Mounting structure of fender laser radar and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an installation structure of a fender laser radar and a vehicle. The installation structure of the fender laser radar comprises a fender, an installation seat and an adapter plate. Wherein the mounting seat is detachably connected to the fender, a laser radar is arranged on the mounting seat, and the laser radar is exposed to the outer side of the fender; the adapter plate is detachably arranged between the mounting seat and the fender, and the adapter plate and the mounting seat as well as the adapter plate and the fender are in surface fit. According to the technical scheme, the adapter plate serves as a central part for connecting the mounting base with the fender, when the mounting base with the laser radar is connected to different types of fenders, only the adaptive adapter plate needs to be replaced, it is guaranteed that one face of the adapter plate is attached to the mounting base, and the other face of the adapter plate is attached to the fender; in this way, the universality of a traditional laser radar structure during installation on different types of fenders can be improved through the adapter plate, only the adapter plate needs to be developed, the data acquisition period is shortened, and the development efficiency of products is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of intelligent driving technology, and in particular to an installation structure of a fender laser radar and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] To meet the road data collection needs of developing intelligent driving features, LiDAR sensors are typically installed around the vehicle. The fender area is the primary location for LiDAR sensors on the vehicle's side. Fender structures vary across different vehicle models, and the LiDAR's installation position and angle must be adjusted based on the fender's shape. Consequently, the LiDAR's mounting structure must be redesigned and reprocessed for each vehicle model, significantly lengthening the data collection cycle. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a fender laser radar installation structure and a vehicle, aiming to solve the problem of poor installation adaptability of laser radar in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present application proposes a fender lidar mounting structure, which includes:

[0005] fenders;

[0006] a mounting base detachably connected to the fender, wherein a laser radar is disposed on the mounting base and the laser radar is exposed on the outer side of the fender;

[0007] The adapter plate is detachably arranged between the mounting seat and the fender, and the adapter plate and the mounting seat as well as the adapter plate and the fender are surface-fitted.

[0008] In some embodiments, corresponding locking holes are provided on the fender, the adapter plate, and the mounting seat, and the mounting seat, the adapter plate, and the fender are fixed by a fitting connection between a locking member and the locking holes.

[0009] In some embodiments, a seal is provided between the mounting seat and the adapter plate, and between the adapter plate and the fender.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mounting seat includes a semi-enclosed accommodating cavity with an opening of the accommodating cavity being designed obliquely. The laser radar is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the mounting seat extends along its opening toward its circumference to form a fitting portion. The fitting portion is used to fit with the adapter plate, and the locking hole is opened on the fitting portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, corresponding through-holes are provided on the fender and the adapter plate, and the locking holes are provided around the through-holes; the mounting seat enters the inner side of the fender through the through-holes and presses the fitting portion against the adapter plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, a mounting base is further included, wherein the mounting base is detachably connected to the bottom of the laser radar, and the laser radar is detachably mounted on the mounting seat through the mounting base.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mounting base comprises:

[0014] A main body, used for carrying the laser radar;

[0015] The wire portion is arranged on one side of the main body, and the wire portion includes a base and a sealing cover. The base is provided with a wire groove for accommodating the laser radar lead-out harness. The movable sealing cover is arranged on the base and is used to cooperate with the wire portion to clamp and seal the harness.

[0016] In some embodiments, the mounting seat further includes a limiting cavity communicating with the accommodating cavity, the wire portion is clamped in the limiting cavity, and the limiting cavity is provided with a notch for leading out the wire harness;

[0017] Wherein, a locking structure is further provided between the mounting base and the mounting seat, and the locking structure is provided on a side of the main body away from the wire portion.

[0018] In some embodiments, a radome is further included, wherein the radome is a detachable cover provided on the accommodating cavity for protecting the laser radar in the accommodating cavity.

[0019] The present application also provides a vehicle comprising the fender lidar mounting structure as described above.

