Radar adapter bracket

Abstract

The utility model discloses a radar adapter bracket. The radar adapter bracket comprises a bracket plate, bracket fixing holes and a plurality of fixing buckles, the support fixing holes are distributed in the support plate and used for fixing the support plate to an automobile through fasteners. The plurality of fixing buckles are distributed on the support plate and are used for fixing the radar; the radar is fixed through at least two fixing buckles. Because the plurality of fixing buckles are distributed on the support plate, radars of different models and different sizes can be fixed. For example, under the condition that the radar is small, a small number of fixing buckles are used for fixing, under the condition that the radar is large, a large number of fixing buckles can be used for fixing, the adaptation degree of the radar switching support to radars of different models or sizes is improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automotive electronics, in particular to a radar adapter support. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of the intelligence level of automobiles, the market requirements for automotive electronics are also increasing, which is specifically manifested as the dual demand for product miniaturization and integration. As a key component for realizing vehicle intelligence, millimeter wave radar has been widely used. However, the existing radar usually relies on a dedicated adapter support for fixation with the automobile.

[0003] The dedicated adapter support uses four surfaces to construct a sandwich, and the radar is placed in the sandwich. The sandwich is used to clamp the radar to fix the radar. Although the dedicated adapter support can ensure the stable installation of the radar, the size of the radar and the sandwich must be completely consistent. If the size of the radar and the size of the sandwich are inconsistent, the radar cannot be fixed. Therefore, the dedicated adapter support has poor flexibility and is only suitable for a specific type of radar. Since the structure and size of the radar are diverse, different models of radar need to be designed and manufactured with multiple different sizes of adapter supports. This not only greatly increases the production cost, but also requires automobile manufacturers to stock a large number of different specifications of adapter supports, which brings great inconvenience to production and inventory management. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Based on the above problems, the present application provides a radar adapter support, which aims to improve the adaptability of the adapter support and reduce production costs.

[0005] The present application discloses the following technical solutions:

[0006] A radar adapter support includes a support plate, a support fixing hole, and a plurality of fixing buckles.

[0007] The support fixing hole is distributed on the support plate and is used to fix the support plate to the automobile by using a fastener.

[0008] The plurality of fixing buckles are distributed on the support plate and are used to fix the radar. The radar is fixed by using at least two fixing buckles.

[0009] Optionally, the plurality of fixing buckles are movably distributed on the support plate.

[0010] Optionally, the radar adapter support further includes a plurality of limiting ribs.

[0011] The plurality of limiting ribs are distributed on the support plate and are used to limit the displacement of the radar.

[0012] Optionally, the radar adapter support further includes a plurality of elastic rib strips.

[0013] The plurality of elastic ribs are distributed on the support plate and used for adjusting the positional relationship between the plurality of fixing buckles and the radar.

[0014] Optionally, the radar adapter support further comprises an avoiding groove.

[0015] The avoiding groove is located on the support plate and used for avoiding the plug-in structure of the radar.

[0016] Optionally, the support plate comprises a first fixing edge and a second fixing edge.

[0017] The plurality of fixing buckles are distributed on the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge.

[0018] Optionally, the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge are opposite edges.

[0019] Optionally, the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge are parallel to each other.

[0020] Optionally, the plurality of fixing buckles comprise a first fixing buckle, a second fixing buckle, a third fixing buckle and a fourth fixing buckle.

[0021] The first fixing buckle and the second fixing buckle are distributed on the first fixing edge.

[0022] The third fixing buckle and the fourth fixing buckle are distributed on the second fixing edge.

[0023] The connecting lines of the first fixing buckle and the third fixing buckle are both perpendicular to the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge; and the connecting lines of the second fixing buckle and the fourth fixing buckle are both perpendicular to the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge.

