Direct cable connection for automotive cameras
The direct connector assembly in automotive cameras addresses manufacturing inefficiencies by allowing direct cable connection to the PCB, facilitating automation and compact design, while ensuring reliable sealing and performance.
WO2025264996A1 Publication Date: 2025-12-26AMPHENOL CORP
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2025/034500
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-06-21
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Automotive camera housings face challenges in meeting manufacturing efficiency and integration demands due to the complexity of RF connectors, which interfere with automated assembly and pressure testing, and require compact designs to fit modern vehicle spaces.
Method used
A direct connector assembly that allows for a cable to be directly connected to the PCB connector within the camera housing, eliminating the need for adjustable connectors, and utilizing a flexible cable pivot point and sealing elements to accommodate positional variations during assembly.
Benefits of technology
Enables efficient automation, allows for comprehensive testing of environmental sealing, and reduces the camera assembly size while maintaining performance standards.
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Abstract
Automotive camera assemblies include a camera back housing defining a cavity for receiving a printed circuit board (PCB) having a PCB connector and a direct connector assembly configured to electrically connect a cable to the PCB connector through the camera back housing. The cable is electrically and mechanically connected to the direct connector assembly at a first end of the direct connector assembly and a second end of the direct connector assembly is configured to electrically and mechanically connect to the PCB connector, and a flex pivot point is defined at an interface between the cable and the direct connector assembly, wherein a portion of the direct connector assembly is adjustable relative to an axis of the cable about the flex pivot point when engaging with the PCB connector.
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