公开(公告)号：US09067541B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13663542

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Justin E. Sobecki ,  Eric S. Deuel

IPC: G02B7/182 ,  B60R1/072

CPC classification number: B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/074

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting portion mountable at a side of a vehicle, a mirror head portion adjustably mounted at the mounting portion, and a reflective element at the mirror head portion. An actuator is operable to impart pivotal movement of the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion and about a generally vertical pivot axis to pivotally adjust the mirror head portion relative to the side of the vehicle at which the mounting portion is mounted. The actuator comprises at least two motors and the motors are operable in tandem to cooperatively rotatably drive a common gear of a gear system to pivot the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的外部后视镜组件包括可安装在车辆侧面的安装部分，可调节地安装在安装部分处的镜头部分和在镜头部分处的反射元件。 致动器可操作以使反射镜头部相对于安装部分和围绕大致垂直的枢转轴线的枢转运动，以相对于安装部分安装在车辆的侧面枢转地调节镜头部分。 致动器包括至少两个电动机，并且电动机可串联地可操作地协同地可旋转地驱动齿轮系统的公共齿轮以使镜头部分相对于安装部分枢转。

公开(公告)号：US09013288B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US14330677

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  G08G1/16 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 ,  B60Q1/0076 ,  B60Q1/0088 ,  B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/34 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/081 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/8093 ,  F21V23/005 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G08G1/167

Abstract: A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element and a mirror back plate. The mirror back plate includes an indicator unit mounting portion and a mirror actuator attaching portion established at a first side by a plastic injection molding operation. A heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and a second side of the mirror back plate. An indicator unit has a light source that is activatable to emit light and is mounted at the indicator unit mounting portion. Light emitted by the light source, when activated, transmits through an aperture of the mirror back plate and through a light transmitting portion of the heater pad and through a light-transmitting window of the mirror reflector and exits the mirror reflective element to be viewable by a driver of the vehicle equipped with the mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的外部后视镜组件的镜面反射元件子组件包括镜反射元件和镜背板。 镜背板包括通过塑料注射成型操作在第一侧建立的指示器单元安装部分和反射镜致动器附接部分。 加热垫设置在镜反射元件和镜背板的第二侧之间。 指示器单元具有可激发以发光的光源并安装在指示器单元安装部分。 由光源发射的光在被激活时通过镜背板的孔径并通过加热器垫的光透射部分并且穿过反射镜的透光窗口并且离开镜面反射元件以使其可被 配有镜组件的车辆司机。

公开(公告)号：US08976439B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13964136

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Michael J. Baur ,  Timothy G. Perkins

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02B5/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/04 ,  B24B9/02 ,  B24B9/08 ,  B24B13/00 ,  B24B49/00 ,  B24B51/00 ,  B60R1/086 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  C03C17/06 ,  C03C2217/25 ,  C03C2218/31 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror casing and a prismatic reflective element. The mirror casing is a unitarily molded mirror casing having at least one attachment surface. The prismatic reflective element includes a glass substrate having a front surface and a rear surface and a perimeter edge about a periphery of the glass substrate. A mirror reflector is established at the rear surface of the glass substrate. The perimeter edge of said glass substrate has a generally rounded surface disposed between the front surface and the mirror casing. The prismatic reflective element is attached at the attachment surface of the mirror casing. The perimeter edge of the glass substrate is exposed to and is viewable by the driver of the vehicle when the interior rearview mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 内部后视镜组件包括镜壳体和棱镜反射元件。 镜壳是具有至少一个附接表面的整体模制的镜壳体。 棱镜反射元件包括具有前表面和后表面的玻璃基板以及围绕玻璃基板周边的周边边缘。 在玻璃基板的后表面上建立了反射镜。 所述玻璃基板的周边边缘具有设置在前表面和反射镜壳体之间的大致圆形表面。 棱镜反射元件附接在镜壳体的附接表面。 当内部后视镜组件通常安装在车辆中时，玻璃基板的周边边缘暴露于车辆的驾驶员并且可以看见。

公开(公告)号：US08915631B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US14195138

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Michiel P. van de Ven ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rick Mousseau ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B60Q1/48 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60R1/006 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/48 ,  B60Q1/52 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes exterior rearview mirror assemblies mounted at respective sides of the vehicle. The mirror assemblies include a light module and a camera. The cameras are part of a multi-camera vision system that includes a display device that is operable to display images for viewing by the vehicle driver. The indicator of the light module includes a signal light that is configured to provide light that is observable to another driver of another vehicle who is (i) approaching the vehicle from its rear and/or (ii) overtaking the vehicle in the side lane adjacent to the side of the vehicle at which mirror assembly is mounted. Actuation of the signal light provides (i) light forwardly of the vehicle so that drivers of other vehicles approaching the vehicle may observe the actuated signal light and/or (ii) light laterally with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的外部后视镜系统包括安装在车辆的相应侧的外部后视镜组件。 镜组件包括一个光模块和一个摄像头。 相机是多摄像机视觉系统的一部分，其包括可操作以显示图像以供车辆驾驶员观看的显示装置。 光模块的指示器包括信号灯，其被配置为提供对另一车辆的另一驾驶员可观察到的光，所述另一驾驶员是（i）从其后方接近车辆和/或（ii）在相邻的侧车道中超车 到安装有反射镜组件的车辆侧。 信号灯的启动提供（i）向车辆前方照亮，使得接近车辆的其他车辆的驾驶员可以观察致动的信号灯和/或（ii）相对于车辆的侧向照明。

