JP7430004B2 - In-vehicle equipment and drive recorders - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to in-vehicle devices such as drive recorders, and more specifically, to improvements in the mounting structure of in-vehicle devices of the type that are attached to the windshield of a vehicle.

Drive recorders that store vehicle situation information before and after a car accident (front view, vehicle speed, sudden acceleration/deceleration, etc.) provide useful information for verification in the event of a car collision. In particular, they are increasingly being installed in transportation vehicles such as trucks and commercial vehicles such as taxis and buses, and are also being installed in general vehicles.

This drive recorder can store forward images for a certain period of time before and after the accident and driving data that shows the driver's driving operations (brake operation, turn signal operation, driving route, etc.) in the event of an accident or sudden braking. The structure is as follows. To briefly explain the configuration for storing video data, a CCD camera constantly captures images of the vehicle and its surroundings from the driver's perspective (field of view), and the captured images are stored in a temporary storage memory such as a ring buffer. Remember. The video stored in this temporary storage memory is sequentially updated to the latest one, and past video data is retained for a set amount of time. On the other hand, drive recorders are equipped with sensors such as acceleration sensors that detect shocks that occur during accidents, sudden braking, and sudden steering. The image of the previous fixed period is read from the temporary storage memory and stored in a non-volatile memory (SD memory card, etc.), and after the threshold is exceeded, the image taken by the CCD camera after that is directly or temporarily stored in the non-volatile memory. It has a function to save images and the driving data for a predetermined period of time before and after the impact in a non-volatile memory (SD card) by storing them via the storage memory.
When an accident occurs, it is possible to clearly prove the legitimacy of the driver based on the vehicle status information (video, etc.) of the own vehicle stored in the nonvolatile memory. In addition, when drive recorders detect rough and dangerous driving operations such as sudden steering or braking, they emit a warning sound to alert the driver, giving the driver a sense of tension. can.

Since the drive recorder captures and stores images in front of the vehicle, the drive recorder is usually attached to the windshield or the like of the vehicle. Specifically, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a mounting member having a mounting surface inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body is provided on the upper surface of a flat rectangular main body in which a CCD camera, a sensor, etc. are built, Glue and fix in place on the windshield using adhesive tape provided on the mounting surface, double-sided adhesive tape, or a suction cup.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-193057 JP2006-321423A

However, since the inclination of the windshield differs depending on the type of vehicle, if the mounting structure is fixed, there is a problem that the windshield cannot be mounted depending on the vehicle. The invention disclosed in Patent Document 2 proposes a technique for detecting the attitude of the main body of the drive recorder and correcting the image captured by the CCD camera, assuming that the mounting attitude of the main body of the drive recorder is changed. . Although it is possible to prepare multiple types of mounting members (mounting jigs) according to the inclination of the windshield and install the drive recorder using the mounting jig that is suitable for the vehicle to which it is installed, in such a configuration, If multiple types of mounting members are sold as a set, the user will also have to purchase unnecessary mounting jigs, which is undesirable. Therefore, there is still no suitable drive recorder that can be mounted on vehicles with different windshield inclinations.

An object of the present invention is to provide a drive recorder and other in-vehicle equipment that is configured as one unit and can be used with different types of vehicles.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, an in-vehicle device according to the present invention includes (a) a cylindrical case part, a movable part that circumferentially moves the posture of an electronic component housed in the case part, and The in-vehicle device includes a mounting part for fixing the case part to a mounting location of a vehicle, and the wiring for supplying power to the electronic components is drawn out from the side surface of the case part. To draw out the wiring, a jack may be provided and the wiring may be connected to and removed from the jack as in the embodiment, or the wiring may be directly connected to the main body.
The in-vehicle device according to the present invention includes (1) a "mounting bracket" comprising a "main body", a ring part rotatably attached to the outer peripheral surface of the main body, and a mounting member connected to the outside of the ring part; ” and a “fixing member” that fixes the ring portion to the main body.

