Self-water-supply laser radar surface cleaning device
By integrating a condensation unit and water tank onto the lidar, the lidar surface is cleaned using condensate, solving the problem of high maintenance workload caused by pipeline systems in existing technologies. This achieves self-supplying water cleaning and reduces maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421794648.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing liquid-spraying lidar surface cleaning devices require a large piping system to connect the liquid storage tank and the liquid source, resulting in a large workload for inspection and maintenance.
It employs a condenser assembly, a water tank, and a nozzle assembly. It condenses water vapor in the air to form condensate, and uses a first power assembly to deliver the condensate to the nozzle assembly to clean the surface of the lidar, eliminating the need for an external piping system.
It achieves self-water cleaning of the lidar surface, reducing maintenance costs and workload, and improving the self-sufficiency of the cleaning device.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to laser radar product technical field, concretely relates to a self water supply laser radar external surface cleaning device. BACKGROUND
[0002] Laser radar is the radar system of emitting laser beam to detect the position, speed and other characteristic quantities of target. Its working principle is to emit detection signal (laser beam) to target, then compares the signal (target echo) received from the reflection of target with the emission signal, after appropriate processing, can obtain the relevant information of target, such as target distance, direction, height, speed, attitude, even shape and other parameters, so as to detect, track and identify the target such as aircraft, missile, when using, is influenced by external environment, the dirt such as dust, water drop, mud, frost mist that will influence radar working condition will inevitably be produced on the surface of laser radar cover. The existing cleaning device for the surface of laser radar cover is generally divided into liquid spraying type, air spraying type and mechanical type, for the liquid spraying type cleaning device, independent liquid source needs to be configured to supplement liquid to the liquid storage tank in time, and a relatively large external pipeline connection needs to be arranged between the liquid source and the liquid storage tank, resulting in large maintenance workload. SUMMARY
[0003] (I) the problem to be solved by the utility model is that the existing liquid spraying type laser radar surface cleaning device needs to set up a large pipeline system to connect the liquid storage tank and the liquid source, thereby causing large maintenance workload.
[0004] (II) TECHNICAL SOLUTION
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problem, the utility model embodiment provides a self water supply laser radar external surface cleaning device, which comprises a condensing assembly, a water tank, a first power assembly and a spray head assembly.
[0006] The condensing assembly is used to condense water vapor in air and form condensed water.
[0007] The water tank is used to collect the condensed water generated by the condensing assembly.
[0008] The spray head assembly has a spray opening, and the spray opening is arranged towards the laser radar.
[0009] The first power assembly is arranged between the water tank and the spray head assembly, and is used to deliver the condensed water in the water tank to the spray head assembly.
[0010] Further, the condensing assembly comprises at least one semiconductor refrigeration module.
[0011] The semiconductor refrigeration module has a refrigeration surface, and the condensed water is formed on the refrigeration surface, the water tank has a water inlet, and the water inlet is located below the refrigeration surface.
[0012] Further, the semiconductor refrigeration module is provided with a guide groove for guiding the condensed water to the water inlet.
[0013] Further, the water level monitoring assembly is arranged in the water tank and used for monitoring the liquid level information of the condensed water in the water tank.
[0014] Further, the water level monitoring assembly is arranged in the water tank and used for monitoring the liquid level information of the condensed water in the water tank.
[0015] The controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the first power assembly, and the controller controls the running state of the first power assembly according to the monitoring information of the water level monitoring assembly.
[0016] And / or;
[0017] The controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the condensing assembly, and the controller controls the running state of the condensing assembly according to the monitoring information of the water level monitoring assembly.
[0018] Further, the water level monitoring assembly comprises an upper liquid level electrode and a lower liquid level electrode which are arranged in the water tank.
[0019] Further, the semiconductor refrigeration module further has a heat dissipation surface, and the heat dissipation surface is provided with a heat radiator or a heat dissipation fan.
[0020] Further, the water level monitoring assembly is arranged in the water tank and used for monitoring the liquid level information of the condensed water in the water tank.
[0021] Further, the air supply assembly comprises a second power assembly.
[0022] The second power assembly has an air inlet and an air outlet.
[0023] The air outlet of the second power assembly is communicated with the spray head assembly, and the second power assembly is used for supplying air to the spray head assembly.
