Electronic rearview mirror and automobile

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic rearview mirror and an automobile. The electronic rearview mirror comprises a shell, a cover plate, a first camera and a second camera. The outer wall of the shell is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole which are communicated with the inner cavity of the shell. The cover plate is arranged in an inner cavity of the shell, the cover plate is detachably connected with the shell, and the cover plate is provided with a first installation part and a second installation part. A first lens of the first camera is arranged in the first through hole in a penetrating mode, and the first camera is fixedly connected with the first installation part. A second lens of the second camera is arranged in the second through hole in a penetrating mode, and the second camera is fixedly connected with the second installation part. The first camera and the second camera are further fixedly connected with the shell through the cover plate, the cover plate can serve as rear covers of the first camera and the second camera, the situation that the rear covers of the first camera and the second camera need to be independently installed is avoided, the mold cost and installation steps are reduced, and the internal structure of the electronic rearview mirror is simplified; the number of parts is reduced; and assembly is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive rearview mirrors, and particularly relates to an electronic rearview mirror and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] Automobiles are becoming more and more popular, and driving safety has become particularly important. When using the existing old external rearview mirror design, the driver will divert some energy to turn his head to look around on both sides, which is likely to cause traffic accidents. Moreover, the traditional rearview mirror has a large volume, which will cause adverse effects such as large wind resistance, noise and vibration when the vehicle is traveling at high speed, increasing fuel consumption.

[0003] Currently, there is a solution to replace the traditional rearview mirror with an electronic rearview mirror. However, the internal structure of the electronic rearview mirror is relatively complex and there are many assembled parts, resulting in a high cost of using the electronic rearview mirror. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to some extent. For this reason, the utility model provides an electronic rearview mirror and an automobile.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides an electronic rearview mirror, which includes:

[0006] A housing, on the outer wall of which there are a first through hole and a second through hole communicating with the inner cavity of the housing;

[0007] A cover plate, which is arranged in the inner cavity of the housing, is detachably connected to the housing, and is provided with a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion;

[0008] A first camera, which is arranged in the inner cavity of the housing, the first lens of the first camera passes through the first through hole, and the first camera is fixedly connected to the first mounting portion;

[0009] A second camera, which is arranged in the inner cavity of the housing, the second lens of the second camera passes through the second through hole, and the second camera is fixedly connected to the second mounting portion.

[0010] According to the electronic rearview mirror of the embodiment of the utility model, it has at least the following technical effects: The cover plate can be connected to the first camera and the second camera at the same time. The first camera and the second camera are fixedly connected to the housing through the cover plate. The cover plate can serve as the rear cover of the first camera and the second camera, avoiding the need to separately install the rear covers of the first camera and the second camera, reducing the mold cost and installation steps, simplifying the internal structure of the electronic rearview mirror, reducing the number of parts and having simple assembly.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the cover plate is horizontally arranged, the first mounting portion is inclined to the horizontal plane, the first mounting portion and the cover plate are integrally injection molded, the first mounting portion is provided with a first connection hole, the first camera is provided with a first threaded hole, the electronic rearview mirror further includes a first bolt, the first bolt passes through the first connection hole and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole, and the bolt head of the first bolt can press the first mounting portion to relatively fix the first mounting portion and the first camera.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the cover plate is horizontally arranged, the lower surface of the cover plate is recessed upward so that the upper surface is convex upward to form the second mounting portion, the second mounting portion and the cover plate are integrally injection molded, the second mounting portion is provided with a second connection hole, the second camera is provided with a second threaded hole, the electronic rearview mirror further includes a second bolt, the second bolt passes through the second connection hole and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole, and the bolt head of the second bolt can press the second mounting portion to relatively fix the second mounting portion and the second camera.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the housing includes a base and a top cover, the base is provided with a buckle, and the top cover is provided with a slot, and the buckle is snap-fitted to the slot.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a first annular groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the first lens, a first annular sealing ring is provided in the first annular groove, and the outer peripheral wall of the first annular sealing ring abuts against the hole wall of the first through hole.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a second annular groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the second lens, a second annular sealing ring is provided in the second annular groove, and the outer peripheral wall of the second annular sealing ring abuts against the hole wall of the second through hole.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the housing includes a base and a top cover, and the base and the top cover are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the cover plate is provided with shock-absorbing rubber columns, the shock-absorbing rubber columns are provided with third through holes, the housing is provided with third threaded holes, the electronic rearview mirror further includes third bolts, and the third bolts pass through the third through holes and are threadedly connected to the third threaded holes.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a third annular groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the shock-absorbing rubber column, the cover plate is provided with a third connection hole, the shock-absorbing rubber column passes through the third connection hole, and the hole wall of the third connection hole is inserted into the third annular groove.

