Vehicle sensor protection support and vehicle

Abstract

The vehicle sensor protection support comprises a frame body and at least one guide part, an installation space used for containing at least one sensor is arranged between the frame body and the top of a vehicle body, the frame body is connected with the at least one guide part, and the at least one guide part is arranged towards one side of a vehicle head. At least one guiding piece and the plane where the top of the vehicle body is located are assembled according to a preset angle. The protection support is arranged outside the vehicle sensor, so that obstacles encountered by a vehicle in the running process can bypass the sensor, the sensor is prevented from being scratched and damaged, meanwhile, it is ensured that the sensor can work normally under the protection of the protection support, and the maintenance cost is reduced. The utility model further provides a vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, specifically to a vehicle sensor protection bracket and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, some perception sensors for autonomous vehicles are mounted on the top side of the vehicle. However, existing sensors often lack sufficiently effective protective structures, making them vulnerable to scratches from roadside branches or other foreign objects during vehicle operation. This not only severely affects the normal functioning of the sensors but can also lead to equipment damage, thereby increasing maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this application discloses a vehicle sensor protection bracket and a vehicle, which achieves the technical effects of preventing sensor scratches, ensuring normal sensor operation, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of this application provides a vehicle sensor protective bracket, the protective bracket comprising: a frame body and at least one guide member.

[0005] An installation space for accommodating at least one sensor is provided between the main frame body and the vehicle body.

[0006] The frame body is connected to the at least one guide member, which is positioned facing the front of the vehicle and is assembled at a preset angle to the plane where it is installed.

[0007] Furthermore, the at least one guide member forms a first angle with the horizontal plane where the top of the vehicle body is located.

[0008] Furthermore, the at least one guide member is inclined inward toward the vehicle body in a vertical plane to form a second angle, and the second angle is greater than the first angle.

[0009] Furthermore, the shape and dimensions of the main frame body are adapted to the shape of the sensor.

[0010] The main frame is formed by vertical rods, horizontal rods and lateral rods, wherein the vertical rods are located on both sides of the sensor, and the horizontal rods and lateral rods are located on the top of the sensor.

[0011] Furthermore, the main frame also includes an arc-shaped rod, which is fixedly connected to the transverse rod and the lateral rod, and the arc-shaped rod is located above the sensing area of ​​the sensor.

[0012] Furthermore, each of the vertical rods is provided with a first connector at one end where it connects to the vehicle body, and the frame body and the vehicle body are fixedly connected through the first connector.

[0013] Furthermore, a second connector and a third connector are respectively provided at both ends of the at least one guide member.

[0014] One end of each guide member is fixedly connected to the transverse rod via the second connector, and the other end of each guide member is fixedly connected to the vehicle body via the third connector.

[0015] Furthermore, the frame body and the at least one guide member are integrally formed structures.

[0016] Furthermore, the installation location is the vehicle roof or the vehicle side wall.

[0017] A second aspect of this application provides a vehicle including a vehicle sensor protection bracket as described in any of the first aspects above.

[0018] The advantages and beneficial effects of this application are: it provides a vehicle sensor protective bracket and a vehicle, the protective bracket comprising: a frame body and at least one guide member, wherein an installation space for accommodating at least one sensor is provided between the frame body and the vehicle body, the frame body is connected to at least one guide member, the at least one guide member is disposed facing the front of the vehicle, and the at least one guide member is assembled with the plane of the installation position at a preset angle. By setting a protective bracket outside the sensor, obstacles encountered by the vehicle during driving can bypass the sensor, thereby avoiding scratch damage to the sensor, while ensuring that the sensor can work normally under the protection of the protective bracket, thus reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a vehicle sensor protection bracket in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle sensor protection bracket in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle sensor protection bracket in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is one of the assembly diagrams of the vehicle sensor protection bracket and the vehicle body (front view) in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram of the assembly of the vehicle sensor protection bracket and the vehicle body (top view) in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Main frame; 2. Guide component; 3. Sensor; 11. Vertical rod; 12. Horizontal rod; 13. Lateral rod; 14. Arc-shaped rod; 4. First connector; 5. Second connector; 6. Third connector; 7. Vehicle body. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] The technical solutions provided by the various embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] In one embodiment of this application, a vehicle sensor protective bracket is proposed, with reference to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the protective bracket includes: a frame body 1 and at least one guide member 2. An installation space for accommodating at least one sensor 3 is provided between the frame body 1 and the vehicle body 7. The frame body 1 is connected to at least one guide member 2, which is positioned facing the front of the vehicle and is assembled with the plane of its installation location at a preset angle. For simplicity, the embodiments of this application... Figures 1 to 5 For identical parts, only one of them is labeled.

