Commercial vehicle rearview mirror combined with camera to reduce view blind area

Abstract

The utility model discloses a commercial vehicle rearview mirror combined with a camera to reduce a view blind area, which comprises an upper fixing seat, an upper connecting arm, a lower connecting arm, a lower fixing seat and a lens assembly, the upper fixing seat comprises a seat body and a connecting end which are integrally formed in a front-back mode, and the upper connecting arm is used for connecting the upper fixing seat and the upper end of the lens assembly. The upper end of the upper connecting arm is connected with the connecting end of the upper fixing base through a movable pin column. The lens assembly comprises a shell, an upper lens panel, a lower lens panel and an embedded cover; the lower connecting arm is used for connecting the lower fixing base and the lower end of the lens assembly, the lower end of the lower connecting arm is connected with the lower fixing base through a movable pin column, and the lower connecting arm comprises an arm plate, a four-direction camera, a rear-view camera and a cover plate. The four-direction camera and the rear-view camera are integrated on the lower connecting arm, so that blind areas around a vehicle can be monitored and displayed in real time, and especially the blind areas behind, behind the side and around a vehicle body which cannot be observed by a driver through a traditional rearview mirror can be monitored and displayed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary accessories for commercial vehicles, specifically a rearview mirror for commercial vehicles that incorporates a camera to reduce blind spots. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of urban transportation and the increasing pressure on road traffic, blind spots frequently encountered by commercial vehicles during daily driving have gradually become a safety hazard. Traditional commercial vehicle rearview mirrors mainly rely on reflective surfaces to provide rear visibility. However, due to the limitations of the structure, installation position, and viewing angle of rearview mirrors, many areas cannot be observed through conventional rearview mirrors; these difficult-to-detect areas are known as "rear blind spots." Especially on both sides of the rear of the vehicle, particularly within the angle range between the rearview mirror and the vehicle body, other vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles are often within the blind spot, making them difficult for drivers to spot, thus increasing the risk of traffic accidents.

[0003] While some vehicles are equipped with driver assistance systems (such as side-view cameras or blind spot monitoring systems), these systems are mostly only used in certain high-end models, and their functions are relatively limited, making it difficult to fully cover all blind spots. Furthermore, the design and function of traditional commercial vehicle rearview mirrors have failed to fundamentally solve the problem of blind spots for drivers when reversing, changing lanes, or parking, causing drivers to be unable to detect obstacles or pedestrians in the blind spots in time, which can easily lead to collisions.

[0004] Therefore, how to reduce or eliminate blind spots in commercial vehicle rearview mirrors through innovative design and improve driving safety has become an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a commercial vehicle rearview mirror that combines cameras to reduce blind spots. By integrating four-way cameras and a rearview camera on the lower connecting arm, it can monitor and display the blind spots around the vehicle in real time, especially the blind spots behind, to the sides and around the vehicle that the driver cannot see through traditional rearview mirrors.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a commercial vehicle rearview mirror that combines a camera to reduce blind spots. The commercial vehicle rearview mirror is mounted above the driver's side door or window of the commercial vehicle. The rearview mirror includes an upper fixed base, an upper connecting arm, a lower connecting arm, a lower fixed base, and a lens assembly. The upper fixed base includes a front and rear integrally formed seat body and a connecting end. The seat body is arranged in a right-angled arc and a reinforcing rib is provided inside the seat body. The upper connecting arm is used to connect the upper fixed base and the upper end of the lens assembly. The upper end of the upper connecting arm is connected to the connecting end of the upper fixed base through a movable pin. The lower end of the upper connecting arm is provided with an interlocking opening. The lens assembly includes a housing, an upper lens panel, a lower lens panel, and an interlocking cover. The housing has two upper chambers and a lower chamber of different sizes with openings. The lower connecting arm is used to connect the lower fixed base and the lower end of the lens assembly. The lower end of the lower connecting arm is connected to the lower fixed base through a movable pin. The lower connecting arm includes an arm plate, a four-way camera, a rearview camera, and a cover plate.

[0007] Preferably, the upper and lower ends of the base are provided with mounting grooves, and the mounting grooves contain fasteners for fixing the upper mounting base to the top of the vehicle door or window. The design of the mounting grooves ensures that the fasteners are accurately embedded and stably connected. This structure greatly enhances the stability of the rearview mirror and avoids the risk of the rearview mirror becoming loose or shifting due to vibration or external force.

[0008] Preferably, the upper lens panel and the lower lens panel are respectively installed in the upper chamber and the lower chamber. A sealing groove is provided in the housing along its length. A slot is provided on the top of the housing near the upper connecting arm. The fitting cover extends into the upper chamber through the slot and fits with the fitting opening at the lower end of the upper connecting arm.

