DE19937594A1 - Optoelectronic sensor device for detecting wetting on a vehicle windscreen's outer surface couples a beam-conducting body optically to the windscreen through pressure against it over a transparent, elastic coupling substance. - Google Patents
Optoelectronic sensor device for detecting wetting on a vehicle windscreen's outer surface couples a beam-conducting body optically to the windscreen through pressure against it over a transparent, elastic coupling substance.Info
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- DE19937594A1 DE19937594A1 DE1999137594 DE19937594A DE19937594A1 DE 19937594 A1 DE19937594 A1 DE 19937594A1 DE 1999137594 DE1999137594 DE 1999137594 DE 19937594 A DE19937594 A DE 19937594A DE 19937594 A1 DE19937594 A1 DE 19937594A1
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- sensor device
- optoelectronic sensor
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
- B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
- B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
- B60S1/06—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive
- B60S1/08—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
- B60S1/0818—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
- B60S1/0822—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means
- B60S1/0874—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means characterized by the position of the sensor on the windshield
- B60S1/0881—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means characterized by the position of the sensor on the windshield characterized by the attachment means on the windshield
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
- B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
- B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
- B60S1/06—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive
- B60S1/08—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
- B60S1/0818—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
- B60S1/0822—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
- B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
- B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
- B60S1/06—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive
- B60S1/08—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
- B60S1/0818—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
- B60S1/0822—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means
- B60S1/0874—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means characterized by the position of the sensor on the windshield
- B60S1/0885—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means characterized by the position of the sensor on the windshield the sensor being integrated in a rear-view mirror module
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Abstract
Description
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine optoelektronische Sensoreinrichtung zur Erfassung der Benetzung der äußeren Oberfläche der Windschutzscheibe eines Kraftfahrzeugs mit Niederschlag, umfassend ein Gehäuse sowie einen mit diesem verbundenen durch eine von Anpreßmitteln aufgebrachte Anpreßkraft über ein transparentes, elastisches Koppelmedium an die Windschutzscheibe optisch angekoppelten Strahlenleitkörper, wobei die Anpreßmittel an einem mit der Windschutzscheibe stoffschlüssig verbundenen Befestigungspunkt abgestützt sind.The invention relates to an optoelectronic sensor device for Detection of the wetting of the outer surface of the windshield of a motor vehicle with precipitation, comprising a housing and a connected to this by one of pressing means applied Contact pressure via a transparent, elastic coupling medium Windshield optically coupled radiation guide, the Pressure means on a materially connected to the windshield Attachment point are supported.
Ein Beispiel für eine derartige Einrichtung ist in dem in der DE 40 19 066 A1 offenbarten optoelektronischen Sensor zum Erfassen eines Belags auf der Oberfläche einer optisch transparenten Scheibe zu sehen. Zur Befestigung des Sensors auf der Scheibe sind hier Metallstücke auf dieser aufgeklebt, an denen mit Hilfe von Schrauben das Gehäuse befestigt wird, durch das zwei als Strahlenleitkörper wirkende Prismen über optisch transparente, elastische Folienstücke an die Scheibe angedrückt werden.An example of such a device is in DE 40 19 066 A1 disclosed optoelectronic sensor for detecting a coating on the Surface of an optically transparent pane can be seen. For fixing of the sensor on the pane are pieces of metal glued to it which is attached to the housing with the help of screws, through which two prisms that act as radiation guides via optically transparent, elastic ones Pieces of film are pressed onto the pane.
Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Befestigung einer solchen Sensoreinrichtung an der Scheibe zu ermöglichen, die ohne zusätzlich aufgeklebte Befestigungselemente erfolgen kann und somit eine Einsparung dieser zusätzlichen Teile sowie des Mehraufwandes für deren Aufklebung auf die Scheibe ermöglicht.Starting from this prior art, the object of the invention the basis for fastening such a sensor device to the pane to enable the without additional glued fasteners can take place and thus a saving of these additional parts and the Additional effort for sticking them on the pane enables.
Dies gelingt dadurch, daß ein ohnehin bereits auf der Scheibe vorhandener, aufgeklebter Befestigungspunkt für den Innenspiegel zugleich als Abstützungspunkt für als eine zumindest einen dem Gehäuse zugeordneten Federarm aufweisende Spannvorrichtung ausgeführte Anpreßmittel für die Sensoreinrichtung verwendet wird.This is achieved by the fact that an already existing, glued on attachment point for the inside mirror also as Support point for at least one associated with the housing Spring device having clamping device designed for the pressing means Sensor device is used.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des Gegenstandes der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen sowie aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele.Further advantageous refinements of the subject matter of the invention result from the subclaims and from the following Description of the embodiments shown in the drawing.
