External camera and rotatable support thereof

CN224920126UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-30旌翔(北京)科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202522728246.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-23
Publication Date
2026-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-23

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Technical Problem

[0006]针对上述缺陷,本实用新型所要解决的技术问题在于提供一种外置摄像头及其可旋转支架,以克服现有技术中转轴机构零部件多、装配复杂、产品不良率高,以及缺乏俯仰角度调节功能所导致的使用灵活性差、用户体验不佳等技术难题

Benefits of technology

[0023]可旋转支架包括底座和上盖,二者通过转轴机构铰接连接,上盖可相对于底座自由转动,实现打开或闭合操作。当上盖打开时,可稳固夹持于显示器边缘,适用于办公、视频会议等桌面场景;闭合状态下,可平稳放置于桌面或通过标准接口连接三脚架,适于直播、摄影、录像等多样化使用需求,拓展了应用场景,提升使用的便捷性与适应性。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an external camera and rotatable support thereof, rotatable support includes the base and upper cover through the pivot mechanism connection, and the pivot mechanism includes the lower page piece and upper page piece, and the lower page piece is located in the base, and its lower transverse plate both ends are equipped with lower rotation sleeve, and the upper page piece is located in the upper cover, and includes the upper transverse plate, and its both ends are formed vertical bending and form the vertical plate, and the vertical plate end is equipped with upper rotation sleeve, and the lower rotation sleeve is hinged with upper rotation sleeve, and the upper cover top surface is equipped with spherical sleeve, and the ball head that can rotate freely in, and the ball head top is seted up and is inserted into the hole, and the camera is inserted and is installed in the hole through universal shaft. In the application, the integral lower page piece reduces the number of parts, simplifies the assembly, improves the assembly efficiency, enhances the mechanical strength, effectively resists the deformation, improves the yield, the camera is inserted with the ball head through the universal shaft, and the spherical sleeve forms the ball hinge structure, realizes 360 degree circumferential rotation and multi-angle pitch adjustment, can be positioned to the best shooting visual angle fast, improves the use convenience and operation experience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of peripheral technology for electronic devices, specifically to an external camera and its rotatable bracket. Background Technology

[0002] External cameras are widely used in video communication and online learning, providing clearer video quality and diverse, flexible application options.

[0003] Among them, Chinese utility model patent CN 218378904 U discloses an external camera bracket, which includes a base and a top cover, hinged together by a pivot mechanism. The pivot mechanism consists of two lower pivots and one upper pivot: the lower pivot includes a first fixing piece with a side plate on its side, and a pivot on the side plate; the upper pivot includes a second fixing piece, the front end of which is bent to form a vertical bend, and the upper end of the vertical bend is further bent horizontally to form a horizontal bend, with a bushing adapted to the lower pivot on the horizontal bend. The two lower pivots are located on both sides of the upper pivot and are inserted into the bushing from the outside to achieve a rotatable connection. With this structure, the base and top cover can be unfolded to form a triangular support structure, stably fixing the camera bracket to the display screen. However, this technical solution still has the following shortcomings:

[0004] First, the rotating shaft mechanism consists of two lower rotating shafts and one upper rotating shaft, which has many parts and is inconvenient to assemble; at the same time, the lower rotating shaft is prone to deformation due to insufficient structural strength, which leads to an increase in the product defect rate.

[0005] Secondly, in order to achieve a detachable connection between the camera and the bracket, a shaft-hole mating insertion structure is adopted. Although this allows the camera to rotate freely 360 degrees within the mounting hole, it lacks a tilt angle adjustment function, which limits its flexibility and results in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the present invention aims to provide an external camera and its rotatable bracket, thereby overcoming the technical difficulties of existing technologies, such as numerous components in the rotating shaft mechanism, complex assembly, high product defect rate, and poor flexibility and user experience due to the lack of pitch angle adjustment function.

