DE202006002671U1 - Indicator lamp module with rear drive video camera for motor vehicles for viewing traffic behind it has casing with light element and video objective whereby both of them are connected in such a way that they both use same current path - Google Patents

Abstract

Indicator lamp module with rear drive video camera has a casing (1) in which light element and video objective are arranged and the casing is covered with translucent cover (4). The light element and video objective are so arranged in a compact construction unit that they both use same current path.

Description

The The invention relates to a license plate lamp module with a reversing video camera, in particular, a license plate lamp module provided with a video camera communicates and good for suitable for use in motor vehicles.

The Motor vehicle is considered one of the important means of transport. The driver in the motor vehicle can by two outside mirrors and an interior rearview mirror watch the traffic behind you. The two exterior mirrors and the interior rearview mirror can but the driver of the vehicle watching the straight behind do not allow themselves to be located. To the problem too to solve, are a reverse radar as well as a reversing video camera been developed. Furthermore is a light source at the top of a license plate of a vehicle attached to make the content of the license plate visible.

The However, the above two arrangements are two independent equipment. For the assembly of these two equipments on a vehicle are two current paths for the light source and the video lens needed. Therefore, they will be more time consuming assembled. This means, that the owner of the vehicle will not use for a long period of time can. Furthermore The two current paths require a greater cost. It is common that Reversing video camera in the middle of the bumper at the rear of the vehicle or at the top of the vehicle provided. Therefore, the driver can behind him, watching traffic recorded on the video lens on an ad, when the vehicle is backing up. So let yourself avoid being unwanted Shocks occur, which expose the driver to danger.

Becomes the video lens is installed too high or too low, can optimal recording angle often can not be achieved. If the video lens is on one at a low Place arranged bumper is attached, and is located in a dark place, the recorded images are not clearly recognized. It comes It's easy for that to be located on the low place bumper destroyed mounted video lens can be when the vehicle is backing up or from subsequent vehicles is encountered.

By The invention will be a license plate lamp module with a reversing video camera created, to which the lighting elements and the video lens in such a way attachable are that the lighting elements and the video lens together one same current path.

In addition, will by the invention a license plate lamp module with a reversing video camera created that clearly illuminates the license plate and a light source for the Video lens delivers such that the recorded images clearly are recognizable.

The Invention has in particular the features specified in claim 1 on. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

The The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing.

In show the drawing:

1 an overall perspective view of an embodiment of a license plate lamp module according to the invention in conjunction with a video camera;

2 an exploded perspective view of the embodiment of a license plate lamp module according to the invention in conjunction with a video camera;

3 an overall perspective view of the luminous element according to the invention in an enlarged view; and

4 an application example of the license plate lamp module according to the invention in the mounted state on a vehicle.

Referring to 1 and 2 For example, a license plate lamp module according to the present invention having a reversing video camera mainly has a box 1 , at least one luminous element 2 , a video lens 3 , a translucent cover 4 and a protective housing 5 on. According to the lighting elements 2 is the box 1 inside with plugs provided. In the embodiment according to 1 and 2 points the box 1 inside each with a plug on both sides 11 . 12 on, being a tongue 13 starting from the opening of the box 1 extending in the horizontal direction.

The light element 2 is designed as a light bulb or LED. In the embodiment according to 1 and 2 are two lighting elements 2 provided, which are realized as a light emitting diode. How out 3 can be seen, are two LEDs 213 on a circuit board 212 attached, its back with a slot 211 which is then provided by a light-collecting frame 21 is enclosed.

The video lens 3 is at the box 1 connected.

The translucent cover 4 is at the at the opening of the box 1 arranged tongue 13 adapted and in its central area with a passage opening 41 Mistake.

The protective housing 5 is through the passage opening 41 the translucent cover 4 passed. The two sides of the bottom of the protective housing 5 rejuvenate inwards and are designed as bevels. At one of the slopes is an extension 51 arranged. The protective housing 5 but also with the translucent cover 4 be made in one piece.

