Vehicle-mounted camera structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted camera structure, which comprises a camera body, a camera support connected with the camera body and a soft rubber sealing ring arranged on the camera support, the camera body is provided with a lens, the camera support comprises a support base and a lens barrel connected with the support base and sleeved on the periphery of the lens, and the lens barrel is provided with a flexible rubber sealing ring arranged on the flexible rubber sealing ring. The soft rubber sealing ring is arranged on the lens barrel and tightly attached to the lens, and the camera support is installed on an automobile through the first threaded piece. The vehicle-mounted camera structure provided by the utility model has very good waterproof and dustproof performance, is not easy to cause the phenomenon that a hole is formed in a vehicle body and a lens is eccentric, and well controls the material cost and the assembly cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of cameras, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted camera structure. Background Art

[0002] As the level of automobile intelligence continues to improve, the use of automotive electronic components and sensors is also increasing. In order to ensure that these components can operate safely and stably and extend their service life, they need to be placed in a relatively closed environment to avoid erosion by dust, rain and other pollutants.

[0003] However, in the use of vehicle-mounted cameras, since the camera needs to capture images and videos, the lens usually needs to be extended outside the vehicle body. This results in a certain gap between the vehicle body and the lens, and external dust and rain may enter the vehicle body through this gap. Long-term accumulation will affect the operation of electronic components inside the vehicle body.

[0004] Traditional camera module protection solutions, such as the attached Figure 8 , align the positioning hole of the bracket 02 with the positioning column of the rear cover of the camera 01, then screw in the two screws 03 in turn and tighten them, and finally put the sealing ring 04 into the lens slot, and complete the installation after confirming that all are buckled in.

[0005] However, this approach has some problems:

[0006] 1. The waterproof and dustproof effects are poor and it is difficult to meet the stringent daily protection requirements of automobiles.

[0007] 2. An additional dedicated sealing ring is required, resulting in higher material and assembly costs.

[0008] 3. The bracket is on the rear cover, and the overall installation dimension chain is long, which can easily cause the body opening and the lens to be eccentric. Utility Model Content

[0009] In view of this, the utility model provides a vehicle-mounted camera structure, which has excellent waterproof and dustproof performance, is not prone to the phenomenon of eccentricity between the body opening and the lens, and well controls the material and assembly costs.

[0010] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0011] A vehicle-mounted camera structure comprises a camera body, a camera bracket connected to the camera body, and a soft rubber sealing ring arranged on the camera bracket, wherein the camera body has a lens, the camera bracket comprises a bracket base, a lens barrel connected to the bracket base and sleeved on the periphery of the lens, the soft rubber sealing ring is arranged on the lens barrel and is tightly attached to the lens, and the camera bracket is installed on the vehicle through a first threaded member.

[0012] The waterproof and dustproof performance is very good, and it is not easy for the body opening and the lens to be eccentric, which controls the material and assembly costs well. Through integrated design, the number of separate components is reduced, thereby reducing production costs and material management complexity, simplifying the product structure, making the production process more efficient, and also improving the reliability of the product. The soft rubber sealing ring can fit the lens tightly, effectively preventing the influence of water, dust and other external environments on the camera, ensuring the stable performance of the camera in various environments. The camera bracket is installed on the car through the first threaded part. This design makes the installation process simpler and more precise, and reduces the problem of the camera and the body opening being out of center due to incorrect installation.

[0013] Preferably, the lens barrel is dug with a through hole, the soft rubber sealing ring includes a sealing inner ring, a sealing outer ring, and a sealing connection portion connecting the sealing inner ring and the sealing outer ring, the sealing connection portion is arranged in the through hole, the sealing inner ring is in contact with the inner wall of the lens barrel, and the sealing outer ring is in contact with the outer wall of the lens barrel.

[0014] The through-hole design allows the soft rubber seal to be better fixed on the lens barrel, improving the stability of the entire structure. The inner seal ring and the outer seal ring fit the inner and outer walls of the lens barrel respectively, effectively preventing the external environment from invading the camera and improving the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera.

[0015] Preferably, the outer wall of the lens barrel is provided with an accommodating groove, and the sealing outer ring is embedded in the accommodating groove.

[0016] The design of the accommodating groove enables the sealing outer ring to be more firmly fixed on the lens barrel, thereby improving the firmness of the sealing outer ring. At the same time, it also makes the entire structure more beautiful and coordinated, improving the overall texture of the product.

[0017] Preferably, an outer protrusion is provided on the outer side of the sealing outer ring.

[0018] The raised design on the outside increases the sealing between the sealing outer ring and the car, reduces the intrusion of the external environment into the camera, and improves the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera.

[0019] Preferably, an inner protrusion is provided on the inner side of the sealing inner ring.

[0020] The raised design on the inner side can better fit the lens, reduce the intrusion of the external environment into the camera, and improve the camera's waterproof and dustproof performance.

