CN215488749U - Camera mounting device and imaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a camera mounting device and an imaging device. A camera mounting apparatus comprising: a top cover; the functional component is pivotally connected with the top cover; the fixed cover is detachably connected with the functional component, and in a connected state, the fixed cover and the functional component jointly enclose a fixed space for accommodating the camera; and the positioning piece is detachably connected between the top cover and the functional component to limit the pivoting of the functional component. The mounting device can complete mounting and debugging without disassembling the mounting structure of the camera, and reduces the possibility of damage caused by secondary assembly.

Description

Camera mounting device and imaging device

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of camera installation equipment, in particular to a camera installation device and an image pickup device.

Background

Many cameras, such as dome cameras, are typically secured in a predetermined position by means of an adjustable mounting bracket. During installation and debugging of the existing dome camera, the debugging and installation of equipment can be completed only by integrally disassembling the shell or the upper cover of the camera. In the process, the shell or the upper cover is disassembled, so that the camera is in a random movable state and is easily damaged or installation and debugging are influenced. In addition, during the secondary assembly of the user, the structure such as waterproof originally in the shell or the upper cover can be directly contacted, and when the user has improper or illegal operation, the structure can be damaged and even safety accidents can be caused.

Therefore, there is a need in the industry for a camera mounting device that is easy to install and adjust and does not damage the original internal structure due to installation and debugging.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Therefore, the installation device of the camera and the camera device can be installed and debugged without disassembling the installation structure of the camera, and the possibility of damage caused by secondary assembly is reduced.

A mounting device for a camera, comprising: a top cover; the functional component is pivotally connected with the top cover and can be opened and closed relative to the top cover through pivoting; the fixed cover is detachably connected with the functional component, and in a connected state, the fixed cover and the functional component jointly enclose a fixed space for accommodating a camera; and the positioning piece is used for detachably connecting the top cover and the functional component card, and connecting the functional component to the top cover by the positioning piece so that the functional component keeps a closed state relative to the top cover.

With the mounting device of the present embodiment, the functional component and the fixing cover together form a fixing space to accommodate the camera. In the fixed space, the movement of the camera in six degrees of freedom is limited, and the pre-fixing of the camera is completed. Because the camera is restricted from movement, no additional fixing measures need to be provided for the camera in subsequent installation operations, and operators are liberated. The locating piece can easily locate the functional component on the top cover to complete the final assembly. The installation device of the utility model is easy to install the camera, and the subsequent secondary operation can not contact the camera or other structures or components in the fixed space, thereby causing no damage to the equipment.

In one embodiment, the functional components include: the shell ring is pivotally connected with the top cover through a rotating shaft and is provided with a positioning hole for inserting the positioning piece; a swivel ring mounted between the housing ring and the top cover, the swivel ring configured to be rotatable relative to the housing ring about a central axis of the top cover, and the swivel ring configured to be fixed relative to the camera.

According to this embodiment, through the adjustment swivel collar, can be to the ascending angle of camera in the horizontal direction, and need not to unpack installation device apart, simple structure easily operates, has also avoided secondary assembly to cause the damage to equipment.

In one embodiment, the rotating ring is provided with a first plurality of teeth along its circumference, the housing ring is provided with a second plurality of teeth corresponding to the first plurality of teeth, and the rotating ring is configured to engage the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth in a first state to restrict rotation of the rotating ring and to disengage the first plurality of teeth from the second plurality of teeth in a second state to allow rotation of the rotating ring.

According to the embodiment, in the first state, the first tooth of the rotation ring is placed on the second tooth of the housing ring, and the first tooth is meshed with the second tooth, so that the rotation ring is prevented from rotating relative to the housing ring, and the camera is limited in the adjustment angle in the horizontal direction. When the first tooth is separated from the second tooth, for example, the first tooth has a first sloped tooth surface, and the second tooth has a second sloped tooth surface, the first tooth can be gradually disengaged from the second tooth by rotating the rotating ring, and the first sloped tooth surface moves obliquely upward along the second sloped tooth surface, thereby allowing the rotating ring to move relative to the housing ring, and achieving angular adjustment of the camera in the horizontal direction. The tooth meshing structure is easy to realize, and the operation process is simple.

In one embodiment, the functional components further comprise: a damping ring disposed between the rotating ring and the top cover; wherein in the second state, the damping ring is pressed by the top cover. Through top cap extrusion damping circle, can provide for the operator and adjust and feel, promote the operation and experience.

