Vehicle cameras and vehicles

Abstract

This utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted camera and a vehicle, including a housing, a camera module, and a cable holder. The housing includes a front cover and a rear cover connected to each other. The camera module is disposed on the front cover, and the rear cover has an electrical connector for electrical connection with the camera. The cable holder is disposed on the outside of the rear cover for fixing the wiring harness. It is understood that the cable holder secures the wiring harness to the back side of the rear cover, thus effectively fixing the wiring harness during application of the vehicle-mounted camera, ensuring a stable connection between the electrical connector and the electrical head.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A vehicle camera is a camera device installed in a car. It can serve as an auxiliary tool for drivers, monitoring and analyzing the situation around the vehicle in real time, identifying road signs, traffic lights, pedestrians, vehicles, etc., thereby providing drivers with relevant information and warnings to help them make correct decisions.

[0003] In related technologies, automotive cameras typically communicate with vehicles via coaxial connector harnesses. Coaxial connector harnesses are widely used in video transmission (such as cameras) and radar signal transmission. To ensure the stability and reliability of the coaxial connector harness, automotive cameras require pre-installed cable trays during manufacturing to allow the harness to pass through. However, this design makes the installation process complex and is not conducive to mass production of automotive cameras. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a vehicle-mounted camera and a vehicle, wherein a cable holder is provided on the back side of the vehicle-mounted camera for fixing the cable harness.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a vehicle-mounted camera having the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted camera.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle-mounted camera, including:

[0007] The housing includes a front cover and a rear cover that are connected together;

[0008] A camera module is disposed on the front cover, and the rear cover is provided with an electrical connector that is electrically connected to the camera.

[0009] A wire fastener, located on the outside of the rear cover, is used to secure the wire harness.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer side of the back cover is provided with a protruding fixing seat, the wire fastener is detachably connected to the fixing seat, and a wire-passing hole for the wire harness to pass through is defined between the wire fastener and the fixing seat.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the fixing base and the rear cover are integrated.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the wire fastener is connected to the fixing seat by a fixing bolt.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the wire fastener is snapped together with the fixing base; or, the wire fastener is magnetically connected to the fixing base.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, if the wire fastener is snapped together with the fixing seat;

[0015] The cable fastener is surrounded by a perimeter located around the fixing base. One of the perimeter and the fixing base has a slot, and the other has a snap-fit ​​part, which snaps into the slot.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted camera further includes a rubber sleeve disposed at the wire hole for the wire harness to pass through.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the wire fastener and the electrical connector is set between 5mm and 40mm.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the wire fastener is provided with an elastic arm capable of elastic deformation, and the elastic arm defines a wire passage hole for the wire harness to pass through.

[0019] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the aforementioned vehicle-mounted camera.

[0020] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the embodiments of this application have the following advantages: In specific applications, the end of the vehicle-mounted camera is provided with an electrical connector, which is plugged into an electrical connector to achieve electrical connection between the vehicle-mounted camera and the vehicle-mounted camera, thereby achieving electrical connection between the vehicle-mounted camera and external devices. Simultaneously, the back of the rear cover is secured with a cable fastener, which fixes the cable harness to the back of the rear cover. This effectively secures the cable harness during application, ensuring a stable connection between the electrical connector and the electrical connector. Furthermore, using a cable fastener to fix the cable harness eliminates the need for integrating a cable groove inside the housing, reducing the structural complexity of the housing and thus lowering its manufacturing difficulty. Consequently, manufacturing costs are reduced, making it suitable for mass production. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vehicle-mounted camera according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the vehicle-mounted camera according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the vehicle-mounted camera according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wire fastener according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the wire fastener from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0027] 100. Outer shell; 110. Front cover; 120. Rear cover; 121. Electrical connector; 122. Mounting base; 1221. Snap-fit ​​part; 1222. Cable guide hole; 1223. First connection hole; 200. Camera module; 300. Cable fastener; 310. Edge surround; 311. Slot; 312. Second connection hole; 400. Wiring harness; 410. Electrical connector; 500. Fixing bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, up, down, etc., indicating the directional or positional relationship, are based on the directional 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0033] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 3 A vehicle-mounted camera provided in this embodiment of the present utility model includes a housing 100, a camera module 200, and a cable holder 300. The housing 100 includes a front cover 110 and a rear cover 120 connected to each other. The camera module 200 is disposed on the front cover 110, and the rear cover 120 is provided with an electrical connector 121 that is electrically connected to the camera module 200. The cable holder 300 is disposed on the outside of the rear cover 120 for fixing the wire harness 400.

