CA2287480A1 - A rearview mirror shielding device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A shielding device (10) for a vehicle external rearview mirror (11). The shielding device (10) includes a transparent housing (12) hingedly connected to a mounting plate (14). The housing (12) abuts a portion of the vehicle window to provide a substantially unobstructed view of the mirror surface (13) from within the vehicle. The housing (12) includes a rear surface (21) protected from the accumulation of environmental contaminants to provide a substantially unobstructed field of view to the rear of the vehicle from the mirror surface (13). The mirror (11) can be an existing mirror fitted to the vehicle or a mirror forming part of the shielding device.
Description
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r~LELD OF THE i~tVENTIQN
This invention reIat~ to shielding devices for external rearview mirrors mounted on vehicles. The shielding device of this invention is suitable for use with rearview mirrors for S various vehicles including cars, buses, ~n.icks and boats. Although the invcnrion will be described with reference to its particular application on a motor vehicle and more partie;ularly a motor car it should be appreciated that it is applicable to any vehicle lia ing an external rearview mirror positioned adjacent a window.
IO BACKGROUND ART
During incfemeat weather it is often very difficult for the driver of a vehicle such as a motor car to have a clear view of the externally mounted rearvision mirror.
This is a consequence of the water or even snow that will necessarily accumulate on the outer surface 15 of the vehicle window and upon the surface of the mirror itself. Dust can also accumulate on these surfaces especially if the surfaces are damp due to light rain or dew. These environmental contaminants can degrade the driver's vision of the imaga provided by the mirror to such an extent that the trurror is of little or no value. External rearview mirrors are, of course, very important to the safe operation of the vehicle especially when charging lanes, 20 reversing and parking the vehicle.
Prior art attempts at overcoming this problem have been directed to providing a shroud, such as disclosed in U.S. Paten No. 4,750,824, to protect the surface of the mirror andlor arrangements a;o direct an air tlnw onto the mirror s.irfxce. While these approaches 25 provide Borne imp:ovement they only provide partial protection to the mirror and do not fully enclose the mirror or provide a complete solution to the problem of environmental contamination by rain or spew, which rnay still contact will: the outside surface of the mirror.
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.7_ DISCLOSURE OF THE INy'ENTIOH
It is an object of this invention to provide a shielding device for an external rearview mirror which wih overcome, or at leas: ameliorate, the foregoing problem.
.Accordingly, in one aspect this invention provides a shielding device for a vehicle external r~arriew mirxor mounted adjacent a side wi~.dow of the vehicle, said device comprising a substantially transparent housing mounted to abut a portion ofthe surface of said window so as to provide a substantially unobstructed view oI the mirror surface from within thr veiicie, characterised in that the device sealingly encloses the nirrar surface and includes a rear surface, provided in a protected positiart where the housing surrounds and eatettds past the rear surface, to protect the mirror surface from '~.he accumulation of environmental contanninants and to provide a substantially unobstructe>~ field of view to the sews of the vehicle from the mirror surface.
l5 Preferably, a1: outer side surface of the housing is at least partially protected from the accunmlatior~ of envirotunentai eontatr.inants to provide a wider unobstructed field of view to the rear and side or the vehicle from the mirror surface.
~0 The housing prefe:ably includes an opening provided ~rith a surrou~aing seal wluch gouts against the surface of tlse vehicle windo~~ to facilitate the unobstructed vices of the mirror surface from within. the vehic:e. The seal is preferably able to allow the wirdovv to be moved in the us,~al mariner without allowing environmea;al contaminants to enter thr.;
housing .
Yrcferably, the rear surface or the housing is arcuate i.~ cross section W th a concave surface presented reanvardly. In one form of the invention the respe~:tive top, sides and botrorn of the housing extend past de rear A~IEiVD~D Si~E~T
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r~LELD OF THE i~tVENTIQN
This invention reIat~ to shielding devices for external rearview mirrors mounted on vehicles. The shielding device of this invention is suitable for use with rearview mirrors for S various vehicles including cars, buses, ~n.icks and boats. Although the invcnrion will be described with reference to its particular application on a motor vehicle and more partie;ularly a motor car it should be appreciated that it is applicable to any vehicle lia ing an external rearview mirror positioned adjacent a window.
