公开(公告)号：US09156396B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14153605

申请日：2014-01-13

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Richard R. Hook ,  David A. Dingman

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60Q1/26

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

Abstract: A charge port illumination system for a vehicle includes a charge port configured for electrically connecting to a charging source to charge a power source of the vehicle. A pocket assembly is disposed at or proximate to the charge port and includes a base and a bezel at an outer region of the base. At least a portion of the bezel is exposed and viewable when the charge port is accessed to charge the power source. At least one illumination source is disposed at or behind the bezel. The illumination source, responsive to an activating event associated with an electric charging event, is activated to provide backlighting of the bezel. The activated illumination source is automatically deactivated responsive to a deactivating event.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的充电端口照明系统包括被配置为电连接到充电源以对车辆的电源充电的充电端口。 口袋组件设置在充电端口处或靠近充电端口，并且在基座的外部区域处包括底座和表圈。 当充电端口被访问以对电源充电时，挡板的至少一部分被暴露并可观看。 至少一个照明源设置在挡板上或后面。 响应于与充电事件相关联的激活事件的照明源被激活以提供边框的背光。 响应于去激活事件，激活的照明源被自动停用。

公开(公告)号：US20150276403A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14674396

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth L. Schierbeek

IPC: G01C17/38 ,  H05B1/02 ,  G01C17/28 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: G01C17/38 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G01C17/28 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H05B1/0236

Abstract: A compass system for a vehicle includes a compass sensor and compass circuitry. The compass sensor is disposed at or near an interior heated surface of a windshield of a vehicle equipped with the compass system. The compass circuitry, responsive to an output of the compass sensor indicative of sensed magnetic signals or fields, is operable to determine a directional heading of the vehicle. The compass circuitry is operable to determine a magnetic signature generated by a heating element that heats the interior heated surface of the windshield when the heating element is powered. The compass circuitry, responsive to a determination that the heating element is powered, is operable to compensate the sensed magnetic signals to determine the vehicle directional heading. The compensation is derived from the determined magnetic signature. The compass circuitry may compensate the sensed magnetic signals by applying an offset derived from the determined magnetic signature.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的罗盘系统包括罗盘传感器和罗盘电路。 罗盘传感器设置在配备有罗盘系统的车辆的挡风玻璃的内部加热表面处或附近。 响应于指示感测的磁信号或场的罗盘传感器的输出的罗盘电路可操作以确定车辆的定向方位。 罗盘电路可操作以确定加热元件产生的磁性签名，该加热元件在加热元件供电时加热挡风玻璃的内部加热表面。 响应于确定加热元件被供电的罗盘电路可操作以补偿所感测的磁信号以确定车辆方向航向。 补偿来自确定的磁性签名。 罗盘电路可以通过应用从确定的磁性签名导出的偏移来补偿感测到的磁信号。

公开(公告)号：US20150224934A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14690746

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60Q1/34 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60Q1/26

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 for an exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element attached at a mirror back plate, which includes a mirror actuator attaching portion established at the back plate by a plastic injection molding operation. A heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and the mirror back plate. An indicator associated with a blind spot detection system has a light source that is activatable to emit light. When the mirror assembly is mounted at a side of a vehicle and with the light source activated, light emitted by the light source passes through a light diffuser and through an aperture of the mirror back plate and through a light transmitting portion of the heater pad and through a light-transmitting window of the mirror reflector and exits the mirror reflective element to provide a visual icon visible to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于外部后视镜组件的镜面反射元件子组件包括附接在镜面背板上的镜反射元件，其包括通过塑料注射成型操作在后板上建立的反射镜致动器附接部分。 加热垫设置在镜面反射元件和后视镜之间。 与盲点检测系统相关联的指示器具有可激发以发光的光源。 当反射镜组件安装在车辆侧面并且激活光源时，由光源发射的光穿过光漫射器并穿过镜背板的孔并通过加热器垫的透光部分，并且 通过镜反射器的透光窗口并离开镜面反射元件以提供车辆驾驶员可见的视觉图标。

公开(公告)号：US20150224919A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14615821

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Justin E. Sobecki ,  Jake Mohan

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  G02B5/10 ,  G02B3/02 ,  G03B21/28 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2615 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2669 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q3/12 ,  B60Q3/20 ,  B60Q3/44 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60Q2400/50 ,  G02B3/02 ,  G02B5/10 ,  G02B27/0012 ,  G03B21/00 ,  G03B21/28 ,  Y10T29/49764

