Vehicle camera mounting structure and vehicle A column

Abstract

The utility model provides a vehicle camera mounting structure and a vehicle column A. The vehicle camera mounting structure is used for assembling a camera on a component of a vehicle and comprises a protective cover embedded on the component and provided with an exposed part exposed outside the component, and the exposed part is provided with a mounting hole for mounting the camera on the component. The exposed part is provided with a clamping port for clamping the head of the camera; an accommodating cavity for accommodating a main body of the camera is formed in the protective cover covered by the component; the bracket is fixedly connected to the protective cover so as to keep the main body in an accommodating cavity between the bracket and the protective cover; the support comprises a first supporting plate attached to the auxiliary side face of the main body and a second supporting plate formed by bending and extending the first supporting plate, and the second supporting plate is attached to the main side face, adjacent to the auxiliary side face, of the main body. Compared with the prior art, the vehicle camera mounting structure is more compact in overall structure, flatter in appearance and smaller in occupied space after being mounted, and the utilization rate of vehicle space is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of camera mounting structures, and in particular to a vehicle camera mounting structure. The utility model also relates to a vehicle A-pillar having the vehicle camera mounting structure. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, the level of intelligence of vehicles is getting higher and higher, and there are more and more driving assistance functions, such as automatic driving, safety monitoring of vehicle occupants, electronic rearview mirrors, etc. These functions require the use of cameras to collect images, and provide the required information to the occupants in the car after image processing. There are mainly two types of vehicle cameras. One type of camera collects images facing outside the car, such as driving record cameras, adaptive cruise control cameras, reversing image cameras, etc.; the other type of camera collects images facing inside the car, mainly for the members in the car, such as driver fatigue driving monitoring cameras, passenger behavior monitoring cameras, intelligent recognition cameras, etc., which can remind passengers of the driving status and ensure the driving safety of passengers.

[0003] In the early days, there were few ways to install cameras on vehicles. The main way to install cameras was to directly install a bracket at the corresponding position of the vehicle, place the camera on the bracket, and connect the matching wire harness directly to the camera. The protective cover and wire harness limit the camera. This method of camera installation is not firm enough and cannot ensure the stability of the camera during driving.

[0004] To solve the above problems, today's vehicles usually reserve installation space on their specific components, use a specially adapted bracket to fix the camera on the component, and then use a protective cover to accommodate the camera and the bracket. Most of the camera, bracket and protective cover are located inside the component, and the overall appearance is more beautiful. However, the structure of the bracket is usually a complex three-dimensional structure, and the corresponding protective cover is also large, which causes the camera installation structure to occupy more space inside the component, and sometimes even has to increase the size of the corresponding component when designing the vehicle, which has a low utilization rate of the vehicle space. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a vehicle camera installation structure to improve the utilization of vehicle space.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] A vehicle camera mounting structure is used to assemble a camera to a component of a vehicle, and the mounting structure comprises:

[0008] A shield is embedded on the component, the shield has an exposed portion exposed outside the component, and a card interface for clamping the head of the camera is arranged on the exposed portion; a receiving cavity for accommodating the main body of the camera is formed in the shield covered by the component;

[0009] A bracket is fixedly connected to the shield to keep the main body in the accommodating cavity between the bracket and the shield; the bracket includes a first support plate abutting against the auxiliary side surface of the main body, and a second support plate formed by bending and extending the first support plate, and the second support plate abuts against the main side surface of the main body adjacent to the auxiliary side surface.

[0010] Furthermore, a push piece is provided on the second support plate, and the push piece elastically pushes against the main body to apply a force to the main body in the direction of the head.

[0011] Furthermore, the push member is formed by tearing part of the second supporting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a plug is formed at the free end of the second supporting plate, and a slot allowing the plug to be inserted is formed in the shield.

[0013] Furthermore, the plug is formed by cross-connecting reinforcing plates arranged horizontally and vertically.

[0014] Furthermore, a reinforcing rib is formed on a surface of the first supporting plate facing away from the main body.

[0015] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with a screw hole, and the screw hole allows a bolt to pass through to form a bolt connection between the bracket and the shield.

[0016] Furthermore, the first support plate and / or the second support plate are provided with the screw holes.

