Rearview mirror assembly incorporating electrical accessories
US6366213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2001/1215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interior rearview mirror assembly for use in a vehicle includes a mirror stay assembly and an interior mirror. The mirror stay assembly includes a rigid mirror stay for attachment to an interior portion of the vehicle, a support member for the interior mirror, and at least one electronic accessory. The interior mirror has a reflective mirror element housed in a mirror housing and also includes at least one electronic accessory. The electronic accessory of the mirror stay preferably shares components with the electronic accessory of the interior mirror, and/or provides circuitry for the electronic accessory of the interior mirror. The electronic accessories can be an information display, light, antenna, video device, microphone, photosensor, detector, computer, printer, circuitry of various types, or other items.
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