camera device

Abstract

The application relates to a camera device, comprising a wearing mechanism, a device body arranged in the wearing mechanism, a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod being rotationally connected with the device body, and a camera being arranged at the other end of the connecting rod, wherein the connecting rod is a hollow structure, and a circuit wire is arranged in the connecting rod; the circuit wire is electrically connected with a circuit board in the device body, and the circuit wire is electrically connected with the camera; a trigger switch is arranged in the device body, the trigger switch sends a trigger signal when the connecting rod rotates by a preset angle relative to the device body, and the camera triggers a preset instruction according to the trigger signal. Skin surface sweat stains can be prevented from polluting the lens, the angle can be adjusted, the user experience can be improved, and the camera can be folded and stored to protect the privacy of others.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to a camera device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of camera technology, portable camera devices are becoming increasingly common. One related technology integrates the camera with a wearable mechanism, placing the camera at the wearable device. This allows for simultaneous communication via the device and recording of images, thus improving the portability of the camera equipment.

[0003] However, the shooting angle in these technologies is relatively fixed, and when the subject is in motion, sweat on the skin surface can easily contaminate the lens, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, this application provides a camera device that can prevent sweat from contaminating the lens, facilitate angle adjustment, and improve the user experience; furthermore, the camera can be folded and stored away to protect the privacy of others.

[0005] On one hand, embodiments of this application provide a camera device, including:

[0006] Wearing mechanism;

[0007] The main body of the device is located within the wearing mechanism;

[0008] Connecting rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the main body of the device;

[0009] The camera is located at the other end of the connecting rod; the connecting rod is a hollow structure with circuit wiring inside; the circuit wiring is electrically connected to the circuit board inside the device body, and the circuit wiring is also electrically connected to the camera; the device body has a trigger switch, which sends a trigger signal when the connecting rod rotates at a preset angle relative to the device body, and the camera triggers a preset command according to the trigger signal.

[0010] In one implementation, the device body includes a first housing and a second housing, which are closed to form a receiving cavity;

[0011] One of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a shaft hole, the connecting rod is provided with a rotating shaft, the axis of the rotating shaft intersects with the axis of the connecting rod, the rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft hole and rotatably connected to the shaft hole; the circuit board is provided in the receiving cavity.

[0012] In one implementation, a rotating shaft support is provided within the receiving cavity, and the rotating shaft support includes:

[0013] The first part has a first radial dimension; the first part abuts against the edge of the shaft hole;

[0014] The second part is located on the side of the first part facing the shaft. The second part has a second radial dimension, which is smaller than the first radial dimension. The second part is provided with a first buckle, and the inner wall of the shaft is provided with a first slot. The first buckle engages with the first slot.

[0015] In one implementation, a protrusion is provided inside the receiving cavity, and the protrusion surrounds the shaft hole;

[0016] The first part abuts against the protrusion, and the first part makes circumferential damping contact with the protrusion along the shaft hole;

[0017] The second part has a first clearance slot along the axial direction, and the inner wall of the rotating shaft is provided with a first limiting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion has a preset distance from the end face of the rotating shaft. When the first slot and the first buckle are engaged, the first limiting protrusion is inserted into the first clearance slot.

[0018] In one implementation, the first part has a first limiting groove on the side facing the protrusion, and a flexible damping ring is provided in the first limiting groove. A portion of the flexible damping ring protrudes from the surface of the first part facing the protrusion. When the first slot and the first buckle are engaged, the flexible damping ring abuts against the protrusion.

[0019] In one implementation, the shaft support is provided with a through hole, which passes through the first part and the second part along the axial direction of the shaft support; the through hole is connected to the shaft hole;

[0020] The circuit board has vias that connect with through holes. Circuit traces pass through the through holes and vias and are electrically connected to the side of the circuit board away from the pivot bracket.

[0021] In one implementation, a trigger switch is located on the side of the circuit board away from the second part. The trigger switch includes a first toggle switch and a second toggle switch, which are located opposite each other on both sides of the shaft axis.

[0022] The other of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a first lever and a second lever; the first lever and the second lever are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the axial direction of the rotating shaft;

[0023] When the rotating shaft rotates through a preset angle relative to the device body, the first toggle switch contacts the first lever, and the second toggle switch contacts the second lever.

[0024] In one implementation, the other end of the connecting rod is provided with a mounting component, which is rotatably connected to the connecting rod, and the rotation axis of the mounting component coincides with the axis of the connecting rod; the camera is installed inside the mounting component.

[0025] In one implementation, the mounting component includes a third part and a fourth part arranged along the axial direction. The third part has a mounting cavity in which the camera is located. The fourth part is located at the end of the third part facing the connecting rod and is inserted into the connecting rod.

