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VEHICLE CAMERA HOUSING WITH TOLERANCE COMPENSATING CONTACTS

  • US 20150266430A1
  • Filed: 03/23/2015
  • Published: 09/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A camera assembly for a vehicle vision system, said camera assembly comprising:

  • a housing comprising a first housing portion mated with a second housing portion;

    wherein said first housing portion comprises a lens holder;

    wherein said second housing portion comprises a connector portion;

    wherein said connector portion is configured for connecting to vehicle wiring when said camera assembly is installed at a vehicle;

    a circuit element disposed within said housing;

    a plurality of electrical connector elements disposed at said connector portion of said second housing portion, wherein each of said electrical connector elements comprises (i) a first end portion that is configured for electrically connecting to circuitry of said circuit element and (ii) a second end portion that is configured for electrically connecting to the vehicle wiring;

    wherein said first end portions of said electrical connector elements comprise flexible elements; and

    wherein, during mating of said first housing portion to said second housing portion, said first end portions flex as said first end portions engage said circuitry and make electrical connection with said circuitry.

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