Vehicle-mounted camera and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a vehicle-mounted camera and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted camera comprises a shell, a camera host, first foam rubber and second foam rubber, and the camera host is contained in the shell; a first bottom plate part and a second bottom plate part are arranged at the bottom of the shell, the bottom surface of the first bottom plate part is lower than that of the second bottom plate part, the shape of the first foam rubber is matched with that of the bottom surface of the first bottom plate part, and the shape of the second foam rubber is matched with that of the bottom surface of the second bottom plate part; one side of the first foam rubber is adhered to the first bottom plate part, and the other side of the first foam rubber is adhered to a vehicle; one side of the second foam rubber is adhered to the second bottom plate part, and the other side of the second foam rubber is adhered to the vehicle; and the thickness and the compression ratio of the first foam rubber are respectively smaller than those of the second foam rubber. In the vehicle-mounted camera mounting structure, the vehicle-mounted camera is adhered to the roof of the vehicle through the foam rubber, the first foam rubber and the second foam rubber which are arranged front and back are matched with the cambered surface of the roof of the vehicle, and a lossless mounting mode with attractiveness and practicability is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle accessories, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted camera and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of the automotive industry, on-board cameras can assist drivers in perceiving their surroundings and improving driving safety, especially at night when lighting is low. Infrared on-board cameras offer all-weather imaging capabilities, providing clearer images in low-visibility conditions such as at night and in fog. They can transmit image information to the vehicle's signal processing unit 24 hours a day, enabling the unit to identify, track, and mark objects such as people, vehicles, and roads in the image, as well as provide auxiliary warnings when obstacles are detected. Therefore, infrared on-board cameras have become a key component for implementing advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving.

[0003] Since one of the characteristics of infrared cameras is that they cannot penetrate glass, when adding an infrared camera to a vehicle that is not equipped with an infrared camera, it must be installed on the vehicle's exterior. Based on this, it is urgent to provide a method for non-destructive installation of vehicle-mounted cameras on the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the existing technical problems, the present application provides a vehicle-mounted camera and a vehicle, which can realize the non-destructive installation and replacement of the vehicle-mounted camera on the vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application is implemented as follows:

[0006] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle-mounted camera, including a shell, a camera host, a first foam glue and a second foam glue, wherein the camera host is housed in the shell; the bottom of the shell is divided into a first bottom plate portion and a second bottom plate portion from front to back, the bottom surface of the first bottom plate portion is lower than the bottom surface of the second bottom plate portion, the shape of the first foam glue matches the shape of the bottom surface of the first bottom plate portion, and the shape of the second foam glue matches the shape of the bottom surface of the second bottom plate portion; one side of the first foam glue is adhered to the first bottom plate portion, and the other side is used to be adhered to the vehicle; one side of the second foam glue is adhered to the second bottom plate portion, and the other side is used to be adhered to the vehicle; the thickness and compression ratio of the first foam glue are respectively smaller than the thickness and compression ratio of the second foam glue.

[0007] In one embodiment, a step is formed between the first bottom plate portion and the second bottom plate portion, and the difference between the thickness d1 of the first foam adhesive and the thickness d2 of the second foam adhesive is the height of the step.

[0008] In one embodiment, the viscosity of the first foam adhesive is greater than the viscosity of the second foam adhesive.

[0009] In one embodiment, the housing includes an upper shell and a base, the upper shell and the base are respectively integrally formed of plastic material, and the upper shell and the base are connected and fixed by snap hooks and screws.

[0010] In one embodiment, a hook is provided on the base, and a buckle is correspondingly provided inside the upper shell. The upper shell slides relative to the base along a first direction to connect the buckle with the hook.

[0011] In one embodiment, the opening of the hook is arranged to face forward, and the hooks are symmetrically provided on both sides of the front, middle and rear parts of the base.

[0012] In one embodiment, a screw through hole is provided on the upper shell, and a screw mounting hole is provided on the base corresponding to the screw through hole; the screw passes through the screw through hole along the second direction and is screwed into the screw mounting hole; the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0013] In one embodiment, lugs are provided on both sides of the camera host, and openings are provided on the lugs; a plurality of threaded hole columns are provided on the base, and the positions of the threaded hole columns correspond to the positions of the lugs; fasteners pass through the lugs and are screwed into the corresponding threaded hole columns.

[0014] In one embodiment, a reinforcing rib is provided between two adjacent threaded hole columns, and the reinforcing rib connects the side walls of the two threaded hole columns in the vertical direction.

[0015] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising the vehicle-mounted camera as described above, wherein the vehicle-mounted camera is adhered to the roof of the vehicle by the first foam adhesive and the second foam adhesive.

