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公开(公告)号：US20170272633A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-21
申请号：US15458521
申请日：2017-03-14
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Michael G. Hendricks
CPC classification number: H04N5/2257 , B60R11/04 , H04N5/2254 , H04N7/183
Abstract: An imager assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises an optic lens forming a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The assembly further comprises an imager circuit in conductive connection with an imager connector. The imager connector is configured to communicatively connect the imager circuit to the vehicle. The assembly further comprises a lens holder configured to receive the proximal end portion of the optic lens and align the imager circuit with the optic lens. The conductive connection of the imager connector to the imager circuit is located between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion.
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公开(公告)号：US20160191863A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-30
申请号：US14985934
申请日：2015-12-31
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Richard T. Fish, JR. , Michael G. Hendricks
CPC classification number: G02B7/02 , B60R11/04 , B60R2011/0026 , H04N5/2251 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N7/183
Abstract: A rearview camera assembly includes a lens unit including a lens barrel having a sensor lens therein and a light sensor unit. The light sensor has a printed circuit board having a light sensor chip mounted thereon, a rear housing supporting the printed circuit board on a first side thereof, and a front housing coupled with the rear housing and supporting the printed circuit board on a second side thereof. The front housing defines a lens holder, and the lens barrel is received within the lens holder of the rear housing so as to align with the light sensor.
Abstract translation: 后视摄像机组件包括透镜单元，该透镜单元包括其中具有传感器透镜的透镜镜筒和光传感器单元。 光传感器具有安装有光传感器芯片的印刷电路板，在其第一侧上支撑印刷电路板的后壳体和与后壳体连接并在其第二侧上支撑印刷电路板的前壳体 。 前壳体限定透镜保持器，并且镜筒被容纳在后壳体的透镜保持器内，以便与光传感器对准。
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公开(公告)号：US20250026316A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-23
申请号：US18905707
申请日：2024-10-03
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Eric S. Lundy , Michael G. Hendricks
Abstract: A system comprises an imager having a lens; a housing supporting the imager and defining an inlet opening; a moveable vent cover configured to move between a first position and a second position; and a channel defined by a portion of the housing, the moveable vent cover, and a diverter, the channel configured to selectively direct an incoming fluid from the inlet opening defined by the moveable vent cover in the open position and the housing toward the lens. The system may further comprise a lens cover supported by the housing; the lens cover disposed to at least partially cover the lens.
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公开(公告)号：USD1020510S1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-02
申请号：US29706281
申请日：2019-09-19
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Designer： Michael G. Hendricks , Christopher B. Case , James E. Marsh , Gregory A. Herrema , Paul K. Postma , Douglas J. Newhouse
Abstract: FIG. 1 is a rear elevation view of a light sensor of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged detail view of area 3 shown in FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 4 is an enlarged detail view of area 4 shown in FIG. 2.
The even broken lines illustrate portions that form no part of the claimed design.
The dash-dot-dash broken lines represent the boundaries and indicators of the enlarged detail views. The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.-
公开(公告)号：US20210129753A1
公开(公告)日：2021-05-06
申请号：US17084737
申请日：2020-10-30
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Michael G. Hendricks , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Christopher B. Case
Abstract: An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an arm having a proximal end coupled with a vehicle door and a distal end. A mirror assembly is coupled to the arm. The mirror assembly includes an electro-optic element. The mirror assembly is rotatable about the distal end between first and second positions. An imager is disposed proximate to the distal end and configured to capture image data within a blind spot zone of said vehicle
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公开(公告)号：US10134213B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-20
申请号：US15401443
申请日：2017-01-09
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Michael G. Hendricks
Abstract: A remote garage door opener module for after-market assembly into a vehicle for transmitting signals to a garage door opener includes a bezel positionable against a headliner of the vehicle along an interior surface thereof in a position over a hole in the headliner. The module further includes a housing enclosing a power source and electronic circuitry for transmitting the signals. The housing extends away from a first side of the bezel and is positionable at least partially through the hole in the headliner. The module further includes a button exposed at a second side of the bezel and coupled to the electronic circuitry and a mounting element selectively engageable with the headliner adjacent the hole and coupled with one of the housing or the bezel for coupling the module with the headliner.
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公开(公告)号：US20180091714A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-29
申请号：US15715893
申请日：2017-09-26
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Michael G. Hendricks , Ulrich A. Kuester
CPC classification number: H04N5/2257 , F15D1/02 , G03B17/02 , G03B17/561 , G03B17/565
Abstract: An imager assembly for a vehicle includes a base plate. An imager is disposed above the base plate. A shroud is configured to engage a top portion of the base plate. The shroud includes a tapered profile with a narrow forward end and a widened rearward end. The widened rearward end defines an aperture that receives a lens cover in optical communication with the imager. An air scoop is disposed on a top portion of the shroud. The air scoop includes a forward mouth for receiving air and a rearward discharge that moves air across the lens cover.
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公开(公告)号：US20170257535A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-07
申请号：US15449005
申请日：2017-03-03
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Michael G. Hendricks
CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 , B60R11/04 , B60R2011/004 , H04N5/2252
Abstract: A roof mounted module for a vehicle includes a base plate configured to be operably coupled with a vehicle roof. An outer housing operably coupled with the base plate. An inner housing proximate the outer housing, including an imager sealing portion defining a sealing plane. The inner housing defines an inner cavity. An imager module is disposed in the cavity and is in communication with a viewing aperture defined through the outer housing. An imager mounting feature is disposed between the imager module and the inner housing. The imager mounting feature applies a force acting in a direction normal to the sealing plane.
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公开(公告)号：US20230302997A1
公开(公告)日：2023-09-28
申请号：US18124261
申请日：2023-03-21
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Steven J. Veenman , Eric S. Sloterbeek , Nigel T. Lock , Michael G. Hendricks , Eric S. Lundy
CPC classification number: B60R1/12 , B60R1/08 , B60R2001/1253 , B60R2001/1223
Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing and a partially reflective, partially transmissive element is located in the housing. A bezel assembly includes at least one localized region that is substantially opaque to a visible spectrum of light and substantially transmissive to an infrared spectrum of light. At least one illumination element is located in the housing and oriented to project infrared illumination through the at least one localized region.
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公开(公告)号：US11546492B2
公开(公告)日：2023-01-03
申请号：US17543909
申请日：2021-12-07
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor： Michael G. Hendricks
IPC: H04N5/225 , H01L27/146
Abstract: An imager assembly is disclosed. The imager assembly may have a camera sensor, a circuit board, an electrical contact assembly, and/or a lens assembly. The camera sensor may be operable to generate an image upon exposure to light. The electrical contact assembly may be electrically connected to the circuit board and operable to receive power therefrom. Additionally, the electrical contact assembly may comprise first and second spring contacts. The lens assembly may comprise a lens operable to gather and focus light onto the camera sensor. Further, the lens assembly may comprise a heating element. The heating element may be operable to heat the lens. Further, the heating element may comprise third and fourth contacts, where the third and fourth contacts may engage the first and second contacts, respectively. The engagement may be operable to transmit power.
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