Camera device and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera device and a vehicle. The camera device comprises a mounting support, a camera and a cleaning assembly. The camera is arranged on the mounting support, the cleaning assembly is arranged on the mounting support and comprises a driving assembly and a cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is annular and sleeves the mounting support, the driving assembly is used for driving the cleaning belt to move, a lens of the camera faces the cleaning belt, and in the moving process of the cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is suitable for being in contact with the lens to clean the lens. According to the camera device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the camera can be automatically cleaned, the cleaning convenience is improved, and the problem that the lens is scratched in the cleaning process can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle accessories, in particular to a camera device and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the related technologies, camera devices are widely used as important sensing devices. In the vehicle field, since the camera device is exposed to the external environment for a long time, the lens is easily contaminated by dust and other debris, which in turn affects the imaging effect and service life of the camera device. In order to ensure the normal use of the camera device, the lens of the camera device is usually cleaned regularly by manual cleaning. However, manual cleaning is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and during the cleaning process, there is also the possibility of scratching the lens. Therefore, there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a camera device that can automatically clean the camera, improve the convenience of cleaning, and reduce the problem of scratching the lens during the cleaning process.

[0004] The utility model also provides a vehicle with the camera device.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the camera device includes: a mounting support; a camera, which is arranged on the mounting support; a cleaning component, which is arranged on the mounting support, and the cleaning component includes a driving component and a cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is annular and is sleeved on the mounting support, the driving component is used to drive the cleaning belt to move, the lens of the camera is facing the cleaning belt, and during the movement of the cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is suitable for contacting with the lens to clean the lens.

[0006] According to the camera device of the embodiment of the utility model, a driving component and a cleaning belt are provided, and the driving component drives the cleaning belt to move. During the movement of the cleaning belt, the cleaning belt contacts the lens to clean the lens of the camera, thereby realizing automatic cleaning of the camera, improving the convenience of cleaning, and reducing the problem of scratching the lens during the cleaning process.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the mounting support includes a first support, a second support and a plurality of rotatable guide wheels, the first support and the second support are opposite to and spaced apart from each other, the plurality of guide wheels are located between the first support and the second support and are spaced apart along the circumference of the mounting support, the cleaning belt is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the mounting support and contacts with the plurality of guide wheels, the camera and the drive assembly are both located between the first support and the second support and on the inner peripheral side of the cleaning belt.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera and the driving assembly are both fixed to the first support, and the second support is detachable.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the multiple guide wheels include a first guide wheel, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first support, and the other end of the first guide wheel is rotatably and detachably connected to the second support; and / or, a support column is provided between the first support and the second support, one end of the support column is connected to the first support, and the other end of the support column is detachably connected to the second support.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the plurality of guide wheels include a second guide wheel, the second guide wheel is arranged adjacent to the lens, and the outer peripheral surface of the second guide wheel is an arc-shaped surface convex toward a direction away from the central axis of the second guide wheel.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, it also includes a camera bracket, which is arranged between the first support and the second support, the camera is installed on the camera bracket, there are two second guide wheels and they are located on opposite sides of the camera bracket, and the second guide wheels are rotatably installed on the camera bracket.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the driving assembly includes a motor, a transmission mechanism and a driving wheel, the transmission mechanism includes a first transmission wheel and a second transmission wheel that can be connected in a transmission manner, the first transmission wheel is arranged on the motor shaft of the motor, the driving wheel is coaxially arranged with the second transmission wheel and arranged along the axial direction of the second transmission wheel, the driving wheel is connected to the second transmission wheel, and when the second transmission wheel rotates, it drives the driving wheel to rotate synchronously, the cleaning belt contacts the outer peripheral surface of the driving wheel, and when the driving wheel rotates, it drives the cleaning belt to move.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the driving assembly further includes a transmission belt, and the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are transmission-connected via the transmission belt.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a self-cleaning component for cleaning the cleaning belt is further included. The self-cleaning component is located between the first support and the second support and on the inner circumference of the cleaning belt. The self-cleaning component is suitable for contacting the cleaning belt to clean the cleaning belt.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the self-cleaning assembly includes a cleaning bracket, a cleaning member and an elastic member, the cleaning bracket is arranged on the mounting support, the elastic member is connected between the cleaning member and the cleaning bracket, and the elastic member is used to keep the cleaning member in contact with the cleaning belt.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a guide groove is provided on the cleaning bracket, and the cleaning member is movably disposed in the guide groove.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a lens window is formed on the cleaning belt, and the lens window penetrates the cleaning belt along the thickness direction of the cleaning belt; when the camera device is working, the lens window is opposite to the lens.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning belt is made of a water-absorbing material.

