Expansion joint and corresponding camera assembly
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521903545.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-04
AI Technical Summary
[0004]本实用新型涉及一种拓展接头及其对应的相机组件，该拓展接头通过将保护壳拆分成第一壳体、第二壳体、第三壳体以实现快速组装，连接端子连接于转接控制电路与相机之间，实现拓展接头与相机的通信，保护壳周侧设置网络接口、音频接口、充电接口、数据接口，增加了相机的接口数量，可以多设备同步与相机连接，兼容性强，使用更方便，解决了现有技术中相机自身设置的接口数量较少使得多种功能无法同步使用导致兼容性较差的问题
[0015]本实用新型由于采用了上述的拓展接头及其对应的相机组件，相较于现有技术，其有益效果为：本实用新型涉及一种拓展接头及其对应的相机组件，该拓展接头包括保护壳、连接端子、转接头单元以及转接控制电路。保护壳包括第一壳体、第二壳体与第三壳体。第一壳体与第二壳体可拆卸连接以形成用于安装转接控制电路的腔体。第三壳体可拆卸连接于第一壳体面向相机的一侧，用于与相机固定连接。连接端子设置于第一壳体的一侧，连接端子的一端与相机连接。转接头单元包括网络接口、音频接口、充电接口以及数据接口。网络接口、音频接口、充电接口、数据接口间隔设置于保护壳的周侧。转接控制电路设置于保护壳内，连接端子、转接头单元均电连接于转接控制电路。该拓展接头通过将保护壳拆分成第一壳体、第二壳体、第三壳体以实现快速组装，连接端子连接于转接控制电路与相机之间，实现拓展接头与相机的通信，保护壳周侧设置网络接口、音频接口、充电接口、数据接口，增加了相机的接口数量，可以多设备同步与相机连接，兼容性强，使用更方便。使用了该拓展接头的相机组件也可以同步与多设备连接，兼容性强，使用更方便，，解决了现有技术中相机自身设置的接口数量较少使得多种功能无法同步使用导致兼容性较差的问题。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of adapter technology, and in particular to an expansion adapter and its corresponding camera assembly. Background Technology
[0002] Space frame structures offer advantages such as convenient construction, aesthetically pleasing design, flexible structural forms, and clear force distribution. However, current commercially available cameras and their compatible adapters are generally proprietary; for example, Nikon cameras can only use Nikon adapters, and Canon cameras can only use Canon adapters. This lack of interchangeability increases user costs. Furthermore, the limited number of interfaces on the cameras themselves restricts the simultaneous use of multiple functions, resulting in poor compatibility.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an expansion connector and its corresponding camera assembly to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model relates to an expansion connector and its corresponding camera assembly. The expansion connector achieves rapid assembly by disassembling the protective shell into a first shell, a second shell, and a third shell. The connection terminal connects between the adapter control circuit and the camera, enabling communication between the expansion connector and the camera. The protective shell is equipped with network interfaces, audio interfaces, charging interfaces, and data interfaces, increasing the number of interfaces on the camera. This allows multiple devices to connect to the camera simultaneously, resulting in strong compatibility and greater ease of use. It solves the problem of poor compatibility caused by the limited number of interfaces on the camera itself in the prior art, which prevents multiple functions from being used simultaneously.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides an expansion connector, comprising: A protective housing; the protective housing includes a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing; the first housing and the second housing are detachably connected to form a cavity for installing the adapter control circuit; the third housing is detachably connected to the side of the first housing facing the camera for fixed connection with the camera; A connection terminal is provided on one side of the first housing, and one end of the connection terminal is connected to the camera; An adapter unit, comprising a network interface, an audio interface, a charging interface, and a data interface; the network interface, the audio interface, the charging interface, and the data interface are spaced apart and arranged around the periphery of the protective shell; and, An adapter control circuit is provided inside the protective housing, and the connection terminal and the adapter unit are electrically connected to the adapter control circuit.
[0006] Furthermore, the connection terminal is located on the side of the first housing connected to the camera, the charging port and the audio interface are both located on the side of the second housing away from the camera, and the data interface and the network interface are both located on the side of the first housing adjacent to the side where the connection terminal is located. This design results in a compact structure that saves space and cost.