Abstract: An illumination module configured for mounting at a vehicle includes at least one illumination source and an optic. The optic is a three dimensional single formed optic that is formed such that, when the illumination source is operated and when the illumination module is disposed at a side of a vehicle, the optic provides projection of an icon, a logo and/or indicia at a ground region at or near the side of the vehicle. The optic includes one of (a) a lens optic configured such that light emitted by the illumination source, when activated, passes through the lens optic to provide projection of the icon, the logo and/or indicia, and (b) a reflector optic configured such that light emitted by the illumination source, when activated, reflects off the reflector optic to provide the selected projection of the icon, the logo and/or indicia.

Abstract translation: 被配置为安装在车辆处的照明模块包括至少一个照明源和光学元件。 光学元件是三维单一形成的光学元件，其形成为使得当照明源被操作并且当照明模块设置在车辆侧面时，光学元件提供图标，标志和/或标记的投影 在车辆侧面或附近的地面区域。 所述光学元件包括（a）透镜光学元件中的一个，所述透镜光学器件被配置为使得当被激活时由所述照明源发射的光通过所述透镜光学器件以提供所述图标，所述徽标和/或标记的投影，以及（b） 被配置为使得由照明源发射的光在被激活时反射出反射器光学器件以提供图标，徽标和/或标记的所选择的投影。

公开(公告)号：US20150224856A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14414148

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darin J. Snider ,  Norman B. Warren

IPC: B60J1/20 ,  B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B60J1/2019 ,  B60J3/0286 ,  B60J7/0015 ,  B62D25/06

Abstract: A window assembly includes an outer window panel, an inner window panel, a conductive layer disposed at an inner surface of the inner window panel, a spacer element, and a roller shade disposed within an interpane cavity established between the inner and outer window panels by the spacer element. The roller shade has an end fixedly attached at an anchor stop along a perimeter portion of the spacer element. A dielectric layer is disposed between the roller shade and the conductive layer. The roller shade is electrically deployable to coil and uncoil between a coiled light transmitting condition and an at least partially uncoiled light attenuating condition. The roller shade is electrically operable via applying a voltage at the transparent conductive layer and at the anchor stop to uncoil the roller shade from the coiled light transmitting condition to the at least partially uncoiled light attenuating condition.

Abstract translation: 窗户组件包括外窗面板，内窗面板，设置在内窗面板内表面的导电层，间隔元件和设置在内外窗玻璃板之间的间隙腔内的辊罩，通过 间隔元件。 滚子遮光罩具有沿着间隔元件的周边部分固定地连接在锚固止动件上的端部。 电介质层设置在辊罩和导电层之间。 滚筒遮光罩可电气展开，以在卷绕的透光条件和至少部分未展开的光衰减状态之间卷起和展开。 辊帘可通过在透明导电层和锚定止挡处施加电压而电动操作，以将卷帘从卷绕的光透射状态解开到至少部分未开卷的光衰减状态。

公开(公告)号：US20150191123A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14665066

申请日：2015-03-23

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Ian A. McCabe

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/157

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: A variable reflectance vehicular electro-optic rearview mirror reflective element assembly includes a front substrate and a rear substrate with a perimeter seal disposed therebetween. The front substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, with the second surface having a transparent electrically conductive coating disposed thereat. The rear substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface, with the third surface having a conductive reflector coating disposed thereat. The reflector coating may include a plurality of layers having first and second layers of nickel chromium. The front substrate may have a perimeter band disposed along a perimeter region of the second surface. The perimeter band may include a plurality of layers having first and second layers of nickel chromium.

Abstract translation: 可变反射车辆电光后视镜反射元件组件包括前基板和设置在其间的周边密封件的后基板。 前基板具有与第一表面相对的第一表面和第二表面，第二表面具有设置在其上的透明导电涂层。 后基板具有第三表面和第四表面，其中第三表面具有布置在其上的导电反射器涂层。 反射器涂层可以包括具有第一和第二层镍铬的多个层。 前基板可以具有沿着第二表面的周边区域设置的周边带。 周边带可以包括具有第一和第二层镍铬的多个层。

公开(公告)号：US20150151683A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14573308

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Michiel P. van de Ven ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rick Mousseau ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60Q1/52 ,  B60R1/04

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：US20150115649A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14522735

