TWM573921U - Camera device - Google Patents

Abstract

A photographic device for mounting on a carrier, the photographic device comprising a lens module, a mounting shell and a backing member. The lens module includes a housing, an image capturing head held by the housing and partially exposing the housing, and a cable electrically connected to the image capturing head. The mounting shell is an integrally formed structure having a body and two connecting portions adapted to be coupled to the carrier, the body having a front wall, a viewing window formed on the front wall, and a communication window And the opening is located in the accommodating space on the opposite side of the front wall, and the viewing window cooperates to receive the image capturing head to expose a portion of the outer casing, and the accommodating space cooperates to receive the outer casing. The backing member is connected to the mounting shell and the outer casing on the opening side of the accommodating space, so that the lens module is positioned opposite to the mounting shell and the backing member.

Description

Photography device

The present invention relates to a photographic device, and more particularly to a small photographic device.

For driving safety, a photographic device is installed on the vehicle to assist the driver in judging that the surrounding environment of the vehicle has become a trend, for example, installing a photographic device on the rear side of the vehicle for the driver to reversing to confirm whether there is a person or an animal or other object behind the vehicle, or for example Mounting the photographic device on the left and right sides of the vehicle assists the driver in turning corners to avoid line of sight dead angles.

The existing small-sized vehicle photographic devices have various aspects for vehicles of different brands or different models. However, there is still room for improvement in how the components of the photographic apparatus are convenient for production and assembly.

Therefore, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a photographic apparatus that is easy to change the exterior design.

Therefore, in some embodiments, the novel photographing apparatus is suitable for being mounted on a carrier, and the photographing apparatus comprises a lens module, a mounting shell and a backing member. The lens module includes a housing, an image capturing head held by the housing and partially exposing the housing, and a cable electrically connected to the image capturing head. The mounting shell is an integrally formed structure having a body and two connecting portions adapted to be coupled to the carrier, the body having a front wall, a viewing window formed on the front wall, and a communication window And the opening is located in the accommodating space on the opposite side of the front wall, and the viewing window cooperates to receive the image capturing head to expose a portion of the outer casing, and the accommodating space cooperates to receive the outer casing. The backing member is connected to the mounting shell and the outer casing on the opening side of the accommodating space, so that the lens module is positioned opposite to the mounting shell and the backing member.

In some embodiments, the abutting member has a plate body that abuts against the outer casing, and the plate body has a relief notch formed by a recessed side edge for the cable to pass.

In some embodiments, the wall defining the avoidance notch is curved to match the shape of the cable.

In some embodiments, the abutting member is generally plate-shaped.

In some implementations, the lens module further includes a circuit board disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the image capturing head, a first electrical connector disposed on the circuit board, and a mechanical and electrical The second electrical connector of the cable is connected to the second electrical connector, and the second electrical connector is located in the outer casing and is opposite to the first electrical connector, so that the cable is electrically connected to the image capturing head through the circuit board. The housing has a perforation for the cable to pass through.

In some implementations, the cable has a limit sleeve that snaps against the perforation to position the cable relative to the outer casing.

In some embodiments, the housing further has a front housing and a rear housing to form a receiving space, the front housing having a front opening for engaging the image capturing head for the The image capturing head protrudes from the outer casing and a platform portion for fixing the circuit board, and the rear casing has the through hole.

In some embodiments, the housing further has a seal disposed at the junction of the front housing and the rear housing.

In some embodiments, the backing member has a plurality of first fixing holes and a plurality of second fixing holes, and the housing has a plurality of first locking holes respectively corresponding to the first fixing holes for the plurality of locking members Separating and fixing the first locking holes through the first fixing holes respectively, the mounting shell further has a plurality of second locking holes respectively corresponding to the second fixing holes for the plurality of locking members to respectively pass through The second fixing hole is fixedly locked with the second locking holes.

