A DMS privacy shielding device

Abstract

The embodiment of the present invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and discloses a DMS privacy shielding device, the DMS privacy shielding device includes a lock shell, the lock shell is provided with a cavity for accommodating a DMS module; a first window for the DMS module to shoot is provided on one side of the cavity; a first cover plate is movably provided on the lock shell, and at least one group of elastic locking components is provided on the first cover plate to lock the first cover plate in a first position for shielding the first window, or to lock the first cover plate in a second position for opening the first window. Applying the technical solution of the present invention, when the DMS module needs to shoot, the first window can be opened to enable the DMS module to monitor the driver's irregular or fatigue driving behavior, or when it is necessary to prevent the DMS module from shooting privacy information, the first window can be shielded to prevent the DMS module from collecting privacy information of people in the car.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a DMS privacy shielding device. Background Art

[0002] During driving, the driver's irregular or fatigued driving behavior seriously increases the risk factor of driving. In order to improve the driving safety of drivers, more and more vehicles are equipped with DMS (Driver Monitoring System). During driving, DMS monitors the driver's driving behavior and intervenes in irregular or fatigued driving behavior in a timely manner to ensure driving safety. However, while ensuring driving safety, DMS also collects user information and lacks protection for user privacy. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a DMS privacy shielding device, which is used to solve the problem in the prior art that the DMS collects user information while ensuring driving safety and lacks user privacy protection.

[0004] In one aspect, the present invention provides a DMS privacy shielding device, the DMS privacy shielding device comprising:

[0005] A lock housing, wherein a cavity for accommodating the DMS module is disposed in the lock housing; a first viewing window for the DMS module to take photos is disposed on one side of the cavity;

[0006] The first cover plate is movably arranged on the lock housing, and at least one group of elastic locking components is arranged on the first cover plate to lock the first cover plate in a first position covering the first window, or to lock the first cover plate in a second position opening the first window.

[0007] In an optional manner, the DMS privacy shielding device further includes a second cover plate connected to the lock housing, and the second cover plate is provided with a second window overlapping the first window.

[0008] In an optional manner, a limiting groove for clamping the elastic locking member is provided on the second cover plate to limit the freedom of the first cover plate in a first direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first cover plate.

[0009] In an optional manner, two groups of stop points are also provided on the limit groove, wherein, when the first group of stop points cooperates with the at least one group of elastic locking components, the first cover plate is in the first position; when the second group of stop points cooperates with the at least one group of elastic locking components, the first cover plate is in the second position.

[0010] In an optional manner, the elastic locking member includes an elastic cantilever and a protrusion arranged on the elastic cantilever.

[0011] In an optional manner, a slideway is further provided on the lock housing, and a limiting rib for clamping the slideway is provided on the first cover plate;

[0012] The limiting rib can slide in the slideway to enable the first cover plate to move between a first position and a second position and limit the freedom of the first cover plate in a second direction, wherein the second direction is parallel to the first cover plate and perpendicular to the length direction of the slideway.

[0013] In an optional manner, limited positions are set on both sides of the first cover plate so that a gap is reserved between the first cover plate and the limiting groove.

[0014] In an optional manner, the lock housing is further provided with a first positioning member;

[0015] The second cover plate is provided with a second positioning member which cooperates with the first positioning member for positioning.

[0016] In an optional manner, a first mounting member is further provided on the lock housing;

[0017] The second cover plate is provided with a second mounting component which is mounted in cooperation with the first mounting component.

[0018] In an optional manner, a dial knob is provided on the first cover plate.

[0019] Another aspect of the embodiments of the present invention further provides a vehicle photographing device, which includes a DMS module and the above-mentioned DMS privacy shielding device.

[0020] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle, in which the above-mentioned DMS privacy shielding device is arranged. The lock housing of the DMS privacy shielding device can be arranged on the internal structure of the vehicle, for example, on the steering wheel of the vehicle, or on the A-pillar of the vehicle.

[0021] The embodiment of the present invention provides a first cover plate that can move between a first position and a second position, and locks the first cover plate in the first position and the second position through an elastic locking member provided on the first cover plate. Therefore, when the DMS module needs to take pictures, the first window can be opened to enable the DMS module to monitor the driver's irregular or fatigued driving behavior. Alternatively, when it is necessary to prevent the DMS module from taking pictures of privacy information, the first window can be covered to prevent the DMS module from collecting the privacy information of the people in the car.