[0016] The vehicle-mounted camera and vehicle of the present application have at least the following beneficial effects: in the vehicle-mounted camera and vehicle of the present application, the vehicle-mounted camera is attached to the roof of the vehicle by means of foam glue, the curved surface of the bottom plate of the outer shell is designed to be adaptable to the roof, and together with the first foam glue and the second foam glue structures arranged at the front and rear, the curved surface of the roof of mainstream vehicles is matched, providing a lossless installation method that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of a vehicle-mounted camera according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1An exploded perspective view of the vehicle camera after assembly from another angle;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] The components in the figure are numbered as follows:

[0021] Car camera 100;

[0022] Upper shell 10 (including lens positioning hole 11, screw holes 12, and heat dissipation holes 13);

[0023] Base 20 (including threaded hole 21, screw mounting hole 22, hook 23, reinforcing rib 24, first bottom plate 25, second bottom plate 26, step 27);

[0024] Camera host 30 (including lens 31 and lug 32);

[0025] First foam glue 40; second foam glue 50; screw 60;

[0026] Vehicle 200. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solution of this application is further elaborated in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are intended only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the implementation of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] As mentioned above, in order to solve the shortcomings of the adjustment ring with a metal snap-on structure in the prior art, the present application provides a vehicle-mounted camera and a vehicle, which can be installed on the roof of the vehicle. The camera is fixed to the roof by means of adhesive backing. Since the adhesive backing is detachable, it can achieve non-destructive installation on the vehicle.

[0032] See also Figure 1 The vehicle-mounted camera 100 of one embodiment of the present application includes an upper shell 10, a base 20, a camera host 30, a first foam adhesive 40, a second foam adhesive 50 and a screw 60. The upper shell 10 and the base 20 form a shell that accommodates the camera host 30 and are fixed into a whole by screws 60. The first foam adhesive 40 and the second foam adhesive 50 are adhered to the bottom of the base 20, so that the entire vehicle-mounted camera 100 can be adhered to the roof of the vehicle 200 (such as Figure 3 ).

[0033] The upper housing 10 is integrally formed from plastic and provides sun protection. It is secured to the base 20 via a sliding engagement hook and screws 60. This allows the upper housing 10 to be easily removed from the base 20 and the camera unit 30 to be removed, making it easier to repair or replace the camera unit 30.

[0034] A lens positioning hole 11 is provided at the front end of the upper shell 10 for fixing the lens 31 at the front end of the camera host 30. The shape of the lens positioning hole 11 matches the shape of the lens 31 at the front end of the camera host 30, thereby achieving an accurate fit. A screw through hole 12 is provided at the top of the upper shell 10 near the rear end, for the screw 60 to pass through the screw through hole 12 and connect to the base 20. In order to dissipate heat for the internal camera body 30, a heat dissipation hole 13 is provided on the upper shell 10. The position of the heat dissipation hole 13 and the number of each heat dissipation hole 13 can be adjusted according to the heat-prone parts of the camera host 30 and the heat generated by them. In the illustrated embodiment, the upper shell 10 has heat dissipation holes 13 on both sides and the top of the lens positioning hole 11 for dissipating heat for the camera host 30.

[0035] The camera unit 30 is used for recording video and may include an infrared camera or a dual-light fusion camera consisting of an infrared camera and a white light camera. A light-receiving lens 31 protrudes from the front of the camera unit 30. Lugs 32 are provided on either side of the camera unit 30, each with an opening for securing the camera unit 30 to the base 20 via fasteners.

[0036] The base 20 is integrally formed of a plastic material and is used to fix the camera host 30 and is connected to the upper shell 30. The camera host 30 is fixed on the base 20, and the upper shell 10 is detachably fixed to the base 20 by sliding engagement of a hook and locking with a screw 60.

[0037] The base 20 is provided with multiple threaded holes 21 for securing the camera body 30. The positions of the threaded holes 21 correspond to the positions of the lugs 32 provided on either side of the camera body 30. Fasteners pass through the lugs 32 and screw into the threaded holes 21 to secure the camera body 30 to the base 20. The base 20 is provided with screw mounting holes 22 corresponding to the screw holes 12 and screws 60 on the upper shell 10. The screw mounting holes 22 are provided at the rear end of the base 20. The screws 60 can pass through the screw holes 12 and tighten into the screw mounting holes 22, thereby locking the upper shell 10 and the base 20 together. In the illustrated embodiment, two threaded holes 21 are provided on either side of the base 20. To increase the structural strength of the threaded holes 21 and to limit the position of the camera body 30, a reinforcing rib 24 is provided between two adjacent threaded holes 21 on the same side. The reinforcing rib 24 vertically connects the side walls of the two threaded holes 21.

