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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2009
Steven V. Byrne, Goodrich, MI (US);
Ben Stickler, Plymouth, MI (US);
Richard Rieden, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Matthew C. Sesti, Williamstown, MI (US);
Brian Dean Brasier, Howell, MI (US);
Steven V. Byrne, Goodrich, MI (US);
Ben Stickler, Plymouth, MI (US);
Richard Rieden, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Matthew C. Sesti, Williamstown, MI (US);
Brian Dean Brasier, Howell, MI (US);
Magna Electronics Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
In one aspect, the invention is directed to a camera for mounting on a vehicle, wherein the camera housing made up of two housing members, with a conductive coating on the interior of each of the housing members. The two housing members mate together using an interference fit, to provide a greater assurance that they are electrically connected to each other. One of the housing members is connected to ground. In another aspect, the invention provides a camera module that has a housing and a wire harness or wire or lead that is electrically connected to circuitry of the camera and that extends through the camera housing for electrical connection to a vehicle wire harness or the like. The wire or lead extends through a portion of the housing with the housing disposed at the wire prior to connection of the wire to the circuitry of the camera. The electrical connection of the wire to the camera circuitry is made as the housing is assembled. The joint at where the wire extends outward from the housing portion is sealed, such as via shrink wrapping or the like.