Camera-mounting structure, and vehicle

Abstract

A camera-mounting structure, comprising: a roof liner assembly (001); a partition (100), which is fixedly connected to the roof liner assembly and is configured to separate a cab of a vehicle from a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and a camera device, which is mounted on the partition. The camera-mounting structure can be used for providing the functions of real-time monitoring, video recording and photographing of the interior of the cab and road surfaces, and can also be used for providing the functions of video recording, photographing, etc. of the passenger compartment. Further provided is a vehicle.

Description

Camera mounting structure and vehicle Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to a camera mounting structure and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization and the improvement of residents' income levels, cars have become one of the preferred modes of travel for more and more families, and their popularity in urban and rural areas is also increasing.

[0003] In the current automotive industry, interior partitions are often used. Partitions are typically installed between the driver's cabin and the passenger compartment of a vehicle to separate them and ensure privacy. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure provides a camera mounting structure and a vehicle.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides a camera mounting structure, comprising: a ceiling assembly; a partition fixedly connected to the ceiling assembly, the partition being used to separate a cockpit and a passenger compartment of a vehicle; and a camera device mounted on the partition.

[0006] Optionally, the camera device includes a shell assembly and a camera assembly, the shell assembly is installed on the partition, the shell assembly has a accommodating space, the shell assembly includes a first opening connected to the accommodating space, the camera assembly is movably connected to the shell assembly, the camera assembly includes a camera, the camera assembly has a storage state and a working state, in the storage state, the camera assembly is accommodated in the accommodating space, and in the working state, the camera assembly extends out of the first opening; the driving member is connected to the shell assembly.

[0007] Optionally, the camera device includes a driving member, the driving member includes a driving part, and the camera assembly further includes a driving matching part. The driving part is connected to the driving matching part and is used to drive the camera assembly to move, so that the camera assembly switches between the storage state and the working state.

[0008] Optionally, the first opening is located at the bottom of the housing assembly, and the movement direction of the camera assembly relative to the housing assembly is roughly parallel to the height direction of the vehicle.

[0009] Optionally, the partition further includes a glass mounting position for installing a lifting glass; in the working state, the camera extends out of the first opening and faces the glass mounting position.

[0010] Optionally, the camera assembly further includes a lifting plate and a guide member arranged on the lifting plate, the lifting plate includes the drive mating part, the shell assembly further includes a guide mating member, the guide member is movably connected to the guide mating member, and the camera assembly is movably connected to the shell assembly through the guide member.

[0011] Optionally, the camera assembly further includes a camera housing, the camera housing is provided with a second opening, the lifting plate cover is provided at the second opening, and is detachably connected to the camera housing.

[0012] Optionally, the camera device also includes a microswitch and a controller arranged in the accommodating space, the controller is connected to the microswitch and the driving member respectively, and the controller is used to control the driving member according to the state of the microswitch; the camera assembly also includes a first trigger member, in the storage state, the first trigger member abuts against the microswitch, the microswitch is in the disconnected state, and the controller controls the driving member to stop according to the disconnected state of the microswitch.

[0013] Optionally, the camera assembly further includes a second trigger member, which is spaced apart from the first trigger member along the moving direction of the camera assembly; in the working state, the second trigger member abuts against the micro switch, and the micro switch is in an off state, and the controller controls the driving member to stop according to the off state of the micro switch.

[0014] Optionally, the camera assembly further includes a position sensor, which is connected to the controller. The position sensor is used to generate a position signal according to the position of the camera, and the controller is used to control the driving member according to the position signal and the state of the micro switch.

[0015] Optionally, the shell assembly includes a first shell and a second shell connected to each other, the accommodating space includes a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity, the first shell includes the first accommodating cavity, the second shell includes the second accommodating cavity, the camera assembly is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the driving member is arranged in the second accommodating cavity.

[0016] Optionally, the camera device also includes a transmission assembly, the driving part of the driving member is connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected to the drive matching part; wherein, the driving member includes a motor, the driving part is the output shaft of the motor, the drive matching part is a rack, and the transmission assembly includes a worm, a first double gear and a second double gear, the worm is connected to the output shaft, the first double gear is connected to the worm, and the second double gear is respectively connected to the first double gear and the rack.

