New camera device for automobile

Abstract

The present invention discloses a new type of automobile camera device, and relates to the technical field of automobile cameras. The present invention includes a frame, a flip assembly and an adjustment assembly, a fixed shell is movably connected between the top and the bottom of the inner cavity of the frame, a camera is arranged in the inner cavity of the fixed shell, and the flip assembly includes a rotating shell. The present invention can physically block the lens of the camera through the flip assembly, and use the rotating shell to prevent the camera from continuing to shoot, and control the rotation of the gear by the flip motor, and the gear cooperates with the gear ring to control the rotation of the rotating shell, so that the opening on the front side of the rotating shell is located on the rear side of the camera, and the lens on the front side of the camera is completely blocked by the rotating shell, and the gear plate is controlled to move downward and mesh with the gear ring by the first electric push rod to lock the rotating shell, so that the rotating shell will not flip due to the vibration of the vehicle during the driving process of the vehicle, and the lens of the camera is physically shielded to prevent the lens from reflecting strong light when driving at night.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of automobile cameras, and in particular relates to a new automobile camera device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid advancement of intelligent automobile technology, in order to ensure absolute safety during driving, installing cameras inside the cab to capture and analyze the driver's facial features has become a standard configuration in the field of smart cars. These high-precision cameras not only have high-resolution imaging capabilities, but can also track key indicators such as the driver's eye activities, facial expressions, and head posture in real time, and use artificial intelligence algorithms to detect whether the driver is in a state of fatigue driving. In addition, the car camera can also assist in the opening and closing of automatic driving, improving the vehicle's anti-theft and safety performance.

[0003] Current automotive cameras are usually installed in front of the main driver's seat and facing the driver. When driving at night, the headlights of the vehicle behind are easily reflected on the lens of the camera, causing glare in the driver's eyes and affecting driving safety. Secondly, the light reflected by the camera is also likely to affect the driver's attention, making it impossible for the driver to concentrate on driving operations, increasing the risk of vehicle accidents. Continuous shooting by the camera also infringes on the driver's privacy.

[0004] Therefore, we provide a novel automobile camera device to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a new type of automobile camera device. Through the cooperation of a flip component and an adjustment component, the problem that the automobile camera device in the prior art has no physical shielding function of the camera is solved. When driving at night, the lights of the rear vehicles can easily cause the camera lens to reflect strong light, making the driver's eyes easily glare, increasing the danger.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0007] The present invention is a new type of camera device for automobiles, comprising a frame, a flip assembly and an adjustment assembly, wherein a fixed shell is movably connected between the top and the bottom of the inner cavity of the frame, a camera is arranged in the inner cavity of the fixed shell, the flip assembly comprises a rotating shell, both sides of the rotating shell are movably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell, both sides of the camera penetrate the rotating shell and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell, both sides of the rotating shell are fixedly connected to a gear ring, the bottom of the right side of the fixed shell is fixedly connected to a flip motor, and the left side of the output end of the flip motor penetrates the fixed shell and is fixedly connected to a gear The top of the gear is meshed with the gear ring, the left side of the bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed shell is fixedly connected with a first electric push rod, the top of the output end of the first electric push rod is fixedly connected with a toothed plate, the bottom of the toothed plate is meshed with the gear ring, the adjustment component includes an adjustment motor, the left side of the adjustment motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame, the front side of the output end of the adjustment motor is fixedly connected with a screw, the surface of the screw is threadedly connected with a threaded sleeve, the top of the threaded sleeve is fixedly connected with an adjustment frame, the inner cavity of the adjustment frame is provided with an adjustment plate, and the right side of the adjustment plate is fixedly connected to the fixed shell.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that an anti-fog component is provided on the right side of the bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed shell, and the anti-fog component includes a second electric push rod, the bottom of the second electric push rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell, the rear side of the output end of the second electric push rod is fixedly connected to a rotating motor, the front side of the output end of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to a U-shaped tube, the end of the U-shaped tube away from the rotating motor is connected to a blow hood, an exhaust fan is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the U-shaped tube, the second electric push rod can control the use position of the rotating motor and the U-shaped tube, so that the U-shaped tube controls the blow hood to move to the front side of the camera, the rotating motor can control the U-shaped tube to rotate, and rotate the blow hood to the bottom of the lens of the camera, and the exhaust fan can make the blow hood blow out airflow, and use the airflow to quickly dry the water mist on the lens surface to avoid the water mist affecting the clarity of the camera shooting.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that an air inlet opening is opened on the rear side of the surface of the U-shaped tube, a positioning sleeve is slidably connected to the surface of the U-shaped tube, the bottom of the positioning sleeve is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell, the air inlet opening can facilitate external air to enter the inner cavity of the U-shaped tube, and the positioning sleeve can limit the U-shaped tube so that it can move and rotate smoothly, preventing shaking and deviation during its movement and rotation.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a sliding rod is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner cavity of the frame, a sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod, and the bottom of the sliding sleeve is fixedly connected to the adjustment frame. The sliding rod and the sliding sleeve can limit the adjustment frame, thereby improving the stability of the adjustment frame during movement, so that it can smoothly control the use angle of the adjustment plate and the fixed shell.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a fixing plate is movably connected to the front side of the screw, and the bottom of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. The fixing plate can increase the stability of the screw so that it will not swing during rotation.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the top and bottom of the fixed shell are movably connected to the inner wall of the frame through bearings, and a mounting opening for use with a flip motor is provided at the bottom of the right side of the fixed shell. The bearing can increase the stability of the fixed shell during rotation, and the mounting opening can facilitate the installation and fixation of the flip motor, and facilitate the flip motor to drive the gear to rotate.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a positioning block is fixedly connected to the left side of the tooth plate, and a positioning groove used in conjunction with the positioning block is provided at the top of the left side of the inner cavity of the fixed shell. The positioning block and the positioning groove can limit the tooth plate to improve its stability during the up and down movement.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that an adjusting cylinder is fixedly connected to the left side of the adjusting plate, and the inner wall of the adjusting frame is provided with a cylindrical slide groove used in conjunction with the adjusting plate. The adjusting cylinder and the cylindrical slide groove can facilitate the adjusting frame to control the adjusting plate and the fixed shell to change the angle.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that mounting plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the top and bottom of the rear side of the frame, and mounting holes are provided on the top of the mounting plates. The mounting plates and the mounting holes can facilitate the installation and fixation of the frame.

