Support, glass assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a support, a glass assembly and a vehicle, and can solve the problem that a light shield of a front windshield support in the related technology can generate high-temperature precipitates such as oily substances or water vapor under the high-temperature working environment of a radar or a camera, and then the imaging effect is influenced. The light shield is arranged on the support body, the light shield comprises a light incidence part, the light incidence part is used for installing a lens of the optical equipment, and the ventilation assembly is arranged in a preset area, far away from the light incidence part, of the light shield, and specifically, according to the support, the ventilation assembly is arranged in the preset area, far away from the light incidence part, of the light shield; the ventilation assembly and the light incident part can form two areas with large temperature difference, then air in the light shield can flow along the area near the relatively high-temperature light incident part to the area near the relatively low-temperature ventilation assembly, and therefore high-temperature precipitates and water vapor in the light shield are driven to be removed from the ventilation assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a bracket, a glass assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of vehicle technology, radar or cameras have appeared on the windshield of vehicles to improve driving safety or efficiency. These radars or cameras generally need to be mounted on the windshield bracket.

[0003] In related technologies, windshield brackets are generally equipped with sunshades, and the surface of the sunshades is sprayed or flocked to prevent stray light reflection from affecting the imaging effect of radar or cameras.

[0004] However, the sunshade of the windshield bracket in the related technology may produce high-temperature precipitates such as oily substances or water vapor in the high-temperature operating environment of radar or camera, which will affect the imaging effect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a bracket, glass assembly, and vehicle to address the problem that the sunshade of the windshield bracket in the related technology will produce high-temperature precipitates such as oily substances or water vapor in the high-temperature operating environment of radar or camera, thereby affecting the imaging effect.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides a support, the support comprising:

[0007] Support body;

[0008] A light shield is disposed on the bracket body, and the light shield includes a light-incident part for mounting the lens of an optical device.

[0009] A breathable component is disposed in a predetermined area of ​​the light shield away from the light-incident portion.

[0010] The aforementioned bracket of this application, by placing a ventilated component in a predetermined area of ​​the light-shielding cover away from the light-incident part, helps to create two areas with a large temperature difference between the ventilated component and the light-incident part. Specifically, the area near the light-incident part has a higher temperature, while the area near the ventilated component has a lower temperature. Consequently, air inside the light-shielding cover flows from the relatively warmer area near the light-incident part to the relatively cooler area near the ventilated component, thereby removing high-temperature precipitates and moisture from the light-shielding cover through the ventilated component.

[0011] In one embodiment, the light shield is provided with vent holes and vent columns. The vent columns are provided with perforations. The vent columns are connected to the corresponding vent holes of the light shield so that the perforations are connected to the vent holes. The venting assembly is connected to the vent columns. This facilitates the discharge of high-temperature precipitates and moisture from the light shield through the vent holes and the perforations of the vent columns, and their treatment in the venting assembly.

[0012] In one embodiment, the ventilated component includes a ventilated cap, which comprises a cap body and a ventilated membrane. The cap body is detachably fitted over the ventilated column, and the ventilated membrane covers the perforation. The ventilated membrane described in this application helps prevent external dust and debris from entering the interior of the lens hood, thus improving the cleanliness of the lens and enhancing its optical performance. Furthermore, the ventilated membrane also helps balance the internal and external pressures of the lens hood, preventing deformation of the support structure due to pressure differences, which could ultimately affect the lens's function. Moreover, the ventilated membrane also helps reduce moisture inside the lens hood, preventing condensation caused by temperature differences and improving lens clarity.

[0013] In one embodiment, the breathable component further includes a protective cover with an opening, the protective cover being detachably fitted over the cap body such that the opening is aligned with the breathable membrane, thereby improving the protection of the cap body and preventing damage such as punctures and impacts, thus improving the cap body's lifespan, safety, reliability, and durability.

[0014] In one embodiment, the breathable component includes an adsorption element disposed between the breathable column and the breathable membrane, which helps to adsorb high-temperature precipitates and water vapor inside the sunshade through the adsorption element.

[0015] In one embodiment, the light shield includes a top, a first side, and a second side. The light-incident portion is located on the top. The first side and the second side are connected to the top and extend away from the light-incident portion, such that the area of ​​the light shield away from the light-incident portion includes a first corner and a second corner. Two sets of ventilating components are provided, and the two sets of ventilating components are respectively located at the first corner and the second corner. This helps to concentrate high-temperature precipitates and water vapor at the first corner 201 and the second corner 202, thereby improving the treatment effect of high-temperature precipitates and water vapor.

