Camera mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle outer decoration, and provides a camera mounting structure and a vehicle. The camera mounting structure comprises a wing panel, an inner reinforcing plate and a camera mounting decoration plate arranged on the inner and outer sides of the wing panel respectively. The wing panel is formed with a concave cavity; the camera mounting decoration plate is connected to the bottom plate body of the concave cavity, shields the concave cavity, and forms a configuration space for mounting a camera between the camera mounting decoration plate and the concave cavity; and the inner reinforcing plate is arranged corresponding to the concave cavity and is attached to the plate body of the wing panel at the position of the concave cavity. The camera mounting structure can effectively improve the structural strength of the plate body at the position of the concave cavity by forming the concave cavity on the wing panel and arranging the inner reinforcing plate attached to the position of the concave cavity on the inner side of the wing panel, thereby providing a stable basis for the connection and installation of the camera mounting decoration plate and being beneficial to improving the mounting structure stability of the camera on the wing panel.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As vehicles become more automated and intelligent, the installation of cameras on the exterior of vehicles is becoming increasingly common. Since installing cameras on the fenders can significantly enhance the monitoring of blind spots, it is particularly common to install cameras on the left and right fenders of vehicles.

[0003] For aesthetic and decorative purposes, when installing cameras on fenders, a simple, decorative mounting plate is usually added to the fender. The camera is then mounted in the space between the mounting plate and the fender, and the mounting plate is used to fix the camera in place.

[0004] However, due to the thinness of the fender itself, the overall structural strength and stability are poor. After mounting the plate and camera on it, there are often problems such as uneven assembly gaps, deformation or detachment caused by increased weight, and abnormal noise caused by the vibration of the mounting plate and camera with the fender. These problems not only affect the vehicle's NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), but also affect the stability and safety of the camera. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, this application aims to propose a camera mounting structure to improve the stability of the camera mounting structure on the fender.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A camera mounting structure includes a fender, and an inner reinforcing plate and a camera mounting decorative plate respectively disposed on the inner and outer sides of the fender; a cavity is formed on the fender; the camera mounting decorative plate is connected to the bottom plate of the cavity and shields the cavity, and a configuration space for mounting a camera is formed between the camera mounting decorative plate and the cavity; the inner reinforcing plate is disposed corresponding to the cavity and conforms to the plate of the fender at the location of the cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the cavity is adjacent to the rear edge of the fender, and the inner reinforcing plate is arranged along the rear edge of the fender and extends from the top of the fender to the bottom of the fender.

[0008] Furthermore, the rear edge of the fender is provided with an edging that covers the inner reinforcing plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the fender is provided with a rubber strip arranged around the cavity, which is connected to the bottom plate of the cavity along with the camera mounting plate, and the rubber strip is clamped between the camera mounting plate and the fender.

[0010] Furthermore, corresponding to the configuration space, a clearance hole is provided on the bottom plate of the recess, and a clearance through hole is provided on the inner reinforcing plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the camera mounting panel includes a panel frame connected to the bottom plate of the recess, and a panel body disposed on the panel frame; the panel body has an outward protrusion protruding outward from the vehicle, the configuration space is formed inside the outward protrusion, and the panel frame is provided with an accommodating groove located in the configuration space, and the camera is mounted in the accommodating groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the protruding part is located on the upper part of the decorative panel body, the lower part of the decorative panel body is provided with a decorative window, and the decorative panel frame is provided with a decorative part embedded in the decorative window.

[0013] Furthermore, camera holes are provided on both the front and rear sides of the protruding part, and the decorative panel frame includes a detachable main frame and a sub-frame. Each of the main frame and the sub-frame is provided with a receiving groove, and the two receiving grooves correspond to the two camera holes respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the decorative panel body is snapped onto the decorative panel frame, and the decorative panel frame is snapped into connection with the bottom plate of the recess.

[0015] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The camera mounting structure of this application, by forming a concave cavity on the fender and setting an inner reinforcing plate attached to the cavity on the inner side of the fender, can effectively improve the structural strength of the plate at the cavity location, thereby providing a solid foundation for the connection and installation of the camera mounting plate; when the camera mounting plate is fastened to the cavity, the camera mounting plate can not only cover the cavity and its internal connection structure well, but also the configuration space formed between the camera mounting plate and the cavity provides good space conditions for the camera configuration, which is conducive to improving the stability of the camera mounting structure on the fender.

