectional view along line AA, where only a portion of the base plate is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0032] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of this application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, lateral, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial direction, radial direction, circumferential direction, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships, movement conditions, etc. between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, terms such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this application are only used for the purpose of convenient description and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] Refer Figures 1 to 3 , the embodiments of this application provide a camera assembly, including a bracket 100 and a plurality of cameras 200 assembled to the bracket 100. In one embodiment, the bracket 100 is fixed on a cross beam 300, and the cross beam 300 is located below the bracket 100 to support the bracket 100, so as to achieve the high-altitude installation of the cameras 200.

[0034] In one embodiment, the bracket 100 includes a bottom plate 1 and a plurality of adapter brackets 2 fixed on the bottom plate 1. The plurality of cameras 200 are respectively fixed to the plurality of adapter brackets 2, which can meet the requirements of image stitching.

[0035] Refer Figures 4 to 6 , the bottom plate 1 includes a body portion 11 and a chute 12 provided on the body portion 11. The plurality of adapter brackets 2 are respectively fixed on the body portion 11 and can move along the chute 12 to adjust the positions of the plurality of adapter brackets 2 on the body portion 11, so as to adjust the positions of the cameras 200, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0036] In one embodiment, the bottom plate 1 is made of metal sheet metal and is generally in a flat plate shape, which is convenient for construction and installation.

[0037] In one embodiment, the bottom plate 1 includes a curved first edge portion 13. The chute 12 is arranged along the first edge portion 13 and is curved. Scale lines 14 are provided on the first edge portion 13. The scale lines 14 and the adapter brackets 2 are on the same side of the body portion 11.

[0038] The setting of the scale lines 14 is convenient for confirming the initial position during the installation of the cameras 200, reducing the debugging work, and also convenient for quickly moving the adapter brackets 2 to the required scale line 14 position, and improving the accuracy of the position of the adapter brackets 2 after movement, so as to save construction time.

[0039] In one embodiment, the base plate 1 is semi-circular and includes a second edge portion 15 connected to the first edge portion 13. The second edge portion 15 extends radially along the base plate 1. The first edge portion 13 is provided with a plurality of first limiting holes 131. The second edge portion 15 is provided with a plurality of second limiting holes 151. The first limiting holes 131 and the second limiting holes 151 are used for assembling fasteners (not shown) to fix the base plate 1 and the crossbeam 300.

[0040] In one embodiment, the fastener passes through the first limiting hole 131 and is threaded to the crossbeam 300, or passes through the second limiting hole 151 and is threaded to the crossbeam 300.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first limiting hole 131 is located between the scale line 14 and the slide groove 12.

[0042] In one embodiment, the main body 11 is provided with a mounting section (not shown) for mounting and fixing the power distribution box 3, so as to connect the power supply, network cable, etc. of the camera 200, thereby improving the integration. The power distribution box 3 is located above the main body 11, and multiple adapter brackets 2 are arranged sequentially around the power distribution box 3.

[0043] In one embodiment, the mounting part includes a plurality of fixing posts 1101. A first screw (not shown) passes through a first through hole (not shown) on the distribution box 3 and is screwed to the fixing post 1101 for easy assembly and disassembly of the distribution box 3.

[0044] In another embodiment, the mounting part may also include a through hole, through which the first screw passes and is fixed to the first nut after passing through the first through hole (not shown) on the distribution box 3. The first nut may be fixed to the main body 11 or may be separately provided.

[0045] In another embodiment, a thread can also be provided in the through hole, and the first screw passes through the first through hole (not shown) on the distribution box 3 and is then screwed into the thread for fixation.

[0046] In one embodiment, the fixing post 1101 is riveted to the body part 11, or it can be welded to the body part.

[0047] In another embodiment, the distribution box 3 can also be welded and fixed to the base plate 1.

[0048] In one embodiment, the mounting part includes a plurality of protrusions 1102, which are assembled into the second through hole (not shown) of the distribution box 3 to facilitate the alignment of the first through hole with the fixing post 1101, so as to facilitate the assembly of the first screw.

[0049] In one embodiment, the protrusion 1102 is riveted to the body portion 11, or it can be welded to the body portion 11, or it can be integrally formed with the body portion 11.

