INTEGRATED ENCLOSURE FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERA

摘要

A video surveillance camera enclosure that includes a camera housing for receiving a video surveillance camera chassis through a lower end. In one embodiment, the housing is adapted to be inserted into an opening in a ceili ng member and includes a flange near the lower end and a plurality of mounting clamps for engaging the perimeter of an opening in the ceiling. The video surveillance camera chassis includes a plurality of positioning members on t he perimeter of the chassis. The positioning members are engageable with a plurality of alignment flanges on the interior of the housing to a guide the chassis into a preselected position within the housing. Final insertion of t he chassis into the housing and electrical connection via blind mating connecto rs is by threaded fasteners on the positioning members and flanges. In an alternate embodiment, the housing is installed in an enclosure that is not installed in a ceiling but is self-contained and can be located outdoors. In the outdoor installation, a heater and a fan assembly can be connected to th e chassis. Selection of an address for installation of the camera can be accomplished without the need to disassemble the dome assembly. LEDs can be viewed from below the camera chassis for installation and service.