Sensor mounting cover, environment detection device and unmanned vehicle

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned vehicles, and discloses a sensor mounting cover, an environment detection device and an unmanned vehicle. According to the sensor mounting cover, a shell is fixedly connected to a vehicle body, and a containing space is defined by the shell and the vehicle body; the first mounting bracket is used for mounting a laser radar, the first mounting bracket is mounted on the shell, a first notch is further formed in the position, corresponding to the first mounting bracket, of the shell, and the first notch is horizontally arranged; the second mounting bracket is used for mounting a camera, the second mounting bracket is mounted on the shell, a second notch is further formed in the position, corresponding to the second mounting bracket, of the shell, the orientation of the second notch is the same as that of the first notch, and a laser radar and the camera are mounted on the sensor mounting cover; and when the sensor mounting cover is fixedly connected to the vehicle body of the unmanned vehicle, the environment information of the unmanned vehicle in a specific horizontal direction can be detected, so that the unmanned vehicle can be suitable for different fields, and the duration from design to actual use of the unmanned vehicle is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned vehicle technology, and in particular to a sensor mounting cover, an environmental detection device, and an unmanned vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Autonomous vehicles rely on various sensors to detect environmental information and plan their routes accordingly, enabling them to be widely used in many fields such as transportation, warehousing, and logistics. When autonomous vehicles are applied to different fields, different sensor schemes need to be configured so that they can detect environmental information of specific working environments. However, configuring different sensor schemes for autonomous vehicles prolongs the design cycle and makes it difficult to meet the time limit requirements from design to actual use.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a sensor mounting cover, an environmental monitoring device, and an unmanned vehicle to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve or at least alleviate some or all of the aforementioned problems. Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a sensor mounting cover, an environmental monitoring device, and an unmanned vehicle, which allows sensors such as lidar and cameras to be mounted on the sensor mounting cover, and then the sensor mounting cover to be mounted on the unmanned vehicle. This enables the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in different operating environments, making the unmanned vehicle applicable to different fields and shortening the time from design to actual deployment.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A sensor mounting cover is provided for mounting a lidar and a camera to detect environmental information for an unmanned vehicle, the unmanned vehicle including a vehicle body, and the sensor mounting cover comprising:

[0007] A housing, which is fixedly connected to the vehicle body, and the housing and the vehicle body enclose a receiving space;

[0008] A first mounting bracket for mounting a lidar is mounted on the housing and located within the accommodating space. The housing also has a first notch at the position corresponding to the first mounting bracket, and the first notch is horizontally oriented.

[0009] A second mounting bracket for mounting a camera is mounted on the housing and located within the receiving space. The housing also has a second notch at the position corresponding to the second mounting bracket, and the orientation of the second notch is the same as that of the first notch.

[0010] Preferably, the sensor mounting cover further includes a third mounting bracket for mounting the brake light, the third mounting bracket being disposed above the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the sensor mounting cover further includes a fourth mounting bracket for mounting a camera. The fourth mounting bracket is mounted on the housing and located within the accommodating space. The housing also has a third notch at the position corresponding to the fourth mounting bracket, and the third notch faces the ground in the direction of the second notch.

[0012] Preferably, at least two of the fourth mounting brackets are spaced apart in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first notch.

[0013] Preferably, the fourth mounting bracket is detachably connected to the housing. The fourth mounting bracket has a first fixing hole, and the vehicle body has a first connecting hole. A locking member passes through the first connecting hole and engages with the first fixing hole to fix the fourth mounting bracket to the vehicle body.

[0014] Preferably, the fourth mounting bracket is further provided with a first insertion part, and the housing is further provided with a second insertion part that is inserted and engaged with the first insertion part.

[0015] Preferably, the sensor mounting cover further includes a fifth mounting bracket for mounting the lidar, the fifth mounting bracket being located within the accommodating space, and the housing having a fourth notch corresponding to the position of the fifth mounting bracket, the fourth notch facing the ground in the direction of the first notch.