[0026] One of the outer peripheral wall of the fourth part and the inner wall of the connecting rod is provided with a second limiting groove, and the other of the outer peripheral wall of the fourth part and the inner wall of the connecting rod is provided with a second limiting protrusion; the second limiting protrusion is located in the second limiting groove, and the circumferential dimension of the second limiting groove around the connecting rod is larger than the dimension of the second limiting protrusion.

[0027] In one implementation, the radial dimension of the fourth part is smaller than that of the third part, and the end of the third part facing the connecting rod is provided with a damping pad, which abuts against the end face of the connecting rod.

[0028] The camera device provided in this application embodiment has a connecting rod on the device body mounted on the wearing mechanism. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the device body, and the camera is mounted on the other end of the connecting rod. The connecting rod has a hollow structure, and circuit wiring is arranged inside the connecting rod. The circuit wiring is electrically connected to the circuit board inside the device body and to the camera. In this way, the distance between the camera and the human skin can be increased by the connecting rod, which can avoid hair from obstructing the camera and reduce the risk of sweat contaminating the camera lens, thereby reducing interference with camera shooting.

[0029] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a trigger switch is provided within the device body. When the linkage rotates relative to the device body by a preset angle, the trigger switch is activated, thereby starting or stopping the camera. Thus, when shooting is required, the camera can be quickly activated simply by rotating the linkage by a preset angle, improving camera activation efficiency and reducing the probability of accidental camera activation, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0030] In addition, the camera device provided in this application embodiment can rotate the camera to a folded state via a linkage in some scenarios (such as in public places), which can prevent the camera from pointing directly at others in public places and effectively protect the privacy of others. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure 2 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0033] Figure 3 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0035] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the connection between the connecting rod and the device body in some embodiments of the camera device provided in this application.

[0036] Figure 6 This is another exploded structural diagram of the connection between the connecting rod and the device body in the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0037] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the linkage and camera in a camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0038] Figure 8 This is another exploded structural diagram of the linkage and camera in the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0040] 10-Wearing mechanism; 20-Device body; 30-Connecting rod; 40-Camera; 50-Circuit wiring;

[0041] 21-Circuit board; 22-First housing; 23-Second housing; 24-Spindle bracket; 31-Spindle; 32-Mounting component;

[0042] 201-Receiving cavity; 202-Shaft hole; 203-First lever; 204-Second lever; 211-Trigger switch; 212-Through hole; 241-First part; 242-Second part; 243-Through hole; 311-First slot; 321-Third part; 322-Fourth part;

[0043] 2011 - Protrusion; 2111 - First toggle switch; 2112 - Second toggle switch; 2411 - First limiting groove; 2412 - Flexible damping ring; 2421 - First buckle; 2422 - First clearance slot; 3001 - Second limiting groove; 3211 - Mounting cavity; 3212 - Damping pad; 3221 - Second limiting protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0045] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0046] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0050] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a camera device provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0051] In some examples, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, to address the technical problems existing in related technologies, this application provides a camera device. The camera device may include a wearing mechanism 10. In other words, the camera device provided in this application can be a camera device integrated with the wearing mechanism 10. The camera 40 of the camera device can be mounted on the wearing mechanism 10, facilitating the recording of images during user movement, work, or rescue operations.

[0052] In some examples, the camera device may include a device body 20. The device body 20 is disposed on the wearing mechanism 10. The device body 20 may be an earphone. The device body 20 may have a sound cavity. The sound cavity may be a cavity that converts electrical signals into sound signals. It is understood that in some examples of the embodiments of this application, the specific structure of the device body 20 may be the same as, similar to or similar to the device body 20 in the related art. For details, please refer to the detailed description in the related art. The embodiments of this application will not repeat the details.

[0053] In some examples, the camera device may include a linkage 30. One end of the linkage 30 may be rotatably connected to the device body 20.

[0054] In some examples, the connecting rod 30 can be a hollow structure. The device body 20 may have a protruding shaft, which can be inserted into the connecting rod 30 to achieve a rotatable connection between the connecting rod 30 and the device body 20.

[0055] In some examples, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the camera device may include a camera 40. The camera 40 may be located at the other end of the connecting rod 30. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a circuit trace 50 may be provided inside the connecting rod 30. The circuit trace 50 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 21 inside the device body 20. The circuit trace 50 can be electrically connected to the camera 40.

[0056] In some instances, the circuit trace 50 may include a flexible circuit board.

