Car camera

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle camera, which comprises a hanging rod, a clamping structure and a supporting assembly. The hanging rod extends along the up-down direction and has adjustable length. The clamping structure comprises a mounting arm and a holder. The mounting arm extends along the radial direction of the hanging rod. One end of the mounting arm is movably mounted on the hanging rod along the up-down direction. The holder is arranged at the other end of the mounting arm and is used for detachably mounting a shooting device. The supporting assembly comprises two first supporting structures and one second supporting structure. The two first supporting structures are respectively mounted on the upper and lower ends of the hanging rod and are used for being respectively fixed to the upper side and the lower side of a vehicle door. The second supporting structure is mounted on the mounting arm and is used for being fixed to the middle part of the vehicle door. The mounting arm has a certain length, so that the shooting device has sufficient distance from the hanging rod, thereby being able to adapt to larger horizontal rotation angle. The three-point supporting ensures good stability of the hanging rod and the connection strength with the vehicle door.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photographic equipment technology, and particularly to vehicle-mounted cameras. Background Technology

[0002] Driving a car to take photos is common practice for photographers or social media creators, especially when photographing wild animals.

[0003] When driving to photograph wildlife, cameras and lenses are generally quite heavy. Some car-mounted photography equipment, if mounted on the vehicle, cannot guarantee safety while the car is in motion. The photographer must remove the equipment, place it on the car seat, and then drive to track or follow the animal. Once at a suitable shooting location, the photographer needs to remount the equipment, and this repeated setup and remounting often results in missed opportunities for optimal shooting.

[0004] Existing vehicle photography devices are generally single-point supported, relying on the car door or roof for support. Firstly, the structural support strength is insufficient. Secondly, the cameras and lenses are generally quite heavy. In existing vehicle photography devices, the camera components are directly clamped. When photographers control the camera to change the angle inside the car, they have to move it a lot to adapt to the mounting structure. Usually, the space inside the car is small, which causes a lot of inconvenience to photographers.

[0005] Photographers or social media creators often need to take photos or videos from multiple angles inside or outside a car. They usually use portable shooting devices such as mobile phones, action cameras, and small digital cameras. Therefore, when operating, they generally use a handheld selfie stick or directly hold the camera out of the window to take photos or videos. Both of these require manual operation by the photographer or social media creator, who must constantly adjust their hand position to ensure the stability of the shot, which puts a heavy burden on them. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To solve the above problems, the inventor first thought of designing an external vehicle-mounted camera that can be mounted on the vehicle body. However, when designing the structure of the vehicle-mounted camera, the stability of the mounting needs to be considered, as well as the range of movement required when the photographer controls the camera to change the angle inside the vehicle.

[0007] Therefore, the main objective of this invention is to propose a vehicle-mounted camera that uses a three-point support design to provide stable support, extends the distance between the gimbal and the mounting pole, increases the horizontal rotation angle of the shooting device, and reduces the need for the photographer to move around inside the vehicle.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a vehicle camera, comprising:

[0009] The hanging rod extends vertically and its length is adjustable.

[0010] The clamping structure includes a mounting arm and a gimbal mount. The mounting arm extends radially along the hanging rod, and one end of the mounting arm is movably mounted to the hanging rod in a vertical direction. The gimbal mount is mounted on the other end of the mounting arm for detachable mounting of the shooting device.

[0011] The support assembly includes two first support structures and one second support structure. The two first support structures are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the hanging rod for fixing to the upper side and lower side of the car door, respectively. The second support structure is installed on the mounting arm for fixing to the middle of the car door.

[0012] Optionally, in the vertical direction, the dimension of one end of the mounting arm that is mounted to the hanging rod is larger than the dimension of the other end of the mounting arm.

[0013] Optionally, the clamping structure further includes:

[0014] A locking seat is rotatably mounted on the other end of the mounting arm along an axis extending along the length of the mounting arm. The side of the locking seat conforms to the corresponding end face of the mounting arm, and the upper end of the locking seat protrudes upward from the mounting arm.

