Camera cleaning device, post assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera cleaning device, stand column assembly and vehicle, camera cleaning device includes sheltering piece, liquid supply subassembly and telescopic drive component, is equipped with the nozzle on the sheltering piece, and liquid supply subassembly is linked together with the nozzle, and telescopic drive component is connected with the sheltering piece and drives the sheltering piece sheltering camera or removes from the camera, when the sheltering piece sheltering camera, camera is located in the injection direction of nozzle. Utilize the sheltering piece and shelter camera in the state of stretching out, when washing to camera liquid injection, the sheltering piece plays the role of blocking washing liquid, effectively prevented the washing liquid splashing, avoided the washing liquid splashing to the pedestrian, other vehicle or from the car window place and drifting to the car, improved user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle parts technology, specifically relating to a camera cleaning device, a pillar assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Cameras mounted on vehicle pillars are typically built-in, meaning they are installed inside the pillar's glass, which provides dust protection. However, the light transmittance of this glass is usually only 80%, leading to image quality loss. Currently, to improve image quality, some vehicles have cameras installed through the pillar's exterior panel, exposing the lens to the outside environment. Because the exposed camera lacks dust protection, dust easily accumulates on it. To clean the cameras, some vehicles have cleaning nozzles on the pillars, spraying cleaning fluid. However, during cleaning, the fluid splashes outwards after hitting the camera, potentially hitting pedestrians, other vehicles, or drifting into the vehicle through the windows, negatively impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned defects or deficiencies, this utility model provides a camera cleaning device, a column assembly, and a vehicle, aiming to solve the technical problem of cleaning fluid splashing when cleaning cameras.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a camera cleaning device, comprising: A shielding component, which is equipped with a nozzle; Liquid supply assembly, the liquid supply assembly is connected to the nozzle; and The telescopic drive assembly is connected to and drives the blocking component to block or remove the camera. When the blocking component blocks the camera, the camera is located in the spray direction of the nozzle.

[0005] In this embodiment of the utility model, the telescopic drive assembly includes a mounting base and a sliding drive component. The sliding drive component is disposed in the mounting base. The blocking component includes an extension section and a blocking section. One end of the extension section extends into the mounting base and is drivenly connected to the sliding drive component. The other end of the extension section is connected to the blocking section.

[0006] In this embodiment of the utility model, the sliding drive component is a drive motor, and the telescopic drive assembly also includes a gear and a transmission plate. The gear is located on the output shaft of the drive motor, the transmission plate is located in the mounting base, and the transmission plate is provided with a rack portion that meshes with the gear.

[0007] In this embodiment of the utility model, the liquid supply assembly includes a liquid storage tank, a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid supply pump. One end of the liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid storage tank and the other end of the liquid inlet pipe is connected to the nozzle. The liquid supply pump is located on the liquid inlet pipe.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model also provides a column assembly, which includes: The column panel has a receiving groove for installing the camera, and the side wall of the receiving groove has a through hole. The camera is installed in the receiving slot; and According to the camera cleaning device described above, the shielding component is slidably disposed inside the column panel, and the telescopic drive assembly drives the shielding component to extend into the receiving groove through the hole and shield the camera, or remove it from the camera and exit the receiving groove.

[0009] In this embodiment of the utility model, the column decorative panel includes an inner panel and an outer panel. The inner panel is provided with a mounting cylinder, the outer panel is connected to the inner panel, and the outer panel is provided with a receiving groove communicating with the mounting cylinder. The inner panel is provided with a communicating opening communicating with a through hole. The camera passes through the mounting cylinder and extends into the receiving groove. The shielding member is provided on the side of the inner panel facing away from the outer panel.

[0010] In this embodiment of the utility model, a groove is provided on the side of the shield facing away from the inner plate. The groove surrounds the periphery of the shield and a sealing gasket is provided in the groove. The sealing gasket abuts against the side wall of the receiving groove.

[0011] In this embodiment of the utility model, an elastic sealing piece is provided on the side of the outer plate facing the inner plate, and the elastic sealing piece seals the through hole.

