Intelligent dual-spectrum surveillance ball

By designing a protective enclosure for the PTZ camera and data interface, and combining it with a lightweight frame and multimodal sensing technology, the problems of PTZ cameras being easily soiled and damaged have been solved, achieving both equipment protection and flexible installation.

CN224538257UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21WEICHENG INTELLIGENT POWER TECH (HANGZHOU) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WEICHENG INTELLIGENT POWER TECH (HANGZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-01
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The cameras in existing surveillance PTZ cameras are prone to getting dirty and damaged, and their internal structure is easily damaged when not in use.

Method used

A smart dual-spectrum control ball with a cover was designed. The cover protects the camera and data transmission interface. The device rotation is restricted by connectors. It adopts a lightweight frame and multimodal sensing technology, and is easy to install with a tripod and suction cup.

Benefits of technology

It achieves protection for cameras and key components, reduces equipment damage, extends service life, and enhances equipment flexibility and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent dual-spectrum surveillance ball, including the holder and the tripod subassembly of setting at the bottom end of holder, the top of holder rotatory mounting has the surveillance ball body, rotatory mounting has vertical rotator on the surveillance ball body, is provided with temperature measurement thermal imaging camera and high definition zoom video camera respectively on vertical rotator, be provided with data transmission interface on the holder, be provided with voice module on the both sides of data transmission interface, one side is microphone hole. Through first cover body and second cover body can respectively to temperature measurement thermal imaging camera, high definition zoom video camera, data transmission interface and voice module are covered and are protected, and first cover body and second cover body are connected through the connecting piece, and in a certain extent can limit the relative rotation of the uncontrolled of surveillance ball body, on one hand realized the protection to lens, microphone etc. key position, on the other hand can realize the rotation restriction of surveillance ball body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of control ball technology, and in particular to an intelligent dual-spectrum control ball. Background Technology

[0002] As a key piece of equipment in the fields of intelligent security and emergency management, the PTZ camera integrates high-definition imaging, real-time transmission, and intelligent analysis technologies. Its core function lies in achieving comprehensive monitoring of dynamic scenes through flexibly deployed spherical cameras. Unlike traditional fixed monitoring systems, the PTZ camera features a lightweight design, supporting rapid installation on tripods, vehicles, or drones. Combined with a wireless communication module, it can quickly build a monitoring network at the scene of an emergency, in temporary control areas, or in remote working environments. Its adaptive focusing and low-light enhancement functions ensure clear image acquisition in complex environments, providing command centers with real-time and intuitive on-site footage.

[0003] With the deep integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and multimedia communication technologies, modern surveillance cameras have evolved into intelligent monitoring nodes with multimodal sensing capabilities. Their high-performance image processors support simultaneous encoding of multiple video streams, dynamically switching between high-definition, infrared, or thermal imaging modes for different scenarios. Intelligent bitrate control technology optimizes transmission efficiency, ensuring stable transmission of critical images even in complex network environments. More importantly, the distributed architecture based on IoT allows the surveillance camera to form a collaborative network with surrounding sensors, mobile terminals, and other devices. Combined with a cloud management platform, this enables temporal-spatial correlation analysis of monitoring data. For example, by integrating GPS positioning and video timestamps, the system can accurately reconstruct the development of events, giving this "flexibly deployed monitoring hub" a stronger overall control capability in scenarios such as traffic management, disaster monitoring, and cross-border security.

[0004] Patent document CN219938433U discloses a protective device for a surveillance camera, including a baffle for covering the top of the surveillance camera; a support member is connected to the lower surface of the baffle; the lower end of the support member is connected to a horizontal rotating body of the surveillance camera, so as to drive the baffle to rotate together when the horizontal rotating body rotates; the support member does not include a portion facing the camera of the surveillance camera, so as to avoid obstructing the camera. A surveillance camera monitoring device is also disclosed, including a surveillance camera, on which the aforementioned protective device is connected. This utility model has the functions of sunshade, rain and snow protection, and impact protection. Therefore, it protects the surveillance camera, extends its service life, and meets the needs of long-term operation of the surveillance camera.

