Glass banding assembly, information gathering mechanism, and vehicle

Abstract

This invention relates to a glass edging assembly, an information acquisition mechanism, and a vehicle. The glass edging assembly (50) includes: glass (53), edging (51), and an information acquisition mechanism (100); the edging (51) is connected to the glass (53); the information acquisition mechanism (100) includes a fixed base (10), a moving component (20), and an information acquisition component (40), the fixed base (10) is connected to the edging (51), the information acquisition component (40) is connected to the moving component (20), the moving component (20) is movably connected to the fixed base (10), and configured to drive the information acquisition component (40) to move relative to the fixed base (10). The glass edging assembly, information acquisition mechanism, and vehicle of this invention are not easily damaged, and can achieve both aesthetics and structural compactness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive technology, and in particular to a glass edging assembly, an information collection mechanism, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As vehicles become increasingly intelligent, cameras are playing a crucial role in driver assistance and safety monitoring. In vehicles using this technology, cameras are mounted on the exterior of the vehicle body using brackets. However, this mounting method presents challenges, such as the cameras being susceptible to damage from impacts, and its unsightly design detracts from the overall aesthetics of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a glass edging assembly, information collection mechanism, and vehicle that are not easily damaged and can combine aesthetics and compact structure.

[0004] A first aspect of this application provides a glass edging assembly, including: glass, edging, and an information acquisition mechanism;

[0005] The edging is connected to the glass;

[0006] The information collection mechanism includes a fixed base, a movable component, and an information collection component. The fixed base is connected to the edge, the information collection component is connected to the movable component, and the movable component is movably connected to the fixed base and configured to drive the information collection component to move relative to the fixed base.

[0007] In one embodiment, the edging has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the corresponding glass;

[0008] The information acquisition component has a first state and a second state, and the moving component is used to switch the information acquisition component between the first state and the second state.

[0009] When the information acquisition component is in the first state, the edge of the information acquisition component facing the first side is flush with the edge of the edging facing the first side.

[0010] When the information acquisition component is in the second state, the edge of the information acquisition component facing the first side protrudes beyond the edge of the edging facing the first side.

[0011] In one embodiment, the edging has a notch;

[0012] The moving component can drive the information acquisition component to move through the gap toward the second side to the first state, or it can drive the information acquisition component to move through the gap toward the first side to the second state.

[0013] In one embodiment, the movable component is slidably connected to the fixed base along a preset direction, and the angle between the preset direction and the thickness direction of the glass is less than 90 degrees.

[0014] The glass edging assembly also includes a drive component connected to a fixed base. The drive component is configured to drive the moving component to reciprocate relative to the fixed base in a preset direction, thereby causing the information acquisition component to switch between a first state and a second state.

[0015] In one embodiment, the fixing base is located on the second side of the edging;

[0016] The fixed base has a sliding cavity inside, and the outer surface of the fixed base is also provided with an opening that communicates with the sliding cavity. The opening and the notch are arranged opposite to each other.

[0017] The moving component is guided and engaged with the inner wall of the sliding cavity, and can move in and out of the notch through the opening when moving relative to the sliding cavity.

[0018] In one embodiment, the fixed base is provided with a mounting seat, which is connected to the second side of the edging.

[0019] In one embodiment, the movable component includes a first carrier and a second carrier arranged at intervals along a preset direction and connected to each other;

[0020] At least one of the first and second carriers is provided with a guide strip, and the inner wall of the sliding cavity is provided with a guide groove extending in a preset direction corresponding to the position of the guide strip. The guide strip is inserted into the corresponding guide groove and can slide along the guide groove.

[0021] In one embodiment, the surface of the first carrier facing away from the second carrier is flush with the surface of the first side of the edging.

[0022] In one embodiment, the first carrier has an extension at the top wall edge away from the second carrier, and the extension is positioned at the opening edge of the fixed base.

[0023] In one embodiment, the moving component further includes a driven rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to a first carrier about a first axis, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to a second carrier about the first axis, wherein the first axis is parallel to a preset direction;

[0024] The drive assembly includes a drive source connected to the outside of the fixed base, and the drive rod portion of the drive source extends into the sliding cavity and engages with the driven rod.

[0025] The driven rod is used to rotate under the drive of the driving rod, so as to drive the first carrier to reciprocate relative to the fixed base in a preset direction.

[0026] In one embodiment, a portion of the drive rod has teeth on its outer periphery, and the driven rod has external teeth that mesh with the teeth.

