A method for installing a door radar

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a method for installing a vehicle door radar, which relates to the field of autonomous driving, and in particular to the field of door door radar installation. A specific implementation scheme is as follows: The method for installing a vehicle door radar includes: disposing at least one first magnetic member on the outer side of the vehicle door's outer panel; disposing a second magnetic member corresponding to the first magnetic member on the inner side of the vehicle door's outer panel, and magnetically engaging the first magnetic member with the second magnetic member; marking the position of the second magnetic member on the inner side of the vehicle door's outer panel; removing the second magnetic member and setting the radar probe at the marked position; and removing the first magnetic member. This not only ensures the precise installation of the radar probe, enabling the radar probe to accurately detect obstacles, but also improves the installation efficiency of the radar probe and reduces the installation cost of the radar probe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicle door radar installation, and in particular to a method for installing a vehicle door radar. Background Art

[0002] Car doors are prone to colliding with obstacles during the opening process, causing damage to the doors. Therefore, some car doors use radar probes to detect obstacles to solve the safety problem of the door opening process. However, when the radar probe is installed on the car door, it is easily restricted by the internal structure of the door, resulting in the radar probe being more inconvenient to install and the installation accuracy is low. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present disclosure provides an accurate and convenient method for installing a vehicle door radar.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present disclosure provides a method for installing a vehicle door radar, comprising: setting at least one first magnetic component on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door; setting a second magnetic component corresponding to the first magnetic component on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door, and magnetically attracting the first magnetic component to the second magnetic component; marking the position of the second magnetic component on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door; removing the second magnetic component and setting the radar probe at the marked position; and removing the first magnetic component.

[0005] Wherein, arranging at least one first magnetic component on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door includes: arranging at least one first magnetic component on a positioning frame; arranging the positioning frame on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door, and making the first magnetic component abut against the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door.

[0006] In which, a window is provided on the outer panel of the vehicle door, an anti-collision area is provided at one end of the outer panel away from the window, and a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the anti-collision area; the positioning frame is provided on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door, including: at least two positioning pins are provided on the positioning frame; and the positioning pins are inserted into the mounting holes.

[0007] Wherein, the positioning frame includes: a first rod body; a second rod body, one end of the second rod body is connected to one end of the first rod body; a third rod body, one end of the third rod body is connected to the other end of the second rod body; a fourth rod body, one end of the fourth rod body is connected to the other end of the third rod body, and the other end of the fourth rod body is connected to the other end of the first rod body, and the length of the fourth rod body is greater than the length of the second rod body.

[0008] Wherein, the at least two positioning pins provided on the positioning frame include: a first positioning pin provided at one end of the first rod body close to the fourth rod body; a second positioning pin provided at one end of the second rod body close to the first rod body; and a third positioning pin provided at one end of the second rod body close to the third rod body.

[0009] Wherein, the step of arranging at least one of the first magnetic components on the positioning frame includes: arranging at least one of the first magnetic components on the fourth rod.

[0010] Wherein, the positioning frame further includes: at least one fifth rod, one end of the fifth rod is connected to the second rod, and the other end of the fifth rod is connected to the fourth rod.

[0011] The step of arranging the positioning frame on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door comprises: arranging at least one handle on the positioning frame; and arranging the positioning frame on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door via the handle.

[0012] Among them, marking the position of the second magnetic part on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door includes: setting a center hole on the vibration-proof plate; sleeve the center hole of the vibration-proof plate on the second magnetic part; and setting the vibration-proof plate on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door.

[0013] Among them, the radar probe includes: a body and a protrusion, and the protrusion is arranged on the body; setting the radar probe at the marked position includes: inserting the protrusion into the center hole of the shock-absorbing plate; and setting the body on the shock-absorbing plate.

[0014] It should be understood that the contents described in this section are not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become readily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to facilitate a better understanding of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 2 is a flowchart according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the outer side of a vehicle door outer panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the outer side of a vehicle door outer panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the inner side of a vehicle door outer panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the inner side of a vehicle door outer panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a radar probe according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the inner side of the vehicle door outer panel according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure is made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, including various details of the embodiments of the present disclosure to facilitate understanding. These details should be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Similarly, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.

[0025] In the relevant embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle door Z1 includes an outer panel Z2 and an inner panel Z3. The outer panel Z2 is connected to the inner panel Z3. A cavity Z4 is formed between the outer panel Z2 and the inner panel Z3. The radar probe Z5 is arranged on the inner side of the outer panel Z2 and is located in the cavity Z4.

[0026] It can be understood that the radar probe Z5 detects obstacles near the door Z1 through the outer panel Z2 to prevent the door Z1 from colliding with obstacles during the opening process, thereby effectively improving the safety of opening the door Z1.

