A vehicle visual recognition camera

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of visual recognition cameras, in particular to a vehicle visual recognition camera, which comprises a fixing mechanism, a shell component, a rotating component arranged on the shell component and a locking component arranged on the rotating component; the shell component comprises a shell assembly and a fixing assembly arranged on the shell assembly; the rotating component comprises a rotating assembly arranged on the bottom of the shell; the locking component comprises a locking assembly; an insertion mechanism comprises an insertion component connected with the shell component, a clamping component arranged on the insertion component and a limiting component arranged on the insertion component; the clamping component comprises a first limiting assembly and a second limiting assembly arranged on the insertion assembly. The fixing mechanism and the insertion mechanism are arranged, the insertion mechanism is inserted into the fixing mechanism during use, the locking assembly and the clamping component are connected and fixed with each other, the forward and backward movement and the rotating direction of the insertion mechanism are limited, and the vehicle visual recognition camera is convenient and simple to disassemble and assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of visual recognition camera technology, and more particularly to a vehicle visual recognition camera. Background Technology

[0002] Camera modules are increasingly used to acquire images in vehicles with complex and automated components. Exemplary and representative camera modules include front-side monitoring cameras, rear-side monitoring cameras, and camera modules for black boxes.

[0003] Various cameras can be installed to visually recognize road conditions while driving, which can be used to assist driving. Existing visual recognition cameras are usually fixed in a raised shell on the outside of the vehicle. After the camera malfunctions, it is difficult to remove the camera. It can only be removed by destructive disassembly from inside the vehicle, which is costly and very inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0005] In view of the aforementioned problem of inconvenient disassembly, the present invention is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the object of this invention is to provide a vehicle visual recognition camera.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a vehicle visual recognition camera, including a fixing mechanism, comprising a housing component, a rotating component disposed on the housing component, and a locking component disposed on the rotating component; the housing component includes a housing assembly and a fixing assembly disposed on the housing assembly; the rotating component includes a rotating component disposed at the bottom of the housing; the locking component includes a fixing plate disposed on the rotating component, a fourth elastic member disposed on the fixing plate, and a locking component disposed on the fourth elastic member; an insertion mechanism, including an insertion component connected to the housing component, wherein... The insertion component includes a locking component and a limiting component disposed on the insertion component; the insertion component includes an insertion assembly connected to the housing, a camera disposed within the insertion assembly, and a receiving cavity disposed within the insertion assembly; the locking component includes a first limiting component, a second limiting component, and a positioning groove formed on the insertion assembly; the limiting component includes an installation rod disposed within the receiving cavity, a fixing cylinder disposed on the installation rod, a baffle disposed on the fixing cylinder, an electric push rod disposed within the receiving cavity, and a pressing cylinder disposed on the electric push rod.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the housing assembly includes a housing, a sealing groove disposed at one end of the housing, and a positioning block disposed within the housing; the fixing assembly includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member disposed on the inner wall of the housing, and a linkage member disposed within the housing; wherein, both ends of the linkage member are respectively connected to the first fixing member and the second fixing member.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the rotating assembly includes a lower fixing member disposed at the bottom of the housing, a support plate disposed at the bottom of the housing, an upper fixing member disposed on the support plate, slots formed on the surfaces of the lower fixing member and the upper fixing member, and a rotating member disposed within the upper fixing member; wherein the lower fixing member and the upper fixing member are symmetrically arranged with the same structure, the support plate is sleeved on the outside of the lower fixing member, and the rotating member is rotatably connected to the upper fixing member.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the rotating component includes a movable cylinder that rotatably cooperates with the upper fixed component, a limiting rod disposed on the outer wall of the movable cylinder, an extension cylinder disposed on the top of the movable cylinder, a lifting groove opened on the outer wall of the extension cylinder, and a third elastic member disposed on the bottom of the movable cylinder; wherein, the top end of the third elastic member is rotatably connected to the movable cylinder, the top of the support plate is provided with a through hole, and the extension cylinder is slidably connected to the support plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a top rod disposed on the extension tube and a fixing rod disposed on the top rod; wherein the top rod is slidably engaged with the extension tube, the bottom end of the top rod is connected to a fourth elastic element, and the fixing rod is slidably engaged with the lifting groove.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the insertion assembly includes an insertion cylinder adapted to the outer shell, a sealing plate disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder, a protective glass disposed on the sealing plate, and a sealing ring disposed on the sealing plate; wherein the camera is disposed in the center of the insertion cylinder, and the receiving cavity is disposed in the portion of the insertion cylinder near the outer shell.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the first limiting component includes a first limiting groove disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder, the second limiting component includes a second limiting groove disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder, and a limiting block disposed in the second limiting groove; wherein the first limiting groove is adapted to the second fixing member, and the second limiting groove is adapted to the first fixing member.