Dashcam and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a driving recorder and a vehicle, which comprises a supporting carrier, a recorder body, an end cover and an elastic member. The supporting carrier is provided with a rotating hole penetrating through the supporting carrier on both sides in a first direction. The recorder body comprises a mounting shell, a circuit board and a camera. The mounting shell has opposite first and second ends in the first direction, and the first end is rotatably installed in the rotating hole. At least part of the circuit board and the camera is arranged in the mounting shell, and the camera is located at the second end and electrically connected with the circuit board. The end cover covers the opening of the rotating hole away from the second end and is connected with the first end. The end cover is abutted to both sides of the supporting carrier in the first direction in cooperation with the mounting shell. The elastic member is arranged between the first end and the hole wall of the rotating hole. The technical scheme can improve the flexibility of the driving recorder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of dashcam technology, and in particular to a dashcam and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Dashcams can record images and sounds while a vehicle is in motion, serving as evidence in traffic accidents and for monitoring parking. As a result, more and more vehicles are being equipped with dashcams.

[0003] However, dashcams in this technology are usually directly mounted on the vehicle, which limits the shooting angle and reduces the flexibility of use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this application is to provide a dashcam designed to improve the flexibility of its use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the dashcam proposed in this application includes:

[0006] A support carrier, wherein the support carrier is provided with a rotating hole that extends through both sides of the support carrier in a first direction;

[0007] The recorder body includes a mounting shell, a circuit board, and a camera. The mounting shell has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in a first direction. The first end is rotatably mounted in the rotating hole. At least a portion of the circuit board and the camera are disposed in the mounting shell, and the camera is located at the second end and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0008] An end cap, which covers the opening of the rotating hole away from the second end and is connected to the first end, the end cap cooperating with the mounting shell and abutting against both sides of the support carrier in the first direction; and

[0009] An elastic element is disposed between the first end and the wall of the rotating hole.

[0010] Optionally, the elastic element is ring-shaped and sleeved on the first end.

[0011] Optionally, a positioning groove is provided on the outer side of the first end, and the positioning groove is arranged around the circumference of the rotating hole;

[0012] The elastic element is engaged in the positioning groove and partially located outside the positioning groove to abut against the wall of the rotating hole.

[0013] Optionally, the elastic element includes:

[0014] The main body cylinder is fitted into the positioning groove; and

[0015] An annular rib is provided on the outside of the main body cylinder and is arranged around the circumference of the main body cylinder. The annular rib abuts against the wall of the rotating hole.

[0016] Optionally, the number of the annular ribs is at least two, and the at least two annular ribs are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

[0017] Optionally, one of the elastic element and the hole wall of the rotating hole is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a concave hole;

[0018] The recessed holes are spaced circumferentially along the rotating hole and located on the rotation path of the protrusion, so that the protrusion can be engaged in any of the recessed holes.

[0019] Optionally, the elastic element is made of silicone.

[0020] Optionally, a first step is provided on the outer side of the first end, the first step including a first step surface and a second step surface;

[0021] The support carrier is sleeved on the first step surface through the rotating hole and abuts against the second step surface; the elastic element is disposed between the first step surface and the hole wall of the rotating hole.

[0022] The support carrier has a stop rib protruding inside the rotating hole, and the stop rib is located at the end of the rotating hole away from the second step surface;

[0023] The end cap is disposed in the rotating hole and abuts against the side of the stop rib facing away from the second step surface.

[0024] Optionally, the end cap and the first end are connected by a screw connector;

[0025] And / or, the optical axis of the camera is parallel to the second direction, and the second direction intersects the first direction.

[0026] This application also proposes a vehicle comprising:

[0027] The vehicle body; and

[0028] The dashcam described above is mounted on the vehicle body.

