Sensor mounting structure and unmanned vehicle

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned vehicles, and discloses a sensor mounting structure and an unmanned vehicle. The sensor installation structure comprises an installation support, a housing and a sensor, the installation support is used for being connected with a piece to be connected and the sensor, the housing is connected with the installation support, and the sensor installation structure is characterized in that the housing and the installation support define a containing space, the sensor is fixed to the installation support, and the whole sensor is contained in the containing space; the sensor is provided with a signal receiving and transmitting end, an opening communicated with the containing space is formed in the housing, and the signal receiving and transmitting end is right opposite to the opening. According to the sensor mounting structure, the sensor can be effectively protected from external collision while the function of the sensor is ensured, and the sensor mounting structure is attractive.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to unmanned vehicle technical field especially, relates to a sensor mounting structure and unmanned vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] Unmanned vehicle, usually refers to the automatic driving car or unmanned car, they are those can be without human intervention, through the built-in computer system, sensor and related software to realize complete or partial automatic driving function motor vehicle. With the development of artificial intelligence technology, the automatic driving technology is more and more mature. For unmanned vehicle, its main monitoring component is sensor. The traditional sensor is generally connected with the vehicle body through the support, and the support is fixed with the vehicle body and sensor through screw, and the screw connection part exposes the vehicle body, and the connection part is easy to accumulate dust or damage.

[0003] In the prior art, a sensor mounting frame includes a support framework and a bracket shell, the support framework includes a first connecting part connected with the vehicle body and a second connecting part connected with the sensor, and the bracket shell wraps the support framework and covers the second connecting part and the first connecting part. However, in the prior art, in order to ensure the detection effect of the sensor, the sensor protrudes from the bracket shell and is exposed to the outside, which affects the appearance and is easily damaged by collision. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a sensor mounting structure and unmanned vehicle, the sensor mounting structure can effectively protect the sensor from external collision and has aesthetic appearance.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] On the one hand, a sensor mounting structure is provided, including a mounting bracket, a cover shell and a sensor, the mounting bracket is used for connecting with a to-be-connected part and the sensor respectively, the cover shell is connected with the mounting bracket, the cover shell and the mounting bracket enclose a containing space, the sensor is fixed on the mounting bracket and the whole sensor is contained in the containing space, the sensor has a signal transceiver end, the cover shell is provided with an opening communicating with the containing space, and the signal transceiver end and the opening are opposite.

[0007] As a preferred, the mounting bracket and the to-be-connected part enclose a wiring space.

[0008] As a preferred, the mounting bracket is provided with a threading port, and the wiring space, the threading port and the containing space are sequentially communicated.

[0009] As preferred, the mounting bracket comprises an arc-shaped support plate and two connecting plates, the support plate is connected between the two connecting plates, the support plate fixes the sensor, the two connecting plates are connected with the to-be-connected member and the cover at the same time, the threading hole is arranged on the support plate, and the support plate can surround the to-be-connected member to form a wiring space.

[0010] As preferred, the opening is arranged towards the first direction, the mounting bracket further comprises two limiting plates, the two limiting plates are arranged on the support plate and are spaced apart along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the sensor is arranged between the two limiting plates.

[0011] As preferred, the connecting plate comprises a first connecting part, a transition part and a second connecting part connected in sequence, the first connecting part is used for abutting and detachably connecting with the to-be-connected member, the second connecting part is parallel to the first connecting part and is arranged in suspension, and the first connecting part is connected with the support plate.

[0012] As preferred, each first connecting part is provided with a plurality of waist-shaped holes spaced apart along the first direction, each waist-shaped hole extends along the first direction, and the sensor mounting structure further comprises a plurality of connecting members, the plurality of connecting members pass through the plurality of waist-shaped holes one by one and can be connected with the to-be-connected member.

[0013] As preferred, a plurality of positioning holes are arranged on the sensor, the plurality of connecting members pass through the plurality of positioning holes one by one and are threadedly connected with the mounting bracket.

[0014] As preferred, the sensor mounting structure further comprises a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged on the mounting bracket.

[0015] On the other hand, an unmanned vehicle is provided, which comprises a to-be-connected member and the sensor mounting structure of any of the technical solutions, the to-be-connected member is a vehicle body of the unmanned vehicle, the sensor is a solid-state radar, and the mounting bracket is fixed on the vehicle body.

