Rear body structure

Abstract

The present invention provides a rear vehicle body structure that, by providing a protruding structure further rearward of a camera device, can roll away water droplets falling on the vehicle body surface and prevent them from adhering to the camera device. The rear vehicle body structure includes: a camera device disposed at the rear of the vehicle; an exterior member having a mounting surface for mounting the camera device and an inclined surface sloping upward and rearward from the mounting surface; and a ridge disposed further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle body rear structure, in particular to a vehicle body rear structure. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, efforts have been made to strengthen the construction of safe cities and human settlements in all countries, thereby enhancing their capacity for inclusive and sustainable urban development, sustainable human settlement planning, and management. Therefore, all countries need to strengthen the provision of safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all, improve road safety, and, in particular, expand public transport, paying special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups, women, children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. In the transport sector, there is an urgent need to take measures to address environmental issues and develop technologies that improve the convenience and safety of public transport.

[0003] In the vehicle manufacturing industry, conventional vehicle manufacturing employs a camera device mounted on the rear of a vehicle to detect the presence of objects behind the vehicle, as well as the distance or relative position of the object to the vehicle. A conventional vehicle rear structure includes a recessed portion in the tailgate for mounting a license plate, a camera device mounted above the recessed portion, and a decorative member covering the camera device from above.

[0004] When a vehicle is driven in the rain, raindrops may adhere to the rear of the vehicle. These water droplets may drip from the lower edge of the decorative member and enter the image within the camera's field of view, potentially obstructing the camera's visual recognition. The image captured by the camera may be affected by the water droplets, resulting in unclear footage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] [Problems to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Prior art proposes structures such as those at the rear of the vehicle body that prevent the formation of water droplets within the viewing angle of the camera device. This prior art proposes forming a shielding structure on the outer panel of the rear door to cover the camera device, thereby preventing rain from splashing onto the camera device. However, in the case of a structure where the license plate garnish has a surface inclined toward the camera device, this prior art cannot completely prevent rain or water droplets from adhering to the camera device. Therefore, there is a need to minimize the amount of water droplets adhering to the camera device from the rear of the vehicle body.

[0007] In view of the above aspects, the object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle body rear structure, which can make water droplets dripping on the vehicle body surface roll and prevent the water droplets from adhering to the camera device by arranging a protruding structure further behind the camera device.

[0008] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0009] [1] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is a vehicle body rear structure comprising: a camera device provided at the rear of a vehicle; an exterior member having a mounting surface on which the camera device is mounted and an inclined surface inclined from the mounting surface toward the rear and upper part of the vehicle; and a ridge portion provided at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface.

[0010] According to the present invention, the ridge portion is arranged at a position further rearward than the camera device on the vehicle and further forward than the inclined surface on the vehicle. Water droplets at the rear of the vehicle will roll downward along the inclined surface, and water droplets along the inclined surface can drip down through the ridge portion without adhering to the camera device.

[0011] [2] Furthermore, in the present invention, the exterior member includes an exterior surface from which the exterior design can be viewed from the rear of the vehicle, and the inclined surface is inclined further toward the front of the vehicle than the exterior surface.

[0012] According to the structure, the appearance surface of the exterior component continues the inclined surface and is arranged so that the inclined surface is inclined from the appearance surface toward the front of the vehicle. Therefore, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, there is a turning point with a change in inclination between the appearance surface and the inclined surface, which improves the design of the exterior component and thus increases the beauty and design sense.

[0013] [3] Furthermore, in the present invention, the rear structure of the vehicle body further includes: a side convex portion, which is provided continuously with the convex strip portion and is located on the side of the camera device, and the side convex portion covers at least a portion of the camera device.

[0014] According to the above configuration, by providing the side convex portion, water drops along the sides of the imaging device can be reliably dripped by the side convex portion.

[0015] [4] Furthermore, in the present invention, the camera device includes a lens, and the side convex portion is provided so as to be continuous with the convex portion in a manner that faces further forward than the lens toward the vehicle.

[0016] According to the above configuration, water drops directed toward the lens from the side of the imaging device can be reliably dropped via the side convex portion.

[0017] [5] Furthermore, in the present invention, the rear structure of the vehicle body further includes: a nozzle, which is arranged at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device and is used to spray liquid toward the camera device, the nozzle and the camera device are arranged so as not to overlap in the vehicle width direction, the nozzle and the ridge portion are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction, and the ridge portion is arranged closer to the camera device side than the nozzle.

