A camera support of an unmanned vehicle and an unmanned vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to a camera bracket for an autonomous vehicle. The camera bracket includes a base, a mounting base, and a first connector. The base is used to mount the camera onto the vehicle body and has a sliding groove. The mounting base is rotatably connected to the base around a first direction X and is used to mount the camera. The first connector passes through the sliding groove and is used to connect to the vehicle body. The sliding groove and the first connector are in sliding engagement. When facing scenarios requiring frequent camera angle adjustments and camera replacements, the camera bracket of this application can adjust the camera angles in both the first direction X and the second direction Y. During testing of autonomous driving technology, when frequent camera angle adjustments are needed, it is not necessary to damage the existing camera bracket, thus avoiding the significant time and cost of remanufacturing a new one, thereby improving testing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned vehicle technology, and in particular to a camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle and an unmanned vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Cameras are an important component of autonomous vehicles, used to collect road conditions. Cameras can be mounted on autonomous vehicles using brackets.

[0003] Currently, in the use of autonomous vehicles, situations frequently arise where the camera angle needs to be adjusted. Existing camera brackets are typically fixed, making it inconvenient to adjust the camera once it is installed. When the autonomous vehicle accelerates, decelerates, or experiences bumps, the camera's image quality is affected. To achieve better image quality, it is usually necessary to adjust the camera's installation angle and position, or replace the camera altogether. However, the existing installation structure is not conducive to camera installation and adjustment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle and an unmanned vehicle, which can flexibly adjust the angle of the camera relative to the vehicle body.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle. The camera bracket for the unmanned vehicle includes a base, a mounting base, and a first connector. The base is used to install on the vehicle body of the unmanned vehicle. A sliding groove is provided on the base. The mounting base is rotatably connected to the base around a first direction X. The mounting base is used to install a camera. The first connector passes through the sliding groove and is used to connect to the vehicle body. The sliding groove and the first connector are slidably engaged so that the base can rotate around a second direction Y.

[0006] The camera bracket for an autonomous vehicle disclosed in this application is mounted on the vehicle body via a base. The mounting bracket is rotatably connected to the base, allowing the user to adjust the rotation angle of the camera mounted on the mounting bracket relative to the base around a first direction (X). A sliding groove is provided on the base, and a first connecting member passes through the groove and connects to the vehicle body. The sliding engagement between the groove and the first connecting member ensures at least one degree of rotational freedom between the groove and the first connecting member, allowing the user to adjust the rotation angle of the base and the camera relative to the vehicle body around a second direction (Y). Compared to the fixed camera brackets used in existing autonomous vehicles, the camera bracket of this application allows adjustment of the camera's angles around both the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y) when scenarios requiring frequent camera angle adjustments and camera replacements are encountered. This eliminates the need to damage the existing camera bracket during testing of autonomous driving technology, thus avoiding the significant time and cost of remanufacturing a new one and improving testing efficiency.

[0007] In one possible design, the camera bracket of the autonomous vehicle also includes a second connector, and the base is provided with a first positioning hole. The second connector passes through the first positioning hole and is used to connect to the vehicle body. The slide is arc-shaped, and the axis of the first positioning hole is the center O of the slide.

[0008] In one possible design, the base is provided with an angle scale along the arc of the slide, and the angle scale includes multiple scale markings.

[0009] In one possible design, the angle difference between two adjacent scale markings is 5°.

[0010] In one possible design, the base is also provided with a second positioning hole, and the camera bracket of the autonomous vehicle also includes a third connector, which passes through the second positioning hole and is used to connect to the vehicle body. The scale markings include a zero-return mark, and the second positioning hole and the zero-return mark are symmetrical with respect to the radial extension line L of the first positioning hole in the third direction Z.

[0011] In one possible design, the base includes a first mounting plate and a first mounting disc, and the mounting seat includes a second mounting plate and a second mounting disc. The first mounting plate is used for mounting on the vehicle body, and the second mounting plate is used for mounting a camera. The second mounting plate is eccentrically connected to the second mounting disc, and the first mounting disc and the second mounting disc are rotatably connected in a first direction X.

[0012] In one possible design, the camera bracket also includes an adjusting bolt and a lock nut. The adjusting bolt passes through the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate and is then tightened with the lock nut to press the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate together.

