Fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly and automobile

Abstract

The utility model relates to a fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly, which is used for mounting a fatigue monitoring module on a monitoring module mounting piece in an automobile, and comprises a shell, a bracket and a fixing assembly, the shell is connected with the bracket, the bracket is arranged on the monitoring module mounting piece through the fixing assembly, and the fixing assembly comprises a clamping piece and a fixing piece. The clamping piece comprises a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a connecting part, the first clamping plate is connected with the second clamping plate through the connecting part, the second clamping plate and the connecting part can penetrate through the monitoring module mounting piece, the clamping piece is installed on the monitoring module mounting piece in advance, and the fixing piece penetrates through the support and then is detachably connected with the first clamping plate. And the bracket is fixed on the outer side of the monitoring module mounting piece. According to the fatigue monitoring module installation assembly, the fatigue monitoring module can be installed on the outer side of the steering shield, installation and disassembly are convenient, and therefore maintenance cost and complexity are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to a fatigue monitoring module installation component. Background Art

[0002] The Driving Monitor Controller (DMC) assesses the driver's status based on a combination of facial expressions, physiological indicators, and vehicle information. It monitors for signs of fatigue, distraction, and other dangerous driving behaviors. The DMC primarily consists of a camera and infrared transmitter. To ensure effective monitoring, it is typically installed on the driver's A-pillar.

[0003] Because the A-pillar is located close to the driver's field of vision, installing a DMC may partially obstruct the driver's view, increasing driving risks. The A-pillar has limited internal space and typically serves to reinforce the vehicle's structure, so installing a DMC there could also compromise the vehicle's safety performance. Furthermore, DMCs are typically installed inside the A-pillar, making installation and removal difficult during repairs or upgrades, further complicating maintenance efforts.

[0004] To avoid these issues, the DMC can be installed on the vehicle's steering wheel guard. However, to maintain the aesthetics of the vehicle's interior, the DMC is typically installed inside the steering wheel guard. If a DMC problem arises and requires repair or replacement, removing the DMC from the steering wheel guard may require disassembly of other interior components, which also presents inconvenient installation and removal, increasing maintenance costs and complexity. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that the fatigue monitoring module is inconvenient to install and disassemble, and increases the maintenance cost and complexity.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention proposes a fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly for installing a fatigue monitoring module on a monitoring module mounting part inside a car, comprising a shell, a bracket and a fixing assembly, wherein the shell is connected to the bracket, and the bracket is installed on the monitoring module mounting part through the fixing assembly, and the fixing assembly comprises a clamping part and a fixing part, and the clamping part comprises a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a connecting part, the first clamping plate is connected to the second clamping plate through the connecting part, the second clamping plate and the connecting part can pass through the detection module mounting part, the clamping part is pre-installed on the monitoring module mounting part, and the fixing part is detachably connected to the first clamping plate after passing through the bracket, and the bracket is fixed to the outside of the monitoring module mounting part.

[0007] Furthermore, the connecting portion includes a first support plate, a second support plate and a transition plate, the first support plate is connected to the first clamping plate, the second support plate is connected to the second clamping plate, and the first support plate is connected to the second support plate through the transition plate.

[0008] Optionally, the first support plate extends obliquely from an end close to the first clamping plate to an end close to the transition plate, the second support plate extends obliquely from an end close to the transition plate to an end close to the first clamping plate, and the second clamping plate extends obliquely from the second support plate toward the direction close to the first support plate and the first clamping plate.

[0009] Optionally, the first support plate and the first engaging plate form an angle of 60 to 80°, the second support plate and the first support plate form an angle of 0 to 30°, and the second engaging plate and the second support plate form an angle of 80 to 120°.

[0010] Furthermore, the engaging member also includes an abutment plate, which extends from the second support plate toward the first support plate. A avoidance opening is provided on the first support plate, and the abutment plate extends toward the first support plate on the other side of the engaging member through the avoidance opening.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing part includes an abutment cap and a fixing column, the fixing column passes through the first clamping plate and is threadedly connected to the first clamping plate, the abutment cap abuts against the bracket, and the fixing column passes through the first clamping plate and abuts against the abutment plate, which can push the second clamping plate to move toward the direction close to the inner surface of the monitoring module mounting part.

