Rearview mirror assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a rearview mirror assembly and a vehicle. The rearview mirror assembly comprises a rearview mirror, and a front-view camera, a surround-view camera and a rear-view camera which are fixed on the rearview mirror. The front-view camera is used for monitoring the front of the vehicle, the all-round camera is used for monitoring the side of the vehicle, and the rear-view camera is used for monitoring the rear of the vehicle. The front-view camera, the all-round camera and the rear-view camera are integrated on the rear-view mirror, the view blind area is reduced, visual input in front of, on the side of and behind the vehicle is supported, the situation around the vehicle is better monitored, and therefore the driving safety is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicles, and particularly to a rearview mirror assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of driving technology, more and more sensing sensors are applied to vehicles. Sensing sensors are key devices for vehicles to obtain external environment information, which can collect environmental information such as surrounding pedestrians, vehicles, obstacles, and road conditions in real time, and transmit this information to the vehicle-mounted system to assist the driver in making decisions and operations. However, most vehicles on the market at present can only monitor the vehicle conditions behind the vehicle, with a large visual blind area and insufficient driving safety. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] This application provides a rearview mirror assembly and a vehicle, which can provide full coverage of the front, side, and rear views of the vehicle and improve driving safety.

[0004] An embodiment of this application provides a rearview mirror assembly, including: a rearview mirror, a front view camera, a surround view camera, and a rear view camera fixed on the rearview mirror. The front view camera is used to monitor the front of the vehicle, the surround view camera is used to monitor the side of the vehicle, and the rear view camera is used to monitor the rear of the vehicle.

[0005] Further, the front view camera faces the front of the vehicle, the surround view camera faces the side of the vehicle, and the rear view camera faces the rear of the vehicle.

[0006] Further, the rearview mirror includes an outer housing, the outer housing encloses an installation cavity, the front view camera is located in the installation cavity, and the outer housing is provided with a first through hole communicating the installation cavity and the external space to avoid the front view camera or allow the front view camera to pass through.

[0007] Further, the rearview mirror includes an outer housing, the outer housing encloses an installation cavity, the surround view camera is located in the installation cavity, and the outer housing is provided with a second through hole communicating the installation cavity and the external space to avoid the surround view camera or allow the surround view camera to pass through.

[0008] Further, the rearview mirror includes an outer housing, the outer housing encloses an installation cavity, the rear view camera is located in the installation cavity, and the outer housing is provided with a third through hole communicating the installation cavity and the external space to avoid the rear view camera or allow the rear view camera to pass through.

[0009] Further, the front-view camera, the surround-view camera, and the rear-view camera are all electrically connected to the intelligent controller of the vehicle, and the intelligent controller controls the driving of the vehicle according to the monitoring images of the front-view camera and / or the monitoring images of the surround-view camera and / or the monitoring images of the rear-view camera.

[0010] Further, the rear-view camera is electrically connected to the rear-view mirror controller of the vehicle, and the monitoring image of the rear-view camera is processed by the rear-view mirror controller and then transmitted to the display screen of the vehicle.

[0011] Further, the rear-view mirror assembly includes a rear-view mirror camera fixed on the rear-view mirror, and the rear-view mirror camera is used to monitor the rear of the vehicle.

[0012] Further, the rear-view mirror includes an outer housing, the outer housing encloses an installation cavity, the rear-view mirror camera is located in the installation cavity, and a fourth through hole communicating the installation cavity and the external space is provided on the outer housing to avoid the rear-view mirror camera or allow the rear-view mirror camera to pass through.

[0013] Further, the rear-view mirror camera is electrically connected to the rear-view mirror controller of the vehicle, and the monitoring image of the rear-view mirror camera is processed by the rear-view mirror controller and then transmitted to the display screen of the vehicle.

[0014] The embodiment of the present application further provides a vehicle, including the above-mentioned rear-view mirror assembly.

[0015] In some embodiments, the above technical solution integrates the front-view camera, the surround-view camera, and the rear-view camera on the rear-view mirror, reduces the blind spot of vision, supports the visual input in front of, on the side of, and behind the vehicle, better monitors the situation around the vehicle, and thus improves the driving safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the vehicle shown.

[0018] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the monitoring range of the rear-view mirror assembly of the vehicle shown.

[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a perspective view of the rear-view mirror assembly shown.

[0020] Figure 5 is Figure 4 an exploded view of the rear-view mirror assembly shown.

[0021] Figure 6 is Figure 4 The top view of the rearview mirror assembly shown in the figure.