[0024] Optionally, the radar adapter support is manufactured by an injection molding process.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] The plurality of support fixing holes are distributed on the support plate, and the support plate is fixed on any position of the automobile by using fasteners penetrating through the support fixing holes. The application does not limit the fixing position of the support plate, and realizes the installation of the support plate without affecting the overall cost and appearance visual effect of the vehicle. The plurality of fixing buckles are distributed on the support plate, and the plurality of fixing buckles are used for fixing the radar. The radar needs at least two fixing buckles for fixing, and the support plate is distributed with a plurality of fixing buckles, which can fix radars of different models and different sizes. For example, in the case of a small radar, a smaller number of fixing buckles are used for fixing, and in the case of a large radar, a larger number of fixing buckles can be used for fixing, thereby improving the adaptability of the radar adapter support to radars of different models or sizes and reducing production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0028] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a radar adapter support provided by the present application is shown in the figure.

[0029] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a dedicated adapter support is shown in the figure.

[0030] Figure 3 A first application schematic diagram of a radar adapter support provided by the present application is shown in the figure.

[0031] Figure 4 A second application schematic diagram of a radar adapter support provided by the present application is shown in the figure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] As described above, the current dedicated adapter support is used to fix the radar by using the interlayer, and the size of the interlayer cannot be changed. Therefore, if the dedicated adapter support is used to fix the radar, the size of the interlayer must be completely consistent with the size of the radar. However, due to the diversity of the structure and size of the radar, different models or sizes of the radar need to design and manufacture a plurality of different sizes of the adapter support. This brings great inconvenience to production and inventory management.

[0033] The inventor finds that the technical problems of the prior art can be solved by arranging a plurality of fixing buckles on the support plate and fixing the radar by the fixing buckles. For example, in the case that the radar is small, the radar can be fixed by a small number of fixing buckles; in the case that the radar is large, the radar can be fixed by a large number of fixing buckles, thereby improving the adaptability of the radar adapter support to radars of different models or sizes and reducing the production cost.

[0034] In order for those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0035] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a radar adapter support provided by the present application is shown in FIG. 1. Figure 1 The structure of a radar adapter support is described as follows:

[0036] The radar adapter support comprises a support plate 6, a support fixing hole 1 and a plurality of fixing buckles 3.

[0037] The support fixing hole 1 is arranged on the support plate and is used for fixing the support plate to the automobile by a fastener.

[0038] The radar adapter support is fixed at any position of the automobile by the fastener and the support fixing hole. The present application does not limit the fastener, which can be a bolt, a screw or a rivet, etc. as an optional implementation.

[0039] The number of the support fixing hole 1 can be set according to actual needs. For example, in the case that the support plate is small, or in the case that the space of the automobile is limited, one support fixing hole 1 can be arranged on the support plate, and in order to improve the stability of the support plate, the support fixing hole 1 can be arranged at the center of the support plate. In the case that the support plate is large, or in the case that the space of the automobile is not limited, a plurality of support fixing holes 1 can be arranged on the support plate, such as four support fixing holes 1 arranged symmetrically on the support plate as shown in FIG. 2. Figure 1

[0040] The support fixing hole 1 is arranged to fix the support plate to the automobile, and the fixing buckle 3 is arranged to overcome the main technical problem of the prior art, Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a dedicated adapter support is shown in FIG. 3. Figure 2 The technical problem of the prior art is described as follows:

[0041] As​Figure 2 As shown, the dedicated adapter bracket uses the first surface 7, the second surface 8, the third surface 9, and the fourth surface 10 to construct a mezzanine, in which the radar is placed and thus fixed. However, if you want to utilize... Figure 2 The dedicated adapter bracket shown for mounting the radar requires one essential condition: the radar and the interlayer must be exactly the same size. If the radar's structure or size changes, the dedicated adapter bracket will be incompatible with the new radar, necessitating the production of numerous radars of different sizes. Therefore, this type of bracket cannot meet the current demand for convenient and low-cost use.

[0042] This application utilizes a fixing buckle 3 to replace the interlayer, overcoming... Figure 2 The main technical problems associated with the dedicated adapter bracket shown are explained below, along with the specific application of the fixing clip 3 in this application:

[0043] Multiple fixing clips 3 are distributed on the bracket plate for fixing the radar; the radar is fixed by at least two fixing clips 3.

[0044] The fixing buckle 3 presses the radar structure into place by contacting the edge structure of the radar.