[0029] The dashcam in this application is rotatably mounted on a support carrier via a first end of a mounting housing, which can then be mounted on a vehicle. An elastic element is provided between the first end of the mounting housing and the wall of the rotating hole, providing frictional damping to the dashcam body. This allows the dashcam body to rotate and adjust in a first direction, and is then fixed in place by the frictional damping provided by the elastic element. The camera is mounted on the mounting housing of the dashcam body, allowing for adjustment of the shooting angle as the dashcam body rotates. This adapts to different usage environments and improves the flexibility of the dashcam. Furthermore, in this solution, the dashcam body is directly inserted into the rotating hole of the support carrier through the first end of the mounting shell. Then, the dashcam body is limited in the first direction by closing the end cap at the second end of the support carrier away from the mounting shell. The elastic element is also directly installed between the first end and the hole wall of the rotating hole. This makes the assembly process of the support carrier, dashcam body, end cap and elastic element relatively simple and improves the convenience of dashcam manufacturing. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the vehicle recording device of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a dashcam;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an explosion structure recorded by a vehicle recorder.

[0034] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0035] 100. Dashcam; 10. Support carrier; 11. Main body base; 13. Support cylinder; 131. Rotating hole; 133. Stop rib; 30. Dashcam body; 31. Mounting shell; 311. First end; 3111. Positioning groove; 3112. First step; 3113. First step surface; 3114. Second step surface; 3115. Second step; 313. Second end; 33. Circuit board; 35. Camera; 50. End cap; 70. Elastic element; 71. Main body cylinder; 73. Annular rib.

[0036] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the word "and / or" throughout the text means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0041] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 3This application proposes a dashcam 100. In one embodiment of this application, the dashcam 100 includes a support carrier 10, a dashcam body 30, an end cap 50, and an elastic element 70. The support carrier 10 is provided with a rotating hole 131, which penetrates both sides of the support carrier 10 in a first direction. The dashcam body 30 includes a mounting shell 31, a circuit board 33, and a camera 35. The mounting shell 31 has a first end 311 and a second end 313 opposite to each other in the first direction. The first end 311 is rotatably mounted in the rotating hole 131. At least a portion of the circuit board 33 and the camera 35 are disposed in the mounting shell 31, and the camera 35 is located at the second end 313. The end cap 50 covers the opening of the rotating hole 131 away from the second end 313 and is connected to the first end 311. The end cap 50 and the mounting shell 31 cooperate to abut against both sides of the support carrier 10 in the first direction. The elastic element 70 is disposed between the first end 311 and the hole wall of the rotating hole 131.

[0042] The support carrier 10 provides a mounting position for rotating the recorder body 30. It can also be used for installation in a vehicle, enabling the dashcam 100 to be installed on the vehicle. The support carrier 10 may include a main body 11 and a support cylinder 13 connected to the main body 11, allowing for a fitted and secure installation on the vehicle via the main body 11, while the support cylinder 13 facilitates the formation of a rotation hole 131. However, this application is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the support carrier 10 may only include the main body 11 with the rotation hole 131, or it may only include the support cylinder 13. This application does not limit the structural type or shape of the support carrier 10. Furthermore, the support carrier 10 can be bonded to the vehicle using adhesive, or it can be attached using a vacuum suction cup. This application does not limit the installation method of the support carrier 10 on the vehicle. Additionally, the support carrier 10 can be made of plastic or metal.

[0043] The recorder body 30, through the mounting shell 31, provides space for the circuit board 33, camera 35, and other components within the recorder body 30, allowing these components to be assembled into a whole and providing protection. Simultaneously, the mounting shell 31 can be inserted into the rotating hole 131 via its first end 311, enabling rotatable mounting on the support carrier 10. A gap can be formed between the mounting shell 31 and the wall of the rotating hole 131 to accommodate the installation of the elastic element 70. Furthermore, in a projection plane perpendicular to the first direction, the mounting shell 31 can have only the projection of its first end 311 being circular, or the entire projection being circular, ensuring that the mounting shell 31 can rotate relative to the support carrier 10. When the dashcam 100 is in normal installation and use, this first direction can be horizontal, and the mounting shell 31 can extend along this first direction into a strip-like structure. Moreover, the mounting shell 31 can be made of plastic or metal. The circuit board 33 may contain control chips and other devices to control the operation of the dashcam 100, such as turning it on and off. The circuit board 33 may be located solely inside the mounting housing 31 within the rotating hole 131; alternatively, it may be located solely inside the mounting housing 31 outside the rotating hole 131; or it may be partially located inside the mounting housing 31 within the rotating hole 131 and partially located inside the mounting housing 31 outside the rotating hole 131. Furthermore, the circuit board 33 can be any shape, such as rectangular or square. The camera 35 is used for video recording and monitoring. The optical axis of the camera 35 is parallel to a second direction intersecting the first direction, allowing the camera's viewing angle to be adjusted after the mounting housing 31 is rotated around the first direction. The camera 35 being at least partially located inside the mounting housing 31 means that a portion of the camera 35 can be housed within the mounting housing 31, while the shooting end can be exposed on the outside of the mounting housing 31. Alternatively, the entire camera 35 can be housed within the mounting housing 31. In this case, the mounting housing 31 can have a light-transmitting portion corresponding to the position of the camera 35, such as a light-transmitting hole or a portion of the mounting housing 31 made of a light-transmitting material. Furthermore, the camera 35 can be positioned on the side circumferential surface of the mounting housing 31 around its rotation axis, or it can be positioned on the end face of the second end 313 facing away from the first end 311.

