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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2016
Wolfgang Buss, Solingen, DE;
Wolfgang Buss, Solingen, DE;
Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KG, Velbert, DE;
Abstract
A device having a camera unit for recording images of the exterior of a motor vehicle, includes a support assembly accommodating the camera unit which is movable between a standby position and an active position, a cover element and a movement mechanism. The movement mechanism includes a first pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly such that it can pivot about a first rotational axle, and which is connected to a first articulation axle of the camera unit in an articulated manner, a second pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly, such that it can pivot about a second rotational axle, and which is connected to a second articulation axle of the camera unit, and a third pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly such that it can pivot about the first rotational axle, and which is connected to the cover element.