A camera protective case

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of camera protective shell, including detachably connected front shell and rear shell, the rear shell bottom is equipped with the support frame frame of integrally formed, the front shell and the rear shell and the support frame frame are jointly enclosed to form accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity is equipped with camera, the support frame frame is equipped with the support through-hole that communicates the bottom of the camera;By setting integrally formed support frame frame, and with front shell by clamping structure form complete closed accommodating cavity, the overall frame strength and impact resistance of protective shell are strengthened, effectively prevent camera from being damaged when falling or colliding;Full cladding design solves the problem of traditional half-shell insufficient clamping force, camera is firmly wrapped in shell, there is no risk of loosening, suitable for various sports and outdoor scenes;Front shell adopts soft glue, rear shell adopts hard plastic material combination, both realize tight clamping by elastic deformation during assembly, and also ensure the durability and lightweight of overall structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of protective case technology, specifically relating to a camera protective case. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most camera cases on the market, especially split-type cases for action cameras, adopt a semi-enclosed design. This type of design typically only covers the top, front, and part of the side walls of the camera, while the bottom is often open or semi-open to allow space for connection between the camera and an external support. This structure has significant shortcomings: First, due to the lack of complete coverage and connection at the bottom, the clamping force between the front and rear shells is mainly concentrated at the top, resulting in insufficient fixation of the camera. The camera is prone to detaching from the bottom when subjected to impact or vibration, causing damage. Second, the lack of a direct connection between the front and rear shells at the bottom leads to lower overall frame mechanical strength, poor drop and impact resistance, and ineffective protection. Furthermore, existing cases often feature simple open buttons, which can lead to accidental presses or affect button feedback due to increased button travel, thus reducing the user experience. Overall, existing technology needs improvement in terms of product structural strength, anti-detachment performance, and human-computer interaction. Utility Model Content

[0003] (1) Technical problems to be solved This invention provides a camera protective case designed to solve the aforementioned problems.

[0004] (2) Technical solution This utility model provides a camera protective case, including a detachable front shell and a rear shell. The bottom of the rear shell is provided with an integrally formed bracket frame. The front shell, the rear shell, and the bracket frame together form a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is provided with a camera. The bracket frame is provided with a bracket through hole communicating with the bottom of the camera.

[0005] Furthermore, the support frame includes two arms extending from the rear shell to the front shell, and a connecting arm connecting the two arms. A transition portion is provided between the front and bottom of the front shell, and the connecting arm engages with the transition portion.

[0006] Furthermore, the transition portion is provided with a connecting groove that matches the connecting arm, and a locking block is provided on one side of the connecting groove to limit the connecting arm within the connecting groove.

[0007] Furthermore, both the transition section and the connecting arm are inclined to fit the camera.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting arm is provided with a first contact surface that fits the camera, and the transition portion is provided with a second contact surface that fits the camera. Both the first contact surface and the second contact surface are arc-shaped surfaces and transition smoothly to each other.

[0009] Furthermore, the connection between the front shell and the rear shell is provided with a front limiting wall and a rear limiting wall that fit together internally and externally.

[0010] Furthermore, the rear limiting wall is provided with a hook extending toward the front limiting wall, and the front limiting wall is provided with a groove that engages with the hook.

[0011] Furthermore, the camera is provided with at least one button, and the inner wall of the front or rear shell is provided with a button groove corresponding to the button.

[0012] Furthermore, the button slot is provided with a cross-shaped protrusion, which abuts against the button.

