Regulator for front-facing camera

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, and particularly discloses a front-facing camera regulator which comprises a fixing frame and a regulating mechanism, the fixing frame is configured to be detachably connected with a front windshield, and the fixing frame comprises a supporting frame; the adjusting mechanism and the supporting frame are pivoted through a pivoting shaft in the width direction of the vehicle, the adjusting mechanism has two states of swinging relative to the fixing frame and being fixed relative to the fixing frame, and the front camera is configured to be arranged on the adjusting mechanism; the front-facing camera can have two states of sliding relative to the adjusting mechanism and fixing relative to the adjusting mechanism on the adjusting mechanism, and the sliding direction of the front-facing camera intersects with the pivoting shaft. According to the front-facing camera regulator, the accuracy and the efficiency of position calibration of the front-facing camera can be improved, and repeated design and change of the size of a front-facing camera bracket are avoided, so that the design cost is reduced, and the development period is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a front camera adjuster. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the automobile industry, cars have transformed from fuel vehicles to electric vehicles and smart cars. The electrification and intelligence of cars require the addition of more electronic device controllers. Among them, the front camera controller installed on the front windshield of the car has been widely used in the market. In order to shorten the controller development cycle, it is often necessary to install the camera on the front windshield of the car at a certain height and angle in the early stage of the project, so as to facilitate calibration and software algorithm development.

[0003] In the prior art, a front-view camera calibration device with application number CN202111076884.5 is disclosed, including a base for being fixed to the inside of the front windshield by suction; a support plate is rotatably arranged on the base, and the rotation axis of the support plate extends in a horizontal direction parallel to the front windshield; the front-view camera is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate away from the front windshield; a control module is arranged between the base and the support plate, and is used to control the rotation of the support plate relative to the base to adjust the tilt angle of the support plate. Although this technology can adjust the angle of the front camera, it cannot adjust the height of the front camera, which easily leads to the problem of insufficient calibration accuracy and low calibration efficiency of the front camera. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a front camera regulator to solve the problems of insufficient calibration accuracy and low calibration efficiency of the front camera in the related art.

[0005] The utility model provides a front camera regulator, which includes:

[0006] A fixing frame, the fixing frame being configured to be detachably connected to the front windshield, the fixing frame comprising a supporting frame;

[0007] An adjusting mechanism, wherein the adjusting mechanism is pivotally connected to the supporting frame at a pivot axis along the width direction of the vehicle, the adjusting mechanism has two states of swinging relative to the fixing frame and being fixed relative to the fixing frame, the front camera is configured to be arranged on the adjusting mechanism, the front camera can have two states on the adjusting mechanism of sliding relative to the adjusting mechanism and being fixed relative to the adjusting mechanism, and the sliding direction of the front camera intersects with the pivot axis.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, the adjustment mechanism includes a sliding assembly and a swing frame, the swing frame is used to pivotally connect the sliding assembly and the support frame, and the front camera is arranged on the sliding assembly.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, the swing frame includes a swing plate and a fixed plate, the swing plate is fixedly connected to the sliding assembly, the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the support frame, one of the swing plate and the fixed plate is provided with the pivot axis, and the other is provided with a pivot hole, and the pivot axis is inserted into the pivot hole.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, the fixing plate includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, the first fixing part and the second fixing part are respectively arranged on both sides of the support frame along the pivot axis, at least two first bolts pass through the first fixing part and the support frame and are screwed to the second fixing part, and the first fixing part is pivotally connected to the swing plate.

[0011] As an optimal technical solution for the front camera adjuster, the sliding assembly includes a fixed bracket and a sliding bracket, the sliding bracket is provided with a sliding groove, the fixed bracket is protruded with a sliding block, the sliding block is inserted in the sliding groove and slidingly cooperates with the sliding bracket, the sliding bracket is fixedly connected to the swing plate, and the fixed bracket is used to be fixedly connected to the front camera.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, it also includes a second bolt, which passes through the slide groove and is screwed to the fixed bracket, and the screw head diameter of the second bolt is larger than the width of the slide groove.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, at least two sliders are provided, and at least two sliders are spaced apart along the length direction of the slide groove.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, it also includes a third bolt. The support frame is provided with an arc groove with the pivot axis as the center. The third bolt passes through the arc groove and is screwed to the sliding bracket.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, the support frames are provided with two and are spaced apart along the axial direction of the pivot axis;

