Dashcam device and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of driving recorder devices, including mounting bracket, the top of the mounting bracket is connected with suction disc by universal joint.The application installs the mounting bracket on the car windshield by suction disc, driving recorder is fixed in the inside of mounting bracket by mounting mechanism, the angle of driving recorder can be adjusted by universal joint, the traditional way is that driving recorder is exposed after installation, and the application is provided with protection mechanism, when driving recorder is not used, driving recorder is closed in mounting bracket, and it is protected, to prevent it from being damaged by external impact, and driving recorder is connected to external data line by connecting hole, data line transmits driving video data, data line is easily pulled off from connecting hole, leading to data transmission failure, therefore, the application designs anti-falling mechanism, so that data transmission is more stable.The application also discloses a kind of vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automotive technology. Specifically, this invention relates to a dashcam device and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A dashcam is a digital imaging device that records video and audio information of a vehicle while it is in motion.

[0003] Chinese patent CN212061264U discloses a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) dashcam, including a mounting plate. The top of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the vehicle body via bolts, and a ball joint is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate. A movable rod is movably connected to the bottom of the ball joint. The opening and closing of the movable frame is controlled by a fixing device. The dashcam body is placed on the movable frame, and a clamping plate on the movable frame limits the dashcam body to prevent it from shifting. Closing the movable frame allows the dashcam body to enter the housing. A spring-loaded lever presses the dashcam body into place, securing it in place. A locking block on the movable rod slides within a slot to complete the locking and securing process, allowing for quick installation of the dashcam body. Disassembly simply requires opening the movable frame, which is then ejected by the spring force of the lever, allowing the dashcam body to be easily removed.

[0004] Existing dashcams typically require an external data cable to transmit driving video. However, the dashcam in the aforementioned patent does not have a mechanism to clamp the data cable. If the data cable comes loose during use, it can easily lead to video data transmission failure, which is insufficient to meet the needs of staff.

[0005] An improved dash cam device is provided, particularly regarding how to prevent the dash cam's data cable from coming loose. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a dashcam device designed to prevent the dashcam's data cable from becoming detached.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a vehicle dashcam device, including a mounting bracket and a vehicle dashcam. The top of the mounting bracket is connected to a suction cup via a universal joint. An installation mechanism is provided inside the mounting bracket. The installation mechanism is configured to clamp the vehicle dashcam. The bottom of the vehicle dashcam is provided with a connector for inserting a data cable. An installation plate is fixedly installed on the outside of the mounting bracket. An anti-drop mechanism is provided inside the installation plate to prevent the data cable from falling off. A protective mechanism is also installed inside the mounting bracket.

[0008] It is worth mentioning that this invention uses a suction cup to mount the bracket onto the car's windshield. The dashcam is fixed inside the bracket by the mounting mechanism, and its angle can be adjusted via a universal joint. Traditionally, dashcams are exposed after installation, but this invention, with its protective mechanism, encloses the dashcam within the bracket when not in use, protecting it from damage by external impacts. Furthermore, the dashcam connects to an external data cable via a connector to transmit video data. If the data cable is pulled, it can easily detach from the connector, causing data transmission failure. Therefore, this invention incorporates an anti-detachment mechanism, making data transmission more stable.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting mechanism includes a base plate, a first rack, a second rack, and a third rack. The base plate is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting frame. A housing is mounted on the top of the base plate. A gear is rotatably connected inside the housing. The first rack, the second rack, and the third rack all mesh with the gear. The bottom end of the first rack is fixedly connected to a first clamping member.

[0010] Preferably, the outer sides of the second and third racks are fixedly connected to the second and third clamping members, respectively. Fixing rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the interior of the housing. Sliding grooves are provided through the second and third clamping members. The fixing rods are slidably connected to the sliding grooves. A through groove is provided through the outer side of the housing for the first, second, and third clamping members to pass through.

[0011] Preferably, an installation block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner side of the housing, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the installation block, an installation groove is opened through the first rack, the telescopic end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the installation groove, and a first spring is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod.

