Detection platform and intelligent driving vehicle having the same

By designing a detection platform including housing, transparent windows and camera installation position in an intelligent driving vehicle, the problem of lack of protection for the detection camera is solved, effective protection for the detection camera is achieved, and the problem of lens scratches and water inlet is avoided.

CN111231842BActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25BEIJING XIAOMA ZHIXING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202010038671.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-01-14
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2040-01-14

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Technical Problem

The detection cameras in existing intelligent driving vehicles lack effective protection, resulting in the lens being easily scratched, water inlet or moisture, and damage.

Method used

A detection platform is designed, including a housing, a transparent window and a camera installation position, detects the camera installation position where the camera is installed in the housing, and obtains external image information through a transparent window. The housing is equipped with a protective cavity and radar, and the top cover is removable for maintenance.

Benefits of technology

By regularly wiping the transparent windows, avoid scratches of the camera lens; the camera is located in the shell to avoid water inlet or moisture, which effectively improves the protection effect of the camera.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a detection platform and an intelligent driving vehicle having the same. The detection platform is used to be installed on the intelligent driving vehicle, and the detection platform includes: a shell, the shell has a protective cavity inside; the shell is provided with a plurality of transparent windows arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell; the shell has a plurality of camera installation positions inside, and each camera installation position is arranged one-to-one with each transparent window; a plurality of detection cameras, each detection camera is installed one-to-one at each camera installation position; each detection camera is arranged toward the corresponding transparent window. The detection platform of the present invention solves the problem of poor protection effect of detection cameras in intelligent driving vehicles in the prior art.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent driving vehicles, and in particular to a detection platform and an intelligent driving vehicle having the same. Background Art

[0002] In smart driving vehicles, it is usually necessary to set up multiple detection cameras to detect the environment around the vehicle body.

[0003] In existing intelligent driving vehicles, each detection camera is mostly installed directly on the vehicle body, and the detection camera lacks effective protection, such as:

[0004] During the use of smart driving vehicles, dust will accumulate on the lens of the detection camera, and the lens of the detection camera needs to be wiped frequently, which can easily cause scratches on the lens; the detection camera lacks effective waterproof measures and is easily damaged by water ingress or moisture. Summary of the invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a detection platform and an intelligent driving vehicle having the same, so as to solve the problem of poor protection effect of the detection camera in the intelligent driving vehicle in the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a detection platform for installation on an intelligent driving vehicle, the detection platform comprising: an outer shell having a protective cavity inside; the outer shell is provided with a plurality of transparent windows arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer shell; the inner part of the outer shell has a plurality of groups of camera installation positions, each group of camera installation positions is arranged one-to-one corresponding to each transparent window; a plurality of groups of detection cameras, each group of detection cameras is installed one-to-one at each group of camera installation positions; each group of detection cameras is arranged facing the corresponding transparent window.

[0007] Furthermore, one group of detection cameras in the plurality of groups of detection cameras includes a plurality of detection cameras, and the plurality of detection cameras in the group of detection cameras are arranged at intervals from each other along a preset direction; and the transparent window corresponding to the group of detection cameras is a flat plate structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the detection platform includes a radar, and a working surface of the radar is arranged to protrude from the top of the shell.

[0009] Furthermore, the shell includes: a main shell, which is a cylindrical structure with a closed bottom, and a plurality of transparent windows are arranged on the side wall of the cylindrical structure; and a top cover, which is detachably mounted on the top of the main shell to shield the inner cavity of the cylindrical structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the detection platform includes a connecting piece, which is provided with a first connecting hole and a positioning hole; the radar is provided with a second connecting hole and a positioning protrusion, the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole, and the radar and the connecting piece are connected by a first fastener passing through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; the top cover is provided with a mounting groove, and the connecting piece is arranged in the mounting groove; the connecting piece is provided with a third connecting hole; the top cover is provided with a fourth connecting hole, and the connecting piece and the top cover are connected by a second fastener passing through the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole.