[0057] Figure 3 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0058] In some examples, to facilitate the execution of preset commands by the camera 40 and reduce the probability of false triggering of the camera 40, see [reference]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a trigger switch 211 may be provided inside the device body 20. When the linkage 30 rotates at a preset angle relative to the device body 20, the trigger switch 211 can send a trigger signal, and the camera 40 can trigger a preset command according to the trigger signal. For example, when the linkage 30 rotates relative to the device body 20 from behind the head to in front of the user, the trigger switch 211 sends a trigger signal, and the camera 40 triggers the preset command.

[0059] In some examples, preset instructions may include taking photos, recording videos, and recording audio. It is understood that in some examples of the embodiments of this application, the preset instructions may be instructions preset by the camera device at the factory. Alternatively, the preset instructions may be preset instructions set by the user via a remote terminal before using the camera device. In some instances of the embodiments of this application, the specific types of preset instructions are only shown as specific examples and are not intended to limit the specific types of preset instructions.

[0060] The camera device provided in this application embodiment has a connecting rod 30 on the device body 20 mounted on the wearing mechanism 10. One end of the connecting rod 30 is rotatably connected to the device body 20, and the camera 40 is mounted on the other end of the connecting rod 30. The connecting rod 30 has a hollow structure, and a circuit line 50 is provided inside the connecting rod 30. The circuit line 50 is electrically connected to the circuit board 21 inside the device body 20, and the circuit line 50 is electrically connected to the camera 40. In this way, the distance between the camera 40 and the human skin can be increased by the connecting rod 30, which can prevent hair from obstructing the camera 40, reduce the risk of sweat contaminating the lens of the camera 40, and reduce interference with the shooting of the camera 40.

[0061] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a trigger switch 211 is provided within the device body 20. When the connecting rod 30 rotates relative to the device body 20 by a preset angle, the trigger switch 211 is activated, thereby starting or stopping the camera 40. Thus, when shooting is required, the camera 40 can be quickly activated simply by rotating the connecting rod 30 by a preset angle, improving the activation efficiency of the camera 40 and reducing the probability of accidental activation, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0062] In addition, the camera device provided in this application embodiment can rotate the camera to a folded state via a linkage in some scenarios (such as in public places), which can prevent the camera from pointing directly at others in public places and effectively protect the privacy of others.

[0063] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the connection between the connecting rod and the device body in some embodiments of the camera device provided in this application. Figure 6 This is another exploded structural diagram of the connection between the connecting rod and the device body in the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0064] In some examples, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the device body 20 may include a first housing 22 and a second housing 23. The first housing 22 and the second housing 23 may cover each other to form a receiving cavity 201. The receiving cavity 201 may be the sound cavity of the device body 20.

[0065] In some examples, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, one of the first housing 22 and the second housing 23 may be provided with a shaft hole 202. The shaft hole 202 may communicate with the receiving cavity 201.

[0066] In some examples, when the device is in the wearing state, the opening of the shaft hole 202 can face away from the human skin.

[0067] In some examples, a pivot 31 may be provided on the connecting rod 30. The axial direction of the pivot 31 may intersect with the axial direction of the connecting rod 30. For example, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the axial direction of connecting rod 30 can be along... Figure 5 The direction shown by the x-axis indicates that the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft 31 can be along... Figure 5 The direction indicated by the y-axis. The circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 31 can be perpendicular to the axial direction of the connecting rod 30.

[0068] In some examples, the rotating shaft 31 can be inserted into the shaft hole 202 and rotatably connected to the shaft hole 202. This facilitates the rotatable connection between the connecting rod 30 and the device body 20.

[0069] In some examples, the link 30 can be a slender rod-like structure made of rigid plastic.

[0070] In some examples, the link 30 can be an irregular shape. However, in some examples of embodiments of this application, the specific shape of the link 30 is not limited.

[0071] In some examples, the circuit board 21 may be located within the receiving cavity 201.

[0072] In some examples, the circuit board 21 can be fixedly disposed within the receiving cavity 201. That is, when the rotating shaft 31 rotates, the circuit board 21 can remain stationary within the receiving cavity 201.

[0073] In some examples, circuit board 21 can rotate synchronously with shaft 31. That is, when shaft 31 rotates, circuit board 21 can rotate together with shaft 31. In this way, by setting circuit board 21 to rotate synchronously with shaft 31, when connecting rod 30 rotates relative to device body 20 via shaft 31, circuit board 21 rotates synchronously, which can ensure that circuit board 21 and circuit trace 50 rotate synchronously, and ensure the stability of the connection between circuit board 21 and circuit trace 50.

