Rotatable in-vehicle camera and vehicle with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rotatable in-vehicle camera and an automobile with the same, and relates to the technical field of cameras for automobiles. Comprising a support and a camera, the support is provided with a connecting part, at least part of the surface of the connecting part is in an arc shape, the support is connected with the camera through the connecting part, the connecting part is located in the camera, and the camera is internally provided with an arc-shaped face matched with the arc-shaped part of the connecting part. The camera is matched with the arc part of the surface of the connecting part through the arc surface in the camera, so that the camera is rotationally connected to the support. According to the rotatable in-vehicle camera provided by the utility model, the bracket and the camera can rotate relatively, so that the orientation of the camera is adjusted, and a wider shooting range is obtained.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive cameras, in particular to a rotatable in-vehicle camera and an automobile having the same. Background Art

[0002] With the current applications of automotive intelligent driving and intelligent cockpits, in-vehicle entertainment or monitoring cameras are widely used in automobiles, mainly providing in-vehicle entertainment for occupants, such as taking photos, shooting videos, interacting with WeChat links, and recognizing the emotions of drivers to achieve better vehicle-human interaction and other functions.

[0003] However, current in-vehicle entertainment cameras are generally cameras with a fixed shooting angle, unable to take into account multi-angle shooting, resulting in a small in-vehicle area that can be photographed and unable to meet the shooting of most areas inside the vehicle. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a rotatable in-vehicle camera and an automobile having the same, which can adjust the shooting angle of the camera to meet the shooting of most areas inside the vehicle.

[0005] The present utility model provides a rotatable in-vehicle camera, including a bracket and a camera. The bracket has a connecting portion, at least part of the surface of the connecting portion is arc-shaped. The bracket is connected to the camera through the connecting portion and the connecting portion is located inside the camera. The camera has an arc-shaped surface inside that matches the arc-shaped portion of the connecting portion. The camera is rotationally connected to the bracket by the matching of the arc-shaped surface inside the camera with the arc-shaped portion of the surface of the connecting portion.

[0006] Optionally, a fixing frame is installed inside the camera. The fixing frame has a through groove, and the shape of the inner surface of the through groove is arc-shaped and matches the surface of the connecting portion. The connecting portion of the bracket is connected to the through groove of the fixing frame.

[0007] Optionally, the fixing frame has opposite sides, and protrusions extending outward are provided on both opposite sides of the fixing frame. Grooves matching the protrusions are provided inside the camera, and the protrusions of the fixing frame are inserted into the grooves of the camera.

[0008] Optionally, the connecting portion is spherical.

[0009] Optionally, the bracket further includes a body portion and an extension portion. The extension portion is located at one end of the body portion and is connected to the body portion at an angle. The connecting portion is connected to the extension portion.

[0010] Optionally, the main body portion and the extension portion have hollowed-out areas.

[0011] Optionally, a first through hole and a second through hole are respectively formed in the connecting portion and the extension portion, the extending directions of the first through hole and the second through hole are the same and the first through hole and the second through hole are communicated with each other.

[0012] Optionally, one end of the main body portion of the bracket is connected to the extension portion, and an adhesive portion is installed on the other end of the main body portion of the bracket, and the adhesive portion is detachably installed on the main body portion of the bracket.

[0013] Optionally, a first clamping portion is installed in the bracket, a second clamping portion is provided on the adhesive portion, the first clamping portion is fixedly installed in the bracket and a plurality of clamping plates inclined towards the axis are connected to the first clamping portion, an arc section extending outwards from the axis of the first clamping portion is provided on the clamping plates, a plurality of clamping grooves are provided on the second clamping portion along the circumferential direction, and the arc sections of the plurality of clamping plates of the first clamping portion are slidably clamped in the clamping grooves of the second clamping portion.

[0014] The present utility model further provides an automobile, including the rotatable in-vehicle camera as described above, and the rotatable in-vehicle camera is adhered to the vehicle body through the adhesive portion of the bracket.

