Solenoid controlled rearview mirror
US5159497A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes a bracket pivotably mounted to a housing adapted to be attached to a vehicle. A solenoid is operatively connected to the plane mirror for automatically changing the position of the plane mirror in response to a signal from the vehicle in order to render the blind spot viewable to a driver. The plane mirror is pivotably mounted to the bracket by a hinge which has an axis set at a predetermined angle from the vertical direction.
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