Vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of smart mines, automatic driving and unmanned vehicles. The vehicle includes: a vehicle body; the laser radar is arranged on the vehicle body; the radar protection device is also arranged on the vehicle body and is configured to cover the laser radar or avoid a signal propagation path of the laser radar; wherein under the condition that the radar protection device is started, the radar protection device covers the laser radar to protect the laser radar, and under the condition that the radar protection device is closed, the radar protection device avoids a signal propagation path of the laser radar, so that the laser radar senses environment information in a target range. In the using process of the laser radar, the radar protection device is closed, so that the laser radar senses environment information around the vehicle, and safe driving of the vehicle is guaranteed; under the condition that the vehicle does not need to use the laser radar to identify the surrounding environment information, the radar protection device is started, so that the influence and damage of the severe working environment on the laser radar are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the fields of smart mines, autonomous driving, and unmanned vehicle technology, and specifically to a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] LiDAR plays an important role in the process of unmanned mining vehicles driving and performing operations in the mining area. LiDAR can sense the driving environment, roads, obstacles around the vehicle, other vehicles, etc., so that the mining vehicle can adjust the driving path in time to avoid safety hazards.

[0003] However, due to the harsh working environment in mining areas, lidar is easily damaged by pollutants such as mine dust in the mining environment, which reduces its perception performance and reliability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a vehicle to protect the vehicle's laser radar from being damaged by a harsh working environment.

[0005] In a first aspect, a vehicle is provided, comprising: a vehicle body; a laser radar disposed on the vehicle body; a radar protection device, also disposed on the vehicle body, and configured to cover the laser radar or avoid a signal propagation path of the laser radar; wherein, when the radar protection device is turned on, the radar protection device covers the laser radar to protect the laser radar, and when the radar protection device is turned off, the radar protection device avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar so that the laser radar can sense environmental information within a target range.

[0006] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the vehicle also includes: a positioning device configured to collect position information of the vehicle; a radar protection device associated with the positioning device, and configured to be activated when the position information of the vehicle collected by the positioning device indicates that the vehicle has arrived at a designated parking position for performing loading and unloading tasks.

[0007] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the radar protection device is further configured to be turned off when the position information of the vehicle indicates that the vehicle has left a designated parking position for a loading and unloading task.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the vehicle also includes: an engine configured to provide driving power for the vehicle; a radar protection device associated with the engine, for being turned on when the engine's operating data indicates that the engine is not running; and / or for being turned off when the engine's operating data indicates that the engine is running.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the vehicle also includes: a dashboard, disposed in a cab of the vehicle body; an instrument data monitoring device, also disposed in the cab of the vehicle body, configured to monitor data on the dashboard; a radar protection device, associated with the instrument data monitoring device, for being turned on when data on the dashboard collected by the instrument data monitoring device indicates that the vehicle has stopped running; and / or, for being turned off when data on the dashboard indicates that the vehicle is in operation.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the radar protection device includes: a cover body; an opening and closing mechanism, connected to the cover body, and configured to drive the cover body to a first position or a second position; wherein, when the cover body is in the first position, the cover body covers the laser radar, and when the cover body is in the second position, the cover body avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the vehicle further includes: an electrical control element associated with the opening and closing mechanism, and configured to drive the opening and closing mechanism when the electrical control element receives a control instruction.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the vehicle further includes: a vehicle controller connected to the radar protection device and configured to control the radar protection device to be turned on or off.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the positioning device includes a device equipped with a global positioning system.

[0014] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the vehicle includes an autonomous driving vehicle.

[0015] The vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with a radar protection device corresponding to the laser radar; when the laser radar is in use, the radar protection device avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar so that the laser radar can sense the environmental information around the vehicle and ensure the safe driving of the vehicle; when the vehicle does not need to use the laser radar to identify the surrounding environmental information, the radar protection device can cover the laser radar to avoid the impact and damage of the harsh working environment on the laser radar. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] By describing the embodiments of the present application in more detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent. The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present application and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present application, they are used to explain the present application and do not constitute a limitation of the present application. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.