[0016] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sunshade is configured to overlap with the black border area of ​​the vehicle glass, and the venting component is disposed in the overlapping area of ​​the sunshade and the black border area. This can maintain the venting component's effect on removing high-temperature precipitates and moisture from inside the sunshade while reducing the leakage of light from inside the sunshade through the venting component.

[0017] In one embodiment, the light shield and the bracket body are configured as an integral injection molded part or assembled separately, which helps to improve the applicability of the bracket of this application.

[0018] On the other hand, this application provides a glass assembly including the aforementioned bracket.

[0019] In another aspect, this application provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned bracket or includes the aforementioned glass assembly.

[0020] In the aforementioned glass assembly and vehicle, the venting component of the bracket is positioned in a predetermined area of ​​the sunshade away from the light-receiving part, which helps to create two areas with a significant temperature difference between the venting component and the light-receiving part. Specifically, the area near the light-receiving part has a higher temperature, while the area near the venting component has a lower temperature. Consequently, air inside the sunshade flows from the relatively warmer area near the light-receiving part to the relatively cooler area near the venting component, thereby removing high-temperature precipitates and moisture from the sunshade through the venting component. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket in one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The rear view of the bracket shown.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The front view of the bracket shown.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of the bracket shown at point AA.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers

[0026] 10. Bracket; 100. Bracket body; 110. Snap-fit ​​structure; 200. Light shield; 200a. Light shielding surface; 210. Top; 211. Light entrance section; 220. First side; 230. Second side; 201. First corner; 202. Second corner; 203. Ventilation hole; 204. Ventilation column; 2041. Perforation; 300. Ventilation component; 310. Ventilation cap; 311. Cap body; 312. Ventilation membrane; 320. Protective cover; 20. Black border area; 30. Optical equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are 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 this application. However, this application can be implemented 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 this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] Considering that the windshield bracket's lens hood in related technologies may experience high-temperature leaching of oily substances or the generation of moisture under the high-temperature operating environment of radar or cameras, leading to stains on the windshield surface and affecting image quality, the lens hood in these technologies, whether integrated or separate, requires frequent wiping of the dirty areas to prevent these leached substances from affecting lens function. For integrated lens hoods, to meet wiping requirements, a gap needs to be left between the lower part of the lens hood and the glass during installation. A cleaning cloth is wrapped around a steel ruler, and the cloth is inserted into the glass area inside the lens hood for cleaning. This method is difficult to operate, consumes a lot of manpower, and carries the risk of the cleaning cloth falling inside the lens hood. For separate lens hoods, the lens hood needs to be disassembled to clean the glass area inside. Frequent disassembly not only consumes a lot of manpower but also leads to a deterioration in the lens hood's fit. Therefore, this application provides a bracket, glass assembly, and vehicle that can effectively remove high-temperature precipitates or moisture generated by the sunshade, and is applicable to both integrated and separate sunshades, improving the imaging effect of optical equipment such as radar or cameras.

[0029] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 One embodiment of this application provides a bracket 10, which may include a bracket body 100, a light shield 200, and a ventilation component 300. The light shield 200 is disposed on the bracket body 100 and includes a light-incident portion 211 for mounting the lens of an optical device 30. The ventilation component 300 is disposed in a predetermined area of ​​the light shield 200 away from the light-incident portion 211.

[0030] The bracket 10 described in this application, with its ventilated component 300 positioned in a predetermined area of ​​the light shield 200 away from the light-receiving portion 211, helps to create two areas with a significant temperature difference between the ventilated component 300 and the light-receiving portion 211. Specifically, the area near the light-receiving portion 211 has a higher temperature, while the area near the ventilated component 300 has a lower temperature. Consequently, air within the light shield 200 flows from the relatively warmer area near the light-receiving portion 211 to the relatively cooler area near the ventilated component 300, thereby removing high-temperature precipitates and moisture from the light shield 200 through the ventilated component 300.

[0031] Optionally, the aforementioned light-entry portion 211 may be implemented as a mounting hole for attaching the lens of the optical device 30.

[0032] Optionally, the aforementioned breathable component 300 may be implemented as a mechanism with exhaust or adsorption functions, such as the breathable component 300 may include a breathable membrane 312 or an adsorbent carbon structure.

[0033] Optionally, the aforementioned light shield 200 and the bracket body 100 may be integrally injection molded or assembled separately, which helps to improve the applicability of the bracket 10 of this application.