[0018] According to the structure, the ridge portion is arranged closer to the camera device than the nozzle, which can effectively prevent water droplets from adhering to the camera device, and the nozzle is arranged so as not to overlap with the camera device in the vehicle width direction, which can effectively prevent water droplets from adhering to the camera device.

[0019] [6] Furthermore, in the present invention, the rear vehicle body structure further includes: an extension portion located between the ridge portion and the nozzle and extending from an end of the ridge portion adjacent to the nozzle toward the camera device.

[0020] According to the above configuration, the extended portion is provided between the convex portion and the nozzle, and thus it is possible to prevent water droplets from flowing around the side surfaces of the convex portion and adhering to the imaging device.

[0021] [7] Furthermore, in the present invention, the extension portion is configured so as not to overlap the liquid ejection range of the nozzle.

[0022] According to the above configuration, the extended portion can prevent water droplets from circling around, and the extended portion is provided so as not to overlap the liquid ejection range of the nozzle, thereby preventing obstruction of cleaning of the lens of the imaging device.

[0023] [8] Furthermore, in the present invention, the rear structure of the vehicle body further includes: a side convex portion, which is continuously arranged with the convex strip portion and is located on the side of the camera device opposite to the nozzle side, and the side convex portion covers at least a portion of the camera device.

[0024] According to the above configuration, water drops that can flow along the sides of the imaging device via the side convex portions can surely fall.

[0025] [9] Furthermore, in the present invention, the rear vehicle body structure further includes a bracket, the camera device is mounted on the exterior member via the bracket, and the nozzle is provided on the bracket.

[0026] According to the above configuration, the nozzle can be easily and conveniently installed on the bracket by installing the bracket.

[0027]

[10] Furthermore, in the present invention, the rear vehicle body structure further includes: a bracket, the camera device is mounted on the exterior member via the bracket, and the ridge portion is provided on the bracket.

[0028] According to the above configuration, the protruding strips can be easily and conveniently provided on the bracket by providing the bracket.

[0029]

[11] Furthermore, in the present invention, the ridge portion is formed at least at the vehicle rear side end portion of the bracket, and a groove-shaped gap is formed between the vehicle rear side end portion of the bracket and the exterior member.

[0030] According to the above structure, water droplets can enter the gap formed between the bracket and the exterior member, and the water droplets are accumulated to form larger water droplets, which can drip reliably through the ridges.

[0031] [Effects of the Invention]

[0032] Based on the above, the rear vehicle body structure of the present invention sets the ridge portion at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface of the exterior component. Water droplets at the rear of the vehicle will roll downward along the inclined surface and encounter the ridge portion when rolling to the lower edge of the inclined surface. Therefore, the water droplets will not roll to where the camera device is located. The water droplets dripping along the inclined surface will encounter the ridge portion and will be able to drip through the ridge portion reliably, thereby reliably preventing the water droplets from adhering to the camera device.

[0033] In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, embodiments are given below with reference to the accompanying drawings for detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of a vehicle having a vehicle body rear structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle body rear structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a cross-sectional view along line AA.

[0037] Figure 4 Observe from different perspectives Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the rear body structure.

[0038] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle body rear structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] [Explanation of Symbols]

[0040] 100, 100A: Rear body structure

[0041] 101: Camera

[0042] 101F: Frame

[0043] 101L: Lens

[0044] 102: Exterior parts

[0045] 102D: Appearance

[0046] 102S: Mounting surface

[0047] 102T: inclined surface

[0048] 102TE: lower edge

[0049] 110: convex part

[0050] 110A: Side convex part

[0051] 110E: Extension Department

[0052] B: Bracket

[0053] G: Gap

[0054] H: Open

[0055] N: Nozzle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in each embodiment described below, the same reference numerals are used for common parts, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the embodiments described below, when numbers, quantities, etc. are mentioned, the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the numbers, quantities, etc., unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following embodiments, each component is not necessarily essential to the present invention unless otherwise specified. In addition, when there are multiple embodiments below, unless otherwise specified, the characteristic parts of each embodiment that can be appropriately combined are predetermined from the beginning.

[0057] The vehicle body panel structure, including various embodiments of the present invention, will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, X indicates the front direction in the vehicle's longitudinal direction, Z indicates the upward direction in the vehicle's vertical direction, and Y indicates the inward direction in the vehicle's width direction. The directions and positions described in this description of the present invention are defined with the vehicle's front end facing forward.

[0058] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of a vehicle having a vehicle body rear structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle body rear structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a cross-sectional view along line AA. Figure 4 Observe from different perspectives Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the rear body structure.