The fixing member corresponds to the nut member 40 in the embodiment. Furthermore, as described in (2) below, it is preferable to fasten the fixing member to the main body using a screw mechanism like a nut because it can be realized with a simple configuration, but it is preferable to fasten the fixing member to the main body using a screw mechanism like a nut part. Alternatively, it may be fixed by an appropriate locking mechanism. Furthermore, the ring part is not limited to being fixed by sandwiching the ring part between the fixing member and the main body as in the embodiment. Various mechanisms can be used, such as fixing with. Further, in the embodiment, the fixing member can be detached from the main body, but it is of course possible that the fixing member cannot be detached from the main body. However, if the fixing member is removable from the main body, the fixing member can be installed in different vehicles in advance, and one main body can be transferred and used between the different vehicles.

Further, in the embodiments, the ring portion is attached to the outer circumferential surface of the main body and is arranged to be exposed to the outside, but the present invention is not limited to this, and all or part of the ring portion is inside the main body. A stored configuration may also be adopted. In addition, since the mounting member is connected to the outside of the ring part, if the ring part is attached to the outer circumferential surface of the main body and exposed to the outside, the configuration becomes simpler, and the outer circumferential surface of the exposed ring part This is preferable because it makes it easy to adjust the relative angular position between the ring part and the main body by holding and rotating it.

Further, in this embodiment, the rotatable angle is the entire circumference of 360 degrees, but it may be within a predetermined angle range. Furthermore, if the shape of the main body is generally cylindrical as in the embodiment, it will have a uniform design with the ring part and will look good, but it does not necessarily have to be cylindrical and can be of any shape. can be taken.

Furthermore, if the ring part is attached to one end of the main body as in the embodiment, the angle can be easily adjusted and fixed, but a layout in which the ring part is installed closer to the center may be adopted.

In the present invention, since the ring part is rotatably attached to the main body, the relative angular position between the main body and the ring part (bracket) can be determined by rotating the ring part and the main body relatively before fixing it to the main body. Can be set to desired state. By fixing it in this state, the relative angular position between the mounting member fixed to the windshield etc. by adhesive etc. and the main body can be changed and adjusted. Can be installed in different windshield angles).

(2) The fixing member may fix the ring portion by sandwiching the ring portion between the fixing member and the main body. This is preferable because the ring part can be easily switched between being fixed (positioned by stopping rotation) and released (rotatable and angle adjustable). In particular, if the clamping force can be adjusted, temporary fixing can be performed in a lightly tightened state, and position adjustment work can be performed more easily.

(3) It is better if a packing is interposed between the fixing member and the ring portion. By utilizing the elastic force of the packing, in addition to the effect of tightening the ring portion by narrowing the distance between the fixing member and the main body, the elastic force of the packing can improve the tightening force. Therefore, for example, by setting the distance between the fixing member and the main body to be slightly wider than the width of the ring (this distance may be changed as appropriate depending on other factors such as the thickness of the packing), the elastic force of the packing can be increased. If you use it to fix the ring part, you can temporarily fix it. Due to this temporary fixing effect, for example, when installing in a car, if there is no gasket, you would always have to support the main body with your hands, but with the gasket, you can remove your hands. When adjusting the angle, for example, it is difficult to check the angle by supporting the ring part with your hands while it is pressed against the main body, but it is temporarily held in place by the gasket, so support it by hand. Even if you do not fix the angle, you can easily check whether it is OK to fix the angle temporarily. Therefore, even in a narrow space such as the inside of a car, installation and adjustment can be easily performed, which is an excellent effect.

Furthermore, when a rubber material is used as the packing, in addition to the above-mentioned temporary fixing effect, it also has anti-vibration and anti-slip effects, providing excellent stability not only when installing in-vehicle equipment but also during use. Therefore, it is more preferable.

(4) One end of the main body and the fixing member may be connected by a screw mechanism. With this configuration, by tightening the screws, the distance between the main body and the fixing member can be narrowed, and the mounting bracket can be securely fixed with a simple configuration. Regarding the threads forming the screw mechanism, in this embodiment, a male thread is formed on the main body side, and a female thread is formed on the nut part side, which is a fixing member, but it is of course possible to have the opposite arrangement. .

