Scooter and control system thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a scooter and a control system thereof, and the scooter comprises a scooter body which comprises a frame, a front wheel body and a rear wheel body, and the front wheel body and the rear wheel body are arranged in the front-back direction of the frame; the rear fender extends in the circumferential direction of the rear wheel body and is arranged on the circumferential side of the rear wheel body in a covering mode. The camera module is arranged on the rear fender, and the view field of the camera module at least covers the area between the front wheel body and the rear wheel body and the rear side area of the rear wheel body. According to the scooter, the camera module is arranged on the rear fender, the camera module can shoot the image of the surrounding environment of the scooter and can also shoot the image of a rider, safety prompting can be conveniently carried out on the rider according to the surrounding environment, and safety supervision and prompting can be carried out on the rider according to the riding state of the rider; according to the scooter, the use safety of the scooter can be improved, and the functions are integrated through one camera module, so that the cost is reduced, and the structure of the scooter is simplified.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of scooters, in particular to a scooter and a control system thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a kind of traffic tool with both entertainment function and short distance activity function, the scooter is increasingly applied to people's daily life.

[0003] At present, most of the scooters on the market are equipped with few safety monitoring devices, although some models of scooters are provided with cameras, but they only play the role of vehicle recorders, which are usually installed in the front position of the vehicle and point to the direction of the vehicle, or are installed in the rear position of the vehicle and point to the rear of the vehicle to detect and identify the situation in front of and behind the vehicle.

[0004] The above models of scooters usually pay attention to the surrounding environment, and the safety monitoring effect on the rider is limited, and usually multiple cameras are needed to cooperate to obtain images in a larger field of view, resulting in high cost of the scooter. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present application provides a scooter and a control system thereof, which can improve the use safety of the scooter and reduce the cost.

[0006] The present application provides a scooter, comprising: a vehicle body comprising a vehicle frame and a front wheel body and a rear wheel body arranged along the front-rear direction of the vehicle frame; a rear mudguard extending along the circumferential direction of the rear wheel body and covering the lateral side of the rear wheel body, the rear mudguard being provided with a mounting structure; and a camera module arranged in the mounting structure, the field of view of the camera module covering at least the area between the front wheel body and the rear wheel body and the rear area of the rear wheel body.

[0007] The scooter of the present application arranges the camera module on the rear mudguard, and the camera module can not only shoot the images of the surrounding environment of the scooter, but also shoot the images of the rider, which is convenient for giving safety prompts to the rider according to the surrounding environment, and can also supervise and prompt the rider according to the riding state of the rider himself, so as to improve the use safety of the scooter, and through the integration of the above functions by a group of camera modules, it is beneficial to reduce the cost and simplify the structure of the scooter.

[0008] In some embodiments, at least part of the structure of the mounting structure is located on the upper side of the wheel shaft behind the rear wheel body.

[0009] In this way, the space above the rear wheel body can be fully utilized, and the camera module is arranged rearward and upward, which is beneficial to expand the field of view of the camera module, so as to better shoot the environment in front of the rear wheel body and the rider above.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mounting structure and the rear fender are an integral structure; or, the mounting structure and the rear fender are separate structures that can be detachably connected.

[0011] Understandably, when the mounting structure and the rear fender are integrated, the connection strength between the mounting structure and the rear fender is enhanced, thereby improving the installation stability of the camera module. When the mounting structure and the rear fender are separate structures that can be detached, it is convenient to assemble and disassemble the mounting structure and the rear fender. When repairing the camera module, it is not necessary to remove the rear fender from the scooter; only the mounting structure needs to be removed from the rear fender, which simplifies the maintenance operation.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rear mudguard includes a first mudguard section and an installation section connected sequentially from front to back. The first mudguard section is vertically opposite to the axle of the rear wheel body and is arc-shaped. The installation section constitutes the installation structure. The camera module includes a main structure and a camera. The highest point of the camera is not lower than the highest point of the first mudguard section.

[0013] In this way, the blind spots of the camera module can be minimized, giving it a better shooting angle and improving the comprehensiveness of information acquisition.

[0014] In some embodiments, the mounting section encloses an installation space, the mounting section is provided with a mounting hole communicating with the installation space, the main structure is fixed to the installation space, and the camera extends out from the mounting hole.

[0015] In this way, by placing the main structure in the installation space, the mudguards can effectively protect the main structure from external impacts, providing a relatively stable and safe working environment for the main structure. The camera can then be inserted through the mounting hole to facilitate the acquisition of external images.