[0022] Figure 7 is Figure 6 The sectional view of the rearview mirror assembly shown in the figure along line A-A.

[0023] Figure 8 is Figure 6 The sectional view of the rearview mirror assembly shown in the figure along line B-B.

[0024] Figure 9 is Figure 6 The sectional view of the rearview mirror assembly shown in the figure along line C-C.

[0025] Figure 10 is Figure 6 The sectional view of the rearview mirror assembly shown in the figure along line D-D.

[0026] Figure 11 is Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the circuit connection of the rearview mirror assembly shown in the figure.

[0027] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Outer housing; 11. Installation cavity; 2. Front view camera; 21. First through hole; 3. Surround view camera; 31. Second through hole; 4. Rear view camera; 41. Third through hole; 5. Rearview mirror camera; 51. Fourth through hole; 6. Camera plug; 61. Viewing window; 7. Rearview mirror controller; 8. Display screen; 9. Power module; 10. Intelligent controller; 101. Steering system; 102. Power system; 103. Braking system; 100. Vehicle; 200. Rearview mirror. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] Here, the exemplary implementation manners will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the attached drawings. When the following description refers to the attached drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following exemplary implementation manners do not represent all implementation manners consistent with the present application. On the contrary, they are only examples of the devices consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0029] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should have the ordinary meanings understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first", "second" and similar terms used in the specification and claims of this application do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms such as "a" or "an" do not denote a quantity limitation, but mean that there is at least one. "Plurality" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, terms such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper" are for convenience of description only and are not limited to a position or a spatial orientation. The terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the elements or items appearing before "comprising" or "including" cover the elements or items listed after "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or items. The terms such as "connected" or "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, and may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms "a", "the" and "said" used in the specification and appended claims of this application are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a vehicle 100, and rearview mirrors 200 are provided on both sides of the body of the vehicle 100. The rearview mirror 200 is an important part of the safety system of the vehicle 100. By reflecting light or feeding back images through a camera, the rearview mirror 200 enables the driver to observe the traffic conditions behind the vehicle 100, including the positions and movements of oncoming vehicles, pedestrians and other vehicles behind, avoid potential dangers and accidents, enhance driving safety, reduce the risk of accidents, and help the driver better control the vehicle.

[0031] An embodiment of this application also provides a rearview mirror assembly, including: a rearview mirror 200, a front view camera 2, a surround view camera 3 and a rear view camera 4 fixed on the rearview mirror 200. The front view camera 2 is used to monitor the front of the vehicle 100, the surround view camera 3 is used to monitor the sides of the vehicle 100, and the rear view camera 4 is used to monitor the rear of the vehicle 100. Integrating the front view camera 2, the surround view camera 3 and the rear view camera 4 on the rearview mirror 200 reduces the driver's field of vision blind area, supports the visual input of the front, sides and rear of the vehicle 100, better monitors the conditions around the vehicle 100, and thus improves the safety of driving.

[0032] SeeFigure 3 As shown, the front camera 2 faces the front of the vehicle 100, the surround camera 3 faces the side of the vehicle 100, and the rear camera 4 faces the rear of the vehicle 100. An all-round view is provided to help the driver better understand the surrounding environment and increase driving safety. When reversing or changing lanes, the driver can obtain more comprehensive and accurate information through these cameras, reducing the risks brought by blind spots.

[0033] In an embodiment of the present application, the front of the vehicle 100 is the forward direction of the vehicle 100, the side of the vehicle 100 is the direction perpendicular to the forward direction of the vehicle 100, and the rear of the vehicle 100 is the direction opposite to the forward direction of the vehicle 100. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a rearview mirror camera 5 fixed on the rearview mirror 200, and the rearview mirror camera 5 is used to monitor the rear of the vehicle 100. The rearview mirror camera 5 faces the rear of the vehicle 100, providing a rear view for the vehicle 100, reducing the visual blind spot at the rear of the vehicle 100, and improving driving safety.

[0034] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a pair of rearview mirror assemblies. Optionally, it may also include a rearview mirror and a rearview mirror assembly.

[0035] The position of the rearview mirror 200 is relatively high and at the outermost side of the vehicle 100, capable of covering a larger visual range, thus being able to better monitor and perceive the situation around the vehicle 100; through the integrated cameras, the intelligent driving system can implement intelligent driving functions such as pedestrian detection, lane keeping, and automatic parking, greatly improving driving safety; the integrated front camera 2, surround camera 3, and rear camera 4 can provide a large amount of image data, providing support for the deep learning and artificial intelligence algorithms of the intelligent driving system.