[0015] A locking element, threaded through the locking seat and threadedly fixed to the mounting arm;

[0016] The gimbal is mounted on the upper end of the locking seat.

[0017] Optionally, the clamping structure further includes two adjusting blocks, which are respectively fixedly embedded in the sides of the locking seat and the mounting arm. The opposing sides of the two adjusting blocks are provided with mating teeth so that the two adjusting blocks can mesh and abut against each other. The two adjusting blocks are provided with clearance holes corresponding to the locking element; and / or,

[0018] A spring is fitted around the threaded section of the locking member, with one end of the spring abutting against the mounting arm and the other end abutting against the locking seat.

[0019] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted camera further includes an adjustable robotic arm, which is disposed between the mounting arm and the gimbal frame, so that the position of the gimbal frame relative to the mounting arm is adjustable.

[0020] Optionally, the first support structure located above includes:

[0021] A first support rod extends radially along the hanging rod, and one end of the first support rod is fixed to the hanging rod;

[0022] An abutment, fixed to the other end of the first support rod, is used to contact the upper surface of the door frame; and,

[0023] At least one strap structure, wherein the strap of the strap structure is capable of being wrapped around the outside of the abutment and fixed to the frame of the door so that the abutment is pressed against the door.

[0024] Optionally, the strap structure includes:

[0025] Two mounting plates, the lower ends of the two mounting plates being rotatably connected and engaging via a ratchet and a pawl; and,

[0026] The strap has one end attached to the side of one of the mounting plates facing the other mounting plate via a shaft, and the other end can wrap around the outside of the abutment and the door frame and be fastened and fixed between the two mounting plates.

[0027] Optionally, two strap structures are provided, respectively located on both sides of the first support rod, and can be fixed to the side of the abutment facing the hanging rod.

[0028] Optionally, the first support structure located below includes:

[0029] The second support rod has one end movably mounted to the lower end of the hanging rod along the radial direction; and,

[0030] The first suction cup is connected to the other end of the second support rod via a hinge, and is used to adhere to the surface on the lower side of the car door.

[0031] Optionally, the second support structure includes:

[0032] The mounting rod, one end of which is movably mounted to one side of the mounting arm along the width direction of the mounting arm; and,

[0033] The second suction cup, connected to the other end of the mounting rod via a hinge, is used to adhere to the surface in the middle of the door.

[0034] Optionally, one side of the mounting arm is provided with a mating hole along its width direction, and the upper side of the mounting arm is provided with a threaded hole communicating with the mating hole;

[0035] One end of the mounting rod extends movably into the mating hole and can rotate along the axis of its extension direction;

[0036] The second support structure also includes a locking bolt, the locking bolt being threaded through the threaded hole to abut against the surface of the mounting rod.

[0037] Optionally, the upper ends of each of the mounting rods are fixed to the frame on the upper side of the door by a strap structure; the vehicle applicator also includes a flexible dustproof and waterproof strip, which is detachably installed on the frame on the upper side of the door and held in place by the strap structure. This strip is used to create a recess when the window glass is raised, and the opposite sides of the dustproof and waterproof strip can cover the window glass.

[0038] In the technical solution of the present invention, the mounting arm has a certain length, and the shooting device is mounted on the gimbal. At this time, due to the positional relationship of the gimbal, the shooting device has a sufficient distance from the hanging rod, so that it can have more space when rotating horizontally on the gimbal, and the lens is less likely to collide and interfere with the hanging rod, thereby adapting to a larger horizontal rotation angle. Two first support structures and one second support structure form a three-point support, ensuring good stability of the mounting rod and the connection strength with the car door. At the same time, it adapts to the length of the mounting arm, avoiding the problem of the shooting device being unbalanced after installation due to the length of the mounting arm, which could pose a hidden danger. It can solve the problems of load-bearing weight and clamping firmness of the hanging installation method. It is not easy to fall off or shake with the movement of the vehicle. This structure is fixed by the car door and can hang small cameras, action cameras, mobile phones, monitors, small digital cameras, heavy digital cameras, shooting poles, etc., which is convenient for shooting and recording scenes inside and outside the car, as well as wildlife photography. It does not need to be removed while the car is in motion, replacing the handheld selfie stick, freeing the user's hands and making it more convenient. At the same time, the length of the mounting rod can be adjusted to adapt to the door height of different car models, making it highly versatile. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment (at an angle) of the vehicle camera provided by the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of the CRRC stator (from another angle);

