Forward viewing mirror assembly
US6736520B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A forward looking mirror device is disclosed which is useful for vehicles having side mounted rear view mirrors. The forward looking mirror device consists of first and second mirrors which are pivotally mounted in a housing, the first mirror moveable to collect an image from the front of the vehicle and the second mirror moveable to reflect the image from the first mirror to the driver. The first and second mirrors are mounted adjacent the rear view mirror of the vehicle. The second mirror is separated from the rear view mirror by a distance which is pre-selected to prevent the driver from focussing on both the rear view mirror and the second mirror simultaneously. The mirror assembly is mounted to the vehicle by adjustable arms, the length of said arms being adjustable to position the second mirror at the driver's eye level.
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