An easy-to-clean vehicle-mounted lens

The vehicle-mounted lens, designed with a combination of vacuum suction cup and cleaning brush, solves the problem of lens scratches caused by traditional cleaning methods, achieving stable installation and efficient cleaning, and improving image quality and lens life.

CN224528624UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21ZHANGZHOU SYT OPTICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHANGZHOU SYT OPTICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-10-15
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods of cleaning automotive lenses can easily lead to scratches or abrasions on the lens surface, affecting image quality. Improper cleaning can also shorten the lens's lifespan and is costly.

Method used

An easy-to-clean vehicle lens was designed, which uses a vacuum suction cup to fix the lens, combined with a cleaning brush and a pressing air tube. The vacuum extraction ring enhances the suction force, the cleaning brush removes dust, and the pressing air tube pre-treats and removes large particles, avoiding scratches caused by direct wiping.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable lens installation in bumpy vehicle environments, avoids lens scratches, improves image quality and lifespan, and reduces replacement costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an easy-to-clean vehicle-mounted lens relates to vehicle-mounted lens cleaning tool technical field, including installation support, and the bottom of installation support is fixedly connected with the installation sleeve, and the screw groove is opened to the outer wall of support column in screwing connection of installation sleeve, and the spherical head adjusting sleeve is equipped with the outer wall of support column bottom, and the spherical hinge is connected with the spherical head body in the spherical head adjusting sleeve, and the bottom support part is equipped with the bottom of spherical head body, and the lens is installed at the top of installation support, the setting of vacuum chuck can fix the lens, even when the vehicle is not easy to fall off in the jolt, through the setting of cleaning brush, can wipe and clean to lens surface, remove dust, stain and other impurities that influence imaging, through the setting of pressing air pipe, can carry out the pretreatment of lens surface and remove the dust impurity of larger particle, avoid scratching the lens when wiping, solve the lens surface when there is larger particle dust, directly use the brush to wipe and scratch the lens easily, influence imaging quality's problem.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle lens cleaning tools, and in particular to an easy-to-clean vehicle lens. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent driving technology, in-vehicle cameras serve as the "eyes" of systems such as dashcams, reversing cameras, and lane keeping systems. Their imaging quality is directly related to driving safety and decision-making accuracy. However, in-vehicle cameras are exposed to the complex environment inside and outside the vehicle for a long time, and their surfaces are prone to accumulating dust, sand, and other impurities. If not cleaned properly, this can lead to blurred images and light spot interference, which can seriously affect the lifespan and functional reliability of the lens. Traditional car lens cleaning often relies on "direct manual wiping": users use eyeglass cloths, tissues, and other tools to directly wipe the lens surface. The core flaw of this method is the lack of a pre-treatment step. When there are sand or hard particles on the lens surface, these particles will be caught in the tool during wiping and rub against the lens surface, forming fine scratches on the optical glass. For high-definition car lenses, even fine scratches can cause light scattering during imaging, affecting image clarity. If the particles are harder than glass, they may even cause large-area scratches, directly rendering the lens unusable. Replacement costs can reach 30%-50% of the total lens price. Therefore, these problems need to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an easy-to-clean vehicle-mounted lens.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an easy-to-clean vehicle lens, including a mounting bracket, a mounting sleeve fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket, a support column screwed into the mounting sleeve, a threaded groove on the outer wall of the support column, a ball head adjustment sleeve fitted on the bottom outer wall of the support column, a ball head body ball-hinged inside the ball head adjustment sleeve, a bottom support component at the bottom of the ball head body, a lens mounted on the top of the mounting bracket, and a cleaning component on one side of the mounting bracket.