The present invention has at least the following effects: the lens module can be easily assembled and fixed by a combination of an integrally formed mounting shell and a backing member, and the outer design of the mounting shell can be changed according to requirements. In addition, the connecting end of the cable is located in the outer casing, and the limiting sleeve of the cable is abutted against the through hole, so that the cable is not easily separated from the outer casing, thereby reducing the separation of the cable from the circuit board, thereby preventing The risk of electrical connection.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a first embodiment of the present photographic apparatus is adapted to be mounted on a carrier (not shown), such as a frame of a vehicle, the photographic device comprising a lens module 1 and a mounting housing 2 And a backing piece 3.

Referring to FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 , the lens module 1 includes a casing 11 , an image capturing head 12 fixed by the casing 11 and partially exposing the casing 11 , and a cable 13 electrically connected to the image capturing head 12 . a circuit board 14 disposed in the housing 11 and electrically connected to the image capturing head 12, a first electrical connector 15 disposed on the circuit board 14, and a mechanically and electrically connected cable 13 The second electrical connector 16 is. Specifically, the outer casing 11 has a front casing 111 and a rear casing 112 combined to form a receiving space 113. The front housing 111 has a front opening 111a for engaging with the image capturing head 12 for the image capturing head 12 to extend out of the housing 11, and a platform portion 111b for fixing the circuit board 14. The rear housing 112 has a through hole 112a (see Fig. 8) for the cable 13 to pass through. In this embodiment, the image capturing head 12 has an external thread 121 and a matching internal thread 111c is disposed at the front opening 111a to screw the image capturing head 12 and the front housing 111. The image capturing head 12 is electrically connected to the circuit board 14 through a wire. The circuit board 14 is locked to the platform portion 111b inside the front case 111 by a fastener 17 (for example, a screw). The first electrical connector 15 and the image capturing head 12 are respectively located on opposite sides of the circuit board 14 , and the first electrical connector 15 is electrically connected to the circuit board 14 and used for the second electrical connector 16 . Docking. The second electrical connector 16 is located in the housing 11 and is opposite to the first electrical connector 15 to electrically connect the cable 13 to the image capturing head 12 through the circuit board 14. The cable 13 has a retaining sleeve 131 that abuts against the perforation 112a to position the cable 13 relative to the outer casing 11. The housing 11 further has a sealing member 114 disposed at the junction of the front housing 111 and the rear housing 112, so that the receiving space 113 can be sealed to protect the electrical components located in the receiving space 113, including the circuit. The board 14, the first electrical connector 15, the second electrical connector 16, and the wire contacts are protected from moisture and the circuit operates. Moreover, the cable 13 is docked with the first electrical connector 15 through the second electrical connector 16 located in the receiving space 113, that is, the connecting end of the cable 13 is located in the outer casing 11, and the cable 13 The limiting sleeve 131 is stuck against the through hole 112a, so that the cable 13 is not easily separated from the outer casing 11, thereby reducing the risk that the cable 13 is separated from the circuit board 14 and the electrical connection cannot be made.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, the mounting shell 2 is an integrally formed structure having a main body 21 and two connecting portions 22 adapted to be connected to the carrier. The main body 21 has a front wall 211, a viewing window 212 formed on the front wall 211, and an accommodating space 213 communicating with the viewing window 212 and having an opening on the opposite side of the front wall 211. The viewing window 212 is adapted to receive the portion of the image capturing head 12 that exposes the outer casing 11. The receiving space 213 cooperates with the outer casing 11 to position the lens module 1 within the main body 21. In this embodiment, the two connecting portions 22 are asymmetrically extended by the main body 21 and each has an extending portion 221 connecting the main body 21 and a fixing portion 222 connected to the end of the extending portion 221. The fixing portion 222 is provided. The aperture 223 is consistently passed through for a fastener (not shown). The carrier has a keyhole corresponding to the through hole 223 for the corresponding fastener to be locked to secure the fixed section 222 to the carrier. The mounting case 2 can be fixed to the carrier by fixing the fixing section 222 of the two connecting portions 22 to the carrier. In other words, the outer shape of the mounting shell 2 and the position of the two fixing sections 222 cooperate with the mounting position of the carrier to mount the photographing device in cooperation with the structure of the carrier.