[0027] In one embodiment, the two ends of the drive rod pass through two opposing walls of the sliding cavity and are rotatably connected to the two opposing walls via a first bearing; and / or

[0028] One end of the driven rod is rotatably supported on the first carrier body via a second bearing, and the other end of the driven rod is rotatably supported on the second carrier body via another second bearing.

[0029] In one embodiment, the second carrier includes a first carrier plate and a second carrier plate, the first carrier plate being disposed opposite to the first carrier, and the second carrier plate being connected to the side of the first carrier plate facing the first carrier.

[0030] One end of the driven rod rotates and is supported on the first carrier plate.

[0031] In one embodiment, a receiving cavity is constructed within the first carrier, and an information acquisition port communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the side wall of the first carrier; the information acquisition component is installed inside the receiving cavity, and the information acquisition end protrudes from the information acquisition port to the outside of the first carrier.

[0032] A second aspect of this application provides an information collection mechanism, comprising:

[0033] Fixed base;

[0034] The movable component slides along a preset direction and is connected to the fixed base.

[0035] Information collection component, connected to mobile component; and

[0036] The driving component is connected to the fixed base and is configured to drive the moving component to move the information acquisition component back and forth relative to the fixed base in a preset direction.

[0037] A third aspect of this application provides a vehicle including a body and the aforementioned glass edging assembly.

[0038] In one embodiment, the vehicle body is provided with a clearance section for avoiding the fixed base of the glass edging assembly.

[0039] The beneficial effects of the aforementioned glass edging assembly, information collection mechanism, and vehicle are as follows:

[0040] By incorporating an information acquisition mechanism into the glass edging assembly, the information acquisition mechanism includes a fixed base, a movable component, and an information acquisition component. The fixed base is connected to the edging, and the information acquisition component is connected to the movable component. The movable component is movably connected to the fixed base and configured to move the information acquisition component relative to the fixed base. Since the fixed base is connected to the edging, when the movable component moves the information acquisition component relative to the fixed base, it is essentially equivalent to the movable component moving the information acquisition component relative to the edging, i.e., the vehicle body. When the information acquisition component is needed, the movable component can move it to a position where information can be acquired, providing the information acquisition component with a good field of view. When the information acquisition component is not needed, the movable component can move it to a position closer to the vehicle. Compared to the previously mentioned position where information can be acquired, this position reduces the likelihood of the information acquisition component being damaged by external collisions. Furthermore, the closer proximity of the information acquisition component to the vehicle also maintains aesthetics and structural compactness. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the glass edging assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the glass edging assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the information acquisition component in the information acquisition mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application in the extended and retracted states;

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable component in the glass edging assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the moving component and the driving component cooperate with each other in the glass edging assembly provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0046] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0047] 100. Information collection agencies;

[0048] 10. Fixed base; 11. Sliding cavity; 12. Process port; 13. Mounting port; 14. Mounting seat; 15. Opening;

[0049] 20. Moving component; 21. First carrier; 211. Side wall; 212. Information acquisition port; 213. Extension; 22. Second carrier; 221. First carrier plate; 222. Second carrier plate; 23. Guide bar; 24. Driven rod; 241. External tooth;

[0050] 30. Drive assembly; 31. Drive source; 32. Drive rod; 321. Gear tooth; 33. First bearing; 332. Second bearing; 34. Housing; 341. Power socket;

[0051] 40. Information collection component;

[0052] 50. Glass edging assembly; 51. Edging; 52. Black edge; 53. Glass;

[0053] A, gap; Y, preset direction; C1, first side; C2, second side. Detailed Implementation

[0054] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0055] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0056] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0058] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0059] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0060] The glass edging assembly, information collection mechanism, and vehicle of this application embodiment are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0061] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the glass edging assembly provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the glass edging assembly provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the information acquisition component in the information acquisition mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application in the extended and retracted states; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable component in the glass edging assembly provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the moving component and the driving component cooperate with each other in the glass edging assembly provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0062] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The glass edging assembly provided in this application embodiment includes: glass 53, edging 51, and information acquisition mechanism 100.

[0063] The edging 51 is connected to the glass 53. The information acquisition mechanism 100 includes a fixed base 10, a moving component 20, and an information acquisition component 40. The fixed base 10 is connected to the edging 51, and the information acquisition component 40 is connected to the moving component 20. The moving component 20 is movably connected to the fixed base 10 and is configured to drive the information acquisition component 40 to move relative to the fixed base 10.

