Panoramic camera having stable structure
By adopting a structure of fixed cover plate, positioning plate and positioning sheet in a panoramic camera, the problem of easy loosening of the lens fixing structure is solved, and the precise positioning and stable fixing of the lens is achieved, and the stability of the imaging effect is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2024/083195
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-20
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-27
AI Technical Summary
The fixed structure of the existing panoramic camera lens is easy to loosen, and external vibration and vibration may cause the lens to shake, affecting the imaging effect.
A structure including a fixing cover plate, a positioning plate and a positioning plate are adopted, and the fixing hole is penetrated through the first lens body, and the precise positioning and stable fixing of the lens are achieved through the connection between the positioning plate and the positioning block.
The lens is quickly installed and removed, ensuring the correct alignment of the lens with the housing, avoiding lens shaking, and improving the stability of the imaging effect.
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Abstract
Description
Stable panoramic camera Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of panoramic cameras, and in particular to a panoramic camera with a stable structure. Background Art
[0002] Most existing panoramic camera lenses are secured to the camera body via a threaded interface. This is the most common and frequently used method, suitable for most cameras and lenses. Alternatively, the lens can be connected to the camera using a specially shaped bayonet mount, which typically secures the lens to the camera body by rotating or tightening the bayonet. However, with these two lens mounting structures, the connection between the lens and the camera body can become loose during use, potentially transmitting external shock and vibration to the lens mounting structure, causing the lens to shake.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a panoramic camera with a stable structure to solve the above technical problems. Technical issues
[0004] The present invention provides a panoramic camera with a stable structure, so as to solve the problems of unreasonable structural design and unreasonable distribution of components in the panoramic cameras in the prior art. Technical Solutions
[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is: a panoramic camera with a stable structure, comprising:
[0006] a housing; a first lens module disposed on one side of the top of the housing; a second lens module disposed on the other side of the top of the housing; a display module disposed on one side of the housing and below the first lens module; a chip module disposed on the other side of the housing and below the second lens module; and
[0007] a battery module, disposed between the display module and the chip module, and configured to provide power;
[0008] The housing includes a fixed cover plate, the fixed cover plate is provided with a first fixing hole, and the first lens module includes:
[0009] a first lens body, the first lens body passing through the first fixing hole; a positioning piece is provided on the outer side of the first lens body; and
[0010] A positioning plate is connected to the fixed cover plate, the positioning plate is provided with a first mounting hole, the first mounting hole is sleeved on the outside of the lens body, the positioning plate is provided with a positioning block, and the positioning piece is connected to the positioning block. Beneficial effects
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the structurally stable panoramic camera of the present invention can realize the rapid installation and disassembly of the first lens body through the connection between the fixed cover plate and the outer shell, and the connection between the positioning plate and the fixed cover plate; the first lens body is a long cylindrical structure, and the positioning plate makes the structure more compact by arranging the first mounting hole on the outside of the lens body, and can realize the function of stably fixing the lens in a limited space, which is convenient for the overall design and manufacturing of the panoramic camera; through the connection between the positioning plate and the positioning block, the lens can be accurately positioned, ensuring the correct alignment between the first lens body and the outer shell, avoiding the shaking of the lens, and making the imaging effect of the lens more stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. The drawings described below are only drawings corresponding to some embodiments of the present invention.
[0013] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] FIG2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIG3 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a lens fixing structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] FIG4 is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the first lens module and the fixed cover plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the positioning plate and the fixed cover plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG6 is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the positioning plate and the first lens body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] FIG7 is an exploded view of the connection structure between the positioning plate and the lens body in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] FIG8 is a three-dimensional view of a positioning plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] FIG9 is a first cross-sectional view of the overall structure of a panoramic camera according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] FIG10 is an enlarged view of the structure at point A in FIG7 .
[0023] FIG11 is an exploded view of the panoramic camera structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] FIG12 is a second cross-sectional view of the overall structure of a panoramic camera according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] FIG13 is an enlarged view of the structure at point B in FIG10 .
[0026] FIG14 is a diagram showing the outer plate assembly in use according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 15 is a side view of an outer panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] FIG16 is a cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the sealing baffle and the snap plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] FIG17 is a second cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the sealing baffle and the snap plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] FIG18 is a third cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the sealing baffle and the snap plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] FIG19 is a three-dimensional view of an elastic member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] FIG20 is a third cross-sectional view of the overall structure of a panoramic camera according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] FIG21 is a first perspective view of a heat dissipation frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] FIG22 is a second perspective view of the heat dissipation frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. The directional terms mentioned in the present invention, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "side", "top" and "bottom", are only reference to the orientation of the drawings. The directional terms used are used to illustrate and understand the present invention, not to limit the present invention. The words "first" and "second" in the terms of the present invention are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance, and are not intended to limit the order of precedence. In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.
[0036] The following is a preferred embodiment of a structurally stable panoramic camera provided by the present invention that can solve the above technical problems.
[0037] Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3, wherein Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a structurally stable panoramic camera of the present invention, Figure 2 is a rear view of a preferred embodiment of a structurally stable panoramic camera of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a top view of a preferred embodiment of a structurally stable panoramic camera of the present invention.
[0038] In the figures, structurally similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0039] The present invention provides a panoramic camera with a stable structure, which includes a housing 1, a first lens module 2, a second lens module 3, a display module 4, a chip module 5, and a battery module 6. The first lens module 2 is arranged on one side of the top of the interior of the housing 1; the second lens module 3 is arranged on the other side of the top of the interior of the housing 1; the display module 4 is arranged on one side of the interior of the housing 1 and is located below the first lens module 2; the chip module 5 is arranged on the other side of the interior of the housing 1 and is located below the second lens module 3; the battery module 6 is arranged between the display module 4 and the chip module 5, and is used to provide power.