In one embodiment, the functional components further comprise: a bracket mounted to the swivel ring, the bracket having a camera positioning structure. The camera is positioned in the bracket, and the bracket is fixed on the rotating ring, so that the linkage of the camera and the rotating ring can be simply realized.

In one embodiment, the functional components include: the shell ring is pivotally connected with the top cover through a rotating shaft and is provided with a positioning hole for inserting the positioning piece; the rotating ring is arranged between the shell ring and the top cover and is provided with a first limiting part; the bracket is arranged on the rotating ring and is provided with a second limiting part which forms limiting fit with the first limiting part; and the support frame is arranged on the rotating ring, the support frame is positioned between the rotating ring and the support frame, and the support frame is constructed to be capable of being matched with the rotating ring to extrude the support frame, so that the first limiting part and the second limiting part form limiting fit, and the support frame can be released to eliminate the limiting fit between the first limiting part and the second limiting part. Through this embodiment, when first spacing portion and the spacing cooperation of second formation of portion, restricted the rotation of support to the angle modulation of restriction camera. When the first limiting part is separated from the second limiting part, the rotation limitation of the bracket is eliminated, so that the angle of the camera can be adjusted. Realize spacing or cancel spacing through the extrusion or let go of support, the mode is simple and easily realize through multiple structure.

In one embodiment, the first stopper portion has a plurality of third teeth arranged about an axis perpendicular to the central axis of the top cover, and the second stopper portion has a plurality of fourth teeth corresponding to the plurality of third teeth. Therefore, when the first limiting part and the second limiting part form limiting matching, the movement of the bracket and the camera around the axis perpendicular to the central axis of the top cover is limited, and when the limiting matching of the first limiting part and the second limiting part disappears, the movement of the bracket and the camera around the axis is realized, and the angle of the camera can be adjusted vertically.

In one embodiment, a detachable fastener is arranged between the rotating ring and the support frame, and the fastener is configured to adjust the pressing state of the support frame and the rotating ring to the bracket. The rotating ring is close to or away from the support frame through adjusting the fastener, so that the support frame is pressed against the rotating ring, or the support frame is released, and therefore the first limiting part and the second limiting part can achieve limiting fit or cancel limiting fit, the support frame and the camera are limited to rotate around an axis perpendicular to the central axis of the top cover, or the rotation is allowed. The fastener is simple in structure and easy to adjust.

In one embodiment, the fastener is configured as a fastening screw, and the swivel ring and the support bracket each have a screw hole that mates with the fastening screw. The fastener is simple in structure, and the distance between the support frame and the rotating ring can be adjusted by screwing the fastener, so that the extrusion state of the support is adjusted, the support is pressed against the rotating ring, or the support is released.

An image pickup apparatus comprising: the mounting device of the camera is the mounting device; and a camera installed in the fixed space.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an image pickup apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a functional module is assembled on a top cover together with a camera through a positioning member;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an image capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the positioning member is removed to allow the functional assembly to pivot;

fig. 3 is a schematic view of an image pickup apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, which shows the pivoted state of fig. 2 from another angle;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of an imaging device according to an embodiment of the utility model, with functional components shown exploded from the camera;

fig. 5 is an exploded schematic view of a mounting device for a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a top cover is omitted;

FIGS. 6 and 7 show partial schematic views of a mounting device according to an embodiment of the utility model from different angles;

FIGS. 8 and 9 show schematic views of a locking cover and bracket snap-fit from different angles according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 shows a schematic view of a mated mounting of a bracket and camera according to an embodiment of the utility model;

fig. 11 to 15 are schematic views showing the mounting device according to the embodiment of the present invention allowing the camera to rotate around the central axis of the top cover, wherein fig. 13 is an enlarged view at a of fig. 12, and fig. 15 is an enlarged view at B of fig. 14; and

fig. 16 to 20 are schematic views showing the principle that the mounting device according to the embodiment of the present invention allows the camera to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the central axis of the top cover, in which fig. 18 is an enlarged view at C of fig. 17, and fig. 20 is an enlarged view at D of fig. 19.

Description of the element reference numerals

1. A top cover; 11. tightly pushing the bulge; 2. a rotating shaft; 3. a functional component; 31. a support; 311. a second limiting part; 312. a fourth tooth; 313. positioning the projection; 314. a bayonet; 32. rotating the ring; 321. a first tooth; 325. a first beveled tooth surface; 322. a ring groove; 323. a first limiting part; 324. a second bonding surface; 33. a damping ring; 331. a protrusion; 34. a housing collar; 341. a second tooth; 342. a second beveled tooth surface; 35. a support frame; 351. screw holes; 352. a tightening part; 353. a first bonding surface; 36. a fastener; 37. a positioning member; 4. a camera; 41. a positioning groove; 5. a fixed cover; 51. a first buckle; 52. and a second buckle.

