Camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera mounting support for special vehicle type, and the mounting support includes camera upper cover, camera support and camera mounting base, wherein, the camera upper cover includes upper cover mounting hole and upper cover installation surface, the camera support includes camera lens end, camera front cover, camera middle shell, camera rear cover, waterproof joint, waterproof rubber plug, ribbon and support mounting rod, and the camera mounting base includes base installation surface, base mounting hole and base front end surface, the waterproof joint and waterproof rubber plug guarantee the leakproofness of opening, and the camera is fixed angle with the vehicle body after installation, and the field of vision requirement of panoramic monitoring function can be satisfied. The camera mounting support for special vehicle type can realize the panoramic monitoring of special vehicle, in addition, adopts detachable connection mode, improves the dismounting efficiency, and reduces the dismounting cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model belong to the field of vehicle camera installation technology, and more specifically, relate to a camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle model. Background Technology

[0002] Today, advanced driver assistance systems have become standard equipment in most new energy vehicles. Among them, onboard cameras play an important role, not only providing drivers with a view of the surrounding environment, but also serving as image input to provide data support for upstream tasks.

[0003] Currently, most vehicle-mounted cameras are relatively small, especially those used for panoramic monitoring. They can be installed by pre-drilling mounting holes or using brackets in locations such as license plate lights or rearview mirrors, with minimal impact on the vehicle's structure. However, some cameras, due to special requirements, are larger in size and difficult to hide under rearview mirrors or have installation space reserved inside the vehicle's structure. They are generally mounted externally to the vehicle's structure using brackets. These types of cameras and their brackets are often used in the aftermarket modification of large special vehicles. When installing them, the ease of installation and the waterproofness of the vehicle's structure when routing cables through holes should also be considered. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned deficiencies or improvement needs of existing technologies, this utility model provides a camera mounting bracket for specific vehicle models. Through the contour-mimicking design of the components within the camera bracket, all-around protection is achieved for the camera, preventing scratches and damage to its surface during installation. The contour-mimicking components include the camera lens end, front cover, middle shell, and rear cover. Waterproof connectors and plugs enhance the waterproof performance of both the camera and the mounting bracket, preventing rainwater from entering the camera and the vehicle's interior.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle model, comprising: A U-shaped camera cover located on top of the camera; A camera bracket disposed on the outer surface and bottom of the camera includes a front cover of the camera at the front end of the outer surface of the camera, a middle shell of the camera at the middle of the outer surface of the camera, a rear cover of the camera at the rear end of the outer surface of the camera, a bracket mounting rod at the bottom of the camera, and a waterproof plug on the bracket mounting rod that fits against the surface of the special vehicle model; the front cover, the middle shell, and the rear cover of the camera are all fitted onto the outer surface of the camera; The camera mounting base is located outside the camera bracket and on the outer surface of the special vehicle model. It includes a base mounting surface located on the bottom flange of the camera mounting base and in contact with the outer surface of the special vehicle model, and a base mounting hole located on the bottom flange of the camera mounting base.

[0006] Furthermore, the camera cover also includes mounting holes located at the front and rear ends of the top of the camera cover.

[0007] Furthermore, the camera cover also includes a cover mounting surface located at the bottom of the camera cover and fitting against the top surface of the camera.

[0008] Furthermore, the camera bracket also includes a camera lens end located at the front lens of the camera.

[0009] Furthermore, the camera bracket also includes a waterproof connector located at the bottom of the camera.

[0010] Furthermore, the camera bracket also includes a cable tie located on the bottom surface of the waterproof rubber plug.

[0011] Furthermore, the waterproof plug is tilted at an angle to fit the mounting surface of the specific vehicle model.

[0012] Furthermore, the camera mounting base also includes a front end face with an arc-shaped structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the camera mounting base has multiple screw holes on both sides of its top.

[0014] In summary, compared with the prior art, the above-described technical solution conceived by this utility model can achieve the following beneficial effects: 1. The mounting bracket of this utility model, through the structural design of the camera bracket and the camera mounting base, achieves the field of view requirements of the panoramic monitoring function of special vehicle models. Through the contour design of the components in the camera bracket to the camera, it achieves all-round protection for the camera and avoids scratches and damage to the surface appearance of the camera during the installation process. Through the design of the hollow center and the outer flange of the camera mounting base, it ensures the operating space for panoramic monitoring of the camera.

[0015] 2. The mounting bracket of this utility model achieves all-round protection for the camera by using the contour design of the components in the camera bracket to mimic the shape of the camera, thus avoiding scratches and damage to the surface of the camera during installation. The contour-designed components include the camera lens end, the camera front cover, the camera middle shell, and the camera rear cover. Waterproof connectors and waterproof plugs improve the waterproof performance of the camera and the mounting bracket, preventing rainwater from entering the camera and the vehicle body.

