CN219980917U

CN219980917U - Multi-focal length combined camera

Info

Publication number: CN219980917U
Application number: CN202320848621.XU
Authority: CN
Inventors: 赵月峰; 王鹏
Original assignee: Suzhou Yiji Intelligent Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Suzhou Yiji Intelligent Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2023-04-17
Filing date: 2023-04-17
Publication date: 2023-11-07
Anticipated expiration: 2033-04-17

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-focal length combined camera, which comprises: the plurality of lenses are arranged, and the focal lengths of at least two lenses are different, so that the lens is suitable for shooting different scenes; and the image processing system is connected with the lens and is used for processing the data shot by the lens. The multi-focal length combined camera provided by the utility model is provided with a plurality of lenses, at least two lenses in the plurality of lenses have different focal lengths so as to be suitable for shooting different scenes such as near scenes, far scenes and the like, and each lens is connected with an image processing system, so that scene data shot by each lens is processed, and finally, shooting of the scenes is completed. Compared with the prior art, the multi-focal length combined camera provided by the utility model has lenses with different focal lengths, can shoot different scenes at the same time, and overcomes the defects of the cameras in the prior art.

Description

Multi-focal length combined camera

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of cameras, in particular to a multi-focal-length combined camera.

Background

Currently, cameras are arranged at places such as roads, railways, tunnels, bridges and the like, and videos of the places are acquired through the cameras, so that a user can conveniently acquire relevant data according to the videos, for example, according to the acquired videos of the roads, the relevant data of each vehicle passing through the roads is determined according to the videos. While related art cameras are classified into ball cameras, gun cameras, and array cameras.

However, in the above technical cameras, the lenses of the gun camera and the array camera are fixed focus lenses, and cannot simultaneously shoot near and far scenes, and the lens of the dome camera generally has a zoom function, although focusing can be performed according to requirements to shoot near or far scenes, both near and far scenes cannot be simultaneously taken into account, namely, when shooting near scenes, far scenes are lost, and when shooting far scenes, near scenes are lost. Thus, the prior art camera cannot shoot a near scene and a far scene at the same time, which causes insufficient data to be acquired.

Therefore, how to take the near scene and the far scene at the same time is a technical problem that needs to be solved by the person skilled in the art.

Disclosure of Invention

Accordingly, the present utility model is directed to a multi-focal length combined camera for simultaneously capturing near and far scenes.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions:

a multi-focal length combination camera, comprising:

the plurality of lenses are arranged, and the focal lengths of at least two lenses are different, so that the lens is suitable for shooting different scenes;

and the image processing system is connected with the lens and is used for processing the data shot by the lens.

Optionally, in the multi-focal length combined camera, the lenses are arranged into multiple groups, focal lengths of the lenses of the groups are different, and focal lengths of the lenses of the same group are the same.

Optionally, in the above multi-focal length combined camera, the number of lenses for photographing a far-field scene group is not smaller than the number of lenses for photographing a near-field scene group in each of the groups of lenses.

Optionally, in the multi-focal length combined camera, the image processing system includes an image acquisition unit, an image processing unit and a data transmission unit, and the image acquisition unit, the image processing unit and the data transmission unit are connected by a line.

Optionally, in the multi-focal length combined camera, the image processing system further includes a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat, and the heat dissipation device is connected to the image acquisition unit.

Optionally, the multi-focal length combined camera includes a camera housing, the camera housing is provided with a space for accommodating the lens and the image processing system, and a shooting window for shooting the lens is formed in a wall of the camera housing.

Optionally, in the multi-focal length combined camera, the lens is fixed in the camera housing through a lens bracket, and the image acquisition unit and the image processing unit are mounted on a side of the lens bracket corresponding to the lens;

the data transmission unit of the image processing system is fixed in the camera shell through a data transmission unit mounting bracket.