[0011] Furthermore, a first threading hole is provided on the top cover, and a second threading hole is provided on the main shell body, and the second threading hole is isolated from the protective cavity; when the top cover is installed on the main shell body, the first threading hole is connected with the second threading hole, so that the wiring harness connected to the radar is passed through the first threading hole and the second threading hole to the bottom of the main shell body; wherein, a guide groove is provided on the top cover, and the guide groove extends to the first threading hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the detection platform includes: a support member, which is arranged inside the protective cavity, the support member is connected to the main shell, and a fifth connecting hole is provided on the support member; a connecting member, which is provided with a first connecting hole and a third connecting hole, and a second connecting hole is provided on the radar, and the radar and the connecting member are connected by a first fastener penetrating through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; the connecting member and the support member are connected by a third fastener penetrating through the third connecting hole and the fifth connecting hole; wherein, a radar avoidance hole is provided on the top cover, and when the top cover is installed on the main shell, the radar is penetrated in the radar avoidance hole.

[0013] Furthermore, a wiring harness avoidance hole is provided on the top cover, the wiring harness avoidance hole is a strip-shaped hole, and the wiring harness avoidance hole extends to the radar avoidance hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the support member is provided with a plurality of supporting parts, and the plurality of supporting parts are arranged protruding from the main part of the support member; the plurality of supporting parts form an annular structure; a clearance groove is provided between two adjacent supporting parts; the top cover is provided with a plurality of connecting parts, and each connecting part is provided with a seventh connecting hole, and the plurality of connecting parts are arranged on the inner wall of the radar avoidance hole, and the plurality of connecting parts are arranged protruding from the inner wall surface of the radar avoidance hole; when the top cover is installed on the main shell, each connecting part is inserted into each clearance groove one by one.

[0015] Furthermore, a first annular groove is provided on the support member, and a first sealing strip is installed in the first annular groove; when the top cover is installed on the main shell, the top cover is pressed on the first sealing strip; wherein the first annular groove is arranged around the radar avoidance hole.

[0016] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on the main shell, and a positioning groove is provided on the edge of one end of the protrusion away from the main body part of the main shell; a positioning protrusion matching the shape of the positioning groove is provided on the support member, and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove.

[0017] Further, a first drainage hole is provided on the support member, and the first drainage hole is arranged between the multiple support parts; a second drainage hole is provided on the main body of the main shell, and the first end of the second drainage hole extends to the bottom of the main shell, and the second end of the second drainage hole extends to a side of the protrusion close to the support member; and / or, a third threading hole is provided on the support member; a fourth threading hole is provided on the main body of the main shell, and the first end of the fourth threading hole extends to the bottom of the main shell, and the second end of the fourth threading hole extends to a side of the protrusion close to the support member.

[0018] Furthermore, the ultimate tensile strength of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and support parts is not less than 124MPa; the tensile yield strength of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and support parts is not less than 55.2MPa; the elastic modulus of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and support parts is not less than 68.9GPa; the bending yield strength of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and support parts is not less than 103MPa; the Brinell hardness of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and support parts ranges from 90HBW to 95HBW.

[0019] Furthermore, the tensile strength of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and supporting parts is not less than 520MPa; the conditional yield strength σ0.2 of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and supporting parts is not less than 205MPa; the elongation δ5 of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and supporting parts is not less than 40%; the cross-sectional reduction rate ψ of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and supporting parts is not less than 60%; the Brinell hardness of the main shell, top cover, connecting parts and supporting parts is not greater than 187HBW.

[0020] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the main shell is equipped with an external forced connector, so that the wiring harness connected to each detection camera passes through the external forced connector to the outside of the protective cavity; and / or, the bottom surface of the main shell is equipped with a waterproof breathable valve, so that the air outside the protective cavity enters the protective cavity through the waterproof breathable valve, or the air inside the protective cavity flows out of the protective cavity through the waterproof breathable valve.

[0021] Furthermore, bosses are provided at positions on the outer side of the shell corresponding to the installation positions of each group of cameras.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an intelligent driving vehicle, the intelligent driving vehicle comprising a detection platform arranged on the top of the vehicle body thereof, and the detection platform is the detection platform mentioned above.

