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公开(公告)号：US06896385B2
公开(公告)日：2005-05-24
申请号：US10711276
申请日：2004-09-07
Applicant: Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Keith D. Foote
Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly is provided which can be moved via a power-transmitting assembly between folded and unfolded positions and the unfolded position and an extended position.
Abstract translation: 提供一种车辆用反射镜组件，其可以在折叠和展开位置之间的动力传递组件和展开位置和延伸位置之间移动。
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公开(公告)号：US06799856B2
公开(公告)日：2004-10-05
申请号：US10361077
申请日：2003-02-07
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy
IPC: G02B7182
Abstract: A first power mechanism (20) is provided in association with a fixed support (18) and with a swingable structure (16) and pivots the swingable structure (16) relative to the fixed support (18) between an extended position and a folded position adjacent the vehicle. A second power mechanism (24) is operatively associated with a swingable structure (16) and a mirror housing (12) to move the mirror housing (12) between inner and outer extended positions. A third power mechanism (28) moves the mirror unit (14) into a desired adjusted position about horizontal and vertical axes. An electronic control controls the operation of the first power mechanism (20) and the second power mechanism (24) and the third power mechanism (28) to control the powered pivoting of swingable structure (16) and to control the generally horizontal movement of mirror housing (12) to various positions located between inner and outer limiting positions and to adjust the mirror about vertical and horizontal axes.
Abstract translation: 第一动力机构（20）与固定支撑件（18）和可摆动结构（16）相关联地设置，并且在伸出位置和折叠位置之间相对于固定支撑件（18）枢转摆动结构（16） 相邻车辆。 第二动力机构（24）与可摆动结构（16）和反射镜壳体（12）可操作地相关联，以将反射镜壳体（12）在内部和外部延伸位置之间移动。 第三动力机构（28）将反射镜单元（14）移动到围绕水平和垂直轴线的期望的调整位置。 电子控制器控制第一动力机构（20）和第二动力机构（24）和第三动力机构（28）的操作，以控制可摆动结构（16）的动力转动并且控制镜的大致水平运动 壳体（12）到位于内部和外部限制位置之间的各种位置，并且围绕垂直和水平轴线调整反射镜。
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公开(公告)号：US06439730B1
公开(公告)日：2002-08-27
申请号：US09829358
申请日：2001-04-09
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy , Benjamin D. Newton
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy , Benjamin D. Newton
IPC: G02B7182
CPC classification number: B60R1/078 , B60R1/0617
Abstract: A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a support base for fixedly mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. The mirror assembly further includes an upper and lower support arm, each extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. A collar having an upper chamber and a lower chamber is fixedly secured to the first ends of the support arms and pivotally coupled to the support base for pivoting the support arms about a generally vertical axis between an operative position extending laterally from the vehicle and a folded position pivoted adjacent and generally parallel to the vehicle. A housing is slidably coupled to the second ends of the support arms and slidable therealong between a retracted position adjacent the first ends and an extended position adjacent the second ends. A mirror pane is operatively coupled to the housing for providing an adjustable reflective view from the mirror assembly. The mirror assembly further includes a drive mechanism housed within the lower support arm and lower chamber of the collar and operatively coupled to the housing by a clutch mechanism for moving the housing between the retracted position and the extended position. The mirror assembly also includes a pivot mechanism housed within the upper chamber of the collar and operatively coupled to the support base for pivoting the support arm between the operative position and the folded position.
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公开(公告)号：US06364496B1
公开(公告)日：2002-04-02
申请号：US09830125
申请日：2001-04-23
Applicant: Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse
Inventor： Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse
IPC: G02B7182
CPC classification number: B60R1/072
Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly having a pivot structure and first and second pairs of helical structures consisting of shape memory alloy wires which serve to adjust the position of the mirror. The wires may be individually heated by conducting an electrical current to effect the contracted memory position. When the current is switched off, a wire cools and can easily be stretched to mechanically transform the wire to a martensitic phase.