[0019] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present utility model further provides an automobile, including an electronic rearview mirror according to the above first aspect embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] The automobile according to the embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following technical effects: When the automobile adopts the electronic rearview mirror, the cover plate can be connected to the first camera and the second camera at the same time. The first camera and the second camera are fixedly connected to the housing through the cover plate. The cover plate can serve as the rear cover of the first camera and the second camera, avoiding the need to separately install the rear covers of the first camera and the second camera, reducing the mold cost and installation steps, simplifying the internal structure of the electronic rearview mirror, reducing the number of parts and having simple assembly.

[0021] The additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be partially given in the following description, partially become obvious from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic rearview mirror according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an electronic rearview mirror according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the electronic rearview mirror from another angle according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 is a partial schematic structural diagram of an electronic rearview mirror according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 is a partial schematic structural diagram of an electronic rearview mirror according to some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0028] Reference Numerals:

[0029] Housing 100, First Through Hole 110, Second Through Hole 120, Base 130, Top Cover 140, Buckle 151, Card Slot 152, Third Threaded Hole 160;

[0030] Cover Plate 200, First Mounting Portion 210, First Connection Hole 211, Second Mounting Portion 220, Second Connection Hole 221, Shock Absorbing Rubber Column 230, Third Through Hole 231, Third Annular Groove 232, Third Connection Hole 240;

[0031] The first camera 300, the first lens 310, the first threaded hole 320, the first annular groove 330;

[0032] The second camera 400, the second lens 410, the second threaded hole 420, the second annular groove 430;

[0033] The first bolt 510, the second bolt 520, the third bolt 530. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as up and down, etc., is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, if the first and the second are described only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, they should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installation, and connection should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] The embodiments of the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the drawings.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, with reference to Figures 1 to 3, The electronic rearview mirror includes a housing 100, a cover plate 200, a first camera 300, and a second camera 400. The housing 100 has an inner cavity. The outer wall of the housing 100 is provided with a first through hole 110 communicating with the inner cavity of the housing 100 and a second through hole 120 communicating with the inner cavity of the housing 100. The cover plate 200 is installed inside the housing 100. The cover plate 200 is detachably connected to the housing 100. The cover plate 200 is provided with a first mounting portion 210 and a second mounting portion 220. The first camera 300 is disposed in the inner cavity of the housing 100. The first lens 310 of the first camera 300 passes through the first through hole 110. The first camera 300 is fixedly connected to the first mounting portion 210. The second camera 400 is disposed in the inner cavity of the housing 100. The second lens 410 of the second camera 400 passes through the second through hole 120. The second camera 400 is fixedly connected to the second mounting portion 220.

[0040] It can be understood that the cover plate 200 can be connected to the first camera 300 and the second camera 400 at the same time. The first camera 300 and the second camera 400 are relatively fixed to the housing 100 through the cover plate 200. The cover plate 200 serves as the rear cover of the first camera 300 and the second camera 400 to support the first camera 300 and the second camera 400, avoiding the need to separately install the rear covers of the first camera 300 and the second camera 400. The cover plate 200 is injection-molded, reducing the mold cost and installation steps, simplifying the internal structure of the electronic rearview mirror, reducing the number of parts and having simple assembly, improving the assembly efficiency, and saving the assembly cost.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figures 2 to 4 , the cover plate 200 is horizontally arranged. The first mounting portion 210 is inclined to the horizontal plane. The first mounting portion 210 is integrally injection-molded with the cover plate 200. The first mounting portion 210 is provided with a first connection hole 211. The first camera 300 is provided with a first threaded hole 320. The electronic rearview mirror further includes a first bolt 510. The first bolt 510 passes through the first connection hole 211 and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 320 to relatively fix the first camera 300 and the cover plate 200. The bolt head of the first bolt 510 can press the first mounting portion 210 to relatively fix the first mounting portion 210 and the first camera 300. Preferably, a gasket is provided between the bolt head of the first bolt 510 and the first mounting portion 210 to increase the pressing force.

[0042] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figures 2 to 4, the cover plate 200 is horizontally arranged. The lower surface of the cover plate 200 is recessed upward so that the upper surface bulges upward to form a second mounting portion 220. The second mounting portion 220 is integrally injection-molded with the cover plate 200. The second mounting portion 220 is provided with a second connection hole 221. The second camera 400 is provided with a second threaded hole 420. The electronic rearview mirror further includes a second bolt 520. The second bolt 520 passes through the second connection hole 221 and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole 420 so that the second camera 400 is relatively fixed to the cover plate 200. The bolt head of the second bolt 520 can press against the second mounting portion 220 so that the second mounting portion 220 and the second camera 400 are relatively fixed. Preferably, a gasket is provided between the bolt head of the second bolt 520 and the second mounting portion 220 to increase the pressing force.