[0019] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model includes: the camera device of the embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model.

[0020] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the utility model, by providing the above-mentioned camera device, it is possible to realize automatic cleaning of the camera, improve the convenience of cleaning, and reduce the problem of scratching the lens during the cleaning process.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a camera device according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the camera rig in Figure 1;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the camera device in FIG.

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the position of the cleaning tape of the camera device in FIG.

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] 100. Camera device;

[0029] 10. Mounting support; 11. First support; 12. Second support; 13. Camera; 131. Lens; 14. Connecting hole; 15. Positioning hole; 16. Guide wheel; 17. First guide wheel; 18. Second guide wheel; 19. Support column;

[0030] 20. Cleaning assembly; 21. Driving assembly; 22. Motor; 23. Transmission mechanism; 231. First transmission wheel; 232. Second transmission wheel; 24. Driving wheel; 25. Transmission belt; 26. Cleaning belt; 261. Lens window; 27. Camera bracket;

[0031] 30. Self-cleaning component; 31. Cleaning bracket; 32. Cleaning member; 33. Elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0033] The camera device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 According to the first embodiment of the present utility model, the camera device 100 includes a mounting bracket 10, a camera 13 and a cleaning component 20, and the camera 13 and the cleaning component 20 are arranged on the mounting bracket 10.

[0035] The cleaning assembly 20 includes a driving assembly 21 and a cleaning belt 26. The cleaning belt 26 is annular and is sleeved on the mounting bracket 10, which can make full use of the space, so that the overall structure of the camera device 100 is compact and reasonable. The driving assembly 21 is used to drive the cleaning belt 26 to move, and the lens 131 of the camera 13 faces the cleaning belt 26. During the movement of the cleaning belt 26, the cleaning belt 26 is suitable for contacting with the lens 131 to clean the lens 131. The driving assembly 21 drives the cleaning belt 26 to move. During the movement of the cleaning belt 26, the cleaning belt 26 contacts with the lens 131, which can clean the lens 131 of the camera 13, thereby realizing the automatic cleaning function of the camera 13, improving the convenience of cleaning, and improving the cleaning efficiency to a certain extent.

[0036] According to the camera device 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, a driving component 21 and a cleaning belt 26 are provided, and the driving component 21 drives the cleaning belt 26 to move. During the movement of the cleaning belt 26, the cleaning belt 26 contacts the lens 131 to clean the lens 131 of the camera 13, thereby realizing automatic cleaning of the camera 13, improving the convenience of cleaning, and reducing the problem of scratching the lens during the cleaning process.

[0037] Reference Figure 1-Figure 2 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting support 10 includes a first support 11, a second support 12, and a plurality of rotatable guide wheels 16. The first support 11 and the second support 12 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart. The plurality of guide wheels 16 are located between the first support 11 and the second support 12 and are spaced apart along the circumference of the mounting support 10. The cleaning belt 26 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the mounting support 10, and the cleaning belt 26 is in contact with the plurality of guide wheels 16. The camera 13 and the driving assembly 21 are located between the first support 11 and the second support 12, and the camera 13 and the driving assembly 21 are located on the inner peripheral side of the cleaning belt 26.

