Exterior rearview mirror assembly security system for a vehicle
US6299333A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2001/1284
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exterior rearview mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly. The exterior mirror assembly includes a security light assembly, which projects a pattern of light from the assembly on an area adjacent a door of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in the area. The security light assembly includes an enclosure, with a light-transmitting opening in the enclosure, and a light source for radiating light through the light-transmitting opening. The security light assembly also includes a cover for the light-transmitting opening, which comprises an optical lens having at least one non-planar optical surface.
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