[0059] In this embodiment, the rear vehicle structure is, for example, a portion of a vehicle back door, and a camera device is mounted on the rear portion of the vehicle to detect the presence of an object behind the vehicle, as well as the distance or relative position of the object to the vehicle. The back door includes, for example, a license plate mounting portion provided on the rear door for mounting the license plate, the camera device, and a decorative member provided above the camera device.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the vehicle body rear structure 100 includes a camera device 101, an exterior member 102, and a ridge portion 110. In this embodiment, the camera device 101 is disposed at the rear of the vehicle and is detachably mounted on the exterior member 102, for example.

[0061] In this embodiment, the camera device 101 of the rear vehicle body structure 100 is installed at the rear of the vehicle to capture the scene behind the vehicle. The camera device 101 comprises a lens 101L, a frame 101F that houses the lens 101L, a substrate, and other components. The camera device 101 is configured to transmit captured images in the form of electrical signals to a display device such as a monitor within the vehicle. By displaying the captured images on the display device, the driver can confirm the situation behind the vehicle.

[0062] Exterior member 102 is, for example, a portion of a rear door, such as a backdoor garnish for mounting a surveillance camera 101 and a license plate light. Exterior member 102 is, for example, a portion of the rear door that conceals the license plate and enhances the appearance. Exterior member 102 has a mounting surface 102S for mounting the camera 101 and a tilted surface 102T that slopes upward and rearward from the mounting surface.

[0063] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the exterior member 102 is formed with an opening H for mounting the camera device 101, and the camera device 101 is detachably mounted on the exterior member 102 via the opening H. The ridge portion 110 is provided at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device 101 and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface 102T. Figure 2 As shown, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, the ridge portion 110 is formed on the mounting surface 102S above the camera device 101 so as to cover the camera device 101 below. Figure 3As shown, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the ridge portion 110 protrudes further toward the rear of the vehicle than the camera device 101, and compared with the inclined surface 102T, the ridge portion 110 is arranged at a position further toward the front of the vehicle than the inclined surface 102T. That is, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the inclined surface 102T is further toward the rear of the vehicle than the ridge portion 110, and the entire camera device 101 is covered from above by the inclined surface 102T and is well protected.

[0064] According to the vehicle body rear structure 100 of this embodiment, the ridge 110 is provided at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device 101 and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface 102T of the exterior member 102. Therefore, water droplets on the rear of the vehicle roll downward along the inclined surface 102T, and the water droplets along the inclined surface 102T are reliably dripped off the ridge 110 without being deposited on the camera device 101.

[0065] In this embodiment, the design of the various components of the rear vehicle body structure 100 is designed to ensure that water droplets roll and fall. Whether a water droplet rolling along the surface of the exterior component 102 will continue to roll is closely related to the relationship between the droplet's surface tension and its mass. The magnitude of the droplet's surface tension, in turn, depends on the contact area (adhesion area) between the droplet and the surface it adheres to. A larger contact area increases the droplet's surface tension, making it less likely to roll. A lower mass also makes it less likely to roll, and the droplet will adhere to the surface. Therefore, the conditions required for a water droplet to roll on a surface are related to its mass and adhesion area. In this embodiment, by designing the structure of the components through which the droplet passes (e.g., the exterior component 102 on which the camera 101 is mounted), the droplet's mass is increased and its contact area is reduced, ensuring that the droplet rolls reliably and ultimately falls.

[0066] In this embodiment, the rear vehicle body structure 100 is designed to address the flow mechanism of water droplets on the outer surface of the exterior component 102 at the rear of the vehicle, so that water droplets on the outer surface of the exterior component 102 can avoid adhering to the camera device 101 and can roll and finally fall.

[0067] In detail, Figures 2 to 4As shown, an opening H for mounting the camera device 101 is formed on the mounting surface 102S of the exterior member 102. The camera device 101 is mounted in the opening H of the mounting surface 102S at an angle that satisfies the desired range of the image to be captured. The mounting surface 102S is positioned below the inclined surface 102T and is continuous from the lower edge of the inclined surface 102T. The mounting surface 102S is configured to have, for example, a flat surface, and the opening H for mounting the camera device 101 is formed on this surface.

