Installing dashboard cameras in fleet vehicles has traditionally required skilled technicians, extensive wiring, and custom mounting solutions for each vehicle model. Current installation processes can take 2-4 hours per vehicle, with connector compatibility and camera alignment being frequent points of failure that lead to warranty claims and equipment downtime.

The fundamental challenge lies in creating mounting systems that enable rapid, repeatable installations while ensuring reliable operation in high-vibration automotive environments.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including self-aligning bracket systems, spring-loaded electrical connectors, tool-free mounting mechanisms, and modular camera designs that simplify component swapping. These and other approaches focus on reducing installation time while maintaining precise optical alignment and robust electrical connections.

1. Camera Mounting Bracket with Tool-Free Bayonet and Hook Securing Mechanism

Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd., SHENZHEN HAOEN AUTO ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CO LTD, 2023

Vehicle camera mounting bracket that allows tool-free installation of the camera without needing screws or tools. The bracket has a housing with an opening for the camera. Inside, a bayonet and hook mechanism locks the camera in place. The bayonet engages the hook when rotated, securing the camera. A middle pressing buckle compresses the camera against the housing. This allows easy camera installation by just rotating the bayonet. The bracket can be mounted to the vehicle without external tools as well.

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2. Snap-Fit Mounting System for Vehicle Cameras with Elastic Spring-Loaded Clamping Brackets

Huzhou Zhongyou Tieke Information Technology Co., Ltd., HUZHOU ZHONGYOU TIEKE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

A quick and easy mounting system for vehicle cameras that eliminates the need for screws or bolts. The camera has two mounting brackets that snap together using elastic springs. The brackets clamp around the vehicle body through a through hole. This allows the camera to be quickly installed by inserting it into the through hole, where the snapping brackets engage. The brackets separate when rotated, then snap back together when released to secure the camera.

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3. Vehicle Camera Module with Protruding Sections and Rail-Engaging Hooked Mounting Bracket

VEONEER SWEDEN AB, 2023

A vehicle camera module and mounting bracket that provide secure, efficient and reliable mounting of the camera to the vehicle. The camera module has protruding sections and rails that engage hooks on the mounting bracket. The hooks have resilient members that admit the protrusions and then press against them to retain the camera. This allows easy insertion and removal of the camera while preventing accidental detachment. The camera protrusions and bracket hooks are shaped to guide the parts into engagement.

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4. Bracket System with Fixed Supports and Resilient Limbs for Retaining Camera or Sensor in Vehicle Windshield

Pilkington Group Limited, 2022

An easily replaceable and reproducible bracket system for retaining a camera or sensor in a vehicle windshield bracket. The bracket has fixed supports and resilient limbs that define guideways. The camera/sensor housing has mounting stubs that slide into the guideways. The resilient limbs bias against the stubs to retain the housing in the bracket. This allows the camera/sensor to be easily inserted and removed for windshield replacement without additional parts.

5. Adjustable Vehicle-Mounted Camera Bracket with Post-Installation Positioning Mechanism

FURITEK INTELLIGENT SYSTEM LIMITED CO, FURITEK INTELLIGENT SYSTEM LTD CO, 2022

Vehicle-mounted camera bracket that allows adjustment of camera position after initial installation to improve installation efficiency. The bracket has a vehicle connection frame, an adjustable bracket, a camera connection frame, and connectors between them. This allows fine-tuning of the camera's optical axis and orientation after initial mounting, without needing precise initial setup or disassembly.

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6. Vehicle Component Module with Pin-and-Groove Snap-In Rotational Mounting System

Aptiv Technologies Limited, 2022

A module and support structure assembly for a vehicle that allows secure mounting and easy release of components like cameras on a support structure. The module has pins and the support structure has grooves that the pins engage into. The pins and grooves are designed to allow the module to be snapped into and released from the support structure with rotation. This provides a secure attachment that can withstand vehicle vibrations and forces, while also allowing easy removal and reattachment for maintenance.

7. Camera Mounting Bracket with Sliding Rail, Rotating Joints, and Telescoping Extension Mechanism

JINAN JIAOSHI CULTURE MEDIA CO LTD, 2021

A bracket that enables quick installation of cameras without tools or ladders. The bracket has a sliding mechanism with a rope, rotating joints, and telescoping sections that allows adjustment and extension of the camera position. The camera mount slides along a rail, rotates, extends vertically, and extends horizontally using ropes and joints. This allows precise positioning of the camera without tools or ladders by sliding, rotating, and extending the bracket components.

