camera

Abstract

The application discloses a camera, which comprises a camera body and an auxiliary solar panel. The camera body comprises a casing, a camera and a main solar panel. The camera is arranged on the inner side of the casing, and the casing is provided with a light-transmitting hole at the position corresponding to the camera. The main solar panel is fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the casing and electrically connected with the camera. The auxiliary solar panel is rotatably arranged on the outer side of the casing and electrically connected with the camera. The technical scheme of the application can improve the environmental protection performance of the camera and improve the energy supply effect of the camera.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Cameras in related technologies are usually powered by an external power source, which results in high energy consumption and poor environmental performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this application is to provide a camera that aims to improve the environmental performance of camera use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the camera proposed in this application includes: The camera body includes a housing, a camera, and a main solar panel. The camera is located inside the housing, and the housing has a light-transmitting hole corresponding to the position of the camera. The main solar panel is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the housing and electrically connected to the camera. An auxiliary solar panel is rotatably mounted on the outside of the housing and electrically connected to the camera.

[0005] Optionally, the camera further includes a carrier component, which is rotatably disposed on the housing around a first axis and can be limited and fixed relative to the housing, wherein the first axis is parallel to the optical axis of the camera; The auxiliary solar panel is rotatably mounted on the carrier component around the second axis and can be fixed relative to the carrier component. The second axis intersects the first axis and is parallel to the plane where the auxiliary solar panel is located.

[0006] Optionally, the housing is provided with a first connecting shaft, which extends along the first axis, and the carrier component is rotatably sleeved on the first connecting shaft; The camera further includes a first damping structure, which is disposed between the first connecting shaft and the carrier component, or between the housing and the carrier component.

[0007] Optionally, the carrier component is provided with a first receiving cavity having a first opening, and the first receiving cavity has a first cavity wall opposite to the first opening; The first connecting shaft passes through the first cavity wall, and the side peripheral surface of the first connecting shaft is provided with a first stop protrusion, which abuts against the side of the first cavity wall opposite to the first opening. The first damping structure is sleeved on the first connecting shaft and located within the first accommodating cavity; The camera further includes a first clamping member, which is disposed on the first connecting shaft and located within the first accommodating cavity. The first clamping member cooperates with the first cavity wall to clamp the first damping structure.

[0008] Optionally, the first connecting shaft is provided with an external thread, and the first clamping member is sleeved on the first connecting shaft and threadedly connected to the first connecting shaft; And / or, the first damping structure includes a first flat washer and a first butterfly washer.

[0009] Optionally, the outer side of the housing is provided with a first mounting base, the first mounting base including two first mounting arms, the two first mounting arms being arranged at a distance from each other along the first axis and enclosing to form a first mounting notch; The first mounting arm is provided with a first mounting groove and a first connecting hole, the first connecting hole connecting the first mounting groove and the first mounting notch; The first connecting shaft is disposed in the first mounting notch, and its opposite ends pass through the first connecting hole and are fixed in the first mounting groove. The carrier component is disposed in the first mounting notch. The camera body also includes a first cover, which covers the opening of the first mounting groove.

[0010] Optionally, the auxiliary solar panel is provided with a second connecting shaft, which extends along the second axis, and the carrier component is rotatably sleeved on the second connecting shaft; The camera also includes a second damping structure, which is disposed between the second connecting shaft and the carrier component, or between the auxiliary solar panel and the carrier component.

[0011] Optionally, the carrier component is provided with a second receiving cavity having a second opening, and the second receiving cavity has a second cavity wall opposite to the second opening; The second connecting shaft passes through the second cavity wall, and the side circumferential surface of the second connecting shaft is provided with a second stop protrusion, which abuts against the side of the second cavity wall opposite to the second opening; The second damping structure is sleeved on the second connecting shaft and located within the second accommodating cavity; The camera also includes a second clamping member, which is disposed on the second connecting shaft and located in the second accommodating cavity. The second clamping member cooperates with the second cavity wall to clamp the second damping structure.

[0012] Optionally, the second connecting shaft is provided with an external thread, and the second clamping member is sleeved on the second connecting shaft and threadedly connected to the second connecting shaft; And / or, the second damping structure includes a second flat washer and a second butterfly washer.