[0016] The sensor mounting structure and the unmanned vehicle have the following beneficial effects: the sensor mounting structure is connected with the mounting bracket through the cover, the cover and the mounting bracket surround a containing space, the sensor is fixed on the mounting bracket and the sensor is wholly contained in the containing space, the sensor has a signal transceiver end, the cover is provided with an opening communicating with the containing space, the signal transceiver end and the opening are opposite to each other, the sensor function is ensured, the sensor can be effectively protected from external collision, and the sensor has aesthetic appearance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is the isometric view of the sensor mounting structure provided by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2It is the assembly drawing of the sensor mounting structure and the unmanned vehicle body provided by the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is the assembly drawing of the sensor mounting structure and the unmanned vehicle body provided by the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is the assembly drawing of the sensor mounting structure and the unmanned vehicle body provided by the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1, mounting bracket;11, threading port;12, support plate;13, connecting plate;131, first connecting part;1311, waist type hole;132, transition part;133, second connecting part;14, limiting plate;15, reinforcing rib;

[0022] 2, cover;21, opening;

[0023] 3, sensor;31, signal transceiver end;32, positioning hole;

[0024] 4, containing space;5, wiring space;6, to be connected piece. Specific embodiments

[0025] The utility model will be further explained in detail in combination with the drawings and examples.It can be understood that the specific examples described here are only used to explain the utility model, and not limited to the utility model.In addition, it should be noted that in order to facilitate the description, only the part related to the utility model is shown in the drawing, not all the structures.

[0026] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated;It can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection;It can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship of 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.

[0027] In the utility model, unless another definite provision and limitation, first feature is in second feature "on" or "under" can include that first and second features are in direct contact, also can include that first and second features are not in direct contact but contact through other feature between them. Moreover, first feature is on, above and on of second feature includes that first feature is directly above and obliquely above of second feature, or only indicates that horizontal height of first feature is higher than second feature. First feature is below, under and under of second feature includes that first feature is directly below and obliquely below of second feature, or only indicates that horizontal height of first feature is less than second feature.

[0028] In the description of the embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "horizontal", "vertical", and "radial" refer to the orientation or position shown in the drawings, which are for convenience and simplification of description and operation only, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0029] In one aspect, referring to Figures 1 to 4 The utility model provides a kind of sensor mounting structure, including mounting bracket 1, cover 2 and sensor 3, mounting bracket 1 is used to connect with piece 6 to be connected and sensor 3 respectively, cover 2 is connected with mounting bracket 1, cover 2 and mounting bracket 1 surround and set out accommodating space 4, sensor 3 is fixed on mounting bracket 1 and sensor 3 is wholly housed in accommodating space 4, sensor 3 has signal transceiver end 31, opening 21 is provided on cover 2 with the communication of accommodating space 4, signal transceiver end 31 and opening 21 are opposite. So set, opening 21 is provided on cover 2 with the communication of accommodating space 4, and signal transceiver end 31 and opening 21 are opposite, guarantee the normal reception of sensor 3 signal, ensure the normal work of sensor 3;Meanwhile, sensor 3 is wholly housed in accommodating space 4, can effectively protect sensor 3 from external collision, also have aesthetic property.

[0030] Preferably, cover 2 is made of plastic, and mounting bracket 1 is made of metal material. So set, the cover 2 of plastic material guarantees that sensor mounting structure is light in weight while reducing production cost;And the mounting bracket 1 of metal material can bear larger load, provides reliable support and fixation for sensor 3.

[0031] Optionally, referring to Figure 2 Mounting bracket 1 and piece 6 to be connected surround and set into wiring space 5. So set, provide enough space to facilitate personnel operation, simplify assembly process, and facilitate subsequent inspection, maintenance and repair work on the equipment.

[0032] Optionally, the mounting bracket 1 is provided with a threading opening 11, the wiring space 5, the threading opening 11 and the accommodating space 4 are sequentially communicated. In this way, the wiring tube of the sensor 3 is further facilitated to be arranged in the wiring space 5 through the threading opening 11, the space utilization efficiency of the mounting bracket 1 is optimized, the cables are orderly arranged, the subsequent maintenance of personnel is facilitated, and the appearance is also good.

