A monitoring device

Abstract

The utility model relates to monitoring equipment technical field, concretely provides a monitoring device including U type hanger, first camera and second camera, first camera swing joint is in one end part of U type hanger, second camera swing joint is in the other end part of U type hanger, U type hanger can be hung on arbitrary object between first monitoring area and second monitoring area, cause first camera to be located first monitoring area, be used for monitoring first monitoring area real -time situation, second camera is located second monitoring area, be used for monitoring second monitoring area real -time situation, realize multi -scene monitoring comprehensive coverage, and first camera and second camera can all rotate the adjustment and swing adjustment of going up and down relative to U type hanger axis of connection, realize that double camera can be multiple degrees of freedom flexible rotation adjustment, flexible adjustment monitoring visual angle, promote use experience and practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of monitoring equipment technology. More specifically, it relates to a structure for outdoor cat houses, equipped with dual cameras that can be independently rotated and adjusted in multiple directions, for the purpose of achieving comprehensive monitoring of the environment inside and outside the cat house. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing number of pet owners, outdoor cat houses, as outdoor activity spaces for cats, need to consider both the safety and living conditions of the cats. Existing cat house monitoring systems mostly use single cameras, or while multiple cameras may exist, their installation and adjustment are inconvenient, making it difficult to flexibly and comprehensively cover the scenes inside and outside the cat house (such as details of cat activities inside, cats entering and leaving outside, and the surrounding environment). Due to the complexity of the outdoor environment, the structure of ordinary cameras has insufficient installation adaptability and cannot meet the needs for long-term, stable, and accurate monitoring. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a monitoring device to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the installation and adjustment of a single camera are fixed and it is difficult to meet the full scene coverage inside and outside the cat house.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a monitoring device is provided, which includes a U-shaped bracket, a first camera located in a first monitoring area, and a second camera located in a second monitoring area. The first monitoring area is adjacent to the second monitoring area. The first camera is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket, and the second camera is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket. Both the first camera and the second camera can be rotated and adjusted around the axis connecting to the U-shaped bracket, and can be swung up and down relative to the U-shaped bracket.

[0005] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket includes a U-shaped main frame and two support arms. One end of each support arm is connected to one end of the U-shaped main frame, and the other ends of the two support arms extend in opposite directions. The first camera is movably connected to the extended end of one support arm, and the second camera is movably connected to the extended end of the other support arm.

[0006] Furthermore, the monitoring device also includes two adapters, with the first camera being adapted to one adapter and the second camera being adapted to the other adapter, each adapter being pivotally connected to an extension end of one of the support arms.

[0007] Furthermore, the U-shaped bracket also includes two mounting seats, each of which is fixed to the extended end of one of the support arms, and the two mounting seats are staggered; each adapter is pivotally connected to one of the mounting seats.

[0008] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket has a cable passage connected at both ends, and each of the adapters is provided with an L-shaped channel, which is connected to the cable passage and the L-shaped channel is connected to the housing of the two cameras.

[0009] Furthermore, both the first camera and the second camera have a limiting block at their adapter ends, and the adapter has a stop block at its interface with the camera. There are two stop blocks, which are spaced apart. When the first camera and the second camera rotate forward and backward relative to the adapter, the limiting block abuts against the stop block.

[0010] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket includes two half-U-shaped brackets, each half-U-shaped bracket having a cable passage groove, the two half-U-shaped brackets being fastened together, the two cable passage grooves being connected and forming the cable passage channel; the mounting base corresponds one-to-one with the half-U-shaped brackets and is fixed to one end of one half-U-shaped bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the U-shaped bracket can be extended or shortened along the direction from the first monitoring area to the second monitoring area, and the width of the U-shaped hanging groove of the U-shaped bracket from the first monitoring area to the second monitoring area is adjustable.

