Imaging device installation device and power supply pole

Abstract

The present invention provides an imaging device installation device and a power supply pole that can image the side of a power supply pole from a high position while using an imaging device that, when installed on the ceiling, images directly below. [Solution] An imaging device installation device 10 for installing an imaging device 40 on a power supply pole 1 to which a power supply cable can be connected to supply power to a power supply target, and which is equipped with a pole section 2 that can be installed in an installation position along the vertical direction, comprises a power supply pole-side fixing section 49 fixed to the upper surface section 47 of the pole section 2, and an imaging device-side fixing section 50 to which the imaging device 40 is fixed, wherein the imaging device-side fixing section 50 is provided in a vertical or backward-tilting position with the power supply pole-side fixing section 49 fixed to the upper surface section of the pole section 2 in the installation position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an imaging device installation apparatus for installing an imaging device on a power supply pole that can be installed in an installation posture along the vertical direction and to which a power supply cable for supplying power to a power supply target can be connected, and to a power supply pole provided with the same.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an imaging device in which an optical axis faces a direction perpendicular to a mounting surface that is mounted on a mounted surface such as a ceiling. Such an imaging device can be installed with its optical axis directed directly downward by being mounted on a ceiling, and in many cases has a simpler configuration and is less expensive than general imaging devices that are installed on a wall or the like using an arm.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses that such an imaging device is provided in a power supply apparatus. In this Patent Document 2, the mounting surface is attached to the side surface of the power supply apparatus so that the optical axis of the imaging device faces laterally, and thus the imaging device installed on the power supply apparatus is configured to be capable of imaging the lateral side of the power supply apparatus.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, mounting the imaging device to the side of the power supply unit often results in the imaging device being lower than the desired height. In particular, when the power supply unit is a power supply pole, the sides of the pole are relatively narrow, and since outlets for connecting power cables and other accessories may be installed there, it can be difficult to secure mounting space for the imaging device on the side.

[0006] In view of these circumstances, the main objective of the present invention is to provide an imaging device installation device and a power supply pole that can image the side of a power supply pole from a high position while using an imaging device that images directly below when installed on the ceiling. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A first characteristic configuration of the present invention is an imaging device mounting device for mounting an imaging device on a power supply pole, which has a pole portion that can be installed in an installation position along the vertical direction and supplies power to a power supply object via a power supply cable, The system comprises a power supply pole-side fixing part fixed to the upper surface of the pole portion, and an imaging device-side fixing part to which the imaging device is fixed. The fixing portion on the imaging device side is provided in a vertical or backward-tilting position, with the fixing portion on the power supply pole side fixed to the upper surface of the pole portion in the installation position.

[0008] With this configuration, by attaching the imaging device to the imaging device mounting device installed on the upper surface of the pole, the imaging device can be installed at a relatively high position, while still allowing imaging of the side of the power supply pole using an imaging device that would image directly below when installed on the ceiling. In this way, it is possible to image the side of the power supply pole from a relatively high position using an imaging device that would image directly below when installed on the ceiling. Furthermore, since the imaging device is supported by the imaging device-side fixing part in a vertical or backward-tilting position, compared to the case where the imaging device is supported by the imaging device-side fixing part in a forward-tilting position, the weight of the imaging device can be suppressed from acting toward the side away from the imaging device-side fixing part, making it easier to support the imaging device.

[0009] A second characteristic feature of the present invention is that the power supply pole-side fixing portion is configured to be fixable to the upper surface of the pole portion in a state that closes the opening formed at the upper end of the cylindrical pole portion, and is provided with a communication portion that communicates the side where the imaging device is located with the side where the internal space of the pole portion is located.

[0010] In this configuration, the upper end of the pole is open because the pole section is constructed in a cylindrical shape using a steel pipe or the like. However, this opening can be closed by the power supply pole-side fixing part, eliminating the need to provide a separate cover to close the opening. Furthermore, by inserting the power supply wire for supplying power to the imaging device into the communication part of the power supply pole-side fixing part, the power supply wire can be prevented from being exposed to the outside of the pole section.

[0011] A third characteristic configuration of the present invention comprises a power supply pole-side member having the power supply pole-side fixing portion and an imaging device-side member having the imaging device-side fixing portion, The imaging device side member is configured to be fixable to the power supply pole side member at multiple rotational positions, which are obtained by rotating it around an axis that is aligned vertically with respect to the power supply pole side member.

