Camera assembly and vehicle provided with same

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle bodies, and provides a camera assembly and a vehicle provided with the same. The camera assembly of the application comprises a mounting seat and a camera component with a camera. The mounting seat is internally formed with a mounting cavity and is fixed to the inner side of a rear windshield glass of a vehicle, one end of the mounting cavity being blocked by the rear windshield glass; the camera component is mounted into the mounting cavity from the other end of the mounting cavity, and the camera can shoot the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield glass. The application can avoid damage of the camera caused by external environmental factors, can avoid affecting the overall appearance of the rear part of the vehicle, and is favorable for improving the appearance quality and use quality of the whole vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle body technology, and in particular to a camera assembly and a vehicle equipped with it. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of vehicle technology, vehicles are becoming increasingly intelligent. Among the technologies contributing to vehicle intelligence, driver assistance systems (ADAS) are currently quite common. These systems use rear-view cameras to obtain road information behind the vehicle; currently, these rear-view cameras are generally installed on the exterior of the vehicle.

[0003] However, rearview cameras are easily damaged by external environmental factors, which is detrimental to the quality of vehicle use and can also affect the overall appearance of the rear of the vehicle, thus hindering the improvement of the vehicle's appearance quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application aims to propose a camera assembly to improve the appearance and usability of a vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A camera assembly, mounted on a vehicle, includes a mounting base and a camera component having a camera. The mounting base is fixed to the inside of the rear windshield of the vehicle, and a mounting cavity is formed inside the mounting base, one end of which is blocked by the rear windshield. The camera assembly is installed into the mounting cavity from the other end of the mounting cavity, and the camera is capable of taking pictures of the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield.

[0006] Furthermore, the camera assembly includes a camera bracket, and the camera is connected to the camera bracket; when the camera assembly is installed into the mounting cavity, the camera bracket is connected to the mounting base.

[0007] Furthermore, the camera bracket is snapped together with the mounting base, and the mounting base is provided with a limiting rib located in the mounting cavity; when the camera bracket is snapped onto the mounting base, the camera abuts against the limiting rib.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting ribs are a plurality of those arranged at intervals along the circumference of the camera, and each limiting rib has a radial limiting surface located in the radial direction of the camera and an axial limiting surface located in the axial direction of the camera; the camera abuts against both the radial limiting surface and the axial limiting surface on each limiting rib.

[0009] Furthermore, the camera bracket is provided with an outwardly extending grip portion, and when the camera assembly is installed into the mounting cavity, the grip portion is located outside the mounting cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, the camera is screwed onto the camera bracket; and / or, the mounting base is bonded to the rear windshield.

[0011] Furthermore, a sealing ring is fitted onto the camera, which abuts against the mounting base and forms a sealed cavity around the lens of the camera.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The camera assembly described in this application forms a mounting cavity on the inside of the rear windshield of the vehicle by setting the mounting base, and the camera assembly is assembled in the mounting cavity, so that the camera can take pictures of the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield. Under the cover of the rear windshield, the rearview camera can be prevented from being damaged by external environmental factors, and the overall appearance of the rear of the vehicle can also be prevented from being affected, which is conducive to improving the appearance quality and use quality of the whole vehicle.

[0013] (2) By including a camera bracket in the camera assembly, the camera is connected to the camera bracket, and when the camera assembly is installed into the mounting cavity, the camera bracket is connected to the mounting base. This not only simplifies the structure and facilitates the design and fabrication of the camera assembly, but also makes it easier to install and arrange the camera assembly in the mounting base.

[0014] (3) The camera bracket and the mounting base are snapped together, which facilitates the connection and setting of the camera components on the mounting base and also helps to realize the detachable design of the camera, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the camera later. At the same time, a limiting rib is set on the mounting base, and when the camera bracket is snapped onto the mounting base, the camera abuts against the limiting rib. On the one hand, the limiting rib can be used to limit the camera components, increasing the reliability of the connection of the camera components on the mounting base. On the other hand, it can also avoid collision noise between the camera and the mounting base, which helps to ensure the quality of the camera assembly.

[0015] (4) The limiting ribs are arranged in multiple intervals along the circumference of the camera, which can reduce the material used for the mounting base and help reduce the weight of the mounting base. It also facilitates the molding of the mounting base by injection molding. Each limiting rib has a radial limiting surface and an axial limiting surface, and the camera abuts against both the radial and axial limiting surfaces. It can also ensure the accuracy and stability of the camera position by limiting the radial and axial aspects of the camera.

