Glass assembly, window module and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a glass assembly, a vehicle window module and a vehicle. The glass assembly comprises a vehicle window glass, a mounting bracket and a heating element. The mounting bracket is connected to the vehicle window glass and is used for mounting a camera module. The heating element is arranged on the mounting bracket and is used for heating the vehicle window glass. A gap for transmitting heat is arranged between the mounting bracket and the vehicle window glass. The gap is used for transmitting heat of the heating element in an air heat transmission mode, so as to control the temperature of the vehicle window glass within a preset range. The glass assembly, the vehicle window module and the vehicle can remove frost or fog on the vehicle window glass by using the heating element, and the heating element can be controlled more accurately.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of autonomous driving technology, intelligent driving vehicles have also emerged. Cameras are important sensors for intelligent driving vehicles to perceive their environment. Cameras are used to detect obstacles around the vehicle and transmit image and video signals to the central processing unit for processing. The central processing unit then outputs corresponding execution signals to control the accelerator, brakes, and steering to achieve autonomous driving or automatic parking.

[0003] Cameras are usually integrated into the car window using a mounting bracket. When the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car is too large, frost and fog can easily form on the car window glass, affecting the camera from obtaining clear images. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a glass assembly, a window module, and a vehicle to address the technical problem that frost and fog easily form on vehicle windows, affecting the camera's ability to capture clear images.

[0005] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a glass assembly, comprising:

[0007] Car window glass;

[0008] Mounting bracket, which is connected to the vehicle window glass, is used to mount the camera module;

[0009] A heating element, which is disposed on the mounting bracket, is used to heat the vehicle window glass;

[0010] A gap is provided between the mounting bracket and the vehicle window glass for heat transfer. This gap allows the heat from the heating element to be transferred via air heat transfer, thereby controlling the temperature of the vehicle window glass within a preset range.

[0011] The technical solution will be further explained below:

[0012] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover being connected to the vehicle window glass, the rear cover being disposed on the side of the front cover away from the vehicle window glass, the heating element being disposed between the front cover and the rear cover, and the rear cover covering the heating element.

[0013] In one embodiment, the glass assembly further includes a heat insulation element disposed between the heating element and the rear cover, and the heat insulation element covering the heating element.

[0014] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket has a mounting hole that passes through the front cover and the rear cover and is used to mount the camera module. The heat insulation component has a clearance hole that is aligned with the mounting hole. The diameter of the clearance hole is smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole. The clearance hole is used to allow the camera module to pass through, and the heat insulation component can be interference-fitted with the camera module.

[0015] In one embodiment, the front cover includes:

[0016] The main body and the window glass form a light-shielding cavity, and the heating element is disposed on the side of the main body away from the window glass;

[0017] The flanged portion is provided along the edge of the main body portion, and the flanged portion is provided with a protruding rib protruding in a direction away from the rear cover, the protruding rib being used to fit tightly against the vehicle window glass.

[0018] In one embodiment, at least one of the front cover and the rear cover is provided with a first buckle, and at least the other is provided with a first slot, wherein the first buckle is engaged in the first slot.

[0019] In one embodiment, the side of the front cover facing the window glass has a rough texture.

[0020] In one embodiment, the glass assembly further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the side of the mounting bracket facing the window glass.

[0021] In one embodiment, the gap forms an airflow channel for directing air between the mounting bracket and the window glass to the temperature sensor.

[0022] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a front cover, the front cover comprising:

[0023] The main body has a light-shielding cavity formed between it and the window glass, and the heating element is disposed in the main body.

[0024] The flanged portion is provided along the edge of the main body and is connected to the window glass. The flanged portion has a mounting groove, and the temperature sensor is disposed in the mounting groove. The air flow channel connects the light-shielding cavity and the mounting groove.

[0025] In one embodiment, the height of the airflow channel is 0.5mm-1.5mm.

[0026] In one embodiment, the temperature sensor is spaced apart from the window glass.

