Vehicle-mounted camera support, camera module and vehicle
By designing a rotatable and adjustable vehicle camera bracket, the problem of increased bracket development and manufacturing costs caused by differences in front windshield shapes of different models is solved, and the effect of adapting to multiple models is achieved and the overall cost is reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420565387.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-21
AI Technical Summary
Due to the differences in the shape of the front windshield of different models, each new model needs to design and manufacture new multi-function camera plastic brackets, increasing development and manufacturing costs.
An on-board camera bracket is designed, including a bracket plate, a rotatable first and second connecting members for adsorption to the windshield, and an adjustment member for adjusting the spacing between the bracket plate and the second connecting member to achieve a windshield adapted to different arcs and shapes.
The on-board camera stand can be adapted to a variety of models, eliminating the need to develop a special stand for each model, reducing development and manufacturing costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of camera brackets, and more specifically to a vehicle-mounted camera bracket, a camera module and a vehicle. Background Art
[0002] With the development of automobile intelligence, assisted driving or unmanned driving is increasingly used in vehicles. On-board multi-function cameras are necessary equipment to realize this function. Therefore, on-board cameras are becoming more and more important as the vehicle's visual perception module.
[0003] Currently, most vehicles use multi-function cameras installed in the cab and radars installed around the vehicle body to achieve assisted driving and unmanned driving. The multi-function camera installed in the cab is fixed on a plastic bracket, which is then fixed to the front windshield. Since the shape of the front windshield (especially the curvature of the glass) is different between different models, a new multi-function camera plastic bracket must be designed and manufactured for each new model, which increases development and manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the utility model content section, which will be further described in detail in the detailed implementation section. The utility model content section of the utility model does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the technical solution claimed for protection, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the scope of protection of the technical solution claimed for protection.
[0005] In order to at least partially solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted camera bracket, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket comprising:
[0006] A bracket plate, the bracket plate is used to install the camera;
[0007] A first connecting member, the first connecting member is rotatably arranged relative to the bracket plate around a rotation axis, and the first connecting member is used to be adsorbed to the windshield;
[0008] a second connecting member, the second connecting member being spaced apart from the first connecting member along a first direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, the second connecting member being adapted to be adsorbed to a windshield; and
[0009] An adjusting member is provided on the second connecting member and connected to the bracket plate, and is used for adjusting the distance between the second connecting member and the bracket plate.
[0010] According to the vehicle camera bracket of the first aspect of the utility model, when installing the vehicle camera bracket, the first connecting member is first fixed to the windshield, and then the bracket plate is rotated so that the second connecting member is fixed to the windshield, and then the angle of the bracket plate is adjusted according to the installation layout requirements of the camera. After the angle is adjusted, the bracket plate is fixed by the adjusting member, thereby realizing the installation of the vehicle camera; and the adjustable setting of the vehicle camera bracket can be applicable to windshields of different curvatures and shapes, so that the vehicle camera bracket is adapted to a variety of vehicle models, and there is no need to develop vehicle camera brackets for a variety of vehicle models respectively, thereby reducing the development and manufacturing costs of the vehicle camera bracket and the entire vehicle.
[0011] Optionally, the adjusting member is configured as a bolt, the bracket plate is provided with a mounting hole, and the adjusting member is passed through the mounting hole.
[0012] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket further includes at least two limiting nuts, at least two of the limiting nuts are sleeved onto the adjusting member and are located on both sides of the bracket plate, and the limiting nuts are threadedly connected to the adjusting member.
[0013] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket further includes a rotating member, the rotating member is passed through the bracket plate and is rotatably arranged around a rotation axis relative to the bracket plate, and the first connecting member is fixed to the rotating member.
[0014] Optionally, the bracket plate is provided with a shaft hole member, and the rotating member includes a rotating part and a connecting part, the rotating part extends along a second direction parallel to the rotating axis, the rotating part is passed through the shaft hole member and is rotatably connected to the shaft hole member; the connecting part is arranged at a right angle to the rotating part, the first end of the connecting part is connected to the rotating part, and the second end of the connecting part is connected to the first connecting member.
[0015] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket comprises at least two of the first connecting members, and the at least two of the first connecting members are arranged along a second direction parallel to the rotation axis; and / or
[0016] The vehicle-mounted camera bracket includes at least two second connecting members, and the at least two second connecting members are arranged along a second direction parallel to the rotation axis.