[0040] Among them, the outer shell 1 includes a fixed cover plate 13, which is provided with a first fixing hole 131. The first lens module 2 includes a first lens body 31 and a positioning plate 22; the first lens body 21 passes through the first fixing hole 131; a positioning piece 211 is provided on the outside of the first lens body 21; the positioning plate 22 is connected to the fixed cover plate 13, and a first mounting hole is provided on the positioning plate 22. The first mounting hole is arranged on the outside of the first lens body 21, and the positioning plate 22 is provided with a positioning block 227, and the positioning piece 211 is connected to the positioning block 227.
[0041] In this embodiment, the first lens module 2 is connected to the outer shell 1 through the fixed cover plate 13, and the positioning plate 22 is connected to the fixed cover plate 13, so that the first lens body 21 can be quickly installed and disassembled; the first lens body 21 is a long cylindrical structure, and the positioning plate 211 is arranged on the outside of the first lens body 21 through the first mounting hole, so that the structure is more compact, and the function of stably fixing the lens can be achieved in a limited space, which is convenient for the overall design and manufacturing of the panoramic camera; through the connection between the positioning plate 211 and the positioning block 227, the lens can be accurately positioned, ensuring the correct alignment between the first lens body 21 and the outer shell, avoiding lens shaking, and making the imaging effect of the lens more stable.
[0042] The first lens module 2 in this embodiment is described in detail as follows:
[0043] 3, 4, and 5, the positioning plate 22 in this embodiment includes a first positioning member 221 and a second positioning member 222. The first positioning member 221 and the second positioning member 222 are disposed on opposite sides of the first lens body 21. The first positioning member 221 and the second positioning member 222 are spliced together to form a first mounting hole. The positioning plate 22 is formed by splicing the two positioning members together for easy assembly.
[0044] Furthermore, both the first positioning member 221 and the second positioning member 221 are provided with positioning blocks 227. In this embodiment, the first positioning member 221 is provided with a first positioning block 2271, and the second positioning member 222 is provided with a second positioning block 2272. The first positioning block 2271 and the second positioning block 2272 are connected by screws, and the positioning piece 211 is located between the first positioning block 2271 and the second positioning block 2272. The assembled first positioning member 221 and the second positioning member 222 clamp and secure the positioning piece 211 via the first positioning block 2271 and the second positioning block 2272, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the first lens body 21 and the positioning plate 22.
[0045] In this embodiment, connecting holes are provided on the first positioning block 2271 and the second positioning block 2272. The first positioning block 2271 and the second positioning block 2272 are connected by screws. The screws are passed through the connecting hole of the first positioning block 2271, the positioning piece 211 and the connecting hole of the second positioning block 2272.
[0046] The positioning plate 22 in this embodiment can also be an integrated annular structure for plugging and assembling with the first lens body 21, and a groove structure for avoiding the positioning piece 211 is correspondingly provided on the positioning plate of the integrated structure to meet the assembly requirements of the structure.
[0047] In this embodiment, the first fixing hole 131 is a rectangular structure, and a first positioning column 223 is provided on the positioning plate 22. The first positioning column 223 is plugged into the corner of the first fixing hole 131. The first positioning column 223 limits the positioning plate 22 to prevent the positioning plate 22 from driving the lens assembly to rotate in the first fixing hole 131.
[0048] Furthermore, the first positioning column 223 can be connected to the ground wire by screw connection, thereby improving the safety of the panoramic camera during use, and the first positioning column 223 is grounded, thereby improving the practicality of the first lens module 22.
[0049] In this embodiment, the fixed cover 13 is provided with an anti-foolproof notch 132, which is connected to the first fixing hole 131, and the positioning block 227 is located in the anti-foolproof notch 132 to prevent the positioning plate 22 from rotating relative to the fixed cover 13, and the setting of the anti-foolproof structure facilitates the positioning and assembly of the first lens module 2.
[0050] In this embodiment, the positioning plate 22 is provided with a first threaded hole 224, and the fixed cover plate 13 is provided with a first connecting hole 133. The positioning plate 22 is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 224 by a first screw passing through the first connecting hole 133, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the first lens body 21 and the fixed cover plate 13 and preventing the first lens body 21 from shaking.
[0051] In this embodiment, a limit ring 212 is provided on the outside of the first lens body 21. The limit ring 212 is located on one side of the fixed cover plate 13. The limit ring 212 limits the position of the positioning plate to facilitate the plug-in installation of the positioning plate 22 and the first lens body 21.
[0052] In this embodiment, the positioning plate 22 includes a first extension portion 225, a first mounting portion 226 and a positioning block 227; the first extension portion 225 is sleeved on the outer ring of the first lens body 21, and the first extension portion 225 passes through the first fixing hole 131; the first mounting portion 226 is connected to one end of the first extension portion 225, and the first mounting portion 226 is connected to the fixed cover 13; the first positioning block is connected to the first extension portion 225 and one side of the first mounting portion 226; wherein, a first receiving groove 134 is provided on the fixed cover 13, and the first mounting portion 226 is engaged with the first receiving groove 134, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the positioning plate 22 and the fixed cover 13.
[0053] The connection structure between the lens body 21 and the positioning plate 22 in this embodiment is described in detail:
[0054] 6 and 7 , in this embodiment, a limit ring 212 is provided on the outside of the first lens body 21. The limit ring 212 is located on one side of the fixed cover plate 13. The limit ring 212 defines the position of the positioning plate 22, facilitating the insertion and installation of the positioning plate 22 with the lens body 21. In this embodiment, the first extension 226 abuts against the limit ring 212, facilitating the assembly of the first lens body 21 with the positioning plate 22.
[0055] In addition, in combination with Figures 6 and 7, the first lens module 22 in this embodiment also includes a first seal 23, which is arranged between the first lens body 21 and the positioning plate 22. The first seal 23 improves the sealing and stability of the connection of the first lens module 22.
