Vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure which comprises a camera support and a camera module, a camera mounting groove is formed in the middle of the camera support, a support center opening is formed in the front end of the camera mounting groove, and a notch is formed in the rear end of the camera mounting groove; the camera module can be mounted in the camera mounting groove from the notch, and a camera lens end of the camera module can penetrate through the central hole of the bracket; a support elastic arm is arranged on the edge of the center opening of the support, a support buckling position is arranged on the edge of the notch, the support elastic arm can press the end face of a front cover of the camera module, and the support buckling position can buckle the end face of a rear cover of the camera module. The camera module is reasonable in structural design, the camera module does not need to be specially designed with a buckling structure, the front cover end face and the rear cover end face of the camera module are used as clamping positions, the appearance specification of the camera is reduced, and meanwhile the appearance structure of the camera can be standardized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of camera installation, in particular to a vehicle-mounted camera installation structure. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, the technologies of intelligent vehicles and vehicle-mounted cameras are changing with each passing day. Vehicle-mounted cameras play a crucial role in intelligent vehicles, not only providing convenient navigation services for drivers, but also providing strong support for road condition monitoring, safe driving, etc. With the popularization of intelligent vehicles, the vehicle-mounted camera market has shown explosive growth. According to authoritative statistical data, the average number of cameras installed in the Chinese passenger vehicle market in 2022 was 3.0, with a year-on-year increase of 0.5. In 2023, the number of cameras installed in passenger vehicles in the Chinese market will further increase to 72 million, with a year-on-year increase of about 10%. And the number of cameras installed in domestic passenger vehicles in 2025 will exceed 100 million.

[0003] The installation of different types of vehicle-mounted cameras with different functions also poses challenges to vehicle manufacturers. How to reduce the customized-shaped cameras and install them quickly and efficiently on the vehicle body has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a vehicle-mounted camera installation structure to reduce the customized-shaped cameras and install them quickly and efficiently on the vehicle body.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model provides a vehicle-mounted camera installation structure, including a camera bracket and a camera module. A camera installation slot is provided in the middle of the camera bracket. A bracket center opening is provided at the front end of the camera installation slot, and a slot opening is provided at the rear end of the camera installation slot. The camera module can be loaded into the camera installation slot from the slot opening, and the camera lens end of the camera module can pass through the bracket center opening. Bracket elastic arms are provided at the edge of the bracket center opening, and bracket buckling positions are provided at the edge of the slot opening. The bracket elastic arms can press on the front cover end face of the camera module, and the bracket buckling positions can buckle on the rear cover end face of the camera module.

[0006] Further, a plurality of the bracket elastic arms are provided at the edge of the bracket center opening, and the plurality of bracket elastic arms can press on the edge of the front cover end face.

[0007] Further, four of the bracket elastic arms are respectively arranged at the four angles of the camera bracket, and the four bracket elastic arms can respectively press on the four angles of the front cover end face.

[0008] Further, a plurality of the bracket elastic arms and the edge of the central opening of the bracket enclose a circular hole, and the camera lens end is cylindrical.

[0009] Further, a plurality of the bracket elastic arms are bent backward so that the rear end surface of the bracket elastic arm protrudes from the rear end surface of the edge of the central opening of the bracket.

[0010] Further, the bracket buckling positions are respectively arranged on the two opposite side edges of the notch, and the two bracket buckling positions on both sides can respectively buckle the two side edges of the rear cover end surface.

[0011] Further, the bracket buckling positions on both sides are formed by extending backward and bending toward each other.

[0012] Further, the inner wall of the camera mounting groove is provided with bracket limiting ribs, and the bracket limiting ribs can be used to guide the entry of the camera module and limit the circumferential position of the camera module.

[0013] Further, the bracket limiting ribs are respectively arranged on the inner walls around the camera mounting groove, the bracket limiting ribs extend in the front-back direction, and the rear end of the bracket limiting rib is beveled.

[0014] Further, the camera bracket, the camera mounting groove, and the camera module are rectangular.

