Camera assembly and vehicle with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera assembly and a vehicle with the camera assembly, the camera assembly is used for the vehicle and comprises a camera body and a decorative cover, the camera body is fixedly connected with a vehicle body of the vehicle, and the camera body is provided with a camera hole; the decorative cover is used for opening or sealing the camera hole, a first magnetic attraction piece is arranged on the decorative cover, and when the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic attraction piece can be connected with the automobile body in a magnetic attraction mode. According to the camera assembly provided by the utility model, the decorative cover is arranged and is used for opening or sealing the camera hole, so that the safety privacy performance is met, the use requirement of a user on the camera assembly is met, and the camera assembly has certain market advantages. When the camera hole is opened by the decorative cover, the first magnetic attraction piece can be connected with the vehicle body in a magnetic attraction mode, the convenience of connection between the decorative cover and the vehicle body is improved, and the operation of opening or sealing the camera hole by a user is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a camera assembly and a vehicle having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, cameras are installed in vehicles to meet the different needs of users. However, the cameras may be operated under the manipulation of network hackers to spy on the privacy of users and cause privacy leaks. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a camera assembly that not only meets security and privacy requirements but also meets user needs for the camera assembly.

[0004] The present utility model also provides a vehicle, which includes the above-mentioned camera assembly.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a camera assembly is used for a vehicle and includes a camera body and a decorative cover. The camera body is fixedly connected to the body of the vehicle, and the camera body has a camera hole. The decorative cover is used to open or cover the camera hole. A first magnetic component is provided on the decorative cover. When the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic component can be magnetically connected to the body.

[0006] The camera assembly of this embodiment of the utility model, by providing a decorative cover for opening or closing the camera hole, not only meets security and privacy requirements but also satisfies user needs for the camera assembly, thus possessing certain market advantages. When the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic member can magnetically connect to the vehicle body, improving the convenience of connecting the decorative cover to the vehicle body and simplifying the user's operation of opening or closing the camera hole.

[0007] In addition, the camera assembly according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] In some embodiments, the decorative cover includes a cover body, a first covering layer and a second covering layer, and the first magnetic attraction component is provided on the cover body; the first covering layer and the second covering layer are respectively covered on both side surfaces of the cover body in the thickness direction.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cover body is a plastic part.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first covering layer is a leather piece; and / or the second covering layer is a leather piece.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second magnetic component is provided on the camera body, and when the decorative cover covers the camera hole, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically connected.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting groove is provided on the decorative cover, and the camera hole is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting groove. When the decorative cover covers the camera hole, the decorative cover is located in the mounting groove.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the decorative cover covers the camera hole, the outer surface of the decorative cover is flush with the outer surface of the camera body.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle comprises a vehicle body and the above-mentioned camera assembly, wherein the camera body is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body, and when the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic member can be magnetically connected to the vehicle body.

[0015] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention, equipped with the aforementioned camera assembly and provided with a decorative cover for opening or closing the camera hole, not only meets security and privacy requirements but also satisfies user needs for the camera assembly, thus possessing certain market advantages. When the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic member can magnetically connect to the vehicle body, improving the convenience of connecting the decorative cover to the vehicle body and simplifying the user's operation of opening or closing the camera hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, an installation gap is provided between the vehicle body and the camera assembly, and part of the decorative cover is inserted into the installation gap; and / or, a third magnetic part is provided on the part of the vehicle body that is magnetically attracted to the decorative cover.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the camera body is disposed on the inner top wall of the vehicle body, and when the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic component can be magnetically connected to the inner top wall of the vehicle body.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2It is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 100. Vehicles;

[0024] 10. Camera assembly;

[0025] 1. Camera body; 11. Camera hole;

[0026] 2. Decorative cover; 21. Cover body; 22. First covering layer; 23. Second covering layer;

[0027] 20. Car body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] The camera assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the camera assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a camera body 1 and a decorative cover 2.

[0034] Specifically, the camera assembly 10 is used in a vehicle 100. The camera assembly 10 is widely used in the vehicle 100, not only improving driving safety but also enhancing the intelligence level of the vehicle 100. The application of the camera assembly 10 in the vehicle 100 covers multiple aspects such as driving recorders, driving assistance and safety monitoring, smart cockpits and interactions, visual perception and autonomous driving, and electronic rearview mirrors, thereby improving the intelligence level of the vehicle 100 and driving safety.

