Sensor mounting structure and automobile

By designing a raised structure and spring contact between the bracket body and the base, the problem of the rain sensor not fitting tightly to the windshield was solved, achieving a tight fit between the sensor and the windshield and ensuring the normal function of the sensor.

CN223590650UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25FAW HAIMA AUTOMOBILE CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422679997.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-04
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the rain sensor is installed on the windshield, insufficient pressure can cause the silicone pad to not fully adhere to the windshield, resulting in exposed areas or air bubbles at the edges, which affects the sensor's function and appearance.

Method used

A sensor mounting structure was designed, including a bracket body, a base, and a spring. By setting a protrusion on the base to raise the bracket, the deformation distance of the spring is increased, the clamping force is increased, and the sensor is connected to the spring through a fixing bracket, so that the sensor fits tightly with the windshield.

Benefits of technology

This effectively reduces the amount of white showing between the sensor and the windshield, as well as malfunctions, ensuring the normal functioning of the sensor.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a sensor mounting structure and an automobile, and relates to the technical field of sensors. The utility model provides a sensor installation structure which comprises a sensor body and a support. The support comprises a support body, bases and elastic pieces, the bases are oppositely arranged at the two ends of the support body, protrusions are formed at the first ends of the bases and connected with the support body, the second ends of the bases are connected with the sensor body, the elastic pieces are oppositely arranged at the other two ends of the support body, and the first ends of the elastic pieces are elastically connected with the support body. The second end of the elastic piece is connected with the fixing frame. The base is provided with the protrusion, so that the deformation distance of the elastic sheet is greatly increased, and the pressing force of the support on the sensor body is increased. Meanwhile, the bases are arranged on the two sides of the support body, so that the overall acting force of the support on the sensor body is uniform. The sensor body can be tightly pressed and attached to the windshield through the support arranged in this way, and exposed parts and abnormal functions caused by poor attachment of the sensor body and the windshield are reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to sensor technical field, specifically, relate to a sensor mounting structure and car. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the rain sensor is installed on the car, and the rain sensor is used for monitoring the rain outside the car, the rotation of the windshield wiper on the windshield is controlled according to the amount of rain outside the car, so that the residual rainwater on the windshield can be automatically and effectively removed, the operation of the driver to the windshield wiper is avoided, the operation action of the driver is reduced, and the driver can more focusedly control the driving state of the vehicle.

[0003] The inventor finds that the rain sensor is installed on the windshield, and after the rain sensor is assembled on the windshield through the silica gel pad, the silica gel pad and the windshield cannot be completely attached due to the insufficient pressure between the rain sensor and the windshield, so that the sensor position can be seen from the windshield. White or edge bubble, which further affects the function and appearance of the sensor. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model discloses a sensor mounting structure and car, which can reduce the white of the sensor body and abnormal function, and ensure the function of the sensor body.

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model can be realized as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a sensor mounting structure, which comprises a sensor body and a support, the support comprises a support body, a base and a spring piece, the base is arranged at the opposite ends of the support body, the first end of the base is formed with a protrusion, and the protrusion is connected with the support body, the second end of the base is connected with the sensor body, the other two ends of the support body are arranged at the opposite sides of the spring piece, the first end of the spring piece is elastically connected with the support body, and the second end of the spring piece is connected with a fixing frame.

[0007] Optionally, the first end of the base is bent to form the protrusion.

[0008] The first end of the base is punched to form the protrusion.

[0009] Optionally, the second end of the base is provided with a clamping groove, and the sensor body is provided with a connecting piece clamped with the clamping groove.

[0010] Optionally, the first end of the spring piece is upwardly bent along the support body, so that the spring piece and the support body form an included angle in the horizontal arrangement direction.

[0011] Optionally, the second end of the elastic sheet is bent downward along the sidewall of the sensor body.

[0012] Optionally, the second end of the elastic sheet is provided with a clamping part, which is clamped with the fixing frame.

[0013] Optionally, the sensor body comprises a circuit board structure, an upper shell and a lower shell connected with the upper shell, and the circuit board structure is arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell.

[0014] The base is connected with the lower shell.

[0015] Optionally, the sensor body further comprises a silica gel fitting surface.

[0016] The upper shell is provided with a fitting groove, and the silica gel fitting surface is arranged in the fitting groove.