[0027] In one embodiment, the height of the airflow channel is 0.5mm-1.5mm.

[0028] In one embodiment, the temperature sensor is spaced 0.5mm-1mm from the window glass.

[0029] In one embodiment, the heating element is a heating diaphragm, which includes a substrate layer, a heating element, and an insulating layer. The substrate layer and the insulating layer are stacked together, and the substrate layer is closer to the window glass than the insulating layer. The heating element is disposed between the substrate layer and the insulating layer.

[0030] In one embodiment, the glass assembly further includes an edge protector that covers the edge of the window glass and is connected to the mounting bracket.

[0031] In one embodiment, the heating element is configured to control the temperature of the window glass between 85°C and 95°C.

[0032] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle window module, including the aforementioned glass assembly and a camera module, wherein the camera module is fixed to the vehicle window glass via the mounting bracket.

[0033] In one embodiment, the camera module includes:

[0034] A first mounting base, wherein a light-transmitting hole is provided through the first mounting base;

[0035] The second mounting base is connected to the first mounting base and is also connected to the mounting bracket. The second mounting base and the first mounting base together enclose a mounting cavity that communicates with the light-transmitting hole.

[0036] A camera is installed in the mounting cavity, and the lens of the camera passes through the light-transmitting hole.

[0037] Thirdly, this application provides a vehicle including the aforementioned window module.

[0038] In the aforementioned glass assembly, window module, and vehicle, a heating element is installed on the mounting bracket. This heating element radiates heat to the window glass, heating it and removing frost or fog, ensuring the camera module can obtain a clear view through the window. Simultaneously, a gap for heat transfer is provided between the mounting bracket and the window glass, allowing heat from the heating element to be transferred through the gap via air heat transfer. This facilitates more convenient and accurate monitoring of the heat radiated from the heating element to the window glass, controlling the window glass temperature within a preset range. This prevents excessive temperature from causing deposits on the mounting bracket, thus avoiding deposits obstructing the camera module lens and affecting image accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0040] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0041] Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are not drawn to a 1:1 scale, and the relative dimensions of the various components are shown as examples only and not necessarily to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a car window module according to one embodiment.

[0043] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded view of the structure of the car window module shown.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a vehicle window module according to an embodiment.

[0045] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The front view of the car window module shown.

[0046] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The window module shown is a cross-sectional view along section AA.

[0047] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The image shows a magnified view of part B.

[0048] Figure 7 for Figure 5The image shows a magnified view of part C.

[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover structure of a glass assembly according to one embodiment.

[0050] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rear cover of a glass assembly according to one embodiment.

[0051] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the rough structure of the front cover of the glass assembly in one embodiment.

[0052] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0053] 1. Mounting bracket; 11. Front cover; 111. Flanged edge; 112. Main body; 113. Light-shielding cavity; 114. Mounting groove; 115. Airflow channel; 116. Rib; 117. First slot; 118. Rough structure; 12. Heating element; 13. Heat insulation element; 14. Rear cover; 141. First buckle; 15. Camera module; 151. First mounting base; 152. Second mounting base; 153. Camera; 16. Temperature sensor; 17. Edge banding; 18. Mounting hole; 2. Window glass. Detailed Implementation

[0054] 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.

[0055] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0056] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0058] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" 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. Similarly, "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 if 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. If 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. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0060] One embodiment of this application provides a glass assembly that can be applied to a vehicle window module. Specifically, see... Figures 1 to 5One embodiment of the glass assembly includes a window glass 2, a mounting bracket 1, and a heating element 12. The window glass 2 may include a corner window, a front window, a rear window, or a side window, etc., without limitation. The mounting bracket 1 is connected to the window glass 2 and is used to mount the camera module 15. The heating element 12 is disposed on the mounting bracket 1 and is used to heat the window glass 2.