[0023] The detection platform using the technical solution of the present invention is used to be installed on an intelligent driving vehicle, and the detection platform includes: a shell, a protective cavity inside the shell; a plurality of transparent windows arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell are provided on the shell; a plurality of camera installation positions are provided inside the shell, and each camera installation position is arranged one-to-one with each transparent window; a plurality of detection cameras, each detection camera is installed at each camera installation position one-to-one; each detection camera is arranged toward the corresponding transparent window. By setting the shell, and setting a plurality of transparent windows arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell on the shell, when each detection camera is installed one-to-one at each camera installation position in the shell, each detection camera can obtain external image information through each corresponding transparent window, thereby achieving effective protection of the detection camera on the basis of ensuring the normal operation of each detection camera. When in use, it is only necessary to wipe each transparent window regularly to avoid scratching the detection camera lens, and the detection camera is located inside the shell to effectively avoid water ingress or moisture problems, thereby solving the problem of poor protection effect of the detection camera in the intelligent driving vehicle in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external structure of a first embodiment of a detection platform according to the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the detection platform according to the present invention after the radar is removed;

[0027] Figure 3 Shown according to Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of a local area of ​​the first embodiment of the detection platform;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the internal structure of a first embodiment of a detection platform according to the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the external structure of a second embodiment of a detection platform according to the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 6 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the detection platform according to the present invention after the radar is removed;

[0031] Figure 7 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the detection platform according to the present invention after removing the radar and the connecting parts;

[0032] Figure 8 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the detection platform according to the present invention after removing the radar, the connecting piece and the top cover;

[0033] Fig. 9 Shown according to Figure 8 An enlarged schematic diagram of a local area of ​​a second embodiment of the detection platform;

[0034] Fig.10 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the detection platform according to the present invention after removing the radar, the connecting member, the top cover and the supporting member;

[0035] Fig.11 A schematic structural diagram showing another perspective of the second embodiment of the detection platform according to the present invention;

[0036] Fig.12 A schematic structural diagram of a top cover according to a second embodiment of a detection platform of the present invention is shown.

[0037] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0038] 1. Shell; 11. Main shell; 111. Second threading hole; 112. Positioning groove; 113. Second drain hole; 114. Fourth threading hole; 115. Boss; 116. Raised part; 12. Top cover; 121. First threading hole; 122. Guide groove; 123. Radar avoidance hole; 124. Wiring harness avoidance hole; 125. Connecting part; 2. Transparent window; 3. Detection camera; 4. Radar; 5. Connecting piece; 51. First connecting hole; 52. Positioning hole; 53. Third connecting hole; 6. Supporting piece; 61. Supporting part; 62. Make way groove; 63. First annular groove; 64. First drain hole; 65. Third threading hole; 7. External forced joint; 8. Waterproof breathable valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1 to 12 The present invention provides a detection platform for installation on an intelligent driving vehicle, the detection platform comprising: a shell 1, the shell 1 having a protective cavity therein; the shell 1 is provided with a plurality of transparent windows 2 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell 1; the shell 1 has a plurality of camera installation positions therein, each camera installation position is arranged one-to-one corresponding to each transparent window 2; a plurality of detection cameras 3, each detection camera 3 is installed one-to-one at each camera installation position; each detection camera 3 is arranged toward the corresponding transparent window 2.

[0041] The detection platform of the present invention is used to be installed on an intelligent driving vehicle, and the detection platform includes: a shell 1, the shell 1 has a protective cavity inside; the shell 1 is provided with a plurality of transparent windows 2 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell 1; the shell 1 has a plurality of camera installation positions inside, and each camera installation position is arranged one-to-one corresponding to each transparent window 2; a plurality of detection cameras 3, each detection camera 3 is installed at each camera installation position one-to-one; each detection camera 3 is arranged toward the corresponding transparent window 2. By providing the shell 1, and providing a plurality of transparent windows 2 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell 1 on the shell 1, when each detection camera 3 is installed one-to-one at each camera installation position in the shell 1, each detection camera 3 can obtain external image information through each corresponding transparent window 2, thereby achieving effective protection of the detection camera 3 on the basis of ensuring the normal operation of each detection camera 3. When in use, it is only necessary to wipe each transparent window 2 regularly to avoid scratches on the lens of the detection camera 3. The detection camera 3 is located inside the shell 1 to effectively avoid water ingress or moisture problems, thereby solving the problem of poor protection of the detection camera in the smart driving vehicle in the prior art.

