Instant-imaging camera, instant-imaging system, and printing method based on instant-imaging system

Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of photographic and videographic devices, and relates to an instant-imaging camera, an instant-imaging system, and a printing method based on an instant-imaging system. The instant-imaging camera comprises a camera body, one or more print heads and a paper storage mechanism, wherein the camera body comprises a lens and an optical imaging module, the lens being used for acquiring an optical image and transmitting the optical image to the optical imaging module, and the optical imaging module generating a corresponding image signal; a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity are provided inside the camera body; and each print head can be mounted in the first mounting cavity in the alternative, is detachably connected to the first mounting cavity, and is in signal connection with the optical imaging module, such that the print head can print a corresponding image onto a piece of printing paper. The paper storage mechanism is arranged inside the second mounting cavity, and the paper storage mechanism has accommodating chambers for accommodating and limiting printing paper of different sizes, such that the printing paper of different sizes is fixed in the paper storage mechanism to print photographs of different sizes.

Description

Fast imaging camera, fast imaging system, and printing method of fast imaging system

[0001] This application was filed with the Chinese Patent Office on May 31, 2024. Application No. 2024107006178 is entitled "Rapid Imaging System and Printing Method Thereof"; Application No. 2024212464186 is entitled "Rapid Imaging Camera"; and Application No. 2024212376043 is entitled "Rapid Imaging Camera".

[0002] Priority is given to Chinese patent applications entitled "Fast Imaging Camera" and "Fast Imaging Camera" (application number 2024212431801), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of photographic and video equipment, and in particular to a fast imaging camera, a fast imaging system, and a method for printing the fast imaging system. Background Technology

[0004] High-speed imaging cameras are popular among teenagers because they allow users to quickly obtain photos after shooting and share them easily.

[0005] A new type of high-speed imaging camera that uses thermal paper to print photos has recently appeared on the market. Due to its low price, it has been rapidly promoted in the market.

[0006] However, since thermal printing paper comes in different specifications, and current high-speed imaging cameras can only use one type of thermal printing paper with a fixed specification, its applicability is relatively narrow, which affects the user experience to some extent. Summary of the Invention

[0007] One of the objectives of this application is to solve the technical problem that only one type of thermal printing paper of a fixed size can be installed on a fast imaging camera.

[0008] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a fast imaging camera, comprising: a body including a lens and an optical imaging module, wherein the lens is used to acquire optical images and transmit the optical images to the optical imaging module, and the optical imaging module generates corresponding image signals; the body is provided with a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity; one or more printheads, wherein one printhead can be selectively mounted in the first mounting cavity, the printhead is detachably connected to the first mounting cavity, and the printhead is signal-connected to the optical imaging module, enabling the printhead to receive the image signals transmitted by the optical imaging module and print the corresponding images on printing paper; and a paper storage mechanism disposed in the second mounting cavity, wherein the paper storage mechanism has a receiving chamber for accommodating and limiting printing paper of different sizes, so as to fix printing paper of different sizes in the paper storage mechanism.

[0009] In some examples of this application, the paper storage mechanism includes two or more paper storage compartments, each of which is located within the second mounting cavity; each paper storage compartment has a receiving chamber for accommodating and limiting the size of the printed paper, and the receiving chambers of different paper storage compartments can accommodate different sizes of printed paper; the print head is located outside the paper storage compartment, and the size of each paper storage compartment corresponds to that of one print head, and the printed paper in the paper storage compartment is output to the outside of the machine body after passing through the print head.

[0010] In some examples of this application, the paper storage compartment includes a first paper storage compartment and a second paper storage compartment; the first paper storage compartment is fixed in the second mounting cavity of the machine body and is used to accommodate printing paper of a first size so that it can match the print head of the first size; the second paper storage compartment is detachably connected to the machine body and is used to accommodate printing paper of a second size; wherein the first size is larger than the second size.

[0011] In some examples of this application, the second paper storage compartment is provided with a first connecting portion, which is a hole-like structure formed on the second paper storage compartment. There are multiple first connecting portions, and the size of the first connecting portion on each second paper storage compartment is the same, and the spacing between adjacent first connecting portions on each second paper storage compartment is equal. The body is provided with a second connecting portion corresponding to the first connecting portion, which is a hole-like structure formed on the body. The fast imaging camera also includes a first connecting member. The first connecting member is inserted and fixed to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, so that the second paper storage compartment is detachably connected to the first paper storage compartment.

[0012] In some examples of this application, the paper storage mechanism includes a baffle that is movably connected within the second mounting cavity. The baffle is movable along the axial direction of the second mounting cavity, allowing it to abut and fix against the end face of printing paper of different sizes, thereby fixing printing paper of different sizes within the second mounting cavity.

[0013] In some examples of this application, two baffles are provided, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the second mounting cavity in the axial direction. The interval between the two baffles forms the receiving chamber. The two baffles respectively abut against the two end faces of the printing paper in the receiving chamber to fix the printing paper.

[0014] In some examples of this application, the baffle includes a plate, a mounting post connected to the plate, and an elastic member passing through the mounting post; the mounting post extends along the axial direction of the second mounting cavity; the sidewalls at both ends of the second mounting cavity are provided with through holes that match the mounting post, and the mounting post is slidably connected in the through holes; the mounting post can move along the through holes; the elastic member abuts against the sidewall of the second mounting cavity and the plate respectively; when printing paper is loaded into the second mounting cavity, the plate moves toward the sidewall away from the second mounting cavity, the elastic member restores its elastic deformation, and the plate abuts against the end face of the printing paper.

[0015] In some examples of this application, the baffle further includes a slider; the slider is disposed on the side of the plate facing the bottom wall of the second mounting cavity; the bottom wall of the second mounting cavity of the body is provided with a guide groove that matches the slider, and the slider is slidably connected in the guide groove.

[0016] In some examples of this application, the guide groove is provided with multiple sensing contacts, which are used to identify the location information of the plate.

[0017] In some examples of this application, the fast imaging camera further includes a second connector; the print head is provided with a third connector, and the first mounting cavity of the body is provided with a fourth connector corresponding to the third connector; the two connectors pass through and are fixed to the third connector on the print head and the fourth connector on the body to fix the print head in the first mounting cavity.

[0018] In some examples of this application, the high-speed imaging camera further includes a tray door, a paper output roller, and a serrated blade; the tray door includes a first side and a second side opposite to each other; the first side of the tray door is rotatably connected to the machine body, and the second side of the tray door is engaged with the print head so that the tray door can close the openings of the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity; and the second side of the tray door is spaced from the machine body to form a paper output port; the paper output roller is rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the second side of the tray door and located at the edge of the paper output port; the print head is provided with a first gear, and the paper output roller is provided with a second gear that matches the first gear; the first gear on the print head meshes with the second gear on the paper output roller to drive the paper output roller to rotate, so that the printed photo is sent out from the paper output port; the serrated blade is disposed on the second side of the tray door; and the serrated blade is located at the edge of the paper output port to cut the printed paper.

[0019] In some examples of this application, the first mounting cavity of the body is provided with pins for data transmission, and the print head is provided with a socket for data transmission; the pins and the socket can be plugged in and electrically connected so that when the print head is fixed in the first mounting cavity, the print head is electrically connected to the body.

[0020] In some examples of this application, the camera body is provided with a mounting position, and the mounting position is provided with a fifth connecting part; the fast imaging camera also includes a lens, which includes a lens body and a sixth connecting part disposed on the lens body; the lens body is accommodated in the mounting position, and the fifth connecting part can dock with the sixth connecting part, so that the lens is detachably connected to the camera body.

[0021] In some examples of this application, the mounting position is a groove-shaped structure formed at the front end of the body; the fifth connecting part is a locking structure disposed on the side wall of the mounting position; there is a gap between the fifth connecting part and the bottom wall of the mounting position to form a mounting slot; the lens body is housed in the mounting position; a matching first conductive contact is provided between the lens body and the mounting position; the sixth connecting part is a locking structure disposed on the side of the lens body; the sixth connecting part is engaged in the mounting slot so that the lens can be detachably connected to the body.

[0022] In some examples of this application, a plurality of fifth connecting portions are provided circumferentially on the side wall of the mounting position, and the plurality of fifth connecting portions and the bottom wall of the mounting position form a plurality of mounting slots; the side of the lens body is provided with a plurality of sixth connecting portions corresponding one-to-one with the mounting slots, and the sixth connecting portions are screwed into their corresponding mounting slots from between two adjacent mounting slots.

[0023] In some examples of this application, the fast imaging camera further includes an adapter housed within the mounting position, a lens disposed on the adapter, and two mutually connected second conductive contacts on the adapter. A first conductive contact of the lens body matches one of the second conductive contacts in the adapter, and the other second conductive contact in the adapter matches the first conductive contact on the mounting position. A seventh connecting portion is provided on the side of the adapter, which can mate with the fifth connecting portion to enable a detachable connection between the adapter and the camera body.

[0024] In some examples of this application, the adapter is provided with an adapter groove for accommodating the lens, and an eighth connecting part is provided in the adapter groove. The eighth connecting part is a locking structure disposed on the side wall of the adapter groove. There is a gap between the eighth connecting part and the bottom wall of the adapter groove to form an adapter locking position. The sixth connecting part is locked in the adapter locking position to enable the lens and the adapter to be detachably connected.

[0025] In some examples of this application, the fast imaging camera further includes a battery, and the camera body has a battery mounting compartment in which the battery is removably housed; wherein, one end of the battery has a fixing member; the battery mounting compartment has a clamping member that is movable relative to the camera body between an unlocked position and a locked position, the clamping member being configured to clamp the fixing member in the locked position to lock the battery in the battery mounting compartment, and to disengage from the fixing member in the unlocked position to release the locking of the battery.

