Camera mounting device and vehicle

Abstract

To provide a camera mounting device which eliminates the need to install an additional bracket, simplifies the mounting structure and mounting steps, reduces cost, and reliably fixes a camera.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a camera mounting device. The camera mounting device includes: a substrate 101 having at least one imaging hole formed therein; and elastic members 103, where, for each imaging hole, at least two of the elastic members are provided, the at least two elastic members being arranged on the substrate so as to be positioned respectively on both sides of the axis of the imaging hole. A camera 102 is interposed between the at least two elastic members, and a lens of the camera is directed toward the imaging hole.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and more particularly to camera mounted devices and vehicles. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, narrow-angle and wide-angle cameras are installed on vehicles by attaching the camera to an adhesive plate using a front camera bracket and a holding member, and then attaching the adhesive plate to the windshield, with the camera's harness / wiring installed inside the bracket. This conventional camera installation method requires the installation of an additional bracket to attach the camera to the adhesive plate, resulting in complex installation steps; the bracket is large and wide, occupying a lot of space, which increases the size of the adhesive plate; the camera's harness / wiring is long, requiring more storage space; and the thermal pad inside the holding member dissipates heat, causing adverse thermal effects on the bracket structure. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide an improved camera mount to overcome or mitigate at least some of the shortcomings present in the prior art. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a substrate having at least one shooting hole; The present invention provides a camera mounting device including an elastic member, wherein at least two elastic members correspond to each shooting hole, and the at least two elastic members are arranged on the base plate so as to be located on both sides of the axis of the shooting hole, and the camera is interposed between the at least two elastic members, and the lens of the camera is directed toward the shooting hole and is aligned with the shooting hole.

[0005] Optionally, the camera mounting device includes a protrusion formed extending along a direction away from the surface of the substrate, the elastic member being mounted on the protrusion, and the protrusion having a recessed structure formed therein for accommodating the camera.

[0006] Optionally, the protrusion includes a first protruding wall and a second protruding wall, the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall are respectively arranged on the substrate to be located on both sides of the axis of the shooting hole, the elastic member is installed on the first protruding wall or the second protruding wall, and the recess structure is formed between the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall.

[0007] Optionally, the recessed structure has ribs formed therein.

[0008] Optionally, the protrusion further includes a third protruding wall, which is formed on the side of the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall away from the shooting hole, respectively, and the distance between the upper surface of the first protruding wall and the upper surface of the second protruding wall and the substrate gradually decreases in the direction away from the third protruding wall and toward the shooting hole so that the camera is angled with respect to the substrate.

[0009] optionally, the distance between the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall is between 26.5 mm and 28 mm; and / or The included angle between the camera and the substrate is 21° to 23°.

[0010] Optionally, the elastic member is an elastic sheet member.

[0011] Optionally, each elastic sheet member includes a first section and a second section, the first section of each elastic sheet member extending along a direction away from the surface of the substrate, and the second section of each elastic sheet member extending from an end of the first section of the elastic sheet member toward an elastic sheet member located on the other side of the axis of the shooting hole.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle having the camera mounting device.

[0013] Optionally, the vehicle includes a windshield, and the camera mounted device is attached to the windshield via the substrate. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The camera mounting device according to the present invention includes a base plate and an elastic member, and at least two elastic members are arranged on the base plate, one on each side of the axis of the shooting hole. By interposing the camera between the at least two elastic members, the camera can be directly mounted on the base plate, eliminating the need for an additional bracket, simplifying the mounting structure and steps, and reducing costs. At the same time, by interposing and fixing the camera between the elastic members, the camera can be reliably fixed, and the camera can be easily removed from the base plate by deforming the elastic members. Furthermore, because the camera is directly mounted on the base plate, thermal effects are eliminated, and camera wiring arrangement is simplified.

[0015] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art when specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] Features, advantages, and exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a camera mounted device according to an embodiment of the present invention when used on a windshield; [Figure 2] 2 is a schematic perspective view of the camera mounting device of FIG. 1 when used on a windshield. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view of the camera mounting device of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 2A to 2C are schematic diagrams showing a process of mounting a camera on the camera mounting device of FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 1. FIG. 4 is another schematic view showing the process of mounting a camera on the camera mounting device of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative and does not limit the present invention and its applications or uses. Furthermore, the size and proportions of each component in the drawings are merely approximate and do not strictly correspond to actual products.

