Sensor-mounted equipment and sensor components

Abstract

A sensor-carrying device and sensor assembly, the sensor-carrying device including a sensor housing, the sensor housing including a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing forming a receiving cavity for accommodating multiple sensors, the sensor housing extending outward to form an assembly plate, the assembly plate being assembled on a platform, thereby mounting the multiple sensors on the platform. The sensor-carrying device provided in this application can carry multiple sensors simultaneously, having a wide range of applicability scenarios; and the bonding of the first housing and the second housing enhances the waterproof and dustproof functions of the sensor housing, thereby improving the detection accuracy of the sensor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of sensor technology, and more specifically to a sensor-mounted device and a sensor assembly. Background Art

[0002] The DynamicGX system integrates edge computing devices and smart cameras, not only realizing the real-time calculation of image data, but also enabling communication between smart cameras and other facilities (such as smartphones, traffic light controllers, street lights, etc.), making the transportation Internet of Things possible.

[0003] Smart cameras in dynamic sensing systems have far more electronic components than standard cameras currently on the market, and they also require a higher IP rating for water and dust resistance. Existing camera housings and mounts don't meet these requirements. Furthermore, the mounts require specialized design for different edge computing devices, and traditional mounts can't guarantee heat dissipation without being affected by external factors. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above content, it is necessary to provide a sensor housing and a sensor-mounted device using the housing, which can accommodate multiple sensors at the same time. It is not only waterproof and dustproof, but also high-performance, high-strength, thermally insulating, corrosion-resistant, and has strong anti-interference ability. It is suitable for the fusion and mounting of multiple sensors, improves the detection accuracy, and has a wide range of applicability scenarios.

[0005] A first aspect of the present application provides a sensor-carrying device for carrying multiple sensors, the sensor-carrying device including a sensor housing, the sensor housing including a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell forming a receiving cavity for accommodating the multiple sensors, the sensor housing extending outward to form an assembly plate, the assembly plate being used to be assembled on a platform, thereby carrying the multiple sensors on the platform.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the first shell includes a first surface, and a plurality of receiving grooves are dug in the first surface. The receiving grooves pass through the first surface, and each of the receiving grooves is used to receive one of the sensors.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the second shell includes a second surface and a third surface, and the third surface is connected to the second surface and forms the receiving cavity with the second surface.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the receiving cavity is formed with four inner walls, a first support column is provided at the connection between every two of the inner walls, and a second support column is provided between the two first support columns of the inner walls perpendicular to the assembly plate.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the third surface is a curved surface.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the portion of the third surface corresponding to the first support column is a curved surface, and the surface between every two adjacent curved surfaces is a flat surface.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the first shell is provided with a plurality of first screw holes, the first support column and the second support column are provided with second screw holes, the first screw holes correspond to the second screw holes, and fasteners pass through the first screw holes and are locked in the second screw holes.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the first surface of the first shell and the third surface of the second shell are fixedly connected by an adhesive.

[0013] A second aspect of the present application provides a sensor assembly, comprising a plurality of sensors. The sensor assembly comprises a sensor-carrying device, and the plurality of sensors are installed in the sensor-carrying device.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the multiple sensors include a camera device and an edge computing device.

[0015] The sensor-mounted device provided in the present application embodies the design aesthetics of the sensor housing by designing the third surface of the second housing as a combination of a curved surface and a flat surface; 6 support columns are designed in the second housing to enhance the structural stability; multiple receiving slots are provided on the first housing to achieve the function of simultaneously installing multiple sensors, with a wide range of applicability scenarios; the moisture-proof performance of the sensor housing is increased by injecting a viscose into the second housing; the waterproof performance of the second housing can reach the national standard waterproof and dustproof grade IP67 through the integrated design of the second housing; the entire internal space of the first surface of the first housing is perfectly calculated, which can maximize the utilization of the internal space, save materials, and save costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a sensor assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a sensor-carrying device in a preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Exploded view of the sensor housing shown.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Bottom view of the second housing in the sensor housing is shown.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an application scenario diagram of an embodiment of the sensor component of the present application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an application scenario diagram of another embodiment of the sensor component of the present application.

