Bidirectional automobile blind area camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bidirectional automobile blind area camera. The bidirectional automobile blind area camera comprises a shell, a front camera part, a rear camera part, a switching circuit board and an integrated wire harness, the front camera part and the rear camera part arranged in the shell are of a spherical structure, the spherical structure is provided with an adjusting point, and the monitoring visual angle of the camera can be adjusted through an adjusting tool. The switching circuit board receives video signals and transmits the video signals to the display screen through the integrated wire harness connected with the switching circuit board, and related view blind area pictures are displayed. According to the utility model, the design of the double-camera module and the adjusting structure has the advantages of functionality and flexibility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a blind spot camera for automobiles, and more particularly to a two-way blind spot camera for automobiles. Background Technology

[0002] In today's era where automobiles are a primary mode of transportation, the intelligence and safety of vehicles have become a focus of attention. Blind spot cameras, as crucial components for improving vehicle safety and driving convenience, play a key role in driver assistance systems. However, existing blind spot cameras have certain functional limitations and urgently need improvement.

[0003] Currently, most automotive blind spot cameras are stand-alone cameras, covering only a single direction of blind spot. To achieve comprehensive blind spot monitoring, multiple blind spot cameras are needed. Each camera requires individual installation and wiring, increasing the overall installation cost and complexity of the blind spot monitoring system. Furthermore, automotive blind spot cameras are generally fixed and do not support adjustable viewing angles, making it difficult to meet the diverse field of view requirements in different scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the aforementioned technologies, this utility model provides a two-way automotive blind spot camera.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a two-way vehicle blind spot camera, which includes:

[0006] The housing consists of an inner shell and an outer shell, which are connected by screws to form a complete housing.

[0007] The front camera component and the rear camera component are both located inside the housing, and both the front camera component and the rear camera component are provided with adjustment points, which are groove structures.

[0008] Furthermore, the two-way vehicle blind spot camera also includes:

[0009] The adapter circuit board is mounted on the inner wall of the housing and is electrically connected to the front camera component and the rear camera component respectively via wires.

[0010] Integrated wiring harness, the integrated wiring harness is electrically connected to the adapter circuit board.

[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment point is equipped with an adjustment tool, which has an arch bridge structure and two protruding legs that can be engaged with the appropriate adjustment point to contact the front camera component or the rear camera component.

[0012] Furthermore, both the front camera component and the rear camera component include an upper ball cover, a lower ball cover, and a camera.

[0013] The upper ball cover is provided with a reserved hole, and the inner wall of the lower ball cover is provided with a fixing groove. Both the upper and lower ball covers are provided with matching buckle structures.

[0014] Furthermore, the camera base abuts against the fixing groove, the camera head is positioned in the reserved hole, and the upper and lower ball covers are fixed into a spherical structure by snap-fit.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner wall of the inner shell is provided with a front mounting groove and a rear mounting groove; the outer shell is provided with a front end hole and a rear end hole. The front camera component is disposed between the front mounting groove and the front port; the rear camera component is disposed between the rear mounting groove and the rear port.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper ball cover of the front camera component contacts the front port, and the reserved hole and adjustment point of the upper ball cover protrude from the front port; the upper ball cover of the rear camera component contacts the rear port, and the reserved hole and adjustment point of the upper ball cover protrude from the rear port.

[0017] Furthermore, both the front and rear mounting slots are fitted with washers.

[0018] Furthermore, 3M adhesive is applied to the outer wall of the inner shell for installation on the vehicle body.

[0019] This utility model provides a two-way automotive blind spot camera, whose dual-camera module and adjustment structure design have the following advantages compared to traditional automotive blind spot cameras:

[0020] In terms of functionality, the dual-camera module design can simultaneously monitor blind spots in two directions, providing a wide field of view.

[0021] In terms of flexibility, the design of the adjustment mechanism can adjust the camera's field of view, thereby meeting the field of view requirements in various scenarios.

