Train obstacle recognition camera module

By incorporating adjustable hole structures and connectors into the train obstacle recognition camera module, the problem of the inability to adjust modules in existing technologies is solved, enabling flexible camera installation and efficient obstacle recognition.

CN223663057UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12DAQIN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED +1
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Application Number
CN202520315173.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-26
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-26

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Technical Problem

The existing train obstacle recognition camera modules cannot be adjusted after installation, making it impossible to make adaptive adjustments according to the operating environment and needs.

Method used

By setting a first hole structure on the side wall of the base and a second hole structure on the side wall of the bracket, and selectively connecting them with connectors, the camera's pitch and yaw angles can be adjusted to adapt to different train operating environments and needs.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and reliability of obstacle recognition, enables the camera to better cover the field of view in front of the train, reduces installation costs, and adapts to the installation requirements of different camera models.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cameras, and provides a train obstacle recognition camera module which comprises a camera, a base and a support, the base is used for being installed on a table top of a train cab, and the camera is arranged on the support; the side wall of the base is provided with a first hole structure, the first hole structure corresponds to a plurality of pitching angles, the side wall of the support is provided with a second hole structure, and the second hole structure is selectively connected with the first hole structure through a first connecting piece so as to adjust the pitching angles of the camera. According to the train obstacle recognition camera module, the first hole structure is arranged on the side wall of the base, the second hole structure is arranged on the side wall of the support, and when the connecting positions of the second hole structure and the first hole structure are different, the pitching angle of the camera can be adjusted, so that the camera can better cover the visual field in front of a train; and the accuracy and reliability of obstacle identification are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to camera technical field especially relates to a train obstacle recognition camera module. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of rail transit, train operation safety is paid more and more attention. In the train driving process, timely identification of the front obstacle is crucial to avoid accidents. The traditional obstacle detection method has certain limitations, and the camera module provides a new solution for train obstacle recognition with its high resolution, real-time and other advantages.

[0003] The existing train obstacle recognition camera module is usually of an integral structure, which is installed behind the train cab, and the camera module position is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the operating environment and requirements. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module to solve the defect that the train obstacle recognition camera module in prior art cannot be adjusted after installation.

[0005] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module, which comprises a camera, a base and a support, the base is used to be installed on the train cab table surface, the camera is arranged on the support, the side wall of the base is provided with a first hole structure, the first hole structure corresponds to multiple pitch angles, the side wall of the support is provided with a second hole structure, the second hole structure is selectively connected with the first hole structure through a first connecting piece to adjust the pitch angle of the camera.

[0006] According to the train obstacle recognition camera module provided by the utility model, the first hole structure comprises a plurality of first holes, each first hole corresponds to a pitch angle, the second hole structure comprises a plurality of second holes, the plurality of second holes are arranged one by one corresponding to the plurality of first holes, and the plurality of second holes are selectively connected with the plurality of first holes.

[0007] According to the train obstacle recognition camera module provided by the utility model, the first hole structure comprises a first arc-shaped hole, the second hole structure is a circular hole, and the circular hole is selectively connected with the first arc-shaped hole through the first connecting piece.

[0008] According to the train obstacle recognition camera module provided by the utility model, the first hole structure further comprises a second arc-shaped hole, the second arc-shaped hole is arranged opposite to the first arc-shaped hole, and the circular hole is selectively connected with the second arc-shaped hole through the first connecting piece.

[0009] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module, still includes a plurality of second connecting pieces, the opposite sides of base are equipped with a pair of convex edges, the convex edge is equipped with strip hole, second connecting piece with strip hole selectivity connects to adjust the heading angle of camera.

[0010] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module, the support includes: first board body and a pair of second board body, a pair of second board body symmetry sets up in the both sides of first board body with first board body is connected, first board body with camera is connected, and every second board body is equipped with second hole structure.

[0011] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module, first board body is equipped with multiple groups of mounting hole, and the spacing between every mounting hole is different to install different models of camera.

[0012] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module, still includes the casing, the casing cover is located outside camera, and the casing is connected with support.

[0013] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module, one side of casing is equipped with opening, and the lens barrel of camera is opposite to opening.

[0014] The utility model provides a train obstacle recognition camera module, and the surface opposite first board body of casing is equipped with multiple heat dissipation holes.

[0015] The train obstacle recognition camera module provided by the utility model adjusts the pitch angle of camera by setting first hole structure on the side wall of base and second hole structure on the side wall of support, so that the camera can better cover the field of view in front of train, and the accuracy and reliability of obstacle recognition are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the utility model or prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in embodiment or prior art description, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0017] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic diagram of train obstacle recognition camera module provided by the utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals:

[0019] 1, base; 2, support; 3, first connecting piece; 4, second connecting piece; 5, camera; 6, shell; 11, first hole; 12, convex edge; 21, first plate body; 22, second plate body; 23, third plate body; 24, second hole; 61, opening; 62, heat dissipation hole; 201, first group of mounting holes; 202, second group of mounting holes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The embodiments of the present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present application, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0021] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature, which can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0024] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, the person skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0025] The following will be described in combination with Figure 1 The train obstacle recognition camera module of the present application is described.