[0029] Specifically, in combination Figure 4As shown, vehicle sensors are often installed on the upper side of the vehicle, that is, sensor 3 can be installed on the side of the top of the vehicle body 7 near the front of the vehicle. When the vehicle is in motion, the sensor on the top of the vehicle body 7 is easily scraped against the window surface by obstacles such as tree branches on the roadside. Therefore, to avoid damage to the sensor, this embodiment proposes a vehicle sensor protective bracket, which is installed in conjunction with the sensor on the top front side of the vehicle body. For example, the protective bracket includes at least a frame body 1 and a guide 2. On the one hand, by setting the frame body 1, an installation space for accommodating the sensor 3 is formed between the frame body 1 and the top of the vehicle body 7, which can provide a certain degree of protection for the sensor 3. At the same time, by setting the guide 2 and assembling it at a preset angle, foreign objects appearing in the vehicle's driving path can bypass the sensor 3. In addition, by reasonably adjusting the angle of the guide 2, it can be ensured that the protective bracket will not unduly affect the sensor's visible working range, thereby ensuring the sensor's detection effect. The sensor includes, but is not limited to, radar equipment.

[0030] Therefore, the vehicle sensor protection bracket in this embodiment enables roadside obstacles such as tree branches encountered by the vehicle during driving to bypass the sensor, thereby avoiding scratches and damage to the sensor. At the same time, it ensures that the sensor can work normally under the protection of the bracket, thereby reducing maintenance costs, ensuring the detection and recognition performance of the vehicle sensor, and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0031] In some implementations, combined Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, at least one guide member 2 in the vehicle sensor protection bracket forms a first angle with the horizontal plane where the top of the vehicle body 7 is located. The range of the first angle includes 30 to 60°; preferably, in order to ensure that tree branches or foreign objects on the vehicle's driving path smoothly bypass the sensor 3, the first angle is set to an inclination angle (angle) of 40° to prevent obstacles from bouncing back to the sensor 3 after the vehicle passes and causing damage.

[0032] In some implementations, combined Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, at least one guide member 2 in the vehicle sensor protection bracket is inclined inwards towards the vehicle body 7 in a vertical plane to form a second angle, and the second angle is greater than the first angle. It can be understood that the vertical plane is the side end face of the vehicle body, and this vertical plane is perpendicular to the horizontal plane where the top of the vehicle body 7 is located. In this embodiment, the range of the second angle includes 40° to 60°. Preferably, to ensure that the working range of the sensor is not affected, the second angle is set to an inward tilt angle of 60°. Of course, those skilled in the art can reasonably adjust the tilt angle according to the actual situation, and this application does not limit the range of the first and second angles.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the shape and size of the frame body 1 are adapted to the shape of the sensor 3, thereby improving the aesthetics of the protective bracket. The frame body 1 is formed by vertical rods 11, horizontal rods 12 and lateral rods 13, wherein the vertical rods 11 are located on both sides of the sensor 3, and the horizontal rods 12 and lateral rods 13 are located on the top of the sensor 3.

[0034] For example, continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, two vertical rods 11 can be respectively set on the left and right sides of the frame body 1, and two horizontal rods 12 and two lateral rods 13 can be set on its top side. The rods can be combined and connected to form the frame body 1, and the sensor 3 can be set in the installation space formed by the frame body 1 and the top of the vehicle body 7. Of course, connectors for connecting each other can also be set between adjacent rods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0035] Preferably, combined with Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the vertical rod 11 can form a third angle with the horizontal plane where the top of the vehicle body 7 is located, thereby allowing the protective bracket to better fit the shape of the sensor 3. For example, the range of the third angle includes 10° to 45°, preferably 45°, but this is not limited here.

[0036] Furthermore, the main frame 1 also includes an arc-shaped rod 14, which is fixedly connected to the transverse rod 12 and the lateral rod 13, and the arc-shaped rod 14 is located above the sensing area of ​​the sensor. This design not only avoids scratches on the sensing area of ​​the sensor, but also improves the aesthetics of the protective bracket.

[0037] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 As shown, each vertical rod 11 has a first connector 4 at one end connected to the vehicle body 7. The frame body 1 and the vehicle body 7 are fixedly connected by the first connector 4. That is, in this embodiment, all four vertical rods 11 are fixedly connected to the top of the vehicle body 7 through their corresponding first connectors 4. Preferably, the first connector 4 and the vehicle body 7 can be fixed with screws.

