Vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a vehicle, which comprises a vehicle body, a driving device and a driving device, the base is arranged in the vehicle body, and a first rail corresponding to the through hole is arranged on the base; the camera is movably arranged on the first track so as to selectively move out of the vehicle body, and an outer decoration plate is arranged at the outer end of the camera; the driving device is arranged on the base and is suitable for driving the camera to reciprocate along the first track and driving the camera to be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state; wherein in the storage state, the camera is stored in the vehicle body, and the outer decoration plate is flush with the outer surface of the vehicle body. According to the vehicle, the camera can be selectively retracted into the vehicle body to be protected, the safety of the camera is improved, after the camera is retracted into the vehicle body, it can be guaranteed that the exterior of the vehicle body is flush, the wind resistance of the whole vehicle is reduced, and the driving stability of the vehicle can be improved while the attractiveness of the vehicle body is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, foldable rearview mirrors are installed on both sides of the vehicle to protect them when the vehicle is locked. However, this still cannot prevent the rearview mirrors from being exposed outside the vehicle body, affecting the overall appearance of the vehicle. Therefore, how to optimize the structure of the vehicle rearview mirrors and improve the vehicle's aesthetics has become an urgent problem to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide a vehicle. The vehicle proposed by this utility model can selectively retract a camera into the vehicle body for protection, improving the camera's security. Furthermore, after the camera is retracted into the vehicle body, it ensures that the exterior of the vehicle is flush with the vehicle's exterior, reducing wind resistance and maintaining the vehicle's aesthetics while improving driving stability.

[0004] The vehicle according to this utility model includes: a vehicle body with a through hole formed therein; a base disposed inside the vehicle body, and a first track corresponding to the through hole provided on the base; a camera movably disposed on the first track to be selectively moved outside the vehicle body, and an outer trim panel provided at the outer end of the camera; and a driving device disposed on the base and adapted to drive the camera to reciprocate along the first track and to drive the camera to switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state; wherein, in the retracted state, the camera is housed inside the vehicle body and the outer trim panel is flush with the outer surface of the vehicle body.

[0005] According to this utility model, the vehicle has a through hole in its body, providing an extension channel for the camera. Inside the vehicle body, a first track and a drive device are set to move the camera along the first track, allowing the camera to switch between an extended state and a retracted state. This improves the flexibility and safety of the camera, satisfying the need for the camera to collect external road conditions while protecting it by housing it inside the vehicle body. Furthermore, when the camera is in the retracted state, the outer trim panel at the end of the camera covers the through hole and remains flush with the outer surface of the vehicle body, reducing wind resistance and improving vehicle stability.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a groove is formed on the outer surface of the vehicle body, and the through hole is provided at the bottom of the groove. In the stored state, at least a portion of the exterior trim panel is housed in the groove.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera includes: a camera bracket, which is movably disposed on the first track and connected to the driving device; a camera body, which is rotatably disposed on the camera bracket, and an outer trim panel is disposed at the end of the camera body; and a rotating motor, which is disposed on the camera body and rotatably connected to the camera bracket, and the rotating motor can selectively drive the camera body to rotate relative to the camera bracket.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes: a micro-motion device, which is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the rotating motor and the driving device respectively. The micro-motion device is adapted to detect the position state of the camera body and control the rotation of the camera body and the start and stop of the driving device according to the position state of the camera body.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the micro-motion device includes: a first micro-switch, which is disposed on the side of the base adjacent to the through hole, and is adapted to be triggered by the camera body when the camera moves to the unfolded state; and a second micro-switch, which is disposed on the side of the base away from the through hole, and is adapted to be triggered by the camera body when the camera moves to the retracted state.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes: a second track, the second track extending in the same direction as the first track and spaced apart from the first track on the base, and the driving device being movably disposed on the second track.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving device includes: a drive motor having a rotatable drive end; a drive rod connected to the drive end; a first rod, one end of which is hinged to the camera, and the other end of which is hinged to one end of the drive rod; the drive rod rotates and increases the angle between the drive rod and the first rod to push the camera to the outer surface of the vehicle body, and the drive rod rotates and decreases the angle between the drive rod and the first rod to retract the camera; a second rod, one end of which is hinged to the base, and the other end of which is hinged to the other end of the drive rod; the drive rod rotates and increases the angle between the drive rod and the second rod to push the driving device away from the second rod and push the camera out, and the drive rod rotates and decreases the angle between the drive rod and the second rod to pull the driving device closer to the second rod and retract the camera.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a clearance groove is formed on one of the drive rod and the first rod, and when the camera is retracted into the vehicle body, the drive rod and the other of the first rod are accommodated in the clearance groove.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drive rod includes: a drive rod body; a bent section, the bent section being disposed at the end of the drive rod body and hinged to the second rod, the bent section and the drive rod body defining the clearance groove in a direction away from the drive end.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first rod and the second rod are staggered in the extension direction of the drive end.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes: a fixed bracket, the fixed bracket being disposed on the base, a mounting groove being formed at the end of the fixed bracket, and the end of the second rod being received in the mounting groove and hinged to the fixed bracket.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes: a first limiting part disposed on the camera, the first limiting part being adapted to abut against the inner surface of the vehicle body when the camera reaches the unfolded state to limit the extension length of the camera; and a second limiting part disposed on the base, the second limiting part being adapted to abut against the camera when the camera reaches the retracted state to limit the movement distance of the camera on the base.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the first limiting part and the vehicle body and the distance between the second limiting part and the first limiting part are adjustable in the extension direction of the first track.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

