JP2012171535A - Vehicular imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicular imaging apparatus capable of lighting an imaging range by the side of or below an imaging unit mount part.SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus 2 includes: a back monitoring camera 10 for imaging the periphery of a vehicle; a back monitoring lamp 20 which has a plurality of LEDs 22 with different optical axes for lighting an imaging range 13 of the back monitoring camera 10 and cooperates with imaging by the back monitoring camera 10; and a drive means 30 for separating the back monitoring lamp from the vehicle 1.

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging device for a vehicle including an imaging unit and an illumination unit.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a vehicle imaging device that includes an imaging unit that is provided in the vicinity of a license plate at the rear of the vehicle and that images the rear of the vehicle and an illumination unit that illuminates the rear of the vehicle (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this vehicular imaging apparatus, the imaging unit and the illumination unit are arranged close to each other so that the imaging optical axis and the illumination optical axis are close to each other, so that when illuminated by the illumination unit, the imaging unit has a non-illumination area (shadow). ) Is suppressed.

JP 2007-14504 A

  In this conventional apparatus, the illumination unit is provided in the vicinity of the imaging unit to suppress the occurrence of a non-illuminated region (shadow) in the imaging range. However, in recent years, as the imaging range of the imaging unit becomes wider, There is a concern that a non-illumination range may occur in the imaging range on the side or lower side of the imaging means mounting part, and in some cases, exterior parts such as bumpers, spoilers, garnishes, etc. of the vehicle may create shadows on the illumination optical axis. Has been.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle imaging device that can further suppress the occurrence of a non-illuminated region.

  The first problem-solving means of the present invention is an imaging means for imaging the periphery of a vehicle attached to the imaging means mounting portion, an illumination means having a plurality of light sources having different optical axes that illuminate the imaging range of the imaging means, In other words, the driving unit moves the illumination unit away from the vehicle in conjunction with the imaging of the imaging unit.

  Here, the “vehicle” does not include only the vehicle main body, but includes, for example, a vehicle door, a trunk, and the like.

  Further, “attached to the image pickup means attaching portion” includes not only those attached directly but also those attached indirectly.

  With the above configuration, the illuminating unit can illuminate a wide area including the side or the lower side of the imaging unit mounting portion by including a plurality of light sources having different optical axes. Moreover, it is suppressed that an illumination means leaves | separates from a vehicle and a shadow is made on an illumination optical axis by the exterior components of a vehicle.

  Preferably, the drive means holds the illumination means and is supported so as to be relatively rotatable with respect to the vehicle, and a drive source that rotates the holding member in conjunction with imaging of the imaging means. It is good to have.

  With the above configuration, since the driving source rotates the holding member having the illumination means to be separated from the vehicle, the design of the vehicle when the holding member is separated from the vehicle as compared with the case where the entire holding member protrudes. Will improve.

  Preferably, the driving means may include an arm that is supported so as to be linearly movable relative to the vehicle and pushes the holding member in a rotating direction.

  With the above configuration, since the arm linearly moves relative to the vehicle, the load on the drive source can be reduced.

  Preferably, the imaging means is provided on the arm.

  With the above configuration, since the imaging unit is attached to the arm that linearly moves relative to the vehicle, the positioning accuracy of the imaging optical axis of the imaging unit is improved.

  Preferably, the holding member is an emblem provided at the rear of the vehicle, and the control device may control the driving device based on a signal for moving the vehicle backward.

  With the above configuration, since the emblem (holding member) provided at the rear of the vehicle is separated from the vehicle, it is not necessary to secure a space for newly providing illumination means.

  Preferably, in a state where the illumination unit is not separated from the vehicle, the illumination unit may function as a license lamp.

  With the above configuration, the license lamp and the illumination unit are shared, so that it is not necessary to newly provide a space for the illumination unit.

  Preferably, the illuminating means may be stored in the vehicle and moved to the outside of the vehicle in conjunction with the imaging of the imaging means.

  With the above configuration, since the illumination unit is stored in the vehicle when the image is not captured by the imaging unit, it is possible to improve the design of the vehicle and to prevent dirt from adhering to the illumination unit.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the imaging device for vehicles by which generation | occurrence | production of the non-illumination region was suppressed compared with the past can be provided.

