Camera device and assembly method therefor

Abstract

A camera device and an assembly method therefor. The camera device comprises a holder module, a first camera module, a cylindrical member and a second camera module, wherein the holder module comprises an annular track, a top cover and a transparent cover, the top cover having a mounting portion for attaching the camera device to an external surface, the transparent cover comprising a first port portion, a second port portion, and an arcuate curved surface portion extending from the first port portion to the second port portion, and the transparent cover being mechanically coupled to the top cover by means of the second port portion; the first camera module can move circumferentially along the annular track; the cylindrical member comprises a cylindrical member body and a flange arranged at one end of the cylindrical member body and extending in a horizontal direction; and the second camera module can perform pitching movement or horizontal rotation relative to the first camera module and the cylindrical member.

Description

Camera device and method for assembling camera device

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411900112.2, filed on December 20, 2024, entitled "Camera Apparatus and Method for Assembling Camera Apparatus", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of security equipment technology, and in particular to a camera device and a method for assembling the camera device. Background Technology

[0003] With the increasing demand for security and surveillance in society, video surveillance devices are being used more and more widely. While existing video surveillance devices can meet the monitoring needs of specific areas to a certain extent, they still have significant limitations when monitoring larger areas or complex environments. These limitations restrict their application in a wider range of scenarios and affect the overall monitoring effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application discloses a camera device and a method for assembling the camera device, in order to solve the problem that camera devices in the related art cannot meet the monitoring needs of large-scale or complex environments.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application discloses a camera device, which includes:

[0006] Base module, the base module comprising:

[0007] Circular track;

[0008] A top cover having a mounting portion for attaching the camera device to an external surface; and,

[0009] A transparent cover, the transparent cover including a first port portion, a second port portion and an arcuate curved portion extending from the first port portion to the second port portion, the transparent cover being mechanically coupled to the top cover;

[0010] A first camera module, which is circumferentially movable along the circular track;

[0011] A cylindrical component includes a cylindrical component body and a flange disposed at one end of the cylindrical component body and extending in a horizontal direction;

[0012] The second camera module is capable of pitching or rotating horizontally relative to the first camera module and the cylindrical component;

[0013] The camera device is configured such that the second camera module and the flange are mechanically coupled, the cylindrical body is configured to pass through the first port portion of the transparent cover and protrude to the outside of the second port portion of the transparent cover, and is mechanically coupled to the top cover, so that the inner wall of the arcuate curved surface and the outer wall of the cylindrical body form an annular receiving space defining the first camera module, the annular receiving space being arranged around the horizontal direction, wherein the second camera module and the top cover are located on opposite sides of the cylindrical body.

[0014] The camera device disclosed in this application, by setting up a circular track and a first camera module, allows the first camera module to move circumferentially along the circular track, thereby enabling the first camera module to capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane. By setting up a cylindrical member and a second camera module, the second camera module is mechanically coupled to a flange. The cylindrical member body is configured to pass through the first port of the transparent cover and protrude to the outside of the second port of the transparent cover, and is mechanically coupled to the top cover. This allows the second camera module to rotate horizontally or perform pitch movements, enabling it to capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane, as well as at different pitch angles. Since both the first and second camera modules can capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane, as well as at different pitch angles, the shooting range of the camera device can be expanded. Furthermore, the combination of the first and second camera modules allows for simultaneous monitoring of multiple target areas, thereby improving the shooting capability of the camera device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0016] Figure 1a is an overall schematic diagram of the camera device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 1b is a bottom view of the top cover of the camera device shown in Figure 1a;

[0018] Figure 2a is an exploded view of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2b is a schematic diagram of a further decomposition of Figure 2a;

[0020] Figure 3 is an overall cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first camera module of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application from a first perspective;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first camera module of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application from a second perspective;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first camera module of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application from a third-person perspective;

[0024] Figure 7 is an exploded view of the first camera module shown in Figure 4;

[0025] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket of the camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 11 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 12a is a schematic diagram of the first distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application on a circular track;

[0030] Figure 12b is a schematic diagram of the second distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiments of this application on a circular track;

[0031] Figure 12c is a schematic diagram of the third distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application on a circular track;

[0032] Figure 12d is a fourth schematic diagram of the distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application on a circular track;

[0033] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the moving part and the circular track disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 14 is a partial exploded view of the camera device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second pressure plate disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 16 is a structural schematic diagram of the second pressure plate disclosed in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0037] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first pressure plate disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of the first pressure plate disclosed in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0039] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the second support and the annular track disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 19;

[0041] Figure 21a is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the second bracket of the camera device shown in Figure 12a and the first and second pressure plates;

[0042] Figure 21b is a cross-sectional view of the second bracket, the first pressure plate, and the second pressure plate shown in Figure 21a;

[0043] Figure 22a is an exploded view of the second bracket and the first pressure plate shown in Figure 21a from a first perspective;

[0044] Figure 22b is an exploded view of the second bracket, the first pressure plate, and the second pressure plate shown in Figure 21a from a second perspective;

[0045] Figure 23 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cylindrical component disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 24 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the fan module and the third bracket disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 25 is a top view of Figure 24;

