Detailed Description
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which various details of the embodiments of the disclosure are included to assist understanding, and which are to be considered as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Also, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted in the following description for clarity and conciseness.
Referring to fig. 1 to 5, schematic structural views of a vehicle body outer panel provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure are shown, where the vehicle body outer panel includes: a plate member 100, a first detecting means 200, a second detecting means 300, a first cleaning assembly 400 and a second cleaning assembly 500, wherein the first detecting means 200, the second detecting means 300, the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 are respectively connected with the plate member 100;
the first cleaning assembly 400 is located at the side of the first detection device 200, and the first cleaning assembly 400 is used for cleaning the detection end face of the first detection device 200;
the second cleaning assembly 500 is located at a side portion of the second inspection device 300, and the second cleaning assembly 500 is used for cleaning an inspection end surface of the second inspection device 300.
The first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 may be various detection devices commonly used in vehicles, such as a camera, a radar, an infrared probe, and the like. The first detecting device 200 and the second detecting device 300 may be the same type of detecting device or different types of detecting devices.
It is understood that the detection end surface of the first detection device 200 and the detection end surface of the second detection device 300 face the outside of the vehicle body panel, respectively, and the first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 may be used to detect the driving environment outside the vehicle, respectively. The first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 may be electrically connected to a control unit of the vehicle, respectively, so that the detection results of the first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 may be respectively transmitted to the control unit, the control unit may control the vehicle based on the detection results, or the control unit may push the detection results to the driver by means of images or audio.
The panel 100 may be an outer panel of each part of the vehicle, and may be, for example, a side panel, a roof panel, or the like of the vehicle body.
The first and second cleaning assemblies 400 and 500 described above may be various kinds of common cleaning assemblies in the related art. And the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 may be the same type of cleaning assembly, or the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 may be different types of cleaning assemblies.
Since the first detecting device 200 and the second detecting device 300 are respectively disposed on the outer panel of the vehicle body, the first detecting device 200 and the second detecting device 300 are easily contaminated by the external environment, and when the detecting end face of the first detecting device 200 or the second detecting device 300 is stained, the detecting result may be inaccurate.
In this embodiment, by providing the first cleaning assembly 400 at the side of the first detecting device 200 and providing the second cleaning assembly 500 at the side of the second detecting device 300, when the dirt exists on the detecting end surface of the first detecting device 200 or the detecting end surface of the second detecting device 300, the dirt on the detecting end surface can be cleaned by the corresponding cleaning assembly, so that the detecting effect of the detecting device provided on the vehicle body outer panel can be improved.
Optionally, one of the first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 is a camera, and the other is a radar.
The camera may be various types of cameras, for example, a miniature camera. The radar may be of various types, for example, it may be a lidar.
In the embodiment, the cleaning assemblies are correspondingly arranged on the side parts of the camera and the radar, so that when stains exist on the lens of the camera or the sensing end surface of the radar, the stains can be cleaned through the corresponding cleaning assemblies, and the detection effect of the camera and the radar can be improved.
Optionally, the first cleaning assembly 400 includes a first nozzle head having a nozzle facing the detection end face of the first detection device 200; and/or the presence of a gas in the atmosphere,
the second cleaning assembly 500 includes a second head having a nozzle facing the inspection end surface of the second inspection device 300.
It is understood that, in a case where the vehicle body outer panel is mounted to a vehicle, the first nozzle may be connected to a reservoir tank of the vehicle through a first pipe, and a first pump body and a first battery valve may be disposed in the first pipe, wherein a cleaning liquid may be stored through the reservoir tank. In this way, when the control unit of the vehicle controls the first battery valve to be opened, the first pump body may suck the cleaning liquid from the reservoir tank and pump the cleaning liquid to the first head that ejects the cleaning liquid toward the detection end face of the first detection device 200 to effect cleaning of the detection end face of the first detection device 200.
