Camera Mounting Structure and Vehicle

Abstract

A camera mounting structure comprises: a loop assembly (001); a partition (100) fixedly connected to the loop assembly, wherein the partition is used to separate the driver's cabin and the passenger cabin of the vehicle; and a recording device mounted on the partition. The camera mounting structure may provide real-time monitoring, recording, and photography functions for the inside of the driver's cabin and the road surface, and may provide functions such as recording and taking photos for the passenger cabin. A vehicle is further included.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of camera technology, specifically to a camera mounting structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the acceleration of the urbanization process and the improvement of citizens' income levels, automobiles have already become one of the preferred modes of transportation for an increasing number of households, and the penetration rate in both urban and rural areas is constantly increasing.

[0003] Currently, the automotive industry commonly incorporates partition structures into the vehicle's interior trim. These partitions are typically installed between the driver's cabin and the passenger compartment, serving to separate the two areas and ensure privacy for both. means of solving the problem

[0004] The present disclosure provides a camera mounting structure and a vehicle.

[0005] In a first embodiment, the present disclosure provides a camera mounting structure comprising: a roof assembly; a partition fixedly connected to the roof assembly, wherein the partition is used to separate the driver's cabin and the passenger cabin of a vehicle; and a camera mounted on the partition.

[0006] Optionally, the imaging device comprises a housing component and a camera component, wherein the housing component is mounted on the partition, the housing component has a receiving space, the housing component has a first opening connected to and passing through the receiving space, the camera component is movably connected to the housing component, the camera component includes a camera, the camera component has a storage state and an operating state, in the storage state, the camera component is received within the receiving space, and in the operating state, the camera component extends out from the first opening; and the driving component is connected to the housing component.

[0007] Optionally, the above-mentioned imaging device includes a driving component, the driving component includes a driving portion, the camera component further includes a driving engagement portion, the driving portion is connected to the driving engagement portion, and is used to drive the camera component to move so that the camera component switches between the storage state and the operating state.

[0008] Optionally, the first opening is located at the bottom of the housing component, and the camera component is generally parallel to the height direction of the vehicle with respect to the direction of movement of the housing component.

[0009] Optionally, the partition further includes a mounting position used for mounting a lifting glass; and in the operating state, the camera extends out from the first opening and also faces the glass mounting position.

[0010] Optionally, the camera component further includes a lifting plate and a guide member provided on the lifting plate, the lifting plate includes the driving engagement portion, the housing component further includes a driving engagement portion, the guide member is movably connected to the guide engagement portion, and the camera component is movably connected to the housing component through the guide member.

[0011] Optionally, the camera component further includes a camera case, a second opening is provided in the camera case, and the lifting plate covers the second opening and is also detachably connected to the camera case.

[0012] Optionally, the imaging device further comprises a micro switch and a controller provided within the receiving space, wherein the controller is connected to the micro switch and a driving component, respectively, and the controller is used to control the driving component based on the state of the micro switch; the camera component further comprises a first trigger, and in the receiving state, the first trigger is adjacent to the micro switch, the micro switch is in a separated state, and the controller controls the driving component to stop based on the separated state of the micro switch.

[0013] Optionally, the camera component further includes a second trigger, and the second trigger and the first trigger are installed spaced apart according to the direction of movement of the camera component; in the operating state, the second trigger is adjacent to the micro switch, the micro switch is in a separated state, and the controller controls the driving component to stop based on the separated state of the micro switch.

[0014] Optionally, the camera component further includes a position sensor, the position sensor is connected to the controller, the position sensor is used to generate a position signal based on the position of the camera, and the controller is used to control the driving component based on the position signal and the state of the micro switch.

[0015] Optionally, the housing component comprises a first housing and a second housing connected to each other, the receiving space comprises a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, the first housing comprises the first receiving cavity and the second housing comprises the second receiving cavity, the camera component is provided in the first receiving cavity and the driving component is provided in the second receiving cavity.

[0016] Optionally, the imaging device further comprises a transmission assembly, the driving part of the driving component is connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected to the driving cooperation part; wherein the driving component comprises a motor, the driving part is the output shaft of the motor, the driving cooperation part is a rack, and the transmission assembly comprises a worm, a first double gear and a second double gear, the worm is connected to the output shaft, the first double gear is connected to the worm, and the second double gear is connected to the first double gear and the rack, respectively.

[0017] Optionally, the camera includes a first lens module and a second lens module, wherein the first lens module faces one side of the driver's cabin and the second lens module faces one side of the passenger cabin.

