JP2007050868A - Vehicle body integrated type tv camera and its mounting vehicle body structure - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve safety problems that a driver needs to move his/her eyes at an angle of approximately 90° in one side when looking at a door mirror during driving, has to look at it through a door window, and therefore, does not look ahead carefully, and that door mirrors may contact with obstacles and persons on a narrow road and at a parking lot and a garage etc. since they are largely protruded from the vehicle body. <P>SOLUTION: Door mirrors are removed and a TV camera system is used instead to achieve purposes and functions of the door mirrors. Thus, various functions are mounted, safety problems of the door mirrors can be solved, and design performance can be enhanced. Since positioning is performed in accordance with the design and functions and taken images are displayed on screens of a multiscreen television at a driver seat, a driver can confirm rearward safety by moving his/her eyes at approximately the same angle as that when he/she looks at instruments. In addition, since the number of screens and cameras can be determined as necessary, the overall periphery of the vehicle body including inside of the vehicle can be confirmed. Since a camera part is integral with the vehicle body, design performance is not deteriorated. In addition, the camera part is not an obstacle, the safety level is enhanced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  1 The present invention removes the door mirror itself, which is currently used as a safety check behind the car, and is equipped with a TV camera system instead. This is to confirm the safety of the passenger compartment. In addition, this TV camera system mounting method also relates to a car body-integrated multi-screen TV camera, its mounting method, and car body structure, which can eliminate all the dangers of door mirrors without harming the car design. It is.

At present, as a means for confirming the rear of a vehicle, safety confirmation of the rear is performed by visually checking these mirrors during driving, such as a combination of a pillar-type fender mirror and a door mirror and a room mirror. For the purpose of mirroring the rear, the support method and position of both the pole-type fender mirror and the door mirror are protrusions from the vehicle body, and sometimes they become obstacles and dangerous objects. In particular, the door mirror that is widely used now protrudes greatly from the width of the vehicle, and is mounted almost right next to the driver. This is a big hindrance to safe driving, as the angle is large and the car becomes careless during that time. In recent years, television cameras such as surveillance cameras and security cameras have been used in various fields. There are a number of published patent publications that have applied for the use of television camera systems as safer confirmation means than door mirrors (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 7-52710, 11-255020, 2002-2002). 326540). That is why many drivers are questioning the safety of door mirrors, and because there are many dangers and obstacles to door mirrors, applications for TV camera systems can be superior in safety. Needless to say, the main points and objectives alleged are common. Using a TV camera system by removing the door mirror as a safety confirmation means is a revolutionary thing for cars (automakers). For that reason, the TV camera system must have functions and solid advantages that cannot be achieved by mirrors, not only eliminate the danger of door mirrors, but also the system is the best and there are disadvantages to this system. Should not be. Many of the technical contents of patent application requests related to conventional TV camera systems are limited to changing the door mirror to a TV camera system, and the system model is limited to the location where the camera unit is installed. There are many things. The car is not only a function but also the car's design. It is in harmony with the car's design, and the camera and TV should not become a foreign object for the car without harming the design. Since TV cameras are evolving day by day, the size of the camera section and the type of TV screen cannot be limited, and the installation location of the TV section and camera section is also related to the interior and body design of the car. Cannot be limited. The design of the car body and interior is the most important issue for a car. The TV camera system is not a substitute for a door mirror, and the mounting method must be an important condition as well as the function of the TV camera. If it is a limited thing that ignores the design of the car and installs it here, it becomes a foreign object that cannot be incorporated as a design for the car. A conventional television camera system will be described. For example, it has been devised so that it is difficult to get wet and to be less susceptible to vibrations at positions where the outer periphery of the vehicle body can be confirmed by the installation method of the camera unit (see Patent Document 1, [0013]). Moreover, in the installation method of a monitor part (television part), it equips on the dashboard (front cover board) in a motor vehicle (refer patent document 1, [0011], FIG. 3). Since there is no need to adjust the direction of the image pickup device camera 2 according to the driver, there is no trouble in alignment (see Patent Document 1, [0021]). Furthermore, the mirrors may be left as they are, and an image sensor camera may be provided near them (see Patent Document 1, [0018]). The mounting position of the camera is natural for that purpose, but the mounting method is vague and not clearly shown. It seems that the device that doesn't get wet indicates the camera cover, but its color, shape, material, and mounting method are not clear. In addition, devices that are not easily affected by vibrations are greatly affected by the mounting method, and measures such as when a camera is broken due to vibrations are not clear. As for the position where the TV (monitor) is equipped, it is not shown that other positions are possible, so it seems that it is limited, because the color, shape, material, etc. of the entire monitor are not shown. I feel doubts about the harmony with the interior and design. There is no need to adjust the camera and video according to the driver, but the camera video may change due to long-term vibration, and depending on the driver's visual acuity, it may be necessary to focus the image . It is also possible to adjust the zoom and angle according to the driver's preference. Furthermore, leaving the mirror as it is and using it together with the TV camera system is out of reference, accepting the danger of door mirrors, so the TV camera equipment becomes an extra foreign object for the entire body and the equipment itself Values are lost. It will be described in other patent documents. A CCD camera is attached instead of the rear-view mirror attached to the outside of the vehicle body, a monitor TV is provided on the instrument version in front of the driver's seat in the car, and the rear safety is confirmed by the image (see Patent Document 2, FIG. 2, FIG. 3) ). The CCD camera mounting location, shape, and size may be any as long as an image that allows easy confirmation of safety can be input. The location, shape, and size of the monitor TV should be easy to see and easy to confirm. CCD cameras can be used to prevent bad weather, dirt, and cloudiness by using a hood. (Similarly, see Patent Document 2, FIG. 2, FIG. 3) As with Patent Document 1, this is not clearly described about the mounting method of the camera and the hood. The location, size, and shape of the instrument version are limited to those in the instrument version. Furthermore, the monitor is limited to two on the left and right ends in the instrument version. Patent Document 3 also relates to a television camera system, but this is because there are too many cameras installed and the number of monitors increases accordingly. The door mirror is also installed as it is, so comparison and reference are not allowed. When installing a TV camera system as a vehicle safety confirmation method, the mounting method is important as well as the function of the TV camera, and since it is closely related to the car body design and interior design, Can not. In the conventional television camera system, the camera unit and the television unit have no function, and the camera unit is merely expressed as being attached, and the installation method and position of the television unit are also limited. As mentioned above, many functions and equipment for a car are closely related to the design of the car, and when considering the special characteristics of the car, this TV camera system is also not equipped in the design. Must not.
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-52710 (Second and third items, FIG. 3)
[Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-255020 (second term, FIG. 2, FIG. 3)
[Patent Document 3] JP 2002-326540 A