[0064] By including an information acquisition mechanism 100 in the glass edging assembly, the information acquisition mechanism 100 includes a fixed base 10, a movable component 20, and an information acquisition component 40. The fixed base 10 is connected to the edging 51, and the information acquisition component 40 is connected to the movable component 20. The movable component 20 is movably connected to the fixed base 10 and configured to move the information acquisition component 40 relative to the fixed base 10. Since the fixed base 10 is connected to the edging 51, when the movable component 20 moves the information acquisition component 40 relative to the fixed base 10, it is essentially equivalent to the movable component 20 moving the information acquisition component 40 relative to the edging 51, i.e., the vehicle body. When the information acquisition component 40 needs to be used, the movable component 20 can move the information acquisition component 40 to a position where information can be acquired, giving the information acquisition component 40 a good field of view for information acquisition. When the information collection component 40 is not needed, the moving component 20 can move the information collection component 40 to a position closer to the vehicle. Compared to the aforementioned position where information collection can be performed, in this state, the information collection component 40 is closer to the vehicle, reducing the possibility of external collisions and impacts, and making it less prone to damage. Furthermore, the closer position of the information collection component 40 to the vehicle also maintains both aesthetics and structural compactness.

[0065] It should be noted that in this embodiment of the application, the fixed base 10 of the information collection mechanism 100 is connected to the edge 51, and the information collection component 40 can be used to collect information on the road conditions and other conditions around the vehicle. Therefore, by setting up the information collection mechanism 100 and integrating the information collection mechanism 100 into the edge 51, the information collection component 40 can replace the rearview mirror in the traditional method and function.

[0066] The information acquisition component 40 can be, for example, a camera, radar, sensor, or other component used for collecting information. In this embodiment, a camera is used as an example for illustration.

[0067] At least a portion of the structure of the mounting base 10 can be located on the side facing the interior of the vehicle relative to the edging 51. This arrangement prevents the mounting base 10 from being exposed to the exterior of the vehicle and affecting its appearance.

[0068] In this embodiment of the application, it can be understood that the moving component 20 can move relative to the fixed base 10, for example, the moving component 20 can slide relative to the fixed base 10 in a preset direction Y.

[0069] In this embodiment, the edging 51 has a first side C1 and a second side C2 disposed opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the corresponding glass 53. Generally, the first side C1 refers to the side facing outwards from the vehicle, and the second side C2 refers to the side facing inwards from the vehicle.

[0070] The information acquisition component 40 has a first state and a second state, and the moving component 20 is used to switch the information acquisition component 40 between the first state and the second state. Specifically, the information acquisition component 40 is in the first state (e.g., ...). Figure 3 When the information acquisition component 40 is in the state shown in the lower part of the attached diagram (as shown in the diagram below), the edge of the information acquisition component 40 facing the first side C1 is flush with the edge of the edging 51 facing the first side C1. The information acquisition component 40 is in the second state (as shown in the diagram below the attached diagram). Figure 3 When the image above shows the state of the image (as shown in the attached diagram), the edge of the information acquisition component 40 facing the first side C1 protrudes beyond the edge of the edging 51 facing the first side C1. Specifically, this means that the edge of the information acquisition component 40 facing the first side C1 is closer to the first side C1 than the edge of the edging 51 facing the first side C1. This can be further explained as follows: Figure 3 As shown in the upper part of the middle figure, this allows the information acquisition end of the information acquisition component 40 to reach a position where information acquisition can be performed.

[0071] In this embodiment, reference continues to be made to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The edge 51 has a notch A. The moving component 20 can move the information acquisition component 40 through the notch A toward the second side C2 to the first state, or can move the information acquisition component 40 through the notch A toward the first side C1 to the second state.

[0072] Thus, by setting the movable component 20, the information acquisition component 40 can be moved through the notch A to the first side C1 to reach the second state, that is, the information acquisition state, giving the information acquisition component 40 a good acquisition field of view. When the information acquisition component 40 is not needed, the movable component 20 can also move the information acquisition component 40 through the notch A to the second side C2, putting the information acquisition component 40 into the first state, that is, the retracted state. At this time, the information acquisition component 40 is at least partially retracted into the vehicle interior after passing through the notch A, and is not subject to external collisions or impacts, thus being well protected and less prone to damage. Furthermore, in the first state, with the information acquisition component 40 at least partially retracted into the vehicle interior, both aesthetics and structural compactness are maintained.

