Mirror with illuminating device, in particular for motor vehicles
US5442530A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/252
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mirror (14) borne by a cover (34) and an illuminating device (8, 11) are arranged in a shallow housing (1). When mirror (14) is in its position of non-use, cover (34) extends parallel to the main wall of the housing (1). Cover (34) has a U-shaped recess extending from a longitudinal edge to provide clearance for passage of diffusion screen (8) and light rays projecting therethrough. Screen (8) is developed in the shape of a quarter circle corresponding to the dimensions of the recess. The edge region of cover (34) having the recess is articulated to the housing (1). In the bottom of the housing (1) is mounting opening (31) for the individual parts of the illuminating device, and housing (1) is provided with an electric circuit and switch (6). The latter is operable between a first position to turn the light off, a second position to turn the light on or off via a contact in the door of a vehicle wherein housing (1 ) is mounted, and a third position to turn the light on or off by swinging movement of the cover (34).
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