[0013] Optionally, the outer side of the auxiliary solar panel is provided with a second mounting base, the second mounting base including two second mounting arms, the two second mounting arms are arranged at intervals relative to each other along the second axis and surround to form a second mounting notch; The second mounting arm is provided with a second mounting groove and a second connecting hole, the second connecting hole connecting the second mounting groove and the second mounting notch; The second connecting shaft is disposed in the second mounting notch, and its opposite ends pass through the second connecting hole and are fixed in the second mounting groove. The carrier component is disposed in the second mounting notch. The camera body also includes a second cover, which covers the opening of the second mounting groove.

[0014] The camera in this application has a main solar panel fixedly mounted on the outside of the camera body's casing. This main solar panel converts sunlight into electrical energy to power the camera. This reduces the power consumption required by an external power source and improves the camera's environmental performance. Furthermore, the camera in this solution also has a rotatable auxiliary solar panel on the outside of the casing. By adjusting the installation angle of this auxiliary solar panel, it can better receive sunlight, further improving the conversion efficiency of sunlight and thus enhancing the camera's power supply and environmental performance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a camera according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective diagram from the camera; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial explosion of the camera in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Another perspective of the partial explosion structure of the camera in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 2Another partial explosion structure diagram of the camera in the middle; Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another perspective of the partial explosion structure of the camera.

[0017] Explanation of icon numbers: 10. Camera body; 11. Housing; 111. Light-transmitting hole; 112. First connecting shaft; 113. First stop protrusion; 114. First mounting base; 115. First mounting arm; 116. First mounting groove; 117. First connecting hole; 118. First mounting notch; 13. Camera; 15. Main solar panel; 20. Auxiliary solar panel; 21. Second connecting shaft; 211. Second stop; 23. Second mounting base; 231. Second mounting arm; 233. Second mounting groove; 235. Second connecting hole ; 237, Second mounting notch; 25, Support plate; 30, Carrier component; 31, First accommodating cavity; 311, First opening; 313, First cavity wall; 33, Second accommodating cavity; 331, Second opening; 333, Second cavity wall; 40, First damping structure; 41, First flat gasket; 43, First butterfly gasket; 50, First clamping component; 60, First cover component; 70, Second damping structure; 71, Second flat gasket; 73, Second butterfly gasket; 80, Second clamping component; 90, Second cover component.

[0018] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0021] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the word "and / or" throughout the text means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0023] Cameras in related technologies typically rely on external power supplies, resulting in high energy consumption and poor environmental performance. To address this, some cameras have solar panels fixed to their outer surface. While these panels provide solar power, the limited size of the camera's surface restricts the area of ​​the solar panels, and the limited number and fixed installation angles result in low conversion efficiency, failing to significantly improve the camera's environmental performance.

[0024] Therefore, based on the above considerations, in order to improve the environmental performance of the camera, this application proposes a new type of camera.

[0025] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of this application, the camera includes a camera body 10 and an auxiliary solar panel 20. The camera body 10 includes a housing 11, a camera 13, and a main solar panel 15. The camera 13 is located inside the housing 11, and the housing 11 has a light-transmitting hole 111 at the position corresponding to the camera 13. The main solar panel 15 is fixedly located on the outer surface of the housing 11 and electrically connected to the camera 13. The auxiliary solar panel 20 is rotatably located on the outer side of the housing 11 and electrically connected to the camera 13.

[0026] The housing 11 can be used to form an accommodating space for mounting the camera 13 and other components of the camera, such as a circuit board that controls the operation of the camera 13 and a battery that provides power to the camera 13. The housing 11 can be rectangular, or it can be rectangular or cylindrical, etc. This application does not limit the shape of the housing 11.

[0027] The camera 13 can be used to capture and monitor the surrounding environment. The camera's shooting end can be positioned opposite the light-transmitting hole 111 on the casing, allowing the camera 13, located inside the casing 11, to capture and monitor external objects. Furthermore, there can be one camera 13, or two or more.

