An environmental parameter sensing module

Abstract

An embodiment of the present application provides an environmental parameter sensing module, including: a base; a first motion module, which is arranged on the base and can move back and forth in a first direction; and a measurement module, which is connected to the first motion module and is used to obtain environmental data required by the vehicle during automatic parking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of sensors, and in particular, to an environmental parameter sensing module. Background Art

[0002] In order to realize intelligent driving of vehicles or improve user experience, existing vehicles are installed with a variety of sensors.

[0003] During the installation and use of existing sensors, manual measurements, marking and drilling are required. For different types of cars, multiple measurements and installations are required, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also reduces the effectiveness of the module. At the same time, the existing environmental parameter sensing module fails to operate efficiently and accurately, further reducing the effectiveness and work efficiency of the module. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide an environmental parameter sensing module that can reduce the difficulty of installation, has lower installation requirements, and can achieve a higher utilization rate and use effect.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an environmental parameter sensing module, including:

[0006] Base;

[0007] A first motion module, disposed on the base, and capable of reciprocating movement in a first direction;

[0008] The measurement module is connected to the first motion module and is used to obtain environmental data required by the vehicle during the automatic parking process.

[0009] In the above implementation process, the environmental parameter sensing module is provided with a first motion module and a measuring module, and the measuring module is connected to the first motion module. Through the environmental sensing module, drivers of vehicles of different models can obtain the environmental parameters of the vehicle. When the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the first motion module is controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first motion module can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models, so as to realize autonomous, efficient and precise parking of the vehicle, thereby improving the use effect of the module and solving the technical problems that the traditional module needs to use auxiliary modules for parking, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive and reduces parking efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, the environmental parameter sensing module further includes: a second motion module, which is arranged on the first motion module and moves back and forth along a second direction.

[0011] In the above implementation process, the environmental parameter sensing module is also provided with a second motion module, which is provided on the first motion module and connected to the motion driving module, and moves back and forth along the second direction. Based on this, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the first motion module and the second motion module are controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first motion module and the second motion module can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models.

[0012] Furthermore, the environmental parameter sensing module further comprises: a motion driving module; the motion driving module comprises: a motor;

[0013] The first motion module comprises: a threaded rod, a first slider and a second slider;

[0014] The first sliding block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod;

[0015] The second sliding block is fixedly connected to the base;

[0016] The threaded rod is arranged on the base;

[0017] The motor is disposed on the base and is used to drive the threaded rod to rotate so that the first slider moves back and forth along the first direction;

[0018] The measuring module is disposed on the first sliding block and the second sliding block.

[0019] In the above implementation process, the threaded rod is connected to the base through the thread; the motor is arranged on the base, and when the motor drives the threaded rod to rotate, the first slider moves back and forth along the first direction. Since the measuring module is arranged on the first slider, the measuring module can move back and forth along the first direction. Based on this, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the first slider is controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first slider can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models, so as to realize autonomous, efficient and precise parking of the vehicle.

[0020] Furthermore, the motion driving module further comprises: a telescopic module;

[0021] The second motion module includes: a protection box and an elastic module;

[0022] The protection boxes are arranged on the first slider and the second slider, and each of the protection boxes is covered with a cover plate;

[0023] The cover plate is connected to the bottom of the protection box through the elastic module and the telescopic module;

[0024] The measuring module is arranged on the surface of each cover plate.

[0025] In the above implementation process, the second motion module and the first motion module can be connected through the connection structure between the first slider, the second slider, the protection box, the elastic module, and the telescopic module, and the second motion module can move in the second direction. Based on this, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the first motion module and the second motion module are controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first motion module and the second motion module can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models.

[0026] Further, the elastic module includes a spring, and the telescopic module is a telescopic rod;

[0027] The outer surface of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected with a fixing ring;

[0028] The measuring module is arranged on the upper surface of the cover plate;

[0029] The outer surface of each fixing ring is connected to the lower surface of the cover plate.

[0030] In the above implementation process, the stability of the second motion module is improved, ensuring that the measurement module can effectively obtain all-round data of the vehicle.

[0031] Further, the motor is arranged on a first side surface of the base along the first direction;

[0032] The outer surface of the motor is provided with an L-shaped plate;

[0033] The first plate surface of the L-shaped plate is connected to the first side surface of the base;

[0034] The second plate surface of the L-shaped plate abuts against the motor.

[0035] In the above implementation process, the stability of the motor is improved.

[0036] Furthermore, the base is provided with a groove, and through holes are provided at both ends of the groove;

[0037] The threaded rod passes through the through hole and the groove;

[0038] The threaded rod is connected to the inner wall of the through hole through a bearing.