Optionally, in the multi-focal length combined camera, the camera housing is provided with a connection terminal for connecting with an external power supply line and a signal transmission line, and the connection terminal is connected with the image processing system through a line to supply electric power and signal transmission for the image processing system.

Optionally, in the multi-focal length combined camera, the number of the shooting windows is the same as the number of the shots, and each shooting window corresponds to each shot one by one. The shooting window is provided with a window sheet for protecting the lens, and a sealing device is arranged between the window sheet and the shooting window.

Optionally, in the multi-focal length combined camera, the camera housing further includes a camera housing cover plate, and the camera housing cover plate is used for sealing an inner cavity of the camera housing.

The multi-focal length combined camera provided by the utility model is provided with a plurality of lenses, at least two lenses in the plurality of lenses have different focal lengths so as to be suitable for shooting different scenes such as near scenes, far scenes and the like, and each lens is connected with an image processing system, so that scene data shot by each lens is processed, and finally, shooting of the scenes is completed. Compared with the prior art, the multi-focal length combined camera provided by the utility model has lenses with different focal lengths, can shoot different scenes at the same time, and overcomes the defects of the cameras in the prior art.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings that are required in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly described, it being obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and that other drawings may be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a multi-focal length combined camera according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a camera housing according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a heat dissipating fin according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of a shooting scene of a multi-focal length combined camera according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Wherein 100 is a lens and 110 is a lens holder;

200 is an image processing system, 210 is an image acquisition unit, 220 is an image processing unit, 230 is a data transmission unit, 231 is a data transmission unit mounting bracket, and 240 is a heat dissipation device;

300 is a camera housing, 310 is a shooting window, 320 is a connecting terminal, 330 is a camera housing cover plate, 331 is a sealing strip;

400 is a window sheet, 410 is a window sheet pressing ring, 420 is a gasket, 430 is an O-shaped sealing ring;

500 is a heat dissipating fin.

Detailed Description

The core of the utility model is to provide a multi-focal length combined camera, so as to simultaneously take the near scene and the far scene into account.

The following description of the embodiments of the present utility model will be made clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which it is apparent that the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present utility model, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the utility model without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the utility model.

As shown in fig. 1, an embodiment of the present utility model discloses a multi-focal length combined camera including a lens 100 and an image processing system 200.

The number of the lenses 100 is plural, and at least two lenses 100 have different focal lengths, so that different scenes can be captured at the same time during shooting, each lens 100 is connected with the image processing system 200 through a line, and after each lens 100 captures different scenes, the image processing system 200 processes the shot data, thereby completing shooting of the multi-focal-length combined camera provided in the embodiment.

In a specific embodiment, the lenses 100 are arranged into a plurality of groups, the focal lengths of the lenses 100 of the groups are different, the lenses 100 of the same group are the same, and the number of the lenses 100 of each group is a plurality of groups, so that the capability of capturing scenes of each group is improved, the shooting capability of the multi-focal length combined camera provided by the embodiment is enhanced, and more scene information can be provided.

Further, in order to meet the shooting requirements of different scenes, in each lens set 100, the number of lenses 100 for shooting far-field scene sets is not smaller than the number of lenses 100 for shooting near-field scene sets, so that the multi-focal length combined camera provided by the embodiment has a stronger capturing capability on far-field scene information. In a specific embodiment, the multi-focal length combined camera provided in this embodiment is arranged with 2 lenses of 8mm for shooting near scenes, 3 lenses of 25mm for shooting intermediate scenes, and 4 lenses of 50mm for shooting far scenes, so as to obtain a complete image of a long and narrow rectangular area as shown in fig. 4, and the images captured by the same group of lenses 100 are combined into a shot image of the scene. Alternatively, the focal length and number of the lenses 100 may be designed according to the actual situation by those skilled in the art, which is not listed here.