[0048] Figure 26 is an exploded view of the fan module and the third bracket disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 27 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fan module disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 28 is an exploded view of the fan module disclosed in the embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 29 is a partial cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 30 is a partial cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 31 is a flowchart of the method for assembling a camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0054] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100-Base module, 101-Annular receiving space, 102a-First annular groove, 102b-Second annular groove, 110-Annular track, 120-Top cover, 121-Mounting part, 122-First connector, 123-Third connector, 124-Heat dissipation boss, 130-Transparent cover, 131-First port part, 132-Second port part, 133-Arc-shaped curved part, 140-Second bracket, 141-Bracket photoelectric sensor, 142-Connecting part, 143-Cable channel, 144-Mounting through hole, 145-First recess, 146-Second recess, 147a-First connecting hole, 147b-Second connecting hole, 148-Positioning pin, 149-Fourth connector, 150-First pressure plate, 151-Third recess, 152-Third connecting hole, 153-Positioning hole. 160-Second pressure plate, 161-Fourth recess, 162-Fourth connecting hole, 163-Reinforcing rib, 200-First camera module, 210-First bracket, 211-First sliding part, 212-Second sliding part, 213-Bracket body, 2131-Motor shaft hole, 214-Cable tie, 220-First camera, 230-Moving part, 231-First drive motor, 232-Gear, 240-Photoelectric sensor assembly, 241-Photoelectric sensor, 242-Photoelectric baffle, 243-Sensor circuit board, 250-Second drive motor, 251-Second drive motor shaft, 300-Cylindrical part, 301-Cable groove, 310-Cylindrical part body, 311-Ventilation notch, 312-Second connector, 320-Flange, 400-Second camera module, 410-Camera body, 420-Third bracket, 500-Fan module, 510-Air outlet duct, 511-Air outlet, 512-Air outlet duct connecting plate, 520-Fan, 521-Fan connecting plate, 530-Silicone nail, 531-Body, 532-Head, 533-Silicone sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0055] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0056] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0057] The technical solutions disclosed in the various embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] Please refer to Figures 1a to 3. Figure 1a is an overall schematic diagram of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application; Figure 1b is a bottom view of the top cover shown in Figure 1a; Figure 2a is an exploded schematic diagram of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application; Figure 2b is a further exploded schematic diagram of Figure 2a; Figure 3 is an overall cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application. This application discloses a camera device, which includes: a base module 100, a first camera module 200, a cylindrical component 300, and a second camera module 400.

[0059] The base module 100 includes an annular track 110, a top cover 120, and a transparent cover 130. As shown in Figures 1a to 3, the top cover 120 has a mounting portion 121 for attaching the camera device to an external surface, that is, the top cover 120 has a mounting portion 121 for mounting the camera device to an external surface.

[0060] The mounting section 121 is used to mount the camera device onto the external surface. A ring track 110 is provided on the top cover 120, providing a movement path for the first camera module 200. The external surface can be the external surface of a wall, roof, or other mounting base.

[0061] Referring to Figures 2a and 2b, the transparent cover 130 includes a first port portion 131, a second port portion 132, and an arcuate curved portion 133 extending from the first port portion 131 to the second port portion 132. The aperture of the first port portion 131 is smaller than the aperture of the second port portion 132, and the transparent cover 130 is mechanically coupled to the top cover 120 through the second port portion 132.

[0062] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG3, the transparent cover 130 can be connected to the edge of the top cover 120 through the second port portion 132. The transparent cover 130 and the top cover 120 can form an accommodating cavity, and the annular track 110 can be located within the accommodating cavity. Mechanical coupling refers to connection through a mechanical structure, such as by snap-fit, fastening, or by mechanical connectors (e.g., bolts).

[0063] The first camera module 200 is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the first camera module 200 can capture images of the target area through the transparent cover 130. The first camera module 200 can move circumferentially along the annular track 110.

[0064] As shown in Figures 2a and 2b, the cylindrical member 300 includes a cylindrical member body 310 and a flange 320 located at one end of the cylindrical member body 310 and extending in a horizontal direction. The flange 320 can protrude toward a side away from the inner side of the cylindrical member body 310.

[0065] The second camera module 400 can pitch or rotate relative to the first camera module 200 and the cylindrical component 300.

[0066] It should be noted that the description of the camera device structure in this application embodiment is based on the position where, after the camera device is mounted on the external surface via the mounting part 121, both the central axis of the annular track 110 and the central axis of the cylindrical body 310 extend in the vertical direction. When the camera device is mounted in other orientations, the description of the position and movement of each component (e.g., the first camera module 200, the second camera module 400, etc.) will also change accordingly.

[0067] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG1b, a heat dissipation protrusion 124 can be provided on the inner side of the top cover 120 to dissipate heat from high-heat components on the motherboard of the camera device.

[0068] Specifically, as shown in Figures 2a, 2b and 3, the camera device is configured such that the second camera module 400 is mechanically coupled to the flange 320, the cylindrical body 310 is configured to pass through the first port portion 131 of the transparent cover 130 and protrude to the outside of the second port portion 132 of the transparent cover 130, and is mechanically coupled to the top cover 120, so that the inner wall of the arc-shaped curved surface 133 and the outer wall of the cylindrical body 310 form an annular receiving space 101 defining the first camera module 200, and the annular receiving space 101 is arranged around the horizontal direction.