[0034] Specifically, for the bracket 10, whether the light shield 200 is integrally injection molded or assembled separately, the venting component 300 can be set in a preset area of ​​the light shield 200 away from the light-incident part 211. This helps to create two areas with a large temperature difference between the venting component 300 and the light-incident part 211. This allows the airflow to remove the high-temperature precipitates and moisture inside the light shield 200 from the venting component 300, reducing the problems of poor matching between the light shield 200 and the bracket body 100 caused by the need for a lot of manual glass cleaning, cleaning cloth falling into the light shield, and frequent disassembly of the light shield 200, as in related technologies.

[0035] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the light shield 200 may be provided with a vent hole 203 and a vent column 204. The vent column 204 is provided with a perforation 2041. The vent column 204 is connected to the corresponding vent hole 203 of the light shield 200 so that the perforation 2041 is connected to the vent hole 203. The venting component 300 is connected to the vent column 204.

[0036] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it should be noted that the aforementioned sunshade 200 is provided with a light-shielding surface 200a, which faces the vehicle glass. Generally, the light-shielding surface 200a is sprayed or flocked to improve its ability to block incident light and prevent stray light from being reflected to the lens. Understandably, the aforementioned vent 203 is provided through the sunshade 200, and the aforementioned vent column 204 is provided on the side of the sunshade 200 away from the aforementioned light-shielding surface 200a. This allows high-temperature precipitates and moisture inside the sunshade 200 to be discharged from the sunshade 200 through the vent 203 and the perforation 2041 of the vent column 204 on the side of the light-shielding surface 200a, and to be processed in the vent assembly 300.

[0037] It is worth noting that the aforementioned venting column 204 is located on the side of the sunshade 200 opposite to the aforementioned sun-shielding surface 200a, allowing the venting component 300 to be installed and removed from the side opposite to the aforementioned sun-shielding surface 200a, thus improving the ease of operation for the user. Understandably, since the aforementioned sun-shielding surface 200a generally faces the vehicle's windshield, the side opposite to the sun-shielding surface 200a generally faces the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, the user can install and remove the venting component 300 from inside the vehicle, further enhancing ease of operation.

[0038] Optionally, combined Figure 1 As shown, the bracket body 100 is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​structures 110 for installing and fixing optical equipment 30 on the side opposite to the aforementioned light-shielding surface 200a. The optical equipment 30 can be detachably installed on the bracket body 100 through the plurality of snap-fit ​​structures 110, which improves the ease of disassembly and maintenance of the optical equipment 30.

[0039] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the breathable component 300 may include a breathable cap 310, which may include a cap body 311 and a breathable membrane 312. The cap body 311 is used to detachably cover the breathable column 204 and such that the breathable membrane 312 covers the perforations 2041.

[0040] Specifically, the breathable membrane 312 described above helps to prevent external dust and debris from entering the interior of the lens hood 200, thus improving the cleanliness of the lens of the optical device 30 and enhancing its optical performance. Furthermore, the breathable membrane 312 also helps to balance the internal and external pressures of the lens hood 200, preventing deformation of the support 10 due to pressure differences, which could ultimately affect the function of the lens of the optical device 30. Additionally, the breathable membrane 312 helps reduce moisture inside the lens hood 200, preventing condensation caused by temperature differences and improving lens clarity.

[0041] Optionally, the cap body 311 described above in this application can be configured to be elastic, which helps to improve the ease and tightness of assembly between the cap body 311 and the ventilation column 204.

[0042] Specifically, the cap body 311 described in this application is configured to be flexible, allowing the cap body 311 to be installed with a single press after being aligned with the vent hole 203. This improves the ease of assembly between the cap body 311 and the vent column 204, while also maintaining the seal between the cap body 311 and the vent column 204 through its elasticity, thereby improving the dustproof and waterproof performance of the cap body 311.

[0043] Optionally, the aforementioned cap body 311 may be made of materials such as EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer).

[0044] In some embodiments, the aforementioned breathable component 300 may include an adsorption element (not shown), which may be disposed between the breathable column 204 and the breathable membrane 312, thereby facilitating the adsorption of high-temperature precipitates and moisture within the light shield 200.

[0045] Specifically, by positioning the adsorption element between the breathable column 204 and the breathable membrane 312, users can easily and promptly disassemble the cap 311 and replace the adsorption element according to its adsorption saturation, thereby maintaining the good adsorption effect of the adsorption element on high-temperature precipitates and water vapor.

[0046] Therefore, according to the above embodiments of this application, the combination of the adsorption element and the breathable membrane 312 not only takes into account the adsorption function of high-temperature precipitates and water vapor inside the light shield 200, but also helps to balance the internal and external pressure of the light shield 200 and prevent external dust and debris from entering the interior of the light shield 200.