[0012] Optionally, the bracket includes a bracket body, a mounting ear is provided on the side of the bracket body, a mounting hole is provided on the mounting ear, the mounting hole is used for the fixing part to pass through, and a mounting groove is provided on the monitoring module mounting part, the mounting groove is used for the fixing part and the second clamping plate to pass through.

[0013] Optionally, the shell includes a top plate, and two opposite sides of the top plate are provided with a first clamping portion extending along a first direction. A first clamping slot is provided on the monitoring module mounting piece, and the first clamping portion and the first clamping slot cooperate with each other to limit the relative position of the shell and the monitoring module mounting piece in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, a second clamping portion extending along the second direction is further provided on the top plate, and a second bayonet is provided on the monitoring module mounting piece. The second clamping portion and the second bayonet cooperate with each other to limit the relative position of the shell and the monitoring module mounting piece in a first direction perpendicular to the second direction.

[0015] The utility model also provides an automobile, comprising a monitoring module mounting piece, a fatigue monitoring module and the fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the fatigue monitoring module installation assembly of the present invention can install the fatigue monitoring module on the outside of the monitoring module installation part, which is convenient for installation and disassembly, thereby reducing maintenance costs and complexity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the installation components of the fatigue monitoring module of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the fatigue monitoring module installation assembly and the steering shield of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the engaging member of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a partial schematic diagram of the engaging member and the steering shield of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation component structure of the fatigue monitoring module of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a partial enlarged view of the first clamping part and the second clamping part of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the decorative guard plate and steering shield of the present invention.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1-housing; 11-top plate; 12-first clamping portion; 13-second clamping portion;

[0027] 2-bracket; 21-bracket body; 22-mounting ear; 221-mounting hole;

[0028] 3-Fixed components;

[0029] 4-clamping member; 41-first clamping plate; 42-second clamping plate; 43-connecting portion; 431-first support plate; 432-second support plate; 433-transition plate; 434-abutting plate; 435-avoidance; 436-connecting hole;

[0030] 5-fixing member; 51-abutting cap; 52-fixing column; 53-guide section;

[0031] 6-steering shield; 61-mounting slot; 62-first bayonet; 63-second bayonet; 64-abutment portion; 65-mounting port;

[0032] 7-Decorative guard plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the description of the present invention, all other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art without inventive effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] The orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inside", and "outside" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of description and simplified description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the utility model.

[0035] The terms "first," "second," and the like are merely used to distinguish between elements of similar nature and do not indicate or imply relative importance or a particular order.

[0036] The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion of elements other than the listed elements and may also include additional elements not specifically listed.

[0037] The utility model provides a car, including a monitoring module mounting part, a fatigue monitoring module and a fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly. The fatigue monitoring module is used to monitor the driver's fatigue level in real time, and the fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly is used to install the fatigue monitoring module on the outside of the monitoring module mounting part. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the monitoring module mounting member in the present invention is a steering wheel guard 6. It is understood that the monitoring module mounting member of the present invention can also be other components that can be mounted with a fatigue monitoring module, such as the vehicle's A-pillar or dashboard. The fatigue monitoring module of the present invention can include a camera and a processor, which processes driver status information captured by the camera to determine the driver's fatigue status.

[0038] In one embodiment, the fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly of the present invention includes a housing 1, a bracket 2, and a fixing assembly 3. The housing 1 is used to mount the fatigue monitoring module, the bracket 2 is connected to the housing 1, and the fixing assembly 3 is used to mount the bracket 2 on the outside of the steering shield 6. Mounting the fatigue monitoring module on the outside of the steering shield 6 using the fixing assembly 3 facilitates installation and removal of the fatigue monitoring module, reducing maintenance costs and complexity.

[0039] In one embodiment, the fixing assembly 3 includes a snap-fit ​​member 4 and a fixing member 5. A mounting slot 61 is defined on the steering shield 6 corresponding to the snap-fit ​​member 4. During installation, a portion of the snap-fit ​​member 4 is passed through the mounting slot 61, allowing the snap-fit ​​member 4 to be mounted on the steering shield 6. The fixing member 5 is then detachably connected to the snap-fit ​​member 4. The fixing member 5 and the snap-fit ​​member 4 cooperate to secure the bracket 2 to the outside of the steering shield 6.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, the engaging member 4 specifically includes a first engaging plate 41, a second engaging plate 42, and a connecting portion 43. The first engaging plate 41 is connected to the second engaging plate 42 via the connecting portion 43. The engaging member 4 is made of a tough material, such as plastic or metal. During installation, the second engaging plate 42 and the connecting portion 43 are inserted through the mounting slot 61, so that the first engaging plate 41 and the second engaging plate 42 are located on opposite sides of the steering shield 6, thereby securing the engaging member 4 to the steering shield 6.

