Auxiliary reversing module

By designing an auxiliary reversing module containing nozzle assembly and camera body, the imaging blurring problem caused by dust pollution of the car reversing camera is solved, automatic cleaning is achieved, and driving safety is improved.

CN222891986UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23GUANGZHOU JINGHUA PRECISION OPTICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421896137.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-07
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-07

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Technical Problem

The car reversing camera is easily contaminated by dust during driving, especially in rainy weather, which leads to blurred imaging, affects driving safety, and requires manual cleaning of the driver, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

An auxiliary reversing module is designed, including a protective cover and a working module. The nozzle assembly and the camera body are installed in the accommodating slot. The injection port of the nozzle assembly is facing the camera lens, which can automatically spray and rinse the lens to clean the dust.

Benefits of technology

The reversing camera lens can be cleaned without manual operation by the driver, ensuring lens cleanliness and imaging clarity and improving driving safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an auxiliary reversing module, and belongs to the technical field of vehicles. The auxiliary reversing module comprises a protective cover, the protective cover comprises a containing groove and a surrounding edge arranged at a groove opening of the containing groove in the circumferential direction, the side wall of the containing groove is provided with a first open hole and a protective shell, and the protective shell is provided with a second open hole in the direction facing the first open hole; the working module comprises a camera body and a nozzle assembly, the camera body is arranged in the containing groove, a lens of the camera body extends out of the first opening, the nozzle assembly is arranged in the containing groove, and a jet orifice of the nozzle assembly is located in the protective shell and faces the lens of the camera body. The rearview camera can be cleaned, manual operation of a driver is not needed, and safe driving is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to an auxiliary reversing module. Background Art

[0002] A car reversing camera is a car camera that is installed at the rear of the car. The car reversing camera and the display screen installed in the car are combined into a complete reversing imaging system. When reversing, you can see the real-time video image behind the car to assist the driver in reversing safely.

[0003] However, when a car is driving, it will raise dust on the ground, and some of the dust will adhere to the car's reversing camera. When it encounters rainy weather, the dust will form sticky dust, which will block the reversing camera and cause blurred images. The blocked car reversing camera not only affects the driver's reversing, but also requires the driver to manually clean the dust, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to provide an auxiliary reversing module to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an auxiliary reversing module, which can clean a reversing camera without manual operation by the driver, thus facilitating safe driving.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, the following technical solutions are provided:

[0007] Auxiliary reversing module, including:

[0008] A protective cover, comprising a receiving groove and a peripheral edge circumferentially arranged at the notch of the receiving groove, a side wall of the receiving groove is provided with a first opening and a protective shell, and the protective shell is provided with a second opening in a direction toward the first opening;

[0009] The working module includes a camera body and a nozzle assembly, wherein the camera body is arranged in the accommodating groove and the lens of the camera body extends out of the first opening, and the nozzle assembly is arranged in the accommodating groove and the injection port of the nozzle assembly is located in the protective shell and faces the lens of the camera body.

[0010] As an optional solution for the auxiliary reversing module, the bottom wall of the accommodating groove is provided with a plurality of water leakage holes.

[0011] As an optional solution for the auxiliary reversing module, the working module includes a mounting frame, which includes a first mounting part, a second mounting part and a third mounting part that are integrally connected, the first mounting part and the third mounting part are respectively located at opposite ends of the second mounting part, the camera body and the nozzle assembly are both mounted on the second mounting part, and the first mounting part and the third mounting part are respectively connected to the surrounding edge.

[0012] As an optional solution of the auxiliary reversing module, a first connecting hole is provided on the camera body, a second connecting hole is provided on the second mounting portion, and a first fastener passes through the second connecting hole and is connected to the first connecting hole; and / or

[0013] The second mounting portion is provided with an avoidance hole, and the plug-in terminal of the camera body is inserted into the avoidance hole.

[0014] As an optional solution for the auxiliary reversing module, a positioning pin is provided on the camera body, a positioning hole is provided on the second mounting portion, and the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0015] As an optional solution for the auxiliary reversing module, the second mounting portion is provided with a positioning sleeve with a hollow interior, and the nozzle assembly is sleeved in the positioning sleeve.