[0018] Optionally, the camera component further includes a camera case, and the camera is rotatably connected to the camera case.

[0019] In a second embodiment, the present disclosure provides a vehicle comprising a camera mounting structure according to any one of the claims above. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a camera mounting structure illustrated in one embodiment; FIG. 2 is a local magnified schematic diagram of the connection structure between a shooting device and a partition shown in one embodiment; FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a shooting device illustrated in one embodiment; FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a shooting device illustrated in one embodiment; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the bird's-eye view structure of a housing component illustrated in one embodiment; FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the bird's-eye view structure of a shooting device illustrated in one embodiment; FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a part of the structure of a shooting device illustrated in one embodiment; FIG. 8 is an assembly relationship diagram of the loop assembly and the camera mounting structure shown in FIG. 1; FIGS. 9a to 9d are the main rear view, side view, and bottom view after the combination of the partition and the shooting device, where the dotted line indicates the state in which the camera component is extended. Drawing Symbol Description: 10, housing component; 11, first housing; 111, first receiving cavity; 112, first top cover; 1121, cushioning cooperation part; 12, second housing; 121, second receiving cavity; 122, second top cover; 13, plastic clip (Snap-fit); 14, positioning pin; 15, skirt; 16, bolt; 17, fitting groove; 20, camera component; 21, camera case; 211, cushioning part; 22, lifting plate; 221, wiring passage; 222, first trigger; 30, driving component; 40, first wire harness; 41, first connector; 42, second connector; 421, electrical connection terminal; 51, first compound gear; 511, first gear; 512, 2nd gear; 52, worm; 53, 2nd compound gear; 531, 3rd gear; 532, 4th gear; 61, guide component; 62, guide cooperating component; 63, driving cooperating component; 71, controller; 72, micro switch; 73, position sensor; 80, 2nd wire harness; 81, 3rd connector; 90, anti-friction ring; 100, partition; 101, top frame; 102, positioning plate; 103, flange. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] Examples will be described in detail in this specification, and such examples are illustrated in the drawings. Where the following descriptions include drawings, the same numbers in different drawings refer to the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following examples do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure and as described in the appended claims.

[0022] The terms used in this disclosure are merely for describing specific examples and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure shall have the ordinary meaning understood by those skilled in the art within the technical field to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar words used in the specification and claims of this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are intended only to distinguish different components. Likewise, similar words such as “one” or “one” indicate presence without indicating a quantity limitation. “Multiple” or “multiple” indicates two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, terms such as “front,” “back,” “bottom,” and / or similar words such as “top,” “top part,” “bottom part,” etc. are for descriptive convenience only and are not limited to a single location or type of spatial direction. Words such as “include” or “include” include parts or objects appearing before “include” or “include” and equivalents thereof listed after “include” or “include,” and do not exclude other parts or objects. Words such as “connect” or “connect to each other” are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a camera mounting structure. FIG. 8 illustrates the assembly relationship between a loop assembly and the camera mounting structure shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 9a to 9d are the main rear view, side view, and bottom view after the combination of the partition and the imaging device. An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a camera mounting structure and is applied to a vehicle. Here, the vehicle may be a passenger car, truck, cargo truck, Sports Utility Vehicle, or any other type of vehicle equipped with a battery. In one embodiment, the vehicle is a high-voltage traction battery-powered electric vehicle (e.g., a battery electric vehicle (BEV), a hybrid vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), etc.). In another embodiment, the vehicle is an autonomous vehicle that controls the mobility function of the vehicle under conditions where there is no direct input from a human driver.

[0024] The camera mounting structure includes a loop assembly (001), a partition (100), and a shooting device. The partition (100) is fixedly connected to the loop assembly (001), and the partition (100) is used to separate the driver's cabin and passenger cabin of the vehicle, i.e., to separate the front row space and the rear row space of the vehicle; and the shooting device is mounted on the partition (100).

[0025] As can be understood, the recording device may be mounted on the front side of the partition (100) or on the rear side of the partition (100). When the recording device is mounted on the front side of the partition (100), it can provide real-time monitoring, recording, and photo-taking functions regarding the inside of the cab and the road surface, thereby allowing the user to record the scenery around the road passing through while driving. When the recording device is mounted on the rear side of the partition (100), it can provide functions such as recording and photo-taking regarding the passenger cabin, and enrich the user's experience by allowing the user to take headshots, art photos, and short videos. In summary, after the recording device is mounted on the partition (100), it can enrich the functions of the partition (100) while simultaneously enhancing the user's riding experience. Additionally, it provides more options for the mounting position of the recording device and also improves the utilization of hidden space within the vehicle.