[0042] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional schematic diagram of the clamping structure;

[0043] Figure 4 for Figure 1 3D exploded view of the central strap structure;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the vehicle camera provided by the present invention.

[0045] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0046] 100 Car camera 313 Strap structure 1 Hanging rod 3131 Install buckle plate 2 Clamping structure 3132 Straps 21 Mounting arm 314 Second support rod 22 gimbal frame 315 First suction cup 23 Locking seat 32 Second support structure 24 Locking parts 321 Mounting rod 25 Adjustment block 322 Second suction cup 26 spring 323 Locking bolts 31 First supporting structure a Hinges 311 First support rod b Adjustable robotic arm 312 Attachment

[0047] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indication, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0050] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0051] Photographers or self-media creators may need to take photos or videos from multiple angles inside or outside the car while driving. They usually use portable shooting devices such as mobile phones, action cameras, and small digital cameras. Therefore, they generally use handheld selfie sticks or directly hold the camera out of the window to take photos or videos. Both of these require manual operation by the photographer or self-media creator, who must constantly adjust their hand position to ensure the stability of the shot, which puts a heavy burden on them.

[0052] Existing mounted vehicle cameras are generally single-point supported, relying on the car door or roof for support. Firstly, the structural support is insufficient. Secondly, the camera and lens are generally quite heavy. In existing vehicle cameras, the camera device is directly clamped, and when the photographer controls the camera inside the car to change the angle, the movement is significant in order to adapt to the mounting structure.

[0053] In view of this, the present invention provides a vehicle camera. Figures 1 to 5 This is an embodiment of the vehicle camera provided by the present invention.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 The vehicle camera 100 includes a hanging rod 1, a clamping structure 2, and a support assembly. The hanging rod 1 extends vertically and its length is adjustable. The clamping structure 2 includes a mounting arm 21 and a gimbal frame 22. The mounting arm 21 extends radially along the hanging rod 1, and one end of the mounting arm 21 can be movably mounted to the hanging rod 1 vertically. The gimbal frame 22 is located at the other end of the mounting arm 21 and is used for detachable mounting of the shooting device. The support assembly includes two first support structures 31 and one second support structure 32. The two first support structures 31 are respectively mounted to the upper and lower ends of the hanging rod 1 for fixing to the upper and lower sides of the vehicle door, respectively. The second support structure 32 is mounted on the mounting arm 21 for fixing to the middle of the vehicle door.

[0055] In the technical solution of the present invention, the mounting arm 21 has a certain length, and the shooting device is mounted on the gimbal frame 22. At this time, due to the positional relationship of the gimbal frame 22, the shooting device has a sufficient distance from the hanging rod 1, so that it can have more space when rotating horizontally on the gimbal frame 22, and the lens is less likely to collide and interfere with the hanging rod 1, thereby being able to adapt to a larger horizontal rotation angle. Two first support structures 31 and one second support structure 32 form a three-point support, ensuring good stability of the hanging rod 1 and the connection strength with the car door. At the same time, it adapts to the length of the mounting arm 21, avoiding the problem of the shooting device being unbalanced after installation due to the length of the mounting arm 21, which could pose a hidden danger. It can solve the problems of load-bearing weight and clamping firmness of the hanging installation method. It is not easy to fall off or shake with the movement of the vehicle. This structure is fixed by the car door and can hang small cameras, action cameras, mobile phones, monitors, small digital cameras, heavy digital cameras, shooting poles, etc., which is convenient for shooting and recording scenes inside and outside the car, as well as wildlife shooting. It does not need to be removed while the car is in motion, replacing the handheld selfie stick, freeing the user's hands and making it more convenient. At the same time, the length of the hanging rod 1 can be adjusted to adapt to the door height of different car models, which is very versatile.