  At present, door mirrors are mainly used as the back confirmation means used in cars. Traditional prop-type fender mirrors are only used in some places such as taxis and imperial cars. However, even in the taxi industry as an example, the fact that the professional industry that is driving profession still adopts the prop type fender mirror, the safety of the prop type fender mirror is better than the door mirror. It shows whether or not. Conversely, door mirrors are more dangerous. The door mirror must be seen through the door window, regardless of whether it is on the driver's side or on the passenger's side, when attempting to see the door mirror according to its necessity during driving. That is, for the driver, the door mirror that is mounted almost directly beside the mirror cannot be seen only by shifting the line of sight, and the door mirror cannot be seen unless the face is shaken greatly. If a room mirror is added, the transition angle of the line of sight will draw a large triangle. Even in situations where maximum caution is required, such as in crowded roads and highways, when you try to check the safety behind you with a door mirror, the front is completely out of sight. End up. Since the line-of-sight transition angle is large, the timing of looking at the door mirror is difficult and the danger increases accordingly. The mirror of the rear mirror for the safety purpose of the door mirror, on the contrary, is far from safe driving. The fact that fender mirrors are still supported in the taxi industry is that the transition angle of the line of sight is smaller than that of door mirrors while driving. The rear safety confirmation means cannot be said to be an equipment for safety purposes unless the transition angle of the line of sight is smaller, easy to see, and can be judged instantaneously as seen from the instruments.

  From the mounting position of the door mirror, the door mirror itself is an obstacle and is a dangerous object. The full width of the car (vehicle width) almost refers to the most swollen part of the iron plate of the door part on the driver's seat and passenger side. The door mirror protrudes 10 cm to 15 cm on one side of the vehicle width and 20 cm to 30 cm on both sides. In crowded places, narrow roads, parking lots, garage compartments, etc., these protrusions often become obstacles, and there are also many damage due to mischief and contact.

  The biggest reason why the rearview mirror as a means of confirming the rear has been changed from the support type fender mirror to the door mirror is to make the most of the design style of the car. The fact that the mirror was simply moved from the fender (mirror) to the door (mirror) also means that there was no other method than using the mirror as a means of safety confirmation at the rear. The mirror has a problem that the image changes depending on the viewing angle. Even if the driver is the same, the position of the line of sight to look at the mirror changes depending on the seating position at that time, and even if the driver changes even in the same car, the angle of the mirror is adjusted each time I have to do it. Then, when something other than the mirror is used as the backward confirmation means, there arises a problem of what to do. As long as the reason for moving the rearview mirror from the fender to the door is because the car design is important, it must be more effective and should not harm the car design.

  By removing the door mirror currently used as a vehicle rear safety confirmation means, the mirror can be equipped with a TV camera with functions and attachment methods that were impossible with the mirror, and the driving safety of the car can be improved. This television camera has functions that allow zooming, focusing, angle adjustment, image adjustment, and the like on the control panel of the driver's seat. Furthermore, this TV camera system has a recording / playback memory function (drive recorder function) of about 15 seconds before and after due to sudden braking (brake weighting) in the event of an accident. The number of camera screens (TVs) can be selected according to the necessity, for example, directly behind and in the vehicle interior (rear seat) with the same function and attachment method. Equipment and installation as a car function are often closely related to the design of the car. The camera part and TV part of this system should not be an obstacle, a dangerous object, or a foreign object for the car, and should be in harmony with the car body, without harming the car body design and room design. Can be attached.

  By removing the door millet that is currently used as a rearview mirror (back mirror) and using the TV camera system of the present invention, it is possible to install functions that could not be achieved with a mirror, and the effect is very large It will be a thing. In addition, the adoption of this TV camera system can be expected to have a greater effect by eliminating not only the magnitude of the effect but also all the dangers of the door mirror. The taxi industry still rejects the door mirror and continues to use the fender mirror for a clear reason that the fender is smaller and safer when driving and checking the safety. From it, it clearly shows the danger of door mirrors. In this TV camera system, the TV section can be installed at the closest visible position in the passenger compartment and is always in the forward field of view even during driving, thus avoiding the dangerous behavior of carelessness ahead. Can do. In addition, even if the number of screens of the television section is large, since it is connected as one part, the entire rear of the vehicle can be determined instantaneously. For example, in the case of a door mirror, when trying to judge the entire rear, it was necessary to turn the neck greatly to see the left and right door mirrors, and also to see the room mirror. When the number of monitor screens installed in front of you is three, the left screen is behind the left side, the right screen is behind the right side, and the center screen is behind the video. It is possible to see with one point concentration almost as if looking. This leads to the timing of visual recognition behavior, time reduction, and accuracy of judgment for backward confirmation, and is impossible to achieve with a door mirror.

  In addition to the danger of being hard to see, the door mirror also has a risk of protrusions from the vehicle body becoming obstacles. Even though the purpose of confirming the rear can be secured by moving from a fender (post-type fender mirror) to a door (door mirror), it must be said that it is rather backward in terms of safety from its mounting position. The support-type fender mirror protruded upward from the vehicle body, but the door mirror protrudes greatly to the side, and 10 cm to 15 cm on one side and 20 cm to 30 cm on both sides protrude from the vehicle width. Narrow streets, parking lots, garages, crowded roads, crowded places, etc. always have obstacles and there is a risk of contact, and there is also a risk of damage such as bending or breakage due to mischief or contact. Since the TV camera system of the present invention has a vehicle body-integrated mounting method, all dangers of the door mirror can be eliminated.