IO BACKGROUND ART
During incfemeat weather it is often very difficult for the driver of a vehicle such as a motor car to have a clear view of the externally mounted rearvision mirror.
This is a consequence of the water or even snow that will necessarily accumulate on the outer surface 15 of the vehicle window and upon the surface of the mirror itself. Dust can also accumulate on these surfaces especially if the surfaces are damp due to light rain or dew. These environmental contaminants can degrade the driver's vision of the imaga provided by the mirror to such an extent that the trurror is of little or no value. External rearview mirrors are, of course, very important to the safe operation of the vehicle especially when charging lanes, 20 reversing and parking the vehicle.
Prior art attempts at overcoming this problem have been directed to providing a shroud, such as disclosed in U.S. Paten No. 4,750,824, to protect the surface of the mirror andlor arrangements a;o direct an air tlnw onto the mirror s.irfxce. While these approaches 25 provide Borne imp:ovement they only provide partial protection to the mirror and do not fully enclose the mirror or provide a complete solution to the problem of environmental contamination by rain or spew, which rnay still contact will: the outside surface of the mirror.
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.7_ DISCLOSURE OF THE INy'ENTIOH
It is an object of this invention to provide a shielding device for an external rearview mirror which wih overcome, or at leas: ameliorate, the foregoing problem.
.Accordingly, in one aspect this invention provides a shielding device for a vehicle external r~arriew mirxor mounted adjacent a side wi~.dow of the vehicle, said device comprising a substantially transparent housing mounted to abut a portion ofthe surface of said window so as to provide a substantially unobstructed view oI the mirror surface from within thr veiicie, characterised in that the device sealingly encloses the nirrar surface and includes a rear surface, provided in a protected positiart where the housing surrounds and eatettds past the rear surface, to protect the mirror surface from '~.he accumulation of environmental contanninants and to provide a substantially unobstructe>~ field of view to the sews of the vehicle from the mirror surface.
l5 Preferably, a1: outer side surface of the housing is at least partially protected from the accunmlatior~ of envirotunentai eontatr.inants to provide a wider unobstructed field of view to the rear and side or the vehicle from the mirror surface.
~0 The housing prefe:ably includes an opening provided ~rith a surrou~aing seal wluch gouts against the surface of tlse vehicle windo~~ to facilitate the unobstructed vices of the mirror surface from within. the vehic:e. The seal is preferably able to allow the wirdovv to be moved in the us,~al mariner without allowing environmea;al contaminants to enter thr.;
housing .
Yrcferably, the rear surface or the housing is arcuate i.~ cross section W th a concave surface presented reanvardly. In one form of the invention the respe~:tive top, sides and botrorn of the housing extend past de rear A~IEiVD~D Si~E~T
surface, The housing is preferably held in close abutment with the vehicle window by means of a projection which extends between the vehicle window and the door S panel. In the preferred form of the invention this projection can be selectively moved into and out of engagement.
Preferably, the sides of the housing are angled inwardly from the top to the bottom of the housing. Preferably, a front surface of housing is convexly curved to present an aerodynamic profile and the top of the housing is, in use, sloped downwardly toward the front surface to enhance aerodynamic properties of the housing. Preferably, the curved front surface presents a concave inner profile for accommodating therein at least a portion of the mirror.
Preferably a nb protrusion extends along the top of the housing, adjacent the outer side surface of the housing, remote from the vehicle window, to inhibit water or snow run-off from the tope flowing down the side of the housing.
