Cleaning device, camera system and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cleaning device, a camera system and a vehicle, the cleaning device is applied to a light-transmitting part, the light-transmitting part comprises a light-transmitting surface and a light-transmitting body, the light-transmitting surface is arranged on the end face of the light-transmitting body, and the cleaning device comprises an air guide part, a first conductive part and a second conductive part; the air guide part is arranged on the radial outer side of the light-transmitting body, an air channel is formed between the air guide part and the light-transmitting body, one end of the second conductive part is connected with the air guide part, and the other end of the second conductive part extends to the radial outer side of the light-transmitting face and movably abuts against the light-transmitting face. The first conductive part is arranged on the light-transmitting surface, a gap is formed between the first conductive part and the second conductive part and located on the light-transmitting surface, when a conductive medium exists in the gap, the first conductive part and the second conductive part are communicated to form a first loop, and the air duct conveys air flow to the light-transmitting surface. According to the utility model, the light-transmitting surface can be cleaned in time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle camera technology, and in particular to a cleaning device, camera system, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with camera systems. These cameras monitor the vehicle's external environment, displaying the footage on a screen inside the vehicle. However, since cameras are located in the external environment, conductive or obstructing media inevitably accumulate on the lens surface. Conductive media include fog or water droplets; obstructing media include impurities. This can cause distortion in the monitored images. If these media are not removed in a timely manner, it can also lead to vehicle safety issues.

[0003] In existing camera systems, when image distortion is detected on the display screen, it indicates the presence of a medium on the lens surface. A fan is used to blow away the medium from the lens surface. However, there is a lag in the removal of the medium. If the medium is not removed in time, it will affect the light transmission of the lens. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the aforementioned technical problems by providing a cleaning device, a camera system, and a vehicle, thereby enabling the cleaning device to clean the light-transmitting surface of the camera in a timely manner, ensuring the camera can transmit normal images, and improving vehicle driving safety. To achieve the above objective, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A cleaning device is applied to a light-transmitting part, the light-transmitting part including a light-transmitting surface and a light-transmitting body, the light-transmitting surface being disposed on the end face of the light-transmitting body, and the cleaning device including an air guide part, a first conductive part, and a second conductive part;

[0006] The air guide is disposed on the radially outer side of the light-transmitting body, forming an air duct between the air guide and the light-transmitting body. One end of the second conductive part is connected to the air guide, and the other end of the second conductive part extends to the radially outer side of the light-transmitting surface and is movably attached to the light-transmitting surface. The first conductive part is disposed on the light-transmitting surface, and a gap exists between the first conductive part and the second conductive part on the light-transmitting surface.

[0007] When a conductive medium is present in the gap, the first conductive part and the second conductive part are connected to form a first circuit, and the air duct delivers airflow to the light-transmitting surface.

[0008] Specifically, it also includes a controller and a blower, the controller being electrically connected to the blower, the blower being connected to the air guide, and the controller being communicatively connected to the first circuit.

[0009] Specifically, when the first circuit is connected, the controller controls the blower to start; or when the light-transmitting surface has a conductive medium and / or a light-shielding medium, the controller controls the blower to start.

[0010] Specifically, the second conductive part is concentrically disposed with the first conductive part, and the second conductive part is disposed radially outside the first conductive part.

[0011] Specifically, the air duct is provided with an air outlet near the second conductive part, and the light-transmitting surface protrudes axially from the air outlet.

[0012] Specifically, the second conductive part is made of a flexible conductive material. The outer periphery of the second conductive part is provided with a first end, and the inner periphery of the second conductive part is provided with a second end. The first end is connected to the air guide part, and the second end is in contact with the light-transmitting surface. The thickness of the first end is greater than the thickness of the second end.

[0013] Specifically, the first conductive part is connected to a first wire, which passes through the light-transmitting part. The second conductive part is connected to a second wire, and both the first wire and the second wire are connected to an external power source to form the first circuit.

[0014] Specifically, it also includes a housing, which is connected to the light-transmitting body, and the air guide is installed on the housing.

[0015] The camera system includes the aforementioned cleaning device.

[0016] The vehicle includes the cleaning device or the camera system.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model's cleaning device, camera system, and vehicle are mainly reflected in:

[0018] There is a gap between the first conductive part and the second conductive part on the light-transmitting surface. When there is a conductive medium in the gap, the first conductive part and the second conductive part are connected to form a first circuit. The air duct delivers airflow to the light-transmitting surface. The air duct can deliver air to the light-transmitting surface in a timely manner and remove the conductive medium from the light-transmitting surface to ensure the light transmission performance of the light-transmitting part. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cleaning device is provided for the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 A front view schematic diagram of a cleaning device is provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 A front cross-sectional view of a cleaning device is provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] Light-transmitting part 1, light-transmitting surface 11, light-transmitting body 12;

[0024] Air guide section 2, air duct 21;

[0025] First conductive part 3, first wire 31;

[0026] Second conductive part 4, second wire 41, first end 42, second end 43;

[0027] Blowering device 5;

[0028] Shell 6. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the exemplary embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not an exhaustive list of all embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] This embodiment provides a cleaning device for removing conductive and / or obstructing media from the light-transmitting part 1. Specifically, the light-transmitting part 1 can be the lens of a camera, which can be installed on a vehicle to monitor the vehicle's external environment. Since the camera is installed in the external environment, fog, water droplets, or impurities on the camera lens need to be removed promptly to ensure the camera's normal operation. By installing a cleaning device on the camera, conductive and / or obstructing media on the camera lens can be removed, as detailed below.

