Hidden protruding camera

Abstract

The invention discloses a concealable outward-protruding camera. The concealable outward-protruding camera comprises an outward-protruding camera fixing base, a steering mechanism assembly and a steering angle control mechanism assembly, wherein the outward-protruding camera fixing base is fixed to a vehicle body trepanning fender. The steering mechanism assembly is composed of a steering shaft, a steering mechanism, a steering reset spring and a steering sliding shaft, the steering shaft is sleeved with the steering sliding shaft, the steering sliding shaft is fixedly connected with the steering mechanism, the steering sliding shaft is meshed with the stroke rack through a gear to transmit motor power, and the camera box rotates to adjust the opening angle. The steering angle control mechanism assembly comprises a steering angle opening control resistor disc, a stroke rack, a motor and a steering angle opening controller, the stroke rack moves to enable the steering angle opening controller to slide on the resistor disc, and the opening angle of the camera box is controlled by measuring the change of a resistance value. According to the concealable protruding camera, the durability and the monitoring range of the camera are remarkably improved, the safety and the passing ability of a vehicle are enhanced, and meanwhile the maintenance cost and the maintenance frequency are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cameras, and in particular to a concealable protruding camera. Background Art

[0002] At present, new energy vehicle technology is gradually maturing, and the number of vehicles equipped with intelligent driving modules is increasing. However, the intelligent modules fixed on the vehicle body cannot realize autonomous activities, and the monitoring range of some working conditions is limited. In addition, the intelligent modules work in nature all year round, and their service life is greatly affected by extreme weather. At the same time, the current fender protruding camera is connected to the fender and protrudes from the fender styling surface. When encountering special road conditions during driving, the fender protruding camera may be bumped or scratched. Moreover, the current fender protruding camera is connected to the fender, and the structural limitation makes it impossible to realize steering monitoring.

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to design a concealable protruding camera. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a concealable protruding camera, which solves the problem that the monitoring range of the new energy vehicle intelligent driving module is limited when it is in a fixed position, and the protruding camera is easily damaged in extreme weather and special road conditions. The camera can be automatically hidden when not in use or in harsh environments to extend its service life, and the opening angle can be automatically adjusted during driving to expand the monitoring range, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle and the durability of the camera.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A concealable protruding camera, comprising:

[0007] An outwardly protruding camera fixing base is fixed on the perforated fender, and the perforated fender is fixed on the vehicle body;

[0008] A steering mechanism assembly, comprising a steering shaft, a steering mechanism, a steering return spring, and a steering sliding shaft, wherein the steering shaft is clamped on the protruding camera fixed base, the steering sliding shaft is sleeved on the outside of the steering shaft and the two are rotatably connected, the upper and lower ends of the steering sliding shaft are fixedly connected to the steering mechanism, the steering return spring is sleeved on the steering sliding shaft, a gear is arranged at the center of the outer side of the steering mechanism, the upper end of the outer side of the steering mechanism is fixedly connected to the camera box, and a camera structure is arranged in the camera box;

[0009] A steering angle control mechanism assembly, comprising an angle opening control resistor, a travel rack, a motor, and an angle opening controller, wherein the motor and the angle opening controller are fixed on the protruding camera fixed base, the travel rack is clamped on the protruding camera fixed base, one end of the travel rack is connected to the power output end of the motor, and the other end is meshed with the gear of the steering mechanism, the travel rack is used to transmit the power of the motor to the steering mechanism through gear movement and then drive the camera box to rotate along the steering shaft to change the opening angle; the angle opening control resistor is fastened to the travel rack, and the two ends of the angle opening control resistor are respectively in contact with the metal crimping pieces of the angle opening controller, when the travel rack moves, the angle opening controller slides on the angle opening control resistor, and the opening angle value of the camera box is obtained by measuring the resistance value of the angle opening control resistor.

[0010] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the protruding camera fixing base is fixed to the perforated fender by bonding, welding, clamping or screwing; the camera structure is fastened in the camera box, and the camera box is fastened to the steering mechanism by bonding, welding, clamping or screwing.

[0011] Preferably, in the above technical solution, one end of the steering return spring is in contact with the protruding camera fixed base, and the other end is in contact with the steering mechanism to provide a return reverse force therefor.

[0012] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the camera box is connected to the steering shaft and the steering sliding shaft through the steering mechanism, the camera box can rotate around the steering shaft, the steering sliding shaft provides guidance for the movement of the camera box, and the reset spring provides reset force for the camera box.

