Vehicle mirror assembly with wide angle element
US8491137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mirror reflective element assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a reflective element and an auxiliary wide angle element. The reflective element has a front surface and a rear surface and a first reflector portion and a second reflector portion, with the first reflector portion having a first reflective coating disposed thereat. The auxiliary wide angle element is disposed at a rear surface of the glass mirror substrate of the reflective element and at the second reflector portion. The auxiliary wide angle element has a glass element having a curved rear surface with a second reflective coating disposed at the curved rear surface. An optical coupling element may be disposed between a front surface of the auxiliary wide angle element and the rear surface of the reflective element, the optical coupling element may be a substantially optically clear and flexible elastomer.
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