Automotive electronic mirror

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile electronic rear -view mirror, the utility model discloses a display module and scene collection module, the display module includes the mounting panel and display screen, and the mounting panel replaces A column decorative plate and with A column sheet metal structure detachable connection, and the first boss of mounting panel faces the one side of driver and is equipped with rectangular groove, and the display screen is installed in rectangular groove, makes display screen can set to different size according to the demand of user, can always keep close adhesion with mounting panel, has improved higher stability, has optimized user experience, and scene collection module includes electronic rear -view mirror base and camera module, and electronic rear -view mirror base replaces rear -view mirror shell base and with rear -view mirror detachable connection, and camera module is installed in electronic rear -view mirror base, is used for gathering the scene behind the vehicle, and camera module, display screen and control mainboard electricity is connected, so that the user can select to watch automobile electronic rear -view mirror and rear -view mirror lens according to the habit, and has optimized user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive electronics technology, and in particular to an automotive electronic rearview mirror. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic rearview mirrors mainly consist of a camera and a display screen. The camera captures the view behind the vehicle, and the display screen inside the vehicle receives the view data from the camera and displays it to the driver. This eliminates the need for the driver to look through the car window at the view reflected in the traditional rearview mirror. This superior performance has led to the gradual replacement of traditional rearview mirrors by electronic rearview mirrors.

[0003] Utility model patent application number 201520697440.7 discloses an electronic rearview mirror assembly and a car. The display device of this utility model is installed in an opening provided in the A-pillar trim panel, or the display device is fixed to the A-pillar trim panel by vibration friction welding and snap-fit. The size of this display device can only be determined according to the width of the A-pillar. If the width of the display device exceeds the width of the A-pillar, the display device cannot fit tightly with the A-pillar, which reduces the stability of the display device and affects the user's viewing of the display device. If the width of the display device is the same as the width of the A-pillar, the size of the display device is too small, making it difficult for the user to easily obtain the information reflected by the display device, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problem of improving the user experience of automotive electronic rearview mirrors in the prior art, this utility model provides a solution.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an electronic rearview mirror for automobiles, comprising:

[0006] The display module includes a mounting plate, a display screen, and a control board. The mounting plate replaces the A-pillar trim panel and is detachably connected to the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The mounting plate has a first protrusion on the side away from the A-pillar sheet metal structure, and a rectangular groove on the side of the first protrusion facing the driver. The display screen is installed in the rectangular groove. The bottom of the rectangular groove has a first connecting hole, which connects to the side of the mounting plate near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The control board is fixed to the side of the mounting plate near the A-pillar sheet metal structure and is electrically connected to the display screen through the first connecting hole.

[0007] The scene acquisition module includes an electronic rearview mirror base and a camera module. The electronic rearview mirror base replaces the outer shell base of the rearview mirror and is detachably connected to the rearview mirror. The camera module is installed on the electronic rearview mirror base and is used to acquire the scene behind the vehicle. The camera module is electrically connected to the control motherboard.

[0008] Preferably, the electronic rearview mirror base is provided with a first through hole, and the camera module is installed on the top of the electronic rearview mirror base. The camera module collects the scene behind the vehicle through the first through hole.

[0009] Preferably, the camera module includes a first camera and a second camera. The first through hole includes a first lens through hole and a second lens through hole. The first camera captures the scene behind and to the side of the vehicle through the first lens through hole, and the second camera captures the scene below and to the rear of the vehicle through the second lens through hole. The display screen displays the scenes captured by the first camera and the second camera.

[0010] Preferably, the control motherboard is connected to the vehicle bus and is used to control the display screen to automatically switch between the scenes captured by the first camera and the second camera based on the vehicle's data.

[0011] Preferably, the electronic rearview mirror base has a second protrusion at the bottom and a first mounting groove at the top. The first mounting groove is located in the projection area of ​​the second protrusion and extends into the second protrusion. The first lens through hole is located on the side of the second protrusion near the rearview mirror lens and communicates with the first mounting groove. The first camera is mounted in the first mounting groove.

[0012] Preferably, the display module further includes a storage module. The mounting plate has a second mounting groove on the side near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The second mounting groove is located in the projection area of ​​the first boss and extends into the first boss. The storage module is installed in the second mounting groove and is electrically connected to the control motherboard. The side of the first boss has a second through hole. The storage module has a data transmission interface for connecting to an external storage device. The data transmission interface matches the shape of the second through hole and is axially aligned.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting plate has multiple protrusions at the bottom, and these protrusions are connected to the bottom snap fasteners of the A-pillar sheet metal structure.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting plate is provided with a speaker grille, and the speaker grille is located on the projection of the speaker on the A-pillar onto the mounting plate.