[0050] In one embodiment, the bottom plate 1 is provided with a plurality of weight-reducing holes 16. In one embodiment, the weight-reducing holes 16 are located between the adapter bracket 2 and the distribution box 3. In one embodiment, the plurality of weight-reducing holes 16 are arranged around the distribution box 3.

[0051] In one embodiment, the weight-reducing hole 16 is located between the second limiting hole 151 and the chute 12.

[0052] In one embodiment, the bracket 100 includes a slider 4 fixed to the adapter bracket 2. The adapter bracket 2 is located above the body portion 11, and the slider 4 is located below the body portion 11. The provision of the slider 4 facilitates the assembly and fixation of the adapter bracket 2.

[0053] In one embodiment, one first limiting hole 131 and one second limiting hole 151 form a group, which is correspondingly arranged with a cross bar 301 of the cross beam 300. The cross bar 301 is supported below the bottom plate 1. The connection line between the first limiting hole 131 and the second limiting hole 151 in a group is located between two adjacent adapter brackets 2, so that the cross bar 301 avoids the slider 4, facilitating the installation of the cross beam 300.

[0054] In one embodiment, the bracket 100 includes a fixing member 5 for fixing the slider 4 and the adapter bracket 2. After the fixing member 5 is loosened, the adapter bracket 2 can move along the chute 12. After the fixing member 5 is tightened, the adapter bracket 2 is fixed on the body portion 11.

[0055] See Figures 7 to 8 , the bottom plate 1 includes a plurality of support members 17 fixed to the body portion 11. The support members 17 are located below the body portion 11. The support members 17 are provided with a support surface 171 protruding from the body portion 11 for support when landing, and a certain lifting amount can facilitate handling.

[0056] In one embodiment, the plurality of support surfaces 171 are coplanar. In one embodiment, a part of the plurality of support members 17 are arranged in sequence along the chute 12, and the other part surrounds the installation portion.

[0057] Combined with Figure 16 , in one embodiment, the support member 17 straddles the chute 12, and it is provided with an avoidance space 172 for the slider 4 to pass through, so as not to affect the movement of the adapter bracket 2. In another embodiment, the support member 17 can be located on one side of the chute 12 and avoid the slider 4, so as not to affect the movement of the adapter bracket 2.

[0058] In one embodiment, the support member 17 is riveted and fixed to the body portion 11. In another embodiment, the support member 17 can also be welded to the body portion 11 or fixed by screws.

[0059] See Figures 9 to 11The adapter bracket 2 includes a lower bracket 21 assembled with the base plate 1, a middle bracket 22 assembled with the lower bracket 21, and an upper bracket 23 assembled with the middle bracket 22. Along the thickness direction of the base plate 1, the middle bracket 22 is located between the lower bracket 21 and the upper bracket 23, and the camera 200 is fixed to the upper bracket 23.

[0060] In one embodiment, the middle bracket 22 is rotatable relative to the lower bracket 21 along a first direction T, and the upper bracket 23 is rotatable relative to the middle bracket 22 along a second direction R, wherein the first direction T is perpendicular to the second direction R. By rotating the upper bracket 23 and / or the middle bracket 22, the monitoring range of the camera 200 can be adjusted.

[0061] In one embodiment, the first direction T is the width direction of the groove 12, and the second direction R is the length direction of the groove 12.

[0062] In one embodiment, the adapter bracket 2 may consist only of the lower bracket 21, to which the camera 200 is fixed.

[0063] In one embodiment, the adapter bracket 2 may consist only of a lower bracket 21 and a middle bracket 22, with the camera 200 fixed to the middle bracket 22.

[0064] In one embodiment, the lower support 21 includes a first plate-like portion 211 and a pair of first ears 212 extending from opposite sides of the first plate-like portion 211. The middle support 22 includes a second plate-like portion 221 and a pair of second ears 222 extending from opposite sides of the second plate-like portion 221. The pair of second ears 222 are rotatably connected to the pair of first ears 212, such that the middle support 22 can rotate relative to the lower support 21 in a first direction.

[0065] In one embodiment, a pair of second ears 222 extend toward the lower support 21 and are located outside the pair of first ears 212 respectively.

