Arrangement structure

Abstract

In one arrangement, a camera mechanism is arranged above a lamp mechanism. The lamp mechanism emits light downward, and the camera mechanism captures an image of the vehicle's rear. Here, the image recording direction of the camera mechanism is directed further upward than the light emission direction of the lamp mechanism. As a result, it is possible to suppress the influence of light from the lamp mechanism on image capture by the camera mechanism.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to an arrangement in which an image recording mechanism is arranged on a vehicle, such as a motorcycle. State of the art

[0002] In the vehicle of saddle-type design described in the Japanese patent application (JP-A) No. 2001-151016, lighting devices (front direction indicators, rear direction indicators and taillights) and image recording devices (side rear image recording devices and rear image recording devices) are arranged in parallel.

[0003] In this vehicle of semi-trailer type, the direction of light emission from the lighting devices and the direction of image recording from the image recording devices are not clear, and the direction of light emission from the lighting devices and the direction of image recording from the image recording devices are understood to be the horizontal direction.

[0004] Additionally, with this type of vehicle, which has a semi-trailer design, it is preferable that the position of the image recording target of the image recording devices can be easily identified. Brief description of the invention Problem to be solved by the invention

[0005] Taking into account the aforementioned circumstances, the present invention aims to obtain an arrangement that can suppress the influence of light from an illumination mechanism on an image recording by an image recording mechanism, and to obtain an arrangement that can easily detect the position of an image recording target of the image recording mechanism. Means to solve the problem

[0006] An arrangement of a first aspect of the present invention comprises: a lighting mechanism installed in a vehicle, which is a motorcycle, the lighting mechanism being provided with a container having a shielding section and a transmission section, and the lighting unit being provided with a lighting unit inside the container, the lighting mechanism emitting light downwards as a result of the lighting unit emitting light, the shielding section shielding the light and the transmission section transmitting the light; and an image recording mechanism having at least one portion arranged in the same position as the shielding section in a vehicle front-to-rear direction, the image recording mechanism having an image recording direction that is oriented further upwards than a light emission direction of the lighting mechanism.

[0007] An arrangement of a second aspect of the present invention comprises: a lighting mechanism installed in a vehicle, which is a motorcycle, and which is provided with a container having a shielding section and a transmission section, and which is provided with a lighting unit inside the container, wherein the lighting mechanism emits light as a result of the lighting unit emitting light, the shielding section shielding the light and the transmission section transmitting the light; and an image recording mechanism having at least one portion arranged in the same position as the shielding section in a vehicle front-rear direction, and which records images of the vehicle's surroundings and the vehicle itself.

[0008] An arrangement of a third aspect of the present invention is the arrangement of the first or second aspect of the present invention, in which the image recording mechanism is attached to the lighting mechanism.

[0009] An arrangement of a fourth aspect of the present invention is the arrangement of one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, in which the image recording mechanism is attached to a side of the vehicle body.

[0010] An arrangement of a fifth aspect of the present invention is the arrangement of one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, in which a wiring hole is provided on a side of the vehicle body and a wiring of the lighting mechanism and a wiring of the image recording mechanism pass through the wiring hole.

[0011] An arrangement of a sixth aspect of the present invention is the arrangement of one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, in which the image recording mechanism is arranged on the inside of a vehicle relative to the lighting mechanism.

[0012] An arrangement of a seventh aspect of the present invention is the arrangement of one of the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, wherein a protruding part is provided around a lens of the image recording mechanism and protrudes in the direction of an image recording side of the image recording mechanism. Effect of the invention

[0013] In the arrangement described in the first aspect of the present invention, a lighting mechanism is installed in a vehicle, which is a motorcycle, and a lighting unit is provided within a housing of the lighting mechanism. Furthermore, as a result of the lighting unit emitting light, a shielding section of the housing blocks the light, and a transmission section of the housing transmits the light, which the lighting mechanism then emits downwards. At least one portion of an image recording mechanism is also arranged in the same position as the shielding section in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle, and the image recording mechanism captures an image of the vehicle's surroundings.

[0014] Here, the image recording direction of the image recording mechanism is oriented further upwards than the light emission direction of the illumination mechanism. As a result, it is possible to suppress the influence of light from the illumination mechanism on an image captured by the image recording mechanism.