[0038] Furthermore, at least one guide member 2 is provided with a second connector 5 and a third connector 6 at both ends, wherein one end of each guide member 2 is fixedly connected to the transverse rod 12 through the second connector 5, and the other end of each guide member 2 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 7 through the third connector 6.

[0039] Preferably, the second connector 5 in this embodiment includes a U-shaped connector, which can be sleeved on one of the transverse rods 12 and fixed by screws to achieve the fixed installation between the guide 2 and the frame body 1; at the same time, the third connector 6 can also be fixed to the vehicle body 7 by screws, thereby achieving the fixed installation between the guide 2 and the vehicle body 7.

[0040] In addition to the aforementioned split design, in another embodiment of this application, the frame body 1 and at least one guide member 2 are integrally formed. For example, each rod in the frame body 1 is integrally formed, and the frame body 1 and the guide member 2 are also integrally formed, thereby increasing the robustness and stability of the protective bracket.

[0041] In some preferred embodiments, the installation location is the vehicle roof or the vehicle side wall. Installation on the vehicle roof is the preferred method, but depending on the vehicle model, it can also be installed on the vehicle side wall.

[0042] Of course, the above content is only for ease of understanding and simplification. This application embodiment does not limit the material, quantity, installation position and connection relationship of each component in the protective bracket.

[0043] In other embodiments of this application, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a vehicle is also proposed, including a vehicle sensor protection bracket as described in any of the above embodiments. Preferably, the vehicle sensor protection bracket of this embodiment can be installed to the vehicle body via a screw connection. It is understood that the vehicle includes, but is not limited to, special vehicles such as sweeping, towing, and obstacle clearing vehicles.

[0044] It should be noted that the vehicle sensor protective brackets in this embodiment are particularly suitable for autonomous cleaning vehicles. For example, two sensors and their corresponding protective brackets can be installed on the top of both sides near the front of the cleaning vehicle to protect the sensors from scratches or damage by foreign objects such as tree branches. Of course, this embodiment does not limit the number of vehicle sensor protective brackets or the applicable scenarios.

[0045] In summary, this embodiment proposes a vehicle sensor protective bracket and a vehicle. The protective bracket includes a frame body and at least one guide member. An installation space for accommodating at least one sensor is provided between the frame body and the top of the vehicle body. The frame body is connected to the at least one guide member, which is positioned facing the front of the vehicle and is assembled to the plane of the top of the vehicle body at a preset angle. By setting up this protective bracket, obstacles encountered by the vehicle during driving can bypass the sensor, thereby avoiding scratch damage to the sensor. Simultaneously, it ensures that the sensor can function normally under the protection of the bracket, thus reducing maintenance costs.

[0046] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0047] It should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0048] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "connection" and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0050] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model. Under the teachings of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make other improvements or modifications based on the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above specific description is only to better explain the purpose of this utility model, and the scope of protection of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle sensor protective bracket, characterized in that, The protective bracket includes: a frame body and at least one guide component. An installation space for accommodating at least one sensor is provided between the main frame body and the vehicle body. The frame body is connected to the at least one guide member, which is positioned facing the front of the vehicle and is assembled at a preset angle to the plane where it is installed.

2. The protective bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one guide member forms a first angle with the horizontal plane where the top of the vehicle body is located.

3. The protective bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The at least one guide member is inclined inward toward the inside of the vehicle body in a vertical plane to form a second angle, and the second angle is greater than the first angle.

4. The protective bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape and dimensions of the main frame body are adapted to the shape of the sensor. The main frame is formed by vertical rods, horizontal rods and lateral rods, wherein the vertical rods are located on both sides of the sensor, and the horizontal rods and lateral rods are located on the top of the sensor.

5. The protective bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main frame also includes an arc-shaped rod, which is fixedly connected to the transverse rod and the lateral rod, and the arc-shaped rod is located above the sensing area of ​​the sensor.

6. The protective bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the vertical rods is provided with a first connector at one end where it connects to the vehicle body, and the frame body and the vehicle body are fixedly connected by the first connector.

7. The protective bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The at least one guide member is provided with a second connector and a third connector at both ends, respectively. One end of each guide member is fixedly connected to the transverse rod via the second connector, and the other end of each guide member is fixedly connected to the vehicle body via the third connector.

8. The protective bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame body and the at least one guide member are integrally formed.

9. The protective bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation location is the vehicle roof or the vehicle side wall.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the vehicle sensor protection bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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