[0056] 6 and 7 , the lens body 21 in this embodiment includes a front lens assembly 213 and a rear lens assembly 214 that are interconnected. The front lens assembly 213 is located on the side of the fixed cover plate 13 near the front cover plate 12. One end of the front lens assembly 213 passes through the first fixing hole 131 and is connected to the interior of the rear lens assembly 214. A positioning piece 211 is disposed on the outside of the rear lens assembly 214, and the positioning plate 22 is sleeved on the outside of the rear lens assembly 214. The positioning piece 211 is connected to the positioning block 227 on the positioning plate 22 to prevent the rear lens assembly 214 from shaking relative to the positioning plate 22.
[0057] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional width of the other end of the front lens assembly 213 is greater than that of the rear lens assembly 214. A second stopper 215 is provided on the front lens assembly 213. A positioning groove 228 is provided on the positioning plate 22. The second stopper 215 engages with the positioning groove 228 to prevent the front lens assembly 213 from shaking relative to the positioning plate 22. This further enhances the stability of the connection between the lens body 21 and the positioning plate 22.
[0058] In conjunction with FIG4, FIG7 and FIG8, the assembly principle of the first lens module 2 of the present invention is described below:
[0059] 1. Assemble the first lens body 21 and the positioning plate 22.
[0060] The first positioning member 221 and the second positioning member 222 are engaged on the periphery of the first lens body 21, so that the first positioning block 2271 and the second positioning block 2272 clamp the positioning piece 211; a positioning groove 228 is provided on the positioning plate 22, and the positioning groove 228 is plugged into the limit block 215 on the front lens assembly 213.
[0061] A through hole is provided on the positioning piece 211, and the first positioning block 2271, the second positioning block 2272 and the positioning piece 211 are connected by fasteners such as screws; the first positioning block 2271 and the second positioning block 2272 connect the positioning piece 211 on the rear lens assembly 214 to prevent the positioning piece 211 from shaking.
[0062] 2. Assemble the positioning plate 22 and the fixed cover plate 13.
[0063] The first extension portion 225 of the positioning plate 22 is aligned with the fixing hole on the fixing cover plate 13 and plugged in. The positioning block 227 on the positioning plate 22 is plugged into the avoidance notch on the fixing cover plate 13 to facilitate the positioning of the positioning plate 22.
[0064] After insertion, the first positioning column 223 is inserted into the corner of the first fixing hole 131, and the first threaded hole 224 on the positioning plate 22 corresponds to the first connection hole 133 on the fixing cover plate 13, and the positioning plate 22 is connected to the fixing cover plate 13 by screws.
[0065] 3. Assemble the fixed cover plate 13 and the housing.
[0066] The fixed cover 13 is engaged with the front cover, and then the fixed cover 13 is engaged with the rear housing. The front cover and the rear housing engage and fix the circumference of the fixed cover 13 .
[0067] This completes the assembly process of the first lens module 2 of this preferred embodiment.
[0068] The structure of the housing 1 in this embodiment is described in detail as follows:
[0069] With reference to Figures 1, 2, and 9, the housing 1 includes a rear housing 11, a front cover 12, a fixed cover 13, and a lens protective cover 14. The rear housing 11 has an opening on one side. The front cover 12 engages with the rear housing 11 to close the opening and has a first through-hole. The fixed cover 13 is disposed between the rear housing 11 and the front cover 12, and is sealed to the rear housing 11. The fixed cover 13 has a first fixing hole 131 for mounting the first lens module 2. A first mounting groove 138 is provided on the side of the fixed cover 13 near the front cover 12. The lens protective cover 14 passes through the first through-hole and engages with the first mounting groove 138.
[0070] 10 , a second sealing ring 15 is provided on the outer side of the lens protection cover 14 and the inner side of the first mounting groove 138 , and the second sealing ring 15 seals and connects the lens protection cover 14 to the fixed cover plate 13 .
[0071] The housing 1 in this embodiment employs a sealed connection structure comprising a rear housing 11, a front cover 12, and a fixed cover 13, which provides the panoramic camera with excellent waterproof performance, effectively preventing moisture from penetrating the interior of the panoramic camera and protecting the safe operation of the internal components of the panoramic camera. The first lens module 2 is inserted into the first through-hole on the front cover 12, and then the lens protective cover 14 is inserted into the first mounting groove 138 of the fixed cover 13, and the lens protective cover 14 is tightly connected to the fixed cover 13 and the front cover 12. This design protects the lens module and prevents it from damage or moisture intrusion. The lens protective cover is sealed to the fixed cover by a second sealing ring 15, effectively preventing moisture and impurities from entering the interior of the panoramic camera and maintaining the normal operation of the panoramic camera.
[0072] The housing 1 in this embodiment is described in detail as follows:
[0073] In conjunction with FIG10 , the connection structure between the housing 1 and the first lens module 2 is described below:
[0074] A second mounting groove 141 is provided on the outer side of the lens protective cover 14 , and the second sealing ring 15 is engaged with the second mounting groove 141 , thereby improving the stability of the connection between the lens protective cover 14 and the second sealing ring 15 .
[0075] The peripheral side of the fixed cover plate 13 is connected to the peripheral side of the rear shell 11, and a second sealing groove 136 is provided on the side of the fixed cover plate 13 close to the rear shell 11. The second sealing groove 136 is filled with a first plastic part 16. The first plastic part 16 seals the fixed cover plate 13 and the rear shell 11, thereby improving the sealing performance of the connection between the fixed cover plate 13 and the rear shell 11, so that the module in the shell does not need to have an additional waterproof structure, thereby increasing the usable space inside the shell.
[0076] Furthermore, a first sealing protrusion 111 is provided at a position of the rear housing 11 corresponding to the second sealing groove 136 . The first sealing protrusion 111 is connected to the first plastic component 16 , thereby improving the stability of the connection between the rear housing 11 and the first plastic component 16 .
