Driving recorder and vehicle

Abstract

The present application discloses a driving recorder and a vehicle. The driving recorder comprises a main body and extension assemblies, wherein the main body comprises a housing, a main circuit board, and a main camera, the main circuit board is arranged in the housing, the main camera is arranged on one surface of the housing, and the main camera is electrically connected to the main circuit board; each extension assembly comprises a base, an extension circuit board, and an extension camera, the extension circuit board is arranged in the base, the extension camera is arranged on the base, and the extension camera is electrically connected to the extension circuit board; one of the main circuit board and the extension circuit board is provided with an extension port and the other is provided with an extension plug, and the extension plug and the extension port are electrically connected to each other in a detachable manner, so as to detachably connect the corresponding extension assembly and the main body and electrically connect the extension circuit board and the main circuit board.

Description

Dashcam and vehicle

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202423032418.9, filed on December 9, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of vehicle-mounted equipment technology, and in particular to a dashcam and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0003] A dashcam is a device that records video and audio information during a vehicle's journey. After installation, a dashcam can record video and audio of the entire driving process, providing evidence in case of traffic accidents. It can also be used to capture beautiful scenery along the way and record the process of overcoming difficult obstacles.

[0004] Most dashcams on the market have a single usage mode and cannot be adjusted according to actual usage scenarios, making them inflexible in use. Technical issues

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to propose a dashcam and vehicle that can be flexibly expanded according to the usage scenario to adapt to different usage scenarios. Technical solutions

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the dashcam proposed in this application includes a main body and an expansion assembly. The main body includes a housing, a main circuit board, and a main camera. The main circuit board is disposed within the housing, and the main camera is disposed on one surface of the housing, and the main camera is electrically connected to the main circuit board. The expansion assembly includes a base, an expansion circuit board, and an expansion camera. The expansion circuit board is disposed within the base, and the expansion camera is disposed on the base, and the expansion camera is electrically connected to the expansion circuit board. One of the main circuit board and the expansion circuit board has an expansion interface, and the other has an expansion connector. The expansion connector is detachably electrically connected to the expansion interface to detachably connect the expansion assembly to the main body and to electrically connect the expansion circuit board to the main circuit board.

[0007] In one embodiment, the main body further includes a first magnetic chuck, which is disposed on the inner wall of the housing facing the extension component; the extension component further includes a second magnetic chuck, which is disposed on the inner wall of the base facing the main body, and the first magnetic chuck and the second magnetic chuck are magnetically connected to each other to detachably connect the housing and the base.

[0008] In one embodiment, there are two of each of the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor, with the two first magnetic attractors or the two second magnetic attractors spaced apart on opposite sides of the expansion interface or the expansion connector.

[0009] In one embodiment, one of the housing and the base has a slot on its surface, and the other has a plug-in portion, which is detachably connected to the slot to detachably connect the housing and the base.

[0010] In one embodiment, there are two plug-in portions and two slots, with the two plug-in portions or the two slots symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the expansion interface or the expansion connector.

[0011] In one embodiment, the extended camera is rotatably connected to the base, and when the extended component is installed on the main body, the extended camera can rotate horizontally relative to the base.

[0012] In one embodiment, a pivot is provided on each of the opposite sides of the base and the extended camera, and a shaft hole is provided on each of the opposite sides of the other. The pivot is inserted into one of the shaft holes to enable the extended camera to rotate relative to the base perpendicular to the extension direction of the pivot.

[0013] In one embodiment, the number of the extension components is two, and the two extension components are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the main body.

[0014] In one embodiment, the expansion interface and the expansion connector are a Type-C interface and a Type-C connector, respectively.

[0015] This application also proposes a vehicle including the dashcam described above, wherein the vehicle's power supply components are electrically connected to the dashcam's main circuit board. Beneficial effects

[0016] The technical solution of this application adopts an expansion interface on one of the main body and the expansion component, and an expansion connector on the other. The expansion interface and the expansion connector are electrically connected to the main circuit board or the expansion circuit board at the corresponding position, respectively. The detachable electrical connection between the expansion interface and the expansion connector realizes the detachable electrical connection between the expansion circuit board and the main circuit board, and also realizes the detachable connection between the expansion component and the main body. It can flexibly select whether to connect the expansion component according to the usage scenario, thereby improving the flexibility of the dashcam. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the dashcam provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dashcam provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dashcam provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dashcam provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 5 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the expansion component in the dashcam provided in this application.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 100. Dashcam; 1. Main body; 11. Housing; 12. Main camera; 13. Expansion interface; 14. Slot; 2. Expansion component; 21. Base; 22. Expansion camera; 221. Hinge; 23. Expansion connector; 24. Plug-in part.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Embodiments of the present invention

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0029] A dashcam is a device that records video and audio information during a vehicle's journey. After installation, a dashcam can record video and audio of the entire driving process, providing evidence in case of traffic accidents. It can also be used to capture beautiful scenery along the way and record the process of overcoming difficult obstacles.