[0026] In some examples of this application, the fast imaging camera further includes a telescopic member disposed on the inner bottom of the battery mounting compartment, the telescopic member being telescopically extendable along the axial direction of the battery, and a clamping member connected to the telescopic member to be movable between the unlocked position and the locked position.

[0027] In some examples of this application, the bottom of the battery mounting compartment is provided with a guide channel that extends along the axial direction of the battery. The telescopic member is slidably disposed in the guide channel. The clamping member is an elastic arm structure connected to the outer end of the telescopic member. When the clamping member is in the locked position, the clamping member is pressed against the fixing member by the inner edge of the guide channel. When the clamping member is in the unlocked position, the clamping member opens away from the fixing member to disengage from the fixing member.

[0028] This application also provides a rapid imaging system, comprising: a rapid imaging camera as described above; printing paper disposed in the receiving chamber of the paper storage mechanism, the printing paper having a printing area and an identification code, the printing area being used to present content corresponding to the image information; a printing paper identifier disposed on the second mounting cavity, used to read the identification code and obtain the printing parameter signal of the printing area in the current printing paper according to the identification code; and a processing module disposed within the machine body and electrically connected to the printing paper identifier to receive the printing parameter signal and generate a printing control signal according to the printing parameter signal, so as to control the print head according to the printing control signal to print and present the content corresponding to the image information in the printing area.

[0029] In some examples of this application, the printing paper includes a surface layer and a backing paper that are bonded together, and the printing area is detachably disposed in the surface layer; the printing paper has one or more identification areas, each containing the identification code, and the identification areas cover or partially cover the printing area; or, the printing paper has identification areas spaced apart from the printing area, each containing the identification code, and at least two identification areas are provided, with at least two identification areas located on opposite sides of the printing area.

[0030] In some examples of this application, each of the identification areas has more than two identification codes.

[0031] This application also provides a printing method for a rapid imaging system, implemented using the rapid imaging system described above, comprising the following steps: acquiring image information through a processing module; identifying the identification code on the printing paper through a paper reader to obtain a printing parameter signal, and transmitting the printing parameter signal to the processing module; after receiving the printing parameter signal, the processing module analyzes the printing parameter signal to obtain a printing control signal; the processing module controls the print head to print content that matches the image information in the printing area of ​​the printing paper according to the printing control signal.

[0032] In some examples of this application, the step of obtaining image information through the processing module includes:

[0033] The optical image is acquired through the lens and transmitted to the optical imaging module; the optical imaging module generates the corresponding image information and transmits it to the processing module; and / or the image information is imported into the processing module from an external terminal.

[0034] In some examples of this application, the steps for importing image information into the processing module via an external terminal include: importing text information into the external terminal and overlaying the text information onto the original image information to form new image information.

[0035] In some examples of this application, after the processing module analyzes the printing parameter signal to obtain the printing control signal, the method further includes: editing the image information according to the printing control signal so that the image information adapts to the shape of the printing area.

[0036] In some examples of this application, the methods of editing image information include at least one of stretching, compressing, and cropping the image information.

[0037] In some examples of this application, after the step of printing a preset image information in the printing area, the method further includes: separating the printing area from the body of the printing paper.

[0038] In some examples of this application, the printing parameter signal includes the shape parameter signal and position parameter signal of the printing area.

[0039] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0040] This application provides a high-speed imaging camera, comprising a body, one or more printheads, and a paper storage mechanism. The printheads are detachably connected to the body, allowing for replacement of the printheads. The paper storage mechanism has a receiving chamber for accommodating and holding different sizes of printing paper, thus securing different sizes of paper within the mechanism. Therefore, users can replace the printheads and printing paper of different sizes according to their needs to print photos of varying sizes. This greatly expands the camera's applicability, offers diverse usage methods, and enhances the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a fast imaging camera.

[0042] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fast imaging camera in Figure 1 after the door is opened;

[0043] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fast imaging camera in Figure 2 without printing paper installed;

[0044] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the print head and the body of the fast imaging camera in Figure 3;

[0045] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second paper storage compartment in Figure 3 installed on the machine body;

[0046] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional diagram of the second paper storage compartment and the machine body in Figure 5;

[0047] Figure 7 is an exploded view of the rapid imaging camera without the second paper storage compartment installed.

[0048] Figure 8 is an exploded view of the quick-read imaging camera with the second paper storage compartment installed.

[0049] Figure 9 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fast imaging camera in Embodiment 2 after the door is opened;

[0050] Figure 10 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fast imaging camera in Figure 9 when no printing paper is installed;

[0051] Figure 11 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fast imaging camera in Figure 9 without the baffle installed;

[0052] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the AA cross section of the elastic element of the fast imaging camera in Figure 10 in the extended state;

[0053] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the AA cross section of the elastic element of the fast imaging camera in Figure 10 under compression.

[0054] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the BB cross section of the fast imaging camera in Figure 10;

[0055] Figure 15 is an exploded structural diagram of the body of the fast imaging camera and the first-size printhead;

[0056] Figure 16 is an exploded view of the body of the fast imaging camera and the second-sized printhead;

[0057] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fast imaging camera in Embodiment 3;

[0058] Figure 18 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fast imaging camera in Figure 17 after the lens is hidden;

[0059] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fast imaging camera (II).

[0060] Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fast imaging camera;

[0061] Figure 21 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fast imaging camera;

[0062] Figure 22 is an exploded view of a fast imaging camera;

[0063] Figure 23 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping component in the fast imaging camera when it is in the unlocked position;

[0064] Figure 24 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping component in the fast imaging camera when it is in the locked position;

[0065] Figure 25 is a schematic diagram of the structure when the battery is removed in a fast imaging camera;

[0066] Figure 26 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fast imaging camera;

[0067] Figure 27 is a schematic diagram of the battery structure in a fast imaging camera;

[0068] Figure 28 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fast imaging camera in Embodiment 4 when no printing paper is installed;

[0069] Figure 29 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fast imaging system;

[0070] Figure 30 is a cross-sectional view of the fast imaging camera in Figure 28;

[0071] Figure 31 is a schematic diagram of the printing area and the recognition area on the printing paper;

[0072] Figure 32 is a flowchart of the printing method for the rapid imaging system.

[0073] The following are explanations of the reference numerals in the attached diagram: 100, Fast Imaging Camera; 10, Camera Body; 11, Touchscreen; 12, Viewfinder; 13, Flash; 131, External Flash; 14. Hot shoe; 15. Battery; 151. Fixing member; 152. Flange; 153. Second conductive terminal; 154. Battery mounting compartment; 155. Clamping member; 1551. Hook; 1552. Telescopic member; 1553. Sliding part; 1554. Elastic element; 1555. Guide block; 1556. Guide channel; 156. First conductive terminal; 157. Main control circuit board; 158. Charging interface; 16. First mounting cavity; 161. Fourth connecting part; 162. Pin; 17. Second mounting cavity; 171. Guide groove; 172. Sensing contact; 18. Mounting position; 181. Fifth connecting part; 182. First conductive contact; 20. Print head; 21. Socket; 22. Third connecting part; 23. Second gear; 24. Second connecting member 30. Paper storage mechanism; 31. First paper storage compartment; 311. Installation compartment; 312. Second connecting part; 32. Second paper storage compartment; 321. First connecting part; 322. First connecting piece; 33. Baffle; 331. Plate; 332. Mounting column; 333. Slider; 334. Elastic element; 34. Reception chamber; 40. Compartment door; 41. Compartment door handle; 42. Serrated blade; 43. Paper outlet; 44. Positioning block; 50. Paper output roller; 51. First gear; 60. Printing paper; 61. Printing area; 62. Recognition area; 63. Printing paper recognizer; 70. Lens; 71. Lens body; 711. Sixth connecting part; 80. Adapter; 81. Seventh connecting part; 82. Adapter groove; 83. Eighth connecting part; 84. Second conductive contact. Detailed Implementation

[0074] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention can have various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the descriptions and illustrations herein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the present invention.

[0075] In the description of this application, it should be understood that, in the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, the indications of direction or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back) are merely for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. These descriptions are appropriate when these elements are in the positions shown in the accompanying drawings. If the description of the positions of these elements changes, these directional indications also change accordingly.

[0076] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0077] Example 1

[0078] The current thermal printing paper comes in various sizes, but the current high-speed imaging camera 100 can only install one fixed size of thermal printing paper, which has a narrow range of applications and affects the user experience to some extent.

[0079] This embodiment provides a fast imaging camera 100, which can be fixedly mounted with various sizes and types of printing paper 60, enabling users to print the images they need according to their own requirements.

[0080] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8. In this embodiment, the fast imaging camera 100 includes a body 10, one or more printheads 20, and a paper storage mechanism 30. The paper storage mechanism 30 is disposed inside the body 10 and has a receiving chamber 34 for accommodating and limiting different sizes of printing paper 60, so as to fix the different sizes of printing paper 60 in the paper storage mechanism 30.

[0081] The body 10 is used to capture images and generate image signals. The body 10 has a first mounting cavity 16 and a second mounting cavity 17. Each printhead 20 can be detachably connected to the first mounting cavity 16 and electrically connected to the body 10 so that the printhead 20 can receive the image signal transmitted by the body 10 and print the image.

[0082] In this embodiment, the paper storage mechanism 30 includes two or more paper storage compartments, each of which is disposed within the second mounting cavity 17 of the body 10, and each paper storage compartment has a receiving chamber 34 for accommodating printing paper 60. The receiving chambers 34 of different paper storage compartments can accommodate different sizes of printing paper 60 to adapt to different printheads 20, so that the high-speed imaging camera 100 can print different types of photos.

