Rearview mirror device of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and in particular to a rearview mirror device for a vehicle and a vehicle. The rearview mirror device for a vehicle comprises: a rearview mirror base, which extends outward and is connected to the rearview mirror body; a camera assembly comprises a side front camera unit and a side rear camera unit, the side front camera unit is mounted on the rearview mirror base, and the side front camera unit collects image information of the side of the vehicle; the side rear camera unit is assembled on the rearview mirror body, and the side rear camera unit collects image information of the rear of the vehicle. The present application arranges the side front camera unit at a position with a smaller outward extension by arranging the integrated camera assemblies separately. Since the side front camera unit only needs to obtain image information of the side and front of the vehicle body, it is not affected by the size of the cargo box. Therefore, under the premise that the camera effect is not affected, the volume of the part of the camera device arranged at the outward extension position is reduced, thereby reducing the impact of the camera on the aerodynamic performance of the entire vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and in particular to a rearview mirror device of a vehicle and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] While driving, using side mirrors to observe vehicles and obstacles behind you is crucial for driving safety. However, due to vehicle structural limitations, blind spots are still unavoidable, creating hidden dangers to driving safety. Rearview mirrors provide drivers with direct access to external information from behind, to the sides, and below the vehicle. To facilitate operation, prevent accidents, and ensure personal safety, all countries have mandated the installation of rearview mirrors on vehicles, and all mirrors must be adjustable.

[0003] In related technologies, in order to reduce the driver's visual blind spots during driving, cameras are installed in both the left and right rearview mirrors to respectively capture the driving images in front and behind the side, and the real-time images of the cameras are transmitted to the display screen inside the vehicle. The driver can see whether there are any obstacles or oncoming vehicles within the rear safety range, thereby eliminating the visual blind spots and improving the safety factor of driving. However, for some commercial vehicle models, the cargo box width is relatively large. In order to eliminate the visual blind spots, the cameras arranged on the left and right sides have to increase the outward extension and set the camera position farther away from the vehicle body. However, the camera is relatively large in size, and the increase in the camera outward extension will increase the windward area of ​​the entire vehicle, resulting in increased wind resistance when the vehicle is driving. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to eliminate blind spots in the relevant technology, the camera extension is increased, which causes the camera to affect the wind resistance of the entire vehicle and leads to poor aerodynamic performance of the entire vehicle.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a rearview mirror device for a vehicle, comprising:

[0006] A rearview mirror base, which is used to be installed on a vehicle, the rearview mirror base extending outward and connected to the rearview mirror body;

[0007] The camera assembly includes a side front camera unit and a side rear camera unit. The side front camera unit is installed on the rearview mirror base, and the side front camera unit is used to collect side image information of the vehicle. The side rear camera unit is assembled on the rearview mirror body, and the side rear camera unit is used to collect rear image information of the vehicle.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the rearview mirror body includes:

[0009] A rearview mirror housing connected to the rearview mirror base, with the side rear camera unit provided at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing;

[0010] A rearview mirror holder is partially embedded in the rearview mirror housing, and the projection surface of the rearview mirror holder and the rearview mirror housing in the vehicle Z direction at least partially overlaps with the side rear camera unit.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, a gap is set between the rearview mirror support part and the rearview mirror housing to form a waterproof groove above the side rear camera unit, so that water flowing through the rearview mirror body can flow out from the side of the rearview mirror body along the waterproof groove.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the lower edge of the rearview mirror housing extends beyond the side rear camera unit in the horizontal direction of the vehicle.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the lower edge of the rearview mirror holder extends beyond the side rear camera unit in the horizontal direction of the entire vehicle to form a waterproof eaves on the side rear camera unit.

[0014] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the side rear camera unit includes:

[0015] A camera mounting portion, which is mounted on the rearview mirror body;

[0016] A camera base is connected to the rearview mirror body through the camera mounting portion, and a side rear camera is inserted into the camera base.

