Electronic rearview mirror device of electric vehicle

By integrating imaging modules, control modules and display modules on electric vehicles, using optical cameras to collect road conditions and display them on the dashboard or handlebar side, the problems of traditional rearview mirrors being limited in perspective and height limit in the vehicle are solved, achieving a wider field of view and installation flexibility.

CN223302818UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05ZHEJIANG CHANGXING ZHENGE TECH CO LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202421691896.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-17
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-17

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Technical Problem

The traditional glass mirror has limited viewing angle and cannot be installed under the vehicle height limit requirements.

Method used

The combination of imaging module, control module and display module is adopted to collect road conditions images using optical cameras or CCD imaging sensors, and then display them on the instrument panel or handlebar side after processing through DC buck circuits, photoresistors and electronic control switches, so as to achieve clear images and wide field of view.

Benefits of technology

It solves the problem of limited viewing angle, achieves compatibility between image clarity improvement and vehicle height limit, and the electronic rearview mirror device can be installed horizontally or integrated on the dashboard.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electronic rearview mirror device of an electric vehicle, and aims to solve the problems that the visual angle of a traditional rearview mirror with a glass mirror surface is limited and the height limit of the whole vehicle cannot be met. The system mainly comprises an imaging module, a control module and a display module, the imaging module is arranged in a pair of steering lamps at the tail of the electric vehicle and used for collecting road conditions on the left side and the right side behind the electric vehicle, and the control module is used for supplying power to the imaging module and transmitting images. The display module at the tail end is integrally arranged on an instrument panel at the front part of the electric vehicle or is integrally arranged on one side of left and right handles of the electric vehicle, and the imaging lens is utilized, so that the obvious advantages of clear image and wide visual field are achieved; meanwhile, the imaging principle of the electronic rearview mirror does not depend on light refraction in a physical angle any more, the electronic rearview mirror can be horizontally installed on the two sides of a handlebar or directly integrated on an instrument panel, and therefore the problem of height limitation of the whole vehicle is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric vehicle rearview mirrors, in particular to an electronic rearview mirror device for an electric vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In order to timely understand the road conditions on the side and rear of the electric vehicle when turning, rearview mirrors (hereinafter referred to as rearview mirrors) are usually installed on electric vehicles to improve the safety of electric vehicles. The rearview mirrors used on existing electric vehicles are all glass mirror mirrors, which have the disadvantage of limited viewing angles. At the same time, under the current new height limit requirements for electric vehicles, the installation of traditional mirrors will be prohibited due to the excessive height of the vehicle. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new electric vehicle rearview mirror solution. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to the shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art, the present application provides an electric vehicle electronic rearview mirror device, which has the advantages of clear images and a wide field of view compared to traditional glass mirror rearview mirrors. At the same time, it can be integrated into the front instrument panel or horizontally installed on the left and right handles of the original electric vehicle to solve the problem of vehicle height limit.

[0004] The technical solutions adopted in this utility model are as follows:

[0005] An electronic rearview mirror device for an electric vehicle, comprising:

[0006] An imaging module is provided in a pair of turn signals at the rear of the electric vehicle to collect road conditions on the left and right sides of the rear of the electric vehicle;

[0007] A control module, which is integrated into a pair of turn signals at the rear of the electric vehicle and connected to the imaging module to supply power to the imaging module and transmit images;

[0008] The display module is integrated into the instrument panel at the front of the electric vehicle or integrated into the left and right handles of the electric vehicle. The display module is connected to the control module to display the images collected from both sides of the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle for the driver to observe.

[0009] Furthermore, the imaging module includes an image acquisition component arranged in the turn signal lamp and an auxiliary lighting source for assisting imaging.

[0010] Furthermore, the image acquisition component is an optical camera or a CCD imaging sensor.

[0011] Furthermore, the control module includes a DC step-down circuit, a photoresistor, an electronic control switch, an image processing circuit, and an image output circuit.

[0012] Furthermore, the control module is connected to the display module at the front of the vehicle via a wired cable built into the vehicle frame.

[0013] Furthermore, the display module is a display screen installed on both sides of the handlebars of the electric vehicle or a display screen installed in the front instrument panel of the electric vehicle.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0015] Compared with the existing technology, the electronic rearview mirror provided by the present invention utilizes an imaging lens, which has the significant advantages of clear images and a wide field of view; at the same time, the imaging principle of traditional glass mirror rearview mirrors is the refraction of light, which depends on the installation angle, thus limiting the height of the entire vehicle; while the imaging principle of the electronic rearview mirror of the present invention no longer depends on the refraction of light at a physical angle, and can be horizontally installed on both sides of the handlebars or directly integrated into the dashboard, thereby solving the problem of vehicle height limit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a logic block diagram of the working principle of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a hardware system block diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] Among them: 1. Imaging module; 2. Control module; 3. Display module; 11. Image acquisition component; 12. Auxiliary lighting source; 21. DC step-down circuit; 22. Photoresistor; 23. Electronic control switch; 24. Image processing circuit; 25. Image output circuit; 31. Display screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The specific implementation of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] The utility model provides an electronic rearview mirror device for an electric vehicle, aiming to solve the problems of a traditional glass mirror rearview mirror having a limited viewing angle and being unable to meet the height limit of the entire vehicle.

