Camera shooting assembly and carrier
By driving the transmission mechanism to move the cover plate, the camera is automatically covered or exposed, which solves the problem of privacy leakage inside the vehicle, improves the convenience and reliability of operation, and enhances driving safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
AI Technical Summary
In-vehicle smart camera devices pose a risk of privacy leaks, and traditional manual screen-blocking structures are cumbersome to operate, unreliable, and affect driving safety.
A drive transmission mechanism is used to move the cover plate, which can automatically cover or expose the camera. Combined with gear, rack and pinion or belt drive, the accuracy and convenience of the cover are ensured.
It addresses privacy concerns, improves the convenience and reliability of occlusion, and enhances driving safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of vehicle components, and specifically proposes a camera assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, as vehicles become increasingly intelligent, the cockpit is being equipped with more and more functions. For example, multiple cameras are being installed inside the cockpit to monitor occupants in real time and collect data. However, with the rapid development of intelligent camera devices, occupants are concerned that their personal behavior may be completely exposed to these cameras, potentially leading to privacy breaches. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this application is to solve at least some of the technical problems mentioned above, and this purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0004] In a first aspect, this application proposes a camera assembly, which includes a base, a camera device, a shield, and a drive transmission mechanism. The shield is spaced apart from the base, and the camera device is disposed on the base and located between the base and the shield. The drive transmission mechanism is at least partially disposed on the base, and is drivenly connected to the shield, thereby causing the shield to move left and right relative to the camera device. The shield has a clearance opening, and the camera device includes at least two cameras. When the shield moves, the shield blocks all or part of the cameras, or the clearance opening exposes all the cameras.
[0005] In some embodiments, the drive transmission mechanism includes a drive member and a transmission assembly. The drive member has a rotating shaft, and the base is provided with a bearing seat, which supports the rotating shaft. Part of the transmission assembly is connected to the rotating shaft of the drive member, and another part of the transmission assembly is connected to a baffle plate and is used to drive the baffle plate to move.
[0006] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly includes a gear and a rack structure, the shaft is driven to the gear, the rack structure is disposed on the baffle plate, and the rack structure meshes with the gear.
[0007] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly includes a belt, a drive pulley, and a driven pulley, with a rotating shaft drivingly connected to the drive pulley; the base is provided with a first bracket, and the driven pulley is located on the first bracket; the drive pulley and the driven pulley are respectively drivingly connected to both ends of the belt, and the belt is connected to a baffle plate.
[0008] In some embodiments, the shield is provided with a cleaning part located on the side of the shield facing the camera device, and the cleaning part wipes across the camera when the shield moves.
[0009] In some embodiments, the camera assembly further includes a decorative panel disposed on the side of the shield facing away from the camera device, the decorative panel having a camera aperture corresponding to the camera; one of the decorative panel and the shield having a groove, and the other having a slider protrusion, the slider protrusion being slidably disposed along the groove.
[0010] In some embodiments, the camera assembly includes a guide rod, the base is provided with two second supports, the guide rod is at least partially disposed between the two second supports, and the shielding plate is provided with a guide block that is movable along the guide rod.
[0011] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a positioning post, which supports a baffle plate; the baffle plate is provided with a guide groove, and the end of the positioning post facing the baffle plate is provided with a step portion, which is movably disposed within the guide groove.
[0012] In some embodiments, the baffle plate is provided with a weight reduction groove, which is symmetrically arranged with the guide groove.
[0013] Secondly, this application proposes a vehicle that includes the camera component described in the first aspect.
[0014] The technical solution proposed in this application has at least the following technical effects:
[0015] In this application, the drive transmission assembly moves the cover plate relative to the camera device to block the camera, thereby addressing the privacy concerns of vehicle occupants in certain scenarios. Moreover, the camera device can be equipped with multiple cameras that perform different functions, and the cover plate can block some of these cameras while the remaining unblocked cameras operate normally, meeting the needs of users in different scenarios. Furthermore, the driver controls the movement of the cover plate using the drive transmission mechanism, which is more convenient, more reliable, and provides higher blocking accuracy compared to manual adjustment, while also enhancing driving safety. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To better integrate the content illustrated in the accompanying drawings with the description of the specific embodiments, a brief introduction to the drawings is provided below. It is understood that the accompanying drawings mentioned below are merely schematic illustrations of some embodiments of the relevant technical solutions and the technical solutions of this application. Without creative effort, those skilled in the art can create drawings illustrating other embodiments.