[0077] 11 , the connection structure between the housing 1 and the display module 4 is described:
[0078] In this embodiment, a display positioning hole is further provided on the fixed cover plate 13, and the display positioning hole is used to install the display module 4. A display positioning groove 137 is also provided on the side of the fixed cover plate 13 close to the front cover plate 12. The display positioning groove 137 is located around the display positioning hole, and the display positioning groove 137 is filled with a third plastic part 17. The third plastic part 17 seals the display module 4 and the fixed cover plate 13, thereby improving the sealing of the installation position of the panoramic camera corresponding to the display module 4, and the structure is highly practical.
[0079] The connection structure between the housing 1 and the battery module 4 is described below:
[0080] 11 , 12 and 13 , the panoramic camera in this embodiment further includes a charging port 8 , wherein the battery module 6 and the charging port 8 are disposed in the housing 1 , and both the battery module 6 and the charging port 8 are connected to the chip module 5 .
[0081] A battery hole 112 is provided on the side of the rear housing 11 at a position corresponding to the battery module 6. The housing 1 also includes an outer panel assembly 18, one end of which is pivotally connected to the rear housing 11 and the other end of which is snap-connected to the housing. The outer panel assembly 18 is used to seal the battery hole 112. Furthermore, the outer panel assembly 18 includes a sealing baffle 181 and a second plastic component. The sealing baffle 181 is pivotally connected to the rear housing 11 and blocks the battery hole 112. The second plastic component 186 is sleeved around the bottom end of the sealing baffle 181 and is used to seal the battery hole 112.
[0082] Furthermore, a second sealing protrusion 114 is provided on the rear shell 11. The second sealing protrusion 114 is located around the battery hole 112. The second sealing protrusion 114 is in contact with the second plastic part 186. The second sealing protrusion 114 is sealed and connected to the second plastic part 186, thereby improving the sealing performance of the sealing baffle 181 and the rear shell 11 and improving the waterproof performance of the shell 1.
[0083] In this embodiment, a third receiving groove 1811 is provided on the inner side of the sealing baffle 181, and the second plastic part 186 is sleeved in the third receiving groove 1811. The third receiving groove 1811 limits the connection position of the second plastic part 186 and the sealing baffle 181, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the sealing baffle 181 and the second plastic part 186.
[0084] In conjunction with Figures 14, 15, and 16, the outer panel assembly 18 includes a sealing baffle 181, a latch 1831, an elastic member 184, and a button 185; wherein the battery module 6 and the charging port 8 are disposed within the housing 1, and the housing 1 is provided with a battery hole 112 and a first card slot 113. The position of the battery hole 112 corresponds to the position of the battery module 6, and the side where the first card slot 113 is located is adjacent to the side where the battery hole 112 is located. The battery hole 112 in this embodiment includes a battery interface 1121 and a power interface 1122. The position of the battery interface 1121 corresponds to the position of the battery module 6. The battery interface 1121 is used to remove and install the battery. The position of the power interface 1122 corresponds to the position of the charging port 8. The power interface 1122 can be connected to an external power supply to ensure the operation of the panoramic camera.
[0085] The sealing baffle 181 is detachably connected to the shell 1, and the sealing baffle 181 closes the battery hole 112; the snap plate 183 is slidably connected to the outer side of the sealing baffle 181, and the end of the snap member 1831 is provided with a snap member 1831, and the snap member 1831 is snap-connected to the first slot 113, and a movable hole is provided on the snap plate 183; one end of the elastic member 184 is connected to the snap plate 183, and the other end of the elastic member 184 elastically squeezes the top of the sealing baffle 181; the button 185 is connected to the elastic member 184, and a movable hole is extended from the top of the button 185, and the button 185 is used to control the elastic member 184.
[0086] In conjunction with Figure 14 , the outer panel assembly 18 in this embodiment is provided with a battery interface 1121 and a power interface 1122 on the outer shell 1. The power interface 1122 can be directly connected to an external power source through the battery cavity. This meets the requirement for direct power connection for panoramic cameras. The sealing baffle 181 seals the battery port 112, effectively preventing dust, moisture, and the like from entering the battery module 6, thereby ensuring battery performance and lifespan. The snap connection between the latch 1831 and the first latch slot 113 provides excellent fixation in the battery cavity, ensuring the stable position of the battery module 6. The elastic member 184 elastically compresses the top of the sealing baffle 181, ensuring a tight seal while facilitating battery removal and replacement or plugging in and out of the power source. This also facilitates battery installation or plugging in and out of the power source. The button 185 is connected to the elastic member 184, and a movable hole extends from the top of the button 185 for operating the elastic member 184, facilitating operations such as opening or closing the battery cavity. This highly practical structure.
[0087] The outer plate assembly 18 in this embodiment is described in detail as follows:
[0088] In this embodiment, a second plastic component 186 is provided at the bottom end of the sealing baffle 181 . The second plastic component 186 is sealed to the housing 1 to improve the sealing performance of the sealing baffle 181 in sealing the battery hole 112 .
[0089] As shown in Figures 17 and 18 , in this embodiment, a first slide plate 1812 is provided on the outer side of the sealing baffle 181, a first guide groove 1813 is provided on the side of the first slide plate 1812, and a second slide plate 1832 is provided at the bottom end of the snap plate 183. The first slide plate 1812 and the second slide plate 1832 are slidably connected. The elastic member 184 is provided with a third positioning piece 1842, and the third positioning piece 1842 is located in the first guide groove 1813. This improves the stability of the elastic member 184 and the snap plate 183 during the sliding process.