Correspondingly, under the condition that the automobile body outer plate is installed on the vehicle, the second spray head can be connected with a liquid storage tank of the vehicle through a second pipeline, a second pump body and a second battery valve can be arranged in the second pipeline, and the opening and closing state of the second battery valve is controlled. When the control unit of the vehicle controls the second battery valve to be opened, the second pump body may suck the cleaning liquid from the reservoir tank and pump the cleaning liquid to the second head that ejects the cleaning liquid toward the detection end face of the second detection device 300 to effect cleaning of the detection end face of the second detection device 300.
Specifically, the camera and the radar can identify whether cleaning is needed or not through an external environment sensing algorithm, signals are fed back to a control unit of the vehicle, and the control unit controls the opening and closing states of the first battery valve and the second battery valve to clean the detection end face.
It is understood that the first and second sensing devices 200 and 300 may be cleaned by spraying through a spray head, respectively. In addition, only one of the first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 may be cleaned by spraying, and the other may be cleaned by other methods.
Referring to fig. 2 and 3, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first detection device 200 is a laser radar, the second detection device 300 is a camera, an arc-shaped end surface of the laser radar forms a detection end surface of the laser radar, and an arc-shaped end surface of the camera forms a detection end surface of the camera. The first sprayer is arranged on the side portion of the laser radar, a first opening is formed in the side face, facing to one side of the laser radar, of the first sprayer, the first opening is right opposite to the detection end face of the laser radar, the first opening forms a nozzle of the first sprayer, and the first sprayer sprays cleaning liquid to the detection end face of the laser radar through the first opening. Correspondingly, the second shower nozzle set up in the lateral part of camera, just the second shower nozzle orientation the side of camera one side begins to have the second opening, the second opening forms the nozzle of second shower nozzle, the second opening just to the detection terminal surface of camera, the second shower nozzle passes through the second opening to the detection terminal surface injection washing liquid of camera.
In this embodiment, the cleaning assembly includes a spray head capable of spraying the cleaning liquid, so that the cleaning liquid can be sprayed by controlling the spray head to clean the detection end face of the detection device.
Optionally, the first cleaning assembly 400 includes at least two first spray heads, and the at least two first spray heads are arranged at intervals around the detection end face of the first detection device 200; and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
the second cleaning assembly 500 includes at least two of the second heads, and the at least two second heads are spaced around the testing end surface of the second testing device 300.
It is understood that the nozzles of each of the at least two first heads face the detection end surface of the first detection device 200. For example, referring to fig. 2, the first cleaning assembly 400 includes two first nozzles disposed at two opposite sides of the first detecting device 200. The nozzles of each of the at least two second heads face the detection end face of the second detection device 300.
In this embodiment, at least two first nozzles are disposed around the detection end surface of the first detection device 200 at intervals, so that when the detection end surface of the first detection device 200 needs to be cleaned, the at least two first nozzles can be controlled to simultaneously spray the cleaning liquid onto the detection end surface of the first detection device 200, so as to improve the cleaning effect on the detection end surface of the first detection device 200. Accordingly, by providing at least two second nozzles spaced around the detection end surface of the second detection device 300, when the detection end surface of the second detection device 300 needs to be cleaned, the at least two second nozzles can be controlled to simultaneously spray the cleaning solution to the detection end surface of the second detection device 300, so as to improve the cleaning effect on the detection end surface of the second detection device 300.
Optionally, the first cleaning assembly 400 includes a first driving member and a first cleaning member, the first driving member is connected with the first cleaning member to drive the first cleaning member to move in the detection end surface of the first detection device 200; and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
the second cleaning assembly 500 includes a second driving member and a second cleaning member, the second driving member is connected to the second cleaning member to drive the second cleaning member to move in the detecting end surface of the second detecting device 300.
Wherein, the first cleaning piece can be a cleaning brush, a cleaning blade and other cleaning pieces. When the first cleaning member moves into the detection end face of the first detection device 200, the first cleaning member is attached to the detection end face of the first detection device 200, so that when the first driving member drives the first cleaning member to move in the detection end face of the first detection device 200, the first cleaning member can wipe the detection end face of the first detection device 200, so as to clean the detection end face of the first detection device 200.
