Adapter

DE102019219127B4Active Publication Date: 2026-10-01ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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Application Number
DE102019219127
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2018-12-24
Filing Date
2019-12-06
Publication Date
2026-10-01
Estimated Expiration
2039-12-06

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Technical Problem

Conventional radar device adapters are limited in their ability to adjust the angle relative to the vehicle mounting part, requiring a larger arrangement space due to their design that allows adjustment only from the front side, restricting placement to the front portion of the vehicle.

Method used

The adapter features at least three continuous female threads and three set screws with rotatable ends that can be adjusted from both the front and rear, allowing for angular adjustment and placement at both the front and rear areas of the vehicle mounting part.

Benefits of technology

This design reduces the required arrangement space for the adapter and radar device by enabling flexible angular adjustment, allowing for placement at different vehicle locations, thus optimizing space utilization.

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Abstract

An adapter (100) that is attached to a mounting part of a vehicle to hold a radar device (60), wherein at least three continuous internal threads (30) are formed, wherein at least three adjusting screws (40) are provided, one end of which is rotatably and angularly adjustable on the mounting part of the vehicle and on which an external thread (41) is formed that engages in the internal thread (30); wherein the adapter (100) has a first component (10) and a second component (20) with a screw fastening for attaching the second component (20) to the first component (10), wherein the adapter (100) clamps the radar device (60) from a vertical direction through the first component (10) and the second component (20) and thereby holds the radar device (60), and wherein the internal threads (30) are provided on the first component (10).
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an adapter for holding a radar device. [Background]

[0002] Currently, some vehicles are equipped with radar systems, such as laser radar, milliwave radar, or similar devices, to detect obstacles. These radar systems are used, for example, in adaptive cruise control (ACC) systems, stop-and-go traffic control systems, distance warning systems, and similar applications.

[0003] This radar device is held by an adapter and attached to a mounting point on a vehicle. Among the adapters proposed were those that incorporate an adjusting mechanism for changing the angle of the radar device's detection axis relative to the vehicle's mounting point, thereby altering the adapter's angle relative to the mounting point (see, for example, patent document 1). [State of the art][Patent document][Patent document 1]

[0004] JP Patent Disclosure No. 2002-303672 [Overview of the invention][Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] To mount the adapter and radar unit to the vehicle's mounting bracket, it is necessary to ensure sufficient space for the adapter and radar unit in the vicinity of the mounting bracket. This space includes not only the area occupied by the adapter and radar unit themselves, but also the space required to adjust the adapter's angle relative to the mounting bracket. Depending on the design of the vehicle's mounting bracket and its surroundings, the required space for the adapter and radar unit can be reduced by positioning the adapter at the front or rear of the mounting bracket.

[0006] Nevertheless, conventional adapters are designed in such a way that the adapter angle relative to the mounting bracket can only be adjusted from the front of the adapter. Therefore, conventional adapters can only be mounted on a front section of the vehicle's mounting bracket. Consequently, the problem arises that, with conventional adapters, the required space for the adapter and the radar device can become quite large due to the design of the vehicle's mounting bracket and its surroundings.

[0007] The present invention addresses the problems mentioned above. The object of the invention is to provide an adapter for mounting a radar device on a vehicle, whereby the space required for the adapter and the radar device can be reduced. [Means of solving the problem]

[0008] According to the present invention, the adapter, which is attached to a mounting part of a vehicle to hold a radar device, is characterized in that at least three continuous internal threads are formed, and that at least three adjusting screws are provided, one end of which is rotatably and angularly adjustable attached to the mounting part of the vehicle and on which an external thread is formed that engages in the internal thread. [Effect of the invention]