[0027] The installation method of Z1 radar on some doors includes:

[0028] X1: Mark the installation position on the inner side of the outer panel Z2 of the door Z1 by manual measurement;

[0029] X2: Set the radar probe Z5 to the installation position.

[0030] The installation method of Z1 radar on some doors includes:

[0031] Y1: Mark the installation position on the inner side of the outer panel Z2 of the door Z1 by laser dotting;

[0032] Y2: Set the radar probe Z5 to the installation position.

[0033] It is understandable that when marking the installation position by manual measurement, it is extremely inconvenient due to the small size of the cavity Z4;

[0034] When marking the installation location using laser dot marking, the laser beam cannot be projected to the intended installation location due to obstruction by the inner panel Z3. Furthermore, the relative position of the laser emission source and the vehicle door Z1 must be fixed. This results in the development of a large laser dot marking tool when installing the radar probe Z5, resulting in high costs.

[0035] Neither manual measurement nor laser marking can accurately and conveniently install the radar probe Z5.

[0036] In order to solve the above technical problems, Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 8 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for installing a radar on a vehicle door 1, the installation method comprising:

[0037] S1: at least one first magnetic member 3 is provided on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1;

[0038] S2: Arranging a second magnetic member 4 corresponding to the first magnetic member 3 on the inner side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, and magnetically attracting the first magnetic member 3 to the second magnetic member 4;

[0039] S3: Mark the position of the second magnetic member 4 on the inner side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1;

[0040] S4: Remove the second magnetic member 4 and set the radar probe 5 at the marked position;

[0041] S5: Remove the first magnetic component 3.

[0042] It can be understood that, by utilizing the attraction between the first magnetic member 3 and the second magnetic member 4, after the first magnetic member 3 is installed on the outside of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, the second magnetic member 4 can be quickly and accurately positioned on the inside of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 without being restricted by the inner panel, cavity, and other structures of the vehicle door 1. Thus, the radar probe 5 can be positioned on the inside of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 according to the position of the second magnetic member 4. This not only ensures the accurate installation of the radar probe 5, enabling the radar probe 5 to accurately detect obstacles, but also improves the installation efficiency of the radar probe 5 and reduces the installation cost of the radar probe 5.

[0043] The first magnetic member 3 and the second magnetic member 4 can be recycled, effectively reducing the installation cost of the radar probe 5;

[0044] The first magnetic member 3 and the second magnetic member 4 will not damage the vehicle door 1 , thus ensuring the structural stability of the vehicle door 1 .

[0045] It should be noted that the inner panel refers to the panel of the door 1 close to the interior of the vehicle compartment, the outer panel 2 refers to the panel of the door 1 close to the outside of the vehicle compartment, the outer side of the outer panel 2 refers to the side of the outer panel 2 away from the inner panel, and the inner side of the outer panel 2 refers to the side of the outer panel 2 close to the inner panel.

[0046] Magnetism refers to the property of being attracted or repelled by an external magnetic field. The first magnetic part 3 and the second magnetic part 4 can both be made of magnetic materials, for example: the first magnetic part 3 is made of magnet material and the second magnetic part 4 is made of iron material, the first magnetic part 3 and the second magnetic part 4 are both made of magnet material, etc.

[0047] After the first magnetic member 3 and the second magnetic member 4 are magnetically attracted, the deviation between the central axis of the first magnetic member 3 and the central axis of the second magnetic member 4 should not exceed 1 mm. The control of this deviation can be achieved by selecting the materials of the first magnetic member 3 and the second magnetic member 4.

[0048] The number of first magnetic parts 3 should be determined according to the number of radar probes 5. For example, when two radar probes 5 need to be installed on the vehicle door 1 to accurately detect the position of obstacles, the number of first magnetic parts 3 should be set to two, and at the same time, the number of second magnetic parts 4 should also be set to two.

[0049] The shapes of the first magnetic member 3 and the second magnetic member 4 can be set according to actual needs, for example, cylindrical, prismatic, etc.

[0050] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a functional hole for installing components such as the door 1 switch and speakers is provided on the inner panel of the door 1, and the second magnetic component 4 and the radar probe 5 are provided on the inner side of the outer panel 2 of the door 1 after passing through the functional hole.

[0051] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in S1, at least one first magnetic member 3 is provided on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, including:

[0052] S11: Arrange at least one first magnetic member 3 on the positioning frame;

[0053] S12 : placing the positioning frame on the outside of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 , and making the first magnetic member 3 abut against the outside of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 .

[0054] It can be understood that the first magnetic part 3 is set on the outside of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 through the positioning frame, which is simpler to operate and more stable, ensuring the precise installation of the radar probe 5 and effectively improving the installation efficiency of the radar probe 5.

