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Cleaning apparatus for sensor

US10946838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2019
Grant dateMar 16, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2007/4977
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor apparatus includes a cylindrical sensor window defining an axis, and a tubular annular member fixed relative to the sensor window and substantially centered around the axis. The annular member includes a plurality of first nozzles and second nozzles arranged in an alternating pattern around the annular member. The first nozzles each have a direction of discharge in a radially inward and axial direction forming a first angle with the axis. The second nozzles each have a direction of discharge in a radially inward and axial direction forming a second angle with the axis, and the second angle is different than the first angle.

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