Monitoring device and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle auxiliary devices, and provides a monitoring device and a vehicle. The monitoring device comprises a camera and a driving assembly; the driving assembly is used for being installed in a containing groove of a column A in a vehicle, the camera is connected with the driving assembly, the driving assembly is configured to drive the camera to rotate so that the camera can be switched between an unfolded state and a closed state in a reciprocating mode, and in the unfolded state, a camera shooting part of the camera protrudes out of the containing groove and directly faces the face of a user; and in the closed state, the camera is embedded in the accommodating groove, and the camera shooting part is hidden. Normal use of the monitoring device in the working mode is guaranteed, it can be guaranteed that the monitoring device is in the hidden mode when the monitoring device is not used, and the attractiveness of the automotive trim and the privacy of a user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle auxiliary devices, and in particular to a monitoring device and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the development of smart cockpit technology, the installation rate of driver monitoring systems (DMC: Driver Monitor Controller; DMS: Driver Monitor System) in cars is getting higher and higher. DMS can identify the driver's identity and detect and alarm dangerous driving behaviors. By detecting changes in the driver's eyes and face, all unsafe driving behaviors of the driver while driving (detection of driver fatigue and dangerous behaviors) can be identified, and corresponding voice prompts can be given.

[0003] Among them, the DMC camera is an important part of the car's driver monitoring system. Generally, the DMC camera is installed in the rearview mirror above the driver, on the steering wheel column, above the instrument panel or on the surface of the A-pillar.

[0004] However, the DMC camera is exposed to the outside world when in non-working mode, which not only affects the aesthetics of the car interior, but also affects the privacy of the user. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a monitoring device and a vehicle, which are used to solve the problem that the DMC camera is exposed to the outside world in a non-working mode, which not only affects the aesthetics of the car interior, but also affects the privacy of the user.

[0006] The present application provides a monitoring device, including a camera and a driving component;

[0007] The driving assembly is used to be installed in the receiving slot of the A-pillar in the vehicle, and the camera is connected to the driving assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the camera to rotate so that the camera switches back and forth between the unfolded state and the closed state;

[0008] When in the unfolded state, the camera portion of the camera protrudes from the receiving groove and faces the user's face; when in the closed state, the camera is embedded in the receiving groove and the camera portion is hidden.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the monitoring device provided by the present application, the camera includes a body and a filter, the body is rotatably installed in the accommodating groove and is connected to the driving assembly, the filter is connected to the body, and the filter forms a camera part.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the monitoring device provided in the present application further includes a connecting assembly, which includes at least one bushing and a shaft rod, each bushing is used to be installed in the accommodating groove, the shaft rod is connected to the body, and the shaft rod is rotatably arranged in the bushing.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the monitoring device provided in the present application has an opening on the peripheral wall of the sleeve, and the sleeve is elastic so that the shaft rod can be embedded in the sleeve through the opening.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the monitoring device provided by the present application, the camera also includes a decorative panel, and the decorative panel is connected to the main body; when in a closed state, the decorative panel closes the opening of the receiving slot; when in an expanded state, the decorative panel opens the opening of the receiving slot.

[0013] In a possible implementation, in the monitoring device provided by the present application, the decorative panel is a flexible panel.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the monitoring device provided by the present application, the driving assembly includes a driving member, a driving gear and a driven gear plate;

[0015] The driving member is installed in the receiving groove, the driving gear is connected to the output shaft of the driving member, the driven gear is connected to the camera, and the driving gear is meshed with the driven gear;

[0016] The driving member is configured to drive the driving gear to rotate, so as to drive the camera to rotate through the driven gear piece.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the monitoring device provided by the present application, the driving assembly also includes a guide column, the guide column is coaxially connected to the driving gear, the camera is provided with a guide groove, and the guide column is slidably embedded in the guide groove.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the monitoring device provided in the present application has a mounting seat on the driving member, and the mounting seat has a fastener, and the mounting seat is connected to the receiving groove through the fastener.