[0045] The number of fixing clips 3 can be set according to the actual situation. However, in order to improve the adaptability of the radar adapter bracket, multiple fixing clips 3 are generally provided, so that the radar adapter bracket can fix radars of different sizes. This application provides Figure 3 and Figure 4 Two schematic diagrams.

[0046] As an optional embodiment, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a first application of a radar adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, if the radar is large in size, all the fixing clips 3 on the radar adapter bracket can be used to fix the radar.

[0047] As an optional embodiment, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a second application of a radar adapter bracket provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, if the radar is small in size, the fixing clips 3 on the upper part of the radar adapter bracket can be used to fix the radar.

[0048] The position of the fixing clip 3 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, if the radar size is generally small, or if the bracket fixing holes 1 are distributed on the side of the bracket plate, the fixing clip 3 can be set on the inner side of the bracket plate; if the radar size is generally large, or if... Figure 1 The mounting holes 1 shown are distributed on the protruding part of the bracket plate, so that... Figure 1 As shown, the fixing buckle 3 is set on the side of the bracket plate.

[0049] The application provides an optional embodiment, the support plate comprises a first fixed edge and a second fixed edge; a plurality of fixed buckles 3 are distributed on the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge. The positional relationship of the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge can be opposite edges, the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge can also be parallel to each other, and the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge can also be adjacent edges.

[0050] If the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge are parallel to each other, as an optional embodiment, the plurality of fixed buckles 3 comprise a first fixed buckle, a second fixed buckle, a third fixed buckle and a fourth fixed buckle.

[0051] The first fixed buckle and the second fixed buckle are distributed on the first fixed edge.

[0052] The third fixed buckle and the fourth fixed buckle are distributed on the second fixed edge.

[0053] The connecting lines of the first fixed buckle and the third fixed buckle are perpendicular to the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge.

[0054] The connecting lines of the second fixed buckle and the fourth fixed buckle are perpendicular to the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge.

[0055] If the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge are adjacent edges, as an optional embodiment, the plurality of fixed buckles are distributed on the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge, and this embodiment is mainly to meet the diversity of radar shapes. Because the radar shape can have diversity, such as a triangle, etc.; therefore, the fixed buckles can be arranged on the adjacent edges, and the two edges of the triangular radar are fixed by using the fixed buckles, so as to realize the fixation of the radar.

[0056] However, considering that the size of the radar has diversity, the application also provides an optional embodiment, and the plurality of fixed buckles 3 are movably arranged on the support plate.

[0057] The movable sliding groove is arranged on the support plate, and the plurality of fixed buckles 3 are arranged on the movable sliding groove, so that the position of the fixed buckle 3 can be adjusted according to actual needs, and the adaptability of the radar adapter support to radars of various models or sizes is further improved.

[0058] The application does not limit the arrangement mode of the movable sliding groove, for example, the movable sliding groove can be made of a spring.

[0059] Because the radar adapter support of the application is generally arranged on a vehicle, and the radar can have a certain displacement during driving of the vehicle, in order to limit the displacement of the radar, the radar adapter support of the application also comprises a plurality of limiting ribs 2.

[0060] A plurality of limiting ribs 2 are distributed on the support plate and used to limit the displacement of the radar.

[0061] The positions of the limiting ribs 2 can be set according to actual conditions. However, since the vehicle generally travels in the horizontal direction, the present application provides an optional embodiment in which, as shown in Figure 1 a plurality of limiting ribs 2 are distributed on a pair of opposite edges of the support plate, so that the plurality of limiting ribs 2 can limit the displacement of the radar in the horizontal direction.

[0062] In order to make the radar adapter support suitable for radars of more sizes, the radar adapter support can further comprise a plurality of elastic ribs 4.

[0063] The plurality of elastic ribs 4 are distributed on the support plate and used to adjust the positional relationship between the plurality of fixing buckles 3 and the radar.

[0064] The elastic ribs 4 can be deformed according to the size of the radar during the pressing of the radar, so as to support the radar structure to be in contact with the fixing buckles 3, thereby realizing the fixation of the radar structure. In addition, since the elastic ribs can make a gap exist between the radar and the support plate, the disassembly of the radar is more convenient and the traces formed by the friction between the radar and the support plate can be avoided.