[0012] Furthermore, the first camera includes a first camera housing, a first camera module, and a power board. The first camera module is electrically connected to the power board and is housed inside the first camera housing. The camera of the first camera module protrudes from the side of the first camera housing, and the first camera housing is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the second camera includes a second camera housing and a second camera module. The second camera module is disposed inside the second camera housing and is electrically connected to the power board of the first camera. The camera of the second camera module is exposed from the side of the second camera housing, and the second camera housing is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the monitoring device provided by this utility model are as follows: The monitoring device includes a U-shaped bracket, a first camera, and a second camera. The first camera is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket, and the second camera is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket. The U-shaped bracket can be suspended on any object between the first monitoring area and the second monitoring area, so that the first camera is located in the first monitoring area for monitoring the real-time situation of the first monitoring area; the second camera is located in the second monitoring area for monitoring the real-time situation of the second monitoring area, achieving comprehensive coverage of multi-scene monitoring; moreover, both the first camera and the second camera can be rotated and adjusted around the axis connecting to the U-shaped bracket, and can be swung up and down relative to the U-shaped bracket, realizing flexible rotation and adjustment of the dual cameras with multiple degrees of freedom, flexibly adjusting the monitoring angle, and improving the user experience and practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the monitoring device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the adapter provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the U-shaped hanging bracket provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

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[0022] Detailed Implementation

[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. 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.

[0024] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly fixed to or set on the other component, or it may be indirectly fixed to or set on the other component via a third component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component, or it may be indirectly connected to the other component via a third component.

[0025] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" 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 utility model 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 utility model.

[0026] 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 utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] Please refer to the following as well. Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a monitoring device 10, which includes a U-shaped bracket 100, a first camera 200 located in a first monitoring area, and a second camera 300 located in a second monitoring area. The first and second monitoring areas are adjacent. The first camera 200 is used to monitor the real-time situation in the first monitoring area, and the second camera 300 is used to monitor the real-time situation in the second monitoring area. The first camera 200 is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket 100, and the second camera 300 is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket 100. The U-shaped bracket 100 can be suspended on any object between the first and second monitoring areas, such as a door panel, window, or object with a beam. Both the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 can be rotated and adjusted around the axis connecting them to the U-shaped bracket 100, and can also be adjusted by swinging up and down relative to the U-shaped bracket 100.

[0028] In this embodiment, the monitoring device 10 includes a U-shaped bracket 100, a first camera 200, and a second camera 300. The first camera 200 is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket 100, and the second camera 300 is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket 100. The U-shaped bracket 100 can be hung on any object between the first monitoring area and the second monitoring area, making it easy to install and remove. This allows the first camera 200 to be located in the first monitoring area for monitoring the real-time situation there, and the second camera 300 to be located in the second monitoring area for monitoring the real-time situation there, achieving comprehensive coverage of multi-scene monitoring. Furthermore, both the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 can be rotated and adjusted around the axis connecting them to the U-shaped bracket 100, as well as swing up and down relative to the U-shaped bracket 100, enabling the dual cameras to rotate and adjust flexibly with multiple degrees of freedom, flexibly adjusting the monitoring angle and improving the user experience and practicality.

[0029] In this embodiment, the monitoring device 10 can be used to monitor the real-time situation inside and outside the outdoor cat house. The first monitoring area is the living scene inside the cat house (e.g., cats resting and eating), and the second monitoring area is the environmental scene outside the cat house (e.g., cats entering and exiting, abnormal intrusion). The U-shaped bracket 100 can be hung on the door or window of the cat house, making it easy to install and remove, and also convenient to adjust the position of the monitoring device 10 at any time. The first camera 200 and the second camera 300 can be adjusted horizontally and vertically relative to the U-shaped bracket 100, which can fully cover the living scene inside the outdoor cat house (cats resting and eating) and the environmental scene outside the outdoor cat house (cats entering and exiting, abnormal intrusion), solving the problem of blind spots in traditional single-camera monitoring and improving the monitoring of the cats' living conditions and the safety of the cat house.

[0030] In this embodiment, the U-shaped bracket 100 is connected to the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 via a movable connection, facilitating the quick installation and debugging of the first camera 200 and the second camera 300. Simultaneously, the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 can be adjusted horizontally and vertically relative to the U-shaped bracket 100 to accommodate different user operating habits. The monitoring angle can be flexibly adjusted according to the cat's activity patterns and the layout of the cat house, enhancing the user experience and practicality.

[0031] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket 100 includes a U-shaped main frame 110 and two support arms 120. One end of each support arm 120 is connected to one end of the U-shaped main frame 110, and the other ends of the two support arms 120 extend in opposite directions. A first camera 200 is movably connected to the extended end of one support arm 120, and a second camera 300 is movably connected to the extended end of the other support arm 120. In this way, by having the two support arms 120 extend in opposite directions, sufficient rotation and adjustment space can be provided for the first camera 200 and the second camera 300, allowing users to flexibly adjust the monitoring angle.