[0030] Most dashcams on the market have a single usage mode and cannot be adjusted according to actual usage scenarios, making them inflexible in use.

[0031] This application proposes a dashcam and a vehicle that can be flexibly expanded according to usage scenarios to adapt to different usage scenarios.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5. In one embodiment of this application, the dashcam 100 includes a main body 1 and an expansion component 2. The main body 1 includes a housing 11, a main circuit board, and a main camera 12. The main circuit board is disposed inside the housing 11, and the main camera 12 is disposed on one surface of the housing 11. The main camera 12 is electrically connected to the main circuit board. The expansion component 2 includes a base 21, an expansion circuit board, and an expansion camera 22. The expansion circuit board is disposed inside the base 21, and the expansion camera 22 is disposed on the base 21. The expansion camera 22 is electrically connected to the expansion circuit board. One of the main circuit board and the expansion circuit board is provided with an expansion interface 13, and the other is provided with an expansion connector 23. The expansion connector 23 is detachably electrically connected to the expansion interface 13 to detachably connect the expansion component 2 to the main body 1 and to make the expansion circuit board electrically conductive with the main circuit board.

[0033] In this embodiment, the main body 1 of the dashcam 100 includes a housing 11, a main circuit board, and a main camera 12. The housing 11 can be made of hard plastic, which is sturdy and durable, and relatively lightweight, making it easy to install in a vehicle. Alternatively, it can be made of lightweight metal. The main circuit board is located inside the housing 11 and can be a PCB board or other types of circuit boards. The expansion component 2 includes a base 21, an expansion circuit board, and an expansion camera 22. The expansion circuit board is located inside the base 21 and can be a PCB board or other types of circuit boards. An expansion connector 23 is provided on the main circuit board. The expansion connector 23 is electrically connected to the main circuit board and is partially exposed in the housing 11. The expansion connector 23 can be a USB connector, a Type-C connector, or a mini-USB connector, without further limitation. Correspondingly, an expansion interface 13 is provided on the expansion circuit board. The expansion interface 13 is electrically connected to the expansion circuit board and is partially exposed in the base 21. The expansion interface 13 can be a USB interface, a Type-C interface, or a mini-USB interface. It is understood that, in another embodiment, the main circuit board is provided with an expansion interface 13, which is electrically connected to the main circuit board and is partially exposed in the housing 11. The expansion interface 13 can be a USB interface, a Type-C interface, or a mini-USB interface, without further limitation. Correspondingly, the expansion circuit board is provided with an expansion connector 23, which is electrically connected to the expansion circuit board and is partially exposed in the base 21. The expansion connector 23 can be a USB connector, a Type-C connector, or a mini-USB connector, without further limitation.

[0034] By plugging the expansion interface 13 into the expansion connector 23, the connection between the housing 11 and the base 21 is achieved, thereby connecting the expansion component 2 and the main body 1. Furthermore, the electrical connection between the expansion connector 23 and the expansion interface 13 enables the electrical connection between the expansion circuit board and the main circuit board, allowing the expansion camera 22 to be electrically connected to the main circuit board. The expansion camera 22 can be positioned in the same direction as the main camera 12, enabling it to work in conjunction with the main camera 12 to capture the blind spot of the main camera 12, thus improving the shooting angle of the dashcam 100. Alternatively, the expansion camera 22 can be positioned facing inwards to capture scenes inside the vehicle, enhancing the usability of the dashcam 100.

[0035] The technical solution of this application adopts an expansion interface 13 on one of the main body 1 and the expansion component 2, and an expansion connector 23 on the other. The expansion interface 13 and the expansion connector 23 are electrically connected to the main circuit board or the expansion circuit board at the corresponding position, respectively. The detachable electrical connection between the expansion interface 13 and the expansion connector 23 realizes the detachable electrical connection between the expansion circuit board and the main circuit board, and also realizes the detachable connection between the expansion component 2 and the main body 1. It can flexibly select whether to connect the expansion component 2 according to the usage scenario, thereby improving the flexibility of the dashcam 100.

[0036] In the embodiments of this application, the main body 1 further includes a first magnetic absorbing member, which is disposed on the inner wall of the housing 11 facing the extension component 2; the extension component 2 further includes a second magnetic absorbing member, which is disposed on the inner wall of the base 21 facing the main body 1. The first magnetic absorbing member and the second magnetic absorbing member are magnetically connected to each other so as to detachably connect the housing 11 and the base 21.