[0007] Furthermore, the charging interface is set to a USB-C charging interface, and the data interface is set to a USB-C data interface, which is widely used and suitable for a wider range of users.
[0008] Furthermore, the lengths of the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing are all less than the length of the corresponding side of the camera, resulting in a compact structure that is easy to carry.
[0009] Furthermore, the protective shell is configured as a square structure. The first shell is configured as a cover-like structure with adjacent open sides, and the second shell is configured as an L-shaped cover-like structure. The second shell is connected to the adjacent open sides of the first shell, facilitating easy installation and disassembly. A groove is provided on one outer wall of the first shell, and the third shell is installed in the groove. The connecting terminal passes through the first shell and the third shell in sequence and is connected to the camera, resulting in a compact structure and a more stable connection.
[0010] Furthermore, the third housing is provided with a protruding fixing part. At least one end of the fixing part has a through first slot, within which a first locking block is disposed. One end of the first locking block near the first housing is fixed to the inner wall of the first slot, while the other end of the first locking block protrudes from the first slot and is spaced apart from the side of the fixing part. The fixing part and the first locking block cooperate to fix the device in a corresponding fixing slot within the camera, improving the stability of the connection between the expansion connector and the camera and making it more convenient to use. A first locking seat is provided in the groove corresponding to the first slot, and the first locking seat is engaged within the first slot, making efficient use of space and facilitating the fixing of the first housing and the third housing.
[0011] Furthermore, the inner periphery of the second housing is provided with a plurality of second card seats at intervals, and the side of the second card seat facing the first housing is provided with a second card groove. The first housing is provided with a corresponding second card block, and the second card block is engaged in the second card groove. The snap-fit connection is simple in structure, convenient to install and disassemble, and low in cost.
[0012] Furthermore, the third housing is configured as a plate-like structure, with its outer periphery fitting against the inner wall of the groove. A first sealing block and a second sealing block protrude from the end of the third housing facing the camera. Both the first and second sealing blocks have concave receiving surfaces on their camera-facing sides, and these receiving surfaces are arc-shaped. The outer rounded corner of the camera fits against the receiving surfaces of the first and second sealing blocks, covering the outer rounded corner of the camera. This ensures a tighter fit and more reliable connection between the third housing and the outer surface of the camera, while also providing waterproofing and dustproofing, thus extending its service life.
[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of through-holes are provided at intervals on the side wall of the end of the groove corresponding to the heat dissipation area of the camera. The heat dissipation holes are elongated and inclined to increase the heat dissipation area and improve the heat dissipation efficiency.
[0014] A camera assembly, comprising: a camera and any of the expansion connectors described above; a connector plug is provided on one side of the camera, and the connector terminals of the expansion connector are electrically connected to the connector plug.
[0015] This utility model, by employing the aforementioned expansion connector and its corresponding camera assembly, offers the following advantages compared to existing technologies: The expansion connector includes a protective shell, connecting terminals, an adapter unit, and an adapter control circuit. The protective shell comprises a first shell, a second shell, and a third shell. The first and second shells are detachably connected to form a cavity for mounting the adapter control circuit. The third shell is detachably connected to the side of the first shell facing the camera for fixed connection. The connecting terminals are located on one side of the first shell, with one end connected to the camera. The adapter unit includes a network interface, an audio interface, a charging interface, and a data interface. The network interface, audio interface, charging interface, and data interface are spaced apart around the periphery of the protective shell. The adapter control circuit is located within the protective shell, and the connecting terminals and the adapter unit are electrically connected to the adapter control circuit. This expansion connector allows for quick assembly by disassembling the protective shell into a first shell, a second shell, and a third shell. The connection terminals connect the adapter control circuit and the camera, enabling communication between the expansion connector and the camera. The protective shell features network, audio, charging, and data interfaces on its periphery, increasing the camera's interface count and allowing multiple devices to connect simultaneously. This provides strong compatibility and ease of use. Camera components using this expansion connector can also connect simultaneously to multiple devices, offering strong compatibility and ease of use. This solves the problem of poor compatibility caused by the limited number of interfaces on existing cameras, which prevents multiple functions from being used simultaneously. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. The drawings described below are only the corresponding drawings of some embodiments of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the expansion connector of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the expansion connector of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the expansion joint of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of another embodiment of the expansion joint of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the camera assembly of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the camera assembly of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Expansion connector; 11. Protective shell; 111. First shell; 1111. Groove; 1112. Second locking block; 1113. First locking seat; 112. Second shell; 1121. Second locking seat; 1122. Second locking slot; 1123. Limiting block; 113. Third shell; 1131. Fixing part; 1132. First locking slot; 1133. First locking block; 1134. First sealing block; 1135. Second sealing block; 1136. Receiving surface; 1137. Third locking block; 114. Heat dissipation hole; 12. Connection terminal; 131. Network interface; 132. Audio interface; 133. Charging interface; 134. Data interface; 14. Adapter control circuit; 2. Camera assembly; 21. Camera; 211. Mounting slot; 212. Connecting plug. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] The directional terms mentioned in this utility model, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "side", "top" and "bottom", are only for reference to the orientation of the accompanying drawings. The directional terms used are for the purpose of explaining and understanding this utility model, and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram, units with similar structures are represented by the same labels.