[0015] In the arrangement described in the second aspect of the present invention, a lighting mechanism is installed in a vehicle, which is a motorcycle, and a lighting unit is provided within a housing of the lighting mechanism. Furthermore, as a result of the lighting unit emitting light, a shielding section of the housing blocks the light, and a transmission section of the housing transmits the light, which the lighting mechanism then emits. At least one portion of an image recording mechanism is also arranged in the same position as the shielding section in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle, and the image recording mechanism captures an image of the vehicle's surroundings.

[0016] Here, the image recording mechanism captures an image of the vehicle. As a result, the position of an image recording target in the vehicle's environment relative to the vehicle can be recognized in the image captured by the image recording mechanism, and the position of the image recording target can be easily identified.

[0017] In the arrangement described in the third aspect of the present invention, the image recording mechanism is attached to the lighting mechanism. As a result, the image recording mechanism can be easily installed on the vehicle.

[0018] In the arrangement described in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the image recording mechanism is mounted on the side of the vehicle body. As a result, the mounting rigidity of the image recording mechanism can be increased.

[0019] In the arrangement described in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the wiring of the lighting mechanism and the wiring of the image recording mechanism are routed through a single wiring hole on the side of the vehicle body. As a result, the design can be simplified.

[0020] In the arrangement described in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the image recording mechanism is arranged on the inside of a vehicle relative to the lighting mechanism. As a result, the lighting mechanism can prevent foreign substances from reaching the image recording mechanism.

[0021] In the arrangement described in the seventh aspect of the present invention, a projecting portion is provided around the lens of the image recording mechanism, and this projecting portion extends towards the image recording side of the image recording mechanism. As a result, the incident of unnecessary light on the lens can be suppressed. Brief description of drawings Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic side view of a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the right side. Fig. Figure 2 is a perspective exploded view showing an arrangement setup according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left and rear side of the vehicle. Fig. Figure 3A is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement setup according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left side of a vehicle. Fig. Figure 3B is a cross-sectional view showing an arrangement setup according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left side of the vehicle. Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing an image captured by an image recording mechanism in the arrangement setup according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. Figure 5A is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement setup according to a second embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left side of a vehicle. Fig. Figure 5B is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement setup according to a third embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left side of a vehicle. Best way of carrying out the invention [First exemplary embodiment]

[0022] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of a vehicle 12 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the right side, and Fig. Figure 2 shows a perspective exploded view of an assembly 10 according to the present embodiment, as viewed from the left and rear sides of the vehicle. Here, in the drawings, the forward direction of the vehicle is indicated by an arrow FR, the direction to the right of the vehicle is indicated by an arrow RH, and the upward direction is indicated by an arrow UP.

[0023] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle 12 in the present embodiment is a motorcycle and a front wheel 12A and a rear wheel 12B are provided as vehicle wheels at the front and rear of the vehicle 12, respectively.

[0024] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows a rear fender 14 at the rear of the vehicle 12, forming a side panel (cover element) of the vehicle body. The rear fender 14 shapes the body of the vehicle 12 and covers the rear of the vehicle above the rear wheel 12B. The rear fender 14 extends in the circumferential direction of the rear wheel 12B and is curved in a convex shape on one side opposite the rear wheel 12B in the left-right direction of the vehicle.

[0025] A rectangular fixing plate 14A is integrally formed as a fixing section on the rear of the vehicle in a vertical central section of the rear fender 14, and the fixing plate 14A extends in the left and right directions of the vehicle and to the left and right sides of the rear fender 14. The upper end of a rectangular license plate 16, which serves as a lighting target, is fixed to the fixing plate 14A and the front surface of the license plate 16 faces rearward from the vehicle.

[0026] The rear fender 14 is integrally fitted at its upper end with a substantially rectangular, box-shaped mounting base 14B, which serves as a mounting section. The mounting base 14B projects rearward from the vehicle and has an interior that is open toward the front of the vehicle. Furthermore, a wiring hole 14C is formed through the rear wall of the mounting base 14B at its center in the left-right direction of the vehicle.

