Vehicle monitoring camera

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle monitoring, and particularly relates to a vehicle monitoring camera. Comprising an external monitoring camera device, a mounting structure is arranged at the top end of the external monitoring camera device, the external monitoring camera device is connected with a windshield of a vehicle through the mounting structure, and an internal monitoring camera device is arranged at the bottom end of the external monitoring camera device; through the in-vehicle monitoring camera equipment, a built-in camera arranged in the vehicle can be used for monitoring and detection in real time to judge whether a thermal radiation signal of a human body or a pet exists in the vehicle or not, and once the camera captures dynamic thermal radiation information, it is indicated that life body activities possibly exist in the vehicle; when a child or a pet is locked in a vehicle, the system immediately starts an alarm mechanism and quickly transmits retention information to a mobile phone terminal of a user through the wireless transceiver module, and the user can receive a notification in time and take corresponding measures, so that the situation that the child or the pet is locked in the vehicle for a long time due to carelessness is effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle monitoring technology, specifically a vehicle monitoring camera. Background Technology

[0002] A vehicle monitoring camera, also known as a dashcam, is an instrument that records video and audio information related to a vehicle's movement. After installation, a dashcam can record video and audio of the entire driving process, providing evidence in case of traffic accidents.

[0003] Currently, most dashcams on the market are primarily limited to recording the driving conditions in front of the vehicle, failing to effectively monitor the situation inside the car. This limitation poses a safety hazard in practical use, especially when the driver is traveling with a pet. Because dashcams cannot observe the interior of the car, drivers can easily overlook their pets after parking, forgetting them inside the vehicle in a hurry. Once a pet is locked inside, especially in environments with high or low temperatures, the interior temperature can rise or fall rapidly, posing a serious threat to the pet's life. If the driver is away for an extended period and fails to discover and rescue the trapped pet in time, the pet is highly likely to suffer life-threatening dangers due to lack of oxygen, high or low temperatures, potentially leading to tragedy.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a vehicle monitoring camera to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a vehicle monitoring camera that solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A vehicle monitoring camera includes an external monitoring camera device, a mounting structure is provided at the top of the external monitoring camera device, the external monitoring camera device is connected to the windshield of the vehicle through the mounting structure, and an internal monitoring camera device is provided at the bottom of the external monitoring camera device;

[0010] The in-vehicle monitoring camera includes a protective housing, a connecting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the protective housing, the top of the connecting plate is installed with the bottom of the external monitoring camera, and a built-in camera and a fill light are installed on the front of the protective housing.

[0011] The front end of the protective cover is provided with a drive groove, the inner wall of the drive groove is equipped with an electric push rod, the movable end of the electric push rod is equipped with a push rod, and the other end of the push rod is equipped with a shielding plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the vehicle exterior monitoring camera device includes a mounting housing, an external camera is fixedly mounted on the back side of the mounting housing, a mounting interface and a switch button are provided on the top of the mounting housing, and a display screen and a control panel are provided on the front side of the mounting housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting housing contains a circuit board and a built-in battery. The circuit board is electrically connected to the vehicle power supply, and the built-in battery has a charging port on its side.

[0014] Furthermore, the mounting structure includes a fork frame, and a connecting suction cup is fixedly installed at the top end of the fork frame. The fork frame is connected to the windshield of the vehicle through the connecting suction cup.

[0015] Furthermore, a connecting hole is provided at the center of the fork frame, and a ball joint is movably connected inside the connecting hole. A connecting seat is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the ball joint, and the bottom end of the connecting seat is connected to the mounting interface at the top of the mounting cover.

[0016] Furthermore, the shielding plate is located on the outside of the protective housing, and the size of the shielding plate is larger than the specifications of the built-in camera.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a vehicle monitoring camera, which has the following advantages:

[0019] This invention utilizes an in-vehicle monitoring camera system to monitor and detect the presence of human or pet thermal radiation signals inside the vehicle in real time. Once the camera captures dynamic thermal radiation information, indicating potential life activity inside the vehicle, the system immediately activates an alarm mechanism and transmits the information to the user's mobile terminal via a wireless transceiver module, issuing an alarm reminder. This allows the user to receive timely notification and take appropriate measures, effectively preventing children or pets from being locked inside the vehicle for extended periods due to negligence, thus ensuring their safety and health. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle exterior monitoring camera device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the in-vehicle monitoring camera device of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. External vehicle monitoring camera; 101. Mounting cover; 102. External camera; 103. Mounting interface; 104. Switch button; 105. Power charging port; 106. Display screen; 107. Control panel; 2. Mounting structure; 201. Fork bracket; 202. Connecting suction cup; 203. Connecting hole; 204. Ball joint; 205. Connecting seat; 3. Internal vehicle monitoring camera; 301. Protective cover; 302. Connecting plate; 303. Built-in camera; 304. Fill light; 305. Drive slot; 306. Electric push rod; 307. Push rod; 308. Shielding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Example

[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle monitoring camera, including an external monitoring camera device 1, an installation structure 2 is provided at the top of the external monitoring camera device 1, the external monitoring camera device 1 is connected to the windshield of the vehicle through the installation structure 2, and an internal monitoring camera device 3 is provided at the bottom of the external monitoring camera device 1.

