Camera mounting bracket, camera device and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera mounting bracket, a camera device and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle parts. Comprising a first support body, a second support body and a flange, and the first support body is provided with a camera opening for embedding a lens of a camera. And the second bracket body is connected and matched with the first bracket body to form an accommodating cavity for mounting the camera. The flange is located on the end face, away from the second support body, of the first support body and surrounds the camera shooting opening. The flange is embedded in a mounting through hole formed in a metal plate assembly of the vehicle. Therefore, related fixing structures do not need to be additionally arranged on the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly, the surface flatness of the sheet metal assembly is guaranteed, and the modeling surface features and lines are maintained. The camera is installed in the camera support, then the whole camera support is installed on the metal plate assembly, and the position of the camera can be rapidly positioned through the flange and the camera shooting opening. And the installation difficulty of the camera is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, specifically to a camera mounting bracket, a camera device, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, as vehicles become increasingly intelligent, the number of cameras installed on them is increasing, and their placement is becoming more diverse. However, in areas where the vehicle's appearance is critical, such as the upper part of the tailgate and the fenders—areas where the appearance of the sheet metal assembly is important—installing cameras requires consideration of maintaining the integrity of the corresponding installation area's surface features and lines while ensuring stable installation. This increases the difficulty of installing cameras on the sheet metal assembly. Utility Model Content

[0003] One objective of this utility model is to provide a camera mounting bracket to solve the problem in the prior art that installing a camera while ensuring the integrity of the sheet metal assembly's surface features and lines increases the difficulty of camera installation; a second objective is to provide a camera device; and a third objective is to provide a vehicle.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A camera mounting bracket includes a first bracket body, a second bracket body, and a flange. The first bracket body has a camera opening for embedding a camera lens. The second bracket body is connected and mates with the first bracket body to form a receiving cavity for mounting the camera. The flange is located on the end face of the first bracket body away from the second bracket body and surrounds the camera opening. The flange is embedded in a mounting through hole in a sheet metal assembly of a vehicle.

[0006] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the flange located on the first bracket body is embedded in the mounting through hole of the sheet metal assembly, eliminating the need to add related fixing structures to the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly. This ensures the surface flatness of the sheet metal assembly and maintains its shape and lines. Furthermore, the camera can be pre-installed in the camera bracket before the entire assembly is mounted on the sheet metal assembly, and the camera position can be quickly determined through the flange and camera opening. This significantly reduces the difficulty of camera installation.

[0007] Furthermore, the camera mounting bracket also includes waterproof foam, which is sleeved on the flange and located between the first bracket body and the sheet metal assembly.

[0008] According to the above technical means, the gap between the first bracket body and the sheet metal assembly can be eliminated, and the waterproof effect between the first bracket body and the sheet metal assembly can be improved. This can prevent water from outside the vehicle from entering the interior of the sheet metal assembly through the installation through hole, causing the vehicle body to rust and other problems.

[0009] Furthermore, the camera mounting bracket also includes a limiting structure, which is disposed on the end face of the first bracket body near the second bracket body and limits the position of the camera.

[0010] Based on the above technical means, the extension length of the camera beyond the camera opening can be limited, thereby enabling the positioning of the axial assembly position of the camera.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting structure includes multiple limiting ribs, which are distributed around the camera opening and form a limiting space that cooperates with the first bracket body to match the shape of the lens; or, the limiting structure includes a limiting ring that surrounds the camera opening, and the limiting space formed by the limiting ring and the first bracket body to match the shape of the lens.

[0012] According to the above technical means, the structural strength of the first bracket body can be improved by multiple distributed limiting ribs or limiting rings, and the axial assembly position of the camera can be positioned in conjunction with the first bracket body.

[0013] Furthermore, the camera mounting bracket also includes a first latch located on the first bracket body, and a second latch hole communicating with the receiving cavity on the second bracket body. The first latch cooperates with the second latch hole to limit the camera along the axial direction of the lens; or, the camera mounting bracket also includes a second latch located on the second bracket body, and a first latch hole on the first bracket body. The second latch cooperates with the first latch hole to limit the camera along the axial direction of the lens.