[0013] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the motor and the angle opening controller are both fixed to the protruding camera fixed base by screws; the travel rack is clamped in the travel track of the protruding camera fixed base, and the travel track is used to provide guidance for the movement of the travel rack.

[0014] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the motor receives an electrical signal from a controller regarding opening, closing or changing the angle of the camera box, and outputs a motor working signal to drive the travel rack to move.

[0015] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the corner opening control resistor is a U-shaped structure, and the two ends of the U-shaped structure are respectively in contact with the metal crimping sheets at the positive and negative ends of the corner opening controller.

[0016] Preferably, in the above technical solution, during the process of opening or closing the camera box, the corner opening controller slides on the corner opening control resistor sheet, and the camera angle change value is obtained by measuring the resistance value.

[0017] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the steering sliding shaft is arranged on the protruding camera fixed base, and is used to provide a steering sliding shaft for the movement of the camera box, the steering mechanism, and the steering return spring.

[0018] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] (1) When the vehicle is not in use or in extreme weather, the fender camera can be hidden inside the fender to avoid being affected by the external environment, which can extend the service life of the fender camera and reduce the frequency of maintenance of the fender camera;

[0020] (2) When the vehicle encounters special road conditions, the fender hidden protruding camera can automatically close or reduce the opening angle to prevent scratches and improve the vehicle's passability;

[0021] (3) When the vehicle is turning or reversing, the fender's hidden protruding camera can autonomously adjust its opening angle according to the vehicle's status, expanding the monitoring range and protecting the vehicle and personnel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the concealable protruding camera of the present invention before the camera is turned on.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the concealable protruding camera of the present invention after the camera is turned on.

[0025] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the connection between the inner side of the fender and the concealed protruding camera.

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a concealed protruding camera.

[0027] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the concealable protruding camera of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the connection of the steering mechanism components of a concealed protruding camera.

[0029] Figure 7The figure is a schematic diagram of the steering angle control mechanism assembly of a concealed protruding camera.

[0030] Among them: 1-perforated fender, 2-protruding camera fixing base, 3-steering shaft, 4-camera box, 5-steering mechanism, 6-angle opening control resistor, 7-travel rack, 8-motor, 9-angle opening controller, 10-steering return spring, 11-steering sliding shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0032] As shown in the figure, a concealable external camera is fixed on a perforated fender 1, and the perforated fender 1 is fixed on the vehicle body. The concealable external camera includes: a protruding camera fixing base 2, a steering shaft 3, a camera box 4, a steering mechanism 5, a turning angle opening control resistor 6, a travel rack 7, a motor 8, a turning angle opening controller 9, a steering return spring 10, and a steering sliding shaft 11. The following is a detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0033] The protruding camera fixed base 2 is fixed to the perforated fender 1 by bonding (e.g. structural glue), welding (e.g. ultrasonic welding), snap-fitting (e.g. snap-fitting) or screwing (e.g. bolts and nuts); the motor 8 and the angle opening controller 9 are fixed to 2 by screws; the steering shaft 3 is clamped to 2; one end of the steering reset spring 10 is in contact with the protruding camera fixed base 2, and the protruding camera fixed base 2 provides a reset reverse force for it. The travel rack 7 is sleeved in the travel track provided by the protruding camera fixed base 2 structure, and the protruding camera fixed base 2 provides guidance for the travel rack 7.

[0034] The steering shaft 3 is clamped on the protruding camera fixing base 2 to provide a rotation center for the camera box 4, the steering mechanism 5, the steering return spring 10, and the steering sliding shaft 11.

[0035] The camera box 4 fastens the camera structure and can be connected by bonding (such as structural glue), welding (such as ultrasonic welding), snap connection (such as snap fasteners) or screw connection (such as screw connection). Figure 4 , Figure 5 The structure is connected to the camera box 4 by two screws passing through the steering mechanism mounting holes and fastened to the steering mechanism 5.

[0036] The steering mechanism 5 has its own gear structure, which is meshed with the travel rack 7 and drives the camera box 4 to rotate along the steering shaft 3 during movement; one end of the steering return spring 10 is in contact with the steering mechanism 5, and the steering mechanism 5 provides a return reverse force for it; the steering mechanism 5 is fastened together with the steering sliding shaft 11.