[0028] The in-vehicle monitoring camera device 3 includes a protective cover 301. A connecting plate 302 is fixedly installed on the top of the protective cover 301. The top of the connecting plate 302 is installed with the bottom of the external monitoring camera device 1. A built-in camera 303 and a fill light 304 are installed on the front of the protective cover 301. The built-in camera 303 is a thermal imaging camera.

[0029] The protective cover 301 has a drive groove 305 at its front end. An electric push rod 306 is installed on the inner wall of the drive groove 305. A push rod 307 is installed on the movable end of the electric push rod 306. A shielding plate 308 is installed on the other end of the push rod 307.

[0030] The electric push rod 306 drives the push rod 307 to move, and the push rod 307 drives the shielding plate 308 to move, thereby achieving the blocking and exposure of the built-in camera 303. When not in use, the shielding plate 308 can block the built-in camera 303 to prevent dust from falling on the surface of the built-in camera 303 and affecting its use. In addition, the supplementary light 304 can provide supplementary lighting for the vehicle interior environment when the light is low, making it more convenient for users to retrieve items in the vehicle at night.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the vehicle exterior monitoring camera device 1 includes a mounting cover 101, an external camera 102 is fixedly mounted on the back side of the mounting cover 101, a mounting interface 103 and a switch button 104 are provided on the top of the mounting cover 101, and a display screen 106 and a control panel 107 are provided on the front side of the mounting cover 101.

[0032] Specifically, the display screen 106 can display the images captured by the external camera 102 in real time for the driver to view. The control panel 107 is equipped with multiple function buttons, which can control various functions of the camera, such as turning the camera on or off and adjusting the camera's shooting angle.

[0033] The installation interface 103 facilitates the connection and assembly of the external monitoring camera 1, the internal monitoring camera 3, and the installation structure 2 to form a complete vehicle monitoring camera.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting cover 101 has a circuit board and a built-in battery inside. The circuit board has a wireless transceiver module and is electrically connected to the vehicle power supply. The side of the built-in battery has a power charging port 105.

[0035] Specifically, while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle monitoring camera can rely on the engine to generate electricity as its onboard power source. When the engine is off and the vehicle is parked, it can switch to the built-in battery for power, thus ensuring that the vehicle monitoring camera can work for a long time after parking.

[0036] Furthermore, users can charge the built-in battery via the power charging port 105 to ensure that the built-in battery has sufficient power for the vehicle monitoring camera to use after parking.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting structure 2 includes a fork frame 201, and a connecting suction cup 202 is fixedly installed at the top end of the fork frame 201. The fork frame 201 is connected to the windshield of the vehicle through the connecting suction cup 202.

[0038] Specifically, the connecting suction cup 202 is made of high-strength adsorption material, which has good adsorption performance and can stably install the external monitoring camera 1 on the windshield of the vehicle, avoiding shaking or falling off during driving, thus ensuring the stability of the camera and the clarity of the captured image.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a connecting hole 203 is provided at the center of the fork frame 201, and a ball joint 204 is movably connected inside the connecting hole 203. A connecting seat 205 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the ball joint 204, and the bottom end of the connecting seat 205 is connected to the mounting interface 103 at the top of the mounting cover 101.

[0040] Specifically, the ball joint 204 allows the mounting cover 101 to be rotated and adjusted at multiple angles, thus enabling flexible adjustment of the shooting angle of the external camera 102 according to actual usage needs, ensuring the comprehensiveness and clarity of the captured image.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the shielding plate 308 is located outside the protective housing 301, and the size of the shielding plate 308 is larger than the specifications of the built-in camera 303.

[0042] Specifically, the edge of the shielding plate 308 fits into the front edge of the protective cover 301, ensuring that when the shielding plate 308 blocks the built-in camera 303, it can completely cover the built-in camera 303, preventing light or dust from entering through gaps and affecting the performance of the built-in camera 303.

[0043] During use, the driver can activate the camera function by operating the control panel 107 inside the vehicle. At this time, the external camera 102 installed on the outside of the vehicle will automatically turn on and begin comprehensive real-time monitoring of the external environment. All the image information captured by the external camera 102 can be displayed in high-definition on the display screen 106 inside the vehicle in real time, allowing the driver to view it at any time, so as to better understand the situation around the vehicle and ensure driving safety.