Accordingly, the second cleaning member may be a cleaning brush, a cleaning blade, or the like. When the second cleaning member moves into the detection end face of the second detection device 300, the second cleaning member is attached to the detection end face of the second detection device 300, so that when the second driving member drives the second cleaning member to move in the detection end face of the second detection device 300, the second cleaning member can wipe the detection end face of the second detection device 300, so as to clean the detection end face of the second detection device 300.
The first driving member may be various common driving components capable of outputting reciprocating motion, for example, the first driving member may be a telescopic motor, so that the first cleaning member may be connected to a telescopic end of the telescopic motor, and in the process of outputting telescopic motion by the telescopic motor, the first cleaning member may be driven to reciprocate in the detection end surface of the first detection device 200.
Accordingly, the second driving member may be various common driving members capable of outputting a reciprocating motion, for example, the second driving member may be a telescopic motor, so that the second cleaning member may be connected to a telescopic end of the telescopic motor, and during the process of outputting the telescopic motion by the telescopic motor, the second cleaning member may be driven to reciprocate in the detection end surface of the second detection device 300.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first driving component may further drive the first cleaning component to move outside the detection end surface of the first detection device 200, so that when the detection end surface is not required to be cleaned, the first driving component drives the first cleaning component to move outside the detection end surface of the first detection device 200, so as to avoid a problem that the first cleaning component blocks the detection end surface of the first detection device 200. Correspondingly, the second driving part can also drive the second cleaning part to move out of the detection end face of the second detection device 300, so that when the detection end face is not required to be cleaned, the second driving part drives the second cleaning part to move out of the detection end face of the second detection device 300, and the problem that the second cleaning part shields the detection end face of the second detection device 300 is avoided.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cleaning assembly 400 may include the first nozzle, the first driving member and the first cleaning member, so that the first cleaning member can be driven by the first driving member to wipe the detection end surface while the first nozzle sprays the cleaning liquid on the detection end surface, so as to further improve the cleaning effect. At this time, the first cleaning assembly 400 may include only the first spray head, or only the first driving member and the first cleaning member.
Accordingly, the second cleaning assembly 500 may include the second nozzle, and the second driving member and the second cleaning member, so that the second cleaning member can be driven by the second driving member to wipe the detection end surface while the cleaning liquid is sprayed to the detection end surface by the second nozzle, so as to further improve the cleaning effect. At this time, the second cleaning assembly 500 may include only the second spray head, or only the second driving member and the second cleaning member.
In this embodiment, the cleaning assembly includes a driving member and a cleaning member, so that the cleaning member can be driven by the driving member to move in the detection end surface, so as to clean the stains in the detection end surface.
Alternatively, the plate member 100 includes a plate body 110 and a decorative plate 120, the decorative plate 120 is connected to the plate body 110, and the first detecting means 200, the second detecting means 300, the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 are respectively disposed on the decorative plate 120.
In this embodiment, the first detecting device 200, the second detecting device 300, the first cleaning assembly 400, and the second cleaning assembly 500 are respectively provided to the decorative plate 120, so that it is possible to avoid a problem that the appearance of the entire vehicle body is deteriorated due to the direct provision of the detecting device and the cleaning device to the vehicle body outer panel, and it is advantageous to improve the appearance of the entire vehicle body.
Optionally, the decorative plate 120 is provided with a first mounting hole, a second mounting hole, a third mounting hole and a fourth mounting hole, the first detecting device 200 is inserted into the first mounting hole, the second detecting device 300 is inserted into the second mounting hole, the first cleaning component 400 is inserted into the third mounting hole, and the second cleaning component 500 is inserted into the fourth mounting hole.
