KR-20260063786-A - Retractable camera mirror device

KR20260063786AKR 20260063786 AKR20260063786 AKR 20260063786AKR-20260063786-A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a retractable camera mirror device. A retractable camera mirror device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a camera unit positioned to be movable along a first direction between the interior and exterior of a vehicle body through an opening of a vehicle body panel; a first link having one end rotatably connected to a first coupling part of the camera unit around a first hinge axis; a second link having one end rotatably connected to a second coupling part of the camera unit around a second hinge axis; a connecting link having the other end of the first link and the other end of the second link rotatably connected to each other at both ends, and positioned to be movable along a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a driving unit that transmits a driving force for the movement of the camera unit to the first link by means of a driving link that rotates around a driving axis. The camera unit comprises a housing unit consisting of a camera housing and a housing cover that are coupled together to accommodate at least one camera, and the housing unit may have a parting line formed by assembling the camera housing and the housing cover such that the surface visible from an external view forms a single parting surface, and the parting line formed on the surface not visible from the external view may be formed.

Inventors

김용환
김용희
김원빈

Assignees

주식회사 에스엘미러텍

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241031

Claims (14)

A camera unit positioned to be movable along a first direction between the interior and exterior of the vehicle body through an opening in the vehicle body panel; A first link, wherein one end is rotatably connected to a first coupling part of the camera unit around a first hinge axis; A second link, one end of which is rotatably connected to the second coupling part of the camera part around a second hinge axis; A connecting link having the other end of the first link and the other end of the second link respectively rotatably connected at both ends and positioned to be movable along a second direction intersecting the first direction; and It includes a driving unit that transmits the driving force for the movement of the camera unit to the first link by means of a driving link that rotates around a driving axis, and The above camera unit is, It includes a housing portion comprising a camera housing and a housing cover that are joined together to accommodate at least one camera, and The above housing part is, A retractable camera mirror device in which a parting line is formed on a surface not visible from the external viewpoint by assembling the camera housing and the housing cover so that the surface visible from the external viewpoint forms a single parting surface.
In Article 1, The above housing cover is, It is coupled to the lower surface of the above camera housing, and The upper surface and side surface of the above camera housing are, A retractable camera mirror device forming a single parting surface.
In Article 2, The above camera housing is, An open surface is formed on the lower surface to which the above housing cover is coupled, and The above housing cover is, A retractable camera mirror device comprising at least one catch projection formed to catch on the edge of the open surface.
In Article 1, The outer surface facing the exterior of the vehicle body from the above-mentioned housing part is, A body surface that forms the body line of the vehicle together with the body panel when the above camera unit is stored; and A retractable camera mirror device comprising a bevel formed at the lower part of the body surface so as to be obliquely inclined toward the interior of the vehicle body.
In Article 4, The above at least one camera is, A retractable camera mirror device that acquires images of the surroundings of a vehicle through an exposed hole formed on the above-mentioned slope.
In Article 4, A retractable camera mirror device further comprising a shielding member that shields the gap between the opening of the body panel and the lower part of the slope while the camera member is located inside the vehicle body.
A camera unit positioned to be movable along a first direction between the interior and exterior of the vehicle body through an opening in the vehicle body panel; A first link, wherein one end is rotatably connected to a first coupling part of the camera unit around a first hinge axis; A second link, one end of which is rotatably connected to the second coupling part of the camera part around a second hinge axis; A connecting link having the other end of the first link and the other end of the second link respectively rotatably connected at both ends and positioned to be movable along a second direction intersecting the first direction; and It includes a driving unit that transmits the driving force for the movement of the camera unit to the first link by means of a driving link that rotates around a driving axis, and The above camera unit is, It includes a housing portion comprising a camera housing and a housing cover that are joined together to accommodate at least one camera, and The outer surface facing the exterior of the vehicle body from the above-mentioned housing part is, A body surface that forms the body line of the vehicle together with the body panel when the above camera unit is stored; and It includes a slope formed at the lower part of the above body surface so as to be inclined obliquely toward the interior of the vehicle body, and The above at least one camera is, A retractable camera mirror device that acquires images of the surroundings of a vehicle through an exposed hole formed on the above-mentioned slope.
In Article 7, A retractable camera mirror device further comprising a shielding member positioned to shield the gap between the opening of the body panel and the lower part of the slope while the camera member is retracted so as to be located inside the vehicle body.
In Article 8, The above shielding part is, A retractable camera mirror device formed such that one side is connected to the vehicle body panel.
In Article 8, The above shielding part is, It includes a rotating member positioned to rotate around a rotation axis formed in a body panel, and The above-mentioned rotating member is, A retractable camera mirror device that is positioned so that a portion of the opening is covered when the camera unit is retracted, and enables the retraction of the camera unit by rotating the rotation axis around the camera unit when the camera unit is retracted.
In Article 8, The above shielding part is, A retractable camera mirror device comprising an outer cover positioned to surround at least a portion of the camera unit so as to shield the gap between the opening of the vehicle body panel and the lower part of the slope when the camera unit is retracted.
In Article 8, The above at least one camera is, A retractable camera mirror device in which a lens is positioned to protrude from the slope through the exposure hole to secure a field of view.
In Article 7, The above housing part is, A retractable camera mirror device in which a parting line is formed on a surface not visible from the outside, by assembling the camera housing and the housing cover so that the surface visible from the outside forms a single parting surface.
In Article 13, The above housing cover is, It is coupled to the lower surface of the above camera housing, and The upper surface and side surface of the above camera housing are, A retractable camera mirror device forming a single parting surface.