The backing member 3 is connected to the mounting shell 2 and the outer casing 11 on the opening side of the accommodating space 213, so that the lens module 1 is positioned opposite to the mounting shell 2 and the backing member 3. Specifically, the backing member 3 has a plurality of first fixing holes 31 and a plurality of second fixing holes 32, and the housing 11 has a plurality of first locking holes 115 respectively corresponding to the first fixing holes 31 for more The first locking holes 31 are respectively locked and fixed to the first locking holes 115. The mounting shell 2 has a plurality of second locking holes 23 respectively corresponding to the second fixing holes 32 for more The two locking holes are respectively locked and fixed to the second locking holes 23 through the second fixing holes 32. The outer casing 11 is fixed in the mounting shell 2 through the backing member 3 to prevent the outer casing 11 from being detached from the mounting shell 2, and the outer casing 11 and the mounting shell 2 are fixedly connected with the backing member 3 without being opposite. The backing member 3 is moved to further fix the outer casing 11 and the mounting shell 2. The backing member 3 is generally plate-shaped and has a plate body 33 that abuts against the outer casing 11, and the plate body 33 has a relief recess 34 formed by a recessed side edge for the cable 13 to pass through, and is defined The wall surface of the relief notch 34 is curved to match the shape of the cable 13. That is, the position of the avoidance notch 34 corresponds to the through hole 112a of the outer casing 11 so that the cable 13 can continuously pass through the through hole 112a and the avoidance notch 34. Since the backrest member 3 has a plate shape as a whole, it is not only easy to manufacture but also easy to assemble with the mounting case 2 and the case 11. In this embodiment, the abutting member 3 has a flat shape, but in a modified embodiment, the abutting member 3 may also have a partially bent plate shape.

Referring to FIGS. 11 to 14, a second embodiment of the present photographic apparatus is substantially the same as the first embodiment except that the shape of the mounting shell 2 is changed to be suitable for mounting on different carriers (not shown). . In the second embodiment, the two connecting portions 22 of the mounting case 2 are rotationally symmetrical.

Referring to FIGS. 15 to 18, a third embodiment of the present photographic apparatus is substantially the same as the first embodiment except that the shape of the mounting case 2 is changed to be suitable for mounting on different carriers (not shown). . In the third embodiment, the main body 21 of the mounting shell 2 is partially hollowed out, and one of the connecting portions 22 is provided with two through holes 223.

Referring to Figures 19 to 22, a fourth embodiment of the novel photographic apparatus is substantially identical to the first embodiment except that the shape of the mounting housing 2 is adapted to be mounted to a different carrier (not shown). . In the fourth embodiment, the main body 21 of the mounting shell 2 is partially hollowed out, and the two connecting portions 22 are mirror-symmetrical, and each connecting portion 22 is provided with two through holes 223.

Referring to FIGS. 23 to 26, a fifth embodiment of the present photographic apparatus is substantially the same as the first embodiment except that the shape of the mounting shell 2 is changed to be suitable for mounting on different carriers (not shown). . In the fifth embodiment, the main body 21 of the mounting case 2 is partially hollowed, and the two connecting portions 22 are reversely extended from both sides of the main body 21 but are asymmetrical in shape.

Referring to FIGS. 27 to 30, a sixth embodiment of the present photographic apparatus is substantially the same as the first embodiment except that the shape of the mounting case 2 is changed to be suitable for mounting on different carriers (not shown). . In the sixth embodiment, the two connecting portions 22 of the mounting case 2 are partially connected integrally so that the two connecting portions 22 are substantially plate-like.