[0035] Furthermore, the camera body 1 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 20 of the vehicle 100 , and the camera body 1 has a camera hole 11 , which is used to capture an image facing the camera body 1 .

[0036] In the prior art, a camera may be operated under the manipulation of a network hacker, spying on the user's privacy and causing the user's privacy to be leaked.

[0037] Therefore, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, camera assembly 10 is equipped with a decorative cover 2, which is used to open or close camera aperture 11. When the user needs to prevent information leakage, decorative cover 2 covers camera aperture 11. During normal use, decorative cover 2 opens camera aperture 11, allowing camera aperture 11 to monitor vehicle 100. This ensures both security and privacy while meeting user requirements for camera assembly 10, thus offering certain market advantages.

[0038] A first magnetic component is provided on the decorative cover 2. When the camera hole 11 of the decorative cover 2 is opened, the first magnetic component can be magnetically connected to the vehicle body 20, thereby improving the convenience of connecting the decorative cover 2 and the vehicle body 20, and the user's operation of opening or closing the camera hole 11 is relatively simple.

[0039] The camera assembly 10 of the present invention, by providing a decorative cover 2 for opening or closing the camera aperture 11, not only meets security and privacy requirements but also satisfies user requirements for the camera assembly 10, thus possessing certain market advantages. When the decorative cover 2 opens the camera aperture 11, the first magnetic member magnetically connects to the vehicle body 20, improving the ease of connection between the decorative cover 2 and the vehicle body 20 and simplifying the user's operation of opening or closing the camera aperture 11.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the decorative cover 2 includes a cover body 21, a first covering layer 22 and a second covering layer 23. The first magnetic component is arranged on the cover body 21, and the first covering layer 22 and the second covering layer 23 are respectively covered on the two side surfaces in the thickness direction of the cover body 21. The shape of the decorative cover 2 is relatively simple, the manufacturing is relatively convenient, and the cost of the decorative cover 2 is relatively low.

[0041] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, the first covering layer 22 is close to the camera hole 11, and the second covering layer 23 is away from the camera hole 11. The first covering layer 22 and the material color of the vehicle body to which the decorative cover 2 is magnetically attracted are the same, and the second covering layer 23 and the material color of the camera body 1 are the same. After installation, the camera hole 11 of the decorative cover 2 is opened or closed and integrated with the corresponding components, and the styling style of the vehicle 100 is guaranteed to remain unchanged, thereby increasing the design harmony of the vehicle 100.

[0042] Furthermore, the cover body 21 is a plastic part, and the first magnetic part can be injection-molded into an integral part with the cover body 21, and then assembled with the first covering layer 22 and the second covering layer 23, so that the position of the first magnetic part is relatively simple and reliable, and the weight of the decorative cover 2 can be reduced, thereby achieving lightweighting of the vehicle 100.

[0043] Furthermore, the first covering layer 22 is made of leather, and / or the second covering layer 23 is made of leather. It is understood that the first covering layer 22 being made of leather, the second covering layer 23 being made of leather, or both the first covering layer 22 and the second covering layer 23 being made of leather can enhance the tactile feel of the decorative cover 2 and thereby improve the user experience.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second magnetic component is provided on the camera body 1. When the decorative cover 2 covers the camera hole 11, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically connected, which can ensure the connection effect between the decorative cover 2 and the camera body 1 when the decorative cover 2 covers the camera hole 11, and increase the stability of the decorative cover 2 in covering the camera hole 11.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting groove is provided on the decorative cover 2, and the camera hole 11 is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting groove. When the decorative cover 2 covers the camera hole 11, the decorative cover 2 is located in the mounting groove. The mounting groove can limit the decorative cover 2 and increase the reliability of the position of the decorative cover 2.

[0046] Furthermore, when the decorative cover 2 covers the camera hole 11, the outer surface of the decorative cover 2 is flush with the outer surface of the camera body 1, making the decorative cover 2 more beautiful when covering the camera hole 11, and avoiding the formation of bulges between the decorative cover 2 and the camera body 1 to avoid scratching the user.