[0090] 17 , a first stopper 1816 is provided on the side of the first slide plate 1812. The first stopper 1816 is located within the first guide groove 1813 and defines the position of the third positioning piece 1842. When the latch 1831 engages with the first slot 113, the third positioning piece 1842 abuts against the first stopper 1816, thereby enhancing the stability of the outer panel assembly 18 in the closed state.
[0091] In this embodiment, a shaft hole 1815 is provided at one end of sealing baffle 181. A rotating shaft 188 is connected to the side of housing 1. Sealing baffle 181 is rotatably connected to rotating shaft 188 via shaft hole 1815. Furthermore, a notch is provided at one end of sealing baffle 181 that communicates with shaft hole 1815, allowing for a detachable connection between sealing baffle 181 and rotating shaft 188. Once opened, sealing baffle 181 of outer panel assembly 18 can be directly removed, allowing direct connection to an external power source via power port 1122. This allows the panoramic camera to be used directly with an external power source without batteries, resulting in a highly practical structure.
[0092] The structure of the elastic member 184 in this embodiment is described as follows:
[0093] 17 , 18 and 19 , the elastic member 184 includes a spring body 1841 , a third positioning piece 1842 and an extension piece 1843 ; the spring body 1841 is a long strip structure, one end of the spring body 1841 is connected to the snap plate 183 , the middle of the spring body 1841 is connected to the button 185 , and the other end of the spring body 1841 is elastically squeezed against the bottom surface of the snap plate 183 ; the third positioning piece 1842 is connected to the side of the spring body 1841 ; one end of the extension piece 1843 is connected to the spring body 1841 , and the other end of the extension piece 1843 elastically squeezes the top surface of the sealing baffle 181 .
[0094] 14 and 16 , by pressing button 185 and moving it toward the end closest to first slot 113, third positioning piece 1842 on elastic member 184 slides along first guide groove 1813, and snap plate 183 drives snap member 1831 to separate from first slot 113. Snap plate 183 is then rotated, driving sealing baffle 181 to rotate about rotation axis 118 relative to housing 1, thereby exposing battery hole 112, as shown in FIG14 .
[0095] 17 and 18 , a second guide groove 1814 is provided on the top surface of the sealing baffle 181 in this embodiment, and the other end of the extension piece 1843 extends into the second guide groove 1814, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the elastic member 184 and the sealing baffle 181, avoiding displacement of the elastic member 184 during sliding, and improving the stability of the structure.
[0096] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG19 , a third insertion hole 18411 is provided on the spring body 1841. As shown in FIG16 , the button 185 includes a limiting portion 1851, a pressing portion 1852, and an inserting portion 1853. The limiting portion 1851 is located at the bottom end of the snap plate 183. The pressing portion 1852 is connected to the top end of the limiting portion 1851, and a movable hole is extended from the pressing portion 1852. The inserting portion 1853 is connected to the bottom end of the limiting portion 1851 and is inserted into the third insertion hole 18411. The button 185 has a sophisticated structural design and is easy to assemble.
[0097] The top of the button 185 is provided with a pressing ridge 1854 for easy pressing. In addition, the outer side of the latch 1831 in this embodiment is provided with a guide groove 1834, which is connected to the movable hole. The guide groove 1834 facilitates the user's thumb to press the button 185, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the latch plate 183 and the thumb.
[0098] In this embodiment, one end of the elastic member 184 is provided with a third connection hole 18412, and the third connection hole 18412 is connected to the snap plate 183 by screws; one end of the elastic member 184 in this embodiment can also be fixed to the snap plate 183 by welding or other connection methods.
[0099] 16 , the outer panel assembly 18 in this embodiment further includes a rubber gasket 187, which is connected to the bottom surface of the snap member 1831. The rubber gasket 187 prevents wear between the top of the elastic member 184 and the bottom surface of the snap member 1831, thereby extending the service life of the outer panel assembly 18. Preferably, the rubber gasket 187 in this embodiment is disposed between the end of the elastic member 184 near the third connection hole 18412 and the bottom surface of the snap plate 183.
[0100] The battery cavity structure in this embodiment also includes a connecting block 182. The connecting block 182 in this embodiment is arranged on the side of the sealing baffle 181 away from the snap plate 181. The connecting block 182 is used to squeeze and fix the battery module 6 to improve the stability of the battery cavity structure. The connecting block 182 is preferably made of an insulating flexible plastic material.
[0101] 18 , in this embodiment, a third positioning groove 1833 is further provided on the bottom surface of the snap plate 183 , and the third positioning groove 1833 is engaged with the other end of the spring body 1841 . The third positioning groove 1833 is used to limit the position of the other end of the spring body 1841 , thereby improving the stability of the connection between the snap member 1831 and the elastic member 184 .
[0102] The working principle of the outer plate assembly 18 of the present invention is described as follows:
[0103] In conjunction with FIG14 , FIG16 and FIG17 , when the outer plate assembly 18 of this embodiment is used, for example, when it is necessary to replace the battery of the panoramic camera or connect the wires:
[0104] 1. First, press the button 185 to push the third positioning piece 1842 downward, so that the third positioning piece 1842 is located below the first limiting block 1816.
[0105] 2. Pull the button 185 and the snap plate 183 toward one end away from the rotating shaft 188, so that the third positioning piece 1842 on the elastic member 184 slides along the first guide groove 1813; thereby, the snap plate 183 drives the snap member to separate from the first snap slot 113 (the first snap slot 113 is shown in Figure 14).
[0106] 3. Then rotate the snap plate 183, which drives the sealing baffle 181 to rotate relative to the housing 1, thereby exposing the battery hole 112, so that the battery can be replaced or the wires can be connected, as shown in Figure 14.
[0107] When the battery hole 112 is closed:
[0108] 1. Rotate the sealing baffle 181 toward the side close to the battery hole 112 so that the sealing baffle 181 seals the battery hole 112 .