[0018] The present invention provides a camera mounting device, which includes a base plate 101 and an elastic member 103. The base plate 101 has at least one shooting hole 110 (see FIG. 3 ). At least two elastic members 103 correspond to each shooting hole 110, and the at least two elastic members 103 are arranged on the base plate 101 so as to be located on both sides of the axis of the shooting hole 110. A camera 102 is interposed between the at least two elastic members 103, and the lens of the camera 102 is directed toward and aligned with the shooting hole 110. The camera mounting device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a base plate 101 and an elastic member 103. At least two elastic members 103 are disposed on the base plate 101, one on each side of the axis of the shooting hole 110. By interposing the camera 102 between the at least two elastic members 103, the camera 102 can be directly mounted on the base plate 101, eliminating the need for an additional bracket, simplifying the mounting structure and steps, and reducing costs. At the same time, by interposing and fixing the camera 102 between the elastic members 103, the camera 102 is reliably fixed, eliminating the need for a separate protective cover or the like, and the camera 102 can be easily removed from the base plate 101 by deforming the elastic member 103. Furthermore, because the camera 102 is directly mounted on the base plate 101, thermal effects are eliminated, and the wiring arrangement of the camera 102 is simplified. It is understood that this camera-mounted device may be applied to any device or vehicle that needs to be equipped with a camera 102, including, but not limited to, vehicles, self-propelled robots, and self-service robots.

[0019] The present invention further provides a vehicle having the camera mounting device. In particular, the vehicle includes a windshield 200, and the camera mounting device is attached to the windshield 200 via a substrate 101. The substrate 101 is typically attached to the windshield 200. It is understood that the substrate 101 may be attached using other fixing methods, for example, by being attached to the windshield 200 using a suction cup. By attaching the camera mounting device to the windshield 200, a secure and easy installation of the front camera 102 can be achieved. The vehicle may be a vehicle that uses an ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), or may be a vehicle other than an ADAS vehicle.

[0020] The configuration of a camera mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, only a portion of a windshield 200 is shown.

[0021] For ease of explanation, Fig. 2 shows the X, Y, and Z directions, and takes the example of a camera-mounted device attached to the windshield 200 of a vehicle. The X direction is approximately parallel to the vertical height direction of the windshield 200, the Y direction is approximately parallel to the horizontal length direction of the windshield 200, and the Z direction is approximately perpendicular to the X and Y directions. At the same time, Fig. 2 uses a dashed line to schematically indicate the included angle α between the axis of the shooting hole 110 and the X direction, which is also the included angle α between the axis of the camera 102 and the substrate 101. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" used in this specification similarly take the example of a camera-mounted device attached to the windshield 200 of a vehicle.

[0022] The number of shooting holes 110 in the substrate 101 may be one or more, for example, one, two, or four. One camera 102 is installed corresponding to each shooting hole 110. Typically, each camera 102 may be a narrow-angle camera or a wide-angle camera.

[0023] At least two elastic members 103 correspond to each shooting hole 110, and the at least two elastic members 103 are arranged on the substrate 101 so as to be located on both sides of the axis of the shooting hole 110. In other words, at least one elastic member 103 should be installed on each of the left and right sides of the shooting hole 110 along the Y direction, so that when a camera 102 is interposed between these elastic members 103, the lens of the camera 102 can be directed toward and aligned with the shooting hole 110. The elastic members 103 mainly hold the camera 102 in the Z direction. Normally, the lens of the camera 102 faces the shooting hole 110, and the axis of the shooting hole 110 and the axis of the camera 102 overlap. For example, two elastic members 103 correspond to each shooting hole 110, one elastic member 103 is located on the left side of the axis of the shooting hole 110, and the other elastic member 103 is located on the right side of the axis of the shooting hole 110. Also, for example, three elastic members 103 correspond to each shooting hole 110, two elastic members 103 are located on the left side of the axis of the shooting hole 110, and the remaining elastic member 103 is located on the right side of the axis of the shooting hole 110.

[0024] In the camera mounting device of the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, two shooting holes 110 are formed in a base plate 101. Above each shooting hole 110, one elastic member 103 is symmetrically installed on both the left and right sides of the axis of the shooting hole 110. Two cameras 102 are respectively mounted between the two corresponding elastic members 103, with the lenses of each camera 102 facing the corresponding shooting hole 110. The two cameras 102 may be narrow-angle cameras and wide-angle cameras, respectively, and are used to monitor visibility ahead of the vehicle.

[0025] In some embodiments, the elastic member 103 may be an elastic sheet member. By using a sheet-like elastic member 103, the elastic sheet member can be bent outward to increase the distance between two opposing elastic sheet members, making it easier to remove the camera 102. At the same time, the structure of the elastic sheet member is simple, making it easy to secure the elastic sheet member to the substrate 101. Typically, the elastic member 103 is made of a metal material, which is aesthetically pleasing and durable. It is understood that elastic member 103 made of other materials may also be used.

