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公开(公告)号：US07530700B2
公开(公告)日：2009-05-12
申请号：US11935531
申请日：2007-11-06
Applicant: Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Keith D. Foote
Abstract: An exterior vehicle mirror system has a support mounted to the side of the vehicle; a support arm extending from said support to a distal end; a mirror housing movable along said support arm from a first position proximate said fixed support to a second position proximate said distal end, and enclosing a mirror unit and an electrically powered mirror unit adjust mechanism for adjusting said mirror unit about horizontal and vertical axes; an electrically powered pivoting and extending mechanism for pivoting said support arm about said support between an extended position and a folded position, and for moving said mirror housing along said support arm from said first position to said second position; and an electronic control system operable by a driver of the vehicle to control the operation of said powered pivoting and extending mechanism independent of the operation of said powered mirror unit adjust mechanism.
Abstract translation: 外部车辆后视镜系统具有安装在车辆侧面的支撑件; 从所述支撑件延伸到远端的支撑臂; 镜子壳体可沿着所述支撑臂从靠近所述固定支撑件的第一位置移动到靠近所述远端的第二位置，并且包围反射镜单元和电动镜单元调节机构，用于围绕水平和垂直轴线调节所述镜单元; 电动转动和延伸机构，用于在延伸位置和折叠位置之间围绕所述支撑件枢转所述支撑臂，并且用于沿着所述支撑臂将所述镜子壳体从所述第一位置移动到所述第二位置; 以及由所述车辆的驾驶员操作的电子控制系统，以独立于所述动力镜单元调节机构的操作来控制所述动力转向和延伸机构的操作。
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公开(公告)号：US07441911B2
公开(公告)日：2008-10-28
申请号：US11842524
申请日：2007-08-21
Applicant: James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote , Kenneth C. Peterson
Inventor： James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote , Kenneth C. Peterson
CPC classification number: B60R1/078 , B60R1/0605 , B60R1/076
Abstract: A vehicular external rearview mirror system comprises a twin-arm assembly comprising a pair of parallel support arms connected at one end to a base attached to the vehicle and movably connected at another end to a reflective element assembly through a movable support bracket. The support bracket supports a reflective element assembly and is attached to the twin-arm assembly through a pair of integral bearings which translate along the arms to extend or retract the reflective element assembly. In one embodiment, the bearing imparts a friction force to the arm to enable the bracket to be moved along the arm under the influence of an extension/retraction force, but to maintain the bracket at a selected position along the arm when the force is removed. In another embodiment, the bearing is adapted for frictionless translation of the bracket along the arms under the influence of a powerextend actuator. In yet another embodiment, the bearing is integrated into the movable support bracket for frictional support of the bracket on the arms.
Abstract translation: 车辆外部后视镜系统包括双臂组件，其包括一对平行的支撑臂，其一端连接到附接到车辆的基座，并且在另一端可移动地通过可移动支撑支架可移动地连接到反射元件组件。 支撑支架支撑反射元件组件，并且通过一对整体式轴承将其连接到双臂组件，所述一对轴承沿着臂平移以延伸或缩回反射元件组件。 在一个实施例中，轴承向臂施加摩擦力，以使托架能够在伸出/缩回力的影响下沿着臂移动，但是当力被移除时，将支架保持在沿着臂的选定位置 。 在另一个实施例中，所述轴承适于在所述支架致动器的影响下沿所述臂的所述支架的无摩擦平移。 在另一个实施例中，轴承被集成到可移动支撑支架中，用于支撑臂在臂上的摩擦支撑。
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公开(公告)号：US07441910B1
公开(公告)日：2008-10-28
申请号：US11160615
申请日：2005-06-30
Applicant: Kenneth C. Peterson , Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Kenneth C. Peterson , Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote
CPC classification number: B60R1/078
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.
Abstract translation: 车辆枢轴反射镜组件包括可枢转地附接到支撑臂的反射元件组件，以使反射元件组件相对于枢转连接件相对于支撑臂旋转。 定位组件能够响应于施加到反射元件组件的旋转力而旋转反射元件组件，并且当旋转力被移除时防止反射元件组件旋转。
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公开(公告)号：US07370985B2
公开(公告)日：2008-05-13
申请号：US10707567
申请日：2003-12-22
Applicant: Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote
CPC classification number: B60R1/072
Abstract: A motorized tilt actuator assembly comprises one or more threaded jack screws attached to a mirror glass case and traveling along one or more threaded actuator shafts with rotation of the motor. When a jack screw reaches its limit of travel, relative movement between the actuator shaft and the glass case can occur through a slip clutch mechanism during such time as the motor continues to operate. In one embodiment, the relative movement is accommodated by a spherical actuator head rotating in a compressively spring-biased socket. In another embodiment, the relative movement is accommodated by slippage along a friction surface interposed between the actuator shaft and the motor. Manual repositioning of the mirror can be accommodated by slippage of the jack screw threads past the actuator shaft threads, or by a coarse threaded interconnection of the jack screw and the actuator shaft.
