Telescopic electronic rearview mirror

Abstract

The utility model discloses a telescopic electronic rearview mirror which comprises a fixed assembly, a sliding assembly and a camera shooting assembly. The fixing assembly comprises a first shell and a fixing base, the fixing base is located in the first shell and fixedly connected with the first shell, and an opening of the first shell faces leftwards. The sliding assembly comprises a second shell and a sliding seat, the sliding seat is located in the second shell and fixedly connected with the second shell, the right end of the second shell is inserted into the first shell, the right end of the sliding seat is inserted into and slidably connected to the fixed seat, and the sliding seat can drive the second shell to slide in the left-right direction relative to the fixed seat. The camera shooting assembly is installed on the second shell. The sliding seat can slide relative to the fixed seat so as to drive the second shell and the camera shooting assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly in the left-right direction, so that the position of the camera shooting assembly in the left-right direction is adjusted to adapt to various environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic rearview mirror technology, and in particular to a retractable electronic rearview mirror. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing prevalence of automobiles, driving safety has become paramount. The outdated design of traditional side mirrors forces drivers to divert their attention to look both ways, potentially leading to traffic accidents. Furthermore, the large size of traditional rearview mirrors generates significant wind resistance, noise, and vibration at high speeds, increasing fuel consumption. Therefore, more and more cars are adopting electronic rearview mirrors. However, on some trucks, an excessively wide cargo bed may obstruct the electronic rearview mirrors' ability to observe rearward movements, causing them to malfunction. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a retractable electronic rearview mirror.

[0004] This utility model embodiment provides a retractable electronic rearview mirror, the retractable electronic rearview mirror comprising:

[0005] A fixing component includes a first housing and a fixing base, the fixing base being located inside the first housing and fixedly connected to the first housing, the opening of the first housing facing left;

[0006] A sliding assembly includes a second housing and a sliding seat. The sliding seat is located inside the second housing and is fixedly connected to the second housing. The right end of the second housing is inserted into the first housing. The right end of the sliding seat is inserted into and slidably connected to the fixed seat. The sliding seat can drive the second housing to slide relative to the fixed seat in the left-right direction.

[0007] The camera assembly is mounted on the second housing.

[0008] The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to the present invention has at least the following technical effects: the sliding seat can slide relative to the fixed seat, thereby driving the second housing and the camera assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly in the left and right directions, thereby adjusting the position of the camera assembly in the left and right directions to adapt to various environments.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sliding seat is provided with an elongated through hole that extends in the left-right direction, the fixed seat is provided with a third mounting hole, and the fixing component further includes a fixing bolt that can pass through both the third mounting hole and the elongated through hole to fix the sliding seat and the fixed seat relative to each other.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the retractable electronic rearview mirror further includes a drive assembly, which is used to drive the sliding seat to slide back and forth in the left-right direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving assembly includes a driving motor and a gear. The driving motor is mounted on the sliding seat, and the fixed seat is provided with a rack that extends in the left-right direction. The driving end of the driving motor is fixedly connected to the gear, and the gear and the rack are meshed together.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first housing includes a first upper housing and a first lower housing, and the first upper housing and the first lower housing are detachably connected.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first upper shell is provided with a first locking block, the first lower shell is provided with a first locking groove, and the first locking block and the first locking groove are fastened together.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second housing includes a second upper housing and a second lower housing, and the second upper housing and the second lower housing are detachably connected.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second upper shell is provided with a second locking block, the second lower shell is provided with a second locking groove, and the second locking block and the second locking groove are fastened together.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the camera assembly includes a mounting base, a first camera, and a second camera. The second housing is provided with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole. The mounting base is fixedly mounted on the sliding base. The first camera is fixedly mounted on the mounting base, and the lens of the first camera passes through the first mounting hole. The second camera is fixedly mounted on the mounting base, and the lens of the second camera passes through the second mounting hole.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first elastic washer is provided between the first camera and the wall of the first mounting hole, and a second elastic washer is provided between the second camera and the wall of the second mounting hole.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1This is a structural schematic diagram of a retractable electronic rearview mirror according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a retractable electronic rearview mirror according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view from another angle of some embodiments of the retractable electronic rearview mirror of this utility model.

[0023] Icon labels:

[0024] Fixing component 100; first housing 110; fixing base 120; third mounting hole 121; fixing bolt 130; first upper housing 141; first lower housing 142; first locking block 151; first locking groove 152;

[0025] Sliding assembly 200; second housing 210; sliding seat 220; elongated through hole 221; second upper housing 231; second lower housing 232; second locking block 241; second locking groove 242; first mounting hole 251; second mounting hole 252;

[0026] Camera assembly 300; mounting base 310; first camera 321; second camera 322. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0031] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The retractable electronic rearview mirror includes a fixed assembly 100, a sliding assembly 200, and a camera assembly 300. The fixed assembly 100 includes a first housing 110 and a fixed base 120. The fixed base 120 is located inside and fixedly connected to the first housing 110, and the opening of the first housing 110 faces left. The sliding assembly 200 includes a second housing 210 and a sliding base 220. The sliding base 220 is located inside and fixedly connected to the second housing 210. The right end of the second housing 210 is inserted into the first housing 110, and the right end of the sliding base 220 is inserted into and slidably connected to the fixed base 120. The sliding base 220 can drive the second housing 210 to slide relative to the fixed base 120 in a left-right direction. The camera assembly 300 is mounted on the second housing 210.

[0033] Understandably, the sliding seat 220 can slide relative to the fixed seat 120, thereby driving the second housing 210 and the camera assembly 300 to move relative to the fixed assembly 100 in the left and right directions, thereby adjusting the position of the camera assembly 300 in the left and right directions to adapt to various environments. For example, when the truck body is too wide, the camera assembly 300 can be moved by adjusting the sliding seat 220 to avoid the truck body blocking the camera assembly 300 from observing the rear.