[0024] Further, the air supply assembly further comprises a filter assembly, and the filter assembly is arranged at the air inlet of the second power assembly.
[0025] Further, the spray head assembly comprises a spray pipe and a driving motor.
[0026] A plurality of the spray nozzles are arranged on the spray pipe in the axial direction of the spray pipe.
[0027] The driving motor is in transmission connection with the spray pipe and drives the spray pipe to move around the laser radar.
[0028] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects of:
[0029] The utility model provides a kind of from water supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device, comprising: condensing component, water tank, first power component and spray head component;The condensing component is used to make water vapor in air condense and form condensed water;The water tank is used to collect the condensed water generated by the condensing component;The spray head component has spout, and the spout is arranged towards the laser radar;The first power component is located between the water tank and the spray head component, and is used to deliver the condensed water in the water tank into the spray head component.
[0030] By being provided with condensing component and water tank cooperation, water can be collected from air to wash the outer surface of laser radar, to realize the self-supply of cleaning device;Compared with prior art, the external pipeline system or manual liquid supplement work is saved, the self-sustaining of cleaning device is improved, and maintenance cost is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or prior art description, obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.
[0032] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the self-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiments of the utility model.
[0033] Icon: 1-laser radar;
[0034] 21-condensing component;211-semiconductor refrigeration module;212-radiator;213-refrigeration surface;22-water tank;221-water inlet;23-first power component;24-spray head component;241-nozzle;242-spout;25-second power component;26-filtering component;271-upper liquid level electrode;272-lower liquid level electrode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The technical solutions of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with embodiments, obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model.
[0036] As Figure 1As shown, the utility model discloses an embodiment provides a kind of from water supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device, comprising: condensing component 21, water tank 22, first power component 23 and spray head component 24;Condensing component 21 is used to make the water vapor in air condense and form condensed water;Water tank 22 is used to collect the condensed water generated by condensing component 21;Spray head component 24 has spout 242, spout 242 is towards laser radar 1 setting;First power component 23 is between water tank 22 and spray head component 24, and is used to deliver the condensed water in water tank 22 to spray head component 24.
[0037] The embodiment provides a kind of from water supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device, by condensing water vapor in air as liquid source to the outer surface of laser radar is cleaned.Specifically, from water supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device includes condensing component 21, water tank 22, first power component 23 and spray head component 24.Condensing component 21 can make the water vapor in air condense into frost by refrigeration, after condensing component 21 stops operating, frost melts and forms condensed water, and the condensed water is collected and stored by water tank 22 to be used as cleaning liquid to clean the outer surface of laser radar 1.Spray head component 24 has liquid interface, and liquid interface is connected with the water outlet of water tank 22 by first power component 23, under the action of first power component 23, the condensed water stored in water tank 22 enters spray head component 24 and is sprayed to laser radar 1 from spout 242 with certain pressure, to clean the outer surface of laser radar 1.It is optional, and it can be that spray head component 24 is provided with booster, to improve the water pressure of condensed water, at this time, first power component 23 can use conventional water pump, or, first power component 23 uses booster pump, such as plunger pump, to improve the water pressure of condensed water, to improve the cleaning effect of the outer surface of laser radar 1.
[0038] In the embodiment, condensing component 21 is arranged below laser radar 1, water tank 22 is arranged below condensing component 21, first power component 23 is arranged below water tank 22, and spray head component 24 is arranged on the side of laser radar 1, so that the structure is more compact and reasonable.The water outlet of water tank 22 and first power component 23, and the liquid structure between first power component 23 and spray head component 24 can be communicated by rubber hose.
[0039] The embodiment provides a kind of from water supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device, by setting condensing component 21 and water tank 22 cooperation, can collect moisture from air and wash the outer surface of laser radar 1, realize the self-supply of cleaning device;Compared with prior art, the external pipeline system or manual liquid supplement work is saved, the self-support of cleaning device is improved, and maintenance cost is reduced.
[0040] The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of from water supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device, such as Figure 1As shown, the condensing assembly 21 comprises at least one semiconductor refrigeration module 211; the semiconductor refrigeration module 211 has a refrigeration surface 213, and the condensed water is formed on the refrigeration surface 213; the water tank 22 has a water inlet 221, which is located below the refrigeration surface 213.