Abstract translation: 电动倾斜致动器组件包括附接到镜面玻璃外壳的一个或多个螺纹千斤顶螺钉，并且随着电动机的旋转沿着一个或多个螺纹致动器轴行进。 当千斤顶螺杆达到其行程限制时，致动器轴和玻璃外壳之间的相对运动可以通过滑动离合器机构在马达继续运行的时间内发生。 在一个实施例中，相对运动由在压缩弹簧偏置的插座中旋转的球形致动器头容纳。 在另一个实施例中，相对运动通过插入在致动器轴和电动机之间的摩擦表面滑动来容纳。 可以通过将千斤顶螺纹滑过致动器轴螺纹或通过千斤顶螺钉和致动器轴的粗螺纹互连来适应手镜的反光镜重新定位。
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公开(公告)号：US07195382B1
公开(公告)日：2007-03-27
申请号：US11160614
申请日：2005-06-30
Applicant: Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Keith D. Foote
IPC: B60Q1/26
CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 , B60Q1/323 , B60R1/1207
Abstract: A ground illuminator for an external vehicle rearview mirror comprises an electrical light bulb installed in a housing having a transparent primary lens. A secondary lens it is interposed between the housing and the primary lens, and is spaced from the primary lens. The spacing between the lenses reduces the thermal conductivity between the lenses and provides a channel for airflow between the lenses, thereby minimizing the temperature of the primary lens due to illumination of the light bulb.
Abstract translation: 用于外部车辆后视镜的地面照明器包括安装在具有透明主透镜的壳体中的电灯泡。 副透镜被插入在壳体和主透镜之间，并且与主透镜间隔开。 透镜之间的间隔减小了透镜之间的热导率，并为透镜之间的气流提供了一个通道，从而由于灯泡的照明而使主透镜的温度最小化。
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公开(公告)号：US07090363B1
公开(公告)日：2006-08-15
申请号：US10708389
申请日：2004-02-27
Applicant: Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote , Kris D. Brown
Inventor： Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote , Kris D. Brown
IPC: G02B7/182
CPC classification number: B60R1/072
Abstract: A rearview mirror for a motor vehicle comprises an internal frame supporting a reflective element and a motorized tilt actuator assembly for adjusting the reflective element about perpendicular axes. The reflective element is attached to the internal frame through a pivot connection. A positional memory module comprising a separate assembly is supported by the internal frame adjacent the pivot connection for electrically determining the horizontal and vertical tilt of the reflective element at a selected position as a change in voltage through a pair of simple electrical circuits. The reflective element can be returned to the selected position by adjusting the horizontal and vertical tilt of the reflective element according to the changes in voltage.
Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的后视镜包括支撑反射元件的内部框架和用于围绕垂直轴线调整反射元件的电动倾斜致动器组件。 反射元件通过枢轴连接附接到内部框架。 包括单独组件的位置存储器模块由靠近枢转连接的内部框架支撑，用于通过一对简单的电路电压确定在选定位置处的反射元件的水平和垂直倾斜作为电压变化。 通过根据电压变化调整反射元件的水平和垂直倾斜，反射元件可以返回到选定位置。
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公开(公告)号：US07070287B2
公开(公告)日：2006-07-04
申请号：US10420433
申请日：2003-04-22
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Kris D. Brown , Kenneth C. Peterson , James A. Ruse
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Kris D. Brown , Kenneth C. Peterson , James A. Ruse
IPC: G02B5/08
Abstract: A motorized pivoting and extending mechanism for a vehicular mirror assembly includes, alternatively, a force-reduction mechanism for reducing the friction within the mechanism, and a slip clutch mechanism for reducing overloading of the motor when the limits of mirror extension and retraction have been reached. Mirror power functions receive electrical power and control signals through a circular array of electrical contacts incorporated into the pivot connection irrespective of the pivotal orientation of the mirror. A motor shut-off circuit is able to shut off the motor within a predetermined period of time. The mirror can be angularly adjusted upon movement of the mirror between the retracted and the extended positions to maintain a common field of view for a driver of the vehicle to prevent the extension and/or retraction of the mirror from undesirably repositioning the field of view captured by the mirror.
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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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