  The television camera system of the present invention can be equipped with functions that are impossible with a door mirror. The camera unit has functions such as zoom, focus, and angle adjustment, and the TV unit also has image adjustment functions. Once the best image adjustment can be made according to the driver's preference, visual acuity, etc., there is no need to adjust unless the image changes due to long-term car vibration. Even if the driver is the same driver, the position of the line of sight of the mirror changes and the image of the mirror to be viewed changes depending on the position of the driver. It's even more so when the driver of the car changes. The TV camera requires almost no such adjustment, and the TV image is always constant even if the line of sight changes. In addition, the TV section has a memory function (drive recorder) that records and plays back real-time images sent from the camera so that it can be moved manually and automatically. For example, a camera is installed on both the left and right sides of the car and the back of the roof. Three screens are used to check the entire rear, and one screen is connected to a camera that reflects the rear seat in the room. Installed in front of the driver. Three screens from the left of the screen are confirmed backward, and one screen on the right is the rear seat image. When the drive recorder is an automatic device that operates by sudden braking, about 15 seconds before and after the brake is depressed are recorded. As a result, even if a vehicle accident occurs, the cause can be investigated and appropriate and prompt processing can be performed after the accident. Also, when equipped with a camera that reflects the rear seat, even if the rear passenger is a child or a taxi passenger, it is possible to project and record actions that could not be confirmed by the room mirror. Furthermore, if a camera that captures the front through the windshield is equipped, a safety system that covers the entire periphery of the car is provided. At this time, since the driver is always driving while looking forward, there is no need for a screen to reflect the front, and only functions such as an accident should be activated, so there is no need to increase the number of screens accordingly. . The image on the TV is the same as the current mirror and the purpose and content, but the functions in terms of safety have been enhanced and it has been concentrated in one place, making it easier to see. Can get uncomparable safety.

  In the present invention, not only the camera unit but also the TV unit can be attached to the vehicle body. There are several different mounting methods for the camera unit and the television unit, and the method is not limited to one method. Cars are so large that the exterior and interior are determined by the design style. The equipment and installation of the TV camera system should not be uncomfortable with the car design or be a foreign object. When a TV camera is limited to one installation, the car must be designed for the TV camera. The installation of the TV camera is tailored to the design of the car. If the car (automaker) can select the installation method that matches the design of the car, the TV system will be integrated with the car body. There are several installation methods for the TV and camera, and the car can be selected in the way that best matches its design. It can be easily determined that the safety confirmation means of the TV camera system is superior to the door mirror in all aspects. However, trying to equip all cars with the same camera and television in the same way doesn't come to the conclusion that the car wants, and cannot achieve perfection in all aspects of the car. The present invention does not limit the mounting method to one, and the vehicle can be easily accepted without any sense of incongruity for the vehicle, and the vehicle body integrated type that selects the mounting method that matches the design of the vehicle. This is a featured TV camera system. Therefore, the installation of the camera and TV does not harm the design of the car. Rather, the design of the car can be exhibited without removing the door mirror.

  In the past, when the means for confirming the rear of the vehicle was shifted from a fender mirror to a door mirror, those with a long driving history felt mental anxiety such as embarrassment and inconvenience, and fear and discomfort. The fender mirror was almost in front of the driver, and it was always in the front view even while driving, and could be seen through the windshield. On the other hand, the door mirror is installed almost right next to the driver, swinging his head to the side and looking through the door window. At that time, while driving, the front is completely from the driver's view. Because there was time to disappear. Since removing a door mirror and confirming safety behind it with a television camera has not been put into practical use, the effect of the present invention can be compared and theoretically only by targeting the door mirror. However, for those who have a long experience of driving and can compare fender mirrors and door mirrors, when the inconvenience, embarrassment, and discomfort of mirrors change from fenders to doors, the images change from mirrors to images. The same inconvenience, embarrassment, and discomfort are not felt. When I was looking at the fender mirror through the windshield, I could see the left and right mirrors in the same field of view. When you are there, even its presence is not in sight. However, the TV section of the present invention has multiple screen images (2 to 4 screens) gathered as one part, with some differences in the mounting position depending on the car (automobile manufacturer). Moreover, since it can be installed over the handle, it can be said that it is easier to see and safe than the door mirror. The problem is whether the safety confirmation by the image is accepted as compared with the mirror, but I can be confident that this does not feel the confusion or inconvenience as when the mirror moves from the fender to the door. Currently, TVs, mobile phones, digital cameras, personal computers, video cameras, and other devices that use images are inundated, so it is highly flexible and resistant to images. Very Hard to think. If the image is accepted as a means of safety confirmation, and the image is always in the field of view and can be easily seen in an instant, the surroundings of the vehicle can be judged. In total, the effect is definitely better than the door mirror. The anxiety factor of the door mirror is eliminated, and the psychological effect is absolute, as well as the practical effect.

  Since the present invention is not practiced or modeled, it will be described with reference to the drawings and symbols, and cannot be described with the examples. The door mirror that is currently in use is removed, and the purpose of the mirror is performed using a TV camera, which can be upgraded further by checking the safety of the car with functions and installation methods that were impossible with the mirror. It is. In recent years, TV camera systems have been used in various fields for the purpose of crime prevention and surveillance in banks, combinations, etc., but the present invention can be used for the same purpose and application as a rearview mirror of a car. It is applied to a car-specific multi-screen TV camera system with functions and mounting methods that suit the car. The form, function, and mounting method of each of the camera unit and the television unit for enabling the system to be installed in a car will be described with reference to drawings or symbols. This shows the best mode for mounting the TV camera system on the vehicle body, and does not limit the models of the camera unit and the screen unit (monitor TV unit). The camera and the TV need only satisfy the functions required by the present invention. For example, the difference in the size of the camera and the image on the TV differs depending on the manufacturer, which is determined by the car (automobile manufacturer). Become.

  For a car, the body design and interior design are the most important thing to express the individuality of the car, and there are as many designs as there are cars. When a TV camera system is installed as a safety confirmation means instead of a door mirror, the TV camera must maintain a close relationship with the car design, such as color, shape, material, and mounting method. In the reality that design is the protagonist, the TV camera cannot be considered separately from the design, nor can it be ignored. The present invention is characterized by a vehicle body integrated type. Simply attaching a TV camera to the vehicle body as a safety confirmation means can be used as a methodology, but it cannot be put into practical use if there are limited parts or vague parts. The condition for this TV camera system to be put into practical use is that it can be easily incorporated into the design, which means that it is an integrated body. When considering the vehicle body integrated type of the television section and the camera section, there are a wide variety of shapes and attachment methods, which must be specifically described. Cars (automakers) can select and comprehensively determine the form and function that matches the design and conditions of the car. The vehicle-body-integrated television camera system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings or reference numerals.