[0005] Preferably, the support column is provided with an adjustment knob, the top of the adjustment knob is screwed into a threaded groove, the bottom of the adjustment knob is hemispherical, and the bottom of the adjustment knob has an installation cavity for fitting a ball head adjustment sleeve. A locking block is fixed to the outer wall of the bottom of the ball head adjustment sleeve, and the locking block is movably engaged with the bottom of the adjustment knob.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom support component includes a connecting column fixed to the bottom of the ball head, a fixing block fixed to the bottom of the connecting column, a vacuum suction cup at the bottom of the fixing block, a gas flow cavity formed inside the fixing block, and a vent hole at the bottom of the vacuum suction cup, the vent hole being connected to the gas flow cavity.

[0007] Preferably, a baffle is vertically slidably provided in the gas flow cavity, and two lifting columns are symmetrically fixed to the top of the baffle. A vacuum extraction ring is fixed to the top of the lifting column. A sliding hole is opened in the vacuum extraction ring. The vacuum extraction ring slides on the connecting column through the sliding hole. An extraction ring limiting block is fixed to the top of the connecting column. The vacuum extraction ring movably abuts against the top surface of the extraction ring limiting block.

[0008] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a mounting plate fixed to one side of the bottom of the mounting bracket, a limiting hole is formed on the side wall of the mounting plate, a cleaning brush for cleaning the lens is hinged to one side of the mounting plate, a limiting ring block is hinged to one end of the mounting plate, and an annular protrusion is fixed to the bottom of the limiting ring block, the annular protrusion being engaged in the limiting hole.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to an air tube fixing plate, a pressing air tube is installed on the air tube fixing plate, and one end of the pressing air tube is fixedly connected to a delay tube for lens pretreatment and dust removal.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, the lens can be firmly fixed by the cooperation of the vacuum suction cup and the vacuum extraction ring, and it is not easy to fall off even when the vehicle is bumpy. The suction cup fits tightly with the contact surface, and the installation is firm and will not damage the vehicle surface. The lens surface can be wiped and cleaned by the cooperation of the cleaning brush and the limiting ring block, removing dust, stains and other impurities that affect imaging. The setting of the pressing air tube can pre-treat and clean the lens surface, removing larger dust particles and avoiding scratching the lens during wiping. This solves the problem that when there are large dust particles on the lens surface, directly wiping with a brush can easily scratch the lens and affect the image quality. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall first-view structure proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal second-view structure proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some parts proposed in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component structure proposed in this utility model.

[0012] The following items are numbered in the diagram: 1. Lens; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Cleaning brush; 4. Adjustment knob; 5. Suction cup; 6. Pressing air tube; 7. Air tube fixing plate; 8. Ball head adjusting sleeve; 9. Ball head body; 10. Removal ring limiting block; 11. Vacuum extraction ring; 12. Limiting ring block. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0014] Example: See Figures 1 to 4 This utility model discloses an easy-to-clean vehicle-mounted lens, including a mounting bracket 2. A mounting sleeve is fixedly attached to the bottom of the mounting bracket 2, facilitating the installation and fixation of a lens 1. A support column and other components are connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket 2, providing a stable mounting base for the lens 1. A support column is screwed into the mounting sleeve, and a threaded groove is formed on the outer wall of the support column. A ball-head adjustment sleeve 8 is fitted onto the bottom outer wall of the support column, allowing the lens 1 to rotate at multiple angles in both horizontal and vertical directions to meet different shooting angle requirements. After adjustment, the lens 1 remains stable and will not loosen on its own. A ball-head body 9 is hinged inside the ball-head adjustment sleeve 8, allowing for angle adjustment of the lens 1. A bottom support component is provided at the bottom of the ball-head body 9. The lens 1 is mounted on the top of the mounting bracket 2, and a cleaning component is provided on one side of the mounting bracket 2.