[0016] Preferably, the sensor mounting cover further has a first protective shell, which is mounted on the housing and seals over the first notch, and / or the sensor mounting cover further has a second protective shell, which is mounted on the housing and seals over the fourth notch.

[0017] An environmental monitoring device is provided, having the aforementioned sensor mounting cover, characterized in that the environmental monitoring device further includes a lidar and a camera mounted on the sensor mounting cover.

[0018] An unmanned vehicle is provided, having the aforementioned sensor mounting cover, characterized in that it includes the vehicle body, and the housing is fixed to the vehicle body.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] The sensor mounting cover provided by this utility model, by mounting a first mounting bracket on a housing, the first mounting bracket being located within an accommodating space, and the housing having a first notch corresponding to the position of the first mounting bracket, allows the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the first mounting bracket to detect obstacles in the direction of the first notch and accurately detect the position and trajectory of the obstacles; by mounting a second mounting bracket on the housing, the second mounting bracket being located within the accommodating space, and the housing having a second notch corresponding to the position of the second mounting bracket, allows the camera of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket to capture and analyze road information in the direction of the second notch in real time; by making the orientation of the second notch the same as the orientation of the first notch, the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the first mounting bracket and the camera of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket have the same detection direction, when the lidar and camera are mounted on the sensor mounting cover and the sensor mounting cover is fixedly connected to the vehicle body of the unmanned vehicle, it can detect environmental information in a specific horizontal direction of the unmanned vehicle, thereby enabling the unmanned vehicle to plan its action route based on the environmental information detected by the lidar and camera, and thus enabling the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in different working environments, making the unmanned vehicle applicable to different fields and shortening the time from design to actual use of the unmanned vehicle.

[0021] The environmental detection device provided by this utility model has the aforementioned sensor mounting cover, as well as a lidar and a camera mounted on the sensor mounting cover, so that the environmental detection device can be installed on the body of an unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in a specific horizontal direction of the unmanned vehicle, thereby enabling the unmanned vehicle to plan its route based on the environmental information detected by the lidar and the camera.

[0022] The unmanned vehicle provided by this utility model, by applying the above-mentioned sensor mounting cover, installs sensors such as LiDAR and cameras on the sensor mounting cover, and fixes the sensor mounting cover to the vehicle body of the unmanned vehicle, enables the unmanned vehicle to plan its action route based on the environmental information detected by the LiDAR and cameras, thereby enabling the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in different working environments, making the unmanned vehicle applicable to different fields, and shortening the time from design to actual use of the unmanned vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the sensor mounting cover provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the sensor mounting cover provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the sensor mounting cover provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model fitting with the vehicle body after the outer shell has been removed.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor mounting cover provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 100. Vehicle body; 101. First connecting hole;

[0029] 1. Shell; 11. First notch; 12. Second notch; 13. Third notch; 14. Second insertion part; 15. Fourth notch;

[0030] 21. First mounting bracket; 22. Second mounting bracket; 23. Third mounting bracket; 24. Fourth mounting bracket; 241. First fixing hole; 242. First insertion part; 25. Fifth mounting bracket;