The present invention is described in further detail with reference to the drawings and the detailed description.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more apparent, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the detailed description. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the scope of the utility model, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "mounted on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. When a component is referred to as being "disposed on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or intervening components may also be present. When an element is referred to as being "secured to" another element, it can be directly secured to the other element or intervening elements may also be present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and the like as used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiments.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The terminology used herein in the description of the utility model is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. As used herein, the term "or/and" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an image pickup apparatus, as shown in fig. 1 to 4, wherein fig. 1 is an overall schematic view of the image pickup apparatus, fig. 2 and 3 show a state in which a camera is pre-fixed in a mounting apparatus from different angles, and fig. 4 shows an exploded schematic view of the camera and the mounting apparatus in the image pickup apparatus. As shown in fig. 1 to 4, the image pickup apparatus includes a mounting apparatus of a camera and a camera 4 located in the mounting apparatus. The mounting device comprises a top cover 1, a functional component 3 connected to the top cover 1 and a fixing cover 5 connected to the functional component 3, wherein a fixing space for accommodating the camera 4 is defined between the fixing cover 5 and the functional component 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the functional module 3 is pivotably connected to the top cover 1 by a pivot shaft 2. The functional module 3 can be pivoted to the position shown in fig. 1 and mounted to the top cover 1 by means of the positioning member 37, limiting the rotation of the functional module 3. Referring to fig. 3, the functional component 3 is provided with positioning holes for inserting the positioning elements 37. The positioning holes may be, for example, rod-like positioning members such as screws, bolts or pins. When the securing element 37 is removed, the functional module 3 can be pivoted into the position shown in fig. 2 and 3, during which the camera 4 is always secured in the functional module 3. Because the camera 4 is restricted to move in the fixed space, extra restriction is not needed in the whole operation process, operators are liberated, and the damage to the camera 4 or internal components due to accidental operation and the like is avoided.

Fig. 5 shows an exploded schematic view of the functional assembly 3. As shown in fig. 5, the functional assembly 3 includes a housing ring 34, a swivel ring 32 mounted to the housing ring 34, a bracket 31 mounted to the swivel ring 32, and a support bracket 35 mounted to the housing ring 34.

As shown in fig. 10, the bracket 31 of the functional component 3 has a positioning projection 313, and the camera 4 has a positioning groove 41. When the camera 4 is mounted in the fixing space, the fixing of the camera 4 with respect to the bracket 31 is achieved by fitting the positioning projections 313 into the positioning grooves 41.

According to an embodiment of the utility model, at least a part of the functional assembly 3 is rotatable about the central axis X (shown in fig. 11) of the top cover 1, thereby allowing the camera 4 therein to be angled in a horizontal direction (shown by the arrow in fig. 11). Fig. 5, 11 to 15 show schematic diagrams of the principle of camera leveling. As shown in fig. 5, the rotating ring 32 has a plurality of first teeth 321, and the plurality of first teeth 321 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the rotating ring 32. The housing collar 34 has a plurality of second teeth 341 that mate with the plurality of first teeth 321. The first tooth 321 is engaged with the second tooth 341, and functions to restrict the rotation of the rotation ring 32 around the central axis X of the top cover 1, and prevent the camera 4 from being horizontally angularly adjusted. Fig. 12 and 13 show a schematic view of the meshing of the first tooth 321 of the rotary ring 32 with the second tooth 341 of the housing ring 34, the first angled flank 325 of the first tooth 321 engaging the second angled flank 342 of the second tooth 341.