[0016] As an optional solution for the auxiliary reversing module, the outer wall of the positioning sleeve is provided with a step, and the side wall of the nozzle assembly is provided with a hook, and the hook is engaged with the step.

[0017] As an optional solution of the auxiliary reversing module, a third connecting hole is provided on the first mounting portion, a first mounting column is provided on the surrounding edge, and the second fastener passes through the third connecting hole and is connected to the first mounting column; and / or

[0018] The third mounting portion is provided with a fourth connecting hole, the peripheral edge is provided with a second mounting column, and the third fastener passes through the fourth connecting hole and is connected to the second mounting column.

[0019] As an optional solution for the auxiliary reversing module, an annular positioning rib is provided on the surrounding edge, and a buckle portion is provided on the outer wall surface of the annular positioning rib.

[0020] As an optional solution for the auxiliary reversing module, the auxiliary reversing module also includes annular foam, and a plurality of arc-shaped limiting portions are circumferentially spaced on the outer edge of the surrounding edge. The annular foam is arranged on the surrounding edge and located between the arc-shaped limiting portion and the annular positioning rib.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The auxiliary reversing module provided by the utility model installs both the nozzle assembly and the camera body into the receiving groove of the protective cover to protect the working module from being bumped. By making the lens of the camera body extend out of the first opening of the protective cover, accurate guidance is facilitated when the vehicle is reversing. The second opening and the injection port are in the same direction. Since the second opening of the protective shell faces the first opening, the injection port of the nozzle assembly is located in the protective shell and faces the lens. When the lens of the camera body has a blurred field of view due to dust deposition, the lens is directly sprayed and flushed through the nozzle assembly. Not only does it not require the driver to perform manual operations after parking, but it also ensures the clarity and cleanliness of the lens, which helps the driver drive safely. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the contents of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the auxiliary reversing module in the embodiment of the utility model from the first perspective;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the auxiliary reversing module in the embodiment of the utility model from a second viewing angle;

[0026] Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the auxiliary reversing module in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective cover in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the camera body in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the installation frame in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Reference numerals:

[0031] 1. Protective cover; 2. Camera body; 3. Nozzle assembly; 4. Mounting frame; 5. First fastener; 6. Second fastener; 7. Third fastener; 8. Annular foam;

[0032] 11. accommodating groove; 111. first opening; 112. protective shell; 1121. second opening; 113. water leakage hole; 12. surrounding edge; 121. first mounting column; 122. second mounting column; 123. annular positioning rib; 1231. buckle portion; 124. arc-shaped limiting portion;

[0033] 21. lens; 22. first connecting hole; 23. positioning pin;

[0034] 31. Injection port; 32. Hook;

[0035] 41. First mounting portion; 411. Third connecting hole; 42. Second mounting portion; 421. Second connecting hole; 422. Avoidance hole; 423. Positioning hole; 424. Positioning sleeve; 4241. Step; 43. Third mounting portion; 431. Fourth connecting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] 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.

[0040] In order to clean the reversing camera without manual operation by the driver, which is helpful for safe driving, this embodiment provides an auxiliary reversing module, which is combined with the following Figures 1 to 6 The specific contents of this embodiment are described in detail.

[0041] Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the auxiliary reverse module in this embodiment includes a protective cover 1 and a working module. The protective cover 1 includes a receiving groove 11 and a surrounding edge 12 circumferentially arranged at the notch of the receiving groove 11, and the side wall of the receiving groove 11 is provided with a first opening 111 and a protective shell 112, and the protective shell 112 is provided with a second opening 1121 in the direction of the first opening 111. The working module includes a camera body 2 and a nozzle assembly 3, the camera body 2 is arranged in the receiving groove 11 and the lens 21 of the camera body 2 extends out of the first opening 111, and the nozzle assembly 3 is arranged in the receiving groove 11 and the injection port 31 of the nozzle assembly 3 is located in the protective shell 112 and faces the lens 21 of the camera body 2.