[0017] Specifically, the annotations for the accompanying drawings are as follows:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first camera component described in some embodiments of this application;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a first exploded view of a first type of camera assembly described in some embodiments of this application;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a second exploded view of the first camera assembly described in some embodiments of this application;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of camera component described in some embodiments of this application.
[0022] Specifically, the annotations for the figure marks in the instruction manual are as follows:
[0023] 10. Base; 110. Bearing seat; 120. First bracket; 130. Second bracket; 140. Positioning post; 141. Step section; 20. Camera device; 201. Camera; 30. Cover plate; 301. Clearance opening; 302. Rack structure; 303. Cleaning section; 304. Slider protrusion; 305. Guide block; 306. Guide groove; 307. Weight reduction groove; 308. Connecting part; 410. Driving component; 411. Rotating shaft; 420. Gear; 430. Belt; 440. Driving wheel; 450. Driven wheel; 50. Decorative panel; 501. Camera port; 502. Slide groove; 60. Guide rod. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the embodiments of this application clearer, they will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the content mentioned below is only a partial embodiment of this application, while the complete list of all embodiments is provided. Therefore, other embodiments obtained based on the following embodiments without any inventive effort all fall within the protection scope of this application.
[0025] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to impose strict limitations on the technical solutions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, the use of "a," "an," and "the" to modify a feature does not preclude the possibility that the feature may be plural in other embodiments.
[0026] It should be understood that the terms "comprising," "including," and "having" are open-ended, indicating the presence of the stated features but not excluding the possibility of other features in the embodiment. Similarly, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., to describe multiple features only indicates the distinction between one feature and another, and such terms do not imply order or sequence unless explicitly stated in the context.
[0027] It should be understood that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms "setup," "connection," and "installation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via a medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of these terms in this document based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] In addition, for ease of description, the text will use terms of spatial relative relationship to describe the position of one feature relative to another feature, such as "inner", "outer", "end", "side", "upper", "middle", "lower", "high", "low", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", "horizontal", "vertical", "first direction", "second direction", etc. It can be understood that the spatial relative relationship between two features should include other specific situations besides those shown in the accompanying drawings of the specification.
[0029] The background technology will be further explained below.
[0030] Currently, as vehicles become increasingly intelligent, the cockpit is being equipped with more and more functions. For example, multiple cameras 20 can be installed in the cockpit to monitor and collect data on occupants in real time. However, with the rapid development of intelligent camera devices 20, occupants are concerned that their personal behavior may be completely exposed to the cameras 20, potentially leading to privacy breaches.
[0031] In traditional vehicles, some in-vehicle camera devices 20 have manually controlled blocking structures to cover the camera 201. However, this method is relatively cumbersome for the driver, not only lacking in convenience but also potentially affecting driving safety. Furthermore, different people exert different pushing forces, which can easily cause the manually controlled blocking structure to slip or jam, resulting in poor reliability. In addition, when trying to cover different cameras 201 in the same location inside the vehicle separately, the manual control has low precision, making it difficult to meet the needs of different scenarios. Moreover, covering camera devices 20 in different locations inside the vehicle may require the assistance of other people in the vehicle, which is very inconvenient.
[0032] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It can be understood that the technical features involved in the different embodiments described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0033] Firstly, referring to Figures 1 to 4This application provides an embodiment of a camera assembly, which includes a base 10, a camera device 20, a shield 30, and a drive transmission mechanism. The shield 30 is spaced apart from the base 10, and the camera device 20 is disposed on the base 10 and located between the base 10 and the shield 30. The drive transmission mechanism is at least partially disposed on the base 10, and is drivenly connected to the shield 30, thereby causing the shield 30 to move left and right relative to the camera device 20. The shield 30 has a clearance opening 301. The camera device 20 includes at least two cameras 201. When the shield 30 moves, the shield 30 blocks all or part of the cameras 201, or the clearance opening 301 exposes all the cameras 201.
[0034] In this embodiment, the drive transmission assembly moves the cover plate 30 relative to the camera device 20 to cover the camera 201, thereby addressing the privacy concerns of occupants in certain scenarios. Moreover, the camera device 20 can be equipped with multiple cameras 201 that perform different functions. The cover plate 30 can cover some of the cameras 201, while the remaining uncovered cameras 201 operate normally, meeting the needs of users in different scenarios. Furthermore, the driver controls the movement of the cover plate 30 using the drive transmission mechanism, which is more convenient, more reliable, and has higher coverage accuracy compared to manual adjustment, while also being more conducive to driving safety.
