WO2016107608A1

WO2016107608A1 - Camera device

Info

Publication number: WO2016107608A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/070030
Authority: WO
Inventors: 汪玉华
Original assignee: 汪玉华
Priority date: 2015-01-04
Filing date: 2016-01-04
Publication date: 2016-07-07
Also published as: CN204350133U

Abstract

Disclosed is a camera device. The camera device comprises: a camera base; a camera box, placed on the camera base and comprising a camera lens; and a power supply plug-in piece, that can be plugged into a power socket at the back of a car. A wireless transmit device is arranged in the camera base. The wireless transmit device transmits an image signal shot by a camera to a receiving device in the car in a wireless manner. A magnet that can attract ferrous series metal is arranged at the rear part of the camera base. A plug-in connector that adapts to the power socket at the back of the car is at the rear end of the power supply plug-in piece. An attachment surface whose shape adapts to the rear part of the camera base is at the front end of the power supply plug-in piece. The attachment surface has the feature of ferrous series metal that can be attracted by the magnet.

Description

Camera device

Technical field

The present invention relates to a camera device for use in a car reversing video assembly device. The car reversing video combination device is used to provide the driver with a clear position indication when the car is reversing or parking, or to provide the driver with image information behind the car when the car is running.

Background technique

The applicant has owned Chinese patents CN200920160553.8, CN201320036202.2 and CN201420244088.7. These patents disclose such a combination device comprising a camera device mounted to the rear of the vehicle outside the rear of the vehicle, a display device for presenting images captured by the camera device, and an electrical signal for the camera device and the display device. Connected devices. However, to date, there has not been provided a practical technical solution for conveniently mounting the camera unit to the rear of the vehicle. In view of this, the present invention provides a technical solution that overcomes the above disadvantages.

Summary of the invention

The invention provides a camera device, the camera device comprises: a camera base; a camera box disposed on the camera base and including an imaging lens; and a power connector, which can be plugged into a power socket of the tail of the automobile a wireless transmitting device is disposed in the camera base, and the wireless transmitting device wirelessly transmits the image signal captured by the imaging lens to a receiving device in the automobile, behind the camera base The back is provided with a magnet capable of absorbing iron metal, and the rear end of the power connector is a plug connector adapted to the power socket of the tail of the automobile, and the front end of the power connector is shaped and placed The rear side of the camera base is adapted to the attachment surface, the attachment surface having the property of an iron-based metal that can be attracted by the magnet.

Wherein the outer shape of the camera base has a "U" shaped space, and the distance between the two arms forming the "U" shaped space is nearly equal to the length of the camera case so that the camera box just snaps into place In the "U"-shaped space, a portion where the two arms of the camera base are held and contacted at both ends of the camera case are respectively provided with the camera case relative to the The camera base rotates the pivot bearing structure of the elevation angle or the depression angle, and the pivot bearing structure has a rotatable angle of an elevation angle of 30° to 60° and a depression angle of 15° to 30°, and two surfaces adjacent to each other in relative rotation There is a marble-pit type rotational position fixing device, and the rotational position fixing device has 4 to 12 fixable positions.

Wherein at least two positioning pits are disposed in a surface of the back surface of the camera base, and a number and the positioning are disposed at corresponding positions on the attachment surface of the power connector The number of pits is equal to the number of positioning bumps.

Wherein, a plug jack device for turning on the power is disposed at a corresponding position of the rear back of the camera base and the front end of the power connector, and the jack of the plug jack device is disposed at The camera base side.

The jack disposed on one side of the base of the camera can also be plugged into another power supply including a power source in the automobile.

Wherein, the power plug connector is provided with a hook adapted to the spring clip cover of the power socket of the tail of the automobile.

Wherein a pivot bearing structure is provided between the front end and the rear end of the power connector that rotates a left or right angle of inclination about a concentric longitudinal axis of the power connector.

Wherein the pivot bearing structure of the power connector has a rotatable angle of approximately 360°, and has a ball-and-pit type rotational position fixing device on two mutually adjacent surfaces that are relatively rotated, The rotational position fixing device has 12 to 24 fixable positions.

Wherein, a battery compartment for supplying power is disposed in the base of the camera, and the battery compartment is placed with a rechargeable battery.

Wherein, 2 to 12 semiconductor auxiliary light sources are disposed around the imaging lens of the camera case.

Wherein, a pair of ultrasonic ranging alarm probes are disposed at positions on both sides of the camera box on the base of the camera.