[0015] The rotatable in-vehicle camera provided by the present utility model can rotate relative to the camera through the connecting portion of the bracket, so as to adjust the orientation of the camera, and further satisfy that the shooting area of the camera in the vehicle is wider, meeting the usage requirements of people. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a rotatable in-vehicle camera of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket in a rotatable in-vehicle camera of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket and the fixed frame body in a rotatable in-vehicle camera of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 4Explosion structure schematic diagram of the middle bracket and the fixed frame of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 Structure schematic diagram of the fixed frame in the middle of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 For Figure 2 Partial enlarged view of A in

[0023] Figure 7 For Figure 2 Partial enlarged view of B in

[0024] Figure 8 Another perspective structure schematic diagram of the middle bracket of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 9 Another perspective structure schematic diagram of the middle bracket of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 10 Partial structure schematic diagram of the middle bracket of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 11 Structure schematic diagram of the first clamping part in the middle of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 12 Structure schematic diagram of the bonding part in the middle of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 13 Structure schematic diagram of the bonding part and the first clamping part in the middle of a rotatable in-vehicle camera according to the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 14 Partial structure schematic diagram of a vehicle according to the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 15 For Figure 14 Partial enlarged view of C in

[0032] In the figure:

[0033] Bracket 1, connecting part 11, body part 12, extending part 13, hollow area 14, bonding part 15, first through hole 111, first clamping part 121, second through hole 131, clamping plate 1211, installation section 1214, arc section 1212, fixed section 1213, base 151, second clamping part 152, clamping groove 153;

[0034] Camera 2;

[0035] Fixed frame 3, through slot 31, inner surface 32, protrusion 33;

[0036] Windshield 4. Detailed implementation

[0037] The following will describe in detail specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the description of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, terms such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. 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; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific situations.

[0039] The orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present invention is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of description and simplification of description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0040] Terms such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish elements with similar attributes, rather than indicating or implying relative importance or a specific order.

[0041] The term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. In addition to including the listed elements, it may also include other elements not specifically listed.

[0042] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, this embodiment provides a rotatable in-vehicle camera, including a bracket 1 and a camera 2. The bracket 1 has a connecting portion 11, at least part of the surface of the connecting portion 11 is arc-shaped, the bracket 1 is connected to the camera 2 through the connecting portion 11 and the connecting portion 11 is located inside the camera 2. The camera 2 has an arc-shaped surface inside that matches the arc-shaped portion of the connecting portion 11, and the camera 2 is rotatably connected to the bracket 1 by the matching of the arc-shaped surface inside it with the arc-shaped portion of the surface of the connecting portion 11.

[0043] The rotatable in-vehicle camera provided in this embodiment is connected to the vehicle body of the car through the bracket 1, and the camera 2 connected to the bracket 1 faces the interior space of the vehicle, so that the camera 2 can photograph the interior area of the vehicle. When the camera 2 is photographing, the camera 2 is rotated, and the camera 2 rotates in cooperation with the arc-shaped part of the connecting part 11 of the bracket 1 through the arc-shaped part inside it, so as to adjust the orientation of the camera 2. By adjusting the orientation of the camera 2 in such a convenient way, the camera 2 can photograph more areas inside the vehicle, meeting people's usage requirements.

[0044] Preferably, the connecting part 11 is spherical, and the arc-shaped part inside the corresponding camera 2 is adapted to the spherical shape. The spherical shape can meet the wider rotation angle of the camera 2, so as to obtain a larger photographing area.

[0045] Such as Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a fixed frame 3 is installed inside the camera 2. There is a through groove 31 on the fixed frame 3. The shape of the inner surface 32 of the through groove 31 is an arc matching the surface of the connecting part 11. The connecting part 11 of the bracket 1 is connected to the through groove 31 of the fixed frame 3. The fixed frame 3 has opposite sides, and convex portions 33 extending outward are provided on the opposite sides of the fixed frame 3. Grooves matching the convex portions 33 are provided inside the camera 2, and the convex portions 33 of the fixed frame 3 are inserted into the grooves of the camera 2.

[0046] Since the connecting part 11 and the camera 2 are rotationally connected, and the camera 2 needs to be fixed in orientation after rotation, the connecting part 11 and the camera 2 need to be in interference fit, so that the camera 2 can rotate on the connecting part 11 and still remain relatively fixed to the connecting part 11 after the rotation is completed. In order to accommodate the connecting part 11, the camera 2 has an accommodation space inside, making the side wall of the accommodation space of the camera 2 relatively thin. After the camera 2 and the connecting part 11 rotate relative to each other too many times, it is easy for the side wall of the camera 2 to rupture. Therefore, in this embodiment, a fixed frame 3 is added in the camera 2 to adapt to the connecting part 11, making the connection between the camera 2 and the connecting part 11 of the bracket 1 more stable, and still being able to be stably connected after long-term use, avoiding damage or detachment of the camera 2.