[0022] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the embodiment of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the embodiment of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate the embodiments and are not to be considered as limiting the present invention. In addition, the same reference symbols are used to represent the same components throughout the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 A front structural schematic diagram of a lock housing provided by the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the back structure of the lock housing provided by the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a first implementation structure of a lock housing and a first cover plate provided by the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the lock housing and the first cover plate provided by the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the implementation structure of the second cover plate provided by the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the first implementation structure of the DMS privacy shielding device provided by the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a second implementation structure of the DMS privacy shielding device provided by the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 8 Shows Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the projection structure of the structure facing the first viewing window;

[0032] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the projection structure of the structure facing the first viewing window;

[0033] Fig.10 Shows Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the structure;

[0034] Fig.11 Shows Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the structure;

[0035] Fig.12 Shows Figure 8A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the structure;

[0036] Fig.13 Shows Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the structure;

[0037] Fig.14 A front structural schematic diagram of a first cover plate provided by the present invention is shown;

[0038] Fig.15 Shows Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure projected in a direction parallel to the first cover plate;

[0039] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the back structure of the first cover plate provided by the present invention is shown.

[0040] In the figure:

[0041] 1-lock housing, 11-cavity, 12-first window, 13-slideway, 14-first positioning member, 15-first mounting member, 2-first cover plate, 21-elastic locking member, 211-elastic cantilever, 212-bump, 22-limiting point, 23-limiting rib, 24-dial, 3-second cover plate, 31-second window, 32-limiting groove, 321-blocking point, 33-second positioning member, 34-second mounting member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0043] See also Figure 1 , is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the lock shell provided by the present invention.

[0044] See also Figure 2 , is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the lock shell provided by the present invention.

[0045] The embodiment of the present invention provides a DMS privacy shielding device, the DMS privacy shielding device comprising: a lock shell 1, such as Figure 2 As shown, the lock housing 1 is provided with a cavity 11 for accommodating a DMS module, wherein the DMS module may be a camera or a camera module integrated with data processing capability. In actual use, the lock housing 1 is installed on the internal structure of a vehicle, for example, on the steering wheel of the vehicle, or on the A-pillar of the vehicle, such as Figure 1As shown, a first window 12 is provided on one side of the cavity 11. During use, the first window 12 faces the driving seat of the vehicle so that the DMS module can capture the video or image of the driver.

[0046] See also Figure 3 , is a schematic diagram of a first implementation structure of a lock housing and a first cover plate provided by the present invention.

[0047] See also Figure 4 , is a schematic diagram of a second implementation structure of the lock housing and the first cover plate provided by the present invention.

[0048] The DMS privacy shielding device further comprises a first cover plate 2 , which is movably arranged on the lock housing 1 , wherein the movably arranged manner may be a translational movement relative to the lock housing 1 , or a rotational movement relative to the lock housing 1 .

[0049] It should be noted that there may be a physical structural connection relationship between the first cover plate 2 and the lock shell 1, for example, snap-on, hinged, etc.; there may also be no physical structural connection relationship between the first cover plate 2 and the lock shell 1, and only a partial structure of the first cover plate 2 fits the lock shell 1, for example, the first cover plate 2 is pressed onto the lock shell 1 using other components.

[0050] At least one set of elastic locking members 21 is disposed on the first cover plate 2. The first cover plate 2 can achieve covering and opening of the first window 12 by means of translational movement. Alternatively, the first cover plate 2 can achieve covering (first position) and / or opening (second position) of the first window 12 by means of rotational movement. Figure 3 As shown, the first cover plate 2 is locked in the first position covering the first viewing window 12. Figure 4 As shown, the first cover plate 2 is locked in the second position where the first viewing window 12 is opened.

[0051] It can be seen from the above technical solution that the embodiment of the present invention realizes the locking of the first cover plate 2 between the first position and the second position by providing a first cover plate 2 that can move between a first position and a second position, and by an elastic locking member 21 provided on the first cover plate 2, so that when the DMS module needs to take pictures, the first window 12 can be opened to enable the DMS module to monitor the driver's irregular or fatigue driving behavior, or, when it is necessary to prevent the DMS module from taking pictures of privacy information, the first window 12 can be covered to prevent the DMS module from collecting the privacy information of the people in the car.