[0017] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the camera mounting portion includes: a claw connector, which is mounted on the rearview mirror body, and the claw connector is engaged with the camera base.

[0018] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, a limiting rib is provided on the rearview mirror body, and the limiting rib corresponds to the position of the claw connector.

[0019] In combination with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the camera mounting portion further includes: a clamping ring, which is mounted on the rearview mirror body, and the clamping ring is used to cooperate with the claw connector to clamp the camera base.

[0020] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising: a rearview mirror device as described in any one of the above items.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application include at least:

[0022] After analysis, the applicant discovered that due to the excessive size of the camera assembly, excessive overhang can severely impact the vehicle's wind resistance. This application separates the integrated camera assembly, placing the side and front camera units at locations with even smaller overhangs. Since the side and front camera units only need to capture image information from the sides and front of the vehicle, they are unaffected by the size of the cargo box. Thus, while maintaining the image quality, this embodiment of the application reduces the size of the portion of the camera device located at a larger overhang, thereby minimizing the camera's impact on the vehicle's aerodynamic performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a rearview mirror device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 Attached to this application Figure 1 Cross-sectional view from the medium AA perspective;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the rearview mirror body in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4 Attached to this application Figure 3 Partial schematic diagram at point B;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the camera base and camera mounting portion in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] In the figure: 1. rearview mirror base; 2. rearview mirror body; 21. rearview mirror shell; 22. rearview mirror support; 3. side front camera unit; 4. side rear camera unit; 41. camera mounting part; 411. claw connector; 412. clamping ring; 42. camera base; 43. side rear camera; 5. waterproof ditch; 6. waterproof eaves; 7. limiting ribs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In order to eliminate blind spots in the relevant technology, the camera extension is increased, which causes the camera to affect the wind resistance of the entire vehicle and leads to poor aerodynamic performance of the entire vehicle.

[0032] First, as Figure 1 As shown, the present application provides a rearview mirror device for a vehicle, which includes: a rearview mirror base 1, a rearview mirror body 2 and a camera assembly; wherein,

[0033] A rearview mirror base 1 is used to be installed on a vehicle; a rearview mirror body 2 is connected to the rearview mirror base 1; a camera assembly includes a side front camera unit 3 and a side rear camera unit 4, the side front camera unit 3 is installed on the rearview mirror base 1, the side front camera unit 3 is used to collect side image information of the vehicle, the side rear camera unit 4 is assembled on the rearview mirror body 2, and the side rear camera unit 4 is used to collect rear image information of the vehicle.

[0034] It should be noted that the applicant has discovered through analysis that excessive overhang of the camera assembly, due to its large size, can significantly impact the vehicle's wind resistance. In the aforementioned embodiment, the side-front camera unit 3 is positioned on the rearview mirror base 1, while the side-rear camera unit 4 is integrated into the exterior of the rearview mirror housing 21. The center of the lens of the side-rear camera unit 4 extends 25.25 mm beyond the widest non-standard cargo box (2850 mm), meeting the domestic requirement that the widest non-standard cargo box of 28,500 mm cannot obstruct the camera's side and rear view. This ensures that the camera captures the vehicle's side angles with no blind spots, truly eliminating blind spots on the vehicle's sides. This application separates the integrated camera assembly, placing the side-front camera unit at a location with a smaller overhang. Since the side-front camera unit only needs to capture image information of the vehicle's sides and front, it is unaffected by the size of the cargo box. Thus, this embodiment reduces the volume of the camera portion located at the larger overhang without compromising image quality, thereby reducing the camera's impact on the vehicle's aerodynamic performance and enabling greater vehicle design flexibility.

[0035] In some optional embodiments, the rearview mirror body 2 includes: a rearview mirror housing 21 and a rearview mirror holder 22; wherein,

[0036] A rearview mirror housing 21 is connected to the rearview mirror base 1, and the side rear camera unit 4 is installed at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing 21. A rearview mirror holder 22 is partially embedded in the rearview mirror housing 21, and the projection surface of the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 in the vehicle Z direction at least partially overlaps with the side rear camera unit 4. Optionally, a rearview mirror cover is installed on the rearview mirror holder 22.

