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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2021
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2018
Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., Hitachinaka, JP;
Ken Ohsumi, Hitachinaka, JP;
Hidenori Shinohara, Hitachinaka, JP;
HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD., Hitachinaka, JP;
Abstract
The present invention provides an in-vehicle image capturing device which can be mounted on window glass of a vehicle without involving deterioration in precision of installation. The in-vehicle imaging device is characterized by comprising an image capturing unit which captures an image, and a holding part which includes a shielding section for partially shielding the imaging unit and which holds the image capturing unit, wherein: the holding part is bonded to window glass in advance; the image capturing unit includes a supported section which is supported by the holding part; and the holding part includes a guiding section for guiding the supported section toward a first direction in which the image capturing unit approaches the shielding section, and a supporting section for supporting the supported section and for restricting movement, in the first direction, of the supported section that has been guided by the guiding section.