WO2023230365A3 - Systems, assemblies and methods for coupling a sensor pod to a vehicle - Google Patents

Systems, assemblies and methods for coupling a sensor pod to a vehicle Download PDF

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WO2023230365A3
WO2023230365A3 PCT/US2023/023772 US2023023772W WO2023230365A3 WO 2023230365 A3 WO2023230365 A3 WO 2023230365A3 US 2023023772 W US2023023772 W US 2023023772W WO 2023230365 A3 WO2023230365 A3 WO 2023230365A3
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vehicle
sensor pod
universal bracket
assemblies
coupling
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PCT/US2023/023772
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WO2023230365A2 (en
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Court Scott HINRICHER
Gauri Rajendra KHANOLKAR
Jay Kuvelker
James Allen-White Hoffacker
Robert Arnold HEGDAHL
Laura Weeks Shane
Donald Burnette
Tyler Lawrence ROSENGREN
Michael Wiesinger
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Kodiak Robotics, Inc.
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Priority claimed from US17/826,000 external-priority patent/US20230382314A1/en
Priority claimed from US17/826,031 external-priority patent/US20230382302A1/en
Priority claimed from US17/826,046 external-priority patent/US20230406207A1/en
Priority claimed from US17/826,043 external-priority patent/US20230382322A1/en
Priority claimed from US17/826,039 external-priority patent/US20230382315A1/en
Application filed by Kodiak Robotics, Inc. filed Critical Kodiak Robotics, Inc.
Publication of WO2023230365A2 publication Critical patent/WO2023230365A2/en
Publication of WO2023230365A3 publication Critical patent/WO2023230365A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
    • B60R1/0605—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior specially adapted for mounting on trucks, e.g. by C-shaped support means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
    • B60R1/062—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position
    • B60R1/07—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuators
    • B60R1/074—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuators for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R11/04—Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B60R2001/1223—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks with sensors or transducers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B60R2001/1253—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks with cameras, video cameras or video screens
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0001—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position
    • B60R2011/004—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position outside the vehicle

Abstract

A universal bracket for connecting a sensor pod and a vehicle. The universal bracket includes a first end having a surface for connecting to the vehicle, a second end for connecting to the sensor pod, three fixation points extending perpendicular to and through the surface for preventing lateral movement, vertical movement, and forward movement of the universal bracket with respect to the vehicle, the three fixation further preventing rotational movement of the universal bracket with respect to the vehicle, and at least one port extending from the first end to the second end, the at least one port configured to allow passage of one or more conduits extending from the vehicle to the sensor pod. A connecting assembly includes the universal bracket.
PCT/US2023/023772 2022-05-26 2023-05-26 Systems, assemblies and methods for coupling a sensor pod to a vehicle WO2023230365A2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (10)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US17/826,000 2022-05-26
US17/826,043 2022-05-26
US17/826,039 2022-05-26
US17/826,000 US20230382314A1 (en) 2022-05-26 2022-05-26 Universal bracket for a sensor pod
US17/826,031 2022-05-26
US17/826,031 US20230382302A1 (en) 2022-05-26 2022-05-26 Quick swap sensor pod and bracket system
US17/826,046 US20230406207A1 (en) 2022-05-26 2022-05-26 Method for installing and uninstalling a sensor pod
US17/826,046 2022-05-26
US17/826,043 US20230382322A1 (en) 2022-05-26 2022-05-26 Connecting assembly for a sensor pod
US17/826,039 US20230382315A1 (en) 2022-05-26 2022-05-26 Apparatus for break off sensor pod

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WO2023230365A3 true WO2023230365A3 (en) 2024-01-25

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Citations (5)

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US20020006001A1 (en) * 1999-09-20 2002-01-17 Donnelly Corporation, A Corporation Of The State Of Michigan Extendable exterior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles
US20030026012A1 (en) * 2001-06-27 2003-02-06 Pavao Leo W. Vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly
EP2722234A1 (en) * 2012-10-16 2014-04-23 Honda Access Corporation Mounting structure of vehicle camera
US20220080892A1 (en) * 2020-09-15 2022-03-17 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Vehicle body mounted side view mirror assemblies with accessory mounting platforms
US20220144185A1 (en) * 2019-03-01 2022-05-12 Kodiak Robotics, Inc. Sensor assembly for autonomous vehicles

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20020006001A1 (en) * 1999-09-20 2002-01-17 Donnelly Corporation, A Corporation Of The State Of Michigan Extendable exterior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles
US20030026012A1 (en) * 2001-06-27 2003-02-06 Pavao Leo W. Vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly
EP2722234A1 (en) * 2012-10-16 2014-04-23 Honda Access Corporation Mounting structure of vehicle camera
US20220144185A1 (en) * 2019-03-01 2022-05-12 Kodiak Robotics, Inc. Sensor assembly for autonomous vehicles
US20220080892A1 (en) * 2020-09-15 2022-03-17 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Vehicle body mounted side view mirror assemblies with accessory mounting platforms

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