[0026] As Figure 1 shown, in the embodiment of the present application, the train obstacle recognition camera module comprises a base 1, a support 2, a first connecting piece 3 and a camera 5. The base 1 is used to be installed on the train cab table, and the camera 5 is arranged on the support 2. The side wall of the base 1 is provided with a first hole structure, and the first hole structure corresponds to a plurality of pitch angles. The side wall of the support 2 is provided with a second hole structure, and the second hole structure is selectively connected with the first hole structure through the first connecting piece 3, so as to adjust the pitch angle of the camera 5.

[0027] Specifically, when the support 2 is connected with the base 1, different positions of the first hole structure can be selected to be connected with the support 2 according to different train running environments and requirements, so as to adjust the pitch angle of the camera 5, so that the actual shooting direction of the camera 5 is the same as the train running direction, so that the camera 5 can better cover the field of view in front of the train, and the accuracy and reliability of obstacle recognition are improved.

[0028] Optionally, the first hole structure and the second hole structure can be a plurality of mounting holes, each mounting hole corresponding to a pitch angle. When different mounting holes are connected through the first connecting piece 3, the pitch angle of the camera 5 can be adjusted, so that the camera 5 can better cover the field of view in front of the train.

[0029] Optionally, the first hole structure can also be an arc-shaped hole, and the second hole structure is a circular hole. When the circular hole is connected with different positions of the arc-shaped hole, the pitch angle of the camera 5 can be adjusted.

[0030] The train obstacle recognition camera module provided in the embodiment of the utility model, through setting first hole structure on the side wall of the base, setting second hole structure on the side wall of the support, when the connecting position of the second hole structure and the first hole structure is different, the pitch angle of the camera can be adjusted, so that the camera can better cover the field of view in front of the train, and the accuracy and reliability of obstacle recognition are improved.

[0031] As Figure 1 shown, in an optional embodiment, the first hole structure includes a plurality of first holes 11, and the side wall of the base 1 is provided with the plurality of first holes 11, and each first hole 11 corresponds to a pitch angle, such as 0°, 1°, 2°, -1°, -2°, etc. The second hole structure includes a plurality of second holes 24, and the side wall of the support 2 is provided with the plurality of second holes 24, and the plurality of second holes 24 are arranged one by one corresponding to the plurality of first holes 11. When the second hole 24 with a pitch angle of 0° is connected with the first hole 11 with a pitch angle of 0° through the first connecting piece 3, the pitch angle of the camera 5 is 0°; correspondingly, when the second hole 24 with a pitch angle of -1° is connected with the first hole 11 with a pitch angle of -1° through the first connecting piece 3, the pitch angle of the camera 5 is -1°. Further, in the embodiment, when drilling holes in the side wall of the base 1 or the support 2, the holes can be drilled at a set angle upward or downward, so that each hole has a set angle. By setting the pitch angles of the plurality of first holes 11 and the second holes 24 to ±1°, ±2°, the error between the actual shooting direction of the camera 5 and the running direction of the train can be reduced, so that the camera 5 can better cover the field of view in front of the train.

[0032] Optionally, in another embodiment of the utility model, the first hole structure includes a first arc-shaped hole, and the second hole structure is a circular hole, when the circular hole is connected at different positions of the first arc-shaped hole, the camera 5 can have different pitch angles, and optionally, the first arc-shaped hole can realize the adjustment of the pitch angle to 0° to 2°.

[0033] Further, the first hole structure further includes a second arc-shaped hole, and the second arc-shaped hole is oppositely arranged with the first arc-shaped hole, when the circular hole is connected at different positions of the second arc-shaped hole, the camera 5 can have a pitch angle opposite to the first arc-shaped hole, and optionally, the second arc-shaped hole can realize the adjustment of the pitch angle to 0° to -2°.

[0034] As Figure 1As shown in the embodiment of the utility model, the train obstacle recognition camera module further comprises a plurality of second connecting pieces 4. The opposite sides of the base 1 are provided with a pair of convex edges 12, and the convex edges 12 are provided with strip-shaped holes. The second connecting pieces 4 are arranged in the strip-shaped holes to connect the base 1 with the train cab table top. In the embodiment, the strip-shaped holes are arranged on the convex edges 12 to adjust the heading angle of the camera 5, thereby meeting the installation requirements of different train cab table tops, and the train obstacle recognition camera module can be conveniently installed on the cab table top without affecting the driving operation.

[0035] As Figure 1 shown in the embodiment of the utility model, the support 2 comprises a first plate body 21 and a pair of second plate bodies 22, the pair of second plate bodies 22 are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the first plate body 21 and connected with the first plate body 21, the first plate body 21 is connected with the camera 5, and each second plate body 22 is provided with a second hole structure to be connected with the base 1.

