Housing structure for a vehicle mounted optical device
US11634087B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2007/4975
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A housing apparatus configured to be attached to an external housing of a vehicle mounted optical device is described. The housing apparatus is configured to direct an airflow at a lens of the optical device in order to prevent or remove obstructions, such as rain, dirt, pollen, insects, and other items. In one embodiment, among others, an apparatus comprises a tunnel structure that has a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, and a top side. The first end of the tunnel structure has an entry opening for capturing air flow while the vehicle is in motion. The second end of the tunnel structure has an exit opening for directing the air flow to a lens of the optical device.
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