[0042] One group of detection cameras 3 in the plurality of groups of detection cameras 3 includes a plurality of detection cameras 3, and the plurality of detection cameras in the group of detection cameras 3 are arranged at intervals from each other along a preset direction; the transparent window 2 corresponding to the group of detection cameras 3 is a flat plate structure. Setting the transparent window 2 as a flat plate structure can effectively avoid the influence of the transparent window 2 on the focus of the plurality of detection cameras 3, which is conducive to ensuring the accuracy of the operation of the plurality of detection cameras 3.

[0043] Preferably, the group of detection cameras 3 includes three detection cameras, and the three detection cameras 3 have different working frequency bands to obtain more comprehensive image information; each transparent window is a flat plate structure.

[0044] Specifically, the detection platform includes a radar 4 , and a working surface of the radar 4 is arranged to protrude from the top of the housing 1 .

[0045] The housing 1 includes: a main housing 11, which is a cylindrical structure with a closed bottom, and a plurality of transparent windows 2 are arranged on the side wall of the cylindrical structure; and a top cover 12, which is detachably mounted on the top of the main housing 11 to shield the inner cavity of the cylindrical structure. By removing the top cover 12, each detection camera 3 can be easily installed, disassembled, and maintained.

[0046] In a specific implementation, a third annular groove is provided on the edge of one end of the main shell 11 close to the top cover 12 , and a second sealing strip is installed in the third annular groove; when the top cover 12 is installed on the main shell 11 , the second sealing strip is clamped between the main shell 11 and the top cover 12 .

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to ensure the stability and accuracy of the installation of the radar 4, the detection platform includes a connecting member 5, which is provided with a first connecting hole 51 and a positioning hole 52; the radar 4 is provided with a second connecting hole and a positioning protrusion, the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole 52, and the radar 4 and the connecting member 5 are connected by a first fastener penetrating through the first connecting hole 51 and the second connecting hole; the top cover 12 is provided with a mounting groove, and the connecting member 5 is arranged in the mounting groove; the connecting member 5 is provided with a third connecting hole 53; the top cover 12 is provided with a fourth connecting hole, and the connecting member 5 and the top cover 12 are connected by a second fastener penetrating through the third connecting hole 53 and the fourth connecting hole.

[0048] In a specific implementation, there are multiple positioning holes 52 , and the multiple positioning holes 52 are arranged around the first connecting hole 51 ; preferably, there are two positioning holes 52 , and the two positioning holes are correspondingly arranged on two opposite sides of the first connecting hole 51 .

[0049] Specifically, a first threading hole 121 is provided on the top cover 12, and a second threading hole 111 is provided on the main shell 11, and the second threading hole 111 is isolated from the protective cavity; when the top cover 12 is installed on the main shell 11, the first threading hole 121 is communicated with the second threading hole 111, so that the wiring harness connected to the radar 4 is passed through the first threading hole 121 and the second threading hole 111 to the bottom of the main shell 11; wherein, a guide groove 122 is provided on the top cover 12, and the guide groove 122 extends to the first threading hole 121.

[0050] The detection platform also includes a support member 6, which is arranged inside the protective cavity, the support member 6 is connected to the main shell 11, and a fifth connecting hole is provided on the support member 6; a connecting member 5, which is provided with a first connecting hole 51 and a third connecting hole 53, and a second connecting hole is provided on the radar 4, and the radar 4 and the connecting member 5 are connected by a first fastener penetrating through the first connecting hole 51 and the second connecting hole; the connecting member 5 and the support member 6 are connected by a third fastener penetrating through the third connecting hole 53 and the fifth connecting hole; wherein, a radar avoidance hole 123 is provided on the top cover 12, and when the top cover 12 is installed on the main shell 11, the radar 4 is penetrated in the radar avoidance hole 123.

