公开(公告)号：US07706046B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US10863638

申请日：2004-06-08

申请人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  Thomas F. Guarr ,  Leroy J. Kloeppner ,  David L. Eaton ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Barry K. Nelson

发明人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  Thomas F. Guarr ,  Leroy J. Kloeppner ,  David L. Eaton ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Barry K. Nelson

IPC分类号： G02F1/153

CPC分类号： B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/088 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/0306 ,  H05K3/321 ,  H05K2201/0108 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10651 ,  H05K2201/2036 ,  H05K2201/2054

摘要： According to the present invention, a rearview mirror comprises a first substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, a reflective coating disposed on a surface of the first substrate, and an electronic circuit component secured to the rear surface of the first substrate. The mirror element may be an electrochromic mirror element comprising a transparent second substrate positioned in front of the first substrate. The electronic component secured to the rear surface may be a component of a drive circuit for the electrochromic mirror element. The rearview mirror element may further comprise electrically conductive tracings provided on the rear surface of the first substrate electrically coupled to the electrical component. The tracings may be used to electrically couple the drive circuit to the electrodes of the electrochromic mirror element. The tracings may be deposited on the rear surface using numerous methods including inkjet printing techniques.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明，后视镜包括具有前表面和后表面的第一基板，设置在第一基板的表面上的反射涂层以及固定到第一基板的后表面的电子电路部件。 镜元件可以是电致变色镜元件，其包括位于第一衬底前面的透明第二衬底。 固定到后表面的电子部件可以是用于电致变色镜元件的驱动电路的部件。 后视镜元件还可以包括设置在电耦合到电气部件的第一基板的后表面上的导电跟踪。 跟踪可以用于将驱动电路电耦合到电致变色镜元件的电极。 可以使用包括喷墨印刷技术的许多方法将痕迹沉积在后表面上。

公开(公告)号：US07370982B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11526320

申请日：2006-09-25

申请人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  William L. Tonar ,  David J. Cammenga ,  John S. Anderson ,  David L. Poll ,  George A. Neuman ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Bradley L. Busscher ,  Kenton J. Ypma

发明人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  William L. Tonar ,  David J. Cammenga ,  John S. Anderson ,  David L. Poll ,  George A. Neuman ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Bradley L. Busscher ,  Kenton J. Ypma

IPC分类号： G02B5/08

CPC分类号： B60R1/088

摘要： Environmentally improved rearview mirror assemblies are provided which incorporate a reflective element with variable reflectance. In one embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of cadmium (Cd). In another embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of lead (Pb). In yet another embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of mercury (Hg). In a further embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of poly-vinyl-chloride (PVC). In yet a further embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of halogen producing chemicals such as bromine (Br).

摘要翻译： 提供了具有可变反射率的反射元件的环境改进的后视镜组件。 在一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含镉（Cd）。 在另一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含铅（Pb）。 在另一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含汞（Hg）。 在另一实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含聚氯乙烯（PVC）。 在又一个实施例中，环境改进的后视镜组件基本上不含卤素生成化学品如溴（Br）。

公开(公告)号：US07450291B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11825948

申请日：2007-07-10

申请人： Thomas F. Guarr ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  David A. Theiste

发明人： Thomas F. Guarr ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  David A. Theiste

IPC分类号： G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/153

CPC分类号： G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/163

摘要： A multi-cell electrochromic device comprising: first and second electrochromic device sub-assemblies which each comprise; a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith and second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; and an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates, wherein the electrochromic medium comprises: at least one solvent; at least one anodic electroactive material; at least one cathodic electroactive material; wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the first and second electrochromic device sub-assemblies are in optical alignment, and further wherein the multi-cell electrochromic device exhibits a transmittance of less than approximately 1.5% in a low transmission state.