8. Vehicle Camera Mounting Bracket with Multi-Platform Configuration and Through-Hole Attachment System

NEOLIX TECH CO LTD, NEOLIX TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD, 2021

A camera mounting bracket for vehicles that provides stable camera fixing and efficient installation. The bracket has multiple camera fixing platforms arranged in a specific configuration. It also has separate vehicle body and decorative part fixing platforms. This allows the camera to be securely connected to the vehicle body while avoiding looseness issues. The bracket has through holes for camera and body attachment. The platform layout and hole connections enable tight camera fixation without complex installations.

9. Windshield Camera Mount Bracket with Reinforced Thermoplastic Plate and Integrated Ramps and Docking Mechanism

RENAULT SAS, 2020

A bracket for attaching a camera to a vehicle windshield using a composite plate that can securely hold the camera without adhesives. The bracket has a flat plate made of reinforced thermoplastic that attaches to the windshield. It has ramps and docking devices on the backside to limit camera movement and fix it in place. The ramps guide the camera during installation. The flexible docking piece contacts the camera to prevent it from sliding off. This allows easy installation and secure retention without glue or screws.

10. Tool-Free Mounting Arrangement with Interlocking Channel and Tab Mechanism for Driver Assistance System

ZF ACTIVE SAFETY AND ELECTRONICS US LLC, 2020

A mounting arrangement for a driver assistance system that allows easy and secure attachment of the camera housing to the mounting bracket without tools. The mounting bracket and camera housing each have a channel that receives a tab on the other component. The tab can be pushed into the channel to connect the components, providing a secure hold without screws or other fasteners. This simplifies installation and removal of the camera housing while still providing a robust connection.

11. Vehicle Camera System with Rotatable Snap-Latch Mounting Mechanism

GLOBAL MEDIA IND GROUP CO LTD, GLOBAL MEDIA INDUSTRY GROUP CO LTD, PAN LEI, 2019

A vehicle camera system that allows easy and damage-free mounting of cameras on vehicles. The camera has a fixed part with latches and a movable part with a snap piece. The snap piece snaps into rubber strips on the vehicle to securely hold the camera. The movable part with the camera can rotate within a fixed inner region of the camera housing to adjust the camera angle. This allows flexible positioning of the camera without complex tools or contaminating the vehicle.

12. Bracket Assembly for Tool-Free Adjustable Camera Mounting in Vehicles

BEIJING AUTOMOTIVE GROUP CO LTD, BEIJING AUTOMOTIVE RES INST CO LTD, BEIJING AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD, 2019

Camera mounting structure for vehicles that allows easy and flexible installation of cameras without requiring screws or adhesive. The mounting structure consists of a bracket with three parts connected in sequence. The first part attaches to the vehicle, the second part pivots and angles adjustably, and the third part attaches the camera. This allows camera tilt and rotation adjustment without tools. The pivoting second part also has stress-absorbing holes. The bracket can bond to the vehicle for quick installation. The adjustable angle bracket increases versatility and reduces manufacturing costs compared to fixed mounts.

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13. Camera Housing with Integrated Fixing Base and Pivoting Mounting Bracket for Vehicle Attachment

Shanghai Sanli Digital Technology Co., Ltd., 2018

Vehicle camera with simplified installation by integrating the fixing base into the camera housing. The camera has a pivoting mounting bracket and a pivoting base that attaches to the vehicle. The base has a through hole for a fastener to securely attach the camera to the vehicle from the outside. This eliminates the need to first fix the base before attaching the camera, simplifying installation.

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14. Vehicle Camera Assembly with Direct-Attach Holder and Snap-Alignment Features

Bosch Automotive Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., 2018

A camera assembly for vehicles that simplifies installation and reduces cost by enabling easier alignment and screw hole alignment without requiring manual adjustment. The assembly has a holder with aligned screw holes that attaches directly to the windshield glass. The camera module has connectors that slide into the holder without manual insertion assistance. The holder and cover both have tabs that align and snap together for secure attachment. This allows easy assembly without needing to visually align screw holes or manually insert components.

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