Work Vehicle Cab Protruding Air Conditioner Dual Camera Surveillance
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Solution Overview
Problem
In mining sites with height differences, existing surveillance systems cannot simultaneously visualize the ground behind and the area above a work vehicle, limiting operational awareness.
Innovation Solution
A work vehicle design incorporating a protruding air conditioner that houses two image pick-up apparatuses with inclined optical axes, allowing simultaneous visual recognition of the rear and upper areas, while maintaining air flow efficiency by directing air away from the cameras.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a single surveillance camera is used to monitor the rear of the work vehicle, then the ground in the rear can be visually recognized, but the area above the work vehicle cannot be simultaneously recognized
Solution Approach 1:
The surveillance function is segmented into two separate image pick-up apparatuses: a first camera for capturing the ground behind the vehicle and a second camera for capturing the area above the vehicle. This segmentation allows each camera to be optimized for its specific monitoring zone, resolving the contradiction between comprehensive visual coverage and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution transitions from a single-camera horizontal monitoring approach to a two-camera system with vertical dimension integration. The second camera is positioned above the first camera with its optical axis inclined upward, adding vertical surveillance capability to complement the horizontal ground monitoring, thereby achieving comprehensive coverage without excessive complexity.
2Productivity
If the air conditioner is designed with a fan and heat exchanger for efficient air flow, then cooling performance is improved, but space for arranging image pick-up apparatuses is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner housing structure serves multiple functions: it provides cooling through the fan and heat exchanger, while simultaneously serving as a mounting platform for both image pick-up apparatuses. The top cover of the air conditioner is designed to accommodate the cameras, integrating the surveillance system with the existing air conditioning structure without compromising either function.
Solution Approach 2:
The image pick-up apparatuses are nested within or mounted on the air conditioner housing structure. The first camera is arranged in the rear of the fan, and the second camera is positioned above the first camera, both utilizing the air conditioner's structural space. This nesting approach allows efficient use of available space while maintaining air conditioning performance.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simultaneous visual recognition of the ground behind and the area above the vehicle, improving operational awareness without reducing air conditioner airflow volume.
Implementation Method 1
The air conditioner includes a heat exchanger, a top cover, and a fan
Implementation Method 2
The fan is arranged between the heat exchanger and the top cover
Data Source
AI summary
A work vehicle has a cab. A protruding portion is located on an upper side of the cab and protrudes rearward relative to a rear portion of the cab. A surveillance camera is arranged on a rear side of the protruding portion. A surveillance camera is arranged above the surveillance camera, and an optical axis is inclined posterosuperiorly relative to an optical axis of the surveillance camera.