Defogging structure of camera perspective area on vehicle stand column plaque

By designing a desiccant placement assembly on the vehicle column trim to dry the air in the camera's perspective area, the problem of water mist or frost in the camera's perspective area is solved, ensuring that the camera collects images normally, improving customer experience and reducing manufacturing costs.

CN222531744UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25NINGBO XINTAI MACHINERY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420171829.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-24
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-24

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to effectively solve the problem of water mist or frost in the perspective area of ​​the camera on the vehicle column trim, which leads to the camera being unable to collect images, affecting the use of assisted driving functions, face recognition functions and surround vision functions.

Method used

A defogging structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle column trim panel is designed, including the column inner plate, the column outer plate and the camera module. The column inner plate is equipped with a desiccant placement component, and the main cavity is covered by a desiccant pack. The air is dried to avoid the formation of fog or frost.

Benefits of technology

Effectively solve the problem of water mist or frost in the camera perspective area, ensuring that the camera can collect images normally, and improve customer experience with functions such as assisted driving, facial recognition and surround view. The overall structure is simple, easy to use, and reduces manufacturing. cost.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile ornaments, and provides a demisting structure of a camera perspective area on a vehicle stand column decoration plate, which comprises a stand column inner plate, a stand column outer decoration plate and a camera module, the camera module is installed on the inner plate and can transmit the camera perspective area to shoot images for image acquisition, a main cavity is defined by the stand column outer decoration plate and the stand column inner plate at the camera perspective area, and a drying agent containing assembly used for drying air in the main cavity is arranged in the stand column inner plate. The utility model has the advantages that the drying agent bag can solve the problem that water mist or frosting is generated in a perspective area of images acquired by the camera on the upright post plaque of the vehicle, so that the problem that the camera is shielded due to fogging or frosting in the upright post plaque is solved; the problems that the auxiliary driving function, the face recognition function, the all-round looking function and the like cannot be used due to the fact that image collection cannot be conducted are solved, the overall structure is simple, use is convenient, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile decorations, and in particular relates to a defogging structure for a camera perspective area on a vehicle pillar decoration plate. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of the application of automobile intelligence, more and more vehicles have applied assisted driving, face recognition and surround view functions. Cameras are essential components for realizing the above functions. Vehicles realize assisted driving, face recognition and surround view functions through the image information outside the vehicle collected by the camera. Most of the vehicles with cameras installed on the existing pillars have not taken measures to solve the problem that the camera is blocked due to fogging or frost in the pillar exterior panel, and the camera cannot collect images. The commonly used method is to tell customers not to use the assisted driving, face recognition and surround view functions that cannot be used due to the inability of the camera to collect images, and wait until the fog or frost in the pillar exterior panel disappears before using the above functions. Although the assisted driving, face recognition and surround view functions that rely on the camera to collect images can be restored after the fog or frost disappears, the customer experience is not good, and customers will complain or complain. Some customers who do not understand the principle will also require the vehicle to be repaired or returned, which affects the reputation of the vehicle and the car manufacturer. There is also a method of defogger using heating, but this method has a complex structure and requires a heating structure to be arranged on the pillar plate, resulting in a high overall manufacturing cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a demisting structure for the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim in response to the current status of the prior art, which can solve the problem of water mist or frost generated in the perspective area of ​​the camera collecting images on the vehicle pillar trim.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a demisting structure for a camera perspective area on a vehicle pillar trim plate, comprising a pillar inner plate, a pillar outer plate and a camera module, the pillar outer plate having a camera perspective area, the camera module being mounted on the inner plate and being able to capture images through the camera perspective area for image acquisition, the pillar outer plate and the pillar inner plate at the camera perspective area forming a main cavity, the pillar inner plate being provided with a desiccant placement component for drying the air in the main cavity.

[0005] In the above-mentioned defog structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim, the desiccant placement component includes a accommodating cavity and a desiccant bag. The accommodating cavity is formed by opening the inner plate of the pillar. The desiccant bag is placed in the accommodating cavity. The two ends of the accommodating cavity respectively have an inner opening and an outer opening. The inner opening is interconnected with the main cavity and the desiccant bag dries the air in the main cavity.

[0006] In the above-mentioned defog structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim, the desiccant placement assembly also includes an end cap and a sealing ring, the end cap and the wall of the external opening are provided with threads, the end cap and the wall of the external opening form a detachable connection through the threads, and the sealing ring is installed between the end cap and the external opening.

[0007] In the above-mentioned defog structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim, connecting glue is bonded on both sides between the pillar inner panel and the pillar outer panel, and the desiccant placement component dries the air in the main cavity surrounded by the pillar outer panel, the pillar inner panel and the connecting glue on both sides.