[0031] 31. First protective shell; 32. Second protective shell. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," 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 or an electrical connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0036] When autonomous vehicles are applied in different fields, different sensor schemes are required. Designing these sensor schemes prolongs the design cycle of autonomous vehicles, making it difficult to meet the time constraints from design to actual deployment. Therefore, this paper proposes a sensor placement scheme that can be configured in autonomous vehicles, enabling them to perform environmental monitoring in various application areas. The following section combines... Figures 1 to 4 This invention provides a detailed description of the sensor mounting cover, environmental monitoring device, and unmanned vehicle provided by this utility model.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the sensor mounting cover provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 2 The second schematic diagram of the sensor mounting cover provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 3 This diagram shows a partially enlarged view of the sensor mounting cover provided in this embodiment fitting into the vehicle body 100 after the outer casing has been removed. Figures 1 to 3As shown, the sensor mounting cover is used to mount a LiDAR and a camera. The sensor mounting cover is mounted on the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information for the unmanned vehicle. The sensor mounting cover includes a housing 1, a first mounting bracket 21, and a second mounting bracket 22. The housing 1 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100, and the housing 1 and the vehicle body 100 enclose a receiving space. The first mounting bracket 21 can mount the LiDAR. The first mounting bracket 21 is mounted on the housing 1 and is located within the receiving space. The housing 1 also has a first notch 11 at the position corresponding to the first mounting bracket 21. The first notch 11 is horizontally oriented. The second mounting bracket 22 can mount the camera. The second mounting bracket 22 is mounted on the housing 1 and is located within the receiving space. The housing 1 also has a second notch 12 at the position corresponding to the second mounting bracket 22. The orientation of the second notch 12 is the same as the orientation of the first notch 11. It should be noted that the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle has a controller. After the lidar is installed on the first mounting bracket 21 and the camera is installed on the second mounting bracket 22, both the lidar and the camera can communicate with the controller of the vehicle body 100 to obtain the environmental information detected by the lidar and the camera. The controller can be a programmable logic controller or a single-chip microcomputer. The type of controller is not limited, as long as it can communicate with the lidar and the camera to obtain the environmental information detected by the lidar and the camera.

[0039] In this embodiment, the housing 1 of the sensor mounting cover is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle. The first notch 11 and the second notch 12 are oriented in the same direction and are horizontally arranged. Thus, the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the first mounting bracket 21 can detect obstacles in the direction of the first notch 11, and the camera of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22 can capture and analyze road information in the direction of the second notch 12 in real time. Thus, the detection direction of the lidar antenna mounted on the first mounting bracket 21 and the camera of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22 are the same and horizontally arranged. When the lidar and the camera are mounted on the sensor mounting cover and the sensor mounting cover is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle, environmental information in a specific horizontal direction of the unmanned vehicle can be detected. This allows the unmanned vehicle to plan its route based on the environmental information detected by the lidar and the camera, enabling the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in different working environments. This makes the unmanned vehicle applicable to different fields and shortens the time from design to actual use of the unmanned vehicle.

[0040] In this embodiment, a sealing element is also provided at the fixed connection position between the housing 1 and the vehicle body 100, thereby preventing rainwater or dust from entering the accommodating space formed by the housing 1 and the vehicle body 100, and preventing rainwater or dust from adversely affecting the electronic components (LiDAR and camera) inside the sensor mounting cover. Specifically, the sealing element is a rubber sealing ring, which can fill the gap at the fixed connection position between the housing 1 and the vehicle body 100 by utilizing the expansion properties of rubber, preventing rainwater or dust from entering the accommodating space through the gap.

[0041] The sensor mounting cover provided in this embodiment, by mounting a first mounting bracket 21 onto the housing 1, with the first mounting bracket 21 located within the receiving space, and the housing 1 having a first notch 11 corresponding to the position of the first mounting bracket 21, allows the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the first mounting bracket 21 to detect obstacles in the direction of the first notch 11 and accurately detect the position and trajectory of the obstacles; by mounting a second mounting bracket 22 onto the housing 1, with the second mounting bracket 22 located within the receiving space, and the housing 1 having a second notch 12 corresponding to the position of the second mounting bracket 22, allows the camera of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22 to capture and analyze in real time the direction of the second notch 12. Road information; by aligning the second notch 12 with the first notch 11 and setting it horizontally, the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the first mounting bracket 21 and the camera of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22 are aligned in the same detection direction. When the lidar and camera are mounted on the sensor mounting cover and the sensor mounting cover is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle, environmental information in a specific horizontal direction of the unmanned vehicle can be detected. This allows the unmanned vehicle to plan its route based on the environmental information detected by the lidar and camera, thereby enabling the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in different operating environments. This makes the unmanned vehicle applicable to different fields and shortens the time from design to actual use of the unmanned vehicle.