[0012] With this configuration, by fixing the imaging device side member to the power supply pole side member at a desired rotational position, the orientation of the imaging device can be adjusted to the direction in which imaging is desired, thus enabling the imaging device to appropriately capture images in the desired direction.

[0013] A fourth characteristic configuration of the present invention is that the imaging device is configured to image one side in the thickness direction of the imaging device, The fixing portion on the imaging device side is configured to be able to fix the other end of the imaging device in the thickness direction, and the fixing portion on the power supply pole side is provided in a rearward-tilting position when fixed to the upper surface of the pole portion in the installation position.

[0014] According to this configuration, the end portion on the other side in the thickness direction of the imaging device is fixed to the imaging device side fixing portion, whereby the center of gravity of the imaging device is shifted to the front side, which deteriorates the balance of the power supply pole. However, by tilting the imaging device side fixing portion rearward relative to the power supply pole side fixing portion, the center of gravity of the fixed imaging device can be shifted toward the imaging device side fixing portion, so that the balance of the power supply pole can be improved.

[0015] A fifth characteristic configuration of the present invention is a power supply pole including the imaging device installation device and the pole portion, wherein The pole portion is provided with an outlet mounting region on a side surface portion to which a pole outlet connectable to the power supply cable can be mounted, and is provided with an imaging device mounting region on an upper surface portion to which the imaging device installation device can be mounted.

[0016] According to this configuration, by mounting the pole outlet to the outlet mounting region provided on the side surface portion of the pole portion, the power supply cable can be connected to the pole outlet, and by mounting the imaging device installation device to the imaging device mounting region provided on the upper surface portion of the pole portion, the imaging device can be installed at a relatively high position, and the side of the power supply pole can be imaged by the imaging device that images directly below when installed on a ceiling. [Brief Description of Drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the power supply pole [Figure 2] Exploded perspective view of the imaging device installation device [Figure 3] Side view of the imaging device installation device [Figure 4] Exploded perspective view of an imaging device installation device according to another embodiment [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0018] Embodiments of the imaging device installation device and the power supply pole according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. As shown in Figure 1, the power supply pole 1 is provided with a pole portion 2 that can be installed in an installation posture along the vertical direction Z, and is configured to allow connection of the power supply cable 3 so that power can be supplied to a power supply target via the power supply cable 3. Furthermore, the power supply pole 1 includes an imaging device installation apparatus 10 and the pole portion 2, and is configured such that the imaging device 40 can be installed on the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2 by the imaging device installation apparatus 10.

[0019] The power supply cable 3 includes a cable portion 7, a plug 6 connected to the proximal end of the cable portion 7, a power supply connector 8 connected to the distal end of the cable portion 7, and a control box 9 provided near the proximal end of the power supply cable 3. In the present embodiment, the power supply cable 3 is a cable for supplying power to an electric vehicle, specifically, connected to an electric vehicle.

[0020] The pole portion 2 is configured to allow attachment of a pole outlet 11 to which the plug 6 of the power supply cable 3 can be connected, a connector holder main body portion 12 capable of holding the power supply connector 8 of the power supply cable 3, a box holder 13 capable of holding the control box 9 of the power supply cable 3, and a cable winding body 14 capable of winding the cable portion 7 of the power supply cable 3. In the present embodiment, the power supply connector holder 4 is composed of the connector holder main body portion 12 and a part of the cable winding body 14 (upper side winding body 14A).

[0021] The power supply pole 1 is configured such that the power supply cable 3 can be installed in a state where the plug 6 of the power supply cable 3 is connected to the pole outlet 11, the power supply connector 8 is held by the connector holder main body portion 12, the control box 9 is held by the box holder 13, and the cable portion 7 is wound around the cable winding body 14.

[0022] The pole section 2 is provided with an outlet mounting area 28 on its side. A pole outlet 11 is attached to the outlet mounting area 28 using mounting means such as screws. The pole section 2 is cylindrical, more specifically, rectangular, and is configured to allow power lines (not shown) connected to the pole outlet 11 to be routed inside.

[0023] Furthermore, the pole section 2 is provided with a connector holder mounting area 29 and a box holder mounting area 30 on its side. The connector holder body 12 is attached to the connector holder mounting area 29 using mounting means such as screws, and the box holder 13 is attached to the box holder mounting area 30 using mounting means such as screws.