[0016] (2) Setting the cavity at the rear edge of the fender, adjacent to the seam of the front door, not only facilitates the processing and forming of the cavity on the fender, but also the position is suitable for setting up cameras in both the front and rear directions in the camera mounting structure.

[0017] (3) A edging is provided at the rear edge of the fender to cover the edge of the inner reinforcing plate, which can significantly enhance the structural strength of the fender and the edge of the inner reinforcing plate, thereby improving the overall structural stability of the adjacent recesses and further improving the stability and reliability of the camera mounting structure.

[0018] (4) Installing a rubber strip between the fender and the camera mounting panel can not only create a good sealing effect between the camera mounting panel and the edge of the cavity, improving the dustproof and waterproof performance of the configuration space, but also the rubber strip has a good vibration damping effect, which can improve the abnormal noise problem caused by the vibration of the camera mounting panel and the camera with the fender.

[0019] (5) Corresponding to the configuration space, avoidance holes and avoidance passage holes are respectively set on the fender and the inner reinforcement plate, which can effectively increase the size of the configuration space in the left and right directions of the vehicle. The inward protruding part of the camera installed in the configuration space can not only be placed in the avoidance hole and avoidance passage hole, but also the wires led out from the camera can be laid into the vehicle through the avoidance hole and avoidance passage hole.

[0020] (6) The camera mounting panel is designed as two parts: the panel body and the panel frame. The panel frame can provide reliable support for the entire camera mounting panel to improve the overall structural stability of the camera mounting panel. The panel body can be designed according to the appearance color and style of the fender. By using different materials and colors of the panel body, a good decorative effect can be formed on the fender, so as to improve the appearance and quality of the vehicle exterior while realizing the hidden installation of the camera.

[0021] (7) The decorative panel body adopts an upper and lower layout, with the protruding part set on the upper part of the decorative panel body, so that a flat surface area can be formed on the lower part of the decorative panel body. A decorative window is opened on this surface area, and a decorative part that can be embedded in the decorative window is set on the decorative panel frame. By matching different colors and materials, the decorative panel body and the decorative part cooperate with each other to further enhance the decorative effect of the camera mounting decorative panel. Moreover, by utilizing the embedding connection structure between the decorative part and the decorative window, the connection between the decorative panel body and the decorative panel frame can be further enhanced.

[0022] (8) Two camera holes are set on the front and rear of the trim panel body respectively, so that two cameras can be set in the configuration space to monitor and collect images of the front and rear of the vehicle respectively; correspondingly, the trim panel frame is designed as a main frame and a sub-frame. The main frame and the sub-frame can be flexibly assembled and matched, and the two cameras can also be easily installed on the main frame and the sub-frame respectively. When only one camera is required, the configuration of the sub-frame can be omitted.

[0023] (9) The trim panel body and the trim panel frame, as well as the trim panel frame and the bottom plate of the cavity, adopt a snap-fit ​​structure, which has the advantage of convenient assembly operation and can quickly realize the assembly of the trim panel body and the trim panel frame, as well as the installation of the camera mounting trim panel on the fender.

