Camera Mounting Frame Designs

This form is suitable for environments without noticeable vibrations. It features a simple structure and easy installation.

Design Requirements:

This form is suitable for environments with noticeable vibrations. The portal frame provides a more robust support frame. Therefore, it can better resist external vibrations and impacts, and ensure the camera’s stability.

The servo module driven frame requires a smooth operation, with no impact on stopping and starting. Recommended normal operating speed: ≤250 mm/s. The components of a servo module driven frame are shown in the figure below: 1-frame body, 2-module mounting plate, 3-camera mounting plate, 4-camera, 5-servo module, 6-drag chain mounting plate, and 7-drag chain.

Frame body: Welded from 100*100 square steel. If the whole frame is high, you may add diagonal braces or use other securing methods. Module mounting plate and camera mounting frame: High strength and rigidity are required to ensure the stability of the camera when the servo module is in operation. Servo module: The repeat positioning precision of servo modules generally includes ±0.01 mm, ±0.02 mm, ±0.05 mm, ±0.1 mm, ±0.2 mm, etc. You can select the linear servo module according to the actual precision requirements of your project. It is recommended to use a servo motor for the driving part. Drag chain: Select standard market-available parts based on the diameter of your bus cable. Generally, the cross-sectional area occupied by the bus cable should be less than 60% to 80% of the internal volume of the drag chain. Drag chain mounting plate: Fabricated using sheet metal bending as required.

The positioning precision of pneumatic cylinders is slightly lower than that of servo modules., with a typical precision of ±0.1 mm. The pneumatic cylinder driven frame requires a smooth operation, with no impact on stopping and starting. Recommended normal operating speed: ≤200 mm/s. The components of a pneumatic cylinder driven frame are shown in the figure below: 1-frame body, 2-pneumatic cylinder mounting plate, 3-camera mounting plate, 4-camera, 5-pneumatic cylinder, 6-drag chain mounting plate, and 7-drag chain.

Pneumatic cylinder: Choose the cylinder stroke according to the actual distance of the on-site stacks. For the cylinder type, it is recommended to choose a guide rod cylinder. Otherwise it must be used with a linear guide. The pneumatic cylinder must be used with an oil buffer and a limit block. In addition, it should be equipped with an exhaust throttle valve. For how to design and select the frame body, pneumatic cylinder mounting plate, drag chain mounting plate and drag chain, please refer to the servo module driven frame.

Considering factors such as impacts on the pneumatic cylinder, overall operation precision, camera vibrations at the docking position, and long-term stability, this method is not recommended.

Design Requirements: The camera mounting frame should perform smoothly, with no severe impacts during operation; the movement speed should be less than 250 mm/s; ensure smooth and stable operation of the moving mechanism. The camera mounting frame should be rigid to ensure no vibrations while working. The components of an electric vertical camera mounting frame are shown in the figure below: 1-frame body, 2-3D camera, 3-camera mounting plate, 4-gear and rack assembly, 5-drag chain, and 6-drag chain mounting plate.

Gear and rack assembly: It is recommended to choose the brake motor to prevent the camera from falling in free fall after an unexpected power outage.

Design requirements: the camera bracket runs smoothly without severe impact during work; the moving speed is less than 200mm/s, and the moving mechanism runs smoothly; in addition, the camera bracket has sufficient rigidity to ensure that there is no vibration during work. The components of a pneumatic vertical camera mounting frame are shown in the figure below: 1-frame body, 2-camera mounting plate, 3-3D camera, 4-drag chain, 5-rodless cylinder, and 6-drag chain mounting plate.

Pneumatic cylinder: Choose the cylinder stroke according to the actual distance of the on-site stacks. The pneumatic cylinder must be used with an oil buffer and a limit block. In addition, it should be equipped with an exhaust throttle valve. Choose the center-closed directional control valve for your pneumatic cylinder. This prevents the camera from falling in free fall after the air is shut off.

Considering factors such as impacts on the pneumatic cylinder, overall operation precision, camera vibrations at the docking position, and long-term stability, this method is not recommended.

You can use either chemical bolts or expansion bolts to secure the camera mounting frame to the ground, wall, etc., which can provide stable and reliable support to ensure that the camera will not shake.

The number and type of foundation bolts depend on the height and structure of the camera mounting frame. When the camera is not mounted on the ground, you may need to reinforce the camera mounting frame by side walls, the floor, or the ceiling, as shown in the figure below.

Install the camera cables in the cable trays arranged on the surface of the columns for neat and organized routing. This not only ensures the safety and aesthetic appeal of the cables but also facilitates easy maintenance. For details, please refer to the camera cable routing specification.

Normally, the camera is mounted vertically downward. However, for project sites with limited ceiling height, you can tilt the camera to adjust the mounting angle. In the early stages of designing your project, it is recommended to perform emulation and simulation tests on your project to ensure that the angle meets the actual requirements.

When you install the camera mounting frame (bracket), you should take measures to prevent it from loosening, such as applying thread glue to the mounting bolts, using anti-loosening washers, etc.

It is necessary to secure the cables near the camera connector to prevent force on it. When bundling cables, it is important to consider the rotational allowance of the robot’s end flange to avoid insufficient cable release, which could lead to pulling on the camera cables, and even cause irreversible damage to the camera cable connector. The way to secure cables is shown in the figure below: 1-camera cable, 2-tube clamp, 3-cable connector, 4-camera bracket, 5-camera.

The routing of cables should be arranged properly to avoid the cables in the dresspack being too long or too short. The following figure shows an incorrect example of excessively long cables. For details, please refer to the camera cable routing specification.

Use the dresspack to protect cables and pay attention to the following notes: