公开(公告)号：US20030206417A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-06

申请号：US10407555

申请日：2003-04-04

Applicant: Donnelly Corporation, a corporation of the state of Michigan

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Michiel P. van de Ven ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rick Mousseau ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q001/26

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2900/30 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

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 conduiting 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 rearwardly, forwardly, and laterally from the vehicle. In one form, the light conduiting 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 incorporates a signal light which includes a plurality of reflective surfaces for directing light forwardly, rearwardly, and laterally from the vehicle but restricts light from entering into the vehicle and distracting the driver. In yet another form, the exterior mirror assembly includes a powerfold mirror system which incorporates a security light in either the folding portion or non-folding portion of the powerfold mirror system.

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，其适于突出来自壳体的光线，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，光的图案从车辆向后，向前和向外延伸。 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信号光，该信号光包括多个反射表面，用于将光从车辆向前，向后和侧向引导，但是限制光进入车辆并分散驾驶员的注意力。 在另一种形式中，外部反射镜组件包括将折叠部分或非折叠部分中的安全光结合在一起的折叠镜系统。

公开(公告)号：US20010024371A1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-27

申请号：US09866398

申请日：2001-05-25

Applicant: Donnelly Corporation, corporation of the State of Michigan

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Michiel P. van de Ven ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rick Mousseau ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60R001/12

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

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 conduiting 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 conduiting 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，其适于突出来自壳体的光图案，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。

公开(公告)号：US20020172053A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-21

申请号：US10190840

申请日：2002-07-08

Applicant: Donnelly Corporation, a corporation of the State of Michigan

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Michiel P. Van De Ven ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rick Mousseau ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q001/26 ,  F21V008/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

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 conduiting 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 conduiting 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，其适于突出来自壳体的光图案，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。

公开(公告)号：US20020021571A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-21

申请号：US09962835

申请日：2001-09-25

Applicant: Donnelly Corporation, a corporation of the State of Michigan

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Mark R. Litke ,  David K. Willmore ,  Rick Mousseau

IPC: B60R001/12 ,  B60Q001/26 ,  G02B005/08 ,  G02B007/182

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

Abstract: A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-emitting opening in the enclosure, a light source in the enclosure radiating light through the light-emitting opening, and a cover for the light-emitting opening adapted to direct the light from the light source to an area adjacent the vehicle to create a security area. The light source may be supported by a pair of electrical contacts provided on the inner surface of the enclosure. The enclosure wall supporting the electrical contacts is preferably flexible, in order to allow the light source to be captured by the contacts. Attachment of the cover adds rigidity to the enclosure to prevent further flexure of the enclosure wall in order to firmly retain the light source. The enclosure is preferably configured so that the same unit can be installed in both left and right handed exterior mirror assemblies even though the light module generates a non-symmetrical light pattern. A reflective surface is provided in the enclosure which cooperates with the cover to produce a generally collimated light pattern.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的反射镜组件安全系统包括外部反射镜组件和可拆卸地定位在外部反射镜壳体内的光模块。 光模块是不透水的，并且包括外壳，外壳中的发光开口，外壳中的光源通过发光开口辐射光，以及用于发光开口的盖，其适于引导来自 光源到邻近车辆的区域以创建安全区域。 光源可以由设置在外壳的内表面上的一对电触点支撑。 支撑电触点的外壳壁优选地是柔性的，以便允许光源被触点捕获。 盖的附着增加了外壳的刚度，以防止外壳壁的进一步弯曲，以便牢固地保持光源。 外壳优选地被配置为使得即使光模块产生非对称的光图案，也可以将同一单元安装在左右外镜组件中。 在外壳中提供反射表面，其与盖配合以产生大致准直的光图案。

公开(公告)号：US20040170025A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-02

申请号：US10797390

申请日：2004-03-10

Applicant: Donnelly Corporation

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Mark L. Litke ,  David K. Willmore ,  Rick Mousseau