[0013] Furthermore, the front shell is made of a flexible, deformable soft rubber material, and the rear shell is made of a hard plastic material.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By using a one-piece molded bracket frame and a snap-fit ​​structure with the front shell to form a completely closed receiving cavity, the overall frame strength and impact resistance of the protective case are enhanced, effectively preventing damage to the camera when dropped or bumped. The full-coverage design solves the problem of insufficient clamping force in traditional semi-enclosed cases, ensuring the camera is securely encased within the case without the risk of loosening, making it suitable for various sports and outdoor scenarios. The recessed button slots and cross-shaped protrusions on the inner wall effectively prevent accidental touches while ensuring sensitive button feel, without affecting operational feedback due to the addition of the protective case. The combination of soft rubber for the front shell and hard plastic for the rear shell facilitates a tight snap-fit ​​during assembly through elastic deformation, while also ensuring the durability and lightweight of the overall structure. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the connection between the transition section and the connecting arm of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connecting groove and the connecting arm of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connecting groove and the connecting arm of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting groove and camera of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the front limiting wall and the rear limiting wall of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 8 This is an enlarged view of the connection between the front limiting wall and the rear limiting wall of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the button of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the button groove and protrusion of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0025] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the button groove and protrusion of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0026] Reference numerals: 1-front shell, 11-transition section, 111-second mating surface, 12-connecting groove, 13-locking block, 14-front limiting wall, 141-slot, 15-button groove, 151-protrusion, 16-lens hole, 2-rear shell, 3-bracket frame, 31-bracket through hole, 32-support arm, 33-connecting arm, 331-first mating surface, 34-rear limiting wall, 341-hook, 4-accommodating cavity, 5-camera, 51-button, 511-round button, 512-square button. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-2 As shown in the figure, this utility model provides a camera protective case, including a front shell 1 and a rear shell 2 that are arranged front and rear and can be detachably connected, and a camera 5. As can be seen from the figure, the front shell 1 has covered the top and side walls of the camera 5. The rear shell 2 is connected to the front shell 1 from the rear and clamps the camera 5 between the two. The front shell 1 has a circular lens hole 16 on the front. The bottom of the rear shell 2 is provided with a support frame 3 extending towards the front shell 1. The support frame 3 is integrally formed with the rear shell 2 and is snapped into the front shell 1. The front shell 1, the rear shell 2, and the support frame 3 together form a receiving cavity 4. The camera 5 is disposed in the receiving cavity 4. The bottom of the camera 5 is usually provided with a clamping groove for connecting the support. However, in order to allow the camera 5 to be connected to the support even when the protective shell is on, a support through hole 31 is opened in the middle of the support frame 3 attached to the bottom of the camera 5, so as to facilitate the insertion of the support without affecting the original function of the camera 5.

