公开(公告)号：US09883088B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15494648

申请日：2017-04-24

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Brian J. Winden ,  Robert A. Devota ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Joseph A. Stemmer ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  John R. Garcia ,  David F. Olson

IPC: H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  C09J163/00 ,  C09J5/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J163/00 ,  C09J2463/00 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: A method of assembling a camera suitable for vehicular use includes providing a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a camera front housing, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. An adhesive is dispensed to establish a layer of uncured adhesive one of (i) between the lens barrel and a front portion of the camera front housing and (ii) between the printed circuit board and a rear portion of the camera front housing. With the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that includes exposure to UV light for a first period of time. The initially-cured adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process. The further-cured state is achieved within a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

公开(公告)号：US20170230554A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15494648

申请日：2017-04-24

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Brian J. Winden ,  Robert A. Devota ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Joseph A. Stemmer ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  John R. Garcia ,  David F. Olson

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J163/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J163/00 ,  C09J2463/00 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: A method of assembling a camera suitable for vehicular use includes providing a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a camera front housing, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. An adhesive is dispensed to establish a layer of uncured adhesive one of (i) between the lens barrel and a front portion of the camera front housing and (ii) between the printed circuit board and a rear portion of the camera front housing. With the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that includes exposure to UV light for a first period of time. The initially-cured adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process. The further-cured state is achieved within a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

公开(公告)号：US09497368B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US15268940

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Brian J. Winden ,  Robert A. Devota ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Joseph A. Stemmer ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  John R. Garcia ,  David F. Olson

IPC: H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  C09J163/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J163/00 ,  C09J2463/00 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing (i) a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, (ii) a camera front housing, (iii) a printed circuit board with an imager. An uncured adhesive is dispensed (i) between the lens barrel and the front portion of the camera front housing or (ii) between the printed circuit board and the rear portion of the camera front housing. The lens is brought into focus with the imager, and the adhesive is initially cured in an initial radiation curing process. After the initial radiation curing process, the initially-cured adhesive is further cured in a secondary curing process. The further-cured adhesive limits movement of the lens relative to the imager to less than +/−18 microns after (i) exposure to 90 degrees C. for 400 hours and (ii) exposure to 85 degrees C. at 90% relative humidity for 240 hours.

Abstract translation: 一种组装车载照相机的方法包括提供（i）容纳在镜筒中的镜头，（ii）相机前壳体，（iii）具有成像器的印刷电路板。 将未固化的粘合剂（i）分配在镜筒和相机前壳体的前部之间，或（ii）印刷电路板和相机前壳体的后部之间。 透镜与成像器对焦，并且初始固化过程中粘合剂首先被固化。 在初始辐射固化过程之后，初始固化的粘合剂在二次固化过程中进一步固化。 在（i）暴露于90摄氏度400小时后，进一步固化的粘合剂将透镜相对于成像器的运动限制在小于+/- 18微米，和（ii）在90％相对湿度下暴露于85摄氏度 240小时。

公开(公告)号：US20160121807A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14992254

申请日：2016-01-11

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Matthew C. Sesti ,  Steven V. Byrne

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  H01R12/716 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/112 ,  H04N5/2252

Abstract: A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member having a lens, an imaging element and a circuit board, with the circuit board includes a set of front electrical connectors. A rear housing member mates with the front housing member along a first axis. The rear housing member includes a set of rear electrical connectors that, with the rear housing member mated with the front housing member, directly contact the front electrical connectors without use of a jumper. One set of the sets of front and rear electrical connectors is a set of male electrical connectors and the other set of the sets of front and rear electrical connectors is a set of female electrical connectors. Each female electrical connector has jaw structure including first and second jaws.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在车辆上的相机包括具有透镜，成像元件和电路板的前壳体构件，其中电路板包括一组前电连接器。 后壳体构件沿着第一轴线与前壳体构件配合。 后壳体构件包括一组后电连接器，其中后壳体构件与前壳体构件配合，直接接触前电连接器而不使用跳线。 一组前后电连接器是一组阳电连接器，另外一组前后电连接器是一组阴电连接器。 每个母电连接器具有包括第一和第二钳口的钳口结构。

公开(公告)号：US20140313337A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14258366

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Robert A. Devota ,  Garret Achenbach ,  David F. Olson ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  John R. Garcia

IPC: B60R11/04

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/0026

Abstract: A vehicle vision system includes a camera module including an image sensor array, a lens holder and a lens. The camera module is configured to mount at a receiving structure at an interior surface of a vehicle windshield of a vehicle. When the camera module is mounted at the receiving structure of the interior surface of the vehicle windshield, the image sensor array views forward of the vehicle and through the vehicle windshield. The image sensor array is established at a circuit element. The lens holder includes a lens holding portion and an attaching portion, with the lens holding portion accommodating the lens and the attaching portion configured to attach at the circuit element. The attaching portion of the lens holder includes a plurality of pins configured to be received at least partially through apertures of the circuit element so as to be soldered at the circuit element.