[0024] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle equipped with the camera mounting structure described in this application. The vehicle of this application possesses the technical advantages of the aforementioned camera mounting structure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application. The directional terms such as front / back, up / down, etc., used therein are only used to indicate relative positional relationships and do not constitute an improper limitation of this application. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the camera mounting structure described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the disassembled structure of the camera mounting structure. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the camera mounting structure described in the embodiments of this application from another perspective; Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows the disassembled structure of the camera mounting panel, fender, and inner reinforcing plate in the camera mounting structure shown. Figure 5 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the camera mounting panel shown; Figure 6 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the camera mounting panel shown from another perspective; Figure 7 for Figure 1 The cross-sectional view at position AA in the middle.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Fender; 10. Cavity; 100. Sealing groove; 101. Clearance hole; 102. Snap-fit ​​hole; 103. Positioning hole; 104. First weight reduction hole; 11. Edge binding; 2. Decorative panel body; 20. Configuration space; 200. Camera hole; 201. Tongue; 21. Decorative window; 22. Outward protrusion; 3. Decorative panel frame; 30. Receiving groove; 300. Camera through hole; 301. Clip hole; 302. Buckle; 303. Positioning post; 304. Screw post; 31. Main frame; 32. Secondary frame; 33. Decorative part; 4. Inner reinforcing plate; 401. Clearance through hole; 402. Snap-fit ​​through hole; 403. Positioning through hole; 404. Second weight reduction hole; 5. Adhesive strip; 6. Colloid. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be stated in the description of this application that if terms indicating orientation or positional relationship, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "inner," and "outer," appear, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and for clarity and conciseness of expression, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Taking the vehicle described in this application as an example, the directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" used in the embodiments are defined based on the vehicle's vertical direction (also known as the height direction), horizontal direction (also known as the width direction), and front-back direction (also known as the length direction). Specifically, as shown in the accompanying drawings, the X direction is the vehicle's front-back direction, where the side pointed by the arrow is "front," and the opposite is "rear." The Y direction is the vehicle's horizontal direction, where the side pointed by the arrow is "left," and the opposite is "right." The Z direction is the vehicle's vertical direction, where the side pointed by the arrow is "up," and the opposite is "down." "," "Inner" and "outer" are defined based on the outline of the corresponding component. For example, "inner" and "outer" are defined based on the outline of the vehicle. The side of the vehicle outline closer to the middle of the vehicle is "inner", and the other side is "outer".

[0030] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joint," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances. The qualifying terms such as "first," "second," "A," "B," "C," and "D" appearing in the description of this application are merely for distinguishing similar features in different locations, attributions, or uses, in order to avoid ambiguity and confusion, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] In modern vehicle design, cameras are typically installed on the fenders to enhance blind spot monitoring, a crucial requirement for intelligent vehicle control. Because the cameras are mounted on the left and right sides of the vehicle, they provide a wider field of view, helping drivers better observe blind spots, especially when turning and parking, effectively increasing the vehicle's visibility. Simultaneously, fender cameras can significantly reduce blind spots, particularly in areas difficult for the driver to directly observe, such as the sides and rear of the vehicle. This helps prevent collisions with pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles.

[0033] Furthermore, the cameras on the fenders can transmit real-time images to the vehicle's central display screen, allowing the driver to clearly see the surroundings and make safer driving decisions. Simultaneously, the cameras can be equipped with night vision and anti-glare technology to provide clear visibility at night or in adverse weather conditions, improving the driving experience and further enhancing driving safety.

[0034] In response to the aforementioned needs, installing cameras on the fenders has become a common external vehicle monitoring solution. In the specific implementation of this technology, for aesthetic and decorative reasons, a decorative mounting plate structure is typically used when installing cameras on the fenders. The camera is mounted in the space between the mounting plate and the fender, and the mounting plate is used to secure the camera.

[0035] However, due to the thinness of the fender itself, the overall structural strength and stability are poor. After mounting the plate and camera on it, there are often problems such as uneven assembly gaps, deformation or detachment caused by increased weight, and abnormal noise caused by the vibration of the mounting plate and camera with the fender. These problems not only affect the vehicle's NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), but also affect the stability and safety of the camera.

[0036] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the related technologies, this application innovatively proposes a brand-new camera mounting structure that can improve the stability of the camera mounting structure on the fender.

[0037] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0038] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a camera mounting structure, applied to the installation of an external camera on a vehicle; one exemplary structure is as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown.

[0039] Overall, the camera mounting structure includes a fender 1, and inner reinforcing plates 4 and camera mounting trim plates respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the fender 1. A cavity 10 is formed in the fender 1; the camera mounting trim plate is connected to the bottom plate of the cavity 10 and shields the cavity 10; and a mounting space 20 for installing the camera is formed between the camera mounting trim plate and the cavity 10. Meanwhile, the inner reinforcing plates 4 are positioned corresponding to the cavity 10 and conform to the shape of the fender 1 plate at the location of the cavity 10.