[0017] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of a scenario applicable to an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 3 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 4 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 5 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided in yet another embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0023] Application Overview

[0024] As the construction of digital smart mines continues to advance, unmanned mine trucks can automatically perform loading, transportation and unloading cycles in accordance with the mine dispatch instructions without human operation. During the operation, the laser radars carried by unmanned mine trucks play a vital role; for example, the laser radars can detect and sense the environment, roads, obstacles, other vehicles and other environmental information around the mine trucks, ensuring the normal operation of the mine trucks while improving the safety performance of the mine trucks.

[0025] In mining operations, mining trucks are usually used to transport ore, waste rock and other materials. During the material loading and unloading process, materials are prone to splashing or the pile of materials squeezing the vehicle body, causing mechanical damage to the laser radar of the mining truck, making it unable to work normally and affecting the normal operation of the autonomous driving system.

[0026] In addition, due to the harsh working environment in the mining area, LiDAR is easily affected by adverse factors such as mine dust, humidity, and high temperature, which in turn reduces its perception performance and reliability. For example, humidity may cause condensation or contamination on the surface of the LiDAR's optical components, which in turn affects the transmission and reception of the laser and reduces the performance of the LiDAR; high temperature may cause the performance of the internal components of the LiDAR to deteriorate, such as failure of electronic components and thermal deformation of optical components, thus affecting the detection accuracy and stability of the LiDAR, and ultimately affecting the service life of the LiDAR.

[0027] To solve the above problems, the present application provides a vehicle, which includes: a vehicle body; a laser radar, which is arranged on the vehicle body; a radar protection device, which is also arranged on the vehicle body and is configured to cover the laser radar or avoid the signal propagation path of the laser radar; wherein, when the radar protection device is turned on, the radar protection device covers the laser radar to protect the laser radar, and when the radar protection device is turned off, the radar protection device avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar so that the laser radar can perceive the environmental information within the target range.

[0028] When the vehicle is loading and unloading materials, the radar protection device is turned on to prevent the splashing of the loaded and unloaded materials or the squeezing of the piled materials from causing mechanical damage to the laser radar; when the vehicle is driving, the radar protection device is turned off so that the laser radar can sense the environmental information around the vehicle and provide support for the vehicle's automatic driving. Alternatively, when the vehicle is parked, the radar protection device is turned on to prevent the laser radar from being affected by severe weather such as wind, sand, dust, or rain and snow in the mining area, thereby reducing the workload of maintenance personnel.

[0029] Example scenarios

[0030] Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic diagram of a scenario to which the embodiment of the present application is applicable. Figure 1 As shown, the scene is a mining operation scene, and the scene includes vehicles that perform loading, transportation and unloading tasks. The vehicle is equipped with a laser radar, a radar protection device 110 and a control device 120.

[0031] The control device 120 is in communication connection with the radar protection device 110. In one possible implementation, the control device 120 can identify the vehicle's operating status, location, currently executed task and other information, and control the radar protection device 110 to turn on or off based on the identified information. In another possible implementation, the control device 120 is in communication connection with the vehicle's automatic driving system; the control device 120 receives a control command issued by the automatic driving system, and controls the radar protection device 110 to turn on or off based on the control command.

[0032] The mining operation scene may further include a designated parking position 10 for performing a loading task or an unloading task. When the vehicle drives to the designated parking position 10, the control device 120 controls the radar protection device 110 to turn on, so as to protect the laser radar from damage caused by material splashing or material squeezing during the material loading and unloading process; after the material loading and unloading is completed, the control device 120 controls the radar protection device 110 to turn off, so that the laser radar can sense the environmental information within the target range around the vehicle.

[0033] The mining operation scene may further include a parking area 20. After the vehicle completes the task operation, it drives to the parking area 20 to park and wait for dispatch. After the vehicle drives to the designated parking position of the parking area 20, the control device 120 controls the radar protection device 110 to turn on to prevent the bad weather and environment of the mining area from affecting the laser radar.

[0034] Exemplary Devices

[0035] Combine the following Figures 2 to 5 The vehicle provided in the embodiments of the present application is illustrated by way of example.