[0009] Preferably, the lower end of the upper connecting arm has a first insert sleeve inside the fitting opening that mates with the upper end of the sealing groove. The fitting cover has an opening in the middle for the first insert sleeve to pass through. When the fitting cover is connected to the fitting opening, the first insert sleeve passes through the opening and is inserted into the end of the sealing groove. Through the cooperation between the first insert sleeve and the end of the sealing groove, an effective sealing connection is formed. The first insert sleeve passing through the opening of the fitting cover and being inserted into the end of the sealing groove ensures the isolation between the inside of the housing and the external environment, preventing water, dust, moisture, and other substances from entering.

[0010] Preferably, the arm plate has a second insertion sleeve in the middle that engages with the lower end of the sealing groove. An installation opening is provided on the lower side of the arm plate, and a cover plate engages with this opening. A rearview camera and a four-way camera are respectively installed on the bottom front end and the front middle of the cover plate. The rearview camera is primarily responsible for capturing the view behind the vehicle, while the four-way cameras can simultaneously monitor blind spots in four directions. This multi-angle camera layout allows the driver to have a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle's surroundings, reducing blind spots and thus improving driving safety.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model integrates a four-way camera and a rearview camera on the lower connecting arm, enabling real-time monitoring and display of blind spots around the vehicle, especially the rear, side, and surrounding blind areas that the driver cannot observe through traditional rearview mirrors. This combination of cameras and rearview mirrors significantly improves the driver's perception of the surrounding environment and reduces the risk of traffic accidents caused by blind spots.

[0013] 2. This utility model adopts a modular lens assembly, including a housing, an upper lens panel, a lower lens panel, and a fitting cover. This allows the camera system to be stably integrated into the rearview mirror structure while maintaining a small size and compact layout, without affecting the functionality and appearance of the rearview mirror. Furthermore, the housing design incorporates a sealing groove, effectively improving its sealing performance and preventing rainwater, dust, and dirt from entering, thereby extending the device's lifespan. Additionally, the cooperative design of the first and second connector tubes further enhances the sealing performance at the connection points, preventing moisture from corroding the wiring harness and ensuring long-term stable operation of the camera system.

[0014] 3. Due to the modular design of the lens assembly and connecting arm, the camera and other components can be disassembled and replaced individually, facilitating maintenance and upgrades. Users can easily replace or upgrade the camera and other hardware as needed, improving the overall performance and functionality of the rearview mirror system. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lens assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper connecting arm, upper fixing seat and lens assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower connecting arm, lower fixing seat and lens assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the arm plate, four-way cameras, and rear-view camera in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Upper fixed base; 101. Base body; 102. Connecting end; 2. Upper connecting arm; 201. Fitting opening; 3. Lower connecting arm; 301. Arm plate; 302. Four-way camera; 303. Rear view camera; 304. Cover plate; 305. Second insertion tube; 4. Lower fixed base; 5. Lens assembly; 501. Housing; 502. Upper lens panel; 503. Lower lens panel; 504. Fitting cover; 505. Sealing groove. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a technical solution: a commercial vehicle rearview mirror that combines a camera to reduce blind spots. The commercial vehicle rearview mirror is installed above the door or window on the driver's side of the commercial vehicle. The rearview mirror includes an upper fixing seat 1, an upper connecting arm 2, a lower connecting arm 3, a lower fixing seat 4, and a lens assembly 5.

[0025] Please see Figure 3 In this embodiment, the upper fixing seat 1 includes a front and rear integrally formed seat body 101 and a connecting end 102. The seat body 101 is set in a right-angled arc. The seat body 101 is provided with reinforcing ribs. The upper and lower ends of the seat body 101 are provided with mounting grooves. The mounting grooves are provided with fasteners for fixing the upper fixing seat 1 to the top of the car door or window.

[0026] In this embodiment, the upper connecting arm 2 is used to connect the upper fixed base 1 and the upper end of the lens assembly 5. The upper end of the upper connecting arm 2 is connected to the connecting end 102 of the upper fixed base 1 through a movable pin, and the lower end of the upper connecting arm 2 is provided with a fitting opening 201.

[0027] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 In this embodiment, the lens assembly 5 includes a housing 501, an upper lens panel 502, a lower lens panel 503, and a fitting cover 504. The housing 501 has two upper and lower chambers of different sizes with openings. The upper lens panel 502 and the lower lens panel 503 are respectively installed in the upper and lower chambers. A sealing groove 505 is provided along the length of the housing 501. The housing 501 has a slot near the top of the upper connecting arm 2. The fitting cover 504 extends into the upper chamber through the slot and mates with the fitting opening 201 at the lower end of the upper connecting arm 2. The fitting opening 201 at the lower end of the upper connecting arm 2 also has a first insertion tube (not shown in the figure) that mates with the upper end of the sealing groove 505. The fitting cover 504 has an opening in the middle for the first insertion tube to pass through. When the fitting cover 504 is connected to the fitting opening 201, the first insertion tube passes through the opening and is inserted into the end of the sealing groove 505.