[0016] (5) By setting an extended grip on the camera bracket, when assembling the camera wiring harness in the vehicle, the user can apply a force to the camera in the opposite direction to the camera wiring harness insertion. This can prevent the rear windshield from shifting due to the external force applied by the camera wiring harness when the adhesive between the rear windshield and the rear windshield sheet metal has not yet solidified, thus helping to ensure the installation quality of the rear windshield.

[0017] (6) The camera is screwed onto the camera bracket, which facilitates the connection and setup of the camera on the camera bracket and makes it easier to disassemble the camera later. It also ensures the reliability of the connection between the camera and the camera bracket. At the same time, it allows the mounting base to be glued to the rear windshield, which facilitates the fixing of the mounting base on the rear windshield and ensures the stability of the mounting base on the rear windshield.

[0018] (7) A sealing ring is fitted on the camera and the sealing ring abuts against the mounting base, forming a sealed cavity at the lens of the camera. This not only allows the sealing ring to abut against the mounting base to play a limiting role and ensure the reliability of the camera position, but also provides good dustproof and waterproof function by forming a sealed cavity at the lens of the camera, which is conducive to ensuring the quality of use of the camera.

[0019] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle in which the camera assembly described above is provided on the inside of the rear windshield.

[0020] Furthermore, the inner side of the rear windshield glass is provided with an interior panel connected to the rear windshield sheet metal, the interior panel having an extension portion extending toward the camera assembly, and the extension portion covering the camera assembly.

[0021] Furthermore, the extension is provided with a maintenance port corresponding to the arrangement of the camera assembly, and the maintenance port is provided with a removable maintenance cover.

[0022] The vehicle described in this application, by setting the camera assembly as described above, can place the camera assembly inside the rear windshield, thereby avoiding damage to the rearview camera due to external environmental factors, and also avoiding affecting the overall appearance of the rear of the vehicle, which is conducive to improving the appearance quality and usability of the whole vehicle.

[0023] Furthermore, by forming an extension on the interior panel and covering the camera assembly, not only can the placement of the camera assembly be avoided from affecting the aesthetics of the vehicle interior, but it can also prevent items inside the vehicle from touching the camera assembly, thus helping to ensure the safety of the camera.

[0024] In addition, by setting up a maintenance port in the extension and installing a removable maintenance cover in the maintenance port, the convenience of maintaining the camera assembly can be increased while ensuring the aesthetics of the interior, which is conducive to improving the overall quality of the vehicle. 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 and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera assembly described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at point AA; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at point BB in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base for the camera assembly described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera component of the camera assembly described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the interior panel of the vehicle described in the embodiments of this application assembled on the vehicle; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view at point CC; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the interior panel of the vehicle described in the embodiments of this application; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Camera assembly; 3. Rear window glass; 4. Rear window sheet metal; 5. Sealing ring; 6. Interior trim panel; 7. Service port; 8. Service cover plate; 101. Mounting cavity; 102. Limiting rib; 103. Snap-fit ​​groove; 201. Camera; 202. Camera bracket; 203. Snap-fit ​​connector; 204. Grip part; 205. Threaded structure; 601. Extension part; 701. Snap-fit ​​groove; 702. Guide structure; 801. Buckle; 802. Guide mating structure. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this application, if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, these are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a camera assembly applied to a vehicle, mainly used to acquire road information behind the vehicle. Furthermore, the camera assembly in this embodiment, through its innovative structural design, can improve the overall appearance and usability of the vehicle.

[0033] In related technologies, with the development of vehicle technology, the level of vehicle intelligence is becoming increasingly higher. In terms of vehicle intelligence, driver assistance systems (ADAS) are currently a common technology. These systems use devices such as cameras and radar to acquire road information during vehicle operation. Currently, in ADAS systems, the rearview camera is typically mounted externally on the vehicle.

[0034] However, rearview cameras are installed on the exterior of the vehicle and are in direct contact with the external environment, making them susceptible to damage from environmental factors. This is detrimental to the quality of vehicle use. Furthermore, the placement of the camera on the vehicle body is rather obtrusive and can also affect the overall appearance of the rear of the vehicle, which is also detrimental to the improvement of the vehicle's appearance quality.

[0035] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of related technologies, the camera assembly in this embodiment incorporates... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the overall design is mounted on a vehicle and includes a mounting base 1 and a camera assembly 2.