[0017] Optionally, the camera includes a first lens module and a second lens module, the first lens module faces a side of the cockpit, and the second lens module faces a side of the passenger compartment.

[0018] Optionally, the camera assembly further includes a camera housing, and the camera is rotatably connected to the camera housing.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present disclosure provides a vehicle, comprising: a camera mounting structure as described in any one of the above items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a camera installation structure according to an embodiment;

[0021] FIG2 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the connection structure between the camera device and the partition shown in one embodiment;

[0022] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a camera device according to an embodiment;

[0023] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a camera device according to an embodiment;

[0024] FIG5 is a schematic top view of the housing assembly according to an embodiment;

[0025] FIG6 is a schematic top view of the structure of a camera device according to an embodiment;

[0026] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an imaging device according to an embodiment;

[0027] FIG8 is a diagram showing the assembly relationship between the ceiling assembly and the camera mounting structure shown in FIG1 ;

[0028] 9A-9D are main rear views, side views and top views of the partition and camera assembly, wherein the dotted lines show the state where the camera assembly is extended.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 10. Housing assembly; 11. First housing; 111. First accommodating cavity; 112. First top cover; 1121. Buffer mating portion; 12. Second housing; 121. Second accommodating cavity; 122. Second top cover; 13. Buckle; 14. Positioning pin; 15. Skirt; 16. Bolt; 17. Mating groove; 20. Camera assembly; 21. Camera housing; 211. Buffer portion; 22. Lifting plate; 221. Wire duct; 222. First trigger member; 30. Driving member; 40. First wiring harness; 41. First connector; 42. Second connector; 421. Power connection terminal; 51. First duplex gear; 511. First gear; 512. Second gear; 52. Worm; 53. Second duplex gear; 531. Third gear; 532. Fourth gear; 61. Guide member; 62. Guide fitting member; 63. Drive fitting member; 71. Controller; 72. Micro switch; 73. Position sensor; 80. Second wiring harness; 81. Third connector; 90. Anti-wear ring; 100. Partition; 101. Top frame; 102. Positioning plate; 103. Flanging. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, identical numerals in different drawings represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments of the presently disclosed concepts; rather, they are intended to serve as examples of some of the apparatuses and methods of the presently disclosed concepts.

[0032] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure should have the ordinary meaning understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are simply used to distinguish different components. Similarly, terms such as "a" or "an" do not denote a quantitative limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. If only "a" is referred to, this will be separately stated. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, terms such as "front," "rear," "lower," and / or "upper," "top," and "bottom" are used for ease of description only and are not limited to a single position or spatial orientation. Terms such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects listed before "include" or "comprising" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The words “connected” or “connected” and the like are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera mounting structure. Figure 8 is a diagram showing the assembly relationship between the roof assembly and the camera mounting structure shown in Figure 1. Figures 9A-9D are the main rear view, side view and top view of the partition and the camera device after assembly. The present disclosure provides a camera mounting structure for use in a vehicle. The vehicle may be a car, truck, van, sport utility vehicle or any other type of vehicle with a battery. In one embodiment, the vehicle is a high-voltage traction battery-powered electric vehicle (e.g., a battery electric vehicle (BEV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), etc.). In another embodiment, the vehicle is an autonomous vehicle that controls the maneuvering functions of the vehicle without direct input from a human driver.

[0034] The camera mounting structure includes a roof assembly 001, a partition 100, and a camera device. The partition 100 is fixedly connected to the roof assembly 001 and is used to separate the vehicle's cockpit and passenger compartment, that is, the front and rear spaces of the vehicle. The camera device is installed on the partition 100.

[0035] It is understandable that the camera device can be installed on the front side of the partition 100, and can also be installed on the rear side of the partition 100. When the camera device is installed on the front side of the partition 100, it can provide real-time monitoring, video recording and photo taking functions for the cockpit and the road surface, and the user can record his driving experience and the scenery along the way. When the camera device is installed on the rear side of the partition 100, it can provide video recording, photo taking and other functions for the passenger compartment, and the user can take close-up photos, artistic photos and short videos, etc., to enrich the user experience. In summary, installing the camera device on the partition 100 can enrich the functions of the partition 100 and improve the user's driving experience. In addition, it also provides more options for the installation position of the camera device and improves the utilization rate of the hidden space in the car.