[0038] As previously described, the upper shell 10 is removably secured to the base 20 by means of a sliding engagement of hooks and a locking screw 60. The base 20 is provided with hooks 23, with their openings facing forward, for snap-fitting with corresponding hooks (not shown) located within the upper shell 10. The upper shell 10 and base 20 are positioned and connected by the sliding engagement of the hooks 23 on the upper shell 10 and the base 20 along a first direction A. More specifically, the hooks 23 are positioned forward, so that when the upper shell 10 is attached to the base 20 and slides relative to the base 20 from front to back along the first direction A, the hooks within the upper shell 10 gradually engage the hooks 23, forming a snap-fit engagement. To ensure a tight fit between the upper shell 10 and the base 20, hooks 23 are provided at the front, middle, and rear of the base 20. These hooks 23 are symmetrically positioned on the left and right sides of the front, middle, and rear portions of the base 20, ensuring symmetry and uniform force distribution at the connection points on both sides. In the illustrated embodiment, six hooks 23 are provided on the upper surface of the base 20 , with one hook 23 provided on the left and right sides of the front, middle, and rear portions, respectively.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 2The bottom surface of the base 20 is designed to match the curvature of mainstream sedans and SUVs on the market. This curved bottom surface was remodeled to match the curvature of the roofs of mainstream models, ensuring a high degree of compatibility. The bottom of the base 20 can be divided from front to back into a first bottom plate portion 25 and a second bottom plate portion 26. The first and second bottom plates 25, 26 have different heights, forming a step 27. More specifically, the first bottom plate portion 25 is at the front and is thicker, while the second bottom plate portion 26 is at the back and is thinner. This means that the bottom surface of the first bottom plate portion 25 is lower than the bottom surface of the second bottom plate portion 26.

[0040] Corresponding to the first bottom plate portion 25 and the second bottom plate portion 26 of the base 20, the vehicle-mounted camera 100 further includes a first foam adhesive 40 and a second foam adhesive 50. The shape of the first foam adhesive 40 matches the bottom surface shape of the first bottom plate portion 25, and the shape of the second foam adhesive 50 matches the bottom surface shape of the second bottom plate portion 26. The base 20 is attached to the roof of the vehicle 200 (such as Figure 3 ). One side of the first foam glue 40 is adhered to the first bottom plate portion 25 at the front of the base 20, and the other side is used to adhere to the roof of the vehicle 200. The first foam glue 40 has strong viscosity, and its function is to fix the base 20 to the roof of the vehicle 200. One side of the second foam glue 50 is adhered to the second bottom plate portion 26 at the rear of the base 20, and the other side is used to adhere to the roof of the vehicle 200. The second foam glue 50 is thicker and has a larger compression ratio, mainly to match the curvature of the roof of different models. The second foam glue 50 mainly plays the role of adapting to the curvature of the roof, and the bonding force (viscosity) does not need to be too strong. That is, the viscosity of the first foam glue 40 is greater than the viscosity of the second foam glue 50, and the thickness and compression ratio of the first foam glue 40 are less than the thickness and compression ratio of the second foam glue 50.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown in FIG, the thickness of the first foam adhesive 40 is d1, and the thickness of the second foam adhesive 50 is d2, where d2>d1. In a preferred embodiment, the difference between the thickness d1 of the first foam adhesive 40 and the thickness d2 of the second foam adhesive 50 is equal to the height of the step 27. That is, after the first foam adhesive 40 and the second foam adhesive 50 are attached to the first bottom plate 25 and the second bottom plate 26 of the base 20, the difference in thickness between the first foam adhesive 40 and the second foam adhesive 50 can fill the step 27 between the first bottom plate 25 and the second bottom plate 26, forming a smooth transition.

[0042] Screws 60 are used to lock the upper housing 10 and base 20. More specifically, when the upper housing 10 slides along a first direction A and engages with the hooks 23 on the base 20, the screw holes 12 on the upper housing 10 align with the screw mounting holes 22 on the base 20 in a second direction B. At this point, the screws 60 pass through the screw holes 12 along the second direction B and screw into the screw mounting holes 22, locking the upper housing 10 and base 20. The first direction A and the second direction B intersect (preferably are perpendicular to) each other, thereby constraining the relative freedom between the upper housing 10 and base 20.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 3 The present application also provides a vehicle 200, wherein a vehicle camera 100 is installed on the roof of the vehicle 200. When the vehicle 200 needs to be equipped with the vehicle camera 100, the vehicle camera 100 is installed and then adhered to a suitable position on the roof using the first foam adhesive 40 and the second foam adhesive 50.