[0047] Preferably, the fixed frame 3 is a cube, preferably with a rectangular cross-section, so that it can be more firmly connected inside the camera 2.

[0048] Since the camera 2 is connected to the vehicle body through the bracket 1, in order to satisfy a wider shooting area of the camera 2, the camera 2 needs to be installed at a relatively high position in the vehicle body. Therefore, the bracket 1 is preferably installed on the roof or the front windshield of the vehicle body, and the camera 2 is hoisted in the vehicle body. During the movement of the vehicle body, it often bumps or vibrates, and there is a risk that the bracket 1 and the camera 2 fall due to their own gravity, posing a safety hazard to the vehicle occupants.

[0049] For this reason, as Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the bracket 1 further includes a main body portion 12 and an extension portion 13. The extension portion 13 is located at one end of the main body portion 12 and the extension portion 13 is connected to the main body portion 12 at an angle. The connecting portion 11 is connected to the extension portion 13. The connecting portion 11, the main body portion 12 and the extension portion 13 are of an integral structure, and the main body portion 12 and the extension portion 13 have a hollowed-out area 14.

[0050] By opening the hollowed-out area 14 on the main body portion 12 and the extension portion 13 of the bracket 1, the weight of the bracket 1 can be reduced in this way. When the bracket 1 and the camera 2 are hoisted in the vehicle body as a whole, their overall weight is reduced as much as possible, avoiding the camera 2 falling due to long-term bumps and vibrations during the driving of the vehicle, and reducing the safety hazard to the vehicle occupants.

[0051] At the same time, as Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, a first through hole 111 and a second through hole 131 are respectively provided on the connecting portion 11 and the extension portion 13. The extending directions of the first through hole 111 and the second through hole 131 are the same and the first through hole 111 and the second through hole 131 are communicated with each other. This can further reduce the overall weight of the bracket 1 and avoid the bracket 1 and the camera 2 falling due to excessive weight.

[0052] Since the bracket 1 is usually installed on the front windshield of the vehicle to obtain a better view and is easy to install, the way it is installed on the front windshield usually uses strong glue to firmly bond the bracket 1 to the front windshield. There is a risk that the camera 2 malfunctions or is damaged during long-term use. When disassembling and assembling the camera 2, if the bracket 1 is removed from the front windshield as a whole, there are problems such as difficulty in disassembly or traces left by the strong glue on the front windshield after disassembly.

[0053] For this reason, as Figure 9As shown, one end of the body portion 12 of the bracket 1 is connected to the extension portion 13, and an adhesive portion 15 is installed on the other end of the body portion 12 of the bracket 1. The adhesive portion 15 is detachably installed on the body portion 12 of the bracket 1. In this way, when the camera 2 is damaged or needs to be replaced, it is only necessary to separate the body portion 12 of the bracket 1 from the adhesive portion 15, without having to remove the entire bracket 1, thus avoiding the problem of the strong glue leaving marks on the front windshield.

[0054] Specifically, as Figures 10 to 13 shown, a first clamping portion 121 is installed inside the bracket 1. The adhesive portion 15 includes a base portion 151 and a second clamping portion 152, and the second clamping portion 152 is located on the base portion 151. When the adhesive portion 15 is installed on the bracket 1, the second clamping portion 152 faces the first clamping portion 121. An installation seat for installing the first clamping portion 121 is provided inside the bracket 1. The first clamping portion 121 is fixedly installed inside the bracket 1 through this installation seat, and a plurality of clamping plates 1211 inclined towards the axis are provided on the first clamping portion 121. An arc segment 1212 extending outward from the axis of the first clamping portion 121 is provided at a position of the clamping plate 1211 close to the second clamping portion 152. An installation segment 1214 and a fixing segment 1213 are respectively connected to both ends of the arc segment 1212. The installation segment 1214 is connected to the first clamping portion 121, and the extending directions of the installation segment 1214 and the fixing segment 1213 are the same. The arc segment 1212 is bent and connected between the installation segment 1214 and the fixing segment 1213. A plurality of card slots 153 are provided on the second clamping portion 152 along the circumferential direction, and the arc segments 1212 of the plurality of clamping plates 1211 of the first clamping portion 121 are slidably clamped in the card slots 153 of the second clamping portion 152. When separating the body portion 12 of the bracket 1 from the adhesive portion 15, pulling the body portion 12 of the bracket 1 along the axis direction of the first clamping portion 121 can separate the adhesive portion 15 from the body portion 12. As Figure 4 and Figure 10 shown, in this embodiment, one end of the body portion 12 where the adhesive portion 15 is installed bends forward and upward, thereby changing the orientation of the bent portion of the body portion 12, making the axis direction of the first clamping portion 121 inconsistent with the gravity direction of the overall bracket 1 and the camera 2. It is difficult for the bracket 1 and the camera 2 to fall off from the adhesive portion 15 under the action of their own gravity, making the overall structure stable.