[0068] The convex stripe portion 110 is provided in a manner protruding from the mounting surface 102S at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the imaging device 101 and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface 102T. When viewed from the side of the vehicle, the ridge 110 is located above the upper edge of the camera device 101. The ridge 110 acts like an eave or a canopy forming the camera device 101. The ridge 110 protrudes from the surface of the mounting surface 102S, and the protruding front end of the ridge 110 is located further toward the rear of the vehicle than the camera device 101, that is, it protrudes further toward the outside of the vehicle than the camera device 101. Compared with the inclined surface 102T, the protruding front end of the ridge 110 is located further toward the front of the vehicle than the lower edge 102TE of the lowest part of the inclined surface 102T. That is, the edge of the inclined surface 102T that continues to the mounting surface 102S (the lower edge 102TE) protrudes further toward the outside of the vehicle than the front end of the ridge 110. In this way, the water droplets at the rear of the vehicle will roll downward along the inclined surface 102T, and when they roll to the lower end edge 102TE of the inclined surface 102T, they will encounter the ridge 110. Therefore, the water droplets will not roll to the place where the camera device 101 is located. After the water droplets dripping along the inclined surface 102T encounter the ridge 110, they can drip through the ridge 110 reliably, thereby reliably preventing the water droplets from adhering to the camera device 101.

[0069] In this embodiment, the exterior member 102 includes an exterior surface 102D whose exterior design can be viewed from the rear of the vehicle, and the inclined surface 102T is inclined further toward the front of the vehicle than the exterior surface 102D. Figure 3 As shown, the exterior member 102 is composed of an upper exterior surface 102D, an inclined surface 102T formed continuously with the exterior surface 102D, and a mounting surface 102S formed continuously with the inclined surface 102T toward the bottom of the vehicle. Figure 3 As shown, the exterior surface 102D, the inclined surface 102T, and the mounting surface 102S of the exterior member 102 have different inclination angles relative to the vertical direction of the vehicle, which can enhance the design of the exterior member 102.

[0070] Thus, in the structure of exterior member 102 of this embodiment, exterior surface 102D continues from inclined surface 102T, and inclined surface 102T is arranged so that it slopes further from exterior surface 102D toward the front of the vehicle. Therefore, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, exterior surface 102D and inclined surface 102T have a transition with a change in inclination, which enhances the design of exterior member 102 and increases its aesthetic and design sense. In addition, exterior surface 102D, which represents the exterior design of exterior member 102, is visible from the outside of exterior member 102, which is part of the rear door, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.

[0071] In this embodiment, in addition to the ridge portion 110, the vehicle body rear structure 100 further includes a side convex portion 110A. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the side protrusions 110A are continuously provided with the ridges 110 and are located on the side of the camera device 101. The side protrusions 110A cover at least a portion of the camera device 101. According to the structure of the side protrusions 110A of this embodiment, water drops along the side of the camera device 101 can be reliably dripped through the side protrusions 110A.

[0072] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the rib-like protrusion 110 is provided above the upper edge of the frame 101F of the camera device 101, extending in the vehicle width direction Y from the mounting surface 102S. This ensures that water droplets rolling down the inclined surface 102T are reliably dripped onto the rib 110 and do not adhere to the camera device 101. In this embodiment, a side convex portion 110A is also provided, which is continuous with the rib 110 and located on the side of the camera device 101. The side convex portion 110A also covers at least a portion of the camera device 101 facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0073] In this embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the side projections 110A extend continuously downward from both ends of the ridge 110. The side projections 110A can be positioned to receive water droplets from the sides of the imaging device 101, allowing them to reliably roll off the side projections 110A. Therefore, the side projections 110A do not need to extend beyond the length of the side of the imaging device 101. The ridge 110 and the side projections 110A form a U-shaped protrusion structure that protrudes from the surface of the mounting surface 102S. This ensures that water droplets from the sides of the imaging device 101 are reliably directed off the side projections 110A.

[0074] In addition, in this embodiment, Figure 4As shown, the side convex portion 110A is provided with respect to the lens 101L of the imaging device 101 so as to be continuous with the convex portion 110 so as to face the front of the lens 101L toward the vehicle. The side convex portion 110A can at least block water droplets splashing toward the lens 101L of the imaging device 101, and can reliably drip water droplets from the side of the imaging device 101 toward the lens 101L through the side convex portion 110A.

[0075] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, instead of directly mounting the camera device 101 on the opening H formed on the mounting surface 102S of the exterior member 102, a bracket B may be provided, and the camera device 101 may be mounted on the exterior member 102 via the bracket B. In this case, the protruding strip 110 may be directly mounted on the bracket B. According to the arrangement of the bracket B, the protruding strip 110 can be easily and conveniently mounted on the bracket B.

