Patent · US Expired

Foldable vehicle external mirror having auxiliary mirror

US7216993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 2002
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/081
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle external mirror assembly (10) comprising a bracket mountable to a vehicle door (8), a mirror head (20) pivotally mounted to the bracket (15), a main rear view mirror (22) mounted to the head (20), and an auxiliary mirror (30) mounted to the head (20). The auxiliary mirror (30) provides the vehicle driver with vision alongside and behind the vehicle when the mirror head (20) is in a folded position.

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