[0044] The end cap 50 can be used to cover the end of the rotating hole 131 away from the second end 313 and connect with the mounting shell 31, so that the mounting shell 31 and the end cap 50 can cooperate to abut against the two sides of the support carrier 10 in the first direction. That is, the upper limit of the support carrier 10 in the first direction is located between the mounting shell 31 and the end cap 50, thereby preventing the mounting shell 31 from sliding out from the rotating part along the first direction. The end cap 50 and the first end 311 can be connected by a screw, a snap-fit, or an adhesive. This application does not limit the connection method between the end cap 50 and the support carrier 10.

[0045] The elastic element 70 can be disposed between the outer side of the first end 311 and the wall of the rotating hole 131, and elastically abuts against the first end 311 and the wall of the rotating hole 131 to provide frictional damping. This allows the support carrier 10 to be circumferentially fixed relative to the support carrier 10 when no external force is applied, thus maintaining the current shooting angle posture of the camera 35. When it is necessary to adjust the shooting angle of the camera 35, the mounting shell 31 can be driven to rotate against the frictional damping provided by the elastic element 70. After rotating to the desired position and the force is released, the mounting shell 31 can again be circumferentially fixed relative to the support carrier 10 to maintain the adjusted shooting angle posture of the camera 35. The elastic element 70 can be made of silicone, rubber, or other elastic materials so that it can elastically abut against the mounting shell 31 and the wall of the rotating hole 131 to provide frictional damping. In addition, the shape of the elastic element 70 can be ring-shaped, or it can be an arc-shaped block or a semi-convex spherical shape, etc. This application does not limit the structural type of the elastic element 70.

[0046] The dashcam 100 of this application is rotatably mounted on the first end 311 of the mounting shell 31 within the rotation hole 131 of the support carrier 10, which can then be mounted on a vehicle. An elastic element 70 is provided between the first end 311 of the mounting shell 31 and the wall of the rotation hole 131, providing frictional damping to the dashcam 30. This allows the dashcam 30 to be rotated and adjusted around a first direction, and then fixed in place by the frictional damping provided by the elastic element 70. The camera 35 is mounted on the mounting shell 31 of the dashcam 30, allowing for adjustment of the shooting angle as the dashcam 30 rotates, enabling adaptive use in different environments and improving the flexibility of the dashcam 100. Furthermore, in this solution, the dash cam 100 directly inserts the dash cam body 30 into the rotating hole 131 of the support carrier 10 through the first end 311 of the mounting shell 31. Then, the end cap 50 is closed at the second end 313 of the support carrier 10 away from the mounting shell 31 to limit the dash cam body 30 in the first direction. The elastic element 70 is also directly installed between the first end 311 and the hole wall of the rotating hole 131. This makes the assembly process of the support carrier 10, the dash cam body 30, the end cap 50 and the elastic element 70 simpler and improves the manufacturing convenience of the dash cam 100.

[0047] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the elastic element 70 is ring-shaped and is sleeved on the first end 311.

