Housing for a sensor cleaning device, modular system and sensor cleaning device

Abstract

Housing (6) for a sensor cleaning device (5) for cleaning a sensor field (7) of a sensor (2), in particular a LiDAR sensor, of a motor vehicle (1), wherein at least one drive (8) of the sensor cleaning device (5) can be arranged in the housing (6), wherein a first housing part (11) is provided which can be connected at least indirectly to the sensor (2), and wherein the first housing part (11) extends along a side (13) of the sensor field (7) in the assembled state. It is proposed that at least a second housing part (12) is provided which can be connected at least indirectly to the first housing part (11), and that the second housing part (12) extends along the side (13) of the sensor field (7) in the assembled state. Furthermore, a modular system (50) for manufacturing such a housing (6) and a sensor cleaning device (5) with such a housing (6) are specified.

Description

State of the art

[0001] The invention relates to a sensor cleaning device, a housing for a sensor cleaning device, and a modular system for manufacturing such a housing. Specifically, the invention relates to the field of sensor cleaning devices for sensors designed as LiDAR sensors.

[0002] From DE 10 2022 208 760 A1, a sensor cleaning device is known that serves to clean the sensor field of a sensor, in particular a LiDAR sensor, of a vehicle. The sensor cleaning device has a wiper drive housing that largely encloses at least one wiper drive unit. A wiper is arranged outside the wiper drive housing, which cleans the sensor field by a wiping motion. Furthermore, a watertight seal of the wiper drive housing is provided, wherein a sealing unit seals a movable opening for the wiper and / or for a wiper mounting element. Disclosure of the invention

[0003] The housing according to the invention, with the features of the main claim, has the advantage of enabling an improved design and simpler adaptation to different applications. The housing can be directly connected to a sensor, in particular a LiDAR sensor. The housing advantageously serves to accommodate at least one drive unit of the sensor cleaning device. Corresponding advantages arise with a modular system according to claim 12 and a sensor cleaning device according to claim 13.

[0004] The measures listed in the dependent claims result in further advantageous developments and improvements of the features specified in the main claim.

[0005] Specifically, the sensor can be used in a motor vehicle that enables autonomous or semi-autonomous driving, or provides corresponding driver assistance. In this context, the sensor can be used to detect the surroundings. Specifically, a LiDAR system can be implemented that uses at least one LiDAR sensor to detect the environment. Optical distance and speed measurements can be performed using a laser. This can be supported by other sensors.

[0006] The term "sensor" is to be understood broadly and can also include optical detection using a camera as well as the emission of radiation, such as a laser beam in a LiDAR system. Furthermore, a LiDAR sensor can be based on various technologies, such as MEMS or OPA. The sensor field is not necessarily cylindrical. Preferably, in the present invention, the sensor field is flat or slightly curved, i.e., not a cylindrical surface extending circumferentially through 360°. It is understood that several such sensors can be used in a motor vehicle to achieve, for example, complete coverage of the area around the vehicle, i.e., 360° coverage.

[0007] The functionality of the sensor, especially a LiDAR sensor, can depend significantly on the cleanliness of the sensor field, particularly when a laser beam exits through it and re-enters after reflection in the surroundings to be detected. Solid dirt particles or liquid droplets such as rainwater can significantly impair its operation. The sensor field is cleaned using the sensor cleaning device.

[0008] The sensor cleaning device advantageously includes at least one wiper. Furthermore, a device for spraying cleaning fluid onto the sensor field can be provided, which may be integrated into the wiper.

[0009] The sensor cleaning device is specifically adapted to the sensor, in particular the LiDAR sensor. The drive mechanism of the sensor cleaning device can be located within the housing. The drive can include a gearbox, such as a worm gear or similar device. The drive can be designed as a linear drive to actuate the wiper. This allows for various movement patterns on the sensor field for the wiper. The wiper can have an elastic wiping lip. The wiper can be subjected to a certain force against the sensor field, for example, by pre-tensioning the wiping lip. Furthermore, a parking position for the wiper can be implemented, in which the wiper is protected behind, for example, a cover and preferably not visible from the outside.

[0010] The housing for the sensor cleaning device can preferably be directly connected to the sensor housing. Alternatively, an indirect connection can be achieved via a special connecting element. The design of this at least indirect connection, i.e., direct or indirect, can be determined, for example, by the vehicle manufacturer and / or by the sensor requirements.