[0052] See also Figure 5 , is a schematic diagram of the implementation structure of the second cover plate provided by the present invention.

[0053] See also Figure 6 , which is a schematic diagram of the first implementation structure of the DMS privacy shielding device provided by the present invention.

[0054] See also Figure 7 , which is a schematic diagram of the second implementation structure of the DMS privacy shielding device provided by the present invention.

[0055] See also Figure 8 ,for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the projection structure of the structure facing the first window direction.

[0056] See also Fig. 9 ,for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the projection structure of the structure facing the first window direction.

[0057] In order to ensure the overall coordination of the DMS privacy shielding device and to provide a certain degree of protection for the first cover plate 2, as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the DMS privacy shielding device further includes a second cover plate 3 connected to the lock housing 1, and a second window 31 is provided on the second cover plate 3 to overlap with the first window 12. The second cover plate 3 is used as a decorative cover plate, and a notch adapted to the shape of the dial knob 24 can also be provided on the second cover plate 3, such as Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As shown, when the first cover plate 2 is in the second position, the first cover plate 2 is flush with the partial edge of the second cover plate 3, thereby ensuring the overall coordination of the DMS privacy shielding device. Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, when the first cover plate 2 is in the first position, the first cover plate 2 is located at the position of the second viewing window 31 to cover the first viewing window 12. Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As shown, when the first cover plate 2 is in the second position, the second viewing window 31 and the first viewing window 12 are both in an open state.

[0058] See also Fig.15 ,for Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the projection structure of the structure parallel to the direction of the first cover plate.

[0059] like Figure 5 and Fig.15As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second cover plate 3 is provided with a limiting groove 32 for engaging the elastic locking member 21, and the limiting groove 32 is two in number and parallel to each other. The elastic locking member 21 is restricted by the limiting groove 32, so that the first cover plate 2 moves in the extension direction of the limiting groove 32, so as to limit the freedom of the first cover plate 2 in the first direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first cover plate 2. It should be noted that, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first cover plate 2 is a flat plate. If the first cover plate 2 is set to a non-flat plate, for example, a bow-shaped plate with a certain concave-convex shape, then the bow-shaped plate can be approximated as a flat plate parallel to the two limiting grooves 32, and the first direction is perpendicular to the plane where the two limiting grooves 32 are located.

[0060] It should be noted that Fig.15 The overall structure of the present invention adopts a full cross-sectional structure schematic diagram. When it comes to the cross-sectional structure of the first cover plate 2, in order to facilitate the identification of the drawing, only a cross-sectional structure schematic diagram of the first cover plate 2 of half structure is provided.

[0061] See also Fig.10 ,for Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the structure.

[0062] See also Fig.11 ,for Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the structure.

[0063] See also Fig.12 ,for Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the structure.

[0064] See also Fig.13 ,for Fig. 9 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the structure.

[0065] like Fig.11 As shown in Figure 13, two groups of stop points 321 are also provided on the limit groove 32, wherein when the first group of stop points 321 cooperates with the at least one group of elastic locking components 21, the first cover plate 2 is in the first position; when the second group of stop points 321 cooperates with the at least one group of elastic locking components 21, the first cover plate 2 is in the second position.

[0066] The elastic locking member 21 has a certain elastic effect, and can go over the blocking point 321 under a certain force, for example, Fig.14 As shown, the elastic locking member 21 includes an elastic cantilever 211 and a protrusion 212 arranged on the elastic cantilever 211. Fig.10 and Fig.11As shown, the first cover plate 2 is provided with two sets of upper and lower elastic locking members 21, Fig.10 After the upper group of protrusions 212 pass over the upper pair of stop points 321, the first cover plate 2 is in the first position covering the first window 12. Fig.11 In the embodiment, after the lower group of protrusions 212 pass over the lower pair of stop points 321 , the first cover plate 2 is in the second position where the first window 12 is opened.

