公开(公告)号：US07813023B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12480331

申请日：2009-06-08

Applicant: Michael J. Baur

Inventor： Michael J. Baur

IPC: G02F1/03

CPC classification number: B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253

Abstract: A reflective element assembly for an interior rearview mirror of a vehicle includes front and rear substrates with a perimeter seal that spaces said front substrate from said rear substrate and establishes an interpane cavity therebetween for an electro-optic medium. The front substrate has a first connecting tab that extends outboard from a perimeter edge of the rear substrate and the rear substrate has a second connecting tab that extends outboard from a perimeter edge of the front substrate. The first and second connecting tabs may extend partially along the same perimeter edge region of the reflective element assembly or along adjacent perimeter edge regions of the reflective element assembly. The first and second connecting tab facilitate electrical connection to the transparent conductive coating of the second surface of the front substrate and the conductive coating of the third surface of the rear substrate, respectively.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜的反射元件组件包括具有周边密封件的前基板和后基板，其将所述前基板与所述后基板间隔开，并在其间在电光介质之间建立间隙。 前基板具有从后基板的周边边缘向外延伸的第一连接凸片，并且后基板具有从前基板的周边边缘向外延伸的第二连接凸片。 第一和第二连接片可以部分沿着反射元件组件的相同周边边缘区域或沿着反射元件组件的相邻周边边缘区域延伸。 第一和第二连接片分别便于与前基板的第二表面的透明导电涂层和后基板的第三表面的导电涂层的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20100252418A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12754951

申请日：2010-04-06

Applicant: Ian A. McCabe ,  Jeffrey D. Harlow

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 system and method for sputtering a coating onto a glass substrate in a vacuum deposition chamber includes providing a backing plate with a separating element disposed at the backing plate. At least one target element or tile is disposed on a surface of the separating element, wherein an expansion gap is provided to allow for expansion of the target relative to the separating element during the sputtering process. The method includes sputtering material from the target and heating the target to a substantially elevated temperature during the sputtering process. The separating element may be a sheet having a low-coefficient of friction surface, and the target may be disposed on the low-coefficient of friction surface of the separating element. The separating element may thermally insulate the target from the backing plate, whereby the target may be heated to a substantially greater temperature than the backing plate during the sputtering process.

Abstract translation: 用于在真空沉积室中将涂层溅射到玻璃基板上的系统和方法包括提供背衬板，其具有设置在背板上的分离元件。 至少一个目标元件或瓦片设置在分离元件的表面上，其中提供膨胀间隙以允许在溅射过程期间靶相对于分离元件的膨胀。 该方法包括在靶溅射过程中溅射材料并将靶加热至基本升高的温度。 分离元件可以是具有低摩擦系数表面的片材，并且靶材可以设置在分离元件的低摩擦系数表面上。 分离元件可以使靶与背板热绝热，由此在溅射过程中靶可以被加热到比背板大得多的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20100195225A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12760706

申请日：2010-04-15

Applicant: Keith D. Foote

Inventor： Keith D. Foote

IPC: G02B7/198

CPC classification number: B60R1/074 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/078

Abstract: An exterior vehicle mirror system has a vehicle mountable support and a support arm. A mirror housing is movable along the support arm between the support and a distal end. An electrically powered mirror unit adjust mechanism can adjust the mirror unit about horizontal and vertical axes. An electrically powered pivoting and extending mechanism pivots the support arm about the support between an extended position and a position folded against a vehicle side. An electronic control system controls movement of the mirror housing along the support arm, and folding of the support arm, independent of an adjustment of the mirror unit. The electronic control system comprises a memorized position for the powered pivoting and extending mechanism, or alternatively, a microprocessor for controlling at least one of movement of the mirror housing along the support arm, folding of the support arm, and adjustment of the mirror unit.