[0036] See Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the rearview mirror 200 includes a housing 1, and the housing 1 encloses an installation cavity 11. The front camera 2, surround camera 3, rear camera 4, and rearview mirror camera 5 are all arranged in the installation cavity 11. Hiding the front camera 2, surround camera 3, rear camera 4, and rearview mirror camera 5 inside the housing 1 can improve the aesthetic appearance of the rearview mirror 200.

[0037] In some embodiments, the front camera 2, surround camera 3, rear camera 4, and rearview mirror camera 5 may also not be arranged in the installation cavity 11 but on the outer surface of the housing 1, and can also achieve the function of monitoring the environment in front of, on the side of, and at the rear of the vehicle 100.

[0038] Optionally, an installation bracket is provided in the installation cavity 11. The front-view camera 2, the surround-view camera 3, and the rear-view camera 4 are arranged on the inner upper part of the installation bracket and thus fixed to the outer housing 1.

[0039] In some embodiments, the front-view camera 2, the surround-view camera 3, the rear-view camera 4, and the rear-view mirror camera 5 can be integrated together and thus directly installed in the installation cavity 11. Installing these cameras and the rear-view mirror camera 5 as a component directly in the installation cavity 11 can simplify the installation process and reduce the installation complexity.

[0040] See Figure 7 As shown, the rear-view camera 4 is located in the installation cavity 11. The outer housing 1 is provided with a third through-hole 41 communicating the installation cavity 11 and the external space to avoid the rear-view camera 4 or allow the rear-view camera 4 to pass through. The rear-view camera 4 can display obstacles, pedestrians, or other vehicles behind the vehicle 100, helping the driver better judge the distance and space and avoid collisions and accidents. Compared with a traditional rear-view mirror, the rear-view camera 4 can display a larger range of images and provide better details and visibility, helping the driver more accurately observe the traffic conditions behind.

[0041] Optionally, the rear-view camera 4 is located in the installation cavity 11, the end of the rear-view camera 4 is located in the third through-hole 41, and the end of the rear-view camera 4 is flush with the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0042] Optionally, the rear-view camera 4 is located in the installation cavity 11, the end of the rear-view camera 4 is located in the third through-hole 41, and the end of the rear-view camera 4 protrudes from the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0043] Optionally, the rear-view camera 4 is located in the installation cavity 11, the end of the rear-view camera 4 is located in the third through-hole 41, and the outer housing 1 is provided with a transparent cover to protect the rear-view camera 4.

[0044] In some embodiments, the rear-view camera 4 can be a long-focus camera to capture the situation behind the vehicle 100 in real time, enabling the driver to observe the situation behind the vehicle 100 in real time. At the same time, it can also be used for functions such as lane change and merging in the autonomous driving system.

[0045] See Figure 8 As shown, the rear-view mirror camera 5 is located in the installation cavity 11. The outer housing 1 is provided with a fourth through-hole 51 communicating the installation cavity 11 and the external space to avoid the rear-view mirror camera 5 or allow the rear-view mirror camera 5 to pass through. The rear-view mirror camera 5 captures the situation behind the vehicle 100 in real time so that the driver can clearly see the view behind the vehicle 100 through the internal display screen 8 when driving or reversing.

[0046] Optionally, the rearview mirror camera 5 is located within the installation cavity 11, and the end of the rearview mirror camera 5 is located within the fourth through-hole 51. The end of the rearview camera 4 is flush with the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0047] Optionally, the rearview mirror camera 5 is located within the installation cavity 11, and the end of the rearview mirror camera 5 is located within the fourth through-hole 51. The end of the rearview mirror camera 5 protrudes from the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0048] Optionally, the rearview mirror camera 5 is located within the installation cavity 11, and the end of the rearview mirror camera 5 is located within the fourth through-hole 51. The outer housing 1 is provided with a transparent cover to protect the rearview mirror camera 5.

[0049] In some embodiments, the rearview mirror camera 5 is a camera with functions such as night vision, rain resistance, and fog resistance, enabling it to maintain a good monitoring line of sight under adverse weather conditions.

[0050] See Figure 5 , the rearview mirror assembly further includes a camera plug 6. The camera plug 6 seals the third through-hole 41 and / or the fourth through-hole 51. A viewing window 61 is provided on the camera plug 6 for the rearview camera 4 and / or the rearview mirror camera 5 to pass through to observe the rear condition of the vehicle 100. The camera plug 6 provides a dust-proof and protection function, and at the same time, the camera is not directly exposed, improving the aesthetics of the appearance of the rearview mirror 200.

