Abstract: The invention relates to a camera device (10), particularly as a parking assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle with a drive (50) which is in an operative connection via gear means with a camera (4) which is moveable between a retracted position (1) and a deployed position (2), a carriage (11) which embraces the camera (4) and is moveable together with the camera (4), wherein the gear means are configured in such a way that via a manual actuation from the outside (5) the camera (4) is moveable in a further additional position (3) going beyond the retracted position (1).

Abstract: A camera assembly of a motor vehicle includes a carrier which is adapted to be fastened to the motor vehicle and a camera unit which is immovably fastened to the carrier and has an objective. A cleaning unit is supported on the carrier and is connected to a fluid line that conducts a cleaning fluid which is used to clean the objective. A flap element is provided which is adapted to be moved into a cleaning position and into a resting position. The flap element is retracted in an accommodating chamber of the carrier in the resting position and is extended out of the accommodating chamber so that the flap element covers the objective of the camera unit in the cleaning position.

Abstract: A device for capturing images of the outer area of a motor vehicle includes a camera, a carrier, a cover and a movement element. The movement element is rotatably mounted on a first rotational axis of the carrier and a transmission element is rotatably mounted on a second rotational axis of the carrier. The transmission element is integrally molded onto the cover. The movement element and the transmission element are connected to one another via a cover connection. When the movement element moves from a standby position into an intermediate position, the cover is moved from a closed position into an open position. The movement element and the camera are connected to one another via a camera connection. Movement of the movement element from the intermediate position into an operating position keeps the cover in the open position and moves the camera from a rest position into an active position.

Abstract: A device for capturing images of the outer area of a motor vehicle includes a camera, a carrier, a cover and a movement element. The movement element is rotatably mounted on a first rotational axis of the carrier and a transmission element is rotatably mounted on a second rotational axis of the carrier. The transmission element is integrally molded onto the cover. The movement element and the transmission element are connected to one another via a cover connection. When the movement element moves from a standby position into an intermediate position, the cover is moved from a closed position into an open position. The movement element and the camera are connected to one another via a camera connection. Movement of the movement element from the intermediate position into an operating position keeps the cover in the open position and moves the camera from a rest position into an active position.

Abstract: A camera device (10) is provided and includes a drive unit (50) connected via a transmission mechanism to a carriage (11). The carriage (11) mechanically holds a camera (4) and can move the carriage (11) together with the camera (4) at least between a standby position (1) and a recording position (2) along a movement direction (7). The carriage (11) is movably arranged in a housing (20) by at least one guide (11.3, 11.4). A movable cover (12) can close an opening (23) in the housing (20) in a closed position when the camera (4) assumes its standby position (1). A switch element (16) can trigger a signal for a vehicle-specific function. In the closed position (17), a manual pressure (90) on the cover (12) causes movement of the carriage (11) with the camera (4), which can switch the camera from its standby position (1) into an auxiliary position (3).

Abstract: A device having a camera unit for recording images of the exterior of a motor vehicle, includes a support assembly accommodating the camera unit which is movable between a standby position and an active position, a cover element and a movement mechanism. The movement mechanism includes a first pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly such that it can pivot about a first rotational axle, and which is connected to a first articulation axle of the camera unit in an articulated manner, a second pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly, such that it can pivot about a second rotational axle, and which is connected to a second articulation axle of the camera unit, and a third pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly such that it can pivot about the first rotational axle, and which is connected to the cover element.

Abstract: A camera assembly of a motor vehicle includes a carrier which is adapted to be fastened to the motor vehicle and a camera unit which is immovably fastened to the carrier and has an objective. A cleaning unit is supported on the carrier and is connected to a fluid line that conducts a cleaning fluid which is used to clean the objective. A flap element is provided which is adapted to be moved into a cleaning position and into a resting position. The flap element is retracted in an accommodating chamber of the carrier in the resting position and is extended out of the accommodating chamber so that the flap element covers the objective of the camera unit in the cleaning position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a camera unit for image acquisition of an outside area for a motor vehicle having a cleaning device provided for cleaning the camera unit.

Abstract: A camera device (10) is provided and includes a drive unit (50) connected via a transmission mechanism to a carriage (11). The carriage (11) mechanically holds a camera (4) and can move the carriage (11) together with the camera (4) at least between a standby position (1) and a recording position (2) along a movement direction (7). The carriage (11) is movably arranged in a housing (20) by at least one guide (11.3, 11.4). A movable cover (12) can close an opening (23) in the housing (20) in a closed position when the camera (4) assumes its standby position (1). A switch element (16) can trigger a signal for a vehicle-specific function. In the closed position (17), a manual pressure (90) on the cover (12) causes movement of the carriage (11) with the camera (4), which can switch the camera from its standby position (1) into an auxiliary position (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a camera device (10), in particular for the rear region of a vehicle, having a drive unit (50), which is operatively connected via a transmission mechanism to a carriage (11); the carriage (11) mechanically holds the camera (4) and the drive unit (50) can move the carriage (11) together with the camera (4) at least between a standby position (1) and a recording position (2) along a movement direction (7) and the camera (4) is connected to a camera cable (14) in order to transmit image data. According to the invention, the camera (4) has a cable port (4.4) for the camera cable (14), which is positioned laterally relative to the movement direction (7) of the camera (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a camera device (10), particularly as a parking assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle with a drive (50) which is in an operative connection via gear means with a camera (4) which is moveable between a retracted position (1) and a deployed position (2), a carriage (11) which embraces the camera (4) and is moveable together with the camera (4), wherein the gear means are configured in such a way that via a manual actuation from the outside (5) the camera (4) is moveable in a further additional position (3) going beyond the retracted position (1).

