Mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

This application provides an installation structure and a vehicle. The installation structure is disposed on the inner side of a windshield; the installation structure includes a light-shielding structural member, a support bracket, and a decorative cover. The light-shielding structural member is connected to the windshield and disposed in a first area of ​​the windshield, and the central part of the light-shielding structural member includes a window structure that mates with a visible area within the first area. The support bracket is connected to the light-shielding structural member or a roof beam, and the support bracket is used to support a first sensor, such that the viewing window of the first sensor is disposed in the window structure and faces the visible area. The decorative cover is disposed below the support bracket, with one end of the decorative cover near the windshield and the other end near the vehicle's roof. This application can be applied to new energy vehicles or intelligent vehicles, and can reduce the impact of the first sensor on the vehicle's external styling, and can improve the first sensor's resistance to external dirt.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically, to an mounting structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] LiDAR, with its high-precision 3D perception capabilities, is being increasingly widely used in vehicles of various brands. Currently, the industry generally adopts an external roof-mounted solution for LiDAR (i.e., placing the LiDAR on the front of the roof). On the one hand, this arrangement can lead to styling conflicts and affect the vehicle's exterior design; on the other hand, this arrangement also presents environmental interference problems. For example, because the window is exposed to the outside of the vehicle, it is easily contaminated by rain, snow, dust, and other objects, and the performance of the LiDAR will deteriorate sharply in inclement weather. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an installation structure and a vehicle. Through this installation structure, a first sensor can be placed inside the windshield, which can reduce the impact of the first sensor on the external shape of the vehicle and improve the resistance of the first sensor to external dirt.

[0004] Firstly, a mounting structure is provided. This mounting structure is disposed on the inner side of a windshield; the mounting structure includes a light-shielding structural member, a support bracket, and a decorative cover. The light-shielding structural member is connected to the windshield and disposed in a first region of the windshield, the first region being located near the top of the windshield. The first region includes a visible area and a shielding area surrounding the visible area. The central portion of the light-shielding structural member includes a window structure that mates with the visible area. The support bracket is connected to the light-shielding structural member or a roof crossbeam, and the support bracket supports a first sensor such that the viewing window of the first sensor is positioned within the window structure and faces the visible area. The decorative cover is disposed below the support bracket, one end of the decorative cover being located near the windshield, and the other end of the decorative cover being located near the vehicle's roof.

[0005] In some embodiments, the first sensor may include a sensing sensor. For example, the first sensor may be a lidar, millimeter-wave radar, or ultrasonic radar. As another example, the first sensor may be a camera sensor.

[0006] In some other embodiments, the first sensor may be a multi-sensor fusion device. For example, a device that fuses LiDAR and a camera. Another example is a device that fuses multiple cameras of different types.

[0007] In this application, the first sensor can be placed inside the windshield through this mounting structure. On the one hand, this reduces the impact of the first sensor on the external shape of the vehicle, and on the other hand, it enhances the first sensor's resistance to external dirt.

[0008] Furthermore, with the support bracket and the sunshade structure fixedly connected, the mounting structure can place the first sensor at a lower position; with the support bracket connected to the roof crossbeam, the weight of the first sensor will not be transferred to the windshield through the mounting structure, thus meeting the strength requirements of the windshield and enabling it to support the weight of the first sensor.

[0009] In some implementations, the window structure can be located outside the wiping area of ​​the main wiper but within the wiping area of ​​the secondary wiper.

[0010] Near the longitudinal plane of a vehicle, the upper boundary of the wiping area of ​​the main wiper is often located at a low position. In this application, by placing the window structure outside the wiping range of the main wiper and inside the wiping range of the auxiliary wiper, on the one hand, the mounting structure can be placed at a high position to avoid obstructing the driver's view; on the other hand, it is beneficial to keep the window of the first sensor clean in inclement weather such as rain and snow.

