Work vehicle perception systems and rear modules
US12181604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rear perception module is utilized in conjunction with a work vehicle having a work vehicle cabin and a cabin roof. In an embodiment, the rear perception module includes an environmental depth perception (EDP) sensor system including a first EDP device having a field of view encompassing an environmental region to a rear of the work vehicle, a rear module housing mounted to an upper trailing edge portion of the cabin roof, and vents formed in exterior walls of the rear module housing to facilitate airflow through the rear module housing along a cooling airflow path. A heat-generating electronic component is electrically coupled to the first EDP device and positioned in or adjacent the cooling airflow path such that excess heat generated by the heat-generating electronic component is dissipated by convective transfer to airflow conducted along the cooling airflow path during operation of the rear perception module.
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