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公开(公告)号：US08508383B2
公开(公告)日：2013-08-13
申请号：US13429544
申请日：2012-03-26
Applicant: Kenneth C. Peterson , Keith D. Foote , Richard R. Hook , Eric S. Deuel , Niall R. Lynam
Inventor： Kenneth C. Peterson , Keith D. Foote , Richard R. Hook , Eric S. Deuel , Niall R. Lynam
CPC classification number: G02B27/01 , B60R1/12 , B60R2001/1215 , B60R2001/1253 , B60R2300/101 , B60R2300/207 , B60R2300/70 , B60R2300/806 , G02B2027/0118 , G02B2027/014 , G02F1/157 , G02F2203/09 , G06F3/0421 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/04886
Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electro-optic reflective element. The reflective element includes (i) an electro-optic active region where an electro-optic medium is disposed and is bounded by a perimeter seal and (ii) a user input region outboard of the electro-optic active region. At least one backlit user input, such as a capacitive touch sensor, is disposed at the reflective element at the user input region and outboard of the perimeter seal and the electro-optic medium. A control is operable to determine a location of a touch or proximity of a finger of a user that is at or near the first surface of the front substrate at the user input region, and the control generates an output signal indicative of a determined touch or proximity of a finger of a user.
Abstract translation: 车辆的内部后视镜系统包括具有电光反射元件的内部后视镜组件。 反射元件包括（i）电光有源区域，其中电光介质被布置并由周界密封界定，以及（ii）电光活性区域外侧的用户输入区域。 至少一个背光用户输入，例如电容式触摸传感器，设置在用户输入区域处的反射元件和外围密封件和电光介质的外侧。 控制器可操作以确定在用户输入区域处在前基板的第一表面处或附近的用户的手指的触摸或接近位置，并且控制产生指示所确定的触摸的输出信号或 用户手指的接近度。
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公开(公告)号：US08305235B2
公开(公告)日：2012-11-06
申请号：US13353490
申请日：2012-01-19
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Niall R. Lynam
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Niall R. Lynam
IPC: G08G1/16
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 includes a mirror reflective element, a mirror back plate and a signal indicator. The mirror back plate includes (i) a generally planar portion and (ii) an indicator receiving portion. The indicator receiving portion has a wall structure extending at an angle from the generally planar portion adjacent to an aperture established through the mirror back plate. The signal indicator has a light source disposed at a circuit element and a housing substantially encases the circuit element therein. An electrical connector protrudes from the circuit element and is accessible at a connector portion of the housing for connecting to electrical wiring of the vehicle. The signal indicator includes an indicia element at a forward end thereof. When the light source is activated, light emitted by the light source emanates through the aperture and through the mirror reflective element and is transmitted through the indicia element.
Abstract translation: 镜反射元件子组件包括镜反射元件，镜背板和信号指示器。 镜背板包括（i）大致平面部分和（ii）指示器接收部分。 指示器接收部分具有一个壁结构，该壁结构从与通过后视板建立的孔相邻的大致平面部分成角度延伸。 信号指示器具有设置在电路元件处的光源，并且壳体基本上将电路元件封装在其中。 电连接器从电路元件突出并且可在壳体的连接器部分处接近以连接到车辆的电线。 信号指示器在其前端包括标记元件。 当光源被激活时，由光源发射的光通过孔径并通过镜反射元件而发射并且透过标记元件。
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公开(公告)号：US20110194203A1
公开(公告)日：2011-08-11
申请号：US13023747
申请日：2011-02-09
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Joseph C. Snow
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Joseph C. Snow
Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting portion mounted to a side of a vehicle, a mirror head portion, a reflective element fixedly attached at the mirror head portion, and an actuator operable to impart pivotal movement of the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion and about a generally horizontal pivot axis and a generally vertical pivot axis to adjust the mirror head portion and the reflective element relative to the side of the vehicle to which the mounting portion is mounted. The actuator may include a tilting drive system for tilting the mirror head portion about the generally horizontal pivot axis and the actuator may include a rotating drive system for rotating the mirror head portion about the generally vertical pivot axis.
Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的外部后视镜组件，包括安装在车辆一侧的安装部分，镜头部分，固定地安装在镜头部分处的反射元件，以及致动器，其可操作以使镜头部分相对的枢转运动 到大致水平的枢转轴线和大致垂直的枢转轴线，以调整镜头部分和反射元件相对于安装部分所安装的车辆侧面。 致动器可以包括倾斜驱动系统，用于使反射镜头部围绕大致水平的枢转轴线倾斜，并且致动器可以包括旋转驱动系统，用于围绕大致垂直的枢转轴线旋转镜头部分。
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公开(公告)号：US07699478B2
公开(公告)日：2010-04-20
申请号：US12435650
申请日：2009-05-05
Applicant: Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Keith D. Foote
Abstract: An exterior vehicle mirror system has a vehicle mountable support and a support arm. A mirror housing is movable along the support arm between the support and a distal end. An electrically powered mirror unit adjust mechanism can adjust the mirror unit about horizontal and vertical axes. An electrically powered pivoting and extending mechanism pivots the support arm about the support between an extended position and a position folded against a vehicle side. An electronic control system controls movement of the mirror housing along the support arm, and folding of the support arm, independent of an adjustment of the mirror unit. The electronic control system comprises a memorized position for the powered pivoting and extending mechanism.