[0056] Furthermore, in the vertical direction, the dimension of one end of the mounting arm 21 that is installed on the hanging rod 1 is larger than the dimension of the other end of the mounting arm 21. That is, the mounting arm 21 is generally T-shaped or trapezoidal in structure. This is to take into account the connection strength of the mounting arm 21. In this embodiment, its strength is increased by adding reinforcing ribs to the crossbar.

[0057] Specifically, the hanging rod 1 includes an inner tube and an outer tube sleeved on the outside of the inner tube. Its length can be adjusted by changing the relative position of the inner tube and the outer tube. It should be noted that the mounting arm 21 is correspondingly provided on the outer tube.

[0058] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the structural form of the mounting arm 21 to achieve up and down movement. It can be achieved by setting a sliding rail structure. For greater convenience, in this embodiment, a self-locking sleeve is provided at the corresponding end of the mounting arm 21. The self-locking sleeve is C-shaped and is slidably sleeved on the outside of the hanging rod 1. A bolt handle is provided at its opening. By rotating the handle, the opening degree of the self-locking sleeve can be adjusted, so that it can be loosened to slide or locked to be fixed, making the operation more convenient.

[0059] Considering the horizontal adjustment of the gimbal 22, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The clamping structure 2 further includes a locking seat 23 and a locking member 24. The locking seat 23 is rotatably mounted on the other end of the mounting arm 21 along the axis extending along the length direction of the mounting arm 21. The side of the locking seat 23 is in contact with the corresponding end face of the mounting arm 21. The upper end of the locking seat 23 protrudes upward from the mounting arm 21. The locking member 24 is threaded through the locking seat 23 and threadedly fixed to the mounting arm 21. The gimbal frame 22 is located at the upper end of the locking seat 23. In this structure, the upper ends of the gimbal frame 22 and the locking seat 23 are fixed together. The two can be connected by screws or clips, and the present invention does not limit this. When the locking member 24 is tightened, the locking seat 23 and the mounting arm 21 are fixed due to the threaded fit, thereby maintaining the posture of the gimbal frame 22. When the locking member 24 is loosened, the locking seat 23 can be rotated and adjusted, thereby driving the gimbal frame 22 to adjust and achieve the effect of horizontal adjustment.

[0060] Because the shooting device has a certain weight, if the friction between the locking seat 23 and the mounting arm 21 is too small when the locking member 24 is released, the shooting device may rotate directly and significantly. This is not only inconvenient to use, but also poses a risk of the shooting device being bumped or knocked. Therefore, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3The clamping structure 2 further includes two adjusting blocks 25, which are respectively fixedly embedded in the sides of the locking seat 23 and the mounting arm 21. The opposing sides of the two adjusting blocks 25 are provided with mating teeth, allowing them to mesh and abut against each other. The two adjusting blocks 25 are provided with clearance holes corresponding to the locking member 24. It should be understood that the mating teeth on the two adjusting blocks 25 are circumferentially distributed, and the inclination direction of the mating teeth should be coordinated. That is, the two adjusting blocks 25 can rotate relative to each other in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, but if they shake in the opposite direction, they will naturally lock together due to the interlocking of the teeth, thereby improving safety. The toothed structure also allows for adjustment of the frictional engagement between the locking seat 23 and the mounting arm 21.

[0061] Based on the above embodiments, a spring 26 is sleeved on the outside of the threaded section of the locking member 24, and the spring 26 abuts against the mounting arm 21. Correspondingly, the spring 26 passes through the clearance holes of the two adjusting blocks 25, with one end abutting against the mounting arm 21 and the other end abutting against the locking seat 23. The spring 26 is a compression spring, and its main function is to facilitate the smooth disengagement of the locking seat 23 when the locking member 24 is released, so as to facilitate angle adjustment.