[0026] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, in one embodiment, a shooting device includes a housing component (10), a camera component (20), and a driving component (30). The housing component (10) has a receiving space and includes a first opening (18) that is connected to and passes through the receiving space. The camera component (20) includes a camera and has a receiving state and an operating state. In the receiving state, the camera component (20) is received within the receiving space, and in the operating state, the camera component (20) extends out from the first opening (18). A driving component (30) is provided in the receiving space and the driving component (30) includes a driving unit, and the camera component (20) further includes a driving cooperation unit (63), and the driving unit is connected to the driving cooperation unit (63) so as to be transmissible, and is used to drive the camera component (20) to move, thereby causing the camera component (20) to switch between the receiving state and the operating state.

[0027] In this way, when it is necessary to use the camera, the driving unit drives the camera component (20) to move it, causing the camera component to extend out from the first opening so that the camera is exposed, and at this time, the user can use the camera to take photos or record. When camera operation is not required, the driving component (30) drives the camera component (20) to move it so that the camera component (20) is housed within the housing space, thereby saving space. In addition, when housed, the housing component (10) protects the camera component (20), preventing the camera component (20) from coming into direct contact with the outside, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the camera component (20) and also preventing dust from accumulating on the camera.

[0028] It is to be explained that there may be various operating states, for example, the operating state may include a first operating state and a second operating state, and under the first operating state and the second operating state, both camera components extend from the first opening, but the height at which the camera is positioned under the first operating state is different from the height at which the camera is positioned under the second operating state. There may be only one operating state, and for convenience of understanding, the present disclosure describes only one operating state among the embodiments below, and it is understandable that, under the premise that it is not inconsistent with the embodiment, said operating state may include various operating states.

[0029] In one embodiment, the first opening (18) is located at the bottom of the housing component (10), and the camera component (20) is generally parallel to the height direction of the vehicle with respect to the direction of movement of the housing component (10), or forms a certain angle with respect to the height direction of the vehicle. In particular, the camera component (20) is parallel to the height direction of the vehicle with respect to the direction of movement of the housing component (10), and in this way, when the camera component (20) rises or falls by a certain height, the relative displacement between the camera component (20) and the housing component (10) is relatively short.

[0030] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the partition (100) further includes a glass mounting position (002) used for mounting a lifting glass; in an operating state, a camera extends out from a first opening and also faces the glass mounting position. In this way, regardless of whether the shooting device is mounted on the front or rear side of the partition (100), the camera can perform photography and recording on both the driver's cabin side and the passenger cabin side through the glass mounting position. In other words, by installing only one camera, the needs of the driver's cabin user and the passenger cabin user can be met, while saving costs and significantly improving the user experience. It should be noted that the lifting glass mounted at the glass mounting position may be transparent glass, or electrically conductive glass with adjustable transparency, but is not limited thereto.

[0031] In one embodiment, the camera may include a first lens module and a second lens module, with the first lens module facing one side of the driver's cabin and the second lens module facing the passenger cabin, thereby enabling the camera to satisfy use on both the driver's cabin side and the passenger cabin side. In another embodiment, the camera is rotatably installed, so that the user can adjust the direction of the camera according to demand. For example, the camera component (20) further includes a camera case (21), and the camera is housed within the camera case and is also rotatably connected to the camera case (21), so that the camera first implements a transition between an operating state and a storage state through movement and cooperation between the camera component (20) and the housing component (10), and then implements rotation of the camera itself through rotatably connecting to the camera case (21), but is not limited thereto. For example, a motor is included within the camera case, and a drive gear is installed on the motor rotation axis, and the gear is fitted to the camera and cooperates with the drive gear to drive the camera when the motor rotates, thereby implementing rotation. Additionally, or optionally, a rotary bearing is fitted more between the camera and the camera case to make the camera's rotation more stable.

[0032] In one embodiment, the roof assembly (001) includes a roof lining and a roof panel, and a mounting space is provided between the roof lining and the roof panel. The partition (100) includes a top frame (101), and the top frame (101) is fixedly connected to the roof panel and is also located within the mounting space. In this way, the top frame (101) does not occupy the space below the roof lining, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the vehicle. Here, a camera device is mounted on the top frame (101), and a part of the structure of the camera device is located within the mounting space. When the camera component (20) is in an operating state, the camera extends out from the first opening and is also located below the roof lining so that it can be used by a user.