[0013] In one possible design, the first mounting plate is provided with a polygonal recess, the sidewalls of which are adapted to the sidewalls of the lock nut.

[0014] In one possible design, the base includes at least two spaced-apart first mounting discs, and the mounting seat includes at least two spaced-apart second mounting discs, with the first and second mounting discs arranged alternately along a first direction X.

[0015] In one possible design, the contact surface between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate is a frosted surface.

[0016] In one possible design, the second mounting plate is provided with multiple third through holes for mounting cameras.

[0017] The second aspect of this application provides an unmanned vehicle, which includes a vehicle body and a camera bracket. The camera bracket is the same as the one described above for the unmanned vehicle, and the camera bracket is installed on the vehicle body, achieving the same effect as described above.

[0018] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the camera bracket for the unmanned vehicle provided in this application from a first-view perspective;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the camera bracket of a mid-sized autonomous vehicle from a second-person perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the camera bracket of a mid-sized unmanned vehicle from a third-person perspective;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the camera bracket of a mid-sized autonomous vehicle;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the camera bracket of a mid-sized unmanned vehicle from a fourth-person perspective;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the camera bracket of an autonomous vehicle from a second-person perspective, showing that the base and the mounting bracket are installed in reverse.

[0025] Figure 7 The diagram shows the structure of the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle in point 1 from a fifth-person perspective. The base and the mounting base are installed in a forward orientation, with the base abutting against the mounting base.

[0026] Figure 8 The diagram shows the structure of the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle in Figure 1 from a fifth-person perspective. The base and the mounting base are installed in reverse, with the base abutting against the mounting base.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1-Base;

[0029] 11-First mounting plate;

[0030] 111-Slide groove;

[0031] 111a - Countersunk step;

[0032] 112 - First positioning hole;

[0033] 113 - Angle scale;

[0034] 113a - Zero Return Indicator;

[0035] 114 - Second positioning hole;

[0036] 12 - First installation disk;

[0037] 121 - Polygonal recess;

[0038] 122 - First through hole;

[0039] 2-Mounting base;

[0040] 21-Second mounting plate;

[0041] 211 - Third through hole;

[0042] 22 - Second installation disk;

[0043] 221 - Second through hole;

[0044] 3-First connector;

[0045] 4-Second connector;

[0046] 5-Third connector;

[0047] 6-Adjusting bolt;

[0048] 7- Locking nut;

[0049] First direction X;

[0050] Second direction Y;

[0051] Third direction Z;

[0052] Center O;

[0053] Radial extension line L;

[0054] Connect H.

[0055] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0057] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0058] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0059] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0060] It should be noted that the directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" described in the embodiments of this application are used to describe the angles shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when it is mentioned that an element is connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate element.

[0061] The first aspect of this application provides a camera bracket for autonomous vehicles, which can be used in the field of autonomous vehicle technology. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1-3 As shown, the camera bracket for the unmanned vehicle of this application includes a base 1, a mounting base 2, and a first connector 3. The base 1 is used to install on the vehicle body of the unmanned vehicle (not shown in the figure). The base 1 is provided with a sliding groove 111. The mounting base 2 is rotatably connected to the base 1 around a first direction X. The mounting base 2 is used to install a camera (not shown in the figure). The first connector 3 passes through the sliding groove 111 and is used to connect to the vehicle body. The sliding groove 111 and the first connector 3 are slidably engaged so that the base 1 can rotate around a second direction Y.

[0062] In this embodiment, the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle is mounted on the vehicle body via a base 1. A mounting seat 2 is rotatably connected to the base 1, allowing the user to adjust the rotation angle of the camera mounted on the mounting seat 2 relative to the base 1 around the first direction X. A sliding groove 111 is provided on the base 1, and a first connecting member 3 passes through the sliding groove 111 and connects to the vehicle body. The sliding engagement between the sliding groove 111 and the first connecting member 3 ensures at least one degree of rotational freedom between them, allowing the user to adjust the rotation angle of the base 1 and the camera relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y. Compared to the fixed camera brackets of existing unmanned vehicles, the camera bracket of this application allows for adjustment of the camera's angles around both the first direction X and the second direction Y when facing scenarios requiring frequent camera angle adjustments and camera replacements. This eliminates the need to destroy the existing camera bracket during testing of autonomous driving technology, thus avoiding the significant time and cost of remanufacturing a new one and improving testing efficiency.