[0021] Preferably, an inwardly facing retaining ring is provided at the end of the lens barrel, and the sealing inner ring abuts against the retaining ring.

[0022] The design of the retaining ring can prevent the sealing inner ring from falling out of the lens barrel, thereby improving the stability of the entire structure. The contact between the retaining ring and the sealing inner ring can effectively prevent the external environment from invading the camera, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the camera.

[0023] Preferably, the retaining ring is provided with a positioning groove, and the sealing inner ring is provided with a positioning protrusion that cooperates with the positioning groove.

[0024] The cooperation of the positioning groove and the positioning protrusion can ensure that the sealing inner ring is accurately installed in the lens barrel, thereby improving the installation accuracy.

[0025] Preferably, a fixing ear is provided on the side of the bracket base, a screw hole is dug in the fixing ear, and the first threaded member is arranged in the screw hole.

[0026] Through the design of the fixing ears and screw holes, the bracket can be easily installed on the car, which improves the installation efficiency. At the same time, it can also ensure the firmness of the bracket on the car and improve the stability of the entire structure.

[0027] Preferably, the support base, lens barrel and fixing ears are integrally formed.

[0028] The one-piece design can reduce the assembly process in the production process and improve production efficiency. The one-piece design can ensure that the bracket base, lens barrel and fixing ears are more precisely matched, improving the consistency of the product.

[0029] Preferably, the camera body and the camera bracket are connected via a second threaded member and a positioning column.

[0030] The design of connecting the second threaded member and the positioning column can easily adjust the angle and position between the camera body and the camera bracket to meet different installation requirements. If there is a problem with the camera body or the camera bracket, it can be easily disassembled and replaced through the threaded member, which improves the convenience of maintenance.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0032] The vehicle-mounted camera structure of the utility model has excellent waterproof and dustproof performance, and is not prone to the phenomenon of eccentricity between the body opening and the lens, which well controls the material and assembly costs. Through integrated design, the number of separate components is reduced, thereby reducing production costs and material management complexity, simplifying the product structure, making the production process more efficient, and also improving the reliability of the product. The soft rubber sealing ring can fit the lens tightly, effectively preventing the influence of external environments such as water and dust on the camera, ensuring the stable performance of the camera in various environments. The camera bracket is installed on the car through the first threaded member. This design makes the installation process simpler and more accurate, and reduces the problem of eccentricity between the camera and the body opening due to incorrect installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the installation status of a vehicle-mounted camera structure according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a vehicle-mounted camera structure according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a camera bracket and a soft rubber sealing ring according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the assembly status of a camera bracket and a soft rubber sealing ring according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0038] Figure 5 It is a partial cross-sectional view of a camera bracket and a soft rubber sealing ring according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0039] Figure 6 This is a state diagram of a vehicle-mounted camera structure installed in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0040] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Magnified view of area A.

[0041] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of a traditional camera in the background technology. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0043] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for which protection is sought, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0044] It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the application product is usually placed when in use, or the orientation or position relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0045] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other.

[0046] The technical solution in this application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0047] The present embodiment provides a vehicle-mounted camera structure, including a camera body 100, a camera bracket 200 connected to the camera body 100, and a soft rubber sealing ring 300 arranged on the camera bracket 200, the camera body 100 has a lens, the camera bracket 200 includes a bracket base 210, a lens barrel 220 connected to the bracket base 210 and sleeved on the periphery of the lens, the soft rubber sealing ring 300 is arranged on the lens barrel 220 and is tightly attached to the lens, and the camera bracket 200 is installed on the car 001 through a first threaded member 201.

[0048] The waterproof and dustproof performance is very good, and the body opening and the lens are not prone to eccentricity, which well controls the material and assembly costs. Through integrated design, the number of separate components is reduced, thereby reducing production costs and material management complexity, simplifying the product structure, making the production process more efficient, and also improving the reliability of the product. The soft rubber sealing ring 300 can fit the lens tightly, effectively preventing the influence of water, dust and other external environments on the camera, ensuring the stable performance of the camera in various environments. The camera bracket is installed on the car through the first threaded member 201. This design makes the installation process simpler and more accurate, and reduces the problem of the camera and the body opening not being eccentric due to incorrect installation.

[0049] In this embodiment, the lens barrel 220 is dug with a through hole 221, and the soft rubber sealing ring 300 includes a sealing inner ring 310, a sealing outer ring 320, and a sealing connection portion 330 connecting the sealing inner ring 310 and the sealing outer ring 320. The sealing connection portion 330 is arranged in the through hole 221, the sealing inner ring 310 is in contact with the inner wall of the lens barrel 220, and the sealing outer ring 320 is in contact with the outer wall of the lens barrel 220.