[0024] Furthermore, the pole section 2 is provided with a cable winding body mounting area 31 on its side surface. The cable winding body 14 is attached to the cable winding body mounting area 31 using mounting means such as screws. To elaborate, the cable winding body 14 consists of an upper winding body 14A and a lower winding body 14B. The pole section 2 is provided with an upper winding body mounting area 31A and a lower winding body mounting area 31B, which serve as the cable winding body mounting area 31 of the pole section 2. The upper winding body 14A is attached to the upper winding body mounting area 31A using mounting means such as screws, and the lower winding body 14B is attached to the lower winding body mounting area 31B using mounting means such as screws. Furthermore, the pole section 2 is provided with an imaging device mounting area 32 on its upper surface 47 (see Figure 2). The imaging device mounting device 10 is attached to the imaging device mounting area 32 using fixing members such as screws.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the power supply connector holder 4 is fixed to the connector holder mounting area 29 and includes a through-hole forming part 38 that forms an insertion hole 37 between itself and the connector holder mounting area 29, through which the cable portion 7 of the power supply cable 3 can be inserted. To elaborate, as shown in Figure 1, the power supply connector holder 4 is composed of a connector holder body 12 and an upper winding body 14A. The connector holder body 12 includes a base body 33 that can be fixed to the connector holder mounting area 29 and a holder body 34 that holds the power supply connector 8 of the power supply cable 3. The base body 33 of the connector holder body 12 is provided with an insertion hole forming portion 38. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the power supply connector holder 4 is fixed to the fixing target portion 5 of the pole portion 2 by fixing the base body 33 of the connector holder main body 12 to the connector holder mounting area 29 and fixing the upper winding body 14A to the upper winding body mounting area 31A.

[0026] Next, we will describe the imaging device 40 that is installed on the power supply pole 1 by the imaging device installation device 10. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the imaging device 40 comprises a main body 42 that pivotably supports a camera unit 41 (see Figure 3) that images one side of the device, D1, which is one side in the thickness direction D of the imaging device 40, and a cover 43 that covers the camera unit 41. The portion of the cover 43 that covers one side of the device D1 of the camera unit 41 is made up of a transparent or semi-transparent dome-shaped transparent portion 44, and is configured to allow the camera unit 41 to image one side of the device D1. Thus, the imaging device 40 is a dome-shaped imaging device 40 and is configured to image one side of the device D1 of the imaging device 40.

[0027] The imaging device 40 is configured so that the end of the other side of the device, D2, which is the other side in the thickness direction D of the imaging device 40, can be fixed to the fixed part 46. To elaborate, although not shown in the figures, the imaging device 40 is configured so that, with the cover 43 removed, fixing members such as screws can protrude from the inside of the main body 42 to the other side of the device D2, and the main body 42 can be fixed to the fixed part 46 using these fixing members. Furthermore, the imaging device 40 is configured such that when installed on the fixed part 46, the optical axis A of the camera unit 41 is oriented perpendicular to the fixed part 46 (see the first optical axis A1 shown in Figure 3). In addition, the imaging device 40 is configured so that the direction of the optical axis A can be changed within a predetermined range by swinging the camera unit 41 relative to the main body 42 (see the second optical axis A2 shown in Figure 3). In other words, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 3, when the camera unit 41 is in its basic position, the imaging device 40 has its optical axis A oriented perpendicular to the fixed part 46. By swinging the camera unit 41 from its basic position, the optical axis A can be tilted relative to the direction perpendicular to the fixed part 46.

[0028] Furthermore, the imaging device 40 can be configured to transmit the captured imaging information to a display unit in the home via a communication line, or to transmit it to a pre-configured terminal (such as a smartphone or personal computer) via a network line such as an internet connection.

[0029] Next, the imaging device installation device 10 will be described. As shown in Figure 1, the direction in which the pole section 2 and the pole outlet 11 are aligned when viewed vertically will be defined as the front-to-back direction X. The side of the pole section 2 where the pole outlet 11 is located will be referred to as the front side X1, and the opposite side as the rear side X2. Furthermore, the imaging device 40 will be described by defining its direction based on the state in which the imaging device 40 is installed with its optical axis A facing the front side X1 of the power supply pole 1 when viewed vertically.

