Camera connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric connection, in particular to a camera connector, which comprises a shell, a power connection assembly and a fixing piece, the shell comprises a base, a plug-in part, a mounting part, a first plug part and a second plug part, the plug-in part and the mounting part are arranged on two opposite sides of the base, the plug-in part is provided with a plug-in groove, the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove, and the first plug part and the second plug part are connected through the plug-in groove. The first plug part is arranged on the plug-in groove, the second plug part is arranged on the mounting groove, the base is provided with a fixing cavity, the first plug part and the second plug part are arranged on the two opposite sides of the fixing cavity, the power connection assembly is arranged in the fixing cavity, and the fixing part is used for fixing the power connection assembly in the fixing cavity. The vehicle-mounted camera connector ensures that the vehicle-mounted camera normally works under various working conditions, reduces the fault occurrence rate, has important significance in improving the stability and durability of the whole vehicle-mounted camera system, and powerfully meets the strict requirement of the vehicle-mounted environment on the high reliability of the camera connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connection technology, and in particular to a camera connector. Background Technology

[0002] An automotive camera connector is an electronic component specifically designed to connect automotive cameras to other vehicle parts (such as in-vehicle displays and on-board computers). The automotive camera connector plays a crucial role in transmitting image signals. It accurately and stably transmits the high-definition video signals captured by the camera to the corresponding receiving device with extremely low latency, ensuring that the driver can obtain real-time and clear visual information about the vehicle's surroundings. Whether it's a reversing camera, a 360-degree panoramic view, or a forward traffic monitoring function used for driver assistance, all rely on the connector's reliable signal transmission.

[0003] In terms of structural design, vehicle camera connectors fully consider the complex and harsh operating environment of vehicles. They typically possess excellent waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and electromagnetic interference resistance properties to ensure normal operation and maintain a stable connection under conditions such as high temperature, humidity, and bumps, preventing signal interruption or image quality degradation due to environmental factors.

[0004] Existing vehicle camera connectors suffer from insufficient structural stability due to their structural design, making them prone to malfunctions during use. Therefore, new improvements are needed to address the existing vehicle camera structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model is of great significance in ensuring the normal operation of vehicle-mounted cameras under various working conditions, reducing the failure rate, and improving the stability and durability of the entire vehicle-mounted camera system. It effectively meets the stringent requirements of the vehicle environment for the high reliability of camera connectors.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a camera connector, which includes a housing, a power receiving component, and a fixing component. The housing includes a base, a mating part, a mounting part, a first plug part, and a second plug part. The mating part and the mounting part are disposed on opposite sides of the base. The mating part is provided with a mating groove, and the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove. The first plug part is disposed on the mating groove, and the second plug part is disposed on the mounting groove. The base is provided with a fixing cavity. The first plug part and the second plug part are disposed on opposite sides of the fixing cavity. The power receiving component is disposed in the fixing cavity, and the fixing component is used to fix the power receiving component in the fixing cavity.

[0007] A further improvement to the above solution is that a protective wall is provided on the outer periphery of the interlocking groove, and a positioning pin and a fixing hole are provided on the protective wall.

[0008] A further improvement to the above solution is that a reinforcing platform is provided near the positioning pin and the fixing hole in the interlocking groove.

[0009] A further improvement to the above solution is that the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove, and a reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the mounting groove opposite to the reinforcing platform.

[0010] A further improvement to the above solution is that the outer periphery of the first plug portion is provided with a plug guide strip and a plug buckle.

[0011] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the first plug portion is provided with a plug cavity, one end of the plug cavity is connected to the fixed cavity, and one end of the power connection component extends into the plug cavity.

[0012] A further improvement to the above solution is that the power connection assembly includes a power connection sleeve, an insulating component, and a power connection terminal. The insulating component is disposed inside the power connection sleeve, the power connection terminal is disposed inside the insulating component, and the power connection sleeve is disposed in the fixed cavity.

[0013] A further improvement to the above solution is that the power-connecting sleeve includes a plug end, a fixed end, and a limiting ring. The fixed end is disposed in a fixed cavity, and the limiting ring is used to limit the assembly of the power-connecting sleeve in the fixed cavity. The plug end extends to the first plug portion.

