Universal ADB system calibration bracket

By designing a universal ADB system calibration bracket and adjusting the installation position and angle of ADB lights, VLS sensors and cameras, the problem of lack of matching vehicles in ADB system calibration is solved, and high-precision software calibration and functional testing are realized, which is suitable for calibration of different models.

CN113484028BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11HELLA BHAPSANHEAUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202110685950.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-06-21
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2041-06-21

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Technical Problem

The calibration of existing ADB systems requires high-precision vehicle testing, but during the R&D stage, there is usually a lack of matching vehicles for software calibration, which can only be performed using non-matching vehicles and cannot complete accurate calibration.

Method used

A universal ADB system calibration bracket is designed, including a base, VLS sensor bracket and camera bracket. Through these brackets, the installation position and angle of ADB headlights, VLS sensors and cameras can be adjusted, simulating the calibration environment of different models and ADB system projects.

Benefits of technology

This bracket allows software calibration and functional testing of the ADB system to be completed without a real car, realizing development calibration of the ADB system, with high accuracy and convenient operation, and is suitable for calibration of different models.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a universal ADB system calibration bracket, and the present invention relates to the technical field of brackets. The universal ADB system calibration bracket comprises a bracket body, a VLS sensor bracket and a camera bracket, and the bracket body is fixedly connected to both sides of the bracket body. The work can be completed without using a real vehicle for software calibration, and the design simulates the position of the whole vehicle to place the ADB headlight, ADB controller, VLS sensor and camera bracket, and can carry out software calibration, functional testing, road test testing and road illumination evaluation of the ADB system, realizing the developmental calibration of the ADB system, the developmental calibration of the ADB system, and can be high in precision and convenient in operation. The calibration of each ADB system can also be carried out through precise installation, and functional testing, road test testing and road illumination evaluation can also be carried out. Through the adjustment mechanism, the present design can realize the software calibration and road evaluation of almost all ADB systems applied to different models, and can be high in precision and convenient in operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of brackets, in particular to a universal ADB system calibration bracket. Background Art

[0002] At present, most traditional LED lighting systems only require hard-wired controllers to work, while the ADB lighting system requires CAN communication controllers, camera sensors, and VLS sensors in addition to LED lights. The ADB ECU collects information through cameras and VLS sensors, and the ADB lights execute a variety of LED light matrixes. Therefore, software calibration of the ADB system is required during the research and development stage. At present, developmental software calibration is generally performed on actual vehicles. Since the ADB system is generally an early research and development project, there are almost no matching vehicles for software calibration, and only non-matching vehicles can be used for calibration.

[0003] Currently, ADB system calibration requires high-precision vehicle testing, which is generally done in the pre-research and development stage. There is no vehicle matching test in the ADB development stage, and only basic functions can be implemented, but accurate calibration cannot be completed. Summary of the invention

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a universal ADB system calibration bracket to solve the problems raised in the above background.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a universal ADB system calibration bracket, comprising a base, a VLS sensor bracket, and a camera bracket, wherein a VLS sensor bracket is installed in the middle of the top of the base, and is characterized in that: a bracket body is fixedly connected to both sides of the base, the middle of both sides of the front surface of the bracket body are slidably connected to the bracket, a Z-direction slide rail is provided in the middle of the front surface of the bracket body, a horizontal slide rail is provided on the top surface of the bracket, a tray is slidably connected inside the horizontal slide rail, a locking structure is provided at the bottom of the back surface of the bracket body, a camera bracket alignment line is provided in the middle of the top surface of the base, a bottom plate is installed at the bottom of the camera bracket, a camera center alignment line is provided in the middle of the top surface of the bottom plate, a camera mounting bracket is provided at the bottom of the left side surface of the camera bracket, VLS sensors are installed on both sides of the top surface of the VLS sensor bracket, and a first VLS cantilever and a second VLS cantilever are respectively provided on both sides of the top surface of the VLS sensor bracket and located on the inner side of the VLS sensor.

[0008] Preferably, an ADB headlight is fixedly connected to the top surface of the bracket, and the distance between the left and right sides of the ADB headlight can be 1800mm±300mm, and the height of the ADB headlight from the ground can be 800mm±200m.