[0007] Therefore, this application provides a rotatable bracket for an external camera, including a base and a top cover, which are hinged together by a pivot mechanism, the pivot mechanism including:

[0008] The lower page sheet is disposed inside the base and includes a lower horizontal plate, with lower rotating sleeves disposed at both ends of the lower horizontal plate;

[0009] The upper page is disposed inside the upper cover and includes an upper horizontal plate. The two ends of the upper horizontal plate are respectively bent vertically to form vertical plates. The end of the vertical plate is provided with an upper rotating sleeve. The lower rotating sleeve is disposed inside the corresponding upper rotating sleeve and is connected by a rotating shaft.

[0010] The top surface of the cover is provided with a spherical sleeve with open ends. Inside the spherical sleeve is a freely rotatable ball head with a truncated spherical structure and an insertion hole at the top. The insertion hole is a D-shaped mounting hole or an oblong mounting hole for matching and connecting with the universal joint of the camera.

[0011] Based on the above technical solutions, this application adopts an integral lower sheet to replace the traditional split structure, which reduces the number of parts in the rotating shaft mechanism, simplifies the assembly process, and improves assembly efficiency. At the same time, the integral structure enhances the mechanical strength of the lower sheet, effectively resists deformation, improves the product yield, and thus reduces production costs.

[0012] In addition, the camera is connected to the ball joint via a universal joint, forming a complete ball joint structure with the ball sleeve. This allows the camera to rotate 360 ​​degrees and adjust tilt at multiple angles, enabling it to quickly locate the best shooting angle and improving ease of use and user experience.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the upper opening diameter of the spherical sleeve is smaller than the lower opening diameter, which helps to limit the ball head from coming out, enhances connection stability, and ensures sufficient adjustment freedom.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the front end of the top plate of the upper cover is bent vertically downward toward the bottom plate to form a front baffle, which is used to stably clamp the display.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the lower cover plate of the base is covered with a rubber pad at one end facing the front baffle, which can both prevent slipping and reduce shock, and protect the placement surface.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the base is assembled by fastening a bottom plate and a lower cover plate together, and the upper cover is assembled by fastening a top plate and an upper cover plate together. The lower horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the bottom plate with screws, and the upper horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the top plate with screws. The structure is compact and the fixation is reliable.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the base plate is provided with threaded holes, which can be used to connect tripods or other support devices, expand the usage scenarios, and meet various application needs such as desktop placement and bracket fixation.

[0018] This application also provides an external camera, including a camera and a rotatable bracket with the above-described structure, wherein the camera is inserted into the socket of the ball joint via a universal joint to form a ball joint connection structure.

[0019] In the above technical solution, preferably, the camera includes a housing with an open rear end and a rear cover for closing the open end of the housing. The top wall of the housing has an opening that communicates with the rear end of the housing. The universal joint includes a bearing and a connecting plate disposed on its top surface. The shape of the connecting plate is adapted to the shape of the opening on the top wall of the housing. A fixing plate is disposed on its bottom surface. Both ends of the fixing plate extend beyond the side edges of the connecting plate to form fixing parts, which facilitates fixing to the internal structure of the housing.

[0020] In the above technical solution, preferably, the two sides of the fixing plate extend to the side to form a slide rail, the inner end of the slide rail is connected to the fixing plate as a whole, and the outer end extends toward the rear end of the housing; the distance between the top surface of the slide rail and the top surface of the connecting plate matches the thickness of the top wall of the housing, so as to realize sliding installation, which is convenient for assembly and has a small fitting gap.

[0021] In the above technical solution, preferably, the back cover is provided with a Type-C interface, which supports high-speed data transmission and convenient charging, and conforms to modern device interface standards.

