Integrated sensor device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic driving, in particular to an integrated sensor device. Comprising a laser radar, a laser radar cover shell which sleeves the outer side of the laser radar and is in threaded connection with the laser radar, a shock pad arranged on the lower surface of the laser radar, and a module bracket which is connected with the lower surface of the laser radar and extends out of the shock pad, the camera assembly is arranged on the module support, the aluminum alloy support assembly is used for being connected with an external vehicle body, and the module shell is arranged on the outer surface of the module support in a sleeving mode and connected with the aluminum alloy support assembly in an embedded mode. Wherein the lower surface of the laser radome shell is in contact with the upper surface of the module shell. The integrated sensor device provided by the utility model can be applied to vehicles which need to be automatically driven in regions such as deserts with more extreme weather climates, can realize dust prevention, rain prevention and insect prevention of an automatic driving module, and also has a good heat dissipation effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic driving, and in particular to an integrated sensor device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, some sensor suppliers integrate different autonomous driving perception sensors, such as lidar, cameras, and millimeter-wave sensors, to suit different vehicle models, installation locations, and application scenarios. By adding external housings and other methods, these sensors are integrated into a single module. Most existing products simply integrate sensors without considering the potentially extreme application environments of autonomous driving.

[0003] Therefore, it is crucial to provide an integrated sensor device that can be used in extreme environments. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide an integrated sensor device, in which all laser radars and cameras can be conventional commercially available products, and the design of the aluminum alloy bracket assembly and the shell is both beautiful and can protect the laser radar and camera (enabling the laser radar and camera to cope with extreme weather).

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides an integrated sensor device, including a laser radar, a laser radar cover shell mounted on the outside of the laser radar, a shock-absorbing pad arranged on the lower surface of the laser radar, a module bracket connected to the lower surface of the laser radar and extending out of the shock-absorbing pad, a camera assembly and an aluminum alloy bracket assembly arranged on the module bracket, and a module shell mounted on the outer surface of the module bracket and engaged with the aluminum alloy bracket assembly.

[0007] In the present invention, the laser radar is used to determine the distance, speed and direction of obstacles;

[0008] The camera is used to collect image information of obstacles and transmit it to the laser radar;

[0009] The shock-absorbing pad is used to absorb impact and reduce vibration, thereby protecting the laser radar and camera components;

[0010] The aluminum alloy bracket assembly is used to connect to the external vehicle body, and can support and fix the laser radar and camera components; it can also play a shock-absorbing and buffering role, thereby protecting the equipment and facilitating subsequent installation and maintenance.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer diameter of the shock-absorbing pad is the same as the outer diameter of the upper surface of the module bracket.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, a groove for accommodating the camera assembly is provided on the module bracket, and more than one groove is provided (ie, more than one group of camera assemblies is provided).

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the camera assembly includes a camera bracket, a camera and sealing silicone;

[0014] The camera is arranged on a camera bracket, and the camera bracket is arranged in a groove and fixedly connected to the module bracket; a sealing silicone is provided on the lens side of the camera (on the one hand, it can realize the sealing and fixation of the camera and the module housing (waterproof, dustproof, insect-proof, anti-corrosion, etc.), and on the other hand, it can realize the shock absorption effect).

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the camera assembly is provided in two groups, the two camera assemblies are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and the directions of the two cameras are rotated 90 degrees.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the camera bracket is fixed by three M3*8 three-in-one screws, with rubber pads to prevent rain and shock;

[0017] The camera is assembled to the camera bracket by countersunk M2.5*6 screws;

[0018] The camera bracket is assembled to the module bracket by four flat head M4*6 screws.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing silicone is provided with a first hole matching the lens of the camera.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, a second hole matching the sealing silicone is provided on the module housing.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the aluminum alloy bracket assembly includes an adapter, an aluminum alloy bracket, a shielding member, and a fixing bracket;

[0022] The aluminum alloy bracket includes an integrated vertical groove bracket and an "L"-shaped groove bracket, and the "L"-shaped groove bracket includes a first groove bracket and a second groove bracket; wherein one end of the first groove bracket is integrally connected to the vertical groove bracket, and the other end is integrally connected vertically to the second groove bracket; the second groove bracket is provided with a through hole allowing the adapter to be embedded;

[0023] One side of the adapter is tightly attached to the side of the module bracket, and the other side is engaged with the second groove bracket. The shielding member is "L"-shaped and is arranged on the side of the "L"-shaped groove bracket away from the adapter. The fixed bracket is embedded in the inner surface of the vertical groove bracket and contacts with the shielding member.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second groove bracket is threadedly connected to the adapter and the module bracket.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second groove bracket is fixed to the module bracket by two hexagonal M4*30 screws;

