Bracket and information acquisition module
A bracket capable of appropriately attaching an information acquisition device to a window glass for a vehicle is provided. A bracket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is made of resin for fixing an information acquisition device to a window glass for a vehicle having a curved shape. The bracket includes a plurality of regions and a coupling region provided between the plurality of regions. The coupling region has a mesh-like structure and flexibly couples each of the plurality of regions.
1 . A bracket made of resin for fixing an information acquisition device to a window glass for a vehicle having a curved shape, the bracket comprising:
a plurality of regions; and
a coupling region provided between the plurality of regions, wherein
the coupling region has a mesh-like structure and flexibly couples each of the plurality of regions,
wherein the plurality of regions are arranged in such a way that they align in a left-right direction of the window glass for a vehicle, and
wherein the coupling region couples the plurality of regions in such a way that, when the bracket is pasted to the window glass for a vehicle, the plurality of regions follow a curved surface of the window glass for a vehicle in the left-right direction.
2 . The bracket according to claim 1 , wherein
the plurality of regions are arranged in such a way that they align in an up-down direction of the window glass for a vehicle, and
the coupling region couples the plurality of regions in such a way that, when the bracket is pasted to the window glass for a vehicle, the plurality of regions follow a curved surface of the window glass for a vehicle in the up-down direction.
3 . The bracket according to claim 1 , wherein
each of the plurality of regions is configured in such a way that a different information acquisition device can be attached thereto, and
each of the plurality of regions is provided with a fixing member for fixing each of the information acquisition devices.
4 . The bracket according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling region comprises a shape in which a plurality of elongated holes extend in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the plurality of regions are arranged.
5 . The bracket according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling region comprises a shape in which a plurality of circular holes are formed.
6 . The bracket according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling region comprises a shape in which a plurality of polygonal holes are formed.
7 . An information acquisition module comprising:
the bracket according to claim 1 pasted to the window glass for a vehicle;
a plurality of information acquisition devices attached to the plurality of regions of the bracket, respectively; and
a cover for covering the plurality of information acquisition devices.
8 . The information acquisition module according to claim 7 , wherein the information acquisition device is at least one of a camera, a millimeter wave radar, an infrared sensor, a communication device, a raindrop sensor, and a temperature and humidity sensor.