[0074] In some examples of embodiments of this application, the receiving cavity 201 of the device body 20 is formed by the first housing 22 and the second housing 23, and a shaft hole 202 is provided in one of the first housing 22 and the second housing 23. A rotating shaft 31 is provided on the connecting rod 30, and the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 31 intersects the axial direction of the connecting rod 30. In this way, the rotating shaft 31 can be inserted into the shaft hole 202 to realize the rotatable connection between the connecting rod 30 and the device body 20, simplifying the structure of the rotatable connection between the connecting rod 30 and the device body 20.

[0075] In some examples, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a shaft bracket 24 can be provided inside the receiving cavity 201 to facilitate fixing the rotating shaft 31. The shaft bracket 24 can be connected to the rotating shaft 31, thereby fixing the rotating shaft 31.

[0076] In some examples, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the shaft support 24 may include a first portion 241. The first portion 241 may have a first radial dimension. The first portion 241 may abut against the edge of the shaft hole 202.

[0077] In some examples, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the pivot bracket 24 may include a second part 242, which may be located on the side of the first part 241 facing the pivot 31.

[0078] In some examples, the second part 242 and the first part 241 can be a single piece. For example, the first part 241 and the second part 242 of the pivot bracket 24 can be formed by a single injection molding process.

[0079] In some examples, the second part 242 may be fixedly connected to the first part 241. The second part 242 may be located on the side of the first part 241 facing the shaft 31. The second part 242 may be connected to the shaft 31.

[0080] In some examples, the second portion 242 may have a second radial dimension. The second radial dimension may be smaller than the first radial dimension. Thus, an abutment surface may be formed on the side of the first portion 241 facing the shaft 31. The abutment surface may abut against the edge of the shaft hole 202.

[0081] In some examples, the second part 242 may be coaxial with the first part 241.

[0082] In some examples, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the second part 242 may be provided with a first latch 2421. (Refer to...) Figure 4 As shown, the inner wall of the rotating shaft 31 may be provided with a first slot 311. The first buckle 2421 can engage with the first slot 311.

[0083] In some examples, the pivot bracket 24 can rotate synchronously with the pivot 31. That is, the pivot 31 can rotate relative to the first housing 22 and / or the second housing 23 via the pivot bracket 24.

[0084] In some examples, the circuit board 21 can be fixedly disposed on the side of the first portion 241 opposite to the second portion 242. That is, in some examples of embodiments of this application, when the circuit board 21 is configured to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 31, the circuit board 21 can be disposed on the side of the first portion 241 opposite to the second portion 242. In this way, the circuit board 21 can be driven to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 31 by the rotating shaft bracket 24.

[0085] In some examples, the pivot bracket 24 and the pivot 31 can be relatively limited along the circumference of the pivot bracket 24, so that the pivot bracket 24 can rotate synchronously with the pivot 31.

[0086] In some examples of embodiments of this application, a rotating shaft support 24 is provided within the receiving cavity 201. A first portion 241 of the rotating shaft support 24 has a first radial dimension and abuts against the edge of the shaft hole 202. A second portion 242 of the rotating shaft support 24 is located on the side of the first portion 241 facing the rotating shaft 31; the second portion 242 has a second radial dimension, and this second radial dimension is set to be smaller than the first radial dimension. Thus, an abutment surface can be formed on the side of the first portion 241 facing the rotating shaft 31, facilitating abutment between the first portion 241 and the edge of the shaft hole 202. Furthermore, a first latch 2421 is provided in the second portion 242, and a first slot 311 is provided on the inner wall of the rotating shaft 31. After the first latch 2421 and the first slot 311 are latched, the abutment surface of the first portion 241 abuts against the edge of the hole, thereby achieving axial positioning and fixation of the rotating shaft 31. Furthermore, the rotating bracket 24 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 31, fixing the circuit board 21 on the side of the first part 241 away from the second part 242. This facilitates the rotating bracket 24 to drive the circuit board 21 to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 31, ensuring the stability of the connection between the circuit board 21 and the circuit trace 50.

[0087] In some examples, refer to Figure 5 As shown, a protrusion 2011 may be provided within the receiving cavity 201. The protrusion 2011 may be integrally formed with one of the first housing 22 and the second housing 23, which have a shaft hole 202. The protrusion 2011 may surround the shaft hole 202. In other words, the shaft hole 202 may pass through the protrusion 2011 and communicate with the receiving cavity 201.

[0088] In some examples, the first part 241 may abut against the protrusion 2011. See reference. Figure 4 As shown, after the first latch 2421 engages with the first slot 311, due to the cooperation between the first slot 311 and the first latch 2421, the rotating shaft 31 can move along... Figure 4 The direction output by the x-axis is pulled by the first buckle 2421 to hold the rotating shaft bracket 24, so that the first part 241 abuts against the protrusion 2011.

