Method and apparatus for controlling an outside rearview mirror of a vehicle from an unfolded position to a folded position
US8955994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and a device for controlling movement of an outside rearview mirror of a vehicle from an unfolded position to a folded position includes determining whether an ignition of a vehicle is turned off, and determining whether an object has been detected in a rear detection range of the vehicle. The mirror is moved into the folded position, when the ignition is turned off, and when either no object has been detected in the detection range, or when an object has been detected in the detection range and a seat associated with the mirror is unoccupied and/or a door associated with the mirror is opened. The vehicle has a seat occupancy sensor and a door switch.
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