[0028] The main solar panel 15 can be fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the housing 11 to convert sunlight into electrical energy for use by the camera 13 and other electrical components within the camera. The main solar panel 15 can be directly electrically connected to the camera 13; alternatively, it can be electrically connected to the battery described above, which is located inside the housing 11, and then the battery connects to the camera 13, achieving an indirect electrical connection between the main solar panel 15 and the camera 13. Furthermore, when the camera is in normal installation and use, the main solar panel 15 can be attached to the top surface of the housing 11, and its shape can be adapted to the shape of the top surface of the housing 11, for example, both being rectangular. However, this application is not limited to this; in some embodiments, the main solar panel 15 can be angled to the top surface of the housing 11.

[0029] The auxiliary solar panel 20 is rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the housing 11 and can also be used to convert sunlight into electrical energy to power the camera 13 and other electrical components within the camera. The auxiliary solar panel 20 can be directly electrically connected to the camera 13; alternatively, it can be electrically connected to the battery located inside the housing 11 (as described above), and then the battery can be electrically connected to the camera 13, thus achieving an indirect electrical connection between the auxiliary solar panel 20 and the camera 13. Furthermore, the number of auxiliary solar panels 20 can be one, or two can be used, located on opposite sides of the main solar panel 15. To facilitate the shooting by the camera 13, the collection of sunlight by the main solar panel 15 and the auxiliary solar panel 20, and the compactness of the structure, the housing 11 can have a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface. The first surface can be the top surface of the housing 11, and the main solar panel 15 can be disposed on the first surface. The second surface is connected to the first surface and can be the front side of the housing 11, and the light-transmitting hole 111 corresponding to the camera 13 can be disposed on the second surface. The third surface is connected to the first and second surfaces and can be the left and right sides of the housing 11, and the auxiliary solar panel 20 can be disposed on the second surface. Furthermore, the auxiliary solar panel 20 can rotate in a single direction, such as either the first axis or the second axis as described below. Alternatively, the auxiliary solar panel 20 can rotate in both directions, as described below, along the first axis and the second axis. Or, the auxiliary solar panel 20 can be connected via a ball joint, allowing it to rotate in any direction. In addition, the shape of the auxiliary solar panel 20 can be set to follow the shape of the main solar panel 15. For example, both can be set as cuboids along the optical axis of the camera 13 in order to balance the area for receiving light and the compactness of the structure.

[0030] The camera in this application has a main solar panel 15 fixedly mounted on the outside of the housing 11 of the camera body 10. This main solar panel 15 converts sunlight into electrical energy to power the camera 13. This reduces the power consumption required by an external power source and improves the environmental performance of the camera. Furthermore, the camera in this solution also has a rotatable auxiliary solar panel 20 on the outside of the housing 11. By adjusting the installation angle of this auxiliary solar panel, it can better receive sunlight, further improving the conversion efficiency of sunlight, thereby enhancing the power supply effect and environmental performance of the camera.

[0031] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment of this application, the camera further includes a carrier 30, which is rotatably disposed on the housing 11 around a first axis and can be fixed relative to the housing 11. The first axis is parallel to the optical axis of the camera 13. An auxiliary solar panel 20 is rotatably disposed on the carrier 30 around a second axis and can be fixed relative to the carrier 30. The second axis intersects the first axis and is parallel to the plane where the auxiliary solar panel 20 is located.

[0032] The carrier component 30 can serve as an intermediate connector to connect the housing 11 and the auxiliary solar panel 20. The carrier component 30 can be cuboid or cylindrical; this application does not limit the shape of the carrier component 30. Furthermore, when the main solar panel 15 is positioned on the top surface of the housing 11 as described above, the light-transmitting hole 111 corresponding to the camera 13 is positioned on the front side of the housing 11, and the auxiliary solar panel 20 is positioned on the left and / or right side of the housing 11, the first axis can extend along the front-rear direction along with the optical axis, and the second axis can extend along the left-right direction. In addition, the carrier component 30 can be fixed relative to the housing 11, either through the first damping structure 40 described below, or by using an interference fit between the carrier component 30 and the housing 11 to ensure that the carrier component 30 maintains its adjusted installation posture after being rotated to the required angle. Similarly, the auxiliary solar panel 20 can be fixed relative to the carrier component 30, which can be achieved through the second damping structure 70 described below, or the rotation between the auxiliary solar panel 20 and the carrier component 30 can be set to an interference fit to ensure that the auxiliary solar panel 20 can maintain the adjusted installation posture after being rotated to the required angle.