[0062] It should be understood that in this embodiment, both adjusting blocks 25 are cylindrical, and the lower part of the locking seat 23 is correspondingly shaped.

[0063] In other embodiments, the locking seat 23 and the mounting arm 21 may be provided with concave and convex sides, or friction pads may be added to increase the friction between the two. In the absence of the adjusting block 25, only the spring 26 may be provided. In this case, one end of the spring 26 abuts against the locking seat 23 and the other end abuts against the mounting arm 21.

[0064] Furthermore, please refer to Figure 5Once the mounting arm 21 is fixed, if the height of the gimbal 22 is found to be insufficient for shooting requirements during use, the user needs to get out of the vehicle and readjust the height of the mounting arm 21 on the hanging rod 1 to adjust the camera height, which is very inconvenient. Therefore, in some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted camera 100 also includes an adjustable mechanical arm b, which is located between the mounting arm 21 and the gimbal 22 to make the position of the gimbal 22 relative to the mounting arm 21 adjustable. It should be understood that when the clamping structure 2 also includes a locking seat 23 and a locking element 24, the adjustable mechanical arm b is first mounted on the locking seat 23, and then the gimbal 22 is mounted on the adjustable mechanical arm b. The user can adjust the shooting camera by operating the adjustable mechanical arm b from inside the vehicle. It should be noted that the adjustable robotic arm b can be directly purchased from the market, such as a pneumatically driven robotic arm. This structure uses a multi-axis linkage to adapt and adjust according to the weight of the product being carried, allowing for height adjustment and angle rotation. Alternatively, a height-adjustable robotic arm similar to a tripod can be used. Of course, it can also be customized or have connecting parts added to an existing robotic arm structure. This invention does not limit the specifics of these methods.

[0065] The present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the support component. The two first support structures 31 and the second support structure 32 may have the same or different structural forms, and the two first support structures 31 may have the same or different structural forms.

[0066] For example, in one embodiment, the first support structure 31 located above includes a first support rod 311, an abutment 312, and at least one strap structure 313. The first support rod 311 extends radially along the hanging rod 1, and one end of the first support rod 311 is fixed to the hanging rod 1 to accommodate the distance between the hanging rod 1 and the car door, avoiding interference between the shooting device and the uneven surface of the car door, which would make installation inconvenient. The abutment 312 is fixed to the other end of the first support rod 311 and is used to contact the upper surface of the car door frame to provide a certain contact area, thereby improving the connection strength. The strap of the strap structure 313 can be wrapped around the outside of the abutment 312 and fixed to the car door frame so that the abutment 312 is close to the car door. The strap structure 313 can be a rope or an elastic cord. The binding structure makes the operation simpler and the structural strength better.

[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The strap structure 313 includes two mounting plates 3131 and a strap 3132. The lower ends of the two mounting plates 3131 are rotatably connected and engage with a ratchet and a pawl. One end of the strap 3132 is mounted to the side of one of the mounting plates 3131 facing the other mounting plate 3131 via a shaft, and the other end can wrap around the outside of the abutment 312 and the door frame and be fastened and fixed between the two mounting plates 3131. That is, in this embodiment, a ratchet tension strap structure is used to bind and fix the abutment 312. The tightness of the strap 3132 can be adjusted, resulting in a more stable structure and higher strength.

[0068] In this embodiment, two strap structures 313 are provided, respectively located on both sides of the first support rod 311, and can be fixed to the side of the abutment 312 facing the hanging rod 1. This provides a stable support effect.

[0069] It should be noted that the abutment 312 is plate-shaped, which can be padded to prevent scratches on the car door. An inclined insert can be added to the abutment 312 for positioning. The abutment 312 can be directly attached to the surface of the car door frame, or it can be inserted into the air guide groove at the top of the car door. The car door air guide groove is the welded part of the car door, which generally has a certain depth and is the strongest part of the car door panel, which helps to increase the connection strength.