[0041] In the embodiment, the condensing assembly 21 adopts the semiconductor refrigeration module 211, which is easy to install and control and has high reliability. The semiconductor refrigeration module 211 has a refrigeration surface 213, and the condensed water is formed on the refrigeration surface 213 during use. The water inlet 221 of the water tank 22 is arranged below the refrigeration surface 213, so that the condensed water on the refrigeration surface 213 can flow into the water tank 22 in a self-flowing manner.
[0042] During use, the refrigeration surface 213 of the semiconductor refrigeration module 211 is refrigerated for a first preset time, the water vapor in the air is condensed into frost on the refrigeration surface 213, then the semiconductor refrigeration module 211 stops refrigeration for a second preset time, at this time, the condensed frost on the refrigeration surface 213 starts to melt and forms condensed water, and the condensed water flows into the water tank 22 through the water inlet 221 of the water tank 22 in a self-flowing manner. Through continuously repeating the above process, until the water in the water tank 22 reaches the preset requirement. The first preset time and the second preset time can be set according to the current of the semiconductor refrigeration module 211 and other parameters.
[0043] It can be understood that, in the embodiment, the condensing assembly 21 can also adopt a cooling coil or a heat exchanger, which can also achieve the purpose of condensing the water vapor in the air to form condensed water in the embodiment.
[0044] Optionally, in the embodiment, the water inlet 221 has an elongated strip structure, two semiconductor refrigeration modules 211 are arranged, and the refrigeration surfaces 213 of the two semiconductor refrigeration modules 211 are vertically arranged on both sides of the length direction of the water inlet 221.
[0045] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that Figure 1 As shown, the refrigeration surface 213 of the semiconductor refrigeration module 211 is provided with a flow guide groove for guiding the condensed water to the water inlet 221.
[0046] Preferably, in the embodiment, the flow guide groove is arranged on the refrigeration surface 213 of the semiconductor refrigeration module 211, so as to guide the condensed water formed on the refrigeration surface 213 to the water inlet 221, avoid the turbulent flow of the condensed water on the refrigeration surface 213, and accelerate the collection rate of the condensed water.
[0047] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that Figure 1As shown, the self-supplying water laser radar outer surface cleaning device further comprises a controller and a water level monitoring assembly; the water level monitoring assembly is arranged in the water tank 22 and is used for monitoring the liquid level information of the condensed water in the water tank 22; the controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the first power assembly 23, and the controller controls the operating state of the first power assembly 23 according to the monitoring information of the water level monitoring assembly; and / or the controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the condensing assembly 21, and the controller controls the operating state of the condensing assembly 21 according to the monitoring information of the water level monitoring assembly.
[0048] The self-supplying water laser radar outer surface cleaning device further comprises a controller and a water level monitoring assembly, the controller can be a single-chip microcomputer or a CPU (Central Processing Unit, central processor) and the like. The water level monitoring assembly is used for monitoring the liquid level information in the water tank 22 and can feed back the liquid level information to the controller, and the controller can control the operation of part of the structure of the self-supplying water laser radar outer surface cleaning device according to the information fed back by the water level monitoring assembly.
[0049] Optionally, in the embodiment, the controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the first power assembly 23, the water level monitoring assembly feeds back the liquid level information of the condensed water in the water tank 22 to the controller, when the water level monitoring assembly monitors that the water tank 22 is full of water, the controller can selectively control the first power assembly 23 to operate to clean the outer surface of the laser radar 1, and when the water level monitoring assembly monitors that the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 is lower than a preset minimum water level value in the process of cleaning the outer surface of the laser radar 1, the controller controls the first power assembly 23 to stop operating in time to avoid dry burning of the first power assembly 23. Alternatively, in the embodiment, the controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the condensing assembly 21, when the water level monitoring assembly monitors that the water tank 22 is not full of water, the controller controls the condensing assembly 21 to operate in time to supplement water to the water tank 22. Alternatively, in the embodiment, the controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly, the first power assembly 23 and the condensing assembly 21. In the embodiment, the controller is preferably electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly, the first power assembly 23 and the condensing assembly 21 to improve the automation degree of the self-supplying water laser radar outer surface cleaning device.
[0050] The self-supplying water laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that Figure 1 As shown, the water level monitoring assembly comprises an upper liquid level electrode 271 and a lower liquid level electrode 272 which are arranged in the water tank 22.