[0019] The present application also provides a vehicle, comprising an A-pillar and a monitoring device according to any one of the above technical solutions, wherein the monitoring device is mounted on the A-pillar.

[0020] The present application provides a monitoring device and a vehicle, wherein the monitoring device is provided with a camera and a driving assembly, the camera is used to be rotatably installed in a receiving slot of an A-pillar, the driving assembly is used to be installed in the receiving slot, and the driving assembly is used to drive the camera to rotate, so that the camera switches back and forth between an unfolded state and a closed state, in the unfolded state, the camera portion of the camera protrudes from the receiving slot and faces the user's face; in the closed state, the camera is embedded in the receiving slot and the camera portion is hidden. The present application not only ensures the normal use of the monitoring device in the working mode, but also ensures that the monitoring device is in a hidden mode when not in use, thereby improving the aesthetics of the vehicle interior and the privacy of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera in the monitoring device provided in the embodiment of the present application when it is working;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a camera in an unfolded state in a monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing a camera in a closed state in a monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the A-pillar in the monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of part A;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a driving component and a camera in a monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component in the monitoring device provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component in the monitoring device provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 .

[0030] Description of reference numerals:

[0031] 100-camera;

[0032] 110-guide groove;

[0033] 120-decorative board;

[0034] 130-Ontology;

[0035] 140-Filter;

[0036] 200-driving assembly;

[0037] 210-driving member;

[0038] 211-mounting seat;

[0039] 220-driving gear;

[0040] 230-driven gear;

[0041] 240-guide column;

[0042] 300-A column;

[0043] 310-accommodation tank;

[0044] 400-connection components;

[0045] 410-sleeve;

[0046] 411-opening;

[0047] 420-Shaft.

[0048] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the implementation of the present application described herein, for example, can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In the embodiments of the present application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to represent examples, illustrations or explanations. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the present application should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a concrete manner.

[0051] As mentioned in the background technology: With the development of smart cockpit technology, the installation rate of driver monitoring systems (DMC: Driver Monitor Controller; DMS: Driver Monitor System) in cars is getting higher and higher. DMS can identify the driver's identity and detect and alarm dangerous driving behaviors. By detecting changes in the driver's eyes and face, all unsafe driving behaviors of the driver while driving (detection of driver fatigue and dangerous behaviors) can be identified, and corresponding voice prompts can be given.

[0052] Among them, the DMC camera is an important part of the car's driver monitoring system. Generally, the DMC camera is installed in the rearview mirror above the driver, on the steering wheel column, above the instrument panel or on the surface of the A-pillar.

[0053] However, the DMC camera is exposed to the outside world when in non-working mode, which not only affects the aesthetics of the car interior, but also affects the privacy of the user.

[0054] In order to solve the technical problems raised above, the present application provides a monitoring device and a vehicle, wherein the monitoring device is provided with a camera and a driving component, the driving component is used to be installed in a receiving slot in A of the vehicle, the driving component is connected to the camera, and the driving component is used to drive the camera to rotate, so that the camera switches back and forth between an unfolded state and a closed state, in the unfolded state, the camera portion of the camera protrudes from the receiving slot and faces the user's face; in the closed state, the camera is embedded in the receiving slot and the camera portion is hidden. The present application not only ensures the normal use of the monitoring device in the working mode, but also ensures that the monitoring device is in a hidden mode when not in use, thereby improving the aesthetics of the car interior and the privacy of the user.

[0055] The technical solution of the present application and how the technical solution of the present application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0056] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera in the monitoring device provided in the embodiment of the present application when it is working; Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a camera in an unfolded state in a monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing a camera in a closed state in a monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the A-pillar in the monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A.

[0057] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , an embodiment of the present application discloses a monitoring device, including a camera 100 and a driving component 200.