[0037] It is worth noting that in the above embodiment, the side rear camera unit 4 is arranged at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing 21, and the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 can shield the side rear camera unit 4 from rain, preventing rain and dust from affecting the clarity of the side rear camera unit 4.

[0038] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a gap is set between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 to form a waterproof groove 5 above the side rear camera unit 4, so that water flowing through the rearview mirror body 2 can flow out from the side of the rearview mirror body 2 along the waterproof groove 5.

[0039] In combination with the above-mentioned preferred embodiment, in one embodiment of the present application, in order to improve the waterproof performance, the lower edge of the rearview mirror housing 21 extends beyond the side rear camera unit 4 in the horizontal direction of the entire vehicle, so that the projection surface of the opening of the waterproof groove 5 in the Z direction of the vehicle does not overlap with the side rear camera unit 4.

[0040] Optionally, a gap of 5-6 mm is provided between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 as a waterproof groove.

[0041] It is worth noting that in the above embodiment, the gap between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 is used to form a waterproof groove 5. The waterproof groove 5 acts as a diversion channel, allowing rainwater to bypass the side rear camera unit 4 and flow out from the side of the rearview mirror body 2. Therefore, rainwater cannot flow through the upper rearview mirror body 2 to the camera of the side rear camera unit 4, which affects the clarity of the camera image.

[0042] Furthermore, the lower edge of the rearview mirror holder 22 extends beyond the side rear camera unit 4 in the horizontal direction of the vehicle to form a waterproof eaves 6 on the side rear camera unit 4 .

[0043] It should be noted that if Figure 2 As shown, the lower edge of the rearview mirror housing 21 can serve as a waterproof eaves for the side rear camera unit 4, further improving the waterproof effect.

[0044] In some optional embodiments, the side rear camera unit 4 includes: a camera mounting portion 41 and a camera base 42; wherein,

[0045] The camera mounting portion 41 is mounted on the rearview mirror body 2. The camera base 42 is connected to the rearview mirror body 2 via the camera mounting portion 41. The camera base 42 is provided with a side rear camera 43. Furthermore, the camera base 42 is provided with a camera cover.

[0046] Specifically, if Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera mounting portion 41 includes a claw connector 411 mounted on the rearview mirror body 2, and the claw connector 411 is engaged with the camera base 42. Furthermore, the camera mounting portion 41 also includes a clamping ring 412 mounted on the rearview mirror body 2, and the clamping ring 412 is used to cooperate with the claw connector 411 to clamp the camera base 42.

[0047] It is worth noting that the side rear camera 43 is used to enter the channel of the rearview mirror housing 21, and claw connectors 411 are designed around the channel, which not only ensures the clamping strength but also makes the installation more convenient.

[0048] Preferably, in order to improve the connection strength between the clamping ring 412 and the rearview mirror housing 21 and the rearview mirror cover, the clamping ring 412 is locally designed as a chain clamping structure, and the base clamping ring is clamped together with the rearview mirror housing 21 and the rearview mirror cover at the same time to improve the connection reliability.

[0049] In some preferred embodiments, a limiting rib 7 is provided on the rearview mirror body 2 , and the limiting rib 7 corresponds to the position of the claw connector 411 .

[0050] Optionally, three elastic limiting ribs 7 are provided on the rearview mirror body 2 .

[0051] It should be noted that, by adding three limiting ribs 7 as matching reinforcement ribs in the local part of the housing, near the claw connector 411, the limiting ribs 7 are used to perform reverse limiting while the claw is clamped, ensuring that the clamping is tight and not loose.

[0052] In some embodiments, a connector clamping structure and a harness limiting rib are added to the housing clamping base connector and the harness through-hole position to ensure that the connector and the harness do not loosen on bumpy vehicle roads.