Abstract translation: 外部车辆后视镜系统具有车辆安装支撑件和支撑臂。 镜壳体可沿着支撑臂在支撑件和远端之间移动。 电动镜单元调节机构可以围绕水平轴和垂直轴调整镜单元。 电动的枢转和延伸机构使支撑臂围绕支撑件枢转在延伸位置和与车辆侧面折叠的位置之间。 电子控制系统控制镜壳体沿着支撑臂的运动，并且支撑臂的折叠，而与镜子单元的调整无关。 电子控制系统包括用于动力枢转和延伸机构的存储位置，或者替代地，微处理器用于控制反射镜壳体沿着支撑臂的移动，支撑臂的折叠和镜子单元的调节中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20100088855A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12577272

申请日：2009-10-12

Applicant: James A. Ruse ,  Brett A. Gorby

Inventor： James A. Ruse ,  Brett A. Gorby

IPC: B25G3/00 ,  E05B1/00 ,  B25G1/00

CPC classification number: E05B85/16 ,  E05B77/06 ,  Y10T16/458

Abstract: A door handle assembly for a vehicle includes a bracket mountable to the vehicle door, a handle portion configured to pivotally attach to the bracket and an actuating element pivotally mounted to the bracket. The actuating element connects to a release mechanism of the vehicle door so as to actuate the release mechanism when the actuating element is pivoted relative to the bracket. The door handle assembly may include a counterweight pivotally mounted to the bracket, with the counterweight extending along the bracket, such that the counterweight and the bracket comprise a low profile assembly. The door handle assembly may include an inertial catch pivotally mounted to the bracket, wherein pivotal movement of the handle portion imparts a pivotal movement of the inertial catch during normal operation of the door handle assembly to open the vehicle door.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的门把手组件包括可安装到车门的托架，构造成可枢转地附接到支架的手柄部分和可枢转地安装到支架的致动元件。 致动元件连接到车门的释放机构，以便当致动元件相对于支架枢转时致动释放机构。 门把手组件可以包括枢转地安装到支架的配重，其中配重沿支架延伸，使得配重和支架包括低轮廓组件。 门把手组件可以包括枢转地安装到支架的惯性卡扣，其中手柄部分的枢转运动在门把手组件的正常操作期间施加惯性卡扣的枢转运动以打开车门。

公开(公告)号：US20100079881A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12561642

申请日：2009-09-17

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

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

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/19

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

Abstract: A mirror reflective element assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a reflective element and an auxiliary wide angle element. The reflective element has a front surface and a rear surface and a first reflector portion and a second reflector portion, with the first reflector portion having a first reflective coating disposed thereat. The auxiliary wide angle element is disposed at a rear surface of the glass mirror substrate of the reflective element and at the second reflector portion. The auxiliary wide angle element has a glass element having a curved rear surface with a second reflective coating disposed at the curved rear surface. An optical coupling element may be disposed between a front surface of the auxiliary wide angle element and the rear surface of the reflective element, the optical coupling element may be a substantially optically clear and flexible elastomer.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的外部后视镜组件的镜反射元件组件包括反射元件和辅助广角元件。 反射元件具有前表面和后表面以及第一反射器部分和第二反射器部分，其中第一反射器部分具有设置在其上的第一反射涂层。 辅助广角元件设置在反射元件的玻璃镜基板的后表面和第二反射器部分。 辅助广角元件具有玻璃元件，该玻璃元件具有弯曲后表面，其中第二反射涂层设置在弯曲的后表面。 光耦合元件可以设置在辅助广角元件的前表面和反射元件的后表面之间，光耦合元件可以是基本上光学透明且柔性的弹性体。

公开(公告)号：US12289564B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-29

申请号：US18472315

申请日：2023-09-22

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark L. Larson ,  John T. Uken

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  H04N23/21 ,  H04N23/57 ,  G02B5/30

Abstract: A cabin monitoring system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror head having a mirror reflective element that includes (i) a planar glass substrate, (ii) a transflective mirror reflector at the glass substrate and (iii) a light absorption film including a polarizer film. A camera accommodated by the mirror head views through the reflective element. A light emitter accommodated by the mirror head emits near infrared (NIR) light through the reflective element. The light absorption film attenuates greater than 60 percent of visible light and less than 30 percent of NIR light incident on the light absorption film and transmits less than 40 percent of visible light and greater than 70 percent of NIR light through the light absorption film. The camera captures image data representative of NIR light emitted through the reflective element and reflected from the interior cabin of the vehicle back through the reflective element.