[0016] In some embodiments, the mounting section includes a first side plate connected to a first mudguard section; the first side plate is located at the top of the mounting space and extends obliquely upward and backward, and the mounting hole is provided in the first side plate.

[0017] In this way, the camera module can be installed at the top of the installation space, so that the camera has a better front view and an upward view, which is conducive to acquiring more comprehensive images of the surrounding environment and the cyclist.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first side plate includes a first end connected to the first mudguard section and a second end away from the first mudguard section, and the camera module is disposed near the second end.

[0019] Since the second end of the first side panel is relatively far back on the rear fender and is also the highest point of the entire rear fender, and the camera module is positioned close to the second end, the camera module can be positioned as far back and high as possible, providing a wider and more comprehensive shooting angle for the environment in front and the rider above, thus obtaining more accurate images.

[0020] In some embodiments, the field of view of the camera module includes a first forward-facing field of view interface tangent to the highest point of the first mudguard section; and / or, the field of view of the camera module includes a second rearward-facing field of view interface not lower than the second end of the first side plate.

[0021] The first field of view is tangent to the highest point of the first mudguard section, maximizing the forward viewing angle of the camera module. The second field of view is tangent to the second end of the first side plate, maximizing the rearward viewing angle of the camera module. In this way, the field of view of the camera module can be increased as much as possible to obtain more comprehensive environmental information.

[0022] In some embodiments, the angle between the first view interface and the second view interface is 150°-170°.

[0023] This allows the camera module's field of view to basically cover its circumference and top, which is beneficial for obtaining more comprehensive environmental and cyclist information. At the same time, compared to the solution of configuring multiple camera modules to obtain images from different directions, it is beneficial for saving costs.

[0024] In some embodiments, the optical axis of the camera module forms a preset angle with the vertical direction, the preset angle being 0°-45°.

[0025] This tilts the camera module forward, which helps to better capture images of the environment in front and the cyclist above.

[0026] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the installation space is provided with a fixing structure, the main structure is provided with a fixing fit structure, and the fixing structure and the fixing fit structure are connected to connect the camera module and the installation section.

[0027] The camera module can be installed in the installation space through a fixed structure and a fixed mating structure.

[0028] In some embodiments, the fixing structure is formed as a mounting post perpendicular to the first side plate, the mounting post has a first connecting hole, the fixing and fitting structure is formed as a second connecting hole, and the main structure and the mounting section are connected by fasteners passing through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0029] Thus, the construction of the fixed structure and the fixed mating structure is relatively simple, which facilitates the processing and manufacturing of the rear mudguard. At the same time, it can also improve the installation and disassembly efficiency of the camera module and facilitate maintenance.

[0030] In some embodiments, the rear mudguard further includes: a second mudguard section connected to an end of the mounting section away from the first mudguard section; the scooter further includes: a dirt separator fixed to the side of the rear mudguard facing the rear wheel body, the dirt separator being connected to at least one of the first mudguard section and the second mudguard section, the dirt separator at least separating the mounting space and the rear wheel body.

[0031] Thus, by setting a second mudguard section, which is located behind the installation section, it is beneficial to avoid direct collisions between the installation section and the camera module and objects behind the scooter; and by setting a dirt baffle, mud and water kicked up by the rear wheel during the scooter's movement can be prevented from splashing onto the camera module and affecting its normal operation.

[0032] Secondly, this application provides a control system for a scooter, comprising: a control unit, the control unit being electrically connected to the camera module to acquire images captured by the camera module, wherein the scooter is the aforementioned scooter.

[0033] The control system of the scooter disclosed in this application allows the control unit to provide safety alerts to the rider based on images of the surrounding environment captured by the camera module, and also to monitor and alert the rider based on images of the rider captured by the camera module, thereby improving the safety of using the scooter.

[0034] In some embodiments, the control unit includes:

[0035] A dashcam module is used to record and store images; and / or,

[0036] A multi-person cycling module is used to determine the number of riders based on an image; and / or,

[0037] The proper riding module is used to determine whether a cyclist is riding correctly based on images; and / or,

[0038] The sentry monitoring module is used to control the camera module to capture the dynamic environment around the scooter when the scooter is locked. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the scooter from one angle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing another angle of the scooter according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the rear fender and the camera module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 4 For along Figure 3 Sectional view of section AA;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the rear fender at one angle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the rear fender from another angle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the rear fender according to an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the control unit according to an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0049] 100- Scooter;

[0050] 1-Frame; 11-Main frame assembly; 12-Pedal assembly;

[0051] 2-Front wheel body;