公开(公告)号：US20140292004A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14230636

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： James A. Ruse

IPC: E05B85/10

CPC classification number: E05B85/10 ,  E05B81/76 ,  E05B81/78 ,  Y10T292/57

Abstract: A door handle system includes a door handle assembly that is configured to mount at a handle region of a vehicle door and includes a handle portion fixedly disposed at the vehicle door and a strain gauge sensor. The strain gauge sensor is for sensing at least one of (i) grasping of the handle portion by a user and (ii) pulling at the handle portion by a user. Responsive to sensing by the sensor, a signal is communicated that causes a latch of the vehicle door to open to allow the user to open the vehicle door.

Abstract translation: 门把手系统包括门把手组件，其构造成安装在车门的手柄区域处，并且包括固定地设置在车门处的手柄部分和应变计传感器。 应变仪传感器用于感测（i）用户握持手柄部分和（ii）用户拉动手柄部分中的至少一个。 响应于由传感器感测，传达信号，导致车门的闩锁打开以允许用户打开车门。

公开(公告)号：US08786401B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US12976594

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Justin E. Sobecki ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Eric S. Deuel

Inventor： Justin E. Sobecki ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Eric S. Deuel

IPC: B60R25/00

CPC classification number: E05B81/77 ,  E05B1/0053 ,  E05B5/006 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B77/54 ,  E05B81/01 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B81/14 ,  E05B81/34 ,  E05B81/58 ,  E05B81/62 ,  E05B81/78 ,  E05B83/18 ,  E05B85/10 ,  E05B85/103 ,  E05B85/107 ,  Y10T70/5394 ,  Y10T70/5496 ,  Y10T70/5805 ,  Y10T70/65 ,  Y10T292/57

Abstract: An extendable flush door handle assembly for a door or liftgate of a vehicle includes a base portion and a handle portion movably attached to the base portion. The handle portion is movable between a recessed position, where the handle portion is at least partially received in the base portion, and a partially extended position, where the handle portion extends partially outward from the base portion and is graspable by a user. The handle portion is moved from the recessed position to the partially extended position responsive to a trigger, such as a signal from a key fob or a passive entry system or a vehicle door unlock button or the like. The handle portion, when in its recessed position, is at least partially received in the base portion so as to be not readily graspable by a user until the handle portion is moved toward its partially extended position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的车门或升降门的可伸展的齐平门把手组件包括基座部分和可移动地连接到基座部分的把手部分。 手柄部分可以在手柄部分至少部分地容纳在基部中的凹陷位置和部分延伸位置之间移动，其中手柄部分从基部部分向外延伸并且可由使用者抓握。 手柄部分响应于诸如来自钥匙卡或被动进入系统的信号或车门解锁按钮等的触发而从凹进位置移动到部分延伸位置。 手柄部分处于其凹陷位置时，至少部分地容纳在基部中，以便使用者不能容易握住，直到手柄部分朝向其部分延伸的位置移动。

公开(公告)号：US20140197025A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14211257

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Ian A. McCabe ,  Jeffrey D. Harlow

IPC: C23C14/34

CPC classification number: C23C14/3421 ,  C23C14/3407 ,  H01J37/3408 ,  H01J37/3423 ,  H01J37/3435 ,  H01J37/3497

Abstract: A method of sputter coating a glass substrate includes providing a glass substrate and providing a sputtering assembly for sputtering a coating onto the glass substrate in a vacuum deposition chamber. The sputtering assembly includes a backing plate and a separating element disposed on the backing plate. At least one target element is provided and disposed at and in contact with a surface of the separating element. The target element is not bonded the separating element when disposed at and in contact with the surface of the separating element. An expansion gap is provided at or adjacent to the target element to allow for expansion of the target element during the sputtering process. Material from the target element is sputtered and the target element is heated to a substantially elevated temperature during the sputtering process. The sputtering process coats a surface of the glass substrate with the target element material.