It is a perspective view when using the imaging device provided in the vehicle which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view when using the imaging device provided in the vehicle which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the drive means of the imaging device provided in the vehicle which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram of an imaging device provided in a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the imaging range and illumination range of the imaging device provided in the vehicle which concerns on 1st, 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view when using the imaging device provided in the vehicle which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the cross section of the imaging device provided in the vehicle which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the imaging device provided in the vehicle concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view when the imaging device 2 (vehicle imaging device) provided in the vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. The imaging device 2 includes a back monitor camera 10 (imaging unit) that captures the periphery of the vehicle 1 and a back monitor lamp 20 (illumination unit) that illuminates the imaging range of the back monitor camera 10 and interlocks with the back monitor camera 10. And five LEDs 22 provided on the back monitor lamp 20 and an emblem 40 (holding member) provided on the rear side of the vehicle 1 having the back monitor lamp 20 and projecting from the vehicle 1 toward the rear of the vehicle 1. ) And driving means 30 (see FIG. 3) for rotating the emblem 40. Here, the vehicle 1 is, for example, a vehicle body, a vehicle door, a trunk, or the like.

  FIG. 2 is a side view when the imaging apparatus 2 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. The back monitor lamp 20 is provided inside the vehicle 1 from the emblem 40, is smaller than the emblem 40, and is stored in the vehicle 1 when the emblem 40 is in the initial position. The back monitor lamp 20 has five LEDs 22 (light sources) with different optical axes 23A provided in the lower half of the emblem 40 in the circumferential direction, and the three LEDs 22 closer to the center pass behind the vehicle 1. The two LEDs 22 at the end illuminate the sides of the vehicle 1 to create a lighting range 23 (see FIG. 5). In addition, the number of LED22 can be changed suitably.

  The back monitor camera 10 is smaller than the emblem 40 and is stored in the vehicle 1 in the same manner as the back monitor lamp 20 when the emblem 40 is in the initial position. The back monitor camera 10 is provided on an arm 33 (see FIG. 3) inside the back monitor lamp 20 and moves relative to the vehicle 1 in the front-rear direction together with the arm 33 in a straight line. That is, the back monitor camera 10 is indirectly attached to the mounting portion 1 </ b> A of the vehicle 1 via the arm 33. The back monitor camera 10 is a wide-angle CCD camera having an imaging optical axis 13A and capable of imaging a single wide-angle (about 160 to 180 degrees) imaging range 13.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the drive means 30 of the imaging device 2 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A shows a state in which the back monitor camera 10 is stored in the vehicle 1. (B) is a state in which the imaging device 2 rotates and protrudes from the vehicle 1. The drive means 30 includes a motor 31 (drive source), a pinion 32, an arm 33, a rack 34, a hinge 36, and a swing shaft 37.

  The pinion 32 rotated by the motor 31 meshes with a rack 34 formed on the arm 33, and the arm 33 is provided so as to be linearly movable relative to the vehicle 1. Further, the arm 33 has a pushing portion 30 </ b> A that pushes against the emblem 40. The vehicle inner portion 40A of the emblem 40 can come into contact with the pushing portion 30A. The emblem 40 is rotatable about a swing shaft 37 as a rotation center via a hinge 36 provided above the vehicle 1 of the emblem 40. The emblem 40 is urged toward the front of the vehicle 1 by a spring (not shown), and is held at the initial position by contacting the vehicle 1. Of course, a separate stopper may be provided. Then, when the pushing portion 30A of the arm 33 comes into contact with the vehicle inner side portion 40A of the emblem 40 in the initial position, the emblem 40 is rotated and protrudes toward the rear of the vehicle 1 by the component force.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the imaging device 2 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The ECU 50 that controls the imaging device 2 includes a back monitor camera 10, a back monitor lamp 20, a driving unit 30, a shift position sensor 51 that senses a shift position, and an image captured by the back monitor camera 10. Is electrically connected to a monitor 52 that displays the image in the vehicle. The shift position sensor 51 transmits a signal 53 and a signal 54 to the ECU 50.

  FIG. 5 shows an imaging range 13 of the imaging device 2 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, an illumination range 23 of the present invention, a conventional illumination range 24, and a non-illumination region 26. It is a schematic diagram shown. In the illumination range 24 (about 130 degrees) of the conventional back monitor lamp, the imaging range 13 (about 160 degrees) of the back monitor camera 10 cannot be covered, and a non-illuminated area 26 is generated on the side of the vehicle. However, the illumination range 23 (about 180 degrees) of the back monitor lamp 20 from the vehicle rear side to the side of the present invention covers the entire imaging range 13 of the back monitor camera 10 from the vehicle rear side to the side.