[0030] As shown in Figure 2, the imaging device mounting device 10 includes a power supply pole-side fixing part 49 fixed to the upper surface 47 of the pole part 2, and an imaging device-side fixing part 50 to which the imaging device 40 is fixed. To elaborate, the imaging device installation device 10 comprises a power supply pole-side member 51 fixed to the power supply pole 1 and an imaging device-side member 52 to which the imaging device 40 is fixed. The power supply pole-side member 51 is provided with a power supply pole-side fixing portion 49, and the imaging device-side member 52 is provided with an imaging device-side fixing portion 50.

[0031] The imaging device-side fixing portion 50 is configured to fit the end of the other side D2 of the imaging device 40, and comprises a cylindrical portion 54 that covers the outside of the fitted imaging device 40, and a bottom portion 55 that receives the fitted imaging device 40 from the other side D2. The cylindrical portion 54 is formed in a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the main body 42 of the imaging device 40, and in this embodiment, it is formed in a cylindrical shape that can be fitted onto the main body 42 of the imaging device 40, which is formed in a cylindrical shape. The bottom portion 55 is formed in a thin plate shape in the thickness direction D, and is made of a material into which fixing members such as screws can bite, for example, a resin material. The bottom portion 55 does not have a pilot hole for screwing in the fixing member, and is configured so that the fixing member can be bitten into and screwed in at any position on the bottom portion 55, and the imaging device 40 can be fixed regardless of the position or number of fixing members as long as it is within the range where the bottom portion 55 exists. The bottom portion 55 is provided with a through portion 56 that penetrates in the thickness direction D. When fixing the imaging device 40 to the imaging device side fixing part 50, the main body 42 of the imaging device 40 is fixed to the bottom part 55 using a fixing member while the other end D2 of the imaging device 40 is fitted into the imaging device side fixing part 50. In this way, the imaging device side fixing part 50 is configured to be able to fix the other end D2 of the imaging device 40. The bottom part 55 functions as the fixed part 46 to which the imaging device 40 is fixed.

[0032] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the imaging device side fixing part 50 is provided in a rearward-tilting position with the power supply pole side fixing part 49 fixed to the upper surface 47 of the pole part 2 in the installation position. In this embodiment, the imaging device side fixing part 50 is tilted rearward with respect to the power supply pole side fixing part 49 so that it is located X2 further rearward as Z1 upward. Furthermore, the imaging device side fixing part 50 is located within the width in the front-to-back direction X of the power supply pole side fixing part 49, and when the imaging device mounting device 10 is fixed to the upper surface part 47 of the pole part 2, the imaging device side fixing part 50 is located within the width in the front-to-back direction X of the upper surface part 47 of the pole part 2.

[0033] As shown in Figure 2, the power supply pole-side fixing part 49 is configured to be fixed to the upper surface 47 of the pole part 2 in a state that closes the opening 57 formed in the upper surface 47 of the pole part 2, and is equipped with a communication part 67 that communicates with the upper side Z1 (the side where the imaging device 40 is located) and the lower side Z2 (the side where the internal space S of the pole part 2 is located). The power supply pole-side fixing portion 49 includes a fitting portion 58 that fits onto the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2, and a closing portion 59 that receives the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2 when fitted onto the fitting portion 58 and closes the opening 57 formed in the upper surface portion 47. The closing portion 59 is provided with a communication portion 67 that penetrates in the vertical direction Z. The fitting portion 58 is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the upper surface portion 47, and in this embodiment, it is formed in a rectangular shape that can be fitted inside the opening 57 of the pole portion 2 which is formed in a rectangular tube shape. The closing portion 59 is formed in a shape that partially closes the end of the fitting portion 58 and is formed larger than the fitting portion 58 to receive the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2, and a flange 60 is formed therein. Then, with the fitting portion 58 fitted onto the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2 from above Z1, the fitting portion 58 is fixed to the upper end of the pole portion 2 from the outside using a fixing member such as a screw (not shown), thereby fixing the power supply pole-side fixing portion 49 to the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2, and the opening 57 is closed by the power supply pole-side fixing portion 49 fixed in this manner. In this embodiment, the power supply pole-side fixing portion 49 is provided with a communication portion 67 that communicates in the vertical direction Z, so the opening 57 is partially closed by the power supply pole-side fixing portion 49.