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

[0020] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the vehicle body and camera in cooperation according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of the vehicle body and camera in cooperation according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the vehicle body and camera in cooperation according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle camera according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] Vehicle 1;

[0026] Body 10, through hole 101, sinkhole 102;

[0027] Base 11, first track 111, second track 112, fixed bracket 113, mounting groove 1131;

[0028] Camera 12, camera bracket 121, camera body 122, outer trim panel 123, rotating motor 124;

[0029] Drive device 13, drive motor 131, drive rod 132, drive rod body 133, bent section 134, clearance groove 135, drive end 136;

[0030] First shot 141, second shot 142;

[0031] First micro switch 151, second micro switch 152;

[0032] First limiting part 161, second limiting part 162. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0034] In related technologies, foldable rearview mirrors are installed on both sides of the vehicle to protect them when the vehicle is locked. However, this still cannot prevent the rearview mirrors from being exposed outside the vehicle body, affecting the overall appearance of the vehicle. Therefore, how to optimize the structure of the vehicle rearview mirrors and improve the vehicle's aesthetics has become an urgent problem to be solved in this field.

[0035] The following is for reference. Figures 1-4 Describes a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0036] The vehicle 1 according to this utility model includes: a body 10, on which a through hole 101 is formed; a base 11, which is disposed inside the body 10 and has a first track 111 corresponding to the through hole 101; a camera 12, which is movably disposed on the first track 111 and can be selectively moved outside the body 10, and has an outer trim panel 123 at its outer end; and a drive device 13, which is disposed on the base 11 and adapted to drive the camera 12 to reciprocate along the first track 111 and to drive the camera 12 to switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state; wherein, in the retracted state, the camera 12 is housed inside the body 10 and the outer trim panel 123 is flush with the outer surface of the body 10.

[0037] Specifically, the vehicle body 10 can be the fender of the vehicle 1. The camera 12 is mounted on the fender to help expand the field of view of the camera 12. A through hole 101 is provided on the vehicle body 10, which provides a channel for the camera 12 to extend out of the vehicle body 10. A base 11 is provided inside the vehicle body 10. A first track 111 corresponding to the through hole 101 of the vehicle body 10 is provided on the base 11. The first track 111 provides a movement path for the camera 12. The camera 12 is movably mounted on the first track 111. The camera 12 can move back and forth along the first track 111 under the drive of the drive device 13 to realize the extension and retraction of the camera 12, so that the camera 12 can switch between the extended state and the retracted state. In the extended state, the camera 12 extends outside the vehicle body 10. In the retracted state, the camera 12 is retracted inside the vehicle body 10. An exterior panel 123 is provided at the end of the camera 12 extending outside the vehicle body 10. When the camera 12 is in the retracted state, the exterior panel 123 remains flush with the outer surface of the vehicle body 10, which protects the camera 12 from external damage and maintains the overall appearance of the vehicle 1. By providing a drive device 13 inside the vehicle body 10 to drive the camera 12 to switch between the extended and retracted states, the flexibility of the camera 12 is improved. When the camera 12 is needed to collect road conditions outside the vehicle body 10, it can be moved to the extended state; after locking the vehicle, the camera 12 can be retracted to the retracted state. When the camera 12 is in the retracted state, the exterior panel 123 at the end of the camera 12 extending outside the vehicle body 10 is flush with the outer surface of the vehicle body 10, which maintains the clean appearance of the vehicle 1 and avoids the risk of damage to the camera 12 when not needed.