[0051] Specifically, the top cover 12 is provided with a harness avoidance hole 124, which is a strip hole and extends to the radar avoidance hole 123. In this way, during installation, the support member 6, the connector 5, and the radar 4 can be connected and fixed first, and then the top cover 12 can be installed. During the installation of the top cover 12, the radar 4 passes through the radar avoidance hole 123, and avoids the harness connected to the radar 4 through the harness avoidance hole 124, so that the purpose of installing the radar 4 first and then installing the top cover 12 is achieved, which is conducive to ensuring the installation accuracy of the radar 4. In addition, the top cover 12 can be disassembled without disassembling the radar 4, avoiding repeated disassembly, installation, positioning, calibration and other operations on the radar 4, and facilitating maintenance of the interior of the detection platform.

[0052] Specifically, the support member 6 is provided with a plurality of support portions 61, and the plurality of support portions 61 are arranged protruding from the main part of the support member 6; the plurality of support portions 61 form a ring structure; a clearance groove 62 is provided between two adjacent support portions 61; the top cover 12 is provided with a plurality of connecting portions 125, and each connecting portion 125 is provided with a seventh connecting hole, and the plurality of connecting portions 125 are arranged on the inner wall of the radar avoidance hole 123, and the plurality of connecting portions 125 are arranged protruding from the inner wall surface of the radar avoidance hole 123; when the top cover 12 is installed on the main shell 11, each connecting portion 125 is inserted into each clearance groove 62 one by one.

[0053] In a specific implementation, a sixth connection hole is provided at the bottom of the groove 62, and a seventh connection hole is provided on each connection portion 125. The top cover 12 and the support member 6 are connected by a fourth fastener penetrating through the sixth connection hole and the seventh connection hole, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation of the top cover 12. An avoidance groove for avoiding the connection portion 125 is provided on the connection member 5; preferably, the avoidance groove is provided at the edge of the connection member 5; there are multiple avoidance grooves, and the multiple avoidance grooves are arranged at intervals along the edge of the connection member 5.

[0054] In order to prevent water from entering the protective cavity, a first annular groove 63 is provided on the support member 6, and a first sealing strip is installed in the first annular groove 63; when the top cover 12 is installed on the main shell 11, the top cover 12 is pressed on the first sealing strip; wherein, the first annular groove 63 is arranged around the radar avoidance hole 123.

[0055] The main housing 11 is provided with a protrusion 116, and a positioning groove 112 is provided at an edge of one end of the protrusion 116 away from the main body of the main housing 11; the support member 6 is provided with a positioning protrusion matching the shape of the positioning groove 112, and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove 112. By using the protrusion 116, the support member 6, and the connecting member 5, a stable connection between the radar 4 and the main housing 11 can be achieved, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the installation of the radar 4.

[0056] In a specific implementation, the support member 6 and the protrusion 116 are connected by screws; preferably, the positioning groove 112 is a second annular groove, and the positioning protrusion is an annular protrusion.

[0057] Specifically, the support member 6 is provided with a first drainage hole 64, which is arranged between the plurality of support portions 61; the main body of the main housing 11 is provided with a second drainage hole 113, the first end of which extends to the bottom of the main housing 11, and the second end of which extends to a side of the protrusion 116 close to the support member 6; and / or the support member 6 is provided with a third threading hole 65; the main body of the main housing 11 is provided with a fourth threading hole 114, the first end of which extends to the bottom of the main housing 11, and the second end of which extends to a side of the protrusion 116 close to the support member 6. In this way, the water flowing into the protection cavity from the radar avoidance hole 123 can flow out to the outside of the protection cavity along the first drainage hole 64 and the second drainage hole 113, thereby avoiding water accumulation inside the protection cavity. Preferably, the first drainage hole 64 and the third threading hole 65 are both located in the first annular groove 63 ; that is, the first annular groove 63 is arranged around the first drainage hole 64 and the third threading hole 65 .

