Externally-hung blind area early warning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an externally-hung blind area early warning device, and belongs to the field of vehicle blind area early warning. Comprising a device body, a main control module, a blind area monitoring module, an early warning module and an external mounting module, the main control module, the blind area monitoring module, the early warning module and the external mounting module are all fixed to the device body, and the blind area monitoring module and the early warning module are both connected with the main control module. And a hanging clamping groove is also formed in the external mounting module. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that the automobile rearview mirror can be clamped and hung on the frame of the automobile rearview mirror or other places outside the automobile through the hanging clamping groove, so that the external hanging type installation is realized, the disassembly and assembly are convenient, and the use is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of vehicle blind spot warning, and particularly relates to an external blind spot warning device. Background Art

[0002] Due to structural requirements, the car is designed with A, B, and C pillars. The A pillar is the pillar between the car windshield and the front door. When driving, due to the obstruction of the A, B, and C pillars, there will be visual blind spots of the A, B, and C pillars.

[0003] Based on this, there are devices based on car driving blind spot warning on the market. Most of these devices use radar, camera or sensor to shoot or detect whether there are objects in the visual blind spot and give blind spot warning. For example, the existing patent with application number 201621027199.8 discloses a driving blind spot monitoring and warning device and a car rearview mirror, including: a camera and a base; the monitoring and warning device is installed above and / or below the main body of the car rearview mirror, and the camera is connected to the display screen inside the vehicle; the camera is installed on the base, and the blind spot is photographed by the camera, and the photographed picture is transmitted to the car display screen. The driver can achieve blind spot warning by watching the picture on the display screen.

[0004] In the above patent, when the monitoring and early warning device is installed on the rearview mirror, it is usually assembled into a whole with the rearview mirror to facilitate the wiring connection between the camera and the in-vehicle display screen and the power supply of the monitoring and early warning device. The monitoring and early warning device cannot be disassembled or assembled separately, which will cause the problem of inconvenience in disassembly and assembly. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an external blind spot warning device, which can be installed externally and is convenient to disassemble and assemble.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] The utility model provides an external blind spot warning device, including a device body, a main control module, a blind spot monitoring module, a warning module, and an external mounting module. The main control module, the blind spot monitoring module, the warning module, and the external mounting module are all fixed to the device body, the blind spot monitoring module and the warning module are all connected to the main control module, and the external mounting module is also provided with a hanging clip groove. In the present application, the main control module controls the operation of the entire blind spot warning device, the blind spot monitoring module monitors the vehicle blind spot, and the warning module warns according to the monitoring result of the monitoring module. The blind spot warning device can be clamped and hung on the frame of the vehicle rearview mirror or other places outside the vehicle through the hanging clip groove, so as to realize external mounting, facilitate disassembly and assembly, and be more convenient to use.

[0008] Furthermore, the external mounting module includes a mounting plate and a fixing plate. An installation position is provided on the outer side surface of the device body. The mounting plate is fixed to the installation position, the fixing plate is pressed against the mounting plate, and a U-shaped hanging clip groove is provided on the mounting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the blind spot monitoring module includes a monitoring mounting seat and a monitoring sensor. The monitoring sensor is fixed to the monitoring mounting seat and is connected to the main control module. The installation position includes a first installation surface and a second installation surface, and the first installation surface is perpendicular to the second installation surface. One of the mounting plate and the monitoring mounting seat is fixed to the first installation surface, and the other is fixed to the second installation surface. During installation, the mounting plate and the monitoring mounting seat can be switched between the first installation surface and the second installation surface. When the mounting plate is horizontally clamped under the lower border of the rearview mirror, the monitoring mounting seat can be switched to be arranged on the left or right side of the mounting plate. When the monitoring mounting seat is on its right side, the mounting plate can be clamped on the right rearview mirror; when the monitoring mounting seat is on its left side, the mounting plate can be clamped on the left rearview mirror; for production, only one set of molds needs to be opened to produce products that are compatible with the blind spot warning of the left B-pillar and the right B-pillar of the vehicle.