[0040] Based on the above overall design concept, by forming a concave cavity 10 on the fender 1 and setting an inner reinforcing plate 4 attached to the cavity 10 on the inner side of the fender 1, the structural strength of the plate at the cavity 10 location can be effectively improved, thus providing a stable foundation for the connection and installation of the camera mounting plate. When the camera mounting plate is fastened to the cavity 10, the camera mounting plate can not only cover the cavity 10 and its internal connection structure well, but also the configuration space 20 formed between the camera mounting plate and the cavity 10 provides good space conditions for the camera configuration, which is conducive to improving the stability of the camera installation structure on the fender 1.

[0041] It should be noted that, based on the above overall design concept, the technical solution of this application can adopt a variety of different specific implementation structures, forms, or configuration sequences. For example, the camera mounting plate can be made of metal or plastic, and can be a split or single-unit structure. The camera can be fixed on the bottom plate of the cavity 10, or it can be fixed on the camera mounting plate. The specific arrangement sequence and assembly method of the inner reinforcing plate 4, fender 1, and camera mounting plate can also be flexibly adjusted. For the parts required for the implementation of the overall solution but not covered in the above overall setup, reasonable and flexible designs can be made by referring to mature setup methods in the field and the actual situation during implementation, which will not be elaborated here. The specific implementation schemes described below in this embodiment are only one of the many solutions that can be formed by the above various combinations and variations. In actual implementation, those skilled in the art can make flexible adjustments and improvements based on the actual situation. Obviously, the various solutions that can be formed by the above specific combinations and variations, as well as the specific implementation schemes of this embodiment, are all within the protection scope of this application.

[0042] There are, of course, several different options for the specific location of the cavity 10 on the fender 1; for example, the cavity 10 can be located in the middle of the fender 1. However, in this embodiment, as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the cavity 10 is arranged near the rear edge of the fender 1. Preferably, the cavity 10 is adjacent to the rear edge of the fender 1. Furthermore, the inner reinforcing plate 4 is arranged along the rear edge of the fender 1 and extends from the top of the fender 1 to the bottom of the fender 1. Placing the cavity 10 at the rear edge of the fender 1, adjacent to the seam of the front door, not only facilitates the machining and forming of the cavity 10 on the fender 1, but also provides a suitable front-to-back position, which is beneficial for setting up cameras in both the front and rear directions in the camera mounting structure.

[0043] Based on the above configuration, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the rear edge of the fender 1 in this embodiment is provided with a edging 11 covering the inner reinforcing plate 4. Providing the edging 11 at the rear edge of the fender 1 to cover the edge of the inner reinforcing plate 4 significantly enhances the structural strength of the fender 1 and the edge of the inner reinforcing plate 4, thereby improving the overall structural stability of the adjacent recessed cavities 10, and further improving the stability and reliability of the camera mounting structure.

[0044] In addition, such as Figure 2 As shown, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the fender 1 of this embodiment is provided with an adhesive strip 5 arranged around the cavity 10. As the camera mounting plate is connected to the bottom plate of the cavity 10, the adhesive strip 5 can be clamped between the camera mounting plate and the fender 1, achieving the effects of sealing and vibration isolation.

[0045] A rubber strip 5 is installed between the fender 1 and the camera mounting panel. This not only creates a good seal between the camera mounting panel and the edge of the recess 10, improving the dustproof and waterproof performance of the mounting space 20, but also provides good vibration damping, mitigating the noise caused by vibrations of the camera mounting panel and camera due to the fender 1. Specifically, a sealing groove 100 can be provided at the edge of the recess 10, with a pre-made sealing body placed within it. Alternatively, adhesive can be filled into the sealing groove 100. The camera mounting panel is then installed onto the bottom plate of the recess 10, securing it in place. After the adhesive dries and hardens, the rubber strip 5 forms a stable bond between the camera mounting panel and the fender 1.

[0046] Of course, in addition to setting the adhesive strip 5 between the fender 1 and the camera mounting trim, an adhesive 6 can also be set on the inner side of the rear edge of the inner reinforcing plate 4. The adhesive 6 can bond the inner reinforcing plate 4 to the body sheet metal and play a good sealing and buffering role between the inner reinforcing plate 4 and the body sheet metal.

