Camera module and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a camera module and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and the camera module comprises a housing assembly, a mounting support and a camera. The shell assembly is provided with a connecting piece and a first opening; an accommodating space is defined by the mounting bracket and the shell assembly, and the mounting bracket is provided with a fixing piece and a mounting hole; the camera is fixedly connected with the mounting bracket, the camera is arranged in the accommodating space, and an image acquisition end of the camera faces the first opening; the connecting piece is movably clamped with the hole wall of the mounting hole, and the mounting bracket is connected with the shell assembly through the fixing piece, so that the camera seals the first opening. According to the utility model, the purpose of installing the camera in a small space can be achieved, the space utilization rate is high, the purpose of positioning the camera is achieved, the camera corresponds to the first opening and seals the first opening, the condition of shaking or dislocation of the camera in the use process is avoided, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and in particular to a camera module and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Automotive camera modules are installed on vehicles to capture surrounding images while driving, enabling assisted driving and improving driving convenience and safety. Currently, camera modules can be misaligned or misaligned during installation, impacting proper camera operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a camera module and a vehicle, which can achieve the purpose of positioning the position of the camera, avoid shaking or misalignment of the camera during use, and have a better assembly effect.

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides a camera module, which includes a housing assembly, a mounting bracket, and a camera.

[0005] a housing assembly, the housing assembly being provided with a connecting member and a first opening;

[0006] a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket and the housing assembly define an accommodation space, and the mounting bracket is provided with a fixing member and a mounting hole;

[0007] a camera, the camera being fixedly connected to the mounting bracket and disposed in the accommodation space, with an image acquisition end of the camera facing the first opening;

[0008] The connecting piece is movably engaged with the hole wall of the mounting hole, and the mounting bracket is connected to the housing assembly through the fixing piece, so that the camera closes the first opening.

[0009] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the mounting hole extends to form a buckle, the buckle divides the mounting hole into a mounting area and a buffer area, and the buckle is made of elastic material.

[0010] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the connecting member is disposed through the installation area, and the connecting member can move relatively in the installation area along a first direction.

[0011] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the buckle extends in a first direction away from the buffer zone, so that the buckle forms an arc structure.

[0012] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the camera module has an assembly position. When in the assembly position, the connecting member is snapped into engagement with the side wall of the installation area, and the connecting member abuts against the end of the buckle, and the fixing member is connected to the shell assembly.

[0013] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, there are two mounting holes, and the two mounting holes are located at opposite ends of the mounting bracket along the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0014] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the camera is disposed in the mounting groove so that the camera is engaged with a groove wall of the mounting groove.

[0015] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the shell assembly includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is provided with the connecting piece, and the first shell and the mounting bracket define the accommodating space, the second shell is provided with the first opening, and the first shell is provided with a notch at a position corresponding to the first opening.

[0016] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the camera module further includes a lamp, the first shell and the second shell are connected and define a second opening, and the lamp is arranged at the position of the second opening.

[0017] A second aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, comprising the camera module described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention provides a camera module and a vehicle, in which the accommodation space defined by the shell assembly and the mounting bracket is used to install the camera, and the camera can be fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket, which can achieve the purpose of installing the camera in a smaller space, and the space utilization rate is high. The image acquisition end of the camera can acquire images through the first opening position of the shell assembly, and the connecting part of the shell assembly is installed at the hole wall position of the mounting hole, and then fixedly installed by the fixing part of the mounting bracket and the shell assembly, so as to achieve the purpose of positioning the camera. The camera corresponds to the first opening position and closes the first opening, which avoids shaking or dislocation of the camera during use, improves assembly efficiency, and has a better assembly effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] 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.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a camera module provided in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a camera of a camera module provided in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the upward-looking structure of a camera of a camera module provided in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of a camera of a camera module provided in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 Shown Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the middle.

[0025] Description of main component symbols;

[0026] 100-camera module; 110-housing assembly; 111-first housing; 1111-connecting piece; 112-second housing; 1121-first opening; 120-mounting bracket; 121-fixing piece; 122-mounting hole; 1221-mounting area; 1222-buffer zone; 123-clip; 124-mounting slot; 130-camera; 140-lamp; 150-second opening; X-first direction; Y-second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, 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 typically placed when in use. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used solely to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" do not necessarily imply that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0032] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera module 100 , which includes a housing assembly 110 , a mounting bracket 120 and a camera 130 .