[0029] To provide space for the connecting bracket of the camera 5, as shown in the figure, commercially available split-type action camera protective cases typically adopt a semi-enclosed design. This design results in insufficient clamping force between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 for the camera 5, potentially causing the camera 5 to detach from the bottom. Furthermore, there is no connecting structure between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 at the bottom of the camera 5, resulting in insufficient strength and impact resistance of the overall frame formed by the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2. To address this issue, this application provides a bracket frame 3 at the bottom of the rear shell 2 to connect to the front shell 1. The bracket frame 3 has a bracket through hole 31 to ensure proper connection of the bracket. Simultaneously, through the bracket frame 3, the bottoms of the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 are connected, forming a stronger overall protective frame, thereby more effectively protecting the camera.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 3-5 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the support frame 3 includes two support arms 32 extending from the rear shell 2 to the front shell 1. The two support arms 32 can provide a certain supporting force to the camera 5 from the bottom. The support frame 3 also includes a connecting arm 33 connecting the two support arms 32. Correspondingly, a transition part 11 is provided between the front and bottom of the front shell 1. When the front shell 1 is connected to the support frame 3, the connection is achieved by the connecting arm 33 engaging with the transition part 11.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 3-5 As shown, the transition portion 11 is provided with a connecting groove 12 that matches the connecting arm 33. The connecting groove 12 extends from the bottom upward to form a locking block 13 near the rear shell 2, which limits and locks the connecting arm 33 in the connecting groove 12.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 4-6As shown, during connection, the camera 5 is first placed inside the front housing 1, and then the connecting arm 33 is snapped into the connecting groove 12. However, there is a problem in this process. As can be seen from the figure, when the camera 5 is placed inside the front housing 1, the camera 5 and the locking block 13 have completely closed the opening of the connecting groove 12, making it impossible to snap the connecting arm 33 into the connecting groove 12. To address this issue, the rear shell 2 and the bracket frame 3 are made of rigid plastic with high rigidity to ensure structural stability and prevent deformation. The front shell 1 and the transition part 11 are made of soft rubber material that can undergo elastic deformation. This material design allows the locking block 13 to bend downwards to a certain extent, temporarily exposing the opening of the connecting groove 12. This allows the connecting arm 33 to be easily embedded into the connecting groove 12. After embedding, the locking block 13 is released, allowing it to automatically reset under elastic action, achieving a secure snap-fit.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, since the front and bottom surfaces of the camera 5 are curved, the transition portion 11 and the connecting arm 33 embedded in the transition portion 11 are both inclined. They are respectively provided with a second contact surface 111 and a first contact surface 331 that fits the camera 5. The first contact surface 331 and the second contact surface 111 are both curved surfaces, and they smoothly transition into each other, forming a continuous curved covering surface. With this structure, the transition portion 11 can fit the camera 5 in a curved shape even when the connecting arm 33 is embedded in it. At the same time, the camera 5 can also work in conjunction with the locking block 13 to firmly clamp the connecting arm 33 in the connecting groove 12.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 7-8 As shown in one embodiment of this utility model, at the connection between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2, the connection includes the top edge and two side edges of the rear shell 2. The front shell 1 is provided with a front limiting wall 14 extending towards the rear shell 2, and the rear shell 2 is provided with a rear limiting wall 34 extending towards the front shell 1. The rear limiting wall 34 and the front limiting wall 14 are fitted together. This structural arrangement can effectively constrain the in-plane displacement generated when the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 are connected, thereby avoiding connection misalignment.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 7-8 As shown, the rear limiting wall 34 is provided with a hook 341 extending to the front limiting wall 14, and the front limiting wall 14 is provided with a groove 141 that engages with the hook 341. This structure allows the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 to be engaged with each other.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 9-11 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the camera 5 is provided with a button 51. The button 51 includes a round button 511 disposed on the top of the camera 5 and a square button 512 disposed on the side wall of the camera 5. Correspondingly, the inner wall of the front shell 1 is provided with a recessed button groove 15 corresponding to the button 51. The button groove 15 includes a round key groove corresponding to the round button 511 and a square key groove corresponding to the square button 512. The reason for setting the button slot 15 is as follows: When the front shell 1 and the rear shell 2 are connected to the camera 5, they are tightly fitted to the outer wall of the camera 5. At this time, the button 51 on the outer wall of the camera 5 is easily accidentally pressed. In order to solve this problem, the inner wall of the front shell 1 is provided with the recessed button slot 15, which forms a gap with the button 51 to avoid accidental pressing. At the same time, the recessed button slot 15 also protrudes from the outer wall of the front shell 1, so that the position of the button 51 can be clearly seen when the camera 5 is covered with the protective shell. In addition, the shapes of the round key slot and the square key slot are also set according to the round button 511 and the square button 512, which makes it convenient for users to identify the different buttons 51.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 9-11 As shown, the button slot 15 is also provided with a cross-shaped protrusion 151. The protrusion 151 is used to fill the gap between the button slot 15 and the button 51, and the protrusion 151 slightly abuts against the button 51, so that when the user presses the button slot 15 from the outer wall, the button 51 can also be pressed quickly without increasing the key travel of the button 51 due to the protective shell, thus affecting the user experience.