[0012] In this embodiment of the utility model, the shape of the receiving groove gradually tapers from the outside to the inside; And / or, a drain hole is also provided on the side wall of the receiving groove, the drain hole is located at the lower end of the through hole, and the column assembly also includes a drain pipe, which passes through the column trim panel and communicates with the drain hole.

[0013] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including the camera cleaning device according to the above description or the pillar assembly according to the above description.

[0014] Through the above technical solutions, the camera cleaning device, column assembly, and vehicle provided in this utility model embodiment have the following beneficial effects: In the technical solution of this utility model, the telescopic drive component in the camera cleaning device is driven to connect with the shield and is used to drive the shield to slide. The nozzle on the shield is connected to the liquid supply component, which is used to deliver cleaning fluid to the nozzle. When cleaning the camera, the telescopic drive component first drives the shield to extend towards the camera, so that the shield blocks the camera. When the shield is in the extended state, the liquid supply component delivers cleaning fluid into the nozzle, so that the cleaning fluid is sprayed from the nozzle towards the camera to clean the camera. Since the shield blocks the camera in the extended state, the shield plays the role of blocking the cleaning fluid, effectively preventing the cleaning fluid from splashing and avoiding the cleaning fluid from splashing onto pedestrians, other vehicles, or drifting into the car from the window, thus improving the user experience.

[0015] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the embodiments of the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without any inventive effort. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a camera cleaning device installed on a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shielding member in a retracted state according to an embodiment of the present invention from one view. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shielding member switched to the extended state according to an embodiment of the present invention from one view. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a camera cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective cover according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the column decorative panel and cleaning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the column decorative panel and the cleaning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the shielding member switched to the extended state according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective; Figure 9This is a structural schematic diagram of the shielding member switched to the retracted state according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a column decorative panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 11 This is an exploded structural diagram of the inner plate and the camera according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 This is an exploded structural diagram of a column decorative panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of a waterproof pad according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the outer plate and the elastic sealing sheet according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an elastic sealing sheet according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the shielding member and the telescopic drive assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the shielding member and the mounting base according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the shielding component, the sliding drive component, and the transmission plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 19 This is an exploded structural diagram of the shielding member and the transmission plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 20 This is an exploded structural diagram of the shielding member and the sliding drive member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures Detailed Implementation

[0018] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0019] The camera cleaning device of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6As shown, this utility model provides a camera cleaning device, which includes a blocking member 20, a liquid supply component 30, and a telescopic drive component 40. The blocking member 20 is provided with a nozzle 21. The liquid supply component 30 is connected to the nozzle 21. The telescopic drive component 40 is connected to the blocking member 20 and drives the blocking member 20 to block the camera 200 or remove it from the camera 200. When the blocking member 20 blocks the camera 200, the camera 200 is located in the spraying direction of the nozzle 21.

[0021] Specifically, the telescopic drive assembly 40 is driven to connect with the shield 20 and is used to drive the shield 20 to slide. The nozzle 21 on the shield 20 is connected to the liquid supply assembly 30, which is used to deliver cleaning fluid to the nozzle 21. When cleaning the camera 200, the telescopic drive assembly 40 first drives the shield 20 to extend towards the camera 200, so that the shield 20 blocks the camera 200. When the shield 20 is in the extended state, the liquid supply assembly 30 delivers cleaning fluid into the nozzle 21, so that the cleaning fluid is sprayed from the nozzle 21 towards the camera 200 to clean the camera 200. Since the shield 20 blocks the camera 200 when it is in the extended state, the shield 20 plays the role of blocking the cleaning fluid, effectively preventing the cleaning fluid from splashing onto pedestrians, other vehicles, or drifting into the car from the window, thus improving the user experience.

[0022] Understandably, after the cleaning operation of the camera 200 is completed, the telescopic drive assembly 40 drives the obstruction part 20 to retract away from the camera 200 and remove it from the camera 200, thereby removing the obstruction of the camera 200. This allows the camera 200 to collect environmental images and exposes the camera 200 to the external environment, preventing the glass on the column panel 10 from obstructing the camera 200 and ensuring the imaging effect of the camera 200.