[0058] The driving assembly 200 is used to be installed in the receiving groove 310 of the A-pillar in the vehicle. The camera 100 is connected to the driving assembly 200. The driving assembly 200 is configured to drive the camera 100 to rotate so that the camera 100 switches back and forth between the unfolded state and the closed state.

[0059] In the unfolded state, the camera portion of the camera 100 protrudes from the receiving groove 310 and faces the user's face; in the closed state, the camera 100 is embedded in the receiving groove 310 and the camera portion is hidden.

[0060] Exemplarily, the A-pillar 300 in the vehicle has a receiving groove 310 at a position horizontally facing the driver (user)'s face, and the size of the receiving groove 310 is consistent with the size of the space occupied by the camera 100 and the driving assembly 200 .

[0061] Exemplarily, the driving component 200 is a motor, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating shaft of the camera 100, and the camera 100 can be driven to rotate back and forth by the forward and reverse rotation of the driving member 210, so that the camera 100 can be switched back and forth between the expanded state and the closed state.

[0062] By adopting the above technical solution, a camera 100 and a driving component 200 are provided, the driving component 200 is used to be installed in the receiving groove 310 of the A-pillar 300 in the vehicle, the driving component 200 is connected to the camera 100, and the driving component 200 is used to drive the camera 100 to rotate, so that the camera 100 switches back and forth between the unfolded state and the closed state. In the unfolded state, the camera part of the camera 100 protrudes from the receiving groove 310 and faces the user's face; in the closed state, the camera 100 is embedded in the receiving groove 310 and hides the camera part. The present application not only ensures the normal use of the monitoring device in the working mode, but also ensures that the monitoring device is in the hidden mode when not in use, thereby improving the aesthetics of the car interior and the privacy of the user.

[0063] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a drive assembly and a camera in a monitoring device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0064] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The camera 100 includes a body 130 and a filter 140 . The body 130 is rotatably mounted in the receiving groove 310 and connected to the driving assembly 200 . The filter 140 is connected to the body 130 , and the filter 140 forms a camera unit.

[0065] The filter 140 is an infrared filter.

[0066] By adopting the above technical solution, by providing the body 130 and the filter 140 , the camera 100 is rotatably installed in the receiving groove 310 , thereby improving the stability of the driving assembly 200 in controlling the rotation of the camera 100 .

[0067] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component in the monitoring device provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component in the monitoring device provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 .

[0068] In some embodiments, reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The monitoring device also includes a connecting assembly 400, which includes at least one sleeve 410 and a shaft 420. Each sleeve 410 is used to be installed in the receiving groove 310. The shaft 420 is connected to the body 130, and the shaft 420 is rotatably set in the sleeve 410.

[0069] Exemplarily, two shaft sleeves 410 are provided, the axes of the two shaft sleeves 410 are arranged collinearly, and the two shaft sleeves 410 are arranged at intervals.

[0070] By adopting the above technical solution and providing the shaft sleeve 410 and the shaft rod 420 , it is convenient to rotatably install the main body 130 in the receiving groove 310 .

[0071] In some embodiments, an opening 411 is formed on the peripheral wall of the sleeve 410 , and the sleeve 410 is elastic so that the shaft rod 420 can be embedded into the sleeve 410 through the opening 411 .

[0072] Exemplarily, the sleeve 410 is a metal sleeve, and the side wall of the sleeve 410 has a long strip opening 411 along its length direction, and the width of the opening 411 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the shaft rod 420. When the shaft rod 420 is installed in the sleeve 410, the shaft rod 420 is abutted against the opening 411 and the shaft rod 420 is squeezed hard. The sleeve 410 will undergo elastic deformation, so that the shaft rod 420 can be completely embedded in the sleeve 410, thereby completing the installation of the sleeve 410 and the shaft rod 420.

[0073] By adopting the above technical solution, the opening 411 is opened on the sleeve 410 to facilitate the installation of the shaft rod 420 in the sleeve 410 , thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the camera 100 on the A-pillar 300 .