[0028] In this embodiment, the cooperation between the sealing groove 505 and the fitting cover 504 within the housing 501 not only provides effective physical protection for the lens but also enhances the device's waterproof and dustproof capabilities. The sealing design effectively prevents moisture, dust, and other contaminants from entering the interior. Furthermore, the slotted design of the fitting cover 504 allows it to easily extend into the upper cavity. The fitting cover 504 engages with the fitting opening 201 at the lower end of the upper connecting arm 2 to form a tight connection, ensuring the overall robustness of the lens assembly 5.

[0029] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 5In this embodiment, the lower connecting arm 3 connects the lower fixing seat 4 and the lower end of the lens assembly 5. The lower end of the lower connecting arm 3 is connected to the lower fixing seat 4 via a movable pin. The lower connecting arm 3 includes an arm plate 301, a four-way camera 302, a rearview camera 303, and a cover plate 304. The arm plate 301 has a second insertion sleeve 305 in the middle that engages with the lower end of the sealing groove 505. The lower side of the arm plate 301 has an installation opening, and the cover plate 304 engages with this installation opening. The rearview camera 303 and the four-way camera 302 are respectively installed on the bottom front end and the front middle of the cover plate 304. The rearview camera 303 is mainly responsible for capturing the view behind the vehicle, while the four-way camera 302 can simultaneously monitor the blind spots in four directions of the vehicle. Through this multi-angle camera layout, the driver can have a comprehensive understanding of the surrounding environment of the vehicle, reducing blind spots and thus improving driving safety. By cleverly integrating the camera into the bottom front end and the middle of the front side of the cover plate 304, the camera's appearance design can blend seamlessly with the overall structure of the rearview mirror. This not only preserves the appearance of the commercial vehicle but also ensures a clean and aesthetically pleasing visual effect. Compared to traditional externally mounted cameras, the integrated design is more in line with modern automotive design trends and avoids the risk of exposed cameras being damaged by external impacts.

[0030] The rearview mirrors described above, in addition to their application in commercial vehicles, can also be used in various other types of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, public transportation vehicles, agricultural machinery, and construction machinery. By reducing blind spots and enhancing the driver's perception of the surrounding environment, this system not only improves driving safety but also adapts to the needs of different work scenarios, demonstrating broad application prospects.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A commercial vehicle rearview mirror that combines a camera to reduce blind spots, the commercial vehicle rearview mirror being mounted above the driver's side door or window of the commercial vehicle, the rearview mirror comprising an upper fixing base (1), an upper connecting arm (2), a lower connecting arm (3), a lower fixing base (4), and a lens assembly (5), characterized in that: The upper fixed seat (1) includes a front and rear integrally formed seat body (101) and a connecting end (102). The seat body (101) is set in a right-angled arc and a reinforcing rib is provided inside the seat body (101). The upper connecting arm (2) is used to connect the upper fixed seat (1) and the upper end of the lens assembly (5). The upper end of the upper connecting arm (2) is connected to the connecting end (102) of the upper fixed seat (1) through a movable pin. The lower end of the upper connecting arm (2) is provided with a fitting opening (201). The lens assembly (5) includes a housing (501), an upper lens panel (502), a lower lens panel (503), and a fitting cover (504), wherein the housing (501) is provided with two upper chambers and a lower chamber of different sizes and open openings; The lower connecting arm (3) is used to connect the lower fixed seat (4) and the lower end of the lens assembly (5). The lower end of the lower connecting arm (3) is connected to the lower fixed seat (4) through a movable pin. The lower connecting arm (3) includes an arm plate (301), a four-way camera (302), a rear-view camera (303), and a cover plate (304).

2. The commercial vehicle rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein: The upper and lower ends of the seat (101) are provided with mounting grooves, and the mounting grooves are provided with fasteners for fixing the upper fixed seat (1) to the upper part of the car door or window.

3. The commercial vehicle rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein: The upper lens panel (502) and the lower lens panel (503) are respectively installed in the upper chamber and the lower chamber, and a sealing groove (505) is provided in the housing (501) along its length.

4. The commercial vehicle rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein: The housing (501) has a slot near the top of the upper connecting arm (2), and the fitting cover (504) extends into the upper cavity through the slot. The fitting cover (504) is engaged with the fitting opening (201) at the lower end of the upper connecting arm (2).

5. The commercial vehicle rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein: The upper connecting arm (2) is provided with a first plug-in tube in the fitting opening (201) at the lower end, which is in conjunction with the upper end of the sealing groove (505). The fitting cover (504) is provided with an opening in the middle for the first plug-in tube to pass through. When the fitting cover (504) is connected to the fitting opening (201), the first plug-in tube passes through the opening and is inserted into the end of the sealing groove (505).

6. The commercial vehicle rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein: The arm plate (301) is provided with a second plug-in cylinder (305) in the middle, which is inserted and cooperates with the lower end of the sealing groove (505). The arm plate (301) is provided with an installation opening on the lower side. The cover plate (304) is engaged with the installation opening. The rear-view camera (303) and the four-way camera (302) are respectively installed on the bottom front end and the front middle of the cover plate (304).

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