[0014] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the camera can be quickly disassembled and assembled, and the camera can be limited along its axial direction through the snap-fit ​​cooperation between the first bracket body and the second bracket body, thereby reducing the installation difficulty of the camera.

[0015] Furthermore, the first buckle includes a support body and a buckle body. The support body is fixed to the first bracket body, and the limiting structure is integrally disposed on the end face of the first bracket body near the camera opening. The buckle body is disposed on the end face of the first bracket body away from the limiting structure, and the distance from the limiting structure to the first bracket body is less than the distance from the buckle body to the first bracket body, so that the buckle body can enter the second buckle hole through the deformation of the support body.

[0016] Based on the above technical means, the integrated structure can reduce the production cost of the camera mounting bracket, and the limiting structure can strengthen the first buckle, thereby improving the structural strength and service life of the first buckle.

[0017] Furthermore, the second bracket body is provided with a bracket positioning hole, which is matched with the shape of the camera positioning post provided on the camera to form an assembly positioning between the camera and the second bracket body; or, the second bracket body is provided with a bracket positioning post, which is matched with the shape of the camera positioning hole provided on the camera to form an assembly positioning between the camera and the second bracket body.

[0018] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the positioning and cooperation between the second bracket body and the camera can improve the assembly accuracy of the camera in the accommodating cavity.

[0019] Furthermore, the camera mounting bracket also includes a connecting ear, which extends outward from the second bracket body, wherein the connecting ear is detachably connected to the sheet metal assembly.

[0020] Based on the above technical means, the ease of assembling and disassembling the camera mounting bracket can be improved by detachably connecting the connecting ear to the sheet metal assembly.

[0021] A camera device includes a camera mounting bracket and a camera as described in any of the above utility model claims, wherein the camera is embedded in the receiving cavity and the lens of the camera is embedded in the camera opening.

[0022] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the flange located on the first bracket body is embedded in the mounting through hole of the sheet metal assembly, eliminating the need to add related fixing structures to the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly. This ensures the surface flatness of the sheet metal assembly and maintains its shape and lines. Furthermore, the camera can be pre-installed in the camera bracket before the entire assembly is mounted on the sheet metal assembly, and the camera position can be quickly determined through the flange and camera opening. This significantly reduces the installation difficulty of the camera device.

[0023] A vehicle comprising a camera device as described above.

[0024] According to the above-mentioned technical means, the flange located on the first bracket body is embedded in the mounting through hole of the sheet metal assembly, eliminating the need to add related fixing structures to the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly. This ensures the surface flatness of the sheet metal assembly and maintains its shape and lines. Furthermore, the camera can be pre-installed in the camera bracket before the entire assembly is mounted on the sheet metal assembly, and the camera position can be quickly determined through the flange and camera opening. This significantly reduces the difficulty of camera installation.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0026] (1) In this utility model, the flange located on the first bracket body is embedded in the mounting through hole of the sheet metal assembly, without the need to add related fixing structures on the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly, thereby ensuring the flatness of the surface of the sheet metal assembly and maintaining the shape surface features and lines of the sheet metal assembly.

[0027] (2) In this invention, the camera is pre-installed in the camera bracket and then the entire assembly is installed on the sheet metal assembly. The camera can be quickly positioned using the flange and camera opening. This greatly reduces the difficulty of camera installation. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a camera device installed on a back door, as provided by this utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at the central camera device;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a camera mounting bracket provided by this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of a camera mounting bracket provided by this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a camera mounting bracket and sheet metal assembly provided by this utility model;

