Obstacle detection system and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides an obstacle detection system and a vehicle. The obstacle detection system comprises a detection unit, a switch, an edge calculation unit, an alarm unit and a control switch, the detection unit is connected with the switch, and the detection unit is used for detecting obstacle information on a vehicle driving path; the edge calculation unit is connected with the switch, and the edge calculation unit is used for processing the obstacle information data and outputting a detection result; according to the utility model, the detection unit is installed on a traffic main body such as a train, the collected obstacle information is transmitted to the edge calculation unit, and the edge calculation unit completes the detection and outputs the detection result to the alarm unit, so that a driver is prompted in a visual manner; the starting operation of the system and the interactive feedback with the driver are simple, reliable and more visual.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of obstacle detection, and specifically relates to an obstacle detection system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] At present, the main hardware components of conventional obstacle detection systems are lidar sensors and computing units. They detect obstacles in the detection area through radar and issue warnings based on algorithm results. However, such systems have lacked effective interaction with drivers and passengers, and the system has high technical requirements for users. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technology.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present application provides an obstacle detection system, including a detection unit, a switch, an edge computing unit, an alarm unit and a control switch;

[0005] The detection unit is connected to the switch, and the detection unit is used to detect obstacle information on the vehicle's driving path;

[0006] The edge computing unit is connected to the switch, and the edge computing unit is used to process the obstacle information data and output the detection result;

[0007] The alarm unit is connected to the edge computing unit and generates an alarm according to the detection result sent by the edge computing unit;

[0008] The control switch is connected to the edge computing unit and the alarm unit.

[0009] Optionally, a camera unit is also included, which is connected to the edge computing unit and is used to record environmental information on the vehicle's driving path and perform data playback.

[0010] Optionally, the camera unit is a telephoto camera.

[0011] Optionally, a data storage unit is also included, which is connected to the edge computing unit and is used to store obstacle information data and detection results.

[0012] Optionally, the detection unit includes a laser radar and a fixed-focus visual sensor.

[0013] Optionally, a bracket is also included, and the laser radar and fixed-focus visual sensor are arranged on the vehicle through the bracket.

[0014] Optionally, the control switch is a one-button start-stop switch.

[0015] Optionally, the alarm unit is an audible and visual alarm.

[0016] A second aspect of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising an obstacle detection system as in any technical solution of the first aspect.

[0017] Beneficial Effects

[0018] An obstacle detection system and vehicle provided in the embodiments of the utility model install a detection unit on a traffic subject such as a train, and transmit the collected obstacle information to an edge computing unit, which completes the detection and outputs the detection result to an alarm unit, thereby prompting the driver in an intuitive manner. The startup operation of the system and the interactive feedback with the driver are simple, reliable and more intuitive. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the support of the utility model.

[0021] The reference numerals are:

[0022] 1. Detection unit; 11. LiDAR; 12. Fixed-focus visual sensor; 2. Switch; 3. Edge computing unit; 4. Alarm unit; 5. Control switch; 6. Camera unit; 7. Data storage unit; 8. Bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0024] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0027] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present application, an obstacle detection system is provided, including a detection unit 1, a switch 2, an edge computing unit 3, an alarm unit 4 and a control switch 5; the detection unit 1 is connected to the switch 2, and the detection unit 1 is used to detect information on the vehicle's driving path; the edge computing unit 3 is connected to the switch 2, and the edge computing unit 3 is used to process the obstacle information data and output the detection result; the alarm unit 4 is connected to the edge computing unit 3, and issues an alarm based on the detection result sent by the edge computing unit 3; the control switch 5 is connected to the edge computing unit 3 and the alarm unit 4.

[0028] Specifically, the obstacle detection system includes a detection unit 1, a switch 2, an edge computing unit 3, an alarm unit 4 and a control switch 5. The detection unit 1 is installed in the cab of the vehicle. During the driving process of the vehicle, the detection unit 1 collects obstacle information on the driving path of the vehicle and transmits it to the edge computing unit 3 through the switch 2. The edge computing unit 3 collects data on the obstacle information, analyzes the data, automatically detects and then identifies the obstacles in front or around, and gives the detection results to the alarm unit 4. If an obstacle is detected in front, the alarm unit 4 will prompt the driver in a direct way such as an alarm light and an alarm sound "there is an obstacle in front", which can form a simple interactive feedback with the driver. The control switch 5 is directly connected to the edge detection unit 1 and the alarm unit 4, so that the edge detection unit 1 and the alarm unit 4 can be started and stopped with one button, without the need for software and code level operations, and the operation is relatively convenient.