[0016] The present invention has the following beneficial effects.

[0017] 1. The present invention can physically block the lens of the camera through a flip assembly, and use a rotating shell to prevent the camera from continuing to shoot. The gear is controlled to rotate by a flip motor, and the gear cooperates with the gear ring to control the rotation of the rotating shell, so that the opening on the front side of the rotating shell is located on the rear side of the camera, and the lens on the front side of the camera is completely blocked by the rotating shell. The toothed plate is controlled to move downward and mesh with the gear ring by a first electric push rod to lock the rotating shell. The rotating shell will not flip over due to vehicle vibration during driving. By physically shielding the lens of the camera, the lens is prevented from reflecting strong light when driving at night, and the camera can be prevented from attracting the driver's attention, thereby protecting the driver's privacy.

[0018] 2. The present invention can control the shooting angle of the camera through the adjustment component, so that the camera can capture a larger range. When the vehicle encounters a collision, the camera can be controlled to capture and record multiple seats inside the vehicle. The adjustment motor and the screw rod are used to control the movement of the threaded sleeve and the adjustment frame. The adjustment frame pushes the adjustment plate during the movement, so that the adjustment plate controls the fixed shell and the camera to tilt, and the camera is tilted to a specified angle, so as to increase its shooting range and record the safety of people inside the vehicle.

[0019] 3. The present invention can perform a defog operation on the lens surface of the camera through the anti-fog component. When the temperature inside the vehicle is too low and fogging occurs, the vehicle central control detects that the captured picture is blurry, and uses the second electric push rod to control the rotating motor and the U-shaped tube to move, push the U-shaped tube forward, and control the U-shaped tube to rotate through the rotating motor, so that the U-shaped tube controls the blow hood to align with the lens of the camera, and the blow hood is used to blow air to the lens surface through the exhaust fan, so that the water mist condensed on the lens surface is quickly blown dry, thereby preventing the water mist from affecting the clarity of the camera shooting picture. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below.