The housing is preferably hingedly mounted to a mounting portion appropriately fixed to the vehicle. The remainder of the housing is able to be moved by virtue of its hinged mounting to expose the rearview mirror for cleaning and adjustment.
The protection of the outer side surface from the accumulation of . 25 environmental contaminants is preferably achieved by means of a forwardly located protuberance which shields the surface from the air flow. Alternatively, or additionally, the protection is facilitated by means of the abovedescribed protrusion along the top of the side of the housing or by virtue of the convexly curved front surface in combination with the angled sides of the housing.
CA o 2 2 8 7 4 8 0 19 9 9 - i o - i 4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) The shielding device of this invention can be in the form of an after-market accessory for retrofitting to existing vehicles. Alternatively, it can be purpose manufacwred for new vehicles in which case the rearview mirror would preferably form part of the structure of the housing.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a shielding device according to the invention;
Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 showing the shielding device in an open condition;
Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4 is a partial plan view of the housing shown in Figure 3; and Figure 5 is a partial side view of the housing shown in Figure 3.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The drawings show a shielding device 10 for a vehicle external rearview mirror 11 mounted adjacent a side window (not shown) of a vehicle. The device comprises a generally rectangular transparent housing 12 which sealingly encloses the surface 13 of mirror 11. A mounting plate or side wall 14 is secured to the vehicle by means of screws 15 extending into an appropriate part of the vehicle trim (not shown}. The mounting plate extends along the window and includes a rectangular opening 16 defined by a surrounding rectangular portion 17. A seal (not shown) is provided between the rectangular portion 17 and the surface of the vehicle window so as to prevent the ingress of any environments! contaminants.
CA o 2 2 8 7 4 8 0 19 9 9 - i o - i 4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 28) _. ~ _~_._~ ___.. ~ _~. ____ ~
Preferably, the sides of the housing are angled inwardly from the top to the bottom of the housing. Preferably, a front surface of housing is convexly curved to present an aerodynamic profile and the top of the housing is, in use, sloped downwardly toward the front surface to enhance aerodynamic properties of the housing. Preferably, the curved front surface presents a concave inner profile for accommodating therein at least a portion of the mirror.
Preferably a nb protrusion extends along the top of the housing, adjacent the outer side surface of the housing, remote from the vehicle window, to inhibit water or snow run-off from the tope flowing down the side of the housing.
The housing is preferably hingedly mounted to a mounting portion appropriately fixed to the vehicle. The remainder of the housing is able to be moved by virtue of its hinged mounting to expose the rearview mirror for cleaning and adjustment.
The protection of the outer side surface from the accumulation of . 25 environmental contaminants is preferably achieved by means of a forwardly located protuberance which shields the surface from the air flow. Alternatively, or additionally, the protection is facilitated by means of the abovedescribed protrusion along the top of the side of the housing or by virtue of the convexly curved front surface in combination with the angled sides of the housing.
CA o 2 2 8 7 4 8 0 19 9 9 - i o - i 4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) The shielding device of this invention can be in the form of an after-market accessory for retrofitting to existing vehicles. Alternatively, it can be purpose manufacwred for new vehicles in which case the rearview mirror would preferably form part of the structure of the housing.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a shielding device according to the invention;
Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 showing the shielding device in an open condition;
Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4 is a partial plan view of the housing shown in Figure 3; and Figure 5 is a partial side view of the housing shown in Figure 3.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The drawings show a shielding device 10 for a vehicle external rearview mirror 11 mounted adjacent a side window (not shown) of a vehicle. The device comprises a generally rectangular transparent housing 12 which sealingly encloses the surface 13 of mirror 11. A mounting plate or side wall 14 is secured to the vehicle by means of screws 15 extending into an appropriate part of the vehicle trim (not shown}. The mounting plate extends along the window and includes a rectangular opening 16 defined by a surrounding rectangular portion 17. A seal (not shown) is provided between the rectangular portion 17 and the surface of the vehicle window so as to prevent the ingress of any environments! contaminants.