[0076] like Figure 3 As shown, the ridge portion 110 can be provided on the bracket B, making it easy to install the ridge portion 110 on the bracket B. In addition, the side protrusion 110A can also be easily installed on the bracket B. For example, the bracket B can be provided in a manner such that the side protrusion 110A and the ridge portion 110 are integrally formed, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0077] In addition, Figure 3 As shown, a ridge 110 is formed at least on the vehicle rear end of the bracket B, forming a groove-shaped gap G between the vehicle rear end of the bracket B and the exterior member 102. Due to the design structure of the groove-shaped gap G, water droplets can enter the gap G formed between the bracket B and the exterior member 102, and the water droplets accumulate to form larger drops that can drip reliably through the ridge 110.

[0078] Thus, in this embodiment, the arrangement of the bracket B forms a groove-shaped gap G at the joint between the bracket B and the exterior member 102. Water droplets from the inclined surface 102T above will enter the gap G. After the water droplets accumulate in the gap G, their mass increases. Moreover, because the gap is very small, the contact area of ​​the water droplets is reduced, causing the water droplets to continue rolling and reach the ridges 110 below. The water droplets passing through the ridges 110 can drip reliably, thereby preventing the water droplets from adhering to the camera device 101.

[0079] Figure 5 FIG is a schematic diagram of a rear vehicle body structure according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5As shown, in the vehicle body rear structure 100A of this embodiment, the lens of the camera device 101 may be dirty. In order to remove the dirt from the lens 101L of the camera device 101, a nozzle N that can spray liquid (such as water, cleaning fluid, etc.) to the camera device 101 can be provided to clean the camera device 101 and / or the lens 101L of the camera device 101. Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the nozzle N is provided at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the imaging device 101 and is used to spray liquid toward the imaging device 101 and / or the lens 101L of the imaging device 101. The nozzle N and the imaging device 101 are arranged so as not to overlap in the vehicle width direction Y. The nozzle N and the ridge portion 110 are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction Y, and the ridge portion 110 is provided closer to the imaging device 101 than the nozzle N.

[0080] In this embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the nozzle N is positioned further rearward of the vehicle than the imaging device 101. That is, when viewed from the side of the vehicle, the nozzle N protrudes further toward the rear of the vehicle than the imaging device 101. The nozzle N and the imaging device 101 are arranged so as not to overlap in the vehicle width direction Y. Furthermore, the nozzle N and the ridge portion 110 are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction Y. For example, the nozzle N and the ridge portion 110 extend substantially in a straight line in the vehicle width direction Y. The nozzle N is positioned so that the ridge portion 110 is closer to the imaging device 101 than the nozzle N.

[0081] So, like Figure 5 As shown, above the camera device 101, a nozzle N is provided at one end of the convex portion 110 and side by side with the convex portion, so that the nozzle N also has the function of the convex portion 110 as the eaves or awning of the camera device 101, and can ensure that water droplets rolling from the inclined surface 102T are dripped through the nozzle N, thereby preventing the water droplets from adhering to the camera device 101.

[0082] In this embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the limited space of the mounting surface 102S is cleverly utilized to set the nozzle N in a position parallel to the protruding strip portion 110, so that the nozzle N can simultaneously play the function of cleaning the camera device 101 and / or the lens 101L of the camera device 101 and the function of preventing water droplets from adhering to the lens 101L when no cleaning action is performed.

[0083] In addition, in this embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, when the ridge portion 110 and the nozzle N are arranged side by side, an extension portion 110E may be provided between the ridge portion 110 and the nozzle N. Figure 5As shown, the extension portion 110E is located between the ridge portion 110 and the nozzle N and extends from the end of the ridge portion 110 adjacent to the nozzle N toward the imaging device 101. Providing the extension portion 110E between the ridge portion 110 and the nozzle N prevents water droplets from detouring around the side of the ridge portion 110 and adhering to the imaging device 101.

[0084] In this embodiment, an extension 110E, acting as a partition, is provided between the ridge 110 and the nozzle N. This prevents water droplets that, due to surface tension, wind around the sides of the ridge 110 (i.e., the ends of the ridge 110 closer to the nozzle N) from sliding toward the camera 101 and adhering to the lens 101L. In other words, the extension 110E acts like a wall between the camera 101, the ridge 110, and the nozzle N.