[0038] According to this utility model, the vehicle 1 provides an extension channel for the camera 12 by setting a through hole 101 on the body 10. A first track 111 and a driving device 13 for moving the camera 12 are set inside the body 10. The camera 12 is driven to move along the first track 111, so that the camera 12 can switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state. This improves the flexibility and safety of the camera 12. It not only meets the use requirement of the camera 12 to collect the external road conditions of the vehicle 10, but also protects the camera 12 by housing it inside the body 10. At the same time, when the camera 12 is in the retracted state, the outer trim panel 123 at the end of the camera 12 covers the through hole 101 and remains flush with the outer surface of the body 10, reducing the wind resistance of the whole vehicle and improving the driving stability of the vehicle 1.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a groove 102 is formed on the outer surface of the vehicle body 10, and a through hole 101 is provided at the bottom of the groove 102. At least a portion of the outer trim panel 123 is housed in the groove 102 in the stored state.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a groove 102 is formed on the outer surface of the vehicle body 10, and a through hole 101 is provided at the bottom of the groove 102. When the camera 12 is in the storage state, the camera 12 is housed inside the vehicle body 10. The outer trim panel 123 at the end of the camera 12 covers the through hole 101 and cooperates with the groove 102. At least a part of the outer trim panel 123 is housed in the groove 102. The depth of the groove 102 is correspondingly set to the thickness of the outer trim panel 123 to ensure that the outer surface of the outer trim panel 123 is flush with the outer surface of the vehicle body 10, thereby ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the exterior of the vehicle body 10. Furthermore, the cooperation between the outer trim panel 123 and the groove 102 achieves the sealing of the through hole 101, which can effectively ensure the safe storage of the camera 12 and prevent moisture or dust from the exterior of the vehicle body 10 from entering the through hole 101 and damaging the camera 12.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera 12 includes: a camera bracket 121, which is movably disposed on a first track 111 and connected to a driving device 13; a camera body 122, which is rotatably disposed on the camera bracket 121, and an outer decorative panel 123 is provided at the end of the camera body 122; and a rotating motor 124, which is disposed on the camera body 122 and rotatably connected to the camera bracket 121, and the rotating motor 124 can selectively drive the camera body 122 to rotate relative to the camera bracket 121.

[0042] Specifically, the camera bracket 121 is connected to the drive device 13 and is movably mounted on the first track 111. The drive device 13 drives the camera bracket 121 to move along the first track 111, which can cause the camera body 122 located on the camera bracket 121 to extend or retract into the vehicle body 10. An outer trim panel 123 is provided at the end of the camera body 122. When the camera 12 is moved to the retracted state, the outer trim panel 123 covers the through hole 101 to ensure that the exterior of the vehicle body 10 is neat and to protect the camera body 122 inside the vehicle body 10. A rotating motor 124 is provided inside the camera body 122. After the camera 12 is moved to the unfolded state, the rotation angle of the camera 12 can be adjusted by rotating the motor 124 to capture road condition information from multiple external angles, expand the user's field of vision, and improve driving safety.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle 1 also includes a micro-motion device, which is disposed on the base 11 and electrically connected to the rotating motor 124 and the drive device 13 respectively. The micro-motion device is adapted to detect the position state of the camera body 122 and control the rotation of the camera body 122 and control the start and stop of the drive device 13 according to the position state of the camera body 122.