[0017] Optionally, the bracket body is welded with the two elastic sheets.

[0018] The bracket body is integrally formed with the two bases.

[0019] In the second aspect, the utility model further provides an automobile, which comprises the sensor mounting structure and a windshield, and the windshield is provided with a fixing frame, and the second end of the elastic sheet is connected with the fixing frame, so that the sensor body is pressed on the windshield.

[0020] The sensor mounting structure and the automobile provided by the utility model embodiment have the following beneficial effects.

[0021] The distance between the bracket and the sensor is increased by arranging the protrusions on the bases at both ends of the bracket body, the bracket is elevated by the protrusions, the deformation distance of the elastic sheet is greatly increased, and the pressing force of the bracket on the sensor body is increased; meanwhile, the bases are arranged on the opposite sides of the bracket body, so that the overall force of the bracket on the sensor body is uniform, and the edge of the sensor body is stressed more. The bracket arranged in this way can press and fit the sensor body on the windshield, reduces the white spots and abnormal functions caused by poor fitting, and ensures the function of the sensor body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the utility model embodiment, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment, and it should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the utility model, and should not be regarded as a limitation to the scope, and for those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained without creative labor on the basis of the drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 Structure diagram of a sensor mounting structure provided for the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 Structure diagram of a mounting surface upward fixed frame provided for the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 Exploded view of a sensor mounting structure provided for the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 Structure diagram of a bracket provided for the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5 Top view of a bracket provided for the embodiment.

[0028] Icon: 010-sensor mounting structure; 100-sensor body; 110-upper shell; 111-matching groove; 112-buckle; 120-lower shell; 121-matching part; 122-connector; 130-circuit board structure; 140-silica gel matching surface; 200-bracket; 210-bracket body; 220-base; 221-protrusion; 222-buckling groove; 230-elastic sheet; 231-buckling part; 300-fixed frame; 310-mounting groove; 320-buckling protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] At present, a rain sensor is installed on a car, and the rain sensor is used for monitoring the rain outside the car.

[0030] The inventor finds that, after the rain sensor is assembled on the windshield through the silica gel pad, the silica gel pad and the windshield cannot be completely attached due to insufficient pressure between the rain sensor and the windshield, so that the sensor position is exposed or the edge bubble can be seen from the windshield, and thus the function and appearance of the sensor are affected.

[0031] In view of the above problems, the utility model provides a sensor mounting structure 010 and a car, which can make the sensor and the windshield closely attached, so that the above problems can be improved.

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0033] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but only represents selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that: similar signs and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0035] In the description of the utility model, it should be pointed out that if the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly placed when the utility model product is used, only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and it does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0036] In addition, if the terms "first", "second" and the like appear, they are only used for differentiation description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] It should be noted that the features in the embodiments of the utility model can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0038] The sensor mounting structure 010 and the overall structure, working principle and technical effects of the automobile provided by the utility model are described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the drawings.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 The sensor mounting structure 010 provided by the utility model is used to press and fix the sensor on the windshield of the automobile.

[0040] The embodiment provides an automobile, which comprises a sensor mounting structure 010 and a windshield, the windshield is provided with a fixing frame 300, the second end of the elastic sheet 230 is connected with the fixing frame 300, so that the sensor body 100 is pressed on the windshield.

[0041] Among them, the fixing frame 300 is installed on the inner side target position of the windshield according to the demand, the sensing end of the sensor body 100 is towards the windshield, and the elastic sheet 230 is fixed with the fixing frame 300, so as to realize the close adhesion of the sensor body 100 and the windshield, reduce the white and abnormal function caused by the poor adhesion of the two, and ensure the function of the sensor.

[0042] In this embodiment, the vehicle includes a mounting bracket 300.

[0043] The mounting bracket 300 is fixed to the windshield and is used to connect with the spring piece 230 of the bracket 200 so that the sensor and the windshield fit tightly together.

[0044] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The mounting bracket 300 has a mounting groove 310 at its center, which is designed to match the shape of the sensor body 100. The mounting bracket 300 has snap-fit ​​protrusions 320 on both sides, which are used to snap-fit ​​with the spring piece 230 of the bracket 200.

