TWM660403U - Recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

A recording device is provided. The recording device includes a device housing, a positioning plate, a lens module, and a positioning mechanism. The positioning plate is located within the housing and includes a plate positioning portion. The lens module is rotatably installed in the device housing and includes a module positioning portion. In an adjustable state, the lens module is capable of rotating relative to the device housing. In a positioned state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along a translational direction, causing the module positioning portion to engage with the plate positioning portion, and thereby the relative position between the lens module and the device housing is affixed.

Description

Recording device

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a recording device, and in particular to a vehicle recording device.

In order to record images inside the car, the dashcam is equipped with an internal recording camera in addition to an external recording camera to record the behavior of passengers or the driver. However, generally speaking, the installation position of the dashcam is mainly to facilitate the recording of images outside the car. Therefore, after the dashcam is installed, how to rotate or shift the internal recording camera to face the passengers or the driver becomes a design issue.

An embodiment of the present invention is a recording device provided to solve the problem of the known technology, comprising a device housing, a limiting plate, a lens module and a positioning mechanism. The limiting plate is disposed in the device housing, wherein the limiting plate includes a plate limiting portion. The lens module is rotatably arranged in the device housing, and the lens module includes a module limiting portion. In an adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing. In a positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along a translation direction so that the module limiting portion is engaged with the plate limiting portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing.

In one embodiment, in the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating around a rotation axis, and in the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along the extension direction of the rotation axis.

In one embodiment, the plate limiting portion includes a first crown gear structure, the module limiting portion includes a second crown gear structure, and the first crown gear structure is suitable for combining with the second crown gear structure.

In one embodiment, the device housing includes a first slot body and a second slot body, the lens module is arranged in the first slot body, and the limiting plate is arranged in the second slot body. In the adjustable state, the limiting plate is suitable for translating in the second slot body to release the lens module. In the positioning state, the limiting plate is pushed up by the lens module and abuts against an abutting surface in the second slot body.

In one embodiment, the recording device further includes an elastic element, which is disposed in the second groove and abuts against the limiting plate. The elastic element is suitable for applying an elastic force to the limiting plate so that the plate limiting portion tends to contact the module limiting portion.

In one embodiment, the limiting plate includes a column, the elastic element includes a compression spring, the elastic element is sleeved on the column, one end of the elastic element abuts the limiting plate, and the other end of the elastic element abuts the inner wall of the second slot.

In one embodiment, the positioning mechanism includes a locking accessory, and in the positioning state, the locking accessory pushes the lens module along the translation direction.

In one embodiment, the device housing includes a third slot body, the positioning mechanism further includes a screw plate, the screw plate is arranged in the third slot body, the first slot body is located between the second slot body and the third slot body, the locking accessory includes a retaining screw, and the locking accessory is locked and connected to the screw plate.

In one embodiment, the lens module includes a metal gasket, and in the positioning state, the locking accessory pushes the metal gasket along the translation direction.

In one embodiment, the recording device further includes an external recording lens, the device housing includes a housing opening, the lens module is at least partially exposed from the housing opening, the external recording lens is arranged on a first side of the device housing, the housing opening is formed on a second side of the device housing, and the first side is opposite to the second side.

In the recording device of the present invention, in the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing. In the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module in a translation direction so that the module limit portion engages with the plate limit portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing. In one embodiment, the user only needs to loosen the locking accessory to adjust the orientation of the lens module (adjustable state); and if the user locks the locking accessory, the orientation of the lens module can be easily fixed (positioning state). The recording device of the present invention is not only easy to operate, but also low in cost.

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional diagram showing the recording device of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partial exploded diagram showing the recording device of the present invention. FIG. 3A is an exploded diagram showing the main structure of the recording device of the present invention. FIG. 3B is an assembly diagram showing the main structure of the recording device of the present invention. With reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3A and 3B, the recording device D of the present invention comprises a device housing 1, a limiting plate 3, a lens module 2 and a positioning mechanism 4. In one embodiment, the device housing 1 comprises a first housing component 101 and a second housing component 102, and the first housing component 101 and the second housing component 102 are combined to form the device housing 1. The limiting plate 3 is arranged in the device housing 1, wherein the limiting plate 3 includes a plate limiting portion 31. The lens module 2 is rotatably arranged in the device housing 1, and the lens module 2 includes a module limiting portion 21. In an adjustable state, the lens module 2 is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing 1. In a positioning state, the positioning mechanism 4 pushes the lens module 2 along a translation direction X, so that the module limiting portion 21 is engaged with the plate limiting portion 31, so as to fix the relative position between the lens module 2 and the device housing 1.

FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the recording device of the present invention, wherein the recording device is in a positioning state. With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, in the adjustable state, the lens module 2 is adapted to rotate around a rotation axis A. In the positioning state, the positioning mechanism 4 pushes the lens module 2 along the extension direction of the rotation axis A.

FIG. 5 shows the detailed structure of the module limiter of the present invention. With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4, and 5, in one embodiment, the plate limiter 31 includes a first crown gear structure, and the module limiter 21 includes a second crown gear structure, and the first crown gear structure is suitable for combining with the second crown gear structure.

With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the device housing 1 includes a first slot 11 and a second slot 12, the lens module 2 is disposed in the first slot 11, and the limiting plate 3 is disposed in the second slot 12. In the adjustable state, the limiting plate 3 is adapted to translate in the second slot 12 to release the lens module 2. In the positioning state, the limiting plate 3 is pushed up by the lens module 2 and abuts against an abutting surface 121 in the second slot 12. In one embodiment, the outer contour of the limiting plate 3 is roughly rectangular, and the limiting plate 3 is constrained by the second slot 12, so that the limiting plate 3 can only translate in the second slot 12 without rotating.

FIG. 6 shows a recording device of another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the recording device further includes an elastic element 39, which is disposed in the second groove 12 and abuts against the limit plate 3. The elastic element 39 is suitable for applying an elastic force to the limit plate 3, so that the plate limit portion 31 tends to contact the module limit portion 21, thereby providing the user with a sense of segmentation when adjusting the orientation of the lens module 2.

Referring to Figure 6, in one embodiment, the limiting plate 3 includes a column 32, the elastic element 39 includes a compression spring, the elastic element 39 is sleeved on the column 32, one end of the elastic element 39 abuts the limiting plate 3, and the other end of the elastic element 39 abuts the inner wall 122 of the second groove body 12.

With reference to FIGS. 3A, 4, and 5, in one embodiment, the limiting plate 3 includes an alignment protrusion 33, and the lens module 2 includes an alignment groove 23. The alignment protrusion 33 is correspondingly inserted into the alignment groove 23, thereby ensuring that the lens module 2 rotates around the rotation axis A. In one embodiment, the alignment protrusion 33 and the alignment groove 23 may have a conical profile to facilitate engagement, and the above disclosure does not limit the present invention.

3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the positioning mechanism 4 includes a locking accessory 41. In the positioning state, the locking accessory 41 pushes up the lens module 2 along the translation direction X.

With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the device housing includes a third slot 13, the positioning mechanism 4 further includes a screw plate 42, the screw plate 42 is disposed in the third slot 13, the first slot 11 is located between the second slot 12 and the third slot 13, the locking accessory 41 includes a retaining screw, and the locking accessory 41 is locked and connected to the screw plate 42. In one embodiment, the outer profile of the screw plate 42 is roughly T-shaped, and the screw plate 42 is constrained by the third slot 13, so that the screw plate 42 can only perform translational movement in the third slot 13, and will not rotate.

3A, 3B, and 4, in one embodiment, the lens module 2 includes a metal gasket 22. In the positioning state, the locking attachment 41 pushes the metal gasket 22 along the translation direction X. The metal gasket 22 can reduce wear and extend the service life of the product.

FIG. 7 is a three-dimensional diagram showing another perspective of the recording device of the present invention. With reference to FIGS. 1 and 7, in one embodiment, the recording device D further includes an external recording lens 5, the device housing 1 includes a housing opening 14, the lens module 2 is at least partially exposed from the housing opening 14, the external recording lens 5 is disposed on a first side 191 of the device housing 1, the housing opening 14 is formed on a second side 192 of the device housing 1, and the first side 191 is opposite to the second side 192. In this embodiment, the external recording lens 5 is used to record road images outside the vehicle. The lens module 2 includes an internal recording lens 24, which is used to record images of the driver or passengers.