[0053] In a second aspect, the present application provides a vehicle external image detection system, which includes: a vehicle rearview mirror device; the device includes: a rearview mirror base 1, a rearview mirror body 2 and a camera assembly; wherein,

[0054] A rearview mirror base 1 is used to be installed on a vehicle; a rearview mirror body 2 is connected to the rearview mirror base 1; a camera assembly includes a side front camera unit 3 and a side rear camera unit 4, the side front camera unit 3 is installed on the rearview mirror base 1, the side front camera unit 3 is used to collect side image information of the vehicle, the side rear camera unit 4 is assembled on the rearview mirror body 2, and the side rear camera unit 4 is used to collect rear image information of the vehicle.

[0055] It should be noted that the applicant has discovered through analysis that excessive overhang of the camera assembly, due to its large size, can significantly impact the vehicle's wind resistance. In the aforementioned embodiment, the side-front camera unit 3 is positioned on the rearview mirror base 1, while the side-rear camera unit 4 is integrated into the exterior of the rearview mirror housing 21. The center of the lens of the side-rear camera unit 4 extends 25.25 mm beyond the widest non-standard cargo box (2850 mm), meeting the domestic requirement that the widest non-standard cargo box of 28,500 mm cannot obstruct the camera's side and rear view. This ensures that the camera captures the vehicle's side angles with no blind spots, truly eliminating blind spots on the vehicle's sides. This application separates the integrated camera assembly, placing the side-front camera unit at a location with a smaller overhang. Since the side-front camera unit only needs to capture image information of the vehicle's sides and front, it is unaffected by the size of the cargo box. Thus, this embodiment reduces the volume of the camera portion located at the larger overhang without compromising image quality, thereby reducing the camera's impact on the vehicle's aerodynamic performance and enabling greater vehicle design flexibility.

[0056] In some optional embodiments, the rearview mirror body 2 includes: a rearview mirror housing 21 and a rearview mirror holder 22; wherein,

[0057] A rearview mirror housing 21 is connected to the rearview mirror base 1, and the side rear camera unit 4 is installed at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing 21. A rearview mirror holder 22 is partially embedded in the rearview mirror housing 21, and the projection surface of the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 in the vehicle Z direction at least partially overlaps with the side rear camera unit 4. Optionally, a rearview mirror cover is installed on the rearview mirror holder 22.

[0058] It is worth noting that in the above embodiment, the side rear camera unit 4 is arranged at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing 21, and the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 can shield the side rear camera unit 4 from rain, preventing rain and dust from affecting the clarity of the side rear camera unit 4.

[0059] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a gap is set between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 to form a waterproof groove 5 above the side rear camera unit 4, so that water flowing through the rearview mirror body 2 can flow out from the side of the rearview mirror body 2 along the waterproof groove 5.

[0060] In combination with the above-mentioned preferred embodiment, in one embodiment of the present application, in order to improve the waterproof performance, the lower edge of the rearview mirror housing 21 extends beyond the side rear camera unit 4 in the horizontal direction of the entire vehicle, so that the projection surface of the opening of the waterproof groove 5 in the Z direction of the vehicle does not overlap with the side rear camera unit 4.

[0061] Optionally, a gap of 5-6 mm is provided between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 as a waterproof groove.

[0062] It is worth noting that in the above embodiment, the gap between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 is used to form a waterproof groove 5. The waterproof groove 5 acts as a diversion channel, allowing rainwater to bypass the side rear camera unit 4 and flow out from the side of the rearview mirror body 2. Therefore, rainwater cannot flow through the upper rearview mirror body 2 to the camera of the side rear camera unit 4, which affects the clarity of the camera image.

[0063] Furthermore, the lower edge of the rearview mirror holder 22 extends beyond the side rear camera unit 4 in the horizontal direction of the vehicle to form a waterproof eaves 6 on the side rear camera unit 4 .

