KR20120034496A - Camera apparatus for vehicle - Google Patents

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KR20120034496A
KR20120034496A KR1020100096098A KR20100096098A KR20120034496A KR 20120034496 A KR20120034496 A KR 20120034496A KR 1020100096098 A KR1020100096098 A KR 1020100096098A KR 20100096098 A KR20100096098 A KR 20100096098A KR 20120034496 A KR20120034496 A KR 20120034496A
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정재훈
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R11/04—Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/005—Manufacturers' emblems, name plates, bonnet ornaments, mascots or the like; Mounting means therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0042—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means
    • B60R2011/008—Adjustable or movable supports
    • B60R2011/0084—Adjustable or movable supports with adjustment by linear movement in their operational position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0042—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means
    • B60R2011/008—Adjustable or movable supports
    • B60R2011/0092—Adjustable or movable supports with motorization
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R2300/00—Details of viewing arrangements using cameras and displays, specially adapted for use in a vehicle
    • B60R2300/40—Details of viewing arrangements using cameras and displays, specially adapted for use in a vehicle characterised by the details of the power supply or the coupling to vehicle components

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PURPOSE: A camera device for a vehicle is provided to reduce the number of parts since an inner panel is opened/closed, so an actuator for opening/closing the inner panel is omitted. CONSTITUTION: A camera device for a vehicle comprises a housing(30), a guide block, a cover, a motor, and a power transmitting unit. A moving hole portion is formed on the housing. A camera is installed on the guide block. The guide block is exposed and hidden along the moving hole portion. The cover opens and closes the moving hole portion. The motor is installed on the housing. The power transmitting unit converts the power from the motor into the linear motion of the guide block.

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Vehicle Camera Unit {CAMERA APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera apparatus for a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a camera apparatus for a vehicle, which is mounted on the outside or inside of the vehicle so as to check the external state of the vehicle, and has a simple power transmission structure.

The rear camera of the vehicle is a device for securing a clock behind the vehicle through a monitor when the driver reverses or reverses the parking, so that the safe reverse driving and reverse parking can be performed.

A general vehicle camera apparatus is installed to expose the lens of the camera to the rear of the vehicle, the image taken by the camera is output to the monitor installed in the driver's seat.

Accordingly, the driver can check the rear state displayed on the monitor without directly checking the rear of the vehicle when the driver rotates the upper body to the rear side during the reverse driving or the reverse parking of the vehicle.

The technical structure described above is a background technique for assisting the understanding of the present invention, and does not mean the prior art widely known in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

In general, a vehicle camera device is easily exposed to the outside of the vehicle because the lens is always exposed to the outside can be easily damaged and the appearance of the vehicle is not beautiful because the lens of the vehicle and the rear camera are made of different colors. There is a problem.

Therefore, there is a need for improvement.

An object of the present invention is to provide an on-vehicle camera device that is in or out of the vehicle so that the exterior of the vehicle can be checked, the exterior of the vehicle is beautiful, and the power transmission structure is simple.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle camera apparatus that can be stored inside the vehicle to prevent theft.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a housing in which a moving hole is formed, a guide block in which a camera is installed and sunk along the moving hole, a cover for opening and closing the moving hole, and a motor installed in the housing. And a power transmission unit converting the power of the motor into a linear motion of the guide block.

In addition, the guide block is characterized in that the curved portion is formed to be in sliding contact with the cover.

The power transmission unit may include a pressure member connected to the guide block, a first gear connected to a rotating shaft of the motor, a second gear connected to the first gear, and a gear connected to the second gear. It characterized in that it comprises a pinion gear connected to the pressing member and the rack and pinion structure.

In addition, the pressing member is characterized in that the engaging projection is pressed into the coupling groove of the guide block is formed.

The power transmission unit may include a first case in which a mounting portion for receiving the pressurizing member, the first gear, the second gear, and the pinion gear is received and coupled to the housing, and coupled to the first case and pressurized And a second case having a groove portion in which the member is slidably supported.

The vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention may be prevented from being damaged by an external force applied to the vehicle when the camera apparatus is not driven because the vehicle is mounted on the outside or the inside of the vehicle so that the driver can check the exterior of the vehicle.

In addition, in the vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention, since the emblem of the vehicle is installed on the outer panel covering the camera, the appearance of the vehicle may be beautiful.

In addition, since the outer panel of the vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention is supported by a plurality of elastic members, when the camera apparatus is covered by the outer panel, it is possible to prevent the outer panel from being opened by external force, thereby introducing foreign substances. It becomes possible to suppress it.