[0008] In the above-mentioned demisting structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim, a waterproof and breathable membrane is provided on the inner plate of the pillar.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the advantage of the utility model is that the use of a desiccant bag can solve the problem of water mist or frost generated in the perspective area of ​​the vehicle pillar trim where the camera collects images, thereby solving the problem that the camera is blocked by fogging or frost in the pillar trim, and cannot collect images, resulting in the inability to use assisted driving functions, face recognition functions, and surround view functions. The overall structure is simple, easy to use, and reduces manufacturing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure on the pillar trim of the vehicle;

[0011] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the defogger structure in the camera perspective area on the pillar trim of this vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0013] In the figure, the pillar inner plate 100; the pillar outer decorative plate 200; the camera module 300; the camera perspective area 400; the main cavity 500; the connecting glue 600; the waterproof breathable membrane 700; the desiccant placement component 800; the accommodating cavity 801; the inner opening 801a; the outer opening 801b; the desiccant bag 802; the end cover 803; and the sealing ring 804.

[0014] like Figure 1As shown, the defog structure of the camera perspective area on the pillar trim of the vehicle includes a pillar inner panel 100, a pillar outer panel 200 and a camera module 300. The pillar outer panel 200 has a camera perspective area 400. The camera module 300 is installed on the inner panel and can capture images through the camera perspective area 400 for image acquisition. The pillar outer panel 200 and the pillar inner panel 100 at the camera perspective area 400 surround a main cavity 500. Since there is moisture in the air in the main cavity 500, the camera module 300 will generate heat when working, and heat the air in the main cavity 500, so that the air in the main cavity 500 forms a temperature difference with the pillar outer panel 200, so that fog will be generated in the camera perspective area 400 of the pillar outer panel 200, which will affect the entire camera module 300. 0 to collect images. The main innovation of this patent is that a desiccant placement component 800 for drying the air in the main cavity 500 is provided in the inner plate 100 of the pillar, and connecting glue 600 is bonded on both sides between the inner plate 100 of the pillar and the outer plate 200 of the pillar, so that the good sealing performance of the main cavity 500 can be ensured to prevent water from entering the main cavity 500. In order to facilitate the discharge of gas in the main cavity 500, a waterproof and breathable membrane 700 is provided on the inner plate 100 of the pillar for exhaust, which can prevent air from accumulating in the main cavity 500. The desiccant placement component 800 dries the air in the main cavity 500 surrounded by the outer plate 200 of the pillar, the inner plate 100 of the pillar and the connecting glue 600 on both sides, so as to avoid fog or frost in the perspective area 400 of the camera that affects the image collection function of the camera.

[0015] Specifically, if Figure 2 As shown, the desiccant placement assembly 800 includes a accommodating cavity 801 and a desiccant bag 802. The accommodating cavity 801 is formed by opening the column inner plate 100. The desiccant bag 802 is placed in the accommodating cavity 801. The two ends of the accommodating cavity 801 respectively have an inner opening 801a and an outer opening 801b. The inner opening 801a is interconnected with the main cavity 500 and the desiccant bag 802 dries the air in the main cavity 500. In order to ensure the sealing performance of the desiccant, the desiccant placement assembly 800 also includes an end cover 803 and a sealing ring 804. Threads are provided on the end cap 803 and the wall of the outer opening 801b, and the end cap 803 and the wall of the outer opening 801b are detachably connected through the threads. The sealing ring 804 is installed between the end cap 803 and the outer opening 801b. The end cap 803 can be removed from the wall of the outer opening 801b to facilitate the replacement of the desiccant bag 802, thereby solving the problem that the camera is blocked by fogging or frost in the pillar trim, and image acquisition cannot be performed, resulting in the inability to use assisted driving functions, face recognition functions and surround view functions. The overall structure is simple, easy to use, and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0016] The specific embodiments described in this article are merely examples of the spirit of the present invention. Technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or replace them in a similar manner, but they will not deviate from the scope defined by the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A defogging structure for a camera perspective area on a vehicle pillar trim, characterized in that: It includes a pillar inner plate, a pillar outer plate and a camera module. The pillar outer plate has a camera perspective area. The camera module is installed on the inner plate and can capture images through the camera perspective area. The pillar outer plate and the pillar inner plate at the camera perspective area form a main cavity. The pillar inner plate is provided with a desiccant placement component for drying the air in the main cavity.

2. The defogging structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim according to claim 1, characterized in that: The desiccant placement component includes a accommodating cavity and a desiccant bag. The accommodating cavity is formed by opening the inner plate of the column. The desiccant bag is placed in the accommodating cavity. The two ends of the accommodating cavity have an inner opening and an outer opening respectively. The inner opening is interconnected with the main cavity and the desiccant bag dries the air in the main cavity.

3. The defogging structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim according to claim 2, characterized in that: The desiccant placement assembly also includes an end cap and a sealing ring. The end cap and the wall of the outer opening are provided with threads. The end cap and the wall of the outer opening are detachably connected through the threads. The sealing ring is installed between the end cap and the outer opening.

4. A defogging structure for a camera perspective area on a vehicle pillar trim according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: Connecting glue is bonded on both sides between the pillar inner plate and the pillar outer decorative plate, and the desiccant placement component dries the air in the main cavity surrounded by the pillar outer decorative plate, the pillar inner plate and the connecting glue on both sides.

5. The defogging structure of the camera perspective area on the vehicle pillar trim according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof and breathable membrane is arranged on the inner plate of the column.