Actuated sprayer system
AssigneeWaymo LLC
InventorSeth Gilbertson
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Abstract
This technology relates to system for clearing a sensor cover. The system may include a sprayer, a support, and a positioning device. The sprayer may be mounted to the support and direct a flow of fluid to the sensor cover. The positioning device may be configured to adjust the position of the sprayer on the support. The system may include a nozzle and the nozzle may be positioned to direct the flow of fluid to an area of the sensor cover. The system may include additional sprayers.
Claims21
A system for clearing a sensor cover, the system comprising:
- a sprayer;
- a support, wherein the sprayer is mounted to the support;
- and
- a positioning device, wherein the positioning device is a linear actuator attached to the sprayer via an arm, wherein the arm is configured to adjust a position of the sprayer on the support, and
- wherein the sprayer is configured to direct a flow of fluid to the sensor cover.
A system for clearing a sensor cover, the system comprising:
- a sprayer, configured to direct a flow of fluid to the sensor cover;
- a support, wherein the sprayer is mounted to the support;
- and
- a positioning device, wherein the positioning device is configured to adjust a position of the sprayer on the support,
- wherein the support includes a plurality of grooves, and the sprayer includes a gear system, and
- wherein the gear system is rotatable in the plurality of grooves.
A system for clearing a sensor cover, the system comprising:
- a sprayer;
- a support, wherein the sprayer is mounted to the support;
- a track, wherein the support is positioned within the track;
- a motor, wherein the motor is configured to rotate the support within the track and around the sensor covert;
- and
- a positioning device, wherein the positioning device is configured to adjust a position of the sprayer on the support, and
- wherein the sprayer is configured to direct a flow of fluid to the sensor cover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.