[0064] It should be noted that if Figure 2 As shown, the lower edge of the rearview mirror housing 21 can serve as a waterproof eaves for the side rear camera unit 4, further improving the waterproof effect.

[0065] In some optional embodiments, the side rear camera unit 4 includes: a camera mounting portion 41 and a camera base 42; wherein,

[0066] The camera mounting portion 41 is mounted on the rearview mirror body 2. The camera base 42 is connected to the rearview mirror body 2 via the camera mounting portion 41. The camera base 42 is provided with a side rear camera 43. Furthermore, the camera base 42 is provided with a camera cover.

[0067] Specifically, if Figure 4 As shown, the camera mounting portion 41 includes a claw connector 411 mounted on the rearview mirror body 2, and the claw connector 411 is engaged with the camera base 42. Furthermore, the camera mounting portion 41 also includes a clamping ring 412 mounted on the rearview mirror body 2, and the clamping ring 412 is used to cooperate with the claw connector 411 to clamp the camera base 42.

[0068] It is worth noting that the side rear camera 43 is used to enter the channel of the rearview mirror housing 21, and claw connectors 411 are designed around the channel, which not only ensures the clamping strength but also makes the installation more convenient.

[0069] Preferably, in order to improve the connection strength between the clamping ring 412 and the rearview mirror housing 21 and the rearview mirror cover, the clamping ring 412 is locally designed as a chain clamping structure, and the base clamping ring is clamped together with the rearview mirror housing 21 and the rearview mirror cover at the same time to improve the connection reliability.

[0070] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a limiting rib 7 is provided on the rearview mirror body 2 , and the limiting rib 7 corresponds to the position of the claw connector 411 .

[0071] Optionally, three elastic limiting ribs 7 are provided on the rearview mirror body 2 .

[0072] It should be noted that, by adding three limiting ribs 7 as matching reinforcement ribs in the local part of the housing, near the claw connector 411, the limiting ribs 7 are used to perform reverse limiting while the claw is clamped, ensuring that the clamping is tight and not loose.

[0073] In some embodiments, a connector clamping structure and a harness limiting rib are added to the rearview mirror housing 21 at the base connector and the harness through-hole position to ensure that the connector and the harness do not loosen on bumpy vehicle roads.

[0074] In a third aspect, the present application provides a vehicle comprising:

[0075] A rearview mirror device for a vehicle, comprising: a rearview mirror base 1, a rearview mirror body 2 and a camera assembly; wherein,

[0076] A rearview mirror base 1 is used to be installed on a vehicle; a rearview mirror body 2 is connected to the rearview mirror base 1; a camera assembly includes a side front camera unit 3 and a side rear camera unit 4, the side front camera unit 3 is installed on the rearview mirror base 1, the side front camera unit 3 is used to collect side image information of the vehicle, the side rear camera unit 4 is assembled on the rearview mirror body 2, and the side rear camera unit 4 is used to collect rear image information of the vehicle.

[0077] It should be noted that the applicant has discovered through analysis that excessive overhang of the camera assembly, due to its large size, can significantly impact the vehicle's wind resistance. In the aforementioned embodiment, the side-front camera unit 3 is positioned on the rearview mirror base 1, while the side-rear camera unit 4 is integrated into the exterior of the rearview mirror housing 21. The center of the lens of the side-rear camera unit 4 extends 25.25 mm beyond the widest non-standard cargo box (2850 mm), meeting the domestic requirement that the widest non-standard cargo box of 28,500 mm cannot obstruct the camera's side and rear view. This ensures that the camera captures the vehicle's side angles with no blind spots, truly eliminating blind spots on the vehicle's sides. This application separates the integrated camera assembly, placing the side-front camera unit at a location with a smaller overhang. Since the side-front camera unit only needs to capture image information of the vehicle's sides and front, it is unaffected by the size of the cargo box. Thus, this embodiment reduces the volume of the camera portion located at the larger overhang without compromising image quality, thereby reducing the camera's impact on the vehicle's aerodynamic performance and enabling greater vehicle design flexibility.