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a new camera device for a car;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a new camera device for a car;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the fixed shell and the rotating shell in the new camera device for automobiles;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional side view of a fixed housing in a new camera device for a car;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the adjustment components in a new camera device for a car;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a top view of the anti-fog component in a new camera device for a car;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the U-shaped tube in the new automobile camera device.

[0028] In the accompanying drawings: 1. frame; 2. fixed shell; 3. camera; 4. flip assembly; 41. rotating shell; 42. gear ring; 43. flip motor; 44. gear; 45. first electric push rod; 46. gear plate; 5. adjustment assembly; 51. adjustment motor; 52. screw; 53. threaded sleeve; 54. adjustment frame; 55. adjustment plate; 6. anti-fog assembly; 61. second electric push rod; 62. rotating motor; 63. U-shaped tube; 64. blow hood; 65. exhaust fan; 66. air inlet opening; 67. positioning sleeve; 7. slide rod; 8. slide sleeve; 9. mounting plate; 10. mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Example

[0030] See also Figure 1-7 The present invention is a new type of camera device for automobiles, comprising a frame 1, a flip assembly 4 and an adjustment assembly 5. A fixed shell 2 is movably connected between the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the frame 1, and a camera 3 is arranged in the inner cavity of the fixed shell 2. The flip assembly 4 comprises a rotating shell 41, and both sides of the rotating shell 41 are movably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell 2. Both sides of the camera 3 penetrate the rotating shell 41 and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell 2. Both sides of the rotating shell 41 are fixedly connected to a gear ring 42. The bottom of the right side of the fixed shell 2 is fixedly connected to a flip motor 43. The left side of the output end of the flip motor 43 penetrates the fixed shell 2 and is fixedly connected to a gear 44. The top of the wheel 44 is meshed with the gear ring 42, and a first electric push rod 45 is fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed shell 2, and a tooth plate 46 is fixedly connected to the top of the output end of the first electric push rod 45, and the bottom of the tooth plate 46 is meshed with the gear ring 42. The adjustment component 5 includes an adjustment motor 51, and the left side of the adjustment motor 51 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1, and the front side of the output end of the adjustment motor 51 is fixedly connected to a screw rod 52, and the surface of the screw rod 52 is threadedly connected to a threaded sleeve 53, and the top of the threaded sleeve 53 is fixedly connected to an adjustment frame 54, and an adjustment plate 55 is provided in the inner cavity of the adjustment frame 54, and the right side of the adjustment plate 55 is fixedly connected to the fixed shell 2.

[0031] Specifically: the rotating shell 41 can be rotated with the opening surface on its front side facing the back of the camera 3, so that the lens on the front side of the camera 3 is blocked to prevent the lens of the camera 3 from reflecting light; the ring gear 42 can cooperate with the gear 44 to control the rotation of the rotating shell 41; the tooth plate 46 can mesh with the ring gear 42 to prevent the rotating shell 41 from rotating; the first electric push rod 45 can control the tooth plate 46 to move, so that the tooth plate 46 can limit the rotating shell 41 after the rotation is completed; the adjustment motor 51 can cooperate with the screw 52 to control the movement of the threaded sleeve 53 and the adjustment frame 54; the adjustment frame 54 can cooperate with the adjustment plate 55 to control the use angle of the fixed shell 2 during the forward and backward movement, so as to increase the shooting range of the camera 3 installed inside; the camera 3 can shoot multiple seats in the car, record the situation of the members, and report the situation in the car in time when an accident occurs in the car. Example

[0032] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 On the basis of Example 1, an anti-fog component 6 is provided on the right side of the bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed shell 2, and the anti-fog component 6 includes a second electric push rod 61, the bottom of the second electric push rod 61 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell 2, and the rear side of the output end of the second electric push rod 61 is fixedly connected to a rotating motor 62, and the front side of the output end of the rotating motor 62 is fixedly connected to a U-shaped tube 63, and the end of the U-shaped tube 63 away from the rotating motor 62 is connected to a blow hood 64, and an exhaust fan 65 is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the U-shaped tube 63, and an air inlet opening 66 is opened on the rear side of the surface of the U-shaped tube 63, and a positioning sleeve 67 is slidably connected to the surface of the U-shaped tube 63, and the bottom of the positioning sleeve 67 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell 2.