[0035] It should be noted that the multiple cameras 201 on the camera device 20 can be configured according to actual needs. For example, one camera 201 can be used for gesture recognition, while another camera 201 can be used for real-time monitoring of the vehicle interior. Vehicle occupants can block some or all of the cameras 201 as needed. Furthermore, multiple sets of camera devices 20 can be installed in different locations within the vehicle, and each set of camera devices 20 can be blocked by a drive transmission mechanism controlled by a shielding plate 30 as described in the embodiment. Specifically, the drive transmission mechanism can be controlled by voice, buttons, or gestures, increasing convenience and intelligence while minimizing impact on the driver and improving safety.
[0036] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 Taking the camera device 20, which includes two cameras 201, as an example, the two cameras 201 are arranged side by side. In the working state, the obstruction opening 301 of the shielding plate 30 exposes both cameras 201. In some scenarios, the shielding plate 30 moves to the left relative to the camera device 20 from the working state, thus obscuring the right camera 201 and exposing the left camera 201; the shielding plate 30 continues to move to the left, thus obscuring both cameras 201. In some scenarios, the shielding plate 30 moves to the right relative to the camera device 20 from the working state, thus exposing the right camera 201 and obscuring the left camera 201; the shielding plate 30 continues to move to the right, thus obscuring both cameras 201.
[0037] In some embodiments, the drive transmission mechanism includes a drive member 410 and a transmission assembly. The drive member 410 has a rotating shaft 411, and the base 10 is provided with a bearing seat 110, which supports the rotating shaft 411. Part of the structure of the transmission assembly is connected to the rotating shaft 411 of the drive member 410, and another part of the structure of the transmission assembly is connected to the baffle plate 30 and is used to drive the baffle plate 30 to move.
[0038] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The transmission assembly includes a gear 420 and a rack structure 302. The rotating shaft 411 is driven to connect with the gear 420. The rack structure 302 is located on the baffle plate 30 and meshes with the gear 420.
[0039] This embodiment illustrates one specific implementation of the transmission assembly, namely, using a drive component 410 to drive a gear 420 to rotate. The gear 420 meshes with a rack structure 302 on the baffle plate 30, thereby realizing the movement of the baffle plate 30. The transmission assembly proposed in this embodiment has high control precision, low motion noise, reliable structure, and long service life.
[0040] Optionally, the driving component 410 in this embodiment is a motor. The motor shaft 411 can rotate forward or backward, thereby driving the gear 420 to rotate forward or backward, so that the baffle 30 can move left and right relative to the camera device 20.
[0041] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 The transmission assembly includes a belt 430, a drive pulley 440 and a driven pulley 450, and a rotating shaft 411 is driven to the drive pulley 440; the base 10 is provided with a first bracket 120, and the driven pulley 450 is provided on the first bracket 120; the drive pulley 440 and the driven pulley 450 are respectively driven to the two ends of the belt 430, and the belt 430 is connected to the baffle plate 30.
[0042] This embodiment illustrates another specific implementation of the transmission assembly, namely, using a driving component 410 to drive the driving wheel 440 to rotate. The driving wheel 440 and the driven wheel 450 cooperate to support and drive the belt 430 to move, and the belt 430 in turn drives the baffle plate 30 to move. The transmission assembly proposed in this embodiment also has the advantages of high control precision, low motion noise, reliable structure, and long service life.
[0043] Optionally, the driving component 410 in this embodiment can also be a motor. The motor shaft 411 can rotate forward or backward, thereby driving the belt 430 to rotate forward or backward, so that the baffle 30 can move left and right relative to the camera device 20.
[0044] Specifically, refer to Figure 4The shield 30 facing the camera device 20 may be provided with at least one connecting part 308, and the belt 430 passes through the connecting part 308. More specifically, the belt 430 and the connecting part 308 may be fixedly connected by a perforated post or a perforated buckle.
[0045] It should be noted that the transmission assembly can also be of other forms. For example, in some embodiments not shown in the figures, the transmission assembly includes a lead screw and a lead screw nut. The shaft 411 of the drive member 410 is driven to the lead screw. The rotation of the lead screw causes the lead screw nut on the lead screw to move. The lead screw nut is connected to the baffle plate 30 to realize the movement of the baffle plate 30.
[0046] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The shield 30 is provided with a cleaning part 303, which is located on the side of the shield 30 facing the camera device 20. When the shield 30 moves, the cleaning part 303 wipes the camera 201.