[0011] In some implementations, the window structure can satisfy at least one of the following conditions: the distance between the window structure and the upper boundary of the main wiper's wiping area is greater than or equal to 10 mm; the distance between the window structure and the upper boundary of the auxiliary wiper's wiping area is greater than or equal to 10 mm.

[0012] When windshield wipers are in operation, a film of water may remain near the wiping edge. In this application, by reasonably setting the distance between the window structure and the boundary of the wiper wiping area, the performance of the first sensor can be prevented from being affected by the residual water film.

[0013] In some implementations, the window structure may include a first opening located near the windshield and a second opening configured to cooperate with the first sensor; the first and second openings are connected through the window structure. The field of view of the first sensor may be located within the first opening, and the distance between the boundary of the field of view and the boundary of the first opening may be greater than or equal to 5 millimeters.

[0014] When a vehicle is on a bumpy road, vibrations are inevitable for its various components. In this application, by reasonably setting the distance between the window structure and the field of view of the first sensor, it is beneficial to ensure that the first sensor can have good detection performance under different road conditions.

[0015] In some implementations, the support bracket can also be used to support the second sensor so that the second sensor and the first sensor are arranged side by side along the width direction of the vehicle; the window structure can also include a third opening that cooperates with the second sensor, and the window structure can be used to place the window of the second sensor in the window structure through the third opening.

[0016] For example, the second sensor can be any sensor different from the first sensor. In one design, the first sensor can be a lidar, and the second sensor can be a camera. In another design, the first and second sensors can be different types of radar. In yet another design, the first sensor can be a camera, and the second sensor can be a multi-sensor fusion device.

[0017] In this application, the support bracket can support the second sensor and allow the viewing window of the second sensor to pass through the third opening and be set in the window structure. This method can improve the integration of the mounting structure and is conducive to the successful arrangement of multiple sensors when the viewing area size is limited.

[0018] In some implementations, the support bracket may include adjusting screws, which can be used to adjust the gap between the support bracket and the first component. The first component includes a roof crossbeam or a sunshade structure.

[0019] In this application, since the first sensor is mounted on the support bracket, the gap between the support bracket and the first component can be adjusted by adjusting the adjusting screw, thereby enabling precise control of the pitch, yaw, roll, and other angles of the first sensor.

[0020] In some implementations, the support bracket carries the first sensor at its bottom, with the bottom of the support bracket extending from the windshield toward the rear of the vehicle.

[0021] In a second aspect, a vehicle is provided that may include the mounting structure described in the first aspect and any possible implementation thereof. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a method of deploying lidar;

[0023] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the perspective observed by the driver in the driver's seat.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-shielding structural member 210 provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection relationship between the lidar and the support bracket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positional relationship between window 212 and the wiping range of the windshield wiper;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positional relationship between window 212 and the field of view of the lidar;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the placement of some sensors on the windshield;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible light-shielding structure in window 212;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting screw in the support bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] LiDAR, with its high-precision 3D perception capabilities, is being increasingly widely used in vehicles of various brands. Currently, the industry generally adopts an external roof-mounted solution for deploying LiDAR.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 In the roof-mounted external arrangement, the LiDAR is placed outside the vehicle's cabin and installed at the front of the roof. On the one hand, this arrangement affects the vehicle's exterior styling, leading to increased wind resistance and wind noise; on the other hand, with this arrangement, the LiDAR's viewing window is exposed to the vehicle's external environment, making it susceptible to contamination from rain, snow, dust, and other pollutants, causing the LiDAR's performance to deteriorate sharply in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, and sandstorms.

[0035] Therefore, embodiments of this application provide an installation structure and a vehicle. This installation structure allows the first sensor to be placed inside the windshield, reducing the impact of the first sensor on the vehicle's external appearance and improving the first sensor's resistance to external dirt.

[0036] This mounting structure can be installed on the inside of the windshield (hereinafter referred to as the windshield). The inside of the windshield can refer to the side of the windshield closest to the vehicle's cabin, while the outside of the windshield can refer to the side of the windshield exposed to the vehicle's external environment.

