Camera mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a camera mounting structure and a vehicle, which belong to the technical field of vehicle electronic accessories and comprise a protective plate, a fixing piece and a camera main body. A mounting hole is formed in the protective plate; the protective plate is provided with a first surface and a second surface which are oppositely arranged; the fixing piece is arranged on the first face and located on the periphery of the mounting hole. And the camera main body part penetrates through the mounting hole and is detachably connected with the fixing piece. According to the camera mounting structure provided by the utility model, the protective plate is used for clamping and limiting the camera main body and providing support for the camera main body, and the fixing piece is used for being connected with the camera main body so as to fix the camera main body on the protective plate, so that compared with the prior art, the camera main body is assembled and fixed only by using the protective plate and the fixing piece; the number of parts is reduced, the design cost is reduced, and the assembly mode is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive electronic accessories technology, and is particularly applicable to motorcycle electronic accessories. More specifically, it relates to a camera mounting structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of automated and autonomous driving trends in vehicles, cameras, as a sensor device that provides "vision" for vehicles, are widely used in the modification of vehicles for automated and autonomous driving. Moreover, cameras are also installed in some motorcycles.

[0003] In existing technologies, cameras typically require metal or plastic brackets for proper assembly with camera housings, and sometimes even require a combination of metal and plastic brackets for effective assembly. Furthermore, bolts are needed to connect the camera to the bracket and the bracket to the camera housing, resulting in a long assembly chain and complex assembly process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a camera mounting structure and vehicle, which aims to solve the technical problems of long assembly chain and complex assembly of cameras in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide a camera mounting structure, including...

[0006] The protective plate has mounting holes; the protective plate has a first surface and a second surface that are disposed opposite to each other.

[0007] A fastener, disposed on the first surface and located around the mounting hole; and

[0008] The main body of the camera partially passes through the mounting hole and is detachably connected to the fixing member.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the fastener is a cover structure that covers the through portion of the camera body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the end face of the fixing member is provided with a through hole, the through hole is coaxially arranged with the mounting hole, and the end of the camera body is snapped into the through hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the fastener abuts against the first surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fastener is threadedly connected to the through portion of the camera body.

[0013] In some embodiments, the camera body includes a camera portion and an assembly portion connected in sequence; the camera portion passes through the mounting hole and is threadedly connected to the fastener; the outer surface of the assembly portion abuts against the second surface.

[0014] In one possible implementation, a sealing ring is also fitted onto the camera body, and the sealing ring is located inside the mounting hole.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the protective plate includes:

[0016] The plate body has the first surface and the second surface, and also has the mounting hole; and

[0017] An annular boss is formed on the outer periphery of the second surface; the annular boss and the second surface form a mounting cavity; the main body of the camera is located inside the mounting cavity.

[0018] The advantages of the camera mounting structure provided by this utility model are as follows: In this camera mounting structure, the protective plate is used to snap and limit the camera body and provide support for the camera body, and the fastener is used to connect with the camera body to fix the camera body to the protective plate. Compared with the prior art, the camera body is assembled and fixed only using the protective plate and fastener, which reduces the number of parts, lowers the installation cost, and simplifies the assembly method.

[0019] This utility model also provides a vehicle including the above-described camera mounting structure.

[0020] The vehicle provided by this utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned camera mounting structure, reduces the number of parts for assembling the camera, shrinks the size chain of camera assembly, and reduces the overall vehicle cost. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the camera mounting structure provided in the embodiment of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the camera mounting structure provided in the embodiment of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3An exploded view of the camera mounting structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 A simplified cross-sectional view of the camera mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Protective plate; 11. Plate body; 111. Mounting hole; 112. First surface; 113. Second surface; 12. Annular boss; 13. Mounting cavity; 14. Fixing post;

[0028] 2. Fasteners; 21. Through holes;

[0029] 3. Camera body; 31. Camera module; 32. Assembly module;

[0030] 4. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0032] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 The camera mounting structure provided by this utility model will now be described. The camera mounting structure includes a protective plate 1, a fixing member 2, and a camera body 3. The protective plate 1 has a mounting hole 111; the protective plate 1 has a first surface 112 and a second surface 113 that are arranged opposite to each other; the fixing member 2 is disposed on the first surface 112 and is located around the mounting hole 111; a portion of the camera body 3 passes through the mounting hole 111 and is detachably connected to the fixing member 2.