[0052] 3-Rear wheel body; 31-Wheel axle;

[0053] 4- Rear fender;

[0054] 41-First mudguard section;

[0055] 42-Installation section; 421-First side plate; 422-Second side plate; 423-Installation space; 424-Installation hole; 425-Fixing structure;

[0056] 43-Second mudguard section; 431-Housing section;

[0057] 5-Camera module; 51-Camera; 52-Main structure; 521-Fixed mating structure; a-First field of view interface; b-Second field of view interface; L-Optical axis;

[0058] 6-Sewage baffle; 7-Fasteners;

[0059] 8-Control unit; 81-Driving recorder module; 82-Multi-person riding module; 83-Standard riding module; 84-Sentry monitoring module. Detailed Implementation

[0060] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0061] Scooters, as a mode of transportation that combines entertainment and short-distance travel, are becoming increasingly common in people's daily lives. Currently, most scooters on the market are not equipped with safety monitoring devices. While some models have cameras, these typically function only as dashcams, usually mounted at the front of the scooter, pointing in the direction of travel, or at the rear, pointing behind the scooter to detect and identify the situation in front and behind. These scooter models primarily focus on the surrounding environment, offering limited safety monitoring for the rider. Furthermore, multiple cameras are often required to capture a wider field of view, leading to higher costs for these scooters.

[0062] In view of this, this application provides a scooter and its control system, which mounts a camera module on the rear fender. The camera module can capture images of both the scooter's surrounding environment and the rider, facilitating safety alerts to the rider based on the surrounding environment and safety monitoring and alerts based on the rider's riding status. This improves the safety of the scooter. Furthermore, integrating the above functions into a single camera module helps reduce costs and simplify the scooter's structure.

[0063] The following is for reference. Figures 1-7 The scooter 100 described in this application is described in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

[0064] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The scooter 100 in this embodiment may include: a vehicle body, a rear mudguard 4, and a camera module 5.

[0065] The vehicle body may include a frame 1, a front wheel 2, and a rear wheel 3. The frame 1 may include a main pole assembly 11 and a pedal assembly 12 connected to the bottom of the main pole assembly 11. The main pole assembly 11 may include a column and a handlebar. The handlebar is at the top of the column, and the handlebar and column may be perpendicular to each other. The column may extend vertically or at an angle to the vertical direction. Optionally, the column may be a telescopic structure to allow the handlebar height to be adjusted according to the rider's needs. The pedal assembly 12 is located at the bottom of the column, allowing the rider to stand on the pedal assembly 12 and operate the main pole assembly 11 to move and stop the scooter 100. The front wheel 2 is located in front of the pedal assembly 12, and the rear wheel 3 is located behind the pedal assembly 12. Thus, the front wheel 2 and the rear wheel 3 are arranged along the front-rear direction of the frame 1, and the scooter 100 moves when the front wheel 2 and the rear wheel 3 roll along the ground. Furthermore, the scooter 100 may also include a battery pack, which may be located at the bottom of the skateboard assembly and can provide propulsion power for the scooter 100.

[0066] The rear mudguard 4 extends along the circumference of the rear wheel body 3 and covers the periphery of the rear wheel body 3. For example, the rear mudguard 4 covers the upper side of the rear wheel body 3 and is spaced a certain distance from the rear wheel body 3. When the scooter 100 passes through waterlogged, dusty, or muddy sections of road, the rear mudguard 4 can prevent mud and sewage kicked up by the rear wheel body 3 from splashing onto the rider.

[0067] The camera module 5 is mounted on the rear fender 4, which provides a mounting position for the camera module 5 and gives it a relatively wide field of view. The field of view of the camera module 5 covers at least the area between the front wheel 2 and the rear wheel 3, as well as the rear area of ​​the rear wheel 3. Since the pedal assembly 12 that carries the rider is located between the front wheel 2 and the rear wheel 3, the camera module 5 can capture images of both the environment around the scooter 100 and the rider.

[0068] Optionally, the field of view of the camera module 5 can at least cover the front, rear, and top sides of the camera module 5. Here, the front side of the camera module 5 refers to the area in front of the vertical plane in which the camera module 5 is located, the rear side of the camera module 5 refers to the area behind the vertical plane in which the camera module 5 is located, and the vertical plane is parallel to the wheel axle 31 of the rear wheel body 3. The top side of the camera module 5 refers to the area above the horizontal plane in which the camera module 5 is located.

[0069] Optionally, the camera module 5 is a panoramic wide-angle camera module. This ensures that the camera module 5 has a wide field of view to capture a more comprehensive riding condition. It can also replace the solution of setting camera modules on the front and rear sides of the frame in related technologies, thereby reducing costs.

