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Automated vehicle protected and aerodynamically located sensors

US10525901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

APTIV TECHNOLOGIES AG · BB

Inventors

Matthew Lewis · Reutlingen, DE
John P. Absmeier · Capitola, US
Michael H. Laur · Mission Viejo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 26, 2016
Grant date	Jan 7, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 8, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01S7/027
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor mounting arrangement suitable for an autonomous or automated vehicle having an aerodynamic generally rounded or curved front perimeter surface symmetrically arranged relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The sensor is mounted so as to be tipped toward a more optimal sensing direction, bringing a leading portion outboard of, and a trailing portion inboard of, the ideal front perimeter surface, but putting the sensor in a more optimal sensing orientation. A transparent cover protects the sensor and blends aerodynamically into the front perimeter body surface.

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