[0027] The arrangement structure 10 (see Fig. 3A) is mounted on the mounting base 14B of the rear mudguard 14.

[0028] The assembly 10 is provided with a lamp mechanism 18, which has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, serving as a lighting mechanism, and a lamp housing 20, which has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped-box shape and serves as a container, is provided on the outer circumference of the lamp mechanism 18. A bolt 22A is fixed to the vehicle-left and vehicle-right portions of the vehicle-front wall of the lamp housing 20, and the bolts 22A extend towards the front of the vehicle. The bolts 22A penetrate the vehicle-rear wall of the mounting base 14B, and the lamp housing 20 is fastened to the mounting base 14B by screwing nuts 22B onto the bolts 22A, thereby mounting the lamp mechanism 18 to the mounting base 14B.Furthermore, a through-hole 20A is formed through the vehicle front wall of the lamp housing 20 at the center in the vehicle left-right direction.

[0029] A rectangular, plate-shaped sealing plate 24, acting as a sealing element, is provided on the front of the lamp housing 20. The sealing plate 24 is penetrated by the bolt 22A and possesses elasticity and sealing properties. The sealing plate 24 is held between the lamp housing 20 and the mounting base 14B and is elastically compressed, thus creating a seal between the lamp housing 20 and the mounting base 14B.

[0030] Sections of the lamp housing 20, except for the lower wall, form a shielding box 20B, which serves as a shielding section. The shielding box 20B has an inner surface that reflects and blocks light. The lower wall of the lamp housing 20 is a transmission plate 20C, which also forms a transmission section. The transmission plate 20C is transparent and light-transmitting. A lamp 26 is fixed within the lamp housing 20 (within the shielding box 20B) as a lighting unit. The wiring 26A (power line) of the lamp 26 passes through the through-hole 20A of the lamp housing 20, penetrates the sealing plate 24, exits through the wiring hole 14C in the rear fender 14 (the mounting base 14B), and is connected to a lighting control device (not shown) of the vehicle 12.As a result, the lamp 26 is electrically connected to the lighting control device, and whenever the vehicle 12 is powered on, the lamp 26 is supplied with current via the power line of the wiring 26A under the control of the lighting control device and emits light. Furthermore, the light emitted by the lamp 26 is reflected by the inner surface of the shielding box 20B and passes through the transmission plate 20C, causing the lamp mechanism 18 to emit light downwards and illuminate the license plate 16. The direction of light emission from the lamp mechanism 18 (the direction of the central axis of the light emission area) is downwards.

[0031] A substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped camera mechanism 30, forming an image recording mechanism, is provided above the lamp mechanism 18, and a camera housing 30, having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped-box shape and forming an image recording container, is provided on the outer circumference of the camera mechanism 30. The lower surface of the camera housing 30 is open, and the lower end of the camera housing 30 is fixed to the upper wall of the lamp housing 20 of the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp housing 20 and the camera housing 30 may be formed as a single piece). The vehicle-front wall of the camera housing 30 is aligned with the position of the vehicle-front wall of the lamp housing 20 in the vehicle-front-rear direction, and the vehicle-rear wall of the camera housing 30 is positioned further towards the vehicle front than the vehicle-rear wall of the lamp housing 20.

[0032] A substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped camera 34 is fixed in the camera housing 32 as an image recording device. The camera 34 is positioned separately, upwards, from the upper wall of the lamp housing 20 and has a rear-facing surface that contacts the rear-facing wall of the camera housing 32. A lens 34A of the camera 34 projects from the rear-facing surface of the camera 34 towards the rear of the vehicle and penetrates the rear-facing wall of the camera housing 32, being freestanding at the rear of the camera housing 32.

[0033] The wiring 34B (power and data line) of the camera 34 passes through the upper wall of the lamp housing 20, under the camera housing 32, and through the through-hole 20A of the lamp housing 20. It then passes through the sealing plate 24, through the wiring hole 14C of the rear fender 14 (the mounting base 14B), and is connected to a control device 28 of the vehicle 12. As a result, the camera 34 is electrically connected to the control device 28, and under the control of the control device 28, the camera 34 receives electrical current via the power line of the wiring 34B and captures an image of the rear of the vehicle (towards the side of the vehicle 12 where the lamp mechanism 18 is located) using the lens 34A.The image recording direction of camera 34 (the direction of the central axis of an image recording area R (the optical axis of lens 34A)) is directed away from the vehicle towards the rear, and the image recording area R of camera 34 comprises the rear end of the camera housing 32. Furthermore, the image captured by camera 34 (see . Fig. 4) to the control device 28 via the data line of the wiring 34B under the control of the control device 28.

