Nuro has filed a patent for a vehicle with autonomous capabilities. The vehicle includes a chassis, propulsion system, control system, and a components arrangement. The components arrangement consists of a frame, panel, wiper arrangement, and fluid distribution arrangement. The fluid distribution arrangement dispenses fluid onto the panel’s surface, which is then swept by the wiper. GlobalData’s report on Nuro gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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The patent filed is for an autonomous vehicle with a fluid distribution system
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230264658A1) describes a vehicle with autonomous capabilities and a unique components arrangement. The vehicle includes a chassis, a propulsion system, and a control system for autonomous operation. The components arrangement, carried on the chassis, consists of a frame, a panel with a surface, a wiper arrangement with at least one wiper, and a fluid distribution arrangement. The frame supports the panel, wiper arrangement, and fluid distribution arrangement. The fluid distribution arrangement dispenses fluid onto the surface, while the wiper sweeps over the surface.
In addition to the above, the vehicle may also have a first vehicle panel forming the front surface of the vehicle, with the components arrangement coupled to it. The wiper and fluid dispenser are located on the exterior surface of the vehicle. The control system is responsible for controlling the wiper arrangement and fluid dispenser. The components arrangement also includes a communications arrangement, enabling control of the wiper and fluid dispenser. The panel can be made of glass or plastic, and a defroster arrangement, including a heat tape, is coupled to the panel.
The patent also describes an apparatus with similar features, including a support structure, a panel with a first surface, a wiper arrangement with at least one wiper and an actuator, and a fluid distribution arrangement. The fluid distribution arrangement includes a nozzle and a reservoir. A defroster arrangement, such as a heat tape, is included to heat the panel. The apparatus can be attached to a vehicle using a fastener.
Lastly, the patent outlines a method for obtaining a components arrangement, including a frame, panel, wiper arrangement, fluid distribution arrangement, and fastener. The components arrangement is then coupled to an interface on a vehicle, engaging the fastener. If the vehicle is autonomous, a control system communicates with the components arrangement to actuate the wiper arrangement. The fluid distribution arrangement includes a reservoir and nozzle for dispensing fluid onto the surface. Additionally, a defroster arrangement, partially disposed on the panel, can be included.
Overall, this patent presents a unique configuration for a vehicle with autonomous capabilities, including a components arrangement with a wiper, fluid dispenser, and defroster. The patent also covers an apparatus and method for implementing this configuration.
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