[0078] In some optional embodiments, the rearview mirror body 2 includes: a rearview mirror housing 21 and a rearview mirror holder 22; wherein,

[0079] A rearview mirror housing 21 is connected to the rearview mirror base 1, and the side rear camera unit 4 is installed at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing 21. A rearview mirror holder 22 is partially embedded in the rearview mirror housing 21, and the projection surface of the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 in the vehicle Z direction at least partially overlaps with the side rear camera unit 4. Optionally, a rearview mirror cover is installed on the rearview mirror holder 22.

[0080] It is worth noting that in the above embodiment, the side rear camera unit 4 is arranged at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing 21, and the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 can shield the side rear camera unit 4 from rain, preventing rain and dust from affecting the clarity of the side rear camera unit 4.

[0081] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a gap is set between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 to form a waterproof groove 5 above the side rear camera unit 4, so that water flowing through the rearview mirror body 2 can flow out from the side of the rearview mirror body 2 along the waterproof groove 5.

[0082] In combination with the above-mentioned preferred embodiment, in one embodiment of the present application, in order to improve the waterproof performance, the lower edge of the rearview mirror housing 21 extends beyond the side rear camera unit 4 in the horizontal direction of the entire vehicle, so that the projection surface of the opening of the waterproof groove 5 in the Z direction of the vehicle does not overlap with the side rear camera unit 4.

[0083] Optionally, a gap of 5-6 mm is provided between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 as a waterproof groove.

[0084] It is worth noting that in the above embodiment, the gap between the rearview mirror holder 22 and the rearview mirror housing 21 is used to form a waterproof groove 5. The waterproof groove 5 acts as a diversion channel, allowing rainwater to bypass the side rear camera unit 4 and flow out from the side of the rearview mirror body 2. Therefore, rainwater cannot flow through the upper rearview mirror body 2 to the camera of the side rear camera unit 4, which affects the clarity of the camera image.

[0085] Furthermore, the lower edge of the rearview mirror holder 22 extends beyond the side rear camera unit 4 in the horizontal direction of the vehicle to form a waterproof eaves 6 on the side rear camera unit 4 .

[0086] It should be noted that if Figure 2 As shown, the lower edge of the rearview mirror housing 21 can serve as a waterproof eaves for the side rear camera unit 4, further improving the waterproof effect.

[0087] In some optional embodiments, the side rear camera unit 4 includes: a camera mounting portion 41 and a camera base 42; wherein,

[0088] The camera mounting portion 41 is mounted on the rearview mirror body 2. The camera base 42 is connected to the rearview mirror body 2 via the camera mounting portion 41. The camera base 42 is provided with a side rear camera 43. Furthermore, the camera base 42 is provided with a camera cover.

[0089] Specifically, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera mounting portion 41 includes a claw connector 411 mounted on the rearview mirror body 2, and the claw connector 411 is engaged with the camera base 42. Furthermore, the camera mounting portion 41 also includes a clamping ring 412 mounted on the rearview mirror body 2, and the clamping ring 412 is used to cooperate with the claw connector 411 to clamp the camera base 42.

[0090] It is worth noting that the side rear camera 43 is used to enter the channel of the rearview mirror housing 21, and claw connectors 411 are designed around the channel, which not only ensures the clamping strength but also makes the installation more convenient.

[0091] Preferably, in order to improve the connection strength between the clamping ring 412 and the rearview mirror housing 21 and the rearview mirror cover, the clamping ring 412 is locally designed as a chain clamping structure, and the base clamping ring is clamped together with the rearview mirror housing 21 and the rearview mirror cover at the same time to improve the connection reliability.

[0092] In some preferred embodiments, a limiting rib 7 is provided on the rearview mirror body 2 , and the limiting rib 7 corresponds to the position of the claw connector 411 .

[0093] Optionally, three elastic limiting ribs 7 are provided on the rearview mirror body 2 .