[0011] The proposed housing allows for advantageous adaptation to the specific application, particularly to the sensor and its connection. This is especially beneficial because the market for autonomous vehicles and related sensors is highly dynamic, resulting in frequent changes to vehicle-specific requirements. The housing can be adapted to these evolving requirements with reduced effort. Specifically, the modular design of the housing facilitates easier integration with different sensor housings.

[0012] The housing can be composed of two, three, or more housing parts. This allows for adaptation to the requirements and complexity of the sensor housing, particularly through the number of housing parts. At least one housing part can also serve as a standardized component, enabling, for example, a standardized connection to the sensor housing and / or a connection to a drive or drive components of the sensor cleaning device. One or more additional housing parts can then be used to adapt to specific requirements, such as the size of the sensor field.

[0013] Thus, adaptation to the specific application can be achieved by modifying preferably only one housing component, with at least one housing component serving as a standardized housing component. This reduces tooling costs, material usage, and design effort.

[0014] Thus, a modular housing design consisting of several housing parts, which includes a possible design consisting of two housing parts, allows for significantly improved adaptability compared to a housing made of a single part.

[0015] It is advantageous that at least one middle housing part is provided, which, in the assembled state, is arranged between the first housing part and the second housing part, that the middle housing part is connected to the first housing part and / or the second housing part in the assembled state, and that the middle housing part extends along the side of the sensor field in the assembled state. This allows for advantageous adaptation.

[0016] In this configuration, at least one middle housing part can be selected from a modular system or adapted to the specific application, while the two outer housing parts can be standardized. These standardized housing parts can then be used, at least essentially unchanged, with different sensors, while the adaptation to the specific sensor is achieved through the middle housing part.

[0017] It is advantageous that at least one connection between two of the housing parts is achieved by welding, in particular ultrasonic welding. This allows for the creation of a permanent connection.

[0018] It is advantageous that at least one of the housing parts has at least one connecting element, in particular designed to include at least one energy converter, especially one with a nose-shaped and / or triangular profile, which is at least partially meltable during welding and on which, in the joined state, a weld joint is realized that is at least substantially spot-shaped or at least substantially line-shaped. This allows a specific weld point or weld line to be precisely defined, resulting in a high level of process reliability.

[0019] It is advantageous that at least one connection between the two housing parts is achieved by adhesive bonding, in particular surface bonding. A permanent bond can be created through a chemical reaction between the adhesive and the two housing parts.

[0020] It is advantageous that at least one of the housing parts has at least one connecting element, and in particular that the connection achieved by adhesive bonding, especially surface bonding, is formed at least between the connecting element provided on one housing part and the other housing part connected to that one housing part. This allows for improved mechanical strength. Furthermore, process reliability can be improved.

[0021] It is advantageous that at least one connection between two housing parts is achieved by at least one rivet, in particular a clip rivet, and / or by at least one screw. This allows for simple assembly. The rivets can be selected according to their material, for example, to achieve the required strength. For instance, the rivets can be made of metal or plastic. A clip rivet can be pressed into the connecting hole during assembly, either by hand or with a machine.

[0022] It is advantageous that at least one of the housing parts has at least one connecting element, and in particular is designed such that the rivet or screw extends through the connecting element and another housing part, and preferably extends through a further connecting element, with a plate of the further housing part arranged between the connecting element and the further connecting element. This ensures a reliable connection.

[0023] It is advantageous that at least one connection between two housing parts is achieved through a snap-fit ​​connection. This further reduces the number of parts required for assembly and / or the manufacturing or assembly effort.

[0024] It is advantageous that at least one of the housing parts has at least one connecting element, and that at least one locking element provided for the connecting element engages in another housing part when assembled. This enables high process reliability and / or easy assembly.