[0017] Furthermore, a positioning column extending toward the first support plate is provided on the shield; and a positioning hole allowing the positioning column to be inserted is transparently formed on the first support plate.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0019] The protective cover provided in the vehicle camera mounting structure described in the utility model can be clamped and accommodate the camera, so that the shooting angle of the camera is fixed; the bracket is provided with a first support plate and a second support plate, and the first support plate and the second support plate form an "L"-shaped angle to accommodate the camera, so that the bracket and the protective cover can jointly and firmly support the camera; the bracket is relatively flat in structure, and the camera mounting structure is more compact as a whole, and occupies less space after installation, thereby improving the utilization rate of the vehicle space.

[0020] Secondly, the push piece can continuously apply thrust to the main body, so that the main body can be firmly maintained in the shield. The push piece is formed by partially tearing the second support plate, and the connection strength between the push piece and the second support plate is higher. A plug is provided at the free end of the second support plate, and the plug is inserted into the slot provided in the shield, so that the free end of the second support plate can be limited, so that the bracket is more stable after installation, and the camera is not easy to shake during the driving of the vehicle; when installing the bracket, the plug and the slot can also provide assembly support for the bracket, thereby improving the convenience of assembly. The plug is formed by cross-connecting the reinforcing plates arranged vertically and horizontally, has good structural strength, and the molding process is relatively simple.

[0021] Furthermore, reinforcing ribs are provided on the first support plate, which can make the bending strength of the first support plate higher and the effect of fixing the camera better; the first support plate is not easy to age and fail after long-term use, which increases the service life of the bracket. Screw holes are provided on the bracket, and the connection with the shield through screw connection is more stable, and the installation operation is also simpler. Screw holes are provided on the first support plate and / or the second support plate, which can make the overall structure more compact and the installation effect better. Positioning columns are provided on the shield, which can guide the bracket when it is installed, and can also limit the bracket after the bracket is installed, so that the bracket is installed more firmly.

[0022] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle A-pillar, comprising a column body, on which the vehicle camera mounting structure as described above is mounted.

[0023] The vehicle A-pillar described in the utility model can reduce the space inside the column required for camera installation by adopting the above-mentioned vehicle camera installation structure. At the same time, the compact installation structure can also make the parts of the shield and the camera exposed on the surface of the column smaller, reduce the obstacle angle of the A-pillar, provide a wider field of view for the passengers in the vehicle, and improve driving safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the vehicle camera installation structure of the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a vehicle camera installation structure according to a first embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vehicle camera installation structure from another perspective of the first embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bracket according to a first embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the bracket of Embodiment 1 of the utility model from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the A-pillar of a vehicle according to the second embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the A-pillar of the vehicle from another perspective of the second embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 1. Camera;

[0035] 101, head; 102, main body; 1021, auxiliary side; 1022, main side;

[0036] 2. Bolts;

[0037] 3. Protective cover;

[0038] 301, exposed part; 3011, card interface; 302, receiving cavity; 303, slot; 304, positioning column; 305, screw column; 306, first supporting rib; 307, second supporting rib; 308, card hole; 309, mounting hole;

[0039] 4. Bracket;

[0040] 401, first support plate; 4011, reinforcing rib; 4012, positioning hole; 4013, first mounting portion; 4014, third support rib; 402, second support plate; 4021, second mounting portion; 4022, structural plate; 403, push member; 404, plug; 405, screw hole;

[0041] 5. Column; 501. Mounting column; 502. Clamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationship, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 limiting the present invention. In addition, if there are terms such as "first" and "second", they are also used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] Taking the vehicle in which the vehicle camera installation structure described in the utility model is located as an example, the directional words such as "up, down, left, right, front, and back" used in the embodiment are defined based on the up and down direction (also known as the height direction, or the Z direction of the whole vehicle), the left and right direction (also known as the width direction, or the Y direction of the whole vehicle), and the front and rear direction (also known as the length direction, or the X direction of the whole vehicle). "Inside and outside" are defined based on the contour of the corresponding parts. For example, "inside" and "outside" are defined based on the contour of the vehicle, and the side of the vehicle contour close to the middle of the vehicle is "inside", and the opposite is "outside".

[0045] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection" and "connector" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in combination with specific circumstances.

[0046] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.

[0047] Embodiment 1

[0048] The present embodiment relates to a vehicle camera mounting structure, which optimizes its overall structural form to reduce the installation space required for the camera mounting structure and improve the utilization rate of the vehicle space.

[0049] In terms of overall structure, a vehicle camera mounting structure of this embodiment is used to assemble a camera 1 to a component of a vehicle, and the mounting structure includes:

[0050] The shield 3 is embedded in the component and has an exposed portion 301 exposed outside the component. A card interface 3011 for carding the head 101 of the camera 1 is provided on the exposed portion 301. A receiving cavity 302 for accommodating the main body 102 of the camera 1 is formed in the shield 3 covered by the component.

