Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a camera to a vehicle includes a bracket body and a glare shield that extends along the bracket body. A longitudinal axis is centrally disposed between a first sidewall and a second sidewall of the glare shield. At least one slit extends through the glare shield and spans between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

Abstract: A bracket includes a bracket material layer, and a cell foam attached to the bracket material layer for directing heat from a heating element toward glass. The heating element is attached to the cell foam for raising a temperature of the glass disposed on or over the heating element.

Abstract: A terminal with a connecting end, a midsection, and a crimping end is disclosed. The midsection is adapted to prevent damage to the terminal. The connecting end is configured to be received in a housing. The crimping end is configured to be connected to a substrate. At least two of the connecting end, the midsection, and the crimping end are conductive and formed as a single, unitary component.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a camera to a vehicle includes a bracket body and a glare shield that extends along the bracket body. A longitudinal axis is centrally disposed between a first sidewall and a second sidewall of the glare shield. At least one slit extends through the glare shield and spans between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for a vehicle includes a bracket body having a glare shield and a circuit. The bracket assembly further includes an electrical device that is electrically connected to the circuit of the bracket body. The circuit comprises a plurality of leads extending along the bracket body.

Abstract: A damper assembly (100) is configured to dampen motion between a first component and a second component. The damper assembly (100) includes a housing (102) having at least one housing rotation-limiting protuberance (126). A rotor (104) is rotatably coupled to the housing (102). The rotor (104) includes at least one rotor rotation-limiting protuberance (160). The housing rotation-limiting protuberance(s) (126) and the rotor rotation-limiting protuberance(s) (160) cooperate to limit a range of rotation of the rotor (104) relative to the housing (102).

Abstract: A linear damper includes a rack, a carriage, a gear assembly, and a spring. The rack includes a connector. The carriage is slidably engaged with the rack. The gear assembly is between the carriage and the rack. The spring is secured to the rack to selectively urge the carriage away from the connector.

Abstract: A damper assembly (100) is configured to dampen motion between a first component and a second component. The damper assembly (100) includes a housing (102) having at least one housing rotation-limiting protuberance (126). A rotor (104) is rotatably coupled to the housing (102). The rotor (104) includes at least one rotor rotation-limiting protuberance (160). The housing rotation-limiting protuberance(s) (126) and the rotor rotation-limiting protuberance(s) (160) cooperate to limit a range of rotation of the rotor (104) relative to the housing (102).