[0058] Specifically, the ultimate tensile strength of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting member 5 and the support member 6 is not less than 124 MPa; the tensile yield strength of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting member 5 and the support member 6 is not less than 55.2 MPa; the elastic modulus of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting member 5 and the support member 6 is not less than 68.9 GPa; the bending yield strength of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting member 5 and the support member 6 is not less than 103 MPa; the Brinell hardness of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting member 5 and the support member 6 ranges from 90 HBW to 95 HBW.

[0059] Specifically, the tensile strength of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting piece 5 and the support 6 is not less than 520MPa; the conditional yield strength σ0.2 of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting piece 5 and the support 6 is not less than 205MPa; the elongation δ5 of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting piece 5 and the support 6 is not less than 40%; the cross-sectional reduction rate ψ of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting piece 5 and the support 6 is not less than 60%; the Brinell hardness of the main shell 11, the top cover 12, the connecting piece 5 and the support 6 is not greater than 187HBW.

[0060] In order to allow the wiring harnesses connected to each detection camera 3 to pass through the outer shell 1 smoothly and ensure the waterproof effect of the outer shell 1, the bottom surface of the main shell 11 is equipped with an external forced connector 7, so that the wiring harnesses connected to each detection camera 3 can pass through the external forced connector 7 to the outside of the protective cavity; and / or, the bottom surface of the main shell 11 is equipped with a waterproof breathable valve 8, so that the air outside the protective cavity can enter the protective cavity through the waterproof breathable valve 8, or the air inside the protective cavity can flow out of the protective cavity through the waterproof breathable valve 8.

[0061] In the specific implementation, in order to ensure the stability of the connection between the external forced joint 7 and the main shell 11, the detection platform also includes a mounting plate, which is provided with a mounting hole, the external forced joint is inserted into the mounting hole, and the mounting plate is connected to the bottom of the main shell 11 by screws.

[0062] In this embodiment, bosses 115 are provided at positions corresponding to the installation positions of each group of cameras on the outer side of the housing 1. Preferably, the bosses 115 are provided on the main housing 11, and when the detection platform is mounted on the intelligent driving vehicle, the bosses 115 are in contact with the body of the intelligent clamping vehicle. First, by providing the bosses 115, the heat generated by each detection camera 3 can be timely conducted through the bosses, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of each detection camera 3 and avoiding poor heat dissipation of the detection camera 3 due to the provision of the housing 1. Secondly, by providing the bosses 115, the main body of the housing 1 can be propped up, so that the bottom surface of the main housing 11 is out of contact with the vehicle body, thereby facilitating the smooth outflow of water discharged from the second drain hole 113. Thirdly, by providing the bosses 115, the thickness of the positions corresponding to the installation positions of each group of cameras on the housing 1 can be increased, so that each group of detection cameras 3 can be conveniently connected to the housing 1 using screws, thereby avoiding the screws from penetrating the housing 1.

[0063] The present invention also provides an intelligent driving vehicle, which includes a detection platform arranged on the top of its vehicle body, and the detection platform is the above-mentioned detection platform.

[0064] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0065] The detection platform of the present invention is used to be installed on an intelligent driving vehicle, and the detection platform includes: a shell 1, the shell 1 has a protective cavity inside; the shell 1 is provided with a plurality of transparent windows 2 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell 1; the shell 1 has a plurality of camera installation positions inside, and each camera installation position is arranged one-to-one corresponding to each transparent window 2; a plurality of detection cameras 3, each detection camera 3 is installed at each camera installation position one-to-one; each detection camera 3 is arranged toward the corresponding transparent window 2. By providing the shell 1, and providing a plurality of transparent windows 2 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the shell 1 on the shell 1, when each detection camera 3 is installed one-to-one at each camera installation position in the shell 1, each detection camera 3 can obtain external image information through each corresponding transparent window 2, thereby achieving effective protection of the detection camera 3 on the basis of ensuring the normal operation of each detection camera 3. When in use, it is only necessary to wipe each transparent window 2 regularly to avoid scratches on the lens of the detection camera 3. The detection camera 3 is located inside the shell 1 to effectively avoid water ingress or moisture problems, thereby solving the problem of poor protection of the detection camera in the smart driving vehicle in the prior art.