[0023] In this embodiment of the utility model, the telescopic drive assembly 40 includes a mounting base 41 and a sliding drive member 42. The sliding drive member 42 is disposed in the mounting base 41. The blocking member 20 includes an extension section 23 and a blocking section 24. One end of the extension section 23 extends into the mounting base 41 and is drivenly connected to the sliding drive member 42. The other end of the extension section 23 is connected to the blocking section 24.

[0024] like Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the mounting base 41 is used for mounting the sliding drive component 42. The sliding drive component 42 is driven to connect with the extension section 23. The end of the extension section 23 away from the sliding drive component 42 is connected to the sealing section 24. The sliding drive component 42 can drive the extension section 23 to move the sealing section 24. The extension section 23 serves to connect the sealing section 24 and the sliding drive component 42, so that the sealing section 24 can extend and block the camera 200, effectively preventing the cleaning fluid from splashing. The mounting base 41 also serves to protect the sliding drive component 42, improving the structural installation stability.

[0025] In this embodiment of the utility model, the sliding drive component 42 adopts a drive motor, and the telescopic drive assembly 40 also includes a gear 43 and a transmission plate 44. The gear 43 is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive motor, the transmission plate 44 is disposed in the mounting base 41, and the transmission plate 44 is provided with a rack portion 441 that meshes with the gear 43.

[0026] like Figures 16 to 19 As shown, the mounting base 41 is provided with a transmission plate 44, and the drive motor is slidably mounted on the transmission plate 44. A gear 43 is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive motor. The transmission plate 44 is provided with a rack portion 441 that is consistent with the extension direction of the extension section 23. The gear 43 meshes with the rack portion 441, so that when the drive motor drives the gear 43 to rotate, the gear 43 can roll along the rack portion 441, thereby causing the gear 43 to drive the drive motor and the blocking member 20 to slide. The transmission is smooth and efficient, improving the smoothness of the sliding of the blocking member 20.

[0027] Furthermore, the transmission plate 44 is provided with a guide rail 442, and the extension section 23 is provided with a groove 231 that is slidably connected to the guide rail 442, such as... Figures 16 to 19 As shown, the extension direction of the guide rail 442 is consistent with the extension direction of the rack 441. The extension section 23 is provided with a groove 231 for the guide rail 442 to extend into, so that the extension section 23 can drive the drive motor and the sealing section 24 to slide along the extension direction of the guide rail 442. The guide rail 442 and the groove 231 cooperate to guide the sliding of the shield 20, further improving the smoothness of the sliding.

[0028] In the embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 20 As shown, the extension section 23 is provided with a positioning block 233, and the sliding drive component 42 is provided with a positioning groove 421. The positioning groove 421 is used for the positioning block 233 to extend into, so as to position and install the sliding drive component 42. The installation is convenient, quick and the connection is stable and reliable.

[0029] In this embodiment of the utility model, the telescopic drive assembly 40 further includes a deformation dust cover 45, which is sleeved on the extension section 23, and the extension section 23 is provided with a pushing block 232 that abuts against the deformation dust cover 45. Figure 16 and Figure 17As shown, the deformation dust cover 45 is fitted onto the extension section 23, preventing dust and particles from entering between the extension section 23 and the mounting base 41 and causing the extension section 23 to become stuck during expansion and contraction. This improves the sliding stability of the extension section 23. The deformation dust cover 45 can expand and contract. The extension section 23 is provided with a pushing block 232. When the extension section 23 retracts into the mounting base 41, the pushing block 232 pushes the deformation dust cover 45 to contract. When the extension section 23 extends outward from the mounting base 41, the deformation dust cover 45 returns to its original shape. The deformation dust cover 45 can expand and contract with the sliding of the extension section 23, ensuring that the deformation dust cover 45 is always covering the extension section 23, thus improving the reliability of dust protection.