[0044] Before installing the vehicle-mounted camera 100 on the vehicle 200, the assembly of the camera 100 is completed first. The specific process is as follows: place the camera host 30 on the base 20 with the lens 31 facing forward and the lug 32 aligned with the threaded hole column 21; install fasteners in the lug 32 and the threaded hole column 21 to lock the camera host 30 to the base 30; cover the upper shell 10 on the base 20 with the front end protruding from the base 20, and slide the upper shell 10 from front to back along the first direction A until the buckle is completely engaged with the hook 23 and cannot slide further; at this time, the lens positioning hole 11 just embeds the lens 31 of the camera host 30, and the screw through hole 12 is aligned with the screw mounting hole 22; pass the screw 60 through the screw through hole 12 of the upper shell 10 along the second direction B and screw it into the corresponding threaded hole 22 on the base 20 until the upper shell 10 and the base 20 are locked, and the camera host 30 is completely enclosed in the shell formed by the upper shell 10 and the base 20.

[0045] To mount the vehicle camera 100 on the roof of a vehicle 200, first adhere one side of the first and second foam adhesives 40, 50 to the first and second bottom plates 25, 26 of the base 20, respectively. Then, adhere the other sides of the first and second foam adhesives 40, 50 to appropriate locations on the roof. The first and second foam adhesives 40, 50 are adhered to the roof separately. The first foam adhesive 40 has strong adhesion, securing the base 20 to the roof of the vehicle 200. The second foam adhesive 50 is thicker and has a greater compression ratio, providing a certain amount of adjustment space through compression, thereby adapting to the curvature of the roof.

[0046] To sum up, in the vehicle-mounted camera and vehicle of the present application, the vehicle-mounted camera is adhered to the roof of the vehicle by foam glue, providing a non-destructive installation method that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical; the camera host is installed in the outer shell, and the outer shell is a detachable structure formed by the upper shell and the base, and the upper shell can be disassembled relative to the base, so that the camera host can be replaced and repaired; the curved surface of the bottom plate of the base is designed to be adaptable to the roof, and together with the first foam glue and the second foam glue structures set at the front and rear, the curved surface of the roof of mainstream vehicles is matched.

[0047] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising the element.

[0048] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted camera, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell, a camera host (30), a first foam glue (40) and a second foam glue (50), wherein the camera host (30) is accommodated in the shell; the bottom of the shell is divided into a first bottom plate portion (25) and a second bottom plate portion (26) from front to back, the bottom surface of the first bottom plate portion (25) is lower than the bottom surface of the second bottom plate portion (26), the shape of the first foam glue (40) matches the shape of the bottom surface of the first bottom plate portion (25), and the shape of the second foam glue (50) matches the shape of the bottom surface of the second bottom plate portion (26); one side of the first foam glue (40) is adhered to the first bottom plate portion (25), and the other side is used to be adhered to the vehicle (200); one side of the second foam glue (50) is adhered to the second bottom plate portion (26), and the other side is used to be adhered to the vehicle (200); the thickness and compression ratio of the first foam glue (40) are respectively smaller than the thickness and compression ratio of the second foam glue (50).

2. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, wherein: A step (27) is formed between the first bottom plate portion (25) and the second bottom plate portion (26), and the difference between the thickness d1 of the first foam glue (40) and the thickness d2 of the second foam glue (50) is the height of the step (27).

3. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, wherein: The viscosity of the first foam adhesive (40) is greater than the viscosity of the second foam adhesive (50).

4. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, wherein: The housing comprises an upper shell (10) and a base (20); the upper shell (10) and the base (20) are respectively integrally formed of plastic material; the upper shell (10) and the base (20) are connected and fixed by snap hooks and screws (60).

5. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: A hook (23) is provided on the base (20), and a buckle is correspondingly provided inside the upper shell (10); the upper shell (10) slides relative to the base along a first direction (A) so that the buckle is buckled and connected to the hook (23).

6. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The opening of the hook (23) is arranged forward, and the hooks (23) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the front, middle and rear parts of the base (20).

7. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper shell (10) is provided with a screw through hole (12), and the base (20) is provided with a screw mounting hole (22) corresponding to the screw through hole (12); the screw (60) passes through the screw through hole (12) along a second direction (B) and is screwed into the screw mounting hole (22); the first direction (A) intersects with the second direction (B).

8. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 4, wherein: Lugs (32) are respectively provided on both sides of the camera host (30), and openings are provided on the lugs (32); a plurality of threaded holes (21) are provided on the base (20), and the positions of the threaded holes (21) correspond to the positions of the lugs (32); fasteners pass through the lugs (32) and are screwed into the corresponding threaded holes (21).

9. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 8, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib (24) is provided between two adjacent threaded hole columns (21), and the reinforcing rib (24) connects the side walls of the two threaded hole columns (21) in a vertical direction.

10. A vehicle comprising the vehicle-mounted camera according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted camera (100) is adhered to the vehicle roof via the first foam adhesive (40) and the second foam adhesive (50).

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