[0016] 3. The mounting bracket of this utility model, through the design of the central hollow and the outer flange of the camera mounting base, ensures the operating space for panoramic monitoring of the camera. By fitting the mounting surface of the base to the mounting surface of the vehicle model, it ensures that the tilt angle of the camera meets the field of view requirements of the panoramic monitoring function. The front arc surface of the front end of the base not only reserves the installation and operation space, but also allows rainwater to be discharged from here. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle model according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front view of a camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle model according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an exploded front view of a camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle model according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5 This is an exploded side view of a camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically: 1-Camera top cover, 101-Top cover mounting hole, 102-Top cover mounting surface, 2-Camera bracket, 201-Camera lens end, 202-Camera front cover, 203-Camera middle shell, 204-Camera rear cover, 205-Waterproof connector, 206-Waterproof plug, 207-Cable tie, 208-Bracket mounting rod, 3-Camera mounting base, 301-Base mounting surface, 302-Base mounting hole, 303-Base front end face. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] This novel embodiment provides a camera mounting bracket for a specific vehicle model. For example... Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the device includes a camera cover 1, a camera bracket 2, and a camera mounting base 3. The camera cover 1 is designed to fit the shape of the camera, with both sides bent downwards into a U-shape. Screw mounting holes are located on the front and back sides of the top of the camera cover 1. The camera cover 1 is bolted to the top of the camera. The camera cover 1 can protect the camera to some extent from external impacts. Simultaneously, the overall appearance was considered in the design. The camera bracket 2 was then installed onto the camera. The camera bracket 2 required a custom design based on the camera's shape to ensure that the camera lens end 201, front cover 202, middle shell 203, and rear cover 204 within the camera bracket 2 could fit tightly against the camera surface, protecting the camera and preventing scratches and damage to its surface during installation. A camera mounting base 3 was installed outside the camera bracket 2. The camera mounting base 3 had a hollowed-out center and a flanged bottom. The camera mounting base 3 was fitted into the camera bracket 2 and connected to it using bolts. The flanged bottom of the camera mounting base 3 was designed to mimic the shape of the specific vehicle model. This utility model's mounting bracket, through the structural design of the camera bracket and camera mounting base, achieves the field of view requirements for panoramic monitoring of specific vehicle models. The mimicry design of the camera components within the camera bracket provides all-around protection for the camera, preventing scratches and damage to its surface during installation. The hollowed-out center and flanged outer design of the camera mounting base ensures sufficient operating space for panoramic monitoring.

[0025] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the camera cover 1 includes a cover mounting hole 101 and a cover mounting surface 102. The camera cover 1 adopts a U-shaped structure design to fit the top surface of the camera and protect the camera. The cover mounting hole 101 is an opening on the front and rear sides of the top of the camera cover 1, and the size of the hole is consistent with the screw hole on the top of the camera. The cover mounting surface 102 is the surface of the camera cover 1 that fits against the top of the camera. The cover mounting surface 102 needs to be designed to conform to the shape of the top surface of the camera to ensure that the cover mounting surface 102 fits perfectly against the top surface of the camera for better protection of the camera.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the camera bracket 2 includes a camera lens end 201, a camera front cover 202, a camera middle shell 203, a camera rear cover 204, a waterproof connector 205, a waterproof rubber plug 206, cable ties 207, and a bracket mounting rod 208. The camera lens end 201 is installed at the front of the camera lens, the camera front cover 202 is installed at the front of the camera, the camera middle shell 203 is in the middle and located behind the camera front cover 202, and the camera rear cover 204 is installed at the rear of the camera and located behind the camera middle shell 203. The camera front cover 202, camera middle shell 203, and camera rear cover 204 all fit over the outer surface of the camera and must be aligned with the outer surface of the camera. The camera is designed for a tight fit. Mounting holes for the camera top cover 1 and camera mounting base 3 are provided on both the front cover 202 and rear cover 204 to prevent direct contact between the camera top cover 1 and the camera, which could scratch the camera surface. A waterproof connector 205 connects to the bottom of the camera. A bracket mounting rod 208 is installed at the bottom of the waterproof connector 205. A waterproof plug 206 is installed on the bracket mounting rod 208 below the waterproof connector 205. A cable tie 207 is fitted around the bottom of the waterproof plug 206. The waterproof plug 206 can be designed with a specific tilt angle according to the mounting surface of the specific vehicle model. The plug surface of the waterproof plug 206 is tightly fitted to the mounting surface of the specific vehicle model. After the waterproof plug 206 is installed, it is secured with the cable tie 207 to improve sealing. The mounting bracket of this utility model achieves all-round protection for the camera by using the contour design of the components in the camera bracket to protect the camera from scratches and damage to the camera's surface during installation. The contour-designed components include the camera lens end, the camera front cover, the camera middle shell, and the camera rear cover. Waterproof connectors and waterproof plugs improve the waterproof performance of the camera and mounting bracket, preventing rainwater from entering the camera and the vehicle body.