[0074] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The camera 100 further includes a decorative plate 120 , which is connected to the body 130 ; in a closed state, the decorative plate 120 closes the opening of the receiving slot 310 ; in an unfolded state, the decorative plate 120 opens the opening of the receiving slot 310 .

[0075] Exemplarily, the decorative plate 120 is a panel, and the size of the panel is consistent with the size of the opening 411 of the receiving groove 310 , so that the panel can completely close the opening 411 of the receiving groove 310 .

[0076] Exemplarily, the appearance surface of the decorative panel 120 facing away from the main body 130 is consistent with the appearance surface of the A-pillar 300, so that when the decorative panel 120 closes the outer opening of the receiving groove 310, the appearance surfaces of the decorative panel 120 and the A-pillar 300 have a smooth transition to ensure the aesthetics of the automobile interior.

[0077] By adopting the above technical solution and providing the decorative plate 120 , when the camera 100 is not in use, the decorative plate 120 can close the opening 411 of the receiving groove 310 , thereby improving the aesthetics of the interior of the automobile.

[0078] In some embodiments, the trim panel 120 is a flexible panel.

[0079] Exemplarily, the flexible panel is made of soft silicone material to ensure that the decorative panel 120 has good flexibility and elasticity.

[0080] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the decorative panel 120 as a flexible panel, the collision safety of the camera 100 in the open state is ensured, thereby ensuring the expansion safety performance of the vehicle.

[0081] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The driving assembly 200 includes a driving member 210 , a driving gear 220 and a driven gear plate 230 .

[0082] The driving member 210 is installed in the receiving groove 310 , the driving gear 220 is connected to the output shaft of the driving member 210 , the driven gear piece 230 is connected to the camera 100 , and the driving gear 220 is meshed with the driven gear piece 230 .

[0083] The driving member 210 is configured to drive the driving gear 220 to rotate, so as to drive the camera 100 to rotate through the driven gear piece 230 .

[0084] Exemplarily, the driving member 210 may be a servo motor to ensure the driving stability and accuracy of the driving member 210 .

[0085] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to start the driving assembly 200 to drive the camera 100 to rotate, the driving member 210 is started, and the output shaft of the driving member 210 drives the driving gear 220 to rotate, and the driving gear 220 is meshed with the driven gear plate 230, so that the driving gear 220 drives the driven gear plate 230 to rotate, and the driven gear plate 230 drives the camera 100 to follow the rotation, and by controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the driving member 210, the camera 100 is controlled to switch back and forth between the expanded state and the closed state.

[0086] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The driving assembly 200 further includes a guide column 240 , which is coaxially connected to the driving gear 220 . The camera 100 has a guide groove 110 , and the guide column 240 is slidably embedded in the guide groove 110 .

[0087] Exemplarily, the guide groove 110 has a first end and a second end relative to each other along its length direction. When the guide post 240 is located at the first end, the camera 100 is completely embedded in the accommodating groove 310. When the guide post 240 is located at the second end, the camera 100 partially protrudes from the accommodating groove 310, and the camera 100 is facing the user's face, so that the guide groove 110 and the guide post 240 not only serve to limit the rotation of the camera 100, but also can limit the rotation angle of the camera 100.

[0088] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting the guide column 240 and the guide groove 110, when the driving component 200 drives the camera 100 to rotate, the guide column 240 moves in the guide groove 110, which not only improves the stability of the rotation of the camera 100, but also can limit the rotation angle of the camera 100 by limiting the length of the guide groove 110.

[0089] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The driving member 210 has a mounting seat 211, and the mounting seat 211 has a fastener. The mounting seat 211 is connected to the receiving groove 310 through the fastener.

[0090] Exemplarily, the fastener is a fastening screw to facilitate installation and removal of the multi-drive member 210 .

[0091] By adopting the above technical solution and providing the mounting seat 211 and the fastener, it is convenient to install the driving member 210 in the receiving groove 310 .

[0092] The embodiment of the present application further discloses a vehicle, including an A-pillar 300 and a monitoring device according to any one of the above embodiments, wherein the monitoring device is mounted on the A-pillar 300 .