[0066] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0067] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0068] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0069] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detection platform for installation on an intelligent driving vehicle, characterized in that: The detection platform comprises: A housing (1), wherein the housing (1) has a protective cavity inside; the housing (1) is provided with a plurality of transparent windows (2) arranged at intervals along the circumference of the housing (1); the housing (1) has a plurality of groups of camera installation positions inside, and each group of camera installation positions is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each of the transparent windows (2); A plurality of groups of detection cameras (3), each group of detection cameras (3) being installed in a one-to-one correspondence at each group of camera installation positions; each group of detection cameras (3) being arranged facing the corresponding transparent window (2); A radar (4), wherein a working surface of the radar (4) is arranged to protrude from the top of the housing (1); The housing (1) comprises: a main shell (11), the main shell (11) being a cylindrical structure with a closed bottom, the plurality of transparent windows (2) being arranged on the side wall of the cylindrical structure; and a top cover (12), the top cover (12) being detachably mounted on the top of the main shell (11) to shield the inner cavity of the cylindrical structure; The detection platform comprises a connecting member (5), the connecting member (5) is provided with a first connecting hole (51), the radar (4) is provided with a second connecting hole, the radar (4) and the connecting member (5) are connected via a first fastener penetrating through the first connecting hole (51) and the second connecting hole; the connecting member (5) is provided with a third connecting hole (53); The bottom surface of the main housing (11) is provided with an externally forced connector (7) so that a wiring harness connected to each of the detection cameras (3) passes through the externally forced connector (7) to the outside of the protective cavity; The top cover (12) is provided with a mounting groove, and the connecting member (5) is arranged in the mounting groove; the top cover (12) is provided with a fourth connecting hole, and the connecting member (5) and the top cover (12) are connected by a second fastener penetrating the third connecting hole (53) and the fourth connecting hole; the top cover (12) is provided with a first threading hole (121), and the main shell (11) is provided with a second threading hole (111), and the second threading hole (111) is isolated from the protective cavity; when the top cover (12) is installed on the main shell (11), the first threading hole (121) is connected to the second threading hole (111), so that the wire harness connected to the radar (4) is passed through the first threading hole (121) and the second threading hole (111) to the bottom of the main shell (11); the top cover (12) is provided with a guide groove (122), and the guide groove (122) extends to the first threading hole (121).

2. A detection platform for installation on an intelligent driving vehicle, characterized in that: The detection platform comprises: A housing (1), wherein the housing (1) has a protective cavity inside; the housing (1) is provided with a plurality of transparent windows (2) arranged at intervals along the circumference of the housing (1); the housing (1) has a plurality of groups of camera installation positions inside, and each group of camera installation positions is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each of the transparent windows (2); A plurality of groups of detection cameras (3), each group of detection cameras (3) being installed in a one-to-one correspondence at each group of camera installation positions; each group of detection cameras (3) being arranged facing the corresponding transparent window (2); A radar (4), wherein a working surface of the radar (4) is arranged to protrude from the top of the housing (1); The housing (1) comprises: a main shell (11), the main shell (11) being a cylindrical structure with a closed bottom, the plurality of transparent windows (2) being arranged on the side wall of the cylindrical structure; and a top cover (12), the top cover (12) being detachably mounted on the top of the main shell (11) to shield the inner cavity of the cylindrical structure; The detection platform comprises a connecting member (5), the connecting member (5) is provided with a first connecting hole (51), the radar (4) is provided with a second connecting hole, the radar (4) and the connecting member (5) are connected via a first fastener penetrating through the first connecting hole (51) and the second connecting hole; the connecting member (5) is provided with a third connecting hole (53); The bottom surface of the main housing (11) is provided with an externally forced connector (7) so that a wiring harness connected to each of the detection cameras (3) passes through the externally forced connector (7) to the outside of the protective cavity; The detection platform further comprises a support member (6), the support member (6) being arranged inside the protection cavity, the support member (6) being connected to the main shell (11), and the support member (6) being provided with a fifth connection hole; the connection member (5) and the support member (6) being connected via a third fastener penetrating the third connection hole (53) and the fifth connection hole; the top cover (12) being provided with a radar avoidance hole (123), and when the top cover (12) is mounted on the main shell (11), the radar (4) is penetrating the radar avoidance hole (123); the support member (6) being provided with a third threading hole (65); a fourth threading hole (114) being provided on the main body of the main shell (11), and a first end of the fourth threading hole (114) extending to the bottom of the main shell (11); and a wire harness avoidance hole (124) being provided on the top cover (12), and the wire harness avoidance hole (124) extending to the radar avoidance hole (123).