  The operation of the first embodiment will be described. When a shift lever of an automatic transmission or a manual transmission (not shown) is operated to R (reverse), the shift position sensor 51 transmits a signal 53 that the shift lever is in R to the ECU 50. When the ECU 50 receives the signal 53 indicating that the shift lever is in R, the ECU 50 operates the back monitor camera 10, the back monitor lamp 20, and the driving means 30. The motor 31 of the driving means 30 receives a command from the ECU 50, rotates the pinion 32, meshes with the rack 34 formed on the arm 33, and moves the arm 33 backward to the vehicle 1. When the arm 33 moves backward, the emblem 40 is pushed by the arm 33 and pivots and protrudes rearward of the vehicle 1 around the swing shaft 37. The back monitor lamp 20 receives a command from the ECU 50 and illuminates the illumination range 23 from the rear to the side of the vehicle 1. The back monitor camera 10 takes an image of the imaging range 13 in response to a command from the ECU 50. The captured image is output to the monitor 52 in the vehicle according to a command from the ECU 50. The monitor 52 that has received the image switches from images such as a map, a television, and a DVD that have been projected so far, and displays an image of the imaging range 13 from the rear to the side of the vehicle 1 captured by the back monitor camera 10.

  On the other hand, when the shift lever is operated to other than R in the ECU 50, the shift position sensor 51 transmits a signal 54 to the ECU 50 that the shift lever is not in the R. When the ECU 50 receives the signal 54 that the shift lever is not in R, the ECU 50 operates the back monitor camera 10, the back monitor lamp 20, and the driving means 30. The back monitor camera 10 stops the imaging in response to a command from the ECU 50, and the monitor 52 is switched to a video such as a map, a television, and a DVD and displays the video. The back monitor lamp 20 stops the illumination in response to a command from the ECU 50. The motor 31 of the driving means 30 receives a command from the ECU 50, rotates the pinion 32, meshes with the rack 34 formed on the arm 33, and advances the arm 33 forward of the vehicle 1. When the arm 33 moves forward, the emblem 40 is biased toward the front of the vehicle 1 by a spring (not shown), and rotates forward of the vehicle 1 about the swing shaft 37. As a result, the emblem 40 is in the initial position, and the back monitor camera 10 and the back monitor lamp 20 are stored in the vehicle 1.

  As described above, the lighting of the back monitor lamp 20, the imaging of the back monitor camera 10, and the driving of the driving means 30 (motor 31) are interlocked with each other. In addition, the timing of lighting of the back monitor lamp 20 does not matter.

  The effect of the first embodiment will be described.

  (1) The back monitor lamp 20 includes a plurality of LEDs 22 having different optical axes, so that a wide area can be illuminated from the rear of the vehicle 1 to the side (side of the mounting portion 1A). In addition, the back monitor lamp 20 pivots and protrudes backward from the vehicle 1, thereby suppressing the illumination range 23 from being shaded by exterior parts such as a bumper, a spoiler, and a garnish (not shown) of the vehicle 1. Therefore, the imaging range of the back monitor camera 10 that images the periphery of the vehicle can be illuminated more widely than in the past.

  (2) Since the motor 31 rotates the emblem 40 having the back monitor lamp 20 and protrudes rearward from the vehicle 1, the emblem 40 is less than the vehicle emblem 40 protrudes rearward from the vehicle 1. The design of the vehicle 1 when protruding backward from 1 is improved.

  (3) Since the arm 33 driven by the motor 31 linearly moves relative to the vehicle 1, the load applied to the motor 31 can be reduced.

  (4) Since the back monitor camera 10 is attached to the arm 33 that linearly moves relative to the vehicle 1, the positioning accuracy of the imaging optical axis 13A of the back monitor camera 10 is improved.

  (5) Since the emblem 40 provided at the rear of the vehicle is driven by the arm 33 and pivots and protrudes backward from the vehicle 1, the emblem 40 is separated from the vehicle 1 as compared with the case where the entire emblem 40 protrudes. The design of the vehicle 1 at the time is improved.

  (6) Since the emblem 40 provided on the rear side of the vehicle is driven by the arm 33 and pivots and protrudes rearward from the vehicle 1, it is not necessary to secure a space for newly providing the back monitor lamp 20.