[0036] 3 and 4 , in one embodiment, the camera device includes a housing assembly 10, a camera assembly 20, and a driving member 30. The housing assembly 10 has a storage space, and the housing assembly 10 includes a first opening 18 connected to the storage space. The camera assembly 20 includes a camera, and the camera assembly 20 has a storage state and a working state. In the storage state, the camera assembly 20 is accommodated in the storage space, and in the working state, the camera assembly 20 extends out of the first opening 18. The driving member 30 is provided in the storage space, and the driving member 30 includes a driving part, and the camera assembly 20 also includes a driving fitting part 63, and the driving part is in transmission connection with the driving fitting part 63, and is used to drive the camera assembly 20 to move, so that the camera assembly 20 switches between the storage state and the working state.

[0037] In this way, when the camera is needed, the driving unit drives the camera assembly 20 to move, so that the camera assembly extends out of the first opening, exposing the camera, and the user can use the camera to take photos or videos. When the camera is not needed, the driving member 30 can drive the camera assembly 20 to move, so that the camera assembly 20 is accommodated in the accommodation space to save space. Moreover, in the stored state, the housing assembly 10 can protect the camera assembly 20, preventing the camera assembly 20 from direct contact with the outside world, reducing the risk of damage to the camera assembly 20, and preventing the camera from accumulating dust.

[0038] It should be noted that there may be multiple operating states. For example, the operating state may include a first operating state and a second operating state. In the first operating state and the second operating state, the camera assembly extends out of the first opening, but the height of the camera in the first operating state is different from the height of the camera in the second operating state. There may also be one operating state. For ease of understanding, in the following embodiments, this disclosure only uses one operating state for description. However, it is understood that the operating state may also include multiple operating states without conflicting with the embodiment.

[0039] In one embodiment, the first opening 18 is located at the bottom of the housing assembly 10, and the direction of movement of the camera assembly 20 relative to the housing assembly 10 is generally parallel to the height direction of the vehicle, or is at a certain angle to the height direction of the vehicle. Preferably, the direction of movement of the camera assembly 20 relative to the housing assembly 10 is parallel to the height direction of the vehicle. In this way, when the camera assembly 20 is raised or lowered to a certain height, the relative displacement of the camera assembly 20 and the housing assembly 10 is relatively short.

[0040] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1, 2, and 3, the partition 100 further includes a glass mounting position 002 for installing a lifting glass; in the working state, the camera extends out of the first opening and faces the glass mounting position. In this way, regardless of whether the camera device is installed on the front or rear side of the partition 100, the camera can take photos and videos of the cockpit side and the passenger compartment side through the glass mounting position. In other words, by only setting up one camera, the needs of cockpit users and passenger compartment users can be met, while saving costs and greatly improving the user experience. It should be noted that the lifting glass installed in the glass mounting position can be transparent glass or energized glass with adjustable transparency, but is not limited to this.

[0041] In one embodiment, the camera may include a first lens module and a second lens module, with the first lens module facing the cockpit side and the second lens module facing the passenger compartment, enabling the camera to be used from both the cockpit and passenger compartment sides. In another embodiment, the camera is rotatable, allowing the user to adjust the camera's orientation as needed. For example, the camera assembly 20 may also include a camera housing 21, which houses the camera and is rotatably connected to the camera housing 21. In this manner, the camera assembly 20 can first be moved between its operating and storage states by moving in conjunction with the housing assembly 10, and then rotated by rotatably connecting to the camera housing 21. However, this is not limiting. For example, the camera housing may include a motor, with a drive gear disposed on the motor's rotating shaft. A gear is mounted on the camera to engage the drive gear, thereby driving the camera's rotation when the motor rotates. Additionally or alternatively, a rotation bearing may be provided between the camera and the camera housing to ensure more stable rotation of the camera.

[0042] In one embodiment, the ceiling assembly 001 includes a ceiling and a roof cover, with an installation space provided between the ceiling and the roof cover. The partition 100 includes a top frame 101, which is fixedly connected to the roof cover and located within the installation space. In this way, the top frame 101 does not occupy the space below the ceiling, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the vehicle. The camera device is mounted on the top frame 101, and part of the structure of the camera device is located within the installation space. When the camera assembly 20 is in operation, the camera extends out of the first opening and is located below the ceiling so that it can be used by the user.