[0066] In one embodiment, the first ear portion 212 is provided with a first hole 2121, and the second ear portion 222 is provided with a second hole 2221. The bracket 100 includes a first limiting member 611 assembled in the second hole 2221 and the first hole 2121 to limit the middle bracket 22 to the lower bracket 21.

[0067] In one embodiment, the first limiting member 611 passes through the second hole 2221 and the first hole 2121 and is fixed to the second nut 612. In another embodiment, the second nut 612 is assembled to the first ear 212 or is integrally formed with the first ear 212.

[0068] In one embodiment, the first ear portion 212 is provided with a third hole 2122, and the second ear portion 222 is provided with a first inclined groove 2223. The bracket 100 includes a second limiting member 621 assembled in the first inclined groove 2223 and the third hole 2122. When the middle bracket 22 rotates, the second limiting member 621 moves relative to the first inclined groove 2223. When the second limiting member 621 abuts against the end of the first inclined groove 2223, it limits the rotation angle of the middle bracket 22.

[0069] Multiple second limiting members 621 can also be provided to limit the rotation angle of the middle bracket 22. Correspondingly, multiple third holes 2122 can be provided, and the second limiting members 621 can be assembled into the corresponding third holes 2122 as needed to meet the requirements of more different rotation angles.

[0070] In one embodiment, the second limiting member 621 passes through the first inclined groove 2223 and the third hole 2122 and is fixed to the third nut 622. In another embodiment, the third nut 622 is assembled to the first ear 212 or integrally formed with the first ear 212.

[0071] In one embodiment, the middle support 22 includes a pair of third ears 223 extending from opposite sides of the second plate-shaped portion 221. The upper support 23 includes a third plate-shaped portion 231 and a pair of fourth ears 232 extending from opposite sides of the third plate-shaped portion 231. The pair of fourth ears 232 are rotatably connected to the pair of third ears 223, respectively, so that the upper support 23 can rotate relative to the middle support 22 in a second direction. The camera 200 is fixed to the third plate-shaped portion 231.

[0072] In one embodiment, a pair of fourth ears 232 extend toward the central support 22 and are located outside a pair of third ears 223. The third ears 223 extend in the opposite direction to the second ears 222.

[0073] In one embodiment, the third ear portion 223 is provided with a fourth hole 2231, and the fourth ear portion 232 is provided with a fifth hole 2321. The bracket 100 includes a third limiting member 631 assembled in the fifth hole 2321 and the fourth hole 2231 to limit the upper bracket 23 to the middle bracket 22.

[0074] In one embodiment, the third limiting member 631 passes through the fifth hole 2321 and the fourth hole 2231 and is fixed to the fourth nut 632. In another embodiment, the fourth nut 632 is assembled to the third ear 223 or is integrally formed with the third ear 223.

[0075] In one embodiment, the third ear portion 223 is provided with a sixth hole 2232, and the fourth ear portion 232 is provided with a second inclined groove 2322. The bracket 100 includes a fourth limiting member 641 assembled in the second inclined groove 2322 and the sixth hole 2232. When the upper bracket 23 rotates, the fourth limiting member 641 moves relative to the second inclined groove 2322. When the fourth limiting member 641 abuts against the end of the second inclined groove 2322, the rotation angle of the upper bracket 23 is restricted.

[0076] Multiple fourth limiting members 641 can also be provided to restrict the rotation angle of the upper bracket 23. Correspondingly, multiple sixth holes 2232 can be provided, and the fourth limiting members 641 can be assembled in the corresponding sixth holes 2232 according to actual needs to meet the requirements of more different rotation angles.

[0077] In one embodiment, the fourth limiting member 641 passes through the second inclined groove 2322 and the sixth hole 2232 and is fixed to the fifth nut 642. In one embodiment, the fifth nut 642 is assembled to the third ear portion 223 or is integrally provided with the third ear portion 223.

[0078] In one embodiment, the third plate portion 231 is provided with a camera assembly hole 2311. Figure 4 Combined with

[0079] the camera assembly hole 2311 is used to assemble a fifth limiting member 65 to fix the camera 200.

[0080] Refer to Figures 12 to 13 , the slider 4 is provided with a second assembly hole 41 and at least a pair of positioning columns 42.