[0085] In addition, in this embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the extension portion 110E is configured so as not to overlap the liquid ejection range of the nozzle N, allowing the nozzle N to reliably clean the imaging device 101 and / or the lens 101L of the imaging device 101. In this manner, the extension portion 110E prevents water droplets from circling around, and by configuring the extension portion 110E so as not to overlap the liquid ejection range of the nozzle N, the cleaning of the lens 101L of the imaging device 101 is not hindered. In other words, in this embodiment, the extension portion 110E is configured so that the height of the extension portion 110E protruding from the mounting surface 102S does not interfere with the ejection range of the cleaning liquid ejected by the nozzle N.

[0086] In addition, Figure 4 The side convex portion 110A in the embodiment described above is similarly arranged. Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the side projection 110A is provided continuously with the ridge 110 and is located on the side of the imaging device 101 opposite the nozzle N side. The side projection 110A covers at least a portion of the imaging device 101. In this way, water droplets along the side of the imaging device 101 can be reliably dripped by the side projection 110A.

[0087] In addition, if Figure 5 As shown, a bracket B can also be provided similarly. The camera device 101 is mounted on the exterior member 102 via the bracket B, and the nozzle N is provided on the bracket B. In this way, by providing the bracket B, the nozzle N can be easily and conveniently provided on the bracket B. In detail, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the mounting surface 102S can be formed directly on the exterior member 102. Alternatively, the bracket B can be provided on the exterior member 102 and used as the mounting surface, and the imaging device 101 can be mounted on the exterior member via the bracket B. With this design, the nozzle N can be provided on the bracket B, making it easier to mount the nozzle N on the bracket B and improving assembly efficiency.

[0088] Furthermore, in this embodiment, just as the nozzle N can be easily installed on the bracket B, the ridge portion 110 can also be installed on the bracket B, and the side protrusion portion 110A and the extension portion 110E can also be installed on the bracket B. This makes it possible to easily install the ridge portion 110, the side protrusion portion 110A, and the extension portion 110E on the bracket B. For example, the bracket B can be provided in a manner such that the side protrusion portion 110A, the ridge portion 110, and the extension portion 110E are integrally formed, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0089] In summary, the rear vehicle body structure of the present invention provides a ridge positioned further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface of the exterior member. Water droplets at the rear of the vehicle roll downward along the inclined surface, encountering the ridge at the lower edge of the inclined surface. Therefore, the water droplets do not roll toward the location of the camera device. Water droplets dripping along the inclined surface encounter the ridge and are reliably dripped through the ridge, thereby reliably preventing the water droplets from adhering to the camera device. Furthermore, if the camera device includes a nozzle for cleaning the camera device, the nozzle and the ridge are arranged side by side, allowing the water droplets to reliably drip through the ridge and nozzle, thereby preventing the water droplets from adhering to the camera device.

[0090] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle body rear structure, characterized in that: include: A camera device is provided at the rear of the vehicle and includes a lens and a frame for accommodating the lens; an exterior member having a mounting surface on which the camera device is mounted and an inclined surface inclined from the mounting surface toward the upper rear of the vehicle; a convex portion provided at a position located further rearward of the vehicle than the camera device and further forward of the vehicle than the inclined surface, and extending in the vehicle width direction; and The side convex portion is provided continuously with the convex strip portion and is provided to face forward of the vehicle rather than the lens.

2. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exterior component includes an exterior surface whose exterior design can be viewed from the rear of the vehicle. The inclined surface is inclined further toward the front of the vehicle than the exterior surface.

3. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 1, wherein: The side projection covers at least a portion of the imaging device.

4. The vehicle body rear structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Also includes: a nozzle disposed at a position further rearward of the vehicle than the imaging device and configured to spray liquid toward the imaging device, the nozzle and the imaging device being arranged so as not to overlap in the vehicle width direction; The nozzle and the ridge portion are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction. The convex stripe portion is provided closer to the imaging device than the nozzle.

5. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: The extension portion is located between the convex portion and the nozzle and extends from one end of the convex portion adjacent to the nozzle toward the imaging device.

6. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The extended portion is configured so as not to overlap the liquid ejection range of the nozzle.

7. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side convex portion is located on a side of the imaging device opposite to the nozzle side, and the side convex portion covers at least a portion of the imaging device.

8. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A bracket, the imaging device is mounted on the exterior member via the bracket, and the nozzle is provided on the bracket.

9. The vehicle body rear structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A bracket is provided, through which the imaging device is mounted on the exterior member, and the protruding strip is provided on the bracket.

10. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The ridge portion is formed at least on the vehicle rear side end portion of the bracket. A groove-shaped gap is formed between the vehicle rear side end portion of the bracket and the exterior member.

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