In addition, the vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention, since the power of the motor is converted to the linear motion of the guide block and the inner panel is opened and closed by the guide block, a separate actuator for opening and closing the inner panel is not required and the power transmission structure is simple. The number of parts can be reduced.

In addition, the vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention can be stored in the vehicle has the advantage of preventing theft.

1 is a rear perspective view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a front perspective view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a rear exploded perspective view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a front exploded perspective view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exploded perspective view showing the inner cover mounting structure of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an outer cover mounting structure of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a plan view showing a driving unit of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a plan view illustrating an operating state of a driving unit of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a cross-sectional view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a cross-sectional view showing the cover opening operation of the vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a cross-sectional view showing a cover open state of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a cross-sectional view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment of a vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of description. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to a user's or operator's intention or custom. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. In addition, in the present embodiment, a vehicle camera apparatus installed at the rear of the vehicle is described as an example, but the vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention may be installed in front of the vehicle, and various modifications are possible.

1 is a rear perspective view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front perspective view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an embodiment of the present invention A rear exploded perspective view showing a vehicular camera device according to an example.

In addition, Figure 4 is a front exploded perspective view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the inner cover mounting structure of the vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an outer cover mounting structure of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 6, a vehicle camera apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention has a housing 30 in which a moving hole 32 is formed, and a camera 10 is installed and placed along the moving hole 32. And a guide block 50 to be opened, a cover 70 to open and close the moving hole 32, and a driving unit 90 to project the guide block 50.

When a situation in which the exterior of the vehicle needs to be checked occurs, the guide block 50 in which the camera 10 is installed protrudes along the moving hole 32 by the operation of the driving unit 90 to open the cover 70.

Therefore, since the image of the outside of the vehicle is output to the monitor installed in the driver's seat by the camera 10, the driver can drive backward while checking the monitor.

When the situation to check the outside of the vehicle is released, the guide block 50 is inserted into the vehicle by the operation of the driving unit 90 and the cover 70 closes the moving hole 32.

When the camera 10 is not driven, the camera 10 is inserted into the moving hole 32 and the moving hole 32 is closed by the cover 70 as described above. It can be prevented from being damaged by and to prevent foreign matter from flowing into the moving hole (32).

The housing 30 is formed with a hinge portion 36 on which the rotation shaft 38 is installed, and a support portion 34 for limiting the rotational movement of the cover 70 installed on the rotation shaft 38.

A plurality of hinge parts are formed at the center of the housing 30 so that the moving holes 32 are elongated in the front-rear direction, and the rotation shaft 38 is disposed in the left and right directions at the upper end of the moving holes 32 at the front surface of the housing 30. 36 is formed at intervals.

Therefore, when the lower end of the cover 70 rotatably installed on the rotating shaft 38 is rotated upwardly about the rotating shaft 38, the moving hole 32 covered by the lower portion of the cover 70 is exposed to the outside of the vehicle. .

Since the support part 34 protrudes from the lower part of the housing 30 toward the cover 70, the lower end of the cover 70 is restrained from being rotated toward the inside of the vehicle, and the elastic part is disposed between the upper part of the cover 70 and the housing 30. The member 80 is provided.

Even when the cover 70 is closed, the elastic member 80 maintains the closed state of the cover 70, thereby preventing the cover 70 from being opened by an external force that may be generated at the rear of the vehicle.

In this way, the elastic member 80 presses the lower end of the cover 70 into the vehicle, and the lower end of the cover 70 is restrained from being rotated into the vehicle by the support part 34 so that the closed state of the cover 70 is maintained. do.

Therefore, the cover 70 can be prevented from being opened by the pressure of the washing water sprayed to the rear of the vehicle when the car washing operation is performed.

The cover 70 includes an inner panel 71 installed on the rotating shaft 38 to open and close the moving hole 32, and an outer panel 75 installed on the rotating shaft 38 and disposed in close contact with the inner panel 71. Include.

When the guide block 50 protrudes to the outside of the moving hole 32 by the driving unit 90, the guide block 50 presses the inner panel 71 toward the outside of the vehicle, so the inner panel 71 and the outer panel 75 are provided. The lower end of the) is rotated to the outside of the vehicle around the rotation axis 38, the moving hole 32 is opened.

As described above, the hole formed in the vehicle is opened and closed by the outer panel 75, and the moving hole 32 formed in the housing 30 is opened and closed by the inner panel 71, so that the camera 10 is housed therein. The inner space of the hole part 32 is closed by the outer panel 75 and the inner panel 71 in double.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent rain or wash water from flowing into the moving hole 32 in which the camera 10 is stored when it rains or washes.