摘要翻译： 一种多电池电致变色装置，包括：第一和第二电致变色装置子组件，每个包括： 具有与其相关联的导电材料的第一基本上透明的基板和具有与之相关联的导电材料的第二基板; 以及包含在位于所述第一和第二基板之间的室内的电致变色介质，其中所述电致变色介质包括：至少一种溶剂; 至少一种阳极电活性材料; 至少一种阴极电活性材料; 其中所述阳极和阴极电活性材料中的至少一种是电致变色的; 并且其中所述第一和第二电致变色器件子组件是光学对准的，并且其中所述多电池电致变色器件在低透射状态下表现出小于约1.5％的透射率。

公开(公告)号：US07256924B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-14

申请号：US11343278

申请日：2006-01-30

申请人： Thomas F. Guarr ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  David A. Theiste

发明人： Thomas F. Guarr ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  David A. Theiste

IPC分类号： G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/153

CPC分类号： G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/163

摘要： A multi-cell electrochromic device comprising: first and second electrochromic device sub-assemblies which each comprise; a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith and second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; and an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates, wherein the electrochromic medium comprises: at least one solvent; at least one anodic electroactive material; at least one cathodic electroactive material; wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the first and second electrochromic device sub-assemblies are in optical alignment, and further wherein the multi-cell electrochromic device exhibits a transmittance of less than approximately 1.5% in a low transmission state.

公开(公告)号：US06433913B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09471075

申请日：1999-12-22

申请人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Harlan J. Byker ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Thomas F. Guarr ,  David L. Poll ,  William L. Tonar ,  Scott W. Vander Zwaag

发明人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Harlan J. Byker ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Thomas F. Guarr ,  David L. Poll ,  William L. Tonar ,  Scott W. Vander Zwaag

IPC分类号： G02F115

CPC分类号： G02C7/101 ,  G02F1/13318 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/163

摘要： Improved electro-optic devices are provided which may be in the configuration of variable transmittance windows, variable transmittance eyeglasses, variable transmittance light filters and displays and other devices wherein the transmittance of light therethrough automatically varies as a function of light impinging thereon. The electro-optic devices include a self-erasing electro-optic medium, and the transmittance of light through such medium varies as a function of electrical signals applied thereto through the agency of at least one photovoltaic cell, enclosed within the electro-optic device, and obviating the necessity of providing external drive voltage or external bleeder resistors or external wiring. In addition, a method and apparatus are provided for making such electro-optic devices.

摘要翻译： 提供了改进的电光器件，其可以是可变透光窗，可变透镜眼镜，可变透光性滤光器和显示器以及其他光的透射率的结构，其中光的透射率随着照射在其上的光的功能而自动变化。 电光器件包括自擦除电光介质，并且通过这种介质的光的透射率随着被封装在电光器件内的至少一个光伏电池的代理而施加于其上的电信号的函数而变化， 并且避免提供外部驱动电压或外部泄放电阻器或外部布线的必要性。 此外，提供了一种用于制造这种电光装置的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US07361875B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US10855124

申请日：2004-05-27

申请人： Jon H. Bechtel ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  Joseph S. Stam ,  Robert C. Knapp ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  David J. Schmidt ,  G. Bruce Poe ,  David L. Plangger ,  Robert H. Nixon ,  Eric R. Fossum ,  Timothy E. Steenwyk

发明人： Jon H. Bechtel ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  Joseph S. Stam ,  Robert C. Knapp ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  David J. Schmidt ,  G. Bruce Poe ,  David L. Plangger ,  Robert H. Nixon ,  Eric R. Fossum ,  Timothy E. Steenwyk

IPC分类号： H01L27/00 ,  B60Q1/02

CPC分类号： G01J1/1626 ,  B60Q1/1423 ,  B60Q2300/052 ,  B60Q2300/054 ,  B60Q2300/112 ,  B60Q2300/312 ,  B60Q2300/314 ,  B60Q2300/337 ,  B60Q2400/30 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G01J1/46

摘要： Equipment on automotive vehicle is controlled by a system including at least one semiconductor light sensor having variable sensitivity to light. Each light sensor generates a light signal indicative of the intensity of light incident on the light sensor. Control logic varies the sensitivity of the light sensor and generates equipment control signals based on received light signals. Sensitivity of light sensors may be varied by changing the integration time for producing charge from light incident on light transducers, by selecting between light transducers of different sensitivity within the light sensor, by using a light transducer with a sensitivity that is a function of the amount of incident light, and the like. Controlled equipment includes devices such as automatically dimming rearview mirrors, headlamps, and moisture removal means.