[0061] The aforementioned vehicle window glass 2 is heated by a heating element 12 installed on the mounting bracket 1. The heating element 12 radiates heat to the vehicle window glass 2, thereby removing frost or fog from the vehicle window glass 2 and ensuring that the camera module 15 can obtain a clear view through the vehicle window glass 2.

[0062] While related technologies have proposed solutions for removing frost and fog by heating the car window glass 2 with a heating element 12, the inventors of this application have discovered that the above solutions still have at least the following technical problems: The mounting bracket 1 of the camera module 15 is usually made of plastic. When the heating element 12 continuously heats the mounting bracket 1 to the point that the temperature becomes too high, small molecules in the plastic material (such as plasticizers, antioxidants, mold release agents, etc.) will volatilize and precipitate out, forming fog-like deposits (i.e., precipitates) on the surface of the car window glass 2 and the lens surface of the camera module 15, which in turn affects the imaging accuracy of the camera module 15. Although setting up the heating element 12 can solve the problem of "fogging", the precipitates caused by high temperature bring about the secondary problem of "lens contamination".

[0063] Based on this, the mounting bracket 1 of the glass assembly of this application is also provided with a gap for heat transfer between the glass 2 and the window glass. The gap is used to transfer the heat of the heating element 12 by means of air heat transfer, so as to control the temperature of the window glass 2 within a preset range.

[0064] Meanwhile, by providing a gap for heat transfer between the mounting bracket 1 and the window glass 2, the heat from the heating element 12 can be transferred through the gap via air heat transfer. This allows for more convenient and accurate monitoring of the heat radiated from the heating element 12 to the window glass 2, thus controlling the temperature of the window glass 2 within a preset range. This prevents the mounting bracket 1 from developing deposits due to excessive temperature, and consequently avoids deposits obstructing the lens of the camera module 15, affecting image accuracy. The heating element 12 is positioned corresponding to the area where the camera module 15 is located, to provide localized heating of the glass in that area.

[0065] Optionally, in some embodiments, the heating element 12 is configured to control the temperature of the window glass 2 at 85℃-95℃. Unless otherwise stated, the 'temperature of the window glass' mentioned in this application refers to the temperature of the area corresponding to the field of view of the camera module on the window glass. Since the heating element only locally heats this area, and the temperature sensor detects the air temperature in that area, the temperature control is a localized temperature control. Specifically, the mounting bracket 1 can be made of plastic. When the temperature of the window glass 2 is controlled at 85℃-95℃, the amount of precipitates generated by the mounting bracket 1 is minimal and will not substantially affect the imaging accuracy of the window glass 2 and the camera module 15, while also ensuring the defrosting and defogging effect of the window glass 2.

[0066] See Figure 5 In some embodiments, for example, the mounting bracket 1 includes a front cover 11 and a rear cover 14. The front cover 11 is connected to the vehicle window glass 2, and for example, the front cover 11 is fixedly disposed on the inner side of the vehicle window glass 2. The rear cover 14 is disposed on the side of the front cover 11 opposite to the vehicle window glass 2, and the heating element 12 is disposed between the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14. Preferably, the rear cover 14 covers the heating element 12.

[0067] By placing the heating element 12 between the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14, the rear cover 14 can cover the side of the heating element 12 away from the front cover 11, avoiding the heating element 12 from being exposed, reducing the heat loss of the heating element 12, and allowing more heat from the heating element 12 to radiate to the side where the window glass 2 is located. This improves the stability of the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2, thereby facilitating precise control of the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2.

[0068] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 1 has mounting holes 18 that penetrate the front cover 11, the heating element 12, and the rear cover 14. The camera module 15 is mounted in the mounting holes 18; for example, the lens end of the camera module 15 passes through the mounting holes 18, thereby utilizing the mounting bracket 1 to block the interference of ambient light on the lens end of the camera module 15, so that the lens end of the camera module 15 can obtain a clearer image.