[0017] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket includes at least two rotating components, at least two rotating components are connected to at least two first connecting components in a one-to-one correspondence, and at least two rotating components are rotatably arranged relative to the bracket plate around the same rotating axis; and / or
[0018] At least two of the first connecting members are fixed to the same rotating member.
[0019] Optionally, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured as suction cups, and both the first connecting member and the second connecting member are provided with adhesive.
[0020] Optionally, the surface of the bracket plate facing the windshield is provided with an inner groove, and an opening is provided in the inner groove to provide a field of view for the camera.
[0021] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket further includes an outer cover, which is sleeved onto the bracket plate, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member both at least partially protrude from the outer cover.
[0022] A second aspect of the utility model provides a camera module, comprising a camera and the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted camera bracket, wherein the camera is arranged on the bracket plate.
[0023] The camera module according to the second aspect of the utility model can be adapted to a variety of vehicle models, thereby reducing development and manufacturing costs.
[0024] A third aspect of the utility model provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted camera bracket.
[0025] The vehicle according to the third aspect of the utility model has low development and manufacturing costs.
[0026] Optionally, the vehicle further includes at least one of a camera, a driving recorder, and an ETC device, and at least one of the camera, the driving recorder, and the ETC device is disposed on the vehicle-mounted camera bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] The following drawings of the embodiments of the present invention are used as part of the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,
[0028] Figure 1 This is a front view of a vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a back view of a vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;
[0030] Figure 3 A side view of a vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;
[0031] Figure 4 For along Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross section taken along the midline AA;
[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the outer cover; and
[0033] Figure 6 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the installation of a vehicle camera bracket according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] Description of Reference Numerals
[0035] 100: Windshield 110: Camera
[0036] 120: bracket plate 121: inner groove
[0037] 122: opening 123: shaft hole
[0038] 130: Rotating member 131: Rotating part
[0039] 132: Connecting portion 140: First connecting member
[0040] 150: second connecting member 160: adjusting member
[0041] 170: Limit nut 180: Cover
[0042] D1: First direction D2: Second direction
[0043] Z: Rotation axis DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] In the following description, a large number of specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features known in the art are not described.
[0045] In this document, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of the "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of the "first component".
[0046] In this document, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, etc. are only used to indicate the relative position relationship between related parts, rather than to limit the absolute positions of these related parts.
[0047] In this document, “equal”, “same”, etc. are not strictly limited in a mathematical and / or geometric sense, but also include errors that can be understood by those skilled in the art and are allowed in manufacturing or use.
[0048] Unless otherwise stated, the numerical ranges herein include not only the entire range within its two endpoints but also include several sub-ranges contained therein.
[0049] Figures 1 to 6 A vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to the present application is shown, and the vehicle-mounted camera bracket includes a bracket plate 120, a first connecting member 140, a second connecting member 150, and an adjusting member 160. The bracket plate 120 is used to install the camera 110. The first connecting member 140 is rotatably arranged around the rotation axis Z relative to the bracket plate 120, and the first connecting member 140 is used to be adsorbed to the windshield 100. The second connecting member 150 is spaced apart from the first connecting member 140 along a first direction D1 perpendicular to the rotation axis Z, and the second connecting member 150 is used to be adsorbed to the windshield 100. The adjusting member 160 is arranged on the second connecting member 150 and connected to the bracket plate 120, and is used to adjust the distance between the second connecting member 150 and the bracket plate 120.
[0050] According to the vehicle-mounted camera bracket of the utility model, when installing the vehicle-mounted camera bracket, first fix the first connecting member 140 to the windshield 100, then rotate the bracket plate 120 so that the second connecting member 150 is fixed to the windshield 100, and then adjust the angle of the bracket plate 120 according to the installation arrangement requirements of the camera 110, and after the angle is adjusted, fix the bracket plate 120 through the adjusting member 160, so as to achieve the installation of the vehicle-mounted camera 110. The adjustable setting of the vehicle-mounted camera bracket can be applied to windshields 100 of different curvatures and shapes, so that the vehicle-mounted camera bracket is adapted to a variety of vehicle models, and there is no need to develop vehicle-mounted camera brackets for a variety of vehicle models, thereby reducing the development and manufacturing costs of the vehicle-mounted camera bracket and the entire vehicle.
[0051] Further, see Figure 1 The vehicle camera bracket also includes a rotating member 130, which is penetrated into the bracket plate 120 and is rotatably arranged around a rotation axis Z relative to the bracket plate 120. The first connecting member 140 is fixed to the rotating member 130, so that the first connecting member 140 is rotatable relative to the bracket plate 120, so that after the first connecting member 140 is fixed to the windshield 100, the angle of the bracket plate 120 can be adjusted to adapt to windshields 100 with different curvatures.