[0036] The mounting base 1 is fixed to the inside of the rear windshield 3 of the vehicle, and a mounting cavity 101 is formed inside the mounting base 1. One end of the mounting cavity 101 is blocked by the rear windshield 3. The camera assembly 2 has a camera 201, and the camera assembly 2 is installed into the mounting cavity 101 from the other end of the mounting cavity 101. The camera 201 can take pictures of the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield 3.

[0037] Thus, by setting the mounting base 1, a mounting cavity 101 is formed on the inner side of the rear windshield 3 of the vehicle, and the camera assembly is assembled in the mounting cavity 101, so that the camera 201 can take pictures of the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield 3. Under the cover of the rear windshield 3, the rearview camera 201 can be prevented from being damaged by external environmental factors, and at the same time, it can also avoid affecting the overall appearance of the rear of the vehicle, which is conducive to improving the appearance quality and use quality of the whole vehicle.

[0038] Based on the above general introduction, specifically, the camera assembly in this embodiment generally includes a camera component 2 having a camera 201.

[0039] The camera assembly 2 with camera 201 described above is typically connected to the intelligent control system in the vehicle and transmits the road information acquired by camera 201 to the intelligent control system. The intelligent control system of the vehicle described above, as well as the connection method between camera assembly 2 and the intelligent control system, can be referred to the existing intelligent control system in the vehicle, and the connection method between camera assembly 2 and the intelligent control system (such as wiring harness connection, etc.), and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] In addition, the camera 201 in the above-mentioned camera assembly 2 is mainly used to obtain road information behind the vehicle. Therefore, the setting position of the camera 201 must meet the requirement that it can take pictures of the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield 3. Preferably, the camera 201 can be set within the cleaning range of the rear wiper of the vehicle. The cleaning of the rear wiper can be used to ensure the effectiveness of the camera 201. At the same time, an electric heating wire can be embedded in the rear windshield 3 corresponding to the position of the camera 201 to ensure the defrosting and de-icing effect of the rear windshield 3 in cold environments, thus ensuring the effectiveness of the rearview camera 201.

[0041] In actual implementation, the camera component 2 mentioned above will still be taken as an example of camera 201 used to capture road information behind the vehicle. It can be referenced from the existing camera component 2 used to capture information behind the vehicle. In actual implementation, the corresponding selection of camera component 2 needs to be determined according to the design requirements of the vehicle.

[0042] Furthermore, the specific shape and size parameters of the mounting cavity 101 formed on the mounting base 1 are still based on the camera assembly 2 used to install and capture road information behind the vehicle. The shape and size parameters are related to the size of the camera 201, the related structures in the camera assembly 2 used to cooperate with the camera 201, and the parameters of the structure in the mounting base 1 used to fix the camera assembly 2. In actual implementation, the parameters need to be determined according to the design requirements of the vehicle.

[0043] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, this embodiment may, for example, include a camera assembly 2 including a camera bracket 202, with the camera 201 attached to the camera bracket 202.

[0044] When the camera component 2 is installed into the mounting cavity 101, the camera bracket 202 is connected to the mounting base 1.

[0045] It is understandable that by including a camera bracket 202 in the camera assembly 2, the camera 201 is connected to the camera bracket 202, and when the camera assembly 2 is installed in the mounting cavity 101, the camera bracket 202 is connected to the mounting base 1. This not only simplifies the structure and facilitates the design and fabrication of the camera assembly 2, but also makes it easier to install and arrange the camera assembly 2 in the mounting base 1.

[0046] In specific implementation, the connection between the camera 201 and the camera bracket 202 can be, for example, a snap-fit ​​connection. The camera 201 and the camera bracket 202 are respectively provided with snap-fit ​​parts and snap-fit ​​mating parts. Of course, in addition to snap-fit, the connection between the camera 201 and the camera bracket 202 can also refer to the connection between the camera bracket 202 and the camera 201 in existing vehicles (such as an integrated molding form, etc.), which will not be elaborated here.

[0047] Furthermore, when the camera assembly 2 is installed in the mounting cavity 101, part of the camera bracket 202 may be located in the mounting cavity 101, or the entire camera bracket 202 may be located outside the mounting cavity 101. In actual implementation, the appropriate selection needs to be made according to the design requirements of the vehicle.