[0073] In addition, in some other embodiments, the notch A may also be provided on the body sheet metal or other locations on the body. In this embodiment, the notch A is provided on the edge 51 at the bottom of the glass edge assembly 50 of the front door as an example. The same applies to other cases where the notch A is provided, and will not be described in detail here.

[0074] In this embodiment, the movable component 20 is slidably connected to the fixed base 10 along a preset direction Y, and the angle between the preset direction Y and the thickness direction of the glass 53 is less than 90 degrees. For example, the preset direction Y can be along the thickness direction of the glass 53.

[0075] Reference Figure 1 The glass edging assembly 50 also includes a drive assembly 30, which is connected to the fixed base 10. The drive assembly 30 is configured to drive the moving assembly 20 to reciprocate relative to the fixed base 10 along a preset direction Y, thereby causing the information acquisition assembly 40 to switch between a first state and a second state. Specifically, under the drive of the drive assembly 30, the moving assembly 20 can reciprocate relative to the fixed base 10 along the preset direction Y. The angle between the preset direction Y and the thickness direction of the glass 53 is less than 90 degrees. When the moving assembly 20 carries the information acquisition assembly 40 reciprocating along the preset direction Y, it can drive the information acquisition assembly 40 to move towards the first side C1 or towards the second side C2.

[0076] In this embodiment, reference continues to be made to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The fixed base 10 is located on the second side C2 of the edging 51. The fixed base 10 has a sliding cavity 11 inside, and the outer surface of the fixed base 10 is also provided with an opening 15 communicating with the sliding cavity 11. The opening 15 is arranged opposite to the notch A. The moving component 20 is guided and engaged with the inner wall of the sliding cavity 11, and can enter and exit the notch A through the opening 15 when moving relative to the sliding cavity 11.

[0077] With this configuration, the sliding cavity 11 forms a moving channel for the reciprocating movement of the moving component 20, and the inner wall of the sliding cavity 11 guides the movement of the moving component 20, ensuring its reliable movement and preventing the information acquisition component 40 from shaking during movement. The drive component 30 drives the moving component 20 to move towards the first side C1, and the information acquisition component 40 can extend outward from the vehicle through the opening 15 and the notch A. The drive component 30 drives the moving component 20 to move towards the second side C2, and the information acquisition component 40 can move to the first state, i.e., move inward from the vehicle, through the notch A and the opening 15.

[0078] Understandably, the opening 15 of the sliding cavity 11 can match the size and contour of the vehicle's notch A and be arranged directly opposite each other, so that the edges of the opening 15 and the edges of the notch A can fit together, preventing external debris from entering the vehicle's interior. Figure 3 In the example, the component located to the left of the movable component 20 is the edging 51, and the component located to the right of the movable component 20 is omitted and not shown. This position could be the edging 51 or a trim strip. The structures located to the left and right of the movable component 20, together with the body, glass 53, etc., define the notch A.

[0079] In addition, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 The sliding cavity 11 may also have another process port 12 at the end opposite to the port 15, which facilitates the injection molding of the entire fixed base 10. Of course, the outer contour dimension of the process port 12 needs to be smaller than the outer contour dimension of the moving component 20 to prevent the moving component 20 from coming out.

[0080] Furthermore, an installation port 13 may be provided on the side wall of the sliding cavity 11 near the vehicle body to facilitate the installation of the movable component 20 into the sliding cavity 11.

[0081] In this embodiment, the fixing base 10 can be integrally formed with the edging 51, or locked onto the edging 51 by fasteners or the like. In this case, the fixing base 10 is provided with a mounting seat 14, which is connected to the second side C2 of the edging 51. That is, the fixing base 10 is installed by locking the mounting seat 14 to the edging 51. The fixing base 10 can be made of metal or plastic. Specifically, the mounting seat 14 can be installed on the surface of the second side C2 or embedded in the edging 51.

[0082] In this embodiment of the application, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 4 The moving component 20 includes a first carrier 21 and a second carrier 22 that are arranged at intervals along a preset direction Y and connected to each other.

[0083] At least one of the first carrier 21 and the second carrier 22 is provided with a guide bar 23. The inner wall of the sliding cavity 11 is provided with a guide groove (not shown) extending in a preset direction Y at the position corresponding to the guide bar 23. The guide bar 23 is inserted into the corresponding guide groove and can slide along the guide groove.