[0042] For example, the sensor mounting cover can be fixedly connected to the front of the vehicle body 100, with the first notch 11 horizontally facing the front of the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle. The controller of the vehicle body 100 can communicate with the lidar and camera to obtain environmental information in front of the vehicle body 100, and then the unmanned vehicle can plan its route based on the environmental information in front of its vehicle body 100.

[0043] It should be understood that the location and trajectory of obstacles detected by the radar antenna of the lidar, as well as the road images captured and analyzed in real time by the camera, are all environmental information required for the unmanned vehicle to plan its operating route. The unmanned vehicle can rationally plan its route based on the obstacle information and road images in the working environment. The unmanned vehicle can reliably plan its route in different working environments by analyzing the environmental information formed by the combination of obstacle information and road images.

[0044] While a camera can capture and analyze road images within a certain distance range in real time by horizontally detecting a specific horizontal direction of the autonomous vehicle, a blind spot exists on the ground corresponding to the camera's detection direction. This blind spot is difficult for the camera to detect, leading to a decrease in the autonomous vehicle's performance in capturing and analyzing road images. To address this technical problem, the sensor mounting cover also includes a fourth mounting bracket 24 for mounting the camera. The fourth mounting bracket 24 is mounted on the housing 1 and located within the accommodating space. A third notch 13 is also provided on the housing 1 corresponding to the position of the fourth mounting bracket 24, facing the ground in the same direction as the second notch 12. This allows the camera mounted on the fourth mounting bracket 24 to detect the blind spot of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22, thereby improving the autonomous vehicle's performance in capturing and analyzing road images. Specifically, the third notch 13 is angled to the second notch 12, with the third notch 13 facing the ground, enabling the camera mounted on the fourth mounting bracket 24 to detect the blind spot of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22.

[0045] Preferably, at least two fourth mounting brackets 24 are spaced apart in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first notch 11, so that cameras can be mounted on each of the at least two fourth mounting brackets 24. This expands the overall detection area of ​​the cameras mounted on the fourth mounting brackets 24, thereby expanding the detection range of the blind spots of the cameras mounted on the second mounting brackets 22. This enables the autonomous vehicle to better capture and analyze road images in the blind spots of the cameras mounted on the second mounting brackets 22 in real time, improving the performance of the autonomous vehicle in capturing and analyzing road images. It should be noted that the number of fourth mounting brackets 24 is not limited here; it can be two, three, four, or even more. Those skilled in the art can reasonably set the number of fourth mounting brackets 24 according to the detection blind spot range of the cameras mounted on the second mounting brackets 22, which will not be elaborated here.

[0046] In this embodiment, the sensor mounting cover includes two fourth mounting brackets 24, which are spaced apart in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first notch 11. This enables the camera mounted on the fourth mounting bracket 24 to capture and analyze real-time road images of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22 in the visual blind spot.

[0047] Continue as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the fourth mounting bracket 24 is detachably connected to the housing 1. The fourth mounting bracket 24 has a first fixing hole 241, and the vehicle body 100 has a first connecting hole 101. A locking member passes through the first connecting hole 101 and engages with the first fixing hole 241 to fix the fourth mounting bracket 24 to the vehicle body 100. This allows the autonomous vehicle to calculate the required number of sensor mounting covers based on actual needs, and then easily install the sensor mounting covers onto the vehicle body 100 by creating the first connecting holes 101 on the autonomous vehicle. This enables the autonomous vehicle to achieve comprehensive environmental perception. Specifically, the first connecting hole 101 is a through hole, the first fixing hole 241 is a threaded hole, and the locking member is a bolt. The bolt passes through the through hole and engages with the threaded hole, thereby fixing the mounting bracket to the vehicle body 100 and installing the sensor mounting covers onto the vehicle body 100. It should be noted that the detachable connection method between the fourth mounting bracket 24 and the housing 1 is not limited here. It can be a snap-fit, threaded fit, or plug-in fit, as long as the detachable connection between the mounting bracket and the housing 1 can be achieved.

