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Sensor apparatus with cleaning

US11921208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2020
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/0006
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor apparatus includes a first sensing device, a sensor housing, a bracket, a second sensor, and a channel plate. The sensor housing includes a first sensor window and a top panel, and the first sensing device has a field of view through the first sensor window. The bracket is mounted on top of the top plate. The second sensor is held by the bracket and includes a second sensor window. The channel plate is fixed to the bracket. The bracket includes a first nozzle aimed at the first sensor window and a second nozzle aimed at the second sensor window. The bracket includes a channel fluidly connected to the first nozzle and the second nozzle. The channel plate covers the channel.

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