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Wiper timing and geometry to minimize sensor occlusion

US11752981B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2022
Grant dateSep 12, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2042

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

Abstract

This technology relates to a system for clearing a sensor cover. The system may be comprised of a first sensor that rotates within a sensor cover, a plurality of second sensors that are fixed relative to the sensor cover, a first wiper that is configured to clear the sensor cover of debris, and a motor. The motor may rotate the first wiper in a first direction at a first predetermined rotation rate defined at least in part by a second predetermined rotation rate of the first sensor.

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