[0070] Thus, the camera module 5 can capture images of the environment surrounding the scooter 100, as well as images of the pedal assembly 12 and the rider. Understandably, the camera module 5 can be used to record the rider's riding process, rider status, and surrounding environment information, so that the control unit can provide the rider with road condition reminders and safety risk warnings based on the images captured by the camera module 5.

[0071] The scooter 100 of this application has a camera module 5 mounted on the rear fender 4. The camera module 5 can capture images of the surrounding environment of the scooter 100 and images of the rider. This facilitates safety reminders to the rider based on the surrounding environment and safety monitoring and reminders to the rider based on their riding status, thereby improving the safety of the scooter 100. Furthermore, integrating the above functions into a single camera module 5 helps to reduce costs and simplify the structure of the scooter 100.

[0072] In some embodiments, the rear fender 4 may be provided with a mounting structure, such as a mounting bracket, mounting boss, mounting plate, mounting plane, etc. The mounting structure can be designed to adapt to the structure of the camera module 5 so as to provide stable and reliable mounting support for the camera module 5. This embodiment does not limit the specific construction of the mounting structure.

[0073] Optionally, at least a portion of the mounting structure is located behind and above the axle 31 of the rear wheel body 3. Here, "behind the axle 31" refers to the rear side of the vertical plane containing the axis of the axle 31, and "above the axle 31" refers to the upper side of the horizontal plane containing the axis of the axle 31. That is, at least a portion of the mounting structure is located above and behind the rear wheel body 3. For example, the entire mounting structure may be located above and behind the axle 31 of the rear wheel body 3, or a portion may be located directly above the axle 31, and another portion may be located above and behind the axle 31. The camera module 5 is mounted on the mounting structure.

[0074] In this way, the space above and behind the rear wheel 3 can be fully utilized, and the camera module 5 can be positioned further back and higher, which helps to expand the field of view of the camera module 5, thereby better capturing the environment in front of the rear wheel 3 and the rider above it.

[0075] In some embodiments, the mounting structure and the rear fender 4 are integrated into one structure, which enhances the connection strength between the mounting structure and the rear fender 4, thereby improving the installation stability of the camera module 5.

[0076] In other embodiments, the mounting structure and the rear mudguard 4 are separate and detachably connected. For example, the connection method between the mounting structure and the rear mudguard 4 can be snap-fit, adhesive, screw-fit, plug-in, etc. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the mounting structure and the rear mudguard 4. When repairing the camera module 5, it is not necessary to remove the rear mudguard 4 from the scooter 100; only the mounting structure needs to be removed from the rear mudguard, which simplifies the maintenance operation.

[0077] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 3-7 The rear mudguard 4 may include a first mudguard section 41 and a mounting section 42, which are connected sequentially from front to back. The front end of the first mudguard section 41 may be connected to the frame 1. For example, the front end of the first mudguard section 41 may extend to the pedal assembly 12 and be connected to the pedal assembly 12, thereby providing stable support for the rear mudguard 4.

[0078] The first mudguard section 41 is vertically opposite to the axle 31 of the rear wheel body 3, that is, the first mudguard section 41 is located directly above the axle 31 of the rear wheel body 3. The first mudguard section 41 is arc-shaped, and the first mudguard section 41 can be arc-shaped or non-arc-shaped. The mounting section 42 constitutes the mounting structure. The mounting section 42 can be designed according to the structure of the camera module 5. The camera module 5 can be set in the mounting section 42.

[0079] Optionally, refer to Figure 4 The camera module 5 includes a main structure 52 and a camera 51. The main structure 52 may include a housing and multiple functional modules such as a circuit board, storage device, electrical control harness, communication device, power supply device, and image processing device disposed within the housing. The camera 51 can be electrically connected to each functional module to facilitate control and adjustment of the camera 51's operating status. The camera 51 is used to capture images and can send the captured images to the storage device and image processing device, etc.

[0080] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4 The highest point of the camera 51 is not lower than the highest point of the first mudguard section 41. Here, the highest point of the first mudguard section 41 can be a position on the first mudguard section 41 that is vertically opposite to the axle 31 of the rear wheel body 3. For example, the highest point of the camera 51 can be flush with the highest point of the first mudguard section 41; or, the highest point of the camera 51 can be higher than the highest point of the first mudguard section 41.