The inner panel 71 is formed with a through hole 72 into which the rotation shaft 38 is inserted.

The through hole 72 is formed long in the left and right direction on the upper end of the inner panel 71, and the center portion of the through hole 72 is cut to form a space in which the elastic member 80 is disposed.

Therefore, after inserting the second elastic member 84, which will be described later, formed of a coil spring between the pair of through-holes 72, the rotation shaft 38 is inserted into the through-holes 72 and the hinge portion 36 to move the hole ( The inner panel 71 is mounted on the front surface of the housing 30 to open and close the 32.

In this case, both ends of the second elastic member 84 are interposed between the outer panel 75 and the housing 30 to press the outer panel 75 to the outside of the vehicle, and thus the inner panel pressed by the outer panel 75 ( 71 is in close contact with the moving hole 32 to maintain the closed state.

The elastic member 80 is installed on the rotating shaft 38 and disposed between the outer panel 75 and the housing 30, the first elastic member 82 for pressing the outer panel 75 toward the moving hole 32, and The second elastic member 84 is installed on the rotary shaft 38 and includes a pressing part 84a for pressing the outer panel 75 toward the moving hole part 32.

The first elastic member 82 and the second elastic member 84 is formed of a coil spring is inserted into the rotating shaft 38, the first elastic member 82 is disposed between the hinge portion 36 of the housing 30. .

Both ends of the first elastic member 82 are interposed between the inner wall of the outer panel 75 and the hinge portion 36 of the housing 30 to press the upper portion of the outer panel 75 toward the outside of the vehicle. 75) is in close contact with the outer wall of the inner panel (71).

The outer panel 75 is provided with a rotating part 76 in which the rotating shaft 38 is inserted and alternately disposed with the hinge part 36.

Since the plurality of rotating parts 76 are formed in the center portion of the outer panel 75 at intervals in the left and right directions, the rotating parts 76 and the hinge parts 36 are alternately arranged, and then the rotating parts 76 and the hinge parts 36 are disposed. Inserting the rotary shaft 38 in the outer panel 75 is rotatably installed in the housing (30).

Since the lower portion of the outer panel 75 is not rotated to the inside of the vehicle by the support part 34 of the housing 30, only the outside of the outer panel 75 is rotated to the outside of the vehicle by the first elastic member 82. When pressed to the side, the lower portion of the outer panel 75 is in close contact with the support portion 34.

As described above, since the outer panel 75 is in close contact with the support part 34 by the first elastic member 82, the outer panel 75 may be prevented from being opened by an external force generated at the rear of the vehicle.

Since the emblem 77 of the vehicle is installed on the outer wall of the outer panel 75, the boundary line formed between the outer wall of the vehicle and the outer panel 75 may be covered by the emblem 77, resulting in a beautiful rear effect of the vehicle. Will appear.

7 is a plan view showing a driving unit of the vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a plan view showing an operating state of the driving unit of the vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of a vehicular camera device according to an embodiment of the invention is shown.

7 to 9, the driving unit 90 of the present embodiment includes a motor 93 installed in the housing 30 and a power transmission for converting the power of the motor 93 into linear motion of the guide block 50. Portions 64, 95, 96, 97.

When the reverse driving of the vehicle is started, power is applied to the motor 93, and the power of the motor is converted into the linear motion of the guide block 50 by the power transmission unit, so that the guide block 50 protrudes toward the rear of the vehicle.

At this time, the guide block 50 pushes the inner panel 71 and the outer panel 75 toward the rear of the vehicle, so that the moving hole 32 is opened, so that the guide block 50 is located at the rear of the vehicle by the camera 10 protruding out of the moving hole 32. The image is output through the monitor installed inside the vehicle.

When the reverse driving of the vehicle is completed, the reverse power is output from the motor 93 so that the guide block 50 is inserted into the moving hole 32 and the outer panel 75 and the inner panel 71 are provided by the elastic member 80. The moving hole 32 is closed.

The power transmission units 64, 95, 96, and 97 may include a pressing member 97 connected to the guide block 50, a first gear 64 connected to a rotation shaft of the motor 93, and a first gear 64. ) And a second gear (95) gear-connected, and a pinion gear (96) connected to the rotating shaft of the second gear (95) and connected to the pressure member (97) in a rack and pinion structure.

The power of the motor 93 passes through the first gear 64, the second gear 95 and the pinion gear 96, and the rotation speed is variable, and the motor 93 is driven by the pinion gear 96 and the pressing member 97. ) Is converted into a linear motion of the pressing member (97).