[0038] The plurality of guide wheels 16, the camera 13, and the driving assembly 21 are all disposed between the first support 11 and the second support 12, which can fully utilize the space between the first support 11 and the second support 12, improve the space utilization rate, and make the overall structure of the camera device 100 more compact. At the same time, the first support 11 and the second support 12 can protect the plurality of guide wheels 16, the camera 13, and the driving assembly 21 between the first support 11 and the second support 12.

[0039] The cleaning belt 26 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the mounting support 10 and contacts the plurality of guide wheels 16 located between the first support 11 and the second support 12, so that the overall structure of the camera device 100 is relatively reasonable. The camera 13 is located on the inner peripheral side of the cleaning belt 26 and the lens 131 of the camera 13 contacts the inner peripheral side of the cleaning belt 26, so that the cleaning belt 26 can clean the camera 13 conveniently.

[0040] In addition, the plurality of guide wheels 16 can guide and tension the cleaning belt 26 , so that the cleaning belt 26 can move along the outer circumference of the mounting bracket 10 and can be in close contact with the lens 131 of the camera 13 , thereby ensuring a cleaning effect.

[0041] It should be noted that the “plurality” in the present invention refers to two or more than two.

[0042] For example, refer to Figure 2 as well as Figure 3There are four guide wheels 16 , which are located between the first support 11 and the second support 12 and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting support 10 , and play a guiding and tensioning role in the movement of the cleaning belt 26 .

[0043] Reference Figure 2 According to some embodiments of the utility model, the camera 13 and the driving assembly 21 are both fixed to the first support 11, and the second support 12 is detachable. The camera 13 and the driving assembly 21 are both fixed to the first support 11, which can make the position of the camera 13 and the driving assembly 21 more stable, and can reduce or avoid the shaking of the camera 13 or the driving assembly 21 during the cleaning process, which affects the cleaning effect. The second support 12 is detachable, which can facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the camera 13 and the driving assembly 21 fixed to the first support 11.

[0044] Reference Figure 1-Figure 2 According to some embodiments of the utility model, the plurality of guide wheels 16 include a first guide wheel 17, one end of the first guide wheel 17 is rotatably connected to the first support 11, and the other end of the first guide wheel 17 is rotatably and detachably connected to the second support 12. The two ends of the first guide wheel 17 are rotatably connected to the first support 11 and the second support 12, respectively, so that the first guide wheel 17 can rotate between the first support 11 and the second support 12, thereby achieving a guiding effect on the cleaning belt 26. The other end of the first guide wheel 17 is detachably connected to the second support 12, which can facilitate maintenance, replacement, and other operations on the first guide wheel 17. In addition, the first guide wheel 17 can also support the mounting support 10, and at the same time, it can ensure that there is enough space between the first support 11 and the second support 12, which is convenient for the assembly of the camera device 100.

[0045] Reference Figure 2-Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the utility model, a support column 19 is provided between the first support 11 and the second support 12, one end of the support column 19 is connected to the first support 11, and the other end of the support column 19 is detachably connected to the second support 12. The support column 19 is provided between the first support 11 and the second support 12, and the support column 19 supports the mounting support 10, and can improve the overall structural strength of the mounting support 10. The other end of the support column 19 is detachably connected to the second support 12, and the support column 19 can play a connecting role, which can facilitate the assembly of the first support 11 and the second support 12. In addition, the support column 19 can ensure that there is enough space between the first support 11 and the second support 12, which is convenient for the assembly of the camera device 100.

[0046] Optionally, the support column 19 and the second support 12 may be connected by fasteners, for example, referring to Figure 1 as well as Figure 3The second support 12 is provided with a connecting hole 14 , the supporting column 19 is provided with a positioning hole 15 , and the fastener is passed through the connecting hole 14 of the second support 12 and the positioning hole 15 of the supporting column 19 to complete the connection between the first support 11 and the second support 12 .