[0037] The windshield may include a first area positioned near its top, which may include a visible area and a shielding area surrounding the visible area. (The following is a continuation of the previous paragraph.) Figure 1 Examples of the various areas on the windshield are provided.

[0038] Reference Figure 1The windshield 100 may include a main viewing area 101 and a shielding area 102. The main viewing area 101 is a transparent area, through which occupants can observe the external environment. The shielding area 102 may be set around the main viewing area 101, along the circumferential edge of the windshield, and its visible light transmittance may be less than or equal to 10%, serving the functions of shielding, protection, and enhancing aesthetics.

[0039] The windshield 100 may include an area 110 located near the top, and the area 110 may include a visible area 111 and an obstructed area 112, such as Figure 1 As shown. The visible area 111 can be a transparent area, allowing the sensor's signals to pass through it to detect the vehicle's external environment; the visible area 111 can be completely surrounded by a shielded area 112, which can be a portion of the shielded area 102. Figure 1 In this context, region 110 can correspond to the first region, and visible area 111 can correspond to the visible area within the first region.

[0040] The mounting structure may include a light-shielding structural member, a support bracket, and a decorative cover. The light-shielding structural member may be connected to and disposed in a first area of ​​the windshield; the light-shielding structural member may also include a window structure (referred to as a window) configured to cooperate with the visible area.

[0041] For example, the light-shielding structure can be bonded to the inner surface of the windshield. As another example, the window structure can be aligned with the visible area. Furthermore, the window structure can have different shapes at different locations along the length of the vehicle. For yet another example, in some implementations, for aesthetic purposes, the end of the window structure closer to the windshield can have a shape and size that matches the visible area; the end of the window structure further from the windshield can have a shape and size that aligns with the first sensor.

[0042] The support bracket can be connected to a sunshade structure or a roof crossbeam. The support bracket can be used to support the first sensor, such that the sensor's viewing window is positioned within the window structure and facing the visible area. For example, the support bracket can support the first sensor at its bottom, and its top can be securely connected to the sunshade structure or a roof crossbeam.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first sensor may include a sensing sensor. For example, the first sensor may be a lidar, millimeter-wave radar, or ultrasonic radar. As another example, the first sensor may be a camera sensor.

[0044] In other embodiments, the first sensor may be a multi-sensor fusion device. For example, a laser vision sensor, i.e., a device that integrates LiDAR and a camera. Another example is a device that integrates multiple cameras of different types.

[0045] The decorative cover can be positioned below the support bracket; one end of the decorative cover can be positioned near the windshield, and the other end can be positioned near the vehicle's roof.

[0046] In one implementation, the support bracket can be connected to the light-shielding structural member via fasteners. (The following is a continuation of the previous paragraph.) Figure 2 Taking a lidar as the first sensor as an example, this configuration method will be described exemplarily. Those skilled in the art will understand that the lidar can be replaced with any of the aforementioned types of first sensors.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 The mounting structure 200 is disposed on the inner side of the windshield 100 and in area 110 of the windshield 100. The mounting structure 200 may include a light-shielding structure 210, a support bracket 220, and a decorative cover 230.

[0048] The top and bottom of the light-shielding structure 210 can be connected to the inner surface of the windshield 100; a window 212 can be provided in the middle of the support bracket 220, which can correspond to the visible area 111. When the lidar 300 is installed in the vehicle through the mounting structure 200, the viewing window of the lidar 300 will be located in the window 212, and the detection light emitted by it will propagate out of the vehicle through the visible area 111; correspondingly, the return light of the detection light can also pass through the visible area from outside the vehicle back into the vehicle and be received by the lidar.

