Apparatus and method for restoring a camera mounting to a calibrated position
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1. An apparatus for mounting a camera on a vehicle comprising:
- a first bracket having a first end configured for attaching to a camera and a second end configured for mounting to a vehicle; and
a second bracket separate from the first bracket configured for holding the camera in a calibrated position, wherein the second bracket is capable of;
deforming upon an impact to the apparatus; and
returning the camera to a calibrated position upon replacement.
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Abstract
Various examples of an apparatus for mounting a camera on a vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first bracket having a first end configured for attaching to a camera and a second end configured for mounting to a vehicle and a second bracket separate from the first bracket configured for holding the camera in a calibrated position. The second bracket is capable of deforming upon an impact to the apparatus and returning the camera to a calibrated position upon replacement.
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12 Claims
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1. An apparatus for mounting a camera on a vehicle comprising:
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a first bracket having a first end configured for attaching to a camera and a second end configured for mounting to a vehicle; and a second bracket separate from the first bracket configured for holding the camera in a calibrated position, wherein the second bracket is capable of; deforming upon an impact to the apparatus; and returning the camera to a calibrated position upon replacement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An assembly for a camera mounting comprising
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a first bracket having a first end for fastening to the camera and a second end for mounting to a vehicle; a second bracket separate from the first bracket configure for holding the camera in a calibrated position, wherein the second bracket is capable of; deforming upon an impact to the apparatus; and returning the camera to a calibrated position upon replacement. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A method of configuring a camera assembly for a vehicle comprising:
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fastening a camera on a first end of a first bracket; affixing a second end of the first bracket to a vehicle; fastening a second bracket to the camera and the vehicle such that the second bracket holds the camera in a calibrated position; impacting the camera assembly;
wherein the second bracket deforms preferentially in response to the impact; andreplacing the second bracket to return the camera to a calibrated position.
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