[0051] The bracket 4 is fixedly connected to the shield 3 to keep the main body 102 in the receiving cavity 302 between the bracket 4 and the shield 3. The bracket 4 includes a first support plate 401 abutting against the auxiliary side surface 1021 of the main body 102, and a second support plate 402 formed by bending and extending the first support plate 401, and the second support plate 402 abuts against the main side surface 1022 of the main body 102 adjacent to the auxiliary side surface 1021.

[0052] As described above, the shield 3 provided in the vehicle camera mounting structure of this embodiment can be clamped and accommodate the camera 1, so that the shooting angle of the camera 1 is fixed. The bracket 4 is provided with a first support plate 401 and a second support plate 402, and an "L"-shaped angle is formed between the first support plate 401 and the second support plate 402 to accommodate the camera 1, so that the bracket 4 can firmly support the camera 1 together with the shield 3. The bracket 4 is relatively flat in structure, and the camera mounting structure is more compact as a whole, and occupies less space after installation, thereby improving the utilization rate of the vehicle space.

[0053] Based on the above overall introduction, refer to Figure 1-Figure 5 Specifically, the first support rib 306 and the second support rib 307 are integrally formed on the cavity wall of the housing cavity 302 of the shield 3, which are used to support the main body 102. The first support rib 306 is provided with four mutually parallel strips, which abut and support the main body 102 in the X direction, and a gap is provided when passing through the card interface 3011 to avoid the card interface 3011. The second support rib 307 follows one end of the main body 102, forming an open end for accommodating the main body 102. The second support rib 307 can abut and support the main body 102 in the Y direction, and can also limit the main body 102 in the Z direction, so that the camera 1 is installed more firmly. The shield 3 and the bracket 4 can support multiple surfaces of the camera 1, with good support effect, and the camera 1 can be installed reliably.

[0054] In addition, a third support rib 4014 is integrally formed on the side wall of the first support plate 401 that is close to the main body 102. In this embodiment, three mutually parallel third support ribs 4014 are arranged at intervals on the first support plate 401, and the third support ribs 4014 can directly contact the main body 102, so that the contact points between the first support plate 401 and the main body 102 are more dispersed, thereby improving the support stability of the main body 102.

[0055] As for the connection between the shield 3 and the vehicle component, in this embodiment, the shield 3 is provided with a mounting hole 309 and a clamping hole 308, and the component adapted thereto is provided with a clamping portion and a mounting portion, the clamping portion is clamped into the clamping hole 308, and the mounting portion is connected to the shield 3 through the mounting hole 309. Specifically, the shield 3 of this embodiment is provided with eight clamping holes 308 at intervals along its circumference, and a mounting hole 309 is provided at each of its two ends in the length direction, so that the shield 3 can be more firmly mounted on the component. Of course, the connection between the shield 3 and the vehicle component is not limited to this, and can also be a screw connection, a clamping connection, an adhesive connection, and the like.

[0056] It should be noted that the auxiliary side surface 1021 and the main side surface 1022 do not refer to a specific position structure of the camera 1, but are two adjacent side surfaces of the main body 102 of the camera 1, and the bracket 4 limits the two adjacent side surfaces, and together with the shield 3, the camera 1 is clamped and stabilized. In this embodiment, the main side surface 1022 of the camera 1 is the side surface of the main body 102 facing away from the head 101, and the auxiliary side surface 1021 is the side surface adjacent to the main side surface 1022 and facing away from the shield 3.

[0057] It should also be noted that the specific application component of the camera mounting structure of this embodiment can be any component on the vehicle that needs to install the camera 1, such as A-pillars, B-pillars, C-pillars, rearview mirrors, car roofs, center consoles, etc., and the mounting structure of this embodiment can save vehicle space and improve space utilization.

[0058] In order to improve the supporting effect of the second supporting plate 402 on the camera 1, refer to Figure 3-Figure 5 A push piece 403 is provided on the second support plate 402, and the push piece 403 elastically pushes against the main body 102 to apply a force toward the head 101 to the main body 102. The push piece 403 can continuously provide pressure to the main body 102 to maintain the position of the main body 102 in the shield 3, and can also provide a good supporting effect on the camera 1 when the vehicle is bumpy during driving, thereby improving the shooting quality of the camera 1.

