# US 12,015,837 B2 · Mounting structure for an integrated sensor-lens assembly in an image capture device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,015,837 B2 - Document ID: US12015837B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/199,720 - Filed: 2023-05-19 - Published: 2023-09-14 - Granted: 2024-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2020-03-31 - Assignees: GoPro, Inc. - Applicants: GoPro, Inc. - Inventors: Nicholas Vitale - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12015837B2 ## CPC - H04N 23/52: Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements - H04N 23/51: Housings - H04N 23/54: Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils - H04N 23/55: Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensors; Mounting thereof - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION ## Abstract A method of assembling an image capture device that includes: positioning a first sealing member between a front housing portion and a mounting structure; connecting the mounting structure to the front housing portion such that the first sealing member forms a watertight seal therebetween; positioning a second sealing member between the mounting structure and an integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA); orienting the second sealing member such that a locating feature extending rearwardly from the mounting structure is aligned with a notch defined by the second sealing member to facilitate proper relative orientation of the mounting structure and the second sealing member; connecting the ISLA to the mounting structure such that the locating feature is positioned within the notch and the second sealing member forms a watertight seal between the ISLA and the mounting structure; and connecting a rear housing portion to the front housing portion. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A mounting structure configured to support an integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) in an image capture device, the mounting structure comprising: a base defining an opening configured to receive the ISLA such that the ISLA extends through the mounting structure and first apertures configured to receive first fasteners such that the first fasteners extend into the mounting structure in a rearward direction; a front collar extending from the base in a forward direction; and a rear collar extending from the base in the rearward direction, wherein the rear collar defines second apertures configured to receive second fasteners such that the second fasteners extend into the mounting structure in the forward direction. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The mounting structure of claim 1, wherein the first apertures are spaced radially outward of the front collar and the rear collar. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The mounting structure of claim 1, wherein the front collar and the rear collar are each generally annular in configuration. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The mounting structure of claim 1, wherein the front collar includes a pair of ears extending radially outward therefrom to facilitate connection of a cover for the image capture device to the mounting structure. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The mounting structure of claim 4, wherein the pair of ears define angled bearing surfaces configured for engagement with the cover to urge the cover in the forward direction upon rotation of the cover. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The mounting structure of claim 1, wherein the rear collar is configured to interface with a first sealing member and a second sealing member to thereby seal the image capture device to the ISLA and the mounting structure, the first sealing member and the second sealing member configured as discrete components. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The mounting structure of claim 6, wherein the rear collar includes a locating feature extending therefrom in the rearward direction, the locating feature configured to extend into the second sealing member to facilitate proper relative orientation of the mounting structure and the second sealing member. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The mounting structure of claim 1, wherein the rear collar includes eyelets extending radially outward therefrom, the eyelets defining the second apertures. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The mounting structure of claim 8, wherein the eyelets are spaced approximately equidistant from each other. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The mounting structure of claim 9, wherein the eyelets include: a first eyelet; a second eyelet spaced from the first eyelet by approximately 120°; and a third eyelet spaced from the second eyelet and the first eyelet by approximately 120°. ### Claim 11 A mounting structure configured to support an integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) in an image capture device, the mounting structure comprising: a base defining an opening configured to receive the ISLA such that the ISLA extends through the mounting structure and apertures configured to receive fasteners such that the fasteners extend into the mounting structure in a rearward direction, whereby the mounting structure is externally connectable to the image capture device by the fasteners; and a front collar extending from the base in a forward direction. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The mounting structure of claim 11, wherein the base is generally planar in configuration, and the front collar is generally annular in configuration. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The mounting structure of claim 11, wherein the apertures are spaced radially outward of the front collar. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The mounting structure of claim 11, wherein the front collar includes a pair of ears extending radially outward therefrom to facilitate connection of a cover for the image capture device to the mounting structure. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The mounting structure of claim 14, wherein the pair of ears define angled bearing surfaces configured for engagement with the cover to urge the cover in the forward direction upon rotation of the cover. ### Claim 16 A mounting structure configured to support an integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) in an image capture device, the mounting structure comprising: a base defining an opening configured to receive the ISLA such that the ISLA extends through the mounting structure and first apertures configured to receive first fasteners such that the first fasteners extend into the mounting structure in a rearward direction, whereby the mounting structure is externally connectable to the image capture device by the first fasteners; and a rear collar extending from the base in the rearward direction and including eyelets extending radially outward therefrom, wherein the eyelets define second apertures configured to receive second fasteners such that the second fasteners extend into the mounting structure in a forward direction. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The mounting structure of claim 16, wherein the rear collar is configured to interface with a first sealing member and a second sealing member to thereby seal the image capture device to the ISLA and the mounting structure, the first sealing member and the second sealing member configured as discrete components. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The mounting structure of claim 17, wherein the rear collar includes a locating feature extending therefrom in the rearward direction, the locating feature configured to extend into the second sealing member to facilitate proper relative orientation of the mounting structure and the second sealing member. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The mounting structure of claim 16, wherein the eyelets are spaced approximately equidistant from each other. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The mounting structure of claim 19, wherein the eyelets include: a first eyelet; a second eyelet spaced from the first eyelet by approximately 120°; and a third eyelet spaced from the second eyelet and the first eyelet by approximately 120°.