Intelligent automobile panoramic all-around camera capable of ascending and descending based on complex environment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a lifting intelligent automobile panoramic all-around camera based on a complex environment, and belongs to the field of automobile panoramic cameras. The lifting intelligent automobile panoramic all-around camera based on the complex environment comprises a wide-angle lens, a shell is arranged outside the wide-angle lens, a front protective cover is arranged at the upper end of one side of the shell, and an upper protective cover is arranged at the upper end of the shell. According to the automobile panoramic camera, the problem that the existing automobile panoramic camera can be directly shielded and cannot normally use 360-degree dead-angle-free panoramic view is solved, and the wide-angle lens is pushed to be respectively in contact with the front protective cover and the upper protective cover in sequence; the front protective cover and the upper protective cover can be rotated and unfolded through respective contact and extrusion, the wide-angle lens can be exposed through rotation and unfolding of the front protective cover and the upper protective cover, the wide-angle lens is adjusted to achieve shooting at different horizontal positions, and the camera is suitable for complex environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vehicle panoramic cameras, in particular to an intelligent vehicle panoramic surround camera that can be lifted in a complex environment. Background Technique

[0002] A vehicle panoramic surround camera is an advanced driver assistance system. It captures images through multiple high-definition cameras installed around the vehicle and uses image processing technology to seamlessly stitch these images to form a 360-degree panoramic view without dead angles around the vehicle. This system can greatly improve the driver's field of vision when parking, driving at low speeds, or in complex road conditions, helping the driver better observe the surrounding environment, avoid collisions and scratches, and improve driving safety and convenience.

[0003] Chinese Patent with the publication number CN209176602U discloses a vehicle panoramic camera with a self-positioning structure, including a front shell, a wide-angle lens assembly, an image sensor circuit board, a power supply circuit board, a rear cover, and a power cord. By changing the structure of the front shell, a platform part is arranged between the camera installation part and the circuit board installation part. The image sensor circuit board can be inserted into the front shell and be in surface contact with the platform part to ensure that the wide-angle lens assembly can be pressed in place in the vertical direction. In addition, the positioning pins on the platform part can prevent the wide-angle lens assembly from rotating and shifting under external force, and it is further fixed by screwing.

[0004] During the installation process of the above-mentioned patent's vehicle panoramic camera, it is often fixedly installed around the vehicle. The fixed installation of the camera will result in a fixed position of the camera. In the case of uneven terrain and the presence of obstructive objects, the camera will be directly blocked and unable to use the 360-degree panoramic view without dead angles normally. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent vehicle panoramic surround camera that can be lifted in a complex environment. After being pushed, the wide-angle lens sequentially contacts the front protection cover and the upper protection cover. By contacting and being squeezed respectively, the front protection cover and the upper protection cover can be rotated and unfolded. The rotation and unfolding of the front protection cover and the upper protection cover can expose the wide-angle lens, and the wide-angle lens is adjusted to achieve shooting at different horizontal positions to adapt to complex environments, thus solving the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: An intelligent panoramic surround-view camera for a vehicle that can be lifted in a complex environment, including a wide-angle lens. An outer shell is provided outside the wide-angle lens. A front protective cover is provided at the upper end of one side of the outer shell. An upper protective cover is provided at the upper end of the outer shell. A second connecting block is provided on the side of the upper end of the wide-angle lens close to the front protective cover. A second telescopic rod is provided inside the second connecting block. A pressing block is provided on the side of the second telescopic rod facing the front protective cover.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the front protective cover is rotatably connected to the outer shell through a first connecting shaft.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the upper protective cover is rotatably connected to the outer shell through a second connecting shaft.

[0009] Preferably, a second sliding rail is recessed on the side of the front protective cover facing the second connecting block.

[0010] Preferably, a first connecting block is provided at the rear end of the wide-angle lens. A first sliding rail is recessed inside the first connecting block. The wide-angle lens is embedded inside the first sliding rail and is slidably connected to the first sliding rail. A rotatable threaded rod is longitudinally provided inside the first sliding rail. The outside of the threaded rod is in threaded cooperation with the inside of the wide-angle lens.