[0083] The printhead 20 is detachably connected to the body 10, making the printhead 20 of the high-speed imaging camera 100 replaceable. Users can replace the printhead 20 with different sizes or types according to their needs. Multiple paper trays are provided to accommodate different sizes of printing paper 60, enabling the printing of color, black and white, or photos of various sizes. This greatly expands the camera's applicability, offers diverse usage methods, and enhances the user experience.

[0084] It should be understood that the multiple printheads 20 in this embodiment can be printing devices of different sizes, and each printhead 20 can print images of different sizes. The multiple printheads 20 can also be printing devices that print in different colors; for example, some printheads 20 can print color images, while others can print black and white images. Of course, the multiple printheads 20 can also be printing devices using different imaging principles, such as thermal printheads 20, ZINK (zero-ink) printheads 20, etc.

[0085] Correspondingly, in this embodiment, the printing paper 60 can also be printing paper of different widths or different types. It can be selected according to actual needs, such as ZINK (zero-ink) printing paper 60, adhesive-backed printing paper 60, etc. If the ZINK printhead 20 and ZINK printing paper 60 are replaced, it can be used to print color photos. If adhesive-backed printing paper 60 is used, the printed photos can be pasted, greatly increasing the enjoyment of using it.

[0086] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. In some embodiments, the body 10 includes a lens 70 and an optical imaging module. The lens 70 is used to acquire optical images and transmit the optical images to the optical imaging module, and generate image signals.

[0087] The optical imaging module includes a photosensitive device and a processing module. The photosensitive device, which can be a CMOS or CCD sensor, captures light transmitted from the lens 70 and converts it into a digital image signal. The processing module, electrically connected to the photosensitive device, processes the converted digital image signal and transmits it to the print head 20 for printing.

[0088] Please continue referring to Figure 1. In some embodiments, the front face of the camera body 10 is also provided with a flash 13, which can be used to provide supplementary lighting for the object to be photographed. The camera body 10 is also provided with a removable battery 15, which is electrically connected to the processing module to provide power to the whole system.

[0089] The top of the camera body 10 is also equipped with a hot shoe 14, which enables the fast imaging camera 100 to quickly connect with photographic equipment such as diffusers, fill lights, and external flash units 131, so as to improve the image quality of the camera.

[0090] As shown in Figure 2, the camera body 10 is also equipped with a viewfinder 12, which can be an optical or electronic viewfinder 12, for the user to compose and preview images during shooting. The optical viewfinder 12 can directly see the image through the lens 70 through a mirror or prism system; the electronic viewfinder 12 displays the image captured by the sensor on a display screen.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 4. In some embodiments, a pin 162 is provided in the first mounting cavity 16 of the body 10, and a socket 21 corresponding to the pin 162 is provided on the print head 20.

[0092] Pin 162 and socket 21 can be plugged in and electrically connected so that when printhead 20 is fixed in the first mounting cavity 16, printhead 20 is electrically connected to the imaging module of body 10. By plugging in socket 21 on body 10 and pin 162 on printhead 20, the connection efficiency when disassembling or installing printhead 20 to body 10 can be improved.

[0093] Please refer to Figures 1 and 4. In some embodiments, the fast imaging camera 100 also includes a door 40.

[0094] The tray door 40 includes a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other. The first side of the tray door 40 is rotatably connected to the machine body 10, and the second side of the tray door 40 engages with the print head 20 in the first mounting cavity 16, so that the tray door 40 closes the openings of the first mounting cavity 16 and the second mounting cavity 17. At this time, the second side of the tray door 40 is spaced apart from the machine body 10 to form a paper output slot 43 corresponding to the print head 20.

[0095] Specifically, the outer edge of the first side of the door 40 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the second mounting cavity 17 of the body 10 via a pivot, allowing the door 40 to rotate around the extension line of its first side. When the door 40 rotates to cover the opening of the valves in the first mounting cavity 16 and the second mounting cavity 17, the door 40 is either snapped into place with the print head 20 on the body 10 or magnetically attached to the body 10.

[0096] At this time, the edge of the second side of the door 40 is spaced apart from the body 10 to form a paper outlet 43. The paper outlet 43 is positioned directly opposite the print head 20, so that the photo printed by the print head 20 can be sent out from the paper outlet 43.

[0097] As shown in Figure 4, in some embodiments, a protruding door handle 41 is provided on the outer wall of the second side of the door 40. The door handle 41 allows the user to easily pull the door 40, making it easy to open.

[0098] Please refer to Figures 4 to 8. In some embodiments, the fast imaging camera 100 also includes a paper output roller 50.

[0099] The output roller 50 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the second side of the tray door 40 and located at the edge of the paper output port 43. One end of the output roller 50 is provided with a first gear 51, and the print head 20 is provided with a second gear 23 that matches the first gear 51. The second gear 23 on the print head 20 can mesh with the first gear 51 on the output roller 50 to drive the output roller 50 to rotate, so that the printed photo is fed out from the paper output port 43.

[0100] Specifically, two protruding positioning blocks 44 are provided on the inner wall of the second side of the door 40, and the paper output roller 50 is rotatably connected to the two positioning blocks 44. The first gear 51 is fixed to one end of the paper output roller 50, and the second gear 23 is fixed to the print head 20 and corresponds to the first gear 51.

[0101] The second gear 23 is driven by the drive motor inside the print head 20. When the door 40 closes the openings of the first mounting cavity 16 and the second mounting cavity 17, the paper output roller 50 is located between the print head 20 and the inner wall of the door 40. The first gear 51 on the paper output roller 50 meshes with the second gear 23 on the print head 20. After the printing paper 60 is printed with an image by the print head 20, it is then sent out after passing through the paper output roller 50 and the paper output port 43.

[0102] It should be understood that, as shown in the figure, the paper output roller 50 has multiple mutually spaced fixing positions along the axial direction. These fixing positions are used to fix the first gear 51, so that the position of the first gear 51 on the paper output roller 50 can be adjusted to accommodate printheads 20 of different sizes.

[0103] Referring to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the fast imaging camera 100 also includes a serrated blade 42. The serrated blade 42 is fixed to the second side of the tray door 40 and is located at the edge of the paper outlet 43 to be able to cut the printed paper 60.

[0104] Specifically, the serrated blade 42 has multiple triangular serrations arranged side by side. When the door 40 is closed, the triangular serrations of the serrated blade 42 are located at the lower edge of the paper output port 43. After the printed paper 60 is fed out from the paper output port 43, the user can cut the paper 60 by pulling it downwards.

[0105] Please refer to Figures 4 and 7. In some embodiments, a detachable connection between the printhead 20 and the first mounting cavity 16 is also provided.

[0106] The printhead 20 is provided with a third connecting part 22, and the first mounting cavity 16 of the body 10 is provided with a fourth connecting part 161 corresponding to the third connecting part 22. The third connecting part 22 and the fourth connecting part 161 are detachably connected, so that the printhead 20 is detachably connected to the body 10.

[0107] In some embodiments, a plurality of third connecting portions 22 are provided, and the third connecting portions 22 on each printhead 20 are of the same size; and the spacing between adjacent third connecting portions 22 on each printhead 20 is equal, so that printheads 20 of different sizes can be fixed in the first mounting cavity 16.

[0108] Furthermore, the third connecting portion 22 is a hole-like structure formed on the print head 20; the fourth connecting portion 161 is a hole-like structure formed on the first mounting cavity 16 of the body 10. The fast imaging camera 100 also includes a second connecting member 24, which passes through and is fixed to the third connecting portion 22 and the fourth connecting portion 161, so that the print head 20 is fixed in the first mounting cavity 16.

[0109] As shown in Figure 4, the second connector 24 is a screw, the third connector 22 consists of two spaced-apart through holes, and the fourth connector 161 consists of two spaced-apart threaded holes. The screw passes through the through holes on the print head 20 and connects to the threaded holes on the body 10 to fix the print head 20 to the body 10. Fixing the print head 20 with screws satisfies both the detachability of the print head 20 from the body 10 and the stability of the print head 20 connection.

[0110] It should be understood that the shape, size, and adjacent spacing of the third connecting part 22 on the printhead 20 of different sizes are the same, so that they can all be installed into the first mounting cavity 16.

[0111] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, the third connecting part 22 on the print head 20 and the fourth connecting part 161 on the body 10 can also be detachably connected by means of mutual snap-fit, tenon and mortise connection, etc.

[0112] Please refer to Figures 5, 7 and 8. In some embodiments, the paper storage compartment includes a first paper storage compartment 31 and a second paper storage compartment 32.

[0113] The first paper storage compartment 31 is located in the second mounting cavity 17 of the body 10 and is used to accommodate printing paper 60 of the first size so that it can match the print head 20 of the first size. The second paper storage compartment 32 is detachably connected to the body 10 and is used to accommodate printing paper 60 of the second size; wherein the first size is larger than the second size.

[0114] In this configuration, both the print head 20 and the printing paper 60 are selected to be of the first size, which is the maximum size of the image that the camera can print. At this time, there is no need to connect the second paper storage compartment 32 inside the camera body 10. The printing paper 60 can be placed directly in the first paper storage compartment 31 to fix the printing paper 60.

[0115] When it is necessary to replace the second size of printing paper 60, the second paper storage compartment 32 can be fixed in the first paper storage compartment 31 of the machine body 10, and the printing paper 60 can be stored and positioned through the receiving chamber 34 in the second paper storage compartment 32.

