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Camera arrangement

US10576906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 2016
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0092
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a camera arrangement for a vehicle having a camera unit and a pivot mechanism for the pivoting of the camera unit into an active position and into a position of rest. The camera unit is accommodated in a chamber in an inaccessible manner from the outside in the position of rest and is pivoted out of the chamber in the active position for the optical detection of a surrounding zone. The pivot mechanism comprises two pivot arms which are rotatably coupled to the camera unit at oppositely disposed sides thereof and which pivot in opposite directions during the pivoting of the camera unit.

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