[0109] 2. Push the snap plate 183 toward one end of the rotating shaft 188 so that the snap plate 183 slides relative to the sealing baffle 181 until the snap member 1831 engages with the first slot 113 , thus completing the sealing of the battery cavity structure, as shown in FIG1 .
[0110] This completes the working process of the outer plate assembly 18 of the preferred embodiment.
[0111] The battery port 112 in this embodiment includes multiple interfaces, such as a battery interface 1121 and a power interface 1122. The battery interface 1121 can be used to remove and install batteries, and the power interface can be connected to an external power source to ensure the operation of the panoramic camera structure.
[0112] The working principle of the housing 1 of the present invention is as follows:
[0113] With reference to Figures 1, 2, and 17, the lens modules in this embodiment are provided in two groups. Both the front cover plate 12 and the rear housing 11 are provided with through holes for mounting the lens modules. The following describes the waterproofing of the first lens module 2 using the first through hole in the front cover plate 12 as an example: When in use, the first lens module 2 is connected to the lens protective cover 14 via the front cover plate 12. The lens protective cover 14 is sealed and plugged into the outer side of the fixed cover plate 13, and the peripheral side of the fixed cover plate 13 is sealed and connected to the rear housing 11, thereby ensuring the waterproofing of the first lens module 2. The connection structure between the rear housing 11 and the second lens module 3 is roughly the same as the connection structure between the front cover plate 12 and the first lens module 2, and will not be described in detail here.
[0114] 9 , by disposing the third plastic member 17 in the display screen positioning groove 137 on the fixed cover plate 13 , the display module 4 and the fixed cover plate 13 are sealed and connected to each other, thereby ensuring that the display module 4 is waterproof.
[0115] In conjunction with Figure 14, by setting a battery hole 112 in the rear shell 11, the housing 1 also includes an outer plate assembly 18, one end of the outer plate assembly 18 is rotatably connected to the rear shell 11, and is rotatably connected to the rear shell 11 through a sealing baffle 181, and the sealing baffle 181 blocks the battery hole 112; the second plastic part 186 is sleeved on the bottom end circumference of the sealing baffle 181, and the second plastic part 186 is used to close the battery hole 112, thereby achieving waterproofing of the battery module 6 inside the panoramic camera.
[0116] The housing 1 of the present invention has multiple positioning holes arranged from the outside to the inside, and can be waterproofed by only filling or installing sealing members outside the positioning holes, which saves the use space inside the housing and improves the space utilization rate of the housing.
[0117] This completes the working process of the housing 1 of this preferred embodiment.
[0118] 2 and 9 , in the present invention, the panoramic camera with a stable structure also includes a heat dissipation module 7, which includes a heat dissipation frame 71 and a heat insulation frame 72; the chip module 5, the battery module 6 and the display module 4 are sequentially arranged inside the shell 1; the heat dissipation frame 71 is arranged inside the shell 1, and the heat dissipation frame 71 is provided with a battery receiving slot with an opening facing the chip module 5, the battery module 6 is arranged in the heat dissipation frame 71, and one side of the top of the heat dissipation frame 71 is connected to the chip module 5 and the shell 1; the heat insulation frame 72 is arranged on the outside of the battery module and is used to isolate the heat between the battery module and the heat dissipation frame 71.
[0119] The chip module 5, battery module 6 and display module 4 of the panoramic camera are arranged in sequence inside the housing 1. The setting of the heat dissipation frame 71 can effectively improve the heat dissipation performance of the panoramic camera. The chip module 5 is arranged on the side of the housing 1 to facilitate heat dissipation. A battery receiving slot with an opening facing the chip module 5 is further provided to increase the heat transfer area between the heat dissipation frame 71 and the chip module 5, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency. The structural design makes the overall structure of the panoramic camera compact and takes up less space. The heat insulation frame 72 is arranged on the outside of the battery module to play a heat insulation role, preventing the battery module 6 from overheating and having an adverse effect on its performance and life. The heat insulation frame 72 can effectively isolate the heat transfer between the battery module and the heat dissipation frame 71, maintain a stable operating temperature of the battery module, and ensure the service life of the battery.
[0120] The structure of the heat dissipation frame 71 in this embodiment is described in detail as follows:
[0121] 20, 21, and 22, the heat dissipation frame 71 includes a heat dissipation mainboard 711, a first support plate 712, and a second support plate 713. The heat dissipation mainboard 711 is vertically arranged in the housing 1 and is located between the display module and the battery module. The first support plate 712 is located at the bottom of the battery module, and the other end of the first support plate 712 is connected to the housing 1. The second support plate 713 is located at the top of the battery module, and one end of the first support plate 712 is connected to the heat dissipation mainboard 711. The first support plate 712 is provided with a heat dissipation pin 7122. The heat dissipation pin 7122 passes through the chip module by screws and is connected to one end of the second support plate 713 with the housing 1. The setting of the heat dissipation frame 71 not only provides a good heat dissipation effect, but also can be connected to the chip module 5 and the housing 1, increasing the stability of the overall structure.
[0122] Furthermore, a fourth screw hole 714 is provided on the heat dissipation frame 71, and a fourth connecting hole is provided on the heat insulation frame 72. The heat dissipation frame 71 passes through the fourth connecting hole through a fourth screw and is threadedly connected to the fourth screw hole 714. The heat dissipation frame 71 is connected to the heat insulation frame 72 that accommodates the battery module 6, further improving the stability of the overall structure of the panoramic camera.
[0123] Furthermore, a reinforcement block 7121 is provided at the top of the second support plate 713, and the fourth screw hole 714 is provided on the reinforcement block 7121. The reinforcement block 7121 is added to the top of the heat dissipation frame 71, which not only improves the stability of the connection between the heat dissipation frame 71 and the insulation frame 72, but also improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat dissipation frame 71.
