Novel vehicle-mounted camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel vehicle-mounted camera which comprises a main body plate, a mounting frame is fixedly arranged on one side of the main body plate, a first electric push rod is fixedly arranged on the mounting frame, a fixing frame is fixedly arranged at the moving end of the first electric push rod, and a camera structure is arranged on the fixing frame. The camera structure comprises a camera body and a suspension block, and a shooting structure of the whole camera is formed through the camera structure; the suspension block is arranged on the fixing frame, the camera body is arranged on the suspension block, a mounting plate is detachably arranged on the side, not provided with the mounting frame, of the main body plate, a connecting structure is arranged between the mounting plate and the main body plate, and the connecting structure comprises an elastic clamping piece and a matching hole. The elastic clamping piece is fixedly arranged on the main body plate, the matching hole is formed in the mounting plate, and the whole structure is conveniently connected with the interior rearview mirror through the connecting structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle-mounted cameras, and more specifically, to a novel vehicle-mounted camera. Background Technology

[0002] Cars are very common in people's lives, and their advent has greatly facilitated people's travel. Because accidents and property damage can occur, it's necessary to install in-car cameras. Existing vehicles with in-car cameras have them installed before leaving the factory. Vehicles without pre-installed cameras require manual installation. Since there's often no pre-designed installation location, it's common to drill holes in suitable locations inside the car or mount the camera on the rearview mirror. When mounted on the rearview mirror, the housing usually clips into the mirror. However, due to sunlight exposure and increased interior temperature, the housing can deform, reducing the tightness of the fit and affecting the camera's long-term performance. Furthermore, the camera is prone to getting dirty over time, making cleaning difficult and impacting its effectiveness. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a new type of vehicle-mounted camera to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a novel vehicle-mounted camera, comprising a main body plate, a mounting bracket fixedly disposed on one side of the main body plate, a first electric push rod fixedly disposed on the mounting bracket, a fixed bracket fixedly disposed on the movable end of the first electric push rod, and a camera structure disposed on the fixed bracket, the camera structure comprising a camera body and a suspension block, thereby constituting the entire camera's shooting structure;

[0007] The suspension block is mounted on the fixed frame, the camera body is mounted on the suspension block, and a mounting plate is detachably mounted on the side of the main body plate where no mounting frame is mounted. A connecting structure is provided between the mounting plate and the main body plate. The connecting structure includes an elastic clip and a mating hole. The elastic clip is fixedly mounted on the main body plate, and the mating hole is opened on the mounting plate. The connecting structure facilitates the connection between the entire structure and the rearview mirror inside the vehicle.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the mounting frame is provided with a placement groove, a storage battery is detachably placed in the placement groove, limit blocks are fixedly provided at both ends of the storage battery, and a limit groove is provided on the mounting frame. The limit blocks and the limit groove cooperate with each other, thereby supplying power to the equipment requiring power through the storage battery.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a rotating block is provided on the suspension block, the camera body is bolted to the rotating block, a rotating column is fixedly provided on both the suspension block and the rotating block, and a rotating hole is provided on both the fixing frame and the suspension block. The rotating column and the rotating hole cooperate with each other, thereby facilitating the change of the shooting direction and angle of the camera body.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the rotating column is rotatably connected to the rotating hole, and a first motor is fixedly installed on both the fixed frame and the suspension block. The first motor installed on the fixed frame is fixedly connected to the rotating column of the suspension block, and the first motor installed on the suspension block is fixedly connected to the rotating column of the rotating block, thereby driving the suspension frame and the rotating block to move through the first motor.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that an extension plate is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket, a second electric push rod is fixedly mounted on the extension plate, a fixed plate is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the second electric push rod, and a cleaning structure is provided on the fixed plate. The cleaning structure includes a rotating plate and a cleaning cloth, thereby wiping the camera body through the cleaning structure.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the cleaning cloth is fixedly mounted on the rotating plate, the rotating plate and the fixed plate are rotatably connected, a second motor is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the rotating plate, thereby driving the rotating plate to rotate through the second motor.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the elastic card and the mating hole cooperate with each other, the elastic card and the mounting plate are engaged and connected, a fixing ring is provided between the elastic cards, and a filling block is detachably provided between two elastic cards on one side. Multiple filling blocks are provided, thereby forming the entire connection structure.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the filling block and the fixing ring are threadedly connected, the mounting plate is provided with a friction block, the friction block is provided with an adjusting rod, the adjusting rod is provided with a thread, the adjusting rod passes through the mounting plate, and the adjusting rod is threadedly connected to the mounting plate, thereby facilitating a stable connection between the entire structure and the rearview mirror.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a novel vehicle-mounted camera, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This utility model, through the design of a camera structure, allows for the following: When the camera structure is in use, the extension of the first electric push rod moves the fixing frame, causing the suspension block on the fixing frame to extend out of the main body plate. This, in turn, causes the first motor on the fixing frame to rotate the rotating column on the suspension block, achieving lateral rotation of the camera. The first motor on the suspension block also drives the rotating column on the rotating block to rotate, thus changing the longitudinal angle of the camera body. When the camera is not in use, both the fixing frame and the camera body retract into the mounting frame, reducing contact between the camera body and other external materials. This facilitates the use of the entire camera structure and provides protection for the camera when not in use.