[0022] Other aspects: The 3M adhesive installation method is easy to install and facilitates later disassembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the front / rear camera components.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Front camera component; 3. Rear camera component; 4. Adjustment tool; 5. Adapter circuit board; 6. Integrated wiring harness; 7. 3M adhesive; 8. Camera; 9. Lower ball cover; 10. Upper ball cover; 11. Inner shell; 12. Outer shell; 13. Threaded hole; 14. Reserved hole; 15. Adjustment point; 16. Fixing groove; 17. Clip structure; 21. Front mounting slot; 22. Rear mounting slot; 23. Front port; 24. Rear port; 25. Washer. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0028] This utility model discloses a two-way vehicle blind spot camera, such as Figure 2 As shown, it includes: housing 1, front camera component 2, rear camera component 3, adapter circuit board 5, and integrated wiring harness 6.

[0029] The housing 1 is divided into two parts: an inner shell 11 and an outer shell 12. The inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12 are provided with threaded holes 13 of the same specifications. The inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12 are fixed together as a whole by screws installed through the threaded holes 13.

[0030] like Figure 3 The front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3 shown both include a lower spherical cover 9, a camera 8, and an upper spherical cover 10. The upper spherical cover 10 has a pre-drilled hole 14, and the inner wall of the lower spherical cover 9 has a fixing groove 16. The upper and lower spherical covers 10 and 9 are fitted with matching snap-fit ​​structures 17, and are fixed together in a spherical shape by these snap-fit ​​connections. The camera 8 is installed inside the spherical structure, with its base abutting against the fixing groove 16 on the inner wall of the lower spherical cover 9, and its head inserted into the pre-drilled hole in the upper spherical cover 10, thereby assembling the front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3.

[0031] The front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3 are installed inside the housing. Specifically, the inner wall of the inner housing 11 is provided with a front mounting groove 21 and a rear mounting groove 22, and the outer housing 12 is provided with a front port 23 and a rear port 24. The front camera component 2 is placed between the front mounting groove 21 and the front port 23, and the rear camera component 3 is placed between the rear mounting groove 22 and the rear port 24. The lower ball caps 9 of the front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3 are respectively placed in the front mounting groove 21 and the rear mounting groove 22, and their upper ball caps 10 contact the front port 23 and the rear port 24, respectively.

[0032] Furthermore, the upper ball cover 10 is provided with adjustment points 15 distributed along the edge of the reserved hole 14. The reserved hole 14 and the adjustment points 15 around it protrude from the front port 23 and the rear port 24, that is, the reserved hole 14 and the adjustment points 15 around it are located outside the outer shell 12, which facilitates the subsequent use of the adjustment tool 4.

[0033] The front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3 have a spherical structure, allowing them to rotate within the housing 1. Specifically, the space formed by the mounting slot and the port does not completely fix the front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3, but only restricts their positions, allowing them to rotate within the space between the mounting slot and the port.

[0034] Furthermore, the adjustment point 15 of the front / rear camera component has a groove structure and is equipped with an adjustment tool 4. The adjustment tool 4 has an arch bridge-shaped structure, and its two protruding legs can be inserted into the matching adjustment point 15 to clamp the upper spherical cover 10 of the spherical structure to drive the movement of the entire front / rear camera component. By twisting the adjustment tool 4, the pitch angle, yaw angle, and horizontal angle of the lens can be adjusted.

[0035] Preferably, the front mounting groove 21 and the rear mounting groove 22 are provided with washers 25, which contact the lower spherical cover 9 of the spherical structure. During adjustment, the elastic properties of the washers allow them to deform slightly when the front / rear camera components are twisted, and they return to a fixed state after adjustment, ensuring the stability of the monitoring angle.

[0036] The adapter circuit board 5 is mounted on the inner wall of the housing 12 and is connected to the front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3 respectively via wiring harnesses for transmitting video signals from the front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3.

[0037] One end of the integrated wiring harness 6 is connected to the adapter circuit board 5, and the other end of the integrated wiring harness 6 is connected to a display screen, which is used to supply power to the front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3 and to transmit video signals.