Abstract translation: 车辆视觉系统包括：摄像机模块，包括图像传感器阵列，透镜保持器和透镜。 相机模块被配置为以车辆的挡风玻璃的内表面处于接收结构安装。 当相机模块安装在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面的接收结构时，图像传感器阵列观察车辆前方并通过车辆挡风玻璃。 图像传感器阵列在电路元件上建立。 透镜架包括透镜保持部分和安装部分，透镜保持部分容纳透镜，并且附接部分构造成附接在电路元件上。 透镜保持器的附接部分包括多个销，其构造成至少部分地通过电路元件的孔接收，以便被焊接在电路元件处。

公开(公告)号：US20240067106A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18502127

申请日：2023-11-06

Applicant: Magna Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Clarence P. McElroy ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Richard Rieden ,  Steven V. Byrne

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/55

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/55

Abstract: A vehicular camera includes a camera housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion joined together to form a cavity within the camera housing. A first electrical connector is disposed at a circuit board and includes a plurality of pin-receiving sockets. The second housing portion has a second electrical connector having a plurality of pins. With the first housing portion joined with the second housing portion, the first ends of the pins are disposed within the cavity and the second ends of the pins are disposed outside of the cavity. When the second housing portion is being joined with the first housing portion, respective first ends of the pins insert into and electrically-conductively connect with respective pin-receiving sockets at the circuit board. With the vehicular camera mounted at a vehicle, the second ends of the pins electrically-conductively connect with a vehicle wire harness of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11889051B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17302934

申请日：2021-05-17

Applicant: Magna Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Matthew C. Sesti ,  Donald W. Mersino ,  Robert A. Devota

IPC: H04N17/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/80 ,  B60R11/00

CPC classification number: H04N17/002 ,  B60R11/04 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/80 ,  B60R2011/0026

Abstract: A method for testing a vehicular camera for a vehicular vision system includes providing a vehicular camera suitable for use on a vehicle, with the vehicular camera having a field of view. A collimator assembly is provided that includes an optic and a target fixedly disposed within the collimator assembly. The collimator assembly is positioned in the field of view of the vehicular camera such that the camera images light that reflects off the target and passes through the optic. The target has a stepped surface. Image data is captured with the vehicular camera, with the captured image data being representative of the stepped surface of the target. The captured image data is processed, via an image processor, and a defocus of the vehicular camera is estimated based on processing by the processor of the captured image data of the stepped surface of the target.

公开(公告)号：US20230391277A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-07

申请号：US18450516

申请日：2023-08-16

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Matthew C. Sesti ,  Steven V. Byrne

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H04N23/51 ,  B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H04N23/51 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  H01R12/716

Abstract: A vehicular camera includes an imager, a housing having front and rear housing members, a lens member, and a circuit board. A female electrical connector assembly is disposed at the circuit board and includes a set of female electrical connectors. The rear housing member includes a male electrical connector having a set of electrically conductive pins. Each electrically conductive pin includes an inward-extending pin portion and an outward-extending pin portion. The outward-extending pin portions pass outward through a wall portion of the rear housing member into a socket connection portion of the rear housing member and the inward-extending pin portions extend inward from an inner surface of the wall portion of the rear housing member and plug into and electrically connect with respective female electrical connectors of the set of female electrical connectors when the rear housing member is mated with the front housing member.

公开(公告)号：US11700439B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17448534

申请日：2021-09-23

Applicant: Magna Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Gavin E. Skrocki ,  Robert A. Devota ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Donald W. Mersino

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H04N23/57

CPC classification number: H04N23/54 ,  B60R11/04 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H05K1/181 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: A vehicular camera includes a lens holder accommodating a lens and an imager printed circuit board (imager PCB). The lens holder includes a plurality of posts protruding from an attaching portion of the lens holder. The imager PCB includes an imager disposed at a first side of the imager PCB, and includes a plurality of apertures therethrough. The attaching portion of the lens holder is positioned at the imager PCB such that the posts protrude through the apertures of the imager PCB. The posts are movable within the apertures while the lens is adjusted relative to the imager to align the lens relative to the imager. With the lens aligned relative to the imager, the posts are heated to deform within the apertures, whereby the deformed posts harden upon cooling to secure the lens holder relative to the imager PCB.

公开(公告)号：US20230211741A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-06

申请号：US18181599

申请日：2023-03-10

Applicant: Magna Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Matthew C. Sesti ,  Robert A. Devota

IPC: H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57

CPC classification number: H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57

Abstract: A vehicular camera includes a lens holder, a first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board. The first and second printed circuit boards are stacked and overlap one another. Circuitry disposed at the first printed circuit board is electrically connected with circuitry disposed at the second printed circuit board via board-to-board electrical connection. The circuitry disposed at the first printed circuit board includes an imaging sensor at a first side of the first printed circuit board. Thermally conductive material is disposed between the second printed circuit board and a second side of the first printed circuit board. The thermally conductive material is in thermally-conductive contact with the first and second printed circuit boards. The vehicular camera includes a rear housing, which includes an electrical connector portion. The electrical connector portion of the rear housing may include an electrical plug connector.