[0009] Preferably, the height of the camera frame from the ground is 1400 mm ± 400 mm, and the camera center alignment line is parallel to the ground plane.

[0010] Preferably, a camera is fixedly mounted on the top of the camera mounting bracket, and the downward adjustment angle of the camera mounting bracket is 30°.

[0011] Preferably, the camera bracket alignment line and the camera center alignment line are adapted to each other.

[0012] Preferably, the adjustment angles of the first VLS cantilever and the second VLS cantilever are -30°, 0° and +30° respectively.

[0013] Preferably, the main body material of the device is aluminum profile, and the component accuracy is ±0.5mm.

[0014] Preferably, the matching accuracy between the camera mounting bracket and the bracket body is ±10mm.

[0015] Preferably, the bracket adopts a light distribution tray, and the light distribution brackets of various vehicle lamps are installed, so that calibration of various vehicle models can be carried out to achieve universality.

[0016] (III) Beneficial effects

[0017] The present invention provides a universal ADB system calibration bracket, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] (1) The universal ADB system calibration bracket can be used to calibrate the ADB controller software by installing the ADB headlight, VLS sensor, camera and ADB controller at a specific position. The installation position of the ADB headlight, the status position of the VLS sensor, the installation position of the camera and the camera swing angle position can all be adjusted to achieve the calibration of this system simulation on different vehicle models and the calibration of different ADB system projects.

[0019] (2) The universal ADB system calibration bracket does not require the use of a real vehicle for software calibration. This work can be completed. In addition, this design simulates the position of the entire vehicle and installs the ADB headlights, ADB controller, VLS sensor, and camera on a bracket. Functional testing, road tests, and road illumination evaluation can also be performed. Through the adjustment mechanism, this design can almost achieve software calibration and road evaluation of all ADB systems used in different vehicle models. Through precise installation, the developmental calibration of the ADB system is achieved. This bracket uses a light distribution tray. By installing the light distribution brackets of various headlights, calibration of various vehicle models can be performed to achieve universality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a front view of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A side view of the structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a partial enlarged view of the tray structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural block diagram of the VLS sensor principle of the system of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 Side view of

[0025] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 1 A front view of

[0026] Figure 7 It is a top view of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure, 1-base, 2-bracket body, 3-Z-slide rail, 4-bracket, 5-horizontal slide rail, 6-tray, 7-locking structure, 8-VLS sensor bracket, 9-camera bracket alignment line, 10-bottom plate, 11-camera center alignment, 12-camera bracket, 13-camera mounting bracket, 14-VLS sensor, 15-first VLS cantilever, 16-second VLS cantilever. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] See also Figure 1-5The embodiment of the present invention provides a technical solution: a universal ADB system calibration bracket, comprising a base 1, a VLS sensor bracket 8, and a camera bracket 12, wherein the VLS sensor bracket 8 is installed in the middle of the top of the base 1, and the characteristics are: both sides of the base 1 are fixedly connected with a bracket body 2, the middle of both sides of the front surface of the bracket body 2 are slidably connected with a bracket 4, the middle of the front surface of the bracket body 2 is provided with a Z-direction slide rail 3, the top surface of the bracket 4 is provided with a horizontal slide rail 5, the interior of the horizontal slide rail 5 is slidably connected with a tray 6, and the back surface of the bracket body 2 is provided with a horizontal slide rail 5. A locking structure 7 is provided at the bottom, a camera bracket alignment line 9 is provided in the middle of the top surface of the base 1, a bottom plate 10 is installed at the bottom of the camera bracket 12, a camera center alignment line 11 is provided in the middle of the top surface of the bottom plate 10, a camera mounting bracket 13 is provided at the bottom of the left side surface of the camera bracket 12, VLS sensors 14 are installed on both sides of the top surface of the VLS sensor bracket 8, and a first VLS cantilever 15 and a second VLS cantilever 16 are respectively provided on both sides of the top surface of the VLS sensor bracket 8 and on the inner side of the VLS sensor 14.