Referring to FIG. 31 to FIG. 34, a seventh embodiment of the present photographic apparatus is substantially the same as the first embodiment except that the shape of the mounting shell 2 is changed to be suitable for mounting on different carriers (not shown). . In the seventh embodiment, the two connecting portions 22 of the mounting shell 2 are mirror-symmetrical and each is provided with a resilient hook 224 for being assembled with the carrier by a snap fit. In addition, the backing member 3 further has two positioning portions 35 extending from the plate body 33, and the second fixing holes 32 are respectively disposed on the positioning portions 35.

Referring to FIGS. 35 to 38, an eighth embodiment of the present photographic apparatus is substantially the same as the first embodiment except that the shape of the mounting case 2 is changed to be suitable for mounting on different carriers (not shown). . In the eighth embodiment, the two connecting portions 22 of the mounting shell 2 are respectively provided with an elastic buckle 225 for being assembled with the carrier by a snapping manner. In addition, the backing member 3 further has two positioning portions 35 extending from the plate body 33, and the second fixing holes 32 are respectively disposed on the positioning portions 35.

It can be seen from the foregoing embodiments that the mounting shell 2 can be converted into a plurality of types to accommodate a plurality of differently configured carriers, and the outer design of the mounting shell 2 can be changed according to requirements, and the mounting shell 2 is offset from the mounting shell 2 The combination of the pieces 3 is easy to assemble and fix the lens module 1, and is fixed to the carrier by the mounting case 2, and is conveniently mounted as a whole.

In summary, the lens module 1 can be easily assembled and fixed by the combination of the integrally formed mounting shell 2 and the backing member 3, and the exterior design of the mounting shell 2 can be changed as needed. In addition, the connecting end of the cable 13 and the circuit board 14 is located in the outer casing 11 , and the limiting sleeve 131 of the cable 13 is engaged with the through hole 112 a , so that the cable 13 is not easily separated from the outer casing 11 . Further, the risk of the cable 13 being separated from the circuit board 14 is reduced, resulting in an inability to be electrically connected.

However, the above is only the embodiment of the present invention, and when it is not possible to limit the scope of the present invention, all the simple equivalent changes and modifications according to the scope of the patent application and the contents of the patent specification are still This new patent covers the scope.