[0059] Specifically, the push piece 403 is formed by tearing part of the second support plate 402. With such a configuration, the push piece 403 and the second support plate 402 are integrally formed, and the connection strength is relatively high. The push piece 403 can provide a higher elastic force to press the main body 102. In addition, a trapezoidal boss is provided on the side of the free end of the push piece 403 facing the main body 102, and the boss protrudes from the surface of the second support plate 402. After the bracket 4 is installed, the push piece 403 will be squeezed by the main body 102. Due to the presence of the boss, the push piece 403 will have a greater elastic deformation, thereby increasing the pushing force on the main body 102. Because the push piece 403 is a cantilever structure, when the push piece 403 pushes the main body 102, there will be a component force on the main body 102 that is not perpendicular to the contact surface. In order to solve this problem, the cantilevers of the two push pieces 403 are arranged in opposite directions, which can largely offset the two component forces that are not perpendicular to the contact surface. The two push members 403 are both disposed inside the second support plate 402 , and have little effect on the structural strength of the second support plate 402 itself.

[0060] To strengthen the structural strength of the bracket 4, a reinforcing rib 4011 is formed on the surface of the first support plate 401 away from the main body 102. The reinforcing rib 4011 is arranged in both horizontal and vertical directions and is also arranged at the edge of the first support plate 401, which can effectively improve the bending strength of the first support plate 401. When the material of the first support plate 401 is aged after long-term use, its supporting function is not easily invalidated, thereby improving the service life of the bracket 4.

[0061] In order to further improve the connection effect between the bracket 4 and the shield 3, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 , a plug 404 is formed at the free end of the second support plate 402, and a slot 303 is formed in the shield 3 to allow the plug 404 to be inserted. When installing the bracket 4, the plug 404 and the slot 303 cooperate to provide assembly support for the bracket 4, thereby improving the convenience of assembly. The plug 404 is inserted into the slot 303 set in the shield 3, so that one end of the second support plate 402 can be limited in the X direction and the Y direction, so that the bracket 4 is more stable after installation, and the camera 1 is not easy to shake during the driving of the vehicle, thereby improving the shooting quality of the camera 1.

[0062] As for the specific matching structure of the plug 404 and the slot 303, the slot 303 of this embodiment is a rectangular slot, and the opening is set away from the shield 3. The plug 404 is formed by cross-connecting the reinforcing plates arranged horizontally and vertically, and its cross-section is in the shape of a "#". The overall outer dimension is slightly larger than the dimension of the slot 303, and it has an interference fit with the slot wall of the slot 303. The edge of the end where the plug 404 contacts the slot wall of the slot 303 is provided with a rounded corner, which can guide the plug 404 to be inserted into the slot 303, so as to facilitate the assembly of the bracket 4.

[0063] In order to improve the connection strength between the bracket 4 and the shield 3, a screw hole 405 is provided on the bracket 4, and the screw hole 405 allows a bolt to pass through to form a bolt connection between the bracket 4 and the shield 3. The bolt connection between the bracket 4 and the shield 3 is relatively stable, and the bolting position can be selected according to needs to obtain different connection effects, which is also more convenient during assembly.

[0064] Specifically, the first support plate 401 and / or the second support plate 402 are provided with screw holes 405. The screw holes 405 are provided on the first support plate 401 or the second support plate 402 to fix the bracket 4, but the screw holes 405 are provided on both the first support plate 401 and the second support plate 402 to obtain better connection strength. Therefore, in this embodiment, the screw holes 405 are provided on both the first support plate 401 and the second support plate 402. Correspondingly, a screw column 305 adapted to the screw hole 405 is provided on the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 302 of the shield 3, and a threaded hole is provided at the end of the screw column 305. The bracket 4 can be fixed to the shield 3 by using a bolt such as a bolt 2 to pass through the screw hole 405 and threadedly connect with the screw column 305.

[0065] Further, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The top of the first support plate 401 is provided with a first mounting portion 4013, which is used to set the screw connection hole 405, and a step difference is provided between the first mounting portion 4013 and the first support plate 401. The first mounting portion 4013 is closer to the shield 3 than the first support plate 401, and the formed stepped angle can limit the main body 102. The surface of the second support plate 402 facing away from the main body 102 is vertically formed with a second mounting portion 4021, which is used to set the screw connection hole 405. The second mounting portion 4021 is parallel to the first mounting portion 4013, and the screw connection holes 405 corresponding to the two are oriented in the same direction, which can facilitate the installation of the bracket 4.

