DE102017205907A1 - License plate carrier with integrated camera holder - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a license plate carrier (10) for a motor vehicle, with an at least partially framed license plate receptacle (11), wherein in a peripheral portion (12a) above the license plate holder (11) centered a camera holder for a camera (20) is arranged, which is formed is that the camera (20) is mountable from the rear.

Description

The invention relates to a license plate carrier with integrated camera mount.

Motor vehicles may be equipped with at least one environment camera, with which the vehicle environment can be detected. Such environment cameras should be arranged as protected as possible on the motor vehicle, which proves to be problematic, especially in front cameras. Front cameras are currently z. B. arranged in a ventilation grille below the license plate recording, where they are located in a main hit area for rockfalls.

The EP 1 495 914 B1 describes a license plate holder for a vehicle with holders for sensors such. As sensors, transducers, microcameras or the like. The license plate holder allows in particular a simple retrofitting of motor vehicles with such sensors.

Similar license plate holders are from the EP 1 380 470 A2 and EP 1 197 395 A2 known.

With the invention, the arrangement of a camera on a motor vehicle to be improved. In particular, the arrangement of a camera in the front area of a motor vehicle (so-called front camera) should be improved.

This is achieved with a license plate carrier according to the invention with the features of claim 1. Preferred developments and refinements of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the following description of the invention and the drawings.

The license plate carrier (or license plate holder) according to the invention has an at least partially bordered license plate holder (or license plate area), wherein in a peripheral portion above the license plate holder and centrally to the license plate holder a camera holder for a camera, in particular an environment camera, is arranged, which is designed that the camera or surrounding camera from behind, d. H. from the rear side (see below), and in particular only from the rear is mountable or can be mounted.

The higher position above the license plate and the rear mounting provide better protection against falling rocks. The central and thus symmetrical camera arrangement simplifies the production of the license plate carrier and also leads to a pleasing appearance.

The license plate carrier according to the invention can be used for motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, motorcycles, agricultural machines, construction machines and the like. The license plate carrier according to the invention is preferably a front license plate carrier for a motor vehicle, in particular a car, in which a front camera can be arranged or arranged. Self-explanatory, the license plate carrier according to the invention can also be used for the rear of a motor vehicle, so that it may also be a rear license plate carrier. The license plate carrier according to the invention is suitable both for installation on new vehicles and for the retrofitting of older vehicles.

Preferably, the camera mount is formed substantially only on the rear side facing the vehicle, wherein only one opening for the camera lens is formed or provided on the front side or visible side. The holder is thus arranged hidden. This very advantageous embodiment provides the camera, which is also hidden on the back is or is, optimal protection, theft protection. Furthermore, the mostly existing empty space behind the license plate holder fastened to the motor vehicle does not remain unused. The front opening for the camera lens can be made small, reducing the risk of stone damage (reduced hit area). Furthermore, results in a very pleasing appearance.

The number plate carrier according to the invention is preferably designed as an injection molded part, which means in particular that the number plate carrier has a base body (frame body), which is an injection-molded part. Suitable plastic materials are for. As PP, ASA or ABS. The camera mount can be used as a separate component, eg. B. as a metal part or fiber-plastic composite part, and be attached to the injection molded part. The camera mount can also be an integral part of the injection molded part, i. H. the license plate carrier or its base body is integrally formed (monolithic) with the camera holder. The camera mount can be supported on the base body by means of ribs formed on the rear side.

The camera mount may be formed with locking elements for attaching the camera. This allows easy mounting and dismounting of the camera. The camera mount can also be designed for a tilted arrangement or attachment of the camera, in particular such that the camera mounted therein is inclined downwards (ie in the direction of the floor). The camera mount may further be configured to receive a separate camera lens, so that a defective camera lens can be replaced inexpensively.

• 1 zeigt die Vorderseite eines erfindungsgemäßen Kennzeichenträgers, der an einem nur ausschnittsweise dargestellten Stoßfänger befestigt ist.
• 2 zeigt eine Schnittansicht des Kennzeichenträgers aus 1, gemäß dem in 1 angedeuteten Schnittverlauf (A-A).
• 3 zeigt die Rückseite des Kennzeichenträgers aus 1 und 2.
• 4 zeigt die Rückseite einer anderen Ausführungsmöglichkeit eines erfindungsgemäßen Kennzeichenträgers.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Regardless of certain combinations of features, the features shown in the figures of the drawing and / or explained below may be general features of the invention and further develop the invention accordingly.