[0033] In one embodiment, the roof lining includes a front roof lining and a rear roof lining, and the front roof lining and the rear roof lining are installed separately, with a gap provided at the separation point of the front roof lining and the rear roof lining, and the top frame (101) is mounted within the mounting space through said gap. The installation personnel can relatively easily observe the position of the top frame (101) through said gap, thereby ensuring accurate mounting of the top frame (101); on the other hand, compared to an integrally formed roof lining, the volume of the separately installed front roof lining and rear roof lining is relatively small, the weight is relatively light, and transportation and mounting are easier.

[0034] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, a housing component (10) is snap-fitted to a normal frame (101). The housing component (10) includes a snap-fit ​​section, and a snap-fit ​​cooperation section that matches the snap-fit ​​section is provided on the normal frame (101). The snap-fit ​​section snap-fits and cooperates with the snap-fit ​​cooperation section, thereby causing the housing component (10) to snap-fit ​​to the normal frame (101). Here, there may be various snap-fit ​​types for the snap-fit ​​section and the snap-fit ​​cooperation section, such as a lock snap-fit, a keyway snap-fit, a spring snap-fit, etc.

[0035] As in the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the housing component (10) includes two plastic clips (13) installed facing each other, and a slot matching the plastic clips (13) is opened in the top frame (101), and the plastic clips (13) can be inserted into the slots so that the housing component (10) is snap-fitted to the top frame (101). By using the structure of the plastic clips (13), the snap-fit ​​of the housing component (10) is implemented, and mounting and disassembly of the housing component (10) are also made convenient, provided that mounting strength is secured.

[0036] In an additional embodiment, the housing component (10) further includes a positioning section, and a positioning cooperation section is provided on the normal frame (101). Before the housing component (10) is snap-fitted with the normal frame (101), the positioning section is first connected to the positioning cooperation section to determine the mounting position of the housing component (10), and subsequently, the housing component (10) and the normal frame (101) are snap-fitted again. In this way, mounting of the housing component (10) can be done more easily, that is, mounting of the imaging device in this embodiment is made simpler and easier.

[0037] The housing component (10) further includes two positioning pins (14), and the positioning cooperation part of the top frame (101) is a positioning hole, and positioning can be completed by inserting the positioning pin (14) into the positioning hole. Specifically, referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the top frame (101) is a beam structure and extends along the width direction of the vehicle. The top frame (101) includes a positioning plate (102) and a mounting plate that extend toward one side of the imaging device, and a positioning hole that matches the positioning pin (14) is opened in the positioning plate (102), and a slot that matches the plastic clip (13) is opened in the mounting plate. When mounting the imaging device, the operator may first insert a positioning pin (14) on the housing component (10) into the positioning hole, at which time the plastic clip (13) is located at the slot of the mounting plate, and then the operator may snap-fit ​​the plastic clip (13) into the slot to complete the mounting of the imaging device. It can be understood that the number of positioning plates (102) corresponds to the number of positioning holes, and the number of mounting plates corresponds to the number of plastic clips (13), but is not limited thereto. For example, in another embodiment, the top part frame (101) may include an integrated board extending toward one side of the imaging device, and the slot and positioning hole of the above-described embodiment may be opened in the integrated board, and the mounting of the imaging device may be implemented in the same way. Alternatively, in yet another embodiment, the slot and positioning hole are provided in the bottom wall of the top part frame (101).

[0038] Additionally, referring further to FIGS. 3 and 4, the housing component (10) includes a skirt (15) that extends outward, and both the positioning pin (14) and the plastic clip (13) are installed on the skirt (15), the height of the position where the positioning pin (14) is located is higher than the height of the position where the plastic clip (13) is located, and the length of the positioning pin (14) is greater than the length of the plastic clip (13). In this way, when mounting the housing component (10), the positioning pin (14) is first inserted into the positioning hole to achieve positioning.

[0039] Additionally, two opposing sides of the positioning plate (102) are bent upward to form a flange (103), thereby improving the structural strength of the positioning plate (102).

[0040] In one embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 5, a housing component (10) includes a first housing (11) and a second housing (12) connected to each other, and a receiving space includes a first receiving cavity (111) and a second receiving cavity (121). The first housing (11) includes the first receiving cavity (111), and the second housing (12) includes the second receiving cavity (121). A camera component (20) is provided in the first receiving cavity (111), and a driving component (30) is provided in the second receiving cavity (121). As can be easily understood, the camera component (20) and the driving component (30) generally have different sizes and shapes. They can be separated and installed in different chambers to allow for flexible layout and design, and by making full use of space, the compactness and efficiency of the entire shooting equipment can be improved. In addition, by installing as described above, the transmission of vibration and shock between them can be reduced. For example, by preventing the vibration of the driving component (30) from being directly transmitted to the camera, the safety and picture quality of the camera are improved.