[0043] It can be understood that the cooperation between the first camera 300 and the second camera 400 can increase the visual range of the electronic rearview mirror.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the housing 100 includes a base 130 and a top cover 140. The base 130 is provided with a buckle 151, and the top cover 140 is provided with a slot 152. The buckle 151 is snap-connected to the slot 152 to facilitate the snap connection between the base 130 and the top cover 140. This assembly method is simple, fast, and easy to disassemble and assemble. Alternatively, the base 130 and the top cover 140 are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the outer peripheral wall of the first lens 310 is provided with a first annular groove 330. A first annular sealing ring is provided in the first annular groove 330. The outer peripheral wall of the first annular sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the first through hole 110. It can be understood that the first annular sealing ring can prevent water from entering the interior of the housing 100 through the first through hole 110 and avoid causing a short circuit.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the outer peripheral wall of the second lens 410 is provided with a second annular groove 430. A second annular sealing ring is provided in the second annular groove 430. The outer peripheral wall of the second annular sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the second through hole 120. It can be understood that the second annular sealing ring can prevent water from entering the interior of the housing 100 through the second through hole 120 and avoid causing a short circuit.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 5, the cover plate 200 is provided with shock-absorbing rubber columns 230, the shock-absorbing rubber columns 230 are provided with third through holes 231, the housing 100 is provided with third threaded holes 160, and the electronic rearview mirror further includes third bolts 530. The third bolts 530 pass through the third through holes 231 and are threadedly connected to the third threaded holes 160. Preferably, the outer peripheral wall of the shock-absorbing rubber column 230 is provided with a third annular groove 232, the cover plate 200 is provided with a third connection hole 240, the shock-absorbing rubber column 230 passes through the third connection hole 240, and the hole wall of the third connection hole 240 is inserted into the third annular groove 232.

[0048] It can be understood that when the housing 100 is impacted by the outside world, the shock-absorbing rubber column 230 can buffer the force transmitted from the housing 100 to the cover plate 200, avoiding affecting the accuracy of the first camera 300 and the second camera 400.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the description referring to the term "some embodiments" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above term does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0050] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic rearview mirror, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing (100), on the outer wall of the housing (100) there are provided a first through hole (110) and a second through hole (120) communicating with the inner cavity of the housing (100); A cover plate (200), the cover plate (200) is arranged in the inner cavity of the housing (100), the cover plate (200) is detachably connected to the housing (100), and the cover plate (200) is provided with a first mounting portion (210) and a second mounting portion (220); A first camera (300), arranged in the inner cavity of the housing (100), the first lens (310) of the first camera (300) passes through the first through hole (110), and the first camera (300) is fixedly connected to the first mounting portion (210); A second camera (400), arranged in the inner cavity of the housing (100), the second lens (410) of the second camera (400) passes through the second through hole (120), and the second camera (400) is fixedly connected to the second mounting portion (220).

2. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein The cover plate (200) is horizontally arranged, the first mounting portion (210) is inclined to the horizontal plane, the first mounting portion (210) is integrally injection molded with the cover plate (200), the first mounting portion (210) is provided with a first connection hole (211), the first camera (300) is provided with a first threaded hole (320), the electronic rearview mirror further includes a first bolt (510), the first bolt (510) passes through the first connection hole (211) and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole (320), and the bolt head of the first bolt (510) can press the first mounting portion (210) to relatively fix the first mounting portion (210) and the first camera (300).

3. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that The cover plate (200) is horizontally arranged, the lower surface of the cover plate (200) is recessed upward so that the upper surface is convex upward to form the second mounting portion (220), the second mounting portion (220) is integrally injection molded with the cover plate (200), the second mounting portion (220) is provided with a second connection hole (221), the second camera (400) is provided with a second threaded hole (420), the electronic rearview mirror further includes a second bolt (520), the second bolt (520) passes through the second connection hole (221) and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole (420), and the bolt head of the second bolt (520) can press the second mounting portion (220) to relatively fix the second mounting portion (220) and the second camera (400).

4. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein, The housing (100) includes a base (130) and a top cover (140), the base (130) is provided with a buckle member (151), the top cover (140) is provided with a slot (152), and the buckle member (151) is snap-fitted to the slot (152).

5. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer peripheral wall of the first lens (310) is provided with a first annular groove (330), and a first annular sealing ring is arranged in the first annular groove (330), and the outer peripheral wall of the first annular sealing ring abuts against the hole wall of the first through hole (110).

6. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer peripheral wall of the second lens (410) is provided with a second annular groove (430), and a second annular sealing ring is arranged in the second annular groove (430), and the outer peripheral wall of the second annular sealing ring abuts against the hole wall of the second through hole (120).

7. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (100) includes a base (130) and a top cover (140), and the base (130) and the top cover (140) are fixedly connected by bolts.

8. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein, The cover plate (200) is provided with shock-absorbing rubber columns (230), the shock-absorbing rubber columns (230) are provided with third through holes (231), the housing (100) is provided with third threaded holes (160), and the electronic rearview mirror further includes a third bolt (530), and the third bolt (530) passes through the third through hole (231) and is threadedly connected to the third threaded hole (160).

9. The electronic rearview mirror according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer peripheral wall of the shock-absorbing rubber column (230) is provided with a third annular groove (232), the cover plate (200) is provided with third connection holes (240), the shock-absorbing rubber column (230) passes through the third connection holes (240), and the hole walls of the third connection holes (240) are inserted into the third annular groove (232).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes an electronic rearview mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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