公开(公告)号：US20070285812A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11834739

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Keith Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Kris Brown ,  Kenneth Peterson ,  James Ruse

Inventor： Keith Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Kris Brown ,  Kenneth Peterson ,  James Ruse

IPC: B60R1/07

CPC classification number: B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/074

Abstract: A rearview mirror tilt actuator comprises a clutch assembly that selectively transfers torque from an actuator motor to one of at least two output shafts based upon the speed of the motor. One output shaft can pivot the mirror about a first axis of rotation; another output shaft can pivot the mirror about a second axis of rotation. One output shaft can pivot the mirror housing; the other output shaft can extend and retract the mirror housing. At a low speed, the clutch assembly is disengaged, thus only the first output shaft is activated. At a high speed, the clutch assembly is engaged, thus both output shafts are activated. The mirror assembly described herein also has an improved mass configuration which allows for lower moments of inertia in the direction of mirror travel.

Abstract translation: 后视镜倾斜致动器包括离合器组件，其基于电动机的速度选择性地将来自致动器电动机的转矩传递到至少两个输出轴中的一个。 一个输出轴可以围绕第一旋转轴线枢转反射镜; 另一个输出轴可绕着第二旋转轴枢转反射镜。 一个输出轴可以使镜子壳体转动; 另一个输出轴可以延伸和缩回镜壳体。 在低速下，离合器组件脱离，因此仅第一输出轴被启动。 高速地，离合器组件接合，因此两个输出轴都被启动。 本文所述的镜组件还具有改进的质量构造，其允许在镜子行进方向上的较低的惯性矩。

公开(公告)号：US20080024891A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11842524

申请日：2007-08-21

Applicant: James Ruse ,  Keith Foote ,  Kenneth Peterson

Inventor： James Ruse ,  Keith Foote ,  Kenneth Peterson

IPC: B60R1/076

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。

公开(公告)号：US5703732A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-30

申请号：US729405

申请日：1996-10-11

Applicant: Ian Boddy ,  Matthew D. Potts ,  Keith D. Foote ,  James Ruse

Inventor： Ian Boddy ,  Matthew D. Potts ,  Keith D. Foote ,  James Ruse

IPC: B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/074 ,  B60R1/076 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B7/198 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/074 ,  Y10S248/90

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly comprising a housing assembly, a mirror unit, a support assembly to support the housing assembly, a power operated pivot assembly between the support assembly and the housing assembly to enable the housing assembly to be pivoted with respect to the support assembly about a generally upright axis (1) between an operative position and a folded position in response to the power operation of the pivot assembly and (2) from the operative position thereof in either direction in response to an unwanted impact blow applied in either direction thereto. A spring biased pivotal control system is disposed between a movable tubular member of the pivot assembly and the support assembly to provide a control resistance to pivotal movement of the movable tubular member and hence the housing assembly connected thereto. A spring biased indexing system is disposed between a motion transmitting member and the movable tubular member to (1) transmit the movement of the motion transmitting member under power to the movable tubular member to thereby move the housing assembly between the operative and folded positions with the control system providing a control resistance and (2) allow the movable tubular member to be moved from the operative position relative to the motion transmitting member in response to an unwanted impact blow applied to the housing assembly in either direction to move the housing assembly from the operative position with the indexing system providing an indexing resistance to such movement which is independent of the control resistance.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆用反射镜组件，包括壳体组件，反射镜单元，用于支撑壳体组件的支撑组件，在支撑组件和壳体组件之间的动力操作的枢轴组件，以使壳体组件相对于支撑组件枢转约 响应于在其任一方向上施加的不期望的冲击冲击，响应于枢转组件的动力操作而在两个方向上的操作位置之间的大致直立的轴线（1）在操作位置和折叠位置之间。 弹簧偏置的枢转控制系统设置在枢转组件的可移动管状构件和支撑组件之间，以提供对可动管状构件和因此连接到其上的壳体组件的枢转运动的控制阻力。 弹性偏置分度系统设置在运动传递构件和可动管状构件之间以（1）将运动传递构件在动力下的运动传递到可动管状构件，从而使壳体组件在操作和折叠位置之间移动， 控制系统提供控制阻力，以及（2）响应于沿任一方向施加到壳体组件的不期望的冲击吹力，允许可移动管状构件相对于运动传递构件从操作位置移动，以将壳体组件从 操作位置与分度系统提供对这种运动的分度阻力，其独立于控制阻力。

公开(公告)号：US20080024892A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11842528

申请日：2007-08-21

Applicant: James Ruse ,  Keith Foote ,  Kenneth Peterson

Inventor： James Ruse ,  Keith Foote ,  Kenneth Peterson

IPC: B60R1/06

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.