[0035] Understandably, in practical applications, the end of the wiring harness 400 is equipped with an electrical connector 410, which plugs into the electrical connector 121 to achieve electrical connection between the wiring harness 400 and the vehicle camera, thereby enabling electrical connection between the vehicle camera and external devices. Simultaneously, the back cover 120 is secured to the back side by a cable retainer 300. This cable retainer 300 effectively holds the wiring harness 400 in place during application, ensuring a secure connection between the electrical connector 410 and the electrical connector 121. Furthermore, using the cable retainer 300 eliminates the need for an integrated cable channel inside the housing 100, reducing the structural complexity of the housing 100 and its manufacturing difficulty. This, in turn, lowers the manufacturing cost of the housing 100, making it suitable for mass production.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3The distance between the cable fastener 300 and the electrical connector 121 is set between 5mm and 40mm. It is understood that a suitable distance between the cable fastener 300 and the electrical connector 121 ensures a proper fixation, effectively securing the wire harness 400 and preventing it from easily swinging. Simultaneously, the suitable distance between the cable fastener 300 and the electrical connector 121 effectively secures the electrical connector 410 of the wire harness 400, allowing the electrical connector 410 and the electrical connector 121 to be securely connected.

[0037] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The back cover 120 has a protruding fixing seat 122 on its back side. The cable fastener 300 is detachably connected to the fixing seat 122. A cable passage hole 1222 for the cable harness 400 to pass through is defined between the cable fastener 300 and the fixing seat 122. The height of the protrusion of the fixing seat 122 is approximately the same as the height of the protrusion of the electrical connector 121. Therefore, the distance of the cable passage hole 1222 relative to the back cover 120 is approximately the same as the height of the electrical connector 121 relative to the back cover 120. When the electrical connector 410 of the cable harness 400 is plugged into the electrical connector 121, the cable harness 400 can pass through the cable passage hole 1222 relatively smoothly.

[0038] Furthermore, the fixing base 122 is integrated with the rear cover 120. This design allows the fixing base 122 to be manufactured simultaneously during the fabrication of the rear cover 120, enabling it to work with the wire fastener 300 to secure the wire harness 400. This design simplifies the fabrication of the fixing base 122, eliminating the need for complex manufacturing processes and making it suitable for mass production.

[0039] In other possible embodiments, the mounting base 122 is fixedly connected to the rear cover 120 by a fixing bolt 500, or is fixedly connected to the rear cover 120 by other means.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, see also [reference needed] Figure 4 and Figure 5The cable fastener 300 is connected to the mounting base 122 by a fixing bolt 500. Specifically, the top of the mounting base 122 has a first groove, and the top of the mounting base 122 has first connecting holes 1223 located on both sides of the first groove; the bottom of the cable fastener 300 has a second groove, and the bottom of the mounting base 122 has second connecting holes 312 located on both sides of the second groove. When the mounting base 122 is installed on the mounting base 122, the first connecting holes 1223 and the second connecting holes 312 are aligned. The fixing bolt 500 can be inserted through the second connecting hole 312 and threadedly connected to the first connecting hole 1223, thereby fixing the cable fastener 300 to the mounting base 122. A cable passage hole 1222 for the cable harness 400 to pass through is formed between the first groove and the second groove.

[0041] In one possible embodiment, see also [reference needed]. Figure 2 and Figure 5 The cable fastener 300 is snapped into the mounting base 122. Specifically, the cable fastener 300 has a periphery 310 located around the mounting base 122. One of the periphery 310 and the mounting base 122 has a slot 311, and the other has a snap-fit ​​part 1221, which is engaged with the slot 311. For example, the mounting base 122 has a snap-fit ​​part 1221 on its side, and the periphery 310 has a slot 311 on its side wall. The snap-fit ​​part 1221 is snapped into the slot 311, thereby securing the cable harness 400 when the cable fastener 300 is snapped into the mounting base 122.