[0022] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the external camera and its rotatable bracket provided by this utility model solve the problems of inconvenient assembly and increased product defect rate caused by the large number of parts in the rotating mechanism in the prior art, as well as the lack of tilt angle adjustment function, which limits the flexibility of use and results in a poor user experience. Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The rotatable stand consists of a base and a top cover, which are hinged together by a pivot mechanism. The top cover can rotate freely relative to the base, allowing it to be opened or closed. When the top cover is open, it can be securely clamped to the edge of the monitor, suitable for desktop scenarios such as office work and video conferencing. When closed, it can be placed stably on a desktop or connected to a tripod via a standard interface, suitable for diverse uses such as live streaming, photography, and video recording, expanding application scenarios and improving ease of use and adaptability.

[0024] The rotating shaft mechanism consists of a lower blade and an upper blade. The lower blade is manufactured using an integrated molding process and includes a lower horizontal plate and lower rotating sleeves at both ends. This improves and optimizes the existing design of two separate lower blades into an integral structure, reducing the number of parts in the rotating shaft mechanism, simplifying the assembly process, and improving assembly efficiency. At the same time, the lower horizontal plate rigidly connects the two lower rotating sleeves to form an integral structure, enhancing structural strength and resistance to deformation, improving product yield, and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0025] Furthermore, a spherical sleeve is provided on the upper part of the top surface of the cover, and a ball head that rotates inside the spherical sleeve is fitted with it. The universal joint through which the camera passes is inserted into the ball head and cooperates with the spherical sleeve and the ball head to form a ball joint structure pair. This enables the camera to have all-round adjustment capabilities, supports tilting movements at any angle, and can be rotated and adjusted to the most ideal shooting angle more quickly. The operation is simple and fast, improves the user experience, and meets the personalized shooting needs in different scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art will be briefly introduced and explained below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external camera provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the external camera shown;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotatable bracket in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the rotatable bracket viewed from below;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotatable bracket in the open state of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rotatable bracket in its closed state according to this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the rotatable bracket shown.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the rotating shaft mechanism in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 9 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the rotating shaft mechanism in its unfolded state;

[0036] Figure 10 This is an assembly diagram of the rotating shaft mechanism of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of the camera in this utility model;

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the universal joint and the camera in this utility model;

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the universal joint in this utility model;

[0040] Figure 14 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram showing the gimbal from the bottom view direction;

[0041] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the camera rotating downwards in this utility model;

[0042] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the camera rotating upwards in this utility model;

[0043] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the circumferential rotation of the camera in this utility model. The dashed lines represent different positions of the circumferential rotation.

[0044] Figures 1-17 The correspondence between the parts is as follows:

[0045] Camera 100, rotatable bracket 200, universal joint 300;

[0046] 111 housing, 112 opening;

[0047] Base 210, top cover 220, rotating mechanism 230;

[0048] Threaded hole 211, base plate 212, lower cover plate 213, rubber pad 214;

[0049] 221 spherical sleeve, 222 top plate, 223 upper cover plate, 224 front baffle;

[0050] Next page 231, previous page 232, pivot 233;

[0051] Lower horizontal plate 2311, lower rotating sleeve 2312;

[0052] Upper horizontal plate 2321, vertical plate 2322, upper rotating sleeve 2323;

[0053] 310 universal joint, 320 ball joint;

[0054] Shaft seat 311, connecting plate 312, fixing plate 313, fixing part 314, slide rail 315, insert shaft 316;

[0055] Socket 321. Detailed Implementation

[0056] 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 embodiments described below 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.

[0057] To provide a clearer explanation and description of the technical solution and implementation method of this utility model, several preferred specific embodiments for implementing the technical solution of this utility model are introduced below.

[0058] It should be noted that the directional terms such as "inner" and "outer", "front" and "back" and "left" and "right" in this article are based on the product's usage status. Obviously, the use of these directional terms does not limit the scope of protection of this solution.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an external camera, including a camera 100 and a rotatable bracket 200. The camera 100 is detachably mounted on the rotatable bracket 200 via a universal joint 300 to achieve 360-degree circumferential rotation and pitch movement of the camera 100.