[0010] Furthermore, positioning convex columns are provided on both the first installation surface and the second installation surface, and positioning holes adapted to the positioning convex columns are provided on the mounting plate, the fixing plate, and the monitoring mounting seat. The positioning convex columns pass through the positioning holes.

[0011] Furthermore, locking screw holes are further provided on the side wall of the hanging clip groove. When clamping on the rearview mirror border and other places, it is installed and locked with screws.

[0012] Furthermore, a rotating position is provided on the monitoring mounting seat, and a rotating part is provided on the monitoring sensor. The rotating part is rotatably connected to the rotating position.

[0013] Furthermore, a rotating limit groove is provided on the rotating position, a rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the rotating limit groove, and an arc-shaped拨动定位槽 (the specific Chinese term may need to be further clarified) is provided on the bottom wall of the rotating limit groove; a rotating limit convex surface is provided on the rotating part, a rotating hole is provided in the middle of the rotating limit convex surface, and a拨动定位凸起 (the specific Chinese term may need to be further clarified) is further provided on the rotating limit convex surface; the rotating limit convex surface is rotatably connected in the rotating limit groove, the rotating shaft passes through the rotating hole, and the拨动定位凸起 is movably connected to the拨动定位槽. The cooperation between the拨动定位凸起 and the拨动定位槽 can form a damping effect for拨动定位, which can not only ensure the smooth rotation between the sensor and the monitoring mounting seat, but also perform positioning when not rotating to avoid the sensor from shaking.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the toggle positioning groove is wavy, and the toggle positioning protrusion is an arc-shaped protrusion that matches the wavy shape.

[0015] Furthermore, the warning module includes a warning light and a flexible connecting line, and the warning light is connected to the main control module through the flexible connecting line. In the present application, when the monitoring sensor detects an obstacle in the blind spot, the signal is transmitted to the main control module, and the main control module controls the warning light to flash and warns the driver; the flexible connecting line can be bent at will, and the warning light can be conveniently attached to the car window or the front windshield for the driver to observe.

[0016] Furthermore, the external blind spot warning device also includes an autonomous power supply module, which is electrically connected to the main control module. The autonomous power supply module can power the entire blind spot warning device without the need for power supply from the vehicle, and thus does not need to interact with the vehicle, making it easy to use.

[0017] Furthermore, the autonomous power supply module includes a battery, a generator, a wind wheel, and a wind wheel cover. The main body of the device is provided with a first mounting slot, a second mounting slot, and a third mounting slot. The first mounting slot is provided at the rear side of the third mounting slot, and the second mounting slot is provided at the side of the first mounting slot; the generator is provided in the first mounting slot, and the generator is electrically connected to the battery; the battery is provided in the second mounting slot, and the battery is electrically connected to the main control module; the wind wheel is provided in the third mounting slot, and the wind wheel is connected to the output end of the generator, the wind wheel cover is connected to the main body of the device, and the wind wheel cover is provided at the front side of the wind wheel; the wind wheel cover is provided with an air inlet, and the main body of the device is provided with an air outlet at the rear side of the wind wheel. In the present application, when the vehicle is driving, the autonomous power supply module generates electricity through wind power, and stores the electric energy in the battery to power the overall blind spot warning device.

[0018] Furthermore, the main control module is connected with a vibration sensor, which can sense the vibration of the vehicle door opening and closing or the vehicle driving. When the vibration is sensed, the device starts to work, and monitors whether there are obstacles in the blind spot of the vehicle's field of vision through the monitoring sensor set in the device. If there are obstacles, the light flashes to alarm.