Abstract translation: 溅射涂覆玻璃基板的方法包括提供玻璃基板并提供溅射组件，用于在真空沉积室中将涂层溅射到玻璃基板上。 溅射组件包括背板和设置在背板上的分离元件。 至少一个目标元件设置并设置在分离元件的表面处并与其分离。 当设置在分离元件的表面并且与分离元件的表面接触时，目标元件不粘合分离元件。 在目标元件处或附近提供膨胀间隙以允许在溅射过程期间目标元件的膨胀。 在溅射过程中溅射来自目标元件的材料并将目标元件加热至基本升高的温度。 溅射工艺用目标元件材料涂覆玻璃基板的表面。

公开(公告)号：US08779937B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US14015441

申请日：2013-08-30

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G08G1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 ,  B60Q1/0076 ,  B60Q1/0088 ,  B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/34 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/081 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/8093 ,  F21V23/005 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G08G1/167

Abstract: A mirror reflective element sub-assembly includes a mirror reflective element and a mirror back plate. The back plate has an indicator mounting portion. An aperture is established through the back plate generally at the indicator mounting portion. A heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and the back plate. The heater pad has a light transmitting portion generally aligned with the aperture of the back plate. A self-contained substantially sealed indicator is mounted at the indicator mounting portion and has a light source that is activatable to emit light. When an equipped exterior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at a side of a vehicle and with the light source activated, light emitted by the light source transmits through the aperture of the back plate and the light transmitting portion of the heater pad and exits the mirror reflective element.

Abstract translation: 镜面反射元件子组件包括镜反射元件和镜背板。 背板具有指示器安装部。 通常通过背板在指示器安装部分处建立孔。 加热垫设置在镜反射元件和背板之间。 加热器垫具有通常与背板的孔对准的透光部分。 独立的基本上密封的指示器安装在指示器安装部分处并且具有可激活以发光的光源。 当配备的外部后视镜组件安装在车辆的侧面并且激活光源时，由光源发出的光通过背板的孔和加热器垫的透光部分透射并反射出反射镜 元件。

公开(公告)号：US20140173894A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14195139

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: MAGMA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： John T. Uken ,  Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: B60R16/0215 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02F1/133553 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/157 ,  Y10T29/49162 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: A method of coating a rear glass substrate for an electrochromic reflective element includes providing a fixture having a recess and a masking element extending from a perimeter region of the recess over a portion of the recess. The masking element includes a disc portion and an arm portion extending between the disc portion and the perimeter region of the recess of the fixture. A rear glass substrate is positioned in the recess and the masking element extends over and is spaced from the surface of the glass substrate. The glass substrate surface is coated with a mirror reflector coating. The masking element is shaped such that the mirror reflector coating is deposited at the surface behind the arm portion but is substantially not deposited behind the disc portion so as to establish a window region through the mirror reflector coating at the glass substrate surface.

Abstract translation: 涂覆用于电致变色反射元件的后玻璃基板的方法包括提供具有凹部的固定件和从凹部的周边区域延伸到凹部的一部分上的掩模元件。 掩模元件包括盘部分和在盘部分和固定装置的凹部的周边区域之间延伸的臂部分。 后玻璃基板定位在凹部中，并且掩模元件延伸并且与玻璃基板的表面间隔开。 玻璃基板表面涂有镜面反射涂层。 掩模元件成形为使得反射镜反射器涂层沉积在臂部分后面的表面处，但基本上不沉积在盘部分后面，以便通过玻璃基板表面处的反射镜反射器涂层建立窗口区域。

公开(公告)号：US20140097636A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14125403

申请日：2012-06-22

Applicant: Darin J. Snider ,  Norman B. Warren

Inventor： Darin J. Snider ,  Norman B. Warren

IPC: B60J3/02

CPC classification number: B60J3/02 ,  B60J1/001 ,  B60J7/0015 ,  B60J7/043 ,  G02B27/01

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle includes inner and outer window panels and a spacer element disposed between the window panels to establish an interpane cavity, with a roller shade disposed therein having an end fixedly attached at an anchor stop. A dielectric layer is disposed between the roller shade and a conductive layer at the inner window panel. The shade is operable via applying a voltage at the conductive layer and at the anchor stop to uncoil the shade from a coiled light transmitting condition to an at least partially uncoiled light attenuating condition. The window assembly may include conductive elements established at the dielectric layer for dissipating charge at the dielectric layer when the voltage is not applied and/or may mechanically retain the shade in its uncoiled state to allow for reduction in the voltage applied when the shade is uncoiled.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的窗组件包括内和外窗面板以及设置在窗户面板之间的间隔元件，以建立平面腔体，其中设置有一个辊罩，其一端固定地连接在锚固止动件上。 电介质层设置在内窗玻璃板之间的辊罩和导电层之间。 阴影可通过在导电层处施加电压并且在锚固器处可操作，以将遮蔽物从卷绕的光透射状态解开至至少部分未开卷的光衰减状态。 窗组件可以包括建立在电介质层处的导电元件，用于在不施加电压时消散电介质层处的电荷，和/或可以机械地将阴影保持在展开状态，以允许当遮光罩展开时施加的电压降低 。