[0055] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a window 6 is provided on the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, and an anti-collision area 7 is provided on the end of the outer panel 2 away from the window 6, and a plurality of mounting holes 8 are provided on the anti-collision area 7;

[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in S12, setting the positioning frame on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 includes:

[0057] S121: Arrange at least two positioning pins on the positioning frame;

[0058] S122: Insert the positioning pin into the mounting hole 8.

[0059] It can be understood that by arranging at least two positioning pins on the positioning frame and utilizing the original mounting holes 8 on the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, the positioning frame can be quickly and accurately installed on the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, thereby ensuring the precise installation of the radar probe 5 and improving the installation efficiency of the radar probe 5. It also avoids damage to the vehicle door 1, allowing the vehicle door 1 to maintain a high structural stability. At the same time, due to the determination of the position of the mounting holes 8, the overall consistency is better when the radar probes 5 are uniformly installed on multiple vehicle doors 1.

[0060] It should be noted that the anti-collision area 7 of the outer panel 2 is used to install an anti-collision plate, and the anti-collision plate is installed in the anti-collision area 7 using a plurality of installation holes 8.

[0061] In some embodiments, since the vehicle door 1 is usually in a stationary state during the installation of the radar probe 5, the positioning frame and the vehicle door 1 are relatively stable, and the positioning pin and the mounting hole 8 can be clearance-fitted, and the tolerance should not exceed 0.2 mm.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the positioning frame includes a first rod 9, a second rod 10, a third rod 11 and a fourth rod 12. One end of the second rod 10 is connected to one end of the first rod 9, one end of the third rod 11 is connected to the other end of the second rod 10, one end of the fourth rod 12 is connected to the other end of the third rod 11, and the other end of the fourth rod 12 is connected to the other end of the first rod 9. The length of the fourth rod 12 is greater than the length of the second rod 10.

[0063] It can be understood that through the arrangement of the first rod 9, the second rod 10, the third rod 11 and the fourth rod 12, the positioning frame forms a trapezoidal structure, which not only makes the positioning frame have a higher structural strength, improves the stability of the first magnetic part 3 on the outside of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, and ensures the precise installation of the radar probe 5, but also can adapt to the shape of the vehicle door 1, so that the positioning pin can quickly correspond to the mounting hole 8, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the radar probe 5.

[0064] It should be noted that, the more the number of positioning pins is, the higher the stability of the positioning frame on the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 is. The number of positioning pins can be set according to actual needs, for example, two, three, etc.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in S121, providing at least two positioning pins on the positioning frame includes:

[0066] S1211: Dispose a first positioning pin 13 at one end of the first rod 9 close to the fourth rod 12;

[0067] S1212: Dispose a second positioning pin 14 at one end of the second rod 10 close to the first rod 9;

[0068] S1213 : Dispose a third positioning pin 15 on one end of the second rod 10 close to the third rod 11 .

[0069] It can be understood that by setting the first locating pin 13, the second locating pin 14 and the third locating pin 15, not only the number of locating pins on the locating frame is reduced, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the locating frame on the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, but also the connection point between the locating frame and the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 can form a triangular structure, thereby improving the stability of the locating frame on the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1.

[0070] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in S11, setting at least one first magnetic member 3 on the positioning frame includes:

[0071] S111 : Disposing at least one first magnetic component 3 on the fourth rod 12 .

[0072] It can be understood that by arranging the first magnetic part 3 on the fourth rod body 12, the first magnetic part 3 is arranged on the positioning frame, and after the positioning frame is installed on the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1, the first magnetic part 3 can correspond to the installation position of the radar probe 5.

[0073] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the positioning frame further includes at least one fifth rod 16 , one end of the fifth rod 16 is connected to the second rod 10 , and the other end of the fifth rod 16 is connected to the fourth rod 12 .

[0074] It can be understood that, by providing the fifth rod 16 , the structural strength of the positioning frame is enhanced, thereby effectively improving the stability of the first magnetic member 3 on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 .

[0075] It should be noted that the number of the fifth rods 16 can be set according to actual needs, for example, one or two.

[0076] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in S12, setting the positioning frame on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 includes:

[0077] S123: Arrange at least one handle 17 on the positioning frame;

[0078] S124 : The positioning frame is set on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 through the handle 17 .

[0079] It is understandable that the provision of the handle 17 facilitates the staff to move the positioning frame, thereby improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the first magnetic component 3 on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1.

[0080] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the handle 17 may be provided on the fifth rod body 16 .

[0081] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in S3, marking the position of the second magnetic member 4 on the inner side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 includes:

[0082] S31: Setting a center hole 19 on the anti-vibration plate 18;

[0083] S32: Slip the center hole 19 of the anti-vibration plate 18 onto the second magnetic member 4;

[0084] S33 : The vibration-damping plate 18 is arranged on the inner side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 .

