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：US20150022914A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14504940

申请日：2014-10-02

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC.

Inventor： John T. Uken ,  Donald S. Rawlings

IPC: B60R1/04 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/04 ,  G02B7/182

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a plastic bezel and a mirror reflective element. The bezel includes a perimeter bezel portion and a mirror mounting element unitarily formed with the perimeter bezel portion. The mirror mounting element is configured to pivotally attach to a mounting structure of a mounting assembly for mounting the interior rearview mirror assembly at an interior portion of a vehicle equipped with the interior rearview mirror assembly. The reflective element is disposed at the bezel and has a front surface and a rear surface, with the front surface generally facing towards and being viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle. The mirror mounting element is disposed rearward of the rear surface of the reflective element when the reflective element is disposed at the bezel.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括塑料挡板和镜面反射元件。 边框包括周边边框部分和与周边边框部分整体形成的反射镜安装元件。 反射镜安装元件构造成枢转地附接到安装组件的安装结构，用于将内部后视镜组件安装在配备有内部后视镜组件的车辆的内部部分。 反射元件设置在边框处，并且具有前表面和后表面，其前表面大致面向并由所配备的车辆的驾驶员可视。 当反射元件设置在边框时，反射镜安装元件设置在反射元件的后表面的后方。

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：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：US08628225B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13684833

申请日：2012-11-26

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Richard R. Hook ,  David A. Dingman

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2661 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A charge port illumination system for an electric vehicle includes a charge port at an electric vehicle for electrically connecting to a charging source to charge a power source of the electric vehicle. A self-contained sealed module is disposed at or proximate to the charge port and includes at least one illumination source. The illumination source, responsive to an activating event associated with an electric charging event of the electric vehicle, is activated to provide illumination at the charge port. The activating event may include detection of touch at or movement of a cover panel and/or a signal from a remote transmitting device or a passive entry device or a motion detection device. The illumination source may be automatically deactivated after at least one of a period of time after activation, plugging in a charging source at the charge port and closing a cover panel at the charge port.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电动车辆的充电端口照明系统包括电动车辆的充电端口，用于电连接到充电源以对电动车辆的电源充电。 独立的密封模块设置在充电端口处或附近，并且包括至少一个照明源。 响应于与电动车辆的充电事件相关联的激活事件的照明源被激活以在充电端口处提供照明。 激活事件可以包括检测盖板的触摸或移动以及/或来自远程发送设备或被动进入设备或运动检测设备的信号。 照明源可以在激活之后的一段时间中的至少一个之后被自动停用，在充电端口插入充电源并且在充电端口处闭合盖板。

公开(公告)号：US20140002882A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13942755

申请日：2013-07-16

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam ,  Mitchell D. Burkhert ,  Tyson P. DeJonge ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Donald S. Rawlings ,  Michael J. Baur

IPC: B60R1/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/082 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R2300/10

Abstract: A mirror reflective element assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror casing, a reflective element, an auxiliary wide angle element and a back plate. The auxiliary wide angle element is disposed at the rear surface of a mirror substrate. A back plate mounting structure may establish a space at the mirror actuator that is sufficient for a portion of the auxiliary wide angle element to be disposed between a rear surface of the reflective element and the mirror actuator. The back plate may have at least one sealing element at least partially around a perimeter region of a wide angle element receiving portion of the back plate, and the sealing element may engage the rear surface of the mirror substrate when the back plate is attached to the reflective element and may limit intrusion of adhesive between the back plate and the mirror substrate.

Abstract translation: 用于外部后视镜组件的镜反射元件组件包括镜壳体，反射元件，辅助广角元件和后板。 辅助广角元件设置在镜面基板的后表面。 背板安装结构可以在反射镜致动器处建立足以使辅助广角元件的一部分设置在反射元件的后表面和反射镜致动器之间的空间。 背板可以具有至少部分地围绕背板的广角元件接收部分的周边区域的至少一个密封元件，并且当背板附接到背板时，密封元件可以接合镜基板的后表面 反射元件，并且可以限制背板和反射镜基板之间的粘合剂侵入。

公开(公告)号：US20130338882A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13902038

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Baur

IPC: B60R1/04

CPC classification number: B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2001/1253

Abstract: An accessory system for a vehicle includes an electronics module disposed at an interior surface of a windshield of the vehicle and a mirror head having an electro-optic reflective element. The mirror head is pivotally attached at the electronics module. Control circuitry is disposed in the electronics module. When the mirror head is pivotally attached at the electronics module, the control circuitry is electrically connected to the electro-optic reflective element of the mirror head. The control circuitry is at least operable to control the dimming of the electro-optic reflective element responsive to at least one photosensor. The control circuitry may be associated with at least one other function or system of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的附件系统包括设置在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面处的电子模块和具有电光反射元件的镜头。 镜头可枢转地连接在电子模块上。 控制电路设置在电子模块中。 当镜头枢转地附接在电子模块时，控制电路电连接到镜头的电光反射元件。 控制电路至少可操作以响应于至少一个光电传感器来控制电光反射元件的调光。 控制电路可以与车辆的至少一个其他功能或系统相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20130279147A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13919491

申请日：2013-06-17

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  John T. Uken

IPC: B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a reflective element, a housing portion and a user input module. The housing portion is positioned at a perimeter of the reflective element and has an exterior surface that faces generally toward the driver of the vehicle when the interior rearview mirror assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle. The housing portion has a recess established at the exterior surface. The user input module includes at least one user input that is actuatable by a user and includes backlighting operable to backlight the at least one user input. The user input module is at least partially received in the recess at the housing portion and is configured to snap attach at the housing portion when at least partially received in the recess at the housing portion.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜组件包括反射元件，壳体部分和用户输入模块。 壳体部分位于反射元件的周边，并且具有当内部后视镜组件通常安装在车辆中时大致朝向车辆驾驶员的外表面。 壳体部分具有在外表面处建立的凹部。 所述用户输入模块包括至少一个用户可由用户激活的用户输入，并且包括可操作以背光所述至少一个用户输入的背光。 所述用户输入模块至少部分地被容纳在所述壳体部分的所述凹部中，并且被构造成当至少部分地容纳在所述壳体部分的所述凹部中时在所述壳体部分处卡扣附接。