Emblem Front-Camera Deployment Mechanism

To avoid blemishing the face of the vehicle with the mechanical appearance of an exposed camera, but satisfy the global customer, the camera had to be hidden and deployed only when required. Traditional deployable cameras were on the rear of vehicles and required bulky and heavy metallic housings and components. Front mounting required the lightest possible solution to avoid fascia deformation and vibration during road loads. Converting to an all-plastics mechanism saved 41-55% mass with no loss of function, allowed a camera washer nozzle to be hidden so camera is washed in stowed position, and led to multiple patent filings.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2016 Lincoln MKX System Supplier Huf North America Material Processor Huf North America Laudenbach Formtechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Material Supplier Lanxess / DuPont Automotive / BASF Corp Resin Durethan / Delrin / Ultramid Tooling/Equipment Supplier Yantai Huf Tools Co. Ltd. Laundenbach Formtechnik GmbH & Co. KG

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