[0047] Reference Figure 2-Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the utility model, the multiple guide wheels 16 include a first guide wheel 17, one end of the first guide wheel 17 is rotatably connected to the first support 11, the other end of the first guide wheel 17 is rotatably and detachably connected to the second support 12, and a support column 19 is provided between the first support 11 and the second support 12, one end of the support column 19 is connected to the first support 11, and the other end of the support column 19 is detachably connected to the second support 12.

[0048] The two ends of the first guide wheel 17 are rotatably connected to the first support 11 and the second support 12, respectively, so that the first guide wheel 17 can rotate between the first support 11 and the second support 12, thereby achieving a guiding effect on the cleaning belt 26. In addition, the other end of the first guide wheel 17 is detachably connected to the second support 12, which can facilitate maintenance and replacement of the first guide wheel 17.

[0049] A support column 19 is provided between the bracket and the second support 12, and the support column 19 supports the mounting support 10, and can improve the overall structural strength of the mounting support 10. In addition, the other end of the support column 19 is detachably connected to the second support 12, and the support column 19 can play a connecting role, which can facilitate the assembly and connection of the first support 11 and the second support 12.

[0050] In addition, the other end of the first guide wheel 17 is detachably connected to the second support 12 and the other end of the support column 19 is detachably connected to the second support 12 , which can ensure the connection effect between the first support 11 and the second support 12 .

[0051] Reference Figure 2-Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of guide wheels 16 include a second guide wheel 18, the second guide wheel 18 is disposed adjacent to the lens 131, and the outer peripheral surface of the second guide wheel 18 is an arc-shaped surface convex in a direction away from the central axis of the second guide wheel 18. The outer peripheral surface of the second guide wheel 18 is an arc-shaped surface convex in a direction away from the central axis of the second guide wheel 18, and the second guide wheel 18 is adjacent to the lens 131 of the camera 13, and the mirror surface of the lens 131 is generally formed as an arc-shaped surface or a spherical surface convex outwardly. The two guide wheels 16 can make the cleaning belt 26 in contact with the guide wheels 16 arc-shaped, so that the cleaning belt 26 adjacent to the lens 131 is in a stretched state, and then the cleaning belt 26 can be more closely attached to the lens 131, reducing the blind spot of cleaning the lens 131 and ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0052] Reference Figure 2-Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a camera bracket 27 is further included. The camera bracket 27 is arranged between the first support 11 and the second support 12. The camera 13 is mounted on the camera bracket 27. There are two second guide wheels 18 located on opposite sides of the camera bracket 27. The second guide wheels 18 are rotatably mounted on the camera bracket 27. By providing the camera bracket 27, the positioning and assembly of the camera 13 and the two guide wheels 16 can be facilitated. At the same time, the camera bracket 27 can protect the camera 13. The second guide wheels 18 are rotatably mounted on the camera bracket 27, and can guide the cleaning belt 26. In addition, the second guide wheels 18 are located on opposite sides of the camera bracket 27. The cleaning belt 26 contacts the two second guide wheels 18, and can tension the cleaning belt 26 at the corresponding positions on both sides of the camera bracket 27, so as to ensure that the cleaning belt 26 is closely attached to the lens 131, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect of the cleaning belt 26 on the camera 13.

[0053] Reference Figure 2-Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the utility model, the driving assembly 21 includes a motor 22, a transmission mechanism 23 and a driving wheel 24. The transmission mechanism 23 includes a first transmission wheel 231 and a second transmission wheel 232 that can be transmission-connected. The first transmission wheel 231 is arranged on the motor shaft of the motor 22. The driving wheel 24 is coaxially arranged with the second transmission wheel 232 and arranged along the axial direction of the second transmission wheel 232. The driving wheel 24 is connected to the second transmission wheel 232. When the second transmission wheel 232 rotates, it drives the driving wheel 24 to rotate synchronously. The cleaning belt 26 contacts the outer peripheral surface of the driving wheel 24. When the driving wheel 24 rotates, it drives the cleaning belt 26 to move.