[0069] The first camera module 200 can move circumferentially along the circular track 110 so that the first camera module 200 can move in the surrounding direction of the annular receiving space 101, thereby enabling it to capture images of different target areas in the surrounding direction of the annular receiving space 101.

[0070] As shown in Figures 2a, 2b, and 3, the second camera module 400 and the top cover 120 are located on opposite sides of the cylindrical body 310. Specifically, as shown in Figures 1b and 2a, a first connector 122 is provided on the mounting portion 121 of the top cover 120; a second connector 312 is provided on the end of the cylindrical body 310 near the top cover 120. The first connector 122 and the second connector 312 can be engaged by screws to fix the cylindrical body 310 and the top cover 120 together.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1b and 2a, the number of the first connector 122 and the second connector 312 can be four, and they are evenly distributed relative to the center of the top cover 120. Of course, other numbers can be selected as needed.

[0072] As shown in Figures 1a to 3, the camera device disclosed in this application embodiment, by setting up an annular track 110 and a first camera module 200, allows the first camera module 200 to move circumferentially along the annular track 110, thereby enabling the first camera module 200 to capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane. By setting up a cylindrical member 300 and a second camera module 400, the second camera module 400 and the flange 320 of the cylindrical member 300 are mechanically coupled. The cylindrical member body 310 is configured to pass through the first port portion 131 of the transparent cover 130 and protrude to the outside of the second port portion 132 of the transparent cover 130, and is mechanically coupled to the top cover 120, thereby enabling the second camera module 400 to rotate horizontally or perform pitch movement, so that the second camera module 400 can capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane, and capture images at different pitch angles. Since the first camera module 200 can capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane, and the second camera module 400 can capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane, as well as capture images at different pitch angles, the shooting range of the camera device can be expanded. Furthermore, by setting the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 400, multiple target areas can be monitored simultaneously, thereby improving the shooting capability of the camera device.

[0073] In addition, as shown in Figures 2a and 2b, there can be multiple first camera modules 200. Multiple first camera modules 200 can be arranged sequentially along the surrounding direction of the annular accommodating space 101, so that shooting can be performed by multiple first camera modules 200, which can further expand the shooting range of the camera device and thus further improve the shooting capability of the camera device.

[0074] The first camera module of the camera device disclosed in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below.

[0075] Specifically, as shown in Figures 6, 5, and 4, Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the first camera module of the camera device disclosed in this application from a first perspective; Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the first camera module of the camera device disclosed in this application from a second perspective; and Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the first camera module of the camera device disclosed in this application from a third perspective. The first camera module 200 may include a first bracket 210, a first camera 220, and a moving component 230. Both the first camera 220 and the moving component 230 may be mounted on the first bracket 210, and the moving component 230 may move along the annular track 110.

[0076] The camera device disclosed in this application configures the first camera module 200 to include a first bracket 210, a first camera 220, and a moving part 230. The first camera 220 and the moving part 230 are both mounted on the first bracket 210. The movement of the moving part 230 along the circular track 110 can drive the first camera 220 to move along the circular track 110 through the first bracket 210, thereby enabling the first camera 220 to capture images from multiple angles in the horizontal plane.

[0077] It should be noted that the moving part 230 can be a powered component. The power part of the moving part 230 can drive the moving part 230 as a whole to move along the circular track 110. The moving part 230 can drive the first camera module 200 as a whole to move along the circular track 110.

[0078] For example, referring to Figures 7, 8, and 9, Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the first bracket of the camera device disclosed in this application embodiment from another perspective; Figure 7 is an exploded view of the first camera module shown in Figure 4; and Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the first bracket disclosed in this application embodiment. The moving member 230 may include a first drive motor 231 and a gear 232. The first drive motor 231 is connected to the gear 232. The annular track 110 may have a gear engagement portion extending along the extension direction of the annular track 110. The first drive motor 231 can drive the gear 232 to move along the gear engagement portion of the annular track 110, so that the moving member 230 moves along the annular track 110, thereby driving the first camera module 200 as a whole to move along the annular track 110. In this embodiment, the gear engagement portion may be an annular rack disposed along the annular track 110.

[0079] Of course, the moving part 230 can also be a structure including a drive module and a slider, with the slider fitted onto the annular track and the drive module driving the slider to move along the annular track. Naturally, the moving part 230 can also have other structures, and this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations on them.

[0080] Optionally, the first camera module 200 can also have other structures. For example, the first camera module 200 can include only the first camera 220 and the moving part 230, and the first camera 220 can be directly disposed on the moving part 230. Of course, the first camera module 200 can also have other structures, and the embodiments of this application do not impose specific limitations on the structure of the first camera module 200.

[0081] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the first camera module 200 may also have a second drive motor 250. The second drive motor shaft 251 of the second drive motor 250 passes through the motor shaft hole 2131 on one side of the bracket body 213 to be fixedly connected to the first camera 220. The second drive motor 250 drives the second drive motor shaft 251 to rotate the first camera 220, thereby realizing the pitch adjustment of the first camera module 200.