[0027] Specifically, such as Figure 4As shown, the camera mounting base 3 includes a base mounting surface 301, a base mounting hole 302, and a base front end surface 303. The top of the camera mounting base 3 has multiple screw holes (four in this embodiment) for connecting the camera bracket 2. The camera mounting base 3 is mounted on the mounting surface of the special vehicle model. The surface of the camera mounting base 3 that is in contact with the special vehicle model is the base mounting surface 301. The tilt angle of the base mounting surface 301 can be designed according to the angle of the mounting surface of the special vehicle model so that the tilt angle of the camera meets the field of view requirements of the panoramic monitoring function. Two screw holes, the base mounting hole 302, are symmetrically opened on the bottom flange of the camera mounting base 3. The base front end surface 303 is the front arc surface of the camera mounting base 3. The base front end surface 303 is used to facilitate observation of whether the waterproof rubber plug 206 is installed in place when installing it. At the same time, a certain amount of installation operation space is reserved. In case of rain, rainwater can also be discharged at the base front end surface 303. The mounting bracket of this utility model, through the design of the central hollow and the outer flange of the camera mounting base, ensures the operating space for panoramic monitoring of the camera. By fitting the mounting surface of the base to the mounting surface of the vehicle, it ensures that the tilt angle of the camera meets the field of view requirements of the panoramic monitoring function. The front arc surface of the front end of the base not only provides installation and operating space, but also allows rainwater to drain from here.

[0028] In another embodiment of this utility model, a camera mounting bracket for a specific vehicle model is provided, comprising the following steps: Prepare the relevant parts and a dedicated camera, and install the camera bracket 2 onto the camera to protect it.

[0029] Attach the camera cover 1 to the camera, align it with the hole for installation, and then assemble the camera base 3 to the vehicle body.

[0030] A pre-drilled hole is made in the vehicle body so that the camera connector and wiring harness can be routed inside the vehicle until the camera matches the mounting hole of the camera base 3.

[0031] After installing the entire camera mounting bracket, activate the camera detection function to ensure that the mounting bracket can achieve panoramic monitoring of the special vehicle.

[0032] In summary, the camera mounting bracket originally designed for special-purpose vehicles can achieve panoramic monitoring of these vehicles. Furthermore, the detachable connection method improves assembly and disassembly efficiency and reduces assembly and disassembly costs.

[0033] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model, characterized by, include: A U-shaped camera cover (1) is located on top of the camera. The camera bracket (2) located on the outer surface and bottom of the camera includes a front cover (202) at the front end of the outer surface of the camera, a middle shell (203) at the middle of the outer surface of the camera, a rear cover (204) at the rear end of the outer surface of the camera, a bracket mounting rod (208) at the bottom of the camera, and a waterproof plug (206) on the bracket mounting rod (208) that fits against the surface of the special vehicle model; the front cover (202), the middle shell (203), and the rear cover (204) are all fitted into the outer surface of the camera; The camera mounting base (3) is located outside the camera bracket (2) and on the outer surface of the special vehicle. It includes a base mounting surface (301) located on the bottom flange of the camera mounting base (3) and in contact with the outer surface of the special vehicle, and a base mounting hole (302) located on the bottom flange of the camera mounting base (3).

2. The camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle type according to claim 1, characterized by, The camera cover (1) also includes cover mounting holes (101) located at the front and rear ends of the top of the camera cover (1).

3. The camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model according to claim 2, characterized by, The camera cover (1) also includes a cover mounting surface (102) located at the bottom of the camera cover (1) and in contact with the top surface of the camera.

4. The camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The camera bracket (2) also includes a camera lens end (201) located at the front lens of the camera.

5. The camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model according to claim 4, characterized by The camera bracket (2) also includes a waterproof connector (205) located at the bottom of the camera.

6. The camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model according to claim 5, characterized by The camera bracket (2) also includes a cable tie (207) on the bottom surface of the waterproof rubber plug (206).

7. The camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model according to claim 6, characterized by The waterproof rubber plug (206) has an angled shape that fits the mounting surface of the specific vehicle model.

8. The camera mounting bracket for a dedicated vehicle model according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by, The camera mounting base (3) also includes a front end face (303) with an arc-shaped structure.

9. A camera mounting bracket for a special vehicle model according to claim 8, characterized in that, The camera mounting base (3) has multiple screw holes on both sides of its top.

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