[0034] The control device 28 is electrically connected to a display 36, which is mounted above a steering handle (not shown) of the vehicle 12. The screen of the display 36 faces the rear of the vehicle, and an image captured by the camera 34 is displayed on the screen of the display 36 below the control device 28. Therefore, the image displayed on the screen of the display 36 assists the driver's rearward vision by being viewed by the driver.

[0035] Next, the mechanism of the present embodiment will be described.

[0036] In the arrangement 10, which is designed as described above, the camera mechanism 30 is arranged above the lamp mechanism 18 (the shielding box 20B of the lamp housing 20), the lamp mechanism 18 emits light downwards from the transmission plate 20C of the lamp housing 20, and the camera mechanism 30 (the camera 34) captures an image of the vehicle looking backwards by means of the lens 34A. Furthermore, the image captured by the camera mechanism 30 is displayed on the screen of the display 36.

[0037] Here, the image recording direction of the camera mechanism 30 (from the vehicle towards the rear) is oriented further upwards than the light emission direction of the lamp mechanism 18 (downwards). As a result, it is possible to suppress an overlap between the image recording area R of the camera mechanism 30 and the light emission area of ​​the lamp mechanism 18, to suppress the influence of the light from the lamp mechanism 18 on the image captured by the camera mechanism 30, and to suppress a reduction in the quality of the image captured by the camera mechanism 30 due to the light from the lamp mechanism 18.

[0038] Furthermore, the camera mechanism 30 captures images not only of the rear of the vehicle 12, but also of the lamp housing 20 of the vehicle 12. As a result, on the screen of the display 36 (the image captured by the camera mechanism 30), the driver can recognize the position (direction and distance) of an image recording target to the rear of the vehicle 12 relative to the lamp housing 20, and the position of the image recording target can be easily identified.

[0039] Furthermore, the camera mechanism 30 captures an image of the rear end of the lamp housing 20 of the vehicle 12 (the outer circumference of the vehicle 12). As a result, the driver can see on the display 36 the position (direction and distance) of an image recording target relative to the rear of the vehicle 12 and the rear end of the lamp housing 20, thus making it even easier to identify the position of the image recording target.

[0040] Furthermore, the camera mechanism 30 (the camera housing 32) is attached to the lamp mechanism 18 (lamp housing 20). As a result, by mounting the lamp mechanism 18 to the vehicle 12 (rear fender 14), the camera mechanism 30 can be mounted on the vehicle 12, and the camera mechanism 30 can be easily mounted on the vehicle 12.

[0041] Furthermore, the rear-facing surface of the camera mechanism 30 is located on the front of the vehicle (inside of the vehicle 12) relative to the rear-facing surface of the lamp mechanism 18. As a result, the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp housing 20) can prevent foreign objects (water, soil, and the like) thrown up by the rear wheel 12B of the vehicle 12 from reaching the camera mechanism 30, and the adhesion of foreign substances to the camera mechanism 30 (especially to the lens 34A) can be suppressed.

[0042] Furthermore, the camera mechanism 30 (the camera housing 32) is mounted on the side of the rear guard plate 14 of the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp housing 20). As a result, the mounting rigidity of the camera mechanism 30 can be increased, vibration of the camera mechanism 30 can be suppressed, and vibration of images captured by the camera mechanism 30 can be suppressed.

[0043] Furthermore, the wiring 26A of the lamp mechanism 18 (of the lamp 26) and the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 (of the camera 34) pass through the wiring hole 14C of the rear fender 14. As a result, it is not necessary to route the wiring 26A of the lamp mechanism 18 and the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 through separate holes in the rear fender 14, and the design of the rear fender 14 can be simplified.