[0052] For details, refer to Figure 1The support plate 120 is provided with a shaft hole 123 . The shaft hole 123 may be a shaft hole formed with the support plate 120 , or may be a groove structure formed by stamping the support plate 120 .
[0053] And refer to Figure 3 The rotating member 130 includes a rotating portion 131 and a connecting portion 132. The rotating portion 131 extends along a second direction D2 parallel to the rotating axis Z. The connecting portion 132 is arranged at a right angle to the rotating portion 131, so that the rotating member 130 is L-shaped. The rotating portion 131 is inserted into the rotating shaft hole 123 and is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft hole 123. The first end of the connecting portion 132 is connected to the rotating portion 131, and the second end of the connecting portion 132 is connected to the first connecting member 140. The arrangement of the rotating member 130 allows the first connecting member 140 to rotate relative to the bracket plate 120, and the rotating member 130 has a simple structure and stable transmission.
[0054] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket includes two first connecting members 140, and the two first connecting members 140 are arranged along the second direction D2 (parallel to the rotation axis Z of the first connecting member 140), so that the rotation of the bracket plate 120 after the first connecting member 140 is fixed to the windshield 100 is more stable and not easy to shake. Similarly, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket also includes two second connecting members 150, and the two second connecting members 150 are arranged along the second direction D2, so that after the angle of the bracket plate 120 is adjusted, it is supported and fixed by the two second connecting members 150, and the structure is stable, and the camera 110 is not easy to shake.
[0055] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The vehicle camera bracket includes two rotating components 130, and the two rotating components 130 are connected to two first connecting components 140 in a one-to-one manner, and the two rotating components 130 are rotatably arranged relative to the bracket plate 120 around the same rotation axis Z, so that the two first connecting components 140 can rotate independently relative to the bracket plate 120, and are suitable for windshields 100 with more complex shapes and curvatures, such as windshields 100 with curvatures along the second direction D2.
[0056] As an alternative, the vehicle-mounted camera bracket may also include only one rotating member 130 , and the two first connecting members 140 are both fixed to the same rotating member 130 . The structure is simple, and the consistency of the rotating axes Z of the two first connecting members 140 is better.
[0057] Optionally, the first connecting member 140 and the second connecting member 150 are constructed as suction cups, and the first connecting member 140 and the second connecting member 150 are both provided with adhesive, so that the first connecting member 140 and the second connecting member 150 have a larger connection area with the surface of the windshield 100, and the connection is firm and not easy to fall off.
[0058] Regarding the structures of the second connecting member 150 and the adjusting member 160, refer to Figure 3 The adjusting member 160 is configured as a bolt, the bracket plate 120 is provided with a mounting hole, a first end of the adjusting member 160 is connected to the second connecting member 150, and a second end of the adjusting member 160 is passed through the mounting hole.
[0059] As an alternative, the mounting hole may be threadedly connected to the adjusting member 160, and the adjusting member 160 is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 150, so that the spacing between the second connecting member 150 and the bracket plate 120 can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting member 160, thereby adjusting the angle of the bracket plate 120.
[0060] Optional, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The mounting hole can also be configured to be clearance-matched with the adjustment member 160. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket also includes two limit nuts 170, which are sleeved on the adjustment member 160 and located on both sides of the bracket plate 120. The limit nuts 170 are threadedly connected with the adjustment member 160. When the bracket plate 120 is at an angle that meets the installation requirements of the camera 110, tightening the two limit nuts 170 on both sides of the bracket plate 120 can fix the adjustment member 160 and the bracket plate 120 together, thereby fixing the bracket plate 120. The method of locking the bracket plate 120 with the limit nuts 170 has a stable structure and is easy to operate.
[0061] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera 110 is mounted on a side of the bracket plate 120 away from the windshield 100, thereby preventing the camera 110 from being too large and affecting the installation between the bracket plate 120 and the windshield 100. Figure 1 The surface of the bracket plate 120 facing the windshield 100 is provided with an inner groove 121, and an opening 122 is provided in the inner groove 121. The camera 110 can be aligned with the opening 122, thereby providing a field of view for the camera 110. The camera 110 can also be configured to at least partially penetrate into the inner groove 121 through the opening 122, so the setting of the inner groove 121 can provide space for adjusting the distance between the camera 110 and the windshield 100.