[0033] Reference numerals: 1. First bracket body; 1001. Camera opening; 2. Second bracket body; 201. Accommodating cavity; 202. Bracket positioning hole; 3. Flange; 4. Waterproof foam; 5. Limiting structure; 51. Limiting rib; 6. First buckle; 61. Support body; 62. Buckle body; 7. Second snap hole; 8. Connecting ear; 801. Connecting hole; 9. Camera; 91. Lens; 92. Camera positioning post; 10. Sheet metal assembly; 101. Back door; 10101. Mounting through hole; 102. Back door bracket; 11. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating this utility model and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0036] Currently, as vehicles become increasingly intelligent, the number of cameras installed on them is increasing, and their placement is becoming more diverse. However, in areas where the vehicle's appearance is critical, such as the upper part of the tailgate and the fenders—areas where the appearance of the sheet metal assembly is important—installing cameras requires consideration of maintaining the integrity of the corresponding installation area's surface features and lines while ensuring stable installation. This increases the difficulty of installing cameras on the sheet metal assembly.

[0037] Based on the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model is proposed. An embodiment of this utility model may include a first bracket body 1, a second bracket body 2, and a flange 3. The first bracket body 1 has a camera opening 1001 for the lens 91 of a camera 9 to be embedded in. The second bracket body 2 is connected and cooperates with the first bracket body 1 to form a receiving cavity 201 for mounting the camera 9, and is connected to the first bracket body 1 to close the receiving cavity 201. The flange 3 is located on the end face of the first bracket body 1 away from the second bracket body 2, and surrounds the camera opening 1001. The flange 3 is embedded in a mounting through hole 10101 on the sheet metal assembly 10 of the vehicle. Therefore, since the flange 3 located on the first bracket body 1 is embedded in the mounting through hole 10101 of the sheet metal assembly 10, there is no need to add related fixing structures to the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly 10, thus ensuring the surface flatness of the sheet metal assembly 10 and maintaining the shape and lines of the sheet metal assembly 10. The camera 9 can be pre-installed in the camera 9 bracket, and then the entire assembly can be installed on the sheet metal assembly 10. The camera 9 can be quickly positioned using the flange 3 and the camera opening 1001. This greatly reduces the installation difficulty of the camera 9.

[0038] Reference Figure 1-5 This utility model embodiment provides a camera mounting bracket, which includes a first bracket body 1, a second bracket body 2, and a flange 3. The first bracket body 1 has a camera opening 1001 for embedding a lens 91 of a camera 9. The second bracket body 2 is connected and cooperates with the first bracket body 1 to form a receiving cavity 201 for mounting the camera 9. The flange 3 is located on the end face of the first bracket body 1 away from the second bracket body 2 and surrounds the camera opening 1001. The flange 3 is embedded in a mounting through hole 10101 opened on the sheet metal assembly 10 of the vehicle.

[0039] In this embodiment of the invention, the camera mounting bracket may include a first bracket body 1, a second bracket body 2, and a flange 3. The first bracket body 1 has a camera opening 1001 for the lens 91 of the camera 9 to be embedded within it. When the lens 91 is embedded within the camera opening 1001, the lens 91 can extend beyond the camera mounting bracket, that is, protrude outward from the camera opening 1001 of the first bracket body 1. The camera opening 1001 can be adapted to the shape of the lens 91.

[0040] The second bracket body 2 connects and cooperates with the first bracket body 1 to form a receiving cavity 201 for mounting the camera 9. That is, the receiving cavity 201 can be formed by the second bracket body 2 protruding outwards in a direction away from the first bracket body 1, forming a receiving cavity 201 with its opening facing the first bracket body 1. The first bracket body 1 then closes the receiving cavity 201. Alternatively, the receiving cavity 201 can be formed by the first bracket body 1 protruding outwards in a direction away from the second bracket body 21, forming a receiving cavity 201 with its opening facing the second bracket body 2. The second bracket body 2 then closes the receiving cavity 201. Or, the first bracket body 1 and the second bracket body 2 can each protrude outwards in a direction away from each other, forming a first cavity on the first bracket body 1 and a second cavity on the second bracket body 2, with the first cavity and the second cavity communicating to form the receiving cavity 201. Thus, the first bracket body 1 and the second bracket body 2 cooperate to confine the camera 9 within the receiving cavity 201.