公开(公告)号：US20250115183A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-10

申请号：US18989003

申请日：2024-12-20

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： John T. Uken ,  Darryl P. De Wind ,  Gregory A. Huizen ,  Rodney K. Blank

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/04

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror control system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a rearward-viewing camera disposed at a vehicle. The system, via processing of a first subset of image data captured by the rearward-viewing camera, is operable to detect ambient light rearward of the equipped vehicle. The system, via processing of a second subset of the image data captured by the rearward-viewing camera, is operable to detect light emanating from a headlight of another vehicle following the equipped vehicle. The first subset of the image data captured by the rearward-viewing camera is different than the second subset of the image data captured by the rearward-viewing camera. Responsive to determining that the detected light emanating from the headlight of the other vehicle glares a driver of the equipped vehicle, the ECU controls dimming of the electro-optic mirror reflective element of the interior rearview mirror assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20250101768A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18894389

申请日：2024-09-24

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Marshall A. Zerbe

IPC: E05B17/10 ,  E05B85/10

Abstract: A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a base portion that mounts at a door and a handle portion. The handle portion is movable relative to the base portion between a recessed position and an extended position. A light module is disposed between the base portion and an outer panel of the door at or near a cutout region of the outer panel of the door. With the handle portion in the recessed position, a light emitting element of the light module at least partially circumscribes the handle portion. With the handle portion in the extended position, the handle portion extends at least partially through the cutout region. With the handle portion in the extended position, the light emitting element emits light that passes through the cutout region of the outer panel of the door to illuminate the handle portion.

公开(公告)号：US20250092723A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18830830

申请日：2024-09-11

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Bryce A. Hilborn ,  Justin E. Sobecki

IPC: E05B85/10 ,  E05B81/04

Abstract: A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a base portion, a handle portion and an actuator. The actuator is electrically operable to move the handle portion relative to the base portion between a recessed position and a deployed position. The actuator includes a housing, an electrically operable motor disposed within the housing and a plunger disposed partially within the housing. The plunger extends from within the housing along a passageway of the housing and partially exterior the housing. The actuator, when operated, drives the plunger axially along the passageway of the housing to move the handle portion between the recessed position and the deployed position. The plunger extends through a sleeve within the housing, and the sleeve engages the plunger and an inner surface of the housing at or near the passageway to preclude moisture from entering the housing.

公开(公告)号：US12252072B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-18

申请号：US18456570

申请日：2023-08-28

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Donald S. Rawlings ,  John T. Uken

IPC: G02B6/27 ,  B24B9/02 ,  B24B9/08 ,  B24B13/00 ,  B24B49/00 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  C03C17/06 ,  G02B5/04 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02F1/13 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/163 ,  B24B51/00 ,  G02B5/08

Abstract: A vehicular frameless interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head and a mounting portion. The mirror head includes a mirror reflective element and a mirror casing. The mirror reflective element includes a glass substrate having a planar front side and a planar rear side. No portion of the mirror casing overlaps the planar front side of the glass substrate of the mirror reflective element. A camera is disposed within the mirror casing. With the mounting portion of the mirror assembly mounted at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle, the camera views a driver of the vehicle, and when the mirror head is moved by the driver of the vehicle to adjust the rearward view provided by the mirror reflective element to the driver, the camera moves in tandem with movement of the mirror head. The camera is part of a driver monitoring system of the vehicle.