A mounting structure for a car front grille camera

Abstract

This utility model discloses a mounting structure for a car front grille camera, belonging to the field of automotive camera technology. It includes a grille body with a mounting hole in the center. A mounting seat with one open side is fixedly connected inside the mounting hole via bolts. This car front grille camera mounting structure uses a sliding rod and nut to adjust the height of the fixing plate. With the help of a locking block and slot, the mounting box can be detachably and fixedly installed within the mounting seat. The breaking of the sliding rod, in conjunction with a buffer block, allows the mounting box to collapse and absorb energy upon impact. Compared to existing devices, this avoids the problems of easy camera damage and difficult repair, improving the camera's protection effect and maintenance efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive camera technology, and in particular relates to an automotive front grille camera mounting structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of connected vehicles and ADAS, intelligent cameras are being used both inside and outside vehicles to monitor the surrounding environment and interior, thus adapting to more scenarios and human-machine interactions. Existing high-end models eliminate blind spots and provide drivers with a 360° surround view by equipping cars with front-view cameras, side-view / rear-view cameras, and rear-view cameras. Front-view cameras are commonly mounted under the front grille logo to monitor the road ahead.

[0003] Most existing automotive front grille camera mounting structures are directly fixed to the mounting holes left on the grille with bolts. In the event of a collision, the impact force acts directly on the camera assembly, which can easily cause damage and result in high repair costs.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a car front grille camera mounting structure to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems of inconvenient maintenance and high cost in the existing technology, and to propose a car front grille camera mounting structure.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A mounting structure for a car front grille camera includes a grille body with a mounting hole in the center. A mounting seat with one side open is fixedly connected to the mounting hole via bolts. The structure also includes a mounting box slidably disposed within the mounting seat. A through hole is formed in the side wall of the mounting seat, and a sliding rod is slidably disposed within the through hole. A fixing plate is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rod facing the mounting seat, and the other end of the sliding rod extends to the outside of the mounting seat and is threaded. A nut located on the outside of the mounting seat is threaded onto the sliding rod. A locking block is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing plate facing the mounting seat. A groove for the locking block is formed on the inner side wall of the mounting box. A camera assembly is fixedly mounted inside the mounting box on the side away from the mounting seat. Wire holes are formed on both the mounting hole and the side wall of the mounting seat. A buffer block for the mounting box is provided inside the mounting seat.

[0008] Preferably, the sliding rod has a stress groove on its side.

[0009] Preferably, the center of gravity of the fixed plate is located directly below the sliding rod.

[0010] Preferably, an auxiliary block is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixing plate, and the thickness of the auxiliary block is greater than the thickness of the card block.

[0011] Preferably, the side of the fixing plate is fixedly connected with a rubber pad that matches the inner side wall of the mounting box.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing block is fixedly installed inside the wire hole, a sealing ring that matches the outer wall of the mounting box is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the mounting base, and a sealing gasket that matches the through hole is fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting base.

[0013] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: This automotive front grille camera mounting structure achieves vertical adjustment of the fixing plate through a sliding rod and nut, and, in conjunction with a locking block and slot, enables the mounting box to be detachably and fixedly installed in the mounting base. Through the breaking of the sliding rod and the buffer block, the mounting box can collapse and absorb energy upon impact. Compared with existing devices, this avoids the problems of easy damage and difficult repair of the camera, and improves the protection effect and maintenance efficiency of the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional side view of the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Grille body; 2. Mounting hole; 3. Mounting base; 4. Mounting box; 5. Through hole; 6. Sliding rod; 7. Fixing plate; 8. Thread; 9. Nut; 10. Locking block; 11. Locking groove; 12. Camera assembly; 13. Wire hole; 14. Buffer block; 15. Stress groove; 16. Auxiliary block; 17. Rubber pad; 18. Sealing block; 19. Sealing ring; 20. Sealing gasket; 21. Connecting wire. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Reference Figure 1-3A mounting structure for a car front grille camera includes a grille body 1 with a mounting hole 2 in the center. A mounting seat 3, open on one side, is bolted to the mounting hole 2. The structure also includes a mounting box 4, which is slidably disposed within the mounting seat 3. A through hole 5 is formed in the side wall of the mounting seat 3, and a sliding rod 6 is slidably disposed within the through hole 5. A fixing plate 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rod 6 facing the mounting seat 3. The other end of the sliding rod 6 extends to the outside of the mounting seat 3 and is threaded 8. A nut 9 located on the outside of the mounting seat 3 is fitted onto the threaded sliding rod 6. A locking block 10 is fixedly connected to the end of the fixing plate 7 facing the mounting seat 3. A groove 11 for engaging the locking block 10 is formed on the inner side wall of the mounting box 4. (See reference...) Figure 2-4 The camera assembly 12 is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting box 4 away from the mounting base 3. The camera assembly 12 is existing technology. It is equipped with a connecting cable 21 for power supply and data transmission of the camera assembly 12. The mounting hole 2 and the side wall of the mounting base 3 are both provided with wire holes 13 for passing through the power supply cable. The mounting base 3 is provided with a buffer block 14 that cooperates with the mounting box 4.