[0015] In this invention, the support column is equipped with an adjustment knob 4. The top of the adjustment knob 4 is screwed into a threaded groove. The bottom of the adjustment knob 4 is hemispherical, and an installation cavity for fitting a ball head adjustment sleeve 8 is provided at the bottom of the adjustment knob 4. A locking block is fixed to the outer wall of the bottom of the ball head adjustment sleeve 8, and the locking block is movably engaged with the bottom of the adjustment knob 4. The height of the support column can be easily adjusted by rotating the adjustment knob 4, thereby adjusting the height position of the lens 1. At the same time, manual rotation operation makes the adjustment process smooth and effortless. The bottom support component includes components fixed to the bottom of the ball head body 9. The connecting column has a fixing block fixed to its bottom. A vacuum suction cup 5 is located at the bottom of the fixing block, forming a gas flow chamber. A vent hole is opened at the bottom of the vacuum suction cup 5, connecting to the gas flow chamber. The bottom support component facilitates the secure fixation of the lens 1 using its good sealing and strong adsorption properties, preventing it from easily falling off even when the vehicle is bumpy. A baffle is vertically slidable within the gas flow chamber. Two lifting columns are symmetrically fixed to the top of the baffle. A vacuum extraction ring 11 is fixed to the top of each lifting column, and a sliding... The vacuum extraction ring 11 slides on the connecting post through the sliding hole. A limiting block 10 for the extraction ring is fixed to the top of the connecting post. The vacuum extraction ring 11 movably abuts against the top surface of the limiting block 10. The vacuum extraction ring 11 facilitates efficient gas extraction by sliding up and down, thus enhancing the suction force of the suction cup 5 and making it more securely fixed. The cleaning component includes a mounting plate fixed to one side of the bottom of the mounting bracket 2. A limiting hole is provided on the side wall of the mounting plate. A cleaning brush 3 for cleaning the lens 1 is hinged to one side of the mounting plate, and a limiting ring block 1 is hinged to one end of the mounting plate. 2. A ring-shaped protrusion is fixedly attached to the bottom of the limiting ring block 12. The ring-shaped protrusion is engaged in the limiting hole, which facilitates full contact with the surface of the lens 1 through the cleaning component, resulting in good cleaning effect and effective removal of fine dust. One end of the mounting bracket 2 is fixedly attached to the air pipe fixing plate 7. The air pipe fixing plate 7 is equipped with a pressing air pipe 6. One end of the pressing air pipe 6 is fixedly attached to a delay tube for pre-treatment dust removal of the lens 1. Pressing the pressing air pipe 6 can generate an appropriate amount of airflow, resulting in obvious dust removal effect. Larger dust is removed before using the cleaning brush 3, avoiding scratching the lens 1 during wiping.

[0016] Working principle: When using this utility model, firstly, the lens 1 is connected to the support structure via the mounting bracket 2 and then fixed by the bottom support component. The suction cup 5 is pressed onto a smooth surface such as the vehicle windshield or dashboard, ensuring a tight fit between the suction cup 5 and the contact surface. The vacuum extraction ring 11 is then pulled upwards. The extraction ring slides along the connecting column, causing the lifting column and baffle to move upwards within the gas flow chamber. This allows the gas between the suction cup 5 and the contact surface to enter the gas flow chamber through the vent and be discharged, creating a vacuum environment. Under atmospheric pressure, the suction cup 5 remains firmly in place. The lens 1 is firmly attached to the contact surface and will not loosen even during severe vehicle vibrations. The rubber suction cup 5 will not damage the vehicle surface, ensuring stable installation. Next, according to shooting requirements, the angle and height of the lens 1 are adjusted using the adjustment knob 4 and the ball joint structure: rotating the adjustment knob 4 causes the threaded connection with the support column to raise and lower the support column along the mounting sleeve, achieving precise height adjustment of the lens 1 to suit different installation positions. Simultaneously, the ball joint 9 can rotate at multiple angles within the ball joint adjustment sleeve 8. Combined with the limiting position of the mounting cavity at the bottom of the adjustment knob 4, this allows for multi-angle rotation of the lens 1 in both horizontal and vertical directions. The tight fit between the ball joint adjustment sleeve 8 and the ball joint 9 ensures no loosening after adjustment, allowing the lens 1 to stably maintain the set angle and preventing angle shift due to vibrations during vehicle movement. Furthermore, when dust accumulates on the lens 1 surface and affects image formation, it can be quickly cleaned using the cleaning components: first, press the pressing air tube 6 on the air tube fixing plate 7. The air inside the air tube is directionally ejected through the delay tube, forming a high-speed airflow to blow away larger dust particles from the lens 1 surface, avoiding scratches from direct wiping. Then, the limiting... The positioning ring block 12 disengages its annular protrusion from the limiting hole of the mounting plate, releasing the cleaning brush 3. The cleaning brush 3 is rotated to contact the surface of the lens 1. The soft microfiber bristles remove residual fine dust and stains through friction. After cleaning, the brush is rotated in the opposite direction to reset. Finally, the annular protrusion of the positioning ring block 12 is inserted into the limiting hole to fix the position of the brush and prevent the brush from shaking and obstructing the lens 1 or scratching the surface when the vehicle vibrates. This concludes the use of the easy-to-clean vehicle lens and the extrusion device used for the production of solid-state lithium battery electrode sheets.