[0025] It is advantageous that the housing components, when assembled, form a housing that is essentially closed on five sides and open towards the sensor field. A suitable seal can be applied to the open side of the housing. For example, a sealing unit can provide a movable opening for the wiper and / or a wiper mounting element, thus ensuring a reliable seal. Brief description of the drawings

[0026] Preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which corresponding elements are provided with matching reference numerals. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a motor vehicle with a sensor and a housing for a sensor cleaning device in a schematic, spatial representation according to an exemplary embodiment, wherein an assembled state is shown; Fig. 2 the in Fig. 1. Sensor shown with housing and a highly simplified representation of the sensor cleaning device with a wiper in a schematic, spatial representation; Fig. 3 that in Fig. 2 Housings shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation with the sensor, wherein a first possible embodiment with a first housing part and a second housing part is shown; Fig. 4 that in Fig. 2 housings shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation with the sensor, wherein a second possible embodiment with an additional middle housing part is shown; Fig. 5 that in Fig. 3 housings shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection between the housing parts by welding; Fig. 6 a detail of the in Fig. 5 first housing part shown, wherein an energy converter for welding is shown on a connecting part; Fig. 7 that in Fig. 3 housings shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection between the housing parts by gluing; Fig. 8 that in Fig. 3 housings shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection between the housing parts by rivets; Fig. 9 the in Fig. 3 housings shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection between the housing parts by clip rivets; Fig. 10 a clip rivet for the in Fig. 9 connections shown in a spatial representation; Fig. 11 the in Fig. 3 housings shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection between the housing parts by screws; Fig. 12 the in Fig. Three housings are shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection between the housing parts by means of snap-fit ​​connections and Fig. 13 the in Fig. 12 The first housing part shown from the view direction designated XIII to illustrate the connection, showing locking elements on a connecting part of the first housing part. Embodiments of the invention

[0027] Fig. Figure 1 shows a motor vehicle 1 with a sensor 2, which has a sensor housing 3. Furthermore, Figure 1 shows Fig. 2 the in Fig. 1. Sensor 2 shown, which can be wiped with a wiper 4 of a sensor cleaning device 5. The sensor 2 and the sensor cleaning device 5 are in Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 is shown in a schematic representation according to an exemplary embodiment. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor 2 is configured as a LiDAR sensor 2.

[0028] The sensor cleaning device 5 comprises a housing 6 in addition to the wiper 4. The housing 6 is suitably connected to the sensor housing 3. Furthermore, the sensor 2 has a sensor field 7. In the assembled state, with the housing 6 connected to the sensor housing 3, the wiper 4 is positioned on the sensor field 7.

[0029] The sensor cleaning device 5, which serves to clean the sensor field 7 of the sensor 2 of the motor vehicle 1, has a drive 8 for driving the wiper 4. In its assembled state, the drive 8 is located in the housing 6. The drive 8 and a power transmission device 8', through which the drive 8 acts on the wiper 4, are shown only schematically. By means of the drive 8, the wiper can be adjusted over a certain wiping range on the sensor field 7 according to a linear adjustment 9, which is illustrated by a double arrow 9.

[0030] Fig. 3 shows this in Fig. The housings shown are in a highly simplified, open, three-dimensional representation with sensor 2. Here, in Fig. Figure 3 shows a first possible embodiment with a first housing part 11 and a second housing part 12.

[0031] In this embodiment, the second housing part 12 is directly connected to the first housing part 11 when the housing 6 is assembled, i.e., put together from its individual parts. Additionally, in this embodiment, the housing 6 is connected to the sensor 2. Here, the housing 6 is mounted onto the sensor housing 3. However, the housing 6 can be in the Fig. The installation position shown in 1 can also be mounted below or next to the sensor housing 3, for example.

[0032] The first housing part 11 and the second housing part extend along a side 13 of the sensor field 7 when the housing 6 is mounted on the sensor housing 3. In this embodiment, side 13 is the upper side of the sensor field. Depending on the configuration, side 13 may also be a different side than the upper side. Furthermore, side 13 may be oriented differently depending on the chosen installation position.

[0033] In this configuration, for example, the first housing part 11 can serve as a standardized housing part 11. The second housing part 12 can then be adapted to the specific application. For example, the first housing part 11 can enable the connection of the drive 8 to the housing 6 in a standardized manner. By selecting the second housing part 12, adaptation to the respective sensor 2, in particular the respective sensor housing 3, can be achieved.

[0034] The first housing part 11 is connected to the second housing part 12 in a connection area 15 by means of a connection 16. A plate 17 of the first housing part 11 can be connected in the connection area, at least indirectly, i.e., directly and / or indirectly, to a plate 18 of the second housing part 12. Further possible embodiments of such a connection 16 are also possible with regard to the Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10, Fig. 11, Fig. 12 to Fig. 13 described.