CA o 2 2 8 7 4 8 0 19 9 9 - i o - i 4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 28) _. ~ _~_._~ ___.. ~ _~. ____ ~
The seal is of a suitably soft and resilient material such as silicon rubber that will conform to the shape of the gap and provide a substantially moisture impervious ' seal. It will be apparent that a seal of this type allows the window to be wound up and down in the usual manner. The lower edge of rectangular portion 17 rests against a ledge provided adjacent the vehicle window. The housing 12 is hingedly connected to mounting plate 14 by hinge 18 respectively secured to the plate and housing 12. This hinge may be optional, if the user does not require the device or housing to be moved forward. The housing 12 comprises an upper surface 19 a lower surface 20 connected by a rear surface 21, outer side wall a front wall 23, an outer side protruding portion 24 and a side wall extension 25.
When the device 10 is in the use position shown in Figure 1 the housing 12 and mounting plate 14 sealingly enclose the mirror surface 13. The top sheet 19 and bottom sheet 20 extend past the rear surface 21 so as to enclose that surface.
The bottom sheet 20 does not extend as far rearwardly as the top sheet 19.
Similarly, the outer side wall 22 extends past the rear surface 21 and has an inturned edge 26.
A locking tab 27 is used to retain the housing 12 in the use position by engaging a crack (not shown) between the vehicle window and the door panel. Therefore, it can also be made at half the thickness of the side wall 14 for easy insertion or otherwise it will need to bend to the proper shape for inserting into the crack. For the same function, it 27 can be replaced by some clips also.
The hinged connection of the housing 12 with plate 14 allows the housing to be swung forward in the manner shown in Figure 2 to allow access to the mirror 11 for cleaning and adjustment.
Protruding portion 24 of housing 12 is provided to fit around mirror 11 and also provide protection of outer side wall 22 from to the air flow generated as a consequence of the movement of the vehicle.
In use, the protected position of arcuate rear surface 21 prevents the CA 02287480 1999-io-i4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) accumulation of environmental contaminants such as dust, water or even snow from adhering to the rear surface. The rectangular opening 16 provides a substantially unobstructed view of the mirror surface 13 from within the vehicle.
Since the rear surface 2I is not obstructed, a substantially unobstructed field of view to the rear of the vehicle is observed from within the vehicle. The protruding portion 24 of the housing I2 also prevents the accumulation of environmental contaminants along the outer side wall 22 and side wall extension 25. This provides a substantially unobstructed field of view from the mirror to the side of the vehicle.
It will accordingly be apparent that the shielding device of this invention allows a driver to see to the rear and the side of the vehicle in an improved manner even during quite inclement weather. The sealed nature of the device prevents contamination of the mirror surface or of the portion of the window through which the mirror surface is viewed whilst the exterior design of the device prevents the accumulation of contaminants on surfaces providing at least some field of view to the rear and side of the vehicle.
A further embodiment which is more aerodynamic and streamlined is shown in Figures 3 to 5. This is generally similar to that shown in Figures 1 and 2 and like reference numerals are used to denote like parts. A significant difference, however, is that protrubrance 25 is dispensed with and in its place the front wall 23 is instead formed in a convexly curved configuration, as shown clearly in Figure 4. The side walls are also angled inwardly from the top sheet 19 to the bottom sheet 20. Angling the outer side wall provides protection from rain and the like to maximise visibility through the housing whilst the inner wall is angled to match the angle of the car window, which is usually at about 20° or more with respect to the vertical. A rib protrusion 22A extends along the outer edge of the tope sheet 19, adjacent the outer side wall to further protect the side wall from snow or rain run-off from the top sheet. To further assist the aerodynamic CA o 2 2 8 7 4 8 0 19 9 9 - i o - i 4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) properties of the housing, and facilitate water and snow run-off, the top of the housing is sloped downwardly Loward the front wall 23, as illustrated in Figure 5, while the rear end thereof tapers inwardly.