[0049] The decorative cover 230 can be positioned below the support bracket 220; the decorative cover 230 can extend from the windshield 100 towards the rear of the vehicle, with one end of the decorative cover 230 positioned close to the inner side of the windshield 100 and the other end positioned close to the vehicle roof 400. An angled receiving space can be formed between the decorative cover 230 and the windshield 100, and the light-shielding structure 210 and the support bracket 220 can be positioned within this angled space, such as... Figure 2 As shown. Within this angled receiving space, the light-shielding structure 210 can be disposed on one side of the windshield 100, and the support bracket 220 can be disposed on one side of the decorative cover 230. For example, in one implementation, the decorative cover 230 and the light-shielding structure 210 can be connected by fasteners. As another example, in another implementation, the decorative cover 230 and the support bracket 220 can be connected by fasteners.

[0050] The support bracket 220 may be provided with mounting seats 223 and 224; mounting seat 223 may be located at the bottom of the support bracket 220, and mounting seat 224 may be located at the top of the support bracket 220, such as... Figure 2 As shown. The mounting bases (223, 224) of the support bracket 220 can be connected to the light-shielding structure 210 via fasteners.

[0051] The support bracket 220 may also be provided with a support structure 221 for supporting the lidar 300. The support structure 221 may be located at the bottom of the support bracket 220 and may extend from the windshield 100 towards the rear of the vehicle; the lidar may be located above the support structure 221, such as... Figure 2 As shown. The end of the load-bearing structure 221 near the windshield 100 can be connected to the mounting base 223; the load-bearing structure 221 can also be connected to the mounting base 224 via the connecting arm 225, and the connection point between the load-bearing structure 221 and the connecting arm 225 can be located away from the windshield 100.

[0052] In one implementation, the top of the support bracket can be securely connected to the roof crossbeam. (The following is a continuation of this description.) Figure 3 Taking LiDAR as the first sensor as an example, this setup will be explained exemplarily.

[0053] Reference Figure 3 ,and Figure 2 Similarly, the shading structure 210 can be disposed inside the windshield 100, or in area 110. A viewing window corresponding to the viewing area 111 can be provided in the center of the shading structure 210. A decorative cover 230 can be disposed below the support bracket 220; the decorative cover 230 can extend from the windshield 100 to the roof 400.

[0054] and Figure 2 The difference is that, in Figure 3 In the illustrated scheme, the load-bearing bracket 220 may include mounting seats 226 and 227; the mounting seats (226, 227) of the load-bearing bracket 220 can be connected to the roof crossbeam 500 via bolts or other fasteners. The load-bearing structure 221 of the load-bearing bracket 220 can be connected to the mounting seat 226 via connecting arm 228, and to the mounting seat 227 via connecting arm 229. Connecting arms 228 and 229 can be connected to different parts of the load-bearing structure 221, respectively.

[0055] For example, in the lidar 300 with Figure 2 or Figure 3 When arranged in the manner shown in the vehicle, the lidar 300, the light-shielding structure 210, and the support bracket 220 will be obscured by the decorative cover 230 when occupants of the vehicle are observing the windshield 200.

[0056] For example, in lidar 300 and above Figure 2 or Figure 3 When the vehicle is arranged as shown, the view observed by the user in the driver's seat will be as follows: Figure 4 As shown.

[0057] The above combination Figures 2 to 4 The relative positional relationships of the components in the mounting structure 200 are illustrated schematically. The following is a combination of... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The structure of some components in the installation structure is illustrated schematically. Figure 5 To the following Figure 11 In China, lidar is still used as the primary sensor.

[0058] For example, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a light-shielding structural member 210 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0059] Reference Figure 5 The light-shielding structure 210 may include a base 211, which can be connected to the area 110 of the vehicle window glass 100. The light-shielding structure 210 may be provided with a window 212, which may include openings 2121 and 2122. Opening 2121 is located on the side where the windshield is located, and opening 2122 is located on the side where the lidar is located. Openings 2121 and 2122 can be connected through the window 212.