[0047] In this embodiment, when the shield 30 moves, the cleaning part 303 on the shield 30 can conveniently wipe and clean the camera 201, a clever design. Further, referring to... Figure 3 Cleaning sections 303 can be installed on both the left and right sides of the clearance opening 301, so that the cleaning section 303 can wipe the camera 201 regardless of whether the cover plate 30 moves left or right.
[0048] Optionally, the cleaning part 303 is a cloth layer, which can be fixed to the cover plate 30 by adhesive or Velcro.
[0049] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 4 The camera assembly also includes a decorative panel 50, which is located on the side of the shield 30 facing away from the camera device 20. The decorative panel 50 has a camera port 501, which corresponds to the camera 201.
[0050] In this embodiment, the decorative panel 50 is fixedly installed and faces the interior of the vehicle, so that it can be directly presented to the occupants of the vehicle. Specifically, the decorative panel 50 serves to provide initial protection for the camera device 20 and to enhance its aesthetics. In some embodiments not shown in the figures, a transparent plate may be installed on the camera port 501 for further protection, which also serves as a dustproof effect.
[0051] In some embodiments, one of the decorative panel 50 and the shielding panel 30 is provided with a groove 502, and the other is provided with a slider protrusion 304, which is slidably disposed along the groove 502.
[0052] In this embodiment, the decorative panel 50 and the shielding plate 30 are connected by a slider protrusion 304 and a groove 502 to set a moving path, avoid deviation, and make the moving process more stable and smooth.
[0053] Specifically, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The baffle plate 30 has sliding block protrusions 304 on both the front and rear sides of the clearance opening 301, and the decorative plate 50 has two corresponding sliding grooves 502. It should be understood that this application does not limit the number of sliding grooves 502 and sliding block protrusions 304. More specifically, refer to... Figure 2 The slider protrusions 304 are continuously distributed on the baffle plate 30 along the moving direction of the baffle plate 30, that is, the length of the slider protrusions 304 is equal to the length of the baffle plate 30. Of course, it is also acceptable to implement the solution where the length of the slider protrusions 304 is less than the length of the baffle plate 30. The length relationship between the groove 502 and the decorative plate 50 is set in the same way, and will not be described again here. In addition, it is also acceptable to implement the solution where the baffle plate 30 is provided with the groove 502 and the decorative plate 50 is provided with the slider protrusions 304.
[0054] In some embodiments, the camera assembly includes a guide rod 60, the base 10 is provided with two second supports 130, the guide rod 60 is at least partially disposed between the two second supports 130, and the shielding plate 30 is provided with a guide block 305, which is movable along the guide rod 60.
[0055] In this embodiment, the guide rod 60 and the second bracket 130 support the baffle plate 30. Simultaneously, the guide rod 60 is movably connected to the guide block 305 on the baffle plate 30, serving a guiding function to ensure smooth and stable movement and prevent deviation. Specifically, refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The guide rod 60 can be fitted with a guide block 305, or the guide block 305 can be provided with a groove on one side of the guide rod 60 to match the guide rod 60 for limiting.
[0056] In some embodiments, the base 10 is provided with a positioning post 140, which supports the baffle plate 30; the baffle plate 30 is provided with a guide groove 306, and the end of the positioning post 140 facing the baffle plate 30 is provided with a step portion 141, which is movably disposed in the guide groove 306.
[0057] In this embodiment, the positioning post 140 supports the baffle plate 30, and the step portion 141 on the positioning post 140 moves relative to the guide groove 306 on the baffle plate 30. That is, the step portion 141 is stationary while the guide groove 306 moves, thereby playing a supporting and guiding role.
[0058] It should be noted that the positioning post 140 can work in conjunction with the guide rod 60 described above, or the two can be set separately, or neither can be set. The baffle 30 is spaced apart from the base 10 using other structures. For example, in some embodiments not shown in the figures, the baffle 30 is movably connected to the vehicle body structure.
[0059] In some embodiments, the baffle plate 30 is provided with a weight reduction groove 307, which is symmetrically arranged with the guide groove 306.
[0060] In this embodiment, the baffle plate 30 is provided with a weight-reducing groove 307 for lightweight design, reducing the energy consumption required for the movement of the baffle plate 30. Furthermore, the weight-reducing groove 307 and the guide groove 306 are symmetrically arranged relative to the clearance opening 301 to prevent the center of gravity of the baffle plate 30 from shifting, ensuring greater stability during movement. It should be noted that both the weight-reducing groove 307 and the guide groove 306 can be through grooves or semi-through grooves.