[0005] As with the prior art of the aforementioned patent, the camera of the aforementioned surveillance ball is not equipped with corresponding protective devices. Before installation, dirt easily accumulating on the operator's hands can adhere to the camera surface, causing it to become dirty. Furthermore, during the handling of the surveillance ball, the camera may collide with external objects, leading to damage. Secondly, the aforementioned surveillance ball is mounted on a pan-tilt unit via a rotating connection, with the pan-tilt unit relying on an electric shaft to drive the main body of the surveillance ball to rotate. When the surveillance ball is not in operation, uncontrolled relative rotation can easily occur between the main body of the surveillance ball and the pan-tilt unit. This rotation may cause abnormal stress on the internal structure of the device, thereby causing damage. Utility Model Content

[0006] Purpose of the utility model: The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent dual-spectrum control ball to solve the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art.

[0007] Technical Solution: An intelligent dual-spectrum control ball includes a pan-tilt unit and a tripod assembly at the bottom of the pan-tilt unit. The control ball body is rotatably mounted on the top of the pan-tilt unit, and a vertical rotating body is rotatably mounted on the control ball body. A temperature-measuring thermal imaging camera and a high-definition zoom camera are respectively mounted on the vertical rotating body. A data transmission interface is provided on the pan-tilt unit, and voice components are provided on both sides of the data transmission interface, one side being a microphone hole and the other side being a speaker hole. A first cover is provided around the temperature-measuring thermal imaging camera and the high-definition zoom camera, and a second cover is provided at the data transmission interface. A connector is fixedly connected between the first cover and the second cover.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: a fixing component is fixedly installed on the side wall of the gimbal, and the fixing component and the second cover are connected by a rubber elastic connecting rope.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the first cover has a magnetic layer on the side near the temperature measuring thermal imaging camera and the high-definition zoom camera, and the second cover has a rubber ring on the side near the data transmission interface. The rubber ring is compatible with the data transmission interface and can be inserted into the data transmission interface. The second cover blocks the voice components on both sides.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: a light shield is provided on the vertical rotating body, and the light shield is positioned above the temperature measuring thermal imaging camera and the high-definition zoom camera.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: the tripod assembly includes a fixed base, three hinged parts are evenly distributed around the fixed base, and support legs are provided on the hinged parts. The three support legs are rotatably connected to the fixed base through the hinged parts. A lifting rod is slidably installed in the middle of the fixed base, and a screw is fixedly installed at the top of the lifting rod. A threaded hole is opened at the bottom of the gimbal, and the threaded hole is compatible with the screw.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: mounting components are fixedly installed at the bottom ends of the three support legs, and screws are threaded onto the mounting components.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: two locking rings are provided at the top of the fixed base, the lifting rod is slidably connected to the locking rings, and a locking element is provided on the locking rings.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: a suction cup is provided at the bottom edge of the gimbal.

[0015] Beneficial effects: This utility model can cover and protect the temperature measuring thermal imaging camera, high-definition zoom camera, data transmission interface and voice component respectively through the first cover and the second cover. The first cover and the second cover are connected by a connector, which can limit the uncontrolled relative rotation of the control ball body to a certain extent. On the one hand, it can protect key parts such as the lens and microphone, and on the other hand, it can limit the rotation of the control ball body. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of an intelligent dual-spectrum control ball proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the tripod assembly of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the control ball of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the protective component of the control ball of this utility model after disassembly.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the protective component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the control ball of this utility model.