[0034] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The sliding seat 220 has an elongated through hole 221 extending in the left-right direction. The fixed seat 120 has a third mounting hole 121. The fixing assembly 100 also includes a fixing bolt 130, which can pass through both the third mounting hole 121 and the elongated through hole 221. Tightening the fixing bolt 130 can fix the sliding seat 220 and the fixed seat 120 relative to each other. It can be understood that when the sliding seat 220 needs to be slid, the fixing bolt 130 is loosened and the sliding seat 220 is moved in the left-right direction. At this time, the fixing bolt 130 moves relative to the sliding seat 220 along the extension direction of the elongated through hole 221. After the sliding seat 220 moves to the designated position, the fixing bolt 130 is tightened again to fix the sliding seat 220 and the fixed seat 120 relative to each other.

[0035] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the retractable electronic rearview mirror further includes a drive assembly for driving the sliding base 220 to reciprocate in the left-right direction. Preferably, the drive assembly includes a drive motor and a gear. The drive motor is mounted on the sliding base 220, and the fixed base 120 is provided with a rack extending in the left-right direction. The drive end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the gear, and the gear and rack are meshed. When the drive motor drives the gear to rotate, the gear can rotate and move along the extension direction of the rack, thereby driving the drive motor and the sliding base 220 to move in the left-right direction.

[0036] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first housing 110 includes a first upper housing 141 and a first lower housing 142, which are detachably connected. Preferably, the first upper housing 141 is provided with a first locking block 151, and the first lower housing 142 is provided with a first locking groove 152. The first locking block 151 and the first locking groove 152 are fastened together to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the first housing 110 for the assembly or repair of internal parts.

[0037] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second housing 210 includes a second upper housing 231 and a second lower housing 232, which are detachably connected. Preferably, the second upper housing 231 is provided with a second locking block 241, and the second lower housing 232 is provided with a second locking groove 242. The second locking block 241 and the second locking groove 242 are fastened together to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the second housing 210 for the assembly or repair of internal parts.

[0038] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The camera assembly 300 includes a mounting base 310, a first camera 321, and a second camera 322. The second housing 210 has a first mounting hole 251 and a second mounting hole 252. The mounting base 310 is fixedly mounted on a sliding base 220. The first camera 321 is fixedly mounted on the mounting base 310, with its lens passing through the first mounting hole 251. The second camera 322 is fixedly mounted on the mounting base 310, with its lens passing through the second mounting hole 252. The cooperation of the first camera 321 and the second camera 322 can increase the camera range and improve driving safety.

[0039] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a first elastic washer is provided between the first camera 321 and the wall of the first mounting hole 251, and a second elastic washer is provided between the wall of the second camera 322 and the wall of the second mounting hole 252. The first and second elastic washers can play a role in waterproof sealing, and also play a certain role in buffering, so as to prevent the vibration of the second housing 210 from affecting the accuracy of the first camera 321 and the second camera 322.

[0040] In this specification, the reference to the term "some embodiments" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A retractable electronic rearview mirror, characterized in that, include: The fixing assembly (100) includes a first housing (110) and a fixing seat (120), the fixing seat (120) being located inside the first housing (110) and fixedly connected to the first housing (110), the opening of the first housing (110) facing left; The sliding assembly (200) includes a second housing (210) and a sliding seat (220). The sliding seat (220) is located inside the second housing (210) and is fixedly connected to the second housing (210). The right end of the second housing (210) is inserted into the first housing (110). The right end of the sliding seat (220) is inserted into and slidably connected to the fixed seat (120). The sliding seat (220) can drive the second housing (210) to slide relative to the fixed seat (120) in the left-right direction. A camera assembly (300) is mounted on the second housing (210).

2. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding seat (220) is provided with an elongated through hole (221) that extends in the left-right direction. The fixed seat (120) is provided with a third mounting hole (121). The fixing component (100) also includes a fixing bolt (130) that can pass through both the third mounting hole (121) and the elongated through hole (221) to fix the sliding seat (220) and the fixed seat (120) relative to each other.

3. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retractable electronic rearview mirror also includes a drive assembly for driving the sliding base (220) to slide back and forth in the left and right direction.

4. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive motor and a gear. The drive motor is mounted on the sliding seat (220). The fixed seat (120) is provided with a rack that extends in the left-right direction. The drive end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the gear, and the gear and the rack are meshed together.

5. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing (110) includes a first upper housing (141) and a first lower housing (142), which are detachably connected.

6. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first upper shell (141) is provided with a first locking block (151), and the first lower shell (142) is provided with a first locking groove (152). The first locking block (151) and the first locking groove (152) are fastened together.

7. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second housing (210) includes a second upper housing (231) and a second lower housing (232), which are detachably connected.

8. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second upper shell (231) is provided with a second locking block (241), and the second lower shell (232) is provided with a second locking groove (242). The second locking block (241) and the second locking groove (242) are fastened together.

9. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera assembly (300) includes a mounting base (310), a first camera (321) and a second camera (322). The second housing (210) is provided with a first mounting hole (251) and a second mounting hole (252). The mounting base (310) is fixedly mounted on the sliding base (220). The first camera (321) is fixedly mounted on the mounting base (310). The lens of the first camera (321) passes through the first mounting hole (251). The second camera (322) is fixedly mounted on the mounting base (310). The lens of the second camera (322) passes through the second mounting hole (252).

10. The retractable electronic rearview mirror according to claim 9, characterized in that, A first elastic washer is provided between the first camera (321) and the wall of the first mounting hole (251), and a second elastic washer is provided between the second camera (322) and the wall of the second mounting hole (252).

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