[0036] Specifically, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shell assembly 110 is provided with a connecting piece 1111 and a first opening 1121; the mounting bracket 120 and the shell assembly 110 define an accommodating space, and the mounting bracket 120 is provided with a fixing piece 121 and a mounting hole 122; the camera 130 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 120, and the camera 130 is arranged in the accommodating space, and the image acquisition end of the camera 130 faces the first opening 1121; the connecting piece 1111 is movably engaged with the hole wall of the mounting hole 122, and the mounting bracket 120 is connected to the shell assembly 110 through the fixing piece 121, so that the camera 130 closes the first opening 1121. Accordingly, the shell assembly 110 and the mounting bracket 120 limit The designated accommodation space is used to install the camera 130. The camera 130 can be fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 120, so that the purpose of installing the camera 130 in a smaller space can be achieved, and the space utilization rate is high. The image acquisition end of the camera 130 can acquire images through the first opening 1121 position of the shell component 110. The connecting part 1111 of the shell component 110 is installed on the hole wall position of the mounting hole 122, and then fixedly installed through the fixing part 121 of the mounting bracket 120 and the shell component 110, so as to achieve the purpose of positioning the position of the camera 130. The camera 130 corresponds to the first opening 1121 position and closes the first opening 1121, so as to avoid shaking or dislocation of the camera 130 during use, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the camera module 100 has a first direction X and a second direction Y, wherein the first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other. For example, the first direction X is the width direction of the camera module 100, and the second direction Y is the length direction of the camera module 100. It should be understood that the above definitions are merely for facilitating understanding of the relative positional relationships of the various components of the camera module 100 and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0038] In one embodiment, optionally, in combination Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the sidewall of the mounting hole 122 extends to form a buckle 123, which divides the mounting hole 122 into a mounting area 1221 and a buffer area 1222. The buckle 123 is made of an elastic material. The elastic buckle 123 can abut against the connector 1111, thereby facilitating an elastic engagement between the buckle 123 and the connector 1111, thereby limiting the position of the connector 1111 and positioning the mounting bracket 120 so that the camera 130 is positioned relative to the first opening 1121.

[0039] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the connecting member 1111 is arranged in the installation area 1221, and the connecting member 1111 can move relatively in the installation area 1221 along the first direction X, that is, the connecting member 1111 can move relatively in the installation area 1221 along the width direction of the camera module 100, so that the connecting member 1111 forms a buckle 123 structure with the buckle 123 after reaching the assembly position, thereby achieving the purpose of positioning the mounting bracket 120.

[0040] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera module 100 has an assembly position. When in the assembly position, the connecting member 1111 is engaged with the side wall of the installation area 1221, and the connecting member 1111 is abutted against the end of the buckle 123. The fixing member 121 is connected to the shell assembly 110. In other words, when in the assembly position, the connecting member 1111 moves to a position abutting against the end of the buckle 123, so that the position of the connecting member 1111 remains fixed and positioned. The assembly position of the camera module 100 allows the mounting bracket 120 and the shell assembly 110 to be assembled to facilitate the installation of the camera 130, so as to facilitate the positioning of the position of the camera 130, and the position of the camera 130 corresponds to the first opening 1121 and closes the first opening 1121 to prevent the image acquisition function of the camera 130 from being affected and obstructed.

[0041] Optionally, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the mounting bracket 120 is provided with a mounting groove 124, and the camera 130 is arranged in the mounting groove 124 so that the camera 130 is engaged with the groove wall of the mounting groove 124. The camera 130 can be installed in the mounting groove 124, and the position of the camera 130 will not be offset or slipped.