In the recording device of the present invention, in the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating relative to the device housing. In the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module in a translation direction so that the module limit portion engages with the plate limit portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing. In one embodiment, the user only needs to loosen the locking accessory to adjust the orientation of the lens module (adjustable state); and if the user locks the locking accessory, the orientation of the lens module can be easily fixed (positioning state). The recording device of the present invention is not only easy to operate, but also low in cost.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with this technology can make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined in the attached patent application.

D: Recording device 1: Device housing 101: First housing component 102: Second housing component 11: First slot 12: Second slot 121: Abutment surface 122: Inner wall 13: Third slot 14: Housing opening 191: First side 192: Second side 2: Lens module 21: Module stopper 22: Metal gasket 23: Groove 24: Internal recording lens 3: Stop plate 31: Plate stopper 32: Column 33: Alignment protrusion 39: Elastic element 4: Positioning mechanism 41: Lock attachment 42: Screw plate 5: External recording lens X: translation direction A: rotation axis

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of the recording device of the present invention. Figure 2 is a partial exploded diagram of the recording device of the present invention. Figure 3A is an exploded diagram of the main structure of the recording device of the present invention. Figure 3B is a main structural assembly diagram of the recording device of the present invention. Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional diagram of the recording device of the present invention, wherein the recording device is in a positioning state. Figure 5 is a detailed structure of the module limiter of the present invention. Figure 6 is a recording device of another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a three-dimensional diagram of the recording device of the present invention from another perspective.

D: Recording device

1: Device housing

14: Shell opening

192: Second side

2: Lens module

24: Internal recording lens

Claims (10)

A recording device comprises: a device housing; a limiting plate disposed in the device housing, wherein the limiting plate comprises a plate limiting portion; a lens module rotatably disposed in the device housing, wherein the lens module comprises a module limiting portion, wherein in an adjustable state, the lens module is adapted to rotate relative to the device housing; and a positioning mechanism, wherein in a positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module in a translation direction so that the module limiting portion is engaged with the plate limiting portion to fix the relative position between the lens module and the device housing. A recording device as described in claim 1, wherein, in the adjustable state, the lens module is suitable for rotating around a rotation axis, and in the positioning state, the positioning mechanism pushes the lens module along the extension direction of the rotation axis. A recording device as described in claim 2, wherein the plate limiting portion includes a first crown gear structure, the module limiting portion includes a second crown gear structure, and the first crown gear structure is suitable for combining with the second crown gear structure. A recording device as described in claim 3, wherein the device housing includes a first slot body and a second slot body, the lens module is disposed in the first slot body, and the limiting plate is disposed in the second slot body. In the adjustable state, the limiting plate is suitable for translating in the second slot body to release the lens module, and in the positioning state, the limiting plate is pushed up by the lens module and abuts against an abutting surface in the second slot body. The recording device as described in claim 4 further includes an elastic element, which is arranged in the second groove and abuts against the limiting plate. The elastic element is suitable for applying an elastic force to the limiting plate so that the plate limiting portion tends to contact the module limiting portion. A recording device as described in claim 5, wherein the limiting plate includes a column, the elastic element includes a compression spring, the elastic element is sleeved on the column, one end of the elastic element abuts the limiting plate, and the other end of the elastic element abuts the inner wall of the second groove. A recording device as described in claim 4, wherein the positioning mechanism includes a locking accessory, and in the positioning state, the locking accessory pushes the lens module along the translation direction. A recording device as described in claim 7, wherein the device housing includes a third slot body, the positioning mechanism further includes a screw plate, the screw plate is disposed in the third slot body, the first slot body is located between the second slot body and the third slot body, and the locking accessory includes a retaining screw, and the locking accessory is locked and connected to the screw plate. A recording device as described in claim 8, wherein the lens module includes a metal gasket, and in the positioned state, the locking accessory pushes the metal gasket along the translation direction. A recording device as described in claim 1, wherein the recording device further includes an external recording lens, the device housing includes a housing opening, the lens module is at least partially exposed from the housing opening, the external recording lens is arranged on a first side of the device housing, the housing opening is formed on a second side of the device housing, and the first side is opposite to the second side.

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