[0021] In use, the automotive front grille camera mounting structure is first installed by passing the connecting wire 21 through the wire hole 13, then fixing the mounting base 3 in the mounting hole 2 with bolts. The connecting wire 21 is then connected to the camera assembly 12. Next, the mounting box 4 is inserted into the mounting base 3 until it reaches the designated position. Then, rotating the nut 9 moves the sliding rod 6, causing the fixing plate 7 to move closer to and press against the inner wall of the mounting box 4. At this point, the locking block 10 is inserted into the locking slot 11. This completes the installation process of the automotive front grille camera mounting structure.

[0022] In this automotive front grille camera mounting structure, upon impact, the mounting box 4 experiences a force towards the mounting base 3. When the force on the sliding rod 6 exceeds a threshold, the sliding rod 6 breaks, and the mounting box 4 moves inward into the mounting base 3 until one end of the mounting box 4 contacts and compresses the buffer block 14 inside the mounting base 3. The buffer block 14 further absorbs and dissipates the impact energy through its own deformation, ultimately causing the mounting box 4 to come to a smooth stop, thus achieving crumple protection for the camera assembly 12. Subsequent maintenance only requires replacing the sliding rod 6 and the mounting plate 7.

[0023] Reference Figure 3 The sliding rod 6 has a stress groove 15 on its side. When the mounting box 4 is subjected to a severe impact, the sliding rod 6 will break at the stress groove 15, which improves the stability of the fracture and avoids the problem of uncontrollable fragments affecting the stability of the camera assembly 12, thus improving practicality. In actual use, the fracture threshold of the sliding rod 6 should be around 600N, so that the sliding rod 6 will not break accidentally during normal driving.

[0024] The center of gravity of the fixing plate 7 is located directly below the sliding rod 6, which avoids the fixing plate 7 and the sliding rod 6 from rotating continuously with the nut 9 during the rotation of the nut 9, thus preventing the mounting box 4 from being fixed. In addition, it can also minimize the bouncing of the fixing plate 7 in the mounting box 4 after the sliding rod 6 breaks.

[0025] An auxiliary block 16 is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixing plate 7, and the thickness of the auxiliary block 16 is greater than the thickness of the card block 10. When the mounting box 4 is installed, the mounting box 4 is first inserted into the mounting base 3 until one end of the mounting box 4 is attached to the auxiliary block 16. This is considered as the mounting box 4 reaching the designated position and being limited, which improves the fixing stability of the mounting box 4.

[0026] The mounting plate 7 is fixedly connected to a rubber pad 17 that matches the inner wall of the mounting box 4. The rubber pad 17 provides a buffer between the mounting plate 7 and the mounting box 4, increases the friction between the mounting plate 7 and the mounting box 4, and provides shock absorption for the camera assembly 12 inside the mounting box 4, thereby improving the stability and service life of the camera assembly 12.

[0027] A sealing block 18, which mates with the connecting wire 21, is fixedly installed inside the wire hole 13. A sealing ring 19, which mates with the outer wall of the mounting box 4, is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the mounting base 3. A sealing gasket 20, which mates with the through hole 5, is fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting base 3. The sealing block 18, sealing ring 19, and sealing gasket 20 achieve a seal between the mounting base 3 and the mounting box 4, minimizing the entry of water into the mounting base 3 and mounting box 4, improving the waterproofness of the mounting base 3, and thus improving the operational stability of the camera assembly 12.

[0028] 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 automobile front grille camera mounting structure comprising a grille body (1), characterized by, The grille body (1) has a mounting hole (2) in the middle, and a mounting seat (3) with one side open is fixedly connected inside the mounting hole (2) by bolts; it also includes a mounting box (4), which is slidably disposed in the mounting seat (3). The mounting seat (3) has a through hole (5) through the side wall, and a sliding rod (6) is slidably disposed in the through hole (5). A fixing plate (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rod (6) facing the mounting seat (3), and the other end of the sliding rod (6) extends to the outside of the mounting seat (3) and is provided with a thread (8). A nut (9) located on the outside of the mounting seat (3) is sleeved on the thread (8) of the sliding rod (6). A locking block (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing plate (7) facing the mounting seat (3), and a slot (11) for cooperating with the locking block (10) is opened on the inner side wall of the mounting box (4); The camera assembly (12) is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting box (4) away from the mounting base (3). The mounting hole (2) and the side wall of the mounting base (3) are both provided with wire holes (13). The mounting base (3) is provided with a buffer block (14) that cooperates with the mounting box (4).

2. The automotive front grille camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding rod (6) has a stress groove (15) on its side.

3. The automotive front grille camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center of gravity of the fixed plate (7) is located directly below the sliding rod (6).

4. The automotive front grille camera mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, An auxiliary block (16) is fixedly connected to the middle of the fixed plate (7), and the thickness of the auxiliary block (16) is greater than the thickness of the card block (10).

5. The automotive front grille camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the fixing plate (7) is fixedly connected to a rubber pad (17) that matches the inner wall of the mounting box (4).

6. The automotive front grille camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing block (18) is fixedly installed inside the wire hole (13), a sealing ring (19) that matches the outer wall of the mounting box (4) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the mounting base (3), and a sealing gasket (20) that matches the through hole (5) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the mounting base (3).

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