Camera device and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a camera device, comprising a housing; and a first lens unit, a second lens unit and a third lens unit, wherein the first lens unit, the second lens unit and the third lens unit are arranged on the shell at intervals along a first direction. According to the camera device, the precision of the obtained image is high, and the recognition precision of the external target of the vehicle is high.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of camera, especially a kind of camera device and vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] Camera device is important component in the field of vehicle intelligent driving, and the external image is shot by camera device, and vehicle carries out analysis and calculation to external image.The camera device of prior art generally includes a wide-angle camera and a narrow-angle camera, and the wide-angle camera and the narrow-angle camera are arranged side by side, and the two work in coordination, but the combination of wide-angle camera and narrow-angle camera is used, the image precision obtained is not high enough, and the identification precision of external target of vehicle is not high, for example, the distance between external target and vehicle is large. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in prior art is solved.For this purpose, the utility model provides a kind of camera device, and the image precision obtained by the camera device is higher, and the identification precision of external target of vehicle is higher.

[0004] The camera device of the utility model includes: shell;First lens unit, second lens unit and third lens unit, the first lens unit, the second lens unit and the third lens unit are spaced apart on the shell along the first direction.

[0005] Further, the second lens unit is narrow-angle lens unit, and the first lens unit and the third lens unit are wide-angle lens unit.

[0006] Further, the distance between the first lens unit and the second lens unit is greater than 30 millimeters, and the distance between the second lens unit and the third lens unit is greater than 30 millimeters.

[0007] Further, the camera device further includes circuit board, the cavity is formed in the shell, and the circuit board is arranged in the cavity.

[0008] Further, the shell includes front shell body and rear shell body, and the front shell body and the rear shell body cooperate to form the cavity, and the first lens unit, the second lens unit and the third lens unit are all mounted on the front shell body.

[0009] Further, the camera device further includes sealing ring, and the sealing ring is mounted between the front shell body and the rear shell body.

[0010] Further, the camera device further comprises a first mounting bracket, a second mounting bracket and a third mounting bracket, the first lens unit is mounted on the front housing through the first mounting bracket, the second lens unit is mounted on the front housing through the second mounting bracket, and the third lens unit is mounted on the front housing through the third mounting bracket.

[0011] Further, the circuit board comprises a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a third circuit board, the first circuit board is arranged correspondingly with the first lens unit, the second circuit board is arranged correspondingly with the second lens unit, and the third circuit board is arranged correspondingly with the third lens unit.

[0012] Further, the camera device further comprises a first connector, a second connector and a third connector, the first connector is arranged correspondingly with the first circuit board and electrically connected with the first circuit board, the second connector is arranged correspondingly with the second circuit board and electrically connected with the second circuit board, and the third connector is arranged correspondingly with the third circuit board and electrically connected with the third circuit board.

[0013] Further, the front housing is formed with an inner recess, and the second lens unit is arranged at the inner recess.

[0014] Further, an outer surface of the front housing is formed with a first heat dissipation rib, and the first heat dissipation rib extends along the first direction.

[0015] Further, the first heat dissipation rib is a plurality of first heat dissipation ribs arranged along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0016] Further, an outer surface of the rear housing is formed with a second heat dissipation rib, and the second heat dissipation rib extends along the first direction.

[0017] Further, the second heat dissipation rib is a plurality of second heat dissipation ribs arranged along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0018] The utility model further provides a vehicle comprising the camera device.

[0019] Beneficial effects: the camera device of the utility model, through setting three lens units, through the combination of three lens units, improve the image precision that camera device obtains, improve the identification precision to the target outside vehicle, and further improve the intelligent driving ability of vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a camera device of an embodiment of the utility model in one direction;

[0021] Figure 2is a schematic view of the camera device in another direction of an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is an exploded schematic view of the camera device of an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the camera device in one direction of an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and the embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0025] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application. In addition, the features limited as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0026] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "setting", "connecting", "connecting" and the like should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be connected inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] The camera device and the vehicle of the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-4 The camera device and the vehicle of the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] The camera device of one embodiment of the present application comprises: a shell, a first lens unit 201, a second lens unit 202 and a third lens unit 203, the first lens unit 201, the second lens unit 202 and the third lens unit 203 are arranged at intervals along a first direction on the shell. The first direction is as shown in the figure, and the first direction can be the width direction of the camera device. Figure 2

[0029] ​By setting three lens units and by the combination of the three lens units, the image precision obtained by the camera device is improved, the recognition precision of the external target of the vehicle is improved, and the intelligent driving capability of the vehicle is further improved.

