Integrated Vehicle Shell for Protected Sensor Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicles have multiple installation slots for components and sensors, leading to increased machining and manufacturing tolerances, and sensors exposed on the casing are prone to wear and tear, affecting their service life.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle design where sensors and components are integrated into the vehicle body and enveloped by an outer shell, comprising a metal and plastic structure with specific open areas for protection and reduced exposure, eliminating the need for separate installation slots and enhancing protection from wear and tear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If multiple installation slots are set on the shell for sensors and components, then the components can be installed and exposed, but the machining and manufacturing tolerance of the entire vehicle body increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple sensors (millimeter wave radars, cameras, Lidars) and vehicle components into a unified outer shell structure. The shell is designed as an integrated assembly where sensors are mounted on the shell surface or embedded within it, eliminating the need for separate installation slots for each component. This merging approach reduces the cumulative tolerance requirements and simplifies the manufacturing process.
2Ease of operation
If sensors are threaded and exposed on the casing, then they can be accessed and installed, but they are prone to wear and tear which affects their service life
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where sensors are housed within protective cavities or channels in the outer shell. The shell itself acts as a protective enclosure that shields sensors from external wear and tear while maintaining their functional accessibility. The sensors are integrated into the shell structure rather than being completely exposed, creating a protective layer between the sensors and the external environment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sensors are exposed on the vehicle body, then they can be installed in installation slots, but they are susceptible to wear and tear from external factors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the outer shell as a flexible yet protective enclosure that can accommodate various sensor types and configurations. The shell is designed with integrated mounting surfaces, cavities, and protective coverings that adapt to different sensor requirements while providing uniform protection against external harmful factors such as dust, moisture, and physical damage.
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AI summary
A vehicle provided includes a vehicle body, a plurality of sensors, and a plurality of vehicle components. The vehicle body includes an outer shell, and the plurality of sensors are integrated into the plurality of the vehicle components one by one, and the plurality of sensors and the plurality of vehicle components are enveloped by the outer shell.