As shown in fig. 1, the image processing system 200 includes an image acquisition unit 210, an image processing unit 220, and a data transmission unit 230. The image capturing unit 210 converts the optical image captured by each lens 100 into an analog digital image and transmits the analog digital image to the image processing unit 220, the image processing unit 220 may store data of the analog digital image in real time and process the image under image processing software, and the data transmission unit 230 communicates with an external device for exchange transmission of the data. The above unit modules are all connected by lines. Also, the image capturing unit 210 and the image processing unit 220 may be integrated on one circuit board to reduce the occupied space of the image processing system 200.

In addition, the image processing system 200 is provided with a heat dissipation device 240 for dissipating heat, and the heat dissipation device 240 is connected with the integrated circuit boards of the image acquisition unit 210 and the image processing unit 220, so as to dissipate heat of the image processing system 200, thereby avoiding the influence of high temperature on the operation of the image processing system 200 and improving the working performance of the multi-focal-length combined camera provided by the embodiment.

As shown in fig. 2, in order to provide sufficient protection for the lens 100 and the image processing system 200, the multi-focal length combined camera provided in this embodiment includes a camera housing 300, the camera housing 300 is provided with a space for accommodating the lens 100 and the image processing system 200, and a photographing window 310 for photographing the lens 100 is formed on a wall of the camera housing 300.

As shown in fig. 1, the lens 100 is fixed to the inner space of the camera housing 300 by a lens holder 110, and the lens holder 110 is provided with a mounting hole for mounting the lens 100. And the image capturing unit 210 and the image processing unit 220 connected to the lens 100 are also mounted on the lens holder 110 and located at one side of the corresponding lens 100. And the data transmission unit 230 of the image processing system 200 is fixed to the inner space of the camera housing 300 by the data transmission unit mounting bracket 231.

In addition, the camera housing 300 is provided with a connection terminal 320 connected with the image processing system 200 through a line, and the connection terminal 320 is used for being connected with an external power line and a signal transmission line, so that the multi-focal length combined camera provided in the embodiment can be connected with an external power supply device and a signal transmission device, thereby obtaining electric energy and timely transmitting data. The connection terminal 320 is an IP 67-class electrical connector, and a sealing ring is provided between the connection terminal 320 and the camera housing 300 to perform a sealing process, thereby protecting the internal devices of the camera housing 300.

In one embodiment, the number of the photographing windows 310 is the same as the number of the shots 100, and each photographing window 31 corresponds to each shot 100 one by one.

As shown in fig. 2, each photographing window 310 is mounted with a window sheet 400 for protecting the lens 100, and a sealing device is provided between the window sheet 400 and the photographing window 310. In one embodiment, the sealing device includes a gasket 420, a window press 410, and an O-ring 430, so that the window 400 is closely mounted on the photographing window 310 to sufficiently protect the components inside the camera housing 300. The O-shaped sealing ring 430 is made of silicon rubber, the window sheet 400 is made of optical glass, the gasket 420 is made of polytetrafluoroethylene, and the window sheet pressing ring 410 is made of aluminum alloy.

As shown in fig. 3, the camera housing 300 is mounted with a camera housing cover 330 to seal an inner cavity of the camera housing 300. And a sealing strip 331 is arranged between the camera housing cover plate 330 and the camera housing 300 to prevent foreign matters from entering the inner cavity of the camera housing 300, so as to pollute and damage internal parts. In addition, in order to facilitate heat dissipation from the inner space of the camera housing 300, heat dissipation fins 500 for heat dissipation are formed on the outer surfaces of the housing wall of the camera housing 300 and the camera housing cover 330, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency.

Further, the heat conducting pad is installed between the surfaces of the lens holder 110 and the heat dissipating device 240, and the inner surface of the cover plate 330 of the camera housing and the inner surface of the bottom plate of the camera housing 300, or the heat conducting silicone grease is smeared thereon, so that the heat generated by the image capturing unit 210 and the image processing unit 220 can be quickly transferred to the housing of the camera housing 300 and the cover plate 330 of the camera housing, so that the heat can be dissipated through the heat dissipating fins 500, and the multi-focal-length combined camera provided by the embodiment has better working performance. In addition, in one embodiment, the materials of the lens holder 110, the transmission unit mounting holder 231, the camera housing 300, and the camera housing cover 330 are aluminum alloys.

