Safety mirror with telescoping head and motor vehicle
US10594989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/8046
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A safety mirror system for a motor vehicle includes at least one sun visor including a safety mirror having a mirror element in a folded down position, and at least one camera or monitoring system including a support arm pivotally secured to a base, the support arm pivotal between retracted and extended positions, a positioning arm secured to the support arm and movable with respect to the support arm and including a camera mount, and at least one camera attached to the camera mount at a distal end of the positioning arm, the camera configured to provide images exterior to the vehicle, wherein the safety mirror further includes at least one attachment structure configured to separately and selectively attach the safety mirror to each of the sun visor and the camera mount.
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