Low-power smart camera with removable battery

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to a low-power smart camera with a removable battery. It includes a main housing and a camera module mounted on the main housing. The main housing has a battery compartment inside, and a first mounting groove on its side. The battery compartment penetrates the bottom of the first mounting groove and forms an insertion port. A battery assembly is detachably mounted in the battery compartment, and a first cover shell is fastened to the first mounting groove. Compared with existing technologies, by setting up a battery compartment, the battery assembly can be detachably mounted inside the battery compartment. This allows the smart camera body and battery assembly to be separately recycled after the smart camera is no longer used or is damaged, eliminating the need for specialized equipment to disassemble the battery, reducing manual operation and reliance on specialized equipment, improving recycling efficiency, and avoiding damage and pollution caused by unprofessional disassembly. Simultaneously, the battery can be recycled independently, reducing overall recycling costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to a low-power smart camera with a removable battery. Background Technology

[0002] Cameras are widely used in security systems to monitor the environment within an area. In some technologies, cameras are powered by built-in batteries, which are integrated into the camera's housing and are not removable. When a camera is no longer in use or is damaged, recycling it requires specialized equipment to disassemble the internal battery; this recycling process is complex, requiring specialized equipment and procedures, resulting in poor flexibility and convenience in recycling.

[0003] Therefore, a new technical solution needs to be researched to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology and its main purpose is to provide a low-power smart camera with a removable battery, effectively solving the technical defects of the existing technology, which has poor flexibility and convenience in recycling due to the built-in battery.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a low-power smart camera with a removable battery, comprising a main housing and a camera module installed on the main housing, a battery compartment inside the main housing, a first mounting groove on the side of the main housing, the battery compartment penetrating the bottom surface of the first mounting groove and forming an insertion port, a battery assembly being detachably installed in the battery compartment, and a first cover being snapped into the first mounting groove.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the removable battery low-power smart camera provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, by setting up a battery compartment, the battery component can be detachably installed in the battery compartment; after the smart camera is not used or is damaged, the battery component can be removed, allowing the smart camera body and the battery component to be recycled separately. There is no need to use professional equipment to disassemble the battery, reducing manual operation and reliance on professional equipment, improving recycling efficiency, and avoiding damage and pollution caused by unprofessional disassembly; at the same time, the battery can be recycled and processed independently, which can reduce the overall recycling cost. Secondly, the removable battery components allow users to flexibly choose recycling channels. They can send the battery components to professional recycling points or hand them over to qualified companies, or hand over the smart camera body to electronic product recyclers, increasing recycling opportunities and improving the recycling rate. In terms of recycling logistics, the battery components and the smart camera body can be transported separately, which facilitates the rational arrangement of transportation methods and routes, improves transportation efficiency, reduces recycling costs, and reduces resource consumption and carbon emissions during the recycling process.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the first mounting groove is recessed on the peripheral side of the main housing, the battery compartment is located on the left side of the first mounting groove and extends to the right through the bottom surface of the first mounting groove, and both the front and rear ends of the first mounting groove extend through the main housing to form an open structure.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the front side of the bottom surface of the first mounting groove is provided with a first protrusion, and the front side of the first protrusion is provided with a first fastening notch; The first cover shell has a first fastening arm on its left front side, which can be fastened into the first fastening notch.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the first mounting groove is provided with a first clearance groove, and the rear side of the first clearance groove is provided with a second fastening notch. A second fastening arm is provided on the rear side of the left side of the first cover shell. The second fastening arm can be inserted into the second fastening notch through the first clearance groove.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the left side of the first cover shell is parallel to the bottom surface of the first mounting groove, and a first sealing ring is provided on the left side of the first cover shell, the first sealing ring protruding from the left side of the first cover shell. When the first cover shell is snapped into the first mounting groove, the first sealing ring can abut against the bottom surface of the first mounting groove.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the height of the first sealing ring in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the insertion port in the vertical direction, and the width of the first sealing ring in the front-back direction is greater than the width of the insertion port in the front-back direction.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, a female connector is provided on the right side of the battery compartment, and a male connector is provided on the left side of the battery assembly. When the battery assembly is inserted into the battery compartment, the male connector can be electrically connected to the female connector.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the battery assembly is provided with a first spring at both the front right end and the rear right end, and the battery compartment is provided with a first notch at both the front right end and the rear right end; when the battery assembly is inserted into the battery compartment, the first spring can be inserted into the first notch.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the front, lower, and rear sides of the battery compartment are provided with supporting ribs, which extend to the left and right. When the battery pack is inserted into the battery compartment, the supporting ribs can abut against the surface of the battery pack.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the upper surface of the battery compartment is provided with a first positioning baffle and a second positioning baffle, the first positioning baffle and the second positioning baffle are spaced apart front to back and extend to the left and right; The upper surface of the battery assembly is provided with a first positioning rib and a second positioning rib, the first positioning rib and the second positioning rib are spaced apart front to back and extend left to right; When the battery assembly is inserted into the battery compartment, the first positioning rib abuts against the front side of the first positioning baffle, and the second positioning rib abuts against the rear side of the second positioning baffle. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a low-power smart camera with a removable battery provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of a low-power smart camera with a removable battery. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of a partial 3D structure of a low-power smart camera with a removable battery. Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a partial exploded 3D view of a low-power smart camera with a removable battery.