[0044] Specifically, a micro-motion device is installed on the base 11 to detect the position of the camera 12. The micro-motion device can be set to correspond to the unfolded position and the retracted position of the camera 12. The micro-motion device is electrically connected to the rotating motor 124 and the drive device 13. When the camera 12 moves to the unfolded state, the micro-motion device is triggered and provides feedback to the user. At the same time, it controls the drive motor 131 to stop driving to prevent the camera 12 from extending too far. The micro-motion device can control the opening and closing of the rotating motor 124 to selectively adjust the rotation angle of the camera body 122, thereby obtaining a larger capture range of the camera 12. When the camera 12 needs to be retracted, the micro-motion device can control the opening and closing of the rotary switch and adjust the camera body 122 to reset. The micro-motion device controls the drive device 13 to turn on and drive the camera 12 to move to the retracted state. When the camera 12 moves to the retracted state, the micro-motion device controls the drive device 13 to stop driving to prevent the camera 12 from moving too far. By setting a micro-motion device on the base 11 to precisely control the movement position of the camera 12, the safe use of the camera 12 is ensured. By controlling the rotation switch through the micro-motion switch to drive the camera body 122 to rotate, a larger field of view can be obtained, thus improving driving safety.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the micro-motion device includes: a first micro-switch 151, which is disposed on the side of the base 11 adjacent to the through hole 101, and is adapted to be triggered by the camera body 122 when the camera 12 is moved to the unfolded state; and a second micro-switch 152, which is disposed on the side of the base 11 away from the through hole 101, and is adapted to be triggered by the camera body 122 when the camera 12 is moved to the retracted state.

[0046] Specifically, the micro-motion device detects and controls the position of the camera 12 through a first micro-switch 151 and a second micro-switch 152. The first micro-switch 151 is located on the side closer to the vehicle body 10 and is electrically connected to the drive device 13. When the camera 12 reaches the extended state, the first micro-switch 151 is triggered and sends a stop signal to the drive device 13, controlling the drive device 13 to stop driving. This ensures that the camera 12 will not continue to move after being fully extended, maintaining a stable field of view and preventing the camera 12 from overextending. At the same time, the micro-motion device can control the opening and closing of the rotary motor 124 to selectively drive the camera body 122 to rotate, thereby obtaining a larger field of view and improving driving safety. The second micro-switch 152 is located on the side farther from the vehicle body 10 and is electrically connected to the drive device 13. When the camera 12 reaches the retracted state, the second micro-switch 152 is triggered and sends a stop signal to the drive device 13, controlling the drive device 13 to stop driving. This ensures that the camera 12 will not continue to move after being fully retracted, avoiding unnecessary interference or damage to the interior of the vehicle body 10. With precise control of the first micro switch 151 and the second micro switch 152, the camera 12 can be accurately stopped when switching between the unfolded state and the retracted state, thereby improving the stability and durability of the entire rearview mirror assembly.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle 1 further includes: a second track 112, the extension direction of the second track 112 being the same as the extension direction of the first track 111 and being spaced apart from the first track 111 on the base 11, and the drive device 13 being movably disposed on the second track 112.

[0048] like Figure 1As shown in the figure, a second track 112 is provided on the base 11. The extension direction of the second track 112 is the same as that of the first track 111. The drive device 13 is movably disposed on the second track 112, and the camera 12 is movably disposed on the first track 111 and connected to the drive device 13. When the drive rod 132 and the second rod 142 cooperate, the drive rod 132 rotates to increase or decrease the angle between the second rod 142 and the drive rod 132. The second rod 142 pushes or pulls the drive rod 132 to move back and forth along the second track 112, thereby driving the camera 12 to move back and forth along the first track 111, realizing the extension and retraction of the camera 12. The second track 112 and the first track 111 are spaced apart on the base 11, making the arrangement of the drive device 13 and the camera 12 more compact and reducing the space occupied by the rearview mirror assembly on the vehicle body 10.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving device 13 includes: a drive motor 131, the drive motor 131 having a rotatable drive end 136; a drive rod 132, the drive rod 132 being connected to the drive end 136; a first rod 141, one end of the first rod 141 being hinged to the camera 12, and the other end of the first rod 141 being hinged to one end of the drive rod 132. The drive rod 132 rotates and increases the angle between the drive rod 132 and the first rod 141 to push the camera 12 to the outer surface of the vehicle body 10. The drive rod 132 rotates and decreases the angle between the drive rod 132 and the first rod 141. The angle between the second rod 142 and the first rod 141 is adjusted to retract the camera 12; the second rod 142 is hinged at one end to the base 11 and at the other end to the drive rod 132. The drive rod 132 rotates and increases the angle between the drive rod 132 and the second rod 142 to push the drive device 13 away from the second rod 142 and push the camera 12 out. The drive rod 132 rotates and decreases the angle between the drive rod 132 and the second rod 142 to pull the drive device 13 closer to the second rod 142 and retract the camera 12.

