# US 10,313,571 B2 · Imager module for vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,313,571 B2 - Document ID: US10313571B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/458,521 - Filed: 2017-03-14 - Published: 2017-09-21 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-16 - Assignees: Gentex Corporation - Applicants: Gentex Corporation - Inventors: Danny L. Minikey, Jr.; Michael G. Hendricks - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10313571B2 ## CPC - H04N 23/57: Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices - H04N 23/55: Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensors; Mounting thereof - B60R 11/04: Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle - H04N 7/183: {for receiving images from a single remote source} - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## 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. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An imager assembly for a vehicle comprising: an optic lens forming a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; an imager circuit comprising a first circuit portion, a second circuit portion, and an imager connector, wherein the imager connector is configured to communicatively connect the imager circuit to the vehicle; and a lens holder configured to receive the proximal end portion of the optic lens, wherein the lens holder is in connection with the first circuit portion aligning the first circuit portion with the longitudinal axis of the optic lens, and wherein the lens holder is configured to retain the second circuit portion arranged substantially perpendicular to the first circuit portion and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The imager assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first circuit portion comprises a first printed circuit board (PCB) and the second circuit comprises a second PCB. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The imager assembly according to claim 2, wherein the lens holder comprises a receiving feature configured to receive the second PCB. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The imager assembly according to claim 3, wherein the receiving feature comprises at least one groove configured to retain to the second PCB extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The imager assembly according to claim 2, wherein the lens holder is configured to position the second PCB such that a portion of the second PCB is positioned between the proximal end portion and a distal end portion of the optic lens. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The imager assembly according to claim 2, wherein the conductive connection of the imager connector to the imager circuit is positioned between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion parallel to the longitudinal axis. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The imager assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first circuit portion comprises an imager configured to capture image data. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The imager assembly according to claim 7, wherein the lens holder is configured to align the imager with the longitudinal axis of the optic lens. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The imager assembly according to claim 7, wherein the lens holder comprises a plurality of posts extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and configured to connect the first circuit portion to the lens holder via a plurality of fasteners. ### Claim 10 An imager assembly for a vehicle comprising: an optic lens forming a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; an imager circuit comprising a first circuit portion and a second circuit portion, the imager circuit in conductive connection with an imager connector, wherein the imager connector is configured to communicatively connect the imager circuit to the vehicle, wherein the second circuit portion extends at least partially between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the optic lens; and a lens holder configured to receive the proximal end portion of the optic lens and align the imager circuit with the optic lens, wherein the conductive connection of the imager connector to the imager circuit is located between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The imager assembly according to claim 10, wherein the first circuit portion comprises a first PCB and the second circuit portion comprises a second PCB. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The imager assembly according to claim 11, wherein the first PCB is arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the optic lens. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The imager assembly according to claim 12, wherein the second PCB is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the optic lens. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The imager assembly according to claim 11, wherein the conductive connection of the imager connector is located on the second PCB between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the optic lens. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The imager assembly according to claim 10, wherein the first circuit portion comprises an imager configured to capture image data. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The imager assembly according to claim 15, wherein the second circuit portion comprises a control circuit configured to control the capture of the image data. ### Claim 17 An imager assembly for a vehicle comprising: an optic lens forming a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; an imager circuit comprising: a first circuit portion comprising an imager configured to capture image data; a second circuit portion comprising a control circuit configured to control the capture of the image data; and an imager connector, wherein the imager connector is configured to communicatively connect the imager circuit to the vehicle; and a lens holder configured to receive the proximal end portion of the optic lens, wherein the lens holder is in connection with the first circuit portion aligning the imager with the longitudinal axis of the optic lens, and wherein the lens holder is configured to retain the second circuit portion arranged substantially perpendicular to the first circuit portion and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The imager assembly according to claim 17, further comprising: a front shield formed of a conductive material, wherein the front shield forms a cylindrical opening configured to accommodate the distal end portion of the optic lens; and a rear shield forming a complementary mating assembly with the front shield forming a shielded housing, wherein the shielded housing is configured to enclose the imager circuit thereby shielding the imager circuit from electromagnetic interference.