[0014] A further improvement to the above scheme is that a limiting step is provided inside the power-connecting sleeve, and a sealing ring is provided on the limiting step. One end of the sealing ring abuts against the limiting step and the other end abuts against the insulating component. The sealing ring is used to seal the inner diameter of the power-connecting sleeve.

[0015] A further improvement to the above solution is that the second plug portion is provided with a fixing groove, and the fixing member is used to fix the limiting ring in the fixing groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] Compared to existing camera connectors, the mating groove of the mating part and the mounting groove of the mounting part of this invention can accurately adapt and connect with corresponding components in the vehicle system. The mating groove allows for quick and accurate mating with other devices, enabling rapid connection of signal transmission lines; the mounting groove facilitates stable installation in the vehicle environment, ensuring the stability of the connector during vehicle operation and reducing loosening caused by vibration and other factors. The first plug part and the second plug part are located on different grooves and on opposite sides of the fixing cavity, optimizing the placement space of the power connection components, making the power connection lines more regular, reducing signal interference, and ensuring the stability and accuracy of electrical signal transmission, which is beneficial for the vehicle camera to transmit image data clearly and stably. The power connection components are set in the fixing cavity and secured by fasteners, effectively preventing displacement or shaking of the power connection components in the complex vehicle environment, ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection. This is of great significance for ensuring the normal operation of the vehicle camera under various working conditions, reducing the failure rate, and improving the stability and durability of the entire vehicle camera system, effectively meeting the stringent requirements of the vehicle environment for the high reliability of camera connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the camera connector of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the camera connector;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded diagram of the central camera connector from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Front view of the camera connector;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view of AA.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: outer shell 1, base 11, fixing cavity 111, interlocking part 12, interlocking groove 121, protective wall 122, positioning pin 123, fixing hole 124, reinforcing platform 125, mounting part 13, mounting groove 131, reinforcing rib 132, first plug part 14, plug guide strip 141, plug buckle 142, plug cavity 143, second plug part 15, fixing recess 151, power connection component 2, power connection sleeve 21, plug end 211, fixing end 212, limiting ring 213, limiting step 214, sealing ring 215, insulating component 22, power connection terminal 23, fixing component 3. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Figures 1-5As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a camera connector is provided, comprising a housing 1, a power-connecting component 2, and a fixing member 3. The housing 1 includes a base 11, a mating portion 12, a mounting portion 13, a first plug portion 14, and a second plug portion 15. The mating portion 12 and the mounting portion 13 are disposed on opposite sides of the base 11. The mating portion 12 is provided with a mating groove 121, and the mounting portion 13 is provided with a mounting groove 131. The first plug portion 14 is disposed on the mating groove 121, and the second plug portion 15 is disposed on the mounting groove 131. The base 11 is provided with a fixing cavity 111, and the first plug portion 14 and the second plug portion 15 are disposed on opposite sides of the fixing cavity 111. The power-connecting component 2 is disposed within the fixing cavity 111, and the fixing member 3 is used to fix the power-connecting component 2 within the fixing cavity 111. In this embodiment, the mating groove 121 of the mating portion 12 and the mounting groove 131 of the mounting portion 13 can be precisely adapted and connected to corresponding components in the vehicle system. The mating groove 121 allows for quick and accurate mating with other devices, enabling rapid connection of signal transmission lines. The mounting groove 131 facilitates stable installation in the vehicle environment, ensuring the stability of the connector during vehicle operation and reducing loosening caused by vibration and other factors. The first plug portion 14 and the second plug portion 15 are located on different grooves and on opposite sides of the fixing cavity 111, optimizing the placement space of the power connection component 2, making the power connection lines more organized, reducing signal interference, and ensuring the stability and accuracy of electrical signal transmission. This is beneficial for the vehicle camera to transmit image data clearly and stably. The power connection component 2 is located within the fixing cavity 111 and is secured by the fixing member 3, effectively preventing displacement or shaking of the power connection component 2 in complex vehicle environments, ensuring the reliability of the electrical connection. Ensuring the normal operation of the vehicle camera under various working conditions, reducing the failure rate, and improving the stability and durability of the entire vehicle camera system are of great significance, effectively meeting the stringent requirements of the vehicle environment for the high reliability of camera connectors.