[0036] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle includes a vehicle body 200, a laser radar 210 and a radar protection device 220; the laser radar 210 and the radar protection device 220 are both arranged on the vehicle body 200. The number of the laser radar 210 can be one or more, and the number of the corresponding radar protection devices 220 can also be one or more.

[0037] The laser radar 210 can collect and sense environmental information within a target range; the target range refers to the range within a certain distance around the vehicle, which is determined by the performance of the laser radar 210 itself, the environment and other factors. The laser radar 210 may include a laser emission module and an acquisition module; the laser emission module is used to generate and emit lasers; the receiving module is used to receive lasers reflected from the target and convert them into electrical signals. These electrical signals can be used to calculate the distance and other parameters of the target to obtain environmental information around the vehicle. Through environmental information, the vehicle's control system can realize functions such as environmental perception, obstacle detection, and passable space detection.

[0038] The radar protection device 220 is disposed near the laser radar 210 and is configured to cover the laser radar or avoid the signal propagation path of the laser radar. Specifically, the radar protection device 220 includes an on state and an off state. When the radar protection device 220 is in the on state, the radar protection device 220 can cover the laser radar 210 to protect the laser radar 210 from the influence of materials or harsh environments; when the radar protection device 220 is in the off state, the radar protection device 220 avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar 210 (for example, the propagation path of the laser emitted by the above-mentioned laser emission module and the laser reflected from the target). At this time, the laser radar 210 can emit laser into the surrounding environment and receive its reflected signal to detect and perceive the environmental information within the target range around the vehicle.

[0039] In an embodiment of the present application, a radar protection device corresponding to the laser radar is provided; during the use of the laser radar, the radar protection device avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar so that the laser radar can sense the environmental information around the vehicle and ensure safe driving of the vehicle; when the vehicle does not need to use the laser radar to identify the surrounding environmental information, the radar protection device can cover the laser radar to avoid the impact and damage of the harsh working environment on the laser radar.

[0040] The specific structure of the radar protection device in this application is further introduced below.

[0041] In some embodiments, the radar protection device 220 includes a cover 221 and an opening and closing mechanism 222. The opening and closing mechanism 222 is installed on the vehicle body 200 and connected to the cover 221. The position of the cover 221 can be adjusted by the opening and closing mechanism 222. Specifically, the opening and closing mechanism 222 can drive the cover 221 to a first position or a second position; when the cover 221 is in the first position, the cover 221 covers the laser radar 210, and the radar protection device 220 is in an open state; when the cover 221 is in the second position, the cover 221 avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar 210, and the radar protection device 220 is in a closed state.

[0042] Exemplarily, in a possible implementation, the cover 221 may be an integrated cover-shaped structure. The opening and closing mechanism 222 includes a fixed seat and a drive shaft; the fixed seat is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 200, the drive shaft is arranged on the fixed seat, and the cover 221 is installed on the drive shaft. When the drive shaft rotates, it can drive the cover 221 to rotate around the drive shaft to achieve the position switching of the cover. Exemplarily, when the drive shaft rotates in the clockwise direction, the cover 221 is driven by the drive shaft to rotate in the clockwise direction to the first position, and the radar protection device 220 is turned on; when the radar protection device 220 needs to be closed, the drive shaft rotates in the counterclockwise direction, and the cover 221 is driven by the drive shaft to rotate in the counterclockwise direction to the second position.

[0043] In another possible implementation, the cover 221 may be composed of two or more parts, and the opening and closing mechanism 222 can drive one or more parts of the cover 221. When the multiple parts of the cover 221 are driven to move to the first position, the multiple parts can be assembled to obtain a complete cover-shaped structure to cover the laser radar 210, and the radar protection device 220 is in an open state; when the multiple parts of the cover 221 are driven to move to the second position, the cover-shaped structure composed of the multiple parts is separated to be restored to multiple parts to avoid the signal propagation path of the laser radar 210, and the radar protection device 220 is in a closed state.