[0033] Optionally, the mounting bracket 1 comprises an arched support plate 12 and two connecting plates 13, the support plate 12 is connected between the two connecting plates 13, the support plate 12 fixes the sensor 3, the two connecting plates 13 are connected with the to-be-connected member 6 and the shell 2 at the same time, the threading opening 11 is arranged on the support plate 12, and the support plate 12 can be surrounded with the to-be-connected member 6 to form the wiring space 5. In this way, by arranging the arched support plate 12, the wiring space 5 is formed between the mounting bracket 1 and the to-be-connected member 6, and space is provided for the arrangement of the cables; the two connecting plates 13 are connected with the to-be-connected member 6 and the shell 2 at the same time, and the support plate 12 fixes the sensor 3, so that the sensor 3 is fixed in the accommodating space 4 as a whole, and the sensor 3 is protected from damage caused by collision.

[0034] Optionally, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the opening 21 is arranged in the first direction, the mounting bracket 1 further comprises two limiting plates 14, the two limiting plates 14 are arranged on the support plate 12 in the second direction and are spaced apart, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the sensor 3 is arranged between the two limiting plates 14. In this way, the sensor 3 is limited, and it is ensured that the signal receiving and transmitting end 31 of the sensor 3 always faces the first direction, so as to ensure the measurement accuracy of the sensor 3.

[0035] Preferably, the limiting plate 14 is provided with a first hollow structure. In this way, the sensor mounting structure is lightened, the production cost is reduced, the load of the to-be-connected member 6 is reduced, for example, when the sensor mounting structure is installed on an unmanned vehicle, the lightweight design can reduce the load requirement of the driving system of the unmanned vehicle, and the dynamic performance of the unmanned vehicle is improved.

[0036] Optionally, please refer to Figure 2The connecting plate 13 comprises a first connecting portion 131, a transition portion 132 and a second connecting portion 133 connected in sequence, the first connecting portion 131 is used for being attached to the to-be-connected member 6 and being detachably connected with the to-be-connected member 6, the second connecting portion 133 is parallel to the first connecting portion 131 and is suspended, and the first connecting portion 131 is connected with the supporting plate 12. Specifically, the connection between the transition portion 132 and the second connecting portion 133 has a second hollow structure. In this way, the second connecting portion 133 is parallel to the first connecting portion 131 and is suspended, which facilitates the attachment of the second connecting portion 133 to the housing 2, so that the mounting bracket 1 is detachably connected with the housing 2, and the sensor 3 is effectively protected from external impact; at the same time, the connection between the transition portion 132 and the second connecting portion 133 has the second hollow structure, which is beneficial to the lightweight of the sensor mounting structure and further facilitates the arrangement of the cable.

[0037] Optionally, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 each first connecting portion 131 is provided with a plurality of waist-shaped holes 1311 spaced apart in the first direction, each waist-shaped hole 1311 extends in the first direction, and the sensor mounting structure further comprises a plurality of connecting members which pass through the plurality of waist-shaped holes 1311 one by one and can be connected with the to-be-connected member 6. In this way, the waist-shaped holes allow the position of the connecting member to be fine-tuned, which facilitates the installation of the plurality of connecting members and increases the flexibility and reliability of the connection.

[0038] Optionally, referring to Figure 3 the sensor 3 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 32, and the plurality of connecting members pass through the plurality of positioning holes 32 one by one and are threadedly connected with the mounting bracket 1. Preferably, the sensor 3 is provided with three positioning holes 32. In this way, the sensor 3 is further fixed, and the plurality of positioning holes 32 can stably fix the sensor 3 on the mounting bracket, ensuring that the signal transceiver end 31 of the sensor 3 always faces the first direction, thereby ensuring the measurement accuracy of the sensor 3.

[0039] Preferably, each limiting plate 14 is provided with a connecting hole, and the plurality of connecting members pass through the housing 2 and are threadedly connected in the connecting holes one by one. In this way, the connection between the housing 2 and the mounting bracket 1 is further strengthened, ensuring the connection stability of the sensor mounting structure.

[0040] Optionally, the plurality of connecting members are screws. In other embodiments, the connecting member can also be a screw, a bolt, etc., and the specific type of the connecting member is not limited in the present embodiment.