[0081] In this way, the blind spot of the camera module 5 can be minimized, giving it a better shooting angle and improving the comprehensiveness of information acquisition. Furthermore, since the height of the pedal assembly 12 is usually lower than the highest point of the first mudguard section 41, when the camera 51 is higher than the highest point of the first mudguard section 41, the forward field of view of the camera 51 can cover the pedal assembly 12, thereby capturing the rider's feet or legs. This allows for the acquisition of more information about the rider, providing more basis for the control unit to make safety risk warning decisions.

[0082] Optionally, the mounting section 42 and the first mudguard section 41 are integrally formed, which can improve the structural stability of the mounting section 42, thereby improving the installation stability of the camera module 5.

[0083] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The mounting section 42 can enclose the mounting space 423. The specific structure and size of the mounting space 423 can be adapted to the structure of the camera module 5 to ensure the coverage of the camera module 5. The opening of the mounting space 423 faces the rear wheel body 3. The mounting section 42 is provided with a mounting hole 424 that communicates with the mounting space 423. The main structure 52 is fixed in the mounting space 423 so that the mounting section 42 can cover the main structure 52 of the camera module 5. The camera 51 passes through the mounting hole 424 to facilitate image capture.

[0084] Thus, by placing the main structure 52 in the installation space 423, the exposed area of ​​the camera module 5 can be reduced, the mudguard can better protect the main structure 52 from external impact, and provide a relatively stable and safe working environment for the main structure 52. The camera 51 can be passed through the mounting hole 424 to facilitate the acquisition of external images.

[0085] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 4-7 The mounting section 42 may include a first side plate 421, which is connected to the first mudguard section 41. The first side plate 421 is located at the top of the mounting space 423. The first side plate 421 extends upwards and downwards from front to back, that is, it extends upwards and backwards from the rear wheel 3. The height of the front end of the first side plate 421 is lower than the height of the rear end. The mounting hole 424 is provided in the first side plate 421. In this way, the camera module 5 can be mounted at the top of the mounting space 423, so that the camera 51 has a better front view and an upward view, which is conducive to acquiring more comprehensive images of the surrounding environment and the rider.

[0086] Optionally, at least a portion of the first side plate 421 may be flat. For example, the first side plate 421 may be entirely flat, or only the portion of the first side plate 421 with the mounting holes 424 may be flat, while the remaining portion may be curved or have other shapes. Setting at least a portion of the first side plate 421 as flat facilitates a more stable fit between the main structure 52 of the camera module 5 and the first side plate 421, thereby improving the installation stability of the camera module 5.

[0087] In some embodiments, the first side plate 421 may include a first end and a second end. The first end (i.e., the front end of the first side plate 421) is connected to the first mudguard section 41, and the second end extends away from the first mudguard section 41. The second end can be used to connect to the second mudguard section 43, and the camera module 5 is positioned close to the second end. Since the second end of the first side plate 421 is relatively rearward on the rear mudguard 4 and is also the highest point of the entire rear mudguard 4, and the camera module 5 is positioned close to the second end, the camera module 5 can be positioned as far back and upward as possible, providing a wider and more comprehensive shooting angle for the environment in front and the rider above, and thus obtaining more accurate images.

[0088] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 The field of view of the camera module 5 may include a first field of view interface a located on the front side of the camera module 5 and a second field of view interface b located on the rear side of the camera module 5. The camera 51 can capture images of targets located between the first field of view interface a and the second field of view interface b. The first field of view interface a is tangent to the highest point of the first mudguard section 41, and the second field of view interface b is not lower than the second end of the first side plate 421 (i.e., the rear end of the first side plate 421).

[0089] Understandably, the first field of view interface a is tangent to the highest point of the first mudguard section 41, which maximizes the forward viewing angle of the camera module 5, and the second field of view interface b is tangent to the second end of the first side plate 421, which maximizes the rear viewing angle of the camera module 5. In this way, the field of view of the camera module 5 can be increased as much as possible to obtain more comprehensive environmental information.

[0090] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 The included angle α between the first field of view interface a and the second field of view interface b is 150°-170°. For example, the included angle α between the first field of view interface a and the second field of view interface b is 150°, 152°, 155°, 158°, 160°, 163°, 165° or 170°. Of course, this application is not limited to this. The included angle α between the first field of view interface a and the second field of view interface b can be reasonably set according to actual needs.

[0091] In this way, the field of view of camera module 5 basically covers the circumference and top of camera module 5, which is conducive to obtaining environmental information and cyclist information more comprehensively. At the same time, compared with the solution of configuring multiple camera modules 5 to obtain images from different directions, it is beneficial to save costs.