[0015] In summary, by applying the technical solution of the present utility model, the following beneficial effects are achieved: The structure of the present utility model is reasonably designed. (1) It includes a camera bracket and a camera module. The middle of the camera bracket is provided with a camera installation groove. The front end of the camera installation groove is provided with a bracket center opening, and the rear end of the camera installation groove is provided with a notch. The camera module can be inserted into the camera installation groove from the notch, and the camera lens end of the camera module can pass through the bracket center opening. Thus, during the assembly process: First, align the camera lens end with the position of the bracket center opening and insert it. Then, insert the camera module into the camera installation groove from the notch. Finally, move the camera lens end forward through the bracket center opening. (2) The edge of the bracket center opening is provided with a bracket elastic arm, and the edge of the notch is provided with a bracket buckle. The bracket elastic arm can press against the front cover end face of the camera module, and the bracket buckle can fasten the rear cover end face of the camera module. Thus, during the assembly process: When the front cover end face of the camera module contacts the bracket elastic arm, press forward forcefully until the bracket buckle is fully fastened to the rear cover end face of the camera module to complete the installation. And the bracket elastic arm can be designed with a certain interference amount with the front cover end face of the camera module to absorb the tolerance problems of over-tight or over-loose assembly caused by the dimensions of the camera bracket and the camera module, ensuring the stability of their matching. From the above analysis, it can be seen that the camera module does not need to be specially designed with a buckle structure. Using the front cover end face and the rear cover end face of the camera module as the clamping positions can reduce the external dimension of the camera, standardize the external structure of the camera, and synchronously match more application scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a first-perspective three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the camera bracket of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a second-perspective three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the camera bracket of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a first-perspective three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is a second-perspective three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 is a front-view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 is a sectional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0023] Description of the reference numerals: 1 - camera bracket, 101 - camera mounting groove, 102 - central opening of the bracket, 103 - notch, 104 - elastic arm of the bracket, 105 - buckle position of the bracket, 106 - limiting rib of the bracket; 2 - camera module, 201 - lens end of the camera, 202 - end face of the front cover, 203 - end face of the rear cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, but it does not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] In the present invention, for a clearer description, the following is stated: The observer faces the attached Figure 1 for observation. The left side of the observer is set as the front, and the right side of the observer is set as the rear. It should be noted that the terms "front end", "rear end", "left side", "right side", "middle part", "upper side", "lower side", etc. in the text indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship set in the drawings. It is only for the purpose of clearly describing the present invention, rather than indicating or implying that the structures or components referred to must have a specific orientation and be constructed in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" are only used for the purpose of clear or simplified description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or quantity.

[0026] See Figures 1 to 7, this embodiment provides a mounting structure for a vehicle-mounted camera, including a camera bracket 1 and a camera module 2. The middle of the camera bracket 1 is provided with a camera mounting groove 101. The front end of the camera mounting groove 101 is provided with a bracket center opening 102, and the rear end of the camera mounting groove 101 is provided with a notch 103. The camera module 2 can be inserted into the camera mounting groove 101 from the notch 103, and the camera lens end 201 of the camera module 2 can pass through the bracket center opening 102. The edge of the bracket center opening 102 is provided with a bracket elastic arm 104, and the edge of the notch 103 is provided with a bracket buckle 105. The bracket elastic arm 104 can press on the front cover end face 202 of the camera module 2, and the bracket buckle 105 can buckle on the rear cover end face 203 of the camera module 2. Functions: (1) By including a camera bracket and a camera module, the middle of the camera bracket is provided with a camera mounting groove, the front end of the camera mounting groove is provided with a bracket center opening, and the rear end of the camera mounting groove is provided with a notch. The camera module can be inserted into the camera mounting groove from the notch, and the camera lens end of the camera module can pass through the bracket center opening. Thus, during the assembly process: first, align the camera lens end with the position of the bracket center opening and insert it, then insert the camera module into the camera mounting groove from the notch, and finally, pass the camera lens end forward through the bracket center opening. (2) By providing a bracket elastic arm at the edge of the bracket center opening and a bracket buckle at the edge of the notch, the bracket elastic arm can press on the front cover end face of the camera module, and the bracket buckle can buckle on the rear cover end face of the camera module. Thus, during the assembly process: when the front cover end face of the camera module contacts the bracket elastic arm, press forward until the bracket buckle is completely buckled on the rear cover end face of the camera module to complete the installation. The bracket elastic arm can be designed with a certain interference amount with the front cover end face of the camera module to absorb the tolerance problems of over-tight or over-loose assembly caused by the dimensions of the camera bracket and the camera module, ensuring the stability of their matching. From this analysis, it can be seen that the camera module does not need to be specially designed with a buckle structure. Using the front cover end face and the rear cover end face of the camera module as the clamping positions can reduce the external shape specifications of the camera, standardize the external shape structure of the camera, and synchronously match more application scenarios.

[0027] Specifically, several bracket elastic arms 104 are provided at the edge of the bracket center opening 102, and the several bracket elastic arms 104 can press on the edge of the front cover end face 202. Function: The setting of several bracket elastic arms can better press on the edge of the front cover end face 202 from multiple directions to achieve balanced force.

[0028] Specifically, four bracket elastic arms 104 are respectively arranged at the four angles of the camera bracket 1, and the four bracket elastic arms 104 can respectively press on the four angles of the front cover end face 202. Function: With such a setting, the relatively large advantages of the positions of the four angles of the camera bracket and the front cover end face can be better utilized, so as to better apply the acting force.

[0029] Specifically, a plurality of bracket spring arms 104 and the edge of the bracket central opening 102 enclose a circular hole, and the camera lens end 201 is cylindrical. Function: The circular hole can be better assembled with the cylindrical camera lens end.

[0030] Specifically, a plurality of bracket spring arms 104 are bent backward so that the rear end surface of the bracket spring arm 104 protrudes from the rear end surface of the edge of the bracket central opening 102. Function: Such a spring arm structure setting can make the bracket spring arm easier to cooperate with the front cover end surface of the camera module.