[0048] In this embodiment, the fourth mounting bracket 24 is further provided with a first insertion part 242, and the housing 1 is further provided with a second insertion part 14 that engages with the first insertion part 242. This allows for a detachable connection between the fourth mounting bracket 24 and the housing 1, while also further securing the camera mounted on the fourth mounting bracket 24. This prevents the camera from shaking due to the unmanned vehicle's movement during operation, thus ensuring the camera can capture and analyze road images in real time and improving the stability of the camera's operation. Specifically, one of the first insertion part 242 and the second insertion part 14 is a insertion slot, and the other is a insertion member. The insertion member engages with the insertion slot, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the fourth mounting bracket 24 and the housing 1.

[0049] LiDAR antennas horizontally detect obstacles in a specific horizontal direction for autonomous vehicles. While they can detect obstacles within a certain range and accurately determine their position and trajectory, a blind spot exists on the ground corresponding to the horizontal detection direction of the radar antenna. This blind spot is difficult for the LiDAR to detect. If a low obstacle is located within this blind spot and goes undetected, the autonomous vehicle will collide with it. To address this technical problem, the sensor mounting cover also includes a fifth mounting bracket 25 for mounting the LiDAR. The fifth mounting bracket 25 is located within the accommodating space. A fourth notch 15 is also provided on the housing 1 corresponding to the position of the fifth mounting bracket 25, facing the ground in the direction of the first notch 11. This allows the LiDAR antenna mounted on the fifth mounting bracket 25 to detect the blind spot of the LiDAR antenna mounted on the first mounting bracket 21, thereby improving the obstacle detection performance of the autonomous vehicle. Specifically, the fourth notch 15 is set at an angle to the first notch 11, with the fourth notch 15 facing the ground, so that the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the fifth mounting bracket 25 can detect the detection blind zone of the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the first mounting bracket 21.

[0050] Continue as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the sensor mounting cover also includes a first protective shell 31, which is mounted on the housing 1 and seals over the first notch 11, thereby protecting the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the first mounting bracket 21 from external factors such as rain or dust, enabling the radar antenna to detect obstacles normally. Similarly, the sensor mounting cover also includes a second protective shell 32, which is mounted on the housing 1 and seals over the fourth notch 15, thereby protecting the radar antenna of the lidar mounted on the second mounting bracket 22 from external factors such as rain or dust, enabling the radar antenna to detect obstacles normally. It should be noted that both the first protective shell 31 and the second protective shell 32 are made of wave-transparent material, ensuring that the first protective shell 31 and the second protective shell 32 will not affect the normal transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves by the radar antenna; the first protective shell 31 and the second protective shell 32 can be made of ceramic-based material, modified polyester resin, or quartz fiber, as long as the first protective shell 31 and the second protective shell 32 do not affect the normal transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves by the radar antenna.

[0051] This embodiment also provides an environmental detection device, which includes the aforementioned sensor mounting cover, as well as a lidar and a camera mounted on the sensor mounting cover. This allows the environmental detection device to be installed on the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in a specific horizontal direction of the unmanned vehicle, thereby enabling the unmanned vehicle to plan its route based on the environmental information detected by the lidar and the camera.

[0052] This embodiment also provides an unmanned vehicle, which has a vehicle body 100 and a sensor mounting cover housing 1 fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100. This enables the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in different working environments, making the unmanned vehicle applicable to different fields and shortening the time from design to actual use of the unmanned vehicle.