[0092] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 The optical axis L of the camera module 5 forms a preset angle β with the vertical direction. This preset angle β ranges from 0° to 45°. For example, the preset angle β can be 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, or 45°. Of course, this application is not limited to these values, and the preset angle β can be reasonably set according to actual needs. This tilts the camera module 5 forward, which is beneficial for better capturing images of the environment in front and the cyclist above.

[0093] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The inner wall of the installation space 423 may be provided with a fixing structure 425, and the main structure 52 may be provided with a fixing fit structure 521. The fixing structure 425 and the fixing fit structure 521 are connected to connect the camera module 5 and the installation section 42. For example, the fixing structure 425 may be a snap-fit ​​structure, a plug-in structure, a threaded structure, etc., and the fixing fit structure 521 is adapted to the fixing structure 425. Of course, this embodiment does not limit this, and the specific construction of the fixing structure 425 and the fixing fit structure 521 can be flexibly set according to needs.

[0094] Thus, the camera module 5 can be installed in the installation space 423 through the fixed structure 425 and the fixed mating structure 521.

[0095] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing structure 425 can be formed as a mounting post perpendicular to the first side plate 421. The mounting post has a first connecting hole. The fixing and mating structure 521 can be formed as a second connecting hole. The main structure 52 and the mounting section 42 are connected by fasteners passing through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0096] Thus, the construction of the fixed structure 425 and the fixed mating structure 521 is relatively simple, which facilitates the processing and manufacturing of the rear mudguard 4. At the same time, it can also improve the installation and disassembly efficiency of the camera module 5 and facilitate maintenance.

[0097] In some embodiments, reference Figures 3-7The rear mudguard 4 may also include a second mudguard section 43. Specifically, the second mudguard section 43 is arc-shaped and is connected to the end of the mounting section 42 away from the first mudguard section 41. The second mudguard section 43 can extend downward along the circumference of the rear wheel body 3 to cover more area in the circumference of the rear wheel body 3, further preventing mud and sewage kicked up by the rear wheel body 3 from splashing onto the rider.

[0098] By setting a second mudguard section 43, which is located behind the mounting section 42, it is beneficial to avoid direct collision between the mounting section 42 and the camera module 5 and objects behind the scooter 100.

[0099] Optionally, refer to Figures 4-7 The mounting section 42 may further include a second side plate 422. One end of the second side plate 422 (i.e., the upper end of the second side plate 422) can be connected to the second end of the first side plate 421, and the other end of the second side plate 422 (i.e., the bottom end of the second side plate 422) can be connected to the second mudguard section 43. The second side plate 422 can be a flat plate or an arc-shaped plate. The second side plate 422 and the first side plate 421 can jointly define the aforementioned mounting space 423, and respectively cooperate with different sides of the camera module 5 to achieve stable installation of the camera module 5 and protect the camera module 5. The second side plate 422 can realize the connection between the mounting section 42 and the second mudguard section 43.

[0100] In some embodiments, the scooter 100 may further include a taillight. Specifically, the taillight is disposed on the second mudguard section 43 and arranged adjacent to the mounting section 42. For example, the taillight may be arranged adjacent to the second side plate 422 of the mounting section 42 along the circumferential direction of the rear wheel body 3.

[0101] This ensures that the installation of the taillights and camera module 5 does not interfere with each other. Furthermore, the taillights are positioned close to the camera module 5, facilitating bundled wiring for both, resulting in more efficient wiring and space-saving design.

[0102] Optionally, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The second mudguard section 43 may have a receiving portion 431 for installing the taillight. The receiving portion 431 may be a hollow cylindrical shape. The taillight is located in the inner cavity of the receiving portion 431. In this way, the receiving portion 431 can provide a receiving space for the taillight and can also protect the taillight from external impacts and collisions.

[0103] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5The scooter 100 may also include a mudguard 6, which can be fixed to the side of the rear mudguard 4 facing the rear wheel 3. The mudguard 6 at least separates the mounting space 423 from the rear wheel 3. In this way, mud and water kicked up by the rear wheel 3 during the movement of the scooter 100 can be prevented from splashing onto the camera module 5 and affecting the normal operation of the camera module 5.

[0104] Optionally, the baffle plate 6 is connected to at least one of the first mudguard section 41 and the second mudguard section 43. For example, the baffle plate 6 may be connected only to the first mudguard section 41; or, the baffle plate 6 may be connected only to the second mudguard section 43; or, the front end of the baffle plate 6 may be connected to the first mudguard plate, and the rear end of the baffle plate 6 may be connected to the second mudguard plate. The connection between the baffle plate and the rear mudguard plate 4 can be achieved through snap-fit, screw connection, or other methods. This connection method between the baffle plate 6 and the rear mudguard plate 4 is relatively simple and facilitates assembly and disassembly.