[0089] In some examples, the first portion 241 and the protrusion 2011 can make circumferential damped contact along the shaft hole 202. For example, multiple tapered protrusions can be provided on the surface of the protrusion 2011 facing the first portion 241 along the circumference of the shaft hole 202; similarly, multiple tapered protrusions can be provided on the surface of the first portion 241 facing the protrusion 2011. A barrier is formed between the tapered protrusions, thereby providing damping for relative rotation between the first portion 241 and the protrusion 2011, such that the first portion 241 and the protrusion 2011 make circumferential damped contact along the shaft hole 202.

[0090] In some examples, a damping pad 3212 can be provided between the first part 241 and the protrusion 2011 to increase the friction between the first part 241 and the protrusion 2011, thereby forming circumferential damping along the shaft hole 202 between the first part 241 and the protrusion 2011.

[0091] In some examples, the damping pad 3212 may include any one of a rubber pad, a silicone pad, or a plastic pad. It is understood that in some examples of embodiments of this application, the specific material of the damping pad 3212 is only shown as a specific example and is not intended to limit the specific material of the damping pad 3212.

[0092] In some examples of embodiments of this application, a protrusion 2011 is provided in the receiving cavity 201, the protrusion 2011 surrounds the shaft hole 202, and the first portion 241 abuts against the protrusion 2011. In this way, at least a portion of the rotating shaft 31 can be inserted into the protrusion 2011 through the shaft hole 202, which can increase the insertion depth of the rotating shaft 31 into the shaft hole 202 and improve the stability of the rotational connection between the rotating shaft 31 and the device body 20.

[0093] Furthermore, the first part 241 is configured to make circumferential damped contact with the protrusion 2011 along the shaft hole 202. This increases the damping of the rotation of the shaft 31 relative to the device body 20. In other words, it increases the damping of the rotation of the connecting rod 30 relative to the device body 20. Thus, during shooting, the camera 40 can be kept at a preset angle, preventing changes in the shooting angle of the camera 40 during movement, improving the stability of the captured image, and enhancing the user experience.

[0094] In some examples, refer to Figure 6As shown, the second part 242 has a first clearance slot 2422 along the axial direction. The first clearance slot 2422 can divide the second part 242 into two parts radially. The first clearance slot 2422 is the gap between the two parts. Thus, after the rotating shaft 31 is inserted into the shaft hole 202 and comes into contact with the second part 242, a force can be further applied to the rotating shaft 31 toward the device body 20. At this time, the second part 242 located on both sides of the first clearance slot 2422 deforms toward the first clearance slot 2422, making it easier for the first buckle 2421 to engage with the first slot 311.

[0095] In some examples, to ensure that the rotating shaft support 24 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 31, a first limiting protrusion (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the inner wall of the rotating shaft 31. The first limiting protrusion may be integral with the rotating shaft 31. The first limiting protrusion may be inserted into the first clearance slot 2422. In this way, the first limiting protrusion and the first clearance slot 2422 can cooperate with each other to limit the rotating shaft 31 and the rotating shaft support 24 in the circumferential direction, so that when the rotating shaft 31 rotates relative to the device body 20, it drives the rotating shaft support 24 to rotate synchronously relative to the device body 20.

[0096] In some examples, there may be a preset distance between the first limiting protrusion and the end face of the rotating shaft 31. When the first slot 311 and the first buckle 2421 are engaged, the first limiting protrusion can be inserted into the first clearance slot 2422. That is, when the rotating shaft 31 is inserted into the shaft hole 202 and the end of the second part 242 just contacts the rotating shaft 31, the first limiting protrusion can be located outside the first clearance slot 2422. This allows the first clearance slot 2422 to provide deformation space for the second part 242, facilitating the engagement of the first buckle 2421 with the first slot 311.

[0097] In some examples, refer to Figure 6 As shown, a first limiting groove 2411 may be provided on the side of the first portion 241 facing the protrusion 2011. The first limiting groove 2411 may be an annular groove. A flexible damping ring 2412 may be provided inside the first limiting groove 2411. A portion of the flexible damping ring 2412 may protrude from the surface of the first portion 241 facing the protrusion 2011.

[0098] In some examples, when the first slot 311 is engaged with the first latch 2421, the flexible damping ring 2412 can abut against the protrusion 2011.

[0099] In some examples, the flexible damping ring 2412 can have a certain elastic deformation. When the first slot 311 is engaged with the first buckle 2421, the flexible damping ring 2412 abuts against the protrusion 2011 and can undergo a certain deformation, thereby pressing the first part 241 against the protrusion 2011. This allows damped contact to be achieved between the protrusion 2011 and the first part 241 through the flexible damping ring 2412.

