CN111148450A

CN111148450A - Illuminated mirror

Info

Publication number: CN111148450A
Application number: CN201880045046.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 托马斯·韦尔特里; 达瓦尔库马尔·帕特尔
Original assignee: Hubbell Inc
Current assignee: Hebao Lighting Co
Priority date: 2017-05-05
Filing date: 2018-05-03
Publication date: 2020-05-12
Anticipated expiration: 2038-05-03
Also published as: EP3618665B1; WO2018204599A1; EP3618665A1; CA3062548A1; EP3618665A4; WO2018204599A8; CN111148450B

Abstract

The illuminated vanity mirror includes a housing and a front mirror panel connected to the housing. The frame is connected to the housing and is located behind the front mirror panel. The light emitter is connected to the frame. The light emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror plate. The LEDs are positioned to direct the emitted light toward the housing and the emitted light is redirected through the front mirror panel.

Description

Illuminated mirror

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is based on U.S. provisional application serial No. 62/502,135 filed on 5/2017, U.S. provisional application serial No. 62/545,602 filed on 8/15/2017, U.S. provisional application serial No. 62/547,150 filed on 8/18/2017, and U.S. provisional application serial No. 62/595,730 filed on 12/7/2017, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and claimed priority.

Technical Field

Various exemplary embodiments relate to illuminated mirrors, such as vanity mirrors.

Background

Illuminated mirrors are commonly used in bathrooms, dressing rooms and bedrooms.

Disclosure of Invention

According to an exemplary embodiment, an illuminated vanity mirror includes a housing and a front mirror panel coupled to the housing. The frame is connected to the housing and is located behind the front mirror panel. The light emitter is connected to the frame. The light emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror plate. The LEDs are positioned to direct the emitted light toward the housing and the emitted light is redirected through the front mirror panel.

According to another exemplary embodiment, an illuminated vanity mirror includes a housing having a rear wall and a set of outer walls extending from the rear wall to define an interior compartment. The front mirror panel is connected to the housing. The frame is located in the interior compartment. The frame has side walls oriented at an oblique angle relative to the rear wall and the front mirror panel. The light emitters are connected to the side walls. The light emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror plate. The LED is positioned to direct emitted light toward the housing. The emitted light is reflected off the housing towards the front mirror panel.

According to another exemplary embodiment, an illuminated vanity mirror includes a housing defining an interior compartment. The front mirror panel is connected to the housing. The frame is located in the interior compartment. The frame has a first sidewall oriented at an oblique angle relative to the back wall and the front mirror panel. The light emitter is connected to the first sidewall. The light emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror plate. The LED is positioned to direct emitted light toward the housing. The emitted light is mixed before passing through the front mirror plate so as to be substantially pixellated.

Drawings

Aspects and features of various exemplary embodiments will become more apparent from the description of these exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an exemplary illuminated vanity mirror having a housing and a front mirror panel;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 1 showing the housing;

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of FIG. 1 with the mirror removed, showing the interior of the housing and the frame;

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the exemplary frame of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the frame of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a side cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 showing the frame positioned in the housing;

FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view of an exemplary illuminated vanity mirror showing the connection between the second mount and the bottom wall of the housing;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of FIG. 7 showing the connection between the first mount and the top wall of the mirror housing;

FIG. 9 is a perspective cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the assembly showing the connection between the first mount and the top wall of the housing;

FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a first mount;

FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the first mount;

FIG. 12 is a perspective assembly view of the illuminated vanity mirror;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the first mount member received within a cavity defined in the bottom wall of the housing;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the second mount and its connection to the top wall of the housing;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view with the front panel removed from the mirror housing and offset, showing the cavity and the first mount;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one or more light sources disposed within a mirror housing according to an exemplary embodiment; and

fig. 17 is another perspective view of the one or more light sources of fig. 16.

Detailed Description

Light emitter switches using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) present unique challenges in producing a desired light output. LEDs use a plurality of smaller light sources that diverge over an area rather than traditional light sources that use a single point of light. At close range, this may produce a pixelated light output as seen by the user. To overcome this problem, a diffusing lens or other optical component is typically used to disperse the light. However, the diffusing lens still must be spaced a distance from the LED to eliminate pixelation. The use of such a diffusing lens adds additional components and additional mounting and spacing considerations that may lead to design issues and limitations, particularly when used in enclosures with limited space. The end result is typically a light housing with a larger footprint.

Larger lamp housings can present problems when using larger lamp housings in space-preferred areas. An example of such an area is a bathroom, bedroom or dressing room with an illuminated vanity mirror. Fig. 1-5 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an illuminated vanity mirror 10 that overcomes these problems.