[0037] In this embodiment, the main body 1 and the expansion component 2 are respectively provided with a first magnetic chuck and a second magnetic chuck. The first magnetic chuck is disposed inside the housing 11 and the second magnetic chuck is disposed inside the base 21. When the housing 11 and the base 21 are close to each other, the first magnetic chuck and the second magnetic chuck will generate a magnetic attraction force between them, which can guide the expansion interface 13 and the expansion connector 23 to be inserted. Furthermore, the magnetic force can enhance the connection strength between the housing 11 and the expansion component 2, preventing the expansion component 2 from falling off due to vehicle bumps or other reasons.

[0038] In the embodiments of this application, there are two first magnetic suction members and two second magnetic suction members, and the two first magnetic suction members or the two second magnetic suction members are spaced apart on opposite sides of the expansion interface 13 or the expansion connector 23.

[0039] In this embodiment, there are two first magnetic suction components and two second magnetic suction components. The two first magnetic suction components are spaced apart on opposite sides of the expansion interface 13 or the expansion connector 23. Correspondingly, the two second magnetic suction components are spaced apart on opposite sides of the expansion interface 13 and the expansion connector 23. When the housing 11 and the base 21 are close to each other, the first magnetic suction components and the second magnetic suction components on both sides will generate magnetic attraction, which can guide the expansion interface 13 and the expansion connector 23 to be inserted. Furthermore, through the magnetic connection between the two first magnetic suction components and the two second magnetic suction components, the connection strength between the housing 11 and the expansion component 2 can be further improved, preventing the expansion component 2 from falling off due to vehicle bumps or other reasons.

[0040] In the embodiments of this application, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, one of the housing 11 and the base 21 has a slot 14 on its surface, and the other has a plug-in part 24. The plug-in part 24 is detachably connected to the slot 14 so as to detachably connect the housing 11 and the base 21.

[0041] In this embodiment, to further enhance the connection strength between the housing 11 and the base 21 and prevent the extension component 2 from falling off due to vehicle bumps, thus causing the extension camera 22 to malfunction, a slot 14 is provided on the surface of the housing 11 facing the base 21, and a plug-in portion 24 is provided on the surface of the base 21 facing the housing 11. The plug-in portion 24 is inserted into the slot 14 to detachably connect the housing 11 and the base 21. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the surface of the housing 11 facing the base 21 is provided with a plug-in portion 24, and the surface of the base 21 facing the housing 11 is provided with a slot 14, with the plug-in portion 24 inserted into the slot 14 to detachably connect the housing 11 and the base 21.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, there are two plug-in portions 24 and two slots 14, and the two plug-in portions 24 or the two slots 14 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the expansion interface 13 or the expansion connector 23.

[0043] In this embodiment, two plug-in parts 24 and two slots 14 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the expansion interface 13 or expansion connector 23. One plug-in part 24 is inserted into one slot 14 to detachably connect the housing 11 and the base 21, thereby improving the connection strength between the two.

[0044] In the embodiments of this application, the extended camera 22 is rotatably connected to the base 21. When the extended component 2 is installed on the main body 1, the extended camera 22 can rotate horizontally relative to the base 21.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the extension component 2 is installed on the main body 1, the extension camera 22 can rotate horizontally relative to the base 21 through the rotatable connection between the extension camera 22 and the base 21, thereby increasing the shooting angle of the extension camera 22 and enriching the usage scenarios of the dashcam 100. The specific rotatable connection between the extension camera 22 and the base 21 can be achieved through a shaft hole fit or through a rotating bearing; the specific connection method is not further limited here.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, referring to FIG5, a rotating shaft 221 is provided on each of the opposite sides of the base 21 and the extended camera 22, and a shaft hole is provided on each of the opposite sides of the other. The rotating shaft 221 passes through the shaft hole to realize the extended camera 22 rotating relative to the base 21 in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the rotating shaft 221.

[0047] In this embodiment, the base 21 and the extended camera 22 are specifically connected via a shaft-hole fit, allowing the extended camera 22 to rotate relative to the base 21. A shaft hole is provided on each of the two opposite inner walls of the base 21, and a rotating shaft 221 protrudes from each of the opposite sides of the extended camera 22. One rotating shaft 221 passes through one shaft hole to rotatably connect the extended camera 22 to the base 21. Alternatively, in another embodiment, a rotating shaft 221 protrudes from each of the two opposite inner walls of the base 21, and a shaft hole is provided on each of the opposite sides of the extended camera 22. A rotating shaft 221 passes through one shaft hole to rotatably connect the extended camera 22 to the base 21. This shaft-hole fit not only achieves a rotatable connection between the extended camera 22 and the base 21, but also enhances the connection strength between them, preventing the extended camera 22 from detaching from the base 21.