As shown in fig. 14 and 15, by rotating the rotation ring 32 around the central axis X of the top cover 1, for example, by rotating the bracket 31 fixed relative to the rotation ring 32 around the central axis X of the top cover 1 to rotate the rotation ring 32, the first inclined tooth surface 325 of the first tooth 321 moves against the second inclined tooth surface 342 of the second tooth 341 to disengage the bracket 31 and the rotation ring 32 from the housing ring 34, so that the first tooth 321 disengages from the second tooth 341 and the rotation ring 32 can rotate around the central axis X of the top cover 1, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the horizontal angle of the camera 4.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 13 and 15, a damping ring 33 is provided between the top cover 1 and the swivel ring 32. As shown in fig. 13, when the first teeth 321 of the rotation ring 32 are engaged with the second teeth 341 of the housing ring 34, the damping ring 33 is not pressed by the top cover 1 or is pressed by a small amount, which may be negligible. As shown in fig. 15, when the first teeth 321 of the rotation ring 32 are separated from the second teeth 341 of the housing ring 34, the damping ring 33 is pressed by the top cover 1, for example, by the tightening projection 11 of the top cover 1, thereby providing a feeling of adjustment and enhancing the operational experience.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the damping ring 33 has a projection 331 and the rotary ring 32 has a circumferential groove 322, so that the damping ring 33 can be fixed to the rotary ring 32 by the projection 331 engaging in the circumferential groove 322 of the rotary ring 32. In other embodiments, not shown, a groove may be provided on the damping ring, and a protrusion may be provided on the rotating ring, so as to realize the insertion and fixation of the damping ring and the rotating ring.

According to an embodiment of the utility model, at least a part of the functional assembly 3 is rotatable about an axis Y (shown in fig. 16) perpendicular to the central axis X of the top cover 1, enabling angular adjustment of the camera 4 in the vertical direction (shown by the arrow in fig. 16). Fig. 5, 16 to 20 show a schematic view of the vertical adjustment of the camera. As shown in fig. 5, the rotating ring 32 has a first position-limiting portion 323, the first position-limiting portion 323 has a plurality of third teeth (not shown), the bracket 31 has a second position-limiting portion 311, and the second position-limiting portion 311 has a plurality of fourth teeth 312 engaged with the plurality of third teeth. The bracket 31 is disposed between the support frame 35 and the rotation ring 32, and when the third tooth is engaged with the fourth tooth 312, it functions to restrict the rotation of the bracket 31 about the axis Y, so that the angular adjustment of the camera 4 in the vertical direction is restricted.

In the embodiment shown, a plurality of fourth teeth are arranged around the axis Y.

As shown in fig. 17 to 20, the support bracket 35 is connected to the swivel ring 32 by a fastener 36. By adjusting the fasteners 36, the degree of locking between the support bracket 35 and the swivel collar 32 can be adjusted to adjust the degree of compression on the bracket, limit rotation of the bracket 31 about the Y-axis, or allow rotation of the bracket 31 about the Y-axis.

As shown in fig. 17 and 18, the support bracket 35 and the swivel ring 32 are locked by adjusting the fastener 36, so that the distance between the support bracket 35 and the swivel ring 32 is shortened, and the tightening portion 352 of the support bracket 35 presses the bracket 31 against the swivel ring 32, so that the third tooth of the swivel ring 32 can engage with the fourth tooth 312 of the bracket 31, restricting the rotation of the bracket 31 about the Y-axis, and further restricting the angular adjustment of the camera 4 in the vertical direction. The locking state of the support 35 and the rotating ring 32 is fed back by the engagement of the first engagement surface 353 of the support 35 and the second engagement surface 324 of the rotating ring 32. As shown in fig. 19 and 20, the distance between the support frame 35 and the rotation ring 32 is increased by releasing the support frame 35 and the rotation ring 32 through the fastener 36, and the tightening portion 352 of the support frame 35 releases the bracket 31, so that the third tooth of the rotation ring 32 is separated from the fourth tooth 312 of the bracket 31, and the bracket 31 is rotated about the Y-axis, thereby achieving the angle adjustment of the camera 4 in the vertical direction.

In the illustrated embodiment, the fastener 36 is a screw and the support bracket 35 has a screw hole 351 that mates with the screw. The screw is screwed in two directions, so that the purposes of locking the support frame and the rotating ring or loosening the support frame and the rotating ring are achieved. In other embodiments not shown, the fastener may be a latch. Through the plug bolt, play the purpose of locking support frame and rotation ring circle, or unclamp support frame and rotation ring circle.

In the embodiment shown, the fixing cover 5 is snapped onto the functional component 3. As shown in fig. 5 to 9, the fixing cap 5 has a first catch 51 and a second catch 52, wherein the first catch 51 is used for forming a snap fit with the rib of the second limiting portion 311 of the holder 31, and the second catch 52 is used for forming a snap fit with the bayonet 314 of the holder 31. In other embodiments, only the first catch or only the second catch may be provided. In further embodiments, the catch may be provided on the bracket and the bayonet on the stationary cover 5. The clamping form is simple, and the connection between the fixed cover and the functional component 3 can be realized without additional auxiliary tools. In yet another embodiment, the stationary cover and the functional assembly may be detachably connected by a connecting pin or other connecting member.