[0018] The following are the labeling elements in the figure: 100. Low-power smart camera with removable battery; 10. Main unit housing; 11. Battery compartment; 111. Insertion port; 112. Connector female socket; 113. First notch; 114. Supporting rib; 115. First positioning baffle; 116. Second positioning baffle; 12. First mounting groove; 121. Open structure; 122. First protrusion; 1221. First snap-fit ​​notch; 123. First clearance groove; 1231. Second snap-fit ​​notch; 13. First cover shell; 131. First snap-fit ​​arm; 132. Second snap-fit ​​arm; 133. First sealing ring; 20. Camera module; 21. Actuator; 30. Battery assembly; 31. Connector male socket; 32. First spring; 33. First positioning rib; 34. Second positioning rib; 40. Mounting base. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0021] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4The low-power smart camera 100 with a removable battery provided in this application embodiment will now be described. The low-power smart camera 100 with a removable battery includes a main housing 10 and a camera module 20.

[0025] The main unit housing 10 has a battery compartment 11 inside and a first mounting groove 12 on the side of the main unit housing 10. The battery compartment 11 passes through the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 12 and forms an insertion port 111. The battery compartment 11 is detachably installed with a battery assembly 30. The first mounting groove 12 is snapped into a first cover shell 13.

[0026] When installing the battery assembly 30, first remove the first cover shell 13 from the first mounting slot 12 to expose the insertion port 111 of the battery compartment 11, and then insert the battery assembly 30 into the battery compartment 11 through the insertion port 111 to provide power to the camera module 20.

[0027] Specifically, in the first aspect, by setting up the battery compartment 11, the battery assembly 30 is detachably installed in the battery compartment 11; after the smart camera is not used or is damaged, the smart camera body and the battery assembly 30 can be separated and recycled by removing the battery assembly 30, without the need to use professional equipment to disassemble the battery, reducing manual operation and reliance on professional equipment, improving recycling efficiency, and avoiding damage and pollution caused by unprofessional disassembly. Secondly, the battery can be recycled independently, which can reduce the overall recycling cost. The detachable battery component 30 allows users to flexibly choose recycling channels. They can send the battery component 30 to professional recycling points or hand it over to qualified companies, or hand the smart camera body over to electronic product recyclers, increasing recycling opportunities and improving the recycling rate. In terms of recycling logistics, the battery component 30 and the smart camera body can be transported separately, which facilitates the rational arrangement of transportation methods and routes, improves transportation efficiency, reduces recycling costs, and reduces resource consumption and carbon emissions during the recycling process. Thirdly, the first cover shell 13 can cover the first mounting slot 12, thereby providing good waterproof effect for the battery assembly 30 and making the waterproof rating of the entire smart camera reach IP66 level.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first mounting groove 12 is recessed on the peripheral side of the main housing 10. The battery compartment 11 is located on the left side of the first mounting groove 12 and extends to the right through the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 12. Both the front and rear ends of the first mounting groove 12 penetrate the main housing 10 to form an open structure 121. The front side of the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 12 is provided with a first protrusion 122, and the front side of the first protrusion 122 is provided with a first fastening notch 1221. The front side of the left side of the first cover shell 13 is provided with a first fastening arm 131, which can be fastened into the first fastening notch 1221. The rear side of the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 12 is provided with a first clearance groove 123, and the rear side of the first clearance groove 123 is provided with a second fastening notch 1231. The rear side of the left side of the first cover shell 13 is provided with a second fastening arm 132, which can be inserted into the second fastening notch 1231 through the first clearance groove 123.