[0100] In some examples of embodiments of this application, a first limiting groove 2411 is provided on the side of the first portion 241 facing the protrusion 2011, and a flexible damping ring 2412 is provided in the first limiting groove 2411, with a portion of the flexible damping ring 2412 protruding from the surface of the first portion 241 facing the protrusion 2011. Thus, when the first slot 311 and the first buckle 2421 are engaged, the flexible damping ring 2412 can abut against the protrusion 2011; thereby increasing the frictional damping between the first portion 241 and the protrusion 2011 through the flexible damping ring 2412, improving the damping of the rotation of the shaft 31 relative to the device body 20, and ensuring the stability of the image captured by the camera 40.

[0101] In some instances, the flexible damping ring 2412 may include any one of a rubber ring, a silicone ring, or a plastic ring. It is understood that the specific type of the flexible damping ring 2412 shown in some examples of the embodiments of this application is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the specific type of the flexible damping ring 2412.

[0102] In some examples, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the rotating shaft support 24 may be provided with a through hole 243. The through hole 243 can pass through the first part 241 and the second part 242 along the axial direction of the rotating table support. The through hole 243 can communicate with the shaft hole 202.

[0103] In some examples, refer to Figure 6 As shown, circuit board 21 may have via 212. Via 212 may communicate with through hole 243. Via 212 may be coaxial with through hole 243.

[0104] In some examples, the circuit trace 50 may pass through the through hole 243 and the via 212 and be electrically connected to the side of the circuit board 21 away from the pivot bracket 24.

[0105] In some examples of embodiments of this application, a through hole 243 is provided on the rotating shaft 31. The through hole 243 passes through the first part 241 and the second part 242 along the axial direction of the rotating shaft support 24, and the through hole communicates with the shaft hole 202; and a via hole 212 is provided on the circuit board 21, which communicates with the through hole 243, and the circuit trace 50 passes through the through hole 243 and the via hole 212; in this way, it is convenient for the circuit trace 50 to be electrically connected to the circuit board 21 located on the side of the rotating shaft support 24 away from the rotating shaft 31, and to facilitate the transmission of electrical signals and control signals to the camera 40.

[0106] In some examples, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the trigger switch 211 is located on the side of the circuit board 21 opposite to the second part 242. The trigger switch 211 may include a first toggle switch 2111 and a second toggle switch 2112. The first toggle switch 2111 and the second toggle switch 2112 may be located opposite each other on both sides of the rotating shaft 31 in the axial direction.

[0107] In some examples, the other of the first housing 22 and the second housing 23 may be provided with a first lever 203 and a second lever 204. The first lever 203 and the second lever 204 may be disposed opposite each other on both sides of the axial direction of the rotating shaft 31. For example, if the shaft hole 202 is located in the first housing 22, the first lever 203 and the second lever 204 may be located in the second housing 23. Alternatively, if the shaft hole 202 is located in the second housing 23, the first lever 203 and the second lever 204 may be located in the first housing 22. It is understood that since the circuit board 21 is located within the receiving cavity 201, the first lever 203 and the second lever 204 may be located within the receiving cavity 201.

[0108] In some examples, when the rotating shaft 31 rotates through a preset angle relative to the device body 20, the first toggle switch 2111 can contact the first lever 203, and the second toggle switch 2112 can contact the second lever 204.

[0109] In some examples, the preset angle can be 180°. It is understood that in some examples of the embodiments of this application, the specific value of the preset angle is only used as a specific example distance illustration and is not intended to limit the specific value of the preset angle.

[0110] In some examples, with Figure 3 The direction shown is illustrated as an example, along link 30. Figure 3 When the lever 30 is rotated a preset angle towards a1 in the direction shown in a-a1, the first toggle switch 2111 can contact the first lever 203, and the second toggle switch 2112 can contact the second lever 204, thereby triggering the camera 40 to start shooting. Figure 3When the direction shown in a-a1 is rotated to a preset angle, the first toggle switch 2111 can contact the second lever 204, and the second toggle switch 2112 can contact the first lever 203, thereby turning off the camera 40.

