Camera assembly and vehicle with same

By designing a camera assembly with a movable cover and limiting groove, the problem of vehicle cameras affecting user privacy has been solved, achieving privacy protection and convenient operation, while reducing production difficulty and cost.

CN224103999UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10AVATR CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle cameras may compromise user privacy during use and lack effective protection measures.

Method used

Design a camera assembly including a mounting bracket, a camera, and a movable cover plate. Through the cooperation of a flexible cantilever and a limiting groove, the camera can be opened and covered to meet the user's privacy protection needs.

Benefits of technology

It achieves privacy protection for cameras, reduces production difficulty and cost, and improves user convenience and experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera assembly and a vehicle with the camera assembly. The camera assembly comprises a mounting bracket, a camera assembly and a camera assembly, the camera is arranged on the mounting bracket; the cover plate is movably arranged on the mounting bracket between a first position and a second position, the cover plate opens the camera at the first position, and the cover plate shields the camera at the second position; one of the cover plate and the mounting bracket is provided with an elastic cantilever, the other one of the cover plate and the mounting bracket is provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove, the free end of the elastic cantilever is provided with a limiting column, the limiting column and the elastic cantilever are arranged at an angle, the limiting column is matched in the first limiting groove at the first position, and the limiting column is matched in the second limiting groove at the second position. According to the camera assembly provided by the utility model, the camera can be opened and shielded, so that the privacy protection requirement of a user is met, the position of the cover plate is fixed through the elastic cantilever, the structure is relatively simple, and the production difficulty and the production cost of the camera assembly can be reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to vehicle technical field especially is related to a camera assembly and vehicle with it. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the high -speed development of automobile technology, the function requirement of user to vehicle is more and more, wherein, many vehicles are equipped with camera to realize the monitoring in the process of using vehicle, but in the process that user uses vehicle camera, the shooting of vehicle camera sometimes can influence the privacy of customer. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art is solved. For this purpose, the utility model provides a camera assembly, which can meet the privacy needs of users during use.

[0004] The utility model further provides a vehicle with the above-mentioned camera assembly.

[0005] According to the camera assembly of the utility model first aspect, including: mounting bracket;Camera, the camera is located on the mounting bracket;Cover plate, the cover plate is movably arranged on the mounting bracket between the first position and the second position, in the first position, the cover plate opens the camera, in the second position, the cover plate shields the camera;One of the cover plate and the mounting bracket is provided with an elastic cantilever, and the other is provided with a first limiting slot and a second limiting slot, the free end of the elastic cantilever is provided with a limiting column, the limiting column is arranged at an angle with the elastic cantilever, in the first position, the limiting column is fitted in the first limiting slot, the elastic cantilever is in free state or the state of deformation away from the first limiting slot, in the second position, the limiting column is fitted in the second limiting slot, the elastic cantilever is in free state or the state of deformation away from the second limiting slot.

[0006] According to the camera assembly of the utility model first aspect, the opening and shielding of the camera can be realized, thereby meeting the privacy protection needs of users, and the position of the cover plate is fixed through the elastic cantilever, the structure is relatively simple, the production difficulty and production cost of the camera assembly can be reduced.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the cover plate is movably arranged on the mounting support along a first direction, the limiting column extends along a second direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the outer end of the limiting column is provided with a first matching surface and a second matching surface, the first matching surface and the second matching surface are suitable for limiting cooperation with the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove in the first direction, the first matching surface and the second matching surface oppositely extend obliquely in the direction that the limiting column is away from the elastic cantilever.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first matching surface is outward convex arc surface, and / or, the second matching surface is outward convex arc surface.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the two inner wall surfaces of the first limiting groove in the first direction are a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface respectively, the first matching surface is suitable for cooperation with the first limiting surface, the second matching surface is suitable for cooperation with the second limiting surface, the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface oppositely extend obliquely in the direction that the opening of the first limiting groove faces the bottom wall.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the two inner wall surfaces of the second limiting groove in the first direction are a third limiting surface and a fourth limiting surface respectively, the first matching surface is suitable for cooperation with the third limiting surface, the second matching surface is suitable for cooperation with the fourth limiting surface, the third limiting surface and the fourth limiting surface oppositely extend obliquely in the direction that the opening of the second limiting groove faces the bottom wall.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface are both outward convex arc surfaces, and / or, the third limiting surface and the fourth limiting surface are both outward convex arc surfaces.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the mounting support is formed with a sliding groove extending along the first direction, the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are formed on the side wall of the sliding groove, and the cover plate is movably arranged in the sliding groove along the first direction.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the elastic cantilever is arranged at one end of the cover plate in the first direction, and at least part of the elastic cantilever extends along the first direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the elastic cantilever comprises: a cantilever section and a connecting section, the cantilever section extends along the first direction, the cantilever section is connected between the cover plate and the connecting section, in the direction of the cover plate towards the cantilever section, the connecting section extends obliquely towards the side wall of the chute, and the connecting section is connected between the cantilever section and the limiting column.

