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Large vehicle camera assembly for monitoring dead spots

US7825951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Lang-Mekra North America, LLC · US

Inventors

Heinrich Lang · Ergersheim, DE
Stephan Plomp · Berkel-Enschot, NL
Peter Fleischer · Nuremberg, DE
Johann Fellner · Dietenhofen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2005
Grant date	Nov 2, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 2, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2001/1253
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A camera assembly for a driver cab of a large vehicle is disclosed for monitoring a front dead angle zone extending in front of and laterally across the driver cab, the camera assembly comprises a display monitor carried within the driver cab; and a camera in communication with the display monitor for monitoring the dead angle zones. A support arm has a first arm and a second arm. The camera is mounted to the first arm of the support arm, and the second arm of the support arm being affixed to the driver cab. An adjustable joint connects the first and second arms so that the first arm may be moved to adjust the viewing position of the camera and the camera may be positioned properly for monitoring the dead angle zone.

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