[0023] Legend:

[0024] 1. Pan-tilt unit; 2. Data transmission interface; 3. Voice component; 4. Control ball body; 5. Vertical rotating body; 6. Temperature measurement thermal imaging camera; 7. High-definition zoom camera; 8. Sunshade; 9. First cover; 10. Connector; 11. Second cover; 12. Rubber elastic connecting rope; 13. Fixing component; 14. Fixing base; 15. Hinge; 16. Support leg; 17. Mounting component; 18. Screw; 19. Lifting rod; 20. Screw; 21. Locking ring; 22. Locking component; 23. Threaded hole; 24. Suction cup; 901. Magnetic layer; 1101. Rubber ring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical solution of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-7 A smart dual-spectrum control ball includes a pan-tilt unit 1 and a tripod assembly at the bottom of the pan-tilt unit 1. A control ball body 4 is rotatably mounted on the top of the pan-tilt unit 1. A vertical rotating body 5 is rotatably mounted on the control ball body 4. A temperature-measuring thermal imaging camera 6 and a high-definition zoom camera 7 are respectively mounted on the vertical rotating body 5. A data transmission interface 2 is provided on the pan-tilt unit 1. Voice components 3 are provided on both sides of the data transmission interface 2, one side being a microphone hole and the other side being a speaker hole. A first cover 9 covers the temperature-measuring thermal imaging camera 6 and the high-definition zoom camera 7. A second cover 11 is provided at the transmission interface 2, and a connector 10 is fixedly connected between the first cover 9 and the second cover 11. The first cover 9 and the second cover 11 can respectively cover and protect the temperature measuring thermal imaging camera 6, the high-definition zoom camera 7, the data transmission interface 2, and the voice component 3. The first cover 9 and the second cover 11 are connected by the connector 10, which can limit the uncontrolled relative rotation of the control ball body 4 to a certain extent. On the one hand, it can protect key parts such as the lens and microphone, and on the other hand, it can limit the rotation of the control ball body 4.

[0027] It is worth mentioning that the temperature-measuring thermal imaging camera 6 and the high-definition zoom camera 7 on the control sphere adopt high-definition optical zoom and dual-spectrum imaging technology, supporting 1080P high-definition images and 80-meter infrared night vision. Combined with the 1360° rotation of the pan-tilt unit and the thermal imaging module, after the thermal tracking module is activated, the pan-tilt unit 1 can be periodically adjusted to capture heat source objects, and alarm identification can be performed on objects exceeding the set threshold. Combined with the back-end system, the type of heat source object can be further identified. The voice component 3 is compatible with the remote consultation system, realizing real-time linkage command between experts and on-site personnel. The control sphere body 4 can be equipped with small model algorithms to achieve on-site identification or provide pre-processing work for multimodal algorithms for the back-end system based on actual usage needs, thereby improving the overall reliability of algorithm identification. The overall frame of the device adopts an ultra-light magnesium alloy frame design, which greatly reduces the weight of the body compared with the traditional aluminum alloy frame, providing a weight-reducing support for flexible operation. The above-mentioned technologies are all existing technologies, so they will not be described in detail.

[0028] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment, a fixing member 13 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the gimbal 1, and the fixing member 13 and the second cover 11 are connected by a rubber elastic connecting rope 12; when the control ball body 4 is working, the first cover 9, the connecting member 10 and the second cover 11 can be hung on the fixing member 13 by the rubber elastic connecting rope 12, thus realizing the function of preventing loss.

[0029] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment, the first cover 9 is provided with a magnetic layer 901 on the side near the thermal imaging camera 6 and the high-definition zoom camera 7, and the second cover 11 is provided with a rubber ring 1101 on the side near the data transmission interface 2. The rubber ring 1101 is compatible with the data transmission interface 2 and can be inserted into the data transmission interface 2. The second cover 11 covers the voice components 3 on both sides. The first cover 9 is covered around the thermal imaging camera and the high-definition zoom camera 7 by the magnetic layer 901, and the second cover 11 is fixed by inserting the rubber ring 1101 into the interface 2.

[0030] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment, a light shield 8 is provided on the vertical rotating body 5. The light shield 8 is positioned above the thermal imaging camera 6 and the high-definition zoom camera 7. The light shield 8 can shield the thermal imaging camera and the high-definition zoom camera 7 from direct sunlight, preventing the images from being unclear.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, the tripod assembly includes a fixed base 14, with three hinged portions 15 evenly distributed around the fixed base 14. Support legs 16 are provided on the hinged portions 15, and the three support legs 16 are rotatably connected to the fixed base 14 via the hinged portions 15. A lifting rod 19 is slidably mounted in the middle of the fixed base 14, and a screw 20 is fixedly mounted at the top of the lifting rod 19. A threaded hole 23 is provided at the bottom of the gimbal 1, and the threaded hole 23 is compatible with the screw 20. The control ball body 4 can be installed through the threaded hole 23 at the bottom of the gimbal 1, mounted on the top of the fixed base 14, and its height can be adjusted via the lifting rod 19.