[0048] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, taking the camera bracket 202 connected to the mounting base 1 as an example, this embodiment can, for example, make the camera bracket 202 and the mounting base 1 snap-fit ​​together, and the mounting base 1 is provided with a limiting rib 102 located in the mounting cavity 101.

[0049] When the camera bracket 202 is snapped onto the mounting base 1, the camera 201 abuts against the limiting rib 102.

[0050] Understandably, the snap-fit ​​connection between the camera bracket 202 and the mounting base 1 facilitates the connection and setup of the camera assembly 2 on the mounting base 1, and also helps to realize the detachable design of the camera 201, which facilitates the later maintenance and replacement of the camera 201. At the same time, the mounting base 1 is provided with a limiting rib 102, and when the camera bracket 202 is snapped onto the mounting base 1, the camera 201 abuts against the limiting rib 102. On the one hand, the limiting rib 102 can limit the position of the camera assembly 2, increasing the reliability of the connection of the camera assembly 2 on the mounting base 1. On the other hand, it can also prevent collisions and abnormal noises between the camera 201 and the mounting base 1, which helps to ensure the quality of the camera assembly.

[0051] In practical implementation, the camera bracket 202 and the mounting base 1 are respectively provided with a snap-fit ​​part and a snap-fit ​​mating part. For example, the snap-fit ​​part can be provided on the camera bracket 202, and the snap-fit ​​mating part can be provided on the mounting base 1. Of course, the positions of the two can also be interchanged, as long as it can ensure that the camera bracket 202 can be snapped onto the mounting base 1.

[0052] The above-mentioned snap-fit ​​parts and snap-fit ​​mating parts can be multiple parts arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the mounting cavity 101. In actual implementation, the above-mentioned snap-fit ​​parts can be snap-fit ​​connectors 203 provided on the camera bracket 202, and the above-mentioned snap-fit ​​mating parts can be snap-fit ​​slots 103 provided on the mounting base 1. When the camera bracket 202 is snapped onto the mounting base 1, the snap-fit ​​connectors 203 are correspondingly snapped into the snap-fit ​​slots 103.

[0053] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 5As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting base 1 is provided with a limiting rib 102 located in the mounting cavity 101, and the camera 201 can abut against the limiting rib 102. In this embodiment, for example, the limiting rib 102 can be a plurality of ribs arranged at intervals along the circumference of the camera 201.

[0054] Each of the above limit ribs 102 has only a radial limit surface located in the radial direction of the camera 201 and an axial limit surface located in the axial direction of the camera 201. The camera 201 abuts against the limit ribs 102 and the axial limit surface on each limit rib 102.

[0055] Understandably, having multiple limiting ribs 102 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the camera 201 reduces the material used in the mounting base 1, helps reduce the weight of the mounting base 1, and also facilitates the molding of the mounting base 1 by injection molding. Each limiting rib 102 has a radial limiting surface and an axial limiting surface, and the camera 201 abuts against both the radial and axial limiting surfaces. This radial and axial limiting of the camera 201 also ensures the accuracy and stability of the camera 201's position.

[0056] In specific implementation, the above-mentioned limiting rib 102 can be formed on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 101, and extended concentrically from the inner wall of the mounting base 1. The radial limiting surface and the axial limiting surface on the limiting rib 102 are both formed on the end of the limiting rib 102 near the camera 201. When the camera 201 is assembled in the mounting cavity 101, at least a part of the camera 201 abuts against the limiting rib 102.

[0057] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, taking the camera bracket 202 connected to the mounting base 1 as an example, this embodiment may provide an outwardly extending gripping part 204 on the camera bracket 202, and when the camera assembly 2 is installed in the mounting cavity 101, the gripping part 204 is located outside the mounting cavity 101.

[0058] Understandably, by providing an extended gripping part 204 on the camera bracket 202, when assembling the camera 201 wiring harness, a force opposite to the direction of the camera 201 wiring harness can be applied to the camera 201 by hand. This can prevent the rear windshield 3 from shifting due to the external pushing force applied by the camera 201 wiring harness when the adhesive between the rear windshield 3 and the rear windshield sheet metal 4 has not yet solidified, thus helping to ensure the installation quality of the rear windshield 3.

[0059] In specific implementation, the mounting base 1 can be assembled or formed on the rear windshield sheet metal 4 of the vehicle, and the grip 204 can be a plate-shaped structure extending outward from the outer contour of the camera bracket 202. Preferably, the grip 204 consists of two plate-shaped structures arranged opposite to each other along the vehicle height direction. When it is necessary to insert the camera 201 wiring harness, the grip 204 can be gripped or pinched by hand to apply a force to the camera bracket 202 opposite to the direction of wiring harness insertion to complete the wiring harness insertion.