[0037] The angle opening control resistor 6 is fastened to the travel rack 7; the metal crimping plates at both ends of the angle opening controller 9 are crimped on both ends of the U-shaped angle opening control resistor 6. When the camera box 4 is turned on or off, the angle opening controller 9 slides on the angle opening control resistor 6, and the camera angle change value is obtained by measuring the resistance value of the angle opening control resistor 6.

[0038] The travel rack 7 and the angle opening control resistor 6 are fastened to the travel rack 7, and the travel rack 7 is clamped on the protruding camera fixing base 2, and the power of the motor 8 is transmitted to the steering mechanism 5 through the movement of the gear and rack, so that the opening angle of the camera box 4 changes.

[0039] The motor 8 is fastened to the protruding camera fixed base 2. The root of the travel rack 7 is clamped on the moving end structure of the motor 8. The controller receives the electrical signal about the camera box 4 being turned on, off or changed, and outputs the motor to work, providing power for the concealable protruding camera.

[0040] The corner opening controller 9 is fastened to the protruding camera fixing base 2; the positive and negative ends of the corner opening controller 9 are crimped on the U-shaped corner opening control resistor 6. During the movement of the travel rack 7, the corner opening controller 9 contacts different positions of the U-shaped corner opening control resistor 6, and the measured resistance values ​​are also different, thereby feeding back the opening angle value of the camera box 4.

[0041] The steering return spring 10 is composed of a circle of steel wire; the steering return spring 10 is integrally mounted on the steering sliding shaft 11, one end of the steering return spring 10 contacts the steering mechanism 5, and the other end contacts the protruding camera fixing base 2. When the camera box 4 is opened, the steering return spring acts in the reverse direction to reduce the looseness caused by the mutual matching of the mechanical structures (such as the tiny gap caused by the incomplete engagement of the steering mechanism 5 and the travel rack 7), which causes the camera to shake repeatedly, thereby making the opening angle of the camera box 4 more stable.

[0042] The steering sliding shaft 11 and the steering return spring 10 are mounted on the steering sliding shaft 11. After the steering sliding shaft 11 is fastened to the steering mechanism 5, it is placed on the protruding camera fixing base 2 and then fixed using the steering shaft 3. A steering sliding shaft is provided for the movement of the camera box 4, the steering mechanism 5 and the steering return spring 10.

[0043] The usage process and precautions of the concealed protruding camera of this application are as follows:

[0044] 1. Inspection before starting the vehicle:

[0045] Make sure that all the connecting parts of the protruding camera (such as the protruding camera fixing base, steering shaft, etc.) are correctly installed and fixed on the fender.

[0046] Check whether the motor and corner opening controller are fixed to the protruding camera fixing base with screws.

[0047] 2. Vehicle start:

[0048] Start the vehicle and the intelligent driving module at the same time to ensure that the camera system is powered.

[0049] The system performs a self-check to confirm whether the camera box, steering mechanism, travel rack and other components are in the initial position.

[0050] 3. Normal driving:

[0051] Under normal driving conditions, the camera box 4 remains turned on to provide the vehicle with monitoring of the road conditions ahead.

[0052] When turning, the steering mechanism 5 drives the camera box 4 to rotate along the steering shaft 3 through the meshing movement with the travel rack 7 to expand the monitoring range.

[0053] 4. Automatic hiding under special road conditions:

[0054] When the vehicle encounters dusty or special road conditions, the system automatically detects and instructs the motor 8 to work, and reduces the opening angle of the camera box 4 by moving the travel rack 7 until it is completely hidden inside the fender to protect the camera from damage.

[0055] 5. Reversing or parking:

[0056] When reversing, the camera box 4 automatically adjusts the opening angle according to the vehicle status to provide a better rear view.

[0057] When the vehicle is parked, the camera box 4 is automatically hidden to avoid being affected by the external environment when the vehicle is not in use.

[0058] 6. Camera angle adjustment:

[0059] When the camera angle needs to be adjusted, the corner opening controller 9 receives the electrical signal of the controller, outputs the motor working signal, and realizes the change of the opening angle of the camera box 4 through the movement of the travel rack 7.

[0060] 7. Camera angle feedback:

[0061] The corner opening controller 9 measures the resistance change of the corner opening control resistor 6 and feeds back the opening angle value of the camera box 4 to ensure accurate adjustment of the camera angle.