[0069] See Figure 5 Optionally, in some embodiments, the glass assembly further includes a heat insulation element 13 disposed between the heating element 12 and the rear cover 14, and the heat insulation element 13 covers the heating element 12. The heat insulation element 13 can further block the heat of the heating element 12 from radiating to the rear cover 14 side, thereby further reducing the heat loss of the heating element 12. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the heat insulation element 13 can be heat insulation cotton.

[0070] By way of example, in other embodiments, the back cover 14 may be directly coated with a heat-insulating coating or the back cover 14 may be made of a heat-insulating material, thus eliminating the need to provide a heat insulation element 13 between the heating element 12 and the back cover 14.

[0071] See Figure 7 In some embodiments, the heat insulation component 13 has a clearance hole aligned with the mounting hole 18. The diameter of the clearance hole is smaller than that of the mounting hole 18. The clearance hole allows the camera module 15 to pass through, and the heat insulation component 13 can be interference-fitted with the camera module 15. The interference fit between the camera module 15 and the heat insulation component 13 seals the gap between the wall of the mounting hole 18 and the camera module 15, thereby further reducing heat loss and preventing dust from entering the mounting bracket 1 from the mounting hole 18.

[0072] See Figure 6 Optionally, in some embodiments, the glass assembly further includes an edge protector 17, which wraps around the edge of the window glass 2 and is connected to the mounting bracket 1. Understandably, the edge protector 17 can seal the gap between the edge of the front cover 11 and the window glass 2 while fixing the front cover 11 to the window glass 2, thereby further reducing heat loss from the edge of the front cover 11 and preventing light leakage from the edge of the front cover 11, ensuring that the camera module 15 can obtain a clear field of view. Exemplarily, the edge protector 17 can be integrally injection molded onto the edge of the front cover 11 using an injection molding process.

[0073] See Figure 8 Optionally, in some embodiments, the front cover 11 includes a main body portion 112 and a flange portion 111. Figure 5 Specifically, a light-shielding cavity 113 is formed between the main body 112 and the window glass 2. A mounting hole 18 is opened in the main body 112 and communicates with the light-shielding cavity 113. A heating element 12 is disposed in the main body 112. In this way, the heating element 12 can radiate heat to the window glass 2 through the air in the light-shielding cavity 113.

[0074] See Figure 6 Furthermore, the flange portion 111 is provided along the edge of the main body portion 112, and the flange portion 111 is provided with a protruding rib 116 protruding in the direction away from the rear cover 14. The protruding rib 116 is used to fit tightly against the window glass 2. Exemplarily, the protruding rib 116 is a ring structure, and the protruding rib 116 is arranged around the periphery of the light-shielding cavity 113. By fitting tightly against the window glass 2 with the protruding rib 116, heat loss can be further prevented. At the same time, the protruding rib 116 can prevent the material of the edge-sealing part 17 from flowing into the light-shielding cavity 113 during injection molding of the edge-sealing part 17, thereby preventing the camera module 15 from being contaminated.

[0075] Optionally, in some embodiments, the glass assembly further includes a temperature sensor 16, which is disposed on the side of the mounting bracket 1 facing the window glass 2. The temperature sensor 16 is used to obtain the temperature of the space between the window glass 2 and the mounting bracket 1, thereby monitoring the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2.

[0076] By setting a temperature sensor 16 on the side of the mounting bracket 1 facing the window glass 2, the temperature sensor 16 can obtain the temperature of the space between the window glass 2 and the mounting bracket 1 in real time, thereby monitoring the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2 in real time. This allows for more precise control of the heating temperature of the heating element 12, avoiding the generation of precipitates on the mounting bracket 1 due to excessive temperature, and preventing the precipitates from obstructing the lens of the camera module 15 and affecting the camera accuracy.

[0077] For example, in some embodiments, the temperature sensor 16 can be fixed to the window glass 2 by adhesive tape.