Wherein, the left and right ends of the back of the camera base are provided with slots for passing through the straps.

DRAWINGS

1 and 2 show a front view and a side view, respectively, of a camera device of the present invention.

3 and 4 are perspective views showing the forward and backward directions of the camera device of the present invention, respectively.

5, 6 and 7 respectively show a perspective view, a bottom view and a rear view of the camera base portion of the camera device of the present invention in the forward direction.

Fig. 8 is a view showing the assembly or splitting of the camera base portion and the power connector portion of the camera device of the present invention.

9 and 10 are schematic views of two plug-and-socket devices for powering the camera base portion and the power connector portion, respectively.

Figure 11 is a schematic view of a marble-pit type rotational position fixing device.

Figure 12 is a schematic illustration of the slot of the base portion of the camera for passing through the strap.

Figure 13 is a schematic illustration of an additional ultrasonic ranging alarm probe of the base portion of the camera.

detailed description

In the present invention, the front, rear, left, right, up, down, elevation, depression, and inclination directions are all based on the forward direction of the camera image.

1 is a front elevational view of a camera device 1 of the present invention. The camera device 1 includes a camera base 10' and a camera case 11. The camera case 11 has an

imaging lens

12 and 2 to 12 semiconductor auxiliary light sources 13 (six in the figure) for providing auxiliary illumination for the imaging lens 12 in the dark around the imaging lens 12. The size of the camera base 10' and the camera case 11 are such that the camera case 11 can be placed in the "U" shaped space of the camera base 10' with a slight gap 15. In addition, the pivot bearing device 16 respectively disposed on the base 10' and the camera box 11 enables the camera box 11 to be rotated at a certain angle with respect to the "U" shaped space of the camera base 10' (ie, changing the depression angle or elevation angle) ) so that the camera lens 12 is aimed at the camera target. The pivot bearing assembly 16 can be of any conventional construction, and the pivot bearing structure 16 has a range of rotatable angles of elevation angles of 30° to 60° and depression angles of 15° to 30°, and on two surfaces adjacent to each other that are relatively rotated. There is a marble-pit type rotational position fixing device having 4 to 12 positions that can be stopped and fixed (refer to the illustration of FIG. 11).

Fig. 2 is a side view of the camera device 1 of the present invention. As can be seen from the picture, close to the camera base At the rear of 10' is the power connector 10. Reference numeral 40 is a joint of the two, which are joined and fixed by the magnet in the camera base 10' and the surface of the power connector 10 having an iron-based metal property. The end of the rear extension of the power connector 10 is an electrical plug 17 for receiving power. The structure of the electrical plug 17 is adapted to the electrical outlets that are common at the rear of automobiles (e.g., off-road vehicles, pickup trucks, etc.). When the electric plug 17 is inserted into the power socket at the rear of the vehicle, the camera unit 1 is also mounted and fixed in the working position while the power supply is being completed. The power socket at the rear of the car usually has a spring-loaded cover (not shown). When the electric plug 17 is inserted into the power socket at the rear of the car, the spring cover is fastened to the power supply due to the resilience of the spring cover. The hook 14 of the connector 10 is firmly fastened so that the camera device 1 does not fall off due to running vibration. Of course, the shape and position of the clasp 14 must be perfectly adapted to the spring snap cover. Typically, the electrical plug 17 has a central post and six surrounding jacks (see Figure 4). Different automotive electric sockets may need to be inserted at different angles, so that the rear extension portion of the power connector 10 is divided into two sections, and the two sections of the joint portion 35 are provided with pivot bearing devices, and the two segments can be as two-way curved arrows. The relative rotation shown at 102 changes the left and right tilt angles so that the camera lens 12 is at the correct angle, and the relative rotation angle can be close to 360°. At the same time, a bead-pit type rotational position fixing device is provided on the two surfaces adjacent to each other for relative rotation, and the rotational position fixing device has 12 to 24 positions which can be stopped and fixed. The two-way curved arrow 101 indicates that the camera box 11 can be rotated relative to the camera base 10' to change the elevation or depression angle.

3 and 4 are perspective views respectively showing the forward and backward directions of the camera device 1 of the present invention. Reference numeral 30 in the figure is an antenna, and the antenna 30 is disposed in the camera base 10' and wirelessly transmits an image signal captured by the imaging lens 12 to a receiving device in the automobile. Reference numeral 29 is a power switch located on the camera base 10'.