[0047] Continue as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the configuration space 20 formed between the camera mounting panel and the recess 10, a clearance hole 101 can be provided on the bottom plate of the recess 10, and a clearance through hole 401 can be provided on the inner reinforcing plate 4. Corresponding to the configuration space 20, the clearance hole 101 and clearance through hole 401 are respectively provided on the fender 1 and the inner reinforcing plate 4, which can effectively increase the size of the configuration space 20 in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The inwardly protruding part of the camera installed in the configuration space 20 can not only be placed in the clearance hole 101 and clearance through hole 401, but also the wiring led out from the camera can be routed into the vehicle interior through the clearance hole 101 and clearance through hole 401.

[0048] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the camera mounting panel of this embodiment adopts a split structure, specifically including a panel frame 3 connected to the bottom plate of the cavity 10, and a panel body 2 disposed on the panel frame 3. The panel body 2 has an outwardly protruding portion 22 protruding towards the outside of the vehicle, and a mounting space 20 is formed inside the outwardly protruding portion 22. The panel frame 3 has a receiving groove 30 located in the mounting space 20, and the camera is mounted in the receiving groove 30. Of course, a camera hole 200 needs to be provided on the outwardly protruding portion 22, and a corresponding camera through-hole 300 should be provided on the panel frame 3 so that the camera mounted on the panel frame 3 can collect image information of the outside of the vehicle through the camera through-hole 300 and the camera hole 200.

[0049] The camera mounting panel is designed with two parts: the panel body 2 and the panel frame 3. The panel frame 3 provides reliable support for the entire camera mounting panel, improving its overall structural stability. The panel body 2 can be designed to match the exterior color and style of the fender 1. By using different materials and colors for the panel body 2, a good decorative effect can be created on the fender 1, so as to improve the appearance and quality of the vehicle's exterior while achieving hidden installation of the camera. By setting an outwardly protruding part 22 on the panel body 2, a spacious configuration space 20 is formed inside the protruding part 22. A receiving groove 30 is set on the panel frame 3, and a screw post 304 can be set in the receiving groove 30 to screw and fix the camera to the screw post 304, so that the camera and the receiving groove 30 on the panel frame 3 are stably contained within the configuration space 20.

[0050] Based on the above configuration, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the protruding portion 22 of this embodiment is disposed on the upper part of the decorative panel body 2, and a decorative window 21 is provided on the lower part of the decorative panel body 2. Furthermore, a decorative portion 33 is provided on the decorative panel frame 3, which is embedded in the decorative window 21. The decorative panel body 2 adopts an upper-lower layout, with the protruding portion 22 disposed on the upper part of the decorative panel body 2, thereby forming a flat surface area on the lower part of the decorative panel body 2. A decorative window 21 is provided on this surface area, and a decorative portion 33, which can be fitted into the decorative window 21, is provided on the decorative panel frame 3. By combining different colors and materials, the decorative panel body 2 and the decorative portion 33 complement each other, further enhancing the decorative effect of the camera mounting panel. Moreover, the embedded connection structure between the decorative portion 33 and the decorative window 21 further improves the connection strength between the decorative panel body 2 and the decorative panel frame 3.

[0051] In the above arrangement, the clearance hole 101 on the bottom plate of the cavity 10 should naturally be located at the upper part of the bottom plate. Then, a first weight reduction hole 104 can be provided in the lower empty part of the bottom plate to reduce the weight of the fender 1. At the same time, a second weight reduction hole 404 can be opened on the inner reinforcing plate 4 to reduce the weight of the inner reinforcing plate 4.

[0052] In addition, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 and combined Figure 7As shown, to enrich the camera configuration scheme of the camera mounting structure, in some preferred exemplary embodiments, the front and rear sides of the protruding part 22 in this embodiment are provided with camera holes 200, and the trim panel frame 3 includes a detachable main frame 31 and a sub-frame 32; and each of the main frame 31 and the sub-frame 32 is provided with a receiving groove 30, and the two receiving grooves 30 correspond to the two camera holes 200 respectively; thus, one camera can be configured in each receiving groove 30. By providing two camera holes 200 on the trim panel body 2, two cameras can be set in the configuration space 20 to monitor and collect images of the front and rear of the vehicle respectively; correspondingly, the trim panel frame 3 is designed with two parts, the main frame 31 and the sub-frame 32, which can be flexibly assembled and matched, and the two cameras can also be easily installed on the main frame 31 and the sub-frame 32 respectively. When only one camera is required, the configuration of the sub-frame 32 can be omitted.