[0051] See Figure 9 As shown, the front view camera 2 is located within the installation cavity 11. The outer housing 1 is provided with a first through-hole 21 communicating the installation cavity 11 and the outside space to avoid or allow the front view camera 2 to pass through. The setting of the front view camera 2 can provide the driver with a clearer and wider front view, assist in driving functions and the front collision warning system, thereby improving driving safety and convenience.

[0052] Optionally, the front view camera 2 is located within the installation cavity 11, and the end of the front view camera 2 is located within the first through-hole 21. The end of the front view camera 2 is flush with the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0053] Optionally, the front view camera 2 is located within the installation cavity 11, and the end of the front view camera 2 is located within the first through-hole 21. The end of the front view camera 2 protrudes from the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0054] In some embodiments, the front view camera 2 is located within the installation cavity 11, and the end of the front view camera 2 is located within the first through-hole 21. The outer housing 1 is provided with a transparent cover to protect the front view camera 2.

[0055] In some embodiments, the front-view camera 2 employs a long-focus camera to capture road information such as lane lines, pedestrians, other vehicles, and traffic signals in front of the vehicle 100, thereby implementing functions such as lane keeping, automatic emergency braking, and traffic sign recognition.

[0056] See Figure 10 As shown, the surround-view camera 3 is located in the installation cavity 11. The outer housing 1 is provided with a second through-hole 31 communicating the installation cavity 11 and the external space to avoid the surround-view camera 3 or allow the surround-view camera 3 to pass through. The setting of the surround-view camera 3 can provide a relatively comprehensive view of the side of the vehicle 100, assist in driving and parking functions, and enhance driving safety.

[0057] Optionally, the surround-view camera 3 is located in the installation cavity 11, the end of the surround-view camera 3 is located in the second through-hole 31, and the end of the surround-view camera 3 is flush with the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0058] Optionally, the surround-view camera 3 is located in the installation cavity 11, the end of the surround-view camera 3 is located in the second through-hole 31, and the end of the surround-view camera 3 protrudes from the outer surface of the outer housing 1.

[0059] Optionally, the surround-view camera 3 is located in the installation cavity 11, the end of the surround-view camera 3 is located in the second through-hole 31, and the outer housing 1 is provided with a transparent cover to protect the surround-view camera 3.

[0060] In some embodiments, the surround-view camera 3 can employ a fish-eye camera to capture images around the vehicle 100 for implementing functions such as parking assistance, blind spot monitoring, and surrounding environment perception of the vehicle 100.

[0061] See Figure 11 As shown, the front-view camera 2, the surround-view camera 3, and the rear-view camera 4 are all electrically connected to the intelligent controller 10 of the vehicle 100. The intelligent controller 10 controls the driving of the vehicle 100 according to the monitoring images of the front-view camera 2 and / or the monitoring images of the surround-view camera 3 and / or the monitoring images of the rear-view camera 4.

[0062] The intelligent controller 10 is signal-connected to the steering system 101, the power system 102, and the braking system 103 of the vehicle 100. The intelligent controller 10 receives the picture signals of the front-view camera 2, the surround-view camera 3, and the rear-view camera 4, performs calculation and processing, and then transmits control signals to the steering system 101, the power system 102, and the braking system 103, thereby realizing steering, starting, and braking of the vehicle 100.

[0063] In some embodiments, the rear-view camera 4 is electrically connected to the rear-view mirror controller 7 of the vehicle 100. The monitoring image of the rear-view camera 4 is processed by the rear-view mirror controller 7 and then transmitted to the display screen 8 of the vehicle 100. The monitoring image provided by the rear-view camera 4 can also be displayed to the driver through the display screen 8, which can expand the driver's understanding of the vehicle conditions behind the vehicle 100, reduce blind spots, and enable the driver to more comprehensively understand the road conditions behind and the positions of other vehicles.

[0064] The rear-view mirror camera 5 is electrically connected to the rear-view mirror controller 7 of the vehicle. The monitoring image of the rear-view mirror camera 5 is processed by the rear-view mirror controller 7 and then transmitted to the display screen 8 of the vehicle 100. The monitoring image provided by the rear-view mirror camera 5 can be displayed to the driver through the display screen 8, which can expand the driver's understanding of the vehicle conditions behind the vehicle 100, reduce blind spots, and enable the driver to more comprehensively understand the road conditions behind and the positions of other vehicles.