[0041] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the size of the first housing (11) of the first receiving cavity (111) is limited to match the size of the camera component (20), thereby realizing a tighter layout. In this embodiment, since the space required for the driving component (30) is smaller than the space required for the camera component (20), the size of the second housing (12) is smaller than the size of the first housing (11). In some other embodiments, the size of the second housing (12) may be larger than the size of the first housing (11).

[0042] When the camera device is mounted on the partition (100), the bottom surface of the second housing (12) is installed to extend downward at an angle away from the top frame (101), thereby saving space and avoiding the top frame (101), so that the camera device can be mounted more smoothly on the top frame (101).

[0043] It needs to be explained that in this embodiment, since the second housing (12) is used to limit the second receiving cavity (121) and the first housing (11) is used to limit the first receiving cavity (111), if the size of the second housing (12) is smaller than the size of the first housing (11), the space of the second receiving cavity (121) is smaller than the space of the first receiving cavity (111).

[0044] In an additional embodiment, a soundproofing cotton is attached to the inner wall of the second receiving cavity (121). The soundproofing cotton can absorb sound wave energy propagated inside the chamber, thereby reducing the propagation and reflection of noise. In this way, the impact of noise generated by the driving component (30) on the surrounding environment can be reduced, providing a quieter operating environment and thus improving quietness during the lifting process of the camera component (20). Additionally, the soundproofing cotton can provide an additional protective layer, thereby reducing the impact of external physical shocks and vibrations on the driving component (30). This helps extend the service life of the driving component (30) and also improves its reliability and safety.

[0045] In one embodiment, the first housing (11) includes a detachable first top cover (112), and the second housing (12) includes a detachable second top cover (122). Specifically, the first top cover (112) is provided on the top of the first housing (11) via a bolt (16) (or screw), and the second top cover (122) is provided on the top of the second housing (12) via a bolt (16) (or screw). In this way, before mounting the first top cover (112) and the second top cover (122), the camera component (20) and the driving component (30) are first mounted in the first receiving cavity (111) and the second receiving cavity (121), respectively, and finally, the first top cover (112) and the second top cover (122) can be mounted again, which is advantageous for improving mounting efficiency.

[0046] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 7, the camera component (20) further includes a lifting plate (22) and a guide component (61) provided on the lifting plate (22), the lifting plate (22) includes a driving cooperation member (63), the housing component (10) further includes a guide cooperation member (62), the guide component (61) and the guide cooperation member (62) are movably connected, and the camera component (20) is movably connected to the housing component (10) through the guide component (61). In this way, the camera component (20) can implement a movable connection with the housing component (10) and a drivable connection with the driving component (30) through a single lifting plate (22), and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0047] Here, one of the guide component (61) and the guide cooperating component (62) is a slider and the other is a sliding groove, but is not limited thereto. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7, the guide component (61) is fixed to a guide rib on the lifting plate (22), and the guide cooperating component (62) is fixed to a guide block on the inner wall of the housing component (10). A guide groove matching the guide rib is opened in the guide block, and the guide block is slidably connected to the guide rib through the guide groove. During the movement of the camera component (20), the guide rib slidably cooperates with the guide groove of the guide block, so that the sliding process of the camera component (20) can be smoother and more accurate.

[0048] In an additional embodiment, the camera component (20) further includes a camera case (21), a second opening (210) is provided in the camera case (21), and a lifting plate (22) covers the second opening and is also detachably connected to the camera case (21). As can be easily understood, when the lifting plate (22) is connected to the housing component (10) and the driving component (30), it is necessary to withstand a relatively large load. Therefore, the camera case (21) and the lifting plate (22) are detachably connected, and by manufacturing the camera case (21) and the lifting plate (22) using different materials in the process, the strength of the lifting plate (22) can be made greater than that of the camera case (21). Additionally, the thickness of the camera case (21) can be made smaller than the thickness of the lifting plate (22), and the strength of the lifting plate (22) can be further improved. Additionally, the lifting plate (22) may correspond to the cover plate of the camera component (20), and a component such as a camera inside the camera case (21) may be mounted before mounting the lifting plate (22). That is, the lifting plate (22) may provide mounting conditions for a component such as a camera inside the camera case (21). Additionally, if the camera requires maintenance and inspection repair, the lifting plate (22) may be disassembled, and the second opening may be used as an inspection and repair opening. Specifically, the lifting plate (22) may implement a detachable connection through screws or bolts and the camera case (21).