[0044] Furthermore, the wiring 26A of the lamp mechanism 18 and the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 pass through the through-hole 20A of the lamp housing 20 and also through the same hole in the sealing plate 24. As a result, it is not necessary to route the wiring 26A of the lamp mechanism 18 and the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 through separate holes in the lamp housing 20 and the sealing plate 24, and the design of the lamp housing 20 and the sealing plate 24 can be simplified.

[0045] Furthermore, the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 is routed through the camera housing 32 and the lamp housing 20 to the side of the rear fender 14. As a result, the exposure of the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 to the outside of the vehicle 12 can be reduced, and the appearance of the vehicle 12 can be improved.

[0046] Furthermore, the camera 34 of the camera mechanism 30 is arranged separately from the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp housing 20) on an upper side. As a result, it is possible to suppress heat transfer from the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp 26) to the camera 34. [Second exemplary embodiment]

[0047] Fig. Figure 5A shows a cross-sectional view of an arrangement 50 according to a second embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left side of the vehicle.

[0048] The arrangement 50 according to the present embodiment has a design that is essentially the same as that of the first embodiment, but differs in the following respects.

[0049] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 5A, in the arrangement 50 according to the present embodiment, the camera 34 penetrates the vehicle-side wall of the camera housing 32 in the camera mechanism 30, and the vehicle-side surface of the camera 34 is free from the vehicle-side wall of the camera housing 32. A cylindrical projection 52 is integrally formed as a projecting portion on the entire outer circumference of the lens 34A on the vehicle-side surface of the camera 34. The projection 52 extends rearward from the vehicle and has a triangular cross-section. A surface of the projection 52 on the side of the lens 34A is inclined in the direction opposite to the lens 34A as it moves toward the rear of the vehicle, and the projection 52 is located outside the image recording area R of the camera 34.

[0050] In the present embodiment, the same mechanism and effects can be achieved as in the first embodiment.

[0051] Furthermore, the projection 52 around the lens 34A of the camera mechanism 30 extends backwards from the vehicle (towards the image-capturing side of the camera mechanism 30). As a result, it is possible to suppress the impact of unnecessary light (such as sunlight) on the lens 34A, as well as the adhesion of foreign substances (water, soil, and the like) to the lens 34A, and it is possible to suppress a reduction in the quality of the image captured by the camera mechanism 30.

[0052] Furthermore, the projection 52 is located outside the image recording area R of the camera mechanism 30 (of the camera 34). As a result, it is possible to suppress any interference with image recording by the camera mechanism 30 via the projection 52. Third exemplary embodiment

[0053] Fig. Figure 5B shows a cross-sectional view of an arrangement 60 according to a third embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the left side of the vehicle.

[0054] The arrangement 60 according to the present embodiment has a design that is essentially the same as that of the first embodiment, but differs in the following respects.

[0055] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 5B, in the arrangement 60 according to the present embodiment, a projection 52 similar to that of the second embodiment is provided integrally on the vehicle-rear wall of the camera housing 32 around the entire outer circumference of the lens 34A in the camera mechanism 30, and the projection 52 has a substantially trapezoidal cross-section.

[0056] Here, in the present embodiment, the same mechanism and effects can be achieved as in the second embodiment.

[0057] In the first to third embodiments described above, the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 is routed through the interior of the lamp housing 20, the sealing plate 24, and the rear fender 14. However, for example, as in the arrangement 10A according to a modified example of the first embodiment described above, the wiring can be routed through the interior of the lamp housing 20, the sealing plate 24, and the rear fender 14. Fig.As shown in Figure 3B, the wiring 34B of the camera mechanism 30 is routed through a circumferential wall of the camera housing 32 (such as the vehicle front wall) and the rear protective plate 14 (such as the upper wall of the mounting base 14B).

[0058] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the camera mechanism 30 is attached to the lamp mechanism 18. However, the camera mechanism 30 can also be attached to the rear fender 14 (on the side of the vehicle body), and, for example, the vehicle-side wall of the camera housing 32 can be extended downwards and attached to the mounting base 14B of the rear fender 14 together with the lamp mechanism 18 by means of bolts 22A and nuts 22B. As a result, the mounting rigidity of the camera mechanism 30 can be effectively increased, vibration of the camera mechanism 30 can be effectively suppressed, and vibrations in the image captured by the camera mechanism 30 can be effectively suppressed.