Abstract translation: 具有枢转结构的后视镜组件以及由形状记忆合金线组成的第一和第二对螺旋结构，其用于调整反射镜的位置。 可以通过传导电流来单独加热导线以实现收缩的存储器位置。 当电流关闭时，电线冷却并且可以容易地被拉伸以将电线机械地转换成马氏体相。
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公开(公告)号：US06213609B1
公开(公告)日：2001-04-10
申请号：US09545936
申请日：2000-04-10
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy , Kenneth C. Peterson
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy , Kenneth C. Peterson
IPC: G02B508
CPC classification number: B60R1/074 , B60R1/078 , Y10S248/90
Abstract: A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a support base for mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. A support arm extends longitudinally between a proximal end pivotally coupled to the support base and an opposite distal end. The mirror assembly further includes a housing coupled to the support arm and slidable between a retracted position adjacent to the proximal end and an extended position adjacent to the distal end and spaced from the proximal end. A glass mirror pane is operatively coupled to the housing for providing a reflective view from the mirror assembly. The mirror assembly also includes a drive mechanism coupled between the Support arm and the housing for providing, both power actuated and manual sliding movement of the housing along the support arm between the retracted position and the extended position. The drive mechanism includes a drive screw rotated by a motor for engaging and driving a drive nut coupled to the housing along the longitudinal length of the drive screw. A clutch mechanism allows the drive nut to freely rotate about the drive screw to manually adjust the position of the housing along the support arm. The mirror assembly further includes a pivot mechanism coupled between the support base and the support arm for providing both power actuated and manual pivoting movement of the support arm between an unfolded position extending laterally from the vehicle and a folded position pivoted adjacent and generally parallel to the vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的反射镜组件包括用于将反射镜组件安装到车辆的支撑基座。 支撑臂在可枢转地联接到支撑基座的近端和相对的远端之间纵向延伸。 镜组件还包括联接到支撑臂的壳体，并且能够在与近端相邻的缩回位置和与远端相邻并且与近端间隔开的延伸位置之间滑动。 玻璃镜面板可操作地联接到壳体，以提供来自反射镜组件的反射视图。 反射镜组件还包括联接在支撑臂和壳体之间的驱动机构，用于在缩回位置和延伸位置之间提供壳体沿着支撑臂的动力致动和手动滑动运动。 驱动机构包括由马达旋转的驱动螺杆，用于沿着驱动螺杆的纵向长度接合和驱动联接到壳体的驱动螺母。 离合器机构允许驱动螺母围绕驱动螺杆自由旋转以手动地调节壳体沿着支撑臂的位置。 反射镜组件还包括枢转机构，其联接在支撑基座和支撑臂之间，用于提供支撑臂的动力驱动和手动枢转运动，该支撑臂在从车辆横向延伸的展开位置和枢转相邻并大致平行于 车辆。
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公开(公告)号：US5838507A
公开(公告)日：1998-11-17
申请号：US769352
申请日：1996-12-19
Applicant: Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote
CPC classification number: B60R1/072
Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly comprises a mirror unit, a mirror unit support, and a central connection between the mirror unit and support mounting the mirror unit for pivotal movement about first and second generally intersecting perpendicular axes. A first arm is mounted on the support for pivotal movement about the first axis and connected with the mirror unit for limited pivotal movement about the second axis at a position spaced from the first axis. A second arm is mounted on the support for pivotal movement about the second axis and connected with the mirror unit for compound movement for compound movement which includes limited lateral movement with respect to the first axis and pivotal movement about an axis which is either coincident with or slightly angularly related with the first axis depending upon the position of relative lateral movement. First and second power-transmitting surfaces on the first and second arms respectively are arcuate about the first and second axis respectively. First and second power-operated rotary members are constructed and arranged with respect to the first and second power-transmitting surfaces respectively (1) to move under power in peripheral rolling contact therewith to effect movement of the first and second arms respectively and (2) to move under power in peripheral sliding relation therewith in the event that movement of the first and second arms respectively is otherwise prevented.