Since the pressing member 97 extends toward the moving hole 32 and is connected to the guide block 50, when the pressing member 97 linearly moves out of the vehicle, the guide block 50 protrudes out of the moving hole 32. When the pressing member 97 is linearly moved into the vehicle, the guide block 50 is inserted into the moving hole 32.

Since the pressing member 97 is provided with a coupling protrusion 97a press-fitted into the coupling groove 50a of the guide block 50, the pressing member 97 and the guide block 50 can be coupled without a separate fastening member. .

Coupling groove 50a is formed long in the vertical direction on the back surface of the guide block 50, the coupling protrusion 97a is formed to protrude in both directions from the outer end of the pressing member (97).

Therefore, the end of the pressing member 97 is moved from the upper side to the lower direction by pressing the coupling protrusion 97a into the coupling groove 50a to achieve the coupling of the pressing member 97 and the guide block 50.

In addition, the power transmission unit 64, 95, 96, 97 is a pressing member 97, the first gear 64, the second gear 95 and the pinion gear 96 is accommodated and coupled to the housing 30 A first case 91 having a mounting portion 91a (see FIG. 3), and a second case 92 having a groove portion coupled with the first case 91 and slidably supported by the pressing member 97. It includes more.

After the pressing member 97, the first gear 64, the second gear 95 and the pinion gear 96 are installed in the first case 91, the first case 91 and the second case 92 are removed. When combined, it forms a drive unit 90 in which the pressing member 97 is mounted.

Therefore, when repair or replacement of the drive unit 90 is required, the fastening member coupled to the mounting unit 91a (refer to FIG. 3) is disassembled to disassemble the first case 91 and the second case 92 from the housing 30. It can be easily removed for repair or replacement.

Looking at the operation of the vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

10 is a cross-sectional view showing a cover opening operation of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a cover open state of a vehicle camera apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 11, when the camera device is not driven, the guide block 50 is inserted into the moving hole 32, and thus, the first elastic member 82 and the second elastic member 84 are formed. The upper portion of the outer panel 75 is pressed to the vehicle outer side by the ().

Therefore, since the lower portion of the outer panel 75 is rotated to the outside of the vehicle around the rotation shaft 38, the inner panel 71 is pressed against the moving hole part 32.

Since the second elastic member 84 also presses the outer panel 75 to the outside of the vehicle, the lower portion of the outer panel 75 is moved to the movable hole part 32 by the first elastic member 82 and the second elastic member 84. It rotates and presses the inner panel 71 to the moving hole part 32 side with a larger force.

Therefore, the moving hole 32 in which the camera 10 is accommodated is double sealed by the inner panel 71 and the outer panel 75.

Therefore, rain or wash water can be more effectively prevented from flowing into the inner space of the moving hole 32 when the rain or car wash is carried out, and the outer panel 75 is opened by the water pressure of the wash water sprayed for the car wash work. Can be prevented.

When a situation in which the outside of the vehicle needs to be checked occurs, power is applied to the motor 93, and the power of the motor 93 passes through the first gear 64, the second gear 95, and the pinion gear 96. As a result, the rotational speed of the power is decelerated and converted into linear motion while passing through the pinion gear 96 and the pressing member 97.

When the pressing member 97 is moved to the outside of the vehicle through the moving hole 32, the guide block 50 protrudes to the outside of the vehicle along the moving hole 32, and the inner panel 71 is moved by the guide block 50. Since the inner panel 71 and the outer panel 75 are pressed toward the outside of the vehicle, the inner panel 71 and the outer panel 75 rotate about the rotation shaft 38.

The inner panel 71 pressurized in the outward direction by the guide block 50 presses the lower part of the outer panel 75 to the outside of the vehicle so that the lower part of the outer panel 75 is rotated about the rotating shaft 38 to open. This is done.

Since the curved portion 54 is formed at the outer end of the guide block 50, the curved portion 54 slides along the inner wall of the inner panel 71 to press the inner panel 71 so that the inner panel 71 may be opened. At this time, the noise generated between the guide block 50 and the inner panel 71 can be reduced.

The guide protrusions 52 formed on both side surfaces of the guide block 50 slide along the guide rails 32a integrally formed on the inner wall of the moving hole 32, so that the guide block 50 when the guide block 50 is indented. It becomes possible to perform stable movement in this constant direction.

Since the guide rail 32a is formed to be inclined downward toward the outside of the vehicle, the guide block 50 sliding along the guide rail 32a is inclinedly contacted with the inner wall of the inner panel 71.

Therefore, the load generated on the inner wall of the inner panel 71 is reduced compared to the case where the guide block 50 is in contact with the inner wall of the inner panel 71 at a right angle, so that the inner panel 71 is operated by the continuous operation for a long time. It is possible to prevent deformation or breakage.

