External rearview device, external rearview device kit and vehicle
US12122299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2001/1253
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assembly set for assembling an external rearview system for a motor vehicle is provided. The external rearview system when assembled may include a base assembly provided for arrangement on the motor vehicle, and a head assembly attached to the base assembly. The assembly set may include (i) a first head assembly comprising, a first rearview device comprising at least one reflective element in form of a mirror glass, (ii) a second head assembly comprising, a second rearview device comprising at least one reflective element in form of an at least partly translucent mirror glass, and at least one first camera unit being configured to obtain a rearview image through the reflective element, and (iii) a third head assembly with at least one component of a camera monitor system. The head assembly may be configured to be detachable and is selected to be the first, second or third head assembly, with the first, second and third head assembly being exchangeable with each other.
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