[0020] The technical solution of the present application proposes a fender laser radar installation structure, which includes a fender, a mounting seat and an adapter plate; wherein the mounting seat is detachably connected to the fender, a laser radar is provided on the mounting seat, and the laser radar is exposed on the outside of the fender; the adapter plate is detachably provided between the mounting seat and the fender, and the adapter plate and the mounting seat, as well as the adapter plate and the fender, are all surface-fitted. In the technical solution of the present application, the adapter plate serves as the central component connecting the mounting seat to the fender, and the adapter plate, the mounting seat and the fender are all detachable. When the mounting seat with the laser radar is connected to different types of fenders, it is only necessary to replace the appropriate adapter plate to ensure that one side of the adapter plate fits the mounting seat and the other side fits the fender. In this way, the versatility of the traditional laser radar when installed on different types of fenders can be improved by the adapter plate. Only the adapter plate needs to be developed, which is conducive to shortening the data collection cycle and improving the product development efficiency. The present application also provides a vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can also derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive work, among which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the installation structure of a fender laser radar according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a mounting base in one embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the adapter plate and the fender in one embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the installation base plate in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0029] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0030] See Figure 1 As shown, this application proposes a fender-mounted laser radar mounting structure 100. The fender-mounted laser radar mounting structure 100 includes a fender 10, a mounting base 20, and an adapter plate 30. The mounting base 20 is detachably connected to the fender 10, and a laser radar 40 is mounted on the mounting base 20, with the laser radar 40 exposed on the outside of the fender 10. The adapter plate 30 is detachably mounted between the mounting base 20 and the fender 10, with both the adapter plate 30 and the mounting base 20, and the adapter plate 30 and the fender 10 being surface-bonded.

[0031] In the technical solution of the present application, the fender 10 serves as the installation object of the laser radar 40. The laser radar 40 is installed on the fender 10 and exposed on the outside of the fender 10. It can perceive the surrounding environment, including vehicles, pedestrians, obstacles, etc., by emitting lasers and receiving reflected signals, thereby providing accurate environmental data for the vehicle system.

[0032] The laser radar 40 is mounted on the mounting base 20 and connected to the fender 10 via the mounting base 20. An adapter plate 30 is further disposed between the mounting base 20 and the fender 10. The adapter plate 30 serves as an intermediate component between the mounting base 20 and the fender 10, providing a transitional installation. As can be appreciated, because the two side surfaces of the adapter plate 30 are in surface contact with the mounting base 20 and the fender 10, respectively, this ensures stability and sealing when the mounting base 20 is installed on the fender 10. It is also worth noting that because the adapter plate 30, the mounting base 20, and the fender 10 are all detachable, when installing the mounting base 20 on different types of fenders 10, simply replace the adapter plate 30 with the appropriate one, ensuring that one side of the adapter plate 30 is in contact with the mounting base 20 and the other side is in contact with the fender 10. This ensures a stable installation of the conventional laser radar 40 structure (mounting base 20 with laser radar).

[0033] For example, there are different types of fenders 10 (with different curvatures on the panel), such as a first fender, a second fender, and a third fender. The mounting base 20 needs to adapt to the curvatures of these three fenders for installation. In this case, data for these three fenders can be collected, and corresponding first, second, and third adapter plates can be designed and developed. When the mounting base 20 is installed, the following three installation combinations are available: ① mounting base - first adapter plate - first fender; ② mounting base - second adapter plate - second fender; ③ mounting base - third adapter plate - third fender. Because the contact surface between each adapter plate 30 and the mounting base 20 remains fixed, when designing the adapter plate 30 for different fenders 10, it is only necessary to focus on the contact surface of the adapter plate 30 with the fender 10. Furthermore, the local thickness of the adapter plate 30 can be adjusted to adjust the layout angle and layout position of the laser radar 40.

[0034] In summary, this application proposes a fender LiDAR mounting structure 100. By adapting different adapter plates 30, a conventional LiDAR 40 structure (with a LiDAR mounting base 20) can be installed on various fender types 10, improving its installation versatility. Furthermore, since only the adapter plate 30 needs to be developed and designed, this helps shorten the data collection cycle and improve product development efficiency.

[0035] See Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, corresponding locking holes are formed on the fender 10, the adapter plate 30, and the mounting base 20, such as the first locking hole 111 on the fender 10, the second locking hole 311 on the adapter plate 30, and the third locking hole 212 on the mounting base 20. The mounting base 20, the adapter plate 30, and the fender 10 are fixed by the locking member 50 and the locking holes.

[0036] In this embodiment, by opening corresponding locking holes on the fender 10, the adapter plate 30 and the mounting seat 20, and using the locking member 50 for connection and fixation, the stability and reliability after installation can be ensured, and the operation of the installation and disassembly process can be facilitated.

[0037] The number of locking holes is set in multiple groups, and the positions of the locking holes are evenly distributed to ensure overall stability after being locked by the locking member. A conventional locking method is that the locking holes are through holes and the locking member 50 is a bolt and nut. The connection process is as follows: first, align and fit the mounting base 20, adapter plate 30 and fender 10 together, then insert the bolts into the corresponding locking holes in sequence, and tighten the nuts to lock. The bolts can be inserted from the inner side of the fender 10 into the mounting base 20, or from the mounting base 20 into the inner side of the fender 10.

