公开(公告)号：US07722199B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11842328

申请日：2007-08-21

Applicant: Joshua L. DeWard ,  Keith D. Foote

Inventor： Joshua L. DeWard ,  Keith D. Foote

IPC: G02B7/182 ,  B60R1/04

CPC classification number: B60R1/04

Abstract: A rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mounting structure, an electrical actuator and a reflective element. The mounting structure may be configured to be detachably mounted at an attachment element adhered to an inner surface of the vehicle windshield. The mounting structure is adjustable relative to the vehicle windshield to generally vertically adjust a nominal setting of a rearward field of view of the reflective element. The electrical actuator is operable to adjust the reflective element in order to vertically and horizontally adjust a rearward field of view of the reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly may include an imaging sensor having a forward field of view through the vehicle windshield. The forward field of view of the imaging sensor may not be adjusted when the electrical actuator adjusts the rearward field of view of the reflective element.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后视镜系统包括具有安装结构的内部后视镜组件，电致动器和反射元件。 安装结构可以被构造成可拆卸地安装在附着在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面上的附接元件上。 安装结构相对于车辆挡风玻璃可调节，以大致垂直地调节反射元件的后视场的标称设置。 电致动器可操作以调节反射元件，以便垂直和水平地调节反射元件的后视场。 内部后视镜组件可以包括具有通过车辆挡风玻璃的前视场的成像传感器。 当电致动器调节反射元件的后视场时，可能不能调整成像传感器的正视视场。

公开(公告)号：US20090243824A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12414190

申请日：2009-03-30

Applicant: Kenneth C. Peterson ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Richard R. Hook ,  Eric S. Deuel ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Kenneth C. Peterson ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Richard R. Hook ,  Eric S. Deuel ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G02F1/19 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/01 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  B60R2300/70 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2203/09 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: A mirror system of a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a reflective element and an information input display providing a display representative of a plurality of input characters. The information input display is disposed behind the reflective element and viewable through the reflective element and a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element when the information input display is backlit by a backlighting device. A control is operable to determine a location of a touch or proximity of an object at the reflective element and correlate the determined location to an input character of the information input display. The mirror system may include a video display for displaying video images and the information input display may be disposed at a main viewing region of the reflective element so as to provide an information input display that is larger than the video display.

Abstract translation: 车辆的镜子系统包括具有反射元件的内部后视镜组件和提供代表多个输入字符的显示器的信息输入显示器。 当信息输入显示器被背光装置背光时，信息输入显示器设置在反射元件的后面并可通过反射元件和反射元件的透反射反射镜观看。 控制可操作以确定在反射元件处的物体的触摸或接近的位置，并将确定的位置与信息输入显示的输入字符相关联。 镜系统可以包括用于显示视频图像的视频显示器，并且信息输入显示器可以被布置在反射元件的主观看区域处，以便提供大于视频显示器的信息输入显示器。

公开(公告)号：US20090040306A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

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

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B60R1/02

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。

公开(公告)号：US07350931B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US11162013

申请日：2005-08-25

Applicant: Kenneth C. Peterson ,  Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote

Inventor： Kenneth C. Peterson ,  Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote

IPC: G02B5/08 ,  G02B7/182 ,  B60R1/06

CPC classification number: B60R1/078 ,  B60R1/06

Abstract: A vehicular pivot mirror assembly comprises a reflective element assembly pivotably attached to a support arm to enable rotation of the reflective element assembly relative to the support arm about a pivot connection. A positioning assembly enables rotation of the reflective element assembly in response to a rotational force applied to the reflective element assembly and prevents rotation of the reflective element assembly when the rotational force is removed.

公开(公告)号：US07267449B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US10710995

申请日：2004-08-16

Applicant: Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

Inventor： Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/0605 ,  B60R1/0607

Abstract: An external rearview mirror assembly comprises an arm assembly comprising a pair of parallel support arms rigidly attached to a pivot tube which connects the arm assembly to a base. The pivot tube is held to the base in a cradle which is securely holds the arm assembly to the base while enabling the arm assembly to pivot relative to the base. A motorized powerfold mechanism is used to fold the reflective element assembly against the vehicle, and a motorized powerextend mechanism is used to adjust the position of the reflective element assembly outwardly of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 外部后视镜组件包括臂组件，其包括刚性地附接到将臂组件连接到基座的枢轴管的一对平行支撑臂。 枢轴管被保持在基座中，该支架将臂组件牢固地保持在基座上，同时使臂组件相对于基座枢转。 使用机动式折叠机构将反射元件组件折叠抵靠车辆，并且使用电动的电动伸缩机构来调节反射元件组件在车辆外部的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07159992B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10908603

申请日：2005-05-18

Applicant: Keith D. Foote

Inventor： Keith D. Foote

IPC: G02B5/08

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

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。

公开(公告)号：US06926431B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-09

申请号：US10249431

申请日：2003-04-08

Applicant: Keith D. Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Kris D. Brown ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Kris D. Brown ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/32 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/323 ,  B60Q2400/20 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60R1/1207