[0082] More specifically, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the first camera module 200 also includes a photoelectric sensor assembly 240. The photoelectric sensor assembly 240 includes a photoelectric sensor 241 and a photoelectric baffle 242. The photoelectric sensor 241 and the baffle 242 are respectively disposed at both ends of the bracket body 213 along the circumferential direction and extend outwards. The adjacent ends of two adjacent first camera modules 200 are the photoelectric sensor 241 and the photoelectric baffle 242, respectively. For example, in two adjacent first camera modules 200, the bracket body 213 of the first first camera module 200 is closer to the second first camera module 200. One end of the first camera module 200 is a photoelectric sensor 241, and the end of the bracket body 213 of the second first camera module 200 that is closer to the first first camera module 200 is a photoelectric baffle 242. With the above arrangement, when two adjacent first camera modules 200 are close to each other during the horizontal rotation of multiple first camera modules 200, the photoelectric baffle 242 of one first camera module 200 will enter the photoelectric sensor 241 of the other, triggering a photoelectric signal to identify the relative position between the two first camera modules 200 and prevent the two adjacent first camera modules 200 from colliding.

[0083] Referring to Figure 7, the photoelectric sensor 241 and the sensor circuit board 243 can be electrically connected, and the first drive motor 231 can be electrically connected to the sensor circuit board 243. The photoelectric sensor 241 transmits photoelectric signals to the sensor circuit board 243. The sensor circuit board 243 identifies the position information of the first camera module 200 based on the photoelectric signals, and then controls the start and stop of the first drive motor 231 to realize the automatic control of the first camera module 200.

[0084] The following is a detailed description of how the first camera module is installed in the camera device.

[0085] An optional embodiment is shown in Figures 2a, 2b, 10, and 11, where Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in this application embodiment; and Figure 11 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in this application embodiment. The base module 100, in addition to the aforementioned annular track 110, top cover 120, and transparent cover 130, may also include an annular second support 140, an annular first pressure plate 150, and an annular second pressure plate 160. The second support 140 can be connected to the top cover 120, and the annular track 110 can be disposed on the second support 140 so that the annular track 110 is indirectly connected to the top cover 120 through the second support 140. The first pressure plate 150 and the second pressure plate 160 can be connected to the inner and outer edges of the second support 140, respectively, and respectively form a first annular groove 102a and a second annular groove 102b. That is, the inner edge of the first pressure plate 150 and the second support 140 forms a first annular groove 102a, and the outer edge of the second pressure plate 160 and the second support 140 forms a second annular groove 102b. It should be noted that both the first annular groove 102a and the second annular groove 102b are concentrically arranged with the annular track 110.

[0086] To mount the first camera module 200 onto the base module 100, as shown in Figures 4, 8, 9, and 11, the first bracket 210 of the first camera module 200 has a first sliding portion 211 and a second sliding portion 212. The first pressure plate 150 and the second pressure plate 160 respectively mount the first bracket 210 onto the second bracket 140 via the first sliding portion 211 and the second sliding portion 212, and the first sliding portion 211 and the second sliding portion 212 respectively slide in engagement with the first annular groove 102a and the second annular groove 102b.

[0087] As shown in Figure 11, after the cylindrical component 300 and the second bracket 140 are installed, a certain gap is left in the middle to form a cable groove 301, which is used to place the connecting wire between the first camera module 200 and the top cover 120. The connecting wire is used to transmit signals, power and other signals between the first camera module 200 and the top cover 120.

[0088] Specifically, as shown in Figures 6 and 5, the first bracket 210 has a bracket body 213 and a cable tie 214. The cable tie 214 is located inside the bracket body 213, that is, on the side close to the rotation center of the first bracket 210; the moving part 230 and the first camera 220 are located outside the bracket body 213. The cable tie 214 constrains the connecting wires towards the center, so that when the first camera module 200 moves horizontally, the connecting wires slide within the cable groove 301, preventing them from getting tangled. Simultaneously, with the cables close to the center, the difference in connecting wire length is small at different horizontal angles of the panoramic module, further reducing the risk of tangling.

[0089] As shown in Figures 12a to 22b, Figure 12a is a schematic diagram of the first distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiments of this application on a circular track; Figure 21a is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the second bracket, the first pressure plate, and the second pressure plate in Figure 12a; Figure 21b is a cross-sectional view of the second bracket, the first pressure plate, and the second pressure plate in Figure 21a; Figure 22a is an exploded view of the second bracket, the first pressure plate, and the second pressure plate in Figure 21a from a first perspective; Figure 22b is an exploded view of the second bracket, the first pressure plate, and the second pressure plate in Figure 21a from a second perspective. An annular first recess 145 is provided in the middle region of the inner side of the second bracket 140, and an annular second recess 146 is provided at the edge position of the inner side of the second bracket 140. On the side of the first pressure plate 150 facing the second bracket 140, an annular third recess 151 is provided at a position away from the center, and the annular third recess 151 is connected to the outer peripheral side of the first pressure plate 150. On the side of the second pressure plate 160 facing the second support 140, there is an annular fourth recess 161 near the center, which is connected to the inner circumference of the second pressure plate 160.

