Outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure

By introducing a winding post and a meshing sawtooth structure into the outdoor camera's solar panel, the problems of exposed cables and arbitrary rotation of the ball head are solved, achieving cable storage and ball head stability, and improving the product's aesthetics and service life.

CN224684155UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-2570MAI CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522017839.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-18
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing outdoor camera's solar panel cables cannot be stored, causing them to age and break due to exposure to air, affecting aesthetics and lifespan. In addition, the ball joint may rotate randomly after prolonged use, affecting the performance of the solar panel.

Method used

An outdoor camera solar panel with a cable storage structure was designed, including a winding post, a rotating ball head, a fixing bracket, and a locking component. The winding post stores excess cable, and the ball head rubber plug and meshing saw teeth increase rotational friction to prevent the ball head from rotating randomly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves aesthetically pleasing cable management, prevents aging, improves stability and lifespan, and prevents the ball head from rotating arbitrarily, thus enhancing user experience and product stability.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure, comprising: solar panel support, solar panel is provided on solar panel support, back is provided with winding post, rotating support, the upper end of rotating support is provided with rotating ball head, the rotating ball head is connected with winding post, the lower of rotating ball head is provided with ball head rubber plug, fixed support, fixed support is set in the lower end of rotating support, and with the lower end of rotating support engagement, locking part, locking part is connected with fixed support, and upper end covers the lower end of rotating support. By setting winding post on the back of solar panel support, the excess cable can be stored by winding on the winding post, improving the aesthetic appearance of the product during use, while avoiding the problem of poor visual perception caused by cable clutter. The winding post is set on the back to avoid direct sunlight, protect the cable and prevent it from aging, thereby improving the product's stability and prolonging its service life.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar panels, specifically to an outdoor camera solar panel with a cable storage structure. Background Technology

[0002] There are existing outdoor cameras with solar panels that charge the batteries. The solar panels can charge the internal batteries of the camera, enabling a longer battery life, and they do not need to be connected to a constant power supply. The installation location of the camera is also not limited.

[0003] Since the location where the user installs the camera and the location where the solar panel is installed may be some distance apart, the charging cable reserved for the solar panel is usually quite long. After installation, part of the cable will be exposed to the air, which is not only unsightly, but also poses other risks such as aging and breakage, ultimately causing the solar panel to fail to supply power normally.

[0004] In addition, existing solar panels may rotate arbitrarily after prolonged use because the ball head is not equipped with other limiters or control accessories, which affects the performance of the solar panels. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems of solar panel cables not being able to be stored and the ball joint rotating randomly after prolonged use, thereby affecting the performance and shortening the lifespan of the solar panel, this utility model provides an outdoor camera solar panel with a cable storage structure.

[0006] This utility model provides an outdoor camera solar panel with a cable storage structure. The outdoor camera solar panel with a cable storage structure includes: a solar panel bracket, on which a solar panel is mounted, and a winding post is mounted on the back; a rotating bracket, with a rotating ball head at the upper end of the rotating bracket, which is connected to the winding post, and a ball head rubber plug below the rotating ball head; a fixed bracket, which is located at the lower end of the rotating bracket and engages with the lower end of the rotating bracket; and a locking member, which is connected to the fixed bracket and whose upper end covers the lower end of the rotating bracket.

[0007] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure provided by this utility model may also have the following features: the cable winding post is connected to the interior of the solar panel bracket, and a cable outlet hole is provided on the side.

[0008] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure provided by this utility model may also have the following feature: a connecting groove is provided on the outer end face of the winding post, and a nut is installed in the connecting groove.

[0009] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure provided by this utility model may also have the following feature: one end of the rotating ball head extends out of the rotating bracket, and a stud connected to the nut is provided on that end.

[0010] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure provided by this utility model may also have the following features: the rotating bracket is further provided with an extension section, which is provided around the bottom of the rotating bracket and extends outward, and the bottom of the extension section is provided with serrations.

[0011] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure provided by this utility model may also have the following features: the fixed bracket includes a base plate and a fixed column, the fixed column is vertically installed at the center of the base plate, the outer edge of the bottom of the fixed column is provided with meshing saw teeth that mesh with saw teeth, and the outer side of the base plate is provided with threads.