[0016] The two adjusting mechanisms are provided, and the two adjusting mechanisms are respectively provided on both sides of the front camera along the axial direction of the pivot axis and located between the two supporting frames. The adjusting mechanism is fixedly connected to the front camera and pivotally connected to the corresponding supporting frame.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution for the front camera adjuster, the fixing frame further includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the supporting frame, and the connecting plate is used for detachably connecting to the front windshield.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0019] The utility model provides a front camera adjuster, which includes a fixing frame and an adjusting mechanism. The fixing frame is configured to be detachably connected to the front windshield, and the fixing frame includes a supporting frame; the adjusting mechanism is pivotally connected to the supporting frame by a pivot axis along the width direction of the vehicle, and the adjusting mechanism has two states of swinging relative to the fixing frame and being fixed relative to the fixing frame. The front camera is configured to be arranged on the adjusting mechanism, and the front camera can have two states of sliding relative to the adjusting mechanism and being fixed relative to the adjusting mechanism on the adjusting mechanism, and the sliding direction of the front camera intersects with the pivot axis. The front camera adjuster is fixed on the front windshield through the fixing frame, and the pitch adjustment of the front camera is achieved by adjusting the angle between the adjusting mechanism and the fixing frame. Since the sliding direction of the front camera intersects with the pivot axis, the height of the front camera along the vertical direction can be adjusted by sliding the front camera on the adjusting mechanism. The position of the front camera on the vehicle that meets the calibration conditions is obtained through the above adjustment. Therefore, the front camera adjuster can improve the accuracy and efficiency of the front camera position calibration, avoid repeated design and change of the front camera bracket size, thereby reducing design costs and shortening the development cycle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The structure of the front camera regulator in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 The structure of the front camera regulator in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the explosion of the front camera adjuster in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the explosion of the front camera adjuster in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 5 The structure of the front camera regulator in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 3 ;

[0025] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the explosion of the front camera adjuster (excluding the fixing frame) in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the explosion of the front camera adjuster (excluding the fixing frame) in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2.

[0027] In the figure:

[0028] 1. fixing frame; 11. supporting frame; 111. arc groove; 12. connecting plate;

[0029] 2. Adjustment mechanism; 211. Fixed bracket; 2111. Sliding block; 212. Sliding bracket; 2121. Sliding slot;

[0030] 221, swing plate; 2211, pivot shaft; 2221, pivot hole; 2222, first fixing portion; 2223, second fixing portion;

[0031] 3. First bolt; 4. Second bolt; 5. Third bolt;

[0032] 100. Front camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Among them, the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions, and the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature include the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature include the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0037] like Figure 1 to Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a front camera adjuster, which includes a fixing frame 1 and an adjusting mechanism 2. The fixing frame 1 is configured to be detachably connected to the front windshield, and the fixing frame 1 includes a support frame 11; the adjusting mechanism 2 is pivotally connected to the support frame 11 by a pivot axis 2211 along the width direction of the vehicle, and the adjusting mechanism 2 has two states of swinging relative to the fixing frame 1 and being fixed relative to the fixing frame 1. The front camera 100 is configured to be arranged on the adjusting mechanism 2, and the front camera 100 can have two states of sliding relative to the adjusting mechanism 2 and being fixed relative to the adjusting mechanism 2 on the adjusting mechanism 2, and the sliding direction of the front camera 100 intersects with the pivot axis 2211. The front camera adjuster is fixed to the front windshield through the fixing frame 1, and the pitch adjustment of the front camera 100 is achieved by adjusting the angle of the adjusting mechanism 2 relative to the fixing frame 1. Since the sliding direction of the front camera 100 intersects with the pivot axis 2211, the height of the front camera 100 in the vertical direction can be adjusted by sliding the front camera 100 on the adjustment mechanism 2. The position of the front camera 100 on the vehicle that meets the calibration conditions is obtained through the above adjustment. Therefore, the front camera adjuster can improve the accuracy and efficiency of the position calibration of the front camera 100, avoid repeated design and change of the size of the front camera bracket, thereby reducing design costs and shortening the development cycle.

[0038] Optionally, the adjustment mechanism 2 includes a sliding assembly and a swing frame, the swing frame is used to pivot the sliding assembly and the support frame 11, and the front camera 100 is arranged on the sliding assembly. In this embodiment, since the swing frame pivots the sliding assembly and the support frame 11, the pitch angle of the front camera 100 can be adjusted by adjusting the angle between the sliding assembly and the support frame 11.