[0035] Fig. 4 shows this in Fig. Figure 2 shows a simplified, open, three-dimensional representation of the housing 6 with the sensor 2, and a second possible embodiment with an additional central housing part 20. The central housing part 20 has a plate 21. In the assembled state, the central housing part 20 is arranged between the first housing part 11 and the second housing part 12. In the assembled state, the central housing part 20 extends along the side 13 of the sensor field 7.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the first housing part 11 and the second housing part 12 can be implemented as standardized housing parts 11, 12. The middle housing part 20 can be selected according to the specific application.

[0037] In the second possible embodiment, connection areas 15 and 22 are provided. In connection area 15, a connection 16 is realized between the plate 17 of the first housing part 11 and the plate 21 of the middle housing part 20. In connection area 22, a connection 23 is realized between the plate 21 of the middle housing part 20 and the plate 18 of the second housing part 12.

[0038] The term "plate" is to be understood generally as referring to a part of the housing components 11, 12, 21 on which, in possible embodiments, the connections 16, 23 are formed. The individual housing components 11, 12, 21 are preferably each formed in one piece, which includes the plates 17, 18, 21.

[0039] Possible configurations of connection areas 15, 22 and connections 16, 23 are shown by way of example using connection area 15 and connection 16 respectively in the Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10, Fig. 11, Fig. 12 to Fig. 13 describes this. Two, three, or even more housing parts 11, 12, 20 can be connected to each other. A combination of two or more of the described connection technologies is also possible.

[0040] Fig. 5 shows this in Fig. 3 Housings 6 shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12 by welding.

[0041] The connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12, 20 is realized by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the connection is realized by ultrasonic welding.

[0042] The connection 16 is not necessarily realized directly between the plates 17, 18.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, a connecting element 27 is provided on the housing part 11. Preferably, the connecting element is an integral part of the housing 11, so that it is formed on it. In a modified embodiment, such a connecting element can additionally or alternatively be formed on the housing part 12. Furthermore, one or more connecting elements can be provided.

[0044] Fig. Figure 6 shows a detail of the in Fig. Figure 5 shows the first housing part 11 before the weld joint 16 is formed, with an energy converter 30 for welding on the connecting part 27 being shown. One or more such energy converters 30 can be provided.

[0045] The energy converter 30 is in the Fig. The profile shown in section 4 is designed to be nose-shaped and / or triangular. This allows for a concentration of energy at the desired weld point or weld line, especially during ultrasonic welding.

[0046] During ultrasonic welding, the energy converter 30 melts. In the connection area 15, especially at the welding point or the welding line, the two housing parts 11, 12 become permanently welded together.

[0047] The energy converter 30, at least one of which, is therefore designed such that it is at least partially meltable during welding. In the joined state, an approximately spot-shaped or approximately line-shaped weld joint 16 is then realized.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the housing part 11, on which the connecting part 27 is formed, is designed as a standardized housing part 11. In the illustrated embodiment, the standardized housing part is therefore the first housing part 11.

[0049] The connecting part 27 allows for a certain overlap with the plate 18 of the second housing part 12. This enables the energy converter 30 to be positioned at a point within the plate 18, i.e., at a certain distance from the edge of the plate 18. This improves the stability of the connection 16, in this case the welded connection 16.

[0050] Fig. 7 shows that in Fig. Figure 3 shows a simplified, open, three-dimensional representation of the housing 6 to illustrate a possible connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12 by gluing. Preferably, the housing parts 11, 12 are connected to each other by planar gluing.

[0051] In this embodiment, it is particularly advantageous that the connecting part 27 is provided on the housing part 11. In particular, a planar adhesive connection 16 can be formed between the connecting part 27 provided on the housing part 11 and the plate 18 of the housing part 12.

[0052] The adhesive bond 16 can be formed during the processing process by a chemical reaction between the adhesive and the components involved, in this case the housing parts 11, 12. This reaction leads to a permanent bond 16 between the components, in this case the housing parts 11, 12.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the housing part 11 with the connecting part 15 is the standardized housing part.

[0054] Fig. 8 shows that in Fig. 3 Housings 6 shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12 by rivets.

[0055] In this embodiment, the connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12 is preferably realized by several rivets 32. Three rivets 32 are shown here as an example. The number of rivets 32 can increase with the width of the connection area 15. Furthermore, if the housing 6 is designed with more than two housing parts 11, 12, a correspondingly larger number of rivets 32 can be provided.