Here, the guide rail 32a is manufactured by an injection process so that the guide rail 32a is integrally formed when the housing 30 in which the moving hole 32 is formed is formed in a separate process of processing the guide rail 32a. This can be omitted.

When the opening operation as described above is completed, since the lens of the camera 10 installed in the guide block 50 is exposed to the outside of the vehicle, the rear state of the vehicle is output as an image through a monitor installed in the driver's seat.

A pair of guide rails 32a are formed on both inner walls of both sides of the moving hole 32, and a plurality of guide protrusions 32a are continuously formed on both side surfaces of the guide block 50. .

Therefore, a part of the guide protrusions 52 formed on the side of the guide block 50 is slid along the guide rails 32a formed on the upper portion of the moving hole 32, and the rest of the guide protrusions 52 are movable hole portions ( It slides along the guide rail (32a) formed in the lower portion of the 32.

In particular, since the pair of guide protrusions 52 are in contact with the guide rail 32a formed at the lower portion of the movable hole 32 at the same time, the guide block 50 sliding along the movable hole 32 is forward or backward or left and right directions. It is possible to prevent the flow to.

As described above, it is possible to suppress the flow when the guide block 50 is moved by the guide rail 32a and the guide protrusion 52, so that the camera 10 malfunctions or is damaged by the flow of the guide block 50. Can be prevented.

When the reverse driving of the vehicle is finished, the guide block 50 is inserted into the moving hole 32 by the operation of the driving unit 90, so that the outer surface is restrained by the restoring force of the first elastic member 82 and the second elastic member 84. The panel 75 and the inner panel 71 are rotated about the rotation shaft 38 to close the moving hole 32.

12 is a sectional view showing a vehicle camera apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, a bent portion 152b is formed on the guide rail 132a of the vehicle camera apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which a traveling direction of the guide block 150 is changed.

Therefore, the guide block 150 moved along the guide rail 132a is changed in the traveling direction while passing through the bent portion 152b.

Since the bent portion 152b is formed in the horizontal direction, the guide block 150 moved downward along the moving hole 132 is disposed in the horizontal direction while passing through the bent portion 152b, so that the lens of the camera 110 is positioned in the vehicle. Since the rear of the camera is photographed in the horizontal direction, it is possible to capture image information of a far distance.

Of course, the direction of the bent portion 152b can be variously changed, which can be easily changed and implemented by those skilled in the art that recognizes the technical configuration of the present invention will not be described in detail and description of the other embodiments do.

As a result, it is possible to provide a camera apparatus for a vehicle, which is mounted to the outside or the inside of the vehicle so that the exterior of the vehicle can be checked and the exterior of the vehicle is beautiful.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to one embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible to those skilled in the art. Will understand.

In addition, although the vehicle camera apparatus has been described as an example, this is merely exemplary, and the vehicle camera apparatus of the present invention may be used in a product other than the vehicle. That is, the vehicle camera apparatus according to the present invention can be applied to various devices in addition to a vehicle such as a passenger car. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the claims below.

10: camera 30: housing
32: moving hole 32a: guide rail
34: support part 36: hinge part
38: rotation axis 50: guide block
52: guide protrusion 70: cover
71: inner panel 72: through hole
75: outer panel 76: rotating part
77: emblem 80: elastic member
82: first elastic member 84: second elastic member
90: drive unit 91: first case
92: second case 93: motor
64: first gear 95: second gear
96: pinion gear 97: pressure member

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A housing in which a moving hole is formed;
A guide block installed on the camera and mounted along the moving hole;
A cover for opening and closing the moving hole;
A motor installed in the housing; And
And a power transmission unit converting the power of the motor into a linear motion of the guide block.
The method of claim 1,
The guide block is a vehicle camera device, characterized in that the curved portion is formed in sliding contact with the cover.
The method of claim 1, wherein the power transmission unit,
A pressing member connected to the guide block;
A first gear connected to the rotating shaft of the motor;
A second gear in gear with the first gear; And
And a pinion gear connected to the second gear and connected to the pressing member in a rack and pinion structure.
The method of claim 3,
The pressurizing member is a vehicle camera device, characterized in that the engaging projection is pressed into the engaging groove of the guide block.
The method of claim 3 or 4, wherein the power transmission unit,
A first case in which the pressing member, the first gear, the second gear and the pinion gear are accommodated, and a mounting part is coupled to the housing; And
And a second case coupled to the first case and having a groove formed to slidably support the pressure member.
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