[0078] See also Figure 6 Optionally, in some embodiments, the gap between the mounting bracket 1 and the window glass 2 forms an air flow channel 115. The air flow channel 115 is used to guide the air between the mounting bracket 1 and the window glass 2 to the temperature sensor 16, thereby ensuring that the temperature sensor 16 can more accurately obtain the temperature between the mounting bracket 1 and the window glass 2, and thus achieve more precise control of the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2.

[0079] See Figure 6 as well as Figure 8 The front cover 11 has a through-hole mounting groove 114, in which the temperature sensor 16 is installed. The rear cover 14 covers the mounting groove 114. By embedding the temperature sensor 16 in the mounting groove 114, the overall structural compactness of the glass assembly can be improved, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the glass assembly. At the same time, by having the rear cover 14 cover the mounting groove 114, heat loss from the mounting groove 114 can be further reduced, and the temperature sensor 16 in the mounting groove 114 can be protected, thereby improving the temperature detection accuracy of the temperature sensor 16.

[0080] Preferably, the mounting groove 114 is formed in the flange portion 111. For example, the mounting groove 114 is located on the side of the rib 116 of the flange portion 111 that is close to the main body portion 112, thereby preventing the material of the edge banding 17 from flowing into the mounting groove 114 and contaminating the camera module 15.

[0081] Furthermore, the airflow channel 115 connects the light-shielding cavity 113 and the mounting groove 114. Specifically, since the heating element 12 radiates heat to the window glass 2 through the air in the light-shielding cavity 113, by forming an airflow channel 115 between the flange portion 111 and the window glass 2, connecting the light-shielding cavity 113 and the mounting groove 114, the air in the light-shielding cavity 113 can flow to the mounting groove 114 through the airflow channel 115, and at the same time, heat is transferred to the mounting groove 114 through the airflow channel 115. In this way, by using the airflow channel 115 to transfer heat, it can be ensured that the temperature sensor 16 in the mounting groove 114 can more accurately obtain the temperature in the light-shielding cavity 113, and thus more accurately monitor the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2.

[0082] Optionally, in some embodiments, the height of the airflow channel 115, i.e., the gap between the flange 111 and the window glass 2, is 0.5mm-1.5mm, for example, it can be 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 0.9mm, 1mm, 1.3mm, or 1.5mm. Specifically, if the height of the airflow channel 115 is too large, it will accelerate airflow, which is not conducive to heat preservation and will easily lead to large temperature deviations. Moreover, if the height of the airflow channel 115 is too large, the inner structure of the mounting bracket 1 may be visible from the side of the mounting bracket 1, resulting in light leakage of the camera module 15 and an unsightly appearance. If the height of the airflow channel 115 is too small, airflow will be impossible, affecting the detection accuracy of the temperature sensor 16. By configuring the height of the airflow channel 115 to 0.5mm-1.5mm, the detection accuracy of the temperature sensor 16 can be guaranteed while reducing heat loss.

[0083] Optionally, in some embodiments, the temperature sensor 16 is spaced apart from the window glass 2, thereby ensuring that the air in the light-shielding cavity 113 can circulate between the temperature sensor 16 and the window glass 2, ensuring that the probe of the temperature sensor 16 can fully contact the air, and further improving the detection accuracy of the temperature sensor 16.

[0084] Optionally, in some embodiments, the distance between the temperature sensor 16 and the window glass 2 is 0.5mm-1mm. For example, it can be 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 0.9mm, 1mm, 1.3mm or 1.5mm, etc., and there is no limitation here.