[0033] In this embodiment, by setting the carrier component 30 as an intermediate transition connector, it is convenient to realize the rotational installation of the auxiliary solar panel 20 on the housing 11 around the first axis and the second axis. At this time, by adjusting the rotation of the auxiliary solar panel 20 around the first axis and / or the second axis, it is possible to fully realize the adjustment to follow the angle of sunlight, without generating ineffective rotational adjustments. At the same time, it also makes the rotational installation structure of the auxiliary solar panel 20 on the housing 11 simpler, thereby improving the convenience of camera manufacturing.

[0034] Please refer to the reference. Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment of this application, the housing 11 is provided with a first connecting shaft 112, which extends along a first axis, and the carrier 30 is rotatably sleeved on the first connecting shaft 112. In this embodiment, a first connecting shaft 112 is provided on the housing 11, and the carrier 30 is directly rotatably sleeved on the first connecting shaft 112 on the housing 11. This reduces the number of components in the rotating mounting structure between the carrier 30 and the housing 11, thereby improving the ease of camera manufacturing and the compactness of the structure. Of course, in other embodiments, the first connecting shaft 112 can also be provided on the carrier 30, and the housing 11 can be rotatably sleeved on the first connecting shaft 112 to achieve a rotating connection; or, the connecting member and the housing 11 can be rotatably connected via a hinge. This application does not limit the rotating mounting structure between the carrier 30 and the housing 11.

[0035] Please refer to the reference. Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment of this application, the camera further includes a first damping structure 40, which is disposed between the first connecting shaft 112 and the carrier member 30, or between the housing 11 and the carrier member 30.

[0036] In this embodiment, by providing a first damping structure 40, a damping force can be applied during the rotation of the carrier component 30, providing a damping feel during the adjustment of the carrier component 30's rotation. Simultaneously, after the carrier component 30's rotation is adjusted to the desired position, the damping force provided by the first damping structure 40 helps to maintain its position and resist wind force. The first damping structure 40 can be a gasket as described below; it can also be a silicone component, a rubber component, or a spring; or it can be a combination of a protrusion on one of the housing 11 and the carrier component 30, and a groove on the other. Alternatively, when the rotation between the housing 11 and the carrier component 30 is set with an interference fit to achieve the limiting and holding effect after the rotation adjustment is complete, the first damping structure 40 can be omitted, and the first connecting shaft 112 and the carrier component 30 can be directly set with an interference fit.

[0037] Please refer to the reference. Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment of this application, the carrier 30 is provided with a first receiving cavity 31 having a first opening 311, and the first receiving cavity 31 has a first cavity wall 313 opposite to the first opening 311; a first connecting shaft 112 passes through the first cavity wall 313, and a first stop protrusion 113 is provided on the side peripheral surface of the first connecting shaft 112, and the first stop protrusion 113 abuts against the side of the first cavity wall 313 opposite to the first opening 311; a first damping structure 40 is sleeved on the first connecting shaft 112 and located in the first receiving cavity 31; the camera also includes a first clamping member 50, the first clamping member 50 is provided on the first connecting shaft 112 and located in the first receiving cavity 31, and the first clamping member 50 cooperates with the first cavity wall 313 to clamp the first damping structure 40.

[0038] The first accommodating cavity 31 may be cylindrical, with a first opening 311 at one end and a first cavity wall 313 at the other end, for the first connecting shaft 112 to be inserted and installed.

[0039] In this embodiment, the end of the first connecting shaft 112 away from the first stop protrusion 113 can pass through the first cavity wall 313, and then the first damping structure 40 and the first clamping member 50 can be installed sequentially through the first opening 311. This simplifies the installation process between the carrier component 30 and the housing 11, thereby improving the ease of camera manufacturing. Furthermore, the first accommodating cavity 31 also protects the first damping structure 40, reducing the possibility of damage and extending its service life. Further, the first clamping member 50 clamps and limits the first damping structure 40 to generate the required preset damping force, improving the wind resistance of the auxiliary solar panel 20.