[0063] The connection between the first connector 3 and the vehicle body includes two states. In the fixed connection state, the first connector 3 can tightly connect the slide 111 to the vehicle body, and the base 1 will not rotate relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y, so as to ensure that the test angle of the camera relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y is fixed during the operation of the unmanned vehicle. In the rotating connection state, the first connector 3 cannot tightly connect the slide 111 to the vehicle body, and the user can adjust the angle of the base 1 relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y to position the camera at the required test angle.

[0064] Additionally, please refer to Figures 1-3 As shown, the first connecting piece 3 can be a bolt, and the vehicle body is provided with mounting holes. By adjusting the thread fit depth between the first connecting piece 3 and the mounting holes, the fixed connection state and the rotating connection state between the base 1 and the vehicle body can be switched.

[0065] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figures 3-5 As shown, the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle also includes a second connector 4, and the base 1 is also provided with a first positioning hole 112. The second connector 4 passes through the first positioning hole 112 and is used to connect the vehicle body. The slide groove 111 is arc-shaped, and the axis of the first positioning hole 112 is the center O of the slide groove 111.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first positioning hole 112 of the base 1 is connected to the vehicle body through the second connector 4. The first positioning hole 112 and the second connector 4 have rotational freedom, allowing the base 1 to rotate about a fixed axis relative to the vehicle body in the second direction Y. The first positioning hole 112 and the second connector 4 provide a fixed-axis reference for the user, facilitating adjustment and recording of the rotation angle during testing. The slide groove 111 is arc-shaped, with the axis of the first positioning hole 112 serving as the center O of the circumference of the arc-shaped slide groove 111. This allows the slide groove 111 to slide along an arc relative to the first connector 3 connected to the vehicle body. This ensures that after the user adjusts the angle of the base 1 relative to the vehicle body in the second direction Y, the first connector 3 can still pass through the slide groove 111, fixing the slide groove 111 to the vehicle body. Therefore, the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle in this embodiment can rotate about a fixed axis relative to the vehicle body, facilitating adjustment and recording of the rotation angle during testing. Furthermore, by adding the connection between the second connector 4 and the vehicle body on top of the connection between the first connector 3 and the vehicle body, the reliability of the connection between the base 1 and the vehicle body is further improved.

[0067] The second connecting piece 4 can also be a bolt, which is threaded into another mounting hole on the vehicle body. By adjusting the thread engagement depth between the first connecting piece 3 and the second connecting piece 4 and the two mounting holes on the vehicle body, the fixed connection state and the rotating connection state between the base 1 and the vehicle body can be switched.

[0068] Specifically, please refer to Figures 4-6 As shown, along the arc direction of the slide groove 111, the base 1 is provided with an angle scale 113, which includes multiple scale markings.

[0069] In this embodiment, the positions of the first connector 3 and the second connector 4 relative to the vehicle body are fixed. The line H connecting the first connector 3 and the second connector 4 can be used as the radial line of the circumference of the arc-shaped slide groove 111. When the first positioning hole 112 of the base 1 rotates around the fixed axis of the second connector 4, the relative position change of the first connector 3 and the slide groove 111 can be used as a reference for the specific rotation angle. By having the first connector 3 correspond to a certain scale mark on the angle scale 113 on the base 1, the user can immediately know the rotation angle of the base 1 relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y, so that the camera can be accurately located at the test angle required by the user, thereby improving the test efficiency and test accuracy.

[0070] More specifically, please refer to Figures 4-6 As shown, the angle difference between two adjacent scale markings is 5°.

[0071] Please refer to Figures 4-6As shown, the angle scale 113 includes five scale markings, and the rotation angle range of the camera relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y is 20°. Of course, depending on different test angle requirements, the angle scale 113 is not limited to including five scale markings, nor is it limited to the angle difference between two adjacent scale markings being 5°.