[0009] In the adapter according to the present invention, the adapter angle relative to the vehicle's mounting part can be adjusted by changing the insertion direction of the adjusting screws in internal threads from both the front and the rear of the adapter. This is because, according to the present invention, the adapter can be positioned at either the front or the rear of the vehicle's mounting part. Therefore, the required installation space for the adapter and the radar device can be reduced in the adapter according to the present invention. List of characters [ Fig. Figure 1] is an exploded oblique view of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention. [ Fig. 2] is an assembly of the adapter in oblique view according to the embodiment of the present invention. [ Fig. Figure 3] is an oblique view in which a radar device is held by the adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention. [ Fig. Figure 4] is an oblique view in which a radar device is held by the adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention. [ Fig. 5] is an assembly of the adapter in oblique view according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Emphasis of the invention]

[0010] The adapter according to the present invention will be explained below with reference to drawings. The designs and modes of operation described below are examples. The adapter according to the present invention is not limited to these designs and modes of operation, or the like. In the respective drawings, identical or similar components or areas are designated by the same reference numerals. Where necessary, the inclusion of reference numerals is omitted. With regard to more detailed designs, the representation in the drawings is simplified or omitted as appropriate. embodiment

[0011] The adapter according to the present invention will be explained below with reference to drawings. <Konstruktion des Adapters>

[0012] Fig. Figure 1 is an exploded oblique view of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. Figure 2 shows an assembly of the adapter in oblique view according to the embodiment of the present invention. Fig. Figure 3 is an oblique view in which a radar device is held by the adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] The adapter 100 According to the present embodiment, an adapter is attached to a mounting part of a vehicle to mount a radar device. 60to be held. The vehicle is a bicycle, a motorized two-wheeler, a motorized tricycle, a motorized quadricycle, or the like, in which at least one of the elements—internal combustion engine and electric motor—is used as a power source. Bicycles are generally defined as vehicles propelled by pedaling force applied to the ground. This includes standard bicycles, electrically assisted bicycles, electrically powered bicycles, and the like. Motorized two-wheelers and motorized tricycles are so-called motorized vehicles, which include motorcycles, scooters, electric scooters, and the like. The vehicle's mounting component is a bracket or similar device provided on the vehicle for attaching the adapter. 100 .

[0014] Before the adapter 100 The individual parts of the essentially cuboid radar device will be explained.60 as defined below. The transmit / receive area 65 is designated as the front side, and one of the transmitting / receiving surfaces 65 The opposite side is designated as the back. Of these, the transmitting / receiving surface... 65 and the back side connecting the sides becomes the side that is attached to a first support part 12 of a first component, which will be explained later. 10 is located as the first page 61 determined. According to the present embodiment, the bottom side of the radar device is 60 the first page 61 . Of the transmitting / receiving area 65 and the back sides connecting each other will be the side that is attached to a second support part 22 a second component, which will be explained later 20 is attached as the second page 62 determined. According to the present embodiment, the upper side of the radar device is 60 the second page 62. Of the transmitting / receiving area 65 and the back sides connecting the pages become those of the first side 61 and the second page 62 various pages as a third page 63 and fourth page 64 determined. According to the present embodiment, the left side is the third side. 63 , and the right side is the fourth side 64 .

[0015] The adapter 100 a first component 10 and a second component 20 on.

[0016] The first component 10 a basic part 11 and one of this basic part 11 First support part projecting forwards 12 on. The basic part 11 is arranged in such a way that the basic part 11 the back of the radar device 60 opposite. The first support part 12 is on the first page 61 the radar device60 to the first page 61 to support. According to the present embodiment, a connector used for connecting the line to a control unit (not shown) is 66 on the first page 61 the one from the adapter 100 held radar device 60 therefore, in the first support section 12 a through hole 16 formed, thereby forming the first support part 12 and the connector 66 not disturb each other. The connector 66 This is because when holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 through the through-hole 16 guided. It is also possible that instead of the through-hole. 16 a recess in the first support part 12 is trained so that the first support part 12 and the connector 66 not to disturb each other.