[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 In this embodiment, the expansion connector 1 includes a protective shell 11, a connection terminal 12, an adapter unit, and an adapter control circuit 14. The protective shell 11 includes a first shell 111, a second shell 112, and a third shell 113. The first shell 111 and the second shell 112 are detachably connected to form a cavity for mounting the adapter control circuit 14. The third shell 113 is detachably connected to the side of the first shell 111 facing the camera 21 for fixed connection with the camera 21. The connection terminal 12 is disposed on one side of the first shell 111, and one end of the connection terminal 12 is connected to the camera 21. The adapter unit includes a network interface 131, an audio interface 132, a charging interface 133, and a data interface 134. The network interface 131, audio interface 132, charging interface 133, and data interface 134 are spaced apart around the periphery of the protective shell 11. The adapter control circuit 14 is disposed inside the protective shell 11, and the connection terminal 12 and the adapter unit are electrically connected to the adapter control circuit 14.
[0028] The expansion connector 1 achieves quick assembly by disassembling the protective shell 11 into a first shell 111, a second shell 112, and a third shell 113. The connection terminal 12 connects between the adapter control circuit 14 and the camera 21, enabling communication between the expansion connector 1 and the camera 21. The protective shell 11 is equipped with a network interface 131, an audio interface 132, a charging interface 133, and a data interface 134, increasing the number of interfaces on the camera 21. This allows multiple devices to connect to the camera 21 simultaneously, resulting in strong compatibility and greater ease of use.
[0029] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The connection terminal 12 is located on the side of the first housing 111 connected to the camera 21. The charging port and audio interface 132 are both located on the side of the second housing 112 away from the camera 21. The data interface 134 and network interface 131 are both located on the side of the first housing 111 adjacent to the side where the connection terminal 12 is located. The structure is compact, saving space and cost.
[0030] The charging port 133 is set as a USB-C charging port 133, and the data port 134 is set as a USB-C data port 134, which is widely used and suitable for a wider range of users. Of course, it can also be set to other interface types, which is not limited here.
[0031] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3. Figure 4 The protective shell 11 is designed with a square structure. The first shell 111 is a cover-like structure with open sides, and the second shell 112 is an L-shaped cover-like structure. The second shell 112 is connected to the adjacent open sides of the first shell 111, making installation and disassembly convenient. A groove 1111 is provided on one outer side wall of the first shell 111, and the third shell 113 is installed in the groove 1111. The connecting terminal 12 passes through the first shell 111 and the third shell 113 in sequence and is connected to the camera 21. The structure is compact and the connection is more stable.
[0032] Specifically, the lengths of the first housing 111, the second housing 112, and the third housing 113 are all less than the length of the corresponding side of the camera 21, resulting in a compact structure that is easy to carry.
[0033] In this embodiment, the third housing 113 is configured as a plate-like structure. The outer periphery of the third housing 113 is fitted to the inner wall of the groove 1111. A first sealing block 1134 and a second sealing block 1135 protrude from the end of the third housing 113 facing the camera 21. Both the first sealing block 1134 and the second sealing block 1135 have concave receiving surfaces 1136 on their sides facing the camera 21. The receiving surfaces 1136 are arc-shaped. The outer rounded corner of the camera 21 is fitted to the receiving surfaces 1136 of the first sealing block 1134 and the second sealing block 1135 to cover the outer rounded corner of the camera 21, making the third housing 113 fit more tightly with the outer surface of the camera 21, the connection more reliable, and also providing waterproof and dustproof functions, extending the service life.