[0040] Please refer to the reference. Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment of this application, the first connecting shaft 112 is provided with an external thread, and the first clamping member 50 is sleeved on the first connecting shaft 112 and threadedly connected to the first connecting shaft 112.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first clamping member 50 can be a nut, allowing the first clamping member 50 and the first connecting shaft 112 to be tightened and loosened through a threaded engagement, thereby adjusting the clamping force of the first damping structure 40 and thus adjusting the magnitude of the damping force provided by the first damping structure 40. Of course, this application is not limited to this; in one embodiment, the first clamping member 50 and the first connecting shaft 112 can also be connected by a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the first damping structure 40 includes a first flat pad 41 and a first butterfly pad 43.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first damping structure 40 is configured to include a first flat pad 41 and a first butterfly pad 43, so that it can be compressed to form a damping force after being clamped, and can make stable contact with the first cavity wall 313, thereby providing the required damping force to stably adjust the rotation of the carrier 30. There can be two first flat pads 41, which can respectively fit and contact the first cavity wall 313 and the first clamping member 50; at least two first butterfly pads 43 can be provided, located between the two first flat pads 41, so that they can be compressed to form damping.

[0044] Please refer to the reference. Figures 2 to 4In one embodiment of this application, a first mounting base 114 is provided on the outer side of the housing 11. The first mounting base 114 includes two first mounting arms 115, which are arranged at intervals along a first axis and enclose a first mounting notch 118. The first mounting arms 115 are provided with a first mounting groove 116 and a first connecting hole 117, which connects the first mounting groove 116 and the first mounting notch 118. A first connecting shaft 112 is provided in the first mounting notch 118, and its opposite ends pass through the first connecting hole 117 and are fixed in the first mounting groove 116. The carrier 30 is provided in the first mounting notch 118. The camera body 10 also includes a first cover 60, which covers the opening of the first mounting groove 116.

[0045] In this embodiment, the two opposite ends of the first connecting shaft 112 are respectively fixed in the first mounting grooves 116 of the two first mounting arms 115, and then the first cover piece 60 is closed, so that the mounting structure of the first connecting shaft 112 on the first mounting base 114 can be hidden, reducing the possibility of damage and improving its service life; at the same time, it improves the aesthetics of the appearance. To facilitate the installation and connection of the first connecting shaft 112 and the first mounting arms 115, the first connecting shaft 112 can be fixed to the first mounting arms 115 by using screws.

[0046] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, the auxiliary solar panel 20 is provided with a second connecting shaft 21, which extends along a second axis, and the carrier member 30 is rotatably sleeved on the second connecting shaft 21.

[0047] In this embodiment, a second connecting shaft 21 is provided on the auxiliary solar panel 20, and the carrier component 30 is directly rotatably sleeved on the second connecting shaft 21 on the auxiliary solar panel 20. This reduces the number of components in the rotating mounting structure between the carrier component 30 and the auxiliary solar panel 20, thereby improving the ease of camera manufacturing and the compactness of the structure. Of course, in other embodiments, the second connecting shaft 21 can also be provided on the carrier component 30, and the auxiliary solar panel 20 can be rotatably sleeved on the first connecting shaft 112 to achieve a rotating connection; alternatively, the connecting component and the housing 11 can be rotatably connected via a hinge. This application does not limit the rotating mounting structure between the carrier component 30 and the auxiliary solar panel 20.

[0048] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, the camera further includes a second damping structure 70, which is disposed between the second connecting shaft 21 and the carrier member 30, or between the auxiliary solar panel 20 and the carrier member 30.

[0049] In this embodiment, by providing a second damping structure 70, a damping force can be applied during the rotation of the auxiliary solar panel 20, providing a damping feel during the adjustment of the auxiliary solar panel's rotation. Simultaneously, after the auxiliary solar panel 20's rotation is adjusted to the correct position, the damping force provided by the second damping structure 70 helps to maintain its position and resist wind force. The second damping structure 70 can be a gasket as described below; it can also be a silicone part, a rubber part, or a spring; or it can be a combination of a protrusion on one of the auxiliary solar panel and the carrier component 30, and a groove on the other. Alternatively, when the rotation between the auxiliary solar panel 20 and the carrier component 30 is set with an interference fit to achieve the limiting and holding effect after the rotation adjustment is completed, the second damping structure 70 can be omitted, and the first connecting shaft 112 and the carrier component 30 can be directly set with an interference fit.