[0017] In the first component 10 e.g. in the main part11 , are internal threads 13 on the second component 20 formed in opposing positions. The internal threads 13 are the internal threads into which the second component is screwed for fastening. 20 on the first component 10 through external threaded screws 1 the external threaded screws 1 They can be screwed in. The number of internal threads 13 is not particularly restricted. Preferably, at least one internal thread is used. 13 at both ends of the base part 11 trained.

[0018] According to the present embodiment, the first component 10 from the basic part 11 forward-protruding side walls 14 and 15 up. The side wall 14 is arranged in such a way that the side wall 14 the third page 63 the radar device 60 opposite. The side wall 15is arranged in such a way that the side wall 15 the fourth page 64 the radar device 60 opposite. The side wall 14 and the side wall 15 According to the present embodiment, they lie opposite each other in a lateral direction. As explained below, the adapter clamps. 100 through the first component 10 and the second component 20 from each vertical direction the radar device 60 and thereby holds the radar device 60 The adapter can be used in this process. 100 by limiting lateral displacement of the radar device 60 sufficient power for the radar device 60 hold. Therefore, side wall 14 and side wall 15 Not strictly necessary in the construction. However, if the side wall 14 and the side wall 15This allows for a lateral displacement of the radar device. 60 be more restricted and the radar device may fall out 60 from the adapter 100 better prevented.

[0019] The distance between the side wall 14 and the side wall 15 can be larger than the distance between the third side 63 and the fourth page 64 the radar device 60 This allows the same adapter to be used. 100 a radar device 60 hold, where the distance between the third side 63 and the fourth page 64 is larger than with the radar device 60 according to Fig. 3. This is how the adapter is used 100 namely, universally usable. Because it has no side walls. 14 and 15 The same adapter can also be used if provided for. 100 a radar device 60hold, where the distance between the third side 63 and the fourth page 64 is larger than with the radar device 60 according to Fig. 3. This is how the adapter is used 100 namely universally usable.

[0020] The second component 20 a basic part 21 and one of this basic part 21 second support part projecting forwards 22 on. The basic part 21 is arranged in such a way that the basic part 21 the first component 10 opposite. Although, according to the present embodiment, the base part 21 not the back of the radar device 60 On the opposite side, it is also possible that the basic part 21 is extended downwards, so that the base part 21 partially the back of the radar device 60 is arranged opposite each other. The second support part 22 is on the second side62 the radar device 60 to the second page 62 to support it. In the second component 20 e.g. in the main part 21 , are through holes 23 to guide the external threaded screws 1 on the internal threads 13 of the first component 10 formed in opposite positions. The number of through holes 23 corresponds to the number of internal threads 13 .

[0021] By guiding the external threaded screws 1 through the through holes 23 of the second component 20 and the screwing in of the external threaded screws 1 into the internal threads 13 of the first component 10 will the second component 20 on the first component 10 Fastened with screws. By attaching the second component. 20 on the first component 10 The radar device is secured with screws. 60between the first support part 12 of the first component 10 and the second support part 22 of the second component 20 clamped. The clamping force exerted vertically in both directions by the screws acts as a holding force, thereby clamping the radar device. 60 from the adapter 100 is held.

[0022] With the adapter 100 A plurality of radar devices can 60 , where the positions of the connector 66 are different, through an identical adapter 100 be held.

[0023] Fig. 4 is an oblique view in which a radar device is held by the adapter according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the Fig. 4 radar device shown 60 is the connector 66 on the third side 63 intended. To hold this radar device 60 Is the adapter also included? 100according to the Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 usable, provided the adapter 100 and the connector 66 They don't interfere with each other. With the adapter 100 according to Fig. 4 is to avoid interference from the one on the third side 63 intended connector 66 a recess 17 , as can be seen from the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 or similar, as can be seen on the third page 63 opposite side wall 14 trained.