[0041] The flange 3 is located on the end face of the first bracket body 1 away from the second bracket body 2, and surrounds the camera opening 1001. That is, the flange 3 can be an annular structure. The flange 3 and the camera opening 1001 cooperate to define the position of the lens 91 of the camera 9 along the axial direction of the lens 91, thereby preventing the lens 91 from displacing radially. The sheet metal assembly 10 refers to a vehicle body structure with specific functions and structures, which is composed of multiple sheet metal parts connected by welding, riveting, bolts 11, etc. For example, the sheet metal assembly 10 may include, but is not limited to, components such as the tailgate 101, roof, fender, and door. The mounting through hole 10101 is adapted to the shape of the flange 3, so that the flange 3 can be inserted into the mounting through hole 10101, and the mounting through hole 10101 limits the flange 3.

[0042] In summary, by mounting the camera 9 onto the sheet metal assembly 10, no additional fixing structures are needed on the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly 10. From the appearance of the sheet metal assembly 10, the visible parts are the flange 3 and the lens 91, thus ensuring a smooth surface and maintaining the shape and lines of the sheet metal assembly 10. Furthermore, the lens 91 is not squeezed by the sheet metal assembly 10, enabling clear imaging. The mounting through hole 10101 limits the flange 3, and the lens 91 of the camera 9 is embedded in the flange 3. The flange 3 and the camera opening 1001 can be used to quickly position the camera 9, improving the assembly precision requirements of the camera 9 on the vehicle. Finally, the camera mounting bracket is connected to the sheet metal assembly 10, greatly reducing the installation difficulty of the camera 9.

[0043] In one optional embodiment of the utility model, referring to Figure 3 As shown, the camera mounting bracket also includes waterproof foam 4, which is sleeved on the flange 3 and located between the first bracket body 1 and the sheet metal assembly 10.

[0044] In this embodiment of the invention, the waterproof foam 4 is a foam material with waterproof function. It is usually made of polymer materials such as plastic and rubber through a foaming process, and has a large number of tiny pores inside. These pores are independent and closed, preventing water penetration, thereby achieving waterproof performance. The waterproof foam 4 can be tightly fitted to the first bracket body 1 and the sheet metal assembly 10. This eliminates the gap between the first bracket body 1 and the sheet metal assembly 10, improves the waterproof effect between the first bracket body 1 and the sheet metal assembly 10, and thus, while taking into account the shape requirements of the sheet metal assembly 10, it can also prevent water from outside the vehicle from entering the interior of the sheet metal assembly 10 through the mounting through hole 10101, causing rust and other problems to the vehicle body.

[0045] In one optional embodiment of the utility model, referring to Figure 4 As shown, the camera mounting bracket also includes a limiting structure 5, which is disposed on the end face of the first bracket body 1 near the second bracket body 2 and limits the camera 9.

[0046] In this embodiment of the present invention, the limiting structure 5 is used to limit the position of the camera 9. Specifically, the limiting structure 5 is disposed on the end face of the first bracket body 1 near the second bracket body 2, that is, the limiting structure 5 is located on the side of the first bracket body 1 near the accommodating cavity 201. The limiting structure 5 abuts against the first end of the camera 9 (the end of the camera 9 on which the lens 91 is disposed), thereby limiting the axial position of the camera 9 during the assembly process of the camera 9 and the first bracket body 1. That is, the extension length of the camera 9 beyond the camera opening 1001 can be limited, thereby allowing the axial assembly position of the camera 9 to be positioned.

[0047] In one optional embodiment of the utility model, referring to Figure 4 As shown, the limiting structure 5 includes multiple limiting ribs 51, which are distributed around the camera opening 1001, and the limiting space formed by the limiting ribs 51 and the first bracket body 1 matches the shape of the lens 91. Alternatively, the limiting structure 5 includes a limiting ring arranged around the camera opening 1001, and the limiting space formed by the limiting ring and the first bracket body 1 matches the shape of the lens 91.