[0111] In some examples of embodiments of this application, by placing the trigger switch 211 on the side of the circuit board 21 away from the second part 242, the trigger switch 211 includes a first toggle switch 2111 and a second toggle switch 2112, which are disposed opposite each other on both sides of the rotating shaft 31 axially; and by providing a first lever 203 and a second lever 204 in the other of the first housing 22 and the second housing 23, which are disposed opposite each other on both sides of the rotating shaft 31 axially; when the rotating shaft 31 rotates through a preset angle relative to the device body 20, the first toggle switch 2111 contacts the first lever 203, and the second toggle switch 2112 contacts the second lever 204. Thus, the camera 40 can be turned on or off by the first toggle switch 2111 contacting the first lever 203 and the second toggle switch 2112 contacting the second lever 204. It facilitates quick start and stop of the camera 40, makes it easy to capture images using the camera device, and reduces the probability of accidental triggering of the camera 40, thus improving the user experience.

[0112] In some examples, the trigger switch 211 may include a Hall switch. The other of the first housing 22 and the second housing 23 may be provided with a magnetic element. When the pivot 31 rotates through a preset angle relative to the device body 20, the Hall switch may be aligned with the magnetic element, thereby activating the camera 40.

[0113] In some examples, trigger switch 211 may include a through-beam switch. The other of the first housing 22 and the second housing 23 may be provided with a baffle. The baffle may be positioned between the through-beam switches when the shaft 31 rotates through a predetermined angle relative to the device body 20. The through-beam switch may include a photoelectric switch.

[0114] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the linkage and camera in a camera device provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 8 This is another exploded structural diagram of the linkage and camera in the camera device provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0115] In some examples, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the other end of the connecting rod 30 may be provided with a mounting component 32. The mounting component 32 can be rotatably connected to the connecting rod 30.

[0116] In some examples, the axis of rotation of the mounting component 32 may coincide with the axis of the connecting rod 30. In other words, the mounting component 32 may rotate relative to the connecting rod 30 about its axis.

[0117] In some examples, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, camera 40 can be mounted on mounting component 32.

[0118] In some examples of embodiments of this application, a mounting component 32 is provided at the other end of the connecting rod 30, and the camera 40 is mounted on the mounting component 32. This facilitates the connection and installation of the camera 40 with the connecting rod 30. Furthermore, the mounting component 32 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 30, with the rotation axis of the mounting component 32 coinciding with the axis of the connecting rod 30. Thus, when using the camera device for shooting, the shooting angle of the camera 40 can be adjusted by rotating the mounting component 32 relative to the connecting rod 30, enabling switching between landscape and portrait shooting, thus expanding the applicability of the camera device and improving the user experience.

[0119] In some examples, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the mounting component 32 may include a third part 321 and a fourth part 322 arranged axially. The third part may have a mounting cavity 3211, in which the camera 40 may be disposed. The fourth part 322 may be located at the end of the third part 321 facing the connecting rod 30, and the fourth part 322 may be inserted into the connecting rod 30.

[0120] In some examples, the way in which the fourth part 322 and the connecting rod 30 are engaged can be the same as, similar to or similar to the way in which the second part 242 and the rotating shaft 31 are engaged in the foregoing embodiments of this application. For details, please refer to the detailed description of the foregoing embodiments of this application. This application will not repeat the details in this embodiment.

[0121] In some examples, at least one of the outer peripheral wall of the fourth part 322 and the inner wall of the connecting rod 30 may be provided with a second limiting groove 3001. At least another of the fold of the fourth part 322 and the inner peripheral wall of the connecting rod 30 may be provided with a second limiting protrusion 3221. The second limiting protrusion 3221 may be located within the second limiting groove 3001.

[0122] In some examples, the circumferential dimension of the second limiting groove 3001 around the connecting rod 30 can be larger than the dimension of the second limiting protrusion 3221. In other words, the second limiting protrusion 3221 can move circumferentially around the connecting rod 30 within the second limiting groove 3001, thereby allowing the mounting component 32 to rotate relative to the connecting rod 30, thus adjusting the shooting angle of the camera 40.

[0123] In some examples, the angle corresponding to the arc length of the second limiting groove 3001 around the connecting rod 30 in the circumferential direction can be 90°. That is, the second limiting protrusion 3221 moves within the second limiting groove 3001, allowing the mounting component 32 to rotate at an angle of 90° relative to the connecting rod 30. Thus, the camera 40 can rotate at an angle of 90° relative to the connecting rod 30. This allows the camera 40 to accurately switch between landscape and portrait shooting modes, facilitating shooting in different shooting modes.

[0124] In some examples, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the radial dimension of the fourth part 322 can be smaller than the radial dimension of the third part 321. A damping pad 3212 can be provided at the end of the third part 321 facing the connecting rod 30. The damping pad 3212 can abut against the end face of the connecting rod 30. Thus, after the fourth part 322 is engaged with the connecting rod 30, the damping pad 3212 can increase the friction between the end face of the third part 321 and the end face of the connecting rod 30, resulting in damped rotation between the mounting component 32 and the connecting rod 30, facilitating control of the rotation angle of the camera 40.