[0094] It should be noted that, by adding three limiting ribs 7 as matching reinforcement ribs in the local part of the housing, near the claw connector 411, the limiting ribs 7 are used to perform reverse limiting while the claw is clamped, ensuring that the clamping is tight and not loose.

[0095] In some embodiments, a connector clamping structure and a harness limiting rib are added to the housing clamping base connector and the harness through-hole position to ensure that the connector and the harness do not loosen on bumpy vehicle roads.

[0096] In summary, the present application arranges the integrated camera components separately and arranges the side front camera unit at a position with a smaller overhang. Since the side front camera unit only needs to obtain image information of the side and front of the vehicle body, it is not affected by the size of the cargo box. Therefore, under the premise that the camera effect is not affected, the embodiment of the present application reduces the volume of the part of the camera device arranged at a position with a larger overhang, thereby reducing the impact of the camera on the aerodynamic performance of the entire vehicle. Furthermore, the present application uses the rearview mirror housing and the rearview mirror holder to set a waterproof structure for the side rear camera unit to prevent rain and dust from affecting the camera clarity.

[0097] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper" and "lower" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0098] It should be noted that, in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element.

[0099] The foregoing is merely a list of specific embodiments of the present application, intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to conform to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features of the present application.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror device for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A rearview mirror base (1) is used for being mounted on a vehicle, wherein the rearview mirror base (1) extends outward and is connected to the rearview mirror body (2); A camera assembly comprises a side front camera unit (3) and a side rear camera unit (4), wherein the side front camera unit (3) is mounted on the rearview mirror base (1), and is used to collect image information of the side of the vehicle; the side rear camera unit (4) is assembled on the rearview mirror body (2), and is used to collect image information of the rear of the vehicle.

2. The rearview mirror device according to claim 1, wherein: The rearview mirror body (2) comprises: A rearview mirror housing (21) connected to the rearview mirror base (1), wherein the side rear camera unit (4) is provided at the bottom of the rearview mirror housing (21); A rearview mirror holder (22) is partially embedded in the rearview mirror housing (21), and the projection surface of the rearview mirror holder (22) and the rearview mirror housing (21) in the vehicle Z direction at least partially overlaps with the side rear camera unit (4).

3. The rearview mirror device according to claim 2, wherein: A gap is provided between the rearview mirror holder (22) and the rearview mirror housing (21) to form a waterproof groove (5) above the side rear camera unit (4), so that water flowing through the rearview mirror body (2) flows out from the side of the rearview mirror body (2) along the waterproof groove (5).

4. The rearview mirror device according to claim 3, wherein: The lower edge of the rearview mirror housing (21) extends beyond the side rear camera unit (4) in the horizontal direction of the entire vehicle.

5. The rearview mirror device according to claim 2, wherein: The lower edge of the rearview mirror holder (22) extends beyond the side rear camera unit (4) in the horizontal direction of the entire vehicle, so as to form a waterproof eaves (6) on the side rear camera unit (4).

6. The rearview mirror device according to claim 1, wherein: The side rear camera unit (4) comprises: A camera mounting portion (41) is mounted on the rearview mirror body (2); A camera base (42) is connected to the rearview mirror body (2) via the camera mounting portion (41), and a side rear camera (43) is inserted into the camera base (42).

7. The rearview mirror device according to claim 6, wherein: The camera mounting portion (41) comprises a claw connecting piece (411) mounted on the rearview mirror body (2), and the claw connecting piece (411) is clamped with the camera base (42).

8. The rearview mirror device according to claim 7, wherein: A limiting rib (7) is provided on the rearview mirror body (2), and the limiting rib (7) corresponds to the position of the claw connector (411).

9. The rearview mirror device according to claim 7, wherein: The camera mounting portion (41) further comprises a clamping ring (412) mounted on the rearview mirror body (2), the clamping ring (412) being used to cooperate with the claw connecting member (411) to clamp the camera base (42).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: A rearview mirror device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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