[0018] 2. This utility model, through the setting of a connection structure, when the entire camera structure is installed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle, places the main body plate at the rear of the rearview mirror, causing the elastic clips on the main body plate to extend. Through the cooperation of the elastic clips with the mating holes on the mounting plate, the elastic clips and the mounting plate are engaged, thereby clamping the rearview mirror between the mounting plate and the main body plate. Through the threaded connection of the fixing ring and the filling block, the filling block is inserted between the two elastic clips to fill the gap between the elastic clips and restrict the contraction of the elastic clips. By rotating the adjusting rod, through the threaded connection between the adjusting rod and the mounting plate, the friction block contacts and presses against the surface of the rearview mirror, thereby firmly installing the entire structure on the rearview mirror, which is not easily affected by the external environment.

[0019] 3. This utility model, through the setting of a cleaning structure, allows the camera body to retract into the mounting bracket and face the rotating plate when it is necessary to wipe the camera body. The extension of the second electric push rod brings the fixed plate and the rotating plate to the position of the camera body, so that the cleaning cloth on the rotating plate comes into contact with the camera body. The second motor drives the rotating plate to rotate, thereby causing the cleaning cloth to rotate and wipe the camera body, thus facilitating the cleaning of the camera body and its normal use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a new type of vehicle-mounted camera;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall back structure of a new type of vehicle-mounted camera;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a novel vehicle-mounted camera.

[0023] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the connection structure for a novel vehicle-mounted camera;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main body panel of a new type of vehicle-mounted camera.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Main body plate; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. First electric push rod; 4. Fixing bracket; 5. Camera body; 6. Suspension block; 7. Mounting plate; 8. Elastic clip; 9. Mating hole; 10. Placement slot; 11. Battery; 12. Limiting block; 13. Limiting slot; 14. Rotating block; 15. Rotating column; 16. Rotating hole; 17. First motor; 18. Extension plate; 19. Second electric push rod; 20. Fixing plate; 21. Rotating plate; 22. Cleaning cloth; 23. Second motor; 24. Fixing ring; 25. Filling block; 26. Friction block; 27. Adjusting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-5 A novel vehicle-mounted camera includes a main body plate 1, a mounting bracket 2 fixedly mounted on one side of the main body plate 1, a first electric push rod 3 fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 2, a fixing bracket 4 fixedly mounted on the moving end of the first electric push rod 3, and a camera structure mounted on the fixing bracket 4. The camera structure includes a camera body 5 and a suspension block 6.

[0030] The suspension block 6 is mounted on the fixed frame 4, the camera body 5 is mounted on the suspension block 6, and the main body plate 1 is provided with a detachable mounting plate 7 on the side of the mounting frame 2 that is not mounted. A connection structure is provided between the mounting plate 7 and the main body plate 1. The connection structure includes an elastic card 8 and a mating hole 9. The elastic card 8 is fixedly mounted on the main body plate 1, and the mating hole 9 is opened on the mounting plate 7.

[0031] In this embodiment, the camera mounting frame structure is formed by the main body plate 1, the mounting bracket 2, and the mounting plate 7.

[0032] More specifically, the camera structure forms the entire camera's shooting structure, and the connecting structure facilitates the connection between the entire structure and the rearview mirror inside the car.