申请日：2014-10-24

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Troy F. Tooker ,  Dustin L. Ward ,  Peggy L. Gustafson

IPC: B60J1/18

CPC classification number: B60J1/1853

Abstract: A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having an upper rail and a lower rail and a pair of spaced apart generally vertical frame members, and at least one fixed window panel and a movable window panel. The upper rail includes an upper channel for movably receiving an upper region of the movable window and the lower rail includes a lower channel for movably receiving a lower region of the movable window. The upper rail has a depth dimension that is greater than a depth dimension of the lower rail. The generally vertical frame members are tapered so that the end regions have depth dimensions that are similar to the depth dimensions of the respective rail. The generally vertical frame members have upper attachment portions that are generally wedge-shaped and are configured for press fit attachment at correspondingly formed recesses established at the upper rail.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的滑动窗组件包括具有上导轨和下导轨的框架部分和一对间隔开的大致垂直的框架构件，以及至少一个固定窗面板和可移动窗面板。 上轨道包括用于可移动地接收可移动窗口的上部区域的上通道，并且下轨道包括用于可移动地接收可移动窗口的下部区域的下通道。 上导轨的深度尺寸大于下导轨的深度尺寸。 大致垂直的框架构件是锥形的，使得端部区域具有类似于相应轨道的深度尺寸的深度尺寸。 大致垂直的框架构件具有大致楔形的上部附接部分，并且构造成用于压配合附接在建立在上部轨道处的对应形成的凹部处。

公开(公告)号：US20150103543A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14573309

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Michiel P. van de Ven ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rick Mousseau ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60Q1/26

CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 ,  B60Q1/24 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60R1/06 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/237 ,  F21S43/241 ,  F21S43/243 ,  F21S43/245 ,  F21S43/247 ,  F21S43/249 ,  G02B6/0045 ,  G02B6/0048

Abstract: An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly having a folding portion and a non-folding portion configured for mounting at a side of a vehicle. A reflective element is disposed at the folding portion. The reflective element is mounted to a backing plate that is supported by an electrical actuator operable to move the reflective element. The exterior mirror assembly includes an indicator having at least one light emitting diode that emits an intensity of light when electrically operated. During low ambient lighting conditions at night, the intensity of light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode of the indicator is reduced under photosensor control to a nighttime intensity level. The nighttime intensity level is greater than about 0.3 candela and is less than about 200 candelas. The indicator may include a module and the module may be substantially water impervious.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的外部后视镜系统，包括具有折叠部分和被配置为安装在车辆侧面的非折叠部分的外部反射镜组件。 反射元件设置在折叠部分。 反射元件安装到由可操作以移动反射元件的电致动器支撑的背板。 外部反射镜组件包括具有至少一个发光二极管的指示器，其在电操作时发出光强度。 在夜间的低环境照明条件下，指示器的至少一个发光二极管发出的光的强度在光传感器控制下降低到夜间强度水平。 夜间强度水平大于约0.3坎德拉，小于约200烛光。 指示器可以包括模块，并且模块可以是基本上不透水的。

公开(公告)号：US20150097955A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：US14380464

申请日：2013-02-22

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

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

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a non-movable portion, a movable portion and a mirror head. The non-movable portion is configured for attachment at an exterior portion of a vehicle and the movable portion is movable relative to the non-movable portion. The mirror head is movable relative to the movable portion, and a mirror reflective element is fixedly attached at the mirror head. A first actuator is operable to move the movable portion relative to the non-movable portion about a first axis and a second actuator is operable to move the mirror head relative to the movable portion about a second axis. The first and second actuators are cooperatively operable to move the movable portion about the first axis and to move the mirror head about the second axis, and the mirror reflective element moves in tandem with movement of the mirror head.

Abstract translation: 外部后视镜组件包括不可移动部分，可动部分和反射镜头部。 不可移动部分构造成用于附接在车辆的外部部分，并且可移动部分可相对于不可移动部分移动。 镜头相对于可动部移动，镜面反射元件固定地安装在镜头上。 第一致动器可操作以相对于不可移动部分围绕第一轴线移动可移动部分，并且第二致动器可操作以围绕第二轴线相对于可移动部分移动镜头。 第一和第二致动器可协作地操作以使可移动部分围绕第一轴线移动并且使镜头围绕第二轴线移动，并且镜子反射元件与镜头的移动一起移动。