[0015] According to the vehicle of the second aspect of the present application, the camera assembly of the first aspect of the present application is provided, so that the privacy protection needs of users can be met.

[0016] According to the vehicle of the second aspect of the present application, the camera assembly of the first aspect of the present application is provided, so that the privacy protection needs of users can be met.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, and will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned by practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the camera assembly according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic view of the camera assembly shown in FIG.

[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a sectional view in the A-A direction shown in FIG.

[0021] Figure 4 is Figure 2 a sectional view in the B-B direction shown in FIG.

[0022] Figure 5 is Figure 1 another schematic view of the camera assembly shown in FIG.

[0023] LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0024] 100, camera assembly;

[0025] 10, mounting bracket; 11, first limiting groove; 111, first limiting surface; 112, second limiting surface; 12, second limiting groove; 121, third limiting surface; 122, fourth limiting surface; 13, chute; 131, avoiding hole; 132, supporting column; 1321, mounting hole;

[0026] 20, camera; 21, mounting plate; 211, fixing hole;

[0027] 30. Cover plate; 31. Flexible cantilever; 311. Cantilever section; 312. Connecting section; 32. Limiting post; 321. First mating surface; 322. Second mating surface; 33. Light-transmitting hole;

[0028] 40. Tighten the bolts. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0030] The following is for reference. Figures 1-5 A camera assembly 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0031] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the camera assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a mounting bracket 10, a camera 20, and a cover plate 30.

[0032] Specifically, the camera 20 is mounted on the mounting bracket 10, and the cover plate 30 is movably mounted on the mounting bracket 10 between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cover plate 30 opens the camera 20, and in the second position, the cover plate 30 covers the camera 20. One of the cover plate 30 and the mounting bracket 10 is provided with an elastic cantilever 31, and the other is provided with a first limiting groove 11 and a second limiting groove 12. The free end of the elastic cantilever 31 is provided with a limiting post 32, which is arranged at an angle to the elastic cantilever 31. In the first position, the limiting post 32 is engaged in the first limiting groove 11, and the elastic cantilever 31 is in a free state or in a deformed state away from the first limiting groove 11. In the second position, the limiting post 32 is engaged in the second limiting groove 12, and the elastic cantilever 31 is in a free state or in a deformed state away from the second limiting groove 12.

[0033] In this context, "cover plate 30 opens camera 20" means that cover plate 30 and camera 20 are staggered so that camera 20 can take pictures normally. "Closure plate 30 closes camera 20" means that cover plate 30 blocks the light path of camera 20, thereby preventing camera 20 from receiving light and thus preventing camera 20 from taking pictures normally.

[0034] The camera assembly 100 can be installed inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle or on the outside of the vehicle body. The camera assembly 100 can capture images inside the passenger compartment and also capture images of the surrounding environment of the vehicle.

[0035] When the user needs the camera 20 to normally take pictures in the process of using the vehicle, if the cover plate 30 is in the second position, the cover plate 30 is operated to make the limiting column 32 overcome the elastic force of the elastic suspension arm 31 and get out of the second limiting groove 12, then the cover plate 30 is moved to the first position and the limiting column 32 is matched in the first limiting groove 11, at this time, if the cover plate 30 has a moving tendency, the elastic suspension arm 31 can resist the limiting column 32 to prevent the limiting column 32 from getting out of the first limiting groove 11, so as to realize the fixation of the cover plate 30 at the first position.

[0036] When the user wants to protect personal privacy, the cover plate 30 is operated to make the limiting column 32 overcome the elastic force of the elastic suspension arm 31 and get out of the first limiting groove 11, then the cover plate 30 is moved to the second position and the limiting column 32 is matched in the second limiting groove 12, at this time, if the cover plate 30 has a moving tendency, the elastic suspension arm 31 can resist the limiting column 32 to prevent the limiting column 32 from getting out of the second limiting groove 12, so as to realize the fixation of the cover plate 30 at the second position.

[0037] Therefore, in the process of use, the user can open and shield the camera 20 by adjusting the position of the cover plate 30, so as to meet the need of privacy protection in the process of use.