[0072] Please refer to Figures 4-5 As shown, the base 1 is also provided with a second positioning hole 114. The camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle also includes a third connector 5. The third connector 5 passes through the second positioning hole 114 and is used to connect the vehicle body. The scale markings include a zero mark 113a. The second positioning hole 114 and the zero mark 113a are symmetrical with respect to the radial extension line L of the first positioning hole 112 in the third direction Z.

[0073] In this embodiment, when the user does not need to adjust the angle of the base 1 relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y, the first positioning hole 112 and the second positioning hole 114 of the base 1 are fixedly installed to the vehicle body through the connection of the second connector 4 and the third connector 5, i.e., the fixed angle installation mode. When the user needs to adjust the angle of the base 1 relative to the vehicle body around the second direction Y, the first positioning hole 112 and the second connector 4 can be rotatably connected through the connection of the second connector 4 and the third connector 5 to the vehicle body, and the slide groove 111 can be slidably connected to the first connector 3. According to the scale markings of the angle scale 113, when the user rotates the base 1 to the required test angle, the slide groove 111 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body using the first connector 3, and the first positioning hole 112 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body using the second connector 4, i.e., the angle adjustment installation mode. The scale markings also include a zero-return marker 113a. This zero-return marker 113a and the second positioning hole 114 are symmetrical with respect to the radial extension line L of the first positioning hole 112 in the third direction Z. The zero-return marker 113a facilitates the user's ability to quickly reset the camera relative to the vehicle body during frequent adjustments of the test angle, or to quickly read the rotation angle of the base 1 relative to the vehicle body after rotation. Therefore, the fixed-angle installation mode and the adjustable-angle installation mode of the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle in this embodiment can meet the different testing needs of the user.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 5 As shown, the third direction Z can be the running direction of the unmanned vehicle. When the first connector 3 is located at the zero mark 113a, the shooting direction of the camera is the same as the running direction of the unmanned vehicle. When the first connector 3 is located at other scale marks, there is an angle between the shooting direction of the camera and the running direction of the unmanned vehicle.

[0075] Alternatively, the third connector 5 can also be a bolt, which engages with another mounting hole on the vehicle body via a thread.

[0076] In the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the first positioning hole 112 and the second positioning hole 114 are both countersunk holes set in the base 1, and the slide groove 111 is provided with a countersunk step 111a, so that the first connector 3, the second connector 4 and the third connector 5 will not protrude relative to the base 1 and will not interfere with the rotation of the camera installed on the mounting base 2.

[0077] Please refer to Figures 2-8 As shown, the base 1 includes a first mounting plate 11 and a first mounting plate 12, and the mounting base 2 includes a second mounting plate 21 and a second mounting plate 22. The first mounting plate 11 is used to mount on the vehicle body, and the second mounting plate 21 is used to mount the camera. The second mounting plate 21 is eccentrically connected to the second mounting plate 22, and the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 22 are rotatably connected around the first direction X.

[0078] In this embodiment, the first mounting plate 11 of the base 1 is used to mount on the vehicle body. The sliding groove 111, the first positioning hole 112, and the second positioning hole 114 in the above embodiment can all be provided on the first mounting plate 11. The first mounting plate 12 of the base 1 is used to rotatably connect with the mounting base 2. The second mounting plate 21 of the mounting base 2 is used to mount the camera, and the second mounting plate 22 of the mounting base 2 is used to rotatably connect with the first mounting plate 12 of the base 1. Since the second mounting plate 21 is eccentrically connected to the second mounting plate 22, when the base 1 and the mounting base 2 pass through as shown in the figure... Figure 7 When mounted in the forward orientation as shown in Figure 8, the limit of the mounting angle of the second mounting plate 21 relative to the first mounting plate 11 is a (for example, a equals 9°). When the base 1 and the mounting seat 2 are mounted in reverse orientation as shown in Figure 8, the limit of the mounting angle of the second mounting plate 21 relative to the first mounting plate 11 is b (for example, b equals 23°). Therefore, the camera mounted on the second mounting plate 21 can have different pitch rotation angle ranges to meet the different testing angle requirements of users.

[0079] Please refer to Figures 2-6 As shown, the camera bracket also includes an adjusting bolt 6 and a locking nut 7. The adjusting bolt 6 passes through the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 22 and is then fastened to the locking nut 7 so that the adjusting bolt 6 and the locking nut 7 press the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 22 together.