[0044] It is understandable that the cover 221 should have a certain hardness to prevent material splashing or material squeezing from damaging the laser radar 210 during material loading and unloading, but the specific material and shape can be designed and implemented based on the actual application scenario, and this application does not impose specific restrictions on this. Similarly, the specific structure and opening and closing method of the cover and the opening and closing mechanism can also be designed based on factors such as the vehicle model, the shape and installation position of the laser radar, and the actual application scenario. The above is only an introduction to some possible implementation methods through examples, and should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the specific structure of the radar protection device is introduced. The cover body can protect the laser radar; at the same time, through the interaction between the cover body and the opening and closing mechanism, the opening and closing mechanism can also conveniently drive the cover body to move to ensure the normal operation of the laser radar.

[0046] In some embodiments, an electrical control element may be further provided. The electrical control element is associated with the opening and closing mechanism 222 to realize electrical control of the radar protection device 220. The electrical control element can receive a control instruction sent by the vehicle's automatic driving system (or a module with a control function such as a vehicle controller or a domain controller), wherein the control instruction may be an instruction indicating turning on the radar protection device, or an instruction indicating turning off the radar protection device, etc.

[0047] In the case of receiving the control instruction, the electrical control element can drive the opening and closing mechanism 222, so that the opening and closing mechanism 222 can drive the cover body 221 to the first position or the second position, so as to realize the opening or closing of the radar protection device 220. Specifically, if the control instruction is an instruction to open the radar protection device, after receiving the control instruction, the electrical control element drives the opening and closing mechanism 222, so that the opening and closing mechanism 222 drives the cover body to the first position, and the radar protection device 220 is opened; if the control instruction is an instruction to close the radar protection device, after receiving the control instruction, the electrical control element drives the opening and closing mechanism 222, so that the opening and closing mechanism 222 drives the cover body to the second position, and the radar protection device 220 is closed.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, the radar protection device can be controlled by an electrical control element to achieve electrical control of the radar protection device. The electrical control element has the advantages of fast response speed, high reliability, and convenient maintenance, so it can improve the reliability and service life of the radar protection device in the present application.

[0049] The above introduces the radar protection device and its related structures in detail. The following will continue to introduce other structures of the vehicle in this application.

[0050] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided by another embodiment of the present application. Figure 3As shown, the vehicle also includes a positioning device 310, and the positioning device 310 is associated with the radar protection device 220. The positioning device 310 can collect the location information of the vehicle, and through the location information, it can identify the area and position where the vehicle is currently located. Among them, the positioning device 310 is associated with the radar protection device 220, which can refer to the communication connection between the positioning device 310 and the radar protection device 220, and the radar protection device 220 can identify and process the location information collected by the positioning device 310. Alternatively, the association can also refer to the indirect connection between the positioning device 310 and the radar protection device 220 through the control system; the control system receives the location information collected by the positioning device 310, generates a control signal based on the location information, and sends the control signal to the radar protection device 220.

[0051] As mentioned above, during the loading and unloading process of vehicle materials, the vehicle should be in a parked state, and the laser radar is basically not required to work during this process. However, during the loading and unloading process of materials, the risk of laser radar damage is high.

[0052] Therefore, when the vehicle drives to the designated parking position for loading and unloading materials, the radar protection device 220 can be turned on to protect the laser radar 210 during the loading and unloading process of materials. Specifically, based on the vehicle position information collected by the positioning device 310, the current position of the vehicle can be determined; during the driving process of the vehicle, it is determined in real time whether the current position of the vehicle is the designated parking position for performing loading and unloading tasks; when the vehicle position information collected by the positioning device 310 indicates that the vehicle has reached the designated parking position for performing loading and unloading tasks, the radar protection device 220 is turned on to protect the laser radar 210.

[0053] Among them, the designated parking position refers to the parking position of the vehicle when carrying out loading and unloading tasks. Specifically, the designated parking position is usually determined by the mine area management personnel or relevant departments based on factors such as site layout, operation process and safety regulations. It is a specially set parking position for the mine car in order to carry out loading and unloading tasks safely and efficiently. In the designated parking position, the vehicle can be parked stably, which is convenient for the operation of loading and unloading equipment, and can also reduce the risk of accidents and improve work efficiency.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, through the positioning device carried by the vehicle, the radar protection device can be automatically activated based on the vehicle position, thereby protecting the laser radar during the material loading and unloading process, thereby improving the intelligence level of the vehicle.