[0070] In other embodiments, the first support structure 31 may also be an L-shaped buckle plate, which is connected by hanging installation. This invention will not be described in detail.

[0071] For example, in one embodiment, the first support structure 31 located below includes a second support rod 314 and a first suction cup 315. One end of the second support rod 314 is movably mounted to the lower end of the hanging rod 1 along the radial direction. The first suction cup 315 is connected to the other end of the second support rod 314 via a hinge a, and is used to adhere to the surface on the lower side of the car door. The suction cup fixing method provides structural stability and convenient assembly and disassembly. The adjustment of the second support rod 314 allows the distance between the hanging rod 1 and the car door to be adjusted, thereby adapting to different car door shapes and the size of the shooting device, making it more flexible and versatile.

[0072] It should be noted that in this embodiment, a through hole is provided on the hanging rod 1 for the second support rod 314 to pass through, and it is locked and fixed by a bolt handle.

[0073] In other embodiments, the first support rod 311 and the second support rod 314 may be configured to have adjustable lengths, meaning their lengths can vary during use, thus adjusting the distance between the hanging rod 1 and the vehicle door to accommodate different installation requirements.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 1 The second support structure 32 includes a mounting rod 321 and a second suction cup 322. One end of the mounting rod 321 is movably mounted to one side of the mounting arm 21 along the width direction of the mounting arm 21. The second suction cup 322 is connected to the other end of the mounting rod 321 via a hinge a and is used to adhere to the surface of the middle part of the car door. The second suction cup 322 provides support for the mounting arm 21. The suction cup is easy to install and remove and can adapt to different shapes of the car door.

[0075] Specifically, the abutment 312, the first suction cup 315 and the second suction cup 322 are all connected by a hinge a. When in use, the hinge a is V-shaped and the opening angle can be adjusted, thus providing better flexibility.

[0076] Furthermore, one side of the mounting arm 21 has a mating hole arranged along its width direction, and the upper side of the mounting arm 21 has a threaded hole communicating with the mating hole. One end of the mounting rod 321 extends movably into the mating hole and can rotate along its extension axis. The second support structure 32 also includes a locking bolt 323, the locking bolt 323 being threaded through the threaded hole to abut against the surface of the mounting rod 321. The locking bolt 323 allows the second support rod 314 to be disassembled, and it can also be rotated through the shaft-hole mating structure, thereby allowing for reasonable clearance of the suction cup support.

[0077] It should be noted that, in order to keep the second support rod 314 always on the mounting arm 21, the mounting arm 21 can be made into a hollow structure. Multiple screws are installed on the rod segment inside the mounting arm 21 to limit the position of the second support rod 314, prevent the second support rod 314 from slipping off, and limit the degree of position adjustment of the second support rod 314.

[0078] Furthermore, when the upper ends of each of the hanging rods 1 are fixed to the upper frame of the car door via the strap structure 313, the car camera 100 also includes a flexible dustproof and waterproof strip (not shown in the figure). Its specific size and shape are not limited. The dustproof and waterproof strip is detachably installed onto the upper frame of the car door and is held in place by the strap structure 313. When the car window is raised, due to its flexible material, it is naturally held in place, forming a central indentation. Simultaneously, the opposite sides of the dustproof and waterproof strip cover the car window, achieving dustproof and waterproof effects. The dustproof and waterproof strip further seals the car door, ensuring that the mounting arrangement does not create gaps in the door, thus preventing water ingress during rain and snow and dust ingress during windy weather, guaranteeing the stability and sustainability of the car camera operation.