[0048] In this embodiment of the invention, the limiting ribs 51 are distributed around the camera opening 1001 and fixedly connected to the first bracket body 1. The limiting ribs 51 are located away from the end face of the first bracket body 1 and abut against the first end of the camera 9. This allows the limiting ribs 51 to limit the axial position of the camera 9 during assembly with the first bracket body 1. Simultaneously, the limiting space formed by multiple limiting ribs 51 and the first bracket body 1 (communicating with the camera opening 1001) matches the shape of the lens 91 of the camera 9, providing radial limiting for the lens 91. In some embodiments, the number of limiting ribs 51 can be two, three, or four, etc., and is not limited here. The limiting ribs 51 and the first bracket body 1 can be an integral structure.

[0049] In one or more embodiments, the limiting ring may be an annular structure surrounding the camera opening 1001. The limiting ring is located away from the end face of the first bracket body 1 and abuts against the first end of the camera 9. Thus, during the assembly of the camera 9 with the first bracket body 1, the limiting ring can limit the axial position of the camera 9. Simultaneously, the limiting space formed by the limiting ring and the first bracket body 1 (communicating with the camera opening 1001) matches the shape of the lens 91 of the camera 9, providing radial limiting for the lens 91. In some embodiments, the limiting ring and the first bracket body 1 may be an integral structure.

[0050] In summary, the structural strength of the first bracket body 1 can be improved by multiple distributed limiting ribs 51 or limiting rings, and the axial assembly position of the camera 9 can be used in conjunction with the first bracket body 1.

[0051] In one optional embodiment of the utility model, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the camera mounting bracket further includes a first latch 6, which is located on the first bracket body 1. The second bracket body 2 has a second latching hole 7 that communicates with the receiving cavity 201. The first latch 6 cooperates with the second latching hole 7 to limit the camera 9 along the axial direction of the lens 91. Alternatively, the camera mounting bracket further includes a second latch, which is located on the second bracket body 2. The first bracket body 1 has a first latching hole, and the second latch cooperates with the first latching hole to limit the camera 9 along the axial direction of the lens 91.

[0052] In this embodiment of the present invention, the camera mounting bracket may further include a first latch 6, which is located on the first bracket body 1. For example, the first latch 6 and the first bracket body 1 may be an integral structure. The second bracket body 2 has a second locking hole 7 communicating with the accommodating cavity 201. The first latch 6 engages with the second locking hole 7, thereby allowing the first bracket body 1 and the second bracket body 2 to be detachably connected. It also limits the camera 9 along the axial direction of the lens 91. For example, the first end of the camera 9 abuts against the limiting structure 5, and the second end of the camera 9 (the end face of the camera 9 that is opposite to the first end along its axial direction) abuts against the end face of the second bracket body 2 away from the first bracket body 1, thereby forming an axial limit for the camera 9.

[0053] The first buckle 6 can be set in pairs. For example, two first buckles 6 can be set so that when the first bracket body 1 and the second bracket body 2 are assembled, the two first buckles 6 are distributed on opposite sides of each other, thereby improving the connection stability.

[0054] In one or more embodiments, the camera mounting bracket may further include a second latch located on the second bracket body 2. For example, the second latch and the second bracket body 2 may be an integral structure. A first locking hole is provided on the first bracket body 1, and the second latch engages with the first locking hole, thereby allowing the first bracket body 1 and the second bracket body 2 to be detachably connected. It also limits the camera 9 along the axial direction of the lens 91. For example, the first end of the camera 9 abuts against the limiting structure 5, and the second end of the camera 9 (the end face of the camera 9 that is opposite to the first end along its axial direction) abuts against the end face of the second bracket body 2 away from the first bracket body 1, thereby forming an axial limit on the camera 9.