  The function of the camera will be described. The camera unit (reference numeral 1.4.3.0.35) has several vehicle body attachment methods, but the functions of the camera are all common even if the attachment method changes. The camera has zoom, focus, and angle adjustment functions. These functions are connected from the camera unit to the system control panel (29) of the driver's seat (28) via the control cable (37). Each function can be adjusted with the control panel knobs. Camera adjustments are performed one by one, such as zoom and angle, according to the driver's preference by looking at the image on the multi-screen TV (19) in front of the driver's seat (28). As long as the image does not become difficult to see due to vibration, etc., there is no need for adjustment. The camera lens cap (2) and camera fixing method (band, αGEL (alpha gel shock absorber (vibration absorbing rubber))) are the same regardless of the camera mounting method (connection type, storage type). (In the drawing, only the band is displayed as the camera fixing method.) The lens cap prevents damage to the lens due to dirt, scratches, and mischief, and there is no problem in clearing the image. The camera fixing band (36) is shown in Fig. 10 but is not necessarily limited to this method. Therefore, any fixing method that does not shift the camera position due to vibrations or change the image to some extent is sufficient. Even if a camera breaks down, it will be difficult to remove.The camera will be firmly fixed and easy to remove.Image blur due to vibration will vary depending on the precision technology of the camera model used. The screen image shift can be adjusted with the control panel knob.

  A method for mounting the camera body will be described. The present invention is characterized by a vehicle body integrated type, and there are a vehicle body connection type, a vehicle body storage type, and an automatic storage type as an intermediate between the attachment methods, which must be individually described. The vehicle body connection type is a method in which the camera (35) is fixed and incorporated in the camera cover (1) with a fixing band (36) or the like, and it becomes a single part and is attached (connected) to the vehicle body. (FIGS. 1 and 2). The color, material, and shape of the camera cover are determined by the design of the car according to the size of the camera used, so if you decide where to connect to the car first, the shape of the cover depends on the design of the car. You can make it freely. The connection method to the vehicle body is determined by the car (manufacturer) in consideration of the position to connect welding, screws, bolts and nuts, and the design, but the control cable (37) is installed inside the vehicle body at the cover mounting position. You must make a hole to pass through. However, depending on the connection method and position of the cover, when the camera needs to be repaired due to a malfunction or breakage of the camera, depending on whether the parts (camera and cover) are removed or only the camera is removed, the hole on the vehicle body side is opened The direction is changing. When removing only the camera, the bonnet (10) is opened and removed from the engine room. Therefore, the hole on the vehicle body side at the part attachment position must be a hole that can be removed from the camera. Since this camera part is attached to the car body as a single part, the connection position can be determined according to the design of the car, either on the top or side of the fender (5), but the car body design has doors, door windows, and roofs. It can be said that this is an extremely effective mounting method for a vehicle body that is vertical and does not bulge in the door. Although the size of the part part protrudes from the car body, it is not a dangerous object or obstacle, but rather it is a car body integrated type from the color, material, shape and mounting position and method that match the car body design .

  A method for mounting the camera of the vehicle body storage type will be described (FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11). This is because the camera is embedded in the car body and only the lens cap part (2) is exposed in the image direction from the car body, there are no projections from the car body, the camera part and car body design This is the ultimate vehicle-incorporated mounting method that is perfectly harmonized and fused. The camera (35 in FIG. 10) is fixedly attached to the inside of the iron plate of the vehicle body (for example, inside the fender) with a camera fixing band (36 in FIG. 10) or the like (FIG. 10), and the control cable (37) for the camera function is directly It passes through the engine room and is connected to the system control panel (29) in the driver's seat. Accordingly, in processing the vehicle body, a hole is made in the image direction by the diameter of the lens cap at the maximum, and the vehicle body in front of the lens hole is provided with a recessed portion (38) so as not to obstruct the image (FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 10, FIG. 11). Although not shown in the figure, if the lens cap part is inserted slightly inside the body fender (3) in the lens hole and a ridge is made so that the lens cap is not directly exposed to rain or direct sunlight, From now on, the camera part will not be exposed at all. Since the camera part does not protrude from the vehicle body as in the connection type, the vehicle design remains unchanged from the headlight part (7) in front of the car body to the lens cap (2) or the lens cap collar part. It becomes a body line. Like a general passenger car, the vehicle body with a gradient that narrows the vehicle width from the most swollen part of the door to the door window (9) and the roof part (6) has a door window (9) and windshield. If (8) does not become a hindrance to the image, it will be the most effective vehicle body-integrated attachment method. When looking at the car body from the front front, there is no mirror and no protrusions, and even the rear confirmation function (device) cannot be judged where it is, so it blends into the car body design. Furthermore, once a camera is fixed, it does not remain forever. Since the camera is attached from the inside of the vehicle body, the bonnet (10) can be opened and easily removed when the camera part needs to be repaired. This body storage type makes full use of the car design, is easy to handle with the camera, and because it is a mounting method that does not protrude from the body, it eliminates the difficulty of seeing the door mirror and is a danger as an obstacle In addition, it is the most ideal camera-integrated camera mounting method among the mounting methods of the present invention, in which it is possible to avoid the risk of damage due to contact, mischief and the like. However, although not shown in the figure, as another storage type mounting method, when the vehicle body processing at the camera mounting position is pushed out (pressed) to the outside of the vehicle body according to the size of the camera, it becomes the vehicle body integrated type, The diameter part of the camera will protrude from the body. At this time, since there is no obstacle to the camera image, the concave in front of the camera lens is not necessary.