[0038] like Figure 1 The illustrated two-way blind spot camera has 3M adhesive 7 on the outer wall of its inner housing 11. The 3M adhesive 7 allows for direct attachment to the target location on the vehicle without requiring drilling into the body or installing additional fasteners, thus avoiding damage to the vehicle body. The monitoring angle can then be adjusted by inserting the adjustment tool 4 into the adjustment points 15 of the front / rear camera components to adapt to different driving scenarios. The elasticity of the gasket 25 cushions vibrations during vehicle movement, thereby stabilizing the camera's monitoring angle and preventing it from deviating from the set monitoring angle due to vehicle vibrations.

[0039] The adapter circuit board 5 can simultaneously receive video signals from the front camera component 2 and the rear camera component 3, and transmit the video signals to the display screen or other display devices via the integrated wiring harness 6. Specifically, the adapter circuit board 5 integrates the two video signal inputs, performs necessary signal processing and format conversion, and finally transmits the video data to the display device. This involves receiving the raw image data from the cameras via a data cable, converting it into digital signals via an A / D converter chip, alternately processing the frame data from the two cameras via a timing controller, processing the input signals to match the display screen resolution, and converting the processed video data into the target interface protocol via an output interface circuit, which then outputs the data through the interface. The above signal processing methods are existing technologies and not improvements of this invention; therefore, they will not be elaborated upon here.

[0040] In summary, this invention utilizes a single housing to house dual camera modules, achieving multi-directional blind spot monitoring. This effectively avoids the drawbacks of traditional automotive blind spot cameras, which require numerous installations and multiple separate wiring operations to achieve the same effect. Furthermore, this invention incorporates an adjustment point structure, allowing for adjustment of the camera's monitoring angle to meet the needs of diverse driving scenarios. Additionally, the use of 3M adhesive simplifies installation and facilitates future maintenance.

[0041] The above embodiments are not intended to limit the present utility model, nor is the present utility model limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model are also within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera, characterized in that: It includes: The housing (1) includes an inner shell (11) and an outer shell (12), which are connected by screws to form a complete housing; The front camera component (2) and the rear camera component (3) are both located inside the housing, and both the front camera component (2) and the rear camera component (3) are provided with adjustment points (15); the adjustment points (15) are groove structures.

2. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes: The adapter circuit board (5) is mounted on the inner wall of the housing (12) and is electrically connected to the front camera component (2) and the rear camera component (3) respectively by wires. An integrated wiring harness (6) is electrically connected to an adapter circuit board (5).

3. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment point (15) is equipped with an adjustment tool (4), which has an arch bridge structure and two protruding legs that can be engaged with the appropriate adjustment point (15) to contact the front camera component (2) or the rear camera component (3).

4. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the front camera component (2) and the rear camera component (3) include an upper spherical cover (10), a lower spherical cover (9), and a camera (8); the camera (8) is fixed in a spherical structure formed by the connection of the upper spherical cover (10) and the lower spherical cover (9).

5. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper ball cover (10) has a reserved hole (14), and the inner wall of the lower ball cover (9) is provided with a fixing groove (16); the base of the camera (8) abuts against the fixing groove (16), and the head of the camera (8) is placed in the reserved hole (14).

6. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper ball cover (10) and the lower ball cover (9) are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure (17).

7. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner shell (11) has a front mounting groove (21) and a rear mounting groove (22) on its inner wall; the outer shell (12) has a front port (23) and a rear port (24); The front camera component (2) is disposed between the front mounting slot (21) and the front port (23); the rear camera component (3) is disposed between the rear mounting slot (22) and the rear port (24).

8. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 4 or 7, characterized in that: The upper ball cover (10) of the front camera component (2) contacts the front port (23), and the reserved hole (14) and adjustment point (15) of the upper ball cover (10) protrude from the front port (23); the upper ball cover (10) of the rear camera component (3) contacts the rear port (24), and the reserved hole (14) and adjustment point (15) of the upper ball cover (10) protrude from the rear port (24).

9. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both the front mounting slot (21) and the rear mounting slot (22) are fitted with washers (25).

10. A two-way vehicle blind spot camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: 3M adhesive (7) is provided on the outer wall of the inner shell (11).

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