Vehicle vision system with camera and mirror mount
US9604576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/0885
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle mirror and camera mounting system includes a camera mounting bracket that includes an injection molded bracket formed by injection molding a polymeric molding resin. A camera, when its camera module is attached at the camera mounting bracket at the vehicle windshield, has a field of view through the vehicle windshield. The camera mounting bracket includes a mirror attachment portion configured for attaching an interior rearview mirror assembly thereat. At least one cover element is attached at (i) the camera mounting bracket, (ii) the camera module and/or (iii) the mirror mount so that the camera module and the camera mounting bracket are not readily viewable to a person viewing the construction from inside the vehicle. The mirror mount includes an electrical connector for electrical connection to (i) a connector at the camera module or (ii) a wire harness of the vehicle, with the connection hidden from view.
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