[0061] Secondly, embodiments of this application propose a vehicle that includes the camera component described in the first aspect. Therefore, the vehicle of the second aspect possesses at least all the technical effects of the camera component of the first aspect, the specific technical effects of which will not be elaborated upon here.
[0062] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application only illustrate the structure of the vehicle in the second aspect related to the improvement points of this application, but it does not mean that it does not have other structures. For example, the vehicle in the second aspect also includes a control system, a power supply system, etc. Other structures will not be described one by one here.
[0063] It should be understood that vehicles include traditional fuel-powered vehicles, new energy vehicles, flying cars, etc.
[0064] In particular, the term "and / or" in this application should be understood as follows:
[0065] In the first case, the term “and / or” between the first subject and the second subject includes any of the following meanings: (1) only the first subject; (2) only the second subject; and (3) both the first subject and the second subject.
[0066] In the second case, the term "and / or" between the last two of three or more subjects means including at least any one of the subjects. For example, "first subject, second subject and / or third subject" has the same meaning as "first subject and / or second subject and / or third subject", specifically including the following combinations: (1) only the first subject; (2) only the second subject; (3) only the third subject; (4) first subject and second subject and no third subject; (5) first subject and third subject and no second subject; (6) second subject and third subject and no first subject; and (7) first subject, second subject and third subject;
[0067] Furthermore, the character " / " in this application indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship.
[0068] Finally, although the embodiments of this application have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the concept of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A camera assembly, characterized in that, It includes a base (10), a camera device (20), a shield (30) and a drive transmission mechanism. The shield (30) is spaced apart from the base (10). The camera device (20) is located on the base (10) and between the base (10) and the shield (30). The drive transmission mechanism is at least partially located on the base (10), and the drive transmission mechanism is driven to connect with the shield (30), and drives the shield (30) to move left and right relative to the camera device (20); The shield (30) has a clearance opening (301), and the camera device (20) includes at least two cameras (201). When the shield (30) moves, the shield (30) blocks all or part of the cameras (201) or the clearance opening (301) exposes all the cameras (201).
2. The camera assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive transmission mechanism includes a drive component (410) and a transmission assembly. The drive component (410) has a rotating shaft (411). The base (10) is provided with a bearing seat (110), and the bearing seat (110) supports the rotating shaft (411). Part of the transmission assembly is connected to the rotating shaft (411) of the drive member (410), and another part of the transmission assembly is connected to the baffle plate (30) and is used to drive the baffle plate (30) to move.
3. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a gear (420) and a rack structure (302). The rotating shaft (411) is drivenly connected to the gear (420). The rack structure (302) is disposed on the baffle plate (30) and meshes with the gear (420).
4. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a belt (430), a drive pulley (440), and a driven pulley (450). The rotating shaft (411) is driven to the drive pulley (440). The base (10) is provided with a first bracket (120), and the driven pulley (450) is located on the first bracket (120). The drive pulley (440) and the driven pulley (450) are driven to the two ends of the belt (430), and the belt (430) is connected to the baffle plate (30).
5. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The shield (30) is provided with a cleaning part (303), which is located on the side of the shield (30) facing the camera device (20). When the shield (30) moves, the cleaning part (303) brushes against the camera (201).
6. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The camera assembly also includes a decorative panel (50), which is located on the side of the shield (30) facing away from the camera device (20). The decorative panel (50) has a camera port (501) which corresponds to the camera (201). One of the decorative panel (50) and the shielding panel (30) is provided with a groove (502), and the other is provided with a slider protrusion (304), which is slidably disposed along the groove (502).
7. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The camera assembly includes a guide rod (60), the base (10) is provided with two second supports (130), the guide rod (60) is at least partially disposed between the two second supports (130), the shield (30) is provided with a guide block (305), and the guide block (305) is movably disposed along the guide rod (60).
8. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The base (10) is provided with a positioning post (140), which supports the baffle plate (30); The shielding plate (30) is provided with a guide groove (306), and the positioning post (140) is provided with a step portion (141) at one end facing the shielding plate (30), and the step portion (141) is movably disposed in the guide groove (306).
9. The camera assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shielding plate (30) is provided with a weight reduction groove (307), which is symmetrically arranged with the guide groove (306).
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the camera component as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.