[0054] The motor shaft of the motor 22 rotates, driving the first transmission wheel 231 to rotate, the first transmission wheel 231 drives the second transmission wheel 232 connected thereto to rotate, the second transmission wheel 232 drives the driving wheel 24 coaxially arranged therewith to rotate, the driving wheel 24 drives the cleaning belt 26 in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the driving wheel 24 to move, so that the cleaning belt 26 can rotate along the outer peripheral side of the mounting bracket 10, and the inner peripheral side of the cleaning belt 26 can wipe the lens 131 of the camera 13 in contact therewith, thereby completing the cleaning operation of the camera 13. The overall structure of the transmission mechanism 23 is relatively simple.

[0055] Reference Figure 2-Figure 4According to some embodiments of the utility model, the driving assembly 21 further includes a transmission belt 25, and the first transmission wheel 231 and the second transmission wheel 232 can be transmission-connected through the transmission belt 25. The motor 22 drives the first transmission wheel 231 to rotate, and then drives the second transmission wheel 232 to rotate through the transmission belt 25, thereby driving the driving wheel 24 and the cleaning belt 26 to rotate, so as to wipe and clean the lens 131. By providing the transmission belt 25, the connection effect of the transmission connection between the first transmission wheel 231 and the second transmission wheel 232 can be ensured, and at the same time, the space between the first support 11 and the second support 12 can be fully utilized, so that the overall structure of the driving assembly 21 is relatively compact, and the space utilization rate inside the mounting support 10 is improved.

[0056] Reference Figure 2-Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a self-cleaning assembly 30 for cleaning the cleaning belt 26 is further included. The self-cleaning assembly 30 is located between the first support 11 and the second support 12 and on the inner circumference of the cleaning belt 26. The self-cleaning assembly 30 is suitable for contacting with the cleaning belt 26 to clean the cleaning belt 26. The self-cleaning assembly 30 is located between the first support 11 and the second support 12, and can make full use of the space between the first support 11 and the second support 12, improve the space utilization rate, and make the overall structure of the camera device 100 more compact. The self-cleaning assembly 30 is located on the inner circumference of the cleaning belt 26, and can clean the inner circumference of the cleaning belt 26 after contacting the cleaning belt 26, so that the inner circumference of the cleaning belt 26 can be relatively clean, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect of the inner circumference of the cleaning belt 26 on the camera 13, and avoiding the situation that the cleaning belt 26 has a poor cleaning effect and scratches the lens when contacting the camera 13 due to the large amount of dust and dirt on the inner circumference of the cleaning belt 26.

[0057] Reference Figure 1-Figure 2 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a lens window 261 is formed on the cleaning belt 26, and the lens window 261 penetrates the cleaning belt 26 along the thickness direction of the cleaning belt 26; when the camera device 100 is working, the lens window 261 is opposite to the lens 131. By providing the lens window 261 and the lens window 261 is opposite to the lens 131 when the camera device 100 is working, it is possible to avoid the cleaning belt 26 that contacts the lens 131 from blocking the camera 13, thereby ensuring the use effect of the camera 13 when working.

[0058] When the camera 13 of the camera device 100 is cleaned, the driving assembly 21 drives the cleaning belt 26 to move, the lens window 261 is offset from the lens 131 of the camera 13 , the cleaning belt 26 is in full contact with the lens 131 , and the camera 13 is wiped clean.

[0059] After the cleaning operation of the camera device 100 is completed, the lens window 261 of the cleaning belt 26 is opposite to the lens 131 again, so as to prevent the cleaning belt 26 from blocking the camera 13 when the camera device 100 is working, thereby affecting the use of the camera 13. For example, the driving assembly 21 can be controlled to make the cleaning belt 26 move around the mounting bracket 10 for one, two, three, etc. circles and clean the lens 131, and then return to the position when the camera device 100 is working, that is, the lens window 261 is opposite to the lens 131 again after cleaning, so as to ensure the use effect of the camera 13.