[0084] The guide bar 23 can slide relative to the guide groove along the preset direction Y. This configuration enables the moving component 20 and the sliding cavity 11 to be guided and engaged, preventing the moving component 20 from wobbling or other issues during sliding along the preset direction Y. Furthermore, the first support body 21 and the second support body 22 can be made of metal or plastic.

[0085] Furthermore, combined Figure 3 The surface of the first support 21 that faces away from the second support 22 is flush with the surface of the first side C1 of the edging 51. This makes the exterior of the vehicle more aesthetically pleasing.

[0086] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 3 The first support 21 has an extension 213 on its top wall edge away from the second support 22, which blocks the edge of the opening 15 of the fixed base 10. This arrangement prevents the first support 21 from completely entering the fixed base 10, thus avoiding a situation where the outer surface of the first support 21 is recessed relative to the outer surface of the edging 51. In addition, the top wall surface of the first support 21 away from the second support 22 adopts a curved arc design consistent with the outer surface of the edging 51, ensuring that it is flush with the surface of the edging 51 in the first state, and the surface tolerance between the two is controlled within ±1.5 mm to avoid visual abruptness.

[0087] Furthermore, the first load-bearing body 21 can be made of lightweight aluminum alloy or high-strength engineering plastics to reduce weight while ensuring strength. The first load-bearing body 21 is hollow inside, and its cross-sectional shape can be rectangular, circular, or other shapes. When a rectangular cross-sectional shape is used, it is convenient to install and fix the internal structural components, and when a circular cross-sectional shape is used, the stress is more evenly distributed.

[0088] In this embodiment of the application, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 The moving component 20 also includes a driven rod 24, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first support body 21 about a first axis, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the second support body 22 about the first axis, wherein the first axis is parallel to a preset direction Y.

[0089] The drive assembly 30 includes a drive source 31 connected to the outside of the fixed base 10. The drive rod 32 of the drive source 31 extends into the sliding cavity 11 and engages with the driven rod 24. The driven rod 24 is used to rotate under the drive of the drive rod 32 to drive the first carrier 21 to reciprocate relative to the fixed base 10 in a preset direction Y.

[0090] For example, the drive source 31 of the drive assembly 30 can be located below the driven rod 24, thus saving space occupied by the information acquisition mechanism 100 in the preset direction Y. The drive rod 32 can be substantially perpendicular to the driven rod 24.

[0091] In some embodiments, the drive source 31 may include a housing 34 and a motor, gear set, self-locking mechanism, sensors such as encoders, and related circuitry disposed within the housing 34. The motor output is reduced in speed by the gear set before being output to the drive rod 32. The motor is used to electrically connect to an external controller, such as an ECU, to receive control commands from the external controller and start and stop. Sensors are used to detect parameters such as the motor's rotational stroke. The self-locking mechanism is used to automatically lock the position of the moving component 20 after power failure. In addition, the housing 34 is provided with a power connector slot 341, through which the drive source 31 achieves electrical connection with the external ECU. The housing 34 can be fixed to the mounting base 10 using fasteners such as screws.

[0092] In this embodiment, a portion of the drive rod 32 has gear teeth 321 on its outer periphery, and the driven rod 24 has external teeth 241 that mesh with the gear teeth 321.

[0093] In a practical implementation, a worm gear or gear can be provided on a portion of the drive rod 32, and the driven rod 24 can be a worm or a rack, etc. This converts the rotational driving force around the axis of the drive rod 32 into a driving force for the driven rod 24 to move in a preset direction Y.

[0094] In this embodiment, reference continues to be made to... Figure 1 and Figure 4 The two ends of the drive rod 32 are disposed through the two opposite walls of the sliding cavity 11 and are rotatably connected to the two opposite walls by the first bearing 33 respectively.

[0095] In some embodiments, one end of the driven rod 24 is rotatably supported on the first carrier 21 by a second bearing 332, and the other end of the driven rod 24 is rotatably supported on the second carrier 22 by another second bearing 332.

[0096] With this configuration, the drive rod 32 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 10 via two first bearings 33, and the driven rod 24 is also rotatably connected to the first support body 21 and the second support body 22 via two first bearings 33.