[0105] In some embodiments, the vehicle body further includes a battery pack (not shown) and a connecting harness (not shown). The battery pack is located at the bottom of the frame 1, between the front wheel assembly 2 and the rear wheel assembly 3, for example, at the bottom of the pedal assembly 12. One end of the connecting harness is connected to the battery pack, and the other end extends along the lower surface of the rear fender 4 to the mounting space 423 and is connected to the camera module 5. Thus, the battery pack supplies power to the camera module 5 through the connecting harness. Optionally, the connecting harness can be sandwiched between the rear fender 4 and the mudguard 6, so that mud and water splashed by the rear fender 4 splash onto the connecting harness and reach the camera module 5 along the connecting harness.

[0106] refer to Figure 8 The control system of the scooter 100 according to the second aspect of this application is described below.

[0107] The control system of this embodiment can be applied to the scooter 100 in the above embodiment.

[0108] The control system may include a control unit 8, which is connected to the camera module 5 of the scooter 100 to acquire images captured by the camera module. The control unit 8 can process the images and make control decisions based on the images.

[0109] The control system of the scooter 100 in this application embodiment can provide safety reminders to the rider based on the surrounding environment images captured by the camera module 5, and can also monitor and remind the rider based on the rider images captured by the camera module 5, thereby improving the safety of using the scooter 100.

[0110] Optionally, the control unit 8 includes a driving recorder module 81 for recording and storing images. Specifically, during riding, the camera module 5 captures images of the number of riders on the scooter and transmits the captured images to the control unit 8, where the driving recorder module 81 records and stores them for later retrieval.

[0111] Optionally, the control unit 8 includes a multi-person riding module 82 for determining the number of riders based on images. During riding, the camera module 5 captures images of the number of riders on the scooter and transmits the captured images to the control unit 8. The multi-person riding module 82 of the control unit 8 then determines the number of riders based on the images and makes a control decision. For example, the multi-person riding module 82 is configured to control the scooter 100 to execute a first control strategy when the camera module 5 captures images of multiple people on the pedal assembly 12 of the scooter 100. The first control strategy includes at least one of: stopping the start, issuing a prompt, and slowing down.

[0112] Specifically, since the scooter 100 is a single-person riding tool, when multiple people are present, it may lead to multiple people not having a suitable standing position or handhold, or the scooter 100 being overweight, thus posing a safety risk. Therefore, to avoid the risks caused by multiple people riding, the control unit 8 can be configured to control the scooter 100 to stop starting or issue a prompt to refuse multiple people from riding when the control unit 8 recognizes multiple people on the pedal assembly 12 through the image captured by the camera module 5. It can also control the scooter 100 to slow down, thereby ensuring the reasonable and safe use of the scooter 100.

[0113] Optionally, the control unit 8 also includes a proper riding module 83, which is used to determine whether the cyclist is riding properly based on the image.

[0114] During the ride, camera module 5 captures images of the cyclist and transmits the captured data to control unit 8. Control unit 8's proper riding module 83 then determines whether the cyclist is riding correctly and makes a control decision. Proper riding may include at least one of the following: wearing a helmet, gripping the handlebars with both hands, and pedaling with both feet.

[0115] For example, the proper riding module 83 is configured to control the scooter 100 to execute a first control strategy when the camera module 5 captures the rider not riding properly. The first control strategy includes at least one of stopping the start, issuing a prompt, and slowing down.

[0116] Specifically, since the scooter 100 has a high speed, riding it without wearing a helmet, holding the handlebars with both hands, or pedaling with both feet may cause the rider to fall and get injured. Therefore, to avoid the safety risks caused by improper riding, the control unit 8 can be configured to stop the scooter 100 from starting when it detects improper riding through the image of the rider captured by the camera module 5, or it can issue a prompt for proper riding, or it can control the scooter 100 to slow down, and only when the image of the rider captured by the camera module 5 again detects that the rider is riding properly, will the scooter 100 resume normal operation, thereby improving the rider's riding safety.

[0117] Optionally, the control unit 8 includes a sentry monitoring module 84, which is used to control the camera module to capture the dynamics of the environment around the scooter when the scooter is locked.