[0039] In the above implementation process, the threaded rod is connected to the base through the thread, and the threaded rod passes through the first through hole, the groove and the second through hole in sequence. When the motor drives the threaded rod, the first slider can move back and forth along the first direction. The bearing plays a fixing role, ensuring the stability of the threaded rod during the movement.

[0040] Furthermore, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the motion driving module;

[0041] The side surface of the fixing frame is fixedly connected to the side surface of the protection box.

[0042] Furthermore, the measuring module is provided with a second camera, a radar sensor and an ultrasonic sensor.

[0043] Furthermore, a first camera is disposed on a side surface of the base along the second direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0045] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the environmental parameter sensing module provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first part of the structure of the environmental parameter sensing module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second part of the structure of the environmental parameter sensing module provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the third part of the structure of the environmental parameter sensing module provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth part of the environmental parameter sensing module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fifth part of the environmental parameter sensing module provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sixth part of the environmental parameter sensing module provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0052] Icons: 1-base, 2-protective box; 3-cover; 4-first camera; 5-fixed frame; 6-motion drive module; 7-fastening bolts; 8-radar sensor; 9-gasket; 10-motor; 11-L-shaped plate; 12-cross threaded nails; 13-bearing; 14-threaded rod; 151-first slider; 152-second slider; 16-protective shell; 17-second camera; 18-fixed plate; 19-elastic module; 20-telescopic module; 21-fixed ring; 22-ultrasonic sensor; 23-groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

[0054] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. At the same time, in the description of this application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0055] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the embodiment of the present application provides an environmental parameter sensing module, including:

[0056] Base 1;

[0057] A first motion module, which is disposed on the base 1 and can move back and forth along a first direction;

[0058] The measurement module is connected to the first motion module and is used to obtain environmental data required by the vehicle during the automatic parking process.

[0059] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the base 1 is threadedly connected with two sets of fastening bolts 7, and the outer surface of each fastening bolt 7 is sleeved with a gasket 9, and the outer surface of each gasket 9 is in contact with the bottom surface of the base 1; wherein, the gasket 9 can increase the lubricity of the fastening bolt 7, and avoid the problem of the fastening bolt 7 slipping during use. The base can be installed at different positions of the vehicle by the fastening bolts 7.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first direction is the direction along the long side of the base 1 ( Figure 1 direction in the A direction).

[0061] In the above implementation process, the environmental parameter sensing module is provided with a first motion module and a measuring module, and the measuring module is connected to the first motion module. Through the environmental sensing module, drivers of vehicles of different models can obtain the environmental parameters of the vehicle. When the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the first motion module is controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first motion module can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models, so as to realize autonomous, efficient and precise parking of the vehicle, thereby improving the use effect of the module and solving the technical problems that the traditional module needs to use auxiliary modules for parking, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive and reduces parking efficiency.

[0062] In some embodiments, the environmental parameter sensing module further includes: a second motion module, which is disposed on the first motion module and moves back and forth along a second direction.

[0063] In the above implementation process, the environmental parameter sensing module is also provided with a second motion module, which is provided on the first motion module and connected to the motion driving module, and the motion driving module is also used to control the second motion module to move back and forth along the second direction. Based on this, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the first motion module and the second motion module are controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first motion module and the second motion module can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models.

[0064] In some embodiments, the second direction is the direction of the base 1 ( Figure 1 direction in the B direction).

[0065] In some embodiments, the environmental parameter sensing module further includes: a motion driving module 6; the motion driving module 6 includes: a motor 10;

[0066] The first motion module includes: a threaded rod 14, a motor 10; a first slider 151 and a second slider 152 of the threaded rod 14;

[0067] The first sliding block 151 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 14;

[0068] The second sliding block 152 is fixedly connected to the base 1;

[0069] The motor is disposed on the base and is used to drive the threaded rod to rotate so that the first slider moves back and forth along the first direction;

[0070] The measuring module is disposed on the first sliding block and the second sliding block.

[0071] In the above implementation process, the threaded rod 14 is connected to the base 1 through a thread; the motor 10 is arranged on the base 1, and when the motor 10 drives the threaded rod 14 to rotate along the thread, since the measuring module is arranged on the first motion module, the measuring module can move back and forth along the first direction. Based on this, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the threaded rod 14 is controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first slider 151 can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models, so as to realize autonomous, efficient and precise parking of the vehicle.

[0072] In some embodiments, the motion driving module also includes: a telescopic module; the second motion module includes: a protective box 2 and an elastic module 19; the environmental parameter sensing module also includes: a first slider 151 and a second slider 152 are provided with a protective box 2, and each protective box 2 is covered with a cover plate 3; the cover plate 3 is connected to the bottom of the protective box 2 through the elastic module 19 and the telescopic module 20; and a measurement module is provided on the surface of each cover plate 3.