[0030] In one embodiment, the second lens unit 202 is a narrow-angle lens unit, and the first lens unit 201 and the third lens unit 203 are wide-angle lens units. The narrow-angle lens unit is used to recognize a target at a long distance (for example, 300 meters away), and the wide-angle lens unit is used to recognize a target at a medium or short distance. By setting one narrow-angle lens unit and two wide-angle lens units, and by arranging the narrow-angle lens unit between the two wide-angle lens units, the image precision obtained by the camera device is improved, the recognition precision of the external target of the vehicle is improved, the recognition and calculation precision of the distance between the external target and the vehicle is improved, and the intelligent driving capability of the vehicle is further improved. In addition, two wide-angle lens units are used to obtain images with an angle difference, and the distance between the external target and the vehicle can be accurately calculated by using the angle difference, thereby improving the calculation precision.

[0031] In one embodiment, the distance between the first lens unit 201 and the second lens unit 202 is greater than 30 mm, and the distance between the second lens unit 202 and the third lens unit 203 is greater than 30 mm. Further, the distance between the first lens unit 201 and the second lens unit 202 is 55 mm, and the distance between the second lens unit 202 and the third lens unit 203 is 55 mm. Through theoretical analysis and experiments, it is found that the recognition precision is higher when the distance between the first lens unit 201 and the second lens unit 202 is greater than 30 mm, and the recognition precision is higher when the distance between the second lens unit 202 and the third lens unit 203 is greater than 30 mm. The distance refers to the distance between the centers of the two lens units. In addition, by arranging the second lens unit 202 between the first lens unit 201 and the third lens unit 203, the distance between the first lens unit 201 and the third lens unit 203 can be increased, and the precision of calculating the distance between the external target and the vehicle is improved.

[0032] In one embodiment, the camera further comprises a circuit board, a cavity is formed inside the shell, the circuit board is arranged in the cavity, and the circuit board is arranged corresponding to the three lens units. Specifically, the circuit board comprises a first circuit board 301, a second circuit board 302, and a third circuit board 303. The first circuit board 301 is arranged corresponding to the first lens unit 201, for example, the first circuit board 301 is opposite to the first lens unit 201. The second circuit board 302 is arranged corresponding to the second lens unit 202, and the third circuit board 303 is arranged corresponding to the third lens unit 203. The first circuit board 301 is provided with an image sensor. External light enters the first lens unit 201, is transformed by the first lens unit 201, and then reaches the image sensor on the first circuit board 301. The image sensor senses the light and forms an electrical signal. Similarly, the second circuit board 302 and the third circuit board 303 are also respectively provided with image sensors. The image sensor on the second circuit board 302 can be different from the image sensor on the first circuit board 301, and the image sensor on the second circuit board 302 can also be different from the image sensor on the third circuit board 303.

[0033] In one embodiment, the shell comprises a front shell 101 and a rear shell 102, the front shell 101 and the rear shell 102 cooperate to form a cavity, and the first lens unit 201, the second lens unit 202, and the third lens unit 203 are all mounted on the front shell 101. In addition, the camera further comprises a sealing ring 400 mounted between the front shell 101 and the rear shell 102. The sealing ring 400 seals the shell to prevent external dust and water from entering the shell.

[0034] In one embodiment, the camera further comprises a first mounting bracket 501, a second mounting bracket 502, and a third mounting bracket 503. The first lens unit 201 is mounted on the front shell 101 through the first mounting bracket 501, that is, the first lens unit 201 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 501, and the first mounting bracket 501 is mounted on the front shell 101. The second lens unit 202 is mounted on the front shell 101 through the second mounting bracket 502, and the third lens unit 203 is mounted on the front shell 101 through the third mounting bracket 503. By arranging three mounting brackets, the installation of the three lens units on the shell is facilitated, and the fixing is firm.