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the limiting block is a block structure, the limiting block is provided with a first slope, a locking groove and a second slope, the locking groove is provided between the first slope and the second slope, and the second slope is higher than the first slope.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the limiting block is adapted to and engaged with the first fixing member, the positioning groove is adapted to and slidably engaged with the positioning block, and the dimensions of the first fixing member and the second fixing member are both larger than the positioning groove.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle visual recognition camera of the present invention, the position of the fixed cylinder is adapted to the rotating assembly, the size of the pressing cylinder is adapted to the top rod, and the baffle is adapted to the fixed rod.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting up a fixing mechanism and an insertion mechanism, the insertion mechanism is inserted into the fixing mechanism during use, so that the locking component and the locking component are connected and fixed to each other, restricting the forward and backward movement and rotation direction of the insertion mechanism. The rotating component and the limiting component are connected and fixed to each other. The rotating component can only rotate counterclockwise, while the fixing component and the second limiting component cooperate to rotate clockwise, thereby restricting the rotation of the insertion mechanism. Under normal conditions, the counterclockwise rotation of the rotating component is not needed. Only when the rotating component is over-compressed will it be restricted in position by counterclockwise rotation in conjunction with the fixing component and the second limiting component. The two components work together to fix the insertion mechanism after installation, making it unable to rotate or move. When it is necessary to disassemble the insertion mechanism, the rotating component is first unlocked by the electric push rod of the limiting component. At this time, the rotating component is disengaged from the insertion mechanism, allowing the insertion mechanism to rotate clockwise and then unlock. The insertion mechanism can then be removed for camera repair or replacement. Disassembly and assembly are convenient and simple. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle vision recognition camera.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an overall schematic diagram of a vehicle vision recognition camera from another angle.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle vision recognition camera.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a rotating component of a vehicle vision recognition camera.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a locking component for a vehicle vision recognition camera.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating component of a vehicle vision recognition camera.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component of a vehicle vision recognition camera from another angle.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the housing component of a vehicle vision recognition camera. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0030] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When detailing the embodiments of the present invention, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, actual fabrication should include three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Reference Figure 1-8A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a vehicle vision recognition camera is provided. The vehicle vision recognition camera includes a fixing mechanism 100, comprising a housing component 101, a rotating component 102 disposed on the housing component 101, and a locking component 103 disposed on the rotating component 102. The locking component 103 and the rotating component 102 are movably connected to each other. The housing component 101 includes a housing assembly 101a and a fixing component 101b disposed on the housing assembly 101a. The fixing component 101b can prevent the insertion mechanism 200 from detaching after installation. The rotating component 102 includes a rotating component 102a disposed at the bottom of the housing 101a-1. The rotating assembly 102a can lock the rotation of the insertion mechanism 200; the locking component 103 includes a fixed plate 103a disposed on the rotating assembly 102a, a fourth elastic member 103b disposed on the fixed plate 103a, and a locking component 103c disposed on the fourth elastic member 103b. The locking component 103c can move up and down, locking the rotation when raised and allowing rotation when lowered; the insertion mechanism 200 includes an insertion component 201 connected to the housing component 101, the insertion component 201 being inserted into the housing component 101, the two being compatible, a locking component 202 disposed on the insertion component 201, and a limiting component 202 disposed on the insertion component 201. The positioning component 203, the locking component 202, and the fixing component 101b cooperate to fix each other, and the limiting component 203 cooperates with the locking component 103c; the insertion component 201 includes an insertion component 201a connected to the outer shell 101a-1, a camera 201b disposed in the insertion component 201a, and a receiving cavity 201c disposed in the insertion component 201a. The camera 201b performs visual recognition, and the receiving cavity 201c can hold a connecting wire for connecting the camera 201b to the vehicle; the locking component 202 includes a first limiting component 202a, a second limiting component 202b, and an opening component disposed on the insertion component 201a. The positioning groove 202c is located on the insertion component 201a; the limiting component 203 includes an installation rod 203a disposed in the receiving cavity 201c, a fixing cylinder 203b disposed on the installation rod 203a, a baffle 203c disposed on the fixing cylinder 203b, an electric push rod 203d disposed in the receiving cavity 201c, and a pressing cylinder 203e disposed on the electric push rod 203d. The locking component 202 is also disposed in the receiving cavity 201c. The electric push rod 203d is electrically connected to the camera 201b. When the camera 201b is powered on, the electric push rod 203d is also powered on and connected to the vehicle, and the movement of the electric push rod 203d can be controlled.