[0060] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the rotatable support 200 includes a base 210 and a top cover 220, which are hinged together by a pivot mechanism 230. Thus, the top cover 220 can rotate relative to the base 210 to open or close, as... Figure 5 As shown, the top cover 220 can be clipped onto the monitor after opening. Figure 6 As shown, the top cover 220 can be placed on a table or used with a tripod after being closed. It is suitable for various application scenarios, meets different user needs, and is easy to use.

[0061] The base 210 has a threaded hole 211 on its bottom surface for connecting a tripod. The top surface of the cover 220 has a spherical sleeve 221, and the spherical sleeve 221 has an automatically rotating ball head 320 inside, which is used to connect to the universal joint 300 on the bottom surface of the camera 100, so as to realize the 360-degree circumferential rotation and multi-angle tilt adjustment of the camera 100.

[0062] Please see again Figure 7The base 210 is assembled by snapping together a base plate 212 and a lower cover plate 213, and the upper cover 220 is assembled by snapping together a top plate 222 and an upper cover plate 223. In some embodiments, the base plate 212 and the lower cover plate 213 are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure for easy disassembly and maintenance; similarly, the top plate 222 and the upper cover plate 223 are also connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. Preferably, the snap-fit ​​structure includes an elastic hook disposed on the edge of the base plate 212 and a corresponding slot disposed on the lower cover plate 213. During assembly, quick assembly is achieved by pressing, and during disassembly, external force is applied to release the lock, making disassembly and assembly convenient and quick.

[0063] Combined Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the rotating shaft mechanism 230 includes a lower page plate 231, an upper page plate 232, and a rotating shaft 233. The lower page plate 231 includes a lower horizontal plate 2311, with lower rotating sleeves 2312 respectively provided at both ends of the lower horizontal plate 2311. The upper page plate 232 includes an upper horizontal plate 2321, with both ends of the upper horizontal plate 2321 being vertically bent to form vertical plates 2322, and upper rotating sleeves 2323 provided at the ends of the vertical plates 2322. The lower rotating sleeves 2312 are disposed inside the corresponding upper rotating sleeves 2323 and are hinged together by the rotating shaft 233 to realize the rotational opening and closing movement between the upper cover 220 and the base 210. Preferably, the rotating shaft 233 has radial limiting bosses at both ends, forming axial limiting with the upper rotating sleeves 2323 and the lower rotating sleeves 2312 to prevent the rotating shaft 233 from falling off.

[0064] like Figure 10 As shown in the figure, the lower cover plate 213 and the upper cover plate 223 are hidden to clearly show the assembly relationship of the rotating shaft mechanism 230.

[0065] The lower page 231 is disposed within the base 210, wherein the lower horizontal plate 2311 is fixedly connected to the base plate 212 by screws. The upper page 232 is disposed within the upper cover 220, wherein the upper horizontal plate 2321 is fixedly connected to the top plate 222 by screws.

[0066] During assembly, the lower page 231, the upper page 232, and the rotating shaft 233 are first assembled into a complete rotating shaft mechanism 230. Then, the lower horizontal plate 2311 is fixedly connected to the base plate 212, and the upper horizontal plate 2321 is fixedly connected to the top plate 222. Next, the lower cover plate 213 and the upper cover plate 223 are installed respectively to form a complete rotatable bracket 200. Finally, the universal joint 300 of the camera 100 is inserted and connected into the ball head 320.

[0067] This application improves the existing design of the rotating shaft mechanism by replacing the two independent lower blades with a single integrated lower blade 231, reducing the number of components in the rotating shaft mechanism 230, simplifying the assembly process, and improving assembly efficiency. Simultaneously, the two lower rotating sleeves 2312 are connected by a lower horizontal plate 2311 to form an integrated structure, enhancing the overall rigidity and deformation resistance of the lower blade 231, improving product yield, and reducing production costs.