[0053] For the specific connection and installation methods between the inner reinforcing plate 4 and the fender 1, the trim panel body 2 and the trim panel frame 3, and the trim panel frame 3 and the bottom plate of the cavity 10, there are of course a variety of different structural solutions to choose from; for example, adhesive bonding, screwing, welding, etc. can be used. In this embodiment, the inner reinforcing plate 4 can be fixed to the inner side of the fender 1 by welding, and the various weld points can be evenly distributed to ensure a tight fit between the inner reinforcing plate 4 and the fender 1, so that the inner reinforcing plate 4 provides a good lining and reinforcement effect for the fender 1.

[0054] For the trim panel body 2 and trim panel frame 3, as well as the trim panel frame 3 and fender 1, a snap-fit ​​connection method is preferably used for installation. Specifically, in this embodiment, the trim panel body 2 is snap-fitted onto the trim panel frame 3, and the trim panel frame 3 is also snap-fitted to the bottom plate of the cavity 10. The snap-fit ​​structure between the trim panel body 2 and trim panel frame 3, and between the trim panel frame 3 and the bottom plate of the cavity 10, has the advantage of convenient assembly operation, which can quickly realize the assembly of the trim panel body 2 and trim panel frame 3, as well as the installation of the camera mounting trim panel on the fender 1.

[0055] In practical implementation, multiple latches 201 can be arranged at intervals along the edge of the decorative panel body 2 and the decorative window 21, and the same number of latch holes 301 can be set on the decorative panel frame 3 accordingly; multiple buckles 302 can be evenly spaced on the decorative panel frame 3, and corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 102 can be set on the bottom plate of the cavity 10; one or two positioning posts 303 can also be set on the decorative panel frame 3, and corresponding positioning holes 103 can be opened on the bottom plate of the cavity 10. During installation, the decorative panel body 2 is first pressed onto the decorative panel frame 3, the latches 201 are inserted and snapped into the corresponding latch holes 301, and the decorative part 33 is embedded into the decorative window 21, thus completing the assembly of the decorative panel body 2 and the decorative panel frame 3; then the entire camera mounting decorative panel is fastened into the cavity 10, the camera mounting decorative panel is pressed, and the buckles 302 snap into the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 102, and the positioning posts 303 are inserted into the corresponding positioning holes 103.

[0056] Of course, considering that the head of the buckle 302 on the trim panel frame 3 might interfere with the inner reinforcing plate 4 after being inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole 102 on the bottom plate of the cavity 10, a snap-fit ​​through hole 402 corresponding to the snap-fit ​​hole 102 should be provided on the inner reinforcing plate 4. In this way, the buckle 302 can pass through the snap-fit ​​hole 102 and the snap-fit ​​through hole 402 in sequence, thereby reliably snapping onto the fender 1. Similarly, a positioning through hole 403 corresponding to the positioning hole 103 should also be provided on the inner reinforcing plate 4, so that the positioning post 303 on the trim panel frame 3 can pass through the positioning hole 103 on the fender 1 and then into the corresponding positioning through hole 403, thus avoiding interference between the positioning post 303 and the inner reinforcing plate 4.

[0057] In summary, the camera mounting structure of this embodiment, by forming a concave cavity 10 on the fender 1 and providing an inner reinforcing plate 4 attached to the location of the cavity 10 on the inner side of the fender 1, can effectively improve the structural strength of the plate body at the location of the cavity 10, thereby providing a stable foundation for the connection and installation of the camera mounting plate; when the camera mounting plate is fastened to the cavity 10, the camera mounting plate can not only cover the cavity 10 and its internal connection structure well, but also the configuration space 20 formed between the camera mounting plate and the cavity 10 provides good spatial conditions for the camera configuration, which is conducive to improving the stability of the camera mounting structure on the fender 1.

[0058] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vehicle equipped with the camera mounting structure provided in Embodiment 1.