[0041] Preferably, two connecting portions 43 are provided, the two connecting portions 43 being obliquely connected to two opposite sides of the first engaging plate 41, and the two connecting portions 43 are symmetrically arranged. In one embodiment, the connecting portion 43 includes a first support plate 431, a second support plate 432, and a transition plate 433. The first support plate 431 is connected to the first engaging plate 41, the second support plate 432 is connected to the second engaging plate 42, and the first support plate 431 is connected to the second support plate 432 via the transition plate 433. Specifically, the first support plate 431 extends obliquely from an end close to the first engaging plate 41 to an end close to the transition plate 433, the second support plate 432 extends obliquely from an end close to the transition plate 433 to an end close to the first engaging plate 41, and the second engaging plate 42 extends obliquely from the second support plate 432 toward the direction close to the first support plate 431 and the first engaging plate 41.

[0042] Preferably, in the engaging member 4, the first support plate 431 forms an angle of 60 to 80 degrees with the first engaging plate 41, the second support plate 432 forms an angle of 0 to 30 degrees with the first support plate 431, the second engaging plate 42 forms an angle of 30 to 50 degrees with the first engaging plate 41, and the second engaging plate 42 forms an angle of 80 to 120 degrees with the first supporting plate 431. In some embodiments, the second supporting plate 432 is parallel to the first supporting plate 431, the second engaging plate 42 forms an angle of 40 degrees with the first engaging plate 41, and the second engaging plate 42 forms an angle of 100 degrees with the first supporting plate 431. By tilting the first support plate 431 and the second support plate 432, the engaging member 4 can pass through the installation slot 61 more easily due to the guidance of the second support plate 432 during installation. At the same time, by tilting the second engaging plate 42 relative to the first engaging plate 41, the engaging member 4 can pass through the installation slot 61 more easily due to the guidance of the second engaging plate 42 during disassembly, thereby facilitating the installation and disassembly of the fatigue monitoring module.

[0043] Preferably, the engaging member 4 further includes an abutment plate 434 extending from the second support plate 432 toward the first support plate 431. A relief opening 435 is defined in the first support plate 431, through which the abutment plate 434 extends toward the first support plate 431 on the other side of the engaging member 4. In one embodiment, the abutment plate 434 is formed by stamping and folding the middle portion of the second support plate 432 toward the fixing member 5. After the fixing member 5 passes through the first engaging plate 41 and abuts against the abutment plate 434, it pushes the second engaging plate 42 toward the inner surface of the steering shield 6. This causes the first engaging plate 41 and the second engaging plate 42 to abut against the outer and inner surfaces of the steering shield 6, respectively. This generates a certain abutment force between the steering shield 6 and the engaging member 4, ensuring a stable connection between the engaging member 4 and the steering shield 6 and preventing loose fit and the resulting noise caused by dimensional or fitting errors.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the first engaging plate 41 ( Figure 3 The front and rear ends of the first engaging plate 41 shown in the figure protrude from the corresponding surfaces of the connecting portion 43, and the steering shield 6 is provided with an abutment portion 64 in the mounting groove 61. The outer surface of the abutment portion 64 is recessed inward relative to the portion of the steering shield 6 around the mounting groove 61. In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the outer surface of the abutment portion 64 and the outer surface of the portion of the steering shield 6 around the mounting groove 61 is not less than the thickness of the first engaging plate 41. In this way, the first engaging plate 41 can be embedded in the steering shield 6 and abut against the abutment portion 64, so that the first engaging plate 41 and the steering shield 6 are in a relatively stable surface fit. At the same time, the corresponding part of the bracket 2 and the steering shield 6 can also be in a relatively stable surface fit, thereby improving the connection stability.