[0124] 1 and 4 , the chip module 5 in this embodiment includes a circuit board body 51, which is vertically arranged on the side of the battery module. The circuit board body 51 is connected to the charging port 8, which is located at the bottom of the battery module. A second avoidance groove 7131 is provided at the top of the second support plate 713, and the charging port 8 is located in the second avoidance groove 7131. The heat dissipation frame 71 facilitates heat dissipation at the charging interface of the panoramic camera, and the structure is highly practical.
[0125] Furthermore, a limiting post 7133 is provided on the first support plate 712 , and the limiting post 7133 abuts against the charging port 8 , so that there is a gap at the connection between the heat dissipation frame 71 and the charging port 8 , which facilitates heat dissipation of the charging port 8 .
[0126] In addition, in combination with what is shown in FIG2 , a mounting protrusion 117 is provided at the inner bottom end of the outer shell 1 in this embodiment, and the mounting protrusion 117 in this embodiment is used to connect a support structure such as a panoramic camera tripod; a first avoidance groove 7132 is provided at the bottom end of the first support plate 712, and the mounting protrusion 117 is accommodated in the first avoidance groove 7132, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the heat dissipation frame 71 and the outer shell 1 and preventing the internal structure of the panoramic camera from shaking.
[0127] A heat sink 7111 is provided on the side of the heat sink mainboard 711 away from the chip module 5 to increase the heat dissipation area of the heat sink mainboard 711. In this embodiment, the heat sink 7111 can be installed with a heat pipe, which is embedded in the heat sink 7111 and connected to the housing at one end. This heat pipe can improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink mainboard 711.
[0128] The heat dissipation mainboard 711 is further provided with a connecting through hole 7134 , which is used for wiring. The connecting through hole 7134 can also improve the fluidity of the gas inside the shell 1 and improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat dissipation frame 71 .
[0129] In addition, as shown in Figures 9 and 22, the heat dissipation mainboard 711 in this embodiment is provided with a third positioning block 7112 on the side close to the display module 4, and the third positioning block 7112 is located above the display module 4; the inner wall of the outer shell 1 contacts the third positioning block 7112, thereby increasing the contact area between the heat dissipation frame 71 and the outer shell 1.
[0130] The front cover 12 of the housing 1 in this embodiment is a metal front cover, which contacts the positioning block 7112, so that the heat of the heat dissipation frame 71 is transferred to the front cover 12 of the housing 1, increasing the heat dissipation area of the heat dissipation frame 71 and improving the heat dissipation effect of the heat dissipation structure.
[0131] In this embodiment, the panoramic camera also includes a heat dissipation copper sheet (not shown in the figure), which is arranged between the chip module 5 and the inner wall of the other side of the shell 1. The heat dissipation copper sheet conducts the heat of the chip module 5 to the shell 1, further improving the thermal conductivity of the panoramic camera and preventing the internal temperature of the panoramic camera from being too high, which affects its use.
[0132] 2 and 9 , the working principle of the heat dissipation module 7 of the present invention is as follows:
[0133] The chip module 5 is arranged on the side of the housing 1 to facilitate heat dissipation. The battery receiving slot with its opening facing the chip module 5 can increase the heat transfer area between the heat dissipation frame 71 and the chip module 5, improving heat dissipation efficiency. The structural design makes the panoramic camera compact and takes up less space.
[0134] The heat-insulating frame 72 is placed outside the battery module to provide insulation, preventing overheating of the battery module 6 from adversely affecting its performance and lifespan. The heat-insulating frame 72 effectively isolates the heat transfer between the battery module and the heat dissipation frame 71, maintaining a stable operating temperature of the battery module and ensuring the service life of the battery.
[0135] The heat dissipation frame 71 in this embodiment is made of aluminum, and the outer shell 1 is also preferably made of aluminum, which has excellent heat dissipation effect and low cost, and is easy to put into production; the heat dissipation copper sheet can contact the devices in the chip module 5, and the heat dissipation copper sheet can efficiently conduct heat and dissipate heat between the chip module 5 and the outer shell 1, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the panoramic camera and making the structure more practical.
[0136] This completes the working process of the heat dissipation module 7 of this preferred embodiment.
[0137] 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. A person skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be based on the scope defined in the claims.
Claims
1. A panoramic camera with a stable structure, comprising: shell, A first lens module is arranged at one side of the top end of the housing; A second lens module is arranged at the other side of the top end of the housing; A display module is arranged at one side of the interior of the housing and below the first lens module; A chip module is arranged at the other side of the housing, and the chip module is located below the second lens module; as well as A battery module, arranged between the display module and the chip module, and the battery module is used to provide power; Wherein, the housing comprises a fixed cover plate, the fixed cover plate is provided with a first fixing hole, and the first lens module comprises: a first lens body, the first lens body passing through the first fixing hole; a positioning piece is arranged on the outer side of the first lens body; and A positioning plate connected to the fixed cover plate, wherein the positioning plate is provided with a first mounting hole, the first mounting hole is sleeved on the outside of the lens body, the positioning plate is provided with a first positioning block, and the positioning piece is connected to the positioning block; The positioning plate includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member, the first positioning member and the second positioning member are relatively arranged on two sides of the first lens body, and the first positioning member and the second positioning member are spliced to form the first mounting hole; The first positioning member is provided with a first positioning block, the second positioning member is provided with a second positioning block, the first positioning block and the second positioning block are connected by screws, and the positioning sheet is located between the first positioning block and the second positioning block; The first fixing hole is a rectangular structure, the positioning plate is provided with a first positioning column, the first positioning column is plugged into the corner of the first fixing hole, and the first positioning column is connected to the grounding wire; The housing also includes: A rear housing, wherein one side of the rear housing is provided with an opening; A front cover plate engaged with the rear housing, the front housing being used to close the opening, a first through hole being provided on the front cover plate, the first through hole being connected to the first fixing hole, and the first lens module passing through the first through hole; The fixed cover plate is arranged between the rear housing and the front cover plate, and a first mounting groove is arranged on a side of the fixed cover plate close to the front cover plate; and A lens protection cover passing through the first through hole and plugged into the first mounting groove; Wherein, a second sealing ring is arranged on the outer side of the lens protection cover and the inner side of the first mounting groove, and the second sealing ring seals and connects the lens protection cover and the fixed cover plate; A battery hole is provided on the side of the shell at a position corresponding to the battery module; the panoramic camera with a stable structure also includes an outer panel assembly, one end of the outer panel assembly is rotatably connected to the shell, and the other end of the outer panel assembly is snap-connected to the shell, and the outer panel assembly is used to close the battery hole.