[0085] See Figure 6 as well as Figure 9Optionally, in some embodiments, at least one of the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14 is provided with a first buckle 141 and at least the other is provided with a first slot 117. The first buckle 141 is engaged in the first slot 117, thereby achieving the connection and fixation between the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14. Specifically, in one embodiment, a first slot 117 may be provided on the front cover 11, and a corresponding first buckle 141 may be provided on the rear cover 14; or in another embodiment, a first buckle 141 may be provided on the front cover 11, and a corresponding first slot 117 may be provided on the rear cover 14; or, in other embodiments, both a first buckle 141 and a first slot 117 may be provided on the front cover 11, and both a first buckle 141 and a first slot 117 may be provided on the rear cover 14. By engaging the first buckles 141 of the front cover 11 with the first slots 117 of the rear cover 14, and engaging the first buckles 141 of the rear cover 14 with the first slots 117 of the front cover 11, the connection and fixation of the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14 can also be achieved.

[0086] Optionally, in some embodiments, there are multiple first buckles 141 and first slots 117, and the first buckles 141 and first slots 117 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, thereby improving the connection stability between the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14.

[0087] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14 may be fixed by adhesive bonding or by screw thread connection, without limitation.

[0088] See Figure 10 Optionally, in some embodiments, the front cover 11 has a rough structure 118 on the side facing the window glass 2. Specifically, the rough structure 118 can be an uneven texture or a serrated texture, or it can be a frosted coating, etc. The rough structure 118 can reduce light refraction on the side of the front cover 11 facing the window glass 2, thereby reducing the impact on the camera function of the camera module 15.

[0089] Optionally, in some embodiments, the front cover 11 may be made of hard plastic materials such as PP+GF or PC+ABS, and the rear cover 14 may be made of materials such as PC+ABS, PC+PBT or PBT+GF, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14 while reducing the generation of precipitates under high temperature conditions.

[0090] Optionally, in some embodiments, the heating element 12 is a heating diaphragm, which includes a substrate layer (not shown), a heating element (not shown), and an insulating layer (not shown). The substrate layer and the insulating layer are stacked, with the substrate layer closer to the front cover 11 than the insulating layer. The heating element is disposed between the substrate layer and the insulating layer. Specifically, the substrate layer can be made of a thin film material with excellent high-temperature resistance and insulation properties, such as polyimide (PI), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), or Teflon (PTFE). The heating element can be a special alloy foil or a metal resistance paste, such as nickel-chromium alloy or iron-chromium-aluminum alloy. The insulating layer can be a sandwich structure made of silicone rubber, epoxy resin, or fiberglass cloth.

[0091] This application also provides a window module, which can be a front window module, rear window module, side window module, corner window module, or sunroof module, etc., and is not limited thereto. Specifically, the window module of one embodiment includes a camera module 15 and a glass assembly of any of the above embodiments, and the camera module 15 is fixed to the window glass 2 by a mounting bracket 1.

[0092] See Figure 5 In some embodiments, the camera module 15 includes a first mounting base 151, a second mounting base 152, and a camera 153. The first mounting base 151 is inserted through the mounting hole 9 and has a light-transmitting hole. The second mounting base 152 is connected to the first mounting base 151 and is also connected to the rear cover 14 of the mounting bracket 1. The second mounting base 152 and the first mounting base 151 together form a mounting cavity communicating with the light-transmitting hole. The camera 153 is installed in the mounting cavity, and the lens end of the camera 153 is inserted through the light-transmitting hole. Thus, by placing the camera 153 in the mounting cavity, placing the first mounting base 151 in the mounting hole 18, and connecting the second mounting base 152 to the rear cover 14, the camera module 15 can be installed and fixed to the mounting hole 18.

[0093] Optionally, in some embodiments, the second mounting base 152 can be connected and fixed to the rear cover 14 by screws. In other embodiments, the second mounting base 152 can also be fixed to the rear cover 14 by snap-fit, or the second mounting base 152 can also be fixed to the rear cover 14 by adhesive.

[0094] Optionally, in some embodiments, at least one of the first mounting base 151 and the second mounting base 152 is provided with a second buckle, and at least the other is provided with a second slot, with the second buckle engaging in the second slot. The connection and fixation of the first mounting base 151 and the second mounting base 152 can be achieved by the engagement of the second buckle and the second slot.