[0019] Furthermore, the main control module adopts a main control PCB board, the PCB board is installed in the device body, and the monitoring sensor includes one of a linear sensor and an infrared sensor. The control connection between the main control PCB board and the linear sensor, the infrared sensor, and the warning light belongs to the prior art, and its specific implementation method is not described in detail in this application.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effect that it can be clamped and hung on the frame of the vehicle rearview mirror or other places outside the vehicle through the hanging clip groove, so as to realize external hanging installation, facilitate disassembly and assembly, and be more convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first-person perspective of the external blind spot warning device implemented in this embodiment.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second perspective of the external blind spot warning device implemented in this embodiment.

[0023] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the external blind spot warning device implemented in this embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first perspective of the device body of this embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second viewing angle of the device body of this embodiment.

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the blind spot monitoring module.

[0027] Description of reference numerals: 1. Device body; 11. First mounting slot; 12. Second mounting slot; 13. Third mounting slot; 14. Air outlet; 2. Main control module; 3. Blind spot monitoring module; 31. Monitoring mounting seat; 32. Monitoring sensor; 33. Rotation position; 34. Rotation part; 35. Rotation limit slot; 36. Rotation shaft; 37. Toggle positioning slot; 38. Rotation limit convex surface; 39. Rotation hole; 310. Toggle positioning protrusion; 4 , warning module; 41, warning light; 42, flexible connecting line; 5, external mounting module; 51, mounting plate; 52, fixing plate; 53, locking screw hole; 6, mounting clamp groove; 7, mounting position; 71, first mounting surface; 72, second mounting surface; 73, positioning boss; 74, positioning hole; 8, autonomous power supply module; 81, battery; 82, generator; 83, wind wheel; 84, wind wheel cover; 85, air inlet; 86, rear cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0029] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0030] See also Figure 1-6As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides an external blind spot warning device, which includes a device main body 1, a main control module 2, a blind spot monitoring module 3, a warning module 4, and an external mounting module 5. The main control module 2, the blind spot monitoring module 3, the warning module 4, and the external mounting module 5 are all fixed to the device main body 1. The blind spot monitoring module 3 and the warning module 4 are both connected to the main control module 2, and a hanging clip groove 6 is also provided on the external mounting module 5. In this application, the main control module 2 controls the operation of the entire blind spot warning device. The blind spot monitoring module 3 monitors the vehicle blind spot. The warning module 4 gives a warning according to the monitoring result of the blind spot monitoring module 3. Through the hanging clip groove 6, this blind spot warning device can be clamped and hung on the frame of the vehicle rearview mirror or other places outside the vehicle, realizing external mounting, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly and more convenient to use.

[0031] Further, the external mounting module 5 includes a mounting plate 51 and a fixing plate 52. An installation position 7 is provided on the outer side surface of the device main body 1. The mounting plate 51 is fixed to the installation position 7, and the fixing plate 52 is pressed against the mounting plate 51. A "U"-shaped hanging clip groove 6 is provided on the mounting plate 51.

[0032] Further, the blind spot monitoring module 3 includes a monitoring mounting seat 31 and a monitoring sensor 32. The monitoring sensor 32 is fixed to the monitoring mounting seat 31, and the monitoring sensor 32 is connected to the main control module 2; the installation position 7 includes a first installation surface 71 and a second installation surface 72. The first installation surface 71 and the second installation surface 72 are perpendicular to each other. One of the mounting plate 51 and the monitoring mounting seat 31 is fixed to the first installation surface 71, and the other is fixed to the second installation surface 72. During installation, the mounting plate 51 and the monitoring mounting seat 31 can be switched between the first installation surface 71 and the second installation surface 72. When the mounting plate 51 is horizontally clamped to the lower frame of the rearview mirror, the monitoring mounting seat 31 can be switched to be arranged on the left or right side of the mounting plate 51. When the monitoring mounting seat 31 is on its right side, the mounting plate 51 can be clamped to the right rearview mirror; when the monitoring mounting seat 31 is on its left side, the mounting plate 51 can be clamped to the left rearview mirror; for production, only one set of molds needs to be opened to produce products that are compatible with the blind spot warning of the vehicle left B-pillar and the vehicle right B-pillar.