(5) Irregularities are formed on at least a part of opposing surfaces of the main body and the ring portion, and the recesses and recesses match when the ring portion is fixed by the fixing member. good. Although rotation of the mounting bracket can be inhibited to some extent by the tightening force between the fixing member and the main body, rotation can be more reliably inhibited by providing irregularities at appropriate positions. Further, in the embodiment, the unevenness is formed continuously over the entire circumference, but may be arranged discretely. However, it is preferable to form them continuously because the rotation angle can be finely adjusted.

(6) Preferably, the end face is located on a plane perpendicular to the axis of the ring part. In other words, in order to suppress rotation, the opposing surface forming the unevenness can be located at various positions (surfaces), for example, the inner circumferential surface of the ring part, such as in a form similar to an internal gear. It can also be provided in However, if it is formed on the inner circumferential surface, when adjusting the angle, it is necessary to first shift the ring part to a position where the unevenness of the main body is not formed, set the angle in that state, and then insert it again. be. Therefore, as shown in (6), if the surface (side surface) perpendicular to the axis of the ring part is made uneven, this problem will not occur (rotation will be possible once the firm engagement of the unevenness is released). preferable. The invention described in (6) is realized by the embodiments.

(7) It is preferable that the unevenness has a shape having an inclined surface that is inclined along the rotation direction of the ring portion. The shape of the inclined surface may be flat (tapered: triangular wave-like unevenness) as in the embodiment, curved as appropriate (wavy), or spherical (hemispherical). It can take various forms. Because it is inclined along the direction of rotation, even if the unevenness fits together to some extent, the fixing force to the ring part is weak (the tightening force between the main body and the fixing member is weak), and when it is temporarily attached. When a strong force is applied in the direction of rotation, it is possible to rotate over the unevenness of each other, that is, the angle can be adjusted. On the other hand, if the unevenness has a side wall extending in a direction perpendicular to the direction of rotation, such as a rectangular wave, the result will be a complete fit, making adjustment difficult (adjust the angle with the fit released). Is required).

(8) It is preferable that the installation surface of the switch formed on the surface of the main body be a flat surface so that the field of view of the camera is directed to the side opposite to the installation surface. (9) In this case, it is more preferable that the flat surface and the direction of the visual field are set to be perpendicular to each other. When a camera is installed and is configured to take pictures of the front, such as a drive recorder, it is difficult to directly check the direction of the camera facing forward from inside the vehicle. However, we made the installation surface of the switch (facing the inside of the car because it is operated by the driver) a flat surface, and the camera's field of view was directed to the opposite side of the flat surface. Since the orientation of the camera with respect to the installation surface is known, the orientation of the camera can be estimated from the orientation of the installation surface. At this time, if the direction of the camera is perpendicular to the flat surface as in the invention (9), for example, if the installation surface is parallel to the vertical direction, the camera will face in the horizontal direction. , the direction can be more easily guessed. However, even if they are not orthogonal, it is not a problem because it can be estimated as long as the orientation of the camera with respect to the installation surface is determined.

(10) The GPS antenna built into the main body may be arranged obliquely upward. Placing the device tilted diagonally upward means that the antenna surface of the GPS is oriented diagonally upward with respect to the basic posture of the main body (the standard posture when installing in-vehicle equipment in a vehicle). In this way, the GPS antenna can obtain good GPS reception sensitivity, for example, even if the main body is oriented downward (for example, if a camera is included, the camera is oriented downward).

(11) Wiring for supplying power to electronic devices mounted within the main body may be drawn out from the side of the main body. To draw out the wiring, a jack may be provided and the wiring may be connected to and removed from the jack as in the embodiment, or the wiring may be directly connected to the main body. In either case, it is best to draw out the wiring (power supply) from the side, as this will allow the wiring to be hidden in the rearview mirror, making it more aesthetically pleasing.