[0038] The working principle of this utility model is explained in detail below: This camera protective case, during operation, primarily utilizes its detachable front and rear shell structure, along with an integrated support frame, to achieve complete coverage and secure fixation of the camera. During assembly, the camera is first placed within the front shell's receiving cavity, aligning the camera lens with the lens aperture on the front of the front shell. The buttons on the top and side walls of the camera correspond to the button slots on the inner wall of the front shell. Subsequently, the rear shell is aligned with the front shell, engaging with the latches on its rear limiting wall and the slots on its front limiting wall to form a front-rear clamping mechanism. A key step lies in the connection between the support frame and the transition section of the front shell: the two arms of the support frame extend from the bottom of the rear shell to the front shell, with their connecting arms embedding into the connecting groove of the front shell's transition section. Because the front shell is made of soft, elastic rubber, the locking block on one side of the connecting groove can be temporarily bent downwards, exposing the groove opening to facilitate the smooth insertion of the connecting arm; after insertion, the locking block automatically resets, firmly securing the connecting arm within the groove, forming a closed receiving cavity. At this point, the camera is completely enclosed, and the through-hole on the support frame exposes the support interface at the bottom of the camera, facilitating the use of an external support. During use, users press the button groove area on the outer wall of the front cover, and the internal "+" shaped protrusion directly transmits the pressing force to the camera buttons, preventing accidental presses and ensuring that the button feel is not affected. The overall structure, through multiple locking and limiting designs, ensures that the protective case remains stable under vibration, drops, and other conditions, effectively protecting the camera.

[0039] The innovation of this utility model lies in: First, by incorporating an integrated support frame at the bottom of the rear shell, which forms a completely closed cavity with the front shell via a snap-fit ​​structure, the overall frame strength and impact resistance of the protective case are greatly enhanced, effectively preventing damage to the camera during drops or collisions. Second, this full-coverage design solves the problem of insufficient clamping force in traditional semi-enclosed shells. The camera is securely encased within the shell, eliminating the risk of loosening, making it suitable for various sports and outdoor scenarios. Furthermore, the protective case has pre-drilled holes at the bottom for the support frame, ensuring that the camera can still be properly connected to an external support while the protective case is on, balancing protection and functionality. In terms of user experience, the recessed button slots and cross-shaped protrusions on the inner wall effectively prevent accidental touches while ensuring sensitive button feel, without affecting operational feedback due to the protective case. Simultaneously, the combination of a soft rubber front shell and a hard plastic rear shell facilitates a tight snap-fit ​​during assembly through elastic deformation, while also ensuring the overall durability and lightweight design. This invention achieves a comprehensive improvement in protection, stability, and ease of use without significantly increasing size and weight.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementations that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0041] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A camera protective case, characterized in that, It includes a detachable front shell (1) and a rear shell (2). The bottom of the rear shell (2) is provided with an integrally formed bracket frame (3). The front shell (1), the rear shell (2) and the bracket frame (3) together form a receiving cavity (4). The receiving cavity (4) is provided with a camera (5). The bracket frame (3) is provided with a bracket through hole (31) that connects to the bottom of the camera (5).

2. The camera protective case according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (3) includes two arms (32) extending from the rear shell (2) to the front shell (1), and a connecting arm (33) connecting the two arms (32). A transition part (11) is provided between the front and bottom of the front shell (1), and the connecting arm (33) engages with the transition part (11).

3. The camera protective case according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transition section (11) is provided with a connecting groove (12) that matches the connecting arm (33). A locking block (13) is provided on one side of the connecting groove (12) to limit the connecting arm (33) within the connecting groove (12).

4. The camera protective case according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the transition section (11) and the connecting arm (33) are inclined to fit the camera (5).

5. A camera protective case according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting arm (33) is provided with a first contact surface (331) that fits the camera (5), and the transition part (11) is provided with a second contact surface (111) that fits the camera (5). Both the first contact surface (331) and the second contact surface (111) are arc-shaped surfaces and transition smoothly to each other.

6. A camera protective case according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front shell (1) and the rear shell (2) are respectively provided with a front limiting wall (14) and a rear limiting wall (34) that fit together internally and externally.

7. A camera protective case according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear limiting wall (34) is provided with a hook (341) extending toward the front limiting wall (14), and the front limiting wall (14) is provided with a groove (141) that engages with the hook (341).

8. A camera protective case according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera (5) is provided with at least one button (51), and the inner wall of the front shell (1) or the rear shell (2) is provided with a button groove (15) corresponding to the button (51).

9. A camera protective case according to claim 8, characterized in that, The button slot (15) is provided with a cross-shaped protrusion (151), which abuts against the button (51).

10. A camera protective case according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front shell (1) is made of elastically deformable soft rubber material, and the rear shell (2) is made of hard plastic material.

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