[0043] In one embodiment, the ceiling includes a front ceiling and a rear ceiling. The front ceiling and the rear ceiling are separated by a spacer, through which the top frame 101 is installed within the installation space. The spacer allows the installer to easily observe the position of the top frame 101 and ensure its correct installation. In addition, compared to an integrally formed ceiling, the separated front and rear ceilings are smaller and lighter, making them easier to transport and install.

[0044] In one embodiment, referring to FIG2 , the housing assembly 10 is snap-fitted to the top frame 101. The housing assembly 10 includes a snap-fitting portion, and the top frame 101 is provided with a snap-fitting portion adapted to the snap-fitting portion. The snap-fitting portion and the snap-fitting portion snap-fit ​​together to snap-fit ​​the housing assembly 10 to the top frame 101. The snap-fitting portion and the snap-fitting portion can be snap-fitted in various ways, such as a lock snap-fitting, a keyway snap-fitting, a spring snap-fitting, etc.

[0045] In the embodiment shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the housing assembly 10 includes two opposing buckles 13. The top frame 101 defines a slot adapted for the buckles 13. The buckles 13 can be inserted into the slot to snap the housing assembly 10 onto the top frame 101. The use of the buckles 13 structure to achieve snap connection of the housing assembly 10 facilitates installation and removal of the housing assembly 10 while ensuring mounting strength.

[0046] In a further embodiment, the housing assembly 10 further includes a positioning portion, and the top frame 101 is provided with a positioning and matching portion. Before the housing assembly 10 is engaged with the top frame 101, the positioning portion can first be connected with the positioning and matching portion to determine the installation position of the housing assembly 10, and then the housing assembly 10 is engaged with the top frame 101. This makes it easier to install the housing assembly 10, that is, to install the camera device in this embodiment more easily.

[0047] The outer shell assembly 10 also includes two positioning pins 14. The positioning mating portion of the top frame 101 is a positioning hole. The positioning pins 14 can be inserted into the positioning holes to complete the positioning. Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 4. The top frame 101 is a beam-like structure that extends along the width direction of the vehicle. The top frame 101 includes a positioning plate 102 and a mounting plate extending toward one side of the camera device. The positioning plate 102 is provided with a positioning hole that is compatible with the positioning pin 14, and the mounting plate is provided with a slot that is compatible with the buckle 13. When installing the camera device, the operator can first insert the positioning pin 14 on the outer shell assembly 10 into the positioning hole. At this time, the position of the buckle 13 is the slot of the mounting plate. Afterwards, the operator can snap the buckle 13 into the slot to complete the installation of the camera device. It can be understood that the number of positioning plates 102 corresponds to the number of positioning holes, and the number of mounting plates can correspond to the number of buckles 13. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in another embodiment, the top frame 101 may include an integrated board extending toward the camera device, the integrated board being provided with the slots and positioning holes described in the above embodiment, thereby also enabling the camera device to be installed. Alternatively, in yet another embodiment, the bottom wall of the top frame 101 is provided with slots and positioning holes.

[0048] Further, referring to Figures 3 and 4 , the housing assembly 10 includes an outwardly extending skirt 15 , on which both the positioning pin 14 and the buckle 13 are disposed. The positioning pin 14 is located at a higher height than the buckle 13, and the length of the positioning pin 14 is greater than the length of the buckle 13. Thus, when installing the housing assembly 10, the positioning pin 14 can be first inserted into the positioning hole to achieve positioning.

[0049] Furthermore, two opposite side ends of the positioning plate 102 are bent upward to form flanges 103 to improve the structural strength of the positioning plate 102 .

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 4 and 5. The housing assembly 10 includes a first housing 11 and a second housing 12 connected to each other, and the accommodating space includes a first accommodating cavity 111 and a second accommodating cavity 121. The first housing 11 includes the first accommodating cavity 111, and the second housing 12 includes the second accommodating cavity 121. The camera assembly 20 is arranged in the first accommodating cavity 111, and the driving member 30 is arranged in the second accommodating cavity 121. It is easy to understand that the camera assembly 20 and the driving member 30 usually have different sizes and shapes. Separating them in different cavities can make the layout and design more flexible, make full use of space, and improve the compactness and efficiency of the entire camera device. In addition, the above arrangement can also reduce the transmission of vibration and impact between each other. For example, the vibration of the driving member 30 will not be directly transmitted to the camera, thereby improving the stability and image quality of the camera.