[0055] Therefore, through the snap-fit ​​cooperation between the first bracket body 1 and the second bracket body 2, the camera 9 can be quickly installed and removed, and the camera 9 can be limited along its axial direction, thereby reducing the installation difficulty of the camera 9.

[0056] An optional utility model embodiment, referring to... Figure 4 As shown, the first buckle 6 may include a support body 61 and a buckle body 62. The support body 61 is fixed to the first bracket body 1, and the limiting structure 5 is integrally disposed on the end face of the first bracket body 1 near the camera opening 1001. The buckle body 62 is disposed on the end face of the first bracket body 1 away from the limiting structure 5, and the distance from the limiting structure 5 to the first bracket body 1 is less than the distance from the buckle body 62 to the first bracket body 1, so that the buckle body 62 can enter the second buckle hole 7 through the deformation of the support body 61.

[0057] In this embodiment of the present invention, the limiting rib 51 and the first buckle 6 are an integral structure. The first buckle 6 may include a supporting body 61 and a buckle body 62. The supporting body 61, the buckle body 62, and the limiting rib 51 / limiting ring can be an integral structure. The limiting structure 5 can be located on the end face of the supporting body 61 near the camera opening 10001. Through the structural support provided by the limiting structure 5 to the supporting body 61, the structural strength and service life of the first buckle 6 can be improved.

[0058] The distance from the limiting structure 5 to the first bracket body 1 is less than the distance from the buckle 62 to the first bracket body 1. This can be understood as the limiting structure 5 being positioned in the area where the supporting body 61 extends outward along the first bracket body 1 with a shorter length, and the buckle 62 being positioned in the area where the supporting body 62 extends outward along the first bracket body 1 with a longer length. Therefore, during the assembly of the first bracket body 1 and the second bracket body 2, the first buckle 6 can be embedded in the receiving cavity 201, and the buckle 62 forms a pressure contact with the side of the second bracket body 2. Under the pressure contact force, the supporting body 61 deforms towards the end face near the camera opening 10001 (or inward). When it reaches the position of the second locking hole 7, due to the removal of the pressure contact force, the supporting body 61 recovers its deformation, allowing the buckle 62 to enter the second locking hole 7, completing the locking. In some embodiments, the thickness of the buckle 62 gradually increases from the direction near the second latching hole 7 to the direction away from the second latching hole 7, thereby facilitating the buckle 62 to gradually form surface contact with the second support body 2 when it enters the receiving cavity 201. The integrated design of the support body 61 and the limiting structure 5 can improve the deformation strength of the support body 61 and prevent the connection between the support body 61 and the first support body 1 from breaking during the deformation of the support body 61.

[0059] In summary, the integrated structure can reduce the production cost of the camera mounting bracket, and the limiting structure 5 can strengthen the first buckle 6, thereby improving the structural strength and service life of the first buckle 6.

[0060] In one optional embodiment of the utility model, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second bracket body 2 is provided with a bracket positioning hole 202, which is shaped to match the camera positioning post 92 provided on the camera 9 to form an assembly positioning between the camera 9 and the second bracket body 2; or, the second bracket body 2 is provided with a bracket positioning post, which is shaped to match the camera positioning hole provided on the camera 9 to form an assembly positioning between the camera 9 and the second bracket body 2.

[0061] In this embodiment of the present invention, the second bracket body 2 is provided with a bracket positioning hole 202, and the camera positioning post 92 provided on the second end of the camera 9 is shaped to fit (or can be called clearance fit). Thus, the fitting relationship between the bracket positioning hole 202 and the camera positioning post 92 can form the assembly positioning between the camera 9 and the second bracket body 2, and can restrict the rotation of the lens 91 within the accommodating cavity 201.

[0062] In one or more embodiments, the second bracket body 2 is provided with a bracket positioning post, and the camera 9 is provided with a camera positioning hole. Thus, the camera 9 and the second bracket body 2 can be assembled and positioned by the cooperation between the bracket positioning post and the camera positioning hole, and the rotation of the lens 91 in the accommodating cavity 201 can be restricted.

