Laser radar mounting bracket with adjusting function and system

By designing a lidar mounting bracket with adjustable angles, the lidar scanning blind spot and versatility problems are solved, and flexible adjustment of lidar angles and multi-spec adaptability are achieved.

CN223090339UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11QINGDAO LOVOL EXCAVATOR +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422195341.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

The existing lidar mounting bracket cannot adjust the angle, resulting in a market blind spot during the scanning process and cannot adapt to lidar installation of different specifications, which is not highly versatile.

Method used

A lidar mounting bracket with adjustment function is designed, including a base, a lower bracket and an upper bracket. The upper bracket is connected to the lower bracket through a rotating shaft, and can rotate about the axis of the rotation shaft. A guide column is provided on the upper bracket and the arc-shaped track on the lower bracket to provide guidance and support. The lower bracket is removably connected to the base. Multiple groups of lidar mounting holes are provided on the bracket to adapt to different specifications of lidar.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of lidar angle, reduces the blind spots in the field of view, improves the versatility of the bracket, and can install lidar of different specifications.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a laser radar mounting bracket with an adjusting function and a system. The bracket comprises a base, a lower bracket and an upper bracket, the lower bracket is connected with the base; the upper bracket is connected with a laser radar; the upper support is connected with the lower support through a rotating shaft and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft, a guide column is arranged on the upper support, an arc-shaped rail is arranged on the lower support, the circle center of the arc-shaped rail is located on the axis of the rotating shaft, and the radial direction of the arc-shaped rail is perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft. The guide column is located in the arc-shaped rail and connected with the arc-shaped rail in a sliding mode. The mounting bracket has an angle adjusting function and can be used for mounting laser radars of different specifications.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lidar installation, in particular to a lidar installation bracket and system with an adjusting function. Background Technique

[0002] The statements in this part only provide background technical information related to the utility model and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] In related scenarios, it is necessary for the lidar to continuously change the scanning angle to monitor different positions in the scenario.

[0004] Currently, the lidar is mainly fixed in the corresponding scenario through an installation bracket. However, this installation bracket cannot adjust the angle, resulting in a large angular blind area in the market during the scanning process of the lidar. Moreover, the current installation bracket can only install one specification of lidar and cannot adapt to the installation of different specifications of lidars, making the versatility of the installation bracket not high. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes a lidar installation bracket and system with an adjusting function. The installation bracket itself has an angle adjusting function and can install different specifications of lidars.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In the first aspect, a lidar installation bracket with an adjusting function is proposed, which includes a base, a lower bracket, and an upper bracket; the lower bracket is connected to the base; the upper bracket is used to connect to the lidar;

[0008] The upper bracket is connected to the lower bracket through a rotating shaft, and the upper bracket can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft. A guiding column is provided on the upper bracket, and an arc-shaped track is provided on the lower bracket. The center of the arc-shaped track is located on the axis of the rotating shaft, and the radial direction of the arc-shaped track is perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft; the guiding column is located within the arc-shaped track and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple groups of lidar installation holes are provided on the upper bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, the lower bracket includes a bottom plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate; the first side plate and the second side plate are respectively connected to both ends of the bottom plate;

[0011] The upper bracket includes a top plate, a third side plate, and a fourth side plate; the third side plate and the fourth side plate are respectively connected to both ends of the top plate;

[0012] The bottom plate is connected to the base; the first side plate is connected to the third side plate through a first rotating shaft; the second side plate is connected to the fourth side plate through a second rotating shaft.

[0013] Furthermore, the top plate is used to connect with the lidar.

[0014] Furthermore, arc-shaped tracks are provided on both the first side plate and the second side plate; guide posts are provided on both the third side plate and the fourth side plate;

[0015] The guide post on the third side plate is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track on the first side plate; the guide post on the fourth side plate is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track on the second side plate.

[0016] Furthermore, two arc-shaped tracks are provided on both the first side plate and the second side plate, and two guide posts are provided on both the third side plate and the fourth side plate, and the guide posts are connected to the arc-shaped tracks in one-to-one correspondence.

[0017] Furthermore, the centers of the two arc-shaped tracks on the same side plate are the same, and the two arc-shaped tracks are centrosymmetric about their centers.

[0018] Furthermore, the lower bracket is detachably connected to the base.

[0019] Furthermore, the rotating shaft adopts a damping rotating shaft.