[0067] like Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, only one set of elastic locking members 21 is provided on the first cover plate 2. Fig.12 In the embodiment, after the group of protrusions 212 of the elastic locking member 21 passes over the pair of stop points 321 above, the first cover plate 2 is in the first position covering the first window 12. Fig.13 In the embodiment, after the group of protrusions 212 of the elastic locking member 21 passes over the pair of stop points 321 below, the first cover plate 2 is in the second position where the first window 12 is opened.

[0068] In order to further ensure the stability of the first cover plate 2, as Figure 1 and Fig.15 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a slideway 13 is further provided on the lock housing 1 , and a limiting rib 23 for clamping the slideway 13 is provided on the first cover plate 2 .

[0069] The limiting rib 23 can slide in the slide 13 to enable the first cover plate 2 to move between the first position and the second position and limit the freedom of the first cover plate 2 in a second direction, which is parallel to the first cover plate 2 and perpendicular to the length direction of the slide 13.

[0070] It should be noted that, in actual application, the slide 13 can be used alone to limit the freedom of the first cover plate 2 in one direction, or it can be used in conjunction with the aforementioned limiting groove 32. By being used in conjunction with the limiting groove 32, the freedom of the first cover plate 2 in the first direction and the second direction (the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction) is limited, so that the first cover plate 2 can only move in the sliding direction. At the same time, through the set slide 13, it can be ensured that the distance between the elastic locking member 21 and the blocking point 321 remains stable, thereby ensuring the blocking and limiting effect of the blocking point 321 on the elastic locking member 21.

[0071] In order to more conveniently move the first cover plate 2, Fig.14 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a knob 24 is provided on the first cover plate 2. It should be noted that the knob 24 can be a raised structure or a recessed structure. In the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention, the knob 24 provided is a schematic diagram of a raised structure.

[0072] See also Fig.14 , is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the first cover plate provided by the present invention.

[0073] See also Fig.16 , is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the first cover plate provided by the present invention.

[0074] like Fig.14 and Fig.16 As shown, the limiting points 22 are set on both sides of the first cover plate 2 so that a gap is reserved between the first cover plate 2 and the limiting groove 32. When the first cover plate 2 is set in a sliding manner, it is necessary to ensure the stability of the first cover plate 2 and the smoothness of sliding. At this time, the friction between the elastic locking member 21 and the limiting groove 32 should not be too large, or friction should not be generated. The present invention sets a limiting point 22 on the first cover plate 2, and the limiting point 22 contacts the lock housing 1. In actual application, the end of the limiting point 22 can be set to an arc shape. Through point contact with the lock housing 1, or surface contact with a smaller area, the stability of the first cover plate 2 is ensured, while the friction between the first cover plate 2 and the lock housing 1 is reduced, so as to ensure the smoothness of sliding of the first cover plate 2.

[0075] In order to facilitate the installation of the second cover plate 3 on the lock housing 1, in the embodiment of the present invention, the lock housing 1 is further provided with a first positioning member 14; the second cover plate 3 is provided with a second positioning member 33 which cooperates with the first positioning member 14 for positioning. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, a positioning hole is provided on the lock housing 1 as the first positioning member 14, as shown in FIG. Fig.15 As shown, a positioning column matched with the positioning hole is provided on the second cover plate 3 as the second positioning member 33. In practical applications, the first positioning member 14 can also be set as a positioning column, and the second positioning member 33 can be set as a positioning hole.

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, the lock housing 1 is also provided with a first mounting member 15; the first mounting member 15, as shown Fig.15 As shown, the second cover plate 3 is provided with a second mounting member 34 which is mounted in cooperation with the first mounting member 15. The first mounting member 15 preferably adopts a mounting hole. The second mounting member 34 preferably adopts a mounting clip, and the second cover plate 3 is fixed to the lock housing 1 by the buckle connection between the mounting clip and the mounting hole.

[0077] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a shooting device, which includes a DMS module and the above-mentioned DMS privacy shielding device. The DMS module is arranged in the cavity 11 of the DMS privacy shielding device, and the camera lens of the DMS module faces the first window 12.

[0078] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle, in which the above-mentioned DMS privacy shielding device is arranged. The lock housing 1 of the DMS privacy shielding device can be arranged on the internal structure of the vehicle, for example, on the steering wheel of the vehicle, or on the A-pillar of the vehicle.