[0050] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, the carrier 30 is provided with a second accommodating cavity 33 having a second opening 331, and the second accommodating cavity 33 has a second cavity wall 333 opposite to the second opening 331; a second connecting shaft 21 passes through the second cavity wall 333, and a second stop protrusion is provided on the side peripheral surface of the second connecting shaft 21, the second stop protrusion abutting against the side of the second cavity wall 333 opposite to the second opening 331; a second damping structure 70 is sleeved on the second connecting shaft 21 and located in the second accommodating cavity 33; the camera also includes a second clamping member 80, the second clamping member 80 is provided on the second connecting shaft 21 and located in the second accommodating cavity 33, and the second clamping member 80 cooperates with the second cavity wall 333 to clamp the second damping structure 70.

[0051] The second accommodating cavity 33 may be cylindrical, with a second opening 331 at one end and a second cavity wall 333 at the other end, for the second connecting shaft 21 to be inserted and installed.

[0052] In this embodiment, the end of the second connecting shaft 21 away from the second stop protrusion can pass through the second cavity wall 333, and then the second damping structure 70 and the second clamping member 80 can be installed sequentially through the second opening 331. This simplifies the installation process between the carrier member 30 and the auxiliary solar panel 20, thereby improving the ease of camera manufacturing. Furthermore, the second accommodating cavity 33 also protects the second damping structure 70, reducing the possibility of damage and extending its service life. Further, the second clamping member 80 clamps and limits the second damping structure 70 to create the required preset damping force, improving the wind resistance of the auxiliary solar panel 20.

[0053] Please refer to the reference. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, the second connecting shaft 21 is provided with an external thread, and the second clamping member 80 is sleeved on the second connecting shaft 21 and threadedly connected to the second connecting shaft 21.

[0054] In this embodiment, the second clamping member 80 can be a nut, allowing the second clamping member 80 and the second connecting shaft 21 to be tightened and loosened through a threaded engagement, thereby adjusting the clamping force of the second damping structure 70 and thus adjusting the magnitude of the damping force provided by the second damping structure 70. Of course, this application is not limited to this; in one embodiment, the second clamping member 80 and the second connecting shaft 21 can also be connected by a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 5 In one embodiment of this application, the second damping structure 70 includes a second flat pad 71 and a second butterfly pad 73.

[0056] In this embodiment, the second damping structure 70 is configured to include a second flat pad 71 and a second butterfly pad 73, so that it can be compressed to form a damping force after being clamped, and can make stable contact with the second cavity wall 333, thereby providing the required damping force for the stable rotation adjustment of the auxiliary solar panel 20. The number of second flat pads 71 ​​can be two, to fit appropriately in contact with the second cavity wall 333 and the second clamping member 80 respectively; at least two second butterfly pads 73 can be provided, located between the two second flat pads 71, so that they can be compressed to form damping.

[0057] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, a second mounting base 23 is provided on the outer side of the auxiliary solar panel 20. The second mounting base 23 includes two second mounting arms 231, which are arranged at intervals relative to each other along a second axis and enclose a second mounting notch 237. The second mounting arms 231 are provided with a second mounting groove 233 and a second connecting hole 235, which connects the second mounting groove 233 and the second mounting notch 237. A second connecting shaft 21 is provided in the second mounting notch 237, and its opposite ends pass through the second connecting hole 235 and are fixed in the second mounting groove 233. The carrier 30 is provided in the second mounting notch 237. The camera body 10 also includes a second cover 90, which covers the opening of the second mounting groove 233.

[0058] In this embodiment, the two opposite ends of the second connecting shaft 21 are respectively fixed in the second mounting grooves 233 of the two second mounting arms 231, and then the second cover 90 is closed, so that the mounting structure of the second connecting shaft 21 on the second mounting base 23 can be hidden, reducing the possibility of damage and improving its service life; at the same time, it improves the aesthetics of the appearance. To facilitate the installation and connection of the second connecting shaft 21 and the second mounting arm 231, the second connecting shaft 21 can be fixed to the second mounting arm 231 by using screws. Furthermore, to facilitate the installation of the second mounting base 23 without damaging the structure of the auxiliary solar panel 20, the camera may include a support plate 25, on which the auxiliary solar panel 20 can be mounted. The second mounting base 23 can be provided on the side of the support plate 25 opposite to the auxiliary solar panel 20.

