Vehicle Camera Angle Adjustment for Universal Windshield Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing camera devices for vehicles require separate couplers for each vehicle due to differences in size and windshield angle, leading to increased costs for molds.
Innovation Solution
A camera device with a view angle adjustment mechanism that includes a bracket, a camera module, a view angle adjustment member, and an elastic member, allowing for adjustable positioning and rotation of the camera module to achieve optimal view angles without the need for separate couplers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate couplers are used for each vehicle to achieve optimal view angles, then the view angle optimization is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases due to multiple molds
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a view angle adjustment mechanism that allows the camera module to be rotated and positioned at different angles. The bracket includes a support portion with sidewalls having openings, and a view angle adjustment member that can rotate within these openings. This dynamic adjustment capability enables a single coupler design to adapt to different vehicle types and windshield angles, eliminating the need for multiple vehicle-specific molds while maintaining optimal view angles for lane keeping assist systems.
2Ease of manufacture
If a fixed coupler design is used for all vehicles, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the view angle optimization cannot be achieved for different vehicle types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal coupler design that can be applied to multiple vehicle types. The bracket and camera module assembly is designed with adjustable view angle capabilities, allowing a single coupler structure to serve multiple functions across different vehicle platforms. This multi-functionality is achieved through the rotation mechanism that enables the camera to be oriented at various angles, making the same coupler suitable for vehicles with different windshield angles and sizes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If custom couplers are manufactured for each vehicle model, then the optimal view angle is achieved, but the device complexity and variety of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the view angle adjustment functionality into distinct components: a bracket with support portion, sidewalls with openings, a view angle adjustment member with locking mechanism, and an elastic member. This segmentation allows the complex adjustment capability to be achieved through modular components rather than requiring completely different coupler designs for each vehicle. The standardized bracket and camera module assembly can be used across vehicle types, reducing overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The camera device effectively reduces costs by eliminating the need for custom molds for each vehicle, while ensuring optimal view angles for lane keeping assist systems and other applications.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member (400) that elastically supports the view angle adjustment member (300)
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AI summary
A camera angle adjustment device is provided. A camera angle adjustment device according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: a bracket; a camera module disposed in the bracket; a viewing angle adjustment member having one side disposed in the bracket and the other side coupled to the camera module so as to control the position of the camera module; and an elastic member disposed in the bracket so as to bring the one side of the viewing angle adjustment member into contact with the bracket.