[0081] Refer to Figures 14 to 16 , the fixing member 5 is assembled in the first assembly hole 2112 and the second assembly hole 41. In one embodiment, the fixing member 5 passes through the first assembly hole 2112 and the second assembly hole 41 and is fixed to the sixth nut 66. In one embodiment, the sixth nut 66 is assembled to the slider 4 or is integrally provided with the slider 4.

[0082] A pair of positioning columns 42 pass through the sliding groove 12 and are respectively assembled in a pair of positioning holes 2113. This can not only align the first assembly hole 2112 and the second assembly hole 41 to facilitate the assembly of the fixing member 5, but also prevent the relative rotation between the adapter bracket 2 and the slider 4. When the adapter bracket 2 moves along the sliding groove 12, the fixing member 5 and the pair of positioning columns 42 move relative to the sliding groove 12 within the sliding groove 12.

[0083] The cooperation between the adapter bracket 2 and the slider 4 enables quick installation and disassembly, facilitating the increase or decrease of the number of devices.

[0084] In one embodiment, since the slide groove 12 is arc-shaped, the line connecting the center of the fixing member 5 and the center of the pair of positioning posts 42 is arc-shaped so as not to affect the movement of the adapter bracket 2. In another embodiment, the line connecting the center of the fixing member 5 and the center of the pair of positioning posts 42 is straight, and the width of the slide groove 12 is large enough to avoid affecting the movement of the adapter bracket 2.

[0085] The camera assembly of this embodiment fixes the camera 200 with the bracket 100. With the help of theoretical calculation tools, the initial position of each camera 200 on the bracket 100 can be quickly located according to the scale line 14. The subsequent stitching process only requires fine adjustment of the PTR direction, thereby achieving the requirements of image stitching accuracy and viewing range. The camera 200 can be adjusted in the P direction by moving the adapter bracket 2, in the T direction by rotating the middle bracket 22 relative to the lower bracket 21, and in the R direction by rotating the upper bracket 23 relative to the middle bracket 22. The operation is simple and convenient, and the construction time is shortened.

[0086] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A support, characterized in that, include: The base plate includes a main body and a groove disposed on the main body; The adapter brackets are used to fix the cameras. Multiple adapter brackets are assembled on the main body and can move along the slide groove to adjust the position of the multiple adapter brackets on the main body.

2. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a slider fixed to the adapter bracket, the adapter bracket being located above the main body and the slider being located below the main body.

3. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter bracket includes a lower bracket with a first assembly hole and a second assembly hole. The bracket includes a fastener assembled in the first assembly hole and the second assembly hole. When the fastener is loosened, the adapter bracket can move along the slide groove. When the fastener is tightened, the adapter bracket is fixed on the main body.

4. The stent according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower support is provided with at least one pair of positioning holes, and the slider includes at least one pair of positioning posts. The pair of positioning posts pass through the slide groove and are respectively assembled in the pair of positioning holes.

5. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate includes a plurality of support members fixed to the main body, the support members being located below the main body, and the support members having a support surface protruding from the main body.

6. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate includes an arc-shaped first edge portion, the slide groove is provided along the first edge portion and is arc-shaped, the first edge portion is provided with scale lines, and the scale lines and the adapter bracket are located on the same side of the body portion.

7. The bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base plate is semi-circular and includes a second edge portion connected to the first edge portion. The second edge portion extends radially along the base plate. The first edge portion is provided with a plurality of first limiting holes, and the second edge portion is provided with a plurality of second limiting holes. The first limiting holes and the second limiting holes are used to assemble fasteners to fix the base plate and the crossbeam. The crossbeam is located below the base plate.

8. The bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a mounting part for mounting and fixing the distribution box. The distribution box is located above the main body, and multiple adapter brackets are arranged sequentially around the distribution box.

9. The stent according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The adapter bracket includes a lower bracket assembled to the base plate, a middle bracket assembled to the lower bracket, and an upper bracket assembled to the middle bracket. The middle bracket is rotatable relative to the lower bracket in a first direction, and the upper bracket is rotatable relative to the middle bracket in a second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the upper bracket is used to fix the camera.

10. A camera assembly, characterized in that, It includes multiple cameras and a bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the multiple cameras are respectively fixed on the multiple adapter brackets.

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