[0026] The shielding piece is fixed to the aluminum alloy bracket by three countersunk M4*6 screws.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the module housing is provided with a through groove that allows adaptation with an adapter, and the outer diameter of the module housing is the same as the outer diameter of the laser radar cover housing.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, after the module housing is assembled in place, it is fixed to the bottom of the module bracket by three countersunk M3*6 screws.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the laser radar cover shell is a transparent shell.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0031] The integrated sensor device provided by the present invention can be applied to vehicles that need to perform autonomous driving operations in areas with more extreme weather and climate (dust, sandstorms, white winds, etc.) such as deserts. It can make the autonomous driving module dustproof, rainproof, and insect-proof, and also has a good heat dissipation effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an integrated sensor device of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an integrated sensor device (excluding the laser radar cover housing and module housing) of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of an integrated sensor device of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a right side view of an integrated sensor device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5This is a front view of an integrated sensor device of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a left side view of an integrated sensor device of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a rear view of an integrated sensor device of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a top view of an integrated sensor device of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a bottom view of an integrated sensor device (excluding the laser radar cover housing and module housing) of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a right side view of an integrated sensor device (excluding the laser radar cover housing and module housing) of the present utility model;

[0042] Figure 11 This is a front view of an integrated sensor device (excluding the laser radar cover housing and module housing) of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 12 This is a left side view of an integrated sensor device (excluding the laser radar cover housing and module housing) of the present utility model;

[0044] Figure 13 This is a rear view of an integrated sensor device (excluding the laser radar cover housing and module housing) of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 14 This is a top view of an integrated sensor device (excluding the laser radar cover housing and module housing) of the present utility model;

[0046] Numbers in the figure: 1. Laser radar cover shell; 2. Laser radar; 3. Shock-absorbing pad; 4. Module bracket; 5. Camera bracket; 6. Camera; 7. Sealing silicone; 8. Adapter; 9. Aluminum alloy bracket; 91. Vertical groove bracket; 92. First groove bracket; 93. Second groove bracket; 10. Shielding part; 11. Fixed bracket; 12. Module shell; 121. First hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0050] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used to refer to positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate description and simplify operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0051] In the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the structures or components used are conventional structures or components in the art, as long as they can achieve the corresponding functions.

[0052] Example 1

[0053] This embodiment provides an integrated sensor device, such as Figures 1 to 14 As shown, it includes a laser radar 2, a laser radar cover shell 1 mounted on the outside of the laser radar 2, a shock-absorbing pad 3 arranged on the lower surface of the laser radar 2 (the shock-absorbing pad 3 is made of silicone, which can protect against rain on the one hand and reduce shock on the other hand), a module bracket 4 connected to the lower surface of the laser radar 2 and extending out of the shock-absorbing pad 3, a camera assembly and an aluminum alloy bracket assembly arranged on the module bracket 4, and a module shell 12 mounted on the outer surface of the module bracket 4 and engaged with the aluminum alloy bracket assembly.

[0054] Furthermore, the outer diameter of the shock-absorbing pad 3 is the same as the outer diameter of the upper surface of the module bracket 4. The module bracket 4 is provided with a groove for accommodating the camera assembly, and there are two grooves (two groups of camera assemblies are provided, and more than one group of grooves and camera assemblies can also be provided according to actual conditions). The camera assembly includes a camera bracket 5, a camera 6 and a sealing silicone 7; the camera 6 is provided on the camera bracket 5, and the camera bracket 5 is provided in the groove and fixedly connected to the module bracket 4; the two camera assemblies are arranged vertically at intervals, and the directions of the two cameras 6 are rotated 90 degrees; the lens side of the camera 6 is provided with a sealing silicone 7, wherein the sealing silicone 7 is provided with a first hole matching the lens of the camera 6, and the module housing 12 is provided with a second hole 121 matching the sealing silicone 7 (its inner diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the sealing silicone 7, ensuring that the sealing silicone 7 will not fall off while ensuring that the camera 6 can capture the required picture).

[0055] Furthermore, the aluminum alloy bracket assembly includes an adapter 8, an aluminum alloy bracket 9, a shielding member 10 and a fixing bracket 11; the aluminum alloy bracket 9 includes an integrated vertical groove bracket 91 and an "L"-shaped groove bracket, and the "L"-shaped groove bracket includes a first groove bracket 92 and a second groove bracket 93; wherein, one end of the first groove bracket 92 is integrally connected to the vertical groove bracket 91, and the other end is integrally and vertically connected to the second groove bracket 93; the second groove bracket 93 is provided with a through hole allowing the adapter 8 to be embedded (the side of the adapter 8 close to the through hole is provided with a protrusion adapted to the through hole, and the protrusion is embedded in the through hole); one side of the adapter 8 is tightly attached to the side of the module bracket 4, and the other side is engaged and connected with the second groove bracket 93; the shielding member 10 is "L"-shaped and is provided on the side of the "L"-shaped groove bracket away from the adapter 8; the fixing bracket 11 is embedded in the inner surface of the vertical groove bracket 91 and contacts with the shielding member 10;

[0056] The second groove bracket 93 is threadedly connected to the adapter 8 and the module bracket 4 .