[0062] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The vehicle-mounted camera bracket further includes an outer cover 180, which is sleeved on the bracket plate 120, thereby protecting the camera 110 and other components. In addition, the first connecting member 140 and the second connecting member 150 are at least partially protruded from the outer cover 180, so that after installation, there is a gap between the outer cover 180 and the windshield 100, so that the outer cover 180 is connected to the inside of the car, so that the defog function in the car can act on the outer cover 180, preventing the part of the windshield 100 corresponding to the outer cover 180 from fogging and affecting the camera 110.
[0063] The utility model also provides a camera module, including a camera 110 and the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted camera bracket, wherein the camera 110 is arranged on a bracket plate 120. The camera module according to the utility model can be adapted to a variety of vehicle models, thereby reducing development and manufacturing costs.
[0064] The utility model also provides a vehicle, comprising the vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to the above. The vehicle according to the utility model has low development and manufacturing costs.
[0065] Optionally, the vehicle also includes at least one of a camera 110, a driving recorder, and an ETC device, and at least one of the camera 110, the driving recorder, and the ETC device is arranged on a vehicle-mounted camera bracket, so that the vehicle-mounted camera bracket can integrate multiple components of the vehicle, saving space in the vehicle, avoiding multiple installations of various components, and improving assembly efficiency.
[0066] In addition, after the first installation and debugging of the vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to the utility model is completed, a jig can be designed according to the position information, and the subsequent installation of each vehicle of the same model can be completed by using the jig for positioning and installation, which is convenient and quick.
[0067] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Terms such as "setting" appearing in this article may indicate that one component is directly attached to another component, or that one component is attached to another component through an intermediate. Features described in this article in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or otherwise specified.
[0068] The utility model has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of example and description, and are not intended to limit the utility model to the described embodiments. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the utility model, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of the protection claimed by the utility model.
Claims
1. A vehicle-mounted camera bracket, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted camera bracket comprises: A bracket plate, the bracket plate is used to install the camera; A first connecting member, the first connecting member is rotatably arranged relative to the bracket plate around a rotation axis, and the first connecting member is used to be adsorbed to the windshield; a second connecting member, the second connecting member being spaced apart from the first connecting member along a first direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, the second connecting member being adapted to be adsorbed to a windshield; and An adjusting member is provided on the second connecting member and connected to the bracket plate, and is used for adjusting the distance between the second connecting member and the bracket plate.
2. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting member is configured as a bolt, the bracket plate is provided with a mounting hole, and the adjusting member is passed through the mounting hole.
3. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted camera bracket also includes at least two limiting nuts, which are sleeved on the adjusting component and located on both sides of the bracket plate, and the limiting nuts are threadedly connected to the adjusting component.
4. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted camera bracket further includes a rotating member, which is penetrated through the bracket plate and is rotatably arranged around a rotation axis relative to the bracket plate, and the first connecting member is fixed to the rotating member.
5. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bracket plate is provided with a rotating shaft hole member, and the rotating component includes a rotating part and a connecting part. The rotating part extends along a second direction parallel to the rotating axis, and the rotating part is penetrated into the rotating shaft hole member and is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft hole member; the connecting part is arranged at a right angle to the rotating part, the first end of the connecting part is connected to the rotating part, and the second end of the connecting part is connected to the first connecting member.
6. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted camera bracket comprises at least two first connecting members, and the at least two first connecting members are arranged along a second direction parallel to the rotation axis; and / or The vehicle-mounted camera bracket includes at least two second connecting components, and the at least two second connecting components are arranged along a second direction parallel to the rotation axis.
7. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted camera bracket comprises at least two rotating components, at least two rotating components are connected to at least two first connecting components in a one-to-one correspondence, and at least two rotating components are rotatably arranged relative to the bracket plate around the same rotating axis; and / or At least two of the first connecting members are fixed to the same rotating member.
8. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured as suction cups, and both the first connecting member and the second connecting member are provided with adhesive.
9. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the bracket plate facing the windshield is provided with an inner groove, and an opening is provided in the inner groove for providing a field of view for the camera.
10. The vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted camera bracket further includes an outer cover, which is sleeved on the bracket plate, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member both at least partially protrude from the outer cover.
11. A camera module, characterized in that: It comprises a camera and a vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the camera is arranged on the bracket plate.
12. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises a vehicle-mounted camera bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 10.
13. The vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that The vehicle also includes at least one of a camera, a driving recorder, and an ETC device, and at least one of the camera, the driving recorder, and the ETC device is arranged on the vehicle-mounted camera bracket.