[0012] Preferably, the protective mechanism includes a threaded rod, a first movable member, and a second movable member. The threaded rod is provided in two sets and is rotatably connected to the inner sides of the protective box. The threads at both ends of the threaded rod have opposite directions of rotation. The first movable member and the second movable member are respectively threaded to the two ends of the outer surface of the threaded rod. The tops of the first movable member and the second movable member are respectively fixedly connected to the box covers on both sides.

[0013] Preferably, one end of one set of threaded rods is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the drive motor is fixedly installed on the outer bottom of the protective box. A rotating wheel is installed in the middle of both sets of threaded rods, and the two sets of rotating wheels are connected by belt drive.

[0014] Preferably, the substrate has through holes for the belt to pass through.

[0015] Preferably, the anti-detachment mechanism includes a rotating gear ring and a gear plate. The rotating gear ring is rotatably connected inside the mounting plate. A set of driving gears and several sets of driven gears are also rotatably connected inside the mounting plate. The outer circumferential surface of the rotating gear ring is fixedly connected with teeth that mesh with the driving gears, and the inner circumferential surface of the rotating gear ring is fixedly connected with teeth that mesh with the driven gears.

[0016] Preferably, the toothed plate is provided in several sets, all of which are slidably connected inside the mounting plate. The toothed plate is located at the top of the rotating toothed ring, and a clamping block is fixedly connected to one end of the toothed plate near the center of the mounting plate. The middle part of the driving tooth is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor, and the stepper motor is installed at the top inside the mounting plate.

[0017] Preferably, one end of the universal joint is movably connected to the inside of the suction cup, and the other end of the universal joint is movably connected to the inside of the top of the mounting bracket.

[0018] The present invention also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned dashcam device.

[0019] The dashcam device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. This invention is equipped with an installation mechanism that directly inserts the bottom of the dash cam into the first clamping member. Under the gravity of the dash cam, the telescopic rod and the first spring are both in a contracted state, causing the first rack to move downwards and drive the gear to rotate counterclockwise. This causes the second and third racks to move towards the gear, thereby moving the second and third clamping members towards the dash cam, thus clamping the dash cam and completing the installation of the dash cam.

[0021] 2. This invention is equipped with an anti-detachment mechanism. The external data cable is passed through the mounting plate and connected to the connector hole. Finally, the output end of the stepper motor drives the drive gear to rotate, causing the rotating gear ring to rotate. Consequently, all driven gears rotate synchronously, driving all gear plates to move towards the center of the mounting plate. This, in turn, drives all clamping blocks to move towards the center of the mounting plate, clamping the data cable connected to the connector hole and preventing it from falling off, thus increasing the stability of data transmission.

[0022] 3. The present invention is equipped with a protective mechanism. The output end of the drive motor drives one set of threaded rods and one set of rotating wheels to rotate as a whole. Under the drive of the belt, the two sets of threaded rods rotate synchronously, thereby bringing the first and second movable parts closer to each other, and causing the cover on both sides to also move closer to each other, so that the dashcam is enclosed in the mounting frame and protected from damage by external impact. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 In this invention Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point B;

[0026] Figure 4 In this invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point A;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure in this invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell in this invention;

[0029] Figure 7 In this invention Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point C is proposed.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the stepper motor mounting position in this invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the installation disk in this invention;

[0032] The markings in the above diagrams are as follows: 1. Mounting bracket; 101. Universal joint; 102. Suction cup; 103. DVR; 104. Mounting plate; 105. Connecting hole;

[0033] 2. Mounting mechanism; 201. Base plate; 202. Through hole; 203. Housing; 204. Gear; 205. First rack; 206. Mounting block; 207. Mounting groove; 208. Telescopic rod; 209. First spring; 210. First clamping member; 211. Fixing rod; 212. Second rack; 213. Third rack; 214. Slide groove; 215. Second clamping member; 216. Third clamping member; 217. Through groove;

[0034] 3. Protective mechanism; 301. Threaded rod; 302. Moving parts; 303. Rotating wheel; 304. Belt; 305. Drive motor;

[0035] 4. Anti-fall mechanism; 401. Rotating gear ring; 402. Driving gear; 403. Driven gear; 404. Gear plate; 405. Clamping block; 406. Stepper motor. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and complete.

