Rearview mirror and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rearview mirror and a vehicle, the rearview mirror comprises a rearview mirror shell, the rearview mirror shell is provided with a containing cavity which is recessed inwards and provided with an opening facing outwards, and the bottom of the containing cavity is provided with a mounting hole; the camera comprises a camera body and a wire harness bolt connected with one end of the camera body; the socket is fixed to the interior of the rearview mirror shell; and the wire harness bolt is connected with the socket through the mounting hole, so that the camera body is mounted in the accommodating cavity. By applying the embodiment of the utility model, the camera can be mounted outside the rearview mirror, the rearview mirror shell does not need to be disassembled, and the camera is convenient to disassemble and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a rearview mirror and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the cameras on the exterior rearview mirrors are mostly installed inside the exterior rearview mirrors. During the assembly process, the camera body needs to be fixed inside the rearview mirror by screws or bolts, and then the shell of the rearview mirror is installed. When the camera needs to be disassembled for repair, replacement, etc., the exterior rearview mirror shell needs to be removed from the vehicle body and the rearview mirror needs to be completely disassembled before assembly and repair can be completed. There is a problem that the camera is difficult to repair and replace, resulting in high maintenance costs. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing camera installation structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a rearview mirror and a vehicle, which can load and unload a camera outside a housing of the rearview mirror without disassembling the rearview mirror, so that the camera can be loaded and unloaded conveniently and quickly, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

[0004] The rearview mirror according to the embodiment of the utility model comprises: a rearview mirror housing, the rearview mirror housing is provided with a accommodating cavity which is recessed inwardly and opened outwardly, and a mounting hole is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity; a camera, the camera comprises a camera body and a wiring harness pin connected to one end of the camera body; a socket, the socket is fixed inside the rearview mirror housing; the wiring harness pin is connected to the socket through the mounting hole, and the camera body is installed in the accommodating cavity.

[0005] Through such a design, the camera can be directly connected to the socket inside the rearview mirror through the mounting hole, and the camera can be installed on the rearview mirror. The main structure of the camera is located outside the rearview mirror shell. There is no need to open the rearview mirror shell during loading and unloading, which makes loading and unloading convenient and quick, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0006] In some embodiments of the utility model, the accommodating cavity is cylindrical, and the diameter of the mounting hole is smaller than the diameter of the accommodating cavity, which is conducive to the quick insertion of the camera and the installation of the camera and the rearview mirror is more stable.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rearview mirror further includes a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is located between the camera body and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity to seal the camera body and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing groove is provided on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the sealing groove is used to accommodate the sealing ring.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing groove is provided on the surface of the camera body, and the sealing groove is used to accommodate the sealing ring.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple sealing rings, and the multiple sealing rings are arranged at intervals along the outer circumference of the camera body.

[0011] In some embodiments of the utility model, the camera is provided with a first limiting structure at one end close to the wiring harness plug, and the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with a second limiting structure that cooperates with the first limiting structure. By providing the first limiting structure, the position of the camera can be limited to prevent the camera from shaking after installation.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, both the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are spiral structures. The spiral limiting structure is conducive to rapid installation without confirming the installation orientation.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are correspondingly arranged, and when the first limiting structure abuts against the second limiting structure, the camera is located at the maximum installation stroke in the accommodating cavity.

[0014] The utility model also provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned rearview mirror.