[0036] Further, a plurality of groups of mounting holes are arranged on the first plate body 21, and the spacing between each group of mounting holes is different, so that the first plate body 21 can be installed with different models of cameras 5. Specifically, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the first plate body 21 is provided with a first group of mounting holes 201 and a second group of mounting holes 202, and the second group of mounting holes 202 is located between the first group of mounting holes 201, that is, the first group of mounting holes 201 is suitable for installing a camera 5 with a larger size, and the second group of mounting holes 202 is suitable for installing a camera 5 with a smaller size. Figure 1

[0037] It can be understood that the number of mounting holes on the first plate body 21 can not be limited to two groups, and by arranging a plurality of groups of mounting holes on the first plate body 21, the versatility of the support 2 is improved, so that it can be adapted to a plurality of models of cameras 5.

[0038] As Figure 1 shown, the train obstacle recognition camera module further comprises a shell 6, the shell 6 covers the camera 5, and the shell 6 is connected with the support 2.

[0039] Specifically, the shell 6 can be connected with the first plate body 21 of the support 2, and the shell 6 can also be connected with other plate bodies of the support 2. For example, the support 2 further comprises a third plate body 23, one side of the third plate body 23 is connected with the first plate body 21, and the other side is connected with the second plate body 22, and the shell 6 is connected with the third plate body 23. In the embodiment, the second plate body 22 comprises a first body part and a second body part, the first body part and the second body part are arranged perpendicularly and connected, the first body part is arranged in parallel with the first plate body 21 and connected with the third plate body 23, and the second body part is provided with a second hole structure, and the second body part is connected with the base 1.

[0040] ​In this embodiment of the invention, the bottom surface of the housing 6 is open, allowing the camera 5 to be housed within it. One side of the housing 6 can also be open, ensuring the front end of the camera 5's lens barrel remains unobstructed. Furthermore, to improve the aesthetics of the train obstacle recognition camera module, an opening 61 can be provided on one side of the housing 6, opposite the lens barrel of the camera 5, with the width of the opening 61 matching the diameter of the lens barrel, thus ensuring the front end of the lens barrel remains unobstructed.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, in an embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the housing 6 opposite to the first plate 21 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 62 to dissipate the heat generated by the camera 5 during operation.

[0042] In the embodiments of this utility model, the shell 6 is made of high-strength 304 stainless steel, which has good protective performance and can effectively resist the vibration and impact generated during train operation.

[0043] In practical use, the train obstacle recognition camera module is fixed in a suitable position on the dashboard of the train driver's cab. The pitch and yaw angles of camera 5 are adjusted according to the train's direction of travel and terrain conditions to ensure that camera 5 can clearly capture obstacles in front of the train. During operation, camera 5 collects image information in real time, analyzes and processes the image information, identifies obstacles ahead, and promptly issues an alarm upon detection, reminding the driver to take appropriate measures.

[0044] The train obstacle recognition camera module provided in this embodiment of the utility model has strong retrofitting capability. As long as there is enough space on the cab of the train, it can be retrofitted later without large-scale modification of the existing train, thereby realizing obstacle recognition and reducing installation costs.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A train obstacle recognition camera module, characterized by, The utility model relates to a camera, a base and a support, the base is used to install on the train driver's cabin mesa, the camera is arranged in the support, the side wall of the base is equipped with first hole structure, and the first hole structure corresponds to a plurality of pitch angles, the side wall of the support is equipped with second hole structure, and the second hole structure is selectively connected with the first hole structure through first connecting piece to adjust the pitch angle of the camera. The first hole structure includes a plurality of first holes, each of which corresponds to a pitch angle. The second hole structure includes a plurality of second holes, which are one-to-one corresponding to the plurality of first holes and are selectively connected with the plurality of first holes.

2. The train obstacle recognition camera module of claim 1, wherein, The first hole structure includes a first arc-shaped hole, and the second hole structure is a circular hole, which is selectively connected with the first arc-shaped hole through the first connecting piece. The first hole structure further includes a second arc-shaped hole, which is oppositely arranged with the first arc-shaped hole, and the circular hole is selectively connected with the second arc-shaped hole through the first connecting piece.

3. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising a plurality of second connecting pieces, the opposite sides of the base are provided with a pair of convex edges, the convex edges are provided with strip-shaped holes, and the second connecting pieces are selectively connected with the strip-shaped holes to adjust the heading angle of the camera.

4. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 3, wherein, The support includes a first plate body and a pair of second plate bodies, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first plate body and connected with the first plate body.

5. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 1, wherein, The first plate body is connected with the camera, and each second plate body is provided with the second hole structure.

6. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 1, wherein, The first plate body is provided with a plurality of groups of mounting holes, and the spacing between each group of mounting holes is different to install different models of the camera. Further comprising a shell, which covers the outside of the camera, and the shell is connected with the support.

7. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 6, wherein, One side of the shell is provided with an opening, and the lens barrel of the camera is oppositely arranged with the opening.

8. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 6, wherein, The surface opposite to the first plate body of the shell is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes.

9. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 8, wherein, ​ 10. The train obstacle detection camera module of claim 8, wherein, ​