[0037] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "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," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0038] It should be noted that in the following embodiments, the terms "first," "second," and "third" do not represent an absolute distinction in structure and / or function, nor do they represent the order of execution; they are merely for the convenience of description.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly associated with those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1-9 As shown, this embodiment provides a vehicle dashcam device, including a mounting bracket 1. The top of the mounting bracket 1 is connected to a suction cup 102 via a universal joint 101. An installation mechanism 2 is connected inside the mounting bracket 1. The installation mechanism 2 is used to hold the vehicle dashcam 103. A connection hole 105 is provided at the bottom of the vehicle dashcam 103. An installation plate 104 is fixedly installed on the outside of the mounting bracket 1. An anti-drop mechanism 4 is provided inside the installation plate 104. The connection hole 105 is used to insert a data cable. The anti-drop mechanism 4 is used to prevent the data cable from falling off. A protective mechanism 3 is also installed inside the mounting bracket 1. One end of the universal joint 101 is movably connected to the inside of the suction cup 102, and the other end of the universal joint 101 is movably connected to the inside of the top of the mounting bracket 1.

[0042] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the present invention mounts the mounting bracket 1 onto the windshield of a car using a suction cup 102. The dashcam 103 is fixed inside the mounting bracket 1 via a mounting mechanism 2. The angle of the dashcam 103 can be adjusted via a universal joint 101. Traditionally, the dashcam 103 is exposed after installation. However, the present invention, by providing a protective mechanism 3, encloses the dashcam 103 within the mounting bracket 1 when not in use, protecting it from damage caused by external impacts. Furthermore, the dashcam 103 connects to an external data cable via a connector 105, which transmits driving video data. If the data cable is pulled, it is prone to detaching from the connector 105, leading to data transmission failure. Therefore, the present invention designs an anti-detachment mechanism 4 to make data transmission more stable.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the mounting mechanism 2 includes a base plate 201, a first rack 205, a second rack 212, and a third rack 213. The base plate 201 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting frame 1. A housing 203 is mounted on the top of the base plate 201. A gear 204 is rotatably connected inside the housing 203. The first rack 205, the second rack 212, and the third rack 213 all mesh with the gear 204. The bottom end of the first rack 205 is fixedly connected to the first clamping member 210. The outer sides of the second rack 212 and the third rack 213 are fixedly connected to the second clamping member 215 and the third clamping member 216, respectively. Fixing members are fixedly mounted on both sides of the inside of the housing 203. A sliding groove 214 is provided through the fixed rod 211, the second clamping member 215, and the third clamping member 216. The fixed rod 211 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 214. A through groove 217 is provided through the outer side of the housing 203 for the first clamping member 210, the second clamping member 215, and the third clamping member 216 to pass through. An installation block 206 is also fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner side of the housing 203. A telescopic rod 208 is fixedly connected to the installation block 206. An installation groove 207 is provided through the first rack 205. The telescopic end of the telescopic rod 208 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the installation groove 207. A first spring 209 is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod 208.

[0045] Those skilled in the art will understand that during the installation of the dashcam 103, by inserting the bottom of the dashcam 103 into the first clamping member 210, the telescopic rod 208 and the first spring 209 are both in a contracted state under the gravity of the dashcam 103. This causes the first rack 205 to move downwards, driving the gear 204 to rotate counterclockwise. Consequently, the second rack 212 and the third rack 213 move towards the gear 204, and the second clamping member 215 and the third clamping member 216 move towards the dashcam 103. The directional movement of the dashcam 103 enables clamping of the dashcam 103; and the telescopic rod 208, a common structure in daily life, will not be elaborated on here, improves the overall stability of the movement of the first rack 205 and the first clamping member 210; furthermore, the cooperation between the fixed rod 211 and the slide groove 214 improves the stability of the movement of the second rack 212 and the third rack 213. This structure makes it convenient and quick for staff to install or remove the dashcam 103.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the protective mechanism 3 includes a threaded rod 301, a first movable member 302, and a second movable member. The threaded rod 301 is provided in two sets and is rotatably connected to the inside of the protective box 107 on both sides. The threads at both ends of the threaded rod 301 are in opposite directions. The first movable member 302 and the second movable member are respectively threaded to the two ends of the outer surface of the threaded rod 301. The tops of the first movable member 302 and the second movable member are respectively fixedly connected to the two side covers 109.