[0049] In one embodiment, the camera component (20) further includes a cushioning portion (211) provided in the camera case (21), and a cushioning cooperation portion (1121) is provided on the lower surface of the first top cover (112). When the camera component (20) is in a storage state, there is a gap between the top surface of the camera component (20) and the bottom surface of the first top cover (112), and the top surface of the camera component (20) is adjacent to the cushioning portion (211) and the cushioning cooperation portion (1121) of the first top cover (112). In this way, when the camera component (20) moves from an operating state to a storage state, the camera component (20) does not directly contact the first top cover (112), but is adjacent to the cushioning cooperation portion (1121) through the relatively soft cushioning portion (211), and thus can cause a cushioning effect on the camera component (20). Here, the cushioning cooperation part (1121) and the cushioning part (211) may be made using rubber material, the camera case (21) may be made using plastic, and the lifting plate (22) may be made using sheet metal material, for example, the lifting plate (22) may be a steel plate, an aluminum plate, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0050] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the imaging device further includes a transmission assembly, and the driving part of the driving component (30) is connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected to the driving cooperation part (63), and the driving part is connected to the driving cooperation part (63) through the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly acts as a buffer and vibration damping between the driving component (30) and the camera component (20). This reduces the transmission of vibration and shock from the driving component (30) to the camera, lowers damage and wear to the camera parts, and protects the safety and lifespan of the camera.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the driving component (30) includes a motor, the driving part is the output shaft of the motor, the driving cooperative part (63) is a rack, and the longitudinal direction of the rack is parallel to the extension direction of the guide part (61). The transmission assembly includes a worm (52) connected to the output shaft of the motor, a first composite gear (51), and a second composite gear (53), wherein the worm (52) is connected to the output shaft, the first composite gear (51) is connected to the worm (52), and the second composite gear (53) is connected to the first composite gear (51) and the rack, respectively. Specifically, the first composite gear (51) includes a first gear (511) that matches the worm (52) and a second gear (512) that is coaxially coupled to the same axis as the first gear (511), and the first gear (511) is connected to the worm (52). The second composite gear (53) includes a third gear (531) and a fourth gear (532) coupled to the same axis, and both the second gear (512) and the third gear (531) are inclined gears, the second gear (512) engages with the third gear (531), and the fourth gear (532) engages with the rack. In this way, by using a transmission assembly of the type described above, the space occupied by the transmission assembly can be reduced, and the overall layout of the imaging device can be made tighter, making mounting within the vehicle easier. In addition, the connection of each part of the transmission assembly is a gear transmission, and both noise and vibration during transmission fixation are relatively weak. Among other embodiments, the transmission assembly may be of the lead screw-nut transmission type, and the specific structure thereof may be referred to in relevant literature or tool-related books, and the present disclosed embodiment is not described in detail.

[0052] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7, the transmission assembly is also provided in the second receiving cavity (121) of the second housing (12), thereby facilitating the connection between the transmission assembly and the driving component (30) in one direction and, in another direction, further reducing the impact of noise and vibration of the transmission assembly on the camera component (20).

[0053] It should be explained that the specific shapes of the camera case (21), the first housing (11), and the second housing (12) can be specifically set based on the structure of the camera, the driving component (30), and the transmission assembly, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not specifically limited thereto.

[0054] In one embodiment, the imaging device further includes a first wire harness (40), a first connector (41) is provided at one end of the wire harness, and the first connector (41) is installed outside the receiving space and used to connect electricity, and a second connector (42) is provided at the other end of the wire harness, and the second connector (42) is located inside the receiving cavity, and the second connector (42) has a plurality of electrical connection terminals (421), and the plurality of electrical connection terminals (421) are each connected to a driving component (30), a controller (71), and a micro switch (72), and are used to provide electricity to components such as the driving component (30), the controller (71), and the micro switch (72).

[0055] The shooting device further includes a second wire harness (80), one end of the second wire harness (80) is connected to a camera and used to provide electricity to the camera, and a third connector (81) is provided at the other end, the third connector (81) is located outside the receiving space and is used to connect electricity.