[0038] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the structure of the elastic suspension arm 31 is relatively simple, in the process of designing the camera assembly 100, the size and angle of the elastic suspension arm 31 and the limiting column 32 can be easily adjusted according to the arrangement space requirement, in the process of production, the production of the elastic suspension arm 31 and the limiting column 32 is relatively easy to realize, and the production process is simple and the production cost is low.

[0039] The camera assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present application can realize the opening and shielding of the camera 20, so as to meet the need of privacy protection of the user, and the position of the cover plate 30 is fixed by the elastic suspension arm 31, the structure is relatively simple, and the production difficulty and production cost of the camera assembly 100 can be reduced.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 The cover plate 30 is movably arranged on the mounting bracket 10 along a first direction, and the limiting column 32 extends along a second direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the outer end of the limiting column 32 is provided with a first matching surface 321 and a second matching surface 322, the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322 are suitable for limiting matching with the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12 in the first direction, and the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322 extend relatively obliquely in the direction away from the elastic suspension arm 31.

[0041] That is, the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322 make the outer end of the limiting column 32 into a taper shape, so that, on the one hand, in the first position and the second position, under the guidance of the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322, the limiting column 32 is more easily matched in the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12, thereby improving the probability of successful locking of the cover plate 30 in the first position and the second position.

[0042] On the other hand, in the process that the user pushes the cover plate 30 in the first direction, the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322 can be more smoothly relative to the edge of the first limiting groove 11 or the second limiting groove 12, so that the limiting column 32 gradually compresses the elastic cantilever 31 until the limiting column 32 is out of the first limiting groove 11 or the second limiting groove 12, thereby releasing the limiting of the cover plate 30 in the first position and the second position under the driving of the cover plate 30, and the operation process is relatively simple, thereby improving the user experience.

[0043] It should be noted that the driving force of the cover plate 30 in the first direction is greater than a threshold value to realize the cover plate 30 from the first position and the second position, and the shaking and vibration in the normal use process of the vehicle cannot generate a driving force sufficient to make the cover plate 30 from the first position and the second position.

[0044] In some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in Figure 2 The first matching surface 321 is an outward convex arc surface, and / or the second matching surface 322 is an outward convex arc surface.

[0045] That is, the first matching surface 321 can be an outward convex arc surface, the second matching surface 322 can be an outward convex arc surface, or the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322 can be both outward convex arc surfaces.

[0046] Preferably, the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322 are both outward convex arc surfaces.

[0047] In the first position and the second position, under the guidance of the arc surface, the limiting column 32 is more easily matched in the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12, thereby further improving the probability of successful locking of the cover plate 30 in the first position and the second position.

[0048] In the process that the cover plate 30 drives the limiting column 32 to be out of the first limiting groove 11 or the second limiting groove 12, the arc surface is more easily in contact with the edge of the first limiting groove 11 or the second limiting groove 12, so that the user is more easily to release the limiting of the cover plate 30 in the first position and the second position, thereby further improving the convenience of the user in the use process.

[0049] In some embodiments of the utility model, as shown inFigure 5 As shown, the two inner wall surfaces of the first limiting groove 11 in the first direction are respectively a first limiting surface 111 and a second limiting surface 112, the first matching surface 321 is adapted to match with the first limiting surface 111, and the second matching surface 322 is adapted to match with the second limiting surface 112, and the first limiting surface 111 and the second limiting surface 112 extend oppositely and obliquely in the direction in which the opening of the first limiting groove 11 faces the bottom wall.

[0050] That is, the first limiting groove 11 is a tapered groove, and thus, on the one hand, in the first position, the first limiting surface 111 and the second limiting surface 112 can guide the limiting column 32, so that the limiting column 32 is more easily matched in the first limiting groove 11, thereby further improving the probability of successful locking of the cover plate 30 in the first position.

[0051] In the process of moving the cover plate 30 towards the second position by the user, under the guidance of one of the first matching surface 321 and the second matching surface 322 close to the second position, the limiting column 32 is more easily out of the first limiting groove 11, and the difficulty of releasing the limiting of the cover plate 30 at the first position can be further reduced, thereby further improving the convenience in the process of use by the user.

[0052] In some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in the figure, Figure 2 As shown, the two inner wall surfaces of the second limiting groove 12 in the first direction are respectively a third limiting surface 121 and a fourth limiting surface 122, the first matching surface 321 is adapted to match with the third limiting surface 121, and the second matching surface 322 is adapted to match with the fourth limiting surface 122, and the third limiting surface 121 and the fourth limiting surface 122 extend oppositely and obliquely in the direction in which the opening of the second limiting groove 12 faces the bottom wall.