[0029] The process of assembling the first cover shell 13 into the first mounting groove 12 is as follows: First, the first cover shell 13 is provided and inserted into the first mounting groove 12, with the first fastening arm 131 positioned in front of the first protrusion 122 and the second fastening arm 132 inserted into the first clearance groove 123 and positioned in front of the second fastening notch 1231; then, the first cover shell 13 is moved backward so that the first fastening arm 131 is fastened into the first fastening notch 1221 and the second fastening arm 132 is fastened into the second fastening notch 1231, thus completing the installation of the first cover shell 13.

[0030] Specifically, the left side of the first cover shell 13 is parallel to the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 12. A first sealing ring 133 protrudes from the left side of the first cover shell 13. When the first cover shell 13 is fastened into the first mounting groove 12, the first sealing ring 133 abuts against the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 12. The vertical height of the first sealing ring 133 is greater than the vertical height of the insertion port 111, and the front-to-back width of the first sealing ring 133 is greater than the front-to-back width of the insertion port 111.

[0031] In other embodiments, a female connector 112 is provided on the right side of the battery compartment 11, and a male connector 31 is provided on the left side of the battery assembly 30. When the battery assembly 30 is inserted into the battery compartment 11, the male connector 31 can be electrically connected to the female connector 112. With this structure, the battery assembly 30 can provide power to the camera module 20 as soon as it is inserted, achieving a plug-and-play effect without the need for additional wiring, making assembly convenient and simple.

[0032] Specifically, the battery assembly 30 has a first spring tab 32 at both the front right end and the rear right end, and the battery compartment 11 has a first notch 113 at both the front right end and the rear right end. When the battery assembly 30 is inserted into the battery compartment 11, the first spring tab 32 can be inserted into the first notch 113. The battery compartment 11 has supporting ribs 114 on its front, lower, and rear sides, which extend to the left and right. When the battery assembly 30 is inserted into the battery compartment 11, the supporting ribs 114 can abut against the surface of the battery assembly 30. With this structure, the supporting ribs 114 not only enhance the overall strength of the battery compartment 11, but also allow for the adaptation to battery assemblies 30 of different thicknesses by changing the height of the supporting ribs 114, thus further enhancing its versatility.

[0033] More specifically, the upper surface of the battery compartment 11 is provided with a first positioning baffle 115 and a second positioning baffle 116, which are spaced apart front to back and extend laterally; the upper surface of the battery assembly 30 is provided with a first positioning rib 33 and a second positioning rib 34, which are spaced apart front to back and extend laterally; when the battery assembly 30 is inserted into the battery compartment 11, the first positioning rib 33 abuts against the front side of the first positioning baffle 115, and the second positioning rib 34 abuts against the rear side of the second positioning baffle 116. This structure can improve the reliability and accuracy of the connection between the connector male socket 31 and the connector female socket 112 after the battery assembly 30 is inserted into the battery compartment 11.