Reference numerals

31 and 32 denote first and second types of power plug devices (plug jack devices), respectively, and the

power plug devices

31 and 32 connect the power source of the electrical plug 17 across the joint 40. Camera base 10'. Two types of power plug-in

devices

31 and 32 are shown, and one of them may be selected (other types may also be used, not shown). As described above, the electrical plug 17 has a center post and six surrounding jacks and is compatible with a common power outlet at the rear of a car (e.g., off-road vehicle, pickup truck, etc.). The rest of the reference numerals in the figures have the same meanings as described above.

5, 6 and 7 respectively show a perspective view, a bottom view and a rear view of the camera base portion 2 of the camera device 1 of the present invention in the forward direction. Figure 6 is a bottom view, you can see the battery set The cartridge 23 (which is directly seen as its cover) and the receptacle 41' of the first type of power connector 31. The battery compartment 23 is disposed in the camera base 10', and the rechargeable battery can be placed in the battery compartment 23. 7 is a rear view, and reference numeral 36 denotes a positioning pocket provided in the rear back surface 20 of the camera base 10' and mated with the power connector 10, the positioning recess 36 and the power supply connector 10 are disposed. The positioning bumps 36' at corresponding positions on the attachment surface 22' are mated. Reference numeral 41" denotes the jack end of the second power plug device 32. The jacks 41' and 41" are both located on the side of the camera base 10', and can also be plugged with other power sources including the power source in the car. Reference numeral 22 denotes a magnet provided in the rear back surface 20 of the camera base portion 2, and the rear back surface 20 is a flat surface which is easy to be attached to the attachment surface 22' of the power supply connector 10, and is also convenient to have any other The surface of the iron-based metal (especially the surface of the tail of the automobile body) is attached. The rest of the reference numerals in the figures have the same meanings as described above.

Fig. 8 is a view showing the joining or splitting of the camera base portion 2 and the power connector portion 10 of the camera device 1 of the present invention. The left side of the figure is the power connector portion 10, and the reference numeral 36' indicates a positioning bump that mates with the positioning recess 36 of the camera base portion 2, and the reference numeral 22' is the rear surface of the camera base portion 2. The 20-sided attachment surface, reference numeral 32, represents a second type of power connector. When the camera base portion 2 and the power connector portion 10 are joined together, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line 103, the respective positioning bumps 36' are embedded in the corresponding positioning pockets 36, and the magnets 22 are attached to the iron-based metal properties. The junctions 22' meet to securely hold the camera base portion 2 and the power connector portion 10 together. At this time, the power plug device 32 can be pushed into the jack 41" as shown by the chain line 104, and then the power is turned on (of course, the first type of power plug device 31 or any other can also be used. Type). To separate the two, use the hand force to overcome the magnetic force. The rest of the reference numerals in the figure have the same meanings as described above.

Figure 9 is a schematic illustration of a first type of plug jack device 31 for powering the camera base portion 2 and the power connector portion 10. The plug jack device 31 includes a plug 41 and a jack 41', wherein the plug 41 is disposed on a bent portion of the L-shaped push-pull rod 58, and the push-pull rod 58 slides along a slide provided in the power plug connector 10, and is inserted. The hole 41' is disposed within the camera base 10'. The figure shows that the camera base 10' and the power connector 10 are brought close together by magnetic force. As shown by the double arrow 105, the push-pull rod 58 is moved to insert the plug 41 into the jack 41' to be energized or the plug 41 is pulled out. Electricity. Here, the moving direction of the push-pull rod 58 is parallel to the bonding surface of the camera base 10' and the power connector 10.

Figure 10 is a second plug for powering the camera base portion 2 and the power connector portion 10 A schematic view of the head jack device 32. The plug jack device 32 includes a plug 41 and a jack 41", wherein the plug 41 is disposed at one end of the linear push-pull rod 59, and the push-pull rod 59 slides along a slide provided in the power plug connector 10, the jack 41" It is disposed inside the camera base 10'. The figure shows that the camera base 10' and the power connector 10 are brought close together by magnetic force. As shown by the double arrow 105, the push-pull rod 59 is moved to insert the plug 41 into the jack 41" to be energized or the plug 41 is pulled out. Here, the moving direction of the push-pull rod 59 is perpendicular to the mating surface of the camera base 10' and the power connector 10.