[0050] Specifically, the drive motor 131 provides power for the rotation of the drive end 136, which is connected to the drive rod 132, thereby driving the drive rod 132 to rotate. The two ends of the drive rod 132 are hinged to the first rod 141 and the second rod 142, respectively. This hinged connection allows the drive rod 132 to change the angle between itself and the first rod 141 and the drive rod 132, as well as the angle between itself and the second rod 142, during rotation. One end of the first rod 141 is hinged to the camera 12, and the other end is hinged to one end of the drive rod 132. When the drive rod 132 rotates and increases the angle between itself and the first rod 141, the first rod 141 pushes the camera 12 to the outer surface of the vehicle body 10 and moves it to an unfolded state. When the drive rod 132 rotates and decreases the angle between itself and the first rod 141, the first rod 141 pulls the camera 12 back to a retracted state. One end of the second rod 142 is hinged to the base 11, and the other end of the second rod 142 is hinged to the other end of the drive rod 132. This allows the drive device 13 to remain stable when pushing the camera 12. When the drive rod 132 rotates and increases the angle between the drive rod 132 and the second rod 142, the second rod 142 will push the drive device 13 away from the second rod 142 and push the camera 12 out. When the drive rod 132 rotates and decreases the angle between the drive rod 132 and the second rod 142, the second rod 142 will pull the drive device 13 closer to the second rod 142, and in this process, retract the camera 12. By adopting a hinged connection and driving the camera 12 to move through a linkage, the movement of the camera 12 is more stable and controllable, and the structure of the drive device 13 is relatively compact, reducing the space occupied by the drive device 13, which is beneficial for layout within the limited space of the vehicle body 10.

[0051] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a clearance groove 135 is formed on one of the drive rod 132 and the first rod 141. When the camera 12 is retracted into the body 10, the other of the drive rod 132 and the first rod 141 is accommodated in the clearance groove 135.

[0052] Specifically, the clearance groove 135 can be set on the drive rod 132. When the drive rod 132 rotates and drives the first rod 141 to move, and the camera 12 is retracted into the body 10, the first rod 141 moves toward the drive rod 132 and into the clearance groove 135, so that at least part of the first rod 141 is folded with the drive rod 132, reducing the space occupied by the first rod 141 and the drive rod 132. Similarly, the clearance groove 135 can also be set on the first rod 141. When the first rod 141 moves toward the drive rod 132, the clearance groove 135 avoids the drive rod 132, so that at least part of the first rod 141 can be folded with the drive rod 132, making the storage of the first rod 141 and the second rod 142 more compact, reducing the space occupied by the first rod 141 and the drive rod 132.

[0053] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drive rod 132 includes: a drive rod body 133; a bent section 134, the bent section 134 being disposed at the end of the drive rod body 133 and hinged to the second rod 142, the bent section 134 and the drive rod body 133 defining an avoidance groove 135 in the direction away from the drive end 136.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, the drive rod 132 includes a drive rod body 133 and a bent section 134 connected to each other. The bent section 134 is disposed at the end of the drive rod body 133 and is adapted to be hinged to the second rod 142. A clearance groove 135 is defined between the bent section 134 and the drive rod body 133. When the camera 12 is retracted, at least a portion of the first rod 141 can be accommodated in the clearance groove 135, so that at least a portion of the first rod 141 and the drive rod 132 can be folded in the extension direction of the drive end 136, thereby avoiding interference or collision between the first rod 141 and the drive rod 132. This not only improves the compactness and space utilization efficiency between the drive rod 132 and the first rod 141, but also ensures the smoothness and reliability of the drive rod 132 and the first rod 141 during operation.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first rod 141 and the second rod 142 are staggered in the extension direction of the drive end 136.