(12) It is preferable that an operation switch is disposed on the front side of the main body, and a volume operation section for adjusting the volume of the built-in speaker is disposed on the side surface of the main body. In this way, frequently used switches are placed on the front, making them easier to operate.

(13) The main body is provided with a card slot for installing a memory card for storing recorded data, and the ejection opening of the card slot is set on the end surface opposite to the fixing bracket. It's good to do that. This makes it easier to attach and remove a memory card such as an SD card from the card slot.

(14) It is preferable that the fixing member is attached to a side surface of the main body, has an opening in a part thereof, and provides an interface with the outside on the side surface of the main body located inside the opening. The opening corresponds to the "through hole 42" in the embodiment. Further, the interface corresponds to the DC jack 15 and the volume dial 23 in the embodiment. In this manner, by providing an opening when attaching the fixing member to the side surface of the main body, a part of the side surface of the main body can be exposed to the outside through the opening. Therefore, by arranging an interface with the outside that is mounted inside the main body in such an exposed region, it is possible to efficiently install the operation target in the limited space of the main body. Furthermore, by placing the interface and the fixing member close to each other, it becomes easier for the user to pay attention to the state of the fixing member when operating the interface, and it is possible to naturally and easily check whether there is any looseness.
(15) The in-vehicle device having each of the above configurations can be a drive recorder. Of course, other in-vehicle equipment may also be used.

In the present invention, since the ring portion of the mounting bracket is rotatably attached to the main body, the relative rotational angle relationship between the mounting member of the mounting bracket and the main body can be changed, and one unit It can be configured to accommodate different types of vehicles.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the mounting bracket 30. FIG. 2 is an exploded rear view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention with the first case removed. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main body with the first case removed in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an exploded front view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a side view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state in which a first case and a CCD camera are removed in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of a drive recorder according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, the drive recorder of this embodiment includes a cylindrical main body 10, and a mounting bracket 30 is attached to one end of the main body 10 in the axial direction.

The main body 10 is constructed by butting together a first case 11 and a second case 12, which are divided into two parts (halved) at the front and rear. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, etc., one end portions 11a and 12a of the first case 11 and second case 12 are formed one size smaller in external dimension, and the one end portions 11a and 12a and the axis of the main body are A step is formed between the center portion in the direction. Triangular wave-shaped (sawtooth-shaped) tooth portions 17 are formed on the stepped wall surface. Further, a male thread 18 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the tip side of one end portion 11a, 12a of the first case 11 and the second case 12.

The mounting bracket 30 includes a ring portion 31 having an inner diameter that approximately matches (slightly larger than) the outer diameter of one end portions 11a and 12a of the first case 11 and the second case 12, and a ring portion 31 that stands up on the outer peripheral surface of the ring portion 31. The connecting column portion 32 includes a connecting column portion 32 and a mounting plate 33 provided at the tip of the connecting column portion 32. As shown in FIG. 5, the mounting plate 33 is arranged obliquely at a predetermined angle with respect to the diameter direction of the ring portion 31. As shown in FIG.

Further, a tooth portion 34 is formed on one side of the ring portion 31 (the surface facing the main body 10) over the entire circumference. The tooth portion 34 is set to have the same size and shape so as to match the tooth portion 17 formed on the main body 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the width D of the ring portion 31 is approximately the same as the width D1 of the flat portion (area where the male thread 18 is not formed) of the one end portions 11a and 12a of the first case 11 and the second case 12. I have to. Of course, the width may be set wider than D1 (D1<D), but in that case, the width should be set shorter than the width D2 including the male thread 18 (D1<D<D2). A nut member 40 is attached to the male screw 18. The nut member 40 is in the form of a flat disk-shaped cap, and has a female thread that matches the male thread 18 formed on its inner peripheral surface 41 . Further, a circular through hole 42 is formed in the center of the nut member 40. Small semicircular convex portions 11d and 12d (small circular convex portions) of the main body are exposed to the outside from this through hole 42, and the exposed portions of the convex portions are used for user operation such as the volume dial 23 and the DC jack 15. are provided. By adopting such a configuration, the operation target can be installed in the limited space of the main body 10, and the user's attention can be attracted during the operation, making it easy to check whether the nut member 40 is loose. .