[0029] It also includes a camera unit 6, which is connected to the edge computing unit 3 and is used to record environmental information on the vehicle's driving path and perform data playback.

[0030] The camera unit 6 is a telephoto camera.

[0031] Specifically, the camera unit 6 is also installed in the cab of the vehicle. During the operation of the vehicle, the camera unit 6 can record environmental information on the vehicle's driving path for subsequent playback and observation.

[0032] It also includes a data storage unit 7, which is connected to the edge computing unit 3 and is used to store obstacle information data and detection results.

[0033] Specifically, the data storage unit 7 is connected to the edge computing unit 3, and is used to store obstacle information data and detection results, and save the data information for easy viewing by staff.

[0034] The detection unit 1 includes a laser radar 11 and a fixed-focus visual sensor 12 .

[0035] The vehicle further includes a bracket 8 , through which the laser radar 11 and the fixed-focus visual sensor 12 are arranged on the vehicle.

[0036] Specifically, the detection unit 1 includes a laser radar 11 and a fixed-focus visual sensor 12, which are fixedly installed in the cab of the vehicle body through a bracket 8, and the laser radar 11 and the fixed-focus visual sensor 12 are fixedly installed on the bracket 8 by bolts, respectively, to improve the installation stability of the laser radar 11 and the fixed-focus visual sensor 12 and improve the detection accuracy; through the setting of the laser radar 11 and the fixed-focus visual sensor 12, obstacles within a preset range can be detected.

[0037] The control switch 5 is a one-button start-stop switch.

[0038] Specifically, the control switch 5 is a one-button start-stop switch, which facilitates one-button start and stop of the system and the alarm unit 4 and is easy to operate.

[0039] The alarm unit 4 is an audible and visual alarm.

[0040] Specifically, the alarm unit 4 is an audible and visual alarm. After detecting an obstacle, it will directly prompt the driver with alarm light and alarm sound such as "obstacle ahead", which can form a simple interactive feedback with the driver, and the feedback is more direct.

[0041] The second invention of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising: an obstacle detection system as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0042] The vehicle provided in the present application includes an obstacle detection system as in any technical solution in the first aspect, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned obstacle detection system, which will not be described one by one here.

[0043] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application. The above are only preferred implementations of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and variations can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present application, and these improvements and variations should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An obstacle detection system, characterized in that: It comprises a detection unit (1), a switch (2), an edge computing unit (3), an alarm unit (4) and a control switch (5); The detection unit (1) is connected to the switch (2), and the detection unit (1) is used to detect obstacle information on the vehicle's driving path; The edge computing unit (3) is connected to the switch (2), and the edge computing unit (3) is used to process the obstacle information data and output the detection result; The alarm unit (4) is connected to the edge computing unit (3) and generates an alarm according to the detection result sent by the edge computing unit (3); The control switch (5) is connected to the edge computing unit (3) and the alarm unit (4).

2. The obstacle detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a camera unit (6), which is connected to the edge computing unit (3) and is used to record environmental information on the vehicle's travel path and to play back the data.

3. The obstacle detection system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera unit (6) is a telephoto camera.

4. The obstacle detection system according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a data storage unit (7), which is connected to the edge computing unit (3) and is used to store obstacle information data and detection results.

5. The obstacle detection system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detection unit (1) comprises a laser radar (11) and a fixed-focus visual sensor (12).

6. The obstacle detection system according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a bracket (8), and the laser radar (11) and the fixed-focus visual sensor (12) are arranged on the vehicle through the bracket (8).

7. The obstacle detection system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control switch (5) is a one-button start-stop switch.

8. The obstacle detection system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The alarm unit (4) is an audible and visual alarm.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: An obstacle detection system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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