[0024] According to the present embodiment, the adapter 100 an adjustment mechanism for changing the angle of the detection axis of the radar device 60 opposite the vehicle's mounting part. More specifically, the adapter has 100 Three internal threads as an adjusting mechanism 30 and three adjusting screws 40 on. The respective internal threads 30are, for example, running from front to back through the first component 10 trained. At the respective adjustment screws 40 is an external thread 41 formed, which goes into the internal thread 30 engages. At the front end of the external thread. 41 is a tool connection section 42 provided with, for example, a polygonal profile. The adjusting screw 40 This is due to the screwing in of the external thread. 41 the adjusting screw 40 into the internal thread 30 of the first component 10 and turning the adjusting screw 40 through a section connected to the tool connection 42 connected tool in the through directions of the internal thread 30 relative to the first component 10 relocatable.

[0025] The tool connection section 42 far end of the adjusting screw 40It is attached to the vehicle's mounting bracket in a rotatable and angle-adjustable manner. Provided the adjusting screw 40 The construction is designed to secure the end of the adjusting screw and is rotatable and angle-adjustable relative to the vehicle's mounting part. 40 The mounting part of the vehicle is not particularly limited. Universal joints with various designs are known, through which two connecting pieces are rotatably and angularly connected to each other. For example, it is also possible to use the end of the adjusting screw 40 to attach such a universal joint to the mounting part of the vehicle in a rotatable and angle-changeable manner by means of a generally known connecting construction.

[0026] According to the present embodiment, the end of the adjusting screw 40 through a combination with the adjusting screw 40 a fastening element forming a universal joint 50The mounting element is rotatable and angle-adjustable on the vehicle's mounting bracket. 50 can be used as an additional part of the adapter 100 It can be implemented or implemented as an additional part of the vehicle. Further details are provided at the tool connection section. 42 far end of the adjusting screw 40 a calotte section 43 formed, the outer circumference of which is partially spherical. The fastening element 50 a holding part 51 on, which the calotte section 43 the adjusting screw 40 It is rotatable and angle-adjustable. The design of the holding part. 51 to hold the calotte section 43 is not particularly restricted. It is possible to use it as a design element for the holding part. 51 to hold the calotte section 43to use various well-known designs in which the spherical section is held rotatably and angularly by a universal joint. The holding part 51 can the calotte section 43 to consider solvable or unsolvable.

[0027] By the external threads 41 the adjusting screws 40 into the respective internal threads 30 of the first component 10 to be screwed in and one of the number of adjusting screws 40 same number of fasteners 50 is attached to the vehicle's mounting part and through the retaining parts 51 the respective fastening elements 50 the calotte sections 43 the respective adjusting screws 40 The adapter will be held 100 attached to the vehicle's mounting point. Although the design for attaching the mounting element 50Since the mounting point of the vehicle is not particularly restricted, the following mounting design according to the present embodiment is used. The mounting element 50 has a first collar 52 and a second collar 53 with different heights. Between the first collar 52 and the second collar 53 A plate part of the vehicle's mounting part is clamped, thereby securing the mounting element. 50 it is attached to the vehicle's mounting part.

[0028] In the state in which the adapter 100 Attached to the vehicle's mounting part, a tool is used with the tool connection sections. 42 connected and the respective adjusting screws are connected 40 rotated, thereby changing the positions of the respective adjusting screws 40 the distance between the adapter 100and the vehicle's mounting point can be varied. This allows the angle of the adapter to be adjusted. 100 Adjustable relative to the vehicle's mounting point. Specifically, the angle of the detection axis of the adapter can be adjusted. 100 held radar device 60 Adjust it relative to the vehicle's mounting part.

[0029] If the external threads 41 the adjusting screws 40 , as can be seen from the Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 visible, from the back of the first component 10 into the internal threads 30 The adapter will be screwed in. 100 arranged on a front area of ​​the vehicle's mounting part, wherein the tool connection sections 42 the adjusting screws 40 from the first component 10 protrude forwards. Therefore, the angle of the adapter 100 opposite the vehicle's mounting part from the front of the adapter 100adjusted. However, the view from the front of the adapter is still there. 100 The angle adjustment was described as an example.