As a result, when the ring part 31 is attached to one end part 11a, 12a of the first case 11, second case 12, the ring part 31 rotates around the central axis at one end of the first case 11, second case 12. It can be rotated in forward and reverse directions relative to the parts 11a and 12a. Rotation is inhibited by meshing the teeth 17 provided on the main body 10 with the teeth 34 provided on the ring portion 31.

On the other hand, when the ring portion 31 is attached to one end portions 11a and 12a of the first case 11 and the second case 12 as described above, the male thread 18 protrudes outward from the ring portion 31. Therefore, the nut member 40 is attached to the protruding male screw 18. Then, by firmly fastening the female thread of the nut member 40 and the male thread 18 of the main body 10, the distance between the nut member 40 and the step portion where the teeth 17 of the main body 10 are formed is narrowed, and the distance between the main body 10 and the nut is narrowed. The ring portion 31 can be sandwiched between the member 40 and the member 40 with a predetermined force. In this securely fastened state, the teeth 17 and 34 mesh with each other to prevent rotation of the ring part 31 and thus the mounting bracket 30, and when the nut member 40 is loosened, the rotation is allowed. Therefore, the relative angular positional relationship between the main body 10 and the mounting bracket 30 can be set (adjusted) to an arbitrary position and fixed at that position. In other words, if the plane (direction) parallel to the joint surface of the first case 11 and the second case 12 is the basic vertical direction of the main body 10, then the angle between that vertical direction and the mounting plate 33 of the mounting bracket 30 is Can be changed.

A double-sided tape (not shown) or other adhesive member is attached to the upper surface of the mounting plate 33, and the double-sided tape is used to adhere and fix it to the windshield of the vehicle. Therefore, the drive recorder of this embodiment can be adjusted to suit various windshield angles (25 to 75 degrees). In other words, the mounting plate 33 is parallel to the angle of the windshield, but as described above, the relative angle of the main body 10 to the mounting plate 33 (mounting bracket 30) can be adjusted, so the angle of the mounting plate 33 (windshield) can be adjusted. Regardless of the above, the basic vertical direction of the main body 10 can be parallel to a vertical plane (with respect to the ground), for example. Of course, the angle between the basic vertical direction of the main body 10 and the plane perpendicular to the ground can be set to an appropriate angle. Therefore, one drive recorder can be installed in different types of vehicles.

Furthermore, by firmly fastening the nut member 40, the teeth 17 of the main body 10 and the teeth 34 of the mounting bracket 30 are firmly engaged with each other, and their rotation is reliably prevented. Even if an impact is applied to the main body 10, the direction and posture of the main body 10 can maintain the basic posture when the drive recorder is attached to the windshield (as long as the mounting plate 33 does not fall off from the windshield) and be firmly fixed. can.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3 and the like, a packing 50 made of an elastic material such as rubber is disposed inside the nut member 40 (on the main body 10 side). The inner diameter of the packing 50 is set to be approximately the same as or slightly wider than the outer diameter of the male thread 18 of the main body 10, and the outer diameter of the packing 50 is set to be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the ring portion 31. The thickness of the packing 50 is made uniform over the entire circumference. In this embodiment, the width D of the ring portion 31 is made almost the same as the width D1 of the flat portions (areas where the male threads 18 are not formed) of the one ends 11a and 12a of the first case 11 and the second case 12. , when the ring portion 31 is attached to the one end portions 11a, 12a, the tips of the flat portions of the one end portions 11a, 12a and the end surface of the ring portion 31 on the nut member 40 side are approximately in a plane position. One surface of the packing 50 can contact the main body 10 and the ring portion 31 beyond the male thread 18, and the other surface of the packing 50 can contact the inner surface of the nut member 40.

In addition, when the width D of the ring part and the lengths D1 and D2 of each part of the one end parts 11a and 12a are set so that D1<D<D2, the packing 50 has a ring shape (doughnut shape) with a uniform thickness. ), it is preferable to provide the ring portion with an annular convex portion that fits into the stepped portion between D and D1.