[0021] Example 1:

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the utility model includes an imaging module 1, which is arranged in a pair of turn signals at the rear of an electric vehicle to collect road conditions on the left and right sides behind the electric vehicle; a control module 2, which is integrated in a pair of turn signals at the rear of the electric vehicle and connected to the imaging module 1 to supply power to the imaging module 1 and transmit images; a display module 3, which is integrated in the instrument panel at the front of the electric vehicle, and the display module 3 is connected to the control module 2 to display the images collected on both sides of the rear of the vehicle at the front of the vehicle for the driver to observe.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the imaging module 1 includes an image acquisition component 11 arranged in the turn signal and an auxiliary lighting source 12 for assisting imaging. The image acquisition component 11 is an optical camera or a CCD imaging sensor. Through this technical solution, the imaging principle of the present invention no longer relies on the refraction of light. At the same time, the camera directly captures the road conditions behind the vehicle with a wider viewing angle and clearer images.

[0024] The control module 2 includes a DC step-down circuit 21, a photoresistor 22, an electronic control switch 23, an image processing circuit 24 and an image output circuit 25; the control module 2 is connected to the display module 3 at the front of the vehicle via a wired cable built into the vehicle frame.

[0025] Through the above technical solution, the control module 2 integrates a DC 9~35V to DC 5V DC step-down circuit 21 to power the imaging lens, a photoresistor 22 for measuring light intensity, an electronic control switch 23 for auxiliary lighting, and a wired cable or wireless transmission method for video signal preprocessing and image transmission.

[0026] The display module 3 is a display screen 31 installed in the front instrument panel of the electric vehicle. Through the above solution, the installation position at the terminal imaging output end is changed, and the imaging logic that no longer relies on physical light refraction is used. The display screen 31 of the electronic rearview mirror is installed on the instrument panel, eliminating the original rearview mirror, thereby solving the problem of vehicle height limit.

[0027] Example 2:

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the utility model includes an imaging module 1, which is arranged in a pair of turn signals at the rear of the electric vehicle to collect road conditions on the left and right sides behind the electric vehicle; a control module 2, which is integrated in a pair of turn signals at the rear of the electric vehicle and connected to the imaging module 1 to supply power to the imaging module 1 and transmit images; a display module 3, which is integrated on both sides of the handlebars of the electric vehicle, and the display module 3 is connected to the control module 2 to display the images collected on both sides of the rear of the vehicle at the front of the vehicle for observation by the driver.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the imaging module 1 includes an image acquisition component 11 arranged in the turn signal and an auxiliary lighting source 12 for assisting imaging. The image acquisition component 11 is an optical camera or a CCD imaging sensor. Through this technical solution, the imaging principle of the present invention no longer relies on the refraction of light. At the same time, the camera directly captures the road conditions behind the vehicle with a wider viewing angle and clearer images.

[0030] The control module 2 includes a DC step-down circuit 21, a photoresistor 22, an electronic control switch 23, an image processing circuit 24 and an image output circuit 25; the control module 2 is connected to the display module 3 at the front of the vehicle via a wired cable built into the vehicle frame.

[0031] Through the above technical solution, the control module 2 integrates a DC 9~35V to DC 5V DC step-down circuit 21 to power the imaging lens, a photoresistor 22 for measuring light intensity, an electronic control switch 23 for auxiliary lighting, and a wired cable or wireless transmission method for video signal preprocessing and image transmission.

[0032] The display module 3 is a display screen 31 installed horizontally on both sides of the handlebars of the electric vehicle; through the above solution, the installation position at the terminal imaging output end is changed, and the imaging logic of physical light refraction is no longer relied on. The display screen 31 of the electronic rearview mirror can be installed horizontally, which is lower than the original installation position relative to the ground, thereby solving the problem of height limit of the entire vehicle.

[0033] It should be noted that the electric vehicles referred to in this utility model include but are not limited to electric bicycles, mopeds, electric motorcycles, electric tricycles, electric forklifts, electric wheelchairs, etc.

[0034] The above description is an explanation of the utility model, not a limitation of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the claims. Any form of modification can be made within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. An electric vehicle electronic rearview mirror device, characterized in that: include: An imaging module (1), the imaging module (1) being arranged in a pair of turn signals at the rear of the electric vehicle, for collecting road conditions on the left and right sides of the rear of the electric vehicle; A control module (2) is integrated into a pair of turn signals at the rear of the electric vehicle and connected to the imaging module (1) for supplying power to the imaging module (1) and transmitting images; A display module (3) is integrated into the instrument panel at the front of the electric vehicle or integrated into the left and right handlebars of the electric vehicle, and the display module (3) is connected to the control module (2) to display images collected from both sides of the rear of the vehicle at the front of the vehicle for observation by the driver; The imaging module (1) comprises an image acquisition component (11) arranged in the turn signal lamp and an auxiliary lighting source (12) for assisting imaging; The control module (2) comprises a DC step-down circuit (21), a photoresistor (22), an electronic control switch (23), an image processing circuit (24), and an image output circuit (25).

2. The electric vehicle electronic rearview mirror device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image acquisition component (11) is an optical camera or a CCD imaging sensor; The control module (2) comprises a DC step-down circuit (21), a photoresistor (22), an electronic control switch (23), an image processing circuit (24), and an image output circuit (25).

3. The electric vehicle electronic rearview mirror device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module (2) is connected to the display module (3) at the front of the vehicle via a wired cable built into the vehicle frame.

4. The electric vehicle electronic rearview mirror device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module (3) is a display screen (31) installed on both sides of the handlebars of the electric vehicle or a display screen (31) installed in the front instrument panel of the electric vehicle.