Automobile data recorder low-light imaging device supporting starlight night vision and infrared light supplement

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile data recorder low-light imaging device supporting starlight night vision and infrared supplementary lighting, which comprises a shell, a mainboard, a through hole, a battery and an adjusting groove, the mainboard is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the shell, the through hole is arranged on the right side of the top of the shell, and the battery is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the shell. By arranging the through hole, the memory card can be conveniently inserted into the mainboard during use, the battery can provide a power supply during power failure, the cruising ability is improved, the adjusting groove can provide an activity space for the low-light imaging mechanism, and the problems that an existing automobile data recorder has obvious shortages, and the low-light imaging mechanism cannot be used in a low-light environment are solved. In the prior art, for example, in an underground parking lot at night or with dim light, shot pictures are blurred, details are seriously lost, the requirement of a user for recording key information cannot be met, and in addition, most products are lack of an infrared light supplementing function, so that imaging cannot be carried out in an extremely dark environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dashcam technology, specifically a low-light imaging device for dashcams that supports starlight night vision and infrared supplementary lighting. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing number of cars on the road, dashcams have become essential devices for ensuring driving safety and providing evidence of accidents. However, existing dashcams have significant shortcomings. In low-light environments, such as at night or in dimly lit underground parking lots, the footage is blurry and lacks detail, failing to meet users' needs for recording critical information. Furthermore, most products lack infrared illumination, making it almost impossible to image in extremely dark environments. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a low-light imaging device for a dashcam that supports starlight night vision and infrared supplementary lighting. It has the advantage of low-light imaging and solves the obvious shortcomings of existing dashcams. In low-light environments, such as at night or in dimly lit underground parking lots, the images captured are blurry and details are severely lost, failing to meet the user's need to record key information. In addition, most products lack infrared supplementary lighting, resulting in almost no imaging in extremely dark environments.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: including a shell, a main board, a through hole, a battery, and an adjustment slot. The main board is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the shell, the through hole is opened on the right side of the top of the shell, the battery is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the shell, the adjustment slot is opened on the bottom of the left side of the shell, and a low-light imaging mechanism is provided on the top of the inner wall of the adjustment slot.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the low-light imaging mechanism includes a protective shell, an image sensor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the protective shell, and an infrared lamp is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner wall of the protective shell.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a support cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell, and a bearing is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the adjusting groove, with the inner ring of the bearing fixedly connected to the surface of the support cylinder.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a gear is fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the support cylinder, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner wall of the outer shell.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a limiting groove is provided on the right side of the fixing block, and a spring is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to a protrusion, and a connecting wire is inserted into the top left side of the main board. The other end of the connecting wire passes through the support cylinder and is inserted into one side of the infrared lamp.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second connecting wire located at the bottom of the first connecting wire is inserted into the left side of the motherboard, and the other end of the second connecting wire passes through the support cylinder and is inserted into the image sensor.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the surfaces of the first connecting line and the second connecting line are fitted with protective tubes, and a fixing member is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner wall of the outer shell, with the inner wall of the fixing member being movably connected to the surface of the protective tube.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model, by setting a through hole, allows for convenient insertion of a memory card onto the motherboard during use. The battery can provide power when power is off, improving battery life. The adjustment slot provides movement space for the low-light imaging mechanism. This solves the obvious shortcomings of existing dashcams. In low-light environments, such as at night or in dimly lit underground parking lots, the images are blurry and details are severely lost, failing to meet the user's need to record key information. In addition, most products lack infrared supplementary lighting, resulting in almost no imaging in extremely dark environments. This model has the advantage of low-light imaging.

[0014] 2. This utility model, by setting a low-light imaging mechanism, can protect the image sensor and infrared lamps with a protective shell. The image sensor is a Sony IMX678 with approximately 8.3 million pixels, which can achieve 4K ultra-high-definition recording and clearly capture various details during driving, such as distant traffic signs, license plate numbers of vehicles ahead, etc., as well as second-generation starlight night vision technology. The infrared lamp emitter is composed of an infrared light-emitting diode (LED) matrix.