[0038] In some embodiments, sealing members (not shown in the drawings) are provided between the mounting seat 20 and the adapter plate 30 , and between the adapter plate 30 and the fender 10 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the seal effectively prevents impurities such as water and dust from entering the mounting structure, thereby protecting the vehicle system from external interference. The seal may be made of rubber, silicone, or the like. Exemplarily, the seals provided between the mounting base 20 and the adapter plate 30, and between the adapter plate 30 and the fender 10, are sealants formed by coating and curing.

[0040] See Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting seat 20 includes a semi-enclosed accommodating cavity 211, the opening of the accommodating cavity 211 is designed to be oblique, the laser radar 40 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 211, and the mounting seat 20 extends along its opening toward its peripheral side to form a fitting portion 213, the fitting portion 213 is used to fit with the adapter plate 30, and the third locking hole is opened on the fitting portion 213.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the accommodating cavity 211 is semi-enclosed and the opening is set obliquely, after the mounting seat 20 is connected and fixed on the fender 10, the top of the accommodating cavity 211 and the side away from the fender 10 can be exposed, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the laser radar 40 and the operation of the laser radar 40.

[0042] Among them, a fitting portion 213 is formed on the mounting seat 20 and extends toward the peripheral side along its opening. The main function of the fitting portion 213 is to perform surface fitting with the adapter plate 30, thereby achieving a connection and fixation between the mounting seat 20 and the adapter plate 30.

[0043] Furthermore, corresponding through-holes are formed on the fender 10 and the adapter plate 30, such as the first through-hole 112 on the fender 10 and the second through-hole 312 on the adapter plate 30. Locking holes are formed on the fender 10 and the adapter plate 30 around the corresponding through-holes. The mounting base 20 enters the inner side of the fender 10 through the through-holes and presses the fitting portion 213 against the adapter plate 30. The through-holes on the fender 10 and the adapter plate 30 must be aligned so that the mounting base 20 can smoothly pass through the overlapping through-holes.

[0044] It is understood that after the mounting base 20 is installed and connected, most of it passes through the through-hole until the fitting portion 213 provided on the periphery of the opening of the mounting base 20 presses against the adapter plate 30. Furthermore, after the fitting portion 213 presses against the adapter plate 30, the third locking hole 212 on the fitting portion 213 aligns with the second locking hole 311 on the adapter plate 30 and the first locking hole 111 on the fender 10. The locking member 50 can be passed through these locking holes to securely connect the mounting base 20, the adapter plate 30, and the fender 10 together.

[0045] In a preferred design, the outer wall of the accommodating cavity 211 is tightly fitted with the through hole, ie, embedded in the through hole, which can further prevent the mounting base 20 from shaking or vibrating and affecting the working performance.

[0046] See Figure 1 as well as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting structure further includes a mounting base plate 60 , which is detachably connected to the bottom of the laser radar 40 , and the laser radar 40 is detachably mounted on the mounting base 20 through the mounting base plate 60 .

[0047] In this embodiment, the main function of the mounting base 60 is to support the laser radar 40 and fix it at a predetermined position by connecting with the mounting base 20, thereby facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the laser radar 40.

[0048] Exemplarily, the mounting base 60 includes a main body 61 and a wire portion 62; the main body 61 is used to install the laser radar 40, that is, to carry the laser radar 40 and ensure that the laser radar 40 can be stably installed in a predetermined position. The laser radar 40 and the main body 61 can be connected by screws, which is simple and reliable and easy to disassemble and reinstall. The wire portion 62 is arranged on one side of the main body 61. The wire portion 62 includes a base 621 and a sealing cover 622. The base 621 is provided with a wire groove 623 for accommodating the lead-out wiring harness of the laser radar 40. The sealing cover 622 is movable and is provided on the base 621. In this way, when fixing the laser radar 40 on the installation base plate 60, the laser radar 40 can be pre-embedded in the wire groove 623 on the base bracket 621, and then the sealing cover 622 is covered on the base bracket 621, and cooperates with the wire part 62 to clamp and seal the wiring harness to achieve a sealing function, thereby preventing external water vapor lamp impurities from entering the vehicle, and limiting the rotation of the wiring harness, while preventing the terminals from breaking during the rotation process.

[0049] See Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting seat 20 also includes a limiting cavity 214 connected to the accommodating cavity 211, the wire portion 62 is clamped in the limiting cavity 214, and the limiting cavity 214 is provided with a notch for leading out the wire harness; wherein, a locking structure 63 is also provided between the mounting base 60 and the mounting seat 20, and the locking structure 63 is provided on the side away from the wire portion 62.

