System and method for directing an airflow into a sensor enclosure
摘要
說明書
The deflector 146 (or multiple deflectors 146) may be connected to the enclosure 142. For example, the deflector 146 may directly contact the enclosure 142. The deflector 146 may be configured to channel an airflow (e.g., wind) while the vehicle 140 is driving, and direct the channeled airflow into a vent (not visible in top view) of the enclosure 142. The deflector 146 may increase an efficiency or an amount of air flowing into the enclosure. As an example, a vertical height of the deflector 146 above a roof of the vehicle 140 may decrease as the deflector 146 extends away from the enclosure 142. As an example, the vertical height of the deflector 146 may decrease at a nonconstant rate with respect to a distance from the deflector 146 to the enclosure 142. For example, the vertical height of the deflector 146 may decrease at a faster rate as a distance from the deflector 146 to the enclosure 142 increases. In other words, as the vertical height of the deflector 146 decreases, a rate of decrease of the vertical height of the deflector 146 may be accelerated. The deflector 146 may have smooth and/or rounded edges to prevent turbulent flow. The deflector 146 may be comprised of a material such as a plastic, metal, fiberglass, nanomaterial, or other suitable material.