[0033] Specifically, housing assembly 101a includes a housing 101a-1, which is mounted on the vehicle and electrically connected to the vehicle's wiring assembly, a sealing groove 101a-2 at one end of the housing 101a-1, and a positioning block 101a-3 inside the housing 101a-1; fixing assembly 101b includes a first fixing member 101b-1 and a second fixing member 101b-2 disposed on the inner wall of the housing 101a-1, and a linkage member 101b-3 disposed in the housing 101a-1; wherein, the two ends of the linkage member 101b-3 are respectively connected to the first fixing member 101b-1 and the second fixing member 101b-2.

[0034] The first fixing member 101b-1 includes a first receiving groove 101b-1a disposed at the bottom of the outer shell 101a-1, a first fixing block 101b-1b disposed within the first receiving groove 101b-1a, and a first elastic member 101b-1c disposed within the first receiving groove 101b-1a, the first elastic member 101b-1c being connected to the first fixing block 101b-1b. The second fixing member 101b-2 includes a second receiving groove 101b-2a disposed at the top of the outer shell 101a-1, a second fixing block 101b-2b disposed within the second receiving groove 101b-2a, and a second elastic member 101b-2c disposed within the second receiving groove 101b-2a, the second elastic member 101b-2c being connected to the second fixing block 101b-2b. The linkage member 101... b-3 includes a connecting groove 101b-3a disposed in the outer casing 101a-1. A pull rope 101b-3b is disposed in the connecting groove 101b-3a. The two ends of the pull rope 101b-3b are respectively connected to the first fixing block 101b-1b and the second fixing block 101b-2b. The pull rope 101b-3b is not elastic. The elastic force of the first elastic member 101b-1c is greater than the elastic force of the second elastic member 101b-2c. When the first fixing block 101b-1b is pushed out by the first elastic member 101b-1c, the second fixing block 101b-2b is pulled into the second receiving groove 101b-2a by the pull rope 101b-3b. When the first fixing block 101b-1b is stuck on the second limiting component 202b, the second fixing block 101b-2b is pushed out by the second elastic member 101b-2c.

[0035] Furthermore, the rotating assembly 102a includes a lower fixing member 102a-1 disposed at the bottom of the housing 101a-1, a support plate 102a-2 disposed at the bottom of the housing 101a-1, an upper fixing member 102a-3 disposed on the support plate 102a-2, a slot 102a-4 formed on the surfaces of the lower fixing member 102a-1 and the upper fixing member 102a-3, and a rotating member 102a-5 disposed within the upper fixing member 102a-3; wherein, the lower fixing member 102a-1 and the upper fixing member 102a-3 are symmetrically arranged with the same structure, the support plate 102a-2 is sleeved on the outside of the lower fixing member 102a-1, and the rotating member 102a-5 is rotatably connected to the upper fixing member 102a-3.