[0055] When the vehicle is performing loading and unloading tasks, the radar protection device remains on; after the loading and unloading tasks are completed, the vehicle needs to set off for the next destination; while the vehicle is driving, it is necessary to use the laser radar to sense the environmental information around the vehicle. For example, after the vehicle completes the loading task, it needs to transport the carried materials to the unloading site. At this time, the radar protection device needs to be turned off to ensure the safe driving of the vehicle.

[0056] Therefore, in some embodiments, during the vehicle loading and unloading process, the current position of the vehicle is determined based on the monitoring of the positioning device 310; when the vehicle position information collected by the positioning device 310 indicates that the vehicle has left the designated parking position for performing the loading and unloading task, the radar protection device 220 is turned off to allow the laser radar 210 to operate normally.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, the radar protection device can be automatically turned off based on the vehicle position through the positioning device carried by the vehicle. In combination with the above embodiments, the radar protection device can be fully and automatically controlled when the vehicle performs the cycle of loading, transporting and unloading, thereby improving the intelligence of the vehicle.

[0058] In some embodiments, the positioning device includes a device equipped with a global positioning system (GPS). GPS has the characteristics of high precision, all-weather, global coverage, convenience and flexibility. The vehicle position information determined by the positioning device equipped with GPS can accurately reflect the actual position of the vehicle, providing a good foundation for the automatic control of the radar protection device, so that it can be turned on or off accurately and timely.

[0059] The above embodiment introduces the process of realizing the automatic control of the radar protection device during the loading and unloading cycle of the vehicle through the positioning device of the vehicle. It can be understood that the positioning device can also be used to monitor whether the vehicle has driven to the designated parking position of the parking area after the operation task performed by the vehicle is completed. Specifically, when the position information of the vehicle collected by the positioning device indicates that the vehicle has reached the designated parking position, the radar protection device is turned on to protect the laser radar from the influence of harsh environment and weather.

[0060] The following is an introduction to other structures of the vehicle in this application.

[0061] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided by another embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle further includes an engine 410, and the engine 410 is associated with the radar protection device 220. The engine 410 is used to provide driving power for the vehicle.

[0062] As described above, when the vehicle is in the parking state, the laser radar 210 is basically not required to work. And the vehicle can be determined to be in the driving or parking state by the operating state of the engine 410. Therefore, the operating state of the engine 410 can be determined by monitoring the operating data of the engine 410, and then the radar protection device 220 can be controlled to be turned on or off.

[0063] Specifically, during the driving process of the vehicle, the engine 410 is required to provide driving power; at this time, the operating data of the engine 410 indicates that the engine is in a running state. Based on this, when the operating data of the engine 410 indicates that the engine is running, it means that the vehicle is driving, and the radar protection device 220 is turned off to ensure that the laser radar 210 works normally.

[0064] When the vehicle drives to a designated position (e.g., a designated parking position for loading and unloading tasks, a designated parking position in a parking area, etc.) to perform designated operations or park, the engine 410 is not in operation. Based on this, when the operation data of the engine 410 indicates that the engine is not running, the radar protection device 220 is turned on to protect the laser radar 210.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present application, the operating data of the engine carried by the vehicle can be used to automatically turn on or off the radar protection device based on the driving status of the vehicle, thereby realizing automatic control of the radar protection device and improving the intelligence level of the vehicle.

[0066] The above embodiment describes that the driving state of the vehicle can be determined by the operating data of the engine. The following provides another method for determining the driving state of the vehicle and controlling the radar protection device to be turned on or off.

[0067] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided in yet another embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 As shown, the vehicle further includes a dashboard 510 and a dashboard data monitoring device 520. Both the dashboard 510 and the dashboard data monitoring device 520 are arranged in the cab of the vehicle. The dashboard data (such as vehicle speed, rotation speed, fuel level, water temperature, mileage, etc.) of the dashboard 510 can reflect various status information of the vehicle; based on these status information, the driving status of the vehicle can be reflected.

