Sealing member and vehicle sensor unit
US-2020096612-A1 · Mar 26, 2020 · US
Sensor mounting structure
US11046255B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11046255-B2 |
| Application number | US-201916265174-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Publication date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
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There is provided a sensor mounting structure for a sensor having a detection surface configured to detect information around a vehicle. The sensor mounting structure includes an exterior member of the vehicle provided with an opening that is provided to be wider than an outer shape of the detection surface, and a cover disposed around the detection surface to close a space between an outer peripheral edge of the detection surface and an opening edge of the opening. The opening is provided such that then opening edge of the opening is disposed around the detection surface with a space between the opening edge and the detection surface.
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What is claimed is: 1. A sensor mounting structure for a sensor having a detection surface configured to detect information around a vehicle, the sensor mounting structure comprising: an exterior member of the vehicle provided with an opening that is provided to be wider than an outer shape of the detection surface, the opening being provided such that an opening edge of the opening is disposed around the detection surface with a space between the opening edge and the detection surface; a first mounting structure configured to mount the sensor such that the detection surface of the sensor is oriented within the opening so as to face outside of the vehicle and the detection surface is disposed inward with respect to an outer surface of the exterior member of the vehicle, such that the detection surface is not on the outer surface of the exterior member; and a cover disposed around the detection surface to close the space between an outer peripheral edge of the detection surface and the opening edge of the opening. 2. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is disposed around the detection surface of the sensor attached to a body of the vehicle. 3. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is provided to conform to the detection surface. 4. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 3 , wherein the cover is provided to be inclined toward the opening edge of the opening from the outer peripheral edge of the detection surface. 5. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein a color of the cover and a color of the detection surface are the same or similar to each other. 6. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein: the cover is provided in a plate shape; the cover includes a hole into which the sensor is inserted; and the cover is attached to the sensor through the hole. 7. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein: the cover includes an inner portion that is exposed from the opening and an outer portion that faces an inner surface of the exterior member; and the cover includes a sealing member that is disposed between the outer portion of the cover and the inner surface of the exterior member. 8. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the exterior member is a fender panel. 9. The sensor mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein a color of the cover and a color of the exterior member are the same or similar to each other.
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- What does patent US11046255B2 cover?
- There is provided a sensor mounting structure for a sensor having a detection surface configured to detect information around a vehicle. The sensor mounting structure includes an exterior member of the vehicle provided with an opening that is provided to be wider than an outer shape of the detection surface, and a cover disposed around the detection surface to close a space between an outer per…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Toyota Motor Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60R11/00. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 29 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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