[0068] like Figure 7 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 As shown, the camera 100 includes a housing 111 with an open rear end and a rear cover (not shown) that closes the open end of the housing 111. The rear cover has a Type-C interface for connecting to electronic devices such as computers. The top wall of the housing 111 has an opening 112 that communicates with the rear end of the housing 111 for mounting a universal joint 300.

[0069] The outer and inner walls of the spherical sleeve 221 are both truncated spherical, with open ends. The ball head 320 is fitted to the inner wall of the spherical sleeve 221 and is rotatably mounted inside the spherical sleeve 221. The top surface of the ball head 320 has an insertion hole 321, which is either a D-shaped or oblong mounting hole. The diameter of the upper opening of the spherical sleeve 221 is smaller than the diameter of the lower opening, forming a limiting step to prevent the ball head 320 from disengaging from the upper end, while allowing it to rotate freely inside the spherical sleeve 221.

[0070] The universal joint 300 includes a bearing 311 and a connecting plate 312 disposed on its top surface. The inner wall surface of the bearing 311 is adapted to the outer wall surface of the spherical sleeve 221, and the connecting plate 312 is adapted to the shape of the opening 112.

[0071] A fixing plate 313 is provided on the bottom surface of the bearing seat 311. Both ends of the fixing plate 313 protrude from the side edges of the connecting plate 312, forming fixing portions 314. The two sides of the fixing plate 313 extend laterally to form slide rails 315. The inner end of the slide rail 315 is integrally connected to the fixing plate 313, and the outer end extends towards the rear end of the housing 111. The distance between the top surface of the slide rail 315 and the top surface of the connecting plate 312 matches the thickness of the top wall of the housing 111, allowing the slide rail 315 to slide along the opening 112 from the rear end to the front end and be fixedly connected to the connecting member inside the housing 111 via the fixing portions 314. This structure allows the universal joint 300 to be replaced individually after wear, reducing maintenance costs.

[0072] In this application, the slide rail 315 and the top wall of the housing 111 are assembled by a sliding fit, which is convenient and quick to assemble. The small gap between the parts prevents external dust and moisture from entering the camera 100, avoids damage to internal electronic components, and extends the service life of the camera.

[0073] The inner wall of the bearing seat 311 is adapted to the outer wall of the spherical sleeve 221. A insertion shaft 316 is located at the center of the bearing seat 311, and the insertion end of the insertion shaft 316 is adapted to the insertion hole 321. When the insertion shaft 316 is inserted into the insertion hole 321, a rotation operation can drive the ball head 320 to rotate synchronously, achieving a 360-degree circumferential rotation of the camera 100. Simultaneously, the bearing seat 311 can tilt and swing around the ball head 320 within the spherical sleeve 221, achieving adjustment of the camera 100's tilt angle. Figure 15 , Figure 16 , Figure 17 As shown. Preferably, an elastic pre-tightening structure (such as a rubber gasket) is provided between the inner wall of the spherical sleeve 221 and the surface of the ball head 320 to provide damping force, so that the camera 100 can be stably stopped at any angle position, preventing attitude deviation caused by gravity or vibration.

[0074] In addition, in this application, the front end of the top plate 222 is bent vertically toward the bottom plate 212 to form a front baffle 224, which cooperates with the unfolded base 210 to clamp onto the top edge of the monitor, achieving tool-free installation and convenient use. Preferably, the inner side of the front baffle 224 is provided with an anti-slip texture to increase friction with the monitor frame and improve clamping stability.

[0075] Furthermore, in this application, the outer end of the lower cover plate 213 is covered with a rubber pad 214 to reduce wear on the display surface caused by clamping installation.

[0076] Based on the above description of specific embodiments, the external camera and its rotatable bracket provided by this utility model have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0077] First, the two lower page pieces in the existing design are improved into a single integrated lower page piece, which reduces the number of parts in the rotating shaft mechanism, simplifies the assembly process, and improves assembly efficiency. At the same time, the two lower rotating sleeves are connected by an integrated lower horizontal plate to form a stable overall structure, which improves structural strength, enhances resistance to deformation, increases product yield, and reduces production costs.

