Indicator for vehicle accessory
    71.
    发明授权
    Indicator for vehicle accessory 失效
    汽车配件指示灯

    公开(公告)号:US06278377B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-21

    申请号:US09396179

    申请日:1999-09-14

    Abstract: An indicator for use with a microphone of a vehicular audio system, such as a cellular telephone, emergency communication device, or other audio device, provides a user of the audio system with a status signal relating to a reception quality of a vocal signal from the user. The microphone may be mounted within an accessory module, which may be mounted to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory module houses a microphone and may be positioned adjacent to a headliner of the vehicle generally above an interior rearview mirror which is supported therebelow. The accessory module provides a fixed orientation of the microphone and is easily installed to the vehicle as it is manufactured or as an aftermarket device. The accessory module may further include a wire cover, which extends to a mounting for the mirror in order to substantially encase a mirror wire harness, thereby retaining the mirror harness and providing a finished appearance to the mirror and accessory module. The indicator may be mounted at the accessory module or elsewhere at the mirror assembly.

    Abstract translation: 与诸如蜂窝电话,紧急通信设备或其他音频设备的车载音频系统的麦克风一起使用的指示器为音频系统的用户提供与来自音频系统的声音信号的接收质量相关的状态信号 用户。 麦克风可以安装在附件模块内,附件模块可安装到车辆挡风玻璃的内表面。 附件模块容纳麦克风,并且可以位于与车辆的顶篷相邻的位置,通常在其下方支撑的内部后视镜的上方。 附件模块提供麦克风的固定方向,并且在制造时容易地安装到车辆或作为售后设备。 附件模块还可以包括线罩,其延伸到用于镜子的安装件,以便基本上包围镜线束,从而保持镜子线束并且向镜子和附件模块提供完整的外观。 指示器可以安装在附件模块或反射镜组件的其他地方。

    Vehicle exterior mirror system with signal light
    72.
    发明授权
    Vehicle exterior mirror system with signal light 失效
    汽车后视镜系统带信号灯

    公开(公告)号:US06276821B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-21

    申请号:US09335010

    申请日:1999-06-17

    Abstract: An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a signal light that provides an advanced notification system to approaching vehicles that the driver of the vehicle intends to turn or make a lane change. The exterior mirror assembly includes a housing with a reflective element and a positioning device for adjusting the position of the reflective element in the housing, and at least one signal light positioned in the housing. The signal light includes a light source and a light conduit member which is adapted to project a pattern of light from the housing and yet restrict light from extending into the vehicle so that a driver seated in the vehicle does not directly observe the pattern of light. The light source may be provided by a light pipe which is optically coupled to a remote light source located, for example, in the vehicle. Preferably, the pattern of light extends at least rearwardly and laterally from the vehicle. In one form, the light conduit member includes a light input surface on one end and at least one light emitting surface for directing light outwardly from the housing of the exterior mirror assembly. In another form, the exterior mirror assembly includes a powerfold mirror system which incorporates a security light which directs light in a first light pattern when mirror assembly is in its normal use position and a second pattern when the mirror assembly is in its folded position.

    Abstract translation: 用于车辆的外部镜组件包括信号灯,其提供高级通知系统以接近车辆,驾驶员意图转动或进行车道改变。 外部反射镜组件包括具有反射元件的壳体和用于调节壳体中的反射元件的位置的定位装置和位于壳体中的至少一个信号光。 信号灯包括光源和光导管构件,其适于投射来自壳体的光图案,并且限制光线延伸到车辆中,使得坐在车辆中的驾驶员不直接观察光线的图案。 光源可以由光管提供,该光管光学耦合到位于例如车辆中的远程光源。 优选地,光的图案至少从车辆向后和向外延伸。 在一种形式中,光导管构件包括在一端的光输入表面和至少一个发光表面,用于将光从外反射镜组件的壳体向外引导。 在另一种形式中,外部反射镜组件包括一个电动反射镜系统,该系统包括安全灯,当镜子组件处于其正常使用位置时,其将光引导成第一光图案,并且当镜子组件处于其折叠位置时引导第二图案。

    Rain sensor mount for use in a vehicle
    73.
    发明授权
    Rain sensor mount for use in a vehicle 失效
    雨传感器支架用于车辆