[0036] Furthermore, the rotating component 102a-5 includes a movable cylinder 102a-5a that rotatably cooperates with the upper fixed component 102a-3, a limiting rod 102a-5b disposed on the outer wall of the movable cylinder 102a-5a, an extension cylinder 102a-5c disposed on the top of the movable cylinder 102a-5a, a lifting groove 102a-5d opened on the outer wall of the extension cylinder 102a-5c, and a third elastic component 102a-5e disposed on the bottom of the movable cylinder 102a-5a; wherein, the top end of the third elastic component 102a-5e is rotatably connected to the movable cylinder 102a-5a, the top of the support plate 102a-2 is provided with a through hole, and the extension cylinder 102a-5c is slidably connected to the support plate 102a-2.

[0037] The upper fixing member 102a-3 and the lower fixing member 102a-1 are both cylindrical structures. The slot 102a-4 is a "V" shaped groove with one side being a vertical side. The limiting rod 102a-5b is adapted to the slot 102a-4. The movable cylinder 102a-5a is pressed against the upper fixing cylinder 203b by the third elastic member 102a-5e. The limiting rod 102a-5b can rotate along the inclined side of the slot 102a-4, and the rotation direction is opposite to the rotation direction of the second limiting component 202b. When the movable cylinder 102a-5a is pressed down, the limiting rod 102a-5b will be pressed into the slot 102a-4 of the lower fixing member 102a-1 and move along the slot 102a-4, thus rotating in the opposite direction.

[0038] Furthermore, the locking assembly 103c includes a push rod 103c-1 disposed on the extension cylinder 102a-5c and a fixing rod 103c-2 disposed on the push rod 103c-1; wherein the push rod 103c-1 is slidably engaged with the extension cylinder 102a-5c, the bottom end of the push rod 103c-1 is connected to the fourth elastic element 103b, the fixing rod 103c-2 is slidably engaged with the lifting groove 102a-5d, the push rod 103c-1 can be raised and lowered within the extension cylinder 102a-5c, and the fixing rod 103c-2 at the bottom end of the push rod 103c-1 extends out of the lifting groove 102a-5d, which can limit the position of the push rod 103c-1 and prevent it from being pushed out of the extension cylinder 102a-5c, and can be mutually locked with the baffle 203c of the limiting component 203 to limit rotation.

[0039] Operation process: During installation, insert the insertion component 201a of the insertion mechanism 200 into the housing 101a-1. As the insertion component 201a is fully inserted, the first fixing member 101b-1 is positioned at the second limiting component 202b. The top rod 103c-1 of the locking component 103c is inserted into the lower pressure cylinder 203e, but the fixing rod 103c-2 is not engaged in the baffle 203c. Subsequently, the electric push rod 203d extends, and the lower pressure cylinder 203e presses down to squeeze the top rod 103c-1, causing the fixing rod 103c-2 to decrease in height. At this time, rotate the insertion component 201a to make the first fixing member 101b-1 engage with the second limiting component 202b. As the first fixing member 101b-1 engages, the second fixing member 101b-2 extends out and engages within the first limiting component 202a, thus preventing the insertion component 201a from being pulled out. When component 201a rotates, the limiting component 203 rotates synchronously. When the first fixing member 101b-1 is stuck, the baffle 203c moves to directly above the fixing rod 103c-2. At this time, the electric push rod 203d retracts, and the push rod 103c-1 is pushed up by the fourth elastic member 103b. The fixing rod 103c-2 can then be inserted into the baffle 203c, thereby restricting the rotation of the insertion mechanism 200. When disassembly is required, the electric push rod 203d extends, and the lowering cylinder 203e is lowered again, causing the fixing rod 103c-2 to disengage from the baffle 203c. Then, component 201a can be rotated again, causing the first fixing member 101b-1 to disengage from the second limiting component 202b. At this time, the second fixing member 101b-2 is pulled back into the second receiving groove 101b-2a by the pull rope 101b-3b, and then the insertion component 201a can be pulled out.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] Reference Figure 1-8This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that: the insertion assembly 201a includes an insertion cylinder 201a-1 adapted to the outer shell 101a-1, a sealing plate 201a-2 disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder 201a-1, a protective glass 201a-3 disposed on the sealing plate 201a-2, and a sealing ring 201a-4 disposed on the sealing plate 201a-2; wherein, the camera 201b is disposed in the center of the insertion cylinder 201a-1, the receiving cavity 201c is disposed in the part of the insertion cylinder 201a-1 near the outer shell 101a-1, the sealing plate 201a-2 can close the opening of the outer shell 101a-1, and the sealing ring 201a-4 is added to increase the sealing effect, the insertion cylinder 201a-1 fits against the inner wall of the outer shell 101a-1, and the receiving cavity 201c is used to install various other components and wiring.