[0056] Specifically, the first rod 141 and the second rod 142 are staggered in the extension direction of the driving end 136 of the driving rod 132. When the first rod 141 and the second rod 142 move toward the driving rod 132 respectively, it is ensured that the first rod 141 and the second rod 142 will not collide or interfere with each other, ensuring that the driving rod 132 rotates smoothly. Through the rotation of the driving rod 132, the first rod 141 and the second rod 142 can be folded and unfolded more smoothly in the extension direction of the driving end 136. The first rod 141 and the second rod 142 can be folded and stored in the extension direction of the driving end 136, making the storage structure of the first rod 141, the second rod 142 and the driving rod 132 more compact.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle 1 further includes: a fixed bracket 113, the fixed bracket 113 is disposed on the base 11, a mounting groove 1131 is formed at the end of the fixed bracket 113, and the end of the second rod 142 is received in the mounting groove 1131 and hinged to the fixed bracket 113.

[0058] As shown in the figure, a fixed bracket 113 is provided on the base 11. At the end of the fixed bracket 113, a mounting groove 1131 is formed. The end of the second rod 142 is received in the mounting groove 1131 and hinged to the fixed bracket 113. With the support of the fixed bracket 113, the second rod 142 can be more stable when rotating, and it is not easy to shake or deviate. It also reduces the installation difficulty of the second rod 142. It is only necessary to insert the end of the second rod 142 into the mounting groove 1131 and fix it to the fixed bracket 113 by hinge. This saves the installation and maintenance costs of the second rod 142.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle 1 further includes: a first limiting part 161, which is disposed on the camera 12 and is adapted to abut against the inner surface of the vehicle body 10 when the camera 12 reaches the unfolded state to limit the extension length of the camera 12; and a second limiting part 162, which is disposed on the base 11 and is adapted to abut against the camera 12 when the camera 12 reaches the retracted state to limit the movement distance of the camera 12 on the base 11.

[0060] Specifically, a first limiting part 161 is disposed on the camera 12. When the camera 12 is in the unfolded state, the first limiting part 161 abuts against the inner surface of the vehicle body 10. The extension length of the camera 12 is limited by the first limiting part 161 and the inner surface of the vehicle body 10, ensuring that the camera 12 does not extend excessively beyond the predetermined field of view. A second limiting part 162 is disposed on the base 11. When the camera 12 is in the retracted state, the second limiting part 162 abuts against the camera 12. The movement distance of the camera 12 on the base 11 is limited by the second limiting part 162, ensuring that the camera 12 can be smoothly housed in the predetermined position and will not be damaged due to excessive movement. Through the combined action of the first limiting part 161 and the second limiting part 162, it is ensured that the camera 12 remains in a suitable position and range when switching between the unfolded and retracted states, thereby providing the driver with a safer, more comfortable, and convenient driving experience.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the first limiting part 161 and the vehicle body 10, and the distance between the second limiting part 162 and the first limiting part 161, are adjustable in the extension direction of the first track 111.

[0062] Specifically, by adjusting the position of the first limiting part 161, the extension length of the camera 12 in the unfolded state can be flexibly controlled to fine-tune the field of view of the camera 12, ensuring that it can provide the best field of view. The adjustability of the position of the first limiting part 161 also makes the rearview mirror assembly more adaptable to different installation environments and conditions, improving its versatility and flexibility. By adjusting the position of the second limiting part 162, the position and movement distance of the camera 12 in the retracted state can be precisely controlled. This helps ensure that the camera 12 can be smoothly housed in the predetermined position and will not damage or interfere with other components due to excessive or insufficient movement distance. Bolts can be provided on the first limiting part 161 and the second limiting part 162 respectively. By turning the exposed length of the bolts, the distance between the first limiting part 161 and the vehicle body 10 and the distance between the second limiting part 162 and the camera 12 can be adjusted, making the adjustment simple and convenient.

[0063] 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.

[0064] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0065] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more.