[0055] In summary, the rotatable in-vehicle camera provided in this embodiment can adjust the orientation of the camera 2 by rotation to obtain a wider shooting angle. And the bracket 1 is light in weight, ensuring that the overall structure will not easily fall off during the driving vibration of the vehicle. At the same time, the bracket 1 can also be disassembled through the adhesive portion 15, and the camera 2 can be quickly removed and quickly installed when the camera 2 needs to be repaired or replaced.

[0056] As Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown in the figure, this embodiment also provides a vehicle, which includes the rotatable in-vehicle camera described above. The rotatable in-vehicle camera is adhesively bonded to the front windshield 4 inside the vehicle body through the adhesive part 15 of the bracket 1.

[0057] As described above, the above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rotatable in-vehicle camera, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support (1) and a camera (2), wherein the support (1) has a connecting portion (11), the surface of the connecting portion (11) being at least partially arc-shaped, the support (1) being connected to the camera (2) via the connecting portion (11) and the connecting portion (11) being located inside the camera (2), the camera (2) having an arc-shaped surface inside that matches the arc-shaped portion of the connecting portion (11), and the camera (2) being rotatably connected to the support (1) by matching the arc-shaped surface inside the camera (2) with the arc-shaped portion of the surface of the connecting portion (11).

2. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed frame (3) is installed in the camera (2), the fixed frame (3) having a through slot (31), the inner surface (32) of the through slot (31) having an arc shape matching the surface of the connecting portion (11), and the connecting portion (11) of the bracket (1) is connected to the through slot (31) of the fixed frame (3).

3. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed frame (3) has two opposite sides, and protrusions (33) extending outwards are provided on the two opposite sides of the fixed frame (3). A groove matching the protrusion (33) is provided inside the camera (2), and the protrusion (33) of the fixed frame (3) is inserted into the groove of the camera (2).

4. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion (11) is spherical.

5. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (1) further comprises a main body portion (12) and an extension portion (13), wherein the extension portion (13) is located at one end of the main body portion (12) and the extension portion (13) is connected to the main body portion (12) at an angle, and the connection portion (11) is connected to the extension portion (13).

6. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main body portion (12) and the extension portion (13) are provided with a hollow area (14).

7. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting portion (11) and the extending portion (13) are respectively provided with a first through hole (111) and a second through hole (131); the first through hole (111) and the second through hole (131) extend in the same direction and are connected to each other.

8. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the main body (12) of the bracket (1) is connected to the extension portion (13), and the other end of the main body (12) of the bracket (1) is provided with an adhesive portion (15), wherein the adhesive portion (15) is detachably mounted on the main body (12) of the bracket (1).

9. The rotatable in-vehicle camera according to claim 8, characterized in that: A first clamping portion (121) is installed in the bracket (1), and a second clamping portion (152) is provided on the bonding portion (15); the first clamping portion (121) is fixedly installed in the bracket (1) and is connected to a plurality of clamping plates (1211) inclined toward the axis; the clamping plates (1211) are provided with arc sections (1212) extending outward from the axis of the first clamping portion (121); the second clamping portion (152) is provided with a plurality of slots (153) along the circumferential direction; the arc sections (1212) of the plurality of clamping plates (1211) of the first clamping portion (121) are slidably clamped in the slots (153) of the second clamping portion (152).

10. An automobile, characterized in that: It comprises a rotatable in-vehicle camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the rotatable in-vehicle camera is bonded to the vehicle body via the bonding portion (15) of the bracket (1).

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