[0062] 8. Stability maintenance:

[0063] After the camera box 4 is opened, the steering return spring 10 reduces the looseness caused by the mutual matching of the mechanical structures, making the opening angle of the camera box more stable.

[0064] 9. System shutdown:

[0065] Before shutting down the vehicle, ensure that all external cameras have been hidden or adjusted to a safe position according to the system settings. The system performs a final self-check to ensure that all components are in the correct parking position.

[0066] The hidden protruding camera of the present application can automatically hide the protruding camera when the vehicle stops running, encounters bumps, scratches, or travels on special road conditions with heavy dust, so as to realize the camera's self-protection function; when the vehicle is moving forward, reversing or turning, the fender hidden protruding camera's opening angle is automatically adjusted to provide the entire vehicle with a larger and better monitoring range.

[0067] Although the present invention has been disclosed as above by the embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make various choices and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is limited by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A concealable protruding camera, characterized in that: include: An outwardly protruding camera fixing base (2) is fixed on the perforated fender (1), and the perforated fender (1) is fixed on the vehicle body; A steering mechanism assembly, comprising a steering shaft (3), a steering mechanism (5), a steering return spring (10), and a steering sliding shaft (11); the steering shaft (3) is clamped on the protruding camera fixed base (2); the steering sliding shaft (11) is sleeved on the outside of the steering shaft (3) and the two are rotatably connected; the upper and lower ends of the steering sliding shaft (11) are fixedly connected to the steering mechanism (5); the steering return spring (10) is sleeved on the steering sliding shaft (11); a gear is arranged at the center of the outer side of the steering mechanism (5); the upper end of the outer side of the steering mechanism (5) is fixedly connected to the camera box (4); and a camera structure is arranged inside the camera box (4); A steering angle control mechanism assembly, comprising a steering angle opening control resistor (6), a travel rack (7), a motor (8), and a steering angle opening controller (9), wherein the motor (8) and the steering angle opening controller (9) are fixed on the protruding camera fixed base (2), the travel rack (7) is clamped on the protruding camera fixed base (2), one end of the travel rack (7) is connected to the power output end of the motor (8), and the other end is meshed with the gear of the steering mechanism (5), and the travel rack (7) is used to transfer the power of the motor (8) to the steering mechanism (5) through the gear movement. The rotation angle control resistor (6) is fastened to the travel rack (7), and the two ends of the rotation angle control resistor (6) are respectively in contact with the metal crimping plates of the rotation angle opening controller (9). When the travel rack (7) moves, the rotation angle opening controller (9) slides on the rotation angle opening control resistor (6), and the opening angle value of the camera box (4) is obtained by measuring the resistance value of the rotation angle opening control resistor (6).

2. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protruding camera fixing base (2) is fixed to the perforated fender (1) by bonding, welding, clamping or screwing; the camera structure is fastened in the camera box (4), and the camera box (4) is fastened to the steering mechanism (5) by bonding, welding, clamping or screwing.

3. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the steering return spring (10) is in contact with the protruding camera fixed base (2), and the other end is in contact with the steering mechanism (5), providing a return reverse force therefor.

4. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The camera box (4) is connected to the steering shaft (3) and the steering sliding shaft (11) via the steering mechanism (5); the camera box (4) is capable of rotating around the steering shaft (3); the steering sliding shaft (11) provides guidance for the movement of the camera box (4); and the return spring (10) provides a return force for the camera box (4).

5. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (8) and the corner opening controller (9) are both fixed to the protruding camera fixed base (2) by screws; the travel rack (7) is clamped in the travel track of the protruding camera fixed base (2), and the travel track is used to provide guidance for the movement of the travel rack (7).

6. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The motor (8) receives an electrical signal from a controller regarding the camera box (4) being turned on, off or changing its angle, and outputs a motor working signal to drive the travel rack (7) to move.

7. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The corner opening control resistor (6) is a U-shaped structure, and the two ends of the U-shaped structure are respectively in contact with the metal crimping pieces at the positive and negative ends of the corner opening controller (9).

8. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: During the process of opening or closing the camera box (4), the angle opening controller (9) slides on the angle opening control resistor sheet (6) and obtains the camera angle change value by measuring the resistance value.

9. The concealable protruding camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering sliding shaft (11) is arranged on the protruding camera fixed base (2) and is used to provide a steering sliding shaft for the movement of the camera box (4), the steering mechanism (5) and the steering return spring (10).

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