[0039] As for the specific structure of the swing frame, optionally, the swing frame includes a swing plate 221 and a fixed plate, the swing plate 221 is fixedly connected to the sliding assembly, the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the support frame 11, and one of the swing plate 221 and the fixed plate is provided with a pivot shaft 2211, and the other is provided with a pivot hole 2221, and the pivot shaft 2211 is inserted into the pivot hole 2221. In this embodiment, the swing plate 221 is fixedly connected to the sliding assembly by bolts, and in other embodiments, the swing frame and the sliding assembly can also be welded or glued. A pivot shaft 2211 is convexly provided on the swing plate 221, and a pivot hole 2221 is opened on the fixed plate, and the pivot shaft 2211 is inserted into the pivot hole 2221, so that the swing plate 221 and the fixed plate are pivotally connected.

[0040] Optionally, the fixing plate includes a first fixing portion 2222 and a second fixing portion 2223, the first fixing portion 2222 and the second fixing portion 2223 are respectively arranged on both sides of the support frame 11 along the pivot axis 2211, at least two first bolts 3 pass through the first fixing portion 2222 and the support frame 11 and are screwed to the second fixing portion 2223, and the first fixing portion 2222 is pivoted to the swing plate 221. In this embodiment, the first fixing portion 2222 and the second fixing portion 2223 are both plate-shaped structures, at least two first bolts 3 pass through the first fixing portion 2222 and the support frame 11 and are screwed to the second fixing portion 2223, so that the first fixing portion 2222 and the second fixing portion 2223 and the support frame 11 do not move relative to each other. Specifically, a plurality of first bolts 3 are arranged at intervals. The pivot hole 2221 is arranged in the first fixing portion 2222.

[0041] Optionally, the sliding assembly includes a fixed bracket 211 and a sliding bracket 212, the sliding bracket 212 is provided with a slide groove 2121, a slider 2111 is convexly provided on the fixed bracket 211, the slider 2111 is inserted into the slide groove 2121 and slides with the sliding bracket 212, the sliding bracket 212 is fixedly connected to the swing plate 221, and the fixed bracket 211 is used to be fixedly connected to the front camera 100. In this embodiment, the fixed bracket 211 is fixedly connected to the front camera 100 by bolts, and in other embodiments, the fixed bracket 211 and the front camera 100 can also be clamped. The slider 2111 slides in the slide groove 2121 to achieve the sliding of the front camera 100 relative to the sliding bracket 212, thereby achieving the adjustment of the position of the front camera 100 in the vertical direction.

[0042] Optionally, the front camera adjuster further includes a second bolt 4, the second bolt 4 passes through the slide slot 2121 and is screwed to the fixed bracket 211, and the screw head diameter of the second bolt 4 is greater than the width of the slide slot 2121. In this embodiment, by screwing the second bolt 4, the screw head of the second bolt 4 presses the sliding bracket 212 and the fixed bracket 211 tightly, thereby achieving relative fixation of the sliding bracket 212 and the fixed bracket 211, and thus the height of the front camera 100 cannot be adjusted.

[0043] Optionally, at least two sliders 2111 are provided, and at least two sliders 2111 are spaced apart along the length direction of the slide slot 2121. In this embodiment, the two sliders 2111 are spaced apart to prevent relative rotation between the sliding bracket 212 and the fixed bracket 211, and ensure that the sliding bracket 212 and the fixed bracket 211 can only slide relative to each other along the length direction of the slide slot 2121. In other embodiments, the slider 2111 can also be set as a rectangular slider 2111.

[0044] Optionally, the front camera adjuster further includes a third bolt 5, and the support frame 11 is provided with an arc groove 111 with the pivot axis 2211 as the center, and the third bolt 5 passes through the arc groove 111 and is screwed with the sliding bracket 212. In this embodiment, when the angle of the sliding bracket 212 relative to the support frame 11, that is, the pitch angle of the front camera 100, is adjusted, the third bolt 5 is screwed so that the screw head of the third bolt 5 presses the sliding bracket 212 and the support frame 11 against each other, thereby fixing the angle between the sliding bracket 212 and the support frame 11.