[0033] Please see Figures 1-5 As one implementation method for using the camera: The mounting bracket 2 has a placement slot 10, within which a battery 11 is detachably mounted. Limiting blocks 12 are fixedly mounted at both ends of the battery 11. The mounting bracket 2 has limiting grooves 13, with the limiting blocks 12 and the limiting grooves 13 engaging with each other. A rotating block 14 is mounted on the suspension block 6, and the camera body 5 is bolted to the rotating block 14. Rotating columns 15 are fixedly mounted on both the suspension block 6 and the rotating block 14. Rotating holes 16 are provided on both the mounting bracket 4 and the suspension block 6, with the rotating columns 15 and the rotating holes 16 engaging with each other. The moving column 15 is rotatably connected to the rotating hole 16. A first motor 17 is fixedly mounted on both the fixed frame 4 and the suspension block 6. The first motor 17 on the fixed frame 4 is fixedly connected to the rotating column 15 of the suspension block 6. The first motor 17 on the suspension block 6 is fixedly connected to the rotating column 15 of the rotating block 14. An extension plate 18 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 2. A second electric push rod 19 is fixedly mounted on the extension plate 18. A fixed plate 20 is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the second electric push rod 19. A cleaning structure is provided on the fixed plate 20, which includes a rotating plate 21 and a cleaning cloth 22.

[0034] The cleaning cloth 22 is fixedly mounted on the rotating plate 21. The rotating plate 21 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 20. The fixed plate 20 is fixedly mounted with a second motor 23. The output end of the second motor 23 is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 21.

[0035] Specifically, when using the camera structure, the extension of the first electric push rod 3 drives the fixed frame 4 to move, causing the suspension block 6 on the fixed frame 4 to extend out of the main body plate 1. The first motor 17 on the fixed frame 4 then drives the rotating column 15 on the suspension block 6 to rotate, achieving lateral rotation of the camera. The first motor 17 on the suspension block 6 also drives the rotating column 15 on the rotating block 14 to rotate, thus changing the longitudinal angle of the camera body 5. When the camera is not in use, both the fixed frame 4 and the camera body 5 are retracted into the mounting frame 2, reducing contact between the camera body 5 and other external substances. When it is necessary to wipe the camera body 5, the camera body 5 is retracted into the mounting frame 2 and faces the rotating plate 21. The extension of the second electric push rod 19 causes the fixed plate 20 and the rotating plate 21 to reach the position of the camera body 5, bringing the cleaning cloth 22 on the rotating plate 21 into contact with the camera body 5. The second motor 23 drives the rotating plate 21 to rotate, thereby rotating the cleaning cloth 22 to wipe the camera body 5, facilitating cleaning of the camera body 5.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1-5 As one implementation method for installing the entire structure: the elastic card 8 and the mating hole 9 cooperate with each other, the elastic card 8 and the mounting plate 7 are engaged and connected, a fixing ring 24 is provided between the elastic cards 8, a filling block 25 is detachably provided between two elastic cards 8 on one side, multiple filling blocks 25 are provided, the filling block 25 is threadedly connected to the fixing ring 24, a friction block 26 is provided on the mounting plate 7, an adjusting rod 27 is provided on the friction block 26, the adjusting rod 27 is threaded, the adjusting rod 27 passes through the mounting plate 7, and the adjusting rod 27 is threadedly connected to the mounting plate 7;

[0037] Specifically, when installing the entire camera structure onto the rearview mirror, the main body plate 1 is placed behind the rearview mirror, causing the elastic clips 8 on the main body plate 1 to extend. The elastic clips 8 engage with the mating holes 9 on the mounting plate 7, thus clamping the rearview mirror between the mounting plate 7 and the main body plate 1. The filling block 25 is inserted between the two elastic clips 8 through the threaded connection of the fixing ring 24 and the filling block 25, filling the gap between the elastic clips 8 and restricting the contraction of the elastic clips 8. The adjusting rod 27 is rotated, and through the threaded connection between the adjusting rod 27 and the mounting plate 7, the friction block 26 contacts and presses against the surface of the rearview mirror, thus firmly installing the entire structure onto the rearview mirror.

[0038] In summary, when using it as a whole:

[0039] When the camera structure is in use, the extension of the first electric push rod 3 drives the fixed frame 4 to move, causing the suspension block 6 on the fixed frame 4 to extend out of the main body plate 1. The first motor 17 on the fixed frame 4 then drives the rotating column 15 on the suspension block 6 to rotate, achieving lateral rotation of the camera. The first motor 17 on the suspension block 6 also drives the rotating column 15 on the rotating block 14 to rotate, thus changing the longitudinal angle of the camera body 5. When the camera is not in use, both the fixed frame 4 and the camera body 5 are retracted into the mounting frame 2, reducing contact between the camera body 5 and other external substances. When it is necessary to wipe the camera body 5, the camera body 5 is retracted into the mounting frame 2 and faces the rotating plate 21. The extension of the second electric push rod 19 causes the fixed plate 20 and the rotating plate 21 to reach the position of the camera body 5, bringing the cleaning cloth 22 on the rotating plate 21 into contact with the camera body 5. The second motor 23 drives the rotating plate 21 to rotate, thereby causing the cleaning cloth 22 to rotate and wipe the camera body 5, facilitating cleaning of the camera body 5.