[0060] For example, opening 2121 may have a size and shape that matches the visible area 111; opening 2121 may be located on the surface of base 211 near the windshield 100. Accordingly, when the light-shielding structure 210 is attached to area 110 of the windshield 100, opening 2121 will match the visible area 111, and base 211 will be located in the shaded area 112 surrounding the visible area 111. Window 212 corresponds to the visible area 111; it can be understood that the opening 2121 of window 212 near the windshield has a size and shape that matches the visible area 111.

[0061] For example, suppose the viewing window of the LiDAR 300 is approximately rectangular; such as Figure 5 As shown, the opening 2122 can be rectangular, and the lidar 300 can extend its viewing window into the window 211 through the opening 2122.

[0062] For example, for aesthetic purposes, the inner wall of window 212 can be made into a plane, so that opening 2121 can smoothly transition to window 2122 along each plane; accordingly, window 212 will have different dimensions at different positions in the length direction of the vehicle.

[0063] above Figure 5 The light-shielding structure 210 shown is merely an example. In a specific implementation, the structure and shape of the light-shielding structure 210 may differ from... Figure 5There are differences. For example, the base of the light-shielding structure 210 can be similar in shape to the opening 2121. Or, for example, the shape of the opening 2122 can be adjusted according to the shape of the lidar window.

[0064] For example, Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connection method between the support bracket and the lidar provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 In this context, it is assumed that the support bracket 220 and the lidar 300 are connected by bolts.

[0065] The lidar 300 may include one or more mounting holes, and the support bracket 220 may also be provided with mounting holes that mate with the mounting holes on the lidar.

[0066] In one example, the mounting holes on the lidar 300 can be blind holes, while the mounting holes on the support bracket 220 can be through holes. For example... Figure 6 As shown in (a), the mounting hole 301 is a blind hole and is located at the bottom of the lidar 300; the support structure 221 of the support bracket 220 may be provided with a mounting hole 2211 that mates with the mounting hole 301. When installing the lidar, fasteners such as bolts can be used to pass through the mounting hole 2211 from the bottom of the support structure 221 and connect the support bracket 220 to the lidar 300 through the mounting hole 301.

[0067] In another example, the mounting holes on the lidar 300 can be through holes, while the mounting holes on the support bracket 220 can be blind holes. For example... Figure 6 As shown in (b), the lidar 300 may be provided with a mounting hole 302, which is a through hole; the supporting structure 221 may be provided with a mounting hole 2212 that mates with it, which is a blind hole. When installing the lidar, fasteners such as bolts can be used to pass through the through hole 302 of the lidar 300 from above, and the supporting bracket 220 can be connected to the lidar 300 through the mounting hole 2212.

[0068] In another example, the mounting holes on both the lidar 300 and the support bracket 220 are through holes. Compared to Figure 6 In the proposed solution, when using bolts or other fasteners to install the lidar, additional nuts are required.

[0069] for Figure 6 The internal threads of the mounting holes 301 and 2212 can be pre-set by a tapping process, or they can be formed by extrusion when the self-tapping screw is screwed in.

[0070] In some implementations, window 212 can be located outside the wiping range of the main wiper or within the wiping range of the secondary wiper. The wiping range of the main wiper can refer to the area on the windshield wiped by the driver's wiper blade; the wiping range of the secondary wiper can refer to the area on the windshield wiped by the passenger's wiper blade. For example, in a left-hand drive vehicle, when the wipers are not in operation, the driver's and passenger's wipers can be located at the bottom of the windshield; the driver's wiper can be located on the side closer to the driver, and the passenger's wiper can be located on the side closer to the passenger.

[0071] The following combination Figure 7 Taking a left-hand drive vehicle as an example, the relative positional relationship between window 212 and the wiping range of the windshield wiper is illustrated by way of example. Figure 7 This can be understood as the view a user sees when viewing the vehicle from the front; it can also be understood as the obstructed area on the windshield. Figure 7 This is not reflected in the text.

[0072] Reference Figure 7 The wiping area of ​​the driver's side wiper on the windshield 100 is region 103; boundary 1031 can be the upper boundary of region 103. Similarly, the wiping area of ​​the passenger side wiper on the windshield 100 is region 104; boundary 1041 can be the upper boundary of region 104.