[0059] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that, include: The camera body includes a housing, a camera, and a main solar panel. The camera is located inside the housing, and the housing has a light-transmitting hole at the position corresponding to the camera. The main solar panel is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the housing and electrically connected to the camera. and An auxiliary solar panel is rotatably mounted on the outside of the housing and electrically connected to the camera.

2. The camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera also includes a carrier component, which is rotatably disposed on the housing around a first axis and can be fixed relative to the housing. The first axis is parallel to the optical axis of the camera. The auxiliary solar panel is rotatably mounted on the carrier component around the second axis and can be fixed relative to the carrier component. The second axis intersects the first axis and is parallel to the plane where the auxiliary solar panel is located.

3. The camera as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a first connecting shaft, which extends along the first axis, and the carrier component is rotatably sleeved on the first connecting shaft. The camera further includes a first damping structure, which is disposed between the first connecting shaft and the carrier component, or between the housing and the carrier component.

4. The camera as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The carrier component is provided with a first receiving cavity having a first opening, and the first receiving cavity has a first cavity wall opposite to the first opening; The first connecting shaft passes through the first cavity wall, and the side peripheral surface of the first connecting shaft is provided with a first stop protrusion, which abuts against the side of the first cavity wall opposite to the first opening. The first damping structure is sleeved on the first connecting shaft and located within the first accommodating cavity; The camera further includes a first clamping member, which is disposed on the first connecting shaft and located within the first accommodating cavity. The first clamping member cooperates with the first cavity wall to clamp the first damping structure.

5. The camera as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting shaft is provided with an external thread, and the first clamping member is sleeved on the first connecting shaft and threadedly connected to the first connecting shaft; And / or, the first damping structure includes a first flat washer and a first butterfly washer.

6. The camera as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The outer side of the housing is provided with a first mounting base, the first mounting base includes two first mounting arms, the two first mounting arms are arranged at intervals relative to each other along the first axis and surround to form a first mounting notch; The first mounting arm is provided with a first mounting groove and a first connecting hole, the first connecting hole connecting the first mounting groove and the first mounting notch; The first connecting shaft is disposed in the first mounting notch, and its opposite ends pass through the first connecting hole and are fixed in the first mounting groove. The carrier component is disposed in the first mounting notch. The camera body also includes a first cover, which covers the opening of the first mounting groove.

7. The camera as described in any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The auxiliary solar panel is provided with a second connecting shaft, which extends along the second axis, and the carrier component is rotatably sleeved on the second connecting shaft. The camera also includes a second damping structure, which is disposed between the second connecting shaft and the carrier component, or between the auxiliary solar panel and the carrier component.

8. The camera as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The carrier component is provided with a second receiving cavity having a second opening, and the second receiving cavity has a second cavity wall opposite to the second opening; The second connecting shaft passes through the second cavity wall, and the side circumferential surface of the second connecting shaft is provided with a second stop protrusion, which abuts against the side of the second cavity wall opposite to the second opening; The second damping structure is sleeved on the second connecting shaft and located within the second accommodating cavity; The camera also includes a second clamping member, which is disposed on the second connecting shaft and located in the second accommodating cavity. The second clamping member cooperates with the second cavity wall to clamp the second damping structure.

9. The camera as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The second connecting shaft is provided with an external thread, and the second clamping member is sleeved on the second connecting shaft and threadedly connected to the second connecting shaft; And / or, the second damping structure includes a second flat washer and a second butterfly washer.

10. The camera as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The auxiliary solar panel is provided with a second mounting base on its outer side. The second mounting base includes two second mounting arms, which are arranged at intervals relative to each other along the second axis and enclose each other to form a second mounting notch. The second mounting arm is provided with a second mounting groove and a second connecting hole, the second connecting hole connecting the second mounting groove and the second mounting notch; The second connecting shaft is disposed in the second mounting notch, and its opposite ends pass through the second connecting hole and are fixed in the second mounting groove. The carrier component is disposed in the second mounting notch. The camera body also includes a second cover, which covers the opening of the second mounting groove.

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