[0068] The instrument data monitoring device 520 is associated with the radar protection device 220, and can monitor one or more instrument data in the instrument panel 510. Exemplarily, the instrument data monitoring device 520 can monitor the vehicle speed data in the instrument panel 510. When the vehicle speed is greater than a certain value, it indicates that the vehicle is in a driving state; when the vehicle speed is zero, it indicates that the vehicle is in a parking state. Alternatively, the instrument data monitoring device 520 can monitor the mileage data in the instrument panel 510. When the mileage of the vehicle increases, it indicates that the vehicle is in a driving state; when the mileage of the vehicle stops increasing, it indicates that the vehicle is in a parking state. Alternatively, the instrument data monitoring device 520 can monitor multiple data at the same time, and judge the driving state of the vehicle by combining multiple data, so as to avoid abnormal data problems caused by abnormal operation of a certain sensor of the vehicle, which affects the control of the radar protection device 220.

[0069] Further, when the data of the instrument panel 510 collected by the instrument data monitoring device 520 indicates that the vehicle has stopped running, the radar protection device 220 is turned on to protect the laser radar 210. When the data of the instrument panel 510 indicates that the vehicle is running, the radar protection device 220 is turned off to ensure that the laser radar 210 works normally.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present application, the data of the instrument panel is monitored by the vehicle's instrument data monitoring device, and the driving status of the vehicle is determined. The radar protection device is automatically turned on or off based on the driving status of the vehicle, thereby realizing automatic control of the radar protection device and improving the intelligence level of the vehicle.

[0071] In some embodiments, the vehicle provided in the present application includes an autonomous driving vehicle. Through the control system of the autonomous driving vehicle, the radar protection device can be automatically controlled to be turned on or off, thereby improving the intelligence of the autonomous driving vehicle.

[0072] Of course, in other embodiments, the vehicle may also be a non-autonomous driving vehicle. In a non-autonomous driving vehicle, the driver may control the radar protection device to be turned on or off. Alternatively, the radar protection device may also be controlled to be turned on or off by a controller carried by the vehicle.

[0073] The above embodiments describe that the vehicle can be determined to be in a driving or parking state through the vehicle's positioning device, engine or dashboard. To achieve the above process, the vehicle can monitor the operating status of various parts of the vehicle through a controller, comprehensively determine whether the vehicle is in a driving or parking state, and then more accurately control the opening or closing of the radar protection device, which is described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0074] In some embodiments, the vehicle may further include a vehicle controller, which is connected to the radar protection device and configured to control the radar protection device to be turned on or off.

[0075] The vehicle controller is the core component of the vehicle control system. It can communicate with other vehicle controllers, sensors, actuators and other structures to monitor the operating status of each subsystem. Based on this, the vehicle controller can determine the timing of turning on or off the radar protection device based on the operating status of each subsystem and control the radar protection device.

[0076] Exemplarily, the vehicle controller is in communication with the vehicle's positioning device and receives the vehicle's position information collected by the positioning device. Based on the position information, the vehicle controller determines whether the vehicle has reached a designated parking position for performing loading and unloading tasks, or a designated parking position in a parking area; if so, the vehicle controller generates a control signal instructing the radar protection device to turn on, and sends the control signal to the radar protection device. If the vehicle controller determines that the vehicle is about to leave the designated parking position for performing loading and unloading tasks, the vehicle controller generates a control signal instructing the radar protection device to turn off, and sends the control signal to the radar protection device.

[0077] Alternatively, the vehicle controller is connected to the vehicle's engine for communication and receives the engine's operating data. Based on the engine's operating data, the vehicle controller determines whether the engine is running, and further determines whether the vehicle is in a driving or parking state. When the vehicle controller determines that the engine's operating data indicates that the engine is not running, the vehicle controller generates a control signal instructing the radar protection device to turn on, and sends the control signal to the radar protection device; when the vehicle controller determines that the engine's operating data indicates that the engine is running, the vehicle controller generates a control signal instructing the radar protection device to turn off, and sends the control signal to the radar protection device.