[0012] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure provided by this utility model may also have the following features: the locking member is sleeved outside the base plate and connected to the base plate through the thread of the base plate, and the upper end of the locking member covers the extension section of the rotating bracket.

[0013] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure provided by this utility model may also have the following feature: the fixing post extends into the rotating bracket, and the ball-head rubber plug contacts the upper end of the fixing post.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure of this utility model includes a solar panel bracket, a rotating bracket, a fixed bracket, and a locking component. The solar panel bracket has a solar panel mounted on it, and a winding post is located on its back. The upper end of the rotating bracket has a rotating ball joint that connects to the winding post, and a ball joint plug is located below the rotating ball joint. The fixed bracket is located at the lower end of the rotating bracket and engages with it. The locking component is connected to the fixed bracket, and its upper end covers the lower end of the rotating bracket.

[0016] Based on this outdoor camera solar panel with a cable management structure, a cable winding post is installed on the back of the solar panel bracket. This allows excess cables connected to the solar panel to be neatly wound around the post, improving the product's aesthetics and preventing unsightly cable clutter. The cable winding post makes cable management convenient, enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the post's location on the back of the solar panel bracket prevents direct sunlight from hitting the cables, protecting them from aging and improving product stability and lifespan.

[0017] In addition, a rubber plug is provided below the rotating ball head. When connected, the lower end of the rotating ball head is pressed against the rubber plug, and the lower part of the rubber plug is pressed against the upper part of the fixing post on the fixing bracket. This can increase the rotational friction of the rotating ball head in multiple ways and prevent the rotating ball head from rotating randomly after long-term use.

[0018] Furthermore, the bottom of the rotating bracket is equipped with serrations, and the fixed bracket is equipped with meshing serrations that engage with these serrations. The rotating bracket and the fixed bracket are connected by these serrations, which also increases the rotational friction between them. The fixed bracket is secured by a locking device, the upper end of which covers the serrations at the bottom of the rotating bracket, thus fixing both the fixed bracket and the bottom of the rotating bracket in place. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the outdoor camera solar panel with a cable storage structure in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side view of the solar panel support in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the solar panel support in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating bracket in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed bracket in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0026] In this embodiment, the outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure is applied to the structure of the outdoor camera, and the outdoor camera is charged by using solar energy through the solar panel.

[0027] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure includes a solar panel bracket 10, a rotating bracket 20, a fixed bracket 30, and a locking component 40.

[0028] The solar panel bracket 10 has a mounting groove 11 on its front side. A solar panel 12 is installed in the mounting groove 11. A winding post 13 is connected to the back side of the solar panel bracket 10. The inside of the winding post 13 is connected to the mounting groove 11. A wire outlet hole 14 is provided on the side of the winding post 13. A connecting groove 15 is provided on the outer end face of the winding post 13, and a copper nut 16 is injection molded into the connecting groove 15.

[0029] One end of the cable connected to the inside of the solar panel 12 passes through the inside of the winding post 13 from the mounting groove 11, and then extends out from the outlet hole 14. The excess part is wrapped around the post 13 and then connected to other devices to be powered.

[0030] The rotating bracket 20 has openings at its upper and lower ends, and the outer edge of the bottom opening has an extension section 21 extending outward at one end. A ring of serrations 22 is provided on the lower end surface of the extension section 21.

[0031] The rotating ball head 23 is disposed inside the rotating bracket 20, with one end extending from the opening at the upper end of the rotating bracket 20, and a stud 24 is formed on the outer side of the extended end by injection molding. The stud 24 is connected to the copper nut 16 inside the winding post 13.

[0032] The ball head of the rotating ball head 23 is concealed inside the rotating bracket 20, and a soft rubber ball head plug 25 is provided below it. The upper end of the ball head plug 25 is engaged with the ball head of the rotating ball head 23, thereby increasing the friction when the ball head rotates.

[0033] The fixed bracket 30 includes a base plate 31 and a fixed post 32. The fixed post 32 is vertically disposed at the center of the base plate 31. A ring of meshing serrations 33 is provided at the lower outer edge of the fixed post 32. Multiple threads 34 are provided on the outer surface of the base plate 31.