[0026] 3 is a partially exploded perspective view of the camera mounting device of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 3, in a preferred embodiment, each elastic sheet member may include a first section 131 and a second section 132, where the first section 131 of each elastic sheet member extends in a direction away from the surface of the substrate 101, and the second section 132 of each elastic sheet member extends from an end of the first section 131 of the elastic sheet member toward the elastic sheet member located on the other side of the axis of the shooting hole 110. By configuring the elastic sheet members to include the first section 131 and the second section 132, when the camera 102 is inserted between the two opposing elastic sheet members, the second section 132 of the elastic sheet member is released against the outer surface of the camera 102, applying pressure to the outer surface of the camera 102. Furthermore, the large clamping force between the two opposing second sections 132 ensures that the camera 102 is securely fixed. Furthermore, to ensure a more secure fixation, a protrusion 120 may be further formed on the outer surface of the camera 102. The protrusion 120 is configured to fit onto the second section 132. Therefore, when the camera 102 is inserted between two opposing elastic sheet members, the second section 132 of the elastic sheet member is released by the protrusion 120 of the camera 102 and fixed to the camera 102. Referring also to FIG. 2 , the first section 131 is formed to extend substantially from the substrate 101 in the Z direction, and the second section 132 is formed to extend from an end of the first section 131 of one elastic member 103 toward the other elastic member 103. The first section 131 may have a straight structure or a curved structure. As shown in FIG. 3 , the first section 131 preferably has a curved structure. Compared to a straight structure, the curved first section 131 can provide greater clamping and deformation capabilities.

[0027] In some embodiments, the camera mounting device according to the present invention may include a protrusion 104 extending in a direction away from the surface of the substrate 101. The elastic member 103 is attached to the protrusion 104. The protrusion 104 has a recessed structure 140 formed therein, which accommodates the camera 102. By providing the protrusion 104 and forming the recessed structure 140 for accommodating the camera 102 in the protrusion 104, the camera 102 can be positioned at an appropriate angle relative to the substrate 101. At the same time, the engagement between the recessed structure 140 and the elastic member 103 can better stabilize the camera 102. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the camera 102 mounting device includes two protrusions 104, each corresponding to one shooting hole 110 and one camera 102, and extending toward the inside of the vehicle in approximately the Z direction.

[0028] As can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3 , the protrusion 104 may include a first protruding wall 141 and a second protruding wall 142, which are arranged on the base plate 101 so as to be located on both sides of the axis of the shooting hole 110, respectively. The elastic member 103 is installed on the first protruding wall 141 or the second protruding wall 142, and the recess structure 140 is formed between the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142. By aligning the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 with the elastic member 103, the position of the camera 102 on the base plate 101 can be kept constant, which helps to reliably fix the camera 102 and prevent it from moving. It should be understood that when multiple protrusions 104 are installed, adjacent protrusions 104 can share a protruding wall. The elastic member 103 and the protrusions 104 are assembled together. Referring to Figure 3, clamp grooves are provided on the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142, clamp rods are provided in the clamp grooves, and the elastic sheet member is bent to pass the clamp rod through the clamp grooves, thereby fixing the elastic sheet member to the protruding portion 104.

[0029] In some embodiments, ribs 144 may be further formed inside the recessed structure 140. The provision of the ribs 144 can help slide and fix the surface of the camera 102. To better accommodate the camera 102, a generally arc-shaped surface is formed inside the recessed structure 140. The recessed structure 140 may be formed to have an arc-shaped surface as a whole, or a structure having an arc-shaped surface may be formed within the recessed structure 140. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 , a structure having an arc-shaped surface is formed inside the recessed structure 140 between the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142, extending along a direction away from the surface of the substrate 101, and the ribs 144 are formed on the structure. A plurality of, for example, three, ribs 144 may be provided at intervals between the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 in the recessed structure 140. The ribs 144 generally have a smooth upper surface.