[0015] Preferably, the mounting plate has a first buckle on the side near the A-pillar sheet metal structure, and the first buckle engages with the buckle of the A-pillar sheet metal structure.

[0016] Preferably, the edge of the electronic rearview mirror base is provided with a plurality of second buckles, which are engaged with the rearview mirror buckles.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model includes a display module and a scene acquisition module. The display module includes a mounting plate and a display screen. The mounting plate replaces the A-pillar trim panel and is detachably connected to the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The first protrusion of the mounting plate has a rectangular groove on the driver-facing side. The display screen is installed in the rectangular groove, allowing the display screen to be set to different sizes according to user needs while maintaining a tight fit with the mounting plate, improving stability and optimizing user experience. The scene acquisition module includes an electronic rearview mirror base and a camera module. The electronic rearview mirror base replaces the rearview mirror housing base and is detachably connected to the rearview mirror. The camera module is installed in the electronic rearview mirror base and is used to acquire the scene behind the vehicle. The camera module, display screen, and control motherboard are electrically connected, allowing users to choose to view the car's electronic rearview mirror and rearview mirror lens according to their habits, thus optimizing user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention when it is fitted with the A-pillar of a car.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the mounting plate and display module assembled according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the mounting plate, control motherboard, and storage module assembled according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the electronic rearview mirror base installed on the rearview mirror of a car, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the electronic rearview mirror base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the electronic rearview mirror base and camera module assembled according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the electronic rearview mirror base and camera module during disassembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] The symbols for the main components are explained below:

[0027] 1. Mounting plate; 11. Rectangular groove; 111. First connecting hole; 12. First boss; 121. Second through hole; 13. Second mounting groove; 14. Protruding buckle; 15. Speaker grille; 16. First snap-fit; 2. Control main board; 3. Display screen; 4. Electronic rearview mirror base; 41. First through hole; 411. First lens through hole; 412. Second lens through hole; 42. Second boss; 43. First mounting groove; 44. Second snap-fit; 5. Camera module; 51. First camera; 52. Second camera; 6. Storage module. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To more clearly illustrate this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will provide a further picture.

[0029] In the following description, specific examples are given to provide a more in-depth understanding of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0030] It should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the said feature, integral, step, operation, element, or component, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0031] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an electronic rearview mirror for automobiles. Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 8 It includes a display module and a scene acquisition module. There are usually two display modules and two scene acquisition modules, which are respectively installed on the sheet metal structure of the two A-pillars of the car and the rearview mirrors on both sides of the car.

[0032] The display module 1 includes a mounting plate 1, a display screen 3, and a control main board 2. The mounting plate 1 replaces the A-pillar trim panel and is detachably connected to the A-pillar sheet metal structure. A first protrusion 12 is provided on the side of the mounting plate 1 away from the A-pillar sheet metal structure. A rectangular groove 11 is provided on the side of the first protrusion 12 facing the driver. The display screen 3 is installed in the rectangular groove 11, allowing the display screen 3 to be set to different sizes according to user needs while maintaining a tight fit with the mounting plate 1. This ensures high stability of the automotive electronic rearview mirror and optimizes the user experience. The protrusion 12 faces the driver and is used to direct the display screen 3 towards the driver, allowing the driver to view the display screen 3 at a more comfortable angle, which is more in line with the driver's viewing habits and further optimizes the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror; the bottom of the rectangular groove 11 is provided with a first connection hole 111, which connects to the side of the mounting plate 3 near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The control motherboard 2 is fixed to the side of the mounting plate 1 near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The control motherboard 2 is electrically connected to the display screen 3 through the first connection hole 111, and the control motherboard 2 controls the content displayed on the display screen 3.

[0033] The scene acquisition module includes an electronic rearview mirror base 4 and a camera module 5. The electronic rearview mirror base 4 replaces the base of the rearview mirror housing and is detachably connected to the rearview mirror. The camera module 5 is installed on the electronic rearview mirror base 4 and is used to acquire the scene behind the vehicle. The camera module 5 is electrically connected to the control motherboard 2. The display screen 3 displays the scene acquired by the camera module 5. The camera module 5 is fixed to the rearview mirror through the electronic rearview mirror base 4, which avoids the camera module 5 being installed on the rearview mirror lens and thus avoiding the field of vision reflected by the rearview mirror lens being affected. This allows users to choose to view the car electronic rearview mirror and the rearview mirror lens according to their habits, thus optimizing the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror.