[0090] As shown in Figures 12a to 22b, the first recess 145 on the second bracket 140 engages with the third recess 151 on the first pressure plate 150 to form a first annular groove 102a; the second recess 146 on the second bracket 140 engages with the fourth recess 161 on the second pressure plate 160 to form a second annular groove 102b. The openings of the first annular groove 102a and the second annular groove 102b can be arranged opposite to each other, engaging with the first sliding portion 211 and the second sliding portion 212 of the first bracket 210 respectively, so as to slidably connect the first bracket to the second bracket 140.

[0091] As shown in Figures 12a to 22b, a first connecting hole 147a is provided in the middle area of ​​the inner side of the second bracket 140, and a second connecting hole 147b is provided at the edge of the inner side of the second bracket 140. A third connecting hole 152 corresponding to the first connecting hole 147a is provided on the first pressure plate 150, and a fourth connecting hole 162 corresponding to the second connecting hole 147b is provided on the second pressure plate 160. The first pressure plate 150 can be fixed to the second bracket 140 by passing screws through the first connecting hole 147a on the second bracket 140 and the third connecting hole 152 on the first pressure plate 150; the second pressure plate 160 can be fixed to the second bracket 140 by passing screws through the second connecting hole 147b on the second bracket 140 and the fourth connecting hole 162 on the second pressure plate 160.

[0092] A positioning pin 148 can be provided on the second bracket 140, and a positioning hole 153 can be provided on the first pressure plate 150. The positioning pin 148 cooperates with the positioning hole 153 to position the first pressure plate 150 during installation. Alternatively, a positioning structure (not shown in the figure) can be provided between the second bracket 140 and the second pressure plate 160. A reinforcing rib 163 can also be provided on the side of the second pressure plate 160 away from the second bracket 140 to improve the structural strength of the second pressure plate 160.

[0093] As shown in Figures 1b and 22a, a third connector 123 is provided on the mounting portion 121 of the top cover 120 outside the first connector 122, and a fourth connector 149 corresponding to the third connector 123 is provided on the second bracket 140. The third connector 123 and the fourth connector 149 cooperate to fix the second bracket 140 to the top cover 120.

[0094] More specifically, as shown in Figure 13, which is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the movable component and the annular track disclosed in the embodiment of this application. The second bracket 140 is also provided with a bracket photoelectric sensor 141. The photoelectric baffle on the first camera module 200 can enter the bracket photoelectric sensor 141 on the second bracket 140, which can identify the position of the first camera module 200 on the whole machine.

[0095] As shown in Figures 11 to 20, Figure 12b is a second schematic diagram of the distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application on a circular track; Figure 12c is a third schematic diagram of the distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application on a circular track;

[0096] Figure 12d is a fourth schematic diagram of the distribution of multiple first camera modules of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application on the circular track; Figure 14 is a partial exploded schematic diagram of the camera device disclosed in the embodiment of this application; Figure 15 is a structural schematic diagram of the second pressure plate disclosed in the embodiment of this application; Figure 16 is a structural schematic diagram of the second pressure plate disclosed in the embodiment of this application from another perspective; Figure 17 is a structural schematic diagram of the first pressure plate disclosed in the embodiment of this application; Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of the first pressure plate disclosed in the embodiment of this application from another perspective; Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the second bracket and the circular track disclosed in the embodiment of this application; Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 19. The camera device disclosed in this application embodiment is configured with a second bracket 140, an annular first pressure plate 150, and an annular second pressure plate 160. The first pressure plate 150 and the second pressure plate 160 are respectively connected to the inner and outer ring edges of the second bracket 140 and form a first annular groove 102a and a second annular groove 102b. This allows the first pressure plate 150 and the second pressure plate 160 to mount the first bracket 210 onto the second bracket 140 via a first sliding part 211 and a second sliding part 212, respectively. When the moving member 230 moves along the annular track 110, the sliding engagement of the first sliding part 211 with the first annular groove 102a and the sliding engagement of the second sliding part 212 with the second annular groove 102b makes the movement of the first camera module 200 along the annular track 110 more stable.

[0097] Optionally, as shown in Figures 12a to 22b, a connecting portion 142 can be provided at the top of the second bracket 140, through which the cylindrical body 310 can pass and be fixedly connected to the top cover 120. A cable management groove 143 can be provided on the side of the connecting portion 142 facing the cylindrical body 310, through which the connecting cable from the first camera module 200 can pass, thereby further reducing the risk of cable tangling.

[0098] Optionally, as shown in Figure 19, the top of the second bracket 140 may also be a mounting through hole 144. The cylindrical body 310 may also pass through the central area of ​​the first pressure plate 150 and through the mounting through hole 144 to be directly connected to the top cover 120. The aperture of the annular area formed by the cylindrical body 310 and the top cover 120 can be smaller than the aperture of the annular track 110, so that the annular track 110 is fitted outside the annular area formed by the connection between the cylindrical body 310 and the top cover 120, which is beneficial to the compactness of the camera device.