[0053] In some embodiments, the housings 1 of multiple sensor mounting covers can be respectively mounted on the vehicle body 100 of the autonomous vehicle. After installing LiDAR and cameras on the sensor mounting covers, the multiple sensor mounting covers detect environmental information in a specific horizontal direction of the autonomous vehicle, and the environmental information is aggregated to achieve all-round environmental detection of the autonomous vehicle. This allows the autonomous vehicle to perceive environmental information from all directions, enabling it to plan its route more intelligently and improve its performance. Specifically, four sensor mounting covers can be installed around the vehicle body 100. Each sensor mounting cover detects environmental information within a 90° range in the horizontal direction of the autonomous vehicle. The controller of the autonomous vehicle can receive and aggregate the environmental information detected by the LiDAR and cameras, thereby achieving all-round environmental detection of the autonomous vehicle. The number of sensor mounting covers installed on the autonomous vehicle can be one, two, three, four, five, or even more. Those skilled in the art can reasonably set the number of sensor mounting covers according to the actual needs of the application field of the autonomous vehicle.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] This embodiment provides a sensor mounting cover, which has a structure that is largely the same as that of the sensor mounting cover in Embodiment 1. The difference is that, in the actual application of unmanned vehicles, there are often situations where workers and unmanned vehicles work in the same working environment at the same time. Workers walking near the unmanned vehicle may not notice the unmanned vehicle braking suddenly and continue walking, colliding with the unmanned vehicle, endangering the personal safety of the workers. This embodiment provides a sensor mounting cover that solves the above-mentioned technical problem. Figure 4 The sensor mounting cover provided in this embodiment is shown, such as Figure 4 Combination Figure 3As shown, the sensor mounting cover provided in this embodiment includes a housing 1, a first mounting bracket 21, a second mounting bracket 22, and a third mounting bracket 23. The housing 1 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100, and the housing 1 and the vehicle body 100 enclose a receiving space. The first mounting bracket 21 can mount a lidar. The first mounting bracket 21 is mounted on the housing 1 and located within the receiving space. The housing 1 also has a first notch 11 at the position corresponding to the first mounting bracket 21, and the first notch 11 is horizontally oriented. The second mounting bracket 22 can mount a camera. The second mounting bracket 22 is mounted on the housing 1 and located within the receiving space. The housing 1 also has a second notch 12 at the position corresponding to the second mounting bracket 22, and the orientation of the second notch 12 is the same as the orientation of the first notch 11. The third mounting bracket 23... 3. Brake lights can be installed. The third mounting bracket 23 is positioned above the first mounting bracket 21 and the second mounting bracket 22. After the lidar is installed on the first mounting bracket 21, the camera is installed on the second mounting bracket 22, and the brake lights are installed on the third mounting bracket 23, the staff can determine whether the unmanned vehicle is braking by observing whether the brake lights are lit, thus knowing the unmanned vehicle's movement route and stopping in time to prevent further collisions with the unmanned vehicle, thereby ensuring the personal safety of the staff. Furthermore, the third mounting bracket 23, positioned above the first mounting bracket 21 and the second mounting bracket 22, can prevent the light waves emitted from the third mounting bracket 23 from interfering with the operation of the lidar antenna mounted on the first mounting bracket 21 and the camera lens mounted on the second mounting bracket 22.

[0056] Continue as Figure 4 Combination Figure 3 As shown, the sensor mounting cover also includes a fourth mounting bracket 24 for mounting a camera. The fourth mounting bracket 24 is mounted on the housing 1 and is located within the accommodating space. The housing 1 also has a third notch 13 at the position corresponding to the fourth mounting bracket 24. The third notch 13 faces the ground in the direction of the second notch 12. Thus, the camera mounted on the fourth mounting bracket 24 can detect the blind spots of the camera mounted on the second mounting bracket 22, thereby improving the performance of the autonomous vehicle in capturing and analyzing road images.

[0057] It should be noted that the sensor mounting cover with the third mounting bracket 23 is generally installed at the rear of the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle. When the staff is behind the unmanned vehicle, they can clearly observe the braking status of the unmanned vehicle as shown by the brake lights. Its principle is similar to that of car brake lights.