[0027] A protective wall 122 is provided on the outer periphery of the mating groove 121, and a positioning pin 123 and a fixing hole 124 are provided on the protective wall 122. Specifically, a reinforcing platform 125 is provided on the mating groove 121 near the positioning pin 123 and the fixing hole 124. A reinforcing rib 132 is provided on the side of the mounting groove 131 opposite to the reinforcing platform 125. In this embodiment, the protective wall 122 is provided on the outer periphery of the mating groove 121 of the mating part 12, and the positioning pin 123 and the fixing hole 124 on the protective wall 122 cooperate to realize the quick and accurate positioning and installation of the camera connector. The positioning pin 123 can guide the connector to accurately mate, avoid misalignment or incorrect insertion, improve installation efficiency and reliability, and reduce signal transmission problems caused by improper installation. The reinforcing platform 125 provided on the mating groove 121 near the positioning pin 123 and the fixing hole 124 enhances the structural strength of the mating part 12. Under frequent plugging and unplugging operations and vibrations during vehicle operation, the reinforcement platform 125 effectively prevents deformation and cracking around the mating groove 121, ensuring that the mating groove 121 always maintains good shape and performance, and guaranteeing the stability of signal transmission. The reinforcing ribs 132 provided on the opposite side of the mounting groove 131 and the reinforcement platform 125 of the mounting part 13 further enhance the overall structural stability. This disperses the stress borne by the connector during installation and use, reducing localized stress concentration. Even in complex vehicle environments, it ensures that the connector mounting part 13 is tightly connected to other components and will not loosen due to vibration or bumps, thus guaranteeing the stable operation of the vehicle camera.

[0028] The outer periphery of the first plug portion 14 is provided with a plug guide strip 141 and a plug latch 142. In this embodiment, the plug guide strip 141 ensures that the first plug portion 14 can be quickly and accurately inserted into the corresponding socket portion, effectively avoiding problems such as poor contact caused by mis-insertion or insertion deviation, and greatly improving the efficiency and reliability of the connection. The plug latch 142 provides a stable locking effect after the plug portion and the socket are successfully connected. During vehicle operation, various vibrations and bumps will occur. The plug latch 142 can prevent the connector from loosening or falling off due to vibration, ensuring a continuous and stable electrical connection between the camera and the vehicle system, thereby ensuring that the vehicle camera can always work normally.

[0029] The first plug portion 14 is provided with a insertion cavity 143, one end of which is connected to the fixed cavity 111, and one end of the power receiving component 2 extends into the insertion cavity 143. In this embodiment, the insertion cavity 143 is connected to the fixed cavity 111, and the power receiving component 2 extends into the insertion cavity 143, thus optimizing the electrical connection performance of the camera connector. By precisely extending the power receiving component 2 into the insertion cavity 143, stable and reliable electrical signal transmission can be achieved, effectively reducing attenuation and interference during signal transmission, and ensuring that the high-definition images and video data collected by the vehicle camera are accurately transmitted to the relevant processing system of the vehicle. This ensures that it can maintain a good contact state even in the complex vibration and bumpy environment of the vehicle, and also facilitates the assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of the entire connector, improving the overall stability and ease of use of the vehicle camera system.

[0030] The power connection assembly 2 includes a power connection sleeve 21, an insulating component 22, and a power connection terminal 23. The insulating component 22 is disposed within the power connection sleeve 21, and the power connection terminal 23 is disposed within the insulating component 22. The power connection sleeve 21 is disposed within the fixed cavity 111. In this embodiment, the power connection sleeve 21, disposed within the fixed cavity 111, provides stable physical support for the entire power connection structure, ensuring that the power connection assembly 2 maintains a stable position even under the complex vibration environment of the vehicle, avoiding contact problems caused by shaking. The insulating component 22, disposed within the power connection sleeve 21, effectively isolates the power connection terminal 23 from external electrical interference, greatly improving the stability and anti-interference capability of signal transmission, ensuring that camera data is accurately transmitted to the vehicle control system. The power connection terminal 23, disposed within the insulating component 22, not only achieves a reliable electrical connection but also, with the protection of the insulating component 22, prevents faults such as short circuits.

