Robert bosch gmbh (20240208465). SENSOR FIELD CLEANING DEVICE, SENSOR, VEHICLE AND METHOD simplified abstract
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SENSOR FIELD CLEANING DEVICE, SENSOR, VEHICLE AND METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Janos Simonovics of Dunaharaszti (HU)
Zoltan Gyonyoru of Budapest (HU)
SENSOR FIELD CLEANING DEVICE, SENSOR, VEHICLE AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208465 titled 'SENSOR FIELD CLEANING DEVICE, SENSOR, VEHICLE AND METHOD
- Simplified Explanation:**
This patent application describes a device for cleaning sensors, such as lidar sensors, on vehicles using a wiper unit that moves back and forth to clean the sensor surface.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Device for cleaning sensors on vehicles, specifically driving assistance sensors like lidar sensors.
- Wiper unit with at least one wiper that moves back and forth to clean the sensor surface.
- Designed to clean at least singly-curved sensor field surfaces efficiently.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be used in various vehicles equipped with sensors, such as autonomous cars, drones, and industrial robots.
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensures sensors on vehicles remain clean for accurate data collection.
- Improves the performance and reliability of driving assistance systems by maintaining clean sensors.
- Benefits:**
- Enhances safety by ensuring sensors provide accurate information to driving assistance systems.
- Increases the longevity and effectiveness of sensors by keeping them clean.
- Commercial Applications:**
Commercial applications of this technology include automotive industry suppliers, autonomous vehicle manufacturers, and companies developing drone technology.
- Questions about Sensor Field Cleaning Device:**
1. How does the wiper unit clean the sensor surface effectively? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this device for sensor maintenance?
Original Abstract Submitted
a sensor field cleaning device () for cleaning at least one sensor (), in particular a driving assistance sensor, for example a lidar sensor, of a vehicle (). the device includes a wiper unit () which comprises at least one wiper (). the wiper unit () is configured to clean an at least singly-curved sensor field surface () of the sensor () by a back-and-forth movement of the wiper ().