Abstract: A device having a camera unit for recording images of the exterior of a motor vehicle, includes a support assembly accommodating the camera unit which is movable between a standby position and an active position, a cover element and a movement mechanism. The movement mechanism includes a first pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly such that it can pivot about a first rotational axle, and which is connected to a first articulation axle of the camera unit in an articulated manner, a second pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly, such that it can pivot about a second rotational axle, and which is connected to a second articulation axle of the camera unit, and a third pivot element, which is pivotably supported on the support assembly such that it can pivot about the first rotational axle, and which is connected to the cover element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular unit (10) comprising a sensor device (11) for actuating a movable part (1, 33), in particular a flap (1) of a motor vehicle. Said unit comprises a support element (12), on which the sensor device (11) comprising at least one sensor (21, 22, 23) is situated, in order to detect (3) an object (4) in a detection region (5, 6, 40) that borders the motor vehicle (2), the detection operation (3) initiating the actuation of the movable part (1, 33). According to the invention, the modular unit (10) is designed as an individual module (10) that is easily fitted in such a way that said unit (10) can be fixed to the motor vehicle (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch for a door, a flap or a door handle of a motor vehicle, having a base body with a receptacle; a first contact area and second contact area, both areas provided in the receptacle; a snap-action plate arranged in the receptacle having a curved region situated above the first contact area, and at least three support elements, with at least one support element contacting the second contact area, the curved region undergoing elastic deformation by operation of the snap-action plate, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the two contact areas and therefore generating a switching signal, with the second contact area, which is at a distance from the first contact area, extending at least in regions around the first contact area such that at least one support element touches the second contact area in every possible position of the snap-action plate within the receptacle.

Abstract: An arrangement of a sensor device with at least one sensor for a contactless activation of at least one moving part of a vehicle, especially a vehicle hatch, the sensor being arranged on at least one support element on the vehicle, in order to permit a detection of an object in at least one detection range adjacent to the vehicle, so that activation of the hatch can be activated via the detection, where the sensor is arranged in shape-mated and/or force-fit fashion on support element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular unit (10) comprising a sensor device (11) for actuating a movable part (1, 33), in particular a flap (1) of a motor vehicle. Said unit comprises a support element (12), on which the sensor device (11) comprising at least one sensor (21, 22, 23) is situated, in order to detect (3) an object (4) in a detection region (5, 6, 40) that borders the motor vehicle (2), the detection operation (3) initiating the actuation of the movable part (1, 33). According to the invention, the modular unit (10) is designed as an individual module (10) that is easily fitted in such a way that said unit (10) can be fixed to the motor vehicle (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch for a door, a flap or a door handle of a motor vehicle, having a base body with a receptacle; a first contact area and second contact area, both areas provided in the receptacle; a snap-action plate arranged in the receptacle having a curved region situated above the first contact area, and at least three support elements, with at least one support element contacting the second contact area, the curved region undergoing elastic deformation by operation of the snap-action plate, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the two contact areas and therefore generating a switching signal, with the second contact area, which is at a distance from the first contact area, extending at least in regions around the first contact area such that at least one support element touches the second contact area in every possible position of the snap-action plate within the receptacle.

Abstract: An arrangement of a sensor device with at least one sensor for a contactless activation of at least one moving part of a vehicle, especially a vehicle hatch, the sensor being arranged on at least one support element on the vehicle, in order to permit a detection of an object in at least one detection range adjacent to the vehicle, so that activation of the hatch can be activated via the detection, where the sensor is arranged in shape-mated and/or force-fit fashion on support element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting an object point (12) on an object (14) such as a work piece or a tool, by means of a sensor (16). In order to obtain an extremely precise measurement at a high measuring speed, a first detection of the object point (12) is carried out by displacing the sensor (16) in the direction of the object (14) at a first speed V1 and a second detection of the object point (12) is carried out by moving the sensor (16) away from the object (14) at a second speed V2, the actual measured value being determined by the second object point detection.

Abstract: A case lock having a locking slide (19) which is arranged in a lock housing (11) and is intended for securing and, by gripactuated displacement counter to spring force, for releasing a mating closure part (6). A grip (29) forms a supporting shoulder (40) which in a securing position, blocking the displacement of the locking slide (19), is located in front of a blocking shoulder (41) of the housing (11) and, by the grip (29) being pivoted transversely to displacement direction of the locking slide (19), is displaced into a release position.