[0051] In the embodiment shown in Figures 4 and 5 , the size of the first housing 11 defining the first accommodating cavity 111 is adapted to the size of the camera assembly 20, achieving a more compact layout. In this embodiment, because the space required by the driver 30 is smaller than that required by the camera assembly 20, the size of the second housing 12 is smaller than that of the first housing 11. In other embodiments, the size of the second housing 12 may also be larger than that of the first housing 11.

[0052] When the camera device is installed on the partition 100, the bottom end surface of the second shell 12 is arranged to extend obliquely downward away from the top frame 101. While saving space, it can also avoid the top frame 101, allowing the camera device to be installed on the top frame 101 more smoothly.

[0053] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the second shell 12 is used to define the second accommodating cavity 121, and the first shell 11 is used to define the first accommodating cavity 111. Therefore, when the size of the second shell 12 is smaller than the size of the first shell 11, the space of the second accommodating cavity 121 is smaller than the space of the first accommodating cavity 111.

[0054] In a further embodiment, the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity 121 is covered with sound insulation. The sound insulation absorbs the sound wave energy transmitted into the cavity, reducing the propagation and reflection of noise. This reduces the impact of noise generated by the driver 30 on the surrounding environment, providing a quieter working environment and enhancing the quietness of the camera assembly 20 during the raising and lowering process. Furthermore, the sound insulation provides an additional layer of protection, reducing the impact of external physical shock and vibration on the driver 30. This helps to extend the service life of the driver 30 and improve its reliability and stability.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first housing 11 includes a removable first top cover 112, and the second housing 12 includes a removable second top cover 122. Specifically, the first top cover 112 is secured to the top of the first housing 11 via bolts 16 (or screws), and the second top cover 122 is secured to the top of the second housing 12 via bolts 16 (or screws). This allows the camera assembly 20 and the driver 30 to be installed in the first and second accommodating cavities 111 and 121, respectively, before installing the first and second top covers 112, 122. This improves installation efficiency.

[0056] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 4 and 7 , the camera assembly 20 further includes a lifting plate 22 and a guide member 61 disposed on the lifting plate 22. The lifting plate 22 includes a drive engagement portion 63. The housing assembly 10 further includes a guide engagement member 62. The guide member 61 and the guide engagement member 62 are movably connected, and the camera assembly 20 is movably connected to the housing assembly 10 via the guide member 61. In this manner, the camera assembly 20 can achieve both a movably connected to the housing assembly 10 and a drive connected to the drive member 30 via a single lifting plate 22, resulting in a simple structure and ease of implementation.

[0057] One of the guide member 61 and the guide mating member 62 is a slider, and the other is a slide groove, but is not limited to this. In the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the guide member 61 is a guide ridge fixed to the lifting plate 22, and the guide mating member 62 is a guide block fixed to the inner wall of the housing assembly 10. The guide block defines a guide groove that matches the guide ridge, and the guide block is slidably connected to the guide ridge via the guide groove. During the movement of the camera assembly 20, the guide ridge can slide and cooperate with the guide groove of the guide block, making the sliding process of the camera assembly 20 smoother and more precise.

[0058] In a further embodiment, the camera assembly 20 further includes a camera housing 21 having a second opening 210. A lifting plate 22 is disposed over the second opening and is detachably connected to the camera housing 21. As will be readily understood, since the lifting plate 22 is connected to the housing assembly 10 and the driver 30 and must withstand significant loads, making the camera housing 21 and the lifting plate 22 detachably connected allows the camera housing 21 and the lifting plate 22 to be made of different materials, resulting in a stronger lifting plate 22 than the camera housing 21. Furthermore, the thickness of the camera housing 21 can be made smaller than that of the lifting plate 22, further enhancing the strength of the lifting plate 22. Furthermore, the lifting plate 22 serves as a cover for the camera assembly 20, allowing components such as the camera within the camera housing 21 to be installed before the lifting plate 22 is installed. In other words, the lifting plate 22 provides mounting conditions for components such as the camera within the camera housing 21. Furthermore, when the camera requires maintenance and inspection, the lifting plate 22 can be removed, and the second opening can then serve as an inspection access. Specifically, the lifting plate 22 can be detachably connected to the camera housing 21 by screws or bolts.