[0079] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle camera, characterized in that, include: The hanging rod extends vertically and its length is adjustable. The clamping structure includes a mounting arm and a gimbal frame. The mounting arm extends radially along the hanging rod, and one end of the mounting arm can be movably mounted to the hanging rod in the vertical direction. The gimbal frame is mounted on the other end of the mounting arm for detachable mounting of the shooting device. The support assembly includes two first support structures and one second support structure. The two first support structures are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the hanging rod for fixing to the upper side and lower side of the car door, respectively. The second support structure is installed on the mounting arm for fixing to the middle of the car door. The clamping structure also includes: A locking seat is rotatably mounted on the other end of the mounting arm along an axis extending along the length direction of the mounting arm. The side of the locking seat is in contact with the corresponding end face of the mounting arm, and the upper end of the locking seat protrudes upward from the mounting arm. A locking element, threaded through the locking seat and threadedly fixed to the mounting arm; The gimbal is mounted on the upper end of the locking seat; The clamping structure also includes two adjusting blocks, which are respectively fixedly embedded in the side of the locking seat and the mounting arm. The opposite sides of the two adjusting blocks are provided with mating teeth so that the two adjusting blocks can mesh and abut against each other. The two adjusting blocks are provided with clearance holes corresponding to the locking member. The two adjusting blocks rotate relative to each other in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When they shake in the opposite direction, the teeth will engage with each other and lock naturally. Through the toothed structure, the frictional fit between the locking seat and the mounting arm can be adjusted.

2. The vehicle camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the vertical direction, the dimension of one end of the mounting arm that is attached to the hanging rod is larger than the dimension of the other end of the mounting arm.

3. The vehicle camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A spring is fitted around the threaded section of the locking member, with one end of the spring abutting against the mounting arm and the other end abutting against the locking seat.

4. The vehicle camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted camera also includes an adjustable robotic arm, which is located between the mounting arm and the gimbal frame, so that the position of the gimbal frame relative to the mounting arm is adjustable.

5. The vehicle camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first support structure located above includes: A first support rod extends radially along the hanging rod, and one end of the first support rod is fixed to the hanging rod; An abutment, fixed to the other end of the first support rod, is used to contact the upper surface of the door frame; and, At least one strap structure, wherein the strap of the strap structure is capable of being wrapped around the outside of the abutment and fixed to the frame of the door so that the abutment is pressed against the door.

6. The vehicle camera as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The strap structure includes: Two mounting plates, the lower ends of the two mounting plates being rotatably connected and engaging via a ratchet and a pawl; and, The strap has one end attached to the side of one of the mounting plates facing the other mounting plate via a shaft, and the other end can wrap around the outside of the abutment and the door frame and be fastened and fixed between the two mounting plates.

7. The vehicle camera as described in claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, Two strap structures are provided, located on both sides of the first support rod, and can be fixed to the side of the abutment facing the hanging rod.

8. The vehicle camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first support structure located below includes: The second support rod has one end movably mounted to the lower end of the hanging rod along the radial direction; and, The first suction cup is connected to the other end of the second support rod via a hinge, and is used to adhere to the surface on the lower side of the car door.

9. The vehicle camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second support structure includes: The mounting rod, one end of which is movably mounted to one side of the mounting arm along the width direction of the mounting arm; and, The second suction cup, connected to the other end of the mounting rod via a hinge, is used to adhere to the surface in the middle of the door.

10. The vehicle camera as described in claim 9, characterized in that, One side of the mounting arm is provided with a mating hole along its width direction, and the upper side of the mounting arm is provided with a threaded hole communicating with the mating hole. One end of the mounting rod extends movably into the mating hole and can rotate along the axis of its extension direction; The second support structure also includes a locking bolt, the locking bolt being threaded through the threaded hole to abut against the surface of the mounting rod.

11. The vehicle camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of each of the aforementioned hanging rods is fixed to the frame on the upper side of the door by a strap structure; The vehicle camera also includes a flexible dustproof and waterproof strip, which can be detachably installed on the frame on the upper side of the door and is held in place by the strap structure. It is used to be held in place to form a recess when the window glass is raised, and the opposite sides of the dustproof and waterproof strip can cover the window glass.

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