[0073] Exemplarily, the first end of the threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected with a first slider 151, and the second end of the threaded rod 14 is provided with a second slider 152. The second slider 152 is fixedly connected to the base 1, and the threaded rod 14 passes through the second slider 152. When the threaded rod 14 rotates, the first slider 151 moves back and forth on the threaded rod 14, and the second slider 152 is fixed. A motion drive module 6 is fixedly connected to the left side of one of the protection boxes 2, and two elastic modules 19 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of each cover plate 3. The upper surface of each cover plate 3 is respectively fixedly connected with a radar sensor 8, a second camera 17 and an ultrasonic sensor 22. The radar sensor 8 uses the reflection principle of electromagnetic waves to detect objects and can measure the distance, speed, direction and size of the object. The working principle of the ultrasonic sensor 22 is mainly based on the propagation characteristics of ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonic waves are mechanical waves with a vibration frequency higher than 20kHz, and have the characteristics of high frequency, short wavelength, small diffraction phenomenon, good directionality, etc.

[0074] In the above implementation process, the second motion module and the first motion module can be connected through the connection structure between the first slider 151, the second slider 152, the protective box 2, the elastic module 19, and the telescopic module 20, and the second motion module can move in the second direction. Based on this, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed on vehicles of different models, the first motion module and the second motion module are controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models. At the same time, when the environmental parameter sensing module is installed at different positions on the vehicle, the first motion module and the second motion module can also be controlled to move to different positions to obtain all-round environmental data of vehicles of different models.

[0075] In some embodiments, the elastic module 19 is a spring, and the telescopic module 20 is a telescopic rod; the outer surface of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected with a fixing ring 21; the measuring module is arranged on the upper surface of the cover plate 3; the outer surface of each fixing ring 21 is connected to the lower surface of the cover plate 3.

[0076] Exemplarily, the outer surface of each telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a fixing ring 21, and the outer surface of each fixing ring 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cover plate 3; wherein, the fixing ring 21 can be used to fix the telescopic module 20 to avoid the problem of shaking of the telescopic module 20 during use.

[0077] In the above implementation process, the stability of the second motion module is improved, ensuring that the measurement module can effectively obtain all-round data of the vehicle.

[0078] In some embodiments, the motor 10 is arranged on the first side of the base 1 along the first direction; the outer surface of the motor 10 is provided with an L-shaped plate 11; the first plate surface of the L-shaped plate 11 is connected to the first side of the base; the second plate surface of the L-shaped plate 11 is abutted against the motor.

[0079] Exemplarily, an L-shaped plate 11 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the motor 10, and the left side of the L-shaped plate 11 is fixedly connected to the right side of the base 1; wherein, the L-shaped plate 11 can be used to fix the motor 10 to avoid the problem of shaking of the motor 10 during use.

[0080] In the above implementation process, the stability of the motor is improved.

[0081] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a groove 23, and through holes are provided at both ends of the groove 23;

[0082] The threaded rod 14 passes through the through hole and the groove 23;

[0083] The threaded rod 14 is connected to the inner wall of the through hole through the bearing 13 .

[0084] Exemplarily, the outer surfaces of both ends of the threaded rod 14 are fixedly connected with bearings 13, and the outer surface of each bearing 13 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through hole of the base 1; wherein, the use of the bearings 13 can increase the stability of the threaded rod 14 and avoid the problem of shaking of the threaded rod 14 during use.

[0085] In the above implementation process, the threaded rod 14 is connected to the base 1 through the thread, and the threaded rod 14 passes through the first through hole, the groove and the second through hole in sequence. When the motor drives the threaded rod 14 to rotate, the first slider can move back and forth along the first direction. The bearing plays a fixing role, ensuring the stability of the threaded rod during the movement.

[0086] In some embodiments, a fixing frame 5 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the motion driving module; and a side surface of the fixing frame 5 is fixedly connected to a side surface of the protection box 2 .

[0087] Exemplarily, the outer surface of the motion driving module 6 is fixedly connected to a fixing frame 5, and the right side of the fixing frame 5 is fixedly connected to the left side of the protective box 2; wherein, the fixing frame 5 can be used to reinforce the motion driving module 6 to avoid the problem of shaking of the motion driving module 6 during use.

[0088] In some embodiments, the measurement module is provided with a second camera 17 , a radar sensor 8 and an ultrasonic sensor 22 .

[0089] In some embodiments, the outer surface of each second camera 17 is fixedly connected to a protective shell 16, and the bottom surface of each protective shell 16 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cover plate 3; wherein, the protective shell 16 can be used to fix the second camera 17 to avoid the problem of the second camera 17 tilting during use.