  (7) Since the back monitor lamp 20 is stored in the vehicle 1 when the imaging device 2 is not used, it is possible to improve the design of the vehicle 1 and to prevent the back monitor lamp 20 from being contaminated. Can be suppressed.

  (8) Since the back monitor lamp 20 is provided in the emblem 40 in the imaging apparatus 2, the back monitor camera 10 and the back monitor lamp 20 are arranged close to each other, and the imaging range 13 and the illumination range 23 are close to each other. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a non-illuminated area (shadow) in the imaging area of the back monitor camera 10 when illuminated by the back monitor lamp 20.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 6 is a perspective view when the imaging apparatus 102 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is used. The same parts and the same structure as those of the first embodiment will be described using the same reference numerals. The imaging device 102 is shared with a back monitor camera 110 (imaging means) that captures the periphery of the vehicle 1 and a license lamp that illuminates an imaging range centered on the back of the back monitor camera 110 and interlocks with the back monitor camera 110. Back monitor lamp 120 (illuminating means), ten LEDs 122A (light source) provided on back monitor lamp 120, and an imaging range centering on the side of back monitor camera 110 The side back monitor lamp 121 (illuminating means) interlocked with the camera 110, the left and right LEDs 122B (light source) provided on the side back monitor lamp 121, the back monitor camera 110, and the rear Vehicle 1 having a back monitor lamp 120 and a side back monitor lamp 121 Constructed from the license garnish 140 provided in the rear of the vehicle to rotate toward the rear of both 1 (holding member), and drive means 130 for the license garnish 140 is rotated protrude (see FIG. 8). The drive means 130 has a motor 131 (drive source) (see FIG. 8).

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a cross section of the imaging device 102 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is in the initial position, and (b) is the imaging device. In this state, 102 is rotated and protrudes from the vehicle 1. The rear back monitor lamp 120 is smaller than the license garnish 140 that forms the outer surface of the vehicle 1, and functions as a license lamp that illuminates the license plate 103 when the license garnish 140 is in the initial position. The rear back monitor lamp 120 is disposed inside the license garnish 140 and illuminates from the lower surface of the license garnish 140. The license garnish 140 is a design member that covers the rear back monitor lamp 120 (license lamp) from the outside.

  The back monitor lamp 120 for the rear has LEDs 122A in which the left and right optical axes 123A are substantially in the same direction as the vehicle downward direction when the imaging device 102 is not used, and when the imaging device 102 is used, the LED 122A is The optical axis 123 </ b> A is inclined toward the rear side of the vehicle, and mainly illuminates the rear illumination range 123 of the vehicle 1. In addition, the direction of the optical axis of each LED 122A does not necessarily need to match.

  The side back monitor lamp 121 is smaller than the license garnish 140. The side back monitor lamp 121 is provided on the side of the license garnish 140, and the license garnish 140 is in the initial position. It is stored in the vehicle 1. The side back monitor lamp 120 is disposed inside the license garnish 140 and illuminates from the side of the license garnish 140.

  The side back monitor lamp 121 has an LED 122B having a different optical axis from each of the right and left LEDs 122A, and illuminates mainly the side illumination range 123 of the vehicle 1. The optical axis (not shown) of the LED 122B is substantially in the same direction as the vehicle width direction. In this way, the LEDs 122A and 122B cooperate to illuminate the rear and side illumination ranges 123 of the vehicle 1. The number of LEDs 122A and 122B can be changed as appropriate.

  When the rear back monitor lamp 120 functions as a license lamp, the brightness is adjusted by reducing the number of lighting of the LEDs 122A.

  The back monitor camera 110 is smaller than the license garnish 140 that forms the outer surface of the vehicle 1, and is stored in the vehicle 1 when the license garnish 140 is in the initial position. The back monitor camera 110 is provided on the inner side of the rear back monitor lamp 120 of the license garnish 140 and rotates together with the license garnish 140. That is, the back monitor camera 140 is indirectly attached to the mounting portion 1 </ b> A of the vehicle 1 via the license garnish 140. The back monitor camera 110 is a wide-angle CCD camera having an imaging optical axis 113A and capable of imaging at one wide angle (about 160 to 180 degrees).