[0042] Understandably, during the process of fixing the wire harness 400, the wire fastener 300 is snapped into the fixing base 122, thereby initially fixing the wire harness 400. At this time, the first connecting hole 1223 and the second connecting hole 312 are aligned, and the operator can easily use the fixing bolt 500 to pass through the second connecting hole 312 and thread it into the first connecting hole 1223, thereby fixing the wire fastener 300 onto the fixing base 122. A wire passage hole 1222 is formed between the first groove and the second groove for the wire harness 400 to pass through.

[0043] Instead of a snap-fit ​​connection between the cable fastener 300 and the mounting base 122, in another possible embodiment, the cable fastener 300 is magnetically connected to the mounting base 122. Therefore, in practical applications, during the fixing of the wire harness 400, the cable fastener 300 is magnetically connected to the mounting base 122, thus initially fixing the wire harness 400. At this time, the first connecting hole 1223 and the second connecting hole 312 are aligned, allowing workers to easily insert a fixing bolt 500 through the second connecting hole 312 and thread it into the first connecting hole 1223, thereby fixing the cable fastener 300 to the mounting base 122. A wire-passing hole 1222 is formed between the first and second grooves, allowing the wire harness 400 to pass through.

[0044] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted camera further includes a rubber sleeve (not shown), which is disposed on the wire passage hole 1222 and used for the wire harness 400 to pass through. It is understood that by providing the rubber sleeve, which is fitted over the outside of the wire harness 400 and embedded in the wire passage hole 1222, the wire fastener 300 secures the wire harness 400 by means of the rubber sleeve, thereby further preventing the wire harness 400 from shaking, and thus ensuring that the electrical connector 121 and the electrical connector head 410 can be securely connected.

[0045] In a different embodiment than the aforementioned fixing method of the cable fastener 300, the cable fastener 300 is provided with elastically deformable arms (not shown in the figure), and two elastic arms are clamped together. The elastic arms define a through hole 1222 for the wire harness 400 to pass through. In application, when the wire harness 400 passes through the through hole 1222, the two elastic arms can elastically clamp the wire harness 400, thereby ensuring that the electrical connector 410 can be securely plugged into the electrical connector 121.

[0046] This application discloses a vehicle including the aforementioned vehicle-mounted camera.

[0047] Understandably, when a vehicle uses the aforementioned in-vehicle camera, the end of the wiring harness 400 is equipped with an electrical connector 410. The electrical connector 410 is plugged into the electrical connector 121, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the wiring harness 400 and the in-vehicle camera, and consequently, an electrical connection between the in-vehicle camera and external devices. Simultaneously, a cable retainer 300 is installed on the back side of the rear cover 120 to secure the wiring harness 400. This effectively holds the wiring harness 400 in place during in-vehicle camera operation, ensuring a stable connection between the electrical connector 410 and the electrical connector 121. Furthermore, using the cable retainer 300 to secure the wiring harness 400 eliminates the need for an integrated cable channel inside the housing 100, reducing the structural complexity of the housing 100 and consequently lowering its manufacturing difficulty. This results in lower manufacturing costs and makes the housing 100 suitable for mass production.

[0048] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle camera, characterized by, include: The housing includes a front cover and a rear cover that are connected together; A camera module is disposed on the front cover, and the rear cover is provided with an electrical connector that is electrically connected to the camera. A wire fastener, located on the outside of the rear cover, is used to secure the wire harness.

2. The vehicle camera according to claim 1, characterized by, The outer side of the rear cover is provided with a protruding fixing seat, the wire fastener is detachably connected to the fixing seat, and a wire pass hole is defined between the wire fastener and the fixing seat for the wire harness to pass through.

3. The vehicle camera according to claim 2, characterized by, The mounting base and the rear cover are integrated into one unit.

4. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cable fastener is connected to the mounting base by a fixing bolt.

5. The vehicle-mounted camera according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The cable fastener is snapped into the mounting base; or, the cable fastener is magnetically connected to the mounting base.

6. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 5, characterized in that, If the cable fastener is snapped together with the fixing seat; the cable fastener is provided with a periphery located on the periphery of the fixing seat, and one of the periphery and the fixing seat is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which is snapped into the slot.

7. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted camera also includes a rubber sleeve, which is disposed in the wire hole for the wire harness to pass through.

8. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the cable tie and the electrical connector is set between 5mm and 40mm.

9. The vehicle-mounted camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire fastener is provided with an elastic arm capable of elastic deformation, and the elastic arm defines a wire passage hole for the wire harness to pass through.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle-mounted camera as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

Images