[0080] In this embodiment, the adjusting bolt 6 and the anti-loosening nut 7 can restrict the rotation of the mounting base 2 relative to the base 1 around the second direction Y, which can avoid the problem of changes in the pitch angle of the camera relative to the vehicle body due to vibration factors during the operation of the unmanned vehicle, and ensure the accuracy of the test. When the user needs to adjust the angle of the camera relative to the vehicle body around the first direction X, he only needs to loosen the fastening of the adjusting bolt 6 and the anti-loosening nut 7.

[0081] The first mounting plate 12 is provided with a first through hole 122, and the second mounting plate is provided with a second through hole 221, both of which are used for the adjustment bolt 6 to pass through.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the first mounting plate 12 is provided with a polygonal recess 121, and the sidewall of the polygonal recess 121 is adapted to the sidewall of the anti-loosening nut 7.

[0083] In this embodiment, even after the adjusting bolt 6 and the anti-loosening nut 7 are tightened, they are still subject to slight interference from the vibration of the unmanned vehicle. During long-term testing, the tightness between the adjusting bolt 6 and the anti-loosening nut 7 will gradually fail, causing changes in the pitch angle of the camera relative to the vehicle body, and even the problem of the mounting bracket 2 separating from the base 1. Therefore, a polygonal recess 121 is provided on the first mounting plate 12. The sidewall of the polygonal recess 121 is adapted to the sidewall of the anti-loosening nut 7. During the operation of the unmanned vehicle, the anti-loosening nut 7 will not rotate around the second direction Y, improving the reliability of the tightness between the adjusting bolt 6 and the anti-loosening nut 7, so that the camera can be positioned at the test angle required by the user for a long time.

[0084] Since the sidewall of the anti-loosening nut 7 is mainly hexagonal, the sidewall of the polygonal recess 121 is also hexagonal.

[0085] Of course, depending on the user's different needs, a polygonal recess 121 can also be provided on the second installation disk 22.

[0086] Please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the base 1 includes at least two spaced-apart first mounting plates 12, and the mounting base 2 includes at least two spaced-apart second mounting plates 22. The first mounting plates 12 and the second mounting plates 22 are arranged alternately along the first direction X.

[0087] In this embodiment, at least two spaced first mounting plates 12 and at least two spaced second mounting plates 22 are staggered along the first direction X, which increases the contact area between the base 1 and the mounting seat 2. When the adjusting bolt 6 is tightened with the anti-loosening nut 7, the static friction between the base 1 and the mounting seat 2 is greater, and the base 1 and the mounting seat 2 are less likely to rotate relative to each other, so that the camera is more reliably positioned at the test angle required by the user.

[0088] The contact surface between the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 22 is a frosted surface, which can further increase the static friction between the base 1 and the mounting seat 2.

[0089] Please refer to Figures 4-5 As shown, the second mounting plate 21 is provided with a plurality of third through holes 211, which are used to install cameras.

[0090] In this embodiment, the multiple third through holes 211 can accommodate different types of cameras installed by the user during testing, thereby improving testing efficiency. Since the third through holes 211 penetrate the second mounting plate 21, the camera can be mounted on two opposite planes of the second mounting plate 21, satisfying the user's different testing angle requirements.

[0091] The third through hole 211 can be round, diamond-shaped, or other holes that are compatible with the camera.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the base 1 and the mounting base 2 are made of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer and mixture (PC / ABS), and are manufactured by injection molding. The contact surfaces between the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 22 are sanded to achieve a friction coefficient of 0.6. The adjusting bolt 6 is M4 and can provide 9360N of friction force, i.e., 74.88N·m of torque, to ensure that the relative positions of the base 1 and the mounting base 2 are fixed.

[0093] The second aspect of this application provides an unmanned vehicle, which includes a vehicle body (not shown in the figure) and a camera bracket. The camera bracket is the same as the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle in the above embodiment, and is used to install a camera. The camera bracket is installed on the vehicle body, and the effect is the same as described above, so it will not be repeated here.