[0060] Of course, in addition to being a plate-like structure extending outward from the outer contour of the camera bracket 202, the above-mentioned grip 204 can also be an extension groove extending in the opposite direction from the camera bracket 202 to the insertion direction of the camera 201 wiring harness. The extension grooves are also two that are arranged opposite each other along the vehicle height direction. When the camera 201 wiring harness is inserted, the grip 204 can be pulled or pinched by hand to apply a force opposite to the insertion direction, which can also achieve the setting effect of the grip 204. However, the setting form of the extension groove and the setting form of the extension plate occupy different positions of the vehicle interior space in actual implementation, so they need to be selected according to the design requirements of the vehicle.

[0061] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the camera bracket 202 is still connected to the mounting base 1 as an example. In this embodiment, the camera 201 may be screwed onto the camera bracket 202.

[0062] Understandably, the camera 201 is screwed onto the camera bracket 202, which facilitates the connection and setup of the camera 201 on the camera bracket 202, and makes it easier to disassemble the camera 201 later. At the same time, it can also ensure the reliability of the connection between the camera 201 and the camera bracket 202.

[0063] In practical implementation, the outer contour of the camera 201 has a threaded structure 205, and the camera bracket 202 has a threaded hole that mates with the camera 201. The camera 201 is screwed onto the camera bracket 202 through the threaded structure 205. Of course, in addition to being screwed together, the connection between the camera 201 and the camera bracket 202 can also refer to the connection method of the camera 201 and the camera bracket 202 in existing vehicles (such as a snap-fit ​​connection), which will not be elaborated here.

[0064] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the camera bracket 202 is still connected to the mounting base 1 as an example. In this embodiment, the mounting base 1 can be glued to the rear windshield 3.

[0065] Understandably, attaching the mounting base 1 to the rear windshield 3 facilitates its fixed installation on the rear windshield 3 and ensures its stability on the rear windshield 3.

[0066] In practical implementation, the mounting cavity 101 of the mounting base 1 is sealed by the rear windshield 3. The bonding position of the mounting base 1 to the rear windshield 3 can be pre-marked on the rear windshield 3 to facilitate the positioning of the mounting base 1 when bonding it to the rear windshield 3. Preferably, the bonding surface of the mounting base 1 to the rear windshield 3 is matched to its bonding position on the rear windshield 3, that is, the inclination of the bonding surface of the mounting base 1 to the rear windshield 3 is the same as the inclination of the corresponding mounting position on the rear windshield 3.

[0067] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, this embodiment may, for example, have a sealing ring 5 fitted onto the camera 201, the sealing ring 5 abutting against the mounting base 1, and forming a sealed cavity at the lens of the camera 201.

[0068] It is understandable that by fitting a sealing ring 5 onto the camera 201 and having the sealing ring 5 abut against the mounting base 1, a sealed cavity is formed at the lens of the camera 201. This not only serves as a limiting function by the abutment between the sealing ring 5 and the mounting base 1, ensuring the reliability of the position of the camera 201, but also provides good dust and water protection by forming a sealed cavity at the lens of the camera 201, which helps to ensure the quality of use of the camera 201.

[0069] In practical implementation, the sealing ring 5 can be, for example, an O-ring. The inner ring of the sealing ring 5 abuts against the camera 201, and the outer ring of the sealing ring 5 abuts against the inner wall of the mounting cavity 101, thereby defining a sealed cavity at the lens of the camera 201. Of course, in addition to O-rings, other sealing structures (such as gaskets) used in existing vehicles can also be used for the sealing ring 5, which will not be elaborated here.

[0070] In addition, it is worth noting that the distance between the lens of the camera 201 and the rear windshield 3 needs to be determined based on factors such as the selection of the camera 201, the thickness and material of the rear windshield 3. In actual implementation, the appropriate selection should be made according to the design requirements of the vehicle.

[0071] It is worth noting that, regarding the camera assembly of this embodiment, based on the above exemplary embodiments, in specific implementation, as a preferred embodiment, it is still composed of... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it can be installed on a vehicle, for example, including a mounting base 1 and a camera assembly 2 having a camera 201.