[0030] Fig. Figure 5 shows an assembly of the adapter in oblique view according to the embodiment of the present invention. If the external threads 41 the adjusting screws 40 , as from Fig. 5 visible, from the front of the first component 10 into the internal threads 30 The adapter will be screwed in. 100 arranged at a rear area of ​​the vehicle's mounting part, wherein the tool connection sections 42 the adjusting screws 40 from the first component 10 protrude to the rear. Therefore, the angle of the adapter 100 opposite the vehicle's mounting part from the back of the adapter 100 set.

[0031] Consequently, with the adapter 100according to the present embodiment, the angle of the adapter 100 opposite the vehicle's mounting part, both from the front and the back of the adapter. 100 In other words, from both the front and the back of the radar device. 60 Adjustable. Depending on the design of the vehicle's mounting point and its surroundings, the adapter's placement can be adjusted. 100 and the radar device 60 by reducing the size of the adapter 100 is located on a front area of ​​the mounting part or on a rear area of ​​the mounting part. Since the adapter 100 according to the present embodiment, the angle of the adapter 100 opposite the vehicle's mounting part, both from the front and the back of the adapter. 100 The placement of the adapter is adjustable.100 and the radar device 60 be reduced in size.

[0032] According to the present embodiment, the adapter 100 the three internal threads 30 and the three adjustment screws 40 Nevertheless, the number of internal threads will increase. 30 not limited to three. The number of adjustment screws 40 It is also not limited to three. If the distance between the adapter 100 and the mounting part of the vehicle is adjustable in at least three positions, the angle of the adapter can be adjusted. 100 They must be adjusted relative to the vehicle's mounting part. Therefore, at least three internal threads are sufficient. 30 out. It is also possible to have the same number or more than four internal threads. 30 to provide for. At least three adjustment screws are also sufficient. 40 out. It is also possible to use the same number or more than four adjusting screws. 40 to provide for.

[0033] With the adapter100 According to the present embodiment, all internal threads 30 on the first component 10 provided for. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment. It is also possible that the internal threads 30 partially on the second component 20 are provided. If all internal threads 30 on the first component 10 If such devices are provided, the following effect can be achieved. To explain in more detail, if a radar device is used... 60 with a different length in both directions vertically, in which the first component 10 and the second component 20 Opposite each other, held, the same first component will be used 10 used, however, the shape of the second component 20 changed. It is not necessary to adjust each radar device accordingly. 60 with a different vertical length the mounting positions of the adjusting screws 40to modify the vehicle's mounting part. This will change the adapter. 100 Universally applicable.

[0034] Even if all internal threads 30 on the second component 20 The same effect can be achieved if the necessary equipment is used. To explain in more detail, a radar device... 60 held with a different vertical length, the same second component 20 used, however, the shape of the first component is changed. 10 changed. It is not necessary to adjust each radar device accordingly. 60 with a different vertical length the mounting position of the adjusting screws 40 to modify the vehicle's mounting part. This will change the adapter. 100 Universally applicable.

[0035] If all internal threads 30 on the first component 10 The angle of the adapter can be adjusted. 100must be adjusted relative to the vehicle's mounting part before the second component 20 on the first component 10 is fastened with screws, in other words, before the radar device 60 from the adapter 100 is held. Consequently, the angle of the adapter is 100 compared to the vehicle's mounting part, both in the state before the radar device is attached 60 through the adapter 100 as well as in the state while holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 Adjustable. This reduces the amount of work required to adjust the angle of the adapter. 100 compared to the vehicle's mounting part, this makes it easier. Even if all internal threads are used. 30 on the second component 20 The same effect can be achieved if the intended measures are in place.

[0036] If the adapter 100 according to the present embodiment, the adjusting screws 40on the internal threads 30 The respective adjusting screws will be attached 40 outside the range of the radar device 60 arranged. This design allows the angle of the adapter to be adjusted. 100 compared to the vehicle's mounting part, both in the state before the radar device is attached 60 through the adapter 100 as well as in the state while holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 This will reduce the amount of work required to adjust the angle of the adapter. 100 compared to the vehicle's mounting part, it is easier.