[0078] Secondly, the camera is connected to the rotatable bracket via a universal joint, forming a ball joint structure that allows the camera to rotate 360 ​​degrees continuously in the horizontal direction and to adjust to multiple angles in the vertical direction. This flexible operation allows users to quickly and accurately adjust to the best shooting angle, improving ease of use and flexibility, and optimizing the user experience.

[0079] Third, the connection between the universal joint and the camera housing, as well as the connection between the ball joint and the top cover, adopts a detachable connection structure. When the universal joint or ball joint wears out due to long-term use, it is not necessary to replace the entire camera or bracket assembly. Only the damaged parts need to be replaced, making maintenance simple and efficient and reducing the cost of later maintenance.

[0080] Fourth, the universal joint is fixed inside the camera housing by a fixing plate. The fixing plate and the mounting opening on the housing are slidably fitted, which is convenient for assembly. In addition, the small gap can effectively prevent dust, moisture and other external pollutants from entering the camera and avoid them from accumulating on the circuit board or other electronic components, which may cause short circuits or corrosion, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.

[0081] Finally, it should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof as used herein are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0082] This utility model is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments. Anyone should know that structural changes made under the guidance of this utility model, and any technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this utility model, fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rotatable bracket for an external camera, comprising a base and a top cover, the two being hinged together by a pivot mechanism, characterized in that, The rotating shaft mechanism includes: The lower page sheet is disposed inside the base and includes a lower horizontal plate, with lower rotating sleeves disposed at both ends of the lower horizontal plate; The upper page is disposed inside the upper cover and includes an upper horizontal plate. The two ends of the upper horizontal plate are respectively bent vertically to form vertical plates. The end of the vertical plate is provided with an upper rotating sleeve. The lower rotating sleeve is disposed inside the corresponding upper rotating sleeve and is connected by a rotating shaft. The top surface of the cover is provided with a spherical sleeve with open ends. A ball head is rotatably provided inside the spherical sleeve. The ball head is shaped like a truncated sphere. An insertion hole is provided on the top surface. The insertion hole is a D-shaped mounting hole or an oblong mounting hole, which is used to connect with the universal joint of the camera.

2. The rotatable bracket for an external camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the opening at the upper end of the spherical sleeve is smaller than the diameter of the opening at the lower end.

3. The rotatable bracket for an external camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is assembled by fastening a bottom plate and a lower cover plate together, and the upper cover is assembled by fastening a top plate and an upper cover plate together; the front end of the top plate is bent vertically toward the bottom plate to form a front baffle.

4. The rotatable bracket for an external camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the lower cover plate facing the front baffle is covered with a rubber pad.

5. The rotatable bracket for an external camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the bottom plate by screws, and the upper horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the top plate by screws.

6. The rotatable bracket for an external camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the base plate is provided with threaded holes for connecting the tripod.

7. An external camera, characterized in that, It includes a camera and a rotatable bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the camera is connected to the ball joint via a universal joint to form a ball joint structure.

8. The external camera according to claim 7, characterized in that, The camera includes a housing with an open rear end and a rear cover that closes the open end of the housing. The top wall of the housing has an opening that communicates with the rear end of the housing. The universal joint includes a bearing seat and a connecting plate disposed on its top surface. The connecting plate is adapted to the shape of the opening, and a fixing plate is disposed on its bottom surface. The two ends of the fixing plate protrude from the side edges of the connecting plate to form fixing parts.

9. The external camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two sides of the fixing plate extend to the sides to form slide rails. The inner end of the slide rail is connected to the fixing plate as a whole, and the outer end extends toward the rear end of the housing. The distance between the top surface of the slide rail and the top surface of the connecting plate matches the thickness of the top wall of the housing.

10. The external camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, The back cover has a Type-C interface.

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