[0033] Specifically: the second electric push rod 61 can control the use position of the rotating motor 62 and the U-shaped tube 63, so that the U-shaped tube 63 controls the blow hood 64 to move to the front side of the camera 3, the rotating motor 62 can control the U-shaped tube 63 to rotate, and rotate the blow hood 64 to the bottom of the lens of the camera 3, the exhaust fan 65 can make the blow hood 64 blow out airflow, and use the airflow to quickly dry the water mist on the surface of the lens to prevent the water mist from affecting the clarity of the camera 3. The air inlet opening 66 can facilitate external air to enter the inner cavity of the U-shaped tube 63, and the positioning sleeve 67 can limit the U-shaped tube 63 so that it can move and rotate smoothly to prevent it from shaking and deflecting during movement and rotation. Example

[0034] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5On the basis of the first embodiment, a slide rod 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner cavity of the frame 1, a slide sleeve 8 is slidably connected to the surface of the slide rod 7, the bottom of the slide sleeve 8 is fixedly connected to the adjustment frame 54, the front side of the screw 52 is movably connected to a fixed plate, the bottom of the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1, the top and bottom of the fixed shell 2 are movably connected to the inner wall of the frame 1 through bearings, and the bottom of the right side of the fixed shell 2 is provided with an installation opening for use with the flip motor 43.

[0035] Specifically: the slide rod 7 and the slide sleeve 8 can limit the adjustment frame 54, improve the stability of the adjustment frame 54 during movement, and enable it to smoothly control the use angle of the adjustment plate 55 and the fixed shell 2. The fixed plate can increase the stability of the screw 52 so that it will not swing during rotation. The bearing can increase the stability of the fixed shell 2 during rotation. The installation opening can facilitate the installation and fixation of the flip motor 43, and facilitate the flip motor 43 to drive the gear 44 to rotate. Example

[0036] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 On the basis of the first embodiment, a positioning block is fixedly connected to the left side of the tooth plate 46, a positioning groove used in conjunction with the positioning block is opened at the top of the left side of the inner cavity of the fixed shell 2, an adjusting cylinder is fixedly connected to the left side of the adjusting plate 55, a cylindrical slide groove used in conjunction with the adjusting plate 55 is opened on the inner wall of the adjusting frame 54, and mounting plates 9 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top and bottom of the rear side of the frame 1, and a mounting hole 10 is opened on the top of the mounting plate 9.

[0037] Specifically: the positioning block and the positioning groove can limit the tooth plate 46 to improve its stability during the up and down movement. The adjustment cylinder and the cylindrical slide groove can facilitate the adjustment frame 54 to control the adjustment plate 55 and the fixed shell 2 to change the angle. The mounting plate 9 and the mounting hole 10 can facilitate the installation and fixation of the frame 1.

[0038] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: the frame 1 is installed on the front side of the cab in the vehicle through the mounting plate 9 and the mounting hole 10. When the driver needs to turn off the camera 3 during driving, the driver can control the first electric push rod 45 and the flip motor 43 to turn on through the vehicle panel control button. The first electric push rod 45 controls the gear plate 46 to move upward and no longer mesh with the ring gear 42. Then the flip motor 43 cooperates with the gear 44 to control the ring gear 42 to rotate. After the ring gear 42 rotates, the rotating shell 41 rotates. The opening on the front side of the rotating shell 41 rotates to the back of the camera 3. The lens of the camera 3 is physically blocked by the back of the rotating shell 41 to prevent it from reflecting the strong light of the car lights, avoiding affecting the driver's eyes when driving at night, preventing glare from reducing driving safety, and preventing the camera 3 from attracting the driver's attention and protecting the driver's privacy. After the vehicle collides, the camera 3 is actively turned on, and the opening of the rotating shell 41 automatically rotates toward the front side. After the lens of the camera 3 is exposed, the situation inside the vehicle is photographed and recorded. At the same time, the adjustment motor 51 is started, and the adjustment motor 51 cooperates with the screw 52 to control The threaded sleeve 53 and the adjusting frame 54 move, and the adjusting frame 54 squeezes the adjusting plate 55 during the movement, so that the adjusting plate 55 controls the fixed shell 2 to change the angle, and the camera 3 installed inside the fixed shell 2 swings together, increasing the shooting range of the camera 3, which is used to improve its shooting range, record the safety of the people inside the vehicle, and facilitate the collection and recording of the data inside the vehicle. When the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is large and fogging is likely to occur, the vehicle central control detects that the captured picture is blurred, and the vehicle computer controls the second electric push rod 61 to start, and the second electric push rod 61 is turned on. The push rod 61 controls the rotating motor 62 and the U-shaped tube 63 to move. After the U-shaped tube 63 moves, it controls the blow hood 64 to move to the front side of the camera 3. Then the rotating motor 62 controls the U-shaped tube 63 to rotate, so that the blow hood 64 rotates to the bottom of the lens, and the exhaust fan 65 is turned on. External air enters the U-shaped tube 63 through the air inlet opening 66, and is then discharged through the U-shaped tube 63 and the blow hood 64, so that the air near the lens of the camera 3 flows quickly, and the water mist condensed on the lens surface dries quickly, so as to prevent the water mist from affecting the clarity of the picture taken by the camera 3.