[0060] Reference Figure 2-Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a self-cleaning assembly 30 for cleaning the cleaning belt 26 is further included. By providing a self-cleaning structure, the camera device 100 can realize the self-cleaning function of the cleaning belt 26, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the cleaning belt 26 and thus ensuring the cleaning effect of the camera device 100.

[0061] Reference Figure 2-Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the self-cleaning assembly 30 includes a cleaning bracket 31, a cleaning member 32 and an elastic member 33, and the cleaning bracket 31 is disposed on the mounting bracket 10. By providing the cleaning bracket 31, it is possible to facilitate the positioning and assembly of the cleaning member 32 and the elastic member 33. By providing the cleaning member 32, the cleaning member 32 can scrape and clean the dust, stains, etc. on the cleaning belt 26, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the cleaning belt 26, and further ensuring the cleaning effect of the camera device 100.

[0062] Optionally, the elastic member 33 may be a spring.

[0063] Optionally, the cleaning bracket 31 can be detachably connected to the second bracket 12, for example, referring to Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 The second support 12 is provided with a connection hole 14, and the cleaning bracket 31 is provided with a positioning hole 15. The fastener is inserted through the connection hole 14 of the second support 12 and the positioning hole 15 of the cleaning bracket 31 to complete the connection between the cleaning bracket 31 and the second support 12. It can facilitate the assembly and connection of the cleaning bracket 31 and the second support 12, and at the same time, it can facilitate the disassembly of the cleaning bracket 31. In addition, the cleaning bracket 31 can also support the mounting bracket 10, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the mounting bracket 10.

[0064] Reference Figure 2-Figure 4, the elastic member 33 is connected between the cleaning member 32 and the cleaning bracket 31, and the elastic member 33 is used to keep the cleaning member 32 in contact with the cleaning belt 26. Under the action of the elastic force, the elastic member 33 can make the cleaning member 32 and the cleaning belt 26 in close contact, so as to ensure the cleaning effect of the cleaning member 32 on the cleaning belt 26. It can avoid the situation that the cleaning member 32 and the cleaning belt 26 are not in close contact, resulting in a poor cleaning effect of the cleaning member 32 on the cleaning belt 26. In addition, the elastic member 33 can play a buffering role under the action of the elastic force, and can avoid the situation that the cleaning member 32 and the cleaning belt 26 are too close to each other, resulting in the cleaning member 32 hindering the movement of the cleaning belt 26. By providing the elastic member 33 and the elastic member 33 being used to keep the cleaning member 32 in contact with the cleaning belt 26, the cleaning belt 26 can also be tensioned, and the cleaning effect of the cleaning belt 26 can be improved to a certain extent.

[0065] Optionally, a positioning groove may be provided at a corresponding position of the cleaning bracket 31 to facilitate the positioning and assembly of the elastic member 33 .

[0066] Reference Figure 2-Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the utility model, a guide groove is provided on the cleaning bracket 31, and the cleaning member 32 is movably provided in the guide groove. The cleaning member 32 is movably provided in the guide groove of the cleaning bracket 31, and the guide groove has a limiting and guiding effect on the cleaning member 32, so that the cleaning member 32 can better contact with the cleaning belt 26, so as to ensure the cleaning effect of the cleaning member 32 on the cleaning belt 26.

[0067] Reference Figure 1-Figure 2 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning belt 26 is made of a water-absorbing material. The cleaning belt 26 made of a water-absorbing material can not only remove dust and dirt from the lens 131, but also keep the lens 131 dry, thereby ensuring the use effect of the camera 13. For example, the cleaning belt 26 made of a water-absorbing material can absorb moisture from the lens 131, keeping the lens 131 dry, thereby avoiding the situation where the camera 13 images are blurred due to high humidity or high moisture.