[0056] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3, 4, and 7, a wiring passage (221) is opened in the lifting plate (22), the wiring passage (221) is U-shaped, and is also located on the upper part of the lifting plate (22), but is not limited thereto. A cooperative channel (17) is opened at a position corresponding to the wiring passage (221) of the first housing (11), and the shape of the cooperative channel (17) matches the shape of the wiring passage (221) and is also U-shaped. Additionally, since the lifting plate (22) can move relative to the second housing (12), the length of the cooperative trough (17) is greater than the length of the wiring passage (221), and an anti-wear ring (90) is attached to the circumferential wall of the cooperative trough (17). The shape of the anti-wear ring (90) may match the shape of the cooperative trough (17), for example, U-shaped, but is not limited thereto. The anti-wear ring (90) may be made using a soft material or an elastic material so that, during the movement of the camera component (20), the electrical connection wire of the camera may be prevented from being worn by the circumferential wall of the cooperative trough (17).

[0057] In one embodiment, the shooting device further includes a micro switch (72) and a controller (71) provided within the receiving space, wherein the controller (71) is connected to the micro switch (72) and the driving component (30), respectively, and the controller (71) is used to control the driving component (30) based on the state of the micro switch (72); the camera component (20) further includes a first trigger (222), and in the receiving state, the first trigger (222) is adjacent to the micro switch (72), the micro switch (72) is in a separated state, and the controller (71) controls the driving component (30) to stop based on the separated state of the micro switch (72). Specifically, the controller (71) can acquire the closed state and the separated state of the micro switch (72), and when the camera component (20) moves into the receiving space and is in the receiving state, the first trigger (222) contacts the micro switch (72), causing the micro switch (72) to be in the separated state, and the controller (71) can acquire that the micro switch (72) is in the separated state, and also control the driving component (30) to stop based on the signal of the separated state.

[0058] In an additional embodiment, the camera component (20) further includes a second trigger, and the second trigger and the first trigger (222) are installed spaced apart according to the direction of movement of the camera component (20); in the operating state, the second trigger is adjacent to the micro switch (72), the micro switch (72) is in a separated state, and the controller (71) controls the driving component (30) to stop based on the separated state of the micro switch (72). Specifically, the controller (71) can obtain the closed state and separated state of the micro switch (72), and when the camera component (20) is in the operating state, the second trigger contacts the micro switch (72), causing the micro switch (72) to be in a separated state, and the controller (71) can collect that the micro switch (72) is in a separated state, and also controls the driving component (30) to stop based on the signal of the separated state. Specifically, when the micro switch (72) is disconnected, a first signal can be generated, and the controller (71) controls the driving component (30) based on the first signal to stop it. In some embodiments, there may be multiple operating positions in the camera component, and it is necessary to set multiple triggers.

[0059] Through the above-described settings, the controller (71) can determine whether the camera component (20) is moving to an operating state and a storage state, and also, when the shooting assembly is in an operating state and a storage state, it controls the driving component (30) to stop operation, which ensures safety during the movement of the camera component (20). It should be explained that when the camera component (20) is in a state other than an operating state and a storage state during the movement process, the micro switch (72) is in a closed state, so that the driving component (30) can operate normally.

[0060] In one embodiment, the camera component (20) further includes a position sensor (73) mounted on the camera case (21), the position sensor (73) is connected to a controller (71), the position sensor (73) can generate a position signal, and the controller (71) controls the driving component (30) based on the position signal and the state of the micro switch (72). The position sensor (73) detects and feeds back the current position information of the camera component (20), and the controller (71) can determine the current position information of the camera component (20) by reading the position signal output by the position sensor (73). In this way, the controller (71) monitors the state of the position sensor (73) and the micro switch (72) in real time to obtain the situation of the position change of the camera component (20) in a timely manner, thereby providing an accurate basis for subsequent operations and decisions.

[0061] For example, if the micro switch (72) is in a closed state but the controller (71) detects that the displacement sensor is in a fixed position, it can be determined that the camera component (20) cannot move normally, and at this time, the controller (71) can control the driving component (30) to stop operation, thereby reducing the risk.

[0062] For example, if the micro switch (72) fails, it cannot be opened normally, and the controller (71) can also control the start and stop of the driving component (30) through the position signal of the position sensor (73).

[0063] It should be noted that although the present embodiment has not described some application scenes, all such application scenes, when applied to the present embodiment, must be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0064] Additionally, multiple position sensors (73) may be installed, thereby improving the accuracy of detecting the location of the camera component (20).

[0065] It should be explained that the controller (71) described above may be a PLC board, a microcontroller, etc. When the shooting device is applied to a vehicle, the controller (71) needs to be connected to the vehicle body processor. The controller (71) can transmit the position signal and the first signal described above to the vehicle body processor, and the vehicle body processor performs processing on the position signal and the first signal, generates a corresponding control signal, and transmits it to the controller (71), and the controller (71) controls the driving component (30) based on the control signal.