[0048] In this embodiment, the elastic element 70 is designed as a ring shape. On the one hand, this increases the contact area between the elastic element 70 and the mounting shell 31 and the hole wall of the rotating hole 131, so that uniform frictional damping can be provided at all points in the circumferential direction of the mounting shell 31, thereby improving the stability of the recorder body 30 on the support carrier 10. On the other hand, it also allows the elastic element 70 to be a single unit, which can be directly fitted and installed, thus improving the convenience of installing the elastic pad. The number of elastic elements 70 can be one, or at least two, and they can be arranged at intervals in the first direction.

[0049] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, a positioning groove 3111 is provided on the outer side of the first end 311, and the positioning groove 3111 is arranged around the circumference of the rotating hole 131; the elastic member 70 is engaged in the positioning groove 3111 and partially located outside the positioning groove 3111 to abut against the hole wall of the rotating hole 131.

[0050] In this embodiment, the positioning groove 3111 can surround the circumference of the mounting shell 31, and the elastic member 70 can be fitted and snapped into the positioning groove 3111. The two opposite groove walls of the positioning groove 3111 in the first direction abut and limit the elastic member 70, thereby limiting the elastic member 70 in the first direction and ensuring stable installation in the preset installation position. The number of positioning grooves 3111 can be set according to the number of elastic members 70.

[0051] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the elastic member 70 includes a main body cylinder 71 and an annular rib 73. The main body cylinder 71 is engaged in the positioning groove 3111. The annular rib 73 is disposed on the outside of the main body cylinder 71 and is arranged around the circumference of the main body cylinder 71. The annular rib 73 abuts against the wall of the rotating hole 131.

[0052] In this embodiment, the elastic element 70 is configured to include a main body cylinder 71 and an annular rib 73, allowing the main body cylinder 71 to have a large contact area with the mounting shell 31. This facilitates the installation of the elastic element 70 on the mounting shell 31 and improves the stability of the elastic element 70 on the mounting shell 31. The annular rib 73 can be easily compressed and elastically deformed to provide frictional damping to the mounting shell 31. The main body cylinder 71 can be completely installed in the positioning groove 3111, or it can be only partially installed in the positioning groove 3111. In some embodiments, the elastic element 70 may only include the main body cylinder 71, or only include the annular rib 73. In this case, the main body cylinder 71 or the annular rib 73 elastically abuts against the mounting shell 31 and the wall of the rotating hole 131.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the number of annular ribs 73 is at least two, and the at least two annular ribs 73 are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

[0054] In this embodiment, at least two annular ribs 73 are provided at intervals along the first direction, so that frictional damping can be provided to the mounting shell 31 at at least two points in the first direction, which helps to improve the uniformity of the force on the mounting shell 31 and further improves the stability of the mounting shell 31 on the support carrier 10.

[0055] In one embodiment of this application, one of the elastic element 70 and the hole wall of the rotating hole 131 is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a concave hole; the concave holes are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating hole 131 and are located on the rotation path of the protrusion, so that the protrusion can be engaged in either concave hole.

[0056] In this embodiment, the protrusions and recesses provide a tactile feedback when the mounting shell 31 is rotated until the protrusion engages with any recess, allowing the user to control the mounting angle of the mounting shell 31. Where the elastic element 70 includes a main body cylinder 71 and an annular rib 73 as described above, the annular rib 73 may have protrusions or recesses. In some embodiments where the elastic element 70 includes only the main body cylinder 71, the main body cylinder 71 may have protrusions or recesses.

[0057] In one embodiment of this application, the elastic element 70 is made of silicone.

[0058] In this embodiment, the elastic element 70 is made of silicone, which has good elasticity. This allows the elastic element 70 to provide uniform and stable frictional damping, and also provides good cushioning against vibrations of the recorder body 30 on bumpy roads, thereby improving the stability of the recorder body 30 during installation. Furthermore, the silicone material has a temperature resistance range of -40℃ to 200℃, maintaining its elasticity even in extreme environments. This reduces the possibility of frictional damping failure due to low-temperature embrittlement or high-temperature melting and adhesion, ensuring the stability and effectiveness of the elastic element 70.

