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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2016
Magna Electronics Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Robert L. Bingle, Holland, MI (US);
Joseph Camilleri, Brighton, MI (US);
Peter J. Whitehead, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Kenneth Schofield, Holland, MI (US);
MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A camera module suitable for use for a vision system of a vehicle includes a camera housing portion having a generally cylindrical portion extending outwardly from a base portion. An imaging sensor is disposed at the base portion and a lens system is received at the cylindrical portion of the camera housing portion. The camera housing portion and a connector portion are configured to join together to encase the imaging sensor and circuitry. The connector portion may include a multi-pin connector extending in a direction away from the camera housing portion when the camera housing portion and the connector portion are joined together. The multi-pin connector may include a plurality of terminals, each of which has a first end having a pin configured to electrically connect with a connector of a vehicle and an opposing second end configured for electrical connection with the circuitry.