[0032] Furthermore, the monitoring device 10 also includes two adapters 130. The first camera 200 is adapted to one adapter 130, and the second camera 300 is adapted to the other adapter 130. Each adapter 130 is pivotally connected to the extension end of an arm 120. In this way, the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 can be adjusted horizontally and vertically relative to the U-shaped main frame 110, improving the flexibility of adjustment.

[0033] Furthermore, the U-shaped bracket 100 also includes two mounting seats 140, each mounting seat 140 being fixed to the extended end of one arm 120, with the two mounting seats 140 being staggered; each adapter seat 130 is pivotally connected to one mounting seat 140. In this embodiment, the two mounting seats 140 are staggered at the extended end of the arm 120, that is, one mounting seat 140 is fixed to the left side of one arm 120, and the other mounting seat 140 is fixed to the right side of the other arm 120. This can balance the overall load-bearing level of the U-shaped bracket 100, allowing the U-shaped bracket 100 to better fit the supported object, avoiding excessive weight on one side of the U-shaped bracket 100, which could cause the U-shaped bracket 100 to tip over and affect its performance.

[0034] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket 100 has a cable passage 101 with both ends connected, and each adapter 130 is provided with an L-shaped channel 102, which is connected to the cable passage 101 and the housing of the two cameras. This facilitates electrical connection between the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 through the cable passage 101 and the two L-shaped channels 102, resulting in a neater overall design.

[0035] In this embodiment, each adapter 130 is generally L-shaped or T-shaped. One channel opening of the L-shaped channel 102 of one adapter 130 is pivotally connected to the mounting base 140 of the U-shaped bracket 100, and the other channel opening is connected to the outer shell of the first camera 200. The other adapter 130 has the same mounting structure as the mounting base 140 and the second camera 300, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] Furthermore, both the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 are provided with limiting blocks 310 at their adapter ends, and the adapter 130 is provided with stop blocks 150 at its interface with the camera adapter. There are two stop blocks 150, which are spaced apart. When the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 rotate relative to the adapter 130 in the forward and reverse directions, the limiting blocks 310 abut against the stop blocks 150 respectively. In this embodiment, the rotation adjustment angle of the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 is 0°-180°. Of course, the rotation angle can be set according to specific needs, and no special limitation is made here.

[0037] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket 100 includes two half-U-shaped brackets 160, each half-U-shaped bracket 160 having a cable passage groove 103. The two half-U-shaped brackets 160 are fastened together, and the two cable passage grooves 103 are connected, forming a cable passage channel 101. The mounting base 140 corresponds one-to-one with the half-U-shaped brackets 160 and is fixed to one end of each half-U-shaped bracket 160. This facilitates wiring between the first camera 200 and the second camera 300, effectively improving assembly efficiency.

[0038] In this embodiment, the two semi-U-shaped frames 160 are fixed by ultrasonic pressing, and the wiring between the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 is electrically connected through two wire channels 103.

[0039] Furthermore, the U-shaped bracket 100 can be extended or shortened along the direction from the first monitoring area to the second monitoring area. That is, the width of the U-shaped hanging groove of the U-shaped bracket 100 from the first monitoring area to the second monitoring area is adjustable, and the crossbeam of the U-shaped bracket 100 is telescopically adjustable to accommodate hanging sleeves on support objects of different thicknesses, thereby improving the installation flexibility of the monitoring device 10.

[0040] Furthermore, the first camera 200 includes a first camera housing 210, a first camera module 220, and a power board 230. The first camera module 220 is electrically connected to the power board 230 and is located inside the first camera housing 210. The camera of the first camera module 220 is exposed from the side of the first camera housing 210. The first camera housing 210 is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket 100.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first camera housing 210 of the first camera 200 is made of lightweight ABS and has a waterproof structure. The first camera module 220 has infrared night vision and wide-angle high-definition functions. The internal circuit integrates low-power encoding transmission, which is suitable for relatively enclosed and low-light environments inside the cat house, making it easy to install discreetly and clearly capture the cat's activities.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first camera 200 also includes a microphone 240, a first infrared light panel 250, and a speaker 260, all of which are controlled and connected to the first main control board of the first camera module 220 and are all arranged inside the first camera housing 210. The microphone 240 is used for audio processing, transmission, and recording; the first infrared light panel 250 is used to supplement the infrared illumination for nighttime imaging of the monitoring equipment; and the speaker 260 is used to play sound. When the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 detect abnormal situations, they can emit a high-volume alarm sound to serve as a deterrent. Users can also send voice communications remotely.