[0031] Specifically, bracket latches 105 are respectively provided on the two opposite side edges of the notch 103, and the two bracket latches 105 can respectively latch the two side edges of the rear cover end surface 203. Function: The two bracket latches can make the force on the camera module more balanced, better latch and fix the rear cover position of the camera module, and limit the displacement in the front and rear directions. In the assembly process: 1. First, align the camera lens end with the bracket central opening position and install it; 2. When the front cover end surface of the camera module contacts the bracket spring arm, press it hard until the two bracket latches on both sides are completely latched on the rear cover end surface of the camera module to complete the installation.

[0032] Specifically, both of the bracket latches 105 on both sides are formed by extending backward and bending toward each other. Function: Such a bracket latch structure is more convenient for the installation of the camera module and the camera bracket.

[0033] Specifically, bracket limit ribs 106 are provided on the inner wall of the camera installation groove 101, and the bracket limit ribs 106 can be used to guide the entry of the camera module 2 and limit the circumferential position of the camera module 2. Function: The setting of the bracket limit ribs can guide the entry of the camera module and limit the circumferential position of the camera module.

[0034] Specifically, bracket limit ribs 106 are respectively provided on the inner walls around the camera installation groove 101, the bracket limit ribs 106 extend in the front and rear directions, and the rear end of the bracket limit ribs 106 is beveled. Function: Designing multiple bracket limit ribs 106 can guide the installation of the camera module and the camera bracket and limit the displacement in the circumferential direction.

[0035] Specifically, the camera bracket 1, the camera installation groove 101, and the camera module 2 are rectangular. Function: The rectangular setting can facilitate the shape matching between the camera module 2 and the camera installation groove 101. Preferably, the front cover and the rear cover of the camera module form a rectangular housing, so as to cooperate with the bracket limit ribs 106, the bracket latches 105, and the bracket spring arms 104. The thickness between the front cover end surface and the rear cover end surface of the camera module is the thickness of the rectangular housing.

[0036] In summary, the present utility model does not require a special snap design for the camera itself, but can meet the technical requirements for rapid and efficient assembly with a mating bracket or vehicle body. In the product form after the camera module is assembled with the camera bracket, the bracket snap position snaps onto the rear cover of the camera module, and the bracket spring arm presses against the front cover of the camera module to ensure stable camera assembly.

[0037] 1. The camera module does not have a separate snap structure designed, but the design of the camera bracket can meet the snap assembly technical requirements;

[0038] 2. The camera bracket is composed of a new type of assembly structure formed by arranging and designing limit ribs, snaps and spring arms (not limited to several groups, and the arrangement position and other forms of this combination scheme). Compared with the screw-driving scheme, it has a lower cost, inherits the simplicity of the snap scheme, and at the same time has better stability and wider applicability than the conventional snap scheme.

[0039] The above is the preferred implementation manner of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, without departing from the principle of the present utility model, several improvements and refinements can still be made, and these improvements and refinements are also regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure, comprising a camera bracket (1) and a camera module (2), characterized in that: A camera mounting slot (101) is provided in the middle of the camera bracket (1), a bracket central opening (102) is provided at the front end of the camera mounting slot (101), and a notch (103) is provided at the rear end of the camera mounting slot (101); the camera module (2) can be installed into the camera mounting slot (101) through the notch (103), and the camera lens end (201) of the camera module (2) can pass through the bracket central opening (102); a bracket elastic arm (104) is provided at the edge of the bracket central opening (102), and a bracket buckle (105) is provided at the edge of the notch (103); the bracket elastic arm (104) can press against the front cover end surface (202) of the camera module (2), and the bracket buckle (105) can buckle against the rear cover end surface (203) of the camera module (2).

2. The vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of bracket elastic arms (104) are provided at the edge of the bracket central opening (102), and the plurality of bracket elastic arms (104) can press the edge of the front cover end surface (202).

3. The vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four bracket elastic arms (104) are respectively arranged at the four included angles of the camera bracket (1), and the four bracket elastic arms (104) can respectively press the four included angles of the front cover end surface (202).

4. The vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the bracket elastic arms (104) and the edge of the bracket central opening (102) form a circular hole, and the camera lens end (201) is cylindrical.

5. The vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the bracket elastic arms (104) are bent backwards so that the rear end surface of the bracket elastic arm (104) protrudes from the rear end surface of the edge of the bracket central opening (102).

6. The vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The bracket buckles (105) are respectively provided on the opposite side edges of the notch (103), and the bracket buckles (105) on both sides can buckle the side edges of the rear cover end surface (203) respectively.

7. The vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bracket buckles (105) on both sides are formed by extending backwards and bending towards each other.

8. A vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 7, characterized in that: The inner wall of the camera installation groove (101) is provided with a bracket limiting rib (106), and the bracket limiting rib (106) can be used to guide the camera module (2) to enter and limit the position of the circumference of the camera module (2).

9. The vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner walls around the camera installation groove (101) are respectively provided with the bracket limiting ribs (106), the bracket limiting ribs (106) extend forward and backward, and the rear end of the bracket limiting ribs (106) is an inclined surface.

10. A vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, 7 and 9, characterized in that: The camera bracket (1), the camera mounting slot (101), and the camera module (2) are rectangular.

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