[0034] The upper end of the fixed post 32 extends into the inner side of the rotating bracket 20 from the lower opening of the rotating bracket 20 and contacts the ball head rubber plug 25. After extending in, the serrations 22 at the lower end of the rotating bracket 20 engage with the meshing serrations 33 on the outer edge of the fixed post 32, thereby increasing the friction between the fixed bracket 30 and the rotating bracket 20 through the meshing serrations 22 and 33.

[0035] The locking element 40 is a hollow component, fitted onto the outside of the fixed bracket 30, with its upper end covering the extension of the rotating bracket 20. The locking element 40 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the base plate 31 of the fixed bracket 30. The locking element 40 securely connects the fixed bracket 30 and the rotating bracket 20.

[0036] After being locked by the locking member 40, the upper end of the fixed column 32 inside the rotating bracket 30 and the lower end of the ball head rubber plug 25 interact and press against each other, thereby increasing the friction between them.

[0037] The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to the above embodiment includes a solar panel bracket, a rotating bracket, a fixed bracket, and a locking component. The solar panel bracket has a solar panel mounted on it, and a winding post on its back. The upper end of the rotating bracket has a rotating ball joint connected to the winding post, and a ball joint plug is located below the rotating ball joint. The fixed bracket is located at the lower end of the rotating bracket and engages with it. The locking component is connected to the fixed bracket, and its upper end covers the lower end of the rotating bracket.

[0038] Based on this outdoor camera solar panel with a cable management structure, a cable winding post is installed on the back of the solar panel bracket. This allows excess cables connected to the solar panel to be neatly wound around the post, improving the product's aesthetics and preventing unsightly cable clutter. The cable winding post makes cable management convenient, enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the post's location on the back of the solar panel bracket prevents direct sunlight from hitting the cables, protecting them from aging and improving product stability and lifespan.

[0039] In addition, a rubber plug is provided below the rotating ball head. When connected, the lower end of the rotating ball head is pressed against the rubber plug, and the lower part of the rubber plug is pressed against the upper part of the fixing post on the fixing bracket. This can increase the rotational friction of the rotating ball head in multiple ways and prevent the rotating ball head from rotating randomly after long-term use.

[0040] Furthermore, the bottom of the rotating bracket is equipped with serrations, and the fixed bracket is equipped with meshing serrations that engage with these serrations. The rotating bracket and the fixed bracket are connected by these serrations, which also increases the rotational friction between them. The fixed bracket is secured by a locking device, the upper end of which covers the serrations at the bottom of the rotating bracket, thus fixing both the fixed bracket and the bottom of the rotating bracket in place.

[0041] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An outdoor camera solar panel with a cable management structure, characterized in that, include: A solar panel bracket, on which a solar panel is mounted, and a winding post is provided on the back. A rotating bracket is provided with a rotating ball head at its upper end, which is connected to the winding post. A ball head rubber plug is provided below the rotating ball head. A fixed bracket is disposed at the lower end of the rotating bracket and engages with the lower end of the rotating bracket. A locking element is connected to the fixed bracket, and its upper end covers the lower end of the rotating bracket.

2. The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The winding post is connected to the interior of the solar panel bracket, and a wire outlet hole is provided on the side.

3. The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer end face of the winding post is provided with a connecting groove, and a nut is installed in the connecting groove.

4. The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the rotating ball head extends out of the rotating bracket, and a stud connected to the nut is provided on that end.

5. The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating bracket is also provided with an extension section, which is arranged around the bottom of the rotating bracket and extends outward. The bottom of the extension section is provided with serrations.

6. The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed bracket includes a base plate and a fixed column, with the fixed column vertically installed at the center of the base plate. The outer edge of the bottom of the fixed column is provided with meshing saw teeth that engage with the saw teeth. The outer side of the base plate is provided with threads.

7. The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking element is sleeved on the outside of the base plate and connected to the base plate via threads. The upper end of the locking element covers the extension of the rotating bracket.

8. The outdoor camera solar panel with cable storage structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixed post extends into the rotating bracket, and the ball-head rubber plug contacts the upper end of the fixed post.