[0043] Furthermore, the second camera 300 includes a second camera housing 320 and a second camera module 330. The second camera module 330 is disposed inside the second camera housing 320 and is electrically connected to the power board 230 of the first camera 200. The camera of the second camera module 330 is exposed from the side of the second camera housing 320, and the second camera housing 320 is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, the second camera housing 320 of the second camera 300 is also made of lightweight ABS and has a waterproof structure (such as rain visor, waterproof sealing ring, and scratch-resistant coating). The second camera module 330 has infrared night vision and wide-angle high-definition functions, which are used to monitor the cats entering and leaving the cat house and the surrounding activity.

[0045] In this embodiment, the second camera 300 also includes a second infrared light board 340, which functions the same as the first infrared light board 250 of the first camera 200, and will not be described again here. The second infrared light board 340 is connected to the second main control board of the second camera module 330 and is arranged inside the second camera housing 320.

[0046] The differentiated design of the first camera 200 and the second camera 300 meets the needs of different usage environments, enabling the equipment to work stably in complex indoor and outdoor environments for a long time, reducing the probability of failure caused by environmental factors (humidity, collision, strong light, etc.), extending the service life of the equipment, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0047] This invention solves the problem that traditional single cameras cannot cover multiple monitoring areas by using a unique first camera 200, a second camera 300, and a rotation adjustment function. It provides a more flexible, stable, and efficient monitoring solution that is suitable for various complex environments, especially outdoor cat house scenarios.

[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A monitoring device, characterized in that, The device includes a U-shaped bracket, a first camera located in a first monitoring area, and a second camera located in a second monitoring area. The first monitoring area and the second monitoring area are adjacent to each other. The first camera is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket, and the second camera is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket. Both the first camera and the second camera can be rotated and adjusted around the axis connecting to the U-shaped bracket, and can also be adjusted by swinging up and down relative to the U-shaped bracket.

2. The monitoring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The U-shaped bracket includes a U-shaped main frame and two support arms. One end of each support arm is connected to one end of the U-shaped main frame, and the other ends of the two support arms extend in opposite directions. The first camera is movably connected to the extended end of one support arm, and the second camera is movably connected to the extended end of the other support arm.

3. The monitoring device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The monitoring device also includes two adapters, with the first camera being adapted to one adapter and the second camera being adapted to the other adapter, each adapter being pivotally connected to an extension end of one of the support arms.

4. The monitoring device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The U-shaped bracket also includes two mounting seats, each of which is fixed to the extended end of one of the support arms, and the two mounting seats are staggered; each adapter is pivotally connected to one of the mounting seats.

5. The monitoring device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The U-shaped bracket has a cable passage connected at both ends, and each of the adapters is provided with an L-shaped channel. The L-shaped channel is connected to the cable passage and the L-shaped channel is connected to the housing of the two cameras.

6. The monitoring device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Both the first camera and the second camera have a limiting block at their adapter ends. The adapter has a stop block at its interface with the camera. There are two stop blocks, which are spaced apart. When the first camera and the second camera rotate forward and backward relative to the adapter, the limiting block abuts against the stop block.

7. The monitoring device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The U-shaped bracket includes two half-U-shaped brackets, each half-U-shaped bracket having a cable passage groove. The two half-U-shaped brackets are fastened together, and the two cable passage grooves are connected and together form the cable passage channel. The mounting base corresponds one-to-one with the half-U-shaped bracket and is fixed to one end of one half-U-shaped bracket.

8. The monitoring device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The U-shaped bracket can be extended or shortened along the direction from the first monitoring area to the second monitoring area.

9. The monitoring device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The first camera includes a first camera housing, a first camera module, and a power board. The first camera module is electrically connected to the power board and is housed inside the first camera housing. The camera of the first camera module protrudes from the side of the first camera housing, and the first camera housing is movably connected to one end of the U-shaped bracket.

10. The monitoring device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The second camera includes a second camera housing and a second camera module. The second camera module is disposed inside the second camera housing and is electrically connected to the power board of the first camera. The camera of the second camera module is exposed from the side of the second camera housing. The second camera housing is movably connected to the other end of the U-shaped bracket.

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