[0099] Specifically, as shown in Figures 2a, 2b, 3, and 23 to 26, Figure 24 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the fan module and the third bracket disclosed in the embodiment of this application; Figure 25 is a top view of Figure 24; and Figure 26 is an exploded schematic diagram of the fan module and the third bracket disclosed in the embodiment of this application. The second camera module 400 may include a camera body 410 and a third bracket 420. The camera device may also include a fan module 500, one end of the third bracket 420 may be mechanically coupled to the camera body 410, the other end of the third bracket 420 may be mechanically coupled to the flange 320, and the other end of the third bracket 420 may support the fan module 500, with the fan module 500 fixedly installed on the other end of the third bracket 420. The cylindrical body 310 can cover the fan module 500 so that the fan module 500 can be located within the space enclosed by the cylindrical body 310. The cylindrical body 310 can have a ventilation opening 311 that connects the space enclosed by the cylindrical body 310 and the annular receiving space 101. The airflow generated by the fan module 500 flows into the annular receiving space 101 through the ventilation opening 311 to dissipate heat from the first camera module 200. Moreover, the flowing airflow can also prevent fogging on the transparent cover 130 from affecting the shooting of the first camera module 200.

[0100] The camera device disclosed in this application configures the second camera module 400 as including a camera body 410 and a third bracket 420, such that one end of the third bracket 420 is mechanically coupled to the camera body 410, and the other end of the third bracket 420 is mechanically coupled to the flange 320. The other end of the third bracket 420 supports the fan module 500, so that the fan module 500 is located within the space enclosed by the cylindrical body 310. This allows the airflow generated by the fan module 500 to flow through the ventilation opening 311 into the annular receiving space 101 to dissipate heat from the first camera module 200. Since the fan module 500 is located within the space enclosed by the cylindrical body 310, it avoids interfering with the movement of the first camera module 200 by placing the fan module 500 within the annular receiving space 101.

[0101] Specifically, the camera body 410 may include a spherical shell and a second camera. The second camera may be housed inside the spherical shell, and the spherical shell may be mechanically coupled to the third bracket 420. The spherical shell is transparent, allowing the second camera to capture images of the surrounding environment through it. The second camera may perform pitch or horizontal rotation relative to the first camera module 200 and the cylindrical component 300.

[0102] Optionally, as shown in Figures 10, 24, and 27 to 30, Figure 27 is a structural schematic diagram of the fan module disclosed in an embodiment of this application; Figure 28 is an exploded schematic diagram of the fan module disclosed in an embodiment of this application; Figure 29 is a partial cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application; and Figure 30 is a partial cross-sectional view of the camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application. The fan module 500 may include a fan 520, an air outlet duct 510, and silicone nails 530. The silicone nails 530 are used to fix the fan 520 and the air outlet duct 510. Specifically, the silicone nail 530 includes a body 531, a head 532, and a silicone sleeve 533. A groove is formed between the head 532 and the silicone sleeve 533. When using the silicone nails 530 to connect the fan 520 and the air outlet duct 510, the body 531 and the silicone sleeve 533 are passed through the air outlet duct connecting plate 512 of the air outlet duct 510 and the fan 520. The fan connecting plate 521 of the 0 allows the air outlet duct 510 and the fan 520 to be located within the recessed space, thus fixing the air outlet duct 510 and the fan 520. Of course, the air outlet duct 510 and the fan 520 can also be fixedly installed using ordinary screws. The bottom end of the air outlet duct 510 is fixedly connected to the third bracket 420, and the fan 520 is fixedly connected to the air outlet duct 510 without directly contacting the third bracket 420. Therefore, the vibration of the fan 520 during operation will not be transmitted to the third bracket 420 or even the entire machine. The air outlet 511 of the air outlet duct 510 can be opposite to the ventilation gap 311, so that the airflow generated by the fan 520 forms a guide path through the air outlet 511 and the ventilation gap 311 of the air outlet duct 510 and flows into the annular receiving space 101 to dissipate heat from the first camera module 200. Since the air outlet 511 of the air outlet 510 is opposite to the ventilation gap 311, the airflow generated by the fan 520 can flow better into the annular accommodating space 101, thereby better dissipating heat from the first camera module 200. Moreover, the flowing airflow can better prevent fogging on the transparent cover 130 from affecting the shooting of the first camera module 200.

[0103] To further improve the airflow generated by the fan 520 into the annular receiving space 101, the outlet 511 of the air outlet duct 510 can optionally be connected to the ventilation opening 311, allowing the airflow generated by the fan 520 to flow more effectively into the annular receiving space 101. The plane defined by the outlet 511 of the air outlet duct 510 can be tangent to the circle defined by the side wall of the cylindrical body 310, so that the airflow generated by the fan 520, after entering the annular receiving space 101 through the outlet 511 and the ventilation opening 311, can flow along the circumferential direction of the annular receiving space 101, reducing wind force attenuation and increasing working efficiency. The flowing airflow can better dissipate heat from the first camera module 200 and better prevent fogging on the transparent cover 130 from affecting the shooting of the first camera module 200.

[0104] Optionally, the top end of the cylindrical body 310 may have a locking part, which may be directly fixed to the top cover 120. The first pressure plate 150, the second pressure plate 160 and the second bracket 140 may be sleeved on the outer wall of the cylindrical body 310. The second port portion 132 of the transparent cover 130 may be mechanically coupled to the top cover 120, and the first port portion 131 of the transparent cover 130 may be mechanically coupled to the flange 320.