[0030] The protrusion 104 may further include a third protruding wall 143, which is formed on the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 on the side away from the shooting hole 110. The distance between the upper surface of the first protruding wall 141 and the upper surface of the second protruding wall 142 and the substrate 101 gradually decreases in a direction away from the third protruding wall 143 and toward the shooting hole 110 so that the camera 102 is angled relative to the substrate 101. The third protruding wall 143 can provide the camera 102 with better stability and a fixed position. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the third protruding wall 143 can abut against the back surface of the camera 102. Furthermore, by forming the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 in a sloped configuration, the camera 102 can be installed at an angle relative to the substrate 101, which is advantageous for aligning the lens of the camera 102 with the shooting hole 110. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the first protruding wall 141, the second protruding wall 142, and the third protruding wall 143 are formed to extend toward the inside of the vehicle in approximately the Z direction, and the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 are located symmetrically on both the left and right sides of the axis of the shooting hole 110 along the Y direction, and the third protruding wall 143 is formed toward each other on the sides of the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 that are away from the shooting hole 110.

[0031] The distance between the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 may be 26.5 mm to 28 mm, for example, 26.5 mm, 27.8 mm, or 28 mm. The structures of the multiple protruding portions 104 located on the same substrate 101 may be completely the same, that is, the distance between the first protruding wall 141 and the second protruding wall 142 is the same. In this case, the elasticity of the elastic member 103 can be used to adjust the camera mounting space to accommodate cameras 102 of different sizes. Of course, the structures of the multiple protruding portions 104 located on the same substrate 101 may be different.

[0032] The included angle between the camera 102 and the substrate 101 may typically be 21° to 23°, for example, 21°, 22°, or 23°.

[0033] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a process of mounting the camera 102 to the camera mounting device of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is another schematic diagram showing a process of mounting the camera 102 to the camera mounting device of FIG. 1. FIGS. 1 and 2 are schematic diagrams after the mounting of the camera 102 is complete. When the camera mounting device according to the embodiment of the present invention is used in a vehicle, the camera 102 is inserted between the two elastic members 103 from the Z direction and continues to be inserted until the camera 102 is accommodated in the recessed structure 140. Thereafter, the board 101 is attached to the windshield 200, thereby completing the mounting of the front camera 102. When the camera mounting device according to the embodiment of the present invention is used in a vehicle, the board 101 can also be first attached to the windshield 200, and then the camera 102 is inserted between the two elastic members 103 from the Z direction and continues to be inserted until the camera 102 is accommodated in the recessed structure 140, thereby completing the mounting of the front camera 102. In Figure 4, the camera 102 is about to be inserted between the two elastic members 103, and in Figure 5, the camera 102 has already been inserted between the two elastic members 103 and is housed within the recess structure 140.

[0034] In the description herein, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "one example," "some examples," or "preferred embodiment" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that example or example are included in at least one example or example of the present invention. General references to such terms in the description herein do not necessarily refer to the same example or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more examples or examples.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the aspects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments. Various modifications and substitutions can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. a substrate having at least one shooting hole; an elastic member, wherein at least two elastic members correspond to each of the shooting holes, and the at least two elastic members are arranged on the substrate so as to be located on both sides of the axis of the shooting hole, respectively, a camera is interposed between the at least two elastic members, and a lens of the camera is directed toward the shooting hole and is aligned with the shooting hole; A camera-mounted device comprising:

2. 2. The camera mounting device of claim 1, wherein the camera mounting device includes a protrusion formed extending in a direction away from the surface of the substrate, the elastic member is installed on the protrusion, and a recessed structure for accommodating the camera is formed in the protrusion.

3. The camera mounting device of claim 2, wherein the protrusion includes a first protruding wall and a second protruding wall, the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall are arranged on the base plate so as to be located on both sides of the axis of the shooting hole, the elastic member is installed on the first protruding wall or the second protruding wall, and the recess structure is formed between the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall.

4. 4. The camera mounting device according to claim 2, wherein a rib is formed inside the recessed structure.

5. 4. The camera mounting device of claim 3, wherein the protrusion further includes a third protruding wall formed on each of the first and second protruding walls on the side away from the shooting hole, and the distance between the top surface of the first protruding wall and the top surface of the second protruding wall and the substrate gradually decreases in a direction away from the third protruding wall and toward the shooting hole so that the camera is angled relative to the substrate.

6. the distance between the first protruding wall and the second protruding wall is between 26.5 mm and 28 mm; and / or 6. The camera mounting device according to claim 5, wherein the angle between the camera and the board is 21° to 23°.

7. 4. The camera mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member is an elastic sheet member.

8. The camera mounting device of claim 7, characterized in that each of the elastic sheet members includes a first section and a second section, the first section of each of the elastic sheet members extending in a direction away from the surface of the substrate, and the second section of each of the elastic sheet members extending from an end of the first section of the elastic sheet member toward the elastic sheet member located on the other side of the axis of the shooting hole.

9. A vehicle comprising the camera mounting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. 10. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the vehicle includes a windshield, and the camera-mounted device is attached to the windshield via the substrate.

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