[0053] That is, the second limiting groove 12 is a tapered groove, and thus, on the one hand, in the second position, the third limiting surface 121 and the fourth limiting surface 122 can guide the limiting column 32, so that the limiting column 32 is more easily matched in the second limiting groove 12, thereby further improving the probability of successful locking of the cover plate 30 in the second position.

[0054] In the process of moving the cover plate 30 by the user, under the guidance of one of the third matching surface and the fourth matching surface close to the first position, the limiting column 32 is more easily out of the second limiting groove 12, and the difficulty of releasing the limiting of the cover plate 30 at the second position can be further reduced, thereby further improving the convenience in the process of use by the user.

[0055] In some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in the figure, Figure 5 As shown, the first limiting surface 111 and the second limiting surface 112 are both outwardly convex arc surfaces.

[0056] In this way, on the one hand, the limiting groove is more easily matched in the first limiting groove 11, thereby further improving the probability of successful locking of the cover plate 30 at the first position.

[0057] On the other hand, in the process of moving the cover plate 30 by the user, the first limiting surface 111 and the second limiting surface 112 have smaller resistance to the limiting column 32, so that the first matching surface 321 or the second matching surface 322 is more easily in contact with the edge of the first limiting groove 11, thereby further reducing the difficulty of releasing the limiting of the cover plate 30 at the first position, and further improving the convenience of the user in use.

[0058] In some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in Figure 2 The third limiting surface 121 and the fourth limiting surface 122 are both outwardly convex arc surfaces.

[0059] Similarly, on the one hand, the limiting groove is more easily matched in the second limiting groove 12 at the second position, thereby further improving the probability of successful locking of the cover plate 30 at the second position.

[0060] In the process of moving the cover plate 30 by the user, the third limiting surface 121 and the fourth limiting surface 122 have smaller resistance to the limiting column 32, so that the first matching surface 321 or the second matching surface 322 is more easily in contact with the edge of the second limiting groove 12, thereby further reducing the difficulty of releasing the limiting of the cover plate 30 at the second position, and further improving the convenience of the user in use.

[0061] In some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The mounting bracket 10 is formed with a sliding groove 13 extending in the first direction, the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12 are formed on the side wall of the sliding groove 13, and the cover plate 30 is movably arranged in the sliding groove 13 in the first direction.

[0062] Therefore, the sliding groove 13 can guide and limit the movement of the cover plate 30, thereby improving the stability of the cover plate 30 in the movement process, wherein the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12 are formed on the side wall of the sliding groove 13, the limiting column 32 is matched with the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12 in the sliding groove 13, and the limiting column 32 and the elastic cantilever 31 can occupy the arrangement space in the sliding groove 13, thereby reducing the space occupation of the camera assembly 100 and reducing the arrangement difficulty of the camera assembly 100.

[0063] Preferably, the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12 are formed on the two side walls of the sliding groove 13, the two limiting columns 32 are adapted to cooperate with the first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12 on the two side walls of the sliding groove 13, respectively, thereby improving the reliability of the locking of the cover plate 30 in the first position and the second position.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 5 The elastic cantilever 31 is arranged at one end of the cover plate 30 in the first direction, and at least part of the elastic cantilever 31 extends in the first direction.

[0065] That is, part of the elastic cantilever 31 can extend in the first direction, or the entire elastic cantilever 31 can extend in the first direction.

[0066] When the cover plate 30 is in the first position, the limiting column 32 extends into the first limiting groove 11. When the user needs to release the limiting of the cover plate 30 in the first position, the user pushes the cover plate 30, the edge of the first limiting groove 11 extrudes the limiting column 32 to deform the elastic cantilever 31 in the second direction away from the side wall of the sliding groove 13, until the limiting column 32 is separated from the first limiting groove 11, thereby realizing the release of the limiting of the cover plate 30 in the first position. The release of the limiting of the cover plate 30 in the second position is similar to the above process.

[0067] During the movement of the cover plate 30 between the first position and the second position, the limiting column 32 abuts against the side wall of the sliding groove 13, so that the elastic cantilever 31 is always in a compressed state. Therefore, when the cover plate 30 reaches the first position or the second position, the limiting column 32 can be quickly cooperated in place in the first limiting groove 11 or the second limiting groove 12 under the action of the elastic force, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 The elastic cantilever 31 comprises a cantilever segment 311 and a connecting segment 312. The cantilever segment 311 extends in the first direction, and the cantilever segment 311 is connected between the cover plate 30 and the connecting segment 312. In the direction of the cover plate 30 towards the cantilever segment 311, the connecting segment 312 extends obliquely towards the side wall of the sliding groove 13, and the connecting segment 312 is connected between the cantilever segment 311 and the limiting column 32.

