Distribution Vehicle Sensor Mounting for Fast Replacement Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The replacement of a sensor part in smart distribution vehicles requires significant time for initial setup due to inconsistencies in map information, leading to difficulties in smooth movement and reduced operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A smart distribution vehicle equipped with a first support part, a second support part, and a position regulation part that maintains initial position information of the sensor part, allowing for quick alignment of a replacement sensor based on pre-existing position information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a sensor part is replaced in a smart distribution vehicle, then the vehicle can continue to operate, but the replacement sensor requires time-consuming initial setup and position calibration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing a position regulation part that maintains and records the initial position information of the sensor part before replacement. This pre-prepared positioning system eliminates the need for time-consuming recalibration after sensor replacement, as the position information is already established and can be directly applied to the replacement sensor.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by transferring the position information from the original sensor part to the replacement sensor part through the position regulation part. Instead of performing complex recalibration procedures, the system copies the pre-established position data, enabling the replacement sensor to immediately function with accurate positioning without time-consuming setup.
2Ease of manufacture
If the sensor part is replaced without position regulation, then replacement is faster, but map information becomes inconsistent and smooth movement is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary element - the position regulation part - that mediates between the replacement sensor and the vehicle's navigation system. This intermediary component ensures that position information is properly transferred and maintained, guaranteeing map information consistency while keeping the replacement process simple and straightforward.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the position regulation function from the sensor part itself. The position regulation part is designed as an independent component that can maintain position information regardless of which sensor is installed. This segmentation allows the sensor to be replaced easily while the position regulation system continues to ensure map consistency independently.
3Manufacturing precision
If complex calibration procedures are performed after sensor replacement, then map information consistency is improved, but the time required for setup increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates complex calibration procedures by performing the positioning action in advance. The position regulation part is pre-configured with position information before sensor replacement occurs, so when the sensor is replaced, the positioning is already complete. This preliminary preparation maintains high position precision without requiring time-consuming calibration after replacement.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a smart distribution vehicle comprising: a sensor part for detecting an object; a first support part for supporting the sensor part; a second support part for supporting the sensor part on the upper portion of the first support part; and a position-regulating part for regulating the second support part so as to maintain initial position information of the sensor part while the sensor part is supported on the second support part, and, upon replacement of the sensor part, aligning initial position of a replaced sensor part on the basis of the initial position information of the sensor part.