[0051] In the embodiment, the water level monitoring assembly includes an upper liquid level electrode 271 and a lower liquid level electrode 272, the upper liquid level electrode 271 is located above the lower liquid level electrode 272. When the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 reaches the upper liquid level electrode 271, it indicates that the water tank 22 is full of water, at this time, the water tank 22 does not need to be replenished, and at the same time, if the laser radar 1 needs to be cleaned, the controller can control the first power assembly 23 to run to clean the outer surface of the laser radar 1. When the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 is higher than the lower liquid level electrode 272 and lower than the upper liquid level electrode 271, it indicates that the water tank 22 is not full of water; when the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 is lower than the lower liquid level electrode 272, it indicates that the water tank 22 is empty. When the condensed water in the water tank 22 is not full and empty, the controller controls the condensing assembly 21 to run to replenish water, and when the first power assembly 23 runs and the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 drops to the lower liquid level electrode 272, the controller needs to control the first power assembly 23 to stop running.
[0052] It should be noted that the water replenishment in the water tank 22 can be during the cleaning process, or after the cleaning is completed, that is, when the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 is lower than the upper liquid level electrode 271 during the cleaning process, the controller controls the condensing assembly 21 to replenish water, or the condensing assembly 21 does not replenish water during the cleaning process, but after the cleaning is completed or when the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 is lower than the lower liquid level electrode 272, the controller controls the first power assembly 23 to stop running, and at the same time, the controller controls the condensing assembly 21 to run to replenish water in the water tank 22. When the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 is lower than the lower liquid level electrode 272, the first power assembly 23 must be stopped to avoid dry burning and affect the service life.
[0053] It can be understood that in the embodiment, the water level monitoring assembly can also be a liquid level meter arranged in the water tank 22, which can also achieve the purpose of monitoring the liquid level of the condensed water in the water tank 22 in the embodiment.
[0054] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, as shown in Figure 1 The semiconductor refrigeration module 211 also has a heat dissipation surface, and the heat dissipation surface is provided with a heat radiator 212 or a heat dissipation fan.
[0055] In the embodiment, the semiconductor refrigeration module 211 has oppositely arranged refrigeration surfaces 213 and heat dissipation surfaces, and in order to improve the refrigeration effect of the semiconductor refrigeration module 211, the heat dissipation surface is provided with a heat radiator 212, such as a heat dissipation fin, or a heat dissipation fan.
[0056] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, as shown in Figure 1 The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, as shown in
[0057] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device also has a gas supply assembly for blowing the laser radar 1 after the laser radar 1 outer surface cleaning is completed, so as to avoid water marks on the laser radar 1 outer surface or avoid the cleaning water remaining on the laser radar 1 outer surface from adsorbing dust and other impurities.
[0058] Specifically, in the embodiment, the spray head assembly 24 is provided with a gas interface in addition to the liquid interface, the gas supply assembly is connected with the gas interface and supplies high-pressure gas to the spray head assembly 24, when the laser radar 1 cleaning is completed, the first power assembly 23 no longer supplies water to the spray head assembly 24, the controller controls the gas supply assembly to start supplying high-pressure gas to the spray head assembly 24, so as to complete the blowing of the laser radar 1 outer surface.
[0059] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the gas supply assembly comprises a second power assembly 25; the second power assembly 25 has an air inlet and an air outlet; the air outlet of the second power assembly 25 is communicated with the spray head assembly 24, and the second power assembly 25 is used for supplying gas to the spray head assembly 24.
[0060] In the embodiment, the gas supply assembly comprises the second power assembly 25, the second power assembly 25 adopts a high-pressure air pump, has the air inlet and the air outlet, the air outlet of the second power assembly 25 is communicated with the gas interface of the spray head assembly 24, under the action of the second power assembly 25, external air enters the second power assembly 25 from the air inlet and is supplied to the spray head assembly 24 at a certain pressure.
[0061] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the gas supply assembly further comprises a filter assembly 26; the filter assembly 26 is arranged at the air inlet of the second power assembly 25.
[0062] Preferably, in the embodiment, the filter assembly 26 is arranged at the second power assembly 25, is used for filtering the air entering the second power assembly 25, and improves the service life of the second power assembly 25.