[0011] Preferably, first telescopic rods are provided at both the front and rear ends inside the first connecting block.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] When the camera of the present utility model is not in use, it will be actively retracted to the lower end inside the outer shell to avoid external light and collisions. During daily use, the height of the wide-angle lens can be pushed and adjusted by the telescopic movement of the first telescopic rod. While the height of the wide-angle lens is being adjusted, the second telescopic rod will push the pressing block, causing it to extend out from the outside of the second connecting block, extend and press the front protective cover, so that the front protective cover can be actively rotated and opened, and is exposed when the wide-angle lens is in use. When dealing with complex environments, when the wide-angle lens is telescoped by the first telescopic rod, the horizontal height of the wide-angle lens can be directly adjusted by rotating the threaded rod, so that the wide-angle lens directly presses the upper protective cover above, and the wide-angle lens can be actively further lifted to cope with the load environment. The wide-angle lens is retracted inside the outer shell, and the position can be adjusted according to different usage requirements, improving the safety during driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional external structure diagram of the whole of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2Internal structure sectional view of the first connection block of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the longitudinal movement steps of the wide-angle lens of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 External structure schematic diagram of the front protective cover of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1, outer shell; 2, front protective cover; 3, upper protective cover; 4, wide-angle lens; 5, first connection block; 6, first telescopic rod; 7, first sliding rail; 8, threaded rod; 9, second connection block; 10, first connection shaft; 11, second connection shaft; 12, second telescopic rod; 13, extrusion block; 14, second sliding rail. Specific implementation manners

[0019] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0020] Embodiment 1

[0021] As Figure 1 shown, a panoramic surround camera for an intelligent vehicle that can be lifted in a complex environment in this embodiment includes a wide-angle lens 4. A wire for transmitting images outward is connected to the lower end of the wide-angle lens 4. The images captured by the four wide-angle lenses 4 are transmitted through the wire and then calculated to form an image of the surrounding environment of the vehicle;

[0022] In order to better wrap and protect the wide-angle lens 4, as Figure 3 shown, an outer shell 1 is provided outside the wide-angle lens 4. A front protective cover 2 is provided at the upper end of one side of the outer shell 1. An upper protective cover 3 is provided at the upper end of the outer shell 1. After the wide-angle lens 4 outputs and moves horizontally, the wide-angle lens 4 will respectively squeeze the front protective cover 2 or the upper protective cover 3, and the extrusion will cause the front protective cover 2 and the upper protective cover 3 to rotate and unfold respectively. After the front protective cover 2 and the upper protective cover 3 are unfolded, it is convenient for the wide-angle lens 4 to capture images of the facing positions;

[0023] Among them, one end of the front protective cover 2 is rotatably connected to the outer shell 1 through a first connection shaft 10. One end of the upper protective cover 3 is rotatably connected to the outer shell 1 through a second connection shaft 11. A metal ring is provided around the outside of the second connection shaft 11. Both ends of the metal ring are welded and fixed to the second connection shaft 11 and the outer wall of the outer shell 1 respectively. The resilience of the metal ring will enable the upper protective cover 3 to be actively reset after rotation;

[0024] The upper protective cover 3 can be unfolded by direct collision. In order to facilitate the efficient unfolding of the front protective cover 2, as Figure 3 、 Figure 4As shown, on one side of the upper end of the wide-angle lens 4 close to the front protection cover 2, a second connecting block 9 is provided. Inside the second connecting block 9, a second telescopic rod 12 is provided. On the side of the second telescopic rod 12 facing the front protection cover 2, an extrusion block 13 is provided. During the longitudinal upward movement of the wide-angle lens 4, the extrusion of the second telescopic rod 12 will cause the extrusion block 13 to extend out of the second connecting block 9. The extended second connecting block 9 will contact the front protection cover 2 and continuously squeeze the front protection cover 2. As the wide-angle lens 4 continues to move longitudinally upward, the wide-angle lens 4 will gradually squeeze the front protection cover 2 and cause the front protection cover 2 to rotate and unfold;

[0025] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, on one side of the front protection cover 2 facing the second connecting block 9, a second sliding rail 14 is recessed. The second connecting block 9 will slide longitudinally within the second sliding rail 14, and after the extrusion block 13 extends out, it can squeeze the front protection cover 2 at the position of the second sliding rail 14. By restricting the extrusion block 13 through the second sliding rail 14, the stability of the longitudinal movement of the wide-angle lens 4 can be improved;