3. The detection platform according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: One group of the detection cameras (3) in the plurality of groups of the detection cameras (3) comprises a plurality of detection cameras (3), and the plurality of detection cameras in the group of the detection cameras (3) are arranged at intervals from each other along a preset direction; and the transparent window (2) corresponding to the group of the detection cameras (3) is a flat plate structure.

4. The detection platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece (5) is provided with a positioning hole (52); the radar (4) is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole (52).

5. The detection platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The harness avoidance hole (124) is a strip-shaped hole.

6. The detection platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support member (6) is provided with a plurality of support portions (61), the plurality of support portions (61) being arranged protruding from the main body of the support member (6); the plurality of support portions (61) form a ring structure; and a clearance groove (62) is provided between two adjacent support portions (61); The top cover (12) is provided with a plurality of connection parts (125), each of the connection parts (125) is provided with a seventh connection hole, the plurality of connection parts (125) are arranged on the inner wall of the radar avoidance hole (123), and the plurality of connection parts (125) are arranged to protrude from the inner wall surface of the radar avoidance hole (123); when the top cover (12) is mounted on the main housing (11), each of the connection parts (125) is inserted into each of the clearance grooves (62) in a one-to-one correspondence.

7. The detection platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support member (6) is provided with a first annular groove (63), and a first sealing strip is installed in the first annular groove (63); when the top cover (12) is installed on the main shell (11), the top cover (12) is pressed onto the first sealing strip; wherein the first annular groove (63) is arranged around the radar avoidance hole (123).

8. The detection platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main shell (11) is provided with a protrusion (116), and an edge of one end of the protrusion (116) away from the main body of the main shell (11) is provided with a positioning groove (112); the support member (6) is provided with a positioning protrusion matching the shape of the positioning groove (112), and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove (112).

9. The detection platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support member (6) is provided with a first drainage hole (64), the first drainage hole (64) being arranged between the plurality of support portions (61); a second drainage hole (113) is provided on the main body portion of the main shell (11), a first end of the second drainage hole (113) extending to the bottom of the main shell (11), and a second end of the second drainage hole (113) extending to a side of the protruding portion (116) close to the support member (6); and / or, The second end of the fourth threading hole (114) extends to a surface of the protruding portion (116) close to the support member (6).

10. The detection platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ultimate tensile strength of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 124 MPa; the tensile yield strength of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 55.2 MPa; the elastic modulus of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 68.9 GPa; the bending yield strength of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 103 MPa; the Brinell hardness of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) ranges from 90 HBW to 95 HBW.

11. The detection platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tensile strength of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 520 MPa; the conditional yield strength σ0.2 of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 205 MPa; the elongation δ5 of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 40%; the cross-sectional reduction rate ψ of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not less than 60%; and the Brinell hardness of the main shell (11), the top cover (12), the connecting piece (5) and the supporting piece (6) is not greater than 187 HBW.

12. The detection platform according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the main housing (11) is provided with a waterproof breathable valve (8) to allow air outside the protective cavity to enter the protective cavity through the waterproof breathable valve (8), or to allow air inside the protective cavity to flow out of the protective cavity through the waterproof breathable valve (8).

13. The detection platform according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: Bosses (115) are provided at positions on the outer side of the housing (1) corresponding to the installation positions of each group of cameras.

14. An intelligent driving vehicle, characterized in that: The intelligent driving vehicle includes a detection platform arranged on the top of its vehicle body, and the detection platform is the detection platform described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

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