[0105] The camera device disclosed in this application improves its compactness by sleeved first pressure plate 150, second pressure plate 160, and second bracket 140 onto the outer wall of cylindrical body 310. Mechanical coupling of the second port 132 of transparent cover 130 to top cover 120 and mechanical coupling of the first port 131 of transparent cover 130 to flange 320 makes the installation of transparent cover 130 more stable.

[0106] To further improve the shooting capability of the camera device, optionally, as shown in Figures 12b to 12d, the camera device may include a plurality of first camera modules 200. The plurality of first camera modules 200 may be arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the annular accommodating space 101, so that shooting can be performed by the plurality of first camera modules 200, thereby further expanding the shooting range of the camera device and further improving the shooting capability of the camera device.

[0107] The camera device provided in this application includes a base module 100, a first camera module 200, a cylindrical component 300, a second camera module 400, and a fan module 500. These multiple modules are detachably installed to form the camera device, achieving modularity. When one module malfunctions, only the faulty module needs to be replaced or disassembled for repair. The base module 100 includes a ring track 110, a top cover 120, a transparent cover 130, a second bracket 140, a first pressure plate 150, and a second pressure plate 160. These components cooperate with each other, achieving modularity of the base module 100. During repair of the base module 100, only the faulty component needs to be damaged.

[0108] Please refer to Figure 31, which is a flowchart of a method for assembling a camera device disclosed in an embodiment of this application. This application also discloses a method for assembling a camera device, used to assemble the camera device disclosed in the above embodiments. The disclosed method for assembling a camera device includes:

[0109] S101, the first sliding part 211 of the first bracket 210 is installed in the first annular groove 102a formed by the first pressure plate 150 and the inner edge of the second bracket 140 using the first pressure plate 150.

[0110] S102, the second sliding part 212 of the first bracket 210 is installed in the second annular groove 102b formed by the second pressure plate 160 and the outer edge of the second bracket 140 using the second pressure plate 160.

[0111] S103, the moving part 230 of the first camera module 200 is mechanically coupled to the annular track 110 so that the first camera module 200 can move circumferentially relative to the annular track 110.

[0112] S104, the locking part at the top of the cylindrical body 310 passes through the first port 131, the first pressure plate 150, and the second pressure plate 160 of the transparent cover 130, and protrudes to the outside of the second port 132 of the transparent cover 130, so as to mechanically couple with the top cover 120, so that the inner wall of the arc-shaped curved surface 133 and the outer wall of the cylindrical body 310 form an annular receiving space 101 that defines the first camera module 200.

[0113] S105, the second camera module 400 is mechanically coupled to the cylindrical body 310, wherein the second camera module 400 and the top cover 120 are located on opposite sides of the cylindrical body 310.

[0114] S106, the second port portion 132 of the transparent cover 130 is mechanically coupled to the top cover 120, and the first port portion 131 of the transparent cover 130 is mechanically coupled to the flange 320.

[0115] The method for assembling a camera device disclosed in this application involves using a first pressure plate 150 to mount the first sliding portion 211 of the first bracket 210 into a first annular groove 102a formed by the inner edge of the first pressure plate 150 and the second bracket 140, and using a second pressure plate 160 to mount the second sliding portion 212 of the first bracket 210 into a second annular groove 102b formed by the outer edge of the second pressure plate 160 and the second bracket 140. Furthermore, the moving part 230 of the first camera module 200 is mechanically coupled to the annular track 110, thereby enabling the first camera module 200 to... The camera module 200 can move circumferentially relative to the annular track 110, so that the first pressure plate 150 and the second pressure plate 160 respectively install the first bracket 210 onto the second bracket 140 through the first sliding part 211 and the second sliding part 212. When the moving part 230 moves along the annular track 110, the first bracket 210 can make the movement of the first camera module 200 along the annular track 110 more stable through the sliding engagement of the first sliding part 211 with the first annular groove 102a and the sliding engagement of the second sliding part 212 with the second annular groove 102b. By passing the locking portion at the top of the cylindrical body 310 through the first port 131, the first pressure plate 150, and the second pressure plate 160 of the transparent cover 130, and protruding to the outside of the second port 132 of the transparent cover 130, it is mechanically coupled to the top cover 120. This creates an annular receiving space 101 defining the first camera module 200 between the inner wall of the curved surface 133 and the outer wall of the cylindrical body 310, resulting in a relatively compact overall structure of the camera device. Furthermore, by mechanically coupling the second port 132 of the transparent cover 130 to the top cover 120 and the first port 131 of the transparent cover 130 to the flange 320, the installation of the transparent cover 130 becomes more stable.

[0116] The above embodiments of this application focus on describing the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. For the sake of brevity, they will not be described in detail here.