[0047] The present invention also provides a vehicle 100 having the camera assembly 10 according to the above embodiment.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle body 20 and the above-mentioned camera assembly 10, the camera body 1 is fixed on the vehicle body 20, and when the camera hole 11 of the decorative cover 2 is opened, the first magnetic component can be magnetically connected to the vehicle body 20.

[0049] Specifically, when the user needs to prevent information leakage, the decorative cover 2 covers the camera hole 11. During normal use, the decorative cover 2 opens the camera hole 11, and the first magnetic member magnetically connects to the vehicle body 20, allowing the camera hole 11 to monitor the vehicle 100. This not only meets the security and privacy requirements of the camera assembly 10, but also satisfies the user's needs for the camera assembly 10, thus possessing certain market advantages.

[0050] According to the vehicle 100 of the present invention, by being equipped with the aforementioned camera assembly 10 and provided with a decorative cover 2 for opening or closing the camera aperture 11, the vehicle 100 not only meets the requirements for security and privacy, but also satisfies the user's needs for the camera assembly 10, thus possessing certain market advantages. When the decorative cover 2 opens the camera aperture 11, the first magnetic member can be magnetically connected to the vehicle body 20, thereby improving the convenience of connecting the decorative cover 2 to the vehicle body 20 and simplifying the user's operation of opening or closing the camera aperture 11.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, an installation gap is provided between the vehicle body 20 and the camera assembly 10, and part of the decorative cover 2 is inserted into the installation gap. The connection between the decorative cover 2 and the vehicle body 20 is relatively simple and reliable, and does not require any installation fixing structure and rotating shaft, and the cost is low.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, the part of the vehicle body 20 that is magnetically attracted to the decorative cover 2 is provided with a third magnetic component. When the decorative cover 2 opens the camera hole 11, the first magnetic component and the third magnetic component are magnetically connected, which can ensure the connection effect between the decorative cover 2 and the vehicle body 20 when the decorative cover 2 opens the camera hole 11, and increase the stability of the decorative cover 2 when opening the camera hole 11.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, the camera body 1 is arranged on the inner top wall of the vehicle body 20. When the decorative cover 2 opens the camera hole 11, the first magnetic part can be magnetically connected to the inner top wall of the vehicle body 20. At this time, the camera is an OMC intelligent camera, which is arranged on the inner top wall of the vehicle body 20 to better identify the user of the vehicle 100 and meet the user's personalized needs.

[0054] Other structures and operations of the camera assembly 10 and the vehicle 100 having the same according to the embodiment of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do 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. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0056] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera assembly, characterized in that: For vehicles and including: A camera body, the camera body being fixedly connected to the body of the vehicle, the camera body having a camera hole; The decorative cover is used to open or cover the camera hole. The decorative cover is provided with a first magnetic component. When the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic component can be magnetically connected to the vehicle body.

2. The camera assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The decorative cover comprises: a cover body, wherein the first magnetic member is provided on the cover body; A first covering layer and a second covering layer, wherein the first covering layer and the second covering layer are respectively covered on both side surfaces of the cover body in a thickness direction.

3. The camera assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The cover body is a plastic part.

4. The camera assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The first covering layer is a leather piece; And / or, the second covering layer is a leather piece.

5. The camera assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The camera body is provided with a second magnetic component. When the decorative cover covers the camera hole, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically connected.

6. The camera assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The decorative cover is provided with a mounting groove, and the camera hole is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting groove. When the decorative cover covers the camera hole, the decorative cover is located in the mounting groove.

7. The camera assembly according to claim 6, wherein: When the decorative cover covers the camera hole, the outer surface of the decorative cover is flush with the outer surface of the camera body.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: body; According to the camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the camera body is fixed to the vehicle body, and when the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic member can be magnetically connected to the vehicle body.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that A mounting gap is provided between the vehicle body and the camera assembly, and a portion of the decorative cover is inserted into the mounting gap; And / or, the portion of the vehicle body that is magnetically attracted to the decorative cover is provided with a third magnetic component.

10. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that The camera body is arranged on the inner top wall of the vehicle body. When the decorative cover opens the camera hole, the first magnetic component can be magnetically connected to the inner top wall of the vehicle body.

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