Vehicle A pillar blind area eliminating device

Abstract

A vehicle A pillar blind area eliminating device comprises a display unit, a photographing unit and a processing unit. The display unit comprises a frame body arranged on an A column of the vehicle and a display panel. The photographing unit comprises a connecting piece and a lens, wherein the connecting piece is connected to the frame body in a flexible mode, the lens is arranged on the connecting piece, and the lens is used for capturing scenes outside the vehicle. The connecting piece is used for supporting the lens so that the lens can abut against a front windshield of the vehicle. The processing unit comprises an image processor in signal connection with the lens and a display controller in signal connection with the image processor and the display panel. And the image processor is used for receiving image data transmitted by the lens, performing post-processing on the image data, and displaying a scene shielded by the A column through the display panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a vehicle equipment, in particular to a vehicle A-pillar blind area eliminating device. Background Art

[0002] In existing automobile designs, the A-pillar is an important part of the vehicle structure and is usually located on both sides in front of the driver's seat. The main function of the A-pillar is to support the roof structure and provide safety protection when the vehicle is in a collision. However, the position and size of the A-pillar will affect the driver's field of vision to a certain extent, and the area that is blocked by the A-pillar and cannot be seen by the driver is the so-called A-pillar blind spot.

[0003] When the driver is turning, changing lanes, or entering or exiting an intersection, the A-pillar may block pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicles, increasing the risk of traffic accidents. The width and angle of the A-pillars of different models are different, and the size of the A-pillar blind spot varies. Especially in some large vehicles, the A-pillars are usually wider, and the A-pillar blind spot problem is more serious. In low light or bad weather, such as at night, rainy days, or foggy weather, the A-pillar blind spot effect will be more obvious, further increasing the difficulty and danger of driving.

[0004] Therefore, how to effectively reduce or eliminate the blind spot caused by the A-pillar has become an important research topic in automobile safety technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device which can display the scene blocked by the A-pillar.

[0006] The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device of the utility model is suitable for installation in a vehicle, and comprises a display unit, a photographic unit, and a processing unit. The display unit comprises a frame body arranged on the A-pillar of the vehicle, and a display panel arranged in the frame body. The photographic unit comprises a connector flexibly connected to the frame body, and a lens arranged on the connector, and the lens is used to capture the scene outside the vehicle. The connector is used to support the lens so that the lens can be against the windshield of the vehicle. The processing unit is arranged in the frame body, and comprises an image processor connected to the lens by signal, and a display controller connected to the image processor and the display panel by signal. The image processor is used to receive the image data transmitted by the lens, and post-process the image data, and the display controller is used to transmit the post-processed image data to the display panel, and the scene blocked by the A-pillar is displayed through the display panel.

[0007] In the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device described in the utility model, the photographic unit further comprises a buffer member arranged on the surface of the lens, and the buffer member is used to abut against the front windshield of the vehicle.

[0008] The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device described in the utility model, the display unit also includes an image zoom switch arranged on the frame body and signal-connected to the display controller, and the image zoom switch is used to adjust the scale of the scene blocked by the A-pillar displayed on the display panel.

[0009] In the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device described in the utility model, the display unit also includes a brightness adjustment switch which is arranged on the frame body and is signal-connected to the display controller.

[0010] In the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device described in the utility model, the connecting piece adopts a universal hose.

[0011] In the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device described in the utility model, the processing unit also includes a power management module, and the power management module is used to supply power to the image processor, the display controller, the display panel and the lens.

[0012] The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device described in the utility model, the photographic unit also includes a telescopic fixing member arranged on the center console top plate of the vehicle and connected to the bottom of the lens.

[0013] The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device described in the utility model has an edge of a frame body that is designed to be scratch-resistant.

[0014] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the lens is used to shoot the scene outside the vehicle, and the image data transmitted by the lens is post-processed via the image processor, and the post-processed image data is then transmitted to the display panel via the display controller, and the display panel displays the scene blocked by the A-pillar. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device of the utility model installed on the A-pillar of a vehicle, and at this time, the display panel of the embodiment has not been started;

[0016] Figure 2 is similar Figure 1 , at which time the display panel is activated and displays the scene blocked by the A-pillar;

[0017] Figure 3 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the embodiment;

[0018] Figure 4 is a functional block diagram of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] See also Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device of the utility model is suitable for installation in a vehicle 10, and comprises a display unit 2, a camera unit 3, and a processing unit 4 (refer to Figure 4 ).

[0020] The display unit 2 includes a frame body 21 disposed on an A-pillar 11 of the vehicle 10, a display panel 22 disposed in the frame body 21, and a display unit 22 disposed in the frame body 21 and connected to the processing unit 4 (see FIG. Figure 4 ) and a brightness adjustment switch 24 which is arranged on the frame body 21 and is signal-connected to the processing unit 4.

[0021] The edge of the frame body 21 is designed as a scratch-proof arc, which can prevent an airbag (not shown) of the vehicle 10 from being cut and exploded, and the frame body 21 can be embedded in the A-pillar 11 of the vehicle 10, or installed on the A-pillar 11 through a buckle (not shown). The display panel 22 has a pixel resolution of 1080p and is glare-proof. The shape and size of the display panel 22 can be customized according to the actual shape of the A-pillar 11 of the vehicle 10. In this embodiment, the display panel 22 is a parallelogram and covers most of the area of ​​the A-pillar 11. In this embodiment, the image zoom switch 23 and the brightness adjustment switch 24 are both ordinary buttons, but this is not limited to this, and a lever or a knob can also be used.