[0034] In this embodiment, the pole section 2 is installed in an upright position on the floor surface of the parking lot and is fixed to the concrete forming the floor surface using anchor bolts or the like. In the state shown in Figure 1, the pole section 2 is installed on the floor surface in a vertical position, and in this state, the upper surface of the upper section 47 of the pole section 2 is horizontal. The power supply pole-side fixing section 49 of the imaging device installation device 10, which is fixed to the horizontal upper section 47, is in a horizontal position, and the imaging device-side fixing section 50 is in a position tilted backward relative to the vertical. By providing the imaging device-side fixing section 50 to be tilted backward relative to the vertical, the imaging device 40 fixed to this imaging device-side fixing section 50 is in a position tilted backward relative to the vertical. In this way, since the imaging device 40 is supported by the imaging device-side fixing part 50 in a rearward-tilting position, compared to the case where the imaging device 40 is supported by the imaging device-side fixing part 50 in a forward-tilting position, the weight of the imaging device 40 acting to detach from the imaging device-side fixing part 50 can be suppressed, making it easier to support the imaging device 40.

[0035] The imaging device 40 is designed to change the orientation of the camera unit 41 so that its optical axis A faces horizontally (the orientation shown by the dashed line in Figure 3) by swinging the camera unit 41 from its basic orientation (the orientation shown by the dashed line in Figure 3). In other words, the angle of backward tilt of the imaging device side fixing part 50 is smaller than the angle by which the camera unit 41 can swing from its basic orientation, and in this embodiment, the angle of backward tilt with respect to the vertical is set to 25°.

[0036] The imaging device side member 52 is configured to be fixable to the power supply pole side member 51 at multiple rotational positions, which are obtained by rotating it around an axis along the vertical direction Z relative to the power supply pole side member 51. To elaborate, the imaging device side member 52 is provided with a connecting and fixing fitting portion 61, and the power supply pole side member 51 is provided with a connecting and fixing fitted portion 62 into which the fitting portion 58 fits. The connecting and fixing fitting portion 61 and the connecting and fixing fitted portion 62 are configured to be able to fit together in a state in which they can rotate around an axis along the vertical direction Z. In this embodiment, the connecting and fixing fitting portion 61 is formed in a shape that protrudes cylindrically downward Z2, and the connecting and fixing fitted portion 62 is formed in a shape that protrudes cylindrically upward Z1. Furthermore, the connecting and fixing fitting portion 61 has connecting and fixing parts 63 into which connecting and fixing members 64 such as screws are screwed at intervals of a set angle (45° in this embodiment), and the connecting and fixing fitting portion 62 has connecting and fixing insertion holes 65 into which connecting and fixing members 64 such as screws are screwed at the same set angle intervals. The imaging device side member 52 is rotated relative to the power supply pole side member 51 so that the positions of the connecting and fixing parts 63 and the connecting and fixing insertion holes 65 coincide, and the connecting and fixing members 64 inserted into the connecting and fixing insertion holes 65 are screwed into the connecting and fixing parts 63, thereby fastening and fixing the imaging device side member 52 to the power supply pole side member 51 at multiple rotation positions at set angle (45°) pitches.

[0037] As shown in Figure 3, the imaging device 40 is equipped with a power supply line 69 for supplying power to the imaging device 40. The power supply line 69 extending from the imaging device 40 extends through the penetration 56 of the imaging device side member 52 and the communication 67 of the power supply pole side member 51 to the internal space S of the pole section 2. Furthermore, a power supply connection part 68, such as an outlet, is installed in the internal space S of the pole section 2, and a power supply connection part 70, such as a plug, provided at the end of the power supply line 69, is connected to the power supply connection part 68 in the internal space S of the pole section 2, so that the imaging device 40 is supplied with power from the commercial power supply.In this embodiment, the power supply connection part 68 is installed near the upper end of the pole section 2, and it is possible to connect or disconnect the power supply connection part 70 to the power supply connection part 68 from the opening 57 at the upper end of the pole section 2, so such operations can be easily performed, and consequently, it is also easy to replace the imaging device 40 with another imaging device.