[0020] In a second aspect, a lidar system with an adjustment function is proposed, including a lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function proposed in the first aspect.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0022] The lidar mounting bracket and system with an adjustment function provided by the present utility model, the bracket includes a base, a lower bracket and an upper bracket; the lower bracket is connected to the base, and the upper bracket is connected to the lower bracket through a rotating shaft, so that the upper bracket can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft to adjust the angle of the lidar; a guide post is provided on the upper bracket, and an arc-shaped track is provided on the lower bracket, the center of the arc-shaped track is located on the axis of the rotating shaft, and the radial direction of the arc-shaped track is perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft; the guide post is located in the arc-shaped track and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track; it can provide guidance and support during the rotation of the upper bracket around the axis of the rotating shaft, making the rotation of the upper bracket smoother.

[0023] Advantages of additional aspects of the present utility model will be partially given in the following description, partially will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The schematic drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The schematic embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation to this application.

[0025] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function disclosed in the embodiment.

[0026] Among them: 1. Base, 2. Bottom plate, 3. First side plate, 4. Second side plate, 5. Arc-shaped track, 6. Fourth side plate, 7. Lidar mounting hole, 8. Top plate, 9. Third side plate. Specific implementation manners

[0027] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are all illustrative and are intended to provide further descriptions of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0029] In the present utility model, terms such as "fixed connection", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, which may mean a fixed connection, an integral connection or a detachable connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those related scientific research or technical personnel in the field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be determined according to specific circumstances, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] In order to realize the adjustment of the scanning angle of the lidar, prevent the blind area of the field of view angle of the lidar, and improve the versatility of the bracket to meet the fixed installation of lidars of different specifications, in this embodiment, a lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function is disclosed, as Figure 1 shown, including a base 1, a lower bracket and an upper bracket; the lower bracket is connected to the base 1; the upper bracket is used to connect with the lidar;

[0032] The upper bracket is connected to the lower bracket through a rotating shaft, and the upper bracket can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft. A guiding column is arranged on the upper bracket, and an arc-shaped track 5 is arranged on the lower bracket. The center of the arc-shaped track 5 is located on the axis of the rotating shaft, and the radial direction of the arc-shaped track 5 is perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft; the guiding column is located in the arc-shaped track and is slidably connected with the arc-shaped track. When the upper bracket rotates around the axis of the rotating shaft, the guiding column moves along the arc-shaped track, thereby providing guidance and support for the rotation of the upper bracket.

[0033] In order to be able to install lidars of different specifications in this embodiment, multiple groups of lidar mounting holes 7 are arranged on the upper bracket, and lidars of different specifications are connected to the upper bracket by using different groups of lidar mounting holes 7.

[0034] To achieve stable support for the lidar, in this embodiment, the lower bracket is defined to include a bottom plate 2, a first side plate 3, and a second side plate 4; the first side plate 3 and the second side plate 4 are respectively connected to both ends of the bottom plate 2;

[0035] The upper bracket includes a top plate 8, a third side plate 9, and a fourth side plate 6; the third side plate 9 and the fourth side plate 6 are respectively connected to both ends of the top plate 8;

[0036] The bottom plate 2 is connected to the base 1; the first side plate 3 is connected to the third side plate 9 through a first rotating shaft; the second side plate 4 is connected to the fourth side plate 6 through a second rotating shaft.

[0037] Preferably, both the first side plate 3 and the second side plate 4 are perpendicular to the bottom plate 2; both the third side plate 9 and the fourth side plate 6 are perpendicular to the top plate 8, and both the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are perpendicular to the first side plate 3 and the second side plate 4. The top plate 8 is used to connect to the lidar, that is, multiple groups of lidar mounting holes 7 are provided on the top plate 8. Thus, the lidar can be driven by the upper bracket to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft, changing the scanning angle of the lidar and reducing the blind area of the lidar's field of view.

[0038] In this embodiment, arc-shaped tracks are also provided on both the first side plate 3 and the second side plate 4; guide posts are provided on both the third side plate 9 and the fourth side plate 6;

[0039] The guide post on the third side plate 9 is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track on the first side plate 3; the guide post on the fourth side plate 6 is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track on the second side plate 4.