[0047] Optionally, the aforementioned adsorbent may be implemented as, but is not limited to, an activated carbon pack, etc.

[0048] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the breathable assembly 300 may also include a protective cover 320 having an opening for removably covering the cap 311 and such that the opening is aligned with the breathable membrane 312.

[0049] Specifically, the opening of the protective cover 320 helps to ensure that the breathable membrane 312 is not blocked, thereby ensuring the function of the breathable membrane 312 in balancing the internal and external pressure of the sunshade 200 and preventing external dust and debris from entering the sunshade 200. In addition, the protective cover 320 covering the cap 311 helps to improve the protection of the cap 311, preventing the cap 311 from being punctured, bumped, or damaged, and improving the lifespan, safety, reliability, and durability of the cap 311.

[0050] Optionally, the aforementioned protective cover 320 may be made of a composite material of polypropylene and glass fiber, which helps to improve the high and low temperature resistance and anti-aging performance of the protective cover 320, ensuring good structural performance even after long-term exposure to sunlight, and improving the protection of the cap 311.

[0051] It is worth noting that the bracket 10 mentioned above in this application is set in a preset area of ​​the light shield 200 away from the light-incident part 211 through the breathable component 300, which also helps to achieve the accumulation effect of high temperature precipitates and water vapor in the preset area, thereby improving the treatment effect of high temperature precipitates and water vapor.

[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, the aforementioned preset area can be configured as a region on the light shield 200 that is far from the light-incident part 211 and close to the lower edge of the light shield 200. Then, the high-temperature precipitates and water vapor in the light shield 200 can flow to the lower edge region of the light shield 200 and accumulate in the lower edge region, and finally flow into the breathable component 300 to be removed.

[0053] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the light shield 200 may include a top 210, a first side 220 and a second side 230, a light-incident portion 211 disposed on the top 210, and the first side 220 and the second side 230 connected to the top 210 and extending away from the light-incident portion 211, such that the area of ​​the light shield 200 away from the light-incident portion 211 includes a first corner 201 and a second corner 202. The ventilation component 300 is provided in two sets, and the two sets of ventilation components 300 are respectively disposed on the first corner 201 and the second corner 202.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, viewed from the inside of the light shield 200, the top 210, the first side 220, and the second side 230 of the light shield 200 can enclose a cavity of a certain height. High-temperature precipitates and water vapor within the light shield 200 will flow within the cavity under the influence of air. More specifically, the high-temperature precipitates and water vapor within the cavity will flow away from the top 210 under the influence of air. That is, the high-temperature precipitates and water vapor within the cavity will move with the air from the top 210 along the extending direction of the first side 220 and the second side 230, eventually accumulating at the first corner 201 and the second corner 202, and flowing into the ventilated components 300 located at the first corner 201 and the second corner 202 for removal.

[0055] It is worth noting that after the high-temperature precipitates and water vapor near the first corner 201 and the second corner 202 are treated and removed, the high concentration of high-temperature precipitates and water vapor accumulated in the middle of the light shield 200 will be quickly replenished to the vicinity of the first corner 201 and the second corner 202, thereby realizing the process of high-temperature precipitates and water vapor continuously flowing towards the first corner 201 and the second corner 202, replenishing and being treated and removed.

[0056] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sunshade 200 is configured to overlap with the black border area 20 of the vehicle glass, and the venting component 300 is disposed in the overlapping area of ​​the sunshade 200 and the black border area 20. This can maintain the effect of the venting component 300 in treating and removing high-temperature precipitates and moisture inside the sunshade 200, while reducing the phenomenon of light leakage from the inside of the sunshade 200 through the venting component 300.

[0057] It should be noted that the black border area 20 on the vehicle glass serves to block sunlight and reduce windshield reflections, providing the driver with a clearer and safer driving view. Therefore, it is understandable that when light leaks from the sun visor 200 through the ventilation component 300, it will cause adverse effects of light interference on the driver.

[0058] The bracket body 100 of this application is installed within the aforementioned black border area 20. To ensure that light can pass through the glass in the black border area 20 and enter the lens inside the light shield 200, a light-transmitting area is cut out in the black border area 20. When the bracket body 100 of this application is installed in the black border area 20, the light-transmitting area and the light shield 200 are aligned so that light can pass through the vehicle glass and enter the interior of the light shield 200. After the light shield 200 processes stray light, it enters the lens of the optical device 30, thus ensuring the imaging effect of the lens.