[0042] In summary, the accommodating space defined by the shell assembly 110 and the mounting bracket 120 of the camera module 100 is used to install the camera 130. The camera 130 can be fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 120, so that the purpose of installing the camera 130 in a smaller space can be achieved, and the space utilization rate is high. The image acquisition end of the camera 130 can acquire images through the first opening 1121 position of the shell assembly 110. The connecting part 1111 of the shell assembly 110 is installed at the hole wall position of the mounting hole 122, and then fixedly installed by the fixing part 121 of the mounting bracket 120 and the shell assembly 110, so as to achieve the purpose of positioning the position of the camera 130. The camera 130 corresponds to the first opening 1121 position and closes the first opening 1121, so as to avoid shaking or dislocation of the camera 130 during use, thereby improving assembly efficiency and having a better assembly effect.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides another camera module 100 , which includes a housing assembly 110 , a mounting bracket 120 and a camera 130 .

[0045] Specifically, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shell assembly 110 is provided with a connecting piece 1111 and a first opening 1121; the mounting bracket 120 and the shell assembly 110 define a receiving space, and the mounting bracket 120 is provided with a fixing piece 121 and a mounting hole 122; the camera 130 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 120, and the camera 130 is arranged in the receiving space, and the image acquisition end of the camera 130 faces the first opening 1121. The camera 130 can be fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 120, which can achieve the purpose of installing the camera 130 in a smaller space, and has high space utilization.

[0046] In this embodiment, the connecting piece 1111 is movably engaged with the hole wall of the mounting hole 122, and the mounting bracket 120 is connected to the shell assembly 110 through the fixing piece 121, so that the camera 130 closes the first opening 1121. Accordingly, the accommodating space defined by the shell assembly 110 and the mounting bracket 120 is used to install the camera 130. The image acquisition end of the camera 130 can perform image acquisition through the first opening 1121 position of the shell assembly 110. The connecting piece 1111 of the shell assembly 110 is installed at the hole wall position of the mounting hole 122, and then fixedly installed by the fixing piece 121 of the mounting bracket 120 and the shell assembly 110, so as to achieve the purpose of positioning the position of the camera 130. The camera 130 corresponds to the first opening 1121 position and closes the first opening 1121, thereby avoiding shaking or dislocation of the camera 130 during use, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0047] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the camera module 100 has a first direction X and a second direction Y, wherein the first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other. For example, the first direction X is the width direction of the camera module 100, and the second direction Y is the length direction of the camera module 100.

[0048] In one embodiment, optionally, in combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the sidewall of the mounting hole 122 extends to form a buckle 123, which divides the mounting hole 122 into a mounting area 1221 and a buffer area 1222. The buckle 123 is made of an elastic material, such as elastic rubber, elastic plastic, or elastic metal. The elastic buckle 123 can abut against the connector 1111, thereby facilitating an elastic engagement between the buckle 123 and the connector 1111, thereby limiting the position of the connector 1111 and positioning the mounting bracket 120 so that the camera 130 is positioned relative to the first opening 1121.

[0049] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the connecting member 1111 is arranged in the installation area 1221, and the connecting member 1111 can move relatively in the installation area 1221 along the first direction X, that is, the connecting member 1111 can move relatively in the installation area 1221 along the width direction of the camera module 100, so that the connecting member 1111 forms a buckle 123 structure with the buckle 123 after reaching the assembly position, thereby achieving the purpose of positioning the mounting bracket 120.

[0050] Alternatively, as Figure 5As shown, the buckle 123 extends in the direction away from the buffer zone 1222 along the first direction X, so that the buckle 123 forms an arc structure. Accordingly, when the connecting member 1111 moves, it can abut against and press the buckle 123, so that the buckle 123 has a certain displacement in the direction of the buffer zone 1222, so that the moving path of the connecting member 1111 remains in the first direction X. When the connecting member 1111 moves to the assembly position, the connecting member 1111 is engaged with the buckle 123 of the arc structure.

[0051] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera module 100 has an assembly position. When in the assembly position, the connecting member 1111 is engaged with the side wall of the installation area 1221, and the connecting member 1111 abuts the end of the buckle 123. The fixing member 121 is connected to the housing assembly 110. In other words, when in the assembly position, the connecting member 1111 moves to a position abutting the end of the buckle 123, so that the position of the connecting member 1111 remains fixed and positioned. The assembly position of the camera module 100 makes it easy to assemble the mounting bracket 120 and the housing assembly 110 to install the camera 130, so as to facilitate the positioning of the camera 130. The position of the camera 130 corresponds to the first opening 1121 and closes the first opening 1121 to prevent the image acquisition function of the camera 130 from being affected or obstructed. Exemplarily, the connecting member 1111 is a guide column.

