公开(公告)号：US20230382315A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US17826039

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Court Scott Hinricher ,  Gauri Rajendra Khanolkar ,  Jay Kuvelker ,  James Allen-White Hoffacker ,  Robert Arnold Hegdahl ,  Laura Weeks Shane

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  F16F7/00

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  F16F7/003 ,  B60R2011/004

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing damage and debris in a sensor pod collision. The apparatus having a bracket configured to couple a sensor pod to a vehicle, the bracket having a post, a sensor pod arm rotatable about the post, a fastener for securing the sensor pod arm to the post, and a frangible fixation point spaced apart from the post, the frangible fixation point configured to break apart at a predetermined force.

公开(公告)号：US20230068067A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17977561

申请日：2022-10-31

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Donald Burnette ,  Court Hinricher ,  Jay Kuvelker ,  Andreas Wendel ,  John Zinn ,  Laura Shane

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  G01S17/931 ,  G01S17/86 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G03B37/04 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: A sensor assembly for autonomous vehicles includes a side mirror assembly configured to mount to a vehicle. The side mirror assembly includes a first camera having a field of view in a direction opposite a direction of forward travel of the vehicle; a second camera having a field of view in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle; and a third camera having a field of view in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The first camera, the second camera, and the third camera are oriented to provide, in combination with a fourth camera configured to be mounted on a roof of the vehicle, an uninterrupted camera field of view from the direction of forward travel of the vehicle to a direction opposite the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20220144185A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17435368

申请日：2020-02-28

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Donald Burnette ,  Court Hinricher ,  Jay Kuvelker ,  Andreas Wendel ,  John Zinn ,  Laura Shane

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/06 ,  G03B37/04 ,  H04N5/247 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S17/931 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S17/86

Abstract: A sensor assembly for autonomous vehicles includes a side mirror assembly configured to mount to a vehicle. The side mirror assembly includes a first camera having a field of view in a direction opposite a direction of forward travel of the vehicle; a second camera having a field of view in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle; and a third camera having a field of view in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The first camera, the second camera, and the third camera are oriented to provide, in combination with a fourth camera configured to be mounted on a roof of the vehicle, an uninterrupted camera field of view from the direction of forward travel of the vehicle to a direction opposite the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20240045022A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US17883397

申请日：2022-08-08

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Laura Weeks Shane ,  Jay Kuvelker

IPC: G01S7/02 ,  G01S13/931

CPC classification number: G01S7/027 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S13/865

Abstract: A vented sensor pod system includes a sensor pod housing, one or more sensors located within the sensor pod housing, and one or more vents coupled to the sensor pod housing, the vent configured to selectively release or maintain heat within the sensor pod housing.

公开(公告)号：US20230382322A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US17826043

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Court Scott Hinricher ,  Gauri Rajendra Khanolkar ,  Jay Kuvelker ,  James Allen-White Hoffacker ,  Robert Arnold Hegdahl ,  Laura Weeks Shane

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60R16/0215 ,  B60R1/0605 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1223

Abstract: A connecting assembly for connecting sensors in a sensor pod to a vehicle. The connecting assembly has a conduit connector located on a housing of the sensor pod, a conduit configured to connect with the conduit connector and extending from the conduit connector to the vehicle, and a conduit connector point located at a connection between the conduit connector and the conduit. The conduit connector point has a first shear strength when the conduit is in tension and the conduit has a second shear strength when the conduit is in tension. The first shear strength is less than the second shear strength.

公开(公告)号：US20230382314A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US17826000

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Court Scott Hinricher ,  Gauri Rajendra Khanolkar ,  Jay Kuvelker ,  James Allen-White Hoffacker ,  Robert Arnold Hegdahl ,  Laura Weeks Shane

IPC: B60R11/04

CPC classification number: B60R11/04

Abstract: A universal bracket for connecting a sensor pod and a vehicle. The universal bracket includes a first end having a surface for connecting to the vehicle, a second end for connecting to the sensor pod, three fixation points extending perpendicular to and through the surface for preventing lateral movement, vertical movement, and forward movement of the universal bracket with respect to the vehicle, the three fixation further preventing rotational movement of the universal bracket with respect to the vehicle, and at least one port extending from the first end to the second end, the at least one port configured to allow passage of one or more conduits extending from the vehicle to the sensor pod. A connecting assembly includes the universal bracket.

公开(公告)号：US20230382302A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US17826031

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Court Scott Hinricher ,  Gauri Rajendra Khanolkar ,  Jay Kuvelker ,  James Allen-White Hoffacker ,  Robert Arnold Hegdahl ,  Laura Weeks Shane

IPC: B60R1/078 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60R1/078 ,  B60R1/0605 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1223

Abstract: A quick swap sensor pod for a truck having an arm having a protrusion with a lower surface, a pin receiving opening extending through the protrusion to the lower surface, the pin receiving opening having a depth and aligned vertically, and a conduit connector within the arm for coupling a conduit to the quick swap sensor pod. The arm is configured to rotate about an axis of the pin receiving opening between an initial position and a final position. In both the initial position and the final position, the depth of the pin receiving opening is configured to counteract a moment created by a weight of the quick swap sensor pod and the lower surface is configured to support the weight of the quick swap sensor pod.

公开(公告)号：US20230048944A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-16

申请号：US17977520

申请日：2022-10-31

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Donald Burnette ,  Court Hinricher ,  Jay Kuvelker ,  Andreas Wendel ,  John Zinn ,  Laura Shane

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  G01S17/931 ,  G01S17/86 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G03B37/04 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: A sensor assembly for autonomous vehicles includes a side mirror assembly configured to mount to a vehicle. The side mirror assembly includes a first camera having a field of view in a direction opposite a direction of forward travel of the vehicle; a second camera having a field of view in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle; and a third camera having a field of view in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The first camera, the second camera, and the third camera are oriented to provide, in combination with a fourth camera configured to be mounted on a roof of the vehicle, an uninterrupted camera field of view from the direction of forward travel of the vehicle to a direction opposite the direction of forward travel of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20240045071A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US17881379

申请日：2022-08-04

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Laura Weeks Shane ,  Jay Kuvelker

IPC: G01S17/931 ,  G01S7/481 ,  B60R1/08

CPC classification number: G01S17/931 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  B60R1/08

Abstract: A connecting assembly for coupling a sensor pod to a vehicle. The connecting assembly includes an arm and a scanning lidar located within the arm.

公开(公告)号：US20240045070A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US17881366

申请日：2022-08-04

Applicant: Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Laura Weeks Shane ,  Jay Kuvelker

IPC: G01S17/931 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: G01S17/931 ,  G01S7/4813

Abstract: A dense sensor pod assembly for a vehicle. The dense sensor pod assembly includes a sensor pod housing, a connecting assembly, and a scanning lidar. The sensor pod housing includes one or more sensors located within the sensor pod housing. The connecting assembly couples the sensor pod housing to the vehicle. The scanning lidar is located within the connecting assembly. The scanning lidar, the connecting assembly, and the sensor pod housing form a dense sensor pod configuration.