[0015] The utility model improves the rearview mirror, reduces the difficulty of installing and disassembling the camera of the exterior rearview mirror, is conducive to saving development and assembly costs, improves the convenience of repairing, maintaining and replacing the camera, and is conducive to reducing repair costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a camera installed on a rearview mirror in the prior art;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a rearview mirror with a camera according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a camera and rearview mirror assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an assembly of a camera installed on a rearview mirror according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a camera installation portion according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of a rearview mirror housing according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] 100-rearview mirror; 1-rearview mirror housing; 11-accommodating cavity; 12-mounting hole; 13-second limiting structure; 14-second contact surface; 15-sealing groove; 2-camera; 21-camera body; 22-wiring harness pin; 23-first limiting structure; 24-first contact surface; 3-sealing ring; 4-socket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, in the prior art, the camera 2 is mainly connected to the mounting bracket inside the rearview mirror through a connecting piece such as a bolt or a screw. During assembly, the camera 2 needs to be installed on the mounting bracket inside the rearview mirror first, and then the rearview mirror housing 1 is installed. After the installation is completed, the camera body is located inside the rearview mirror. When the camera needs to be repaired, the rearview mirror needs to be removed from the vehicle first, and then the rearview mirror housing is opened before the camera body can be removed from the rearview mirror, which affects the loading and unloading efficiency of the camera 2.

[0027] The rearview mirror 100 of the present invention can be installed on a vehicle, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The rearview mirror 100 can also be installed on equipment such as ships.

[0028] Reference below Figure 2-Figure 6 A rearview mirror 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0029] The rearview mirror 100 of this embodiment may include: a rearview mirror housing 1 , a camera 2 and a socket 4 .

[0030] The rearview mirror housing 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 11 , which is recessed inwards and has an opening facing outwards. A mounting hole 12 is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity 11 , and the mounting hole 12 can be communicated with the receiving cavity 11 .

[0031] The camera 2 may include a camera body 21 and a harness plug 22, and the harness plug 22 is connected to one end of the camera body 21. The socket 4 is fixed inside the rearview mirror housing 1; the harness plug 22 is connected to the socket 4 through the mounting hole 12, and the camera body 21 is installed in the accommodating cavity 11.

[0032] The rearview mirror housing 1 is recessed inward to form a receiving cavity 11 with an opening facing outward. The receiving cavity 11 provides an installation space for the camera body 21 to be installed on the rearview mirror 100. The opening of the receiving cavity 11 faces outward, which is conducive to the installation or removal of the camera body 21 from the outside of the rearview mirror housing 1. The socket 4 can be fixed to the inside of the rearview mirror housing 1 by screwing or clamping, etc. The harness plug 22 is connected to the socket 4 through the mounting hole 12 on the rearview mirror housing 1, which plays a role of connecting and fixing on the one hand and conducting signals on the other hand. When the user needs to install, the camera body 21 can be inserted into the receiving cavity 11 and the harness plug 22 can be installed on the socket 4; when the user needs to remove, the camera body 21 can be pulled outward along the opening direction of the receiving cavity 11 to remove the harness plug 22 from the socket 4. The camera can be loaded and unloaded without removing the rearview mirror housing 1 from the rearview mirror 100, thereby improving the loading and unloading efficiency of the camera and helping to reduce the maintenance cost of the camera.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the accommodating cavity 11 can be cylindrical, and the cylindrical symmetrical structure is conducive to the rapid installation of the camera 2 without confirming the installation orientation. It should be noted that the diameter of the mounting hole 12 can be smaller than the diameter of the accommodating cavity 11, and the mounting structure of the camera 2 and the rearview mirror 100 is more stable. At the same time, the installation depth of the camera body 21 is effectively limited, which facilitates the removal of the camera 2 and improves the removal efficiency of the camera 2.

[0034] Of course, in some examples, the accommodating cavity 11 may also be in other shapes, such as a square cavity or a cavity having the same external structure as the camera 2 , and the camera 2 and the accommodating cavity 11 may be detachably assembled by means of snap-fitting or the like.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4-6 As shown, a sealing ring 3 is provided on the camera body 21, and the sealing ring 3 is located between the camera body 21 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11 of the rearview mirror housing 1 to seal the camera body 21 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11 of the rearview mirror housing 1 to play a waterproof role.

