公开(公告)号：US20200254972A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-13

申请号：US15929325

申请日：2020-04-27

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Justin E. Sobecki ,  Eric S. Deuel

IPC: B60R25/24 ,  E05B81/54 ,  B60R25/20 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60Q1/32 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  G07C9/00 ,  E05B85/10 ,  F21V5/04 ,  B60Q1/00

Abstract: A vehicular illumination system includes an illumination module disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle. The illumination module includes a reconfigurable display element and a light source operable to emit light. When the light source is operated, light emitted by the light source passes through the reconfigurable display element and the illumination module projects an icon established by the reconfigurable display element. The reconfigurable display element is reconfigurable to form the icon responsive to one of (i) a user selection of an icon and (ii) programming of the reconfigurable display element for an icon. When the light source is operated, light emitted by the light source passes through the reconfigurable display element and the illumination module projects the icon of the reconfigurable display element onto a surface exterior of the equipped vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20200039441A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-06

申请号：US16600661

申请日：2019-10-14

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony J. LaCross ,  Darryl P. De Wind ,  Mark L. Larson ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Christopher R. Koetje ,  Eric Peterson

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  H04N5/262 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B60R1/04 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head accommodating a reflective element. A display device is accommodated in the mirror head and behind the reflective element. The reflective element is tiltable between a mirror mode orientation, where the vehicle driver views rearward of the vehicle via the reflective element, and a display mode orientation, where the display device is actuated and the vehicle driver views images displayed by the display device through the transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element. An actuator has an actuator body that is pivotally mounted at the reflective element and that has a pivot element of a pivot joint that pivotally mounts the mirror head at an interior portion of the vehicle. The actuator pivots the reflective element relative to the actuator body to tilt the reflective element between the mirror mode orientation and the display mode orientation.

公开(公告)号：US20190152398A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16258718

申请日：2019-01-28

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Craig Kendall ,  Christopher R. Koetje ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60Q3/258 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21S9/02 ,  B60R1/04

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element, and a mirror mounting structure configured to adjustably mount the mirror head at an interior portion of a vehicle. A receiving portion of the mirror head is configured for receiving a portable self-contained garage door opening module at least partially thereat. The module is operable to wirelessly transmit a radio frequency signal responsive to actuation of a user input of the module. With the module at the receiving portion of the mirror head, the user input is accessible by the vehicle driver. A cover element is configured to detachably attach at the mirror casing at the receiving portion to releasably secure the module at the mirror head, with the module being releasable from the mirror head when the cover element is detached from the mirror casing.

公开(公告)号：US10266151B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15482870

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Justin E. Sobecki ,  Eric S. Deuel

IPC: B60R25/24 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  F21V5/04 ,  E05B85/10 ,  G07C9/00 ,  B60Q1/32 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/20 ,  E05B81/54 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: A method for unlocking a door for an authorized user of a vehicle via a door unlocking system of the vehicle includes providing a control at the vehicle, providing a near field communication device at the vehicle, and wirelessly communicating, via the near field communication device of the vehicle, with a near field communication-enabled smartphone when the smartphone is within a threshold distance from the vehicle. Responsive to the near field communication device of the vehicle communicating with the smartphone, it is determined whether or not the smartphone is an authorized device. The smartphone is authenticated as an authorized device for communication with the near field communication device of the equipped vehicle. Responsive to the smartphone being authenticated as an authorized device, the locking mechanism is actuated, at least in part via the control, to unlock the vehicle door for the user of the authorized device.

公开(公告)号：US20180375974A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US16117113

申请日：2018-08-30

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind

IPC: H04M1/02

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing and a glass cover panel having a planar central region and a rounded or curved perimeter region circumscribing the planar central region. The portable electronic device includes circuitry disposed in the housing and operable to detect a touch or proximity of a user at the glass cover panel at the generally planar central region. The rounded perimeter region has an exposed rounded surface circumscribing the planar central region and the housing does not overlap the rounded perimeter region of the glass cover panel. The rounded perimeter region provides a smooth curved transition between a planar front surface of the planar central region of the glass cover panel and a side surface of the housing of the portable electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20180251069A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-06