[0059] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 20 further includes a buffer portion 211 disposed on the camera housing 21, and a buffer mating portion 1121 is disposed on the lower surface of the first top cover 112. When the camera assembly 20 is in the stowed state, a gap exists between the top surface of the camera assembly 20 and the lower surface of the first top cover 112, and the top surface of the camera assembly 20 abuts against the buffer mating portion 1121 of the first top cover 112 via the buffer portion 211. Thus, when the camera assembly 20 moves from the operating state to the stowed state, the camera assembly 20 does not directly contact the first top cover 112, but instead abuts against the buffer mating portion 1121 via the relatively soft buffer portion 211, thereby providing a cushioning effect for the camera assembly 20. The buffer mating portion 1121 and the buffer portion 211 can be made of rubber, the camera housing 21 can be made of plastic, and the lifting plate 22 can be made of sheet metal, such as, but not limited to, steel or aluminum.

[0060] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 6 and 7 , the camera device further includes a transmission assembly. The driving portion of the driver 30 is connected to the transmission assembly, which is in turn connected to the drive mating portion 63. The driving portion is connected to the drive mating portion 63 via the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly acts as a buffer and shock absorber between the driver 30 and the camera assembly 20. This reduces the transmission of vibration and impact from the driver 30 to the camera, minimizing damage and wear to camera components and protecting the stability and lifespan of the camera.

[0061] In a specific embodiment, the driving member 30 includes a motor, the driving portion is the output shaft of the motor, the driving mating portion 63 is a rack, and the length direction of the rack is parallel to the extension direction of the guide member 61. The transmission assembly includes a worm 52 connected to the output shaft of the motor, a first double gear 51 and a second double gear 53, the worm 52 is connected to the output shaft, the first double gear 51 is connected to the worm 52, and the second double gear 53 is connected to the first double gear 51 and the rack, respectively. Specifically, the first double gear 51 includes a first gear 511 adapted to the worm 52 and a second gear 512 coupled to the first gear 511, and the first gear 511 is connected to the worm 52. The second double gear 53 includes a third gear 531 and a fourth gear 532 coupled to the third gear 531. The second gear 512 and the third gear 531 are both helical gears. The second gear 512 is meshed with the third gear 531, and the fourth gear 532 is meshed with the rack. Thus, by adopting the above-described transmission assembly, the space occupied by the transmission assembly can be reduced, making the overall layout of the camera device more compact and easier to install in the vehicle. Furthermore, the connections between the various parts of the transmission assembly are all gear transmissions, which reduces noise and vibration during the transmission process. In other embodiments, the transmission assembly can also adopt a screw-nut transmission form. The specific structure of this structure can be referenced in relevant literature or reference books and will not be described in detail in this disclosed embodiment.

[0062] In the embodiment shown in Figures 6 and 7, the transmission assembly is also arranged in the second accommodating cavity 121 of the second shell 12. This can facilitate the connection between the transmission assembly and the driving member 30 on the one hand, and on the other hand, further reduce the impact of the noise and vibration of the transmission assembly on the camera assembly 20.

[0063] It should be noted that the specific shapes of the camera housing 21, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 can be specifically set according to the structure of the camera, the driving member 30 and the transmission assembly, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not make specific limitations on this.

[0064] In one embodiment, the camera device also includes a first wiring harness 40, a first connector 41 is provided at one end of the wiring harness, and the first connector 41 is reserved outside the accommodating space for connecting to electricity. A second connector 42 is provided at the other end of the wiring harness, and the second connector 42 is located in the accommodating cavity. The second connector 42 has multiple power connection terminals 421, and the multiple power connection terminals 421 are respectively connected to the driving member 30, the controller 71 and the micro switch 72, and are used to supply power to components such as the driving member 30, the controller 71, and the micro switch 72.

[0065] The camera device also includes a second wiring harness 80, one end of which is connected to the camera for powering the camera, and the other end is provided with a third connector 81, which is located outside the accommodating space and is used for connecting to electricity.