[0022] Description of main component symbols

[0023] Sensor assembly 2

[0024] Sensor-equipped device 100

[0025] Sensor 200

[0026] Sensor housing 12

[0027] Assembly plate 14

[0028] First housing 120

[0029] First surface 1200

[0030] Storage tank 1202

[0031] Second housing 122

[0032] Second surface 1220

[0033] The third surface 1222

[0034] Inner wall 1224

[0035] First support column 1226

[0036] Second support column 1228

[0037] First screw hole 16

[0038] Second screw hole 18

[0039] The following specific implementation methods will further illustrate the present application in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a sensor assembly 2, which includes a sensor-carrying device 100 and multiple sensors 200. The sensor-carrying device 100 may include, but is not limited to: a sensor housing 12 and an assembly plate 14. The sensor housing 12 extends outward to form the assembly plate 14.

[0042] In this embodiment, the sensor housing 12 includes a first housing 120 and a second housing 122. The first housing 120 and the second housing 122 form a receiving cavity for accommodating multiple sensors. The sensors may include optical cameras, infrared cameras, environmental control components, temperature and humidity sensors, WiFi detectors, Bluetooth detectors, waterproof connectors, and transformers.

[0043] Please also refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , which is a structural diagram of the sensor housing 12.

[0044] The first housing 120 is substantially square in shape and includes a first surface 1200 . The first surface 1200 is provided with a plurality of receiving grooves 1202 traversing the first surface 1200 . Each receiving groove 1202 is used to receive a sensor.

[0045] In one embodiment, the first surface 1200 is a plane.

[0046] In one embodiment, the receiving groove 1202 is circular or square.

[0047] The second housing 122 is generally cylindrical in shape. It includes a second surface 1220 and a third surface 1222. It is understood that the second surface 1220 is generally parallel to the first surface 1200. The second surface 1220 and the third surface 1222 may be integrally formed. This integral molding ensures the seamlessness of the second housing 122.

[0048] In one embodiment, the third surface 1222 is a curved surface, and the third surface 1222 is connected to the second surface 1220 and forms a receiving cavity with the second surface 1220. It is understood that the receiving cavity is formed with four inner walls 1224. A first support column 1226 is provided at the connection between each two inner walls 1224. The height of the first support column 1226 is the same as the height of the inner wall 1224. A second support column 1228 is provided between the two first support columns 1226 perpendicular to the inner wall of the assembly plate, and the height of the second support column 1228 is the same as the height of the inner wall 1224. It is understood that the first support column 1226 and the second support column 1228 can serve as reinforcements for the second shell 122, thereby enhancing the structural strength and friction of the second shell 122, thereby enhancing the stability of the second shell 122.

[0049] In one embodiment, a portion of the third surface 1222 corresponding to the first support column 1226 is a curved surface. The number of curved surfaces of the third surface 1222 is four, and the surface between every two adjacent curved surfaces is a flat surface.

[0050] In this embodiment, the length of the second surface 1220 is greater than the length of the first surface 1200 , and the width of the second surface 1220 is greater than the width of the first surface 1200 . In this way, the second shell 122 can cover the first shell 120 .

[0051] It is understood that when assembling the sensor housing 12, the first support columns 1226 and the second support columns 1228 provided in the second housing 122 abut against the first surface 1200 of the first housing 120, and the second housing 122 is placed above the first housing 120. It is understood that in other embodiments, the first support columns 1226 and the second support columns 1228 can also be tightly connected to the first surface 1200 by filling rubber pads or pouring adhesive.

[0052] In one embodiment, the sensor is an optical camera or an infrared camera and is housed in the sensor housing 12. It is understood that the sensor includes a body and a probe, the body being housed in the sensor housing 12, and the probe being housed in the receiving groove 1202. The gap between the probe and the receiving groove 1202 can be filled with a rubber pad and / or injected with a viscose so that the sensor is fixed in the receiving groove 1202 and the receiving groove 1202 is sealed. It is understood that because the third surface 1222 of the second housing 122 is a curved surface, rainwater and dust that fall on the second housing 122 can slide off the third surface 1222 without being retained on the surface. It is understood that because the receiving groove 1202 of the first housing 120 is filled with a rubber pad, rainwater and dust cannot fall into the second housing 122 through the receiving groove 1202.