[0038] As described above, the imaging device mounting device 10 includes a power supply pole-side fixing part 49 fixed to the upper surface part 47 of the pole part 2, and an imaging device-side fixing part 50 to which the imaging device 40 is fixed, and the imaging device-side fixing part 50 is provided in a position that is tilted backward with respect to the power supply pole-side fixing part 49. Therefore, by attaching the imaging device 40 to the imaging device mounting device 10 installed on the upper surface 47 of the pole section 2, the imaging device 40 can be installed at a relatively high position, while the imaging device 40, which would image directly below if installed on the ceiling, can image the side of the power supply pole 1. In addition, since the imaging device 40 is supported by the imaging device side fixing part 50 in a rearward-tilting position, it becomes easier for the imaging device side fixing part 50 to properly support the imaging device 40.

[0039] [Another embodiment] Other embodiments of the present invention will now be described. Note that the configurations of each embodiment described below are not limited to being applied individually, but can also be applied in combination with the configurations of other embodiments.

[0040] (1) In the above embodiment, the imaging device side fixing part 50 was described as being fixed to the upper surface 47 of the pole part 2 in the installed state and tilted backward at 25° with respect to the vertical. However, the angle of backward tilt of the imaging device side fixing part 50 may be changed as appropriate, such as 15° or 45° with respect to the vertical. Also, as shown in Figure 4, the imaging device side fixing part 50 may be configured to be vertical when fixed to the upper surface 47 of the pole part 2 in the installed state.

[0041] (2) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the imaging device side member 52 can be rotated relative to the power supply pole side member 51 while fitted to the power supply pole side member 51. However, the connecting and fixing fitting portion 61 of the power supply pole side member 51 and the connecting and fixing fitted portion 62 of the imaging device side member 52 may be formed in a polygonal cylindrical shape so that the imaging device side member 52 can be fitted in a position aligned with the power supply pole side member 51 and not rotate relative to it in the fitted state.

[0042] (3) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the power supply pole-side member 51 and the imaging device-side member 52 are configured as separate components. However, the power supply pole-side member 51 and the imaging device-side member 52 may be configured as a single unit.

[0043] (4) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the power supply target is a vehicle, specifically an electric vehicle. However, the power supply target may be a vehicle other than an electric vehicle, such as an electric motorcycle, electric bicycle, or electric wheelchair, or it may be a portable power supply or something other than a vehicle.

[0044] (5) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which screws are used as mounting means and fixing members 64 to fasten and fix the objects to be fixed together. However, the position and number of mounting members, mounting means and fixing members can be changed as appropriate, and various structures can be applied to the structure for fixing the objects to be fixed together. For example, bolts and nuts other than screws may be used as mounting members, mounting means and fixing members to fasten and fix the objects to be fixed together, adhesives may be used to bond and fix the objects to be fixed together, or clamping members may be used to clamp and fix the objects to be fixed together. Alternatively, the objects to be fixed may be fixed together by engagement or fitting using engaging parts or fitting parts provided between them.

[0045] (6) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the power supply pole 1 is erected on the floor of the parking lot in an installation position. However, the location where the power supply pole 1 is installed in an installation position may be changed as appropriate, and it may be installed on a floor other than the parking lot, on a wall, etc. Also, when the power supply pole 1 is installed on a wall, the pole section 2 may be placed on the floor, or the pole section 2 may be installed with a gap between it and the floor.

[0046] (7) In the above embodiment, a configuration was described in which the imaging device side member 52 can be fixed in stages at multiple rotational positions obtained by rotating it by a set angle around an axis along the vertical direction Z relative to the power supply pole side member 51. However, a configuration in which the imaging device side member 52 can be fixed in stages at multiple swinging positions obtained by swinging it by a set angle in the vertical direction Z relative to the power supply pole side member 51 is also possible. Furthermore, by connecting the imaging device side member 52 and the power supply pole side member 51 using a ball joint or the like, the imaging device side member 52 can be configured to change its orientation to any angle relative to the power supply pole side member 51.

[0047] (8) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the pole portion 2 is configured in a rectangular tubular shape, and the fitting portion 58 of the power supply pole-side member 51 is formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the shape of the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2. However, the cross-sectional shape of the pole portion 2 may be changed as appropriate, such as making the pole portion 2 a circular tubular shape, and the fitting portion 58 of the power supply pole-side member 51 may be formed in a circular shape, or any shape that can be fitted onto the upper surface portion 47 of the pole portion 2.