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Fig. 1 Schnittdarstellungen einer erfindungsgemäßen Sensoreinrichtung mit einer Befestigung insbesondere nach Anspruch 3 Fig. 1-sectional views of a sensor device according to the invention with a fastening, in particular according to claim 3
Fig. 2 Schnittdarstellungen einer erfindungsgemäßen Sensoreinrichtung mit einer Befestigung insbesondere nach Anspruch 7 bzw. 8 Fig. 2 are sectional views of a sensor device according to the invention with a fastening, in particular according to claim 7 or 8
Wie aus der Fig. 1 hervorgeht, wird bei der erfindungsgemäßen Sensoreinrichtung das Gehäuse 2 derselben durch eine Spannvorrichtung 6 an die Windschutzscheibe 1 angepreßt. Dadurch wird ein in dem Gehäuse 2 vorhandener und mit diesem kraftschlüssig verbundener, zur Ein- und Auskopplung der optischen Strahlung vorgesehener Strahlenleitkörper (in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt) über ein transparentes, elastisches Ankoppelmedium 3 optisch an die Windschutzscheibe 1 angekoppelt. Bei dem elastischen Koppelmedium 3 handelt es sich beispielsweise um eine Schicht aus einem transparenten Silikonmaterial, die vorzugsweise direkt an dem Strahlenleitkörper angeformt oder auf diesen aufgeklebt ist. Die Spannvorrichtung 6 ist dabei als im wesentlichen plattenförmiger Körper aus einem Federeigenschaften aufweisenden, z. B. metallischen Werkstoff ausgeführt und ist mit seinem einen Ende an dem auf der Scheibe aufgeklebten Befestigungssockel 4 für den Innenrückspiegel 5 befestigt. Ausgehend von diesem Befestigungspunkt erstreckt sich die Spannvorrichtung 6 im wesentlichen flächig über dem Gehäuse 2 der Sensoreinrichtung, wobei zwei Abwinklungen 6' und 6" so angebracht sind, daß unter Berücksichtigung der Bauhöhen des Befestigungspunktes und des Gehäuses 2 eine ausreichende Vorspannung des als Federarm ausgebildeten, dem Gehäuse zugeordneten Abschnitt der Spannvorrichtung 6 zur Erreichung einer einwandfreien optischen Ankopplung des Strahlenleitkörpers an die Scheibe gewährleistet ist. Der erforderliche Kraftschluß zwischen Befestigungssockel 4 und der Spannvorrichtung 6 wird dadurch erzielt, daß das Ende der Spannvorrichtung 6 zwischen dem Befestigungssockel 4 und dem Fuß des Innenrückspiegels 5 eingeklemmt wird, wobei die Kraft dazu von einer ohnehin vorhandenen, für die Befestigung des Spiegels vorgesehenen Zugfeder 7 aufgebracht wird.As can be seen from FIG. 1, the housing 2 of the sensor device according to the invention is pressed against the windshield 1 by a clamping device 6 . As a result, a radiation guide body (not shown in the drawing), which is present in the housing 2 and is non-positively connected to it for coupling and decoupling the optical radiation, is optically coupled to the windshield 1 via a transparent, elastic coupling medium 3 . The elastic coupling medium 3 is, for example, a layer made of a transparent silicone material, which is preferably molded directly onto the radiation guide body or glued to it. The tensioning device 6 is in the form of a substantially plate-shaped body made of a spring, eg. B. metallic material and is attached at one end to the glued on the disc mounting base 4 for the interior rear-view mirror 5 . Starting from this fastening point, the tensioning device 6 extends essentially flat over the housing 2 of the sensor device, two bends 6 ′ and 6 ″ being fitted such that, taking into account the structural heights of the fastening point and the housing 2, sufficient pre-tensioning of the spring arm, the housing-assigned section of the clamping device 6 is guaranteed to achieve a perfect optical coupling of the radiation guide body to the window pane. The required frictional connection between the mounting base 4 and the clamping device 6 is achieved in that the end of the clamping device 6 between the mounting base 4 and the foot of the interior rear-view mirror 5 is clamped, the force for this being applied by an already existing tension spring 7 provided for fastening the mirror.
Eine alternative Ausführung der Spannvorrichtung 6 besteht in der Verwendung eines federelastischen Drahtbügels, wie sie in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist. Der Drahtbügel ist hierbei durch Klemmung in einer dafür vorgesehenen Nut 4' im Befestigungssockel 4 fixiert und weist im weiteren Verlauf zwei Arme 8 und 9 auf, die sich über das Gehäuse 2 erstrecken bzw. in dafür vorgesehene Durchführungen 2' und 2" im Gehäuse 2 eingreifen und auf dieses eine Anpreßkraft an die Scheibe ausüben.An alternative embodiment of the tensioning device 6 consists in the use of a spring-elastic wire bracket, as shown in FIG. 2. The wire bracket is in this case fixed by clamping in a groove 4 ′ provided for this purpose in the fastening base 4 and in the further course has two arms 8 and 9 which extend over the housing 2 or in openings 2 ′ and 2 ″ provided in the housing 2 intervene and exert a contact pressure on the pane.
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DE102005015973A1 (en) * | 2005-04-07 | 2006-10-12 | Leopold Kostal Gmbh & Co. Kg | Sensor, e.g. optoelectronic sensor, fastening device for use on motor vehicle window pane, has pressing device for pressing sensor against pane over coupling unit, and forming single-sided lever |
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WO2005095168A1 (en) * | 2004-03-26 | 2005-10-13 | Preh Gmbh | Retaining frame for a support element of a sensor |
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DE102004032749B3 (en) * | 2004-07-07 | 2006-01-05 | A. Raymond & Cie | Device for attaching a rain sensor to a carrier |
DE102005015973A1 (en) * | 2005-04-07 | 2006-10-12 | Leopold Kostal Gmbh & Co. Kg | Sensor, e.g. optoelectronic sensor, fastening device for use on motor vehicle window pane, has pressing device for pressing sensor against pane over coupling unit, and forming single-sided lever |
DE102005015973B4 (en) | 2005-04-07 | 2023-09-14 | Kostal Automobil Elektrik Gmbh & Co. Kg | Fastening device for at least one sensor on a vehicle window |
DE102007050973A1 (en) * | 2007-10-25 | 2009-04-30 | Valeo Schalter Und Sensoren Gmbh | Sensor i.e. rain sensor, positioning device, for e.g. windscreen, of motor vehicle, has pressing device provided for sensor at transporting component and brought from premounted position into end position by locking element e.g. locking pin |
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