Base assembly with camera, cleaning system, base frame and base cover, rear view device, vehicle and assembling and dis-assembling method
US12391181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/004
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure refers to a base assembly of an exterior rear view device. The base assembly is configured to be mounted to a vehicle in a way that moveably supports a head assembly of the exterior rearview device. The base assembly comprises: a camera with a lens, a cleaning system with a nozzle for dispensing cleaning fluid onto the lens, a base frame, a base cover that comprises a plurality of cover pieces, and a camera cradle. The cover pieces provide a first opening for the lens and a second opening for the nozzle. The camera cradle is mounted to the base frame for holding both the camera and the nozzle.
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