[0015] 3. This utility model provides a support cylinder and a cylinder bearing. The bearing can support the support cylinder and make it more flexible when the support cylinder rotates. The support cylinder can limit the movement of connecting line one and connecting line two. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Main board; 3. Through hole; 4. Battery; 5. Adjustment slot; 6. Low-light imaging mechanism; 61. Protective shell; 62. Image sensor; 63. Infrared lamp; 7. Support cylinder; 8. Bearing; 9. Gear; 10. Fixing block; 11. Limiting slot; 12. Spring; 13. Protrusion; 14. Connecting wire one; 15. Connecting wire two; 16. Protective tube; 17. Fixing component. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention includes a housing 1, a main board 2, a through hole 3, a battery 4, and an adjustment groove 5. The main board 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the housing 1. The through hole 3 is opened on the right side of the top of the housing 1. The battery 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the housing 1. The adjustment groove 5 is opened on the bottom of the left side of the housing 1. A low-light imaging mechanism 6 is provided on the top of the inner wall of the adjustment groove 5.

[0022] refer to Figure 2 The low-light imaging mechanism 6 includes a protective shell 61, an image sensor 62 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the protective shell 61, and an infrared lamp 63 is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner wall of the protective shell 61.

[0023] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a low-light imaging mechanism 6, the protective shell 61 can protect the image sensor 62 and the infrared lamp 63. The image sensor 62 is a Sony IMX678 with approximately 8.3 million pixels, which can achieve 4K ultra-high-definition resolution recording and can clearly capture various details during driving, such as traffic signs in the distance, license plate numbers of vehicles in front, etc., as well as the technology and second-generation starlight night vision. The infrared lamp 63 emits light from an infrared light-emitting diode (LED) matrix.

[0024] refer to Figure 3 The top of the protective shell 61 is fixedly connected to the support cylinder 7, and the top of the inner wall of the adjusting groove 5 is fixedly connected to the bearing 8. The inner ring of the bearing 8 is fixedly connected to the surface of the support cylinder 7.

[0025] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a support cylinder 7 and a cylinder bearing 8, the bearing 8 can support the support cylinder 7 and make it more fluid when the support cylinder 7 rotates. The support cylinder 7 can limit the movement of connecting line 14 and connecting line 15.

[0026] refer to Figure 3 A gear 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the support cylinder 7, and a fixing block 10 is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner wall of the outer shell 1.

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting gear 9 and fixing block 10, gear 9 can be fixed after the support cylinder 7 rotates, thus preventing the support cylinder 7 from rotating again after adjustment.

[0028] refer to Figure 3 A limiting groove 11 is provided on the right side of the fixing block 10, and a spring 12 is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner wall of the limiting groove 11.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a limiting groove 11 and a spring 12, the limiting groove 11 can fix the spring 12 and limit the protrusion 13 at the same time. The spring 12 can push the protrusion 13 so that the protrusion 13 is inserted into the gap of the gear 9 and fixes the gear 9.

[0030] refer to Figure 3 The other end of the spring 12 is fixedly connected to the protrusion 13. A connecting wire 14 is inserted into the top left side of the main board 2. The other end of the connecting wire 14 passes through the support cylinder 7 and is inserted into one side of the infrared lamp 63.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting up a protrusion 13 and a connecting line 14, when the rotating support cylinder 7 adjusts the angle, the gear 9 rotates and pushes the protrusion 13, so that the protrusion 13 squeezes the spring 12, which makes it more convenient to adjust the angle. The connecting line 14 can transmit electrical energy to the infrared lamp 63, and the main board 2 can control the opening and closing of the infrared lamp 63.

[0032] refer to Figure 2 On the left side of the motherboard 2, there is a connecting wire 15 located at the bottom of the connecting wire 14. The other end of the connecting wire 15 passes through the support cylinder 7 and is connected to the image sensor 62.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting up a second connecting line 15, the second connecting line 15 can supply power to the image sensor 62 and transmit the captured images.

[0034] refer to Figure 2A protective tube 16 is fitted on the surface of connecting wire 14 and connecting wire 15. A fastener 17 is fixedly connected to the top left side of the inner wall of the outer casing 1. The inner wall of the fastener 17 is movably connected to the surface of the protective tube 16.

[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a protective tube 16 and a fixing member 17, the protective tube 16 can limit and protect the connecting line, the fixing member 17 can protect the protective tube 16, and the fixing member 17 can support and limit the protective tube 16.

