公开(公告)号：US07419273B1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US10710941

申请日：2004-08-13

Applicant: James A. Ruse ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

Inventor： James A. Ruse ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

IPC: G02B7/182 ,  B60R1/06

CPC classification number: B60R1/06

Abstract: A pivoting exterior rearview mirror assembly comprises a mirror housing, a base, a support frame, a pivot assembly, and associated elements comprised primarily of a plastic or polymeric material. The pivot assembly is provided with a pivot reinforcement made of a relatively high-strength material, such as steel. The base is provided with a cantilever reinforcement made of a relatively high-strength material, such as steel. The reinforcing steel increases the load carrying capability of the plastic and reduces the potential material failure of unreinforced plastic.

Abstract translation: 枢转的外部后视镜组件包括镜壳体，基座，支撑框架，枢轴组件以及主要由塑料或聚合材料构成的相关元件。 枢轴组件设置有由诸如钢的相对高强度材料制成的枢轴加强件。 底座设有由相对高强度材料如钢制成的悬臂加强件。 钢筋增加了塑料的承载能力，减少了非增强塑料的潜在材料故障。

公开(公告)号：US20080049344A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

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: B60R1/02 ,  G02B5/08

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：US07126456B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US11160870

申请日：2005-07-13

Applicant: Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Volker Christian Rudinitzki

Inventor： Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Volker Christian Rudinitzki

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253

Abstract: A rearview mirror system comprises a spotter mirror for providing an image of an object in a vehicle's blind zone to the vehicle's operator. A recognition enhancement device is provided with the spotter mirror for drawing the attention of the driver to the spotter mirror when an overtaking vehicle enters the driver's blind zone. The signaling display is activated by a sensing system which senses the presence of the overtaking vehicle in the blind zone. An electrochromic element is incorporated into the spotter mirror to reduce the intensity of light transmitted from the object and reflected from the spotter mirror. Activation of the electrochromic element to darken the spotter mirror will induce the operator to observe the object in the spotter mirror.

Abstract translation: 后视镜系统包括用于将车辆盲区中的物体的图像提供给车辆操作者的点样镜。 识别增强装置设置有用于当超车辆进入驾驶者的盲区时将驾驶员注意到分光镜的分光镜。 信号显示由感测系统激活，该感测系统感测盲区中超车辆的存在。 将电致变色元件并入到点样镜中，以减少从物体发射并从分光镜反射的光的强度。 激活电致变色元件以使分光镜变暗会引起操作者在观察镜中观察物体。

公开(公告)号：US06919796B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-19

申请号：US10605180

申请日：2003-09-12

Applicant: Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Volker Christian Rudinitzki

Inventor： Ian Boddy ,  Keith D. Foote ,  Volker Christian Rudinitzki

IPC: B60Q1/50 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B06Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253

Abstract: A rearview mirror system comprises a spotter mirror for providing an image of an object in a vehicle's blind zone to the vehicle's operator. A recognition enhancement device is provided with the spotter mirror for drawing the attention of the driver to the spotter mirror when an overtaking vehicle enters the driver's blind zone. The signaling display is activated by a sensing system which senses the presence of the overtaking vehicle in the blind zone. An electrochromic element is incorporated into the spotter mirror to reduce the intensity of light transmitted from the object and reflected from the spotter mirror. Activation of the electrochromic element to darken the spotter mirror will induce the operator to observe the object in the spotter mirror.

Abstract translation: 后视镜系统包括用于将车辆盲区中的物体的图像提供给车辆操作者的分光镜。 识别增强装置设置有用于当超车辆进入驾驶者的盲区时将驾驶员注意到分光镜的分光镜。 信号显示由感测系统激活，该感测系统感测盲区中超车辆的存在。 将电致变色元件并入到点样镜中，以减少从物体发射并从分光镜反射的光的强度。 激活电致变色元件以使分光镜变暗会引起操作者在观察镜中观察物体。