摘要翻译： 机动车辆上的设备由包括至少一个具有对光敏感度可变的半导体光传感器的系统控制。 每个光传感器产生指示入射在光传感器上的光的强度的光信号。 控制逻辑改变光传感器的灵敏度，并根据接收到的光信号产生设备控制信号。 光传感器的灵敏度可以通过改变从入射到光换能器上的光产生电荷的积分时间，通过使用具有灵敏度的光传感器在光传感器内选择不同灵敏度的光换能器来改变灵敏度 的入射光等。 受控设备包括诸如自动调光后视镜，前照灯和除湿装置的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06618181B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09870346

申请日：2001-05-30

申请人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Robert R. Turnbull

发明人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Robert R. Turnbull

IPC分类号： G02F115

CPC分类号： B60R1/088

摘要： A rearview mirror assembly is disclosed including a housing adapted to be mounted to the vehicle, a mirror disposed in the housing, at least one electrically powered device disposed in the housing, and a power supply for receiving power from a vehicle power source having a voltage in excess of about 24 V and for supplying power at a voltage of about 5 V or less to the electrically powered device. The electrically powered device and the power supply exhibit an electromagnetic interference level of less than about 41 dB&mgr;V/m for emissions in the frequency range from about 0.4 MHz to about 20 MHz. The mirror is preferably an electrochromic mirror, and the electrically powered device may be a control circuit for the electrochromic mirror.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种后视镜组件，其包括适于安装到车辆的壳体，设置在壳体中的反射镜，设置在壳体中的至少一个电动设备，以及用于从具有电压的车辆电源接收电力的电源 超过约24V，并且用于向电动设备供电约5V或更低的电压。 对于在约0.4MHz至约20MHz的频率范围内的发射，电力设备和电源对于小于约41dBmuV / m的电磁干扰电平。 反射镜优选为电致变色镜，电动装置可以是用于电致变色镜的控制电路。

公开(公告)号：US06379013B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09491192

申请日：2000-01-25

申请人： Jon H. Bechtel ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  Joseph S. Stam ,  Robert C. Knapp ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  David J. Schmidt ,  G. Bruce Poe ,  David L. Plangger ,  Robert H. Nixon ,  Eric R. Fossum ,  Timothy E. Steenwyk

发明人： Jon H. Bechtel ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  Joseph S. Stam ,  Robert C. Knapp ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  David J. Schmidt ,  G. Bruce Poe ,  David L. Plangger ,  Robert H. Nixon ,  Eric R. Fossum ,  Timothy E. Steenwyk

IPC分类号： G02B508

CPC分类号： G01J1/1626 ,  B60Q1/1423 ,  B60Q2300/052 ,  B60Q2300/054 ,  B60Q2300/112 ,  B60Q2300/312 ,  B60Q2300/314 ,  B60Q2300/337 ,  B60Q2400/30 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G01J1/46

摘要： Equipment on automotive vehicle (20) is controlled by a system at least one semiconductor light sensor (170, 170′) having variable sensitivity to light. Each light sensor generates a light signal (164) indicative of the intensity of light incident on the light sensor. Control logic (66) varies the sensitivity of the light sensor and generates equipment control signals (166) based on received light signals. Sensitivity of light sensors (170, 170′) may be varied by changing the integration time (228) for producing charge from light (176) incident on light transducers (178), by selecting between light transducers (178, 490, 500, 504) of different sensitivity within the light sensor (170), by using a light transducer (530) with a sensitivity that is a function of the amount of incident light (176), and the like. Controlled equipment includes devices such as automatically dimming rearview mirrors (24,26), headlamps (44), and moisture removal means (38, 40, 42).