公开(公告)号：US20050141115A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10510801

申请日：2003-04-08

Applicant: Keith Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Kris Brown ,  Kenneth Peterson ,  James Ruse

Inventor： Keith Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Kris Brown ,  Kenneth Peterson ,  James Ruse

IPC: B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/074 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/074

Abstract: A rearview mirror tilt actuator comprises a clutch assembly that selectively transfers torque from an actuator motor to one of at least two output shafts based upon the speed of the motor. One output shaft can pivot the mirror about a first axis of rotation; another output shaft can pivot the mirror about a second axis of rotation. One output shaft can pivot the mirror housing; the other output shaft can extend and retract the mirror housing. At a low speed, the clutch assembly is disengaged, thus only the first output shaft is activated. At a high speed, the clutch assembly is engaged, thus both output shafts are activated The mirror assembly described herein also has an improved mass configuration which allows for lower moments of inertia in the direction of mirror travel.

Abstract translation: 后视镜倾斜致动器包括离合器组件，其基于电动机的速度选择性地将来自致动器电动机的转矩传递到至少两个输出轴中的一个。 一个输出轴可以围绕第一旋转轴线枢转反射镜; 另一个输出轴可绕着第二旋转轴枢转反射镜。 一个输出轴可以使镜子壳体转动; 另一个输出轴可以延伸和缩回镜壳体。 在低速下，离合器组件脱离，因此仅第一输出轴被启动。 高速地，离合器组件被接合，从而两个输出轴被致动。这里描述的反射镜组件还具有改进的质量构造，其允许在镜子行进方向上的较低转动惯量。

公开(公告)号：US20060285254A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11467750

申请日：2006-08-28

Applicant: James Ruse ,  Kris Brown

Inventor： James Ruse ,  Kris Brown

IPC: G11B5/48

CPC classification number: B60R1/074 ,  B60R1/0617 ,  B60R1/076

Abstract: A vehicular external rearview mirror system comprises a support arm pivotally connected to a base assembly attached to the vehicle. The pivot connection comprises an assembly of rotating plates separated by ball bearings and operated by a powerfold assembly. During normal operation of the mirror system, the ball bearings remained seated in bearing seats to enable the plates to rotate as a single unit when the powerfold assembly is actuated. However, manual folding or unfolding of the mirror system urges the ball bearings out of their bearing seats to travel along a raceway in one of the plates to facilitate the rotation of the plates relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 车辆外部后视镜系统包括枢转地连接到附接到车辆的基座组件的支撑臂。 枢轴连接包括由球轴承分开并由电动折叠组件操作的旋转板的组件。 在反射镜系统的正常操作期间，滚珠轴承保持安装在轴承座中，以使得当动力折叠组件被致动时，板可以作为单个单元旋转。 然而，镜子系统的手动折叠或展开促使滚珠轴承离开其轴承座，沿其中一个板上的滚道行进，以便使板相对于彼此旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20050174645A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10512460

申请日：2003-04-22

Applicant: Ian Boddy ,  Keith Foote ,  James Ruse

Inventor： Ian Boddy ,  Keith Foote ,  James Ruse

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02B5/02 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B13/20

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/082 ,  B60R1/1207

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly comprises a reflective element, preferably fabricated of a lightweight, rigid, high-strength plastic and a relatively thin reflective film conformably attached thereto. A portion of the reflective element can also comprise a convex surface for monitoring the “blind spot” typically experienced by the driver. A mirror-mounted light assembly, such as for turn signals, can be incorporated into the reflective element. The mirror assembly can also comprise a chromomorphic polymeric element in planar alignment with the reflective element, which can be electrically and/or thermally activated. The chromomorphic polymeric element can change its resident color between transparent and a predetermined activated color to provide a dimming function as a characteristic of the particular chromomorphic polymeric element that is employed.

Abstract translation: 后视镜组件包括反射元件，优选地由轻质，刚性，高强度塑料制成，并且相对薄的反射膜与其顺应地相连。 反射元件的一部分还可以包括用于监视驾驶员通常经历的“盲点”的凸面。 可以将反射镜装配的灯组件（诸如转向信号）并入反射元件中。 反射镜组件还可以包括与反射元件平面对准的形态聚合元件，其可以被电和/或热激活。 显色聚合物元件可以改变其在透明和预定的活化颜色之间的驻留颜色，以提供作为使用的特定形态聚合物元件的特征的调光功能。