[0052] In one embodiment, optionally, Figure 3 As shown, there are two mounting holes 122, and the two mounting holes 122 are located at opposite ends of the mounting bracket 120 along the second direction Y. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X, that is, the mounting bracket 120 is installed through the two mounting holes 122, and one mounting hole 122 corresponds to one connecting piece 1111, thereby achieving a relatively stable limiting effect on the mounting bracket 120, avoiding misalignment or offset of the mounting bracket 120 during assembly, and improving installation efficiency.

[0053] Optionally, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the mounting bracket 120 defines a mounting slot 124, and the camera 130 is disposed within the mounting slot 124 so that the camera 130 engages with the slot wall of the mounting slot 124. The camera 130 can be mounted within the mounting slot 124 without shifting or slipping. Furthermore, the camera 130 and the mounting bracket 120 are mounted via bolts.

[0054] Based on any of the above embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, optionally, the shell assembly 110 includes a first shell 111 and a second shell 112, the first shell 111 is provided with the connecting member 1111, and the first shell 111 and the mounting bracket 120 define the accommodating space, the second shell 112 is provided with the first opening 1121, and the first shell 111 is provided with a notch at a position corresponding to the first opening 1121. In other words, the connecting member 1111 of the first shell 111 corresponds to the mounting hole 122 of the mounting bracket 120, and the first opening 1121 of the second shell 112 corresponds to the camera 130, so that the camera 130 can capture images through the position of the notch and the first opening 1121.

[0055] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1 As shown, the camera module 100 optionally further includes a lamp 140. The first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are connected and define a second opening 150. The lamp 140 is disposed at the position of the second opening 150, thereby assembling the lamp 140 and the camera 130. The lamp 140 and the camera 130 are disposed side by side along the second direction Y. Furthermore, there are two lamps 140, and the camera 130 is located between the two lamps 140. Exemplarily, the second housing 112 is a lampshade, and the lamp 140 is located between the lampshade and the first housing 111.

[0056] Example 3

[0057] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle, which may be an MPV, SUV, sedan, crossover passenger car or truck, bus, special vehicle, semi-trailer or motorcycle, power-assisted vehicle, etc., including the camera module 100 in embodiment 1 or 2. The vehicle with the camera module 100 has all the beneficial effects of the camera module 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0058] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting, and thus other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0059] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the scope of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera module, characterized in that: include: a housing assembly, the housing assembly being provided with a connecting member and a first opening; a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket and the housing assembly define an accommodation space, and the mounting bracket is provided with a fixing member and a mounting hole; a camera, the camera being fixedly connected to the mounting bracket and disposed in the accommodation space, with an image acquisition end of the camera facing the first opening; The connecting piece is movably engaged with the hole wall of the mounting hole, and the mounting bracket is connected to the housing assembly through the fixing piece, so that the camera closes the first opening.

2. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein: The side wall of the mounting hole extends to form a buckle, which divides the mounting hole into a mounting area and a buffer area, and the buckle is made of elastic material.

3. The camera module according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting member is disposed through the installation area, and the connecting member can move relatively in the installation area along a first direction.

4. The camera module according to claim 2, wherein: The buckle extends in a first direction away from the buffer zone, so that the buckle forms an arc structure.

5. The camera module according to claim 4, wherein: The camera module has an assembly position. When in the assembly position, the connecting member is engaged with the side wall of the installation area, and the connecting member abuts against the end of the buckle, and the fixing member is connected to the shell assembly.

6. The camera module according to claim 2, wherein: There are two mounting holes, and the two mounting holes are located at opposite ends of the mounting bracket along the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

7. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the camera is arranged in the mounting groove so that the camera is engaged with the groove wall of the mounting groove.

8. The camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The shell assembly includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is provided with the connecting member, and the first shell and the mounting bracket define the accommodating space, the second shell is provided with the first opening, and the first shell is provided with a notch at a position corresponding to the first opening.

9. The camera module according to claim 8, wherein: It also includes a lamp. The first shell and the second shell are connected and define a second opening. The lamp is arranged at the position of the second opening.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A camera module comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.

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