[0032] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the cleaning device includes an air guide 2, a first conductive part 3, and a second conductive part 4. The air guide 2 is disposed on the radial outer side of the light-transmitting body 12, and an air duct 21 is formed between the air guide 2 and the light-transmitting body 12. One end of the second conductive part 4 is connected to the air guide 2, and the other end of the second conductive part 4 extends to the radial outer side of the light-transmitting surface 11 and is movably attached to the light-transmitting surface 11. The first conductive part 3 is disposed on the light-transmitting surface 11, and there is a gap between the first conductive part 3 and the second conductive part 4 on the light-transmitting surface 11. When a conductive medium is present in the gap, the first conductive part 3 and the second conductive part 4 are electrically connected to form a first circuit, and the air duct 21 delivers airflow to the light-transmitting surface 11.

[0033] The cleaning device also includes a controller and a blower 5. The controller and the blower 5 are electrically connected to form a second circuit. The blower 5 is connected to the air guide 2 to enable the blower 5 to deliver air to the air duct 21. The controller is communicatively connected to the first circuit. When the first circuit is connected, the controller controls the blower 5 to start for a preset time, or when there is a conductive medium and / or a light-blocking medium on the light-transmitting surface 11, the controller controls the blower 5 to start.

[0034] The blowing device 5 is connected to the side wall of the air guide 2. After the airflow enters the air duct 21, it circulates along the circumference of the air duct 21, which can effectively and evenly dissipate the airflow. The airflow pushes open the second conductive part 4. After the second conductive part 4 is deformed, the airflow is led out along the circumference of the air duct 21 and blows on the light-transmitting surface 11, which can quickly and evenly remove the fog or water droplets from the light-transmitting surface 11.

[0035] The cleaning device can be used in two ways. One is passive activation. When there is a conductive medium on the light-transmitting surface 11, the second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3 are electrically connected to form a first circuit. The controller obtains a circuit connection signal from the first circuit and activates the blower 5 through the second circuit according to the circuit connection signal, thereby blowing air into the air duct 21. The blower 5 is in a delayed working state. Whenever the blower 5 is activated, it will turn off after a default preset working time. This means that the duration of continuous air blowing by the blower 5 is sufficient to remove the conductive medium on the light-transmitting surface 11. The other is active activation. When there is a conductive medium and / or a light-blocking medium on the light-transmitting surface 11, the second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3 have not yet formed an effective electrical connection. However, at this time, it can be confirmed through the image information of the camera that there is a conductive medium and / or a light-blocking medium on the light-transmitting surface 11. The controller can independently control the blower 5 to start so that the blower 5 can blow air into the air duct 21 in a timely manner.

[0036] In this embodiment, there is a gap between the first conductive part 3 and the second conductive part 4 on the light-transmitting surface 11. When there is a conductive medium in the gap, the first conductive part 3 and the second conductive part 4 are connected to form a first circuit. The air duct 21 delivers airflow to the light-transmitting surface 11. The air duct 21 can deliver air to the light-transmitting surface 11 in a timely manner and remove the conductive medium from the light-transmitting surface 11, ensuring the light transmission performance of the light-transmitting part 1. The camera can transmit normal images, improving the driving safety of the vehicle.

[0037] In one embodiment, the second conductive part 4 is concentrically disposed with the first conductive part 3, and the second conductive part 4 is disposed radially outside the first conductive part 3.

[0038] The air guide 2 is arranged around the outer periphery of the light-transmitting part 1. The second conductive part 4 has a roughly annular structure, and the corresponding first conductive part 3 has a roughly annular structure. When the mist or water droplets are unevenly distributed on the light-transmitting surface 11, a large electrical conduction area can be formed between the second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3. The second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3 are more likely to form an effective first circuit, further improving the reliability of the cleaning device.

[0039] The second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3 are arranged concentrically. The distance between the second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3 is the radial difference between the inner circumference of the second conductive part 4 and the outer circumference of the first conductive part 3. The radial difference is set within a reasonable range so that electrical connection can be made when there is fog or water droplets between the second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3; and avoids the radial difference being too large, which would affect the electrical connection between the second conductive part 4 and the first conductive part 3.

[0040] The first conductive part 3 can be a metal ring. The first conductive part 3 and the light-transmitting surface 11 can be fixed by adhesive bonding, which can effectively and quickly fix the first conductive part 3 without affecting its conductivity.

[0041] In one embodiment, the air duct 21 is provided with an air outlet near the second conductive part 4, and the light-transmitting surface 11 protrudes axially from the air outlet.