[0059] In the traditional design, a simple camera trim panel is used to mount the camera on the fender 1. However, the mounting surface of the mounting point area of ​​the fender 1 is subjected to a normal force of about 100N from the sealing groove. The mounting point is prone to plastic deformation, with a maximum displacement of more than 1.5mm. This results in uneven deformation in the surrounding area of ​​the camera trim panel on the fender 1 after the vehicle rolls off the assembly line, leading to issues with the quality of the light and shadow surface.

[0060] By adopting the camera mounting structure of this application on the vehicle, the recessed cavity 10 formed in the part of the fender 1 used to mount the camera mounting trim, and the corresponding inner reinforcing plate 4 provided on the inner side of the fender 1, effectively strengthens the local structure of the camera mounting area. Furthermore, the edges of the fender 1 and the inner reinforcing plate 4 are edge-wrapped 11, further enhancing the structural strength of the area where the recessed cavity 10 is located. In this case, the camera mounting trim can be larger, providing ample mounting space 20 for the camera. With the trim body 2 and trim frame 3 combined, a good decorative effect can be achieved, solving the problem of insufficient rigidity at the mounting point of large-sized camera mounting trim causing localized light and shadow issues on the outer panel of the fender 1. Simultaneously, by adding a rubber strip 5 between the camera mounting trim and the fender 1, and adding a rubber compound 6 between the inner reinforcing plate 4 and the body sheet metal, a good sealing and vibration damping effect can be achieved, thereby improving the problem of abnormal noise caused by the vibration of the camera mounting trim and the camera with the fender 1.

[0061] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application. Detailed explanations of configurations, examples of specific structural arrangements, and descriptions of assembly and connection methods are provided to ensure sufficient disclosure so that those skilled in the art can better implement this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A camera mounting structure, characterized in that: Includes a fender (1), and an inner reinforcing plate (4) and a camera mounting plate respectively disposed on the inner and outer sides of the fender (1); A cavity (10) is formed on the fender (1); the camera mounting plate is connected to the bottom plate of the cavity (10) and shields the cavity (10), and a configuration space (20) for installing the camera is formed between the camera mounting plate and the cavity (10); the inner reinforcing plate (4) is provided corresponding to the cavity (10) and conforms to the plate of the fender (1) at the location of the cavity (10).

2. The camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cavity (10) is adjacent to the rear edge of the fender (1), and the inner reinforcing plate (4) is arranged along the rear edge of the fender (1) and extends from the top of the fender (1) to the bottom of the fender (1).

3. The camera mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear edge of the fender (1) is provided with a edging (11) covering the inner reinforcing plate (4).

4. The camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fender (1) is provided with a rubber strip (5) arranged around the cavity (10), which is connected to the bottom plate of the cavity (10) along with the camera mounting plate. The rubber strip (5) is clamped between the camera mounting plate and the fender (1).

5. The camera mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Corresponding to the configuration space (20), a clearance hole (101) is provided on the bottom plate of the cavity (10), and a clearance through hole (401) is provided on the inner reinforcing plate (4).

6. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The camera mounting panel includes a panel frame (3) connected to the bottom plate of the recess (10) and a panel body (2) disposed on the panel frame (3). The trim panel body (2) has an outward protrusion (22) protruding outwards from the vehicle. The configuration space (20) is formed inside the outward protrusion (22). The trim panel frame (3) has a receiving groove (30) located in the configuration space (20). The camera is installed in the receiving groove (30).

7. The camera mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The protruding part (22) is located on the upper part of the decorative panel body (2), and a decorative window (21) is provided on the lower part of the decorative panel body (2), and a decorative part (33) is provided on the decorative panel frame (3) embedded in the decorative window (21).

8. The camera mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The protruding part (22) is provided with camera holes (200) on both the front and rear sides. The decorative panel frame (3) includes a detachable main frame (31) and a sub-frame (32). Each of the main frame (31) and the sub-frame (32) is provided with a receiving groove (30), and the two receiving grooves (30) correspond to the two camera holes (200) respectively.

9. The camera mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The decorative panel body (2) is snapped onto the decorative panel frame (3), and the decorative panel frame (3) is snapped into connection with the bottom plate of the cavity (10).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with a camera mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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