According to the installation device of the camera, the camera is arranged by means of the fixed space defined by the functional component and the fixed cover, and the camera is pre-fixed. Form fixed space through fixed lid and functional unit joint, the lock mode is simple, need not with the help of other instruments. And carrying out installation operations such as wiring and the like in a pre-fixed state, and then installing and positioning the functional component on the top cover through the positioning piece to finish the integral installation of the camera device. Because can fix in advance the camera during the installation, restricted the motion of camera on six degrees of freedom, subsequent installation operation need not additionally to restrict the camera, for example operating personnel need not to fix with the hand or hold up the camera, can release both hands and engage in other operations, promote the convenience of operation. The positioning of the functional components on the cover is simple and easy to operate, and the final assembly can be carried out with the aid of conventional tools, such as screwdrivers. The whole installation process of the camera device only needs to be finished by means of a tool, and the operation process is simple. After the camera device is assembled, the angle adjustment of the camera in the horizontal direction can be realized by means of the rotating support, the camera can be adjusted in the vertical angle by means of the adjusting fastener, the camera device does not need to be disassembled, and the damage to an internal structure or a component caused by secondary operation of the camera device is avoided.

The technical features of the embodiments described above may be arbitrarily combined, and for the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments described above are not described, but should be considered as being within the scope of the present specification as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features.

The above-mentioned embodiments only express several embodiments of the present invention, and the description thereof is more specific and detailed, but not construed as limiting the scope of the utility model. It should be noted that, for a person skilled in the art, several variations and modifications can be made without departing from the inventive concept, which falls within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A camera mounting apparatus, comprising:

a top cover;

the functional component is pivotally connected with the top cover and can be opened and closed relative to the top cover through pivoting;

the fixed cover is detachably connected with the functional component, and in a connected state, the fixed cover and the functional component jointly enclose a fixed space for accommodating a camera; and

the positioning piece is used for detachably connecting the top cover with the functional component, and the positioning piece is used for connecting the functional component to the top cover so that the functional component keeps a closed state relative to the top cover.

2. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the functional component comprises:

the shell ring is pivotally connected with the top cover through a rotating shaft and is provided with a positioning hole for inserting the positioning piece;

a swivel ring mounted between the housing ring and the top cover, the swivel ring configured to be rotatable relative to the housing ring about a central axis of the top cover, and the swivel ring configured to be fixed relative to the camera.

3. The mounting device of claim 2, wherein the rotating collar is circumferentially provided with a first plurality of teeth thereon, the housing collar is provided with a second plurality of teeth corresponding to the first plurality of teeth, and the rotating collar is configured to engage the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth in a first state to limit rotation of the rotating collar and to disengage the first plurality of teeth from the second plurality of teeth in a second state to allow rotation of the rotating collar.

4. The mounting device of claim 3, wherein the functional assembly further comprises:

a damping ring disposed between the rotating ring and the top cover;

wherein in the second state, the damping ring is pressed by the top cover.

5. The mounting device of claim 4, wherein the functional assembly further comprises:

a bracket mounted to the swivel ring, the bracket having a camera positioning structure.

6. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the functional component comprises:

the shell ring is pivotally connected with the top cover through a rotating shaft and is provided with a positioning hole for inserting the positioning piece;

the rotating ring is arranged between the shell ring and the top cover and is provided with a first limiting part;

the bracket is arranged on the rotating ring and is provided with a second limiting part which forms limiting fit with the first limiting part; and

the support frame is installed on the rotating ring, the support is located the rotating ring with between the support frame, the support frame construct can with the rotating ring cooperation extrusion the support, so that first spacing portion with the spacing portion of second forms spacing cooperation, and can release the support is in order to eliminate spacing cooperation between first spacing portion and the spacing portion of second.

7. The mounting arrangement, as set forth in claim 6, wherein the first retaining portion has a plurality of third teeth aligned about an axis perpendicular to the central axis of the top cover, and the second retaining portion has a plurality of fourth teeth corresponding to the third teeth.

8. The mounting device of claim 6 or 7, wherein a removable fastener is provided between the swivel collar and the support bracket, the fastener being configured to adjust the compression of the support bracket and swivel collar against the bracket.

9. The mounting device of claim 8, wherein the fastener is configured as a fastening screw, and the swivel collar and the support bracket each have a screw hole that mates with the fastening screw.

10. An image pickup apparatus, comprising:

a mounting device for a camera, the mounting device being as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; and

a camera mounted in the fixed space.

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