[0042] Specifically, the first limiting component 202a includes a first limiting groove 202a-1 disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder 201a-1, and the second limiting component 202b includes a second limiting groove 202b-1 disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder 201a-1, and a limiting block 202b-2 disposed in the second limiting groove 202b-1; wherein, the first limiting groove 202a-1 is adapted to the second fixing member 101b-2, the second limiting groove 202b-1 is adapted to the first fixing member 101b-1, the size of the first limiting groove 202a-1 is adapted to the second fixing block 101b-2b, and the size of the second limiting groove 202b-1 is adapted to the first fixing block 101b-1b.

[0043] Furthermore, the limiting block 202b-2 is a block structure. The limiting block 202b-2 is provided with a first ramp 202b-2a, a locking groove 202b-2b, and a second ramp 202b-2c. The locking groove 202b-2b is located between the first ramp 202b-2a and the second ramp 202b-2c. The second ramp 202b-2c is higher than the first ramp 202b-2a. The first fixing block 101b-1b can only be inserted into the locking groove 202b-2b along the first ramp 202b-2a when the insertion component 201a rotates clockwise. After being inserted, it will be blocked by the locking groove 202b-2b when rotating in the opposite direction. To continue rotating, an external force needs to be applied to move it along the second ramp 202b-2c until it is disengaged from the limiting block 202b-2, at which point it can be unlocked.

[0044] The rest of the structure is the same as in Example 1.

[0045] Operation process: After the insertion component 201a is fully inserted, rotate the insertion component 201a so that the first fixing block 101b-1b is inserted into the locking groove 202b-2b of the limiting block 202b-2 along the first slope 202b-2a. At this time, because the first fixing block 101b-1b is pushed up by the limiting block 202b-2, the second fixing block 101b-2b can be pushed out, thus locking in the first limiting groove 202a-1, preventing the insertion component 201a from being pulled out. The fixing block 101b-1b and the limiting block 202b-2 cooperate to prevent the insertion component 201a from rotating in the opposite direction. To continue rotating clockwise, a greater force is required to make it disengage from the limiting block 202b-2 along the second ramp 202b-2c, which will allow the first fixing block 101b-1b to be completely pushed out. At this time, the second fixing block 101b-2b is completely pulled back into the second limiting groove 202b-1 by the pull rope 101b-3b, which will unlock and allow the insertion component 201a to be pulled out.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] Reference Figure 1-8 This embodiment differs from the previous embodiments in that: the limiting block 202b-2 is adapted to and snapped into the first fixing member 101b-1, the positioning groove 202c is adapted to and slidably engaged with the positioning block 101a-3, the dimensions of the first fixing member 101b-1 and the second fixing member 101b-2 are both larger than the positioning groove 202c, the positioning groove 202c and the positioning block 101a-3 are used to determine the initial position of installation, and the dimensions of the first fixing block 101b-1b and the second fixing block 101b-2b are both larger than the positioning groove 202c to prevent them from detaching from the positioning groove 202c.

