Variable reflectance mirror reflective element for exterior mirror assembly
US-2015355518-A1 · Dec 10, 2015 · US
Vehicle exterior rearview mirror system having an indicator at a back plate of an exterior rearview mirror assembly
US9035754B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9035754-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313919489-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jul 6, 2005 |
| Publication date | May 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
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A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror reflective element that is fixedly attached at a mirror back plate. The mirror back plate includes an indicator structure that has a passageway that extends from the back plate at an angle relative to the portion of the back plate. At least one baffle is disposed within the passageway and is angled at the angle relative to the portion of the back plate. An indicator is mounted at an end portion of the passageway, and light emitted by the indicator passes through the passageway and through the mirror reflective element via an opening in the back plate. When the indicator is activated, light passing through the passageway and emanating from the mirror reflective element is at least partially shielded from direct view by the driver of the vehicle by the at least one baffle.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, said vehicular exterior rearview mirror system comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising a mounting portion and a mirror reflective element sub-assembly; wherein said mounting portion is adapted for mounting said exterior rearview mirror assembly at a side of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular exterior rearview mirror system; wherein said mirror reflective element sub-assembly compr…
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- What does patent US9035754B2 cover?
- A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror reflective element that is fixedly attached at a mirror back plate. The mirror back plate includes an indicator structure that has a passageway that extends from the back plate at an angle relative to the portion of the back plate. At least one baffle is disposed within the passageway and i…
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- Donnelly Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60R1/1207. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 19 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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