[0037] According to the present embodiment, the adapter 100 Internal mounting thread 31 designed in which mounting screws are inserted into through holes in the vehicle's mounting bracket. Therefore, if there is no angle adjustment of the adapter... 100The adapter is required in relation to the vehicle's mounting part. 100 on the vehicle's mounting part without adjusting screws 40 must be attached. Therefore, if there is no angle adjustment of the adapter. 100 The adapter is required in relation to the vehicle's mounting part. 100 according to the present embodiment compared to the adapters in which there are no internal fastening threads 31 They are designed to be built in a smaller version. Specifically, the adapter's attachment... 100 and the radar device 60 facilitated. The number of internal mounting threads 31 is not particularly limited. According to the present embodiment, there are three internal fastening threads. 31 trained.

[0038] With the adapter 100 According to the present embodiment, all internal fastening threads 31 in the first component 10trained. Therefore, the adapter can 100 both in the state before holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 as well as in the state while holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 It is attached to the vehicle's mounting point. This secures the adapter. 100 further simplified at the vehicle's mounting point. <Verfahren zum Halten der Radarvorrichtung durch den Adapter>

[0039] The procedure for holding the radar device is described below. 60 through the adapter 100 explained. First, the radar device will be 60 through the first component 10 and the second component 20 Clamped. Through the through holes. 23 of the second component 20 will the external threaded screws 1 guided. The external threaded screws 1 are inserted into the internal threads13 of the first component 10 screwed in, thereby creating the second component 20 on the first component 10 It is attached with screws. This secures the radar device. 60 between the first support part 12 of the first component 10 and the second support part 22 of the second component 20 clamped and thus through the adapter 100 held. <Verfahren zur Befestigung des Adapters am Befestigungsteil des Fahrzeugs>

[0040] The procedure for attaching the adapter is then described. 100 The vehicle's mounting point is explained. If an angle adjustment of the adapter is required... 100 The adapter is required in relation to the vehicle's mounting part. 100 by adjusting screws 40 Attached to the vehicle's mounting point. The adapter's attachment. 100The radar device is attached to the vehicle's mounting bracket before being held in place. 60 through the adapter 100 or while holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 .

[0041] First, the external threads are 41 the adjusting screws 40 into the respective internal threads 30 of the first component 10 screwed in. The number of external threads 41 same number of fasteners 50 It is attached to the vehicle's mounting point. Through the retaining parts 51 the respective fastening elements 50 The calotte sections will be 43 the respective external threads 41 held, thereby the adapter 100 it is attached to the vehicle's mounting point. It is also possible that the mounting parts 51 the respective fastening elements 50 the calotte sections 43the respective external threads 41 are held, whereupon the fasteners 50 to be attached to the vehicle's mounting part.

[0042] After attaching the adapter 100 A tool with tool connection sections is attached to the vehicle's mounting part. 42 connected, and the respective adjusting screws 40 are rotated, thereby increasing the distance between the adapter 100 and the vehicle's mounting part through the positions of the respective adjusting screws 40 is changed. This allows the angle of the adapter to be adjusted. 100 must be adjusted relative to the vehicle's mounting part.

[0043] If the adapter has no angle adjustment 100 The adapter is required in relation to the vehicle's mounting part. 100 on the vehicle's mounting part without adjusting screws 40 attached. The attachment of the adapter. 100The radar device is attached to the vehicle's mounting bracket before being held in place. 60 through the adapter 100 or while holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 .

[0044] First, the mounting screws are inserted into the through holes of the vehicle's mounting bracket. In the state where the adjusting screws are... 40 from the respective internal threads 30 Once removed, the fastening screws inserted into the through holes of the vehicle's mounting part are inserted into the internal fastening threads. 31 of the adapter 100 screwed in, thereby making the adapter 100 it is attached to the vehicle's mounting part. <Effekt des Adapters>

[0045] The adapter 100 According to the present embodiment, an adapter is attached to the mounting part of the vehicle to mount the radar device. 60to hold it in the adapter 100 are at least three continuous internal threads 30 trained. The adapter 100 has at least three adjustment screws 40 on, one end of which is rotatably and angularly attached to the vehicle's mounting part and on which an external thread 41 is designed to fit into the internal thread 30 intervenes.