[0048] Specifically, the position of the fixed cylinder 203b is adapted to the rotating component 102a, the size of the pressing cylinder 203e is adapted to the top rod 103c-1, and the baffle 203c is adapted to the fixed rod 103c-2. When the pressing cylinder 203e is pressed down, the top rod 103c-1 will move downward. As the top rod 103c-1 is pressed down, the movable cylinder 102a-5a will also move downward. At this time, the limiting rod 102a-5b of the movable cylinder 102a-5a can move along the slot 102a-4, but the top rod 103c-1 still needs to be fully pressed down to complete the movement. If the pressing cylinder 203e rises, the top rod 103c-1 will rise again, and the movable cylinder 102a-5a will also return to its original position.

[0049] The rest of the structure is the same as in Example 2.

[0050] Operating procedure: When it is necessary to disassemble the insertion mechanism 200, the electric push rod 203d extends, and the pressing cylinder 203e presses down the top rod 103c-1, causing the fixed rod 103c-2 to disengage from the baffle 203c. However, the electric push rod 203d continues to press down, thus completely pressing down the movable cylinder 102a-5a. The movable cylinder 102a-5a rotates under the action of the limiting rod 102a-5b moving within the slot 102a-4, causing the fixed rod 103c-2 to no longer align with the baffle 203c. At this point, the insertion mechanism 200 can be rotated and removed. During installation, the fixed rod 103c- 2. If the baffle 203c is not aligned, the electric push rod 203d needs to extend and retract once to fully press down the top rod 103c-1, which will also press down the movable cylinder 102a-5a once, causing its limiting rod 102a-5b to move along the slot 102a-4, driving the movable cylinder 102a-5a to rotate once, thereby driving the top rod 103c-1 to rotate, so that the fixed rod 103c-2 can be aligned with the baffle 203c, which plays a foolproof role. If it is not aligned, the insertion mechanism 200 will shake, and the first fixed block 101b-1b will disengage from the limiting block 202b-2.

[0051] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent in structure. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0052] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the currently considered best mode for carrying out the invention, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may be omitted.