Abstract translation: 后视镜组件包括反射镜单元，反射镜单元支撑件以及反射镜单元和支撑件之间的中心连接件，其安装反射镜单元以围绕第一和第二大致相交的垂直轴线枢转运动。 第一臂安装在支撑件上，用于围绕第一轴线枢转运动并与镜子单元连接，用于在与第一轴线间隔开的位置处围绕第二轴线进行有限的枢转运动。 第二臂安装在支撑件上以围绕第二轴线枢转运动并与镜子单元连接，用于复合运动的复合运动，其包括相对于第一轴线的有限的横向运动，并且绕轴线枢转运动，该轴线与 根据相对横向移动的位置，与第一轴略有角度地相关。 第一和第二臂上的第一和第二动力传递表面分别围绕第一和第二轴线是弧形的。 第一和第二动力旋转构件相对于第一和第二动力传递表面（1）构造和布置成在与其周向滚动接触的动力下移动以分别实现第一和第二臂的运动，和（2） 在第一和第二臂的移动另外被防止的情况下，在与其周边滑动关系的功率下移动。
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公开(公告)号：US5703731A
公开(公告)日：1997-12-30
申请号：US612068
申请日：1996-03-07
Applicant: Ian Boddy , Matthew D. Potts , Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Ian Boddy , Matthew D. Potts , Keith D. Foote
CPC classification number: B60R1/074 , Y10S248/90
Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly comprising a housing assembly, a mirror unit, a support assembly to support the housing assembly thereon, a power operated pivot assembly between the support assembly and the housing assembly to enable the housing assembly to be pivoted with respect to the support assembly about a generally upright axis (1) between an operative position and a folded position in response to the power operation of the pivot assembly and (2) from the operative position thereof in either direction in response to an unwanted impact blow applied in either direction thereto. A spring biased pivotal control system is disposed between a movable tubular member of the pivot assembly and the support assembly to provide a control resistance to pivotal movement of the movable tubular member and hence the housing assembly connected thereto. A spring biased indexing system is disposed between a motion transmitting member and the movable tubular member to (1) transmit the movement of the motion transmitting member under power to the movable tubular member to thereby move the housing assembly between the operative and folded positions with the control system providing a control resistance and (2) allow the movable tubular member to be moved from the operative position relative to the motion transmitting member in response to an unwanted impact blow applied to the housing assembly in either direction to move the housing assembly from the operative position with the indexing system providing an indexing resistance to such movement which is independent of the control resistance.
Abstract translation: 一种车辆用反射镜组件，包括壳体组件，反射镜单元，支撑组件以支撑其上的壳体组件，在支撑组件和壳体组件之间的动力操作枢转组件，以使得壳体组件相对于支撑组件枢转 围绕位于枢转组件的动力操作的操作位置和折叠位置之间的大致直立的轴线（1），以及（2）响应于在任一方向上施加的不期望的冲击冲击而从任一方向上的操作位置 。 弹簧偏置的枢转控制系统设置在枢转组件的可移动管状构件和支撑组件之间，以提供对可动管状构件和因此连接到其上的壳体组件的枢转运动的控制阻力。 弹性偏置分度系统设置在运动传递构件和可动管状构件之间以（1）将运动传递构件在动力下的运动传递到可动管状构件，从而使壳体组件在操作和折叠位置之间移动， 控制系统提供控制阻力，以及（2）响应于沿任一方向施加到壳体组件的不期望的冲击吹力，允许可移动管状构件相对于运动传递构件从操作位置移动，以将壳体组件从 操作位置与分度系统提供对这种运动的分度阻力，其独立于控制阻力。
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公开(公告)号：US08915601B2
公开(公告)日：2014-12-23
申请号：US13023747
申请日：2011-02-09
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Joseph C. Snow
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Joseph C. Snow
Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting portion mounted to a side of a vehicle, a mirror head portion, a reflective element fixedly attached at the mirror head portion, and an actuator operable to impart pivotal movement of the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion and about a generally horizontal pivot axis and a generally vertical pivot axis to adjust the mirror head portion and the reflective element relative to the side of the vehicle to which the mounting portion is mounted. The actuator may include a tilting drive system for tilting the mirror head portion about the generally horizontal pivot axis and the actuator may include a rotating drive system for rotating the mirror head portion about the generally vertical pivot axis.
Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的外部后视镜组件，包括安装在车辆一侧的安装部分，镜头部分，固定地安装在镜头部分处的反射元件，以及致动器，其可操作以使镜头部分相对的枢转运动 到大致水平的枢转轴线和大致垂直的枢转轴线，以调整镜头部分和反射元件相对于安装部分所安装的车辆侧面。 致动器可以包括倾斜驱动系统，用于使反射镜头部围绕大致水平的枢转轴线倾斜，并且致动器可以包括旋转驱动系统，用于围绕大致垂直的枢转轴线旋转镜头部分。
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公开(公告)号：US08786704B2
公开(公告)日：2014-07-22
申请号：US12187725
申请日：2008-08-07
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Kevin P. Benthem , Niall R. Lynam
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Kevin P. Benthem , Niall R. Lynam
CPC classification number: B60R1/00 , B60K35/00 , B60K2350/1024 , B60K2350/106 , B60K2350/1088 , B60K2350/2013 , B60K2350/927 , B60Q1/2665 , B60Q1/2696 , B60Q1/34 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/0602 , B60R1/062 , B60R1/082 , B60R1/083 , B60R1/12 , B60R1/1207 , B60R2001/1215 , B60R2001/123 , B60R2001/1246 , B60R2001/1253 , B60R2001/1284 , B60R2300/105 , B60R2300/207 , B60R2300/8026 , B60R2300/804 , B60R2300/806 , B60R2300/8066 , B62D1/046 , G06K9/00791 , H04N5/23293 , H04N7/181 , H04N7/188
Abstract: A mirror reflective element assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a reflective element, a back plate disposed at a rear surface of the reflective element, a wide angle reflector element received in a receiving portion of the back plate. The reflective element has a first reflective coating disposed thereat and the wide angle reflector element has a curved rear surface with a second reflective coating disposed at the curved rear surface. An optical element or optical adhesive may be disposed between a front surface of the wide angle reflector element and the rear surface of the reflective element.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后视镜组件的镜反射元件组件包括反射元件，设置在反射元件的后表面的后板，容纳在后板的接收部分中的广角反射器元件。 反射元件具有设置在其上的第一反射涂层，并且广角反射器元件具有弯曲后表面，其中设置在弯曲后表面处的第二反射涂层。 光学元件或光学粘合剂可以设置在广角反射器元件的前表面和反射元件的后表面之间。
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40.发明授权公开(公告)号：US08331038B1
公开(公告)日：2012-12-11
申请号：US12548635
申请日：2009-08-27
Applicant: Joseph C. Snow , James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Joseph C. Snow , James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote
Abstract: An afocal rearview mirror assembly for a motor vehicle having a side door and a dashboard includes a housing attached to the motor vehicle adjacent the side door and dashboard. The housing has a low-profile, rounded external portion and an internal portion. A selectively movable reflective element is enclosed within the housing, and has opposed curved surfaces for reflecting unfocused light rays from outside the external portion through the internal portion of the housing. A selectively movable lens is enclosed within the internal portion of the housing for controlling light transmitted from the selectively movable reflective element to an occupant of the motor vehicle. The selectively movable lens can converge the unfocused light rays reflected from the selectively movable reflective element to a focused image observable by the occupant of the motor vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于具有侧门和仪表板的机动车辆的无焦后视镜组件包括附接到机动车辆的邻近侧门和仪表板的壳体。 壳体具有小外形，圆形的外部部分和内部部分。 可选择性地移动的反射元件被封装在壳体内，并且具有相对的弯曲表面，用于通过壳体的内部部分从外部的外部反射未聚焦的光线。 可选择地移动的透镜被封装在壳体的内部，用于控制从可选择性地移动的反射元件传递到机动车辆乘员的光。 选择性移动透镜可以将从可选择性移动的反射元件反射的未聚焦的光线会聚到由机动车辆的乘员可观察到的聚焦图像。
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