[0066] The connection strength between the cantilevered second mounting portion 4021 and the second support plate 402 is poor. To solve this problem, a structural plate 4022 is formed between the second support plates 402 and 402. The structural plate 4022 is triangular and can effectively improve the connection strength between the second mounting portion 4021 and the second support plate 402.

[0067] In order to make the bracket 4 assembly more convenient, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3, a positioning column 304 extending toward the first support plate 401 is provided on the shield 3. A positioning hole 4012 is formed on the first support plate 401 to allow the positioning column 304 to be inserted. When installing the bracket 4, the positioning hole 4012 is aligned with the positioning column 304 and inserted into the positioning column 304. The positioning column 304 can guide the bracket 4, and then cooperate with the slot 303 to guide the plug 404, so that a relatively stable assembly support can be provided for the bracket 4 before the bolt 2 is installed. The end of the positioning column 304 is a truncated cone, which can facilitate its insertion into the positioning hole 4012.

[0068] When installing the camera mounting structure of the present embodiment, first install the camera 1 into the protective cover 3, and insert the head 101 into the card interface 3011; then put the bracket 4 on the positioning column 304, insert the plug 404 into the slot 303, and clamp the camera 1 in a limited position; then insert the bolt 2 into the screw hole 405 and tighten it with the screw column 305; finally, install the entire camera mounting structure on the corresponding component.

[0069] Embodiment 2

[0070] This embodiment relates to a vehicle A-pillar, including a column 5, on which the vehicle camera mounting structure as described in the first embodiment is mounted.

[0071] As configured above, the vehicle A-pillar of this embodiment can reduce the space inside the column 5 occupied by the camera installation structure by adopting the vehicle camera installation structure in Example 1. At the same time, the compact installation structure can also make the portion of the shield 3 and the camera 1 exposed on the surface of the column 5 smaller, thereby reducing the obstacle angle of the A-pillar, providing a wider field of view for the passengers in the vehicle, and improving driving safety.

[0072] For example, refer to Figure 6-Figure 8 The inner surface of the column 5 is provided with a mounting column 501 and a clamping head 502. The mounting column 501 is inserted into the mounting hole 309 with interference fit, and the clamping head 502 is inserted into the clamping hole 308 and clamped with the shield 3, so that the shield 3 and the column 5 can be fixedly connected, that is, the installation of the camera mounting structure on the A-pillar in Example 1 is completed.

[0073] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle camera mounting structure, used for assembling a camera (1) to a component of a vehicle, characterized in that: The mounting structure includes: A protective cover (3) is embedded in the component, the protective cover (3) having an exposed portion (301) exposed outside the component, and a card interface (3011) for carding the head (101) of the camera (1) is provided on the exposed portion (301); a receiving cavity (302) for accommodating the main body (102) of the camera (1) is formed in the protective cover (3) covered by the component; A bracket (4) is fixedly connected to the shield (3) to keep the main body (102) in the receiving cavity (302) between the bracket (4) and the shield (3); the bracket (4) comprises a first support plate (401) abutting against the auxiliary side surface (1021) of the main body (102), and a second support plate (402) formed by bending and extending the first support plate (401), and the second support plate (402) abuts against the main side surface (1022) of the main body (102) adjacent to the auxiliary side surface (1021).

2. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A push member (403) is provided on the second support plate (402), and the push member (403) elastically pushes against the main body (102) to apply a force to the main body (102) in a direction toward the head (101).

3. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The push member (403) is formed by tearing a portion of the second support plate (402).

4. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug (404) is formed at the free end of the second support plate (402), and a slot (303) allowing the plug (404) to be inserted is formed in the shield (3).

5. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plug (404) is formed by cross-connecting reinforcing plates arranged horizontally and vertically.

6. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib (4011) is formed on a surface of the first supporting plate (401) facing away from the main body (102).

7. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The support (4) is provided with a screw hole (405), and the screw hole (405) allows a bolt to pass through to form a bolt connection between the support (4) and the shield (3).

8. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first supporting plate (401) and / or the second supporting plate (402) are provided with the screw connection holes (405).

9. The vehicle camera mounting structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shield (3) is provided with a positioning column (304) extending toward the first support plate (401); and a positioning hole (4012) is transparently formed on the first support plate (401) to allow the positioning column (304) to be inserted.

10. A vehicle A-pillar, comprising a column (5), characterized in that: The column (5) is equipped with a vehicle camera mounting structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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