[0117] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

[0118] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An image pickup device, characterized by comprising: Comprise: a base module comprising: a ring-shaped track (110); a top cover (120) having a mounting portion (121) for attaching the camera device to an external surface; and, a transparent cover (130) comprising a first port portion (131), a second port portion (132), and an arc-shaped curved portion (133) extending from the first port portion (131) to the second port portion (132), the transparent cover (130) being mechanically coupled with the top cover (120); a first camera module (200) being movable along the ring-shaped track (110) in a circumferential direction; a cylindrical member (300) comprising a cylindrical member body (310) and a flange (320) extending from one end of the cylindrical member body (310) in a horizontal direction; a second camera module (400) being movable relative to the first camera module (200) and the cylindrical member (300) in a pitching motion or a horizontal rotation; the camera device being configured such that the second camera module (400) and the flange (320) are mechanically coupled, the cylindrical member body (310) is configured to pass through the first port portion (131) of the transparent cover (130) and protrude outside the second port portion (132) of the transparent cover (130), and the top cover (120) is mechanically coupled with the cylindrical member body (310) to form a ring-shaped accommodation space (101) between an inner wall of the arc-shaped curved portion (133) and an outer wall of the cylindrical member body (310) for accommodating the first camera module (200), the ring-shaped accommodation space (101) being arranged in a circumferential direction along a horizontal direction, wherein the second camera module (400) and the top cover (120) are located on opposite sides of the cylindrical member body (310).

2. The camera of claim 1, wherein the first camera module (200) comprising a first support (210), a first camera (220), and a moving member (230), the first camera (220) and the moving member (230) being arranged on the first support (210), the moving member (230) being movable along the ring-shaped track (110).

3. The camera of claim 2, wherein The base module further comprises a second ring-shaped support (140), a first ring-shaped pressing plate (150) and a second ring-shaped pressing plate (160), the second support (140) is connected with the top cover (120), the first pressing plate (150) and the second pressing plate (160) are connected with the inner ring edge and the outer ring edge of the second support (140) respectively, and first and second annular grooves (102a, 102b) are formed respectively, the first support (210) has a first sliding part (211) and a second sliding part (212), the first and second supports (210, 140) are installed by the first and second sliding parts (211, 212) respectively, and the first and second sliding parts (211, 212) are in sliding fit with the first and second annular grooves (102a, 102b) respectively.

4. The camera of claim 3, wherein The cylindrical body (310) passes through the central area of the first pressing plate (150) and is directly connected with the top cover (120), and the aperture of the assembled annular area formed by the cylindrical body (310) and the top cover (120) is smaller than the aperture of the annular track (110).

5. The camera of claim 4, wherein, The second camera module (400) comprises a camera body (410) and a third support (420), the camera further comprises a fan module (500), one end of the third support (420) is mechanically coupled with the camera body (410), the other end of the third support (420) is mechanically coupled with the flange (320) and supports the fan module (500), the cylindrical body (310) covers the fan module (500) so that the fan module (500) is located in the space surrounded by the cylindrical body (310), and the cylindrical body (310) is provided with a ventilation gap (311) which communicates the space surrounded by the cylindrical body (310) and the annular accommodating space (101).

6. The camera of claim 5, wherein, The fan module (500) comprises a fan (520) and an air outlet pipe (510), the air outlet (511) of the air outlet pipe (510) is opposite to the ventilation gap (311) so that the air flow generated by the fan (520) forms a guide path through the air outlet (511) of the air outlet pipe (510) and the ventilation gap (311) and flows into the annular accommodating space (101) to dissipate heat for the first camera module (200).

7. The camera of claim 6, wherein, The air outlet (511) of the air outlet pipe (510) is in butt joint with the ventilation gap (311), and the plane defined by the air outlet (511) of the air outlet pipe (510) is tangent to the circle defined by the side wall of the cylindrical body (310).

8. The camera of claim 7, wherein, The top end of the cylindrical body (310) has a locking part which is directly fixed with the top cover (120), the first pressing plate (150), the second pressing plate (160) and the second support (140) are all sleeved outside the outer wall of the cylindrical body (310), the second port part (132) of the transparent cover (130) is mechanically coupled with the top cover (120), and the first port part (131) of the transparent cover (130) is mechanically coupled with the flange (320).

9. The camera of claim 1, wherein, The camera device comprises a plurality of the first camera modules (200), and the plurality of the first camera modules (200) are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the annular accommodating space (101).

10. A method of assembling a camera for assembling the camera of claim 8, characterized by Comprise: The first sliding part (211) of the first support (210) is installed in the first annular groove (102a) surrounded by the first pressing plate (150) and the inner ring edge of the second support (140) by using the first pressing plate (150); The second sliding part (212) of the first support (210) is installed in the second annular groove (102b) surrounded by the second pressing plate (160) and the outer ring edge of the second support (140) by using the second pressing plate (160); The moving part (230) of the first camera module (200) is mechanically coupled with the annular track (110), so that the first camera module (200) can move circumferentially relative to the annular track (110); The locking part of the top end of the cylindrical body (310) passes through the first port part (131) of the transparent cover (130), the first pressing plate (150), the second pressing plate (160), and protrudes to the outside of the second port part (132) of the transparent cover (130), so as to be mechanically coupled with the top cover (120), so that the inner wall of the arc curved surface part (133) and the outer wall of the cylindrical body (310) form an annular accommodating space (101) for limiting the first camera module (200); The second camera module (400) is mechanically coupled with the cylindrical body (310), wherein the second camera module (400) and the top cover (120) are located on opposite sides of the cylindrical body (310); The second port part (132) of the transparent cover (130) is mechanically coupled with the top cover(120), and the first port part (131) of the transparent cover (130) is mechanicallycoupled with the flange (320).

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