[0097] It should be noted that when the first support body 21, the second support body 22, and the driven rod 24 move as a whole along the preset direction Y, their relative positions along the preset direction Y remain unchanged. That is, the driven rod 24 can only rotate relative to the first support body 21 and the second support body 22, and cannot move relative to the first support body 21 and the second support body 22 along the preset direction Y.

[0098] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 3The first carrier 21 has a cavity, and the side wall 211 of the first carrier 21 is provided with an information acquisition port 212 that communicates with the cavity. The information acquisition component 40 is installed in the cavity, and the information acquisition end protrudes from the information acquisition port 212 to the outside of the first carrier 21.

[0099] When the first carrier 21 moves along a preset direction Y, the information acquisition component 40 is mounted on the information acquisition port 212 of the side wall 211 of the first carrier 21, so that the information acquisition end of the information acquisition component 40 faces the rear of the vehicle. Specifically, the number of information acquisition ports 212 is not limited; there can be one or more. The information acquisition ports 212 can be located not only on the side wall 211, but also on the upper wall, lower wall, etc. of the first carrier 21. The outermost lens plane of the information acquisition component 40 can be flush with the outer surface of the first carrier 21, with a protrusion of ≤3mm.

[0100] Furthermore, the first carrier 21 may also be equipped with an angle adjustment component within its accommodating cavity. This component connects to the information acquisition component 40 and adjusts the angle of the information acquisition component 40 relative to the first carrier 21, thereby providing a wider information acquisition range. For example, the angle adjustment component allows the information acquisition component 40 to make fine adjustments of ±30° pitch and ±25° horizontal angles during operation to obtain the optimal field of view. The angle adjustment component is connected to the information acquisition component 40 via a shock-absorbing rubber pad (not shown) to reduce the impact of vehicle vibrations on image acquisition by the information acquisition component 40.

[0101] In this embodiment, the extension / retraction stroke of the first carrier 21 in the movable component 20 can be designed based on the distance between the information acquisition component 40 and the outermost contour of the vehicle body when extended. For small cars such as sedans, compact cars, and mid-size cars such as SUVs and MPVs, the distance between the information acquisition component 40 and the outermost contour of the vehicle body is no more than 250mm; for large vehicles such as trucks and buses, the distance is no more than 300mm. The adjustable extension / retraction speed is 5-15mm / s, preferably 10mm / s.

[0102] In this embodiment, reference continues to be made to... Figure 4 The second support body 22 includes a first carrier plate 221 and a second carrier plate 222. The first carrier plate 221 is disposed opposite to the first support body 21, and the second carrier plate 222 is connected to the side of the first carrier plate 221 facing the first support body 21. One end of the driven rod 24 is rotatably supported on the first carrier plate 221.

[0103] The dimension of the second carrier 22 along the preset direction Y can be the same as the dimension of the sliding cavity 11 along that direction, so as to avoid swaying of the second carrier 22 during movement. In addition, the first carrier plate 221 and the second carrier plate 222 can be arranged perpendicular to each other.

[0104] In this embodiment, the information acquisition component 40 can extend or retract depending on the operating conditions. This provides a stable and reliable installation environment for the information acquisition component 40, ensuring its normal operation and good field of vision under different conditions. Furthermore, it allows the information acquisition component 40 to be neatly stored away when not in use, maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It has advantages such as simple structure, high reliability, and space saving.

[0105] The following is combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 This paper describes the working process of the glass edging assembly 50 in an embodiment of this application.

[0106] When the vehicle starts and the preset operating conditions of the information acquisition component 40 are met, such as the vehicle speed being lower than a set value and the driver manually activating the information acquisition component 40 function, or the vehicle being in a specific driving mode, such as reversing or low-speed driving, the automotive electronic control unit (ECU) sends a forward rotation control command to the drive source 31 to control the motor to rotate, which in turn drives the drive rod 32 to rotate. This drives the first support body 21 and the second support body 22 to move outward along the preset direction Y through the transmission shaft. During this process, the encoder monitors the rotation of the motor in real time and feeds back information such as the motor's angle and speed to the automotive electronic control unit. Based on this feedback information and the preset extension length parameters, the automotive electronic control unit precisely controls the motor's speed and rotation time to ensure that the first support body 21 extends smoothly to the predetermined position. When the first support body 21 reaches the designated position, the automotive electronic control unit sends a stop signal to the drive source 31 to stop the motor from rotating. At this time, the information acquisition component 40 is in its second state, starting to collect image information of the vehicle's surroundings and transmitting the image signals to the central control display screen or other relevant in-vehicle display devices for display via the data transmission line.