[0116] It is important to understand that the second size is not fixed. By detachably connecting the second paper tray 32 to the body 10, users can replace the second paper tray 32 with different sized accommodating chambers 34. This allows for compatibility with multiple sizes of printing paper 60, making the high-speed imaging camera 100 more versatile.

[0117] In this embodiment, in order to improve the installation stability of the second paper storage compartment 32, a stepped installation compartment 311 is provided in the first paper storage compartment 31 of the machine body 10 to limit the second paper storage compartment 32, thereby improving the installation stability of the second paper storage compartment 32.

[0118] Please refer to Figures 6 and 8. In some embodiments, a detachable connection between the second paper storage compartment 32 and the machine body 10 is also provided.

[0119] The second paper storage compartment 32 is provided with a first connecting part 321, and the machine body 10 is provided with a second connecting part 312 corresponding to the first connecting part 321. The first connecting part 321 and the second connecting part 312 are detachably connected, so that the second paper storage compartment 32 is detachably connected to the machine body 10.

[0120] In some embodiments, a plurality of first connecting portions 321 are provided, and the first connecting portions 321 on each second paper storage compartment 32 are of the same size, and the spacing between adjacent first connecting portions 321 on each second paper storage compartment 32 is equal; so that second paper storage compartments 32 of different sizes can be interconnected with the machine body 10.

[0121] Furthermore, the first connecting portion 321 is a hole-like structure formed on the second paper storage compartment 32, and the second connecting portion 312 is a hole-like structure formed on the body 10. The fast imaging camera 100 also includes a first connecting member 322, which is inserted and fixed to the first connecting portion 321 and the second connecting portion 312, so that the second paper storage compartment 32 is fixed in the mounting compartment 311 of the body 10.

[0122] For example, the first connector 322 is also a screw, the first connecting part 321 in the second paper storage compartment 32 has two through holes, and the second connecting part 312 in the mounting compartment 311 of the machine body 10 has two threaded holes. The screw connects to the threaded holes after passing through the through holes in the second paper storage compartment 32 to fix the second paper storage compartment 32 to the machine body 10.

[0123] It is conceivable that the first connecting part 321 on the second paper storage compartment 32 and the second connecting part 312 on the machine body 10 can also be detachably connected by means of snap-fit, tenon and mortise connection or interference fit.

[0124] In summary, this application provides a fast imaging camera 100, whose print head 20 and second paper tray 32 are detachably connected to the body 10, making the print head 20 and second paper tray 32 replaceable. Therefore, users can replace the print head 20 or second paper tray 32 with different sizes or types according to their needs to print color, black and white, or photos of different sizes. This greatly expands the camera's applicability, offers diverse usage methods, and enhances the user experience.

[0125] Example 2

[0126] The current variety of thermal printing paper specifications limits its applicability, which to some extent affects the user experience. This embodiment provides a fast imaging camera 100 that can be fixedly mounted with printing paper 60 of any size and type, allowing users to print the images they need according to their requirements.

[0127] In this embodiment, the fast imaging camera 100 has the same body 10 structure and printhead 20 connection structure as the fast imaging camera 100 in Embodiment 1. The main difference lies in the structure of its paper storage mechanism 30.

[0128] Please refer to Figures 9 to 16. In this embodiment, the paper storage mechanism 30 includes a baffle 33, which is movably connected within the second mounting cavity 17. The baffle 33 is movable along the axial direction of the second mounting cavity 17, allowing it to abut and fix against the end face of printing paper 60 of different sizes, thereby fixing the printing paper 60 of different sizes within the second mounting cavity 17.

[0129] The printhead 20 is detachably connected to the body 10, allowing the printhead 20 of the high-speed imaging camera 100 to be replaceable. The baffle 33 can slide along the axis of the second mounting cavity 17 of the body 10, abutting and fixing the baffle 33 against the end face of any size printing paper 60, thus securing different sizes of printing paper 60 within the second mounting cavity 17. Therefore, users can replace the printhead 20 and printing paper 60 with different sizes or types according to their needs to print color, black and white, or photos of different sizes. This greatly expands the camera's applicability, offers diverse usage methods, and enhances the user experience.

[0130] Please refer to Figures 9 to 12. In some embodiments, two baffles 33 are provided in the second mounting cavity 17. The two baffles 33 are respectively provided at both ends of the second mounting cavity 17 in the axial direction to abut and fix the two end faces of the printing paper 60.

[0131] It is conceivable that the baffle 33 can be set to only one, or four, six, etc., as long as it can achieve the abutment and positioning of printing paper 60 of different sizes.

[0132] Please refer to Figures 12 and 13. In some embodiments, the baffle 33 includes a plate 331 and a mounting post 332 connected to the plate 331, the mounting post 332 extending along the axial direction of the second mounting cavity 17.

[0133] The side walls at both ends of the second mounting cavity 17 are provided with through holes that match the mounting posts 332, and the mounting posts 332 are slidably connected in the through holes. The mounting posts 332 can move left and right along the axial direction of the through holes, so that the plate 331 can move left and right along the axial direction of the second mounting cavity 17.

[0134] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, in some embodiments, the fast imaging camera 100 further includes an elastic element 334. The elastic element 334 passes through the mounting post 332 and abuts against the sidewall of the second mounting cavity 17 and the plate 331, respectively.

[0135] When the plate 331 moves toward the side wall close to the second mounting cavity 17, the elastic element 334 is compressed; when the plate 331 moves toward the side wall away from the second mounting cavity 17, the elastic element 334 recovers its elastic deformation and the plate 331 abuts against the end face of the printing paper 60.

[0136] Specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic element 334 is a compression spring, which is located between the plate 331 and the side wall of the second mounting cavity 17. It is used to provide the clamping force of the baffle 33 so that the baffle 33 can press against the two end faces of the printing paper 60 and fix the printing paper 60 of different sizes.

[0137] Please refer to Figures 11 to 13. In some embodiments, the baffle 33 further includes a slider 333. The slider 333 is disposed on the side of the plate 331 facing the bottom wall of the second mounting cavity 17. The bottom wall of the second mounting cavity 17 of the body 10 is provided with a guide groove 171 that matches the slider 333, and the slider 333 is slidably connected in the guide groove 171.

[0138] By inserting the slider 333 on the baffle 33 into the guide groove 171 on the machine body 10, the left and right movement of the baffle 33 can be made more stable, which can effectively prevent the baffle 33 from getting stuck.

[0139] Please refer to Figures 12 and 13. In some embodiments, the guide groove 171 is provided with a plurality of sensing contacts 172, which are used to identify the location information of the plate 331.

[0140] By calculating the relative positions of the two plates 331, the size of the printing paper 60 between the plates 331 of the two baffles 33 can be obtained and displayed on the machine body 10. The user can then select a print head 20 of the corresponding size based on this size to assemble with the machine body 10, thereby achieving the adaptation between the printing paper 60 and the print head 20.

[0141] In summary, this embodiment provides a fast imaging camera 100, which includes a body 10, a plurality of replaceable printheads 20, and a baffle 33 slidably connected within the body 10. The printheads 20 are detachably connected to the body 10, allowing the printheads 20 of the fast imaging camera 100 to be replaceable. The baffle 33 can slide along the axis of the second mounting cavity 17 of the body 10, abutting and fixing the baffle 33 against the end face of printing paper 60 of different sizes, thereby fixing the printing paper 60 of different sizes within the second mounting cavity 17. Therefore, users can replace the printheads 20 and printing paper 60 of different sizes or types according to their needs to print color, black and white, or photos of different sizes. This greatly expands the camera's applicability, offers diverse usage methods, and enhances the user experience.

[0142] Example 3

[0143] The current rapid imaging cameras using thermal printing technology suffer from a limited range of lens types, resulting in a narrow scope of application and failing to meet diverse user needs, thus impacting the user experience to some extent.

[0144] Please refer to Figures 17 to 27. This embodiment provides a fast imaging camera 100, in which the lens 70 is detachably connected to the body 10, so that the user can replace different lenses 70.

[0145] Please refer to Figures 21 and 22. The lens 70 is mounted on the camera body 10. The lens 70 can be a fixed focal length lens or a zoom lens 70. The lens 70 includes a lens body 71 and a sixth connecting part 711 disposed on the lens body 71. The lens body 71 is the main body of the lens 70 and can be a cylindrical structure, housing an optical module for receiving light.

[0146] The body 10 houses an imaging device and a processing module. The imaging device can be a CMOS or CCD sensor. Light transmitted through the lens body 71 is transmitted to the imaging device to form an image signal. The processing module is electrically connected to the imaging device and processes the image signal formed by the imaging device. The processed image signal is then transmitted to the print head 20, which receives the image signal and prints the corresponding content onto the thermal paper 60, ultimately forming a photograph.

[0147] Please refer to Figures 19 and 20. In some embodiments, a touch screen 11 is also provided on the body 10. The touch screen 11 is located on the back side of the lens 70 and is used by the user to view, edit and print the captured photos.

[0148] Please refer to Figures 18 and 22. In some embodiments, the body 10 is provided with a mounting position 18 and a fifth connecting part 181, with the fifth connecting part 181 corresponding to the mounting position 18. The mounting position 18 is used to mount the lens 70.

[0149] In some embodiments, the lens body 71 is housed in the mounting position 18, and the sixth connecting part 711 on the lens body 71 is mated with the fifth connecting part 181, so that the lens 70 is detachably connected to the body 10. This allows the user to replace the lens 70 with a suitable one according to their needs, thereby increasing its applicability and greatly improving the user experience.