[0072] The mounting base 1 is fixed to the inside of the rear windshield 3 of the vehicle and is adhered to the rear windshield 3. The mounting base 1 has a mounting cavity 101. One end of the mounting cavity 101 is blocked by the rear windshield 3. The camera assembly 2 is installed into the mounting cavity 101 from the other end of the mounting cavity 101, and the camera 201 can take pictures of the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield 3.

[0073] The camera assembly 2 also includes a camera bracket 202. The camera 201 is screwed onto the camera bracket 202. When the camera assembly 2 is installed into the mounting cavity 101, the camera bracket 202 is snapped onto the mounting base 1. The camera bracket 202 is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector 203, and the mounting base 1 is provided with a snap-fit ​​slot 103, which allows the snap-fit ​​connector 203 to snap into the snap-fit ​​slot 103.

[0074] The mounting base 1 is provided with limiting ribs 102 located in the mounting cavity 101. Multiple limiting ribs 102 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the camera 201. Each limiting rib 102 has a radial limiting surface located in the radial direction of the camera 201 and an axial limiting surface located in the axial direction of the camera 201. When the camera bracket 202 is snapped onto the mounting base 1, the camera 201 abuts against the radial limiting surface and the axial limiting surface on each limiting rib 102.

[0075] The camera bracket 202 has an outwardly extending gripping part 204. When the camera assembly 2 is installed into the mounting cavity 101, the gripping part 204 is located outside the mounting cavity 101. The gripping part 204 is a plate-like structure extending outward along the outer contour of the camera bracket 202. A sealing ring 5 is fitted onto the camera 201. The sealing ring 5 abuts against the mounting base 1 and forms a sealed cavity at the lens of the camera 201.

[0076] In the preferred embodiment of the above camera assembly, the specific settings and arrangements of the mounting base 1, camera component 2, mounting cavity 101, etc. can still be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment, the beneficial effects brought about by the design of the mounting base 1, camera component 2, mounting cavity 101, etc. can also be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0077] The camera assembly in this embodiment adopts the above design. With the installation of the mounting base 1 and the camera bracket 202, the camera assembly can be placed inside the rear windshield 3, which can prevent the rearview camera 201 from being damaged by external environmental factors. At the same time, it can also avoid affecting the overall appearance of the rear of the vehicle, thereby improving the appearance quality and usability of the whole vehicle.

[0078] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vehicle in which the camera assembly of the embodiment of the first aspect of this application is provided on the inner side of the rear windshield 3.

[0079] In the vehicle of this embodiment, the camera assembly is used to capture road information behind the vehicle and transmit the road information to the vehicle's intelligent control system. The connection between the camera assembly and the vehicle's intelligent control system can be, for example, a wiring harness connection. The wiring harness connection between the camera assembly and the vehicle's intelligent control system can refer to the wiring harness connection between the camera assembly and the vehicle's intelligent control system in existing vehicles, and will not be described in detail here.

[0080] In addition, the rear windshield glass 3 is usually fixed to the rear windshield sheet metal 4 of the vehicle by adhesive. The structural configuration of the rear windshield glass 3 and the rear windshield sheet metal 4 can be referred to the corresponding configuration in existing vehicles, and will not be described again here.

[0081] It is worth mentioning that, in order to facilitate the installation of the camera assembly in the first aspect embodiment of this application, the installation position of the camera assembly can be pre-marked on the rear windshield 3 in this application to facilitate the assembly of the mounting base 1.

[0082] Continue to combine Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, this embodiment may, for example, provide an interior panel 6 connected to the rear windshield sheet metal 4 on the inner side of the rear windshield glass 3. The interior panel 6 has an extension 601 extending toward the camera assembly and covering the camera assembly.

[0083] Understandably, by forming an extension 601 on the interior panel 6 and having the extension 601 cover the camera assembly, not only can the placement of the camera assembly be avoided from affecting the aesthetics of the vehicle interior, but also items inside the vehicle can be prevented from touching the camera assembly, thus helping to ensure the safety of the camera 201.

[0084] In practical implementation, the interior panel 6 can be designed with reference to the vehicle's interior. However, adjustments need to be made according to the vehicle's design requirements. The extension 601 extending from the interior panel 6 towards the camera assembly does not need to contact the camera assembly in practical implementation. It only needs to cover the camera assembly. After the camera assembly is covered by the interior panel 6, the exposed wiring harness should not be directly visible inside the vehicle.