[0094] The camera bracket for the unmanned vehicle and the working principle of the unmanned vehicle described in this application are as follows:

[0095] In the fixed-angle installation mode, the user uses the second connector 4 and the third connector 5 to fix the first positioning hole 112 and the second positioning hole 114 of the base 1 to the vehicle body, so that the shooting direction of the camera relative to the vehicle body is fixed. The user can fix the angle of the mounting base 2 relative to the base 1 by adjusting the anti-loosening nut 7 and the adjusting bolt 6, or make the mounting base 2 rotate around the first direction X relative to the base 1, thereby adjusting the pitch angle of the camera relative to the vehicle body. In the angle-adjusting installation mode, the user uses the first connector 3 and the second connector 4 to connect the slide groove 111 and the first positioning hole 112 to the vehicle body. In the rotational connection state, the first positioning hole 112 of the base 1 can rotate around the second direction Y relative to the second connector 4, and the slide groove 111 slides along an arc relative to the first connector 3. Through the scale marks on the first connector 3 and the base 1, the camera is rotated to the test angle required by the user. Then, the first connector 3 and the second connector 4 are used to fix the slide groove 111 and the first positioning hole 112 to the vehicle body, entering the fixed connection state.

[0096] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle, characterized in that, The camera bracket for the autonomous vehicle includes: The base (1) includes a first mounting plate (11) and a first mounting disk (12). The first mounting disk (12) is eccentrically connected to the edge of the first mounting plate (11). The first mounting plate (11) is used to be mounted on the body of the unmanned vehicle. The first mounting plate (11) is provided with a sliding groove (111). Mounting base (2), the mounting base (2) includes a second mounting plate (21) and a second mounting disc (22), the second mounting plate (21) is used to mount a camera, the second mounting disc (22) is eccentrically connected to the edge of the second mounting plate (21), and the first mounting disc (12) and the second mounting disc (22) are rotatably connected about a first direction (X); The pitch rotation angle range of the second mounting plate (21) when the base (1) and the mounting seat (2) are installed in the correct orientation is different from the pitch rotation angle range of the second mounting plate (21) when the base (1) and the mounting seat (2) are installed in reverse orientation. The first connector (3) is inserted into the slide groove (111), and the first connector (3) is used to connect the vehicle body; The slide groove (111) is slidably engaged with the first connector (3) so that the first mounting plate (11) can rotate about the second direction (Y); The camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle also includes a second connector (4); The first mounting plate (11) is also provided with a first positioning hole (112), the second connector (4) passes through the first positioning hole (112), and the second connector (4) is used to connect the vehicle body; The groove (111) is arc-shaped, and the axis of the first positioning hole (112) is the center (O) of the groove (111).

2. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, An angle scale (113) is provided on the first mounting plate (11) along the arc direction of the slide groove (111). The angle scale (113) includes multiple scale markings.

3. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The angle difference between two adjacent scale markings is 5°.

4. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first mounting plate (11) is also provided with a second positioning hole (114). The camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle also includes a third connector (5), which is inserted through the second positioning hole (114) and is used to connect the vehicle body; The scale markings include a zero-return marking (113a); The second positioning hole (114) and the zero mark (113a) are symmetrical with respect to the radial extension (L) of the first positioning hole (112) in the third direction (Z).

5. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The camera bracket also includes an adjusting bolt (6) and a lock nut (7); The adjusting bolt (6) passes through the first mounting plate (12) and the second mounting plate (22) and is then fastened to the anti-loosening nut (7) so that the adjusting bolt (6) and the anti-loosening nut (7) press the first mounting plate (12) and the second mounting plate (22) together.

6. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first mounting plate (12) is provided with a polygonal recess (121). The sidewall of the polygonal recess (121) is adapted to the sidewall of the anti-loosening nut (7).

7. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (1) includes at least two spaced-apart first mounting plates (12); The mounting base (2) includes at least two spaced-apart second mounting discs (22); The first mounting plate (12) and the second mounting plate (22) are arranged alternately along the first direction (X).

8. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The contact surface between the first mounting plate (12) and the second mounting plate (22) is a frosted surface.

9. The camera bracket for an unmanned vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The second mounting plate (21) is provided with a plurality of third through holes (211), which are used to mount the camera.

10. An unmanned vehicle, characterized in that, The unmanned vehicles include: Vehicle body; A camera bracket, wherein the camera bracket is the camera bracket of the unmanned vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the camera bracket is installed on the vehicle body.

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