[0095] Specifically, in one embodiment, a second slot may be provided on the first mounting base 151, and a corresponding second buckle may be provided on the second mounting base 152; or in another embodiment, a second buckle may be provided on the first mounting base 151, and a corresponding second slot may be provided on the second mounting base 152; or, in other embodiments, both a second buckle and a second slot may be provided on the first mounting base 151, and both a second buckle and a second slot may be provided on the second mounting base 152. By engaging the second buckles of the first mounting base 151 with the second slots of the second mounting base 152 one by one, and engaging the second buckles of the second mounting base 152 with the second slots of the second mounting base 152 one by one, the connection and fixation of the first mounting base 151 and the second mounting base 152 can also be achieved.

[0096] Optionally, in some embodiments, at least one of the first mounting base 151 and the second mounting base 152 is provided with a limiting groove, and at least the other is provided with a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion being inserted into the limiting groove. The limiting protrusion being inserted into the limiting groove ensures that the first mounting base 151 and the second mounting base 152 are accurately aligned.

[0097] Specifically, in one embodiment, a limiting groove may be provided on the first mounting base 151, and a corresponding limiting protrusion may be provided on the second mounting base 152; or in another embodiment, a limiting protrusion may be provided on the first mounting base 151, and a corresponding limiting groove may be provided on the second mounting base 152; or, in other embodiments, both a limiting groove and a limiting protrusion may be provided on the first mounting base 151, and both a limiting groove and a limiting protrusion may be provided on the second mounting base 152. By inserting the limiting protrusions of the first mounting base 151 into the limiting grooves of the second mounting base 152 one by one, and by snapping the limiting protrusions of the second mounting base 152 into the limiting grooves of the second mounting base 152 one by one, accurate alignment of the first mounting base 151 and the second mounting base 152 can also be achieved.

[0098] Optionally, in some embodiments, this application also provides a vehicle, specifically, the vehicle includes the window module of any of the above embodiments.

[0099] In the aforementioned window module and vehicle, the glass assembly utilizes a heating element 12 positioned between the front cover 11 and the rear cover 14 of the mounting bracket 1. The heating element 12 radiates heat to the window glass 2, thereby removing frost or fog and ensuring the camera module 15 can obtain a clear view through the window glass 2. Furthermore, the rear cover 14 covers the side of the heating element 12 facing away from the front cover 11, preventing the heating element 12 from being exposed and reducing heat loss. This allows more heat from the heating element 12 to radiate towards the side of the window glass 2, improving the stability of the heat radiated by the heating element 12 and facilitating more accurate control of the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2. Meanwhile, by setting a temperature sensor 16 on the side of the mounting bracket 1 facing the window glass 2, the temperature sensor 16 can obtain the temperature of the space between the window glass 2 and the mounting bracket 1 in real time, thereby monitoring the heat radiated by the heating element 12 to the window glass 2 in real time. This allows for more precise control of the heating temperature of the heating element 12, preventing the mounting bracket 1 from producing precipitates due to excessive temperature, and thus preventing the precipitates from obstructing the lens of the camera module 15 and affecting the camera accuracy.

[0100] 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.

[0101] The above embodiments merely illustrate 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 glass assembly, characterized in that, The glass assembly comprises: a vehicle window glass; a mounting bracket connected to the vehicle window glass, the mounting bracket being used for mounting a camera module; a heating element arranged on the mounting bracket, the heating element being used for heating the vehicle window glass; a gap between the mounting bracket and the vehicle window glass is provided for transferring heat, the gap being used for transferring heat of the heating element in an air heat transfer manner to control a temperature of the vehicle window glass within a preset range.

2. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket comprises a front cover connected to the vehicle window glass and a rear cover arranged on a side of the front cover away from the vehicle window glass, the heating element is arranged between the front cover and the rear cover, and the rear cover covers the heating element.

3. The glass assembly of claim 2, wherein, The glass assembly further comprises a heat insulation element arranged between the heating element and the rear cover, and the heat insulation element covers the heating element.