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the imaging apparatus 102 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The ECU 50 that controls the imaging device 102 includes a back monitor camera 110, a rear back monitor lamp 120, a side back monitor lamp 121, a driving means 130, and a shift position sensor that senses the position of the shift. 51 and a monitor 52 for projecting an image captured by the back monitor camera 110 in the vehicle are electrically connected. The shift position sensor 51 transmits a signal 53 and a signal 54 to the ECU 50.

  FIG. 5 shows an imaging range 113 of the imaging device 102 provided in the vehicle 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, an illumination range 123 of the present invention, a conventional illumination range 124, and a non-illumination region 126. It is a schematic diagram shown. In the illumination range 124 (about 130 degrees) of the conventional back monitor lamp, the imaging range 113 (about 160 degrees) of the back monitor camera 110 cannot be covered, and a non-illuminated area 126 is generated on the side of the vehicle. However, the illumination range 23 (about 180 degrees) of each of the back monitor lamps 120 and 121 from the vehicle rear side to the side of the present invention covers the entire imaging range 113 of the back monitor camera 110 from the vehicle rear side to the side. Cover.

  The operation of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. When a shift lever of an automatic transmission or a manual transmission (not shown) is operated to R (reverse), the shift position sensor 51 transmits a signal 53 that the shift lever is in R to the ECU 50. When the ECU 50 receives the signal 53 that the shift lever is in R, the ECU 50 operates the back monitor camera 110, the rear back monitor lamp 120, the side back monitor lamp 121, and the driving means 130. The driving unit 130 receives the command from the ECU 50 and rotates the license garnish 140 to the rear of the vehicle 1. The rear back monitor lamp 120 receives a command from the ECU 50 and illuminates the illumination range 123 from the rear to the side of the vehicle 1. The side back monitor lamp 121 receives a command from the ECU 50 and illuminates the illumination range 123 from the rear to the side of the vehicle 1. The back monitor camera 110 takes an image of the imaging range 113 in response to a command from the ECU 50. The captured image is output to the monitor 52 in the vehicle according to a command from the ECU 50. The monitor 52 that has received the image switches from images such as a map, a television, and a DVD that have been projected so far, and displays an image of the imaging range 13 from the rear to the side of the vehicle 1 captured by the back monitor camera 110.

  On the other hand, when the shift lever is operated to other than R in the ECU 50, the shift position sensor 51 transmits a signal 54 to the ECU 50 that the shift lever is not in the R. When the ECU 50 receives the signal 54 that the shift lever is not in R, the ECU 50 operates the back monitor camera 110, the rear back monitor lamp 120, the side back monitor lamp 121, and the driving means 130. The back monitor camera 110 receives an instruction from the ECU 50 and stops imaging, and the monitor 52 is switched to a video such as a map, a television, and a DVD and displays the video. The rear back monitor lamp 120 and the side back monitor lamp 121 receive a command from the ECU 50 and stop lighting. The driving unit 130 receives the command from the ECU 50 and rotates the license garnish 140 forward of the vehicle 1. As a result, the license garnish 140 is in the initial position, and the back monitor camera 110 is stored in the vehicle 1.

  As described above, the lighting of the back monitor lamps 120 and 121, the imaging of the back monitor camera 110, and the driving of the driving means 130 (motor 131) are interlocked with each other. The lighting timing of the side back monitor lamp 121 does not matter. Further, the timing at which all the LEDs 122A are lit from the case where the rear back monitor lamp 120 functions as a license lamp does not matter.

  The effect of the second embodiment will be described.

  (9) The rear back monitor lamp 120 includes ten LEDs 122A, and the side back monitor lamp 121 includes the LEDs 122A and two 122Bs having different optical axes, thereby providing a wide range from the rear to the side of the vehicle 1. Can illuminate. Further, the rear back monitor lamp 120 and the side back monitor lamp 121 project rearwardly from the vehicle 1 so that the illumination range 123 can be shaded by exterior parts of the vehicle 1 (not shown) of the vehicle 1. Suppress.

  (10) Since the license garnish 140 provided at the rear of the vehicle is driven by the driving means 130 and protrudes backward from the vehicle 1, the license garnish 140 is removed from the vehicle 1 as compared with the one that the entire license garnish 140 protrudes. The design of the vehicle 1 when separated is improved.

  (11) Since the license garnish 140 provided at the rear of the vehicle is driven by the driving means 130 and pivots backward from the vehicle 1, it is necessary to secure a space for newly providing the back monitor lamps 120 and 121. There is no.