[0036] In order to prevent the sealing ring 3 from sliding between the camera body 21 and the rearview mirror housing 1, a sealing groove 15 can be provided on at least one of the accommodating cavity 11 of the rearview mirror housing 1 and the camera body 21. For example, a sealing groove 15 can be opened on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11 of the rearview mirror housing 1, or a sealing groove 15 can be opened on the outer peripheral surface of the camera body 21, or a sealing groove 15 can be opened on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11 and the outer peripheral surface of the camera body 21. In this way, part of the sealing ring 3 is injured in the sealing groove 15 on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11, and part of the sealing ring 3 is located in the sealing groove opened on the outer peripheral surface of the camera body 21.

[0037] The number of sealing rings 3 may be one or more, and the number of sealing grooves 15 may match the number of sealing rings 3. When there are multiple sealing rings 3, multiple sealing rings 3 may be arranged at intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the camera body 21, thus achieving multiple waterproof effects.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4-6 As shown, the rearview mirror 100 may also include: a first limiting structure 23 is provided at one end of the camera 2 near the harness plug 22, and a second limiting structure 13 is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 11. The first limiting structure 23 is used in conjunction with the second limiting structure 13 to limit the displacement of the camera body 21 in the accommodating cavity 11. The first limiting structure 23 and the second limiting structure 13 may be spiral structures, but the present application is not limited thereto, and may also be other matching structures such as protrusions or grooves (not shown in the figure).

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 and 6 As shown, the first limiting structure 23 is a spiral structure around the wiring harness pin 22, and a first contact surface 24 is formed at the end of the first limiting structure 23; the second limiting structure 13 is a spiral structure corresponding to the first limiting structure 23, and a second contact surface 14 is formed at the end of the second limiting structure 13. When installing the camera 2, after inserting the camera body 21 into the accommodating cavity 11, rotate the camera 2 clockwise, the first contact surface moves along the spiral track of the second limiting structure 13, and the camera 2 moves toward the bottom of the accommodating cavity 11. When the first contact surface 24 moves to abut against the second contact surface 14, the first limiting structure 23 is restricted, and the camera 2 cannot continue to rotate. At this time, the camera 2 is at the maximum installation stroke. When disassembling the camera 2, rotate the camera body 21 counterclockwise, the first contact surface moves in the opposite direction, and the camera 2 moves to the outside of the accommodating cavity 11. Then, pull the camera out of the accommodating cavity 11, and the camera 2 can be quickly disassembled.

[0040] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the utility model can be an electric vehicle, a fuel vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle can include the rearview mirror 100 in the above embodiment.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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," "an," or "the" may also be understood to convey singular usage or to convey plural usage, depending, at least in part, on the context.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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 rearview mirror, characterized in that: include: A rearview mirror housing, wherein the rearview mirror housing is provided with an accommodating cavity which is recessed inwards and opened outwards, and a mounting hole is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity; A camera, the camera comprising a camera body and a wiring harness plug connected to one end of the camera body; A socket, the socket being fixed inside the rearview mirror housing; The wiring harness plug is connected to the socket through the mounting hole, and the camera body is mounted in the accommodating cavity.

2. The rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating cavity is cylindrical, and the diameter of the mounting hole is smaller than the diameter of the accommodating cavity.

3. The rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rearview mirror further includes a sealing ring, which is located between the camera body and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity to seal the camera body and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity.

4. The rearview mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a sealing groove, and the sealing groove is used to accommodate the sealing ring.

5. The rearview mirror according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: A sealing groove is provided on the surface of the camera body, and the sealing groove is used to accommodate the sealing ring.

6. The rearview mirror according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are multiple sealing rings, and the multiple sealing rings are arranged at intervals along the outer peripheral surface of the camera body.

7. The rearview mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that: The camera is provided with a first limiting structure at one end close to the wiring harness plug, and the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with a second limiting structure that cooperates with the first limiting structure.

8. The rearview mirror according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are both spiral structures.

9. The rearview mirror according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are arranged correspondingly, and when the first limiting structure abuts against the second limiting structure, the camera is located at the maximum installation stroke in the accommodating cavity.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: A rearview mirror as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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