4. The glass assembly of claim 3, wherein, The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting hole penetrating through the front cover and the rear cover, the mounting hole being used for mounting the camera module, the heat insulation element is provided with a relief hole arranged in position with the mounting hole, a hole diameter of the relief hole is smaller than a hole diameter of the mounting hole, the relief hole is used for allowing the camera module to pass through, and the heat insulation element can be in interference fit with the camera module.

5. The glass assembly of claim 2, wherein, The front cover comprises: a main body part forming a light shielding cavity with the vehicle window glass, the heating element being arranged on a side of the main body part away from the vehicle window glass; a flange part arranged along an edge of the main body part, the flange part being provided with a protruding rib protruding in a direction away from the rear cover, the protruding rib being used for closely abutting against the vehicle window glass.

6. The glass assembly of claim 2, wherein, At least one of the front cover and the rear cover is provided with a first clamping buckle, and at least the other is provided with a first clamping groove, the first clamping buckle being clamped in the first clamping groove.

7. The glass assembly of claim 2, wherein, A side of the front cover facing the vehicle window glass is provided with a rough structure.

8. The glass assembly of claim 1, wherein, The glass assembly further comprises a temperature sensor arranged on a side of the mounting bracket facing the vehicle window glass.

9. The glass assembly of claim 8, wherein, The gap forms an air flow channel for guiding air between the mounting bracket and the vehicle window glass to the temperature sensor.

10. The glass assembly of claim 9, wherein, The mounting bracket comprises a front cover, the front cover comprising: a main body part forming a light shielding cavity with the vehicle window glass, the heating element being arranged on the main body part; a flange part arranged along an edge of the main body part, the flange part being connected to the vehicle window glass, the flange part being provided with a mounting groove, the temperature sensor being arranged in the mounting groove, and the air flow channel being in communication with the light shielding cavity and the mounting groove.

11. The glass assembly of claim 10, wherein, A height of the air flow channel is 0.5mm-1.5mm.

12. The glass assembly of claim 9, wherein, The temperature sensor is arranged in a spaced manner with the vehicle window glass.

13. The glass assembly of claim 12, wherein, A spacing between the temperature sensor and the vehicle window glass is 0.5mm-1mm.

14. The glass assembly of claim 1, wherein, The heating element is a heating film sheet, the heating film sheet comprising a substrate layer, a heating element and an insulation layer, the substrate layer and the insulation layer being arranged in a stacked manner, the substrate layer being closer to the vehicle window glass than the insulation layer, and the heating element being arranged between the substrate layer and the insulation layer.

15. The glass assembly of claim 1, wherein, The glass assembly further comprises a beading member, the beading member covers the edge of the vehicle window glass, and the beading member is connected with the mounting bracket.

16. The glass assembly of any one of claims 1-15, wherein, The heating member is configured to control the temperature of the vehicle window glass at 85-95°C.

17. A vehicle window module, characterized by, The glass assembly comprises any one of claims 1-16, and A camera module is fixed to the vehicle window glass through the mounting bracket.

18. The vehicle window module of claim 17, wherein, The camera module comprises: A first mounting seat is provided with a light-transmitting hole; A second mounting seat is connected with the first mounting seat, and the second mounting seat is connected with the mounting bracket, and the second mounting seat and the first mounting seat jointly enclose a mounting cavity in communication with the light-transmitting hole; A camera is installed in the mounting cavity, and the lens end of the camera is arranged in the light-transmitting hole.

19. The vehicle window module of claim 18, wherein: At least one of the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat is provided with a second buckle, and at least the other is provided with a second clamping groove, and the second buckle is clamped in the second clamping groove; and / or At least one of the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat is provided with a limiting groove, and at least the other is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion is inserted into the limiting groove.

20. A vehicle characterized by The vehicle window module comprises any one of claims 17-19.

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