[0050] In this embodiment, the cooperation between the wire portion 62 and the limiting cavity 214 and the provision of the locking structure 63 are intended to achieve a stable connection between the mounting base 60 and the mounting base 20. The limiting cavity 214 primarily functions to accommodate and limit the wire portion 62, allowing it to be tightly secured within the limiting cavity 214 without shaking or shifting. The locking structure 63 primarily functions to further secure the connection between the mounting base 60 and the mounting base 20, ensuring the stability and reliability of the laser radar 40 on the mounting base 20.

[0051] It is understood that during the assembly process of the mounting base 60 and the mounting seat 20, the mounting base 60 slides into the mounting cavity, and the wire portion 62 thereon is embedded in the limiting cavity 214, thereby limiting the position of one side of the mounting base 60. After the mounting base 60 slides into place, the relative position between the mounting base 60 and the mounting seat 20 is further locked based on the locking structure 63. In particular, because the locking structure 63 is located on the side away from the wire portion 62, it can be exposed due to the special shape of the mounting cavity, thereby facilitating the user to perform locking or removal operations. In this way, installation limiting is achieved on both sides of the mounting base 60, ensuring the reliable installation of the mounting base 60.

[0052] The locking structure 63 can be threaded holes correspondingly opened on the mounting base 60 and the mounting seat 20, and locked by screws.

[0053] See Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting structure further includes a radar cover 70 , which is a detachable cover provided on the accommodating cavity 211 for protecting the laser radar 40 in the accommodating cavity 211 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the radome 70 provides a protective layer for the laser radar 40, possessing sufficient strength and toughness to withstand external impact, vibration, and harsh environments, thereby extending the service life of the laser radar 40. The shape and size of the radome 70 match the mounting base 20, allowing it to fit tightly onto the mounting base 20. The radome 70 and the mounting base 20 can be connected using screws, snap-fit ​​connections, or other methods. Furthermore, a drainage hole is provided at the bottom of the radome 70 to prevent water accumulation within the accommodating chamber 211.

[0055] The present application also provides a vehicle, which includes the above-mentioned fender laser radar mounting structure 100.

[0056] The vehicle also adopts all the technical solutions of all the embodiments of the fender laser radar installation structure 100, and therefore has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0057] The above description is only a partial or preferred embodiment of the present application. Neither the text nor the drawings can limit the scope of protection of the present application. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the contents of the present application specification and drawings under the overall concept of the present application, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A fender laser radar installation structure, characterized in that: include: fenders; a mounting base detachably connected to the fender, wherein a laser radar is disposed on the mounting base and the laser radar is exposed on the outer side of the fender; The adapter plate is detachably arranged between the mounting seat and the fender, and the adapter plate and the mounting seat as well as the adapter plate and the fender are surface-fitted.

2. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Corresponding locking holes are provided on the fender, the adapter plate and the mounting seat, and the mounting seat, the adapter plate and the fender are fixed by the fitting connection between the locking member and the locking holes.

3. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Sealing elements are provided between the mounting seat and the adapter plate, and between the adapter plate and the fender.

4. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat includes a semi-enclosed accommodating cavity with an opening of the accommodating cavity designed to be oblique. The laser radar is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the mounting seat extends along its opening toward its circumference to form a fitting portion. The fitting portion is used to fit with the adapter plate, and the locking hole is opened on the fitting portion.

5. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fender and the adapter plate are provided with corresponding through-holes, and the locking holes are provided around the through-holes; the mounting seat enters the inner side of the fender through the through-holes and presses the fitting portion against the adapter plate.

6. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting base plate, which is detachably connected to the bottom of the laser radar, and the laser radar is detachably arranged on the mounting seat through the mounting base plate.

7. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting base plate comprises: A main body, used for carrying the laser radar; The wire portion is arranged on one side of the main body, and the wire portion includes a base and a sealing cover. The base is provided with a wire groove for accommodating the laser radar lead-out harness. The movable sealing cover is arranged on the base and is used to cooperate with the wire portion to clamp and seal the harness.

8. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting seat further includes a limiting cavity communicating with the accommodating cavity, the wire portion is clamped in the limiting cavity, and the limiting cavity is provided with a notch for leading out the wire harness; Wherein, a locking structure is further provided between the mounting base and the mounting seat, and the locking structure is provided on a side of the main body away from the wire portion.

9. The fender laser radar installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a radar cover, which is a detachable cover arranged on the accommodating cavity and is used to protect the laser radar in the accommodating cavity.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: It includes the installation structure of the fender laser radar as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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