[0107] When the vehicle's driving status changes, such as the speed exceeding a set value (e.g., 30 km / h, the specific value can be adjusted according to the vehicle type and actual application scenario) or the driver disabling the monitoring function of the information acquisition component 40, the automotive electronic control unit sends a reverse control signal to the drive source 31, controlling the motor to reverse and causing the first carrier 21 to retract. During the retraction process, the automotive electronic control unit also precisely controls the motor's operation based on the feedback information collected from the encoder, ensuring that the first carrier 21 accurately returns to its initial position and enters the first state. Once the first carrier 21 is fully retracted, the motor stops rotating, and the information acquisition component 40 stops working and enters a sleep state to save energy and extend equipment life. Throughout the entire operation, the fault diagnosis function of the automotive electronic control unit continuously operates, constantly monitoring the working status of the motor, information acquisition component 40, and related circuits. Once an abnormality is detected, corresponding protective measures are immediately taken, such as cutting off the power supply and issuing an alarm, and fault information is recorded for subsequent repair and maintenance.

[0108] The installation method of the glass edging assembly 50 in this embodiment is as follows:

[0109] On the automobile production line, after the glass 53 and the edging 51 are accurately installed onto the door frame, the edging 51 is firmly fixed to the vehicle body using PU glue or metal bolts to ensure a secure and airtight installation and prevent loosening and leakage.

[0110] Connect the power cord plug that is connected to the vehicle electronic control unit to the power socket 341 of the drive source 31 for electrical connection. Ensure that the connection is correct and the contact is good. At the same time, connect the data transmission line and power line of the information acquisition component 40 to ensure stable and normal signal and power transmission.

[0111] The fixed base 10 is fixed to the edge banding 51 by locking.

[0112] This application embodiment also provides an information collection mechanism 100, including: a fixed base 10, a moving component 20, an information collection component 40, and a driving component 30.

[0113] The movable component 20 is slidably connected to the fixed base 10 along a preset direction Y. The information acquisition component 40 is connected to the movable component 20. The driving component 30 is connected to the fixed base 10 and is configured to drive the movable component 20 to move the information acquisition component 40 back and forth relative to the fixed base 10 along the preset direction Y.

[0114] The specific structure and working principle of the information collection mechanism 100, and the fixed base 10, moving component 20, information collection component 40 and driving component 30 included in the information collection mechanism 100 have been described in detail above, and will not be repeated here.

[0115] This application also provides a vehicle, including a body and the aforementioned glass edging assembly 50.

[0116] In addition, the outer edge of the glass 53 is also provided with a black edge 52. The light transmittance of the black edge 52 is ≤5%. With proper design of the black edge 52, the coverage rate is ≥95%, which can cover the components on the back of the glass 53, achieving the effect of "covering up ugliness" and aesthetics.

[0117] In this embodiment, the vehicle body is provided with a clearance part, which is used to avoid the fixed base 10 of the glass edging assembly 50.

[0118] In the above embodiment, the clearance portion may be a notch A formed on the edge 51.

[0119] Alternatively, the vehicle body may also include sheet metal, trim panels, etc., and the avoidance structure may be a notch A or a groove provided on at least one of the sheet metal, trim panels, etc.

[0120] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0121] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A glass edging assembly, characterized in that, include: Glass (53), edging (51), and information collection mechanism (100); The edging (51) is connected to the glass (53); The information collection mechanism (100) includes a fixed base (10), a moving component (20), and an information collection component (40). The fixed base (10) is connected to the edging (51), and the information collection component (40) is connected to the moving component (20). The moving component (20) is movably connected to the fixed base (10) and configured to drive the information collection component (40) to move relative to the fixed base (10). The edging (51) has a first side (C1) and a second side (C2) disposed opposite to each other along the thickness direction corresponding to the glass (53). The information acquisition component (40) has a first state and a second state, and the moving component (20) is used to drive the information acquisition component (40) to switch between the first state and the second state; When the information acquisition component (40) is in the first state, the edge of the information acquisition component (40) facing the first side (C1) is flush with the edge of the edging (51) facing the first side (C1); When the information acquisition component (40) is in the second state, the edge of the information acquisition component (40) facing the first side (C1) protrudes beyond the edge of the edging (51) facing the first side (C1); The edging (51) has a notch (A); The moving component (20) can drive the information acquisition component (40) to move toward the second side (C2) through the gap (A) to the first state, or can drive the information acquisition component (40) to move toward the first side (C1) through the gap (A) to the second state.