[0034] To further improve the stability of the installation of the first housing 111 and the third housing 113, at least one third locking block 1137 is provided at each end of the side of the third housing 113 facing the first housing 111, and a third locking groove is provided on the first housing 111 at the position corresponding to the third locking block 1137, and the third locking block 1137 is locked in the corresponding third locking groove.
[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4The third housing 113 has a protruding fixing part 1131. At least one end of the fixing part 1131 has a through first slot 1132. A first locking block 1133 is disposed within the first slot 1132. One end of the first locking block 1133 near the first housing 111 is fixed to the inner wall of the first slot 1132, and the other end of the first locking block 1133 protrudes from the first slot 1132 and is spaced apart from the side of the fixing part 1131. The fixing part 1131 and the first locking block 1133 cooperate to fix the camera 21 in the corresponding fixing slot 211, improving the stability of the connection between the expansion connector 1 and the camera 21 and making it more convenient to use. A first locking seat 1113 is disposed within the groove 1111 corresponding to the first slot 1132. The first locking seat 1113 is engaged within the first slot 1132, making reasonable use of space and facilitating the fixing of the first housing 111 and the third housing 113. Specifically, both ends of the fixing part 1131 are provided with a first slot 1132 and a first block 1133 structure, which makes it easy to keep the connecting terminal 12 centered during installation and balance the force on both sides. This can prevent the connecting terminal 12 from tilting due to the force on one side of the fixing part 1131, which would cause damage to the connecting terminal 12.
[0036] The outer periphery of the groove 1111 protrudes from the third housing 113, and the outer periphery of the groove 1111 is sealed and fitted with the outer side of the camera 21, further improving the fit and sealing performance.
[0037] Furthermore, a number of through-holes 114 are provided on the side wall of the end of the groove 1111 that corresponds to the heat dissipation area of the camera 21. The heat dissipation holes 114 are elongated and inclined to increase the heat dissipation area and improve the heat dissipation efficiency.
[0038] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The inner periphery of the second housing 112 is provided with multiple second retaining seats 1121 at intervals. Each second retaining seat 1121 has a second retaining groove 1122 on the side facing the first housing 111. The first housing 111 is correspondingly provided with a second retaining block 1112, which engages within the second retaining groove 1122, forming a snap-fit connection. This design is simple, easy to install and disassemble, and has low cost. Specifically, each inner side of the second housing 112 has two second retaining seats 1121 at intervals, resulting in a more secure installation.
[0039] Each side of the second housing 112 is provided with at least one limiting block 1123. The limiting block 1123 is configured with an inverted L-shaped structure. One end of the limiting block 1123 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the second housing 112, and the other end of the limiting block 1123 is set towards the second locking block 1112. It is used to limit the depth of the second locking block 1112 locked in the second locking groove 1122, which helps to protect the structure and prevent excessive pressing from damaging the second locking block 1112 or the second locking seat 1121.
[0040] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 In this embodiment, the camera assembly 2 includes a camera 21 and any of the aforementioned expansion connectors 1. A connector plug 212 is provided on one side of the camera 21, and the connector terminal 12 of the expansion connector 1 is electrically connected to the connector plug 212.
[0041] The connecting terminal 12 is aligned with the connecting plug 212, and then the connecting terminal 12 is pressed into the connecting plug 212 to achieve communication connection between the expansion connector 1 and the camera 21. The fixing part 1131 on the third housing 113 is interference-fitted into the fixing groove 211 through the first locking blocks 1133 at both ends, improving the stability of the connection. The heat generated by the camera 21 can be dissipated through the heat dissipation holes 114 on the first housing 111.