[0059] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the camera mechanism 30 is attached to the upper side of the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp housing 20). However, it is sufficient that at least one section of the camera mechanism 30 is arranged in the same position as the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp housing 20) in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle, and furthermore, the camera mechanism 30 need not be attached to the lamp mechanism 18 (the lamp housing 20).

[0060] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the camera mechanism 30 is provided with a camera housing 32. However, in the first and second embodiments described above, the camera mechanism 30 need not be provided with the camera housing 32. In such a case, the camera 34 is, for example, attached to the lamp housing 20 by a mounting element, such as a holder or double-sided adhesive tape.

[0061] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, at least one section of the power line for wiring 26A of the lamp 26 and the power line for wiring 34B of the camera 34 can be shared. As a result, the design of wiring 26A of the lamp 26 and wiring 34B of the camera 34 can be simplified.

[0062] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the lower wall of the lamp housing 20 is the transfer plate 20C. However, for example, the lower wall and the vehicle-rear wall of the lamp housing 20 can be designed as transfer plates 20C.

[0063] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the camera mechanism 30 (the camera 34) captures visible light. However, the camera mechanism 30 (the camera 34) can also capture light such as infrared light.

[0064] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the motorcycle, which is the vehicle 12, is equipped with two wheels (a front wheel 12A and a rear wheel 12B). However, the motorcycle, which is the vehicle 12, can be equipped with three or more wheels.

[0065] The disclosure of Japanese patent application No. 2022-207659, filed on December 23, 2022, is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. Explanation of reference symbols

[0066] 10: Assembly structure, 10A: Assembly structure, 12: Vehicle, 14: Rear fender (vehicle body side), 14C: Wiring hole, 18: Lamp mechanism (lighting mechanism), 20: Lamp housing (container), 20B: Shielding box (shielding section), 20C: Transmission plate (transmission section), 26: Lamp (lighting unit), 26A: Wiring, 30: Camera mechanism (image recording mechanism), 34A: Lens, 34B: Wiring, 50: Assembly structure, 52: Projection (protruding part), 60: Assembly structure QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] JP 2001-151016

[0002] JP 2022-207659

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Claims

[1] Arrangement structure which exhibits: a lighting mechanism installed in a vehicle, which is a motorcycle, which is provided with a container having a shielding section and a transmission section, and which is provided with a lighting unit inside the container, wherein the lighting mechanism emits light downwards as a result of the lighting unit emitting light, wherein the shielding section shields the light and wherein the transmission section transmits the light; and an image recording mechanism having at least one part that is located in the same position as the shielding section in a vehicle front-to-rear direction, which records an image of the vehicle's surroundings and which has an image recording direction that is directed further upwards than a light emission direction of the lighting mechanism. [2] Arrangement structure which exhibits: a lighting mechanism installed in a vehicle, which is a motorcycle, which is provided with a container having a shielding section and a transmission section, and which is provided with a lighting unit inside the container, wherein the lighting mechanism emits light as a result of the lighting unit emitting light, wherein the shielding section shields the light and wherein the transmission section transmits the light; and an image recording mechanism having at least one part that is positioned in the same location as the shielding section in a vehicle front-to-rear direction, and which records images of the vehicle's surroundings and the vehicle itself. [3] Arrangement according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the image recording mechanism is attached to the lighting mechanism. [4] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the image recording mechanism is attached to a side of the vehicle body. [5] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a wiring hole is provided on a side of the vehicle body and a wiring of the lighting mechanism and a wiring of the image recording mechanism pass through the wiring hole. [6] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the image recording mechanism is arranged on the inside of the vehicle relative to the lighting mechanism. [7] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a protruding part is provided around a lens of the image recording mechanism and protrudes in the direction of an image recording side of the image recording mechanism. [8] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a camera of the image recording mechanism is arranged separately from the lighting mechanism. [9] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a wiring of the image generation mechanism to a side of the vehicle body is routed via an interior of the lighting mechanism. [10] Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a camera is housed within an image recording container at the image recording mechanism.

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