[0125] In some examples, the damping pad 3212 can be formed on the end face of the third part 321 by two-color injection molding.

[0126] In some examples, the damping setting method between the end face of the third part 321 and the end face of the connecting rod 30 can be the same as, similar to or similar to the damping setting method between the first part 241 and the protrusion 2011 in the foregoing embodiments of this application. For details, please refer to the detailed description of the foregoing embodiments of this application. The embodiments of this application will not repeat the details here.

[0127] In some examples, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the wearing mechanism 10 may include two, and the two wearing mechanisms 10 can be connected to each other. The connecting rod 30 may be provided on the device body 20 of one of the wearing mechanisms 10.

[0128] In some examples, there can be two links 30, and each device body 20 on the wearing mechanism 10 can be equipped with one link 30. In this way, different images can be captured by two cameras 40 on the two links 30.

[0129] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0130] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that, include: Wearing mechanism; The device body is disposed in the wearing mechanism; A connecting rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the device body; A camera is located at the other end of the connecting rod; wherein the connecting rod is a hollow structure and has circuit wiring inside; the circuit wiring is electrically connected to a circuit board inside the device body and is also electrically connected to the camera; a trigger switch is provided inside the device body, and when the connecting rod rotates at a preset angle relative to the device body, the trigger switch sends a trigger signal, and the camera triggers a preset command according to the trigger signal.

2. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device body includes a first housing and a second housing, which are closed together to form a receiving cavity; One of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a shaft hole, the connecting rod is provided with a rotating shaft, the axis of the rotating shaft intersects with the axis of the connecting rod, the rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft hole and rotatably connected to the shaft hole; the circuit board is disposed in the receiving cavity.

3. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving cavity is provided with a rotating shaft support, the rotating shaft support comprising: The first portion has a first radial dimension; the first portion abuts against the edge of the shaft hole; The second part is located on the side of the first part facing the rotating shaft. The second part has a second radial dimension, which is smaller than the first radial dimension. The second part is provided with a first buckle, and the inner wall of the rotating shaft is provided with a first slot. The first buckle engages with the first slot.

4. The camera device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cavity is provided with a protrusion that surrounds the shaft hole; The first portion abuts against the protrusion, and the first portion makes circumferential damping contact with the protrusion along the shaft hole; The second part has a first clearance slot along the axial direction, and the inner wall of the rotating shaft has a first limiting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion has a preset distance from the end face of the rotating shaft. When the first slot and the first buckle are engaged, the first limiting protrusion is inserted into the first clearance slot.

5. The camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first part has a first limiting groove on the side facing the protrusion, and a flexible damping ring is provided in the first limiting groove. A portion of the flexible damping ring protrudes from the surface of the first part facing the protrusion. When the first slot and the first buckle are engaged, the flexible damping ring abuts against the protrusion.

6. The camera device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating shaft bracket is provided with a through hole, which passes through the first part and the second part along the axial direction of the rotating shaft bracket; the through hole communicates with the shaft hole; The circuit board has vias that communicate with the through holes. The circuit traces pass through the through holes and the vias and are electrically connected to the side of the circuit board away from the rotating shaft bracket.

7. The camera device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The trigger switch is located on the side of the circuit board away from the second part. The trigger switch includes a first toggle switch and a second toggle switch, which are located opposite each other on both sides of the shaft axis. The other of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a first lever and a second lever; the first lever and the second lever are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the axial direction of the rotating shaft; When the rotating shaft rotates through the preset angle relative to the device body, the first toggle switch contacts the first lever, and the second toggle switch contacts the second lever.

8. The camera device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The other end of the connecting rod is provided with a mounting component, which is rotatably connected to the connecting rod, and the rotation axis of the mounting component coincides with the axis of the connecting rod; the camera is installed in the mounting component.

9. The camera device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting component includes a third part and a fourth part arranged along the axial direction. The third part has a mounting cavity in which the camera is disposed. The fourth part is located at the end of the third part facing the connecting rod and is inserted into the connecting rod. One of the outer peripheral wall of the fourth part and the inner wall of the connecting rod is provided with a second limiting groove, and the other of the outer peripheral wall of the fourth part and the inner wall of the connecting rod is provided with a second limiting protrusion; the second limiting protrusion is located in the second limiting groove, and the circumferential dimension of the second limiting groove around the connecting rod is larger than the dimension of the second limiting protrusion.

10. The camera device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The radial dimension of the fourth part is smaller than that of the third part, and the third part has a damping pad at one end facing the connecting rod, the damping pad abutting against the end face of the connecting rod.

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