Patent ID: 11921208
Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  B | IPC B  G

Claim 0:
1. A sensor apparatus comprising:
a first sensing device;
a third sensing device;
a sensor housing, wherein the sensor housing includes a first sensor window, a third sensor window, and a top panel, the first sensing device has a field of view through the first sensor window, and the third sensing device has a field of view through the third sensor window;
a bracket mounted on top of the top panel;
a second sensor held by the bracket and including a second sensor window; and
a channel plate fixed to the bracket;
wherein the bracket includes a first nozzle aimed at the first sensor window, a third nozzle aimed at the third sensor window, and a second nozzle aimed at the second sensor window;
the bracket includes a channel fluidly connected to the first nozzle, the third nozzle, and the second nozzle;
the channel plate covers the channel;
the channel plate includes an inlet fluidly connected to the channel; and
the channel is sealed except for the inlet, the first nozzle, the second nozzle, and the third nozzle.