[0040] When installing the entire camera structure onto the rearview mirror, the main body plate 1 is placed behind the rearview mirror, causing the elastic clips 8 on the main body plate 1 to extend. The elastic clips 8 engage with the mating holes 9 on the mounting plate 7, thus clamping the rearview mirror between the mounting plate 7 and the main body plate 1. The filling block 25 is inserted between the two elastic clips 8 through the threaded connection of the fixing ring 24 and the filling block 25, filling the gap between the elastic clips 8 and restricting the contraction of the elastic clips 8. The adjusting rod 27 is rotated, and through the threaded connection between the adjusting rod 27 and the mounting plate 7, the friction block 26 contacts and presses against the surface of the rearview mirror, thus firmly installing the entire structure onto the rearview mirror.

[0041] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel vehicle-mounted camera, comprising a main body plate (1), characterized in that: A mounting bracket (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the main body plate (1). A first electric push rod (3) is fixedly installed on the mounting bracket (2). A fixed frame (4) is fixedly installed on the moving end of the first electric push rod (3). A camera structure is installed on the fixed frame (4). The camera structure includes a camera body (5) and a suspension block (6). The suspension block (6) is mounted on the fixed frame (4), the camera body (5) is mounted on the suspension block (6), and a mounting plate (7) is detachably mounted on the side of the main plate (1) located where the mounting frame (2) is not mounted. A connection structure is provided between the mounting plate (7) and the main plate (1). The connection structure includes an elastic card (8) and a mating hole (9). The elastic card (8) is fixedly mounted on the main plate (1), and the mating hole (9) is opened on the mounting plate (7).

2. The novel vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) is provided with a placement slot (10), and a storage battery (11) is detachably placed in the placement slot (10). Limiting blocks (12) are fixedly provided at both ends of the storage battery (11), and a limiting groove (13) is opened on the mounting bracket (2). The limiting blocks (12) and the limiting groove (13) cooperate with each other.

3. The novel vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating block (14) is provided on the suspension block (6). The camera body (5) is bolted to the rotating block (14). A rotating column (15) is fixedly provided on both the suspension block (6) and the rotating block (14). A rotating hole (16) is provided on both the fixing frame (4) and the suspension block (6). The rotating column (15) and the rotating hole (16) cooperate with each other.

4. A novel vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating column (15) is rotatably connected to the rotating hole (16). A first motor (17) is fixedly installed on both the fixed frame (4) and the suspension block (6). The first motor (17) installed on the fixed frame (4) is fixedly connected to the rotating column (15) of the suspension block (6). The first motor (17) installed on the suspension block (6) is fixedly connected to the rotating column (15) of the rotating block (14).

5. A novel vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension plate (18) is fixedly installed on the mounting bracket (2), and a second electric push rod (19) is fixedly installed on the extension plate (18). A fixing plate (20) is fixedly installed on the moving end of the second electric push rod (19), and a cleaning structure is provided on the fixing plate (20). The cleaning structure includes a rotating plate (21) and a cleaning cloth (22).

6. A novel vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning cloth (22) is fixedly mounted on the rotating plate (21). The rotating plate (21) is rotatably connected to the fixed plate (20). A second motor (23) is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate (20). The output end of the second motor (23) is fixedly connected to the rotating plate (21).

7. A novel vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic card (8) and the mating hole (9) cooperate with each other, the elastic card (8) and the mounting plate (7) are engaged and connected, a fixing ring (24) is provided between the elastic cards (8), and a filling block (25) is detachably provided between two elastic cards (8) on one side, and multiple filling blocks (25) are provided.

8. A novel vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: The filling block (25) is threadedly connected to the fixing ring (24). A friction block (26) is provided on the mounting plate (7). An adjusting rod (27) is provided on the friction block (26). The adjusting rod (27) is threaded. The adjusting rod (27) passes through the mounting plate (7). The adjusting rod (27) is threadedly connected to the mounting plate (7).

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