[0048] (9) In the above embodiment, the imaging device 40 was described as having power supplied from a commercial power source by connecting a power supply line 69 to a power supply line connection part 68. However, the configuration for supplying power to the imaging device 40 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the imaging device 40 may be configured to have a solar power generation panel so that power is supplied from the solar power generation panel, or it may be configured to have a battery so that power is supplied from the battery. In addition, both a solar power generation panel and a battery may be provided so that the battery is charged by the power from the solar power generation panel and power is supplied from the battery to the imaging device 40.

[0049] (10) In the above embodiment, the power supply line connection part 68 is installed in the internal space S of the pole part 2, and the power supply line connection part 70 of the power supply line 69 is connected to the power supply line connection part 68 in the internal space S of the pole part 2. However, the power supply line connection part 68 may be installed outside the pole part 2, and the power supply line connection part 70 of the power supply line 69 is connected to the power supply line connection part 68 outside the pole part 2. Furthermore, the imaging device 40 may be configured to always take images as long as power is supplied, with the power supply connection part 70 of the power supply line 69 connected to the power supply connection part 68. In the state where power is supplied, it may be configured to be able to switch between an imaging state and a non-imaging state by switching a switch part. In this case, the switching part may be a switch that can be manually turned on or off, and when it is turned on, it may switch to an imaging state, and when it is turned off, it may switch to a non-imaging state. Alternatively, the switching part may be a motion sensor, and when a person is detected by the motion sensor, it may switch to an imaging state, and when a person is not detected by the motion sensor, it may switch to a non-imaging state.

[0050] (11) In the above embodiment, the imaging device mounting device 10 is configured to fix only the imaging device 40, but the imaging device mounting device 10 may also be configured to fix in addition to the imaging device 40, such as an illumination device such as an infrared light or an external alarm for notifying the outside. As an external alarm, the system may be configured to remotely notify the area around the power supply pole 1 with lights such as lamps or sounds such as buzzers, based on the image information captured by the imaging device 40, which can be viewed on a display unit or terminal inside the house. Alternatively, the system may be configured to automatically notify the user or management company's terminal based on the image information captured by the imaging device 40. Furthermore, an external alarm may be provided instead of the imaging device 40. In that case, for example, the external alarm may be installed together with a motion sensor instead of the imaging device 40, and the external alarm may be configured to issue an alarm or the like based on the detection information from the motion sensor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 1 Power supply pole 4. Pole section 5. Power supply cable 12 Imaging device installation device 13 Pole outlet 30 outlet mounting area 32 Imaging device mounting area 40 Imaging device 47 Top part 49 Power supply pole side fixing part 50 Imaging device side fixing part 51 Power supply pole side member 52 Imaging device side member 57 Aperture 67 Communication part D Thickness direction D1 One side D2 Other side

Claims

1. An imaging device mounting device for mounting an imaging device to a power supply pole, which has a pole section that can be installed in an orientation along the vertical direction and supplies power to a power supply object via a power supply cable, The system comprises a power supply pole-side fixing part fixed to the upper surface of the pole portion, and an imaging device-side fixing part to which the imaging device is fixed. The imaging device mounting device is provided with the imaging device side fixing part fixed to the upper surface of the pole part in the mounting position, in a vertical or backward-tilting position.

2. The power supply pole-side fixing portion is configured to be fixable to the upper surface of the pole portion in a state that closes an opening formed at the upper end of the cylindrical pole portion, and is provided with a communication portion that communicates with the side where the imaging device is located and the side where the internal space of the pole portion is located, as described in claim 1.

3. The system comprises a power supply pole-side member having the aforementioned power supply pole-side fixing portion, and an imaging device-side member having the aforementioned imaging device-side fixing portion, The imaging device installation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the imaging device side member is configured to be fixable to the power supply pole side member at a plurality of rotational positions obtained by rotating it around an axis that is aligned vertically with respect to the power supply pole side member.

4. The imaging device is configured to image one side in the thickness direction of the imaging device, The imaging device installation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the imaging device side fixing portion is configured to fix the other end of the imaging device in the thickness direction, and the power supply pole side fixing portion is provided in a rearward-tilting position while fixed to the upper surface of the pole portion in the installation position.

5. A power supply pole comprising the imaging device installation device according to claim 1 or 2 and the pole portion, The pole portion is a power supply pole having an outlet mounting area on its side for attaching a pole outlet to which the power supply cable can be connected, and an imaging device mounting area on its top surface for which the imaging device mounting device can be attached.

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