[0045] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, the fixing member 5 includes an abutment cap 51 and a fixing post 52. The abutment cap 51 is used to abut against the bracket 2. The outer surface of the fixing post 52 is provided with an external thread (not shown), which can cooperate with the internal thread (not shown) in the connecting hole 436 provided on the first engaging plate 41 to achieve a threaded connection between the fixing post 52 and the engaging member 4. When the fixing member 5 is inserted into the connecting hole 436 provided on the first engaging plate 41, the fixing post 52 can abut against the abutment plate 434, pushing the abutment plate 434 outward, driving the second engaging plate 42 to move toward the inner surface of the steering shield 6 and abut against the steering shield 6, thereby improving installation stability and reliability. Preferably, a tapered guide section 53 is provided at the end of the fixing post 52 away from the abutment cap 51 to facilitate the insertion of the fixing post 52 or reduce the resistance when the fixing member 5 contacts the abutment plate 434, thereby facilitating installation.

[0046] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the bracket 2 includes a box-shaped bracket body 21, with a mounting ear 22 provided on the side of the bracket body 21. The mounting ear 22 is provided with a mounting hole 221, and the mounting hole 221 is used to pass the fixing member 5. The mounting ear 22 is at least partially flat. During installation, the flat portion of the mounting ear 22 can be placed in the mounting groove 61 of the steering shield 6, making surface contact with the portion of the steering shield 6 surrounding the mounting groove 61 to maintain the stability of the connection between the two. The fixing member 5 is then passed through the mounting hole 221 and the connecting hole 436 of the engaging member 4, and the fixing member 5 is tightened to be detachably mounted on the engaging member 4.

[0047] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a top plate 11, with first engaging portions 12 disposed on two opposing sides of the top plate 11. The first engaging portions 12 extend along a first direction, with their widths parallel to the first direction. The steering shield 6 includes a first latch 62 for engaging with the first latch 12. The engagement of the first latch 12 with the first latch 62 defines the relative position of the housing 1 and the steering shield 6 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In this embodiment, the first direction is the width of the housing 1, and the second direction is the length of the housing 1.

[0048] The top plate 11 is preferably arched, and the top plate 11 can also be in other shapes such as a flat plate. A second clamping portion 13 is also provided on the top plate 11. Optionally, at least two second clamping portions 13 are spaced apart on the same side of the top plate 11. The second clamping portion 13 extends along the second direction, and its width direction is parallel to the second direction. A second snap-in 63 for snapping with the second clamping portion 13 is provided on the steering shield 6. Through the cooperation between the second clamping portion 13 and the second snap-in 63, the relative position of the shell 1 and the steering shield 6 can be limited in a first direction perpendicular to the second direction, that is, in the width direction of the shell 1. In one embodiment, the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 13 are provided on two adjacent sides of the top plate 11. The number of the second clamping portions 13 can be one or more. Preferably, two second clamping portions 13 are spaced apart on the same side of the top plate 11 to further improve the installation stability.

[0049] like Figure 1 、 Figure 7 As shown, preferably, a mounting opening 65 is formed on the steering shield 6. The mounting opening 65 is used to avoid the bracket 2, facilitating the fixing of the bracket 2 to the outside of the steering shield 6. The fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly also includes a decorative guard plate 7. The shape of the decorative guard plate 7 can adapt to the circumferential contour of the mounting opening 65. Specifically, the decorative guard plate 7 is at least partially embedded in the mounting opening 65 and is fixed to the steering shield 6 by a connection method such as a snap connection, which is used to cover the bracket 2 and improve the appearance.

[0050] During installation, first clamp the engaging part 4 on the steering shield 6, then clamp the first clamping part 12 and the second clamping part 13 to the steering shield 6, and at the same time align the mounting hole 221 on the bracket 2 with the mounting groove 61 on the steering shield 6, and finally pass the fixing part 5 through the mounting hole 221 on the bracket 2 and the connecting hole 436 on the engaging part 4 in sequence to fix the fatigue monitoring module.

[0051] In summary, the fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly of the present invention secures the engaging member 4 to the monitoring module mounting member through the provision of the engaging member 4 and the fixing member 5. The bracket 2 is then secured to the outside of the monitoring module mounting member by utilizing the detachable connection between the fixing member 5 and the engaging member 4. This securing method avoids the inconvenience of installation and removal caused by installing the fatigue monitoring module inside the monitoring module mounting member, thereby reducing maintenance costs and complexity. Furthermore, the present invention improves the installation stability of the fatigue monitoring module through various provision methods, such as the abutment of the engaging member 4 with the inner and outer surfaces of the monitoring module mounting member, and the provision of the abutment portion 64 on the outer surface of the monitoring module mounting member.