[0048] One end of one set of threaded rods 301 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 305, and the drive motor 305 is fixedly installed on the outer bottom of the protective box 107. A rotating wheel 303 is installed in the middle of both sets of threaded rods 301. The two sets of rotating wheels 303 are connected by a belt 304. A through hole is opened on the base plate 201 for the belt 304 to pass through.

[0049] Those skilled in the art will understand that the output of the drive motor 305 drives one set of threaded rods 301 and one set of rotating wheels 303 to rotate as a whole. Driven by the belt 304, the two sets of threaded rods 301 rotate synchronously, thereby causing the first movable part 302 and the second movable part to move closer or further away from each other. When they move closer, the cover 109 on both sides also moves closer to each other, thus closing the opening of the mounting bracket 1; when they move further away, the cover 109 on both sides also moves further away from each other, thus opening the opening of the mounting bracket 1.

[0050] Example 4

[0051] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the anti-fall-off mechanism 4 includes a rotating gear ring 401 and a gear plate 404. The rotating gear ring 401 is rotatably connected inside the mounting plate 104. A set of driving gears 402 and several sets of driven gears 403 are also rotatably connected inside the mounting plate 104. The outer circumferential surface of the rotating gear ring 401 is fixedly connected with teeth that mesh with the driving gears 402, and the inner circumferential surface of the rotating gear ring 401 is fixedly connected with teeth that mesh with the driven gears 403.

[0052] Several sets of toothed plates 404 are provided, all of which are slidably connected inside the mounting plate 104. The toothed plates 404 are located on top of the rotating toothed ring 401, and a clamping block 405 is fixedly connected to one end of the toothed plates 404 near the center of the mounting plate 104. The middle part of the driving tooth 402 is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor 406, and the stepper motor 406 is installed at the top inside the mounting plate 104.

[0053] Those skilled in the art will understand that the output of the stepper motor 406 drives the drive gear 402 to rotate, causing the rotating gear ring 401 to rotate. Consequently, all driven gears 403 rotate synchronously, causing all gear plates 404 to move toward or away from the center of the mounting plate 104. This, in turn, causes all clamping blocks 405 to move toward or away from the center of the mounting plate 104. When moving closer, the data cable connected inside the connector hole 105 is clamped to prevent it from falling off, thus increasing the stability of data transmission. When moving away, the clamping of the data cable is released.

[0054] The working principle and usage procedure of this dashcam device are as follows:

[0055] First, the user installs the mounting bracket 1 onto the car's windshield using the suction cup 102. Then, the bottom of the dashcam 103 is directly inserted into the first clamping member 210. Under the weight of the dashcam 103, the telescopic rod 208 and the first spring 209 are both in a contracted state. This causes the first rack 205 to move downwards, driving the gear 204 to rotate counterclockwise. Consequently, the second rack 212 and the third rack 213 move towards the gear 204, and the second clamping member 215 and the third clamping member 216 move towards the dashcam 103, thus clamping the dashcam 103 and completing the installation. Next, the external data cable is passed through the mounting plate 104 and connected to the connector 105. Finally, the output of the stepper motor 406 drives the drive gear 4. The rotation of the 02 causes the rotating gear ring 401 to rotate, which in turn causes all the driven gears 403 to rotate synchronously, driving all the gear plates 404 to move towards the center of the mounting plate 104. This, in turn, causes all the clamping blocks 405 to move towards the center of the mounting plate 104, clamping the data cable connected inside the connector hole 105 to prevent it from falling off, thus increasing the stability of data transmission. Furthermore, the output end of the drive motor 305 drives one set of threaded rods 301 and one set of rotating wheels 303 to rotate as a whole. Driven by the belt 304, the two sets of threaded rods 301 rotate synchronously, causing the first moving part 302 and the second moving part to move closer to each other, which in turn causes the covers 109 on both sides to move closer to each other, thus enclosing the dashcam 103 in the mounting bracket 1 and protecting it from damage caused by external impacts.