[0150] In some embodiments, the mounting position 18 is a groove-shaped structure formed at the front end of the body 10, and the fifth connecting part 181 is a locking structure disposed on the side wall of the mounting position 18. A gap exists between the fifth connecting part 181 and the bottom wall of the mounting position 18 to form a mounting slot. Correspondingly, the sixth connecting part 711 is a locking structure disposed on the side of the lens body 71, and the sixth connecting part 711 engages with the mounting slot, so that the lens 70 is detachably connected to the body 10. The connection method using the locking structure and the mounting slot facilitates the installation and removal of the lens 70 and the body 10, thereby allowing for the replacement of a suitable lens 70.

[0151] Understandably, the gap formed by the mounting slot corresponds precisely to the size of the sixth connecting part 711. This prevents movement when the sixth connecting part 711 is engaged in the mounting slot, ensuring a more stable installation of the lens 70. During installation, the sixth connecting part 711 can be offset from the fifth connecting part 181 before rotating the lens 70 to screw the sixth connecting part 711 into the mounting slot. During disassembly, the sixth connecting part 711 can be unscrewed from the mounting slot before removing the lens 70.

[0152] In some embodiments, the fifth connecting portion 181 may be an internal thread provided on the side wall of the mounting position 18, and the sixth connecting portion 711 may be an external thread provided on the side of the lens body 71, so that the fifth connecting portion 181 and the sixth connecting portion 711 are screwed together for mating installation.

[0153] In some embodiments, the fifth connecting part 181 may be a screw hole provided on the bottom wall of the mounting position 18, and the sixth connecting part 711 may be a screw provided on the lens body 71. The fifth connecting part 181 and the sixth connecting part 711 are connected by the screw to the screw hole.

[0154] Referring to Figure 22, in some embodiments, a matching first conductive contact 182 is provided between the lens body 71 and the mounting position 18. Through the first conductive contact 182, the lens body 71 and the camera body 10 are electrically connected, thereby enabling the processing module to control functions such as autofocus of the lens body 71. Multiple first conductive contacts 182 can be provided. The first conductive contacts 182 on the mounting position 18 can be located on the bottom wall of the mounting position 18, and the first conductive contacts 182 on the lens body 71 can be located on one end face of the lens body 71 housed in the mounting position 18. After the lens body 71 is mounted to the mounting position 18, two first conductive contacts 182 are connected and conduct electricity.

[0155] In some embodiments, a plurality of fifth connecting portions 181 are provided circumferentially on the sidewall of the mounting position 18, and the plurality of fifth connecting portions 181 and the bottom wall of the mounting position 18 form a plurality of mounting slots. The fifth connecting portions 181 may be two, three or more. In this embodiment, three fifth connecting portions 181 are provided, and the three fifth connecting portions 181 are evenly spaced apart.

[0156] In some embodiments, the lens body 71 has a plurality of sixth connecting parts 711 on its side, each corresponding to a mounting slot. Each sixth connecting part 711 is engaged in a mounting slot, thereby making the lens 70 more securely connected to the body 10. In this embodiment, three sixth connecting parts 711 are provided corresponding to the fifth connecting parts 181, and the three sixth connecting parts 711 are evenly spaced along the side of the lens body 71.

[0157] In some embodiments, when installing the lens 70, the sixth connecting part 711 can be aligned with the area between two adjacent mounting slots, and then the sixth connecting part 711 can be screwed into its corresponding mounting slot from between the adjacent mounting slots. Correspondingly, when disassembling, the sixth connecting part 711 can be screwed out of the mounting slot and the lens 70 can be removed.

[0158] Referring again to Figures 21 and 22, in some embodiments, the fast imaging camera 100 also includes an adapter 80. For lenses 70 that do not fit the mounting slots on the camera body 10, the adapter 80 can be used to mount them onto the camera body 10, further improving the applicability of the lenses 70.

[0159] In some embodiments, the lens 70 is mounted on the adapter 80, which is housed within the mounting position 18. The adapter 80 has a seventh connecting portion 81 on its side, which can mate with the fifth connecting portion 181 to allow the adapter 80 to be detachably connected to the camera body 10. Thus, by mounting the lens 70 on the adapter 80, a connection with the camera body 10 can be achieved.

[0160] In some embodiments, the adapter 80 is provided with two interconnected second conductive contacts 84. The first conductive contact 182 of the lens body 71 matches the second conductive contact 84 on one side of the adapter 80, and the other second conductive contact 84 of the adapter 80 matches the first conductive contact 182 on the mounting position 18. This allows the first conductive contact 182 on the lens 70 to be connected to the first conductive contact 182 on the mounting position 18 through the second conductive contact 84 on the adapter 80, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the lens 70 and the body 10.

[0161] In some embodiments, the seventh connecting part 81 may be a snap-fit ​​structure disposed on the side of the adapter 80, and the seventh connecting part 81 snaps into the mounting slot for detachable connection with the body 10.

[0162] The adapter 80 can be a cylindrical structure. It has an adapter groove 82 for accommodating the lens 70. An eighth connecting part 83 is located within the adapter groove 82. The eighth connecting part 83 can be a locking structure located on the side wall of the adapter groove 82. A gap exists between the eighth connecting part 83 and the bottom wall of the adapter groove 82 to form an adapter locking position. The sixth connecting part 711 of the lens 70 engages in the adapter locking position, allowing for a detachable connection between the lens 70 and the adapter 80. This allows for the design of corresponding adapter locking positions for lenses 70 from other brands, enabling the lens 70 to be mounted on the adapter 80. The adapter 80 then engages with the mounting slot on the camera body 10 via the seventh connecting part 81, ultimately connecting the lens 70 to the camera body 10.

[0163] Understandably, since the sixth connecting part 711 of different brand lenses 70 has a different structure, it cannot be directly installed on the fifth connecting part 181 on the camera body 10. Therefore, in order to achieve compatibility of different brand lenses 70, an adapter 80 is required. The eighth connecting part 83 of the adapter 80 is compatible with the sixth connecting part 711 on the lens 70, and the seventh connecting part 81 is compatible with the fifth connecting part 181 on the camera body 10. Thus, it is possible to install lenses 70 of other brands on the camera body 10.

[0164] The two second conductive contacts 84 on the adapter 80 can be respectively disposed on the bottom wall of the adapter groove 82 and on the end face of the adapter 80 housed in the mounting position 18, so that the two second conductive contacts 84 can be matched with the lens body 71 and the first conductive contact 182 on the mounting position 18, respectively.

[0165] In some embodiments, the seventh connecting part 81 may have the same structure as the sixth connecting part 711. Multiple seventh connecting parts 81 may be provided and correspond one-to-one with the fifth connecting part 181 to improve the connection stability between the adapter 80 and the body 10.

[0166] In some embodiments, multiple eighth connectors 83 may be provided, and multiple eighth connectors 83 form multiple adapter slots to make the connection between the lens 70 and the adapter 80 more stable.

[0167] Referring again to Figures 23 to 27, this embodiment provides a fast imaging camera 100, which allows for a detachable connection between the battery 15 and the body 10, so that the battery 15 can be replaced according to the user's needs, thereby increasing the battery life of the fast imaging camera 100.

[0168] In some embodiments, the fast imaging camera 100 includes a battery 15. The battery 15 powers the camera body 10 and the lens 70, and can be a lithium battery or an alkaline battery, etc. The battery 15 can be in the form of a plate or a cylindrical structure.

[0169] In some embodiments, the housing 10 is provided with a battery mounting compartment 154. The battery mounting compartment 154 has an installation space, and the battery 15 is detachably housed within the battery mounting compartment 154. The battery mounting compartment 154 may be open at one end, allowing communication with the outside, facilitating the installation and removal of the battery 15. The open end of the battery mounting compartment 154 may be located on the side of the housing 10. The battery 15 is inserted into the battery mounting compartment 154 from the side of the housing 10. After the battery 15 is properly installed in the battery mounting compartment 154, the outer end of the battery 15 is flush with the outer wall of the housing 10, thereby improving the aesthetics of the housing 10.

[0170] Referring to Figure 24, in some embodiments, one end of the battery 15 is provided with a fixing member 151, and a clamping member 155 is provided in the battery mounting compartment 154. The clamping member 155 is movable relative to the body 10 between an unlocked position and a locked position. The clamping member 155 is configured to clamp the fixing member 151 in the locked position to lock the battery 15 in the battery mounting compartment 154, and to disengage from the fixing member 151 in the unlocked position to release the locking of the battery 15.

[0171] Understandably, by setting the clamping member 155, the clamping member 155 can move between the unlocked position and the locked position, corresponding to the disengagement and locking of the battery 15. Thus, when installing the battery 15, the clamping member 155 can be used to lock the battery 15 and fix it in the battery installation compartment 154. When it is necessary to remove the battery 15, the clamping member 155 can be disengaged from the battery 15, making it easy to remove it from the body 10. This allows the battery 15 to be replaced according to the user's needs, increasing the battery life of the fast imaging camera 100.

[0172] In some embodiments, the internal contour of the battery mounting compartment 154 and the external contour of the battery 15 may be adapted to each other, thereby allowing for more stable installation of the battery 15 when inserted into the battery mounting compartment 154. The unlocking position and the locking position of the clamping member 155 are located at different positions on the axis of the battery 15, with the unlocking position being closer to the open end of the battery mounting compartment 154 than the locking position.

[0173] In some embodiments, the fast imaging camera 100 further includes a telescopic member 1552. The telescopic member 1552 is disposed on the inner bottom of the battery mounting compartment 154, opposite to the end of the battery 15 with the fixing member 151, and a clamping member 155 is connected to the telescopic member 1552. The telescopic member 1552 is capable of telescoping along the axial direction of the battery 15, thereby enabling the clamping member 155 to move between an unlocked position and a locked position.

