Apparatus and method that manage sensor module temperature
US11019749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/7072
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus configured to manage the temperature of a sensor module is provided. The apparatus includes a vehicle, a sensor module disposed on top of the vehicle, a solar panel disposed on top of the sensor module, and a gap between the sensor module and solar panel, the gap configured to direct airflow from a front of the vehicle to exit behind the sensor module or the solar panel, the airflow functioning to cool the sensor module or the solar panel.
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