[0053] It is understood that in other embodiments, the second housing 122 may also be used to house a circuit board related to the sensor and / or a signal control device.

[0054] In one embodiment, the second housing 122 is also used to house the necessary electronic components (not shown) for the sensor device. For example, a battery pack to power the sensor and / or a circuit board embedded with various precision sensors may be housed therein. It is understood that to maintain the stability of the electronic components within the second housing 122, the second housing 122 containing the electronic components may be filled with an adhesive to achieve encapsulation, thereby reducing the risk of moisture damage to the electronic components within the second housing 122 and facilitating cooling of the electronic components within the second housing 122.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, the first shell 120 is further provided with a plurality of first screw holes 16, which pass through the first surface 1200. The first support column 1226 and the second support column 1228 are provided with second screw holes 18, and the first screw holes 16 correspond to the second screw holes 18. The sensor shell 12 also includes a fastener (not shown). It can be understood that by passing the fastener through the first screw hole 16 and locking it in the second screw hole 18, the first shell 120 and the second shell 122 can be detachably connected. In this way, the sensor shell 12 can be conveniently maintained, the battery is replaced, and other operations.

[0056] In another embodiment, the first surface 1200 of the first housing 120 and the third surface 1222 of the second housing 122 are fixedly connected by adhesive. In this way, the first housing 120 and the second housing 122 are inseparable, thereby protecting the internal circuit structure, wiring arrangement, and sensor deployment of the sensor housing 12 from being known to outsiders.

[0057] It can be understood that the above two connection methods take into account different usage scenarios, and those skilled in the art can flexibly select the connection method according to needs.

[0058] It is understandable that the configuration of the sensor is not limited to the configuration described in this application, and those skilled in the art may adjust the configuration of the sensor according to actual needs.

[0059] It is understood that the present application does not limit the type and quantity of the sensors, and those skilled in the art can select the type and quantity of the sensors for configuration according to actual needs.

[0060] In one embodiment, the sensor housing 12 is equipped with both a camera sensor and an edge computing sensor to form a dynamic perception system. The sensor-carrying device 200 combines the advantages of a camera sensor and an edge computing sensor to achieve a detection accuracy of over 90%. Due to the prismatic design of the first support column 1226 and the second support column 1228 of the sensor housing 12, the pressure-bearing performance of the sensor housing 12 is enhanced. Even if it is crushed or collided with a heavy pickup truck, the sensor housing 12 remains intact. At the same time, because the sensor housing 12 is filled with a colloid, the moisture-proof performance of the sensor housing 12 is enhanced, protecting the electronic components in the sensor housing 12 from normal operation in a humid environment.

[0061] The first housing 120 and the second housing 122 of the sensor housing 12 can be connected by threads or adhesive. When the first housing 120 and the second housing 122 are connected by screws, the first housing 120 can be easily removed from the second housing 122 for maintenance, battery replacement, and other operations. When the first housing 120 and the second housing 122 are connected by potting adhesive, the sensor housing 12 can form a single unit, ensuring that the circuit structure, wiring method, and the layout of multiple sensors within the sensor-mounted device 1 are not known to outsiders.

[0062] In one embodiment, the mounting plate 14 is formed by extending outward from the surface corresponding to the shorter inner wall. The mounting plate 14 can be mounted on a platform, thereby fixing the sensor-carrying device 1 on the platform, thereby enabling multiple sensors in the sensor-carrying device 1 to be mounted on the platform. The platform can be transportation infrastructure such as a utility pole.

[0063] It can be understood that the sensor-carrying device 1 provided in the present application, on the one hand, embodies the design aesthetics of the sensor housing 12 by designing the third surface 1222 of the second housing 122 as a combination of a curved surface and a flat surface; on the other hand, 6 support columns (four first support columns 1226 and two second support columns 1228) are designed in the second housing 122 to enhance the structural stability; by arranging multiple receiving grooves 1202 on the first housing 120, the function of simultaneously installing multiple sensors is realized, and it has a wide range of applicability scenarios; by injecting viscose into the second housing 122, the moisture-proof performance of the sensor housing 12 is increased; by the integrated design of the second housing 122, the waterproof performance of the second housing 122 can reach the national standard waterproof and dustproof level IP67; the entire internal space of the first surface 1200 of the first housing 120 is perfectly calculated, which can maximize the utilization of the internal space, save materials, and save costs.