[0174] In some embodiments, the bottom of the battery mounting compartment 154 is provided with a guide channel 1556, which extends along the axial direction of the battery 15. The telescopic member 1552 is slidably disposed in the guide channel 1556, so that it can move telescopically along the guide channel 1556 in the axial direction of the battery 15. The guide channel 1556 plays a guiding and limiting role in the movement of the telescopic member 1552.

[0175] In some embodiments, the clamping member 155 is an elastic arm structure connected to the outer end of the telescopic member 1552, giving the clamping member 155 a certain elasticity and enabling it to deform. When the clamping member 155 is in the locked position, a portion of the clamping member 155 is located within the guide channel 1556, and the clamping member 155 is pressed against the fixing member 151 by the inner edge of the guide channel 1556, thereby clamping the fixing member 151 within the battery mounting compartment 154. When the clamping member 155 is in the unlocked position, the clamping member 155 is located outside the guide channel 1556, and due to its own elasticity, the clamping member 155 opens away from the fixing member 151 to disengage from the fixing member 151.

[0176] Referring to Figure 23, in some embodiments, the fixing member 151 protrudes from one end face of the battery 15, forming a rod-shaped or block-shaped structure to facilitate clamping by the clamping member 155. A flange 152 is formed at the end of the fixing member 151 facing away from the battery 15. The flange 152 protrudes from the body of the fixing member 151 in the radial direction of the battery 15. A hook portion 1551 is formed at the end of the clamping member 155 facing away from the telescopic member 1552. When the clamping member 155 is in the locked position, the hook portion 1551 of the clamping member 155 hooks onto the flange 152, thereby locking the fixing member 151 and preventing the battery 15 from coming out of the opening of the battery mounting compartment 154.

[0177] In some embodiments, the telescopic member 1552 includes a sliding portion 1553 and an elastic element 1554. The sliding portion 1553 is disposed within the guide channel 1556 and is movable along the guide channel 1556. The elastic element 1554 is disposed within the guide channel 1556, and its two ends are respectively connected to the bottom wall of the guide channel 1556 and the sliding portion 1553. When the clamping member 155 moves to the locked position, the elastic element 1554 is in a compressed state. When the clamping member 155 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, the energy stored in the elastic element 1554 can cause the sliding portion 1553 to move outward, thereby driving the clamping member 155 to move outward, so that when the clamping member 155 moves to the unlocked position, it disengages from the fixing member 151 of the battery 15.

[0178] As shown in Figure 23, in some embodiments, when the clamping member 155 is in the locked position, there is still a certain gap between the battery 15 and the bottom of the battery mounting compartment 154. This allows the user to press the outer end of the battery 15 when it needs to be removed. The battery 15 moves a certain distance into the battery mounting compartment 154, and the user releases their grip. The clamping member 155 and the battery 15 spring back outwards under the action of the elastic element 1554. When the clamping member 155 moves to the unlocked position, it just disengages from the guide channel 1556, allowing it to open away from the fixing member 151, thus disengaging the clamping member 155 from the fixing member 151. The elastic element 1554 can be a compression spring or a disc spring, which extends and retracts within the guide channel 1556.

[0179] In some embodiments, a receiving groove is provided on the inner bottom surface of the battery mounting compartment 154, and a guide block 1555 is provided in the receiving groove. The guide block 1555 has the aforementioned guide channel 1556. When the clamping member 155 is in the locked position, the fixing member 151 extends into the receiving groove, thereby making the gap between the battery 15 and the inner bottom of the battery mounting compartment 154 smaller, which can improve the space utilization of the battery mounting compartment 154 and make the battery 15 installed more compactly. When the clamping member 155 is in the unlocked position, the clamping member 155 opens away from the fixing member 151 and retracts into the receiving groove.

[0180] In some embodiments, two clamping members 155 are provided, connected to opposite sides of the outer end of the telescopic member 1552. Correspondingly, the flange 152 is arranged in a ring shape at the end of the fixing member 151 opposite to the battery 15. Thus, when the clamping members 155 are in the locked position, the hooks 1551 of the two clamping members 155 are hooked together on the flange 152, making the clamping members 155 clamp the fixing member 151 more securely. When the clamping members 155 are in the unlocked position, the two clamping members 155 open in opposite directions to disengage from the flange 152, allowing the battery 15 to be disengaged from the clamping members 155 and removed.

[0181] In some embodiments, the outer wall surface of the flange 152 is a conical surface, and the small diameter end of the conical surface is located at the end of the flange 152 away from the battery 15, so that the outer wall surface of the flange 152 has a certain guiding effect, so that the hook 1551 of the clamping member 155 gradually abuts against the outer wall surface of the flange 152, and hooks onto the large diameter end of the flange 152 when the clamping member 155 is in the locked position.

[0182] In some embodiments, more clamping members 155 may be provided, such as three or four, arranged circumferentially along the telescopic member 1552 to improve the stability of the battery 15 when locked.

[0183] Referring again to Figures 24 to 27, in some embodiments, the body 10 contains a main control circuit board 157 for housing the main control module of the fast imaging camera 100. The bottom surface of the battery mounting compartment 154 has a first conductive terminal 156 electrically connected to the main control circuit board 157. One end of the battery 15 extending into the battery mounting compartment 154 has a second conductive terminal 153 corresponding to the first conductive terminal 156. When the battery 15 is in the locked position, the first conductive terminal 156 and the second conductive terminal 153 are connected, thereby enabling the battery 15 to supply power to the main control circuit board 157. It is understood that there are two first conductive terminals 156, corresponding to the positive and negative terminals of the battery 15, respectively.

[0184] In some embodiments, a charging interface 158 is also provided on the side of the body 10. The charging interface 158 is electrically connected to the battery 15, so that the battery 15 located in the battery installation compartment 154 can be charged through the charging interface 158.

[0185] In summary, in this embodiment, by providing a mounting position 18 on the camera body 10, the lens body 71 can be accommodated within the mounting position 18. Furthermore, a fifth connecting part 181 is provided on the camera body 10, and a corresponding sixth connecting part 711 is provided on the lens body 71. During installation and disassembly, the fifth connecting part 181 and the sixth connecting part 711 are connected to achieve a detachable connection between the lens 70 and the camera body 10. This allows for the replacement of the lens 70 with a suitable one according to the user's needs, thereby expanding its applicability and greatly improving the user experience. Additionally, an adapter 80 is provided, allowing the lens 70 to be detachably mounted on the adapter 80, which in turn is detachably mounted on the mounting position 18. For lenses 70 that do not fit the mounting slots on the camera body 10, the adapter 80 can be used to mount them onto the camera body 10, further improving the applicability of the lens 70.

[0186] In this embodiment, a battery mounting compartment 154 is provided on the body 10, and the battery 15 is installed in the battery mounting compartment 154. The battery 15 is clamped and detached by the clamping member 155 switching between the locked position and the unlocked position, so that the battery 15 can be detachably installed in the body 10. Thus, the battery 15 can be replaced according to the user's needs, thereby increasing the battery life of the fast imaging camera 100.

[0187] Example 4

[0188] The current fast imaging cameras can usually only install printing paper of a fixed size. If they encounter printing paper with irregular printing areas, they cannot print accurately within the printing area, resulting in them being unusable. Therefore, their applicability is limited, which to some extent affects the user experience.

[0189] Please refer to Figures 28 to 31. This embodiment provides a rapid imaging system that can expand the applicability of irregular printing paper 60 and improve the user experience. The rapid imaging system includes the aforementioned rapid imaging camera 100. The body 10, print head 20, and paper storage mechanism 30 of the rapid imaging camera 100 are basically the same as those in Embodiment 2. However, the rapid imaging camera 100 in this embodiment includes a printing paper identifier 63, printing paper 60, and a processing module.

[0190] Referring again to Figure 31, in some embodiments, the printing paper 60 has a printing area 61 and an identification code. The printing area 61 is used to present content corresponding to the image information, and finally forms a photograph under the printing of the print head 20. The shape of the printing area 61 can be regular, such as a rectangle, circle, or triangle, or it can be irregular, so that the final photograph has different shape styles and can be used as a photo booth picture or a refrigerator magnet to meet the user's personalized needs.

[0191] In some embodiments, a paper reader 63 is disposed on the second mounting cavity 17 for reading an identification code and obtaining the printing parameter signal of the printing area 61 in the current paper 60 based on the identification code. The paper reader 63 can be a scanning device that obtains the printing parameter signal by scanning the identification code, or it can be an image analysis device that obtains the printing parameter signal by analyzing the identification code through image analysis.

[0192] The printing parameter signals include shape parameter signals and position parameter signals of the printing area 61. The specific shape of the printing area 61 can be obtained through the shape parameter signals, and the position information of the printing area 61 on the printing paper 60 can be obtained through the position parameter signals, so that the position and shape of the printing area 61 on the printing paper 60 can be located.

[0193] Furthermore, the processing module is electrically connected to the paper reader 63 to receive printing parameter signals and generate printing control signals based on the printing parameter signals. The printing control signals are used to control the print head 20 to print the content corresponding to the image information into the printing area 61, thus preventing the image information from being printed incorrectly outside the printing area 61 and causing the loss of printed content. This expands the applicability of irregular paper 60 and greatly improves the user experience.

[0194] In some embodiments, the printing paper 60 has one or more identification areas 62, each containing the aforementioned identification code. The identification areas 62 cover or partially cover the printing area 61, and the identification code can cover or partially cover the printing area 61. In this case, the identification code can be an invisible QR code. The invisible QR code is set in the printing area 61 using colorless invisible materials such as fluorescent ink, fluorescent toner, fluorescent ribbon, or infrared ink. Under normal conditions, it is invisible to the naked eye and can only be scanned and deciphered by a special printing paper reader 63.