[0058] This embodiment also provides an environmental detection device, which has the above-mentioned sensor mounting cover, and a lidar and a camera mounted on the sensor mounting cover, so that the environmental detection device can be installed on the vehicle body 100 of the unmanned vehicle to detect environmental information in a specific horizontal direction of the unmanned vehicle, so that the unmanned vehicle can plan a route of action based on the environmental information detected by the lidar and the camera.

[0059] This embodiment also provides an unmanned vehicle, which has a vehicle body 100. The housing 1 of the sensor mounting cover is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100, so that the staff can observe the braking status of the unmanned vehicle displayed by the brake light mounted on the third mounting bracket 23, and know the movement route of the unmanned vehicle, and stop in time to prevent the staff from continuing to walk and hitting the unmanned vehicle, so as to ensure the personal safety of the staff.

[0060] 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 cover for mounting a lidar and a camera to detect environmental information for an unmanned vehicle, the unmanned vehicle comprising a vehicle body (100), characterized in that, The sensor mounting cover comprises: A shell (1) fixedly connected to the vehicle body (100), which forms an accommodation space together with the vehicle body (100); A first mounting bracket (21) for mounting a laser radar, which is mounted on the shell (1) and located in the accommodation space, and the shell (1) is also provided with a first notch (11) corresponding to the position of the first mounting bracket (21), which is horizontally directed; A second mounting bracket (22) for mounting a camera, which is mounted on the shell (1) and located in the accommodation space, and the shell (1) is also provided with a second notch (12) corresponding to the position of the second mounting bracket (22), which is directed in the same direction as the first notch (11).

2. The sensor pod of claim 1, wherein, The sensor mounting cover further comprises a third mounting bracket (23) for mounting a brake light, which is arranged above the first mounting bracket (21) and the second mounting bracket (22).

3. The sensor pod of claim 2, wherein, The sensor mounting cover further comprises a fourth mounting bracket (24) for mounting a camera, which is mounted on the shell (1) and located in the accommodation space, and the shell (1) is also provided with a third notch (13) corresponding to the position of the fourth mounting bracket (24), which is directed towards the ground in the direction of the second notch (12).

4. The sensor mounting boot of claim 3, wherein, At least two fourth mounting brackets (24) are arranged in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the direction of the first notch (11).

5. The sensor mounting boot of claim 3, wherein, The fourth mounting bracket (24) is detachably connected to the shell (1), and the fourth mounting bracket (24) is provided with a first fixing hole (241), and the vehicle body (100) is provided with a first connecting hole (101), and the first connecting hole (101) and the first fixing hole (241) are connected by a locking member, so that the fourth mounting bracket (24) is fixedly connected to the vehicle body (100).

6. The sensor pod of claim 5, wherein, The fourth mounting bracket (24) is also provided with a first plug-in part (242), and the shell (1) is also provided with a second plug-in part (14) which is plug-in matched with the first plug-in part (242).

7. The sensor pod of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The sensor mounting cover further comprises a fifth mounting bracket (25) for mounting a laser radar, which is located in the accommodation space, and the shell (1) is also provided with a fourth notch (15) corresponding to the position of the fifth mounting bracket (25), which is directed towards the ground in the direction of the first notch (11).

8. The sensor mounting boot of claim 7, wherein, The sensor mounting cover further has a first protective shell (31) mounted on the shell (1) and sealingly covering the first gap (11), and / or the sensor mounting cover further has a second protective shell (32) mounted on the shell (1) and sealingly covering the fourth gap (15).

9. An environmental detection apparatus having a sensor mounting cover according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that, The environment detection device further comprises a laser radar and a camera mounted on the sensor mounting cover.

10. An unmanned vehicle having the sensor mounting cover of any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The vehicle body (100) is fixed with the shell (1).

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