20240053456. WORKING MACHINE WITH SENSOR MAINTENANCE SYSTEM simplified abstract (Kubota Corporation)
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WORKING MACHINE WITH SENSOR MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
Kyle A. Martin of Tempe AZ (US)
WORKING MACHINE WITH SENSOR MAINTENANCE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240053456 titled 'WORKING MACHINE WITH SENSOR MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a housing for sensors in a working machine, designed to protect the sensors from water and debris while actively repelling particulates.
- The housing contains at least one sensor for data collection in a working machine.
- The housing is environmentally isolated and made of a signal-permeable material.
- A body within the housing passively diverts water and debris away from the exterior surface of the material.
- One or more devices actively generate a barrier over part of the exterior surface to repel particulates.
Potential Applications
- Agriculture: Protecting sensors on agricultural machinery from dirt and water. - Construction: Ensuring sensors on construction equipment remain functional in harsh environments.
Problems Solved
- Damage to sensors from exposure to water and debris. - Interference with sensor data collection due to particulates on the exterior surface.
Benefits
- Extended lifespan of sensors in working machines. - Improved accuracy of data collected by sensors. - Reduced maintenance and repair costs for sensor systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
some embodiments may include at least one sensor to collect at least a portion of data driving a perception system of a working machine or driving autonomously or semi-autonomously control of actuators of the working machine; a housing defining an environmentally isolated cavity containing the at least one sensor, the housing comprising: a signal-permeable material having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface defining part of the environmentally isolated cavity; and a body to passively divert water and/or debris away from the exterior surface of the signal-permeable material, at least part the exterior surface of the signal-permeable material inset with respect to a part of the body; and one or more devices to actively generate a barrier over part of the exterior surface of the signal-permeable material, wherein the actively generated barrier repeals particulate from at least part of the exterior surface of the signal-permeable material. other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.