[0066] In the description of this utility model, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0067] In the description of this utility model, the terms "above", "over" and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0069] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body (10) has a through hole (101) formed thereon; A base (11) is disposed inside the vehicle body (10), and a first track (111) corresponding to the through hole (101) is provided on the base (11); A camera (12) is movably mounted on the first track (111) to be selectively moved outside the vehicle body (10), and an outer trim panel (123) is provided at the outer end of the camera (12); A driving device (13) is disposed on the base (11) and adapted to drive the camera (12) to reciprocate along the first track (111) and drive the camera (12) to switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state. in In the stored state, the camera (12) is housed inside the vehicle body (10) and the exterior trim panel (123) is flush with the outer surface of the vehicle body (10).

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the vehicle body (10) is formed with a groove (102), and the bottom of the groove (102) is provided with the through hole (101). In the stored state, at least a portion of the outer trim panel (123) is housed in the groove (102).

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera (12) includes: A camera bracket (121) is movably mounted on the first track (111) and connected to the drive device (13); A camera body (122) is rotatably mounted on the camera bracket (121), and an outer decorative panel (123) is provided at the end of the camera body (122). A rotating motor (124) is disposed on the camera body (122) and rotatably connected to the camera bracket (121). The rotating motor (124) can selectively drive the camera body (122) to rotate relative to the camera bracket (121).

4. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A micro-motion device is disposed on the base (11) and electrically connected to the rotating motor (124) and the driving device (13) respectively. The micro-motion device is adapted to detect the position state of the camera body (122) and control the rotation of the camera body (122) and the start and stop of the driving device (13) according to the position state of the camera body (122).

5. The vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The micro-motion device includes: A first micro switch (151) is disposed on the side of the base (11) adjacent to the through hole (101), and the first micro switch (151) is adapted to be triggered by the camera body (122) when the camera (12) moves to the unfolded state. A second micro switch (152) is disposed on the side of the base (11) away from the through hole (101). The second micro switch (152) is adapted to be triggered by the camera body (122) when the camera (12) moves to the retracted state.

6. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second track (112) extends in the same direction as the first track (111) and is spaced apart from the first track (111) on the base (11). The driving device (13) is movably disposed on the second track (112).

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The driving device (13) includes: A drive motor (131) having a rotatable drive end (136); A drive rod (132) is connected to the drive end (136); The first rod (141) has one end hinged to the camera (12) and the other end hinged to one end of the drive rod (132). The drive rod (132) rotates and increases the angle between the drive rod (132) and the first rod (141) to push the camera (12) to the outer surface of the vehicle body (10). The drive rod (132) rotates and decreases the angle between the drive rod (132) and the first rod (141) to retract the camera (12). The second rod (142) has one end hinged to the base (11) and the other end hinged to the other end of the drive rod (132). The drive rod (132) rotates and increases the angle between the drive rod (132) and the second rod (142) to push the drive device (13) away from the second rod (142) and push out the camera (12). The drive rod (132) rotates and decreases the angle between the drive rod (132) and the second rod (142) to pull the drive device (13) closer to the second rod (142) and retract the camera (12).

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, A clearance groove (135) is formed on one of the drive rod (132) and the first rod (141). When the camera (12) is retracted into the vehicle body (10), the other of the drive rod (132) and the first rod (141) is received in the clearance groove (135).

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drive rod (132) includes: Drive rod body (133); A bent section (134) is disposed at the end of the drive rod body (133) and hinged to the second rod (142). The bent section (134) and the drive rod body (133) define the clearance groove (135) in a direction away from the drive end (136).

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first rod (141) and the second rod (142) are staggered in the extension direction of the drive end (136).

11. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A fixed bracket (113) is disposed on the base (11). An installation groove (1131) is formed at the end of the fixed bracket (113). The end of the second rod (142) is received in the installation groove (1131) and hinged to the fixed bracket (113).

12. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A first limiting part (161) is disposed on the camera (12). The first limiting part (161) is adapted to abut against the inner surface of the vehicle body (10) when the camera (12) reaches the unfolded state to limit the extension length of the camera (12). A second limiting part (162) is disposed on the base (11). The second limiting part (162) is adapted to stop against the camera (12) when the camera (12) reaches the retracted state to limit the movement distance of the camera (12) on the base (11).

13. The vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that, The distance between the first limiting part (161) and the vehicle body (10) and the distance between the second limiting part (162) and the first limiting part (161) are adjustable in the extension direction of the first track (111).

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