1‧‧‧ lens module

11‧‧‧Shell

111‧‧‧ front housing

111a‧‧‧ front opening

111b‧‧‧ Platform Department

111c‧‧‧ internal thread

112‧‧‧ rear housing

112a‧‧‧Perforation

113‧‧‧ accommodating space

114‧‧‧Seal

115‧‧‧First keyhole

12‧‧‧Image capture head

121‧‧‧External thread

13‧‧‧ Cable

131‧‧‧ Limit set

14‧‧‧ boards

15‧‧‧First electrical connector

16‧‧‧Second electrical connector

17‧‧‧Locker

2‧‧‧Installation shell

21‧‧‧ Subject

211‧‧‧ front wall

212‧‧ ‧ view window

213‧‧‧ accommodating space

22‧‧‧Connecting Department

221‧‧‧Extension

222‧‧‧ fixed section

223‧‧‧through holes

224‧‧‧Flexible hook

225‧‧‧Flexible buckle

23‧‧‧Second keyhole

3‧‧‧Withholdings

31‧‧‧First fixing hole

32‧‧‧Second fixing hole

33‧‧‧ board

34‧‧‧ avoidance gap

35‧‧‧ Positioning Department

Other features and effects of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of the first embodiment of the present photographic device; Figure 2 is the first embodiment 3 is an incomplete perspective view of the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is an incomplete perspective view of the lens module of the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is an incomplete cross-sectional view of the lens module of the first embodiment; FIG. 6 is a fragmentary perspective view of the lens module not showing the outer casing; FIG. 7 is an incomplete perspective view showing a state in which a cable of the lens module is not connected to a circuit board; FIG. 9 is a fragmentary exploded perspective view showing a combined state of a mounting case and the lens module of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is the first FIG. 11 is a fragmentary perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 12 is an incomplete perspective view of the second embodiment; FIG. Another perspective of the embodiment Figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of another perspective view of the second embodiment; Figure 15 is a fragmentary perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 is a perspective view of the third embodiment Figure 17 is a perspective view showing another perspective of the third embodiment; Figure 18 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the third embodiment; Figure 20 is a fragmentary perspective view of the fourth embodiment; Figure 21 is another perspective view of the fourth embodiment; Figure 22 is another perspective view of the fourth embodiment Figure 23 is a fragmentary perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; Figure 24 is a fragmentary perspective view of the fifth embodiment; Figure 25 is an exploded perspective view of the fifth embodiment; FIG. 26 is an incomplete perspective view of another perspective view of the fifth embodiment; FIG. 27 is an incomplete perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. One of the examples Figure 29 is a perspective view of another perspective view of the sixth embodiment; Figure 31 is a perspective view of another perspective view of the sixth embodiment; Figure 32 is a fragmentary perspective view of the seventh embodiment; Figure 33 is another perspective view of the seventh embodiment; Figure 34 is another perspective view of the seventh embodiment Figure 35 is a fragmentary perspective view of the eighth embodiment of the present invention; Figure 36 is an exploded perspective view of the eighth embodiment; Figure 37 is an exploded perspective view of the eighth embodiment; Another perspective view is an incomplete perspective view; and FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view of another perspective view of the eighth embodiment.

Claims (9)

A photographic apparatus adapted to be mounted on a carrier, the photographic apparatus comprising: a lens module including a housing, an image capturing head held by the housing and partially exposing the housing, and an image capturing head Electrically connected cable; a mounting shell having an integral structure having a body and two connecting portions for connecting to the carrier, the body having a front wall, a viewing window formed on the front wall, and An accommodating space that communicates with the view window and has an opening on an opposite side of the front wall, the view window is configured to receive the image capturing head to expose a portion of the outer casing, and the accommodating space is configured to receive the outer casing; and a back The contact member is connected to the mounting shell and the outer casing on the opening side of the accommodating space, so that the lens module is positioned opposite to the mounting shell and the backing member. The photographing device of claim 1, wherein the backing member has a plate body that abuts against the outer casing, and the plate body has a avoidance notch formed by a recessed side edge for the cable to pass. The photographing apparatus of claim 2, wherein the wall surface defining the avoidance notch is curved to match the shape of the cable. The photographing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the backing member is entirely in a plate shape. The photographic device of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lens module further comprises a circuit board disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the image capturing head, and a first circuit disposed on the circuit board An electrical connector, and a second electrical connector that mechanically and electrically connects the cable, the second electrical connector is located in the housing and is in contact with the first electrical connector to allow the cable to pass through the cable The circuit board is electrically coupled to the image capture head, the housing having a perforation for the cable to pass through. The photographing apparatus of claim 5, wherein the cable has a limit sleeve that abuts against the perforation to position the cable relative to the outer casing. The photographic device of claim 5, wherein the outer casing further has a front casing and a rear casing combined to form a receiving space, the front casing having a front opening corresponding to the image capturing head a hole for the image pickup head to extend out of the outer casing, and a platform portion for fixing the circuit board, the rear casing having the perforation. The photographing apparatus of claim 7, wherein the outer casing further has a sealing member disposed at a junction of the front casing and the rear casing. The photographing device of claim 1, wherein the backing member has a plurality of first fixing holes and a plurality of second fixing holes, and the housing has a plurality of first locking holes respectively corresponding to the first fixing holes. A plurality of locking fasteners are respectively fixedly fastened to the first locking holes through the first fixing holes, and the mounting shell further has a plurality of second locking holes respectively corresponding to the second fixing holes for the plurality of locking members The second fixing holes are respectively fastened and fixed to the second locking holes.