[0066] In the embodiment shown in Figures 3, 4, and 7, the lifting plate 22 is provided with a wire passing groove 221. The wire passing groove 221 is U-shaped and is located at the upper part of the lifting plate 22, but is not limited to this. The first shell 11 is provided with a matching groove 17 at a position corresponding to the wire passing groove 221. The shape of the matching groove 17 is adapted to the shape of the wire passing groove 221 and is also U-shaped. Furthermore, since the lifting plate 22 can move relative to the second shell 12, the length of the matching groove 17 is greater than the length of the wire passing groove 221. The peripheral wall of the matching groove 17 is also fitted with an anti-wear ring 90. The shape of the anti-wear ring 90 is adapted to the shape of the matching groove 17. For example, it can be U-shaped, but is not limited to this. The anti-wear ring 90 is made of soft or elastic material, which can prevent the camera connection wires from being worn by the peripheral wall of the matching groove 17 during the movement of the camera assembly 20.

[0067] In one embodiment, the camera device further includes a microswitch 72 and a controller 71 disposed in the accommodation space. The controller 71 is connected to the microswitch 72 and the driver 30, respectively. The controller 71 is configured to control the driver 30 according to the state of the microswitch 72. The camera assembly 20 further includes a first trigger 222. In the accommodation state, the first trigger 222 abuts against the microswitch 72, and the microswitch 72 is in an off state. The controller 71 controls the driver 30 to stop according to the off state of the microswitch 72. Specifically, the controller 71 can obtain the closed and open states of the microswitch 72. When the camera assembly 20 moves to the accommodation space and is in the accommodation state, the first trigger 222 abuts against the microswitch 72, causing the microswitch 72 to be in an off state. The controller 71 can detect that the microswitch 72 is in an off state and control the driver 30 to stop according to the off state signal.

[0068] In a further embodiment, the camera assembly 20 further includes a second trigger member, which is spaced apart from the first trigger member 222 along the direction of movement of the camera assembly 20. In the operating state, the second trigger member abuts the microswitch 72, and the microswitch 72 is in the off state. The controller 71 controls the driver 30 to stop according to the off state of the microswitch 72. Specifically, the controller 71 can obtain the closed and open states of the microswitch 72. When the camera assembly 20 is in the operating state, the second trigger member abuts the microswitch 72, causing the microswitch 72 to be in the off state. The controller 71 can detect that the microswitch 72 is in the off state and control the driver 30 to stop according to the off state signal. Specifically, when the microswitch 72 is off, it can generate a first signal, and the controller 71 controls the driver 30 to stop according to the first signal. In some embodiments, the camera assembly can have multiple operating positions, and multiple trigger members need to be provided.

[0069] Through the above configuration, the controller 71 can determine whether the camera assembly 20 has moved to the operating state or the storage state, and control the driver 30 to stop working when the camera assembly is in the operating state or the storage state, which helps to ensure the safety of the camera assembly 20 during movement. It should be noted that when the camera assembly 20 is in the moving state, that is, when it is in a state other than the operating state or the storage state, the micro switch 72 is in the closed state, so that the driver 30 can operate normally.

[0070] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 20 further includes a position sensor 73 mounted on the camera housing 21. The position sensor 73 is connected to the controller 71 and is capable of generating a position signal. The controller 71 controls the driver 30 based on the position signal and the state of the microswitch 72. The position sensor 73 can detect and provide feedback on the current position of the camera assembly 20. The controller 71 can read the position signal output by the position sensor 73 to determine the current position of the camera assembly 20. In this way, the controller 71 can monitor the status of the position sensor 73 and the microswitch 72 in real time, promptly obtaining information on changes in the position of the camera assembly 20 and providing an accurate basis for subsequent operations and decisions.

[0071] For example, when the micro switch 72 is in a closed state, but the controller 71 detects that the displacement sensor is always in a fixed position, it can be determined that the camera assembly 20 cannot move normally. At this time, the controller 71 can control the driving member 30 to stop working to reduce the risk.

[0072] For another example, when the micro switch 72 fails and cannot be disconnected normally, the controller 71 can also control the start and stop of the driving member 30 through the position signal of the position sensor 73.

[0073] It should be noted that there are some application scenarios that are not described in this embodiment, but when these application scenarios are applied to this embodiment, they should all be covered within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0074] Furthermore, a plurality of position sensors 73 may be provided to improve the accuracy of detecting the position of the camera assembly 20 .