[0079] In summary, an embodiment of the present invention provides a DMS privacy shielding device, which includes: a lock shell 1, wherein a cavity 11 for accommodating a DMS module is provided in the lock shell 1; a first window 12 for shooting by the DMS module is provided on one side of the cavity 11; a first cover plate 2, which is movably arranged on the lock shell 1, and at least one group of elastic locking components 21 is provided on the first cover plate 2 to lock the first cover plate 2 in a first position for shielding the first window 12, or to lock the first cover plate 2 in a second position for opening the first window 12.

[0080] In actual application, the embodiment of the present invention provides a first cover plate 2 that can move between a first position and a second position, and locks the first cover plate 2 in the first position and the second position through an elastic locking member 21 provided on the first cover plate 2, so that when the DMS module needs to take pictures, the first window 12 can be opened to enable the DMS module to monitor the driver's irregular or fatigue driving behavior, or, when it is necessary to prevent the DMS module from taking pictures of privacy information, the first window 12 can be covered to prevent the DMS module from collecting the privacy information of the people in the car.

[0081] In the description provided herein, a large number of specific details are described. However, it is understood that embodiments of the present invention can be practiced without these specific details. Similarly, in order to simplify the present invention and help understand one or more of the various inventive aspects, in the above description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the various features of the embodiments of the present invention are sometimes grouped together into a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. Wherein, the claims that follow the specific embodiment are hereby expressly incorporated into the specific embodiment, wherein each claim itself is a separate embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] It should be noted that the above embodiments illustrate the present invention rather than limit it, and that those skilled in the art may devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference symbol between brackets shall not be construed as a limitation on the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "one" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The present invention may be implemented by means of hardware comprising a number of different elements and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In a unit claim enumerating a number of devices, several of these devices may be embodied by the same hardware item. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc. does not indicate any order. These words may be interpreted as names. The steps in the above embodiments, unless otherwise specified, should not be understood as limitations on the order of execution.

Claims

1. A DMS privacy shielding device, characterized in that: The DMS privacy shielding device comprises: A lock housing (1), wherein a cavity (11) for accommodating a DMS module is provided in the lock housing (1); a first viewing window (12) for the DMS module to take photos is provided on one side of the cavity (11); A first cover plate (2) is movably arranged on the lock housing (1), and at least one group of elastic locking components (21) is arranged on the first cover plate (2) to lock the first cover plate (2) in a first position for covering the first window (12), or to lock the first cover plate (2) in a second position for opening the first window (12); A second cover plate (3), wherein the second cover plate (3) is provided with a second viewing window (31) overlapping with the first viewing window (12); The lock housing (1) is further provided with a slideway (13), and the first cover plate (2) is provided with a limiting rib (23) which is engaged with the slideway (13); the limiting rib (23) can slide in the slideway (13) so as to enable the first cover plate (2) to move between a first position and a second position and to limit the freedom of the first cover plate (2) in a second direction, the second direction being parallel to the first cover plate (2) and perpendicular to the length direction of the slideway (13).

2. The DMS privacy shielding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second cover plate (3) is provided with a limiting groove (32) for clamping the elastic locking member (21) to limit the degree of freedom of the first cover plate (2) in a first direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the first cover plate (2).

3. The DMS privacy shielding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting groove (32) is also provided with two groups of stop points (321); Wherein, when the first group of the blocking points (321) cooperates with the at least one group of elastic locking components (21), the first cover plate (2) is in the first position; when the second group of the blocking points (321) cooperates with the at least one group of elastic locking components (21), the first cover plate (2) is in the second position.

4. The DMS privacy shielding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The elastic locking member (21) comprises an elastic cantilever (211) and a convex point (212) arranged on the elastic cantilever (211).

5. The DMS privacy shielding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Limiting points (22) are provided on both sides of the first cover plate (2) so that a gap is reserved between the first cover plate (2) and the limiting groove (32).

6. The DMS privacy shielding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock housing (1) is also provided with a first positioning member (14); The second cover plate (3) is provided with a second positioning member (33) which cooperates with the first positioning member (14) for positioning.

7. The DMS privacy shielding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock housing (1) is also provided with a first mounting member (15); The second cover plate (3) is provided with a second mounting component (34) which is mounted in cooperation with the first mounting component (15).

8. The DMS privacy shielding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover plate (2) is provided with a dial knob (24).

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