  The automatic storage type mounting method will be described. This is an intermediate mounting method between the connection type and the storage type, and is not shown in the drawing. Like the connection type, the camera is housed in a cover that matches the color, material, and body design, and attached to the body. At this time, the entire part can be stored in the body at the connection position of the body. Make a hole. From the hole, the camera is automatically housed outside the vehicle body when the engine is operating and inside the vehicle body when the engine is stopped. (However, manual operation is also possible.) That is, one of the control cables is directly connected by the engine key unit and the camera unit automatic storage device, and when the engine power is input, the camera unit comes out of the vehicle body. At the same time, the entire TV camera system operates. When the power is cut off, the entire system is stopped and the camera is automatically stored in the vehicle body. When the engine is stopped due to parking or stopping, the camera is housed in the car body, but the upper part of the camera cover (parts) is matched to the color, material, and design of the car. The hole is sealed by the upper part of the cover and integrated with the vehicle body. The camera part while driving is protruding from the car body, but when the engine is stopped due to stopping or parking, the camera part is completely stored in the car body without exposing even the lens cap, The completely rear confirmation device (means) disappears from the vehicle body. Therefore, it becomes a complete vehicle-integrated camera mounting method without danger as an obstacle, contact, and fear of damage due to mischief.

  The roof rear camera (4) will be described (FIGS. 2, 3, and 11). In the drawings, all of them are shown as a car body storage type, but are not necessarily limited to the storage type, and may be a connection type or an automatic storage type. Further, there is no problem even if the left and right rear confirmation camera attachment method and the roof rear confirmation camera attachment method are different in one car. In the drawing, a camera is installed in the center behind the roof, but this camera is mainly intended for a safety confirmation image directly behind the car, so if the position can achieve the purpose, the design of the car, or It is free to change the position on the body structure. When it is determined that the rear confirmation camera is not necessary for the vehicle, the conventional rearview mirror (26) can be used as it is without being installed. Safety confirmation right behind the vehicle is currently performed by the rearview mirror. However, in the rearview mirror, there is a passenger in the rear seat, and the rear window (11) may be obstructed due to the loading of luggage, etc., which may hinder the visibility of the rearview mirror. Yes. When the camera is installed behind the roof, there is no obstacle, so you can clearly check the safety behind you in a wider area than the rear mirror. As the safety confirmation camera directly behind, the roof rear camera of the vehicle body storage type mounting method is the best mode. However, if only the purpose of the rear confirmation is achieved, other possible mounting methods can be selected. For example, the rearview mirror can be removed and the camera can be installed at that position, or the camera can be installed by suspending the camera from the ceiling of the rear seat, or the camera can be installed on the rear cover board behind the rear seat. However, there are no problems with the function and purpose of the camera even if it is installed in the car, but it must be cleared, such as the camera may become an obstacle or a dangerous object in the event of a car accident. However, even if possible, it is difficult to say that it is the best form, so this is an attachment method to be selected by the car (manufacturer).

  A method of attaching the vehicle interior camera will be described (FIG. 9). In the car interior camera

The rear-view camera (30) will be described here. Since this camera is also related to the number of screens of a multi-screen television, it is not limited to installation and is one of the selective views of the car (manufacturer). The rearview mirror has both the purpose of confirming the rear behind and the purpose of projecting the rear passengers. However, it is impossible to project the entire rear seat from the installation position on the rearview mirror. Therefore, by installing a dedicated camera (30) at a position where the entire rear seat can be copied, safety confirmation that cannot be achieved with a mirror is performed. Even if children or animals are in the rear seat (33) or are taxi passengers, the driver can understand the behavior as a whole, so it is possible to prevent accidents and accidents. Things are also possible. Appropriate situation determination and post-processing can be performed also by the function of the television section described later. As a camera mounting method, the position that seems to be the best depends on the car. There are a method of installing a camera stand and mounting the camera on it (Fig. 9), a method of hanging the camera from the ceiling, etc. It can be considered that only the camera lens part is exposed from the ceiling. However, the installation of this rear-seat dedicated camera increases the number of screens on the TV section. Therefore, considering the installation of the TV section, it is at the discretion of the car (manufacturer) that the conventional room mirror is installed. You can decide whether to use the camera as it is or to install the camera and use its functions.

  The television section (19, 20) will be described (FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 11). In the television section of the system of the present invention, several televisions of necessary images are connected to form a multi-screen television (19) to form one part. Since the entire system of the present invention is characterized by a vehicle-integrated type, this multi-screen TV is also covered with the TV cover (20) that matches the interior design of the car depending on the mounting position (FIGS. 7 and 8). ), By deforming the entire part (Fig. 6), or by incorporating (Fig. 6) in the parts permanent function section (instrument panel, audio equipment section), it is integrated with the interior design. The multi-screen TV that has become a part of this system is installed in an easy-to-view location, where you can quickly see where you want to see it, and you can instantly determine multiple safety checks. Since the door mirror has the mirrors dispersed on the left and right doors, the line-of-sight transition angle when viewing is too large. Even though the old support type fender mirror had both left and right mirrors in the forward field of view, when checking both of them, the width of the vehicle needed to change the line of sight. Furthermore, the view of the room mirror is also added there. However, the multi-screen TV of the present invention can be installed in an easily viewable position in the passenger compartment, and the video screens are gathered as one part without being dispersed. The angle is minimal, and it is possible to instantly determine safety checks at several locations. As can be seen from these comparisons, the multi-screen TV connected as one part is common to all, even if the mounting method and mounting position of the camera unit of the present invention are different. From the best form.

  A multi-screen TV has a function of recording / playback (drive recorder) regardless of its mounting method and mounting position. This function is an appropriate and prompt response in the event of an accident or accident. It can handle accidents and can be mounted on all cameras installed in the car. For the recorder device unit, there are methods such as mounting a batch of devices in the vehicle body in the body of each camera mounting position, in the parts of a multi-screen television. The operation of the recorder function is directly connected to the brake, and when a certain gravitational force such as a sudden brake is applied to the brake, about 15 seconds before and after that is automatically recorded. In addition to this function, it is also possible to mount a manual function for saving a recording and a still image by providing a switch in the control unit (29) and pressing the switch when necessary. The power source is the same as the start and stop of the entire TV camera system, and is operated by inputting and shutting off the power source of the engine key unit. By installing this drive recorder function, not only the post-processing of incidents and accidents, but also the driver tries to drive safely so as not to create the cause of the accident himself, and the passengers in the back seat are children, elderly people, sick people Even if it is a taxi passenger etc., the behavior can be grasped as a whole by the image, so it is possible to focus on safety, safety and accidents, and prevention of incidents. The recorded / still image can be reproduced using a multi-screen television and a personal computer. This can be said to be impossible with a mirror, and the effect is great and the function is the best.