[0045] Optionally, two support frames 11 are provided and are spaced apart along the axial direction of the pivot axis 2211; two adjustment mechanisms 2 are provided, and the two adjustment mechanisms 2 are respectively provided on both sides of the front camera 100 along the axial direction of the pivot axis 2211 and are located between the two support frames 11, and the adjustment mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the front camera 100 and is pivotally connected to the corresponding support frame 11. In this embodiment, the above arrangement can improve the stability of the front camera 100 in rotating and sliding relative to the fixing frame 1.

[0046] Optionally, the fixing frame 1 further comprises a connecting plate 12, the connecting plate 12 is fixedly connected to the supporting frame 11, and the connecting plate 12 is used to be detachably connected to the front windshield. In this embodiment, the front windshield can be attached to the windshield by double-sided adhesive. In other embodiments, a suction cup can also be used to attach the front windshield.

[0047] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. Front camera adjuster, It is characterized in that include: A fixing frame (1), the fixing frame (1) being configured to be detachably connected to a front windshield, the fixing frame (1) comprising a supporting frame (11); An adjusting mechanism (2), the adjusting mechanism (2) being pivotally connected to the supporting frame (11) via a pivot axis (2211) along the width direction of the vehicle, the adjusting mechanism (2) having two states of swinging relative to the fixing frame (1) and being fixed relative to the fixing frame (1), a front camera (100) being configured to be arranged on the adjusting mechanism (2), the front camera (100) being able to have two states on the adjusting mechanism (2) of sliding relative to the adjusting mechanism (2) and being fixed relative to the adjusting mechanism (2), and the sliding direction of the front camera (100) intersecting with the pivot axis (2211).

2. The front camera adjuster according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The adjustment mechanism (2) comprises a sliding assembly and a swing frame, the swing frame is used to pivotally connect the sliding assembly and the support frame (11), and the front camera (100) is arranged on the sliding assembly.

3. The front camera adjuster according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The swing frame comprises a swing plate (221) and a fixed plate, wherein the swing plate (221) is fixedly connected to the sliding assembly, and the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the support frame (11), and one of the swing plate (221) and the fixed plate is provided with the pivot shaft (2211), and the other is provided with a pivot hole (2221), and the pivot shaft (2211) is inserted into the pivot hole (2221).

4. The front camera adjuster according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The fixing plate comprises a first fixing portion (2222) and a second fixing portion (2223), wherein the first fixing portion (2222) and the second fixing portion (2223) are respectively arranged on both sides of the support frame (11) along the pivot axis (2211), at least two first bolts (3) pass through the first fixing portion (2222) and the support frame (11) and are screwed to the second fixing portion (2223), and the first fixing portion (2222) is pivotally connected to the swing plate (221).

5. The front camera adjuster according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The sliding assembly comprises a fixed bracket (211) and a sliding bracket (212); the sliding bracket (212) is provided with a sliding groove (2121); a sliding block (2111) is convexly provided on the fixed bracket (211); the sliding block (2111) is inserted into the sliding groove (2121) and slidingly cooperates with the sliding bracket (212); the sliding bracket (212) is fixedly connected to the swing plate (221); and the fixed bracket (211) is used for being fixedly connected to the front camera (100).

6. The front camera adjuster according to claim 5, It is characterized in that It also includes a second bolt (4), which passes through the sliding groove (2121) and is screwed to the fixing bracket (211), and the screw head diameter of the second bolt (4) is greater than the width of the sliding groove (2121).

7. The front camera adjuster according to claim 5, It is characterized in that At least two of the sliding blocks (2111) are provided, and at least two of the sliding blocks (2111) are spaced apart along the length direction of the sliding groove (2121).

8. The front camera adjuster according to claim 5, It is characterized in that It also includes a third bolt (5); the support frame (11) is provided with an arc groove (111) with the pivot shaft (2211) as the center; the third bolt (5) passes through the arc groove (111) and is threadedly connected to the sliding bracket (212).

9. The front camera adjuster according to any one of claims 1 to 8, It is characterized in that The support frames (11) are provided with two and are spaced apart along the axial direction of the pivot axis (2211); Two adjusting mechanisms (2) are provided, and the two adjusting mechanisms (2) are respectively provided on both sides of the front camera (100) along the axial direction of the pivot axis (2211) and are located between the two support frames (11); the adjusting mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the front camera (100) and is pivotally connected to the corresponding support frame (11).

10. The front camera adjuster according to claim 9, It is characterized in that The fixing frame (1) further comprises a connecting plate (12), wherein the connecting plate (12) is fixedly connected to the supporting frame (11), and the connecting plate (12) is used for being detachably connected to the front windshield.

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