As best shown in fig. 1, mirror assembly 10 includes a front panel 12 that includes one or more portions, such as a center portion 14 and one or more outer portions 16. The central portion 14 may be a mirrored glass surface and one or more of the outer portions 16 may be frosted glass. The outer portion 16 may have surface features of different opacity levels.

As best shown in fig. 2, the front panel 12 is connected to a mirror housing 20 that includes a rear wall 22 and a series of outer walls 24 extending from the rear wall 22. The mirror housing 20 has a central conduit that houses one or more conductors for powering the light emitters located in the housing. Surface mount features, such as openings and key-hole slots, are provided on the rear wall 22 to enable the mirror 10 to be hung from a support, such as a wall. One or more control components (e.g., drivers, sensors, communication modules, control modules, fuses, surge protectors, fault protection) may be connected to the back wall 22 within the interior.

Fig. 3-5 show a frame 30 that may be connected to the mirror housing 20. Each side of the frame 30 includes a first sidewall 32. A flange 34 extends from the first sidewall 32 and may receive one or more fasteners to connect the frame 30 to the mirror housing 20. The second sidewall 36 extends at an oblique angle to the first sidewall 32. The mirror housing 20 and frame 30 are shown as having a rectangular shape, however, different sizes and shapes may be used.

One or more light emitters 40 are connected to the second sidewall 36. In an exemplary embodiment, light emitter 40 includes a plurality of LEDs connected to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Various configurations of light emitters 40 may be used, depending on the desired light output. For example, the light emitters 40 may extend the entire distance along each side (top, bottom, left, and right) of the second sidewall 36, extend the entire distance over one or more of the second sidewalls 36, or extend partially along one or more of the second sidewalls 36. The LEDs are positioned at an angle to the front panel 12 and the rear wall 22 and face away from the front panel 12. This allows the emitted light to illuminate at least one of the rear wall 22 and the outer wall 24 of the mirror housing 20 before being reflected back towards the front panel 12. When the light reaches the front panel 12, the light output has mixed enough to eliminate pixelation of the light seen by the user.

Mixing the emitted light before it exits through the front panel 12 eliminates the need for a separate diffuser lens, saves space and allows for a smaller profile mirror housing 20. In certain embodiments, the position and orientation of the LEDs is configured such that light will illuminate the back wall 22 and the at least one side wall 24 before being emitted from the front panel 12. In addition, light will impinge upon the rear wall 22 outside of the frame 30, and the size and configuration of the frame can be used to control light output and help prevent light from penetrating into the interior of the front panel 12. In other embodiments, a reflector or other light barrier separate from the housing 20 may be located in the frame to reflect or help mix the emitted light before it exits the front panel 12, thereby eliminating pixelation.

Fig. 7-15 depict various exemplary mounting configurations of an illuminated vanity mirror. Fig. 7 depicts a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an illuminated vanity mirror assembly 128, wherein the bottom of the assembly is visible. Fig. 8 depicts a perspective view of the same embodiment of an illuminated vanity mirror assembly 128, with the top of the assembly visible.

The first mount 138 and the second mount 140 are attached to a rear surface 148 of the front panel 130. The first mount 138 is attached at or adjacent a first edge 139 of the rear surface 148 of the front panel 130, and the second mount 140 is attached at or adjacent a second edge 141 (e.g., an opposite edge) of the rear surface of the front panel. In the embodiment shown in fig. 7 and 8, the first edge 139 corresponds to a top edge of the rear surface 148 of the front panel 130 and the second edge 141 corresponds to a bottom edge. However, in other embodiments, the first edge 139 may correspond to a bottom edge of the rear surface 148 of the front panel 130 and the second edge 141 may correspond to a top edge. These attachments may be accomplished in a variety of ways, including but not limited to fasteners, adhesives, snap connections, or other connection methods. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first mount 138 and/or the second mount 140 may be integrally formed with the rear surface 148 of the front panel 130.

The mirror housing 136 can have a first wall 144 (e.g., a first edge member) and a second wall 146 (e.g., a second edge member). The first wall 144 and the second wall 146 may be located on the perimeter of the mirror housing 136. The first wall 144 and the second wall 146 may at least partially define a perimeter of the mirror housing 136. In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 7 and 8, the first wall 144 is a top wall of the mirror housing 136 and the second wall 146 is a bottom wall of the mirror housing. However, in other embodiments, the first wall 144 may be a bottom wall and the second wall 146 may be a top wall.