[0073] The visible area 111 can be outside region 103, and the distance between the visible area 111 and the boundary 1031 can be denoted as distance A; the visible area 111 can be inside region 104, and the distance between the visible area 111 and the boundary 1041 can be denoted as distance B. Since the window 212 is set in conjunction with the visible area 111, distance A can also be understood as the distance between the window 212 and the upper boundary of the wiping range of the main wiper. Similarly, distance B can also be understood as the distance between the window 212 and the upper boundary of the wiping range of the auxiliary wiper.

[0074] Given that a water film may remain near the boundary of the wiping area when the windshield wipers are working, at close distances A and B (e.g., 3 mm and 5 mm), the wiper blades may have a water film in the visible area, thus interfering with the operation of the lidar. In some implementations, to avoid the lidar performance being affected by the water film, distance A and distance B can be set to 10 mm or more.

[0075] Assuming that the lidar is installed on the vehicle using mounting structure 200, in this case, a certain area on the windshield will correspond to the lidar's field of view.

[0076] For example, refer to Figure 8Region 113 can correspond to the field of view of the lidar; this field of view 113 can be located within the visible area 111, and there can be a certain distance between it and the boundary of the visible area 111. If this distance is too small (e.g., 1 mm or 2 mm), when the vehicle is on a bumpy road or other adverse road conditions, the lidar's field of view may not be completely within the visible area 111 due to the vibration of the vehicle body, resulting in a deterioration in the lidar's performance.

[0077] In some implementations, the distance between the field of view 113 and the boundary of the visible area 111 can be greater than or equal to 5 millimeters; that is, the distance between the field of view 113 and the boundary of the opening 2121 of the window 212 near the windshield can be greater than or equal to 5 millimeters.

[0078] In this embodiment of the application, by reasonably setting the distance between the boundary of the field of view 113 and the visible area 111, it can be ensured that the lidar can have good detection performance under different road conditions.

[0079] In some implementations, other sensors or devices can also be installed in the first area of ​​the vehicle window glass. For example, this area can house one or more devices such as ultra-wide band (UWB) positioning devices, electronic toll collection (ETC) system terminal equipment, and cameras. The following combines... Figure 9 This is an example illustration.

[0080] exist Figure 9 In this context, it is assumed that the lidar 300 has two circular windows and the camera has one circular window.

[0081] Reference Figure 9 The window 212 may have openings 2123, 2124, and 2125 on the side away from the windshield. These three openings can be arranged side-by-side in the width direction of the vehicle. These three openings can communicate with the opening on the side of the window 212 closest to the windshield. The two viewing windows of the lidar 300 can be set in the window 212 through openings 2123 and 2124; the viewing window of the camera can be set in the window 212 through opening 2125. The camera can be supported by a support bracket 220, allowing the camera and lidar 300 to be arranged side-by-side in the width direction of the vehicle.

[0082] For example, zone 130 can be used to set up UWB / ETC; this zone 130 can be outside the wiping range of the windshield wipers, such as... Figure 9 As shown.

[0083] For example, area 140 can be used to install a rain sensor; this area 140 can be within the wiping range of the secondary wiper, such as... Figure 9 As shown.

[0084] In some implementations, a flexible light-shielding structure can be provided inside the window structure of the light-shielding structure; the flexible light-shielding structure can be provided on the inner wall of the window structure and can be used to: contact the LiDAR when the window of the LiDAR is set in the window structure.

[0085] For example, refer to Figure 10 The sidewall of the window structure 212 may be provided with a flexible light-shielding structure 2129 made of soft materials such as foam and rubber rings; when the window of the lidar is set in the window 212, the flexible light-shielding part 2129 will come into contact with the outer surface of the lidar to eliminate the gap between the window 212 and the lidar.