[0044] When the vehicle is stationary, not only will the external camera 102 continue to operate, constantly monitoring the external environment, but the built-in camera 303 installed inside the vehicle will also activate simultaneously, providing comprehensive monitoring of the interior environment. If the built-in camera 303 detects dynamic thermal radiation information inside the vehicle using its highly sensitive sensors, this usually indicates the presence of a living being inside. In this case, the vehicle's safety system will immediately activate its preset alarm mechanism to address the potential risk.

[0045] The alarm message will be transmitted to the user's mobile phone terminal at the fastest speed through the vehicle's built-in wireless transceiver module, issuing an emergency alert. Upon receiving this alarm, the user can take appropriate measures immediately, such as quickly returning to the vehicle to check and confirm the situation inside, thus effectively preventing children or pets from being locked inside the vehicle for an extended period of time due to negligence, which could lead to dangerous situations such as heatstroke or suffocation, and ensuring the safety of life inside the vehicle.

[0046] In summary, the in-vehicle monitoring camera 3, equipped with a built-in camera 303, can monitor and detect in real time whether there are thermal radiation signals from a human or pet inside the vehicle. Once the camera captures dynamic thermal radiation information, indicating possible life activity inside the vehicle, the system will immediately activate the alarm mechanism and quickly transmit the information to the user's mobile terminal via the wireless transceiver module, issuing an alarm reminder. In this way, the user can receive a timely notification and take appropriate measures, effectively preventing children or pets from being locked in the car for an extended period due to negligence, thus ensuring their safety and health.

[0047] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the external camera 102, switch button 104, built-in power supply, display screen 106, control panel 107, built-in camera 303, supplementary light 304, and electric push rod 306 in the vehicle monitoring camera need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be described in detail.

[0048] Furthermore, the power supply and working principle of the external camera 102, switch button 104, built-in power supply, display screen 106, control panel 107, built-in camera 303, supplementary light 304, and electric push rod 306 in the vehicle monitoring camera are clear to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0049] Furthermore, the working principles and wiring methods of the external camera 102, switch button 104, built-in power supply, display screen 106, control panel 107, built-in camera 303, supplementary light 304, and electric push rod 306 in the vehicle monitoring camera are commonplace and belong to conventional methods or common knowledge. They will not be elaborated here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle monitoring camera comprising an outside monitoring camera device (1), characterized in that: The top end of the vehicle exterior monitoring camera device (1) is provided with a mounting structure (2), the vehicle exterior monitoring camera device (1) is connected with the windshield of the vehicle through the mounting structure (2), and the bottom end of the vehicle exterior monitoring camera device (1) is provided with a vehicle interior monitoring camera device (3); The vehicle interior monitoring camera device (3) comprises a protective cover (301), a connecting plug-in board (302) is fixedly installed at the top end of the protective cover (301), the top end of the connecting plug-in board (302) is installed at the bottom end of the vehicle exterior monitoring camera device (1), an internal camera (303) and a light supplementing lamp (304) are installed at the front end of the protective cover (301), and the internal camera (303) is a thermal imaging camera. A driving groove (305) is formed in the front end of the protective cover (301), an electric push rod (306) is installed on the inner wall of the driving groove (305), a push rod (307) is installed at the movable end of the electric push rod (306), and a shielding plate (308) is installed at the other end of the push rod (307).

2. A vehicle monitoring camera according to claim 1, characterised in that: The vehicle exterior monitoring camera device (1) comprises a mounting cover (101), an external camera (102) is fixedly installed at the back side of the mounting cover (101), a mounting interface (103) and a switch button (104) are arranged at the top end of the mounting cover (101), and a display screen (106) and a control panel (107) are arranged at the front side of the mounting cover (101).

3. A vehicle monitoring camera according to claim 2, characterised in that: The inside of the mounting cover (101) is provided with a circuit board and an internal battery, a wireless transceiver module is arranged on the circuit board, the circuit board is electrically connected with the vehicle power supply, and the side end of the internal battery is provided with a power charging port (105).

4. The vehicle surveillance camera of claim 1, wherein: The mounting structure (2) comprises a bifurcated frame (201), a connecting suction disc (202) is fixedly installed at the top end of the end head of the bifurcated frame (201), and the bifurcated frame (201) is connected with the windshield of the vehicle through the connecting suction disc (202).

5. A vehicle monitoring camera according to claim 4, characterised in that: A connecting hole (203) is formed at the center of the bifurcated frame (201), a spherical joint (204) is movably connected in the connecting hole (203), a connecting seat (205) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the spherical joint (204), and the bottom end of the connecting seat (205) is connected with the mounting interface (103) at the top end of the mounting cover (101).

6. The vehicle surveillance camera of claim 1, wherein: The shielding plate (308) is located outside the protective cover (301), and the size of the shielding plate (308) is greater than the specification of the internal camera (303).

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