[0030] In this embodiment of the utility model, the liquid supply assembly 30 includes a liquid storage tank 31, a liquid inlet pipe 32 and a liquid supply pump 33. One end of the liquid inlet pipe 32 is connected to the liquid storage tank 31, and the other end of the liquid inlet pipe 32 is connected to the nozzle 21. The liquid supply pump 33 is mounted on the liquid inlet pipe 32.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the liquid storage tank 31 is used to store cleaning fluid and can be installed in the front engine compartment of the vehicle. The liquid storage tank 31 is connected to the nozzle 21 through the liquid inlet pipe 32. The liquid supply pump 33 is used to pump the cleaning fluid in the liquid storage tank 31 to the nozzle 21 through the liquid inlet pipe 32, so that the cleaning fluid flows through the nozzle 21 and into the receiving tank 11 to clean the camera 200. The liquid storage tank 31 is installed in the front engine compartment, which effectively prevents the liquid storage tank 31 from being exposed and improves the aesthetics of the vehicle. The liquid inlet pipe 32 extends along the frame frame through the sheet metal of the front engine compartment, which effectively prevents the liquid inlet pipe 32 from being exposed and improves the aesthetics. It can also smoothly deliver the cleaning fluid to clean the camera 200.

[0032] In addition, this utility model also provides a column assembly, such as Figures 2-4 and Figures 8-10 As shown, the column assembly includes a column panel 10, a camera 200, and a camera cleaning device as described above. The column panel 10 is provided with a receiving groove 11 for mounting the camera 200. The camera 200 is mounted in the receiving groove 11. A through hole 111 is provided on the side wall of the receiving groove 11. A blocking member 20 is slidably disposed inside the column panel 10. The telescopic drive assembly 40 drives the blocking member 20 to extend into the receiving groove 11 through the hole 111 and block the camera 200, or remove it from the camera 200 and exit the receiving groove 11.

[0033] Specifically, the pillar trim panel 10 is used to install on the pillars of the vehicle (such as the B-pillar, A-pillar, and C-pillar). The pillar trim panel 10 has a receiving groove 11 for mounting the camera 200. The receiving groove 11 has a through hole 111 on its sidewall for the shielding member 20 to pass through. The mounting base 41 is located on the side of the pillar trim panel 10 facing away from the receiving groove 11. The shielding member 20 is located on the pillar trim panel 10 and can slide relative to the pillar trim panel 10. The telescopic drive assembly 40 is drivenly connected to the shielding member 20 and is used to drive the shielding member 20 to slide. The nozzle 21 on the shielding member 20 is connected to the liquid supply assembly 30, which is used to deliver cleaning fluid into the nozzle 21.

[0034] During the cleaning of the camera 200, the telescopic drive assembly 40 drives the shield 20 to slide towards the through hole 111. The shield 20 passes through the through hole 111 and extends into the receiving groove 11, so that the shield 20 is in the extended state of blocking the receiving groove 11. When the shield 20 is in the extended state, the liquid supply assembly 30 delivers cleaning fluid into the nozzle 21, so that the cleaning fluid flows from the nozzle 21 into the receiving groove 11 and cleans the camera 200 in the receiving groove 11. Since the shield 20 passes through the through hole 111 and blocks the receiving groove 11 in the extended state, the shield 20 plays the role of blocking the cleaning fluid, effectively preventing the cleaning fluid from splashing outside the receiving groove 11, avoiding the cleaning fluid from splashing onto pedestrians, other vehicles, or drifting into the vehicle from the window, thus improving the user experience.

[0035] Understandably, after the cleaning operation of the camera 200 is completed, the telescopic drive assembly 40 drives the blocking member 20 to slide away from the through hole 111, so that the blocking member 20 retracts from the through hole 111 and exits the receiving groove 11 to slide to the retracted state, thereby releasing the blockage of the receiving groove 11, so that the camera 200 can collect environmental images and the camera 200 is exposed to the external environment, avoiding the glass of the column panel 10 from blocking the camera 200, and ensuring the imaging effect of the camera 200.