• 1 shows the front of a license plate carrier according to the invention, which is attached to a bumper shown only partially.
• 2 shows a sectional view of the license plate carrier 1 , according to the in 1 indicated cutting course (AA).
• 3 shows the back of the license plate carrier 1 and 2 ,
• 4 shows the back of another embodiment of a license plate carrier according to the invention.

1 shows a license plate carrier 10 standing at a front bumper 30 a motor vehicle is attached. The bumper 30 includes a ventilation grille 31 , The license plate carrier 10 has a flat license plate holder 11 on where a license plate (number plate) 50 is attached. The license plate holder 11 is in the top half of a border or frame 12 surround. In the upper edge section 12a is in the middle a (ie exactly one) environment camera 20 arranged, with only the camera lens 21 is recognizable. The camera 20 itself is hidden or concealed in one on the back of the license plate carrier 10 arranged camera mount 14 taken as from the 2 can be seen, and is thus when looking at the front or visible side of the license plate carrier 10 not recognizable. The camera 20 is virtually invisible.

2 shows a vertical section through the license plate carrier 10 , The license plate carrier 10 is by means of screws or clips 40 at the bumper 30 attached. The license plate holder 11 and the edge 12 are integrally formed as an injection molded part. On the bumper 30 facing back is a camera mount 14 attached, for example, welded to the injection molded part or glued.

In the camera mount 14 are the environment camera 20 and a camera lens positioned in front of it 21 arranged, with the camera 20 is inclined downwards. The upper edge section 12a of the edge 12 is this with an opening 13 (see also 1 ) for the camera lens 21 educated.

The camera 20 and the camera lens arranged in front of it 21 be through a counterpart 60 in the camera mount 14 recorded. The camera mount 14 and the counterpart 60 are for this purpose formed with corresponding locking or clip elements that allow easy and quick installation. The license plate holder 11 , the camera mount 14 and the counterpart 60 can be designed in different colors to facilitate the assembly and disassembly work.

3 shows the back of the license plate 10 , Good to see here are the rear arrangement of the camera 20 in the middle of the upper edge section 12a , as well as the bracket 14 and the counterpart 60 , With the reference numerals 16 . 17 and 18 Spacer and fasteners are designated.

4 also shows in a rear view another embodiment of a license plate carrier 10 in which the bracket 14 for the camera 20 not formed as a separate component, but with molded and ribs 15 is supported. Incidentally, this license plate carrier 10 all features of the license plate from the 1 to 3 exhibit.

The number plate carrier according to the invention 10 allows easy and quick installation, taking first the camera lens 21 and then the camera 20 from behind into the camera mount 14 used and by means of the counterpart 60 be arrested. The license plate carrier 10 can now on the bumper 30 be attached. Subsequently, the license plate 50 be attached. Accordingly, the disassembly is done in reverse order. In a particularly advantageous manner can fast and cost only the lens 21 be replaced. If no environment camera 20 is provided, the opening can 13 in the margin 12 be closed by a blind plug.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

license plate holder

11

Mark recording

12

edge

12a

edge section

13

opening

14

camera mount

15

rib

16

spacer

17

spacer

18

fastener

20

environment camera

21

camera lens

30

bumper

31

ventilation grille

40

clip

50

Mark

60

counter-piece

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 1495914 B1 [0003]
• EP 1380470 A2 [0004]
• EP 1197395 A2

Claims (10)

License plate carrier (10) for a motor vehicle, with an at least partially bordered license plate holder (11), wherein in a peripheral portion (12a) above the license plate holder (11) centrally a camera holder (14) for a camera (20) is arranged, which is formed in that the camera (20) can be mounted from the rear. License plate carrier (10) to Claim 1 , characterized in that the camera holder (14) is formed on the back and on the front side only one opening (13) for the camera lens (21) is present. License plate carrier (10) to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that it is designed as an injection molded part. License plate carrier (10) to Claim 3 , characterized in that the camera holder (14) is formed as a separate component and attached to the injection molded part. License plate carrier (10) to Claim 3 , characterized in that the camera holder (14) is an integral part of the injection molded part. License plate carrier (10) to Claim 5 , characterized in that the camera holder (14) is supported by means of ribs (15) formed on the rear side. License plate carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the camera mounting (14) is formed with locking elements for the attachment of the camera (20). License plate carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the camera holder (14) is designed for an inclined attachment of the camera (20). License plate carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the camera holder (14) is designed to receive a separate camera lens (21). License plate carrier (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a camera (20) accommodated in the camera holder (14).

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