[0033] The protective plate 1 is used to fix it to the vehicle body. The first surface 112 of the protective plate 1 faces the outside of the vehicle body, and the second surface 113 faces the inside of the vehicle body. Preferably, the second surface 113 is provided with a connecting structure for connecting to the vehicle body. The first surface 112 is an arc surface or a flat surface adapted to the outer sheet metal of the vehicle body, and the first surface 112 and the outer sheet metal of the vehicle body meet the design requirements for surface difference gap.

[0034] The structure of the mounting hole 111 is adapted to a portion of the structure of the camera body 3. A portion of the camera body 3 is located inside the second surface 113, with a portion of it snapping into the mounting hole 111 and a portion passing through it. The portion passing through is detachably connected to the fastener 2. It should be noted that a lens is located at the front end of the portion passing through, for acquiring image signals.

[0035] The fixing member 2 is disposed on the first surface 112. It should be noted that the fixing member 2 can be directly fixed to the first surface 112, such as by welding it to the first surface 112, or by integrally forming it with the protective plate 1. Alternatively, it can not be connected to the first surface 112, but only abut against the first surface 112, such as by threading the fixing member 2 to the through part of the camera body 3, with one end of the fixing member 2 abutting against the first surface 112. In this embodiment, the fixing member 2 and the protective plate 1 are either integrally connected or not connected at all. That is to say, when installing the camera, there is no installation step of assembling the fixing member 2 onto the protective plate 1.

[0036] Furthermore, the fastener 2 and the camera body 3 can be detachably connected by plugging, snapping, or screwing. Preferably, the camera can be simultaneously fixed to the fastener 2 when it passes through the mounting hole 111. For example, the fastener 2 is integrally connected to the protective plate 1, and the fastener 2 is plugged or snapped into the through-hole portion of the camera body 3; or, after the camera body 3 partially passes through the mounting hole 111, the fastener 2 is then fitted onto the through-hole portion of the camera body 3, or the two are tightened, or snapped together, with one end of the fastener 2 pressed against the first surface 112. Preferably, the fastener 2 and the camera body 3 can be directly assembled without the need for additional tools.

[0037] The camera mounting structure provided by this utility model includes a protective plate 1 for engaging and limiting the camera body 3, and for providing support for the camera body 3. A fixing member 2 is used to connect to the camera body 3 to fix the camera body 3 onto the protective plate 1. Compared with the prior art, the camera body 3 is assembled and fixed using only the protective plate 1 and the fixing member 2, reducing the number of parts, lowering design costs, and simplifying the assembly method.

[0038] In some embodiments, the aforementioned fastener 2 may be adopted as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 3 The structure shown is described in the following document. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The fixing member 2 is a cover structure, which covers the through part of the camera body 3. In other words, the through part of the camera body 3 is located inside the fixing member 2.

[0039] The front end of the through-part of the camera body 3 is equipped with a lens for image acquisition. Therefore, electrical components, wires and image acquisition devices are installed inside the through-part of the camera body 3. In order to further protect the above-mentioned devices, the fastener 2 is designed as a cover structure, which covers the through-part (i.e. the front part) of the camera body 3 and surrounds the front part of the camera body 3 to increase the stability of the camera body 3 after installation and improve the service life of the camera body 3.

[0040] In addition, the detachable connection structure between the camera body 3 and the fixing part 2 is also hidden inside the fixing part 2, which also improves the aesthetics of the camera body 3 after installation.

[0041] In some embodiments, the fastener 2 may also be as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 3 The structure shown is described in the following document. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The end face of the fastener 2 is provided with a through hole 21, which is coaxially arranged with the mounting hole 111, and the end of the camera body 3 is located in the through hole 21.

[0042] The end of the camera body 3 is the lens, and the lens mounting limit is located inside the through hole 21. The lens is generally cylindrical or hemispherical, and the structure of the through hole 21 is adapted to the shape of the lens.

[0043] In the embodiment where the fastener 2 is integrally connected with the protective plate 1, since the through hole 21 and the mounting hole 111 are coaxially arranged, if the camera body 3 is slightly deflected when it passes through the mounting hole 111, the camera body 3 can be straightened back into position when the lens passes through the through hole 21, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy of the camera body 3.

