Sensor unit with rotating housing and spoiler for enhanced airflow
US12379470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S7/4817
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Example embodiments relate to a sensor unit with rotating housing and spoiler for enhanced airflow. An example device includes one or more sensors configured to sense one or more aspects of an environment surrounding the device. The device also includes a housing that at least partially surrounds the one or more sensors. The housing and the one or more sensors are configured to rotate about a shared axis. The housing includes an inlet configured to act as an air intake for an airflow through the housing. The airflow is configured to cool the one or more sensors while the one or more sensors are operating. Further, the device includes a spoiler positioned on or near the inlet. The spoiler is configured to increase an air pressure near the inlet or promote laminar flow near the inlet in order to promote the airflow through the housing.
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