By additionally arranging the packing 50 in this way, it is possible to prevent it from loosening due to vibration, prevent unnecessary recording triggered by vibration as a drive recorder, and more reliably record accident images in the event of an impact. Of course, this packing 50 does not necessarily need to be provided.

Next, the arrangement structure of each component mounted in the main body 10 and the external exposure structure of the component will be explained. As shown in FIG. 7, a CCD camera 13, a GPS antenna 14, a DC jack 15, a power supply circuit, and the like are mounted on the first case 11 side. A circular opening 11b is formed at a predetermined position of the first case 11 (a position facing the CCD camera 13), and the CCD camera 13 is exposed to the outside through the opening 11b.

Furthermore, the GPS antenna 14 is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction of the main body 10 (a plane (direction) parallel to the joint surface of the first case 11 and the second case 12), and is arranged so as to face obliquely upward. (See Figure 13, etc.) As a result, good GPS reception sensitivity can be obtained, for example, even when the field of view of the CCD camera 13 is set to face diagonally downward when mounted on a truck or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, etc., the DC jack 15 is arranged parallel to the axial direction of the main body 10 and is exposed at one end of the main body 10. That is, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, a window hole 11c is formed at a predetermined position on the end surface (side surface perpendicular to the axial direction) of one end 11a of the first case 11, and the DC jack 15 opens the window hole 11c. exposed to the outside through. By attaching a DC plug (not shown) attached to one end of a power cable connected to, for example, a cigarette lighter socket to this DC jack 15, the drive recorder of this embodiment can supply power from the vehicle's battery. shall be. In this way, the power cable is pulled out from the side of the main body 10, so by installing the drive recorder next to or near the rearview mirror, the power cable can be hidden in the rearview mirror, making it more aesthetically pleasing. be able to.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, etc., a locking pawl 12c is provided at a predetermined position on the joint surface of the second case 12. A locking recess is formed in the joint surface of the first case 11 at a position corresponding to the locking claw 12c, and when the first and second cases 11 and 12 are butted together, the locking claw 12c The recesses engage with each other to determine the position and prevent misalignment (particularly axial movement). Further, small semicircular convex portions 11d and 12d are formed on the end surfaces (side surfaces perpendicular to the axial direction) of the one end portions 11a and 12a of the first and second cases 11 and 12, respectively. When the first and second cases 11 and 12 are butted against each other, both the convex portions 11d and 12d are abutted against each other, forming a small circular convex portion. By fitting the annular stopper member 16 into the convex portions 11d and 12d, the effect of preventing displacement due to vibration can be further enhanced. Further, when the nut member 40 is fastened, the convex portions 11d and 12d enter into the through hole 42 of the nut member 40 and are exposed to the outside from the axial side surface.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, man-machine interfaces such as a switch section 20, a display section 21, an SD card slot 22, a volume dial 23, and a control circuit are mounted on the second case 12 side. . The control circuit is a circuit for realizing the basic functions of the drive recorder, and it stores the image taken by the CCD camera 13 and performs the above-mentioned functions based on the detection signal from the shock detection sensor such as the acceleration sensor (not shown). Data such as captured images is stored in non-volatile memory. Although not shown, an output device such as a speaker is also mounted. For example, the speaker notifies the operating sound of the switch unit 20 and various messages (guidance, warning, etc.). The volume dial 23 is for adjusting the output level of this speaker. Further, on the second case 12 side, an acceleration sensor for detecting a collision or the like and other electronic components/electronic circuits for realizing the functions of a drive recorder are incorporated.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, the first case 11 and the second case 12 have flat surfaces 11e and 12e on the opposite side from the joint surface, which are parallel to the joint surface. Therefore, both flat surfaces 11e and 12e are set parallel to each other (see FIG. 12). The CCD camera 13 is exposed to the outside from the flat surface 11e of the first case 11 (the circular opening 11b is formed in the flat surface 11e), and the direction of the field of view of the CCD camera 13 is directed from the flat surface 11e. The direction is set to be orthogonal to 11e.