    公开(公告)号:US06250148B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-26

    申请号:US09003966

    申请日:1998-01-07

    Applicant: Niall R. Lynam

    Inventor: Niall R. Lynam

    Abstract: A mount for mounting a rain sensor includes a housing having an access opening on first side and a port on second side for positioning adjacent an inner surface of the vehicle windshield. The second side is adapted for mounting to a vehicle windshield, for example by a layer of adhesive which is interposed between the housing and the windshield. Optionally, the housing includes an access opening and a cover, which and covers the access opening. A mirror mounting button is provided on either the housing or the cover for mounting a rearview mirror assembly to the mount. A biasing member is supported in the housing and is interposed between the first side of the housing and a rain sensor positioned in the housing, which urges a detecting surface of the rain sensor to project through the port and to optically couple the rain sensor to the vehicle windshield for detecting moisture on an outer surface of the vehicle windshield. The biasing member may comprise, for example, a helical spring or a urethane disc.

    Abstract translation: 用于安装雨水传感器的安装件包括壳体,该壳体具有在第一侧上的进入开口和在第二侧上的端口,用于邻近车辆挡风玻璃的内表面定位。 第二侧适于安装到车辆挡风玻璃上,例如通过介于壳体和挡风玻璃之间的一层粘合剂。 可选地,壳体包括进入开口和盖,其覆盖入口。 在外壳或盖上提供镜安装按钮,用于将后视镜组件安装到安装座上。 偏置构件被支撑在壳体中并且被插入在壳体的第一侧和位于壳体中的雨传感器之间,其将雨水传感器的检测表面推动通过端口突出并且将雨水传感器光学地耦合到 用于检测车辆挡风玻璃外表面上的水分的车辆挡风玻璃。 偏置构件可以包括例如螺旋弹簧或尿烷盘。

    Accessory module for vehicle
    74.
    发明授权
    Accessory module for vehicle 有权
    车载附件模块

    公开(公告)号:US06243003B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-05

    申请号:US09382720

    申请日:1999-08-25

    Abstract: An accessory module for use with a vehicular cellular telephone, emergency communication device, or other audio device, may be mounted to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory module houses a microphone and may be positioned adjacent to a headliner of the vehicle generally above an interior rearview mirror which is supported therebelow. The accessory module provides a fixed orientation of the microphone and is easily installed to the vehicle as it is manufactured or as an aftermarket device. The accessory module may further include a wire cover, which extends to a mounting for the mirror in order to substantially encase a mirror wire harness, thereby retaining the mirror harness and providing a finished appearance to the mirror and accessory module.

    Abstract translation: 用于车载蜂窝电话,紧急通信设备或其他音频设备的附件模块可安装在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面上。 附件模块容纳麦克风,并且可以位于与车辆的顶篷相邻的位置,通常在其下方支撑的内部后视镜的上方。 附件模块提供麦克风的固定方向,并且在制造时容易地安装到车辆或作为售后设备。 附件模块还可以包括线罩,其延伸到用于镜子的安装件,以便基本上包围镜线束,从而保持镜子线束并且向镜子和附件模块提供完整的外观。

    Modular rearview mirror assembly
    77.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US06124886A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-26

    申请号:US918772

    申请日:1997-08-25

    Abstract: A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates one or more integrated subassembly modules or carrier members to which are connected separate electrical components such as lamps, reflectors, switches, plug receptacles and the like to simplify mirror assembly and provide integral support, electrical connections, and an electrical distribution network for the mirror assembly having added, electrically operated features. The carrier member includes a circuit member secured to and/or at least partially encased or encapsulated within a support body such that electrical connections extend therefrom. Preferably, the carrier member may include recesses at opposite ends for receiving and supporting reflectors thereon to prevent vibration while allowing interchangeability for different vehicle types. The carrier member may form a stop for a toggle actuator to limit the movement of the mirror housing between day and night positions in the event a prismatic mirror element is included. The mirror case includes a plurality of internal wall members including slots for snap-in reception of the carrier member during assembly. In addition, the plug connection includes a latch for retaining a plug in the plug connection when the assembly is connected to a vehicle electrical system. The electrically operated features may include video cameras, rain and other detectors, electro-optic reflective elements, blind spot detection systems, information displays, headlamp controllers, cellular phones, transmitters, receivers, compasses, computers, printers, and the like.

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