Camera module and assembling method

Abstract

The camera module comprises a housing having an interior space with an inner surface, a lens assembly comprising a lens body within the interior space defining an optical axis (O), an electronics carrier, an image sensor on the electronics carrier in optical communication with the lens assembly, a positioning element projecting longitudinally along the optical axis (O) towards the electronics carrier for attaching the lens assembly and the electronics carrier to each other. The camera module further comprises a heater element, and a flange projecting radially perpendicular to the optical axis (O). The heater element is for the purpose of resistive heating of the lens body, the heater element comprising a sheet material with electrical resistance arranged at least partially surrounding the lens body wrapping an outer side surface thereof for removing any water-based obstructions that may be attached to the lens body as an electric current flows there through.

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