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Assembly to reduce liquid droplet accumulation

  • US 9,778,459 B1
  • Filed: 09/20/2016
  • Issued: 10/03/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A camera lens assembly for a vehicle mirror having an exterior mounting surface, comprising:

  • a camera body mounted in the mounting surface;

    a camera lens mounted within the camera body and at least partially protruding from the mounting surface; and

    a groove unitarily formed in the mounting surface and defining an asymmetrical recessed area surrounding the camera body, the groove having 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;

    wherein the first portion has a first width and the second portion has a second width larger than the first width, and, as fluid passes over the vehicle mirror, the first portion of the groove is configured to disrupt the flow of fluid over the camera lens and reduce the flow of fluid over the lens.

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