[0022] The photographing unit 3 includes a connecting member 31 flexibly connected to the frame body 21, a lens 32 disposed on the connecting member 31, a buffer member 33 disposed on the surface of the lens 32, and a telescopic fixing member 34 disposed on a center console top panel 13 of the vehicle 10 and connected to the bottom of the lens 32. The connecting member 31 is used to support the lens 32 so that the lens 32 can be pressed against the front windshield 12 of the vehicle 10. The lens 32 is used to capture the scene outside the vehicle 10. The buffer member 33 can be used to press against a front windshield 12 of the vehicle 10.

[0023] In this embodiment, the connector 31 is a universal hose so that the driver can adjust the position of the lens 32 as needed. The lens 32 can directly see the sunlight and has a night vision function. The buffer 33 is made of a soft material, such as rubber or silicone, and is attached to the surface of the lens 32. When the driver adjusts the position of the lens 32 as needed, the buffer 33 can serve as a buffer between the windshield 12 and the lens 32 to prevent the lens 32 from colliding with the windshield 12. It should be noted that when the lens 32 is far away from the windshield 12, the buffer 33 will not abut against the windshield 12. The telescopic fixing member 34 is a structure with an adjustable length, such as a telescopic rod, connected between the center console top plate 13 of the vehicle 10 and the lens 32 to assist in supporting the lens 32 to make it more stable.

[0024] See also Figure 2 and Figure 4 The processing unit 4 is disposed in the frame body 21 and includes an image processor 41 whose signal is connected to the lens 32, a display controller 42 whose signal is connected to the image processor 41 and the display panel 22, and a power management module 43.

[0025] The image processor 41 is used to receive image data transmitted by the lens 32 and perform post-processing on the image data.

[0026] The display controller 42 is used to transmit the post-processed image data to the display panel 22, and the scene blocked by the A-pillar 11 is displayed on the display panel 22. The image zoom switch 23 is connected to the display controller 42 by signal, and is used for the driver to adjust the scale of the scene blocked by the A-pillar 11 displayed on the display panel 22. The brightness adjustment switch 24 is connected to the display controller 42 by signal, and is used for the driver to adjust the brightness of the display panel 22 to cope with the light conditions at different times and different climates.

[0027] The power management module 43 is connected to a cigarette lighter power socket (not shown) of the vehicle 10 and is used to supply power to the display panel 22 , the lens 32 , the image processor 41 , and the display controller 42 .

[0028] In order to further understand the functions of the components of the present invention, the technical means used, and the expected effects, the following description will be given. It is believed that this will provide a deeper and more specific understanding of the present invention.

[0029] like Figure 1As shown, the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device is assembled as a whole and installed and positioned on the A-pillar 11. When the display panel 22 is not activated, the A-pillar 11 blocks part of the view outside the vehicle 10. Figure 2 As shown, when the display panel 22 is activated, the display panel 22 displays part of the scene blocked by the A-pillar 11, so that the driver can have a wider field of view when driving the vehicle 10, avoiding the blind spot caused by the blockage of the A-pillar 11, which helps to improve driving safety. The driver can manually fine-tune the position of the lens 32 by watching the picture displayed on the display panel 22 to meet the different needs of different drivers for different fields of view when sitting in the driver's seat due to different heights.

[0030] Since the structural design of the A-pillar 11 of the current vehicle 10 is usually not quite uniform, although part of the scene will still be blocked by the A-pillar 11, the utility model aims to provide the driver with a relatively wide field of view, and the display panel 22 displays the part of the scene blocked by the A-pillar 11, which is sufficient to improve the problem of blind spots.

[0031] It should be particularly noted that in the drawings of this embodiment, the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device is only installed on the A-pillar 11 on the left side of the vehicle 10, but this is not limited to the fact that the vehicle A-pillar 11 on the right side of the vehicle 10 can also be provided with the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device, so that the user can obtain a wider field of view when driving the vehicle 10.

[0032] In summary, the vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device of the present invention has a simple overall structure and is easy to manufacture and assemble, and the display panel 22 can display the scene blocked by the A-pillar 11, so the purpose of the present invention can be achieved.

[0033] However, the above is only an embodiment of the present invention and should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention. All simple equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims and description of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device, suitable for installation in a vehicle, characterized by: The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device comprises A display unit, comprising a frame body disposed on an A-pillar of the vehicle, and a display panel disposed in the frame body; A photographing unit, comprising a connecting member flexibly connected to the frame body, and a lens disposed on the connecting member, the lens being used to capture the scene outside the vehicle, and the connecting member being used to support the lens so that the lens can be against the front windshield of the vehicle; and A processing unit is arranged in the frame body and includes an image processor connected to the lens by signal, and a display controller connected to the image processor and the display panel by signal, the image processor is used to receive the image data transmitted by the lens and perform post-processing on the image data, and the display controller is used to transmit the post-processed image data to the display panel, and display the scene blocked by the A-pillar through the display panel.

2. The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photographing unit further comprises a buffer member disposed on the surface of the lens, wherein the buffer member is used to abut against the front windshield of the vehicle.

3. The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display unit further includes an image zoom switch disposed on the frame body and signal-connected to the display controller, wherein the image zoom switch is used to adjust the scale of the scene blocked by the A-pillar displayed on the display panel.

4. The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display unit further comprises a brightness adjustment switch which is arranged on the frame body and is signal-connected to the display controller.

5. The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece is a universal hose.

6. The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing unit further includes a power management module, and the power management module is used to supply power to the image processor, the display controller, the display panel and the lens.

7. The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photographic unit also includes a telescopic fixing member which is arranged on the center console top plate of the vehicle and connected to the bottom of the lens.

8. The vehicle A-pillar blind spot elimination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the frame body is designed as a scratch-resistant arc.

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