[0044] In the embodiment where the fixing component 2 and the protective plate 1 are set separately, if the camera body 3 is slightly deflected when passing through the mounting hole 111, then when assembling the fixing component 2, the lens is locked in the through hole 21, so that the fixing component 2 and the first surface 112 are tightly abutted. This can ensure that the through hole 21 and the mounting hole 111 are coaxial, and can also straighten the camera body 3 back into place, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy of the camera body 3.

[0045] Therefore, regardless of whether the fastener 2 and the protective plate 1 are connected as a whole or separately, when the fastener 2 and the camera body 3 are assembled, the lens is snapped and limited within the through hole 21, making it easy to adjust the position of the camera body 3. This ensures the installation accuracy of the camera body 3 and makes the installation accuracy easier to control.

[0046] In some embodiments, the aforementioned fastener 2 and the camera body 3 can be connected by, for example, Figure 1 and Figure 4 For the connection method shown, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The fastener 2 abuts against the first surface 112.

[0047] To facilitate the camera body 3 passing through the mounting hole 111 and to compensate for tolerances and manufacturing errors, the mounting hole 111 and the camera body 3 are generally fitted with a clearance, leaving a gap of 1-2mm. Therefore, the waterproofing effect of the protective plate 1 is poor, and water can enter the inside of the protective plate 1 through the gap between the mounting hole 111 and the camera body 3. Furthermore, since the rear half of the camera body 3 (the part that does not pass through the mounting hole 111) usually houses electrical components and wiring harness interfaces, contact with water in the rear half will cause the camera to malfunction, resulting in damage.

[0048] To address the aforementioned issues, this embodiment places the fixing member 2 against the first surface 112 and positions it around the mounting hole 111. The fixing member 2 completely seals the mounting hole 111, providing a waterproof seal and preventing water from entering the inner side of the protective plate 1 through the mounting hole 111, thus preventing water from entering the wiring port or interior of the camera body 3. Furthermore, the fixing member 2 also conceals the gap between the mounting hole 111 and the camera body 3, improving the aesthetics of the installed camera.

[0049] In some embodiments, the aforementioned fastener 2 and the camera body 3 can be connected by, for example, Figure 1 and Figure 3 For the connection method shown, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The fastener 2 is threadedly connected to the through part of the camera body 3.

[0050] Specifically, the inner wall of the cover structure of the fastener 2 is provided with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the through part of the camera body 3 is provided with an external thread, and the internal thread and the external thread are connected by a thread.

[0051] In the embodiment where the fixing member 2 and the protective plate 1 are integrally connected, when installing the camera body 3, the camera body 3 is inserted into the mounting hole 111 and rotated to screw the camera body 3 and the fixing member 2 together; in the embodiment where the fixing member 2 and the protective plate 1 are separately set, when installing the camera body 3, the camera body 3 is inserted into the mounting hole 111 and the fixing member 2 is tightened to the front of the camera body 3.

[0052] Preferably, the fixing member 2 and the protective plate 1 are implemented as separate units. After the fixing member 2 is tightened, the fixing member 2 also abuts tightly against the first surface 112 to limit the axial movement of the camera body 3 and ensure installation accuracy.

[0053] In this embodiment, the fixing member 2 and the camera body 3 are connected by threads. On the one hand, this facilitates installation and operation without the need for additional tools. More importantly, the internal and external threads are connected so that there is no radial gap between the camera and the fixing member 2, preventing water from passing through. Moreover, the threaded connection ensures that the fixing member 2 is always in close contact with the first surface 112. The fixing member 2 completely seals the mounting hole 111, thus achieving a sealing and waterproofing effect.

[0054] In some embodiments, the mounting hole 111 and the camera body 3 may also be provided with an interface such as... Figure 4 The structure shown is described in the following document. Figure 4 A sealing ring 4 is also fitted on the camera body 3. The sealing ring 4 is clamped between the camera body 3 and the wall of the mounting hole, which further plays a role in sealing and waterproofing.

[0055] In some embodiments, the camera body 3 described above can be adopted as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 4 The structure shown is described in the following document. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The camera body 3 includes a camera part 31 and an assembly part 32 connected in sequence; part of the camera part 31 passes through the mounting hole 111 and is threadedly connected to the fastener 2; the outer surface of the assembly part 32 abuts against the second surface 113.

