X-Shaped Base Support for Vehicle Laser Scanning Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current laser scanning devices mounted on vehicle roof racks face challenges in stability, handling, and ease of dismounting due to their size and weight, and existing solutions do not adequately address the need for high mounting while allowing passage under bridges and through tunnels without increasing air resistance.
Innovation Solution
A laser scanning device with a base support in the shape of an 'X' for stable anchoring on the roof rack, featuring 360°-2D-laser scanners aligned at vehicle corners for high stability and a modular design allowing easy removal and storage, with optional 3D-laser scanners and camera integration for versatile scanning capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the laser scanning device is mounted high on the roof rack, then the scanning is not impacted by parked vehicles, but the device becomes difficult to handle and install
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two main segments: a stationary base support that remains mounted on the roof rack, and a removable laser scanning module. This segmentation allows the heavy base to stay fixed for stability while the lighter module can be easily removed and reinstalled by operators, resolving the handling difficulty without compromising the high mounting position needed for reliable scanning.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the laser scanning device is made heavy for stability, then the mounting is stable, but the device becomes difficult to transport and store
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into a heavy stationary base support that provides mounting stability and a lighter removable laser scanning module that can be easily transported and stored. The base support remains fixed on the roof rack to ensure stability, while the module can be detached and moved as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static fixed mounting to a dynamic configuration where the laser scanning module can be easily attached and detached from the base support. This dynamic design allows the heavy base to remain stable during operation while enabling easy transport and storage when the module is removed.
3Ease of manufacture
If the laser scanning device is mounted from above onto the roof rails, then the mounting is simple, but the device is exceptionally difficult in handling due to size and weight
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into a base support that is simply mounted from above onto the roof rails, and a separate laser scanning module that is attached to the base. This segmentation maintains the simple overhead mounting approach for the base while making the overall system easier to handle by separating the heavy mounting structure from the scanner components.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a laser scanning device for mounting on the roof rack of a vehicle, comprising a base support, which is configured as an “X”, can be mounted on a roof rack and on which a laser scanning module that spans the fork of the “X” can be fixed.