[0065] Since the radar generally needs to be connected with the vehicle, the radar is provided with a plug-in structure. If the plug-in structure of the radar is located on the side surface of the radar, the radar adapter support will not affect the connection between the radar and the vehicle. However, if the plug-in structure of the radar is located on the front surface or the back surface of the radar, the radar adapter support can affect the connection between the radar and the vehicle. Therefore, the radar adapter support can further comprise an avoiding groove.

[0066] The avoiding groove is located on the support plate and used to avoid the plug-in structure of the radar, so as to ensure that the radar can be installed on the radar adapter support regardless of whether the direction of the plug-in structure of the radar is horizontal or vertical.

[0067] The position of the avoiding groove can be set according to actual conditions.

[0068] As an optional embodiment, if the plug-in structure of the radar is located at the edge of the front surface or the back surface of the radar, the avoiding groove 5 can be arranged at the edge of the support plate, so as to form a groove on the support plate. Figure 1

[0069] As an optional embodiment, if the plug-in structure of the radar is located at the center of the front surface or the back surface of the radar, the avoiding groove can be arranged at the center of the support plate.

[0070] In addition, the radar adapter support of the present application is manufactured by the injection molding process, thereby solving the problem of the heavy exclusive adapter support.

[0071] ​The radar adapter support of the application has high universality and good adaptability, and guarantees multiple requirements of radar fixing effect. The radar adapter support is made of injection molding, has high strength, and has no weak position risk. Multiple elastic ribs are arranged, different sizes of radars can be tightly fixed, and elastic contact will not damage the appearance of the radar. When the radar is disassembled, the radar can be disassembled by only moving the fixing buckle, the disassembly is very convenient, and the assembly time is reduced. The cost is saved, even if the radar model is replaced, the position of the radar adapter support does not need to be changed, the automobile structure design is very friendly, the installation of radars of multiple sizes can be met, and the design cost is greatly saved.

[0072] It should be noted that each of the embodiments in the present specification is described in a progressive manner, and the same and similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the difference from other embodiments.

[0073] The above is only one specific embodiment 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 in the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A radar adapter bracket, comprising: The radar adapter bracket comprises a bracket plate, bracket fixing holes and a plurality of fixing buckles. The bracket fixing holes are distributed on the bracket plate and used for fixing the bracket plate to a vehicle by fasteners. The plurality of fixing buckles are distributed on the bracket plate and used for fixing the radar.

2. The radar adapter bracket of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of fixing buckles are movably distributed on the bracket plate.

3. The radar adapter bracket of claim 1, wherein, The radar adapter bracket further comprises a plurality of limiting ribs. The plurality of limiting ribs are distributed on the bracket plate and used for limiting displacement of the radar.

4. The radar adapter bracket of claim 1, wherein, The radar adapter bracket further comprises a plurality of elastic ribs. The plurality of elastic ribs are distributed on the bracket plate and used for adjusting the positional relationship between the plurality of fixing buckles and the radar.

5. The radar adapter bracket of claim 1, wherein, The radar adapter bracket further comprises an avoiding groove. The avoiding groove is located on the bracket plate and used for avoiding the plug-in structure of the radar.

6. The radar adapter bracket of claim 1, wherein, The bracket plate comprises a first fixing edge and a second fixing edge. The plurality of fixing buckles are distributed on the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge.

7. The radar adapter bracket of claim 6, wherein, The first fixing edge and the second fixing edge are opposite edges.

8. The radar adapter bracket of claim 6, wherein, The first fixing edge and the second fixing edge are parallel to each other.

9. The radar adapter bracket of claim 8, wherein, The plurality of fixing buckles comprise a first fixing buckle, a second fixing buckle, a third fixing buckle and a fourth fixing buckle. The first fixing buckle and the second fixing buckle are distributed on the first fixing edge. The third fixing buckle and the fourth fixing buckle are distributed on the second fixing edge. The first fixing buckle and the third fixing buckle are perpendicular to the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge.

10. The radar adapter bracket of claim 1, wherein, The second fixing buckle and the fourth fixing buckle are perpendicular to the first fixing edge and the second fixing edge. The radar adapter bracket is manufactured by an injection molding process.

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