[0064] The sensor-carrying device provided in this application was tested using a high and low temperature alternating humidity test chamber. The test environment was 15 to 35 degrees Celsius and 25% to 75% humidity. After 6 hours of testing, the Bluetooth and WI-FI devices installed in the sensor-carrying device could operate, the temperature and humidity sensors could operate, and the image acquisition device could operate. After 12 hours of testing, the Bluetooth and WI-FI devices installed in the sensor-carrying device could operate, the temperature and humidity sensors could operate, the image acquisition device could operate, and could be restarted.

[0065] Furthermore, the sensor-mounted device 100 provided herein not only has heat dissipation capabilities but also heating capabilities. Experiments have shown that in regions like Norway, where temperatures can reach as low as -30 degrees Celsius, rendering common electrical appliances inoperable, the sensor-mounted device 100, with its powerful heat preservation and heating capabilities, can ensure the normal operation of the multiple sensors 200 mounted therein.

[0066] Please also see Figure 5 and Figure 6 , which is a scene diagram of applying the sensor component 2 in the embodiment of the present application to real life.

[0067] In actual use, multiple sensors 200 can be loaded into the sensor carrying device 100 to assemble into a sensor assembly 2, and then the sensor assembly 2 can be connected to the connector on the platform, thereby achieving the purpose of carrying multiple sensors 200 on the platform. Among them, the connector can be a device that is fixed or not fixed on the platform and can be U-shaped. The U-shaped connector can include a U-shaped arm and a bottom, and a long strip of hole can be provided on the bottom. Align the assembly plate 14 of the sensor carrying device 100 with the hole of the connector, and fix the assembly plate 14 and the hole of the connector by means of screws, so as to fix the sensor assembly 2 and the platform. The U-shaped connector can form a certain gap between the sensor assembly 2 and the platform, so that when it rains, water droplets above the platform can drip down in sequence.

[0068] It should be emphasized that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present application. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present application are within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A sensor-carrying device for carrying a plurality of sensors, the sensor-carrying device comprising a sensor housing, characterized in that: The sensor housing includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell form a receiving cavity for accommodating the multiple sensors, the sensor housing extends outward to form an assembly plate, the assembly plate is used to be assembled on the platform, so that the multiple sensors are mounted on the platform; the first shell includes a first surface, the first surface is dug with a plurality of receiving grooves, the receiving grooves pass through the first surface, each of the receiving grooves is used to accommodate one sensor; the second shell includes a second surface and a third surface, the third surface is connected to the second surface and forms the receiving cavity with the second surface; the receiving cavity is formed with four inner walls, a first support column is provided at the connection between each two of the inner walls, and a second support column is provided between the two first support columns perpendicular to the inner walls of the assembly plate; the height of the first support column and the second support column is the same as the height of the inner wall, and the first support column and the second support column arranged in the second shell support the first surface of the first shell.

2. The sensor-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein: The third surface is a curved surface.

3. The sensor-mounted device according to claim 2, wherein: The portion of the third surface corresponding to the first support column is a curved surface, and the surface between every two adjacent curved surfaces is a flat surface.

4. The sensor-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein: The first shell is provided with a plurality of first screw holes, and the first support column and the second support column are provided with second screw holes. The first screw holes correspond to the second screw holes, and fasteners pass through the first screw holes and are locked in the second screw holes.

5. The sensor-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein: The first surface of the first shell and the third surface of the second shell are fixedly connected by adhesive.

6. A sensor assembly comprising a plurality of sensors, characterized in that: The sensor assembly includes the sensor-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and the plurality of sensors are installed in the sensor-mounted device.

7. The sensor assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The multiple sensors include camera devices and edge computing devices.

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