[0034] In this embodiment, the electronic rearview mirror base 4 is provided with a first through hole 41. The camera module 5 is installed on the top of the electronic rearview mirror base 4. The camera module 5 captures the scene behind the vehicle through the first through hole 41, so that the electronic rearview mirror base 4 provides a shielding effect for the camera module 5. When driving in rainy weather, raindrops will not get on the camera module 5, avoiding the situation where the car electronic rearview mirror cannot work properly. This improves the adaptability of the car electronic rearview mirror to the environment and the stability of its function, and optimizes the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror.

[0035] In a further embodiment, the camera module 5 includes a first camera 51 and a second camera 52. The first through-hole 41 includes a first lens through-hole 411 and a second lens through-hole 412. The first camera 51 captures the scene behind and to the side of the vehicle through the first lens through-hole 411, and the second camera 52 captures the scene below and to the rear of the vehicle through the second lens through-hole 412. The display screen 3 displays the scenes captured by the first camera 51 and the second camera 52, enabling the car electronic rearview mirror to capture scenes from different angles behind and to the side of the car. The display screen 3 combines the scenes from different angles and displays them together, expanding the driver's field of vision, which is beneficial to the driver's safe driving and optimizes the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror.

[0036] In a further embodiment, the control motherboard 2 is connected to the vehicle bus and is used to control the display screen 3 to automatically switch between the images captured by the first camera 51 and the second camera 52 based on vehicle data. Alternatively, the display screen 3 can be controlled to combine the images captured by the first camera 51 and the second camera 52. For example, when the car is driving normally, the vehicle bus transmits a normal driving signal to the control motherboard 2, and the electronic rearview mirror displays the side and rear view of the vehicle captured by the first camera 51. When the car is reversing, the vehicle bus transmits a reversing signal to the control motherboard 2, and the electronic rearview mirror displays the rear and lower view of the vehicle captured by the second camera 52. This allows users to adjust the viewing angle of the electronic rearview mirror without manual operation, improving its convenience. Users can also choose to set the display screen 3 to automatically switch to combining the images captured by the first camera 51 and the second camera 52 in a specific scenario, optimizing the user experience of the electronic rearview mirror.

[0037] In a further embodiment, the bottom of the electronic rearview mirror base 4 is provided with a second protrusion 42, and the top of the electronic rearview mirror base 4 is provided with a first mounting groove 43. The first mounting groove 43 is located in the projection area of ​​the second protrusion 42 and extends into the second protrusion 42. The first lens through hole 411 is provided on the side of the second protrusion 42 near the rearview mirror lens and connects to the first mounting groove 43. The first camera 51 is installed in the first mounting groove 43. The first camera 51 is limited by the first mounting groove 43, which prevents the first camera 51 from shifting due to vehicle bumps, improves the stability of the first camera 51, and optimizes the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror.

[0038] In this embodiment, the display module also includes a storage module 6. The mounting plate 1 has a second mounting groove 13 on the side near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The second mounting groove 13 is located in the projection area of ​​the first protrusion 12 and extends into the first protrusion 12. The storage module 6 is installed in the second mounting groove 13 and is electrically connected to the control motherboard 2. The side of the first protrusion 12 has a second through hole 121. The storage module 6 has a data transmission interface for connecting to an external storage device. The data transmission interface matches the shape of the second through hole 121 and is axially aligned, allowing the user to use an external storage device to save the scene data collected by the camera module 5. When the user has a dispute with others, the scene data stored in the external storage device can be used as evidence to help the user resolve the dispute. The automotive electronic rearview mirror can protect the user's legitimate rights and interests and optimize the user experience of the automotive electronic rearview mirror.

[0039] In this embodiment, the bottom of the mounting plate 1 is provided with multiple protrusions 14, which are connected to the bottom buckles of the A-pillar sheet metal structure, so that the mounting plate 1 can be quickly and easily installed on the A-pillar sheet metal structure, further improving the efficiency and convenience of installing the automotive electronic rearview mirror and optimizing the user experience of the automotive electronic rearview mirror.

[0040] In this embodiment, since some car models have speakers on their A-pillars, the mounting plate 1 is provided with a speaker grille 15. The speaker grille 15 is located on the projection of the speaker on the A-pillar onto the mounting plate 1, so that the speaker on the A-pillar can be used normally, thus optimizing the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror.