[0059] Returning to the above embodiments of this application, this application configures at least a portion of the sunshade 200 to overlap with the black border area 20 of the vehicle glass, and the ventilation component 300 is disposed in the overlapping area of ​​the sunshade 200 and the black border area 20. This differs from the conventional technology in which the area of ​​the sunshade 200 is completely aligned with the light-transmitting area of ​​the black border area 20. In other words, the sunshade 200 of this application places the area corresponding to the ventilation component 300 on the black border area 20. As a result, external light is blocked by the black border area 20, and the light cannot pass through the vehicle glass to enter the ventilation component 300 and form light leakage. This avoids the problem of light leakage from the ventilation component 300 interfering with the driver's vision.

[0060] Specifically, the aforementioned application configures at least a portion of the sunshade 200 to overlap with the black border area 20 of the vehicle glass, and the ventilation component 300 is disposed in the overlapping area of ​​the sunshade 200 and the black border area 20. This can be achieved by increasing the area of ​​the sunshade 200 compared to a conventional sunshade 200, and by configuring the increased area of ​​the sunshade 200 to overlap with the black border area 20 of the vehicle glass, and this portion serves as the placement area of ​​the ventilation component 300.

[0061] Thus, since the lens hood 200 has a larger area than the traditional lens hood 200, it can maintain the same light-receiving area as the traditional lens hood 200, reduce the impact on the amount of light entering the lens, and maintain the imaging effect of the lens. At the same time, it can also block the light in the area where the vent component 300 is set by the black border area 20, thereby preventing light from passing through the vehicle glass into the vent component 300 and forming light leakage. This avoids the problem of light leakage from the vent component 300 interfering with the driver's vision and improves the protection of the driver's vision.

[0062] It is worth noting that since the breathable component 300 is located in a preset area of ​​the light shield 200 away from the light-incident part 211, when the area of ​​the light shield 200 is increased compared to the conventional light shield 200, the area of ​​the light shield 200 away from the light-incident part 211 can be designed to be larger.

[0063] According to another aspect of this application, this application also provides a glass assembly including the aforementioned bracket 10.

[0064] According to another aspect of this application, this application also provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned bracket 10 or includes the aforementioned glass assembly.

[0065] In the glass assembly and vehicle described in this application, the venting component 300 of the bracket 10 is positioned in a predetermined area of ​​the sunshade 200 away from the light-receiving portion 211. This helps to create two areas with a significant temperature difference between the venting component 300 and the light-receiving portion 211. The area near the light-receiving portion 211 has a higher temperature, while the area near the venting component 300 has a lower temperature. Consequently, air within the sunshade 200 flows from the relatively warmer area near the light-receiving portion 211 to the relatively cooler area near the venting component 300, thereby removing high-temperature precipitates and moisture from the sunshade 200 through the venting component 300.

[0066] 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.

[0067] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A support, characterized in that, The support includes: Support body; A light shield is disposed on the bracket body, and the light shield includes a light-incident part for mounting the lens of an optical device. A breathable component is disposed in a predetermined area of ​​the light shield away from the light-incident portion.

2. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light shield is provided with ventilation holes and ventilation columns. The ventilation columns are provided with perforations. The ventilation columns are connected to the ventilation holes so that the perforations are in communication with the ventilation holes. The ventilation components are connected to the ventilation columns.

3. The bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The breathable component includes a breathable cap, which includes a cap body and a breathable membrane. The cap body is used to detachably cover the breathable column and the breathable membrane covers the perforation.

4. The stent according to claim 3, characterized in that, The breathable component also includes a protective cover with an opening, the protective cover being removably fitted over the cap body such that the opening is aligned with the breathable membrane.

5. The bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The breathable component includes an adsorption element disposed between the breathable column and the breathable membrane.

6. The bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light shield includes a top, a first side and a second side, and the light-incoming part is disposed on the top. The first side and the second side are connected to the top and extend away from the light-incoming part, such that the area of ​​the light shield away from the light-incoming part includes a first corner and a second corner, and the breathable component is correspondingly disposed on the first corner and the second corner.

7. The stent according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, At least a portion of the sun visor is configured to overlap with the black border area of ​​the vehicle glass, and the venting component is disposed in the overlapping area of ​​the sun visor and the black border area.

8. The stent according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The light shield and the bracket body are configured as an integral injection molding or as separate assemblies.

9. A glass assembly, characterized in that, The glass assembly includes the bracket as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the bracket as described in any one of claims 1-8 or the glass assembly as described in claim 9.

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