[0033] Further, positioning convex columns 73 are provided on both the first installation surface 71 and the second installation surface 72. The mounting plate 51, the fixing plate 52, and the monitoring mounting seat 31 are provided with positioning holes 74 adapted to the positioning convex columns 73, and the positioning convex columns 73 pass through the positioning holes 74.

[0034] Further, locking screw holes 53 are also provided on the side wall of the hanging clip groove 6. When clamping to places such as the rearview mirror frame, it is installed and locked with screws.

[0035] Furthermore, a rotating position 33 is provided on the monitoring mounting seat 31 , and a rotating part 34 is provided on the monitoring sensor 32 , and the rotating part 34 is rotatably connected to the rotating position 33 .

[0036] Further, a rotation limit groove 35 is provided on the rotation position 33, a rotating shaft 36 is provided in the middle of the rotation limit groove 35, and an arc-shaped toggle positioning groove 37 is provided on the bottom wall of the rotation limit groove 35; a rotation limit convex surface 38 is provided on the rotation portion 34, a rotation hole 39 is provided in the middle of the rotation limit convex surface 38, and a toggle positioning protrusion 310 is also provided on the rotation limit convex surface 38; the rotation limit convex surface 38 is rotatably connected to the rotation limit groove 35, the rotating shaft 36 is penetrated by the rotation hole 39, and the toggle positioning protrusion 310 is movably connected to the toggle positioning groove 37. The toggle positioning protrusion 310 cooperates with the toggle positioning groove 37 to form a damping effect of toggle positioning, which can not only ensure the smooth rotation between the sensor and the monitoring mounting seat 31, but also can be positioned when not rotating to avoid shaking of the sensor.

[0037] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the toggle positioning groove 37 is wavy, and the toggle positioning protrusion 310 is an arc-shaped protrusion that matches the wavy shape.

[0038] Furthermore, the warning module 4 includes a warning light 41 and a flexible connecting line 42, and the warning light 41 is connected to the main control module 2 through the flexible connecting line 42. In the present application, when the monitoring sensor 32 detects that there is an obstacle in the blind spot, the signal is transmitted to the main control module 2, and the main control module 2 controls the warning light 41 to flash to warn the driver; the flexible connecting line 42 can be bent at will, and the warning light 41 can be conveniently attached to the car window or the front windshield of the car for the driver to observe.

[0039] Furthermore, the external blind spot warning device also includes an autonomous power supply module 8, which is electrically connected to the main control module 2. The autonomous power supply module 8 can power the entire blind spot warning device without the need for power supply through the vehicle, and thus does not need to interact with the vehicle, which is convenient to use.

[0040] Furthermore, the autonomous power supply module 8 includes a battery 81, a generator 82, a wind wheel 83, and a wind wheel cover 84. A first mounting slot 11, a second mounting slot 12, and a third mounting slot 13 are provided in the device body 1. The first mounting slot 11 is provided at the rear side of the third mounting slot 13, and the second mounting slot 12 is provided at the side of the first mounting slot 11; the generator 82 is provided in the first mounting slot 11, and the generator 82 is electrically connected to the battery 81; the battery 81 is provided in the second mounting slot 12, and the battery 81 is electrically connected to the main control module 2; the wind wheel 83 is provided in the third mounting slot 13, and the wind wheel 83 is connected to the output end of the generator 82, the wind wheel cover 84 is connected to the device body 1, and the wind wheel cover 84 is provided on the front side of the wind wheel 83; an air inlet 85 is provided on the wind wheel cover 84, and an air outlet 14 is provided on the device body 1 at the rear side of the wind wheel 83, and a rear cover 86 is also provided on the device body. In the present application, when the vehicle is driving, the autonomous power supply module 8 generates electricity through wind power and stores the electrical energy in the battery 81 to power the entire blind spot warning device.