[0063] Therefore, the positioning and cooperation between the second bracket body 2 and the camera 9 can improve the assembly accuracy of the camera 9 in the accommodating cavity 201.

[0064] In one optional embodiment of the utility model, referring to Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the camera mounting bracket also includes a connecting ear 8, which extends outward from the second bracket body 2, wherein the connecting ear 8 is detachably connected to the sheet metal assembly 10.

[0065] In this embodiment of the present invention, the connecting ear 8 can be angled to the side of the second bracket body 2. The connecting ear 8 extends outward from the second bracket body 2, thereby providing surface contact with a related bracket inside the sheet metal assembly 10. For example, the connecting ear 8 can form a detachable connection with the back door bracket 102 of the back door 101. For example, refer to... Figure 5 As shown, the connecting ear 8 may have a connecting hole 801, through which fasteners such as bolts 11 are passed to form a fixed connection with the back door bracket 102. Alternatively, a snap-fit ​​structure may be provided on the connecting ear 8 to achieve a snap-fit ​​fixation between the connecting ear 8 and the sheet metal assembly 10. This detachable connection between the connecting ear 8 and the sheet metal assembly 10 improves the ease of assembly and disassembly of the camera mounting bracket.

[0066] In some embodiments, multiple connecting ears 8 may be symmetrically arranged on the second support body 2, for example, the number of connecting ears 8 may be two, three, or four. The connecting ears 8 may be an integral part of the second support body 2. The first support body 1, the second support body 2, and the connecting ears 8, etc., may be made of metal or plastic materials. No further limitations are imposed here.

[0067] In one or more embodiments, a connecting wire is provided at the second end of the camera 9 (the end away from the lens 91), and a lead wire hole is provided in the assembly area corresponding to the second bracket body 2, so as to facilitate the wiring of the camera 9.

[0068] Reference Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model embodiment also discloses a camera device, which may include a camera mounting bracket and a camera 9 as described in any of the above utility model embodiments. The camera 9 is embedded in the accommodating cavity 201, and the lens 91 of the camera 9 is embedded in the camera opening 1001.

[0069] In this embodiment of the invention, the flange 3 located on the first bracket body 1 is embedded in the mounting through hole 10101 of the sheet metal assembly 10. This eliminates the need for additional fixing structures on the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly 10, ensuring a smooth surface and maintaining its shape and lines. Furthermore, the camera 9 can be pre-installed in the camera 9 bracket before being mounted on the sheet metal assembly 10. The flange 3 and camera opening 1001 allow for quick positioning of the camera 9. This significantly reduces the difficulty of installing the camera 9.

[0070] Reference Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment also discloses a vehicle, which includes the camera device as described in the above utility model embodiment.

[0071] In this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle may include, but is not limited to, the following power types: gasoline vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle. The camera device may be one of the following types: front-view camera, rear-view camera, and side-view camera. Correspondingly, the rear-view camera device may be installed inside the tailgate 101 of the vehicle, etc., without further limitation.

[0072] In summary, this utility model discloses a camera mounting bracket, a camera device, and a vehicle. This utility model embodiment may include a first bracket body 1, a second bracket body 2, and a flange 3. The first bracket body 1 has a camera opening 1001 for the lens 91 of a camera 9 to be embedded in. The second bracket body 2 is connected and cooperates with the first bracket body 1 to form a receiving cavity 201 for mounting the camera 9. The flange 3 is located on the end face of the first bracket body 1 away from the second bracket body 2 and surrounds the camera opening 1001. The flange 3 is embedded in a mounting through hole 10101 on the sheet metal assembly 10 of the vehicle. Thus, by embedding the flange 3 located in the first bracket body 1 into the mounting through hole 10101 of the sheet metal assembly 10, it is unnecessary to add any related fixing structures to the outer surface of the sheet metal assembly 10, thereby ensuring the surface flatness of the sheet metal assembly 10 and maintaining the shape and lines of the sheet metal assembly 10. The camera 9 can be pre-installed in the camera 9 bracket, and then the entire assembly can be installed on the sheet metal assembly 10. The camera 9 can be quickly positioned using the flange 3 and the camera opening 1001. This greatly reduces the installation difficulty of the camera 9.