[0063] Optionally, in the embodiment, the gas supply assembly can also supply gas to the spray head assembly 24 by using a gas storage tank, or the gas supply assembly combines the gas storage tank and the second power assembly 25 to provide a longer gas spraying time.
[0064] The self-water-supply laser radar outer surface cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the spray head assembly 24 comprises a spray pipe 241 and a driving motor; a plurality of spray nozzles 242 are arranged on the spray pipe 241 at intervals along the axial direction of the spray pipe 241; the driving motor is in transmission connection with the spray pipe 241 and drives the spray pipe 241 to move around the laser radar 1.
[0065] In the embodiment, the laser radar 1 is arranged on the base, the rotating motor drives the nozzle 241 to rotate around the laser radar 1 on the base, thereby spraying liquid and gas to the laser radar 1 in turn, and cleaning and blowing the laser radar 1.
[0066] In the description of the utility model, it is explained that, the terms "upper", "lower" and the like indicate the position or location relationship based on the position or location relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0067] In the description of the utility model, it is explained that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "communication", "connection" should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected, it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection, it can be direct communication, or indirect communication through intermediate medium, it can be the communication between two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the utility model, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more.
[0068] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not used to limit the utility model, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A self-water-supplied laser radar outer surface cleaning device, characterized by, The device comprises a condensing assembly (21), a water tank (22), a first power assembly (23) and a nozzle assembly (24); The condensing assembly (21) is used for condensing water vapor in the air and forming condensed water; The water tank (22) is used for collecting the condensed water generated by the condensing assembly (21); The nozzle assembly (24) has a nozzle (242) arranged towards the laser radar (1); The first power assembly (23) is arranged between the water tank (22) and the nozzle assembly (24) and is used for conveying the condensed water in the water tank (22) to the nozzle assembly (24).
2. The self-watering lidar outer surface cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The condensing assembly (21) comprises at least one semiconductor refrigeration module (211); The semiconductor refrigeration module (211) has a refrigeration surface (213) on which the condensed water is formed, and the water tank (22) has a water inlet (221) located below the refrigeration surface (213).
3. The self-watering lidar outer surface cleaning device of claim 2, wherein, The refrigeration surface (213) of the semiconductor refrigeration module (211) is provided with a flow guide groove for guiding the condensed water to the water inlet (221).
4. The self-watering laser radar exterior surface cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, It also comprises a controller and a water level monitoring assembly; The water level monitoring assembly is arranged in the water tank and is used for monitoring the liquid level information of the condensed water in the water tank; The controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the first power assembly (23), and controls the operating state of the first power assembly (23) according to the monitoring information of the water level monitoring assembly; And / or; The controller is electrically connected with the water level monitoring assembly and the condensing assembly (21), and controls the operating state of the condensing assembly (21) according to the monitoring information of the water level monitoring assembly.
5. The self-watering laser radar exterior surface cleaning device of claim 4, wherein, The water level monitoring assembly comprises an upper liquid level electrode (271) and a lower liquid level electrode (272) arranged in the water tank (22) at intervals.
6. The self-watering laser radar exterior surface cleaning device of claim 2, wherein, The semiconductor refrigeration module (211) also has a heat dissipation surface provided with a heat sink (212) or a heat dissipation fan.
7. The self-watering laser radar exterior surface cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, It also comprises a gas supply assembly; the gas supply assembly is communicated with the nozzle assembly (24) and is used for supplying gas to the nozzle assembly (24).
8. The self-watering laser radar exterior surface cleaning device of claim 7, wherein, The gas supply assembly comprises a second power assembly (25); The second power assembly (25) has a gas inlet and a gas outlet; The gas outlet of the second power assembly (25) is communicated with the nozzle assembly (24), and the second power assembly (25) is used for supplying gas to the nozzle assembly (24).
9. The self-watering laser radar exterior surface cleaning device of claim 8, wherein, The gas supply assembly further comprises a filter assembly (26); the filter assembly (26) is arranged at the gas inlet of the second power assembly (25).
10. The self-watering laser radar exterior surface cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The nozzle assembly (24) comprises a spray pipe (241) and a drive motor; A plurality of nozzles (242) are arranged on the spray pipe (241) at intervals along the axial direction of the spray pipe (241); The drive motor is in transmission connection with the spray pipe (241) and drives the spray pipe (241) to move around the laser radar (1).