Assembly to reduce liquid droplet accumulation
US9778459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2001/1253
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly to reduce droplet accumulation and impingement on a lens assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a camera body; a camera lens mounted within the camera body; and a groove surrounding the camera body. The groove has a first portion defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a first floor portion and a second portion defined by the first sidewall, a third sidewall, and a second floor portion. The first portion has a first width and a second portion has a second width larger than the first width.
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