[0032] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, the bottom ends of the three support legs 16 are fixedly installed with mounting parts 17, and screws 18 are threaded on the mounting parts 17; in the field, the support frame can be fixed in soft soil by the screws 18, or the screws 18 can be removed for use on flat ground.

[0033] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, the top of the fixed base 14 is provided with two locking rings 21, the lifting rod 19 is slidably connected to the locking rings 21, and the locking rings 21 are provided with locking elements 22; after the lifting rod 19 is raised and lowered to a suitable position, the locking rings 21 can lock the position of the lifting rod 19 by means of the locking elements 22, thereby realizing the limiting of the lifting rod 19.

[0034] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment, the bottom edge of the gimbal 1 is provided with a suction cup 24; when the device does not need to be installed by a tripod assembly, it can be adsorbed onto a smooth surface by the suction cup 24.

[0035] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart dual-spectrum control ball, comprising a gimbal (1) and a tripod assembly disposed at the bottom of the gimbal (1), characterized in that, The top of the gimbal (1) is rotatably mounted with a control ball body (4), and a vertical rotating body (5) is rotatably mounted on the control ball body (4). A temperature measuring thermal imaging camera (6) and a high-definition zoom camera (7) are respectively mounted on the vertical rotating body (5). A data transmission interface (2) is provided on the gimbal (1). Voice components (3) are provided on both sides of the data transmission interface (2), with a microphone hole on one side and a speaker hole on the other side. The temperature measuring thermal imaging camera (6) and the high-definition zoom camera (7) are covered by a first cover (9). A second cover (11) is provided at the data transmission interface (2). A connector (10) is fixedly connected between the first cover (9) and the second cover (11).

2. The intelligent dual-spectrum control ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gimbal (1) is fixedly installed with a fastener (13) on its side wall, and the fastener (13) and the second cover (11) are connected by a rubber elastic connecting rope (12).

3. The intelligent dual-spectrum control ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cover (9) has a magnetic layer (901) on the side near the temperature measuring thermal imaging camera (6) and the high-definition zoom camera (7). The second cover (11) has a rubber ring (1101) on the side near the data transmission interface (2). The rubber ring (1101) is compatible with the data transmission interface (2) and can be inserted into the data transmission interface (2). The second cover (11) blocks the voice components (3) on both sides.

4. The intelligent dual-spectrum control ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, A light shield (8) is provided on the vertical rotating body (5), and the light shield (8) is positioned above the temperature measuring thermal imaging camera (6) and the high-definition zoom camera (7).

5. The intelligent dual-spectrum control ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tripod assembly includes a fixed base (14), on which three hinge parts (15) are evenly distributed around the fixed base (14). Support legs (16) are provided on the hinge parts (15). The three support legs (16) are rotatably connected to the fixed base (14) through the hinge parts (15). A lifting rod (19) is slidably installed in the middle of the fixed base (14). A screw (20) is fixedly installed at the top of the lifting rod (19). A threaded hole (23) is opened at the bottom of the gimbal (1). The threaded hole (23) and the screw (20) are mutually adapted.

6. The intelligent dual-spectrum control ball according to claim 5, characterized in that, Mounting members (17) are fixedly installed at the bottom ends of the three support legs (16), and screws (18) are threaded onto the mounting members (17).

7. The intelligent dual-spectrum control ball according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the fixed base (14) is provided with two locking rings (21), the lifting rod (19) is slidably connected to the locking rings (21), and the locking rings (21) are provided with locking elements (22).

8. The intelligent dual-spectrum control ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the gimbal (1) is provided with a suction cup (24).