[0052] The above is only a specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any changes or replacements that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with this technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fatigue monitoring module mounting assembly for mounting a fatigue monitoring module on a monitoring module mounting member inside a vehicle, characterized by: The invention comprises a shell (1), a bracket (2) and a fixing assembly (3), wherein the shell (1) is connected to the bracket (2), the bracket (2) is mounted on the monitoring module mounting member through the fixing assembly (3), the fixing assembly (3) comprises a snap-fitting member (4) and a fixing member (5), the snap-fitting member (4) comprises a first snap-fitting plate (41), a second snap-fitting plate (42) and a connecting portion (43), the first snap-fitting plate (41) is connected to the second snap-fitting plate (42) through the connecting portion (43), the second snap-fitting plate (42) and the connecting portion (43) can pass through the detection module mounting member, the snap-fitting member (4) is pre-mounted on the monitoring module mounting member, the fixing member (5) passes through the bracket (2) and is detachably connected to the first snap-fitting plate (41), thereby fixing the bracket (2) to the outside of the monitoring module mounting member.

2. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion (43) comprises a first supporting plate (431), a second supporting plate (432) and a transition plate (433); the first supporting plate (431) is connected to the first clamping plate (41); the second supporting plate (432) is connected to the second clamping plate (42); and the first supporting plate (431) is connected to the second supporting plate (432) via the transition plate (433).

3. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first support plate (431) extends obliquely from one end close to the first engaging plate (41) to one end close to the transition plate (433); the second support plate (432) extends obliquely from one end close to the transition plate (433) to one end close to the first engaging plate (41); and the second engaging plate (42) extends obliquely from the second support plate (432) toward a direction close to the first support plate (431) and the first engaging plate (41).

4. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: An included angle of 60 to 80° is formed between the first support plate (431) and the first clamping plate (41), an included angle of 0 to 30° is formed between the second support plate (432) and the first support plate (431), and an included angle of 80 to 120° is formed between the second clamping plate (42) and the second support plate (432).

5. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The engaging member (4) further comprises an abutting plate (434), the abutting plate (434) extending from the second supporting plate (432) in a direction close to the first supporting plate (431), the first supporting plate (431) being provided with an avoidance opening (435), the abutting plate (434) extending through the avoidance opening (435) toward the first supporting plate (431) on the other side of the engaging member (4).

6. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing member (5) comprises an abutting cap (51) and a fixing column (52), wherein the fixing column (52) passes through the first engaging plate (41) and is threadedly connected to the first engaging plate (41), the abutting cap (51) abuts against the bracket (2), and the fixing column (52) passes through the first engaging plate (41) and abuts against the abutting plate (434), thereby being able to push the second engaging plate (42) to move toward the inner surface of the monitoring module mounting member.

7. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (2) comprises a bracket body (21), a mounting ear (22) is provided on a side of the bracket body (21), a mounting hole (221) is provided on the mounting ear (22), and the mounting hole (221) is used for allowing the fixing member (5) to pass through, and a mounting groove (61) is provided on the monitoring module mounting member, and the mounting groove (61) is used for allowing the fixing member (5) and the second clamping plate (42) to pass through.

8. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) comprises a top plate (11), two opposite sides of the top plate (11) are provided with first clamping portions (12) extending along a first direction, a first bayonet (62) is provided on the monitoring module mounting member, the first clamping portion (12) and the first bayonet (62) cooperate with each other to limit the relative position of the housing (1) and the monitoring module mounting member in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top plate (11) is further provided with a second clamping portion (13) extending along the second direction, and the monitoring module mounting piece is provided with a second clamping opening (63). The second clamping portion (13) and the second clamping opening (63) cooperate with each other to limit the relative position of the housing (1) and the monitoring module mounting piece in a first direction perpendicular to the second direction.

10. An automobile, comprising a monitoring module mounting member and a fatigue monitoring module, characterized in that: It also includes the fatigue monitoring module installation assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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