[0042] The auxiliary reversing module provided in this embodiment installs both the nozzle assembly 3 and the camera body 2 into the receiving groove 11 of the protective cover 1 to protect the working module from being bumped. By making the lens 21 of the camera body 2 extend out of the first opening 111 of the protective cover 1, it is convenient to accurately guide the vehicle when reversing. The second opening 112 and the injection port 31 are in the same direction. Since the second opening 1121 of the protective shell 112 faces the first opening 111, the injection port 31 of the nozzle assembly 3 is located in the protective shell 112 and faces the lens 21. When the lens 21 of the camera body 2 has a blurred field of vision due to deposited dust, the nozzle assembly 3 is used to directly spray and flush the lens 21, which not only eliminates the need for the driver to perform manual operations after parking the car, but also ensures the clarity and cleanliness of the lens 21, which helps the driver drive safely.

[0043] Optionally, the protective shell 112 has a hemispherical structure, which improves the overall structural strength of the protective shell 112 .

[0044] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the receiving groove 11 is provided with a plurality of leaking holes 113. During the operation of the nozzle assembly 3, some liquid may penetrate into the receiving groove 11 of the protective cover 1 from the first opening 111 or the second opening 1121. By adding the leaking holes 113, the liquid can be quickly discharged to avoid water accumulation.

[0045] Furthermore, if Figure 1 , Figure 3 Combination Figure 6 As shown, the working module includes a mounting frame 4, and the mounting frame 4 includes a first mounting portion 41, a second mounting portion 42 and a third mounting portion 43 connected in an integral manner. The first mounting portion 41 and the third mounting portion 43 are respectively located at opposite ends of the second mounting portion 42, and the camera body 2 and the nozzle assembly 3 are both mounted on the second mounting portion 42, and the first mounting portion 41 and the third mounting portion 43 are respectively connected to the surrounding edge 12. Optionally, reinforcing ribs are added to the mounting frame 4 according to actual use requirements to improve the overall structural strength of the mounting frame 4. The camera body 2 and the nozzle assembly 3 are first mounted on the mounting frame 4 as a module, and then connected to the surrounding edge 12 of the protective cover 1 through the first mounting portion 41 and the third mounting portion 43, so as to facilitate the orderly assembly of the auxiliary reversing module.

[0046] Furthermore, the camera body 2 is provided with a first connection hole 22, the second mounting portion 42 is provided with a second connection hole 421, the first fastener 5 passes through the second connection hole 421 and is connected to the first connection hole 22, and the first fastener 5 is used to achieve a stable connection between the camera body 2 and the mounting frame 4. The second mounting portion 42 is provided with an avoidance hole 422, and the plug-in head of the camera body 2 is inserted into the avoidance hole 422. By adding the avoidance hole 422, structural interference between the plug-in head of the camera body 2 and the mounting frame 4 is avoided. In this embodiment, two first connection holes 22 and two second connection holes 421 are provided, which further ensures the connection firmness.

[0047] Furthermore, the camera body 2 is provided with a positioning pin 23, and the second mounting portion 42 is provided with a positioning hole 423, and the positioning pin 23 is inserted into the positioning hole 423. By adding the positioning pin 23 and the positioning hole 423, the assembly accuracy of the camera body 2 and the mounting frame 4 is ensured.

[0048] Furthermore, the second mounting portion 42 is obliquely provided with a positioning sleeve 424 with a hollow interior, and the nozzle assembly 3 is sleeved in the positioning sleeve 424. The outer wall of the positioning sleeve 424 is provided with a step 4241, and the side wall of the nozzle assembly 3 is provided with a hook 32, which is engaged with the step 4241. After the nozzle assembly 3 is inserted into the positioning sleeve 424 in an oblique direction, the connection stability between the nozzle assembly 3 and the mounting frame 4 is ensured by the cooperation between the hook 32 and the step 4241.

[0049] Further, the first mounting portion 41 is provided with a third connection hole 411, the surrounding edge 12 is provided with a first mounting column 121, and the second fastener 6 passes through the third connection hole 411 to connect with the first mounting column 121. The third mounting portion 43 is provided with a plurality of fourth connection holes 431, the surrounding edge 12 is provided with a second mounting column 122, and the third fastener 7 passes through the fourth connection hole 431 to connect with the second mounting column 122. The fastener in this embodiment may be, but is not limited to, a screw or a bolt, etc., and no further restrictions are made here. In this embodiment, the first mounting column 121 and the second mounting column 122 have the same height.