  Although not shown in the figure, since there is an exceptional method for utilizing the TV camera in the drive recorder function, it will be described. Basically, the TV camera system of the present invention is equipped with cameras to make up for the parts that cannot be directly viewed while driving, connects TVs as many as the number of cameras, and allows safety confirmation to be collectively viewed. This is a feature of the screen TV. However, if the number of cameras is increased and the number of screens is too large, parts as a multi-screen television become large, and it becomes difficult to integrate even at the mounting position, considering the harmony with the interior design. Furthermore, the number of times that the driver views the image increases as the number of screens increases, and the number of transitions is more confusing and judgment is less than the transition angle of the line of sight. . A multi-screen TV is not limited to an unlimited number of screens, but must be in the best form of the number of screens. Since the present invention aims to avoid the danger of door mirrors, a minimum of two cameras are required to replace the left and right door mirrors. In addition, in order to confirm the rear, the rear camera (4) is required, and the TV is connected to three units. When the rear seat dedicated camera (30) is installed, the TV is connected to four units as one part. Become. However, since the rear mirror (26) serves the purpose for the rear and rear seats, the number of televisions can be changed by using the rear-view mirror as before. Accordingly, the number of screens is not limited if necessary, but a multi-screen television in which two to four televisions are connected is the best mode in the present invention. The drive recorder has the purpose of investigating the proper cause in the event of an accident. When considering the purpose, it is not perfect if the front video is not taken, and the safety confirmation function does not cover the entire vehicle body. In front shooting, the camera can be housed in front of the roof or projected from the passenger compartment through the windshield (8), but the number of televisions (screens) increases accordingly. Since the driver is always in the field of view while driving, there is no need to project it as an image. If the camera is not installed, the function of the recorder will not work, so the camera will not be installed and the TV will not increase, but only the function will be connected to the recorder device. Therefore, the number of cameras and the number of televisions are not necessarily the same.

  A method for attaching the television section will be described (FIGS. 6, 7, and 8). FIG. 6 shows that a multi-screen television (19) is installed on an instrument (24) such as a meter, and the front cover board (21) is covered from above with the audio equipment part (23), the glove box (25) and the like. That's why it's a mounting method integrated with the interior design. At this time, since the multi-screen television is covered by the front cover board, the cover is not necessary to cover the entire television screen as long as it is connected to make the television a single part. The television section is not necessarily above the instruments, but it is also possible to install the television section below with instruments that are frequently viewed up. Since the TV screen may be difficult to see due to the influence of sunlight, the upper part of the multi-screen TV on the front cover board (21) is enlarged to make it a shade. In FIG. 6, the television has four screens, but the screen content and the number of screens are not limited as described above. Even if the number of screens is four, three screens can be used for safety confirmation, and the left or right end screen can be used as a car navigation screen. In FIG. 7, the connected multi-screen television is covered with a television cover (20) of the same material and the same color as the front cover board (21) of the car to be installed as one part. The shape of the entire part is determined by the interior design and mounting position, and the shape of the screen can be matched to the shape of the part. In addition, the TV cover is made with a cocoon so that it is not affected by direct sunlight, etc., so that the screen is easy to see. The parts are fixed on the front board (21) with screws or the like, and the position is naturally best on the front of the driver, but it is determined by the interior design on the condition that it is easy to see. Recently, the car navigation screen (22) is not on the front board (21), but there are many cars that are built in the audio equipment part (23), so even if the parts are close to the center and the mounting position is away from the driver By turning the mounting angle toward the driver, the screen becomes easier to see, and even if the screen is easily affected by direct sunlight, it can be solved by taking a large heel. 6 and 7 show that the multi-screen TV is installed in the passenger compartment, so that it is not affected by rain and dirt on the windshield (8) and the door window (9), and in front of the driver seat (28). It can be installed in the center and can be seen on the video through the handle (18). This is the best form integrated with the interior design in the multi-screen television mounting method of the present invention.

  Another method for attaching a multi-screen television will be described (FIG. 8). The multi-screen TV mounting method of the present invention is best in FIGS. 6 and 7, but the multi-screen TV connected as one part can be viewed on the screen for safety confirmation during operation. It can be installed anywhere as long as you can. FIG. 8 shows a mounting method in which a multi-screen television is suspended from the ceiling, but the multi-screen television cover (20) at this time does not necessarily have to be aligned with the front cover board (21), and is suspended from the cover. It only has to be equipped with metal fittings (devices). However, since this attachment method has various conditions, it is possible but difficult to say the best mode. First, because there is a windshield (8), the TV section is thin, the sun visor (27) is removed, the TV section is changed to a sun visor, and the line of sight when viewing the screen from the mounting position There are also many problems, such as an angle becoming large. In addition, although not shown in the drawings, a multi-screen television can be arranged next to the instruments (24) and built under the front cover board (21). However, in order to make it easy to see, the television section must be attached to the driver side, and the arrangement with the car navigation screen (22), the audio device (23), and the like becomes difficult. In this way, if it is possible to clear that the television integrated with the interior design is easy to see, the attachment method other than that shown in FIGS.

  As described above, the functions of the camera, the mounting method, the function of the television, the number of screens, the mounting method, and the like are common, but the selection view is also diverse. The television camera system of the present invention can select which method is the best mode for the vehicle when the vehicle is employed. Due to the characteristics of the car that has as many designs as the number of car models, it is not possible to limit the installation method of the entire system to one. For example, when the camera part is a connection type, the shape and color of the camera cover is different from the car model and the number of colors. If you try to install a multi-screen TV as a part on the front board, The shape will also change by the number of vehicle types and the number of interior designs. The same can be said if a multi-screen TV is built under the front board. The vehicle-integrated television camera system according to the present invention is characterized in that the configuration and the mounting method are not limited to one as the permanent equipment of the vehicle. For the car, all the methods and all the combinations selected are the best forms.