[0065] In some embodiments, the rear-view camera 4 and the rear-view mirror camera 5 can be combined into one. Multiple video streams are output through the rear-view camera 4 or the rear-view mirror camera 5. One of the video streams is transmitted to the display screen 8 of the vehicle 100 for the driver to view the surrounding road conditions, and the other video stream is transmitted to the intelligent controller 10 of the vehicle 100 for environmental perception, path planning, behavior prediction, control decision-making, calibration of other systems, etc.

[0066] The vehicle 100 further includes a power supply module 9. The power supply module 9 is electrically connected to the rear-view mirror controller 7 and the display screen 8 respectively to supply power to the rear-view mirror controller 7 and the display screen 8. The power supply module 9 is also electrically connected to the intelligent controller 10, the steering system 101, the power system 102, and the braking system 103, and supplies power to the intelligent controller 10, the steering system 101, the power system 102, and the braking system 103.

[0067] Integrating the front-view camera 2, the surround-view camera 3, the rear-view camera 4, and the rear-view mirror camera 5 into the rear-view mirror 200 can improve the utilization rate of the internal space of the vehicle 100 through integrated design and optimized layout; hiding the front-view camera 2, the surround-view camera 3, the rear-view camera 4, and the rear-view mirror camera 5 in the rear-view mirror 200 can improve the aesthetics of the vehicle 100 and avoid appearance problems caused by the independent installation of the front-view camera 2, the surround-view camera 3, the rear-view camera 4, and the rear-view mirror camera 5; in terms of cost, only the rear-view mirror 200 needs to be re-molded, and models without intelligent driving configurations do not require the cost of re-molding the vehicle body or other exterior trims, which can avoid additional installation steps and reduce the additional installation costs caused by separate installation.

[0068] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not impose any formal restrictions on the present application. Although the present application has been disclosed above in the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments by using the disclosed technical content within the scope of the technical solution of the present application. However, as long as it does not depart from the technical content of the present application, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror assembly, characterized in that: include: A rearview mirror and a front-view camera, a surround-view camera and a rear-view camera fixed on the rearview mirror, wherein the front-view camera is used to monitor the front of the vehicle, the surround-view camera is used to monitor the side of the vehicle, and the rear-view camera is used to monitor the rear of the vehicle.

2. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front-view camera faces the front of the vehicle, the surround-view camera faces the side of the vehicle, and the rear-view camera faces the rear of the vehicle.

3. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rearview mirror includes an outer shell, which encloses an installation cavity. The front-view camera is located in the installation cavity. The outer shell is provided with a first through hole connecting the installation cavity and the external space to avoid the front-view camera or allow the front-view camera to pass through.

4. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rearview mirror includes an outer shell, which encloses an installation cavity. The surround-view camera is located in the installation cavity. The outer shell is provided with a second through hole connecting the installation cavity and the external space to avoid the surround-view camera or allow the surround-view camera to pass through.

5. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rearview mirror comprises an outer shell, the outer shell forms a mounting cavity, the rearview camera is located in the mounting cavity, and a third through hole connecting the mounting cavity and the external space is provided on the outer shell to avoid the rearview camera or allow the rearview camera to pass through.

6. The rearview mirror assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The front-view camera, the surround-view camera and the rear-view camera are all electrically connected to the intelligent controller of the vehicle, and the intelligent controller controls the driving of the vehicle according to the monitoring image of the front-view camera and / or the monitoring image of the surround-view camera and / or the monitoring image of the rear-view camera.

7. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rearview camera is electrically connected to the rearview mirror controller of the vehicle, and the monitoring image of the rearview camera is processed by the rearview mirror controller and then transmitted to the display screen of the vehicle.

8. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rearview mirror assembly includes a rearview mirror camera fixed on the rearview mirror, and the rearview mirror camera is used to monitor the rear of the vehicle.

9. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rearview mirror includes an outer shell, which encloses an installation cavity. The rearview mirror camera is located in the installation cavity. The outer shell is provided with a fourth through hole connecting the installation cavity and the external space to avoid the rearview mirror camera or allow the rearview mirror camera to pass through.

10. The rearview mirror assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The rearview mirror camera is electrically connected to a rearview mirror controller of the vehicle, and the monitoring image of the rearview mirror camera is processed by the rearview mirror controller and then transmitted to the display screen of the vehicle.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a rearview mirror assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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