[0078] Alternatively, the vehicle controller is communicatively connected to the vehicle's instrument data monitoring device, and receives the data of the instrument panel collected by the instrument data monitoring device. Based on the data of the instrument panel, the vehicle controller determines whether the vehicle is in a driving or parking state. When the vehicle controller determines that the data of the instrument panel collected by the instrument data monitoring device indicates that the vehicle has stopped running, the vehicle controller generates a control signal instructing the radar protection device to turn on, and sends the control signal to the radar protection device; when the vehicle controller determines that the data of the instrument panel indicates that the vehicle is in operation, the vehicle controller generates a control signal instructing the radar protection device to turn off, and sends the control signal to the radar protection device. In this embodiment, the vehicle controller can also realize the function of the instrument data monitoring device, so the vehicle controller can also be communicatively connected to the instrument panel to directly collect the data of the instrument panel.

[0079] In the embodiments of the present application, it is introduced that the operating status of various parts of the vehicle is monitored by the vehicle controller, and the vehicle is comprehensively judged to be in a driving or parking state, so as to achieve more accurate automatic control of the radar protection device, thereby further improving the intelligence level of the vehicle.

[0080] The basic principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, strengths, effects, etc. mentioned in the present application are only examples and not limitations, and it cannot be considered that these advantages, strengths, effects, etc. are required by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the specific details disclosed above are only for the purpose of illustration and ease of understanding, not for limitation, and the above details do not limit the present application to being implemented by adopting the above specific details.

[0081] The block diagrams of the devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems involved in this application are only illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, and configured in the manner shown in the block diagram. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, these devices, apparatuses, equipment, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as "including", "comprising", "having", etc. are open words, referring to "including but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them. The words "or" and "and" used here refer to the words "and / or" and can be used interchangeably with them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The words "such as" used here refer to the phrase "such as but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably with them.

[0082] It should also be noted that in the device and apparatus of the present application, each component can be decomposed and / or reassembled, and such decomposition and / or reassembly should be regarded as an equivalent solution of the present application.

[0083] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0084] The above description has been given for the purpose of illustration and description. In addition, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application to the forms disclosed herein. Although multiple example aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, changes, additions and sub-combinations thereof.

[0085] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: Vehicle body; A laser radar is arranged on the vehicle body; A radar protection device is also disposed on the vehicle body and is configured to cover the laser radar or avoid a signal propagation path of the laser radar; Wherein, when the radar protection device is turned on, the radar protection device covers the laser radar to protect the laser radar. When the radar protection device is turned off, the radar protection device avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar so that the laser radar can perceive the environmental information within the target range.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A positioning device configured to collect the position information of the vehicle; The radar protection device is associated with the positioning device and is used to be activated when the position information of the vehicle collected by the positioning device indicates that the vehicle has reached a designated parking position for performing a loading and unloading task.

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that The radar protection device is further configured to be closed when the position information of the vehicle indicates that the vehicle has left a designated parking position for the loading and unloading task.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: An engine configured to provide driving power for the vehicle; The radar protection device is associated with the engine and is configured to be activated when the operating data of the engine indicates that the engine is not operating; And / or, for being in a closed state when operating data of the engine indicates that the engine is in operation.

5. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A dashboard, arranged in the cab of the vehicle body; An instrument data monitoring device is also disposed in the cab of the vehicle body and is configured to monitor the data of the instrument panel; The radar protection device is associated with the instrument data monitoring device and is used to be activated when the data of the instrument panel collected by the instrument data monitoring device indicates that the vehicle has stopped running; And / or, for being in an off state when data on the instrument panel indicates that the vehicle is in operation.

6. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The radar protection device comprises: Cover body; An opening and closing mechanism, connected to the cover body, and configured to drive the cover body to a first position or a second position; Wherein, when the cover is located at the first position, the cover covers the laser radar, and when the cover is located at the second position, the cover avoids the signal propagation path of the laser radar.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The vehicle further comprises: The electrical control element is associated with the opening and closing mechanism and is configured to drive the opening and closing mechanism when the electrical control element receives a control instruction.

8. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that Also includes: The vehicle controller is connected to the radar protection device and is used to control the radar protection device to be turned on or off.

9. The vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The positioning device includes a device equipped with a global positioning system.

10. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The vehicle includes an autonomous vehicle.

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