It can be understood that, referring to fig. 2, when the first cleaning assembly 400 includes two first spray heads, two third mounting holes are formed in the decorative plate 120, that is, the third mounting holes in the decorative plate 120 correspond to the number of the first spray heads one by one. Accordingly, the fourth mounting holes of the decorative plate 120 correspond to the number of the second nozzles one to one.
In this embodiment, by starting the first and second mounting holes on the decorative plate 120, the detection end surface of the first detection device 200 can be exposed to the outside of the vehicle body outer panel through the first mounting hole, and correspondingly, the detection end surface of the second detection device 300 can be exposed to the outside of the vehicle body outer panel through the second mounting hole, thereby facilitating the detection of the external driving environment information of the vehicle by the first and second detection devices 200 and 300. Meanwhile, the third mounting hole and the third mounting hole are formed in the decorative plate 120, so that the first cleaning component 400 and the second cleaning component 500 can be conveniently extended out of the vehicle body outer panel, and the cleaning component can be conveniently used for cleaning the detection end face exposed out of the vehicle body outer panel.
Optionally, the decorative plate 120 is clamped to the plate body 110, the first detection device 200 is fixedly connected to the plate body 110, and the second detection device 300, the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 are respectively fixedly connected to the decorative plate 120.
Specifically, referring to fig. 5, a slot may be formed in the board body 110, and a buckle corresponding to the slot is disposed at an edge of the decorative board 120, so as to achieve the clamping between the decorative board 120 and the board body 110.
Referring to fig. 5, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first detecting device 200 may be a laser radar, and since the laser radar has a relatively heavy weight, one end of the first detecting device 200 may be fixedly connected to the board body 110 by a screw, and meanwhile, the other end of the first detecting device 200 is limited by the first mounting hole, so as to implement the mounting of the first detecting device 200. The second detecting device 300 is relatively light and thus can be fixedly coupled to the decorative plate 120 directly by means of screws.
In addition, the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 may be fixedly coupled to the decorative plate 120, respectively, and the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 may also be fixedly coupled to the plate body 110.
In this embodiment, the decorative plate 120 is clamped with the plate body 110, the first detection device 200 is fixedly connected with the plate body 110, and the second detection device 300, the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 are respectively fixedly connected with the decorative plate 120, so that the decorative plate 120, the first detection device 200, the second detection device 300, the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 can be fixedly mounted.
Optionally, the first detection device 200 is disposed adjacent to the second detection device 300.
Specifically, referring to fig. 1, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 are adjacently arranged in a vertical direction.
In this embodiment, the first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 are disposed adjacent to each other, so that the first detection device 200 and the second detection device 300 can simultaneously detect the same object, so that the vehicle can simultaneously acquire the image information and the position information of the same object, and further the acquisition effect of the driving environment information is improved.
Optionally, the panel 100 is a fender.
In particular, due to the proximity of the fender to the wheel, the fender is more likely to be contaminated relative to other locations of the vehicle. The panel 100 may be a front fender or a rear fender, among others.
Based on this, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the detection device on the fender is cleaned by providing the first cleaning assembly 400 and the second cleaning assembly 500 on the fender, so that the accuracy of the detection result of the detection device on the fender is improved.
Another embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a vehicle including the vehicle body outer panel of the above embodiment.
The vehicle may be various types of vehicles, and for example, may be a general vehicle, a vehicle having a driving assist function, an autonomous vehicle, or the like. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle is an autonomous vehicle.
In this embodiment, since the vehicle includes the body panel in the above embodiment, the vehicle can achieve all the beneficial effects of the body panel in the above embodiment, and in order to avoid redundancy, the description is omitted here.
It should be understood that various forms of the flows shown above may be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in the present disclosure may be executed in parallel or sequentially or in different orders, and are not limited herein as long as the desired results of the technical solutions disclosed in the present disclosure can be achieved.
The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and substitutions may be made in accordance with design requirements and other factors. Any modification, equivalent replacement, and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure should be included in the scope of protection of the present disclosure.