[0086] In some implementations, the support bracket may be equipped with adjusting screws. These adjusting screws are used to adjust the relative position between the support bracket and the first component. This first component can be a roof crossbeam or a sunshade structure.

[0087] The following is Figure 2 Taking the installation structure 200 shown as an example, combined with Figure 11 The arrangement of the adjusting screws is illustrated by way of example.

[0088] For example, refer to Figure 11 For the support bracket 220, the mounting base 224 and the light-shielding structure 210 can be fastened together by the fastener 201. The support bracket 220 can be provided with an adjusting screw 202 at the mounting base 224. The end of the adjusting screw 202 near the light-shielding structure 210 can protrude from the mounting base 224. By adjusting the length of the adjusting screw 202 protruding from the mounting base 224, the distance between the support bracket 220 and the light-shielding structure 210 can be adjusted.

[0089] Since the lidar 300 is mounted on the support bracket 220, precise control of the lidar's pitch, yaw, roll, and other angles can be achieved by adjusting the adjusting screws.

[0090] This application embodiment also provides an intelligent driving device, which may include... Figures 2 to 11 Any one of the installation structures.

[0091] The intelligent driving devices mentioned in this application can include road vehicles, water vehicles, air vehicles, industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, or entertainment equipment. For example, an intelligent driving device can be a vehicle, which is a vehicle in a broad sense, including transportation vehicles (such as commercial vehicles, passenger cars, motorcycles, flying cars, trains, etc.), industrial vehicles (such as forklifts, trailers, tractors, etc.), engineering vehicles (such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, etc.), agricultural equipment (such as lawnmowers, harvesters, etc.), amusement equipment, toy vehicles, etc. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit the type of vehicle. For example, the vehicles in this application can include pure electric vehicles (pure electric vehicle / battery electric vehicle, pureEV / battery EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), range-extended electric vehicles (REEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), or new energy vehicles (NEV), etc.

[0092] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0093] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0094] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0095] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0096] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An installation structure, characterized in that, The mounting structure is disposed on the inside of the windshield, and the mounting structure includes a light-shielding structural component, a load-bearing bracket, and a decorative cover; The light-shielding structure is connected to the windshield and disposed in a first area of ​​the windshield. The first area is disposed near the top of the windshield. The first area includes a visible area and a shielding area surrounding the visible area. The middle part of the light-shielding structure includes a window structure that cooperates with the visible area. The support bracket is connected to the light-shielding structure or the roof beam. The support bracket is used to support the first sensor so that the window of the first sensor is set in the window structure and faces the visible area. The decorative cover is located below the support bracket, with one end of the decorative cover near the windshield and the other end near the vehicle's roof.

2. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The window structure is located outside the wiping area of ​​the main wiper and inside the wiping area of ​​the secondary wiper.

3. The installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The window structure satisfies at least one of the following conditions: The distance between the window structure and the upper boundary of the wiping area of ​​the main wiper is greater than or equal to 10 mm; The distance between the window structure and the upper boundary of the wiping area of ​​the auxiliary wiper is greater than or equal to 10 mm.

4. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The window structure includes a first opening located near the windshield and a second opening configured to cooperate with the first sensor, the first opening and the second opening being connected through the window structure; The field of view of the first sensor is located inside the first opening, and the distance between the boundary of the field of view and the boundary of the first opening is greater than or equal to 5 mm.

5. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The support bracket is also used to support the second sensor, so that the first sensor and the second sensor are arranged side by side along the width direction of the vehicle; The window structure further includes a third opening that cooperates with the second sensor, and the window structure is used to place the view of the second sensor in the window structure through the third opening.

6. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The support bracket includes an adjusting screw, which is used to adjust the gap between the support bracket and the first component, the first component including the roof crossbeam or the sunshade structure.

7. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The support bracket supports the first sensor at its bottom, and the bottom of the support bracket extends from the windshield toward the rear of the vehicle.

8. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first sensor is a lidar, camera, or laser vision sensor.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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