  (12) Since the rear back monitor lamp 120 shares the license lamp and the rear back monitor lamp 120, it is not necessary to newly provide a space for the rear back monitor lamp 120. In addition, the number of parts of the rear back monitor lamp 120 can be suppressed.

  (13) Since the side back monitor lamp 121 is stored in the vehicle 1 when the back monitor camera 110 does not capture an image, the design of the vehicle 1 is improved and the side back monitor lamp 121 is provided. Contamination can be suppressed.

(14) Since the imaging apparatus 102 is provided with the rear back monitor lamp 120 and the side back monitor lamp 121 in the license garnish 140, the back monitor camera 110, the rear back monitor lamp 120, and the side A back monitor lamp 121 is disposed in proximity, the imaging range 113 and the illumination range 123 are close to each other, and when illuminated by the rear back monitor lamp 120, an imaging region of the back monitor camera 110 is not illuminated (shadow). In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, You may change into the aspect shown below.

  Embodiments 1 and 2 are imaging devices that capture an image from the rear to the side of the vehicle 1. For example, an imaging device that captures an image from the front to the side or the lower side of the vehicle 1, from the side of the vehicle 1 to the front or the rear. An imaging device for imaging may be used. In particular, in the case of an image pickup apparatus that picks up an image from the front of the vehicle 1 to the lower side, for example, a part of the bumper projects forward of the vehicle, so that an illuminated area below the headlight can be illuminated.

  In Embodiments 1 and 2, control is performed using the shift position sensor 51, but control may be performed using a manual switch.

  In the first and second embodiments, a rack and pinion is used for the drive units 30 and 130, but another drive unit such as a link may be used.

  In the first and second embodiments, the emblem 40 and the license garnish 140 rotate and are separated rearward from the vehicle 1, but may slide linearly rearward and protrude.

  In the first and second embodiments, LEDs are used for the back monitor lamp 20, the rear back monitor lamp 120, and the side back monitor lamp 121. However, for example, a halogen lamp or an infrared lamp may be used. .

  In the first and second embodiments, the back monitor cameras 10 and 110 are indirectly attached to the vehicle 1 via the projecting members, but the back monitor cameras 10 and 110 are projected directly after being attached to the vehicle 1. The structure which does not do may be sufficient.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various design change can be made without deviating from this invention described in the claim. it can.

1 vehicle 1A mounting part (imaging means mounting part)
2 Imaging device 10 Back monitor camera (imaging means)
13 Imaging range 20 Back monitor lamp (illumination means)
22 LED (light source)
23 Illumination range 30 Drive means 31 Motor (drive source)
33 arm 40 emblem (holding member)
50 ECU (control device)
53 signal 54 signal 102 imaging device 110 camera for back monitor (imaging means)
113 Imaging range 120 Rear back monitor lamp (illumination means)
121 Back monitor lamp for side (illumination means)
122A LED (light source)
122B LED (light source)
123 Illumination range 130 Drive means 131 Motor (drive source)
140 License garnish (holding member)

Claims (7)

Imaging means for imaging the periphery of the vehicle attached to the imaging means mounting portion;
An illumination unit having a plurality of light sources having different optical axes for illuminating an imaging range of the imaging unit;
An imaging apparatus for a vehicle, comprising driving means for interlocking with the imaging of the imaging means and separating the illumination means from the vehicle. In the imaging device for vehicles according to claim 1,
The drive means includes a holding member that holds the illumination means and is supported so as to be rotatable relative to the vehicle, and a drive source that rotates the holding member in conjunction with imaging of the imaging means. An imaging device for a vehicle. The vehicle imaging device according to claim 2,
The drive means is an imaging apparatus for a vehicle having an arm that is supported so as to be linearly movable relative to the vehicle and pushes the holding member in a rotating direction. In the imaging device for vehicles according to claim 3,
The imaging means is a vehicle imaging device provided on the arm. In the imaging device for vehicles as described in any one of Claims 2-4,
The holding member is an emblem provided at the rear of the vehicle,
The emblem is a vehicle imaging device in which a control device controls a driving device based on a signal that the vehicle moves backward. In the imaging device for vehicles according to claim 1 or 2,
An imaging apparatus for a vehicle in which the illumination unit functions as a license lamp when the illumination unit is not separated from the vehicle. In the imaging device for vehicles according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 6,
The illumination means includes
The imaging device for vehicles which is stored in the vehicle and moves to the outside of the vehicle in conjunction with the imaging of the imaging device.

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