[0085] Continue to combine Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, taking the example of an extension 601 extending to the camera assembly on the interior panel 6, this embodiment may, for example, provide a maintenance port 7 corresponding to the arrangement of the camera assembly on the extension 601, and the maintenance port 7 is provided with a removable maintenance cover 8.

[0086] It is understandable that by providing a maintenance port 7 in the extension 601 and a removable maintenance cover 8 in the maintenance port 7, the convenience of maintaining the camera assembly can be increased while ensuring the aesthetics of the interior, which is conducive to improving the overall quality of the vehicle.

[0087] In practical implementation, the above-mentioned maintenance opening 7 may be, for example, a rounded rectangle, and the above-mentioned maintenance cover plate 8 may be set to match the shape of the maintenance opening 7. In addition, the above-mentioned maintenance cover plate 8 and interior panel 6 may be made of the same material as the vehicle interior. Furthermore, a covering may be applied to the surface of the maintenance cover plate 8 and the interior panel 6 to enhance the appearance of the vehicle interior. In actual implementation, the materials of the maintenance cover plate 8 and the interior panel 6 need to be determined according to the design requirements of the vehicle.

[0088] Furthermore, the aforementioned maintenance cover 8 can be fitted onto the maintenance opening 7 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism. The maintenance opening 7 has a snap-fit ​​groove 701, and the maintenance cover 8 has a snap fastener 801. Multiple snap fasteners 801 and snap-fit ​​grooves 701 are spaced apart along the contour of the maintenance opening 7, and the snap fasteners 801 can be snapped into the snap-fit ​​grooves 701. Preferably, the maintenance opening 7 has a guide structure 702, and the maintenance cover 8 has a guide mating structure 802. The cooperation of the guide mating structure 802 and the guide structure 702 facilitates the installation and mating of the maintenance cover 8 onto the maintenance opening 7.

[0089] In this embodiment, the camera assembly can be positioned inside the rear windshield 3 by means of the camera assembly as described above. This avoids damage to the rearview camera 201 due to external environmental factors and also avoids affecting the overall appearance of the rear of the vehicle, thereby improving the overall appearance and usability of the vehicle and enhancing its usability.

[0090] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The technical features or structures in the foregoing different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other specific technical solutions as needed. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A camera assembly, mounted on a vehicle, characterized in that: Includes a mounting base (1) and a camera assembly (2) with a camera (201); The mounting base (1) is fixed to the inner side of the rear windshield (3) of the vehicle, and a mounting cavity (101) is formed in the mounting base (1), one end of the mounting cavity (101) is blocked by the rear windshield (3); The camera assembly (2) is installed into the mounting cavity (101) from the other end of the mounting cavity (101), and the camera (201) is able to take pictures of the outside of the vehicle through the rear windshield (3).

2. The camera assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera assembly (2) includes a camera bracket (202), and the camera (201) is connected to the camera bracket (202); When the camera assembly (2) is installed into the mounting cavity (101), the camera bracket (202) is connected to the mounting base (1).

3. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera bracket (202) is snapped together with the mounting base (1), and the mounting base (1) is provided with a limiting rib (102) located in the mounting cavity (101). When the camera bracket (202) is snapped onto the mounting base (1), the camera (201) abuts against the limiting rib (102).

4. The camera assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting ribs (102) are a plurality of ribs arranged at intervals along the circumference of the camera (201), and each limiting rib (102) has a radial limiting surface located in the radial direction of the camera (201) and an axial limiting surface located in the axial direction of the camera (201). The camera (201) abuts against the radial limiting surface and the axial limiting surface on each of the limiting ribs (102).

5. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera bracket (202) is provided with an extended grip (204), and when the camera assembly (2) is installed in the mounting cavity (101), the grip (204) is located outside the mounting cavity (101).

6. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera (201) is screwed onto the camera bracket (202); and / or, The mounting base (1) is attached to the rear windshield glass (3).

7. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A sealing ring (5) is fitted on the camera (201), the sealing ring (5) abuts against the mounting base (1), and forms a sealed cavity at the lens of the camera (201).

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle has a camera assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 located on the inner side of the rear windshield (3).

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The interior panel (6) connected to the rear window sheet metal (4) is provided on the inner side of the rear windshield glass (3). The interior panel (6) has an extension (601) extending toward the camera assembly and the extension (601) covers the camera assembly.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The extension (601) is provided with a maintenance port (7) corresponding to the arrangement of the camera assembly, and the maintenance port (7) is provided with a removable maintenance cover (8).

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