[0075] It should be noted that the controller 71 can be a PLC board, a single-chip microcomputer, or the like. When the camera device is used in a vehicle, the controller 71 must be connected to the vehicle's body processor. The controller 71 can forward the position signal and the first signal to the body processor. The body processor processes the position signal and the first signal, generates corresponding control signals, and forwards them to the controller 71. The controller 71 then controls the driver 30 based on the control signals.

[0076] As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "said," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0077] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure should be included in the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A camera mounting structure, applied to a vehicle, comprising: Ceiling assembly (001); a partition (100) fixedly connected to the roof assembly, the partition being used to separate a driver's cabin and a passenger compartment of the vehicle; A camera device is installed on the partition.

2. The camera mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: The camera device comprises a housing component (10) and a camera component (20), wherein the housing component is mounted on the partition, the housing component has a storage space, the housing component comprises a first opening communicating with the storage space, the camera component is movably connected to the housing component, the camera component comprises a camera, and the camera component has a storage state and an operating state, wherein in the storage state, the camera component is accommodated in the storage space, and in the operating state, the camera component extends out of the first opening.

3. The camera mounting structure according to claim 2, wherein: The camera device further comprises a driving member (30); the driving member is connected to the housing assembly and comprises a driving portion, and the camera assembly further comprises a driving fitting portion (63), the driving portion being connected to the driving fitting portion and being used to drive the camera assembly to move, so that the camera assembly switches between the storage state and the working state.

4. The camera mounting structure according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The first opening is located at the bottom of the housing assembly, and the moving direction of the camera assembly relative to the housing assembly is substantially parallel to the height direction of the vehicle.

5. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The partition further comprises a glass mounting position (002) for mounting a lifting glass; in the working state, the camera extends out of the first opening and faces the glass mounting position.

6. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The camera assembly further comprises a lifting plate (22) and a guide member (61) provided on the lifting plate, the lifting plate comprises the driving fitting portion (63), the housing assembly further comprises a guide fitting member (62), the guide member is movably connected to the guide fitting member, and the camera assembly is movably connected to the housing assembly via the guide member.

7. The camera mounting structure according to claim 6, wherein: The camera assembly further comprises a camera housing (21), the camera housing being provided with a second opening (210), the lifting plate cover being provided at the second opening and being detachably connected to the camera housing.

8. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that: The camera device further comprises a micro switch (72) and a controller (71) arranged in the accommodating space, wherein the controller is connected to the micro switch and the driving member respectively, and the controller is used to control the driving member according to the state of the micro switch; the camera assembly further comprises a first trigger member (222), in the storage state, the first trigger member abuts against the micro switch, the micro switch is in an off state, and the controller controls the driving member to stop according to the off state of the micro switch.

9. The camera mounting structure according to claim 8, wherein: The camera assembly also includes a second trigger member, which is spaced apart from the first trigger member along the moving direction of the camera assembly; in the working state, the second trigger member abuts against the micro switch, and the micro switch is in an off state, and the controller controls the driving member to stop according to the off state of the micro switch.

10. The camera mounting structure according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The camera assembly further comprises a position sensor (73) connected to the controller, the position sensor being used to generate a position signal according to the position of the camera, and the controller being used to control the driving member according to the position signal and the state of the micro switch.

11. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that: The housing assembly comprises a first housing (11) and a second housing (12) connected to each other, the accommodating space comprises a first accommodating cavity (111) and a second accommodating cavity (121), the first housing comprises the first accommodating cavity, the second housing comprises the second accommodating cavity, the camera assembly is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the driving member is arranged in the second accommodating cavity.

12. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 3 to 11, characterized in that: The camera device also includes a transmission assembly, the driving part of the driving member is connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected to the driving matching part; wherein, the driving member includes a motor, the driving part is the output shaft of the motor, the driving matching part (63) is a rack, and the transmission assembly includes a worm (52), a first double gear (51) and a second double gear (53), the worm is connected to the output shaft, the first double gear is connected to the worm, and the second double gear is respectively connected to the first double gear and the rack.

13. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The camera includes a first lens module and a second lens module, wherein the first lens module faces a side of the cockpit, and the second lens module faces a side of the passenger compartment.

14. The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The camera assembly further comprises a camera housing (21), and the camera is rotatably connected to the camera housing.

15. A vehicle comprising: The camera mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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