[0085] It can be understood that the provision of the anti-vibration plate 18 can not only achieve shock absorption after the installation of the radar probe 5 and ensure stable detection of the radar probe 5, but also achieve marking of the second magnetic part 4 and ensure accurate installation of the radar probe 5.

[0086] It should be noted that the anti-vibration plate 18 is also called a damping plate, which is made of a shock-absorbing material, such as butyl material, rubber material, etc.

[0087] In some embodiments, the vibration damping plate 18 can be set on the outer side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 by gluing, screwing, etc.

[0088] In some embodiments, as Figure 7 As shown, the radar probe 5 includes a body 20 and a protrusion 21, and the protrusion 21 is provided on the body 20;

[0089] like Figure 8 As shown, in S4, setting the radar probe 5 at the marked position includes:

[0090] S41: Insert the protrusion 21 into the central hole 19 of the anti-vibration plate 18;

[0091] S42 : The main body 20 is placed on the vibration-proof plate 18 .

[0092] It can be understood that the radar probe 5 is positioned on the inner side of the outer panel 2 of the vehicle door 1 by utilizing the cooperation between the protrusion 21 on the radar probe 5 and the center hole 19 of the anti-vibration plate 18, which not only ensures the precise installation of the radar probe 5, but also simplifies the operation, thereby effectively improving the installation efficiency of the radar probe 5.

[0093] In some embodiments, the body 20 can be set on the vibration-proof plate 18 by gluing, screwing, etc.

[0094] In some embodiments, the tolerance between the protrusion 21 on the radar probe 5 and the center hole 19 of the anti-vibration plate 18 should not exceed 0.2 mm.

[0095] It should be understood that the various forms of the processes shown above can be used to reorder, add, or delete steps. For example, the steps described in this disclosure can be performed in parallel, sequentially, or in a different order, as long as the desired results of the technical solutions disclosed in this disclosure can be achieved. This is not a limitation herein.

[0096] The above specific embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions may be made based on design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure shall be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for installing a door radar, comprising: At least one first magnetic member is provided on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door; A second magnetic member corresponding to the first magnetic member is provided on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door, and the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically attracted to each other; Marking the position of the second magnetic member on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door; removing the second magnetic member and placing the radar probe at the marked position; removing the first magnetic member; Wherein, the at least one first magnetic member is provided on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door, comprising: At least one of the first magnetic members is arranged on the positioning frame; Arrange the positioning frame on the outside of the outer panel of the vehicle door, and make the first magnetic member abut against the outside of the outer panel of the vehicle door; A window is provided on the outer panel of the door, an anti-collision area is provided at one end of the outer panel away from the window, and a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the anti-collision area; The positioning frame is arranged on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door, comprising: arranging at least two positioning pins on the positioning frame; inserting the positioning pins into the mounting holes; Wherein, marking the position of the second magnetic member on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door includes: A center hole is provided on the anti-vibration plate; Sleeve the center hole of the anti-vibration plate onto the second magnetic member; The vibration-damping plate is arranged on the inner side of the outer panel of the vehicle door.

2. The method for installing a door radar according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning frame includes: a first rod body; a second rod, one end of the second rod being connected to one end of the first rod; a third rod, one end of the third rod being connected to the other end of the second rod; A fourth rod, one end of the fourth rod is connected to the other end of the third rod, the other end of the fourth rod is connected to the other end of the first rod, and the length of the fourth rod is greater than the length of the second rod.

3. The method for installing a door radar according to claim 2, wherein: The at least two positioning pins provided on the positioning frame include: A first positioning pin is provided at one end of the first rod body close to the fourth rod body; A second positioning pin is provided at one end of the second rod body close to the first rod body; A third positioning pin is provided at one end of the second rod body close to the third rod body.

4. The method for installing a door radar according to claim 2, wherein: The step of providing at least one first magnetic member on the positioning frame includes: At least one of the first magnetic components is disposed on the fourth rod.

5. The method for installing a door radar according to claim 2, wherein: The positioning frame also includes: At least one fifth rod, one end of the fifth rod is connected to the second rod, and the other end of the fifth rod is connected to the fourth rod.

6. The method for installing a door radar according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning frame is arranged on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door, comprising: At least one handle is provided on the positioning frame; The positioning frame is arranged on the outer side of the outer panel of the vehicle door through the handle.

7. The method for installing a door radar according to claim 1, wherein: The radar probe comprises: a body and a protrusion, wherein the protrusion is arranged on the body; The step of arranging the radar probe at the marked position includes: inserting the protrusion into the central hole of the anti-vibration plate; and arranging the body on the anti-vibration plate.

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