[0066] In the specification of this disclosure and the appended claims, terms in the singular form (“a,” “the,” and “said”) are also intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Additionally, it should be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated enumerated items.

[0067] The foregoing description is merely a preferred example of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, and any modifications, equivalents, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure shall be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

Claim 1 A camera mounting structure applied to a vehicle, comprising: a roof assembly (001); a partition (100) - fixedly connected to the roof assembly, and the partition being used to separate the driver's cabin and passenger cabin of the vehicle -; and a camera mounting device mounted on the partition. Claim 2 A camera mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the above-mentioned shooting device comprises a housing component (10) and a camera component (20), wherein the housing component is mounted on the partition, wherein the housing component has a receiving space, wherein the housing component has a first opening connected to and passing through the receiving space, wherein the camera component is movably connected to the housing component, wherein the camera component includes a camera, wherein the camera component has a receiving state and an operating state, wherein in the receiving state, the camera component is received within the receiving space, and in the operating state, the camera component extends out from the first opening. Claim 3 A camera mounting structure characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the above-mentioned shooting device further includes a driving component (30); the driving component is connected to the housing component and also includes a driving portion, and the camera component further includes a driving engagement portion (63), and the driving portion is connected to the driving engagement portion, and is used to drive the camera component to move, thereby causing the camera component to switch between the storage state and the operating state. Claim 4 A camera mounting structure according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the first opening is located at the bottom of the housing component and the camera component is generally parallel to the height direction of the vehicle with respect to the direction of movement of the housing component. Claim 5 A camera mounting structure characterized in that, in any one of claims 2 to 4, the partition further includes a mounting position (002) used for mounting a lifting glass; and in the operating state, the camera extends out from the first opening and also faces the glass mounting position. Claim 6 A camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the camera component further comprises a lifting plate (22) and a guide component (61) provided on the lifting plate, the lifting plate comprises a driving cooperation member (63), the housing component further comprises a guide cooperation member (62), the guide component is movably connected to the guide cooperation member, and the camera component is movably connected to the housing component through the guide component. Claim 7 A camera mounting structure according to claim 6, wherein the camera component further includes a camera case (21), a second opening (210) is provided in the camera case, and the lifting plate covers the second opening and is also detachably connected to the camera case. Claim 8 A camera mounting structure characterized in that, in any one of claims 3 to 7, the camera device further comprises a micro switch (72) and a controller (71) provided within the receiving space, wherein the controller is connected to the micro switch and the driving component, respectively, and the controller is used to control the driving component based on the state of the micro switch; and wherein the camera component further comprises a first trigger (222), and in the receiving state, the first trigger is adjacent to the micro switch, the micro switch is in a separated state, and the controller controls the driving component to stop based on the separated state of the micro switch. Claim 9 A camera mounting structure according to claim 8, wherein the camera component further includes a second trigger, and the second trigger and the first trigger are installed spaced apart according to the direction of movement of the camera component; wherein, in the operating state, the second trigger is adjacent to the micro switch, the micro switch is in a separated state, and the controller controls the driving component to stop based on the separated state of the micro switch. Claim 10 A camera mounting structure according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the camera component further comprises a position sensor (73), the position sensor is connected to the controller, the position sensor is used to generate a position signal based on the position of the camera, and the controller is used to control the driving component based on the position signal and the state of the micro switch. Claim 11 A camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the housing components include a first housing (11) and a second housing (12) connected to each other, the receiving space includes a first receiving cavity (111) and a second receiving cavity (121), the first housing includes the first receiving cavity and the second housing includes the second receiving cavity, the camera component is provided in the first receiving cavity and the driving component is provided in the second receiving cavity. Claim 12 A camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 3 to 11, wherein the imaging device further comprises a transmission assembly, the driving part of the driving component is connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected to the driving cooperation part; wherein the driving component comprises a motor, the driving part is the output shaft of the motor, the driving cooperation part (63) is a rack, and the transmission assembly comprises a worm (52), a first composite gear (51), and a second composite gear (53), wherein the worm is connected to the output shaft, the first composite gear is connected to the worm, and the second composite gear is connected to the first composite gear and the rack, respectively. Claim 13 A camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the camera comprises a first lens module and a second lens module, the first lens module faces one side of the driver's cabin, and the second lens module faces one side of the passenger cabin. Claim 14 A camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the camera component further comprises a camera case (21) and the camera is rotatably connected to the camera case. Claim 15 A vehicle characterized by including a camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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