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Sensor cleaning

US11279325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2019
Grant dateMar 22, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/021
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes a sensor lens defining an axis, a first nozzle and a second nozzle positioned a same perpendicular direction from the axis and spaced along a direction parallel to the axis, and an air source fluidly connected to the nozzles. The nozzles are oriented to emit respective airstreams intersecting the axis and directed apart at an acute angle.

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