On the other hand, the switch section 20 and the display section 21 are arranged on the flat surface 12e of the second case 12. When the drive recorder is attached to the windshield, it is installed so that the first case 11 (CCD camera 13) faces the front of the vehicle and the second case 12 faces inside the vehicle. Therefore, it is difficult for a user such as a driver inside the vehicle to directly check the direction of the CCD camera 13. However, in this embodiment, since the flat surface 11e of the first case 11 and the flat surface 12e of the second case 12 are set to be parallel, the flat surface 12e of the second case 12 facing inside the vehicle Since the direction directly corresponds to the direction of the flat surface 11e of the first case 11 and thus the direction of the CCD camera 13, the direction of the CCD camera 13 can be estimated by looking at the direction of the switch section 20 and the display section 21 (flat surface 12e). The orientation of the CCD camera 13 can be easily adjusted.

The volume dial 23 mounted inside the second case 12 is arranged on the one end 12a side of the second case 12, and has a small semicircular shape formed on the end surface (the side surface perpendicular to the axial direction) of the one end 12a. A part of the volume dial 23 protrudes to the outside from a vertical slit 12f provided in the convex portion 12d, and can be rotated. Furthermore, the SD card slot 22 is arranged on the side surface of the second case 12 opposite to the one end 12a (see FIG. 11, etc.). In this way, among the man-machine interfaces, those that are frequently used, such as the switch section 20, are placed on the front, and those that are used less frequently, such as the volume dial 23 and the SD card slot 22, are placed on the side. , improves operability. Furthermore, since the SD card slot 22 is placed on the side, there is no front glass, roof, etc. in the direction of inserting and removing the SD card 60, and the SD card slot 22 can be inserted or removed regardless of the inclination angle of the windshield to which the drive recorder is installed or the orientation of the drive recorder. The card 60 can be easily attached and detached. Furthermore, since the SD card slot 22 is arranged on the side surface opposite to the mounting bracket 30, it is easier to attach and remove the SD card 60 from the SD card slot 22.

Furthermore, in the form shown in FIG. 1, etc., when viewed from the driver, the SD card slot 22 is located on the right side, and the mounting bracket 30 (DC jack 15, volume dial 23) is located on the left side. It turns out. The main body 10 (one end portions 11a, 12a) and the mounting bracket 30 (ring portion 31) can be rotated 360 degrees relative to each other by loosening the nut member 40. Therefore, if the main body 10 is rotated 180 degrees and flipped upside down from the state shown in FIG. The mounting bracket 30 (DC jack 15, volume dial 23) is located on the right side when facing the camera. Therefore, it can be installed with the left and right sides reversed, and can be used with both right-hand drive and left-hand drive. Furthermore, it is also possible to attach the mounting bracket 30 to a plurality of vehicles in advance so that one main body can be easily used by being mounted on the plurality of vehicles.

10 Main body 13 CCD camera 20 Switch section 22 SD card slot 30 Mounting bracket 31 Ring section 33 Mounting plate 40 Nut section (fixing member)

Claims (3)

A case having a longitudinal direction in a first direction and having a first part located on one side in the first direction and a second part located on the other side in the first direction. and,
a camera disposed in the first part and capturing an image in a second direction intersecting the first direction;
A mounting member disposed in the second portion and attached to a mounting point inside the vehicle, the mounting member being configured to be able to change the second direction in which the camera takes an image up or down while attached to the mounting point. a mounting member;
has
When the mounting member is attached to the attachment location, the case is configured to be located below the attachment location ,
the second portion includes a cylindrical portion;
The mounting member includes a ring-shaped member in which the cylindrical portion is located inside.
In-vehicle equipment. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein both the first portion and the second portion have portions located in the direction of gravity of the attachment portion when the attachment member is attached to the attachment portion. When the mounting member is attached to the windshield that is the mounting location,
The in-vehicle device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the first direction is the width direction of the vehicle, and the second direction includes the front of the vehicle.

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