[0036] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: The through-hole 3 allows for convenient insertion of a memory card into the motherboard 2 during use; the battery 4 provides power during power outages, improving battery life; the protective shell 61 protects the image sensor 62 and the infrared lamp 63. The image sensor 62 is a Sony IMX678 with approximately 8.3 million pixels, capable of 4K ultra-high-definition recording, clearly capturing various details during driving, such as distant traffic signs and license plate numbers of vehicles ahead, as well as second-generation starlight night vision technology; the infrared lamp 63's light source is composed of an infrared LED matrix; the bearing 8 supports the support cylinder 7 and facilitates smoother rotation of the support cylinder 7. Cylinder 7 can limit the movement of connecting wire 14 and connecting wire 2 15. Gear 9 can be fixed after the support cylinder 7 rotates to prevent the support cylinder 7 from rotating again after adjustment. Limiting groove 11 can fix spring 12 and limit protrusion 13. Spring 12 can push protrusion 13 to insert protrusion 13 into the gap of gear 9 and fix gear 9. When rotating the support cylinder 7 to adjust the angle, the gear 9 rotates to push protrusion 13, so that protrusion 13 squeezes spring 12, which makes the angle adjustment more convenient. Connecting wire 14 can transmit power to infrared lamp 63 and can control the infrared lamp 63 to turn on and off through the main board 2. Connecting wire 2 15 can power the image sensor 62 and transmit the captured image.

[0037] In summary, this low-light imaging device for a dashcam that supports starlight night vision and infrared supplementary lighting addresses several shortcomings of existing dashcams. Firstly, it addresses the significant limitations of current dashcams in low-light environments, such as nighttime or dimly lit underground parking lots, where images are blurry and detail is severely lost, failing to meet users' needs for recording crucial information. Secondly, most dashcams lack infrared supplementary lighting, resulting in near-total inability to image in extremely dark conditions.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0039] 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 low-light imaging device for a dashcam that supports starlight night vision and infrared illumination, comprising a housing (1), a main board (2), a through hole (3), a battery (4), and an adjustment slot (5), characterized in that: The motherboard (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the outer shell (1), the through hole (3) is opened on the right side of the top of the outer shell (1), the battery (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the outer shell (1), the adjustment groove (5) is opened on the bottom of the left side of the outer shell (1), and a low light imaging mechanism (6) is provided on the top of the inner wall of the adjustment groove (5).

2. The low-light imaging device for a dashcam supporting starlight night vision and infrared illumination as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The low-light imaging mechanism (6) includes a protective shell (61), an image sensor (62) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the protective shell (61), and an infrared lamp (63) is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner wall of the protective shell (61).

3. A low-light imaging device for a dashcam supporting starlight night vision and infrared illumination as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the protective shell (61) is fixedly connected to a support cylinder (7), and the top of the inner wall of the adjustment groove (5) is fixedly connected to a bearing (8). The inner ring of the bearing (8) is fixedly connected to the surface of the support cylinder (7).

4. A low-light imaging device for a dashcam supporting starlight night vision and infrared illumination as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A gear (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the support cylinder (7), and a fixing block (10) is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner wall of the outer shell (1).

5. A low-light imaging device for a dashcam supporting starlight night vision and infrared illumination as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting groove (11) is provided on the right side of the fixing block (10), and a spring (12) is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner wall of the limiting groove (11).

6. A low-light imaging device for a dashcam supporting starlight night vision and infrared illumination as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The other end of the spring (12) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (13), and a connecting wire (14) is inserted into the top left side of the main board (2). The other end of the connecting wire (14) passes through the support cylinder (7) and is inserted into one side of the infrared lamp (63).

7. A low-light imaging device for a dashcam supporting starlight night vision and infrared illumination as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The left side of the motherboard (2) is connected to a second connecting line (15) located at the bottom of the first connecting line (14). The other end of the second connecting line (15) passes through the support cylinder (7) and is connected to the image sensor (62).

8. A low-light imaging device for a dashcam supporting starlight night vision and infrared illumination according to claim 7, characterized in that: The surfaces of the first connecting line (14) and the second connecting line (15) are fitted with protective tubes (16), and a fastener (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the left side of the inner wall of the outer shell (1). The inner wall of the fastener (17) is movably connected to the surface of the protective tube (16).

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