[0041] Optionally, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3The sensor mounting structure also includes multiple reinforcing ribs 15, which are spaced apart on the mounting bracket 1. Specifically, the reinforcing ribs 15 extend along the second direction. This arrangement further strengthens the structural strength of the mounting bracket 1, preventing excessive load from causing deformation of the support plate 12, and ensuring that the sensor 3 can be stably and reliably fixed on the support plate 12.

[0042] On the other hand, this embodiment provides an unmanned vehicle, which includes a connector 6 and the aforementioned sensor mounting structure. The connector 6 is the vehicle body, the sensor 3 is a solid-state radar, and the mounting bracket 1 is fixed to the vehicle body. With this configuration, the relative position of the solid-state radar and the vehicle body is fixed through the sensor mounting structure, ensuring the measurement accuracy of the solid-state radar. The housing 2 protects the sensor 3 from external collisions. The reliable installation of the solid-state radar increases the safety and reliability of the unmanned vehicle.

[0043] Specifically, the installation steps for solid-state radar are as follows:

[0044] First, the solid-state radar is fixed to the mounting bracket 1 with screws. Then, the mounting bracket 1 is fixed to the top of the unmanned vehicle. Finally, the housing 2 is fixed to the mounting bracket 1. This sensor mounting structure effectively protects the sensor 3 from external collisions, is simple and aesthetically pleasing, has clear installation steps, facilitates personnel operation and subsequent maintenance, and significantly improves assembly efficiency and maintenance convenience.

[0045] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sensor mounting structure, comprising a mounting bracket (1), a housing (2), and a sensor (3), wherein the mounting bracket (1) is used to connect to a component to be connected (6) and the sensor (3) respectively, and the housing (2) is connected to the mounting bracket (1), characterized in that, The housing (2) and the mounting bracket (1) enclose a receiving space (4). The sensor (3) is fixed on the mounting bracket (1) and the sensor (3) is entirely housed in the receiving space (4). The sensor (3) has a signal transceiver terminal (31). The housing (2) has an opening (21) communicating with the receiving space (4). The signal transceiver terminal (31) and the opening (21) are directly opposite each other.

2. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (1) and the component to be connected (6) enclose a wiring space (5).

3. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (1) is provided with a wire pass-through port (11), and the wiring space (5), the wire pass-through port (11) and the accommodating space (4) are connected in sequence.

4. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (1) includes an arched support plate (12) and two connecting plates (13). The support plate (12) is connected between the two connecting plates (13). The support plate (12) fixes the sensor (3). Both connecting plates (13) are simultaneously connected to the component to be connected (6) and the cover (2). The wire through-hole (11) is opened on the support plate (12), and the support plate (12) and the component to be connected (6) can form the wiring space (5).

5. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The opening (21) is opened in the first direction, and the mounting bracket (1) also includes two limiting plates (14). The two limiting plates (14) are spaced apart on the support plate (12) along the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The sensor (3) is disposed between the two limiting plates (14).

6. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting plate (13) includes a first connecting part (131), a transition part (132), and a second connecting part (133) connected in sequence. The first connecting part (131) is used to fit against the part to be connected (6) and is detachably connected to the part to be connected (6). The second connecting part (133) is parallel to the first connecting part (131) and suspended. The first connecting part (131) is connected to the support plate (12).

7. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the first connecting parts (131) is provided with a plurality of waist-shaped holes (1311) spaced apart along the first direction. Each of the waist-shaped holes (1311) extends along the first direction. The sensor mounting structure also includes a plurality of connectors. The plurality of connectors pass through the plurality of waist-shaped holes (1311) in a corresponding manner and can be connected to the component to be connected (6).

8. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sensor (3) is provided with multiple positioning holes (32), and multiple connectors pass through the multiple positioning holes (32) one by one and are threadedly connected to the mounting bracket (1).

9. The sensor mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The sensor mounting structure also includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs (15), which are spaced apart on the mounting bracket (1).

10. An unmanned vehicle, characterized in that, The unmanned vehicle includes a connector (6) and a sensor mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-9. The connector (6) is the vehicle body, the sensor (3) is a solid-state radar, and the mounting bracket (1) is fixed to the vehicle body.

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