It should be noted that, in the present specification, each embodiment is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment is mainly described as different from other embodiments, and identical and similar parts between the embodiments are all enough to be referred to each other.

As used in the specification and in the claims, the terms "a," "an," "the," and/or "the" are not specific to a singular, but may include a plurality, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In general, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" merely indicate that the steps and elements are explicitly identified, and they do not constitute an exclusive list, as other steps or elements may be included in a method or apparatus. The inclusion of an element defined by the phrase "comprising one … …" does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises an element.

Wherein, in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise indicated, "/" means or, for example, a/B may represent a or B; "and/or" herein is merely an association relationship describing an association object, and means that three relationships may exist, for example, a and/or B may mean: a exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, "plurality" means two or more than two.

The terms "first" and "second" are used below for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defining "a first" or "a second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more such feature.

The principles and embodiments of the present utility model have been described herein with reference to specific examples, the description of which is intended only to facilitate an understanding of the core concepts of the utility model. It should be noted that it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and adaptations of the utility model can be made without departing from the principles of the utility model and these modifications and adaptations are intended to be within the scope of the utility model as defined in the following claims.

Claims

1. A multi-focal length combination camera, comprising:

the plurality of lenses (100) are arranged, the focal lengths of at least two lenses (100) are different so as to be suitable for shooting different scenes, the lenses (100) are arranged into a plurality of groups, the focal lengths of the lenses (100) of each group are different, the focal lengths of the lenses (100) of the same group are the same, and in each group of the lenses (100), the number of the lenses (100) for shooting far-field scene groups is not less than the number of the lenses (100) for shooting near-field scene groups;

and the image processing system (200) is connected with the lens (100) and is used for processing the data shot by the lens (100).

2. The multi-focal length combination camera of claim 1 wherein the image processing system (200) comprises an image acquisition unit (210), an image processing unit (220) and a data transmission unit (230), and wherein the image acquisition unit (210), the image processing unit (220) and the data transmission unit (230) are connected by wires.

3. The multi-focal length combination camera of claim 2 wherein the image processing system (200) is further provided with a heat sink (240) for dissipating heat, the heat sink (240) being connected to the image acquisition unit (210).

4. The multi-focal length combination camera according to claim 2, comprising a camera housing (300), wherein the camera housing (300) is provided with a space for accommodating the lens (100) and the image processing system (200), and a photographing window (310) for photographing the lens (100) is opened on a housing wall of the camera housing (300).

5. The multi-focal length combined camera of claim 4 wherein the lens (100) is fixed within the camera housing (300) by a lens mount (110), and the image acquisition unit (210) and the image processing unit (220) are mounted to a side of the lens mount (110) facing away from the lens (100);

the data transmission unit (230) of the image processing system (200) is fixed within the camera housing (300) by a data transmission unit mounting bracket (231).

6. The multi-focal length combination camera according to claim 5, wherein the camera housing (300) is provided with a connection terminal (320) for connection with an external power supply line and a signal transmission line, and the connection terminal (320) is connected with the image processing system (200) by a line to supply power and signal transmission to the image processing system (200).

7. The multi-focal length combined camera according to claim 4, wherein the number of the photographing windows (310) is the same as the number of the lenses (100), each photographing window (310) corresponds to each lens (100) one by one, the photographing window (310) is provided with a window sheet (400) for protecting the lens (100), and a sealing device is provided between the window sheet (400) and the photographing window (310).

8. The multi-focal combination camera of any of claims 4-7 wherein the camera housing (300) further comprises a camera housing cover plate (330), the camera housing cover plate (330) being configured to seal an interior cavity of the camera housing (300).