[0053] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0054] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle visual recognition camera, characterized in that: include, The fixing mechanism (100) includes a housing component (101), a rotating component (102) disposed on the housing component (101), and a locking component (103) disposed on the rotating component (102). The housing component (101) includes a housing assembly (101a) and a fixing assembly (101b) disposed on the housing assembly (101a). The housing assembly (101a) includes a housing (101a-1), a sealing groove (101a-2) disposed at one end of the housing (101a-1), and a positioning block (101a-3) disposed within the housing (101a-1). The fixing component (101b) includes a first fixing member (101b-1) and a second fixing member (101b-2) disposed on the inner wall of the outer shell (101a-1) and a linkage member (101b-3) disposed in the outer shell (101a-1). The two ends of the linkage (101b-3) are respectively connected to the first fixing member (101b-1) and the second fixing member (101b-2); The rotating component (102) includes a rotating assembly (102a) disposed at the bottom of the housing (101a-1). The rotating component (102) includes a support plate (102a-2) disposed at the bottom of the outer shell (101a-1), an upper fixing member (102a-3) disposed on the support plate (102a-2), and a rotating member (102a-5) disposed within the upper fixing member (102a-3). The rotating component (102a-5) includes a movable cylinder (102a-5a) that rotatably engages with the upper fixed component (102a-3), a limiting rod (102a-5b) disposed on the outer wall of the movable cylinder (102a-5a), an extension cylinder (102a-5c) disposed on the top of the movable cylinder (102a-5a), and a lifting groove (102a-5d) formed on the outer wall of the extension cylinder (102a-5c). The locking component (103) includes a fixing plate (103a) disposed on the rotating assembly (102a), a fourth elastic member (103b) disposed on the fixing plate (103a), and a locking component (103c) disposed on the fourth elastic member (103b). The locking assembly (103c) includes a top rod (103c-1) disposed on the extension tube (102a-5c) and a fixing rod (103c-2) disposed on the top rod (103c-1). The top rod (103c-1) is slidably engaged with the extension tube (102a-5c), the bottom end of the top rod (103c-1) is connected to the fourth elastic element (103b), and the fixed rod (103c-2) is slidably engaged with the lifting groove (102a-5d). The insertion mechanism (200) includes an insertion member (201) connected to the housing member (101), a locking member (202) disposed on the insertion member (201), and a limiting member (203) disposed on the insertion member (201). The insertion component (201) includes an insertion assembly (201a) connected to the housing (101a-1), a camera (201b) disposed within the insertion assembly (201a), and a receiving cavity (201c) disposed within the insertion assembly (201a). The locking component (202) includes a first limiting component (202a), a second limiting component (202b) disposed on the insertion component (201a), and a positioning groove (202c) formed on the insertion component (201a). The first limiting component (202a) includes a first limiting groove (202a-1) disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder (201a-1), and the second limiting component (202b) includes a second limiting groove (202b-1) disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder (201a-1), and a limiting block (202b-2) disposed in the second limiting groove (202b-1). The first limiting groove (202a-1) is adapted to the second fixing member (101b-2), and the second limiting groove (202b-1) is adapted to the first fixing member (101b-1). The limiting block (202b-2) is provided with a first ramp (202b-2a), a locking groove (202b-2b), and a second ramp (202b-2c). The locking groove (202b-2b) is located between the first ramp (202b-2a) and the second ramp (202b-2c). The second ramp (202b-2c) is higher than the first ramp (202b-2a). The limiting component (203) includes a mounting rod (203a) disposed in the receiving cavity (201c), a fixing cylinder (203b) disposed on the mounting rod (203a), a baffle (203c) disposed on the fixing cylinder (203b), an electric push rod (203d) disposed in the receiving cavity (201c), and a pressing cylinder (203e) disposed on the electric push rod (203d). The limiting block (202b-2) is adapted to and snapped into the first fixing member (101b-1), the first fixing block (101b-1b) is snapped into the first limiting groove (202a-1), the positioning groove (202c) is adapted to and slidably engaged with the positioning block (101a-3), the size of the pressing cylinder (203e) is adapted to the top rod (103c-1), and the baffle (203c) is adapted to the fixing rod (103c-2).

2. The vehicle visual recognition camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (102a) includes a lower fixing member (102a-1) disposed at the bottom of the housing (101a-1), and a slot (102a-4) formed on the surfaces of the lower fixing member (102a-1) and the upper fixing member (102a-3). The lower fixing member (102a-1) and the upper fixing member (102a-3) are symmetrically arranged with the same structure. The support plate (102a-2) is sleeved on the outside of the lower fixing member (102a-1). The rotating member (102a-5) is rotatably connected to the upper fixing member (102a-3).

3. The vehicle visual recognition camera as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating component (102a-5) includes a third elastic component (102a-5e) disposed at the bottom of the movable cylinder (102a-5a). The top end of the third elastic element (102a-5e) is rotatably connected to the movable cylinder (102a-5a), the top of the support plate (102a-2) is provided with a through hole, and the extension cylinder (102a-5c) is slidably connected to the support plate (102a-2).

4. The vehicle visual recognition camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The insertion assembly (201a) includes an insertion cylinder (201a-1) adapted to the outer shell (101a-1), a sealing plate (201a-2) disposed on the outer wall of the insertion cylinder (201a-1), a protective glass (201a-3) disposed on the sealing plate (201a-2), and a sealing ring (201a-4) disposed on the sealing plate (201a-2). The camera (201b) is located in the center of the insertion tube (201a-1), and the receiving cavity (201c) is located in the part of the insertion tube (201a-1) near the outer shell (101a-1).

5. The vehicle visual recognition camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The dimensions of the first fixing member (101b-1) and the second fixing member (101b-2) are both larger than the positioning groove (202c).

6. The vehicle visual recognition camera as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The position of the fixed cylinder (203b) is adapted to the rotating assembly (102a).

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