[0034] In other embodiments, a mounting base 40 is also included, which is used to mount the main unit housing 10 on a support. The main unit housing 10 is fixed to the mounting base 40 by fastening or screwing. The camera module 20 has an actuator 21, which can drive the camera module 20 to move to obtain images from different directions. At the same time, the camera module has an infrared sensor, which can start recording when someone is detected approaching and stop recording when no one is approaching, thus achieving low-power operation.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and only specifically describe the technical principles of the present utility model. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model, as well as other specific embodiments of the present utility model that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort, should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A detachable battery low-power consumption intelligent camera, comprising a host shell (10) and a camera module (20) installed on the host shell (10), characterized in that, The main unit housing (10) has a battery compartment (11) inside and a first mounting groove (12) on the side of the main unit housing (10). The battery compartment (11) passes through the bottom surface of the first mounting groove (12) and forms an insertion port (111). The battery compartment (11) is detachably equipped with a battery assembly (30). The first mounting groove (12) is fastened with a first cover shell (13).

2. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption smart camera of claim 1, wherein, The first mounting groove (12) is recessed on the periphery of the main housing (10). The battery compartment (11) is located on the left side of the first mounting groove (12) and extends to the right through the bottom surface of the first mounting groove (12). Both the front and rear ends of the first mounting groove (12) extend through the main housing (10) to form an open structure (121).

3. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption intelligent camera according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first mounting groove (12) has a first protrusion (122) on the front side of the groove bottom, and a first fastening notch (1221) is provided on the front side of the first protrusion (122). The first cover shell (13) has a first fastening arm (131) on the front left side, which can be fastened into the first fastening notch (1221).

4. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption intelligent camera of claim 3, wherein, The first mounting groove (12) has a first clearance groove (123) on the rear side of the bottom surface of the groove, and a second fastening notch (1231) is provided on the rear side of the first clearance groove (123). The first cover shell (13) has a second fastening arm (132) on the rear side of the left side. The second fastening arm (132) can be inserted into the second fastening notch (1231) through the first clearance groove (123).

5. The low-power smart camera with a removable battery according to claim 1, 2, or 4, characterized in that, The left side of the first cover shell (13) is parallel to the bottom surface of the first mounting groove (12). The left side of the first cover shell (13) is provided with a first sealing ring (133), which protrudes from the left side of the first cover shell (13). When the first cover shell (13) is fastened and installed in the first mounting groove (12), the first sealing ring (133) can abut against the bottom surface of the first mounting groove (12).

6. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption intelligent camera of claim 5, wherein, The height of the first sealing ring (133) in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the insertion port (111) in the vertical direction, and the width of the first sealing ring (133) in the front-back direction is greater than the width of the insertion port (111) in the front-back direction.

7. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption intelligent camera according to claim 1 or 2 or 4 or 6, characterized in that, A female connector (112) is provided on the right side of the battery compartment (11), and a male connector (31) is provided on the left side of the battery assembly (30). When the battery assembly (30) is inserted into the battery compartment (11), the male connector (31) can be electrically connected to the female connector (112).

8. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption intelligent camera of claim 7, wherein, The battery assembly (30) is provided with a first spring (32) at the front right end and the rear right end, and the battery compartment (11) is provided with a first notch (113) at the front right end and the rear right end; when the battery assembly (30) is inserted into the battery compartment (11), the first spring (32) can be inserted into the first notch (113).

9. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption intelligent camera of claim 1 or 8, wherein, The battery compartment (11) is provided with supporting ribs (114) on the front, lower and rear sides, and the supporting ribs (114) extend to the left and right. When the battery assembly (30) is inserted into the battery compartment (11), the supporting ribs (114) can abut against the surface of the battery assembly (30).

10. The detachable battery-powered low-power consumption intelligent camera of claim 9, wherein, The upper surface of the battery compartment (11) is provided with a first positioning baffle (115) and a second positioning baffle (116), the first positioning baffle (115) and the second positioning baffle (116) are spaced apart front to back and extend left to right; The upper surface of the battery assembly (30) is provided with a first positioning rib (33) and a second positioning rib (34), the first positioning rib (33) and the second positioning rib (34) are spaced apart front to back and extend left to right; When the battery assembly (30) is inserted into the battery compartment (11), the first positioning rib (33) abuts against the front side of the first positioning baffle (115), and the second positioning rib (34) abuts against the rear side of the second positioning baffle (116).

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