[0041] In this embodiment, the mounting plate 1 is provided with a first buckle 16 on the side near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The first buckle 16 engages with the buckle of the A-pillar sheet metal structure, so that the mounting plate 1 can be quickly and easily installed on the A-pillar sheet metal structure and fits tightly with the A-pillar sheet metal structure, avoiding the shaking of the mounting plate 1 due to vehicle bumps, improving the stability of the mounting plate 1, and optimizing the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror.

[0042] In this embodiment, the edge of the electronic rearview mirror base 4 is provided with a plurality of second buckles 44, which are engaged with the rearview mirror buckles, so that the electronic rearview mirror base 4 can be quickly and conveniently installed and removed, improving the convenience of the car electronic rearview mirror and optimizing the user experience of the car electronic rearview mirror.

[0043] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0044] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model includes a display module and a scene acquisition module. The display module includes a mounting plate and a display screen. The mounting plate replaces the A-pillar trim panel and is detachably connected to the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The first protrusion of the mounting plate has a rectangular groove on the driver-facing side. The display screen is installed in the rectangular groove, allowing the display screen to be set to different sizes according to user needs while maintaining a tight fit with the mounting plate, improving stability and optimizing user experience. The scene acquisition module includes an electronic rearview mirror base and a camera module. The electronic rearview mirror base replaces the rearview mirror housing base and is detachably connected to the rearview mirror. The camera module is installed in the electronic rearview mirror base and is used to acquire the scene behind the vehicle. The camera module, display screen, and control motherboard are electrically connected, allowing users to choose to view the car's electronic rearview mirror and rearview mirror lens according to their habits, thus optimizing user experience.

[0045] The above-disclosed embodiments are only a few specific examples of this utility model. However, this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic rearview mirror for automobiles, characterized in that, include: The display module includes a mounting plate, a display screen, and a control board. The mounting plate replaces the A-pillar trim panel and is detachably connected to the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The mounting plate has a first protrusion on the side away from the A-pillar sheet metal structure, and a rectangular groove on the side of the first protrusion facing the driver. The display screen is installed in the rectangular groove. The bottom of the rectangular groove has a first connecting hole, which connects to the side of the mounting plate near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The control board is fixed to the side of the mounting plate near the A-pillar sheet metal structure and is electrically connected to the display screen through the first connecting hole. The scene acquisition module includes an electronic rearview mirror base and a camera module. The electronic rearview mirror base replaces the outer shell base of the rearview mirror and is detachably connected to the rearview mirror. The camera module is installed on the electronic rearview mirror base and is used to acquire the scene behind the vehicle. The camera module is electrically connected to the control motherboard.

2. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic rearview mirror base has a first through hole, and the camera module is installed on the top of the electronic rearview mirror base. The camera module collects the scene behind the vehicle through the first through hole.

3. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera module includes a first camera and a second camera. The first through hole includes a first lens through hole and a second lens through hole. The first camera captures the scene behind and to the side of the vehicle through the first lens through hole, and the second camera captures the scene below and to the rear of the vehicle through the second lens through hole. The display screen displays the scenes captured by the first camera and the second camera.

4. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control motherboard is connected to the vehicle bus and is used to control the display screen to automatically switch between the scenes captured by the first camera and the second camera based on the vehicle's data.

5. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electronic rearview mirror base has a second protrusion at its bottom and a first mounting groove at its top. The first mounting groove is located in the projection area of ​​the second protrusion and extends into the second protrusion. The first lens through hole is located on the side of the second protrusion near the rearview mirror lens and communicates with the first mounting groove. The first camera is mounted in the first mounting groove.

6. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module also includes a storage module. The mounting plate has a second mounting groove on the side near the A-pillar sheet metal structure. The second mounting groove is located in the projection area of ​​the first boss and extends into the first boss. The storage module is installed in the second mounting groove and is electrically connected to the control motherboard. The side of the first boss has a second through hole. The storage module has a data transmission interface for connecting to an external storage device. The data transmission interface matches the shape of the second through hole and is axially aligned.

7. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate has multiple protruding buckles at the bottom, which are connected to the bottom buckles of the A-pillar sheet metal structure.

8. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate is equipped with a speaker grille, and the speaker grille is located on the projection of the speaker on the A-pillar onto the mounting plate.

9. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate has a first buckle on the side near the A-pillar sheet metal structure, and the first buckle engages with the buckle of the A-pillar sheet metal structure.

10. The automotive electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic rearview mirror base has multiple second buckles on its edge, and these second buckles engage with the rearview mirror buckles.

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