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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：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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3.发明授权公开(公告)号：US08331038B1
公开(公告)日：2012-12-11
申请号：US12548635
申请日：2009-08-27
Applicant: Joseph C. Snow , James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote
Inventor： Joseph C. Snow , James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote
Abstract: An afocal rearview mirror assembly for a motor vehicle having a side door and a dashboard includes a housing attached to the motor vehicle adjacent the side door and dashboard. The housing has a low-profile, rounded external portion and an internal portion. A selectively movable reflective element is enclosed within the housing, and has opposed curved surfaces for reflecting unfocused light rays from outside the external portion through the internal portion of the housing. A selectively movable lens is enclosed within the internal portion of the housing for controlling light transmitted from the selectively movable reflective element to an occupant of the motor vehicle. The selectively movable lens can converge the unfocused light rays reflected from the selectively movable reflective element to a focused image observable by the occupant of the motor vehicle.
Abstract translation: 用于具有侧门和仪表板的机动车辆的无焦后视镜组件包括附接到机动车辆的邻近侧门和仪表板的壳体。 壳体具有小外形，圆形的外部部分和内部部分。 可选择性地移动的反射元件被封装在壳体内，并且具有相对的弯曲表面，用于通过壳体的内部部分从外部的外部反射未聚焦的光线。 可选择地移动的透镜被封装在壳体的内部，用于控制从可选择性地移动的反射元件传递到机动车辆乘员的光。 选择性移动透镜可以将从可选择性移动的反射元件反射的未聚焦的光线会聚到由机动车辆的乘员可观察到的聚焦图像。
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公开(公告)号：US07303297B1
公开(公告)日：2007-12-04
申请号：US10708388
申请日：2004-02-27
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse , Benjamin D. Newton , Kenneth C. Peterson
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse , Benjamin D. Newton , Kenneth C. Peterson
IPC: G02B7/182
CPC classification number: B60R1/074
Abstract: An extendable, foldable rearview mirror assembly comprises a ball bearing assembly for facilitating the extension of a reflective element assembly relative to a cantilevered extension arm while minimizing unwanted movement of the reflective element assembly. The rearview mirror assembly also comprises a roller bearing assembly for facilitating the pivotal movement of the extension arm relative to a pivot base frame supporting the extension arm while minimizing unwanted movement of the extension arm. A pin connection pivotably attaches the extension arm to the base frame, thereby strengthening the connection between the two parts while minimizing unwanted movement of the extension arm.
Abstract translation: 可延伸的可折叠后视镜组件包括球轴承组件，用于有助于反射元件组件相对于悬臂延伸臂的延伸，同时最小化反射元件组件的不期望的运动。 后视镜组件还包括滚子轴承组件，用于促进延伸臂相对于支撑延伸臂的枢轴底座的枢转运动，同时最小化延伸臂的不必要的运动。 销连接件将延伸臂可枢转地附接到基架上，从而加强两部件之间的连接，同时最小化延伸臂的不必要的运动。
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5.发明授权公开(公告)号：US07322710B2
公开(公告)日：2008-01-29
申请号：US10510801
申请日：2003-04-08
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy , Kris D. Brown , Kenneth C. Peterson , James A. Ruse
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Ian Boddy , Kris D. Brown , Kenneth C. Peterson , James A. Ruse
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，其允许在镜面行进方向上的较低转动惯量。
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公开(公告)号：US07261428B1
公开(公告)日：2007-08-28
申请号：US11382582
申请日：2006-05-10
Applicant: James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote , Kenneth C. Peterson
Inventor： James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote , Kenneth C. Peterson
CPC classification number: B60R1/0605 , B60R1/076 , B60R1/078
Abstract: A vehicular mirror assembly comprises a base, a mirror housing, and an actuator. The mirror housing has a reflective element therein, and is coupled with the base for at least a normal path of movement between a retracted position where the mirror housing is adjacent the base and an extended position where the mirror housing is distal to the base. The actuator is operatively mounted between the base and the mirror housing for selectively moving the mirror housing with respect to the base through the normal path of movement. The actuator comprises a motor having a rotatable motor shaft, a gear assembly coupled with the motor shaft and rotatable with rotation of the motor shaft, and a rotatable drive shaft coupled with the gear assembly and the mirror housing for moving the mirror housing through the normal path of movement with rotation of the drive shaft. The mirror housing can be moved between the extended and retracted positions by rotation of the drive shaft and the gear assembly independent of the rotation of the motor shaft, and torque developed by the gear assembly resulting from the rotation of the motor shaft is comparable to the torque developed by the gear assembly resulting from the rotation of the drive shaft.