Figure 11 is a schematic view of a marble-pit type rotational position fixing device. The rotational position fixing device is provided with a pivot bearing device disposed in the joint portion 35 of the two-stage extension portion of the power supply connector 10 or a pivot bearing device disposed between the camera base 10' and the camera housing 11. 16 is used to fix the adjusted angle of rotation. As shown in the figure, the recess 50, the marble 52 and the spring 51 are provided on the oppositely rotating side A, and the recess 53 is provided in the other side B. The spring 51 springs as indicated by the double arrow 106 and the B member rotates (or moves) as shown by the double arrow 107 and is in a fixed position.

Figure 12 is a schematic illustration of the slot 56 of the camera base portion 2 for passing through the strap. When the camera base portion 2 is neither intended to be used with the power connector 10 nor is it intended to be fixed using a magnet, a pair of slots 56 can be used to secure the straps anywhere.

Figure 13 is a schematic illustration of an additional ultrasonic ranging alarm probe of the camera base portion 2. A pair of ultrasonic ranging alarm probes 34 are attached to the camera base portion 2. The position of the ultrasonic ranging alarm probe 34 is on the camera base 10" and is located on both sides of the camera box 11. Their function is: when the car is backed up and parked, an alarm is issued according to a preset obstacle safety distance. Signals (sound, lighting, etc.) can further improve safety.

The camera device of the present invention has high flexibility: 1) the base portion of the camera can be plugged into the power socket at the rear of the car through the power connector portion to be fixed and simultaneously powered; 2) the camera can be used separately The base part can be fixed to any part outside the vehicle by the magnet on the back of the car. Any battery can be used to charge the battery. 3) The base part of the camera can be used separately, and the straps on the back are fixed with straps. local.

Claims

A camera device characterized by comprising:

Camera base;

a camera box disposed on the base of the camera and including an imaging lens;

a power connector that can be plugged into a power outlet at the rear of the car.

Wherein, a wireless transmitting device is disposed in the base of the camera, and the wireless transmitting device wirelessly transmits an image signal captured by the imaging lens to a receiving device in the automobile at a back of the base of the camera a magnet capable of absorbing iron metal, and

The rear end of the power connector is a plug connector adapted to the power socket of the tail of the automobile, and the front end of the power connector is shaped to fit the back of the camera base The attachment surface, the attachment surface having the property of an iron-based metal that can be attracted by the magnet.
The camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said camera base has an outer shape having a "U" shaped space, and a distance between the arms forming said "U" shaped space is approximately equal to a length of said camera case So that the camera box just snaps into the "U"-shaped space, and the portions where the two arms of the camera base are held and contacted at both ends of the camera box are respectively provided with the camera a pivot bearing structure in which the box is rotated at an elevation or a depression angle with respect to the camera base, and

The pivot bearing structure has a rotatable angle of an elevation angle of 30° to 60° and a depression angle of 15° to 30°, and has a marble-pit type rotational position fixing device on two surfaces adjacent to each other for relative rotation, The rotational position fixing device has 4 to 12 fixable positions.
The camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least two positioning pits are provided in a surface of said rear back of said camera base, and said attachment surface of said power connector The corresponding position is provided with a number of positioning bumps equal to the number of the positioning pits.
The camera device of claim 1 wherein said camera base A corresponding position of the front end and the front end of the power connector is provided with a plug jack device for turning on a power source, and a jack of the plug jack device is disposed at a side of the camera base.
The camera device according to claim 4, wherein said jack provided on one side of said base of said camera is also pluggable with other power supply including a power source in the automobile.
A camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said power connector is provided with a hook adapted to a spring snap cover of said power socket of the tail of the vehicle.
A camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein between said front end and said rear end of said power supply connector, a left-angle or right-tilt angle is provided around a concentric longitudinal axis of said power connector Pivot bearing structure.
The camera apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said pivot bearing structure of said power supply connector has a rotatable angle of approximately 360°, and has marbles on two mutually adjacent surfaces which are relatively rotated a pit-type rotational position fixing device having 12 to 24 fixable positions.
The camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a battery compartment for supplying a power source is disposed in said camera base, and said battery compartment is provided with a rechargeable battery.
The camera device according to claim 1, wherein 2 to 12 semiconductor auxiliary light sources are provided around the imaging lens of the camera case.
The camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a pair of ultrasonic ranging alarm probes are disposed at positions on both sides of said camera housing on said camera base.
The camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a slit for passing through the strap is provided at both left and right ends of said rear back of said camera base.