IPC: F21S004/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

Abstract: A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-emitting opening in the enclosure, a light source in the enclosure radiating light through the light-emitting opening, and a cover for the light-emitting opening adapted to direct the light from the light source to an area adjacent the vehicle to create a security area. The light source may be supported by a pair of electrical contacts provided on the inner surface of the enclosure. The enclosure wall supporting the electrical contacts is preferably flexible, in order to allow the light source to be captured by the contacts. Attachment of the cover adds rigidity to the enclosure to prevent further flexure of the enclosure wall in order to firmly retain the light source. The enclosure is preferably configured so that the same unit can be installed in both left and right handed exterior mirror assemblies even though the light module generates a non-symmetrical light pattern. A reflective surface is provided in the enclosure which cooperates with the cover to produce a generally collimated light pattern.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的反射镜组件安全系统包括外部反射镜组件和可拆卸地定位在外部反射镜壳体内的光模块。 光模块是不透水的，并且包括外壳，外壳中的发光开口，外壳中的光源通过发光开口辐射光，以及用于发光开口的盖，其适于引导来自 光源到邻近车辆的区域以创建安全区域。 光源可以由设置在外壳的内表面上的一对电触点支撑。 支撑电触点的外壳壁优选地是柔性的，以便允许光源被触点捕获。 盖的附着增加了外壳的刚度，以防止外壳壁的进一步弯曲，以便牢固地保持光源。 外壳优选地被配置为使得即使光模块产生非对称的光图案，也可以将同一单元安装在左右外镜组件中。 在外壳中提供反射表面，其与盖配合以产生大致准直的光图案。

公开(公告)号：US20040156207A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-12

申请号：US10770097

申请日：2004-02-02

Applicant: Donnelly Corporation, a corporation of the State of Michigan

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Michiel P. van de Ven ,  Peter J. Whitehead ,  Rick Mousseau

IPC: B60Q001/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly having a fixed portion and a movable portion. The fixed portion is configured to mount to a side of the vehicle. The movable portion includes a reflective element and is movable about the fixed portion between a normal viewing position where the movable portion is extended outwardly from the vehicle and a folded position where the movable portion is folded toward the side of the vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes at least one light assembly projecting a light pattern from the exterior mirror assembly. A proximity detector is preferably provided that actuates a powerfold mechanism when the proximity detector detects an object so as to move the movable portion from the normal viewing position to the folded position.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的外部后视镜系统包括具有固定部分和可动部分的外部反射镜组件。 固定部被配置为安装在车辆侧。 可移动部分包括反射元件，并且可以在可移动部分从车辆向外延伸的正常观察位置和可移动部分朝向车辆侧面折叠的折叠位置之间围绕固定部分移动。 外部反射镜组件包括从外部反射镜组件突出光图案的至少一个灯组件。 优选地提供接近检测器，当接近检测器检测到物体以使可移动部分从正常观察位置移动到折叠位置时，其致动力折叠机构。

公开(公告)号：US20030016542A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-23

申请号：US10251053

申请日：2002-09-20

Applicant: Donnelly Corporation

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Mark R. Litke ,  David K. Willmore ,  Rick Mousseau

IPC: F21V033/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284

Abstract: A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-emitting opening in the enclosure, a light source in the enclosure radiating light through the light-emitting opening, and a cover for the light-emitting opening adapted to direct the light from the light source to an area adjacent the vehicle to create a security area. The light source may be supported by a pair of electrical contacts provided on the inner surface of the enclosure. The enclosure wall supporting the electrical contacts is preferably flexible, in order to allow the light source to be captured by the contacts. Attachment of the cover adds rigidity to the enclosure to prevent further flexure of the enclosure wall in order to firmly retain the light source. The enclosure is preferably configured so that the same unit can be installed in both left and right handed exterior mirror assemblies even though the light module generates a non-symmetrical light pattern. A reflective surface is provided in the enclosure which cooperates with the cover to produce a generally collimated light pattern.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的反射镜组件安全系统包括外部反射镜组件和可拆卸地定位在外部反射镜壳体内的光模块。 光模块是不透水的，并且包括外壳，外壳中的发光开口，外壳中的光源通过发光开口辐射光，以及用于发光开口的盖，其适于引导来自 光源到邻近车辆的区域以创建安全区域。 光源可以由设置在外壳的内表面上的一对电触点支撑。 支撑电触点的外壳壁优选地是柔性的，以便允许光源被触点捕获。 盖的附着增加了外壳的刚度，以防止外壳壁的进一步弯曲，以便牢固地保持光源。 外壳优选地被配置为使得即使光模块产生非对称的光图案，也可以将同一单元安装在左右外镜组件中。 在外壳中提供反射表面，其与盖配合以产生大致准直的光图案。