[0056] The camera part 31 can be regarded as the front part of the camera body 3, and the mounting part 32 can be regarded as the rear part of the camera body 3. The camera part 31 is snapped into the mounting hole 111 and the front end passes through the mounting hole 111. The mounting part 32 is located inside the second surface 113. The inner cavity of the mounting part 32 is mainly used to place electrical components, set the wiring harness interface, and make electrical connections with the vehicle control system.

[0057] It should be noted that the external structure of the assembly part 32 is different from that of the camera part 31, and the outer diameter of the assembly part 32 is larger than that of the camera part 31. In this way, the assembly part 32 will not pass through the mounting hole 111 and can abut against the second surface 113.

[0058] Since the fastener 2 is in close contact with the first surface 112 and the assembly part 32 is in close contact with the second surface 113, the assembly part 32 and the fastener 2 are close to both sides of the protective plate 1, thereby preventing the camera body 3 from moving axially and ensuring its installation accuracy.

[0059] In some embodiments, the aforementioned protective plate 1 may adopt the following... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The structure shown is described in the following document. Figure 1 and Figure 2The protective plate 1 includes a plate body 11 and an annular boss 12; the plate body 11 has a first surface 112 and a second surface 113, and also has a mounting hole 111; the annular boss 12 is formed on the outer periphery of the second surface 113; the annular boss 12 and the second surface 113 form a mounting cavity 13; the camera body 3 is located in the mounting cavity 13.

[0060] The protective plate 1 includes a plate body 11 and an annular boss 12, resembling a shell structure with one open end. The plate body 11 provides support for the camera body 3, and the annular boss 12 is used to connect to the vehicle body to fix the camera mounting structure to the vehicle body. The annular boss 12 also forms a mounting cavity 13, confining the camera body 3 within the mounting cavity 13 to prevent the camera body 3 from being damaged by impact.

[0061] In some embodiments, the mounting cavity 13 may also be as follows: Figure 2 The structure shown is described in the following document. Figure 2 Based on the above implementation method, the mounting cavity 13 is provided with a plurality of fixing posts 14, each fixing post 14 having a fixing hole for fixing to the vehicle body by bolts.

[0062] Preferably, the fixing posts 14 and the annular boss 12 are integrally formed. Each fixing post 14 is distributed on the inner peripheral wall of the annular boss 12, which not only serves to connect with the vehicle body, but also enhances the strength of the annular boss 12 itself.

[0063] Preferably, the assembly part 32 has a cuboid structure; wherein, four fixing posts 14 are respectively provided on the periphery of the four corner points of the assembly part 32 to protect the assembly part 32 and prevent the assembly part 32 from being damaged by collision.

[0064] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a vehicle including the above-described camera mounting structure.

[0065] The vehicle provided by this utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned camera mounting structure, reduces the number of parts for assembling the camera, shrinks the size chain of camera assembly, and reduces the overall vehicle cost.

[0066] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A camera mounting structure, characterized in that, include: The protective plate (1) has mounting holes (111); the protective plate (1) has a first surface (112) and a second surface (113) that are disposed opposite to each other. The fastener (2) is disposed on the first surface (112) and located around the mounting hole (111); and The camera body (3) partially passes through the mounting hole (111) and is detachably connected to the fastener (2).

2. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener (2) is a cover structure that covers the through portion of the camera body (3).

3. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The end face of the fixing member (2) is provided with a through hole (21), the through hole (21) is coaxially arranged with the mounting hole (111), and the end of the camera body (3) is located in the through hole (21).

4. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener (2) abuts against the first surface (112).

5. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The fastener (2) is threadedly connected to the through portion of the camera body (3).

6. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The camera body (3) includes a camera part (31) and an assembly part (32) connected in sequence; the camera part (31) passes through the mounting hole (111) and is threadedly connected to the fastener (2); the outer surface of the assembly part (32) abuts against the second surface (113).

7. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera body (3) is also fitted with a sealing ring (4), which is located inside the mounting hole (111).

8. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The protective plate (1) includes: The plate body (11) has a first surface (112) and a second surface (113), and is also provided with the mounting hole (111); and An annular boss (12) is formed on the outer periphery of the second surface (113); the annular boss (12) and the second surface (113) form a mounting cavity (13); the camera body (3) is located in the mounting cavity (13).

9. The camera mounting structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting cavity (13) is provided with multiple fixing posts (14).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the camera mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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