[0068] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 According to the second embodiment of the utility model, the vehicle comprises: the camera device 100 of the first embodiment of the utility model. During the driving process of the vehicle, the camera 13 is stained with dust, dirt and other stains. By setting the camera device 100, the camera 13 can be automatically and quickly cleaned, thereby improving the driving safety.

[0069] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the utility model, by providing the above-mentioned camera device 100, it is possible to realize automatic cleaning of the camera 13, improve the convenience of cleaning, and reduce the problem of scratching the lens during the cleaning process.

[0070] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0071] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera device, It is characterized in that include: Install the support; A camera, arranged on the mounting support; A cleaning component is arranged on the mounting support, and the cleaning component includes a driving component and a cleaning belt. The cleaning belt is annular and is sleeved on the mounting support. The driving component is used to drive the cleaning belt to move. The lens of the camera faces the cleaning belt. During the movement of the cleaning belt, the cleaning belt is suitable for contacting with the lens to clean the lens.

2. The camera device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The mounting support includes a first support, a second support and a plurality of rotatable guide wheels, the first support and the second support are opposite to and spaced apart from each other, the plurality of guide wheels are located between the first support and the second support and are spaced apart along the circumference of the mounting support, the cleaning belt is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the mounting support and contacts with the plurality of guide wheels, the camera and the driving assembly are both located between the first support and the second support and on the inner peripheral side of the cleaning belt.

3. The camera device according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The camera and the driving assembly are both fixed to the first support, and the second support is detachable.

4. The camera device according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The multiple guide wheels include a first guide wheel, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first support, and the other end of which is rotatably and detachably connected to the second support; and / or a support column is provided between the first support and the second support, one end of which is connected to the first support, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the second support.

5. The camera device according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The plurality of guide wheels include a second guide wheel, the second guide wheel is arranged adjacent to the lens, and the outer peripheral surface of the second guide wheel is an arc-shaped surface convex toward a direction away from the central axis of the second guide wheel.

6. The camera device according to claim 5, It is characterized in that It also includes a camera bracket, which is arranged between the first support and the second support, the camera is installed on the camera bracket, there are two second guide wheels located on opposite sides of the camera bracket, and the second guide wheels are rotatably installed on the camera bracket.

7. The camera device according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The driving assembly includes a motor, a transmission mechanism and a driving wheel. The transmission mechanism includes a first transmission wheel and a second transmission wheel that can be connected in a transmission manner. The first transmission wheel is arranged on the motor shaft of the motor. The driving wheel is coaxially arranged with the second transmission wheel and arranged along the axial direction of the second transmission wheel. The driving wheel is connected to the second transmission wheel. When the second transmission wheel rotates, it drives the driving wheel to rotate synchronously. The cleaning belt contacts the outer peripheral surface of the driving wheel. When the driving wheel rotates, it drives the cleaning belt to move.

8. The camera device according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The driving assembly further includes a transmission belt, and the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are connected in transmission via the transmission belt.

9. The camera device according to claim 2, It is characterized in that It also includes a self-cleaning component for cleaning the cleaning belt, wherein the self-cleaning component is located between the first support and the second support and on the inner circumference of the cleaning belt, and the self-cleaning component is suitable for contacting with the cleaning belt to clean the cleaning belt.

10. The camera device according to claim 9, It is characterized in that The self-cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning bracket, a cleaning member and an elastic member, wherein the cleaning bracket is arranged on the mounting support, the elastic member is connected between the cleaning member and the cleaning bracket, and the elastic member is used to keep the cleaning member in contact with the cleaning belt.

11. The camera device according to claim 10, It is characterized in that The cleaning bracket is provided with a guide groove, and the cleaning member is movably arranged in the guide groove.

12. The camera device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A lens window is formed on the cleaning belt, and the lens window penetrates the cleaning belt along the thickness direction of the cleaning belt; when the camera device is working, the lens window is opposite to the lens.

13. The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, It is characterized in that The cleaning belt is made of water-absorbing material.

14. A vehicle, It is characterized in that include: A camera device according to any one of claims 1-13.

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