[0035] In one embodiment, the camera further comprises a first connector 601, a second connector 602 and a third connector 603, the first connector 601 is arranged corresponding to the first circuit board 301 and electrically connected to the first circuit board 301, the second connector 602 is arranged corresponding to the second circuit board 302 and electrically connected to the second circuit board 302, and the third connector 603 is arranged corresponding to the third circuit board 303 and electrically connected to the third circuit board 303. The first connector 601 is used to realize the electrical connection between the first circuit board 301 and the outside, and the first circuit board 301 outputs signals to the outside or receives signals from the outside through the first connector 601. The functions of the second connector 602 and the third connector 603 are similar to those of the first connector 601.

[0036] In one embodiment, the front shell 101 is formed with a concave portion 103, and the second lens unit 202 is arranged at the concave portion 103. The concave direction of the concave portion 103 is perpendicular to the first direction. By arranging the concave portion 103, the strength of the front shell 101 can be enhanced, and the strength of the entire shell can be enhanced, the deformation of the shell can be reduced, and the accuracy of the camera can be enhanced.

[0037] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the front shell 101 is formed with a first heat dissipation rib 104, and the first heat dissipation rib 104 extends along the first direction. The first heat dissipation rib 104 can be a plurality of first heat dissipation ribs 104 arranged along the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. As shown in Figure 2 In addition, the outer surface of the rear shell 102 is formed with a second heat dissipation rib 105, and the second heat dissipation rib 105 extends along the first direction. The second heat dissipation rib 105 can be a plurality of second heat dissipation ribs 105 arranged along the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. By arranging the first heat dissipation rib 104 and the second heat dissipation rib 105, the heat dissipation capacity of the camera is improved, and the heat inside the camera can be quickly dissipated to maintain the normal operation of the camera.

[0038] In one embodiment, the first heat dissipation rib 104 has two groups, and each group has a plurality of first heat dissipation ribs 104 arranged along the second direction, and the two groups of first heat dissipation ribs 104 are distributed on both sides of the second lens unit 202 along the first direction.

[0039] In one embodiment, the shell is provided with a positioning structure 700, and the positioning structure 700 can be provided with two, and the two positioning structures 700 are arranged at intervals along the first direction. By arranging the positioning structure 700, the installation and fixation of the camera are facilitated.

[0040] The vehicle of one embodiment of the utility model comprises the above-mentioned camera.

[0041] In the description of the present specification, the description referring to the terms "embodiment", "example", and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made thereto without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that, include: shell; A first lens unit, a second lens unit, and a third lens unit are provided on the housing at intervals along a first direction. The second lens unit is a narrow-angle lens unit, and the first and third lens units are wide-angle lens units.

2. The camera device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the first lens unit and the second lens unit is greater than 30 mm, and the distance between the second lens unit and the third lens unit is greater than 30 mm.

3. The camera device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a circuit board, and a cavity is formed inside the housing, with the circuit board disposed within the cavity.

4. The camera device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The housing includes a front housing and a rear housing, which cooperate to form the cavity. The first lens unit, the second lens unit, and the third lens unit are all mounted on the front housing.

5. The camera device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The camera device also includes a sealing ring, which is installed between the front housing and the rear housing.

6. The camera device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The camera device further includes a first mounting bracket, a second mounting bracket, and a third mounting bracket. The first lens unit is mounted on the front housing via the first mounting bracket, the second lens unit is mounted on the front housing via the second mounting bracket, and the third lens unit is mounted on the front housing via the third mounting bracket.

7. The camera device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The circuit board includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a third circuit board. The first circuit board is configured corresponding to the first lens unit, the second circuit board is configured corresponding to the second lens unit, and the third circuit board is configured corresponding to the third lens unit.

8. The camera device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The camera device further includes a first connector, a second connector, and a third connector. The first connector is correspondingly disposed with the first circuit board and the two are electrically connected. The second connector is correspondingly disposed with the second circuit board and the two are electrically connected. The third connector is correspondingly disposed with the third circuit board and the two are electrically connected.

9. The camera device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The front housing has a recessed portion, and the second lens unit is disposed in the recessed portion.

10. The camera device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The outer surface of the front housing is provided with a first heat dissipation rib, which extends along the first direction.

11. The camera device as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, There are multiple first heat dissipation fins, and the multiple first heat dissipation fins are arranged along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

12. The camera device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The outer surface of the rear housing is provided with a second heat dissipation rib, which extends along the first direction.

13. The camera device as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, There are multiple second heat dissipation fins, and the multiple second heat dissipation fins are arranged along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, The camera device included in any one of claims 1-13.

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