[0073] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0074] It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that any combination of the above embodiments is feasible. Therefore, any combination of the above embodiments is an implementation scheme of this utility model. However, due to space limitations, this specification will not describe them in detail here.

[0075] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0076] Similarly, it should be understood that, in order to simplify the present invention and aid in understanding one or more of the various aspects of the invention, in the description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention above, various features of the present invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof.

[0077] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features but not others included in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

Claims

1. A camera mounting bracket, characterized by, The camera mounting bracket comprises: a first bracket body (1) having a camera opening (1001) for embedding a lens (91) of a camera (9) therein; a second bracket body (2) connected with the first bracket body (1) to form a receiving cavity (201) for mounting the camera (9); a flange (3) located on an end surface of the first bracket body (1) away from the second bracket body (2) and surrounding the camera opening (1001), wherein the flange (3) is embedded in a mounting through hole (10101) of a metal assembly (10) of a vehicle.

2. The camera mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein, The camera mounting bracket further comprises a waterproof foam (4) sleeved on the flange (3) and located between the first bracket body (1) and the metal assembly (10).

3. The camera mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein, The camera mounting bracket further comprises a limiting structure (5) provided on an end surface of the first bracket body (1) close to the second bracket body (2) and limiting the camera (9).

4. The camera mounting bracket of claim 3, wherein, The limiting structure (5) comprises a plurality of limiting ribs (51) distributed around the camera opening (1001) and cooperating with the first bracket body (1) to form a limiting space matched with the shape of the lens (91); or The limiting structure (5) comprises a limiting ring provided around the camera opening (1001) and cooperating with the first bracket body (1) to form a limiting space matched with the shape of the lens (91).

5. The camera mounting bracket of claim 3, wherein, The camera mounting bracket further comprises a first buckle (6) located on the first bracket body (1), a second clamping hole (7) provided on the second bracket body (2) and communicating with the receiving cavity (201), and the first buckle (6) cooperating with the second clamping hole (7) to limit the camera (9) along the axial direction of the lens (91); or The camera mounting bracket further comprises a second buckle located on the second bracket body (2) and a first clamping hole provided on the first bracket body (1), and the second buckle cooperating with the first clamping hole to limit the camera (9) along the axial direction of the lens (91).

6. The camera mounting bracket of claim 5, wherein, The first buckle (6) comprises: a support body (61) fixed with the first bracket body (1) and the limiting structure (5) integrally provided on an end surface of the first bracket body (1) close to the camera opening (1001); a buckle body (62) provided on an end surface of the first bracket body (1) away from the limiting structure (5), and the distance from the limiting structure (5) to the first bracket body (1) being smaller than the distance from the buckle body (62) to the first bracket body (1), so that the buckle body (62) enters the second clamping hole (7) through the deformation of the support body (61).

7. The camera mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein, The second support body (2) is provided with a support positioning hole (202), which is matched with a camera positioning column (92) provided on the camera (9) to form assembly positioning between the camera (9) and the second support body (2). Or, The second support body (2) is provided with a support positioning column, which is matched with a camera positioning hole provided on the camera (9) to form assembly positioning between the camera (9) and the second support body (2).

8. The camera mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein, The camera mounting support further comprises a connecting lug (8) which is outwardly extended on the second support body (2), wherein the connecting lug (8) is detachably connected with the sheet metal assembly (10).

9. An image pickup device, characterized by comprising: The camera device comprises: The camera mounting support according to any one of claims 1-8; The camera (9) is embedded in the accommodating cavity (201), and a lens (91) of the camera (9) is embedded in the camera opening (1001).

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle comprises the camera device according to claim 9.

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