[0041] Furthermore, a vibration sensor is connected to the main control module 2. The vibration sensor can sense the vibration of the vehicle door opening and closing or the vehicle driving. When the vibration is sensed, the device starts to work, and monitors whether there is an obstacle in the blind spot of the vehicle's field of vision through the monitoring sensor 32 set in the device. If there is an obstacle, the light flashes to warn.

[0042] In this embodiment, the main control module 2 uses a main control PCB board, which is installed in the device body 1, and the monitoring sensor 32 includes one of a linear sensor and an infrared sensor. The control connection between the main control PCB board and the linear sensor, the infrared sensor, and the warning light 41 belongs to the prior art, and its specific implementation method is not described in detail in this application.

[0043] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An external blind spot warning device, characterized in that: It includes a device main body, a main control module, a blind spot monitoring module, an early warning module, and an external mounting module. The main control module, the blind spot monitoring module, the early warning module, and the external mounting module are all fixed to the device main body. The blind spot monitoring module and the early warning module are both connected to the main control module, and a hanging clip groove is also provided on the external mounting module.

2. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external mounting module includes a mounting plate and a fixing plate. An installation position is provided on the outer side surface of the device main body. The mounting plate is fixed to the installation position, and the fixing plate is pressed on the mounting plate. The "U"-shaped hanging clip groove is provided on the mounting plate.

3. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blind spot monitoring module includes a monitoring mounting seat and a monitoring sensor. The monitoring sensor is fixed to the monitoring mounting seat and is connected to the main control module. The installation position includes a first installation surface and a second installation surface, and the first installation surface is perpendicular to the second installation surface. One of the mounting plate and the monitoring mounting seat is fixed to the first installation surface, and the other is fixed to the second installation surface.

4. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Positioning convex columns are provided on both the first installation surface and the second installation surface. The mounting plate, the fixing plate, and the monitoring mounting seat are provided with positioning holes adapted to the positioning convex columns, and the positioning convex columns pass through the positioning holes.

5. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating position is provided on the monitoring mounting seat, and a rotating part is provided on the monitoring sensor. The rotating part is rotatably connected to the rotating position.

6. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotating limit groove is provided on the rotating position. A rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the rotating limit groove, and an arc-shaped拨动定位槽 (the specific Chinese term here might need more context to accurately translate, but for now it's left as is) is provided on the bottom wall of the rotating limit groove. A rotating limit convex surface is provided on the rotating part. A rotating hole is provided in the middle of the rotating limit convex surface, and a拨动定位凸起 (the specific Chinese term here might need more context to accurately translate, but for now it's left as is) is also provided on the rotating limit convex surface. The rotating limit convex surface is rotatably connected in the rotating limit groove, the rotating shaft passes through the rotating hole, and the拨动定位凸起 is movably connected to the拨动定位槽.

7. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the拨动定位槽 is wavy, and the拨动定位凸起 is an arc-shaped convexity adapted to the wavy shape.

8. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The early warning module includes an early warning light and a flexible connecting wire. The early warning light is connected to the main control module through the flexible connecting wire.

9. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external blind spot early warning device further includes an independent power supply module, and the independent power supply module is electrically connected to the main control module.

10. The external blind spot warning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The independent power supply module includes a battery, a generator, a wind wheel, and a wind wheel cover. A first installation groove, a second installation groove, and a third installation groove are provided in the device main body. The first installation groove is provided at the rear side of the third installation groove, and the second installation groove is provided at the side of the first installation groove. The generator is provided in the first installation groove and is electrically connected to the battery. The battery is provided in the second installation groove and is electrically connected to the main control module. The wind wheel is provided in the third installation groove, and the wind wheel is connected to the output end of the generator. The wind wheel cover is connected to the device main body and covers the front side of the wind wheel. An air inlet is provided on the wind wheel cover, and an air outlet is provided on the device main body at the rear side of the wind wheel.

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