[0059] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, a first step 3112 is provided on the outer side of the first end 311. The first step 3112 includes a first step surface 3113 and a second step surface 3114. The plane where the second step surface 3114 is located intersects with the first direction. The support carrier 10 is sleeved on the first step surface 3113 through the rotating hole 131 and abuts against the second step surface 3114. The elastic member 70 is provided between the first step surface 3113 and the hole wall of the rotating hole 131. The support carrier 10 has a stop rib 133 protruding in the rotating hole 131. The stop rib 133 is located at the end of the rotating hole 131 away from the second step surface 3114. The end cap 50 is provided in the rotating hole 131 and abuts against the side of the stop rib 133 opposite to the second step surface 3114.

[0060] In this embodiment, by setting the first step 3112, the second step surface 3114 of the first step 3112 and the end cap 50 can abut and limit the support carrier 10 on both sides in the first direction; the first step 3112 can also improve the compactness of the distribution between the support carrier 10 and the mounting shell 31. Similarly, the setting of the stop rib 133 allows the end cap 50 to be set in the rotation hole 131, so as to improve the compactness of the distribution between the end cap 50 and the mounting shell 31. In order to improve the compactness of the structure in the second direction, the first step surface 3113 can also be provided with a second step 3115 at the end away from the second step surface 3114 to accommodate the stop rib 133. In addition, it should be noted that the positioning groove 3111 described above can be set on the first step surface 3113. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the end cap 50 can be directly placed on the end face of the support frame opposite to the second end 313.

[0061] In one embodiment of this application, the end cap 50 and the first end 311 are connected by a screw.

[0062] In this embodiment, the end cover 50 and the first end 311 are connected by screws, such as screws or bolts, which allows the end cover 50 to be disassembled, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the recorder body 30; at the same time, it also makes the installation of the end cover 50 relatively simple.

[0063] This application also proposes a vehicle including a vehicle body and a dashcam 100. The specific structure of the dashcam 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. The support bracket of the dashcam 100 is mounted on the vehicle body.

[0064] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A dashcam, characterized in that, include: A support carrier, wherein the support carrier is provided with a rotating hole that extends through both sides of the support carrier in a first direction; The recorder body includes a mounting shell, a circuit board, and a camera. The mounting shell has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in a first direction. The first end is rotatably mounted in the rotating hole. At least a portion of the circuit board and the camera are disposed in the mounting shell, and the camera is located at the second end and electrically connected to the circuit board. An end cap, which covers the opening of the rotating hole away from the second end and is connected to the first end, the end cap cooperating with the mounting shell and abutting against both sides of the support carrier in the first direction; and An elastic element is disposed between the first end and the wall of the rotating hole.

2. The dashcam as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element is ring-shaped and is sleeved on the first end.

3. The dashcam as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A positioning groove is provided on the outer side of the first end, and the positioning groove is arranged around the circumference of the rotating hole; The elastic element is engaged in the positioning groove and partially located outside the positioning groove to abut against the wall of the rotating hole.

4. The dashcam as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic element includes: The main body cylinder is fitted into the positioning groove; and An annular rib is provided on the outside of the main body cylinder and is arranged around the circumference of the main body cylinder. The annular rib abuts against the wall of the rotating hole.

5. The dashcam as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the annular ribs is at least two, and the at least two annular ribs are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

6. The dashcam as described in claim 2, characterized in that, One of the elastic element and the hole wall of the rotating hole is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a concave hole; The recessed holes are spaced circumferentially along the rotating hole and located on the rotation path of the protrusion, so that the protrusion can be engaged in any of the recessed holes.

7. The dashcam as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The elastic element is made of silicone.

8. The dashcam as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The outer side of the first end is provided with a first step, which includes a first step surface and a second step surface; The support carrier is sleeved on the first step surface through the rotating hole and abuts against the second step surface; the elastic element is disposed between the first step surface and the hole wall of the rotating hole. The support carrier has a stop rib protruding inside the rotating hole, and the stop rib is located at the end of the rotating hole away from the second step surface; The end cap is disposed in the rotating hole and abuts against the side of the stop rib facing away from the second step surface.

9. The dashcam as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The end cap and the first end are connected by a screw connector; And / or, the optical axis of the camera is parallel to the second direction, and the second direction intersects the first direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body; and The dashcam as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the dashcam is mounted on the vehicle body.

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