When inserting the two light elements 2 in the with the video lens 3 provided box 1 grab the plugs 11 . 12 in the slot 211 one while the video lens 3 between the two lighting elements 2 located. Then the protective housing 5 in the passage opening 41 the translucent cover 4 fitted, whereupon the video lens 3 into the interior of the extension 51 of the protective housing 5 is used. Finally, the translucent cover 4 to the tongue 13 of the box 1 appropriate. Thus, the assembly of the license plate lamp module according to the invention is completed.

In use, as in the 1 to 4 shown, the box so far assembled 1 at the upper end of a rear end of a vehicle 6 arranged mark 61 mounted such that the extension 51 of the protective housing 5 protrudes outwards. This will change the state behind the license plate 61 from the video lens 3 added. With the protective housing 5 will avoid the video lens 3 contaminated or even damaged by foreign matter such as dust, rain, etc. Also, those from the on both sides of the video lens 3 arranged light elements 2 emitted light rays through the translucent cover 4 pass and then the license plate 61 illuminate.

• 1. Die Leuchtelemente 2 und das Videoobjektiv 3 sind zu einer kompakten Baueinheit zusammengefügt, wodurch die beiden Anordnungen mit einer einmaligen Montagearbeit fertig auf dem Fahrzeug 6 montiert werden können.
• 2. Die Kombination aus den Leuchtelementen 2 und dem Videoobjektiv 3 kann mit geringerem Zeitaufwand montiert werden, wodurch eine erhebliche Einsparung von Montagekosten möglich ist.
• 3. Die aus den Leuchtelementen 2 ausgesendeten Lichtstrahlen beleuchten nicht nur das Kennzeichen 61, sondern sie liefern auch eine genügende Beleuchtung für das Videoobjektiv 3. So können Gegenstände deutlich vom Videoobjektiv 3 aufgenommen werden.

In summary, for example, the following advantages can be realized with the license plate lamp module according to the invention:

• 1. The light elements 2 and the video lens 3 are assembled into a compact unit, whereby the two arrangements finished with a one-time assembly work on the vehicle 6 can be mounted.
• 2. The combination of the lighting elements 2 and the video lens 3 can be installed in less time, which is a significant saving on installation costs.
• 3. The from the light elements 2 emitted light rays illuminate not only the license plate 61 but they also provide sufficient illumination for the video lens 3 , This allows objects to be distinct from the video lens 3 be recorded.

Even though the invention has been described with reference to an example which is currently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment limited is. On the contrary, various modifications and the like Arrangements are covered, which are within the scope of the appended claims, which agree with the broadest interpretation to all such Modifications and similar To include arrangement.

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Claims (6)

License plate lamp module with a reversing video camera housing a box ( 1 ), in which at least one luminous element ( 2 ) and a video lens ( 3 ), the box ( 1 ) with a translucent cover ( 4 ), whereby the lighting elements ( 2 ) and the video lens ( 3 ) are so assembled into a compact unit that the lighting elements ( 2 ) and the video lens ( 3 ) together use a same current path, which ensures easy wiring. License plate lamp module according to claim 1, characterized in that the box ( 1 ) inside both sides with one plug each ( 11 . 12 ), the two plugs ( 11 . 12 ) for connecting the light elements ( 2 ) serve. License plate lamp module according to claim 2, characterized in that the lighting elements ( 2 ) as light emitting diodes ( 213 ) are executed on a circuit board ( 212 ) is attached, whose back with one at the inside of the box ( 1 ) ( 11 . 12 ) adapted slot ( 211 ), which is then replaced by a light-collecting frame ( 21 ) is enclosed. License plate lamp module according to claim 1, characterized in that the translucent cover ( 4 ) is integrally connected to an approach in which the video lens ( 3 ) is located. License plate lamp module according to claim 1, characterized in that the translucent cover ( 4 ) with a passage opening ( 41 ), through which the protective housing ( 5 ) can be passed. License plate lamp module according to claim 5, characterized in that the two sides of the bottom of the protective housing ( 5 ) are tapered inwardly and formed as bevels, wherein on one of the slopes an extension ( 51 ) is arranged.