[0042] When the light-transmitting surface 11 does not require the removal of conductive medium and / or light-shielding medium, the second conductive part 4 can effectively block the air duct 21, playing a certain role in dust prevention. The light-transmitting surface 11 is axially protruding from the air outlet, so that the second conductive part 4 is in close contact with the light-transmitting surface 11, further improving the sealing performance of the second conductive part 4 and effectively preventing dust or rainwater from entering the air duct 21.

[0043] In one embodiment, the second conductive part 4 is made of a flexible conductive material. A first end 42 is provided on the outer periphery of the second conductive part 4, and a second end 43 is provided on the inner periphery of the second conductive part 4. The first end 42 is connected to the air guide part 2, and the second end 43 is attached to the light-transmitting surface 11. The thickness of the first end 42 is greater than the thickness of the second end 43.

[0044] The second conductive part 4 can be a conductive adhesive strip. When the second conductive part 4 is in contact with the light-transmitting surface 11, the second conductive part 4 and the light-transmitting surface 11 are in a sealed state. The second conductive part 4 is deformed by the airflow. The thickness of the first end 42 is greater than the thickness of the second end 43. The second end 43 is more easily pushed open by the airflow, thereby achieving the separation of the second conductive part 4 from the light-transmitting surface 11. The second conductive part 4 can still guide the airflow to sweep on the light-transmitting surface 11.

[0045] In one embodiment, the cleaning device further includes a housing 6, which is connected to the light-transmitting body 12, and the air guide 2 and the air blowing device 5 are both mounted on the housing 6.

[0046] The first conductive part 3 is connected to a first wire 31, which passes through the light-transmitting part 1. The second conductive part 4 is connected to a second wire 41. Both the first wire 31 and the second wire 41 are connected to an external power source to form a first circuit.

[0047] The first wire 31 can pass through the light-transmitting part 1 and then be led out from the housing 6, so as to avoid the first wire 31 blocking the light-transmitting surface 11. The second wire 41 can pass along the outer wall of the air guide part 2, pass through the air blowing device 5 and then be led out from the housing 6, so as to make the wiring trajectory of the first wire 31 and the second wire 41 more reasonable and avoid them being fully exposed on the cleaning device, which would affect the appearance.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] This embodiment provides a camera system, including the cleaning device and camera described in the above embodiment, wherein the camera includes a light-transmitting part 1.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] This embodiment provides a vehicle, including the cleaning device or camera system described in the above embodiments. The vehicle has the beneficial effects of the cleaning device, which will not be elaborated here.

[0052] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "concentric", "circumferential", "radial", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0053] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, terms such as "installed," "connected," "joined," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for communication; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or a connection within two elements or an interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0054] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0055] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A cleaning device applied to a light-transmitting part (1), the light-transmitting part (1) comprising a light-transmitting surface (11) and a light-transmitting body (12), the light-transmitting surface (11) being disposed on the end face of the light-transmitting body (12), characterized in that: The cleaning device includes an air guide (2), a first conductive part (3), and a second conductive part (4); The air guide (2) is disposed on the radial outer side of the light-transmitting body (12), and an air duct (21) is formed between the air guide (2) and the light-transmitting body (12). One end of the second conductive part (4) is connected to the air guide (2), and the other end of the second conductive part (4) extends to the radial outer side of the light-transmitting surface (11) and is movably attached to the light-transmitting surface (11). The first conductive part (3) is disposed on the light-transmitting surface (11), and there is a gap between the first conductive part (3) and the second conductive part (4) on the light-transmitting surface (11). When a conductive medium is present in the gap, the first conductive part (3) and the second conductive part (4) are electrically connected to form a first circuit, and the air duct (21) delivers airflow to the light-transmitting surface (11).

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a controller and a blower (5), the controller being electrically connected to the blower (5), the blower (5) being connected to the air guide (2), and the controller being communicatively connected to the first circuit.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the first circuit is connected, the controller controls the blower (5) to start; or When the light-transmitting surface (11) contains the conductive medium and / or the light-shielding medium, the controller controls the blowing device (5) to start.

4. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second conductive part (4) is concentrically disposed with the first conductive part (3), and the second conductive part (4) is disposed radially outside the first conductive part (3).

5. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct (21) is provided with an air outlet near the second conductive part (4), and the light-transmitting surface (11) protrudes axially from the air outlet.

6. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second conductive part (4) is made of flexible conductive material. The outer periphery of the second conductive part (4) is provided with a first end (42) and the inner periphery of the second conductive part (4) is provided with a second end (43). The first end (42) is connected to the air guide part (2) and the second end (43) is in contact with the light-transmitting surface (11). The thickness of the first end (42) is greater than the thickness of the second end (43).

7. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conductive part (3) is connected to a first wire (31), which passes through the light-transmitting part (1). The second conductive part (4) is connected to a second wire (41). Both the first wire (31) and the second wire (41) are connected to an external power source to form the first circuit.

8. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a housing (6), which is connected to the light-transmitting body (12), and the air guide (2) is installed on the housing (6).

9. A camera system, characterized in that: Includes the cleaning device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: Includes the cleaning device as described in any one of claims 1-8 or the camera system as described in claim 9.

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