[0056] The present invention also provides a vehicle including a dashcam device with the above-described structure. This dashcam device can be referred to... Figures 1 to 9 Further details will not be elaborated here. Since the vehicle of the present invention includes the dashcam device described in the above embodiments, it possesses all the advantages of the aforementioned dashcam device.

[0057] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle dashcam device, comprising a mounting bracket (1) and a vehicle dashcam (103), characterized in that, The top of the mounting bracket (1) is connected to the suction cup (102) via a universal joint (101). The mounting bracket (1) is provided with a mounting mechanism (2) for clamping the dashcam (103). The bottom of the dashcam (103) is provided with a connector (105) for inserting a data cable. A mounting plate (104) is fixedly installed on the outside of the mounting bracket (1). The mounting plate (104) is provided with an anti-drop mechanism (4) to prevent the data cable from falling off. A protective mechanism (3) is also installed inside the mounting bracket (1).

2. The vehicle recorder device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting mechanism (2) includes a base plate (201), a first rack (205), a second rack (212), and a third rack (213). The base plate (201) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting frame (1). A housing (203) is mounted on the top of the base plate (201). A gear (204) is rotatably connected inside the housing (203). The first rack (205), the second rack (212), and the third rack (213) all mesh with the gear (204). The bottom of the first rack (205) is fixedly connected to the first clamping member (210).

3. The vehicle recorder device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer sides of the second rack (212) and the third rack (213) are fixedly connected to the second clamping member (215) and the third clamping member (216) respectively. Fixing rods (211) are fixedly installed on both sides of the inside of the housing (203). The second clamping member (215) and the third clamping member (216) are provided with sliding grooves (214). The fixing rods (211) are slidably connected to the sliding grooves (214). The outer side of the housing (203) is provided with through grooves (217) for the first clamping member (210), the second clamping member (215) and the third clamping member (216) to pass through.

4. The vehicle recorder device according to claim 2, characterized in that, An installation block (206) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner side of the housing (203). A telescopic rod (208) is fixedly connected to the installation block (206). An installation groove (207) is provided through the first rack (205). The telescopic end of the telescopic rod (208) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the installation groove (207). A first spring (209) is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod (208).

5. The vehicle recorder device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The protective mechanism (3) includes a threaded rod (301), a first movable member (302), and a second movable member. The threaded rod (301) is provided in two sets and is rotatably connected to the inside sides of the protective box (107). The threads at both ends of the threaded rod (301) are in opposite directions. The first movable member (302) and the second movable member are respectively threaded to the two ends of the outer surface of the threaded rod (301). The tops of the first movable member (302) and the second movable member are respectively fixedly connected to the box covers (109) on both sides.

6. The vehicle recorder device according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of one set of threaded rods (301) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (305), and the drive motor (305) is fixedly installed on the outer bottom of the protective box (107). A rotating wheel (303) is installed in the middle of both sets of threaded rods (301), and the two sets of rotating wheels (303) are connected by a belt (304).

7. The vehicle recorder device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The substrate (201) has through holes for the belt (304) to pass through.

8. The vehicle recorder device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The anti-detachment mechanism (4) includes a rotating gear ring (401) and a gear plate (404). The rotating gear ring (401) is rotatably connected inside the mounting plate (104). A set of driving gears (402) and several sets of driven gears (403) are also rotatably connected inside the mounting plate (104). The outer circumferential surface of the rotating gear ring (401) is fixedly connected with teeth that mesh with the driving gears (402), and the inner circumferential surface of the rotating gear ring (401) is fixedly connected with teeth that mesh with the driven gears (403).

9. The vehicle recorder device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The toothed plate (404) is provided in several sets, all of which are slidably connected inside the mounting plate (104). The toothed plate (404) is located at the top of the rotating toothed ring (401), and a clamping block (405) is fixedly connected to one end of the toothed plate (404) near the center of the mounting plate (104). The middle part of the driving tooth (402) is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor (406), and the stepper motor (406) is installed at the top inside the mounting plate (104).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle recorder device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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