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Rearview mirror assembly with added feature modular display

US6329925A · kind A · utility

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73Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1999
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/13
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles includes a mirror case having a reflective element and a carrier positioned in the mirror case. The mirror case is adapted to mount to a vehicle. The reflective element includes a substrate, with a reflective coating on one side of the substrate, and a window therethrough. The carrier has a display element for displaying one or more indicia through the window to define a display area on the reflective element. The carrier comprises a plate member, with a first portion and a second portion offset rearwardly from the reflective element and from the first portion. The second portion includes the display element. Preferably, the interior rearview mirror assembly further includes at least one light assembly for displaying the indicia through said window so that it is visible to an occupant of the vehicle.

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