[0036] In this embodiment of the utility model, the column decorative panel 10 includes an inner panel 12 and an outer panel 13. The inner panel 12 is provided with a mounting cylinder 121, the outer panel 13 is connected to the inner panel 12, and the outer panel 13 is provided with a receiving groove 11 communicating with the mounting cylinder 121. The inner panel 12 is provided with a connecting opening 122 communicating with the through hole 111. The camera 200 is installed through the mounting cylinder 121 and extends into the receiving groove 11. The shielding member 20 is provided on the side of the inner panel 12 facing away from the outer panel 13.

[0037] like Figures 6 to 12As shown, the inner plate 12 has a mounting base 41 on the side facing away from the outer plate 13, a mounting cylinder 121 on one side of the inner plate 12, and an outer plate 13 on the other side of the inner plate 12. A receiving groove 11 is formed on the outer plate 13 and communicates with the mounting cylinder 121. The mounting cylinder 121 is used for mounting the camera 200 so that the camera 200 passes through the mounting cylinder 121 and extends into the receiving groove 11. The mounting cylinder 121 supports the camera 200 and improves the installation stability of the camera 200. A through hole 111 is formed on the side wall of the receiving groove 11, and a connecting port 122 is formed on the inner plate 12. The connecting port 122 communicates with the through hole. The connection 111 allows the telescopic drive assembly 40 to drive the shield 20 through the connecting port 122 and the through hole 111 and extend into the receiving groove 11. This causes the shield 20 to slide into the extended state and block the receiving groove 11. The cleaning fluid supplied by the liquid supply assembly 30 can flow into the receiving groove 11 along the nozzle 21 on the shield 20, thereby cleaning the camera 200 in the receiving groove 11. The shield 20 also prevents the cleaning fluid from splashing, improving the user experience. Furthermore, the outer panel 13 and the inner panel 12 are stacked in sequence, which strengthens the structural strength of the column decorative panel 10 and improves the structural stability.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a limiting seat 124 is provided on the side of the inner plate 12 facing away from the outer plate 13, and the mounting seat 41 is provided on the limiting seat 124. The limiting seat 124 serves to position the mounting seat 41 for installation, which improves the ease of installation. In addition, a limiting block 411 is provided on the mounting seat 41. The limiting block 411 is used to abut against the limiting seat 124 to limit the mounting seat 41 and improve the installation stability.

[0039] In this embodiment of the utility model, a groove 22 is provided on the side of the shielding member 20 facing away from the inner plate 12. The groove 22 surrounds the periphery of the shielding member 20, and a sealing gasket 221 is provided in the groove 22. The sealing gasket 221 abuts against the side wall of the receiving groove 11. Figures 16 to 20 As shown, when the shield 20 slides to the extended state, the sealing gasket 221 in the groove 22 abuts against the side wall of the receiving groove 11 to seal the receiving groove 11, further preventing the cleaning fluid from flowing out of the receiving groove 11 and improving the splash prevention reliability.

[0040] Furthermore, the dimensions of the receiving groove 11 are gradually reduced in the direction away from the through hole 111, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the shape of the receiving groove 11 gradually narrows from the outside to the inside, which serves to guide the sliding of the blocking member 20, allowing the blocking member 20 to slide along the extension direction of the receiving groove 11 and quickly seal the receiving groove 11. This effectively prevents the blocking member 20 from sliding and getting stuck, improves the smoothness of the sliding of the blocking member 20, and the shape of the blocking member 20 is adapted to the shape of the receiving groove 11, so that the blocking member 20 can cooperate with the groove wall of the receiving groove 11 to clamp the sealing gasket 221, further improving the sealing effect.

[0041] In this embodiment of the invention, an elastic sealing piece 131 is provided on the side of the outer plate 13 facing the inner plate 12. The elastic sealing piece 131 blocks the through hole 111, such as... Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the elastic sealing piece 131 is disposed between the outer plate 13 and the inner plate 12, and the elastic sealing piece 131 serves to block the through hole 111, effectively preventing external dust and cleaning fluid from entering the inner side of the inner plate 12 through the through hole 111. Specifically, the elastic sealing piece 131 has an elastic deformation function. When the blocking member 20 passes through the through hole 111, it can push the elastic sealing piece 131, causing the elastic sealing piece 131 to deform and avoid the blocking member 20. The blocking member 20 extends into the receiving groove 11 and blocks the receiving groove 11, which prevents the cleaning fluid from splashing. Under the action of elastic restoring force, the elastic sealing piece 131 abuts against the blocking member 20, effectively preventing the cleaning fluid from passing through the through hole 111. After the camera 200 is cleaned, the blocking member 20 slides to the retracted state, and the elastic sealing piece 131 recovers under the action of elastic restoring force and blocks the through hole 111, which serves to prevent dust and dirt.