申请号：US15910084

申请日：2018-03-02

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Anthony J. LaCross ,  Darryl P. De Wind ,  Mark L. Larson ,  Rodney K. Blank ,  Christopher R. Koetje ,  Eric Peterson

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/262 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having a reflective element. A display device is disposed in the mirror head and behind the reflective element. The display device, when actuated, is viewable through the reflective element. The mirror head is adjustable between a mirror mode orientation, where the driver of the vehicle views rearward of the vehicle via the reflective element, and a display mode orientation, where the driver of the vehicle views images displayed by the display device through the reflective element. When in the display mode orientation, the reflective element is angled upward or downward relative to the orientation of the reflective element when in the mirror mode orientation. An actuator is pivotally mounted at the mirror head and includes a pivot element that adjustably mounts the mirror head at a mirror mount that attaches at the interior surface of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09969334B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15822630

申请日：2017-11-27

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Eric S. Deuel ,  Justin E. Sobecki ,  Joseph R. Mambourg ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/07 ,  B60R1/062

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/062 ,  B60R1/07 ,  B60R2001/1253

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly configured for mounting at an exterior portion of a vehicle includes a mounting arm configured for attachment at the vehicle, a mirror head disposed at an outboard end of the mounting arm and movable relative to the mounting arm, and an actuator operable to move the mirror head relative to the mounting arm. The mirror head includes a mirror casing and a frameless mirror reflective element fixedly attached at the mirror casing, with no part of the mirror casing disposed over the front surface of the mirror reflective element. The actuator is operable to move the mirror head relative to the mounting arm to vertically and horizontally adjust a rearward field of view of the driver of the vehicle who is viewing the mirror reflective element with the exterior rearview mirror assembly mounted at the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09616808B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US15072638

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Justin E. Sobecki ,  Eric S. Deuel

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  F21V5/04 ,  E05B85/10 ,  G07C9/00 ,  B60Q1/32

CPC classification number: B60R25/241 ,  B60Q1/0011 ,  B60Q1/2619 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2669 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/32 ,  B60Q1/323 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60Q2400/50 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/209 ,  E05B81/54 ,  E05B85/10 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C2009/00325

Abstract: A ground illumination system for a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly configured to attach at a side of a vehicle, with a ground illumination module disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly and having a light source operable to emit light. The ground illumination module includes a reconfigurable display element. The reconfigurable display element is operable to form an icon responsive to one of (i) a user selection of an icon for display and (ii) programming of the reconfigurable display element for an icon for display. When the light source is operated and with the exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the side of the vehicle, light emitted by the light source passes through the reconfigurable display element and the ground illumination module projects the icon of the reconfigurable display element onto the ground area at the side of the equipped vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20150175074A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14641813

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

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

IPC: B60R1/04 ,  C03C17/06 ,  B24B9/08 ,  B60R1/08

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: A method of making a mirror substrate for an interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes providing a glass substrate having a generally planar front surface, a generally planar rear surface and a circumferential perimeter edge about a periphery of said glass substrate and extending between the front and rear surfaces. A grinding wheel is moved around the periphery of a front perimeter portion of the glass substrate while rotating the grinding wheel to establish a ground generally rounded surface about and around the glass substrate periphery. A polishing wheel is moved around the glass substrate periphery while rotating the polishing wheel to establish a polished generally rounded surface about and around the glass substrate periphery. The polished generally rounded surface provides a smooth transition between the generally planar front surface of the glass substrate and a rear portion of the circumferential perimeter edge of the glass substrate.

Abstract translation: 制造用于车辆的内部后视镜组件的反射镜基板的方法包括提供玻璃基板，该玻璃基板具有大致平坦的前表面，大致平坦的后表面和围绕所述玻璃基板的周边的周向周边边缘，并且在前面 和后表面。 研磨轮围绕玻璃基板的前周边部分的周边移动，同时旋转砂轮以在玻璃基板周边周围和周围建立大致圆形的磨合表面。 抛光轮围绕玻璃基板周边移动，同时旋转抛光轮以在玻璃基板周边和周围建立抛光的大致圆形表面。 抛光的通常圆形的表面在玻璃基板的大致平坦的前表面和玻璃基板的周向周边边缘的后部之间提供平滑的过渡。

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。