Abstract: The invention relates to an external rearview mirror having an illumination source capable of illuminating various portions of an vehicle and the surrounding area depending upon the operational status of the vehicle. The illumination source is adjustable to selectively illuminate predetermined areas of the vehicle and the surrounding area. Two sets of light-emitting diodes of selected colors can be arranged and controlled so that the first set of LEDs can be selectively illuminated as a turn signal indicator, and the first set and second set can be selectively illuminated so that the combined illumination forms a white light suitable for illumination, such as a “puddle light” or backup light.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种外部后视镜，其具有能够根据车辆的操作状态照亮车辆和周围区域的各个部分的照明源。 照明源是可调节的，以选择性地照亮车辆和周围区域的预定区域。 可以布置和控制两组所选择的颜色的发光二极管，使得第一组LED可以被选择性地照亮为转向信号指示器，并且可以选择性地照亮第一组和第二组，使得组合的照明形成 白光适用于照明，如“水坑灯”或备用灯。

公开(公告)号：US06276808B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09603867

申请日：2000-06-26

Applicant: Keith D. Foote ,  Ian Boddy

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Ian Boddy

IPC: G02B7182

CPC classification number: B60R1/078

Abstract: A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a support base or 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.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的反射镜组件包括支撑基座或将镜组件固定地安装到车辆上。 镜组件还包括上和下支撑臂，每个支撑臂在第一端和第二端之间纵向延伸。 具有上部腔室和下部腔室的颈圈被固定地固定到支撑臂的第一端并且枢转地联接到支撑基座，用于使支撑臂围绕大致垂直的轴线在从车辆横向延伸的操作位置和折叠 位置相邻并且大致平行于车辆枢转。 壳体可滑动地联接到支撑臂的第二端并且可以在邻近第一端的缩回位置与邻近第二端的延伸位置之间沿着其滑动。 镜面板可操作地联接到壳体，以从镜组件提供可调节的反射视图。 反射镜组件还包括容纳在下支撑臂和套环的下腔室内的驱动机构，并通过离合器机构可操作地联接到壳体，用于在缩回位置和伸出位置之间移动壳体。 反射镜组件还包括容纳在轴环的上腔室内并可操作地联接到支撑基座的枢转机构，用于使支撑臂在操作位置和折叠位置之间枢转。

公开(公告)号：US08764256B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13249433

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Keith D. Foote ,  Eric S. Deuel

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Eric S. Deuel

IPC: B60Q1/12 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  F21S8/10 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60Q1/18 ,  B60Q1/22 ,  B60Q1/245 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/323 ,  B60Q1/38 ,  B60Q2400/20 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  F21S43/14

Abstract: A lighted exterior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly and a light module disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The light module includes a plurality of illumination sources operable to emit light. The illumination sources are individually controlled responsive to said the input to provide a customized illumination beam emanating from the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The system may include a control that is responsive to the user input to selectively individually energize the light emitting diodes, and the control may individually adjust a duty cycle of each of the light emitting diodes responsive to the user input. The light module may include a ground illumination light source, a backup light source and a turn signal indicator.

Abstract translation: 车辆的照明外部后视镜系统包括外部后视镜组件和设置在外部后视镜组件处的灯模块。 光模块包括可操作以发光的多个照明源。 响应于所述输入单独地控制照明源，以提供从外部后视镜组件发出的定制照明光束。 系统可以包括响应于用户输入的控制以选择性地单独地激励发光二极管，并且控制可以响应于用户输入单独地调整每个发光二极管的占空比。 光模块可以包括地面照明光源，备用光源和转向信号指示器。

公开(公告)号：US08333492B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12596891

申请日：2008-05-02

Applicant: David A. Dingman ,  Brett A. Gorby ,  Keith D. Foote

Inventor： David A. Dingman ,  Brett A. Gorby ,  Keith D. Foote

IPC: B60Q1/26

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2669 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/323 ,  B60Q3/258 ,  B60Q3/267 ,  B60Q3/80 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60Y2410/10 ,  B60Y2410/115 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B85/16 ,  G02B6/0096

Abstract: An illumination module for a vehicle includes at least one illumination source for illuminating a target area at the vehicle. The illumination module may be mounted at a handle of a vehicle door and may be operable to illuminate the handle region and/or pocket region of the vehicle door and to illuminate a ground region adjacent to the vehicle and generally below the door handle assembly. The illumination module may include an icon established thereat and the at least one illumination source may back light the icon so that the icon, when the illumination module is activated, is viewable by a person viewing the vehicle. The illumination module may project or direct the illumination toward a targeted area so that the icon is discernible at the targeted area.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的照明模块包括用于照亮车辆上的目标区域的至少一个照明源。 照明模块可以安装在车门的手柄处，并且可以被操作以照亮车门的手柄区域和/或口袋区域并且照亮邻近车辆的地面区域并且通常在门把手组件下面照亮。 照明模块可以包括在其上建立的图标，并且所述至少一个照明源可以背光照亮图标，使得当照明模块被激活时，该图标可以被观看车辆的人观看。 照明模块可以将照明投射或引导到目标区域，使得图标在目标区域可辨别。