[0042] In this embodiment of the utility model, the inner plate 12 is provided with an installation area 123, the installation cylinder 121 is disposed in the installation area 123, and a waterproof sealing ring 14 is provided between the inner plate 12 and the outer plate 13. The waterproof sealing ring 14 includes a first sealing part 141 and a second sealing part 142. The first sealing part 141 extends along the periphery of the installation area 123, and the second sealing part 142 extends along the periphery of the outer plate 13. Furthermore, a waterproof pad 132 is provided on the side of the outer plate 13 facing away from the inner plate 12, and the waterproof pad 132 is connected to the inner plate 12.

[0043] like Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, an installation cylinder 121 is provided on one side of the inner plate 12, and an installation area 123 is provided on the other side of the inner plate 12 corresponding to the position of the installation cylinder 121. A first sealing part 141 extends along the periphery of the installation area 123. An outer plate 13 is provided on the side of the inner plate 12 facing away from the installation cylinder 121. The first sealing part 141 and the second sealing part 142 are sandwiched between the outer plate 13 and the inner plate 12, and the second sealing part 142 extends along the periphery of the outer plate 13. The second sealing part 142 seals the connection between the outer plate 13 and the inner plate 12, and the first sealing part 141 further seals the installation area 123, improving the waterproof sealing effect of the camera 200. In addition, a waterproof gasket 132 connected to the inner plate 12 is provided on the side of the outer plate 13 facing away from the inner plate 12, which further prevents water from seeping through the outer plate 13 into the inner side of the inner plate 12, greatly improving the waterproof sealing effect of the column decorative panel 10.

[0044] In this embodiment of the utility model, a drain hole 112 is also provided on the side wall of the receiving groove 11. The drain hole 112 is located at the lower end of the through hole 111. The column assembly also includes a drain pipe 50, which passes through the column decorative panel 10 and communicates with the drain hole 112. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a drain hole 112 is provided on the side wall of the accommodating tank 11. The drain hole 112 is connected to the drain pipe 50, so that the cleaning liquid in the accommodating tank 11 can flow from the drain hole 112 into the drain pipe 50 and be discharged through the drain pipe 50, which effectively prevents the accumulation of cleaning liquid in the accommodating tank 11. In addition, the drain hole 112 is located below the through hole 111, that is, the drain hole 112 is located at the bottom of the side wall of the accommodating tank 11, so that the cleaning liquid can flow into the drain hole 112 under the action of gravity and be discharged through the drain pipe 50, which prevents the cleaning liquid from remaining on the side wall of the accommodating tank 11.

[0045] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the dimensions of the receiving tank 11 are gradually widened in the direction away from the inner plate 12, so as to guide the cleaning liquid and allow the cleaning liquid to flow out of the receiving tank 11 under the action of gravity along the side wall of the receiving tank 11, further preventing the cleaning liquid residue.

[0046] In this embodiment of the utility model, the cleaning mechanism also includes a protective cover 60, which is located on the side of the column panel 10 facing away from the receiving groove 11. The shielding member 20 and the telescopic drive assembly 40 are both located inside the protective cover 60. A water outlet 61 is provided on the lower side of the protective cover 60, and the drain pipe 50 is branched and connected to the drain hole 112 and the water outlet 61 respectively.