[0046] With the adapter 100 According to the present embodiment, the angle of the adapter can be adjusted. 100 compared to the vehicle's mounting part by changing the insertion direction of the adjusting screws 40 in the internal threads 30 both from the front and the back of the adapter 100 be adjusted. The adapter 100According to the present embodiment, it can be arranged on both a front and a rear area of ​​the vehicle's mounting part. Therefore, the adapter can be... 100 according to the present embodiment, the arrangement location for the adapter 100 and the radar device 60 be reduced in size.

[0047] Preferably the other end of the adjusting screws 40 formed with a polygonal profile. This design allows the adjusting screws to be positioned at the other end. 40 a tool connection section 42 trained, which simplifies the fastening work.

[0048] If at least three internal threads 30 , namely all internal threads 30 , the adjusting screws 40 These adjusting screws will be fastened 40 preferably outside the scope of the radar device 60arranged. Due to the above design of the adapter. 100 Can the angle of the adapter be adjusted? 100 compared to the vehicle's mounting part, both in the state before the radar device is attached 60 through the adapter 100 as well as in the state while holding the radar device 60 through the adapter 100 This will reduce the amount of work required to adjust the angle of the adapter. 100 compared to the vehicle's mounting part, it is easier.

[0049] Preferably the adapter 100 Internal mounting thread 31 The adapter is designed to be screwed into mounting screws that are inserted into through holes in the vehicle's mounting bracket. Due to the above design of the adapter... 100 can the adapter 100 compared to the adapter which has no internal mounting threads 31are designed to be built in a smaller design if there is no angle adjustment of the adapter. 100 is required in relation to the vehicle's mounting part.

[0050] As above, the adapter was 100 as described in the present embodiment. However, the adapter according to the present invention is not limited to the description of the present embodiment. It is also possible that the present embodiment is only partially provided. For example, the adapter 100 according to the present embodiment the radar device 60 through the first component 10 and the second component 20, namely two components. However, this design is described only as an example. Previously, adapters with various designs have been proposed for holding a radar device, such as a one-piece adapter in which the radar device is held by a locking claw projecting forward from a base part. For the adapter according to the present invention, various designs for holding the radar device can be used. Specifically, the above effect can be achieved with the adapter according to the present invention regardless of the design used to hold the radar device. Reference symbol list 1 external threaded screw 10 first component 11 Basic part 12 first support part 13 internal threads 14 Side wall 15 side wall 16 through holes 17 recess 20 second component 21 Basic part 22 second support part 23 Through hole 30 internal threads 31 Internal fastening threads 40 adjusting screw 41 external threads 42 Tool connection section 43 Spherical section 50 fastening elements 51 Holding part 52 first collar 53 second collar 60 radar device 61 first page 62 second page 63 third page 64 fourth page 65 Transmit / receive area 66 connectors 100 adapters

Claims

[1] Adapter (100) which is attached to a mounting part of a vehicle to hold a radar device (60), characterized by , that at least three continuous internal threads (30) are formed, and that at least three adjusting screws (40) are provided, one end of which is rotatably and angularly fixed to the mounting part of the vehicle and on which an external thread (41) is formed which engages in the internal thread (30). [2] Adapter (100) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the other end of the adjusting screws (40) is formed with a polygonal profile. [3] Adapter (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that when the adjusting screws (40) are attached to the at least three internal threads (30), the adjusting screws (40) are arranged outside the circumference of the radar device (60). [4] Adapter (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized byInternal fastening threads (31) into which fastening screws are screwed, which are inserted into through holes of the fastening part of the vehicle.

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