  Until now, several patent applications have been filed for using the TV camera system as a means for confirming the backward safety. However, in practice, it has not been put to practical use. Comparing the door mirror currently used for safety confirmation with the TV camera system, it can be said that the TV camera is superior to the comparison in safety. In order for this system to be put into practical use, it has a merit compared to a door mirror. Not only safety, but also the door mirror must be able to make the most of the features that were impossible and most importantly the car design. Since the advent of cars, Miller has played a role as a safety check. Cars are evolving toward near-future vehicles such as safety, function, and energy. It is unlikely that the mirror will continue to be used as a safety confirmation means forever, and when the TV camera system is put into practical use as a safety confirmation means, the mirror will disappear from at least the outside of the vehicle body. The television camera system of the present invention can be convinced that it is the best system that has cleared both safety and functionality.

  Japan will enter an aging society. Soon, people called baby boomers will retire from active roles in corporate society, and the number of people returning to their homes or changing jobs will increase rapidly. In other words, people who used public transportation get retirement benefits and move into the automobile society. It can be easily predicted that cars will shift to the age of elderly buyers and elderly drivers. In the automobile society, it is no wonder that cars are required to be safer as long as drivers are aging and retirees are expected to be added. We must strive for improvement. Previously, when the vehicle's rear safety confirmation means shifted from the pillar-type fender mirror to the door mirror, the TV camera was never used as a car's safety confirmation means because the means was only a mirror. From the fender to the door, and at the same time, safety has fallen. At present, however, crime prevention and surveillance TV cameras have been rapidly developed, and it has become an era when images such as televisions, personal computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, video cameras, etc. are flooded. It can be confident that the safety confirmation of the vehicle by image can be easily accepted by both the existing driver who has a long driving history and the elderly driver who is expected to increase rapidly. The use of the TV camera system of the present invention may be a challenge to the unknown in the present situation where there is only a mirror experience for a car. However, the use effect of this system is not limited to the development of the automobile industry, but when we anticipate an aging society and consider safety as the top priority, social contributions such as safe driving for elderly drivers and reduction of traffic accidents It is something that can be done.

  The TV camera system of the present invention has a drive recorder function automatically and manually. When the front camera is installed, it covers the entire vehicle body, and when a rear seat camera is attached, almost the entire area that cannot be seen directly during driving can be checked in a wider area than the mirror. This not only enables proper and prompt handling of vehicle contact and collision accidents, but also accurately and comprehensively understands the behavior and appearance of children, sick people, and elderly people in the rear seat. I can do it. The taxi industry still uses prop-type fender mirrors. Although it is safer than a door mirror, the mirror cannot have a drive recorder function. In recent years, some companies in the taxi industry have on-board drive recorders as an option. However, installing in all cars owned by taxi companies requires vague expenses, so the entire industry and all taxi cars are not in use. When the TV camera system of the present invention is obligated as a seat belt, air bag, ABS, etc. as a permanent installation of a car in place of a door mirror, the safety function of a taxi when purchasing a car as well as a general buyer Will be mounted on the vehicle. Furthermore, if a rear-seat dedicated camera is always available, the behavior of taxi passengers can be grasped, and even if an incident occurs, a recorder function is provided so that the incident can be prevented and promptly after the incident. Processing is possible. The vehicle-body-integrated TV camera system of the present invention eliminates all the dangers of door mirrors, and the use effect is great along with its functions. Automobile insurance (non-life insurance) premiums are subject to discounts when they are obligated and approved as in-vehicle devices such as ABS, and comparable safety devices can be used to reduce incidents, accidents, and solve problems early in the police. You can contribute. In the present invention, the mirror disappears completely from the car body, so that the car body design can be appealed without regret, and the change of the safety means from the mirror to the camera should be said to be a revolution together with the safety for the car. I am convinced that it is a revolutionary thing that can be transmitted from Japan to the world's automobile manufacturers, including not only the development of Japanese automobile manufacturers and the automobile industry but also their social contributions.

  It is a front vehicle body perspective view which attached the connection type camera to the fender.   FIG. 3 is a side view of a vehicle body in which a connection type camera is mounted on a fender and a vehicle body storage type camera is mounted on the rear part of the roof.   It is a vehicle body back front view equipped with the vehicle body accommodation type camera in the roof rear part.   It is a vehicle body front side view which equipped the vehicle body storage type camera in the fender.   It is the vehicle body front perspective view from the top which equipped the vehicle body accommodation type camera in the fender.   FIG. 2 is a front view of a driver's seat in a vehicle in which multi-screen TV parts are installed on instruments under a front cover board.   FIG. 2 is a front view of a driver's seat in a vehicle in which multi-screen TV parts are installed on the upper part of instruments on the front cover board.   1 is a front view of a driver's seat in a vehicle cabin showing a multi-screen television suspended from a ceiling on a sun visor portion.   It is sectional drawing in the car which installed the camera for rear seats.   FIG. 6 is a vehicle body side cross-sectional view taken from a to b of the retractable camera unit of FIG. 5.   1 is a perspective view of a driver's seat equipped with a retractable multi-screen TV camera system and a whole vehicle body.

Explanation of symbols

1 Connectable camera cover (camera built-in parts)
2 Lens cap (庇)
3 Fender (with built-in camera)
4 Roof Rear Storage Camera 5 Fender 6 Car Roof 7 Headlight 8 Windshield 9 Door Window 10 Bonnet 11 Rear Window 12 Rear Lamp 13 Trunk 14 Trunk Room Key 15 Number Plate 16 Rear Bumper 17 Tire 18 Handle 19 Multi-screen TV ( monitor)
20 Multi-screen TV cover 21 Front cover board 22 Car navigation system 23 Radio / audio equipment section 24 Function display / instrument section 25 Glove box 26 Room mirror 27 Sun visor 28 Seat (driver's seat)
29 Camera TV system control section (board)
30 Rear Seat Camera 31 Seat Belt 32 Room Lamp 33 Rear Seat 34 Door Handle 35 Camera 36 Camera Fixing Band αGEL (Alfa Gel Shock Absorber (Vibration Absorbing Rubber))
37 Camera control cable 38 Fender recess in front of lens

Claims (2)

