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Power supply for electrochromic mirrors in high voltage automotive power systems

US6262831A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 1999
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/088
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rearview mirror assembly is disclosed including a housing adapted to be mounted to the vehicle, a mirror disposed in the housing, at least one electrically powered device disposed in the housing, and a power supply for receiving power from a vehicle power source having a voltage in excess of about 24 V and for supplying power at a voltage of about 5 V or less to the electrically powered device. The electrically powered device and the power supply exhibit an electromagnetic interference level of less than about 41 dB.mu.V/m for emissions in the frequency range from about 0.4 MHz to about 20 MHz. The mirror is preferably an electrochromic mirror, and the electrically powered device may be a control circuit for the electrochromic mirror.

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