The front wall 23 preferably has a concave i~er profile shaped to acxommodate at least a portion of the mirror 11 to provide a seal therearound.
The wall may, therefore, be substantially rigid or flexible and provided with means to adhere it to the mirror.
A further feature of the embodiment of Figures 3 to 5 is a side wall extension or lip 26 which is provided adjacent the open end 2$ to deflect air-flow away from the opening and inhibit ingress of snow or rain which may otherwise be caused through forward motion of the vehicle.
It will be readily apparent that the shielding device according to this invention can be formed so as to be fitted to a vehicle as an after-market item.
Alternatively, it caa be manufactured with a mirror included for fitting to new vehicles in lieu of the standard external mirror.
It will also be apparent that the shielding device can be formed in any suitable shape that is capable of enclosing the external mirror and abutting the appropriate portion of the side window whilst presenting a generally streamlined profile to the air flow generated by movement of the vehicle.
The foregoing describes only one embodiment of the invention and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
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When the device 10 is in the use position shown in Figure 1 the housing 12 and mounting plate 14 sealingly enclose the mirror surface 13. The top sheet 19 and bottom sheet 20 extend past the rear surface 21 so as to enclose that surface.
The bottom sheet 20 does not extend as far rearwardly as the top sheet 19.
Similarly, the outer side wall 22 extends past the rear surface 21 and has an inturned edge 26.
A locking tab 27 is used to retain the housing 12 in the use position by engaging a crack (not shown) between the vehicle window and the door panel. Therefore, it can also be made at half the thickness of the side wall 14 for easy insertion or otherwise it will need to bend to the proper shape for inserting into the crack. For the same function, it 27 can be replaced by some clips also.
The hinged connection of the housing 12 with plate 14 allows the housing to be swung forward in the manner shown in Figure 2 to allow access to the mirror 11 for cleaning and adjustment.
Protruding portion 24 of housing 12 is provided to fit around mirror 11 and also provide protection of outer side wall 22 from to the air flow generated as a consequence of the movement of the vehicle.
In use, the protected position of arcuate rear surface 21 prevents the CA 02287480 1999-io-i4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) accumulation of environmental contaminants such as dust, water or even snow from adhering to the rear surface. The rectangular opening 16 provides a substantially unobstructed view of the mirror surface 13 from within the vehicle.
Since the rear surface 2I is not obstructed, a substantially unobstructed field of view to the rear of the vehicle is observed from within the vehicle. The protruding portion 24 of the housing I2 also prevents the accumulation of environmental contaminants along the outer side wall 22 and side wall extension 25. This provides a substantially unobstructed field of view from the mirror to the side of the vehicle.
It will accordingly be apparent that the shielding device of this invention allows a driver to see to the rear and the side of the vehicle in an improved manner even during quite inclement weather. The sealed nature of the device prevents contamination of the mirror surface or of the portion of the window through which the mirror surface is viewed whilst the exterior design of the device prevents the accumulation of contaminants on surfaces providing at least some field of view to the rear and side of the vehicle.
A further embodiment which is more aerodynamic and streamlined is shown in Figures 3 to 5. This is generally similar to that shown in Figures 1 and 2 and like reference numerals are used to denote like parts. A significant difference, however, is that protrubrance 25 is dispensed with and in its place the front wall 23 is instead formed in a convexly curved configuration, as shown clearly in Figure 4. The side walls are also angled inwardly from the top sheet 19 to the bottom sheet 20. Angling the outer side wall provides protection from rain and the like to maximise visibility through the housing whilst the inner wall is angled to match the angle of the car window, which is usually at about 20° or more with respect to the vertical. A rib protrusion 22A extends along the outer edge of the tope sheet 19, adjacent the outer side wall to further protect the side wall from snow or rain run-off from the top sheet. To further assist the aerodynamic CA o 2 2 8 7 4 8 0 19 9 9 - i o - i 4 SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) properties of the housing, and facilitate water and snow run-off, the top of the housing is sloped downwardly Loward the front wall 23, as illustrated in Figure 5, while the rear end thereof tapers inwardly.