[0056] Rivets 32 can have a relatively small diameter, especially if they are made of metal. Rivets 32 can be made of metal or plastic, a combination of these materials, or other materials.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting part 27 is provided on the housing part 11. The rivet 32 ​​then extends through the connecting part 27 and the plate. Particularly preferably, the rivet 32 ​​also extends through a further connecting part 27'. It is also particularly preferred that the plates 17, 18 of the housing parts 11, 12 are arranged between the connecting part 27 and the further connecting part 27'.

[0058] Fig. 9 shows that in Fig. 3 Housings 6 shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12 by clip-rivets 32. Furthermore, shows Fig. 10 a clip rivet 32 ​​for the in Fig. Connection 16 is shown in a spatial representation. Possible configurations are shown according to the diagram. Fig. The configuration described in section 6 is feasible.

[0059] In this embodiment, the connection between the housing parts 11, 12 is preferably achieved by several clip rivets 32. The number of clip rivets 32 can depend on the width and the number of housing parts 11, 12, 20. Furthermore, connecting elements 27, 27' are preferably used.

[0060] The in Fig. The clip rivet 32 ​​shown in Figure 8 demonstrates a possible design for achieving a clip-in connection during assembly. This simplifies assembly, as the clip rivets 32 can be pressed into a bore by hand or machine once the components, in this case the housing parts 11 and 12, are positioned.

[0061] The clip rivet 32 ​​can have an end 33 upon which the mechanical force for pressing acts. Furthermore, the clip rivet 32 ​​can have an end 34 with an insertion chamfer 35.

[0062] Fig. 11 shows that in Fig. 3 Housings 6 shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12 by screwing.

[0063] In this embodiment, the connection between the housing parts 11, 12 is preferably realized by several screws 38. The number of screws 38 can depend on the width and the number of housing parts 11, 12, 20. The embodiment can be adapted accordingly. Fig. The design described in section 6 must be implemented.

[0064] The screws 38 can be screwed in by hand or by machine.

[0065] Fig. 12 shows that in Fig. 3 Housings 6 shown in a highly simplified, open, spatial representation to illustrate a possible connection 16 between the housing parts 11, 12 by means of snap connections 40. Furthermore, shows Fig. 13 the in Fig. Figure 12 shows the first housing part 11 from the view direction designated XIII to explain the connection 16, with locking elements 41 shown on the connecting part 27 of the first housing part 11.

[0066] In this embodiment, the connection 16, 23 provided between the housing parts 11, 12 is realized by one or more snap-fit ​​connections 40. Three snap-fit ​​connections 40 are shown here as an example.

[0067] The locking connections 40 allow the two housing parts 11, 12 to be connected to each other with at least essentially no play.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting part 27 is formed on the housing part 11, with the locking elements 41 being provided on the connecting part 27. In the assembled state, the locking elements 41 engage through the plate 18 of the housing part 12 in this embodiment. Suitable recesses 42 are provided in the plate 18 through which the locking elements 41 extend in the assembled state.

[0069] This makes assembly particularly easy, as the locking elements 41 can be pressed through the recesses 42 by hand or machine.

[0070] The selected housing parts 11, 12, 20, when assembled, may form a housing part 10A on five sides with at least one other housing part ( Fig. 2) at least substantially enclosed housing 6, which is open on its side 10B towards the side 13 of the sensor field 7.

[0071] The housing 6 can be divided into a part 45 that is at least partially trough-shaped ( Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4) and a lid 46 ( Fig. 2) be subdivided. It is possible that the cover 46 is also composed of several housing parts. The connection of the housing parts for the cover 46 is then possible in a corresponding manner. However, the cover 46 can also be formed from a single housing part.

[0072] Thus, a modular system can have 50 ( Fig. 3 and Fig. 4) for the manufacture of a housing 6. Depending on the embodiment, at least one of the housing parts 11, 12, 20 is designed as a standardized housing part 11, 12, 20. A connection to a drive 8 provided in the housing can preferably be enabled on such a standardized housing part. In addition, at least one further housing part 11, 12, 20, which can be connected to the standardized housing part 11, 12, 20, can be configured with a predetermined extension length 51 along the side 13 of the sensor field 7, depending on the application. Fig. 2) be selected from a modular kit.

[0073] Furthermore, a sensor cleaning device 5 for cleaning a sensor field 7 of a sensor 2, in particular a LiDAR sensor, of a motor vehicle 1 can be implemented with a housing 6, wherein at least one drive 8 of the sensor cleaning device 5 is arranged in the housing 6.