  Safety confirmation means such as the surroundings of the car and the passenger compartment is performed by a television camera system, and the camera section television section has functions necessary for safety confirmation. The camera unit is equipped with zoom, focus adjustment, angle adjustment, etc. and can be operated from the control panel of the driver's seat. The method of attaching the camera body to the vehicle body is described in claim 2. However, the entire camera installed on the outside of the vehicle body is protected as a part of the vehicle body by the cover and fender, and the camera lens portion is also protected from scratches, breakage, and dirt. Therefore, the cap is protected by a cap (hood) that does not affect the image and has high transparency, and the cap has a ridge to reduce the effect of rain. The camera image (monitor) is projected from the driver's seat (person) on a multi-screen television set at an easy-to-see position with a small line-of-sight transition angle. The television unit connects the number of screens (multiple screens) as necessary to form one part, but the number of screens is not limited. The size and shape of the multi-screen TV parts are not limited because the number of screens, installation position, front cover board design, etc. are related. The TV screen image can be adjusted by installing the control device on the TV section or by installing a control plate (operation panel) in the driver's seat including the camera function. The power input (start) and shut-off (stop) of the TV camera system are directly connected to the engine key unit. This television camera system has not only a real-time image from the camera to the monitor television, but also a memory function (drive recorder) for recording and playback for about 15 seconds. By providing these functions, a vehicle-integrated TV camera system dedicated to vehicle-integrated vehicles, which features improved safety driving that could not be done with mirrors, whether it was inside or outside the car, and the ability to handle accidents properly and promptly. is there.   In this car TV camera system, the camera body mounting method of the camera unit is characterized by a vehicle body integrated type (built-in type). The entire camera part is the same as the body such as the camera cover and fender to protect it, or the body itself is covered and covered, and the color, shape, material, mounting method, storage position etc. of the camera cover part are Included within the body design. Therefore, the exposure of the camera unit from the vehicle body is only the cap (hood) portion of the lens with a hook. When the camera is housed (built-in) in the cover or in the vehicle body and fixed, a camera fixing band and αGEL (Alpha Gel Shock Absorber (vibration absorbing rubber)) are used to prevent displacement and vibration of the camera position. This television camera system basically eliminates the danger of a door mirror and aims at a rearward confirmation means in place of the doormirror, so the rearward confirmation cameras on both the left and right sides of the vehicle are the minimum requirement. However, as described in claim 1, since the monitor television has a multi-screen and does not limit the number of screens, the number of cameras and the number of screens can be increased according to the needs of the vehicle. The rear view mirror serves the purpose behind the rear, but by installing a camera in the rear part of the roof of the vehicle body, the number of screens on the monitor TV is increased to three, and there is no obstacle. The confirmation image can be obtained almost perfectly. Furthermore, by setting the number of screens to four and installing a camera at the position considered to be the best in the passenger compartment for the image of the rear seat, the inside and outside of the vehicle are covered by the image. The room mirror does not always need to be excluded because it not only confirms the rear but also has many other uses. For the camera body mounting method, make a camera cover and store the camera in it, connect it to the vehicle body as one part, and process the body of the camera mounting position and store the camera there There is a way to do it. This applies not only to the left and right side surfaces, but also to the roof rear camera. The latter, which is completely integrated with the vehicle body, is desirable as long as the vehicle-integrated rear-view camera is a feature, but the method of connecting to the vehicle body as a part is not only matched to the size of the camera cover and camera, but also painted If the material and shape match the design of the car, there will be no sense of incongruity with the car body, and it will also be a car body integrated type. Since the camera is fixed inside the vehicle body (for example, a fender), the control cable for operating the camera function can be connected to the driver's seat as it is. However, since the connection type of the parts is mounted on the steel plate of the car body, a hole for the control cable must be opened in the car body. Also, in the unlikely event that there is a failure of the camera unit, in order to remove the camera from the inside of the bonnet (engine room), it is one option to make a hole in the vehicle body according to the size of the camera cover. Furthermore, as a mounting method using a camera cover connection type, a hole is made in the body part of the mounting position for the size of the entire cover, and when the engine is stopped, the entire camera part is automatically stored in the vehicle body when the engine is started (when power is input) ) Can also be a vehicle body storage method in which the camera or lens part comes out of the vehicle body, that is, automatically comes out of the vehicle body only when necessary as a safety confirmation function. The camera behind the roof is the best way to store the vehicle behind the roof, but it can also be installed in the rear of the vehicle interior in a way that means it can be used to project the rear through the rear window. However, the conditions are severe because the rear window is often soiled and clouded by water droplets, which often impedes visibility, and the installation of the camera also becomes a protrusion in the passenger compartment. As long as it is a body-incorporated television camera system, the monitor television section (multi-screen television section) must also be body-integrated and at least harmonize with the interior design. The number of screens of the monitor TV is determined by the necessity as a function of the car and the front design of the inside of the car, particularly the driver seat. When the number of screens is determined, the screens are connected one by one and covered with a cover (multi-screen TV cover) to form one part. At this time, the cover is made of the same material as the front cover board. The shape of this part changes depending on the design of the car and the number of screens, but the design of the front part (driver's seat instrument part) of the car can also be changed depending on the shape of the part. Although the TV section varies depending on the installation location, the screen may be difficult to see due to differences in sunlight and reflections, such as direct sunlight in the driver's seat, so make a saddle so that the screen can be shaded. Connecting TVs into a single part means that the TV unit can be integrated and integrated without any sense of incongruity according to the interior, and the line-of-sight transition angle while driving is concentrated in one place. The smaller it is, the safer it is. The place where the multi-screen TV is installed is also selected depending on the design of the car, but it is installed at the position where the safety check by the image can be most easily performed during the driving and the position where the line-of-sight transition angle is the smallest. It can be installed on the front cover board and viewed through the handle, or it can be installed under the front cover board and on the instruments or under the instruments. Even if they are under the same front cover board, they can be juxtaposed with instruments, or can be hung from the ceiling at the sun visor position. As it is a vehicle-integrated type, the monitor TV section can be freely determined in the car design. As described above, not only the camera unit but also all the TV camera systems have a vehicle body structure and a system mounting method having a feature of being a vehicle body integrated type.

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