[0048] In the embodiments of this application, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, there are two extension components 2, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the main body 1.

[0049] In this embodiment, an expansion component 2 is provided on each of the opposite sides of the main body 1, and an expansion interface 13 or an expansion connector 23 is provided on each of the opposite sides of the main circuit board of the main body 1. The corresponding expansion component 2 is provided with a corresponding expansion connector 23 or expansion interface 13. One of the two expansion components 2 can be positioned facing forward of the vehicle to help the main camera 12 capture blind spots, while the other can be positioned facing inwards. Alternatively, both can be positioned facing forward of the vehicle to capture images to the sides, thus compensating for the blind spots on both sides of the main camera 12 and further improving the shooting range of the dashcam 100. The expansion components 2 on both sides further enhance the functionality of the dashcam 100.

[0050] In the embodiments of this application, the expansion interface 13 and the expansion connector 23 are a Type-C interface and a Type-C connector, respectively.

[0051] In this embodiment, a Type-C interface and a Type-C connector are used as expansion interface 13 and expansion connector 23. The Type-C interface supports reversible insertion, allowing for easy insertion regardless of the interface's orientation, greatly improving the convenience of plugging and unplugging. The expansion camera 22 can also be configured to face either the front of the vehicle or the interior, enhancing the functionality of the dashcam 100. Furthermore, the Type-C interface supports high-speed data transmission, with a maximum data transmission speed of up to 10Gbps, enabling the transmission of large amounts of data in a short time and improving work efficiency.

[0052] This application also proposes a vehicle including the dashcam 100 as described above, wherein the vehicle's power supply components are electrically connected to the main circuit board of the dashcam 100.

[0053] In this embodiment, the main circuit board is electrically connected to the vehicle's power supply components to provide power for the main camera 12 to operate, and can also provide power to the extended camera 22 through the electrical connection between the extension connector 23 and the extension interface 13.

[0054] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A dashcam, wherein, The dashcam includes: The main body includes a housing, a main circuit board, and a main camera. The main circuit board is disposed within the housing, and the main camera is disposed on one surface of the housing. The main camera is electrically connected to the main circuit board. An extension component, comprising a base, an extension circuit board, and an extension camera, wherein the extension circuit board is disposed within the base, the extension camera is disposed within the base, and the extension camera is electrically connected to the extension circuit board; One of the main circuit board and the expansion circuit board is provided with an expansion interface, and the other is provided with an expansion connector. The expansion connector is detachably electrically connected to the expansion interface to detachably connect the expansion component to the main body and to make the expansion circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board.

2. The dashcam as described in claim 1, wherein, The main body also includes a first magnetic suction member, which is disposed on the inner wall of the housing facing the extension component; The extension component also includes a second magnetic chuck, which is disposed on the inner wall of the base facing the main body. The first magnetic chuck and the second magnetic chuck are magnetically connected to each other to detachably connect the housing to the base.

3. The dashcam as described in claim 2, wherein, The number of the first magnetic clasp and the second magnetic clasp are both two, and the two first magnetic clasp or the two second magnetic clasp are spaced apart on opposite sides of the expansion interface or the expansion connector.

4. The dashcam as described in claim 1, wherein, One of the housing and the base has a slot on its surface, and the other has a plug-in part. The plug-in part is detachably connected to the slot so as to detachably connect the housing and the base.

5. The dashcam as described in claim 4, wherein, The number of the plug-in portion and the number of the slots are both two, and the two plug-in portions or the two slots are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the expansion interface or the expansion connector.

6. The dashcam as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The extended camera is rotatably connected to the base. When the extended component is installed on the main body, the extended camera can rotate horizontally relative to the base.

7. The dashcam as described in claim 6, wherein, One of the base and the extended camera has a rotating shaft on each of its opposite sides, and the other has a shaft hole on each of its opposite sides. The rotating shaft passes through one of the shaft holes to enable the extended camera to rotate relative to the base perpendicular to the extension direction of the rotating shaft.

8. The dashcam as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The number of the extension components is two, and the two extension components are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the main body.

9. The dashcam as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The expansion interface and the expansion connector are a Type-C interface and a Type-C connector, respectively.

10. A vehicle, wherein, The vehicle dash cam as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the power supply component of the vehicle is electrically connected to the main circuit board of the vehicle dash cam.

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