[0195] In some embodiments, the identification code can be set on an area of ​​the printing paper 60 outside the printing area 61. In this case, the identification code can be either an invisible QR code or a visible code, such as a QR code or barcode that is visible to the naked eye.

[0196] Referring to Figure 31, in this embodiment, the printing paper 60 has an identification area 62 spaced apart from the printing area 61, and the identification code is set in the identification area 62. By setting the identification area 62, the setting of the identification code can be standardized. At least two identification areas 62 are provided, located on opposite sides of the printing area 61, thereby improving the recognition efficiency of the printing paper reader 63 and ensuring that the identification code can be recognized when the printing paper 60 is working. In this embodiment, two identification areas 62 are provided, located on opposite sides of the printing area 61 in the direction of movement.

[0197] In some embodiments, each identification area 62 has two or more identification codes. The content of each identification code in the identification area 62 is identical, and they are arranged in the identification area 62 to facilitate reading by the paper reader 63 and prevent identification failure due to the placement of the paper reader 63. The number of each identification code can be two, three, or four, etc., depending on the actual situation.

[0198] Referring to Figures 28 and 30, in some embodiments, the bottom wall of the second mounting cavity 17 is provided with a mounting groove, and the paper reader 63 is disposed in the mounting groove. The recognition end of the paper reader 63 faces the side of the paper 60 that has the recognition area 62, that is, the front side of the paper 60, so that the printing parameter signal can be recognized when the paper 60 is working.

[0199] The mounting slot can be set in the central area of ​​the bottom wall of the second mounting cavity 17, and the position of the recognition end and the recognition area 62 can be aligned, thereby improving the probability of accurately recognizing the identification code and generating the printing parameter signal.

[0200] In some embodiments, the printing paper 60 includes a body, and the printing area 61 is adhered to the body. This allows the printing area 61 to be removed from the body of the printing paper 60 after printing to form a photograph, and then adhered to the desired location, such as a refrigerator magnet. The back of the printing area 61 is provided with adhesive to ensure it adheres to the body.

[0201] Referring to Figure 32, this embodiment also provides a printing method for a rapid imaging system, which is implemented using the aforementioned rapid imaging camera 100. The printing method for the rapid imaging system includes the following steps:

[0202] S210. Obtain image information through the processing module.

[0203] S220: The printer paper identifier 63 identifies the identification code of the printer paper 60 installed in the second mounting cavity 17, obtains the printing parameter signal, and transmits the printing parameter signal to the processing module.

[0204] Based on the above, the paper reader 63 identifies the identification code on the paper 60, thereby extracting the shape and position parameters of the printing area 61. The printing parameter number is then transmitted to the processing module, which can then analyze the printing parameter signal to obtain the position and shape parameters of the printing area 61.

[0205] S230: After receiving the printing parameter signal, the processing module analyzes the printing parameter signal to obtain the printing control signal.

[0206] Based on the above, the processing module analyzes the printing parameter signals to obtain the shape and position parameters of the printing area 61. After the analysis is completed, a printing control signal is generated, which can control the printing range of the print head 20 so that the image can be printed within the printing area 61 and not outside the printing area 61.

[0207] S240, the processing module controls the print head 20 to print content that matches the image information in the printing area 61 of the printing paper 60 according to the printing control signal.

[0208] Based on the above, the printer paper reader 63 identifies the printing parameter signal of the printer paper 60 identification code, thereby obtaining the printing parameters of the printing area 61, and controls the print head 20 to print according to the printing control signal. This ensures that the content corresponding to the preset image information is limited to the printing area 61 and will not be printed outside the printing area 61 by the print head 20, thus improving the applicability of the irregular printing area 61 and greatly enhancing the user experience.

[0209] In this embodiment, the paper output roller 50 can drive the printing paper 60 to work, so that the printing paper 60 moves. When the printing paper 60 is rolled up, the roll of printing paper 60 is driven to rotate, so that the printing paper 60 moves and passes through the printing paper identifier 63, so that the printing paper identifier 63 can identify the identification code on each piece of printing paper 60.

[0210] For a fast imaging camera 100 with only one sheet of printing paper 60, when the printing paper 60 is working, the printing paper 60 moves toward the print head 20. In the initial state, the printing paper 60 recognition machine can be aligned with the printing area 61 to recognize the identification code on the printing paper 60 recognition area 62.

[0211] In this embodiment, the steps of the processing module acquiring image information include: acquiring image information through the body 10 and transmitting it to the processing module and / or importing image information into the processing module from an external terminal.

[0212] Specifically, the optical image is acquired through the lens 70 and transmitted to the optical imaging module. The optical imaging module generates the corresponding image information and transmits it to the processing module.

[0213] In some embodiments, when image information is imported through an external terminal, the external terminal may be a terminal device such as a smartphone or smart tablet. The external terminal stores the image information to be printed and may be electrically connected to the printer body 10 to import the image information.

[0214] Furthermore, when importing image information into the processing module via an external terminal, the module may also include: importing text information into the external terminal and overlaying the text information onto the original image information to form new image information.

[0215] Understandably, importing text information through an external terminal can make the final printed photo content more diverse. Users can add text information according to their own wishes, and the image information with superimposed text information is printed into a photo by the print head 20.

[0216] In some embodiments, text information can also be directly input from the device body 10, such as by inputting text information on the printing area 61 via the touch screen 11.

[0217] In this embodiment, after the processing module analyzes the printing parameter signal to obtain the printing control signal, the printing method further includes: editing the image information according to the printing control signal so that the image information adapts to the shape of the printing area 61.

[0218] Specifically, the processing module edits the image information based on the shape and position parameters of the printing area 61 obtained from the printing control signal. For example, if the printing area 61 is elliptical, the image information is edited to make the outer contour of the image information elliptical, so as to fill the printing area 61 and prevent the image information to be printed from being printed outside the printing area 61, thus avoiding the loss of printed content.

[0219] Furthermore, the methods for editing image information include at least one of stretching, compressing, and cropping the image information.

[0220] Specifically, if the area of ​​the image information to be displayed is small, it can be stretched to fit the printing area 61; if the area of ​​the image information to be displayed is large and exceeds the printing area 61, it can be compressed to reduce its display area to fit the printing area 61; if part of the image information exceeds the printing area 61, it can be cropped to fit the printing area 61. Image editing can be performed using one of these methods, or a combination of methods can be used depending on the actual situation. The image editing operation can be performed by the processing module using appropriate image processing algorithms.

[0221] In this embodiment, after the step of printing a preset image information in the printing area 61, the printing method further includes: separating the printing area 61 from the body of the printing paper 60.

[0222] Specifically, the printing paper 60 may include a top layer and a bottom layer that are bonded together. The printing area 61 is detachably disposed in the top layer, and the top layer and the bottom layer constitute the body of the printing paper 60. The printing area 61 can be adhered to the top layer of the printing paper 60 by the adhesive on its back. After printing is completed, the printing area 61 can be removed from the top layer of the printing paper 60, separating it from the body of the printing paper 60, and then pasted in a suitable place, such as as a refrigerator magnet on a refrigerator or as a photo sticker on a desktop, thereby increasing the usability of the printing area 61 and improving the user experience.

[0223] In summary, in this embodiment, by setting a paper reader 63 in the second mounting cavity 17 to identify the corresponding identification code set on the paper 60, the printing parameters of the printing area 61 of the paper 60 can be obtained, and the print head 20 can be controlled to print image information in the printing area 61 according to the printing control signal, so as to avoid the image information being printed incorrectly outside the printing area 61. Whether the printing area 61 is regular or irregular, the loss of printed content can be prevented, which can greatly improve the user experience.

[0224] Although the invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is illustrative and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fast imaging camera, comprising: The camera body includes a lens and an optical imaging module. The lens is used to acquire optical images and transmit them to the optical imaging module, which generates corresponding image signals. The camera body is provided with a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity. One or more printheads are provided, one of which can be installed in the first mounting cavity. The printheads are detachably connected to the first mounting cavity, and the printheads are signal-connected to the optical imaging module, enabling the printheads to receive image signals transmitted by the optical imaging module and print the corresponding images on the printing paper. A paper storage mechanism is disposed within the second mounting cavity. The paper storage mechanism has a receiving chamber for accommodating and limiting printing papers of different sizes, so as to fix printing papers of different sizes in the paper storage mechanism.

2. The fast imaging camera according to claim 1, wherein, The paper storage mechanism includes two or more paper storage compartments, each of which is located within the second mounting cavity; each paper storage compartment has a receiving chamber for accommodating and limiting the size of the printed paper, and the receiving chambers of different paper storage compartments can accommodate different sizes of printed paper; the print head is located outside the paper storage compartment, and the size of each paper storage compartment corresponds to that of a print head, and the printed paper in the paper storage compartment is output to the outside of the machine body after passing through the print head.

3. The fast imaging camera according to claim 2, wherein, The paper storage compartment includes a first paper storage compartment and a second paper storage compartment; The first paper storage compartment is fixed in the second mounting cavity of the machine body and is used to accommodate printing paper of the first size so that it can match the print head of the first size; the second paper storage compartment is detachably connected to the machine body and is used to accommodate printing paper of the second size. The first dimension is larger than the second dimension.