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are only used to help explain the present invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to the specific implementation methods described. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present invention, so that technicians in the relevant technical field can better understand and utilize the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel automobile camera device, comprising a frame (1), a flip assembly (4) and an adjustment assembly (5), characterized in that: A fixed shell (2) is movably connected between the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the frame (1), and a camera (3) is provided in the inner cavity of the fixed shell (2); The flip assembly (4) comprises a rotating shell (41), both sides of the rotating shell (41) are movably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell (2), both sides of the camera (3) penetrate the rotating shell (41) and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell (2), both sides of the rotating shell (41) are fixedly connected to a gear ring (42), the bottom of the right side of the fixed shell (2) is fixedly connected to a flip motor (43), the left side of the output end of the flip motor (43) penetrates the fixed shell (2) and is fixedly connected to a gear (44), the top of the gear (44) is meshed with the gear ring (42), the left side of the bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed shell (2) is fixedly connected to a first electric push rod (45), the top of the output end of the first electric push rod (45) is fixedly connected to a gear plate (46), the bottom of the gear plate (46) is meshed with the gear ring (42); The adjustment component (5) comprises an adjustment motor (51), the left side of the adjustment motor (51) being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame (1), the front side of the output end of the adjustment motor (51) being fixedly connected to a screw rod (52), the surface of the screw rod (52) being threadedly connected to a threaded sleeve (53), the top of the threaded sleeve (53) being fixedly connected to an adjustment frame (54), the inner cavity of the adjustment frame (54) being provided with an adjustment plate (55), and the right side of the adjustment plate (55) being fixedly connected to the fixed shell (2).

2. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-fog assembly (6) is provided on the right side of the bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed shell (2), and the anti-fog assembly (6) comprises a second electric push rod (61), the bottom of the second electric push rod (61) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell (2), the rear side of the output end of the second electric push rod (61) is fixedly connected to a rotating motor (62), the front side of the output end of the rotating motor (62) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped tube (63), the end of the U-shaped tube (63) away from the rotating motor (62) is connected to a blow hood (64), and an exhaust fan (65) is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the U-shaped tube (63).

3. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air inlet opening (66) is provided on the rear side of the surface of the U-shaped tube (63), a positioning sleeve (67) is slidably connected to the surface of the U-shaped tube (63), and the bottom of the positioning sleeve (67) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell (2).

4. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding rod (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner cavity of the frame body (1), a sliding sleeve (8) is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod (7), and the bottom of the sliding sleeve (8) is fixedly connected to the adjustment frame (54).

5. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the screw rod (52) is movably connected to a fixing plate, and the bottom of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame (1).

6. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the fixed shell (2) are movably connected to the inner wall of the frame (1) via bearings, and a mounting opening for use with a flip motor (43) is provided at the bottom of the right side of the fixed shell (2).

7. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning block is fixedly connected to the left side of the tooth plate (46), and a positioning groove for use with the positioning block is provided at the top of the left side of the inner cavity of the fixed shell (2).

8. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjusting cylinder is fixedly connected to the left side of the adjusting plate (55), and a cylindrical sliding groove for use with the adjusting plate (55) is provided on the inner wall of the adjusting frame (54).

9. The novel automobile camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the top and bottom of the rear side of the frame (1) are fixedly connected with mounting plates (9), and a mounting hole (10) is provided on the top of the mounting plate (9).

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