[0050] The design of the through hole 221 enables the soft rubber sealing ring 300 to be better fixed on the lens barrel 220, thereby improving the stability of the entire structure. The sealing inner ring 310 and the sealing outer ring 320 are respectively fitted with the inner wall and the outer wall of the lens barrel 220, effectively preventing the external environment from intruding into the camera, thereby improving the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera.

[0051] In this embodiment, an outer wall of the lens barrel 220 is provided with an accommodating groove 222 , and the sealing outer ring 320 is embedded in the accommodating groove 222 .

[0052] The design of the accommodating groove 222 enables the sealing outer ring 320 to be more firmly fixed on the lens barrel 220, thereby improving the firmness of the sealing outer ring 320, while also making the entire structure more beautiful and coordinated, thereby improving the overall texture of the product.

[0053] In this embodiment, an outer protrusion 321 is disposed on the outer side of the sealing outer ring 320 .

[0054] The design of the outer protrusion 321 increases the sealing between the sealing outer ring 320 and the car, reduces the intrusion of the external environment into the camera, and improves the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera.

[0055] In this embodiment, an inner protrusion 311 is provided on the inner side of the sealing inner ring 310 .

[0056] The design of the inner protrusion 311 can better fit the lens, reduce the intrusion of the external environment into the camera, and improve the waterproof and dustproof performance of the camera.

[0057] In this embodiment, an inwardly facing retaining ring 223 is disposed at the end of the lens barrel 220 , and the sealing inner ring 310 abuts against the retaining ring 223 .

[0058] The design of the retaining ring 223 can prevent the sealing inner ring 310 from coming out of the lens barrel 220, thereby improving the stability of the entire structure. The abutment between the retaining ring 223 and the sealing inner ring 310 can effectively prevent the external environment from invading the camera, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the camera.

[0059] In this embodiment, the retaining ring 223 is provided with a positioning groove 224 , and the sealing inner ring 310 is provided with a positioning protrusion 312 that cooperates with the positioning groove 224 .

[0060] The cooperation between the positioning groove 224 and the positioning protrusion 312 can ensure that the sealing inner ring 310 is accurately installed in the lens barrel 220, thereby improving the installation accuracy.

[0061] In this embodiment, a fixing ear 230 is disposed on the side of the bracket base 210 . A screw hole 231 is dug in the fixing ear 230 . The first threaded member 201 is disposed in the screw hole 231 .

[0062] Through the design of the fixing ears 230 and the screw holes 231, the bracket can be easily installed on the car, which improves the installation efficiency. At the same time, it can also ensure the firmness of the bracket on the car and improve the stability of the entire structure.

[0063] In this embodiment, the support base 210, the lens barrel 220, and the fixing ears 230 are integrally formed.

[0064] The one-piece design can reduce the assembly process in the production process and improve production efficiency. The one-piece design can ensure that the support base 210, the lens barrel 220, and the fixing ear 230 are more accurately matched, thereby improving the consistency of the product.

[0065] In this embodiment, the camera body 100 and the camera bracket 200 are connected via a second screw member 101 and a positioning column 102 .

[0066] The design of connecting the second screw member 101 and the positioning column 102 can conveniently adjust the angle and position between the camera body 100 and the camera bracket 200 to meet different installation requirements. If there is a problem with the camera body 100 or the camera bracket 200, it can be easily disassembled and replaced through the screw member, which improves the convenience of maintenance.

[0067] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted camera structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a camera body, a camera bracket connected to the camera body, and a soft rubber sealing ring arranged on the camera bracket. The camera body has a lens. The camera bracket comprises a bracket base, a lens barrel connected to the bracket base and sleeved on the periphery of the lens. The soft rubber sealing ring is arranged on the lens barrel and is tightly attached to the lens. The camera bracket is installed on the car through a first threaded part.

2. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lens barrel is dug with a through hole, and the soft rubber sealing ring includes a sealing inner ring, a sealing outer ring, and a sealing connection portion connecting the sealing inner ring and the sealing outer ring. The sealing connection portion is arranged in the through hole, the sealing inner ring is in contact with the inner wall of the lens barrel, and the sealing outer ring is in contact with the outer wall of the lens barrel.

3. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the lens barrel is provided with an accommodating groove, and the sealing outer ring is embedded in the accommodating groove.

4. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: An outer protrusion is arranged on the outer side of the sealing outer ring.

5. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inner protrusion is arranged on the inner side of the sealing inner ring.

6. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inwardly facing retaining ring is arranged at the end of the lens barrel, and the sealing inner ring abuts against the retaining ring.

7. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The retaining ring is provided with a positioning groove, and the sealing inner ring is provided with a positioning protrusion matched with the positioning groove.

8. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing ear is arranged on the side of the bracket base, a screw hole is dug in the fixing ear, and the first threaded member is arranged in the screw hole.

9. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support base, the lens barrel and the fixing ears are integrally formed.

10. The vehicle-mounted camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera body is connected to the camera bracket via a second threaded member and a positioning column.

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