The front wall 23 preferably has a concave i~er profile shaped to acxommodate at least a portion of the mirror 11 to provide a seal therearound.
The wall may, therefore, be substantially rigid or flexible and provided with means to adhere it to the mirror.
A further feature of the embodiment of Figures 3 to 5 is a side wall extension or lip 26 which is provided adjacent the open end 2$ to deflect air-flow away from the opening and inhibit ingress of snow or rain which may otherwise be caused through forward motion of the vehicle.
It will be readily apparent that the shielding device according to this invention can be formed so as to be fitted to a vehicle as an after-market item.
Alternatively, it caa be manufactured with a mirror included for fitting to new vehicles in lieu of the standard external mirror.
It will also be apparent that the shielding device can be formed in any suitable shape that is capable of enclosing the external mirror and abutting the appropriate portion of the side window whilst presenting a generally streamlined profile to the air flow generated by movement of the vehicle.
The foregoing describes only one embodiment of the invention and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
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Claims (16)
1. A shielding device for a vehicle external rearview mirror mounted adjacent a side window of the vehicle, said device comprising a substantially transparent housing mounted to abut a portion of the surface of said window so as to provide a substantially unobstructed view of the mirror surface from within the vehicle, characterised in that the device sealingly encloses the mirror surface and includes a rear surface, provided in a protected position where the housing surrounds and extends past the rear surface, to protect the mirror surface from the accumulation of environmental contaminants and to provide a substantially unobstructed field ef view to the rear of the vehicle from the mirror surface.
2. A shielding device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said housing further comprises an outer side surface remote from the abutment with said window and at least partially protected from the cumulation of environmental contaminants to provide a wider unobstructed field of view to the rear and side of the vehicle from the mirror surface.
3. A shielding device as claimed in claim 2 wherein paid outer side surface is protected from the accumulation of environmental contaminants by a fotwardly located protuberance which shields the surface from the air flow.
4. A shielding device as claimed 3 Claimed wherein said protuberance is provided by a portion of said housing accommodating said mirror.
5.~A shielding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said housing includes an opening providing with a surrounding seal which abuts against the surface of the vehicle window to facilitate said substantially unobstructed view of the mirror surface from within the vehicle.
6. A shielding device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said surrounding seal allows the window to be moved without allowing environmental contaminants to enter the casing.
7. A shielding devise as claimed in claim 5 of clwim 6 wherein said opening is generally rectangular.
8. A shielding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein said rear surface is arcuate in cross-section with a concave surface presented rearwardly.
9. A shielding device as claimed in any one of claiss 1 to 8 wherein said housing is held in close abutment until the vehicle window by a projection selectively operable to extend between the vehicle window and an adjacent door panel.
10. A shielding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 further comprising a mounting portion adapted to be sized to the vehicle and wherein the housing is hingedly mounted to the mounting portion so as to be movable to an open position to allow access to the mirror.
11. A shielding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10 wherein said rearview mirror is mounted directly to the vehicle independently of said shielding device.
12. A shielding device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10 wherein said mirror is mounted to the shielding device.
13. A shielding device as claimed in claim 1, wherein sides of the housing are angled inwardly from a top to a bottom of the housing.
14. A shielding device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a front surface of the housing is convexly curved to present an aerodynamic profile and the top of the housing is, in use, sloped downwardty toward the front surface to enhance aerodynamic properties of the housing.
15. A device as claimed in claim 14, wherein the curved front surface presents a concave inner profile for accommmodating therein at least a portion of the mirror.
16. A device as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein a rib protrusion extends along the top of the housing, adjacent an outer side of the housing, remote from the vehicle window, to inhibit water or snow run-off from the top flowing down the side of the housing.
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