Abstract translation: 车辆用反射镜组件包括基座，反射镜壳体和致动器。 反射镜外壳在其中具有反射元件，并且在反射镜壳体邻近基座的缩回位置和反射镜壳体远离基座的延伸位置之间与基座耦合至少一个正常的运动路径。 致动器可操作地安装在基座和镜壳体之间，用于通过正常的运动路径相对于基座选择性地移动镜子壳体。 致动器包括具有可旋转电动机轴的电动机，与电动机轴连接并随着电动机轴的旋转而可旋转的齿轮组件，以及与齿轮组件和镜壳体耦合的可旋转驱动轴，用于通过正常 运动路径与驱动轴的旋转。 反射镜壳体可以通过驱动轴和齿轮组件的旋转独立于电动机轴的旋转而在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动，并且由电动机轴的旋转产生的由齿轮组件产生的转矩可与 通过驱动轴的旋转而由齿轮组件产生的扭矩。
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公开(公告)号：US07441911B2
公开(公告)日：2008-10-28
申请号：US11842524
申请日：2007-08-21
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：US07070287B2
公开(公告)日：2006-07-04
申请号：US10420433
申请日：2003-04-22
Applicant: Keith D. Foote , Kris D. Brown , Kenneth C. Peterson , James A. Ruse
Inventor： Keith D. Foote , Kris D. Brown , Kenneth C. Peterson , James A. Ruse
IPC: G02B5/08
Abstract: A motorized pivoting and extending mechanism for a vehicular mirror assembly includes, alternatively, a force-reduction mechanism for reducing the friction within the mechanism, and a slip clutch mechanism for reducing overloading of the motor when the limits of mirror extension and retraction have been reached. Mirror power functions receive electrical power and control signals through a circular array of electrical contacts incorporated into the pivot connection irrespective of the pivotal orientation of the mirror. A motor shut-off circuit is able to shut off the motor within a predetermined period of time. The mirror can be angularly adjusted upon movement of the mirror between the retracted and the extended positions to maintain a common field of view for a driver of the vehicle to prevent the extension and/or retraction of the mirror from undesirably repositioning the field of view captured by the mirror.
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公开(公告)号：US06364496B1
公开(公告)日：2002-04-02
申请号：US09830125
申请日：2001-04-23
Applicant: Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse
Inventor： Ian Boddy , Keith D. Foote , James A. Ruse
IPC: G02B7182
CPC classification number: B60R1/072
Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly having a pivot structure and first and second pairs of helical structures consisting of shape memory alloy wires which serve to adjust the position of the mirror. The wires may be individually heated by conducting an electrical current to effect the contracted memory position. When the current is switched off, a wire cools and can easily be stretched to mechanically transform the wire to a martensitic phase.
Abstract translation: 具有枢转结构的后视镜组件以及由形状记忆合金线组成的第一和第二对螺旋结构，其用于调整反射镜的位置。 可以通过传导电流来单独加热导线以实现收缩的存储器位置。 当电流关闭时，电线冷却并且可以容易地被拉伸以将电线机械地转换成马氏体相。
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公开(公告)号：US07419273B1
公开(公告)日：2008-09-02
申请号：US10710941
申请日：2004-08-13
Applicant: James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote , Kenneth C. Peterson
Inventor： James A. Ruse , Keith D. Foote , Kenneth C. Peterson
CPC classification number: B60R1/06
Abstract: A pivoting exterior rearview mirror assembly comprises a mirror housing, a base, a support frame, a pivot assembly, and associated elements comprised primarily of a plastic or polymeric material. The pivot assembly is provided with a pivot reinforcement made of a relatively high-strength material, such as steel. The base is provided with a cantilever reinforcement made of a relatively high-strength material, such as steel. The reinforcing steel increases the load carrying capability of the plastic and reduces the potential material failure of unreinforced plastic.
Abstract translation: 枢转的外部后视镜组件包括镜壳体，基座，支撑框架，枢轴组件以及主要由塑料或聚合材料构成的相关元件。 枢轴组件设置有由诸如钢的相对高强度材料制成的枢轴加强件。 底座设有由相对高强度材料如钢制成的悬臂加强件。 钢筋增加了塑料的承载能力，减少了非增强塑料的潜在材料故障。
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