[0026] Among them, at the rear end of the wide-angle lens 4, a first connecting block 5 is provided. As Figure 2 shown, inside the first connecting block 5, a first sliding rail 7 is recessed. The wide-angle lens 4 is embedded inside the first sliding rail 7 and is slidably connected to the first sliding rail 7. Inside the first sliding rail 7, a rotatable threaded rod 8 is longitudinally provided, and the outside of the threaded rod 8 is threadedly engaged with the inside of the wide-angle lens 4. The rotation of the threaded rod 8 combined with the restriction of the first sliding rail 7 can adjust the horizontal position of the first connecting block 5;

[0027] In addition, at both the front and rear ends inside the first connecting block 5, first telescopic rods 6 are provided. By the telescoping of the first telescopic rods 6, the first connecting block 5 and the wide-angle lens 4 connected by the threaded rod 8 can be pushed to adjust the horizontal position. When the wide-angle lens 4 is adjusted to the position wrapped by the front protection cover 2, it is all achieved through the telescoping of the first telescopic rods 6.

[0028] Working principle: When using the device to photograph the surrounding environment of the car, bolts pass through the four corners of the outside of the housing 1 and complete the fixation at the corresponding positions. After fixation and use, the wide-angle lens 4 will be stored at the lower end inside the housing 1. During daily use, the first telescopic rod 6 can be activated. The telescopic movement of the first telescopic rod 6 can push the wide-angle lens 4 and the second connecting block 9 to adjust the longitudinal horizontal position. The second connecting block 9 will slide longitudinally within the second sliding rail 14. During the longitudinal sliding process, the telescopic movement of the second telescopic rod 12 can push the extrusion block 13, so that the extrusion block 13 extrudes the front protective cover 2 from the second sliding rail 14. The continuous extrusion of the front protective cover 2 combined with the telescopic movement of the first telescopic rod 6 can make the front protective cover 2 rotate around the first connecting shaft 10. After the front protective cover 2 rotates and unfolds, the wide-angle lens 4 can perform normal shooting and transmit the image through the cable at the lower end. When encountering a complex environment, after the wide-angle lens 4 moves longitudinally and extrudes the front protective cover 2, the second telescopic rod 12 contracts and the front protective cover 2 can be reset. Start the motor corresponding to the threaded rod 8. The rotation of the threaded rod 8 can generate relative movement with the wide-angle lens 4 within the first sliding rail 7, so that the wide-angle lens 4 moves longitudinally upward. The longitudinal upward movement of the wide-angle lens 4 can extrude the upper protective cover 3, so that the upper protective cover 3 unfolds, and the wide-angle lens 4 can be located at a higher horizontal position to photograph the surrounding images.

[0029] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0030] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent vehicle panoramic surround camera that can be lifted in a complex environment, including a wide-angle lens (4), characterized in that, An outer shell (1) is provided outside the wide-angle lens (4). At the upper end of one side of the outer shell (1), a front protection cover (2) is provided. At the upper end of the outer shell (1), an upper protection cover (3) is provided. On one side of the upper end of the wide-angle lens (4) close to the front protection cover (2), a second connection block (9) is provided. Inside the second connection block (9), a second telescopic rod (12) is provided. On the side of the second telescopic rod (12) facing the front protection cover (2), a pressing block (13) is provided.

2. The panoramic surround-view camera for an intelligent vehicle capable of lifting in a complex environment according to claim 1, wherein One end of the front protection cover (2) is rotatably connected to the outer shell (1) through a first connection shaft (10).

3. The panoramic surround-view camera for intelligent vehicles capable of lifting in a complex environment according to claim 1, wherein One end of the upper protection cover (3) is rotatably connected to the outer shell (1) through a second connection shaft (11).

4. An intelligent vehicle panoramic surround camera capable of lifting in a complex environment according to claim 1, wherein, On the side of the inside of the front protection cover (2) facing the second connection block (9), a second sliding rail (14) is recessed.

5. The panoramic surround-view camera for an intelligent vehicle capable of lifting in a complex environment according to claim 1, wherein At the rear end of the wide-angle lens (4), a first connection block (5) is provided. Inside the first connection block (5), a first sliding rail (7) is recessed. The wide-angle lens (4) is embedded inside the first sliding rail (7) and is slidably connected to the first sliding rail (7). Inside the first sliding rail (7), a rotatable threaded rod (8) is longitudinally provided. The outside of the threaded rod (8) is in threaded cooperation with the inside of the wide-angle lens (4).

6. The panoramic surround-view camera for an intelligent vehicle capable of lifting in a complex environment according to claim 5, wherein At the front and rear ends inside the first connection block (5), first telescopic rods (6) are provided.

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