Description

Retractable camera mirror device The present invention relates to a retractable camera mirror device, and more specifically, to a retractable camera mirror device that enables at least one camera to move between the interior and exterior of a vehicle body. Generally, vehicles are equipped with inside mirrors to allow the driver to assess the situation behind the vehicle, and outside mirrors on both front doors to assess the situation to the sides and rear; through the field of view secured by the inside and outside mirrors, the driver identifies other vehicles or pedestrians in situations such as reversing, overtaking, and changing lanes. Recently, camera mirrors utilizing cameras have been installed instead of outside mirrors to reduce air resistance while driving and minimize the risk of damage from external impacts. Additionally, images of the vehicle's surroundings acquired by the camera mirror are displayed through a display device installed inside the vehicle, enabling the driver to easily identify other vehicles or pedestrians. Since these camera mirrors are exposed to the exterior of the vehicle body not only when the vehicle is in operation but also when it is not, there is a possibility of damage from external impact or contamination due to the ingress of foreign substances. Consequently, there is a need for measures to prevent damage and contamination of the camera mirrors when the vehicle is not in operation. FIGS. 1 and 2 are schematic diagrams illustrating a retractable camera mirror device installed in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 3 to 6 are perspective views showing a camera mirror device in a confined state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 7 and 8 are exploded perspective views showing a camera mirror device in a confined state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a camera mirror device in a confined state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a first coupling portion of a movable part coupled to a first link according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a second coupling portion of a movable part coupled to a second link according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a through hole of a movable part through which a guide rail is positioned according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a guide cover coupled to a base according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a camera mirror device in a withdrawal state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a camera mirror device in a withdrawal state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the first link and the second link when the camera unit is withdrawn according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a side view showing a manual operation unit in a normal state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a side view showing a camera unit moved by a manual operating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a camera unit moved by a manual operating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing a shielding part according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 21 and 22 are schematic diagrams showing a shielding portion according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a shielding part according to another embodiment of the present invention. The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components. Accordingly, in some embodiments, well-known process steps, well-known structures, and well-known techniques are not specifically described to avoid the invention being interpreted ambiguously. The terms used herein are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless specifically stated otherwise in the text. As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" are used in the sense that they do not exclude