Structure for attaching stereoscopic camera in vehicle
US7403709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0038
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structure for attaching a stereoscopic camera to a vehicle, by which a plurality of cameras are attached to a body frame of the vehicle in order to stereoscopically capture images surrounding the vehicle; and the same structure includes a lateral stay for coupling the plurality of cameras with each other; and brackets for fixing the lateral stay or the plurality of cameras on the body frame, which are provided at a plurality of points, spaced from each other, of the lateral stay, or at the plurality of cameras fixed on the lateral stay; wherein the rigidity of at least a part of the brackets is lower than the bending rigidity of the lateral stay.
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