Rotating mechanism for orientating camera in multiple directions with single motor
US11874586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2023/126
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image-capturing device includes a camera and a rotating mechanism for orienting the camera in multiple directions. The rotating mechanism includes a motor; a driving gear; a first transmission module including a first input gear, which is selectively engaged with and transmitted to rotate by the driving gear at a first position, and transmitting the camera to rotate in a first direction with rotation of the first input gear; a second transmission module including a second input gear, which is selectively engaged with and transmitted to rotate by the driving gear at a second position, and transmitting the camera to rotate in a second direction with rotation of the second input gear; and a clutch mechanism including a clutch device for driving the driving gear to switch between the first position and the second position. The clutch device includes a solenoid.
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