[0047] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the protective cover 60 is installed on the side of the inner plate 12 facing away from the outer plate 13. The protective cover 60 covers the shielding member 20 and the mounting base 41 to protect the shielding member 20 and the mounting base 41, effectively preventing external dust from entering the protective cover 60 and improving structural stability. The lower side of the protective cover 60 is provided with a water outlet 61 for draining the liquid inside the protective cover 60, effectively preventing the accumulation of liquid inside the protective cover 60. The drain pipe 50 is branched and connected to the drain hole 112 and the water outlet 61 respectively, so that the cleaning liquid in the accommodating tank 11 and the liquid in the protective cover 60 can be discharged through the drain pipe 50. The structure has a high degree of integration and the drainage is convenient and quick.

[0048] In addition, this utility model also provides a vehicle, which includes the camera cleaning device or the pillar assembly described above. Specifically, the vehicle also includes a body, with the pillar trim 10 disposed on the body. The specific structure of the camera cleaning device and the pillar assembly is as described in the above embodiments. Since the vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0050] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0052] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A camera cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A shielding member (20) is provided with a nozzle (21); A liquid supply assembly (30) connected to the nozzle (21); and Telescopic drive assembly (40) is connected to the shield (20) and drives the shield (20) to shield the camera (200) or remove it from the camera (200). When the shield (20) shields the camera (200), the camera (200) is located in the spray direction of the nozzle (21).

2. The camera cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic drive assembly (40) includes a mounting base (41) and a sliding drive member (42). The sliding drive member (42) is disposed in the mounting base (41). The shielding member (20) includes an extension section (23) and a blocking section (24). One end of the extension section (23) extends into the mounting base (41) and is drivenly connected to the sliding drive member (42). The other end of the extension section (23) is connected to the blocking section (24).

3. The camera cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding drive component (42) is a drive motor. The telescopic drive assembly (40) also includes a gear (43) and a transmission plate (44). The gear (43) is located on the output shaft of the drive motor. The transmission plate (44) is located in the mounting base (41). The transmission plate (44) is provided with a rack portion (441) that meshes with the gear (43).

4. The camera cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply assembly (30) includes a liquid storage tank (31), a liquid inlet pipe (32) and a liquid supply pump (33). One end of the liquid inlet pipe (32) is connected to the liquid storage tank (31), and the other end of the liquid inlet pipe (32) is connected to the nozzle (21). The liquid supply pump (33) is mounted on the liquid inlet pipe (32).

5. A column assembly, characterized in that, The column assembly includes: The column panel (10) is provided with a receiving groove (11) for installing a camera (200), and a through hole (111) is provided on the side wall of the receiving groove (11). A camera (200) is installed in the receiving slot (11); and According to any one of claims 1 to 4, the shielding member (20) is slidably disposed inside the column panel (10), and the telescopic drive assembly (40) drives the shielding member (20) to extend into the receiving groove (11) through the through hole (111) and shield the camera (200), or remove it from the camera (200) and exit the receiving groove (11).

6. The column assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The column decorative panel (10) includes an inner panel (12) and an outer panel (13). The inner panel (12) is provided with a mounting cylinder (121). The outer panel (13) is connected to the inner panel (12). The outer panel (13) is provided with a receiving groove (11) that communicates with the mounting cylinder (121). The inner panel (12) is provided with a connecting port (122) that communicates with the through hole (111). The camera (200) is installed through the mounting cylinder (121) and extends into the receiving groove (11). The shielding member (20) is provided on the side of the inner panel (12) facing away from the outer panel (13).

7. The column assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The shielding member (20) has a groove (22) on the side facing away from the inner plate (12). The groove (22) surrounds the periphery of the shielding member (20), and a sealing gasket (221) is provided in the groove (22). The sealing gasket (221) abuts against the side wall of the receiving groove (11).

8. The column assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer plate (13) is provided with an elastic sealing piece (131) on the side facing the inner plate (12), and the elastic sealing piece (131) blocks the through hole (111).

9. The column assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that, The shape of the receiving groove (11) gradually narrows from the outside to the inside; And / or, a drain hole (112) is also provided on the side wall of the receiving groove (11), the drain hole (112) is located at the lower end of the through hole (111), and the column assembly also includes a drain pipe (50), the drain pipe (50) is provided through the column trim (10) and communicates with the drain hole (112).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a camera cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or a pillar assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 9.

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