[0042] In this embodiment, the present invention relates to an expansion connector and its corresponding camera assembly. The expansion connector includes a protective shell, connecting terminals, an adapter unit, and an adapter control circuit. The protective shell includes a first shell, a second shell, and a third shell. The first shell and the second shell are detachably connected to form a cavity for mounting the adapter control circuit. The third shell is detachably connected to the side of the first shell facing the camera for fixed connection with the camera. The connecting terminals are disposed on one side of the first shell, and one end of the connecting terminals is connected to the camera. The adapter unit includes a network interface, an audio interface, a charging interface, and a data interface. The network interface, audio interface, charging interface, and data interface are spaced apart on the periphery of the protective shell. The adapter control circuit is disposed inside the protective shell, and the connecting terminals and the adapter unit are electrically connected to the adapter control circuit. This expansion connector allows for quick assembly by disassembling the protective shell into a first shell, a second shell, and a third shell. The connection terminals connect the adapter control circuitry to the camera, enabling communication between the expansion connector and the camera. The protective shell features network, audio, charging, and data interfaces on its periphery, increasing the camera's interface count and allowing multiple devices to connect simultaneously. This provides strong compatibility and ease of use. Camera components using this expansion connector can also connect simultaneously to multiple devices, offering strong compatibility and ease of use. This solves the problem of poor compatibility caused by the limited number of interfaces on existing cameras, which prevents multiple functions from being used simultaneously.
[0043] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, the above preferred embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims.
Claims
1. An expansion connector, characterized in that, include: A protective housing; the protective housing includes a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing; the first housing and the second housing are detachably connected to form a cavity for installing an adapter control circuit; the third housing is detachably connected to the side of the first housing facing the camera for fixed connection with the camera; A connection terminal is provided on one side of the first housing, and one end of the connection terminal is connected to the camera; An adapter unit, comprising a network interface, an audio interface, a charging interface, and a data interface; the network interface, the audio interface, the charging interface, and the data interface are spaced apart and arranged around the periphery of the protective shell; as well as, The adapter control circuit is disposed inside the protective housing, and the connection terminal and the adapter unit are electrically connected to the adapter control circuit.
2. The expansion connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection terminal is located on the side of the first housing connected to the camera. The charging interface and the audio interface are both located on the side of the second housing away from the camera. The data interface and the network interface are both located on the side of the first housing adjacent to the side where the connection terminal is located.
3. The expansion connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging interface is set to a USB-C charging interface, and the data interface is set to a USB-C data interface.
4. The expansion joint according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lengths of the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing are all less than the length of the corresponding side of the camera.
5. The expansion connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective shell is configured as a square structure; the first shell is configured as a cover structure with open sides on both sides, and the second shell is configured as an L-shaped cover structure, with the second shell connected to the adjacent open sides of the first shell; a groove is provided on one outer side wall of the first shell, and the third shell is installed in the groove; the connecting terminal passes through the first shell and the third shell in sequence and is connected to the camera.
6. The expansion joint according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third housing is provided with a protruding fixing part; at least one end of the fixing part is provided with a through first slot, a first locking block is provided in the first slot, one end of the first locking block near the first housing is fixed to the inner side wall of the first slot, the other end of the first locking block protrudes from the first slot and is spaced apart from the side of the fixing part, the fixing part and the first locking block are fixed in a fixing groove corresponding to the camera; a first locking seat is provided in the groove corresponding to the first slot, and the first locking seat is locked in the first slot.
7. The expansion joint according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner circumference of the second housing is provided with a plurality of second card seats at intervals. The side of the second card seat facing the first housing is provided with a second card groove. The first housing is provided with a corresponding second card block, and the second card block is engaged in the second card groove.
8. The expansion joint according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third housing is configured as a plate structure, with its outer periphery fitting against the inner wall of the groove. A first sealing block and a second sealing block protrude from the end of the third housing facing the camera. Both the first sealing block and the second sealing block have concave receiving surfaces on their camera-facing sides, and these receiving surfaces are configured as arc-shaped structures. The outer rounded corner of the camera fits against the receiving surfaces of the first sealing block and the second sealing block to cover the outer rounded corner of the camera.
9. The expansion joint according to claim 5, characterized in that, The groove has several through-holes on the side wall at the end corresponding to the heat dissipation area of the camera. The heat dissipation holes are elongated and inclined.
10. A camera assembly, characterized in that, include: The camera and the expansion connector as described in any one of claims 1-9; a connection plug is provided on one side of the camera, and the connection terminal of the expansion connector is electrically connected to the connection plug.