[0093] The structure and principle of the monitoring device have been clearly explained in the above embodiments and will not be elaborated here one by one.

[0094] By adopting the above technical solution, a camera 100 and a driving component 200 are provided, the driving component 200 is used to be installed in the receiving groove 310 of the A-pillar 300 in the vehicle, the driving component 200 is connected to the camera 100, and the driving component 200 is used to drive the camera 100 to rotate, so that the camera 100 switches back and forth between the unfolded state and the closed state. In the unfolded state, the camera part of the camera 100 protrudes from the receiving groove 310 and faces the user's face; in the closed state, the camera 100 is embedded in the receiving groove 310 and hides the camera part. The present application not only ensures the normal use of the monitoring device in the working mode, but also ensures that the monitoring device is in the hidden mode when not in use, thereby improving the aesthetics of the car interior and the privacy of the user.

[0095] The various embodiments or implementation methods in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0096] It should be noted that the embodiments represented by "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "an exemplary embodiment", "some embodiments", etc. mentioned in the specification may include specific features, structures or characteristics, but not every embodiment may include the specific features, structures or characteristics. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when describing specific features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with other embodiments that are explicitly or not explicitly described.

[0097] In general, terms should be understood, at least in part, by the context in which they are used. For example, the term "one or more" as used herein may be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or may be used to describe a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense, depending, at least in part, on the context. Similarly, terms such as "a" or "" may also be understood to convey singular usage or to convey plural usage, depending, at least in part, on the context.

[0098] It should be easily understood that “on,” “above,” and “over” in the present disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, so that “on” not only means “directly on something,” but also includes the meaning of “on something” with intervening features or layers therebetween, and “above” or “over” not only includes the meaning of “above” or “over,” but also may include the meaning of “above” or “over something” with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0099] In addition, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "below," "beneath," "above," "above," etc., may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly.

[0100] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A monitoring device, characterized in that: Including camera and drive components; The driving assembly is used to be installed in the receiving slot of the A-pillar in the vehicle, the camera is connected to the driving assembly, and the driving assembly is configured to drive the camera to rotate so that the camera switches back and forth between the unfolded state and the closed state; In the unfolded state, the camera portion of the camera is exposed from the receiving slot, and the camera portion faces the user's face; in the closed state, the camera is embedded in the receiving slot to hide the camera portion.

2. The monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera comprises a body and a filter. The body is rotatably mounted in the receiving groove and is connected to the driving assembly. The filter is connected to the body and forms the camera unit.

3. The monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting component, which includes at least one shaft sleeve and a shaft rod. Each shaft sleeve is used to be installed in the accommodating groove. The shaft rod is connected to the body and is rotatably arranged in the shaft sleeve.

4. The monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The peripheral wall of the sleeve is provided with an opening, and the sleeve is elastic so that the shaft rod can be embedded into the sleeve through the opening.

5. The monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera also includes a decorative plate connected to the body; in the closed state, the decorative plate closes the opening of the receiving slot; in the expanded state, the decorative plate opens the opening of the receiving slot.

6. The monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The decorative panel is a flexible panel.

7. The monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driving member, a driving gear and a driven gear plate; The driving member is installed in the accommodating groove, the driving gear is connected to the output shaft of the driving member, the driven gear is connected to the camera, and the driving gear is meshed with the driven gear; The driving member is configured to drive the driving gear to rotate, so as to drive the camera to rotate through the driven gear piece.

8. The monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving assembly also includes a guide column, which is coaxially connected to the driving gear. The camera is provided with a guide groove, and the guide column is slidably embedded in the guide groove.

9. The monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving member is provided with a mounting seat, the mounting seat is provided with a fastener, and the mounting seat is connected to the accommodating groove via the fastener.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The invention comprises an A-pillar and the monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the monitoring device is mounted on the A-pillar.

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