[0090] In some embodiments, each radar sensor 8 is fixedly connected to two fixing plates 18, and the bottom surface of each fixing plate 18 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cover plate 3; wherein, the fixing plates 18 can be used to fix the radar sensor 8 to avoid the problem of shaking of the radar sensor 8 during use.

[0091] In some embodiments, the base 1 is provided with a first camera 4 on a side surface along the second direction.

[0092] In some embodiments, a cross threaded nail 12 is provided on the outer side of each first camera 4, and the outer surface of each cross threaded nail 12 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the first camera 4 and the inner wall of the base 1 respectively; wherein, the cross threaded nail 12 can be used to reinforce the first camera 4 to prevent the first camera 4 from falling during use.

[0093] The motion drive module 6 of this module includes a motor 10 and a telescopic module 20. When the motor 10 is working, it drives the threaded rod 14 to rotate under the support of the base 1. Since the threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected to the first slider 151, the rotation of the threaded rod 14 adjusts the distance between the first slider 151 and the second slider 152, so as to facilitate the installation of the position of the fixed protection box 2 according to the body length of different types of vehicles, that is, the position of the second camera 17 and the radar sensor 8; the base 1 is fixed to the base by the fastening bolts 7, and then the telescopic module 20 is controlled to be extended or retracted according to the height of the vehicle. The extension and retraction of the telescopic module 20 drives the cover plate 3 and the radar sensor 8 and the second camera 17 on the cover plate 3 to move. When the radar sensor 8 and the second camera 17 move to the appropriate position, the motor 10 is controlled to stop working.

[0094] When the module is in use, the measurement module includes a first camera 4, a second camera 17, a radar sensor 8 and an ultrasonic sensor 22. The motion drive module 6 is connected to the first camera 4, the second camera 17, the radar sensor 8 and the ultrasonic sensor 22 and the power supply through the power supply module. Then, the motion drive module 6 is used to control the first camera 4 to shoot the two sides of the vehicle, and the second camera 17 is used to shoot the front and back of the vehicle. The radar sensor 8 is used to obtain the distance and speed information of objects around the vehicle; the first camera 4 and the second camera 17 are used to obtain image information of the vehicle's surrounding environment; the ultrasonic sensor 22 is used to obtain the distance information between the vehicle and the surrounding objects; the motion drive module 6 is used to receive and process data from the radar sensor 8, the first camera 4 and the second camera 17 and the ultrasonic sensor 22 to generate perception results of the vehicle's surrounding environment.

[0095] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings.

[0096] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

[0097] 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", "comprise" or any other variants 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, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

Claims

1. An environmental parameter sensing module, characterized in that: include: Base; A first motion module, disposed on the base, and capable of reciprocating movement in a first direction; A measurement module, connected to the first motion module, for acquiring environmental data required by the vehicle during the automatic parking process; The environmental parameter sensing module further includes: a second motion module, which is arranged on the first motion module and moves back and forth along a second direction; The environmental parameter sensing module further includes: a motion driving module; the motion driving module includes: a motor; The first motion module comprises: a threaded rod, a first slider and a second slider; The first sliding block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod; The second sliding block is fixedly connected to the base; The threaded rod is arranged on the base; The motor is disposed on the base and is used to drive the threaded rod to rotate so that the first slider moves back and forth along the first direction; The measuring module is arranged on the first slider and the second slider; The motion driving module further includes: a telescopic module; The second motion module includes: a protection box and an elastic module; The protection boxes are arranged on the first slider and the second slider, and each of the protection boxes is covered with a cover plate; The cover plate is connected to the bottom of the protection box through the elastic module and the telescopic module; The measuring module is arranged on the surface of each cover plate; The elastic module includes a spring, and the telescopic module is a telescopic rod; The outer surface of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected with a fixing ring; The measuring module is arranged on the upper surface of the cover plate; The outer surface of each of the fixing rings is connected to the lower surface of the cover plate; The motor is arranged on a first side surface of the base along the first direction; The outer surface of the motor is provided with an L-shaped plate; The first plate surface of the L-shaped plate is connected to the first side surface of the base; The second plate surface of the L-shaped plate abuts against the motor; The base is provided with a groove, and through holes are provided at both ends of the groove; The threaded rod passes through the through hole and the groove; The threaded rod is connected to the inner wall of the through hole through a bearing; The outer surface of the motion driving module is fixedly connected with a fixing frame; The side surface of the fixing frame is fixedly connected to the side surface of the protection box; The measuring module is provided with a second camera, a radar sensor and an ultrasonic sensor; The base is provided with a first camera on a side surface along the second direction.

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