4. The fast imaging camera according to claim 3, wherein, The second paper storage compartment is provided with a first connecting part. The first connecting part is a hole-like structure formed on the second paper storage compartment. There are multiple first connecting parts. The size of the first connecting part on each second paper storage compartment is the same, and the spacing between adjacent first connecting parts on each second paper storage compartment is equal. The fuselage is provided with a second connecting part corresponding to the first connecting part, and the second connecting part is a hole-like structure formed on the fuselage; The fast imaging camera also includes a first connector; the first connector is inserted and fixed to the first connecting part and the second connecting part, so that the second paper storage compartment is detachably connected to the first paper storage compartment.

5. The fast imaging camera according to claim 1, wherein, The paper storage mechanism includes a baffle that is movably connected to the second mounting cavity. The baffle can move along the axial direction of the second mounting cavity so that it can abut and fix with the end face of printing paper of different sizes, thereby fixing printing paper of different sizes in the second mounting cavity.

6. The fast imaging camera according to claim 5, wherein, Two baffles are provided, and the two baffles are respectively disposed at both ends of the second mounting cavity in the axial direction. The gap between the two baffles forms the receiving chamber. The two baffles respectively abut against the two end faces of the printing paper in the receiving chamber to fix the printing paper.

7. The fast imaging camera according to claim 5, wherein, The baffle includes a plate, a mounting post connected to the plate, and an elastic element passing through the mounting post; The mounting post extends along the axial direction of the second mounting cavity; the side walls at both ends of the second mounting cavity are provided with through holes that match the mounting post, and the mounting post is slidably connected in the through holes; the mounting post can move along the through holes; the elastic element abuts against the side wall of the second mounting cavity and the plate respectively; when printing paper is loaded into the second mounting cavity, the plate moves toward the side wall away from the second mounting cavity, the elastic element restores its elastic deformation, and the plate abuts against the end face of the printing paper.

8. The fast imaging camera according to claim 7, wherein, The baffle also includes a slider; the slider is disposed on the side of the plate facing the bottom wall of the second mounting cavity; the bottom wall of the second mounting cavity of the machine body is provided with a guide groove that matches the slider, and the slider is slidably connected in the guide groove.

9. The fast imaging camera according to claim 8, wherein, The guide groove is provided with multiple sensing contacts, which are used to identify the location information of the plate.

10. The fast imaging camera according to claim 1, wherein, The fast imaging camera also includes a second connector; the print head is provided with a third connector, and the first mounting cavity of the body is provided with a fourth connector corresponding to the third connector; the two connectors pass through and are fixed to the third connector on the print head and the fourth connector on the body to fix the print head in the first mounting cavity.

11. The fast imaging camera according to claim 1, wherein, The rapid imaging camera also includes a tray door, a paper output roller, and a saw blade; The tray door includes a first side and a second side facing each other; the first side of the tray door is rotatably connected to the machine body, and the second side of the tray door is engaged with the print head so that the tray door can close the openings of the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity; and the second side of the tray door is spaced apart from the machine body to form a paper outlet; The paper output roller is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the second side of the compartment door and located at the edge of the paper output port; the print head is provided with a first gear, and the paper output roller is provided with a second gear that matches the first gear; the first gear on the print head meshes with the second gear on the paper output roller to drive the paper output roller to rotate, so that the printed photo is sent out from the paper output port; The serrated blade is disposed on the second side of the compartment door; and the serrated blade is located at the edge of the paper outlet so as to cut the printing paper.

12. The fast imaging camera according to claim 1, wherein, The first mounting cavity of the machine body is provided with a pin for data transmission, and the print head is provided with a socket for data transmission; the pin and the socket can be plugged in and electrically connected so that when the print head is fixed in the first mounting cavity, the print head is electrically connected to the machine body.

13. The fast imaging camera according to claim 1, wherein, The body is provided with a mounting position, and the mounting position is provided with a fifth connecting part; The fast imaging camera also includes a lens, which includes a lens body and a sixth connecting part disposed on the lens body; the lens body is accommodated in the mounting position, and the fifth connecting part can dock with the sixth connecting part, so that the lens is detachably connected to the camera body.

14. The fast imaging camera according to claim 13, wherein, The mounting position is a groove-shaped structure opened at the front end of the fuselage, and the fifth connecting part is a locking block structure set on the side wall of the mounting position. There is a gap between the fifth connecting part and the bottom wall of the mounting position to form a mounting locking position. The lens body is housed in the mounting position, and a matching first conductive contact is provided between the lens body and the mounting position; the sixth connecting part is a locking block structure provided on the side of the lens body, and the sixth connecting part is locked in the mounting position so that the lens can be detachably connected to the body.

15. The fast imaging camera according to claim 14, wherein, The side wall of the mounting position is provided with a plurality of fifth connecting parts spaced apart along its circumference, and the plurality of fifth connecting parts and the bottom wall of the mounting position form a plurality of mounting slots; The lens body has a plurality of sixth connecting parts on its side that correspond one-to-one with the mounting slots. The sixth connecting parts are screwed into their corresponding mounting slots from between two adjacent mounting slots.

16. The fast imaging camera according to claim 14, wherein, The fast imaging camera also includes an adapter, which is housed within the mounting position. The lens is mounted on the adapter, which has two interconnected second conductive contacts. A first conductive contact of the lens body matches one of the second conductive contacts in the adapter, and the other second conductive contact in the adapter matches the first conductive contact on the mounting position. A seventh connecting portion is provided on the side of the adapter, which can mate with the fifth connecting portion to allow the adapter to be detachably connected to the camera body.

17. The fast imaging camera according to claim 16, wherein, The adapter is provided with an adapter groove for accommodating the lens. An eighth connecting part is provided in the adapter groove. The eighth connecting part is a locking block structure disposed on the side wall of the adapter groove. There is a gap between the eighth connecting part and the bottom wall of the adapter groove to form an adapter locking position. The sixth connecting part is locked in the adapter locking position to enable the lens and the adapter to be detachably connected.

18. The fast imaging camera according to claim 1, wherein, The fast imaging camera also includes a battery, and the body is provided with a battery mounting compartment, in which the battery is removably housed; The battery has a fixing member at one end; the battery mounting compartment has a clamping member that can move relative to the body between an unlocked position and a locked position. The clamping member is configured to clamp the fixing member in the locked position to lock the battery in the battery mounting compartment, and to disengage from the fixing member in the unlocked position to release the locking of the battery.

19. The fast imaging camera according to claim 18, wherein, The fast imaging camera also includes a telescopic component disposed on the inner bottom of the battery mounting compartment. The telescopic component is capable of extending and retracting along the axial direction of the battery. The clamping component is connected to the telescopic component so as to be able to move between the unlocked position and the locked position.

20. The fast imaging camera according to claim 19, wherein, The bottom of the battery mounting compartment is provided with a guide channel that extends along the axial direction of the battery. The telescopic member is slidably disposed in the guide channel. The clamping member is an elastic arm structure connected to the outer end of the telescopic member. When the clamping member is in the locked position, it is pressed against the fixing member by the inner edge of the guide channel. When the clamping member is in the unlocked position, it opens away from the fixing member to disengage from the fixing member.

21. A fast imaging system, comprising: The fast imaging camera as described in claim 1; Printing paper is placed in the receiving chamber of the paper storage mechanism. The printing paper has a printing area and an identification code. The printing area is used to display the content corresponding to the image information. A paper reader, disposed on the second mounting cavity, is used to read the identification code and obtain the printing parameter signal of the printing area in the current paper based on the identification code; The processing module is located inside the machine body and is electrically connected to the paper reader to receive the printing parameter signal. It generates a printing control signal based on the printing parameter signal and controls the print head to print the content corresponding to the image information into the printing area.

22. The rapid imaging system according to claim 21, wherein, The printing paper includes a surface layer and a backing paper that are bonded together, and the printing area is detachably disposed in the surface layer; The printing paper has one or more identification areas, each containing the identification code, and the identification areas cover or partially cover the printing area. Alternatively, the printing paper may have identification areas spaced apart from the printing area, with the identification code located in the identification areas. At least two identification areas may be provided, and the at least two identification areas may be located on opposite sides of the printing area.

23. The rapid imaging system according to claim 22, wherein, Each of the identification areas has two or more identification codes.

24. A printing method for a rapid imaging system, implemented using any one of claims 21 to 23, comprising the following steps: Image information is obtained through the processing module; The printer identifies the identification code on the printing paper using a printer paper reader, obtains the printing parameter signal, and transmits the printing parameter signal to the processing module. After receiving the printing parameter signal, the processing module analyzes the printing parameter signal to obtain the printing control signal; The processing module controls the print head to print content that matches the image information within the printing area of ​​the printing paper according to the printing control signal.

25. The printing method for the rapid imaging system according to claim 24, wherein, The step of acquiring image information through the processing module includes: The lens captures optical images and transmits them to the optical imaging module. The optical imaging module generates corresponding image information and transmits it to the processing module; and / or an external terminal imports image information into the processing module.

26. The printing method of the rapid imaging system according to claim 25, wherein, The steps for importing image information into the processing module via an external terminal include: Import text information into an external terminal and overlay the text information onto the original image information to form a new image information.

27. The printing method for the rapid imaging system according to claim 24, wherein, After the processing module analyzes the printing parameter signals to obtain the printing control signals, the following steps are also included: The image information is edited according to the printing control signal to adapt the image information to the shape of the printing area.

28. The printing method for the rapid imaging system according to claim 27, wherein, Editing image information can be done by at least one of stretching, compressing, or cropping the image information.

29. The printing method of the rapid imaging system according to claim 24, wherein, Following the step of printing the preset image information within the printing area, the following also includes: Separate the printing area from the body of the printing paper.

30. The printing method of the rapid imaging system according to claim 24, wherein, The printing parameter signals include the shape parameter signals and position parameter signals of the printing area.

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