Abstract translation: 外部车辆后视镜系统具有车辆安装支撑件和支撑臂。 镜壳体可沿着支撑臂在支撑件和远端之间移动。 电动镜单元调节机构可以围绕水平轴和垂直轴调整镜单元。 电动的枢转和延伸机构使支撑臂围绕支撑件枢转在延伸位置和与车辆侧面折叠的位置之间。 电子控制系统控制镜壳体沿着支撑臂的运动，并且支撑臂的折叠，而与镜子单元的调整无关。 电子控制系统包括用于动力枢转和延伸机构的记忆位置。
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公开(公告)号：US20090213479A1
公开(公告)日：2009-08-27
申请号：US12435650
申请日：2009-05-05
Applicant: Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Keith D. Foote
Abstract: An exterior vehicle mirror system has a vehicle mountable support and a support arm. A mirror housing is movable along the support arm between the support and a distal end. An electrically powered mirror unit adjust mechanism can adjust the mirror unit about horizontal and vertical axes. An electrically powered pivoting and extending mechanism pivots the support arm about the support between an extended position and a position folded against a vehicle side. An electronic control system controls movement of the mirror housing along the support arm, and folding of the support arm, independent of an adjustment of the mirror unit. The electronic control system comprises a memorized position for the powered pivoting and extending mechanism.
Abstract translation: 外部车辆后视镜系统具有车辆安装支撑件和支撑臂。 镜壳体可沿着支撑臂在支撑件和远端之间移动。 电动镜单元调节机构可以围绕水平轴和垂直轴调整镜单元。 电动的枢转和延伸机构使支撑臂围绕支撑件枢转在延伸位置和与车辆侧面折叠的位置之间。 电子控制系统控制镜壳体沿着支撑臂的运动，并且支撑臂的折叠，而与镜子单元的调整无关。 电子控制系统包括用于动力枢转和延伸机构的记忆位置。
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公开(公告)号：US07490946B1
公开(公告)日：2009-02-17
申请号：US11553773
申请日：2006-10-27
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse
Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system comprises a reflective element assembly, a base frame coupling the reflective element assembly to a vehicle, a support arm for coupling the reflective element assembly to the base frame, and a pivot connection for pivotally coupling the support arm to one of the base frame and the reflective element assembly. The pivot connection comprises a pedestal having at least two detent ribs, and an opening for receipt of the pedestal therethrough having at least two detent channels. Pivoting of one of the support arm relative to the base frame and the reflective element assembly relative to the support arm moves a first one of the at least two detent ribs out of a first one of the at least two detent channels and into a second one of the at least two detent channels.
Abstract translation: 车辆外部后视镜系统包括反射元件组件，将反射元件组件连接到车辆的基座框架，用于将反射元件组件连接到基座框架的支撑臂以及用于将支撑臂可枢转地联接到一个 的基架和反射元件组件。 枢转连接件包括具有至少两个棘爪肋的基座和用于接纳穿过其中的基座的开口，具有至少两个制动通道。 所述支撑臂中的一个相对于所述基座框架和所述反射元件组件相对于所述支撑臂枢轴移动所述至少两个棘爪肋中的第一个从所述至少两个棘爪通道中的第一个中移动到第二个 的至少两个制动通道。
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公开(公告)号：US07293887B2
公开(公告)日：2007-11-13
申请号：US11621374
申请日：2007-01-09
Applicant: Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Keith D. Foote
Abstract: A vehicular exterior mirror system comprises an exterior mirror assembly and an electronic control system. The exterior mirror assembly has a fixed support adapted to be mounted to the side of the vehicle and has a mirror housing supported by a support arm and movable along the support arm from a first position proximate to the fixed support to a second position proximate to a distal end of the support arm. The exterior mirror assembly comprises a first electrically powered mechanism for pivoting the support arm about the fixed support, a second electrically powered mechanism for moving the mirror housing along the support arm and a third electrically powered mechanism operable to adjust a mirror unit of the mirror housing to a desired adjusted position. The electronic control system is operable by the driver of the vehicle to control operation of at least the first electrically powered mechanism independent of operation of the second electrically powered mechanism.
Abstract translation: 车辆后视镜系统包括外部反射镜组件和电子控制系统。 外部反射镜组件具有适于安装到车辆侧面的固定支撑件，并且具有由支撑臂支撑并且可沿着支撑臂从靠近固定支撑件的第一位置移动到靠近一个第二位置的第二位置的反射镜壳体 支撑臂的远端。 外部反射镜组件包括用于围绕固定支撑件枢转支撑臂的第一电动机构，用于沿着支撑臂移动反射镜壳体的第二电动机构和可操作以调节镜壳体的反射镜单元的第三电动机构 到期望的调整位置。 电子控制系统可由车辆的驾驶员操作，以控制至少第一电动机构的操作，而与第二电动机构的操作无关。
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公开(公告)号：US07261427B1
公开(公告)日：2007-08-28
申请号：US10906427
申请日：2005-02-18
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：US06755543B1
公开(公告)日：2004-06-29
申请号：US09830999
申请日：2001-05-02
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy
IPC: G02B7182
Abstract: A first power mechanism is provided in association with a fixed support and with a swingable structure, and pivots the swingable structure relative to the fixed support between an extended position and a folded position adjacent the vehicle. A second power mechanism is operatively associated with a swingable structure and a mirror housing to move the mirror housing between inner and outer extended positions. A third mechanism moves the mirror unit into desired adjusted position about horizontal and vertical axes. An electronic control controls the operation of the first power mechanism, the second power mechanism and third power mechanism to control the powered pivoting of swingable structure.
Abstract translation: 第一动力机构与固定支撑件和可摆动结构相关联地设置，并且在相对于车辆的延伸位置和折叠位置之间相对于固定支撑件枢转可摆动结构。 第二动力机构与可摆动结构和反射镜壳体可操作地相关联，以将反射镜壳体在内部和外部延伸位置之间移动。 第三机构将镜子单元移动到关于水平和垂直轴的期望的调整位置。 电子控制器控制第一动力机构，第二动力机构和第三动力机构的操作，以控制可摆动结构的动力枢转。
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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
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。
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