[0030] In the present invention, the top surface of the bracket 4 is fixedly connected with the ADB headlight, and the distance between the left and right sides of the ADB headlight can be 1800mm±300mm, and the height of the ADB headlight from the ground can be 800mm±200m.

[0031] In the present invention, the height of the camera frame 12 from the ground is 1400 mm ± 400 mm, and the camera center alignment line 11 is parallel to the ground plane.

[0032] In the present invention, a camera is fixedly mounted on the top of the camera mounting bracket 13, and the downward adjustment angle of the camera mounting bracket 13 is 30°.

[0033] In the present invention, the camera bracket alignment line 9 and the camera center alignment line 11 are adapted to each other.

[0034] In the present invention, the adjustment angles of the first VLS cantilever 15 and the second VLS cantilever 16 are -30°, 0° and +30° respectively.

[0035] In the present invention, the main material of the device is aluminum profile, and the component accuracy is ±0.5mm.

[0036] In the present invention, the matching accuracy between the camera mounting bracket 13 and the bracket body 2 is ±10mm.

[0037] In the present invention, the bracket adopts a light distribution tray, and the light distribution brackets of various vehicle lamps are installed, so that calibration of various vehicle models can be carried out to achieve universality.

[0038] When in use, install the ADB headlight on the bracket 4, install the bracket 4 on the bracket body 2, adjust the horizontal and vertical positions to the loading position, install the VLS sensor 14 on the VLS sensor bracket 8, and then install the camera on the camera mounting bracket 13 through the camera bracket 12, adjust the relative position of the camera mounting bracket 13 and the bracket body 2, adjust the vertical position of the camera to the loading position, connect the ADB controller, ADB headlight, camera and VLS sensor 14 wiring harness, and power on all products to carry out software calibration, functional testing, road test testing and road illumination evaluation of the ADB system, thereby realizing the developmental calibration of the ADB system and the developmental calibration of the ADB system with high accuracy and convenient operation, and calibrating each ADB system through precise installation.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A universal ADB system calibration bracket, comprising a base (1), a VLS sensor bracket (8), and a camera bracket (12), wherein a VLS sensor bracket (8) is installed in the middle of the top of the base (1), characterized in that The base (1) is fixedly connected to a bracket body (2) on both sides, the middle of both sides of the front surface of the bracket body (2) is slidably connected to a bracket (4), the middle of the front surface of the bracket body (2) is provided with a Z-direction slide rail (3), the top surface of the bracket (4) is provided with a horizontal slide rail (5), the interior of the horizontal slide rail (5) is slidably connected to a tray (6), the bottom of the back surface of the bracket body (2) is provided with a locking structure (7), the middle of the top surface of the base (1) is provided with a camera bracket alignment line (9), A bottom plate (10) is installed at the bottom of the camera bracket (12); a camera center alignment line (11) is provided in the middle of the top surface of the bottom plate (10); a camera mounting bracket (13) is provided at the bottom of the left side surface of the camera bracket (12); VLS sensors (14) are installed on both sides of the top surface of the VLS sensor bracket (8); and a first VLS cantilever (15) and a second VLS cantilever (16) are respectively provided on both sides of the top surface of the VLS sensor bracket (8) and located inside the VLS sensor (14); The top surfaces of the two brackets (4) are fixedly connected with ADB headlights, the distance between the left and right sides of the ADB headlights is 1800mm±300mm, and the height of the ADB headlights from the ground is 800mm±200mm; The height of the camera support (12) from the ground is 1400 mm ± 400 mm, and the camera center alignment line (11) is parallel to the ground plane.

2. The universal ADB system calibration bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera is fixedly mounted on the top of the camera mounting bracket (13), and the downward adjustment angle of the camera mounting bracket (13) is 30°.

3. The universal ADB system calibration bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera support alignment line (9) and the camera center alignment line (11) are adapted to each other.

4. The universal ADB system calibration bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment angles of the first VLS cantilever (15) and the second VLS cantilever (16) are respectively -30°, 0° and +30°.

5. The universal ADB system calibration bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main material of this device is aluminum profile, and the component accuracy is ±0.5mm.

6. The universal ADB system calibration bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The matching accuracy between the camera mounting bracket (13) and the bracket body (2) is ±10 mm.

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