[0057] Furthermore, the module housing 12 is provided with a through groove that allows it to be adapted to the adapter 8, and the outer diameter of the module housing 12 is the same as the outer diameter of the laser radar cover housing 1.

[0058] In this embodiment, the camera 6 is assembled to the camera bracket 5 by means of countersunk M2.5*6 screws; the camera bracket 5 is fixed to the laser radar 2 by means of three M3*8 three-in-one screws, and can be rainproof and shockproof with the shock-absorbing setting; the camera bracket 5 is assembled to the module bracket 4 by means of four flat-head M4*6 screws; the second groove bracket 93 is fixed to the module bracket 4 by means of two hexagonal M4*30 screws; the shielding member 10 is fixed to the aluminum alloy bracket 9 by means of three countersunk M4*6 screws; after the module housing 12 is assembled in place, it is fixed to the bottom of the module bracket 4 by means of three countersunk M3*6 screws, and the laser radar cover housing 1 is a transparent housing.

[0059] During actual use, the aluminum alloy bracket assembly is connected to the external vehicle body, and the laser radar 2 and camera 6 are connected to the vehicle's electronic control unit. The information collected by the laser radar 2 and camera 6 will be immediately fed back to the vehicle's electronic control unit. The electronic control unit will calculate and execute corresponding instructions based on the input information to ensure driving safety and comfort.

[0060] The above description of the embodiments is intended to facilitate understanding and use of the utility model by those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to make various modifications to these embodiments and apply the general principles described herein to other embodiments without requiring inventive effort. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the interpretation of this utility model and without departing from the scope of this utility model should be within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated sensor device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a laser radar (2), a laser radar cover shell (1) sleeved on the outside of the laser radar (2) and threadedly connected to the laser radar (2), a shock-absorbing pad (3) arranged on the lower surface of the laser radar (2), a module bracket (4) connected to the lower surface of the laser radar (2) and extending out of the shock-absorbing pad (3), a camera assembly arranged on the module bracket (4), an aluminum alloy bracket assembly for connecting to an external vehicle body, and a module shell (12) sleeved on the outer surface of the module bracket (4) and connected to the aluminum alloy bracket assembly in an interlocking manner.

2. The integrated sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the shock-absorbing pad (3) is the same as the outer diameter of the upper surface of the module bracket (4).

3. The integrated sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The module bracket (4) is provided with a groove for accommodating the camera assembly, and there is more than one groove.

4. The integrated sensor device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The camera assembly comprises a camera bracket (5), a camera (6) and sealing silica gel (7); The camera (6) is arranged on a camera bracket (5), the camera bracket (5) is arranged in a groove and fixedly connected to the module bracket (4); a sealing silica gel (7) is arranged on the lens side of the camera (6).

5. The integrated sensor device according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are two grooves, and two groups of camera assemblies are provided. The two camera assemblies are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and the directions of the two cameras (6) are rotated by 90 degrees.

6. The integrated sensor device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sealing silica gel (7) is provided with a first hole matching the lens of the camera (6).

7. The integrated sensor device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The module housing (12) is provided with a second hole (121) matching the sealing silica gel (7).

8. The integrated sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum alloy bracket assembly comprises an adapter (8), an aluminum alloy bracket (9), a shielding member (10) and a fixing bracket (11); The aluminum alloy bracket (9) includes an integrated vertical groove bracket (91) and an "L"-shaped groove bracket, and the "L"-shaped groove bracket includes a first groove bracket (92) and a second groove bracket (93); wherein one end of the first groove bracket (92) is integrally connected to the vertical groove bracket (91), and the other end is integrally connected vertically to the second groove bracket (93); the second groove bracket (93) is provided with a through hole allowing the adapter (8) to be embedded; One side of the adapter (8) is in close contact with the side of the module bracket (4), and the other side is engaged with the second groove bracket (93). The shielding member (10) is "L"-shaped and is arranged on the side of the "L"-shaped groove bracket away from the adapter (8). The fixing bracket (11) is embedded in the inner surface of the vertical groove bracket (91) and contacts the shielding member (10).

9. The integrated sensor device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second groove bracket (93) is threadedly connected to the adapter (8) and the module bracket (4).

10. The integrated sensor device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The module housing (12) is provided with a through groove that allows it to be matched with the adapter (8), and the outer diameter of the module housing (12) is the same as the outer diameter of the laser radar cover housing (1).

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