2. A panoramic camera with a stable structure, comprising: shell; A first lens module is arranged at one side of the top end of the housing; A second lens module is arranged at the other side of the top end of the housing; A display module is arranged at one side of the interior of the housing and below the first lens module; A chip module is arranged at the other side of the housing, and the chip module is located below the second lens module; as well as A battery module, arranged between the display module and the chip module, and the battery module is used to provide power; Wherein, the housing comprises a fixed cover plate, the fixed cover plate is provided with a first fixing hole, and the first lens module comprises: a first lens body, the first lens body passing through the first fixing hole; a positioning piece is arranged on the outer side of the first lens body; and A positioning plate is connected to the fixed cover plate, the positioning plate is provided with a first mounting hole, the first mounting hole is sleeved on the outside of the lens body, the positioning plate is provided with a first positioning block, and the positioning piece is connected to the positioning block.
3. The structurally stable panoramic camera according to claim 2, wherein the positioning plate comprises a first positioning member and a second positioning member, the first positioning member and the second positioning member are relatively arranged on two sides of the first lens body, and the first positioning member and the second positioning member are spliced to form the first mounting hole; The first positioning member is provided with a first positioning block, the second positioning member is provided with a second positioning block, the first positioning block and the second positioning block are connected by screws, and the positioning sheet is located between the first positioning block and the second positioning block.
4. The structurally stable panoramic camera according to claim 2, wherein the first fixing hole is a rectangular structure, a first positioning column is provided on the positioning plate, the first positioning column is plugged into a corner of the first fixing hole, and the first positioning column is connected to a ground wire.
5. The structurally stable panoramic camera of claim 2, wherein the housing further comprises: A rear housing, wherein one side of the rear housing is provided with an opening; A front cover plate engaged with the rear housing, the front housing being used to close the opening, a first through hole being provided on the front cover plate, the first through hole being connected to the first fixing hole, and the first lens module passing through the first through hole; The fixed cover plate is arranged between the rear housing and the front cover plate, and a first mounting groove is arranged on a side of the fixed cover plate close to the front cover plate; and A lens protection cover passing through the first through hole and plugged into the first mounting groove; Wherein, a second sealing ring is arranged on the outer side of the lens protective cover and the inner side of the first mounting groove, and the second sealing ring seals and connects the lens protective cover and the fixed cover plate.
6. The structurally stable panoramic camera according to claim 5, wherein the peripheral side of the fixed cover is connected to the peripheral side of the rear housing, and a second sealing groove is provided on a side of the fixed cover close to the rear housing, The second sealing groove is filled with a first plastic member, and the first plastic member seals and connects the fixed cover plate to the rear housing.
7. The structurally stable panoramic camera according to claim 2, wherein a battery hole is provided on the side of the shell corresponding to the position of the battery module; the structurally stable panoramic camera also includes an outer panel assembly, one end of the outer panel assembly is rotatably connected to the shell, the other end of the outer panel assembly is snap-connected to the shell, and the outer panel assembly is used to close the battery hole.
8. The structurally stable panoramic camera according to claim 7, wherein a first card slot is provided on a side of the housing, and a side where the first card slot is located is adjacent to a side where the battery hole is located; and the outer panel assembly comprises: A sealing baffle, rotatably connected to the housing, the sealing baffle sealing the battery hole; A snap plate is slidably connected to the outer side of the sealing baffle, a snap piece is provided at the end of the snap piece, the snap piece is snap-connected to the first slot, and a movable hole is provided on the snap plate; An elastic member, one end of which is connected to the buckle plate, and the other end of which elastically squeezes the top end of the sealing baffle; as well as A button is connected to the elastic member, the top of the button is provided with the movable hole extending therefrom, and the button is used to control the elastic member.
9. According to the structurally stable panoramic camera of claim 8, a first slide plate is arranged on the outer side of the sealing baffle, a guide groove is arranged on the side of the first slide plate, a second slide plate is arranged on the bottom end of the snap plate, and the first slide plate is slidably connected with the second slide plate; the elastic member is provided with a third positioning plate, and the third positioning plate is located in the guide groove.
10. The structurally stable panoramic camera according to claim 8, wherein the elastic member comprises: The spring sheet body is a long strip structure, one end of the spring sheet body is connected to the buckle plate, the middle part of the spring sheet body is connected to the button, and the other end of the spring sheet body is elastically pressed against the bottom surface of the buckle plate; The third positioning piece is connected to the side of the spring body; as well as An extension piece has one end connected to the spring piece body, and the other end of the extension piece elastically presses the top surface of the sealing baffle.
11. The structurally stable panoramic camera according to claim 2, wherein the structurally stable panoramic camera further comprises a heat dissipation module, wherein the heat dissipation module comprises: A heat dissipation frame is arranged in the shell, the heat dissipation frame is provided with a battery receiving slot with an opening facing the chip module, the battery module is arranged in the heat dissipation frame, and one side of the top of the heat dissipation frame is connected to the chip module and the shell; as well as A heat-insulating frame is sleeved on the outside of the battery module and is used to isolate the heat between the battery module and the heat dissipation frame.
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