Back up rear view mirror light
US4916430A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/1207
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A backup sideview mirror light for a motor vehicle is provided and consists of a housing that has a rearwardly facing opening mounted to underside of a sideview mirror which is adapted for attachment to a door of the motor vehicle, with an auxiliary lamp mounted within the housing. A reflector mirror and a transparent lens each cover a portion of the opening. Reflected light beams from the auxiliary lamp cause the reflector mirror to serve as an auxiliary backup warning light while direct light beams from the auxiliary lamp coming through the transparent lens are directed rearwardly to illuminate rear fender of the motor vehicle to help driver to see at night when parking.
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