[0031] The power-connecting sleeve 21 includes a plug-in end 211, a fixed end 212, and a limiting ring 213. The fixed end 212 is disposed within a fixed cavity 111, and the limiting ring 213 is used to limit the assembly of the power-connecting sleeve 21 within the fixed cavity 111. The plug-in end 211 extends to the first plug portion 14. Specifically, a limiting step 214 is provided inside the power-connecting sleeve 21, and a sealing ring 215 is provided on the limiting step 214. One end of the sealing ring 215 abuts against the limiting step 214, and the other end abuts against the insulating component 22. The sealing ring 215 is used to seal the inner diameter of the power-connecting sleeve 21. In this embodiment, the limiting ring 213 limits the assembly of the power-connecting sleeve 21 within the fixed cavity 111, ensuring the accurate installation position of the power-connecting sleeve 21, guaranteeing the stability and reliability of the connection with other components, avoiding the impact of installation deviation on electrical signal transmission, and improving the stability of the vehicle-mounted camera's operation. The sealing ring 215 on the limiting step 214 achieves a seal on the inner diameter of the power receiving sleeve 21. This sealing design effectively prevents moisture, dust, and other impurities from entering the power receiving sleeve 21, avoiding electrical short circuits and poor contact caused by impurities, thus extending the connector's service life. The sealing structure also helps improve the connector's electromagnetic compatibility, reducing the impact of external electromagnetic interference on the vehicle camera's signal transmission, thereby ensuring the camera can accurately and stably acquire image data, providing reliable support for safe driving.

[0032] The second plug portion 15 is provided with a fixing groove 151, and the fixing member 3 is used to fix the limiting ring 213 in the fixing groove 151. In this embodiment, the vehicle environment is complex and changeable, and vibrations and bumps will occur during vehicle operation. The limiting ring 213 is fixed in the fixing groove 151, which can effectively prevent the connector from loosening or shifting under vibration and impact, ensure the continuous and stable electrical connection between the camera and other components, avoid problems such as image transmission interruption and screen flicker caused by unstable connection, and ensure the reliable operation of the vehicle camera. Secondly, it improves the compactness of the structure. The design of the fixing groove 151 and the limiting ring 213 makes the entire connector structure layout more reasonable and compact. In the limited vehicle space, it reduces unnecessary occupation, which is conducive to the integration and miniaturization design of the equipment and improves the space utilization of the vehicle equipment.

[0033] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A camera connector, characterized by: The utility model provides a connector, which comprises a shell, an electricity connecting assembly and a fixing member, the shell comprises a base, a plug-in part and a mounting part arranged on opposite sides of the base, the plug-in part is provided with a plug-in groove, the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove, a first plug-in part is arranged on the plug-in groove, a second plug-in part is arranged on the mounting groove, the base is provided with a fixing cavity, the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part are arranged on opposite sides of the fixing cavity, the electricity connecting assembly is arranged in the fixing cavity, and the fixing member is used for fixing the electricity connecting assembly in the fixing cavity.

2. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein: The outer periphery of the plug-in groove is provided with a retaining wall, and the retaining wall is provided with a positioning pin and a fixing hole.

3. The camera connector of claim 2, wherein: The plug-in groove is provided with a reinforcing table near the positioning pin and the fixing hole.

4. The camera connector of claim 3, wherein: The mounting groove is provided with a reinforcing rib on the side opposite to the reinforcing table.

5. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein: The outer periphery of the first plug-in part is provided with a plug-in guide strip and a plug-in buckle.

6. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein: The first plug-in part is provided with a plug-in cavity, one end of the plug-in cavity is communicated with the fixing cavity, and one end of the electricity connecting assembly extends into the plug-in cavity.

7. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein: The electricity connecting assembly comprises an electricity connecting sleeve, an insulating member and an electricity connecting terminal, the insulating member is arranged in the electricity connecting sleeve, the electricity connecting terminal is arranged in the insulating member, and the electricity connecting sleeve is arranged in the fixing cavity.

8. The camera connector of claim 7, wherein: The electricity connecting sleeve comprises a plug-in end, a fixing end and a limiting ring, the fixing end is arranged in the fixing cavity, the limiting ring is used for limiting assembly of the electricity connecting sleeve in the fixing cavity, and the plug-in end extends to the first plug-in part.

9. The camera connector of claim 8, wherein: The electricity connecting sleeve is provided with a limiting step, the limiting step is provided with a sealing ring, one end of the sealing ring abuts against the limiting step, the other end of the sealing ring abuts against the insulating member, and the sealing ring is used for sealing the inner diameter of the electricity connecting sleeve.

10. The camera connector of claim 9, wherein: The second plug-in part is provided with a fixing groove, and the fixing member is used for fixing the limiting ring in the fixing groove.

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