[0069] Therefore, the structural strength of the elastic cantilever 31 can be improved, thereby improving the reliability in the working process of the camera assembly 100. In the process of product design, the size or relative angle of the cantilever segment 311, the connecting segment 312 and the limiting column 32 and other parameters can be adjusted to meet more product design needs.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown inFigure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1, the camera 20 is provided with a mounting plate 21 on both sides of the first direction, the mounting plate 21 is formed with a fixing hole 211, the bottom wall of the sliding groove 13 is formed with a avoiding hole 131, the side of the mounting bracket 10 away from the cover plate 30 is formed with a support column 132, the support column 132 is formed with a mounting hole 1321, the cover plate 30 is formed with a light transmission hole 33, the fastening bolt 40 is sequentially threaded through the fixing hole 211 and the mounting hole 1321 to fix the camera 20 on the mounting bracket 10, and the camera 20 extends into the avoiding hole 131, and the light transmission hole 33 is opposite to the camera 20 in the first position.

[0071] Therefore, the installation of the camera 20 on the mounting bracket 10 can be realized, and by arranging the light transmission hole 33 on the cover plate 30, the part of the cover plate 30 around the light transmission hole 33 can protect the opposite part of the camera 20, so that the reliability of the camera assembly 100 in the working process is further improved.

[0072] The vehicle according to the second aspect of the present application comprises the camera assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present application.

[0073] The vehicle according to the second aspect of the present application can meet the privacy protection needs of users by arranging the camera assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present application.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present application, the camera assembly 100 is arranged on the vehicle roof, so that the camera assembly 100 can better monitor the situation inside the vehicle, and when the user has privacy needs, the user can also easily touch the cover plate 30 to block the camera 20.

[0075] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate 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 devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0076] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are used only for descriptive purposes and do not connote or imply any relative importance or order of magnitude. Thus, features with a "first", "second", or "third" designation can implicitly or explicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, unless explicitly specified otherwise.

[0077] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected, or it can be communicated; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication or interaction relationship between 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.

[0078] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present application and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0079] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera assembly, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket; A camera, which is mounted on the mounting bracket; A cover plate is movably disposed on the mounting bracket between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cover plate opens the camera, and in the second position, the cover plate blocks the camera. One of the cover plate and the mounting bracket is provided with an elastic cantilever, and the other is provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The free end of the elastic cantilever is provided with a limiting post, and the limiting post is arranged at an angle to the elastic cantilever. In the first position, the limiting post engages with the first limiting groove, and the elastic cantilever is in a free state or in a deformed state away from the first limiting groove. In the second position, the limiting post is engaged in the second limiting groove, and the elastic cantilever is in a free state or in a deformed state away from the second limiting groove.

2. The camera assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate is movably mounted on the mounting bracket along a first direction, and the limiting post extends along a second direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The outer end of the limiting post is provided with a first mating surface and a second mating surface. The first mating surface and the second mating surface are both adapted to be limited and engaged with the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove in the first direction. In the direction away from the elastic cantilever, the first mating surface and the second mating surface extend at a relative angle.

3. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mating surface is an outwardly convex arc surface; and / or, the second mating surface is an outwardly convex arc surface.

4. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting groove has two inner wall surfaces in the first direction, namely a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface. The first mating surface is adapted to mate with the first limiting surface, and the second mating surface is adapted to mate with the second limiting surface. In the direction from the opening of the first limiting groove toward the bottom wall, the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface extend at a relative angle.

5. The camera assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second limiting groove has two inner wall surfaces in the first direction, namely a third limiting surface and a fourth limiting surface. The first mating surface is adapted to mate with the third limiting surface, and the second mating surface is adapted to mate with the fourth limiting surface. In the direction from the opening of the second limiting groove toward the bottom wall, the third limiting surface and the fourth limiting surface extend at an angle relative to each other.

6. The camera assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first limiting surface and the second limiting surface are both outwardly convex arc surfaces; and / or, the third limiting surface and the fourth limiting surface are both outwardly convex arc surfaces.

7. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting bracket has a sliding groove extending along the first direction, the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are formed on the side wall of the sliding groove, and the cover plate is movably disposed in the sliding groove along the first direction.

8. The camera assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The elastic cantilever is disposed at one end of the cover plate in the first direction, and at least a portion of the elastic cantilever extends along the first direction.

9. The camera assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The elastic cantilever includes a cantilever section and a connecting section. The cantilever section extends along the first direction and is connected between the cover plate and the connecting section. In the direction of the cover plate toward the cantilever section, the connecting section extends obliquely toward the side wall of the slide groove and is connected between the cantilever section and the limiting post.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.