[0045] Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting bracket 300 may also be two mounting brackets with snap-fit ​​protrusions 320, with the two mounting brackets respectively disposed on both sides of the sensor body 100, and the snap-fit ​​protrusions 320 of the mounting brackets snapping into the spring pieces 230 of the bracket 200.

[0046] In this embodiment, the vehicle includes a sensor mounting structure 010.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 This utility model proposes a sensor mounting structure 010, including a sensor body 100 and a bracket 200; the bracket 200 includes a bracket body 210, a base 220 and a spring piece 230. The base 220 is disposed opposite to both ends of the bracket body 210. The first end of the base 220 forms a protrusion 221 and the protrusion 221 is connected to the bracket body 210. The second end of the base 220 is connected to the sensor body 100. The spring pieces 230 are disposed opposite to both ends of the bracket body 210. The first end of the spring piece 230 is elastically connected to the bracket body 210, and the second end of the spring piece 230 is connected to the fixing frame 300.

[0048] Understandably, by setting up the bracket 200, the two ends of the bracket body 210 are raised by the protrusions 221 of the base 220, increasing the distance between the bracket 200 and the sensor. This significantly increases the deformation distance of the spring piece 230 and also increases the clamping force of the bracket 200 on the sensor body 100. At the same time, the overall force exerted by the bracket 200 on the sensor body 100 is uniform, and the force on the edges of the sensor body 100 is increased. This bracket 200 configuration enables a tight fit between the sensor body 100 and the windshield, reducing the risk of gaps and functional abnormalities caused by poor fit, thus ensuring the functional performance of the sensor body 100.

[0049] In this embodiment, the sensor mounting structure 010 includes a sensor body 100.

[0050] The sensor body 100 can be a rain sensor, a light sensor, etc.

[0051] In the embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the sensor body 100 includes an upper shell 110, a lower shell 120, a circuit board structure 130 and a silica gel fitting surface 140. The upper shell 110 and the lower shell 120 are fitted and clamped, and the circuit board structure 130 is arranged between the upper shell 110 and the lower shell 120; wherein the base 220 of the bracket 200 is connected with the lower shell 120.

[0052] Specifically, the top of the upper shell 110 is provided with an arc-shaped fitting groove 111, and the silica gel fitting surface 140 is arc-shaped and is fitted in the fitting groove 111. The bottom of the upper shell 110 is provided with a buckle 112 along the edge of the upper shell 110.

[0053] Specifically, the top of the lower shell 120 is provided with a fitting part 121 along the edge of the lower shell 120, and the fitting part 121 is provided with a clamping hole; the lower shell 120 is clamped with the upper shell 110 through the clamping hole on the fitting part 121. The bottom of the lower shell 120 is provided with at least four connecting pieces 122, and the four connecting pieces 122 are respectively arranged opposite to the clamping grooves 222 on the two bases 220, wherein the clamping grooves 222 on the base 220 of the bracket 200 are clamped with the clamping pieces, thereby realizing the connection and fixation of the bracket 200 and the sensor body 100.

[0054] In the embodiment, the sensor mounting structure 010 includes the bracket 200.

[0055] The elastic sheet 230 of the bracket 200 is connected with the fixing frame 300 and is used to press the sensor body 100 and the windshield together.

[0056] In the embodiment, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the bracket 200 includes a bracket body 210, a base 220 and an elastic sheet 230. The bracket body 210 is a rectangular structure piece, the two ends of the bracket body 210 are oppositely provided with the base 220, the first end of the base 220 is formed with a protrusion 221 and the protrusion 221 is connected with the bracket body 210, the second end of the base 220 is connected with the sensor body 100, the other two ends of the bracket body 210 are oppositely provided with the elastic sheet 230, the first end of the elastic sheet 230 is elastically connected with the bracket body 210, and the second end of the elastic sheet 230 is connected with the fixing frame 300.

[0057] The base 220 is in a semicircular arc sheet structure, a first end of the base 220 can be formed into a protrusion 221 through stamping or bending, the protrusion 221 is connected with the support body 210, and a second end of the base 220 is formed into two spaced apart clamping grooves 222, the base 220 is clamped and fixed with the connecting piece 122 on the sensor body 100 through the clamping grooves 222.