[0074] Thus, mechanical cleaning of the sensor field 7 can be achieved via a wiper 4, which is advantageously designed, can be easily adapted to different applications and can be easily manufactured.

[0075] The invention is not limited to the described embodiments. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 2022 208 760 A1

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Claims

[1] Housing (6) for a sensor cleaning device (5) for cleaning a sensor field (7) of a sensor (2), in particular a LiDAR sensor, of a motor vehicle (1), wherein at least one drive (8) of the sensor cleaning device (5) can be arranged in the housing (6), wherein a first housing part (11) is provided which can be connected at least indirectly to the sensor (2), and wherein the first housing part (11) extends along a side (13) of the sensor field (7) in the assembled state, characterized by , that at least a second housing part (12) is provided which can be connected at least indirectly to the first housing part (11), and that the second housing part (12) extends along the side (13) of the sensor field (7) when assembled. [2] Housing according to claim 1, characterized by, that at least one middle housing part (20) is provided which, in the assembled state, is arranged between the first housing part (11) and the second housing part (12), that the middle housing part (20) is connected to the first housing part (11) and / or the second housing part (12) in the assembled state, and that the middle housing part (20) extends along the side (13) of the sensor field (7) in the assembled state. [3] Housing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that at least one connection (16, 23) provided between two of the housing parts (11, 12, 20) is realized by welding, in particular ultrasonic welding. [4] Housing according to claim 3, characterized by, that at least one connecting part (27) is provided on at least one of the housing parts (11, 12), in particular designed, which has at least one energy straightener (30), in particular an energy straightener (30) with a nose-shaped profile and / or a triangular profile, which is at least partially meltable during welding and on which, in the connected state, a weld connection (16, 23) that is at least substantially spot-shaped or at least substantially line-shaped is realized. [5] Housing according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that at least one connection (16, 23) provided between two of the housing parts (11, 12, 20) is realized by gluing, in particular by surface gluing. [6] Housing according to claim 5, characterized by, that at least one connecting part (27) is provided, in particular designed, on at least one of the housing parts (11, 12, 20) and that the connection (16, 23) realized by gluing, in particular by surface gluing, is formed at least between the connecting part (27) provided on one housing part (11, 12, 20) and the other housing part (11, 12, 20) connected to this one housing part (11, 12, 20). [7] Housing according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that at least one connection (16, 23) provided between two of the housing parts (11, 12, 20) is realized by at least one rivet (32), in particular clip rivet, and / or by at least one screw (38). [8] Housing according to claim 7, characterized by, that at least one connecting part (27) is provided on at least one of the housing parts (11, 12, 20), in particular designed such that the rivet (32) or the screw (38) extends through the connecting part (27) and a further housing part (11, 12, 20) and that the rivet (32) or the screw (38) preferably extends through a further connecting part (27'), wherein a plate (17, 18, 21) of the further housing part (11, 12, 20) is arranged between the connecting part (27) and the further connecting part (27'). [9] Housing according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that at least one connection (16, 23) provided between two of the housing parts (11, 12, 20) is realized by at least one snap connection (40). [10] Housing according to claim 9, characterized by, that at least one connecting part (27) is provided, in particular designed, on at least one of the housing parts (11, 12, 20) and that at least one locking element (41) provided for the connecting part (27) engages in a further housing part (11, 12, 20) in the assembled state. [11] Housing according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by , that the housing parts (11, 12, 20) in the assembled state form a housing (6) that is at least substantially closed on five sides (10A) and is open towards the side (13) of the sensor field (7). [12] Modular system (50) for manufacturing a housing (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by, that at least one of the housing parts (11, 12, 20) is designed as a standardized housing part (11, 12, 20) to which a connection with a drive (8) arranged in the housing (6) in the assembled state is preferably enabled, and that at least one further of the housing parts (11, 12, 20), which can be connected to the standardized housing part (11, 12, 20), is selected from a modular system depending on a predetermined extension length (51) along the side (13) of the sensor field (7) which is application-related. [13] Sensor cleaning device (5) for cleaning a sensor field (7) of a sensor (2), in particular a LiDAR sensor, of a motor vehicle (1) with a housing (6) according to one of claims 1 to 11 and at least one drive (8) which is arranged in the housing (6).

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