[0050] Furthermore, if Figure 3 Combination Figure 4 As shown, an annular positioning rib 123 is provided on the surrounding edge 12, and a buckle portion 1231 is provided on the outer wall surface of the annular positioning rib 123. A decorative panel is provided on the vehicle, and a slot corresponding to the annular positioning rib 123 and the buckle portion 1231 is provided on the decorative panel, and the auxiliary reverse module is connected to the decorative panel by a snap connection.

[0051] Furthermore, if Figure 2 Combination Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary reverse module also includes an annular foam 8, and a plurality of arc-shaped limiting portions 124 are arranged at intervals on the outer edge of the surrounding edge 12. The annular foam 8 is arranged on the surrounding edge 12 and is located between the arc-shaped limiting portion 124 and the annular positioning rib 123. The annular foam 8 can be assembled with the vehicle body, and after being pressed, it has the functions of dustproof, waterproof, anti-collision, and buffering and shock absorption.

[0052] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described here, and that various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention is described in more detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include more other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. Auxiliary reversing module, characterized in that: include: A protective cover (1) comprises a receiving groove (11) and a peripheral edge (12) circumferentially arranged at a notch of the receiving groove (11), a side wall of the receiving groove (11) being provided with a first opening (111) and a protective shell (112), and the protective shell (112) being provided with a second opening (1121) in a direction toward the first opening (111); A working module comprises a camera body (2) and a nozzle assembly (3), wherein the camera body (2) is arranged in the receiving groove (11) and the lens (21) of the camera body (2) extends out of the first opening (111), and the nozzle assembly (3) is arranged in the receiving groove (11) and the injection port (31) of the nozzle assembly (3) is located in the protective shell (112) and faces the lens (21) of the camera body (2).

2. The auxiliary reversing module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the accommodating groove (11) is provided with a plurality of water leakage holes (113).

3. The auxiliary reversing module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The working module comprises a mounting frame (4), wherein the mounting frame (4) comprises a first mounting portion (41), a second mounting portion (42) and a third mounting portion (43) which are integrally connected, wherein the first mounting portion (41) and the third mounting portion (43) are respectively located at opposite ends of the second mounting portion (42), the camera body (2) and the nozzle assembly (3) are both mounted on the second mounting portion (42), and the first mounting portion (41) and the third mounting portion (43) are respectively connected to the surrounding edge (12).

4. The auxiliary reversing module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The camera body (2) is provided with a first connection hole (22), the second mounting portion (42) is provided with a second connection hole (421), and the first fastener (5) passes through the second connection hole (421) and is connected to the first connection hole (22); and / or The second mounting portion (42) is provided with an avoidance hole (422), and the plug-in end of the camera body (2) is inserted into the avoidance hole (422).

5. The auxiliary reversing module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The camera body (2) is provided with a positioning pin (23), the second mounting portion (42) is provided with a positioning hole (423), and the positioning pin (23) is inserted into the positioning hole (423).

6. The auxiliary reverse module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second mounting portion (42) is provided with a positioning sleeve (424) with a hollow interior, and the nozzle assembly (3) is sleeved in the positioning sleeve (424).

7. The auxiliary reverse module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the positioning sleeve (424) is provided with a step (4241), and the side wall of the nozzle assembly (3) is provided with a hook (32), and the hook (32) is engaged with the step (4241).

8. The auxiliary reverse module according to claim 3, characterized in that: A third connecting hole (411) is provided on the first mounting portion (41), a first mounting column (121) is provided on the surrounding edge (12), and the second fastener (6) passes through the third connecting hole (411) and is connected to the first mounting column (121); and / or The third mounting portion (43) is provided with a fourth connection hole (431), the peripheral edge (12) is provided with a second mounting column (122), and the third fastener (7) passes through the fourth connection hole (431) and is connected to the second mounting column (122).

9. The auxiliary reversing module according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: An annular positioning rib (123) is provided on the surrounding edge (12), and a buckle portion (1231) is provided on the outer wall surface of the annular positioning rib (123).

10. The auxiliary reverse module according to claim 9, characterized in that: The auxiliary reverse module also includes an annular foam (8), and a plurality of arc-shaped limiting portions (124) are circumferentially spaced apart on the outer edge of the surrounding edge (12). The annular foam (8) is arranged on the surrounding edge (12) and is located between the arc-shaped limiting portions (124) and the annular positioning rib (123).