摘要翻译： 机动车辆（20）上的设备由系统控制至少一个对光具有可变灵敏度的半导体光传感器（170,170'）。 每个光传感器产生指示入射在光传感器上的光的强度的光信号（164）。 控制逻辑（66）改变光传感器的灵敏度，并基于接收的光信号产生设备控制信号（166）。 光传感器（170,170'）的灵敏度可以通过改变从入射到光换能器（178）上的光（176）产生电荷的积分时间（228），通过在光换能器（178,490,500,450 ），通过使用具有作为入射光量（176）的函数的灵敏度的光转换器（530）等，在光传感器（170）内具有不同灵敏度的光。 受控设备包括诸如自动调光后视镜（24,26），前照灯（44）和除湿装置（38,40,42）之类的装置。

公开(公告)号：US6140933A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US432939

申请日：1999-11-03

申请人： Mark D. Bugno ,  Jon H. Bechtel ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  Donald L. Tapley ,  Timothy A. Bonardi ,  Robert R. Turnbull

发明人： Mark D. Bugno ,  Jon H. Bechtel ,  Frederick T. Bauer ,  Donald L. Tapley ,  Timothy A. Bonardi ,  Robert R. Turnbull

IPC分类号： B60R1/12 ,  G01C17/28 ,  G01C17/38 ,  G08B23/00

CPC分类号： G01C17/38 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G01C17/28 ,  B60R2001/1215

摘要： A rearview mirror assembly is disclosed for use in a vehicle that includes a mirror housing, a mounting structure for pivotally mounting the mirror housing to the vehicle such that the mirror housing may be both vertically and horizontally tilted, a compass sensor disposed in the mirror housing and coupled to a compass processing circuit, and a tilt detector for detecting when the mirror housing has been tilted from a prior position and for generating and transmitting a tilt detection signal to the compass processing circuit. The compass processing circuit may then respond to the reception of the tilt detecting signal by compensating the compass reading and/or display or by recalibrating the compass. The compass may be recalibrated using a variety of techniques, which may include, for example, comparing the sensor output values immediately prior and immediately after a tilt detection signal has been received and adjusting the calibration point by an amount corresponding to any difference between the sensor output levels.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于车辆中的后视镜组件，其包括镜壳体，用于将镜壳体可枢转地安装到车辆的安装结构，使得镜壳体可以垂直和水平地倾斜，设置在镜壳体中的罗盘传感器 并且耦合到罗盘处理电路，以及倾斜检测器，用于检测反射镜壳体何时已经从先前位置倾斜并且用于生成并向罗盘处理电路发送倾斜检测信号。 罗盘处理电路然后可以通过补偿罗盘读数和/或显示或通过重新校准罗盘来响应倾斜检测信号的接收。 可以使用各种技术来重新校准罗盘，其可以包括例如在接收到倾斜检测信号之前和之后立即比较传感器输出值，并且将校准点调整与传感器之间的任何差异相对应的量 输出水平。

公开(公告)号：US07196836B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-27

申请号：US10985857

申请日：2004-11-10

申请人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Daniel J. Bostwick ,  Wayne J. Rumsey ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  Alan R. Watson

发明人： Frederick T. Bauer ,  Daniel J. Bostwick ,  Wayne J. Rumsey ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  Alan R. Watson

IPC分类号： G02F1/15

CPC分类号： B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/088 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/0306 ,  H05K3/321 ,  H05K2201/0108 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10651 ,  H05K2201/2036 ,  H05K2201/2054

摘要： A rearview assembly comprising a rearview element, a rearview element support assembly supporting the rearview element and a mount adjacent the housing. The mount is configured to connect the rearview assembly to a windshield. At least one of the rearview element support assembly and the mount comprises a crush bracket having at least two legs adapted to be compressed as a force strikes a front of the rearview element. The crush bracket can include at least one tab contacting a heat emitting component and/or an electrically conductive component of a circuit to provide a heat sink for the heat emitting component or a ground for the electrically conductive component, respectively.

摘要翻译： 一种后视组件，包括后视元件，支撑后视元件的后视元件支撑组件和邻近壳体的安装座。 安装座被配置为将后视组件连接到挡风玻璃。 后视元件支撑组件和安装座中的至少一个包括具有至少两个腿部的挤压支架，所述至少两个支腿适于随着力撞击后视元件的前部而被压缩。 粉碎支架可以包括至少一个接触热发射部件和/或电路的导电部件的接片，以分别为发热部件提供散热器或用于导电部件的接地。