2. The glass edging assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component (20) is slidably connected to the fixed base (10) along a preset direction (Y), and the angle between the preset direction (Y) and the thickness direction of the glass (53) is less than 90 degrees. The glass edging assembly (50) further includes a drive assembly (30) connected to the fixed base (10). The drive assembly (30) is configured to drive the moving assembly (20) to reciprocate relative to the fixed base (10) along the preset direction (Y) so as to drive the information acquisition assembly (40) to switch between the first state and the second state.

3. The glass edging assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed base (10) is located on the second side (C2) of the edging (51); The fixed base (10) has a sliding cavity (11) inside, and the outer surface of the fixed base (10) is also provided with an opening (15) communicating with the sliding cavity (11), and the opening (15) is arranged opposite to the notch (A); The moving component (20) is guided to the inner wall of the sliding cavity (11) and can move in and out of the notch (A) through the opening (15) when moving relative to the sliding cavity (11).

4. The glass edging assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed base (10) is provided with a mounting seat (14), which is connected to the second side (C2) of the edging (51).

5. The glass edging assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The moving component (20) includes a first carrier (21) and a second carrier (22) that are arranged at intervals along the preset direction (Y) and connected to each other. At least one of the first carrier (21) and the second carrier (22) is provided with a guide strip (23). The inner wall of the sliding cavity (11) is provided with a guide groove extending along the preset direction (Y) corresponding to the position of the guide strip (23). The guide strip (23) is inserted into the corresponding guide groove and can slide along the guide groove.

6. The glass edging assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the first carrier (21) facing away from the second carrier (22) is flush with the surface of the first side (C1) of the edging (51).

7. The glass edging assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first support (21) has an extension (213) on the top wall edge away from the second support (22), and the extension (213) is blocked at the edge of the opening (15) of the fixed base (10).

8. The glass edging assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moving component (20) further includes a driven rod (24), one end of which is rotatably connected to the first support body (21) about a first axis, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the second support body (22) about the first axis, wherein the first axis is parallel to the preset direction (Y). The drive assembly (30) includes a drive source (31) connected to the outside of the fixed base (10), and the drive rod (32) of the drive source (31) extends into the sliding cavity (11) and engages with the driven rod (24). The driven rod (24) is used to rotate under the drive of the driving rod (32) to drive the first carrier (21) to reciprocate relative to the fixed base (10) along the preset direction (Y).

9. The glass edging assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drive rod (32) has a toothed gear (321) on the outer periphery of a portion of its segment, and the driven rod (24) has an external tooth (241) that meshes with the toothed gear (321).

10. The glass edging assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two ends of the drive rod (32) are disposed through two opposite walls of the sliding cavity (11), and are rotatably connected to the two opposite walls by the first bearing (33); and / or One end of the driven rod (24) is rotatably supported on the first carrier (21) by a second bearing (332), and the other end of the driven rod (24) is rotatably supported on the second carrier (22) by another second bearing (332).

11. The glass edging assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second carrier (22) includes a first carrier plate (221) and a second carrier plate (222). The first carrier plate (221) is disposed opposite to the first carrier (21), and the second carrier plate (222) is connected to the side of the first carrier plate (221) facing the first carrier (21). One end of the driven rod (24) is rotatably supported on the first carrier plate (221).

12. The glass edging assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first carrier (21) has a cavity inside, and the side wall (211) of the first carrier (21) is provided with an information acquisition port (212) that communicates with the cavity; the information acquisition component (40) is installed in the cavity, and the information acquisition end protrudes from the information acquisition port (212) to the outside of the first carrier (21).

13. An information acquisition mechanism (100), installed in the glass edging assembly according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, include: Fixed base (10); The movable component (20) is slidably connected to the fixed base (10) along a preset direction (Y); Information acquisition component (40) is connected to the mobile component (20); as well as A drive component (30) is connected to the fixed base (10). The drive component (30) is configured to drive the moving component (20) to move the information acquisition component (40) back and forth relative to the fixed base (10) along the preset direction (Y).

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle body and the glass cladding assembly (50) as described in any one of claims 1-12.

15. The vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that, The vehicle body is provided with a clearance section, which is used to avoid the fixing base (10) of the glass edging assembly (50).

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