[0118] Specifically, when the scooter 100 is locked, parked, or not being ridden, the camera module 5 can enter sentry mode. In this mode, the sentry monitoring module 84 controls the camera module 5 to capture images of the surrounding environment of the scooter 100. For example, it records whether anyone other than the owner has touched the scooter 100 to prevent theft. It can also monitor for unexpected events such as fallen trees, signs, lampposts, or utility poles, or road collapses. The camera module 5 can also transmit the captured images back to the user terminal or server for use, thus fulfilling its sentry security monitoring function.

[0119] The control system of the scooter 100 in this application embodiment allows the control unit 8 to provide safety alerts to the rider based on images of the surrounding environment captured by the camera module 5, and also to monitor and alert the rider based on images of the rider captured by the camera module 5, thereby improving the safety of using the scooter 100. The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably.

[0120] It should be noted that the embodiments referred to in the specification, such as "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments," may include specific features, structures, or characteristics, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0121] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0122] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on top of something” but also “on top of something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0123] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A scooter, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of rear fender and camera module for scooter, including: Vehicle body, including frame and the front wheel body and rear wheel body arranged along the front and back direction of the frame; Rear fender, the rear fender extends along the circumference of the rear wheel body, and covers the circumferential side of the rear wheel body, and the rear fender is provided with mounting structure; Camera module, provided in the mounting structure, the field of view range of the camera module covers at least the area between the front wheel body and the rear wheel body and the rear area of the rear wheel body.

2. Scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that At least part of the structure of the mounting structure is located at the rear side of the wheel shaft of the rear wheel body and the upper side of the wheel shaft.

3. Scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that The mounting structure and the rear fender are integrated structure;Or, The mounting structure and the rear fender are split structure and detachable connection.

4. Scooter according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The rear fender includes first fender section and mounting section connected in order from front to back, the first fender section is opposite to the wheel shaft of the rear wheel body in vertical direction, and the first fender section is arc-shaped; The mounting section constitutes the mounting structure, the camera module is provided in the mounting section, and the camera module includes main body structure and camera, and the highest point of the camera is not lower than the highest point of the first fender section.

5. Scooter according to claim 4, characterized in that The mounting section encloses mounting space, and the mounting section is provided with mounting hole communicated with the mounting space, The main body structure is fixed to the mounting space, and the camera passes out from the mounting hole.

6. Scooter according to claim 5, characterized in that The mounting section includes first side plate connected with the first fender section;The first side plate is located at the top of the mounting space and extends towards rear upper side, and the mounting hole is provided in the first side plate.

7. Scooter according to claim 6, characterized in that The first side plate includes first end connected with the first fender section and second end away from the first fender section, and the camera module is arranged close to the second end.

8. Scooter according to claim 7, characterized in that The field of view range of the camera module includes first field of view interface towards front, and the first field of view interface is tangent to the highest point of the first fender section;And / or, The field of view range of the camera module includes second field of view interface towards back, and the second field of view interface is not lower than the second end of the first side plate.

9. Scooter according to claim 8, characterized in that The included angle between the first field of view interface and the second field of view interface is 150-170 degrees.

10. Scooter according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The optical axis of the camera module forms a preset angle with the vertical direction, and the preset angle is 0-45 degrees.

11. The scooter of claim 6, wherein, The inner wall of the mounting space is provided with fixing structure, and the main body structure is provided with fixing matching structure, The fixing structure and the fixing matching structure are connected to connect the camera module and the mounting section.

12. Scooter according to claim 11, characterized in that The fixing structure is formed as mounting column perpendicular to the first side plate, and the first connecting hole is formed in the mounting column, The fixing matching structure is formed as second connecting hole, and the main body structure and the mounting section are connected through fastener passing through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

13. The scooter of claim 5, wherein, The rear fender further includes: second fender section, the second fender section is connected with one end of the mounting section away from the first fender section; The scooter further includes: dirt baffle, the dirt baffle is fixed to the side of the rear fender towards the rear wheel body, the dirt baffle is connected with at least one of the first fender section and the second fender section, and the dirt baffle at least separates the mounting space and the rear wheel body.

14. A control system for a scooter, characterized in that, Including: A control unit is connected with the camera module of the scooter to obtain images captured by the camera module, and the scooter is any one of the scooters in claims 1-13.

15. The control system of the scooter according to claim 14, characterized in that, The control unit comprises: a driving record module for recording and storing images; and / or, a multi-person riding module for determining the number of riders according to the images; and / or, a standard riding module for determining whether the rider is riding in a standard manner according to the images; and / or, a sentry monitoring module for controlling the camera module to capture the dynamic environment around the scooter when the scooter is in a locked state.

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