[0058] It can be understood that the first end of the base 220 is formed into the protrusion 221, the protrusion 221 supports the support 200 to be high, the distance between the support 200 and the sensor is increased, the deformation distance of the elastic sheet 230 is greatly increased, and the pressing force of the support 200 on the sensor body 100 is increased; meanwhile, the base 220 is arranged on the opposite sides of the support body 210, so that the overall force of the support 200 on the sensor body 100 is uniform, and the edge of the sensor body 100 is subjected to increased stress.

[0059] The first end of the elastic sheet 230 is welded with the support body 210, and the first end of the elastic sheet 230 is upwardly bent along the support body 210, so that the horizontal arrangement direction of the elastic sheet 230 and the support body 210 forms an included angle. The second end of the elastic sheet 230 is downwardly bent along the side wall of the sensor body 100, and the second end of the elastic sheet 230 is provided with a clamping portion 231, and the clamping portion 231 is clamped with the clamping protrusion 320 of the fixing frame 300.

[0060] It can be understood that the second end of the elastic sheet 230 is pressed towards the fixing frame 300, and the clamping portion 231 of the second end of the elastic sheet 230 is clamped and fixed with the fixing frame 300, so that the sensor body 100 is tightly attached to the windshield.

[0061] In the embodiment, the support body 210 and the two bases 220 at two ends are formed in an integrated structure, and the support body 210 is welded with the two elastic sheets 230 at the other two ends.

[0062] The working principle and process of the sensor mounting structure 010 provided in the embodiment of the utility model are as follows:

[0063] The sensor body 100 and the support 200 are assembled, the support 200 is clamped and fixed with the connecting piece 122 fixed on the sensor body 100 through the matching groove 111 on the base 220.

[0064] The fixing frame 300 is fixed on the inner wall of the windshield, one end of the silica gel matching surface 140 of the sensor body 100 is matched and arranged in the mounting groove 310 of the fixing frame 300, and the two elastic sheets 230 of the support 200 are clamped and fixed with the clamping protrusions 320 on the two sides of the fixing frame 300, so that one end of the silica gel matching surface 140 of the sensor body 100 is tightly attached to the windshield.

[0065] In summary, the sensor mounting structure 010 and the automobile provided by the embodiments of the present application increase the distance between the bracket 200 and the sensor by arranging the protrusion 221 on the base 220 at both ends of the bracket body 210, the bracket 200 is elevated by the protrusion 221, the deformation distance of the spring sheet 230 is greatly increased, and the pressing force of the bracket 200 on the sensor body 100 is increased; at the same time, the overall force of the bracket 200 on the sensor body 100 is uniform by arranging the base 220 on the opposite sides of the bracket body 210, and the stress on the edge of the sensor body 100 is increased. The bracket 200 arranged in this way can press and fit the sensor body 100 on the windshield, reduce the white spots and abnormal functions caused by poor fitting, and ensure the function of the sensor body 100.

[0066] The above is only a specific implementation manner of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited to this, any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A sensor mounting structure, characterized in that, include: Sensor body; The bracket includes a bracket body, a base, and spring contacts. The base is disposed opposite to both ends of the bracket body. A first end of the base forms a protrusion and is connected to the bracket body. The second end of the base is connected to the sensor body. The spring contacts are disposed opposite to both ends of the bracket body. The first end of the spring contacts is elastically connected to the bracket body, and the second end of the spring contacts is connected to a fixing frame.

2. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the base is bent to form the protrusion; or The protrusion is formed by stamping the first end of the base.

3. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end of the base is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the sensor body is provided with a connector that snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

4. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the spring plate curves upward along the bracket body so that the spring plate and the horizontal setting direction of the bracket body form an angle.

5. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end of the spring is bent downward along the side wall of the sensor body.

6. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second end of the spring is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which snaps into the fixing frame.

7. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor body includes a circuit board structure, an upper housing, and a lower housing connected to the upper housing. The circuit board structure is disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing. The base is connected to the lower housing.

8. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sensor body also includes a silicone mating surface; The upper housing is provided with a mating groove, and the silicone mating surface is disposed in the mating groove.

9. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket body is welded to the two spring pieces; The bracket body and the two bases are integrally formed.

10. A car, characterized in that, include: The sensor mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-9; A windshield with a fixing bracket, the second end of the spring piece being connected to the fixing bracket so that the sensor body is pressed against the windshield.