[0040] By respectively providing guide posts on both sides of the upper bracket and arc-shaped tracks on both sides of the lower bracket, when the upper bracket drives the lidar to rotate, through the guide posts and arc-shaped tracks on both sides of the bracket, symmetrical and stable support is provided for the upper bracket and the lidar, ensuring the smoothness of rotation.

[0041] In addition, in this embodiment, two arc-shaped tracks are also provided on both the first side plate 3 and the second side plate 4, and two guide posts are provided on both the third side plate 9 and the fourth side plate 6, and the guide posts are connected to the arc-shaped tracks in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0042] The centers of the two arc-shaped tracks on the same side plate are the same, and the two arc-shaped tracks are centrosymmetric about their centers.

[0043] By providing two guide posts or two arc-shaped tracks on the same side plate, support can be provided for both the forward and reverse rotations of the upper bracket, further improving the smoothness of the rotation of the upper bracket.

[0044] The lower bracket of this embodiment is detachably connected to the base 1.

[0045] Preferably, the bottom plate 2 of the lower bracket is bolted to the base 1.

[0046] The rotating shaft of this embodiment adopts a damping rotating shaft.

[0047] A lidar mounting bracket with an adjusting function proposed in this embodiment connects the upper bracket to the lower bracket through a rotating shaft, enabling the upper bracket to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft to adjust the angle of the lidar; a guiding column is provided on the upper bracket, and an arc-shaped track is provided on the lower bracket. The center of the arc-shaped track is located on the axis of the rotating shaft, and the radial direction of the arc-shaped track is perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft; the guiding column is located inside the arc-shaped track and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track; it can provide guidance and support during the rotation of the upper bracket around the axis of the rotating shaft, making the rotation of the upper bracket smoother.

[0048] A lidar mounting bracket with an adjusting function proposed in this embodiment realizes the connection of lidars of different specifications by providing multiple groups of lidar mounting holes on the upper bracket, improving the versatility of the bracket.

[0049] Embodiment 2

[0050] In this embodiment, a lidar system with an adjusting function is disclosed, including a lidar mounting bracket with an adjusting function disclosed in Embodiment 1.

[0051] The above are only the preferred embodiments of this application and are not used to limit this application. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this application shall be included in the protection scope of this application.

[0052] Although the specific implementation manners of the present invention have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, it is not a limitation to the protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that based on the technical solutions of the present invention, various modifications or deformations that can be made without creative efforts by those skilled in the art are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function, characterized in that, It includes a base, a lower bracket and an upper bracket; the lower bracket is connected to the base; the upper bracket is used to connect to a lidar. The upper bracket is connected to the lower bracket through a rotating shaft, and the upper bracket can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft. A guiding column is provided on the upper bracket, and an arc-shaped track is provided on the lower bracket. The center of the arc-shaped track is located on the axis of the rotating shaft, and the radial direction of the arc-shaped track is perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft; the guiding column is located within the arc-shaped track and is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track.

2. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 1, wherein Multiple groups of lidar mounting holes are provided on the upper bracket.

3. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower bracket includes a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate; the first side plate and the second side plate are respectively connected to both ends of the bottom plate. The upper bracket includes a top plate, a third side plate and a fourth side plate; the third side plate and the fourth side plate are respectively connected to both ends of the top plate. The bottom plate is connected to the base; the first side plate is connected to the third side plate through a first rotating shaft; the second side plate is connected to the fourth side plate through a second rotating shaft.

4. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 3, characterized in that The top plate is used to connect to a lidar.

5. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 3, wherein Arc-shaped tracks are provided on both the first side plate and the second side plate; guiding columns are provided on both the third side plate and the fourth side plate. The guiding column on the third side plate is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track on the first side plate; the guiding column on the fourth side plate is slidably connected to the arc-shaped track on the second side plate.

6. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two arc-shaped tracks are provided on both the first side plate and the second side plate, and two guiding columns are provided on both the third side plate and the fourth side plate. The guiding columns are connected to the arc-shaped tracks in a one-to-one correspondence.

7. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The centers of the two arc-shaped tracks on the same side plate are the same, and the two arc-shaped tracks are centrosymmetric about their centers.

8. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that The lower bracket is detachably connected to the base.

9. The lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is a damping rotating shaft.

10. A lidar system with an adjustment function, characterized in that, It includes a lidar mounting bracket with an adjustment function according to any one of claims 1-9.