Self-Driving Control Housing Layout for Stable Signal Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing self-driving control devices have an unreasonable structure design, leading to low communication quality and unstable signal reception, which compromises the reliability of unmanned driving devices.
Innovation Solution
A self-driving control device with a mounting base that houses both the control device and communication device, along with an antenna assembly mounted on the exterior, providing protection from external interference and enhancing signal reception capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the control device and communication device are integrated in the same housing, then the device structure is compact, but the signal reception quality deteriorates due to interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the device into two separate housings: a first housing for the control device and a second housing for the communication device and antenna assembly. This segmentation physically isolates the antenna from potential sources of interference while maintaining a compact overall structure through the connection components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces connection components (such as connection wires or communication interfaces) as intermediaries between the control device and communication device. These intermediaries enable signal transmission while maintaining physical separation, thus preventing direct interference between components.
2Device complexity
If the antenna is mounted inside the housing, then the device structure is simplified, but the signal reception stability deteriorates due to external interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the antenna from the internal housing structure and mounts it on the external surface of the second housing. This extraction allows the antenna to operate in a more favorable electromagnetic environment, improving signal reception stability while the housing still provides structural support and protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions the antenna mounting from a two-dimensional internal placement to a three-dimensional external surface mounting. This dimensional change allows the antenna to be positioned optimally for signal reception while maintaining a compact device footprint.
3Reliability
If the control device and communication device are separated into different housings, then the signal reception quality is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the first housing (control device) and second housing (communication device and antenna) into an integrated system through connection components. This merging approach maintains the benefits of physical separation for signal quality while presenting a unified device structure to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection components serve multiple functions: they electrically connect the control device and communication device, provide mechanical support, and maintain the structural integrity of the overall device. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
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AI summary
Provided are a self-driving control device and an unmanned driving device with the same. The self-driving control device includes a mounting base, a control device, a communication device, and an antenna assembly, the mounting base is provided with an accommodation cavity, the control device is disposed in the accommodation cavity, the communication device is disposed in the accommodation cavity and electrically connected to the control device, and the antenna assembly is mounted on the mounting base and electrically connected to the communication device.