[0017] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An easy-to-clean vehicle-mounted lens comprising a mounting bracket (2), characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting bracket (2) is fixedly connected with a mounting sleeve, a supporting column is screw-connected in the mounting sleeve, a threaded groove is formed in the outer wall of the supporting column, a ball head adjusting sleeve (8) is arranged on the outer wall of the bottom of the supporting column, a ball head body (9) is hingedly connected in the ball head adjusting sleeve (8), a bottom supporting part is arranged on the bottom of the ball head body (9), a lens (1) is mounted on the top of the mounting bracket (2), and a cleaning part is arranged on one side of the mounting bracket (2).

2. The easy-to-clean vehicle mirror according to claim 1, wherein: An adjusting knob (4) is arranged on the supporting column, the top of the adjusting knob (4) is screw-connected with the threaded groove, the bottom of the adjusting knob (4) is hemispherical, an installation cavity for sleeving the ball head adjusting sleeve (8) is formed in the bottom of the adjusting knob (4), and a clamping block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom of the ball head adjusting sleeve (8) and movably connected with the bottom of the adjusting knob (4).

3. The easy-to-clean vehicle mirror according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom supporting part comprises a connecting column fixedly connected to the bottom of the ball head body (9), a fixing block fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting column, a vacuum chuck (5) arranged on the bottom of the fixing block, a gas flow cavity formed in the fixing block, and a gas passage hole formed in the bottom of the vacuum chuck (5) and communicated with the gas flow cavity.

4. The easy-to-clean vehicle mirror according to claim 3, wherein: A baffle is vertically slidably arranged in the gas flow cavity, two jacking columns are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the baffle, a vacuum extraction ring (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the jacking column, a sliding hole is formed in the vacuum extraction ring (11), the vacuum extraction ring (11) is slidably arranged on the connecting column through the sliding hole, an extraction ring limiting block (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting column, and the vacuum extraction ring (11) movably abuts against the top end face of the extraction ring limiting block (10).

5. The easy-to-clean vehicle mirror according to claim 1, wherein: The cleaning part comprises a mounting plate fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the mounting bracket (2), a limiting hole is formed in the side wall of the mounting plate, a cleaning brush (3) for cleaning the lens (1) is hingedly connected to one side of the mounting plate, a limiting ring block (12) is hingedly connected to one end of the mounting plate, an annular protrusion is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting ring block (12) and clamped in the limiting hole.

6. The easy-to-clean vehicle mirror according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the mounting bracket (2) is fixedly connected with an air pipe fixing plate (7), a pressing air pipe (6) is mounted on the air pipe fixing plate (7), and a delay pipe for pre-treating dust of the lens (1) is fixedly connected to one end of the pressing air pipe (6).