The first wall 144 may define a cavity 150 (e.g., a groove, an opening, a through-hole, etc.). A portion of the first mount 138 may be physically received within the cavity 150 of the first wall 144. In fig. 9, the downward facing lip 155 on the first mounting member 138 is the portion that may be physically received within the cavity 150. In some embodiments, the cavity 150 may be of a size and shape large enough such that a portion of the first mount 138 may be received within the cavity, but small enough to secure a portion of the first mount in a fixed position. By securing the first mount 138, the attached front panel 130 may also be held in a fixed or relatively fixed position.

As shown in fig. 7, a second wall 146 of the mirror housing 136 can abut the second mount 140. The second wall 146 may be connected or attached to the second mount 140. In fig. 7, a fastener 142 is used to connect the second mount 140 to a second wall 146 of the mirror housing 136. In some embodiments, fastener 142 may be a screw that extends through holes in second mount 140 and second wall 146. However, other fasteners, such as snap connections, nuts and bolts, and the like, may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In fig. 7, two fasteners 142 are used, but more or fewer fasteners may be used.

In some embodiments, the fasteners 142 may be evenly spaced along the second mount 140, but the fasteners may secure the second mount and the second wall 146 at any location along the second mount. In an exemplary embodiment, the mirror housing 36 will rest on top of the second mount 140 and fasteners 142 will be applied to secure the mirror housing and the second mount 140 together. However, in other embodiments, the second mount 140 may rest on top of the mirror housing 136 and one or more fasteners may be applied to secure the mirror housing 136 and the second mount 140 together. In addition to, or instead of, applying the fastener 142 to the second wall 146, a fastener may be applied to a side wall or other surface of the mirror housing 136 to secure the front panel 130.

FIG. 9 depicts a perspective cross-sectional view of the assembly such that the connection between the first mount 138 and the cavity 150 defined within the first wall 144 of the mirror housing 136 can be more clearly seen. The first mount 138 has a downwardly facing lip 155 that is received within the cavity 150.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 9, first mount 138 has a first portion 512, a second portion 154, and a third portion 156. The first portion 152 extends in a first direction 158 as indicated by the arrow in fig. 9 and is attached to the rear surface 148 of the front panel 130. This first direction 158 is vertically downward as shown in fig. 9. The second portion 154 extends in a second direction 160 as indicated by the arrow in fig. 9. This second direction 160 is different from the first direction 158. In the embodiment shown in fig. 9, the second direction 160 is a horizontal direction and is perpendicular to the plane created by the rear surface 148 of the front panel 130.

The third portion 156 extends downward in a third direction 162 as indicated by the arrow in fig. 9. The third portion 156 may correspond to the downward facing lip 155. The third direction 162 is different from the second direction 160. In the embodiment shown in fig. 9, the third direction 162 extends downward and rearward toward the rear surface 148 of the front panel 130. Thus, in the illustrated embodiment, the second portion 154 and the third portion 156 form an acute angle.

In other embodiments, the third direction 162 may be such that the second portion 154 and the third portion 156 form a right angle or an obtuse angle. For example, as shown in fig. 10, the third portion 156 extends perpendicularly from the second portion 154. As shown in fig. 11, the third portion 156 extends at an obtuse angle relative to the second portion 154.

The first, second and

third portions

152, 154, 156 of the first mount 138 may be integrally formed. Alternatively, the portions of the first mount 138 may be separate components that are attached together.

As shown in fig. 7-9, the first mount 138 may extend through a cavity 150 of the first wall 144 and may extend into the mirror housing 136. Portions of the first mount 138 may extend into the chamber 172 where light is emitted from the light source and exits through the illumination portion 134 of the front panel 130. Preferably, however, only a small amount or part of the first mounting will extend into this chamber to avoid disturbing the light emission.

For example, the mirror housing 136 may have a depth D. The first mounting member 128 may extend a distance of no more than about 50% of the depth of the mirror housing, such as no more than about 30% of the depth of the mirror housing, such as no more than about 20% of the depth of the mirror housing.

In one exemplary embodiment, the first mount 138 does not extend further into the mirror housing 136 than about 1.5 inches. In another exemplary embodiment, the first mount 138 does not extend further into the mirror housing 136 than about 0.75 inches.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 9-11, first mount 138 has a first portion 152, a second portion 154, and a third portion 156. However, in other embodiments, the first mount may comprise only two parts, or it may comprise more than three parts.

Fig. 12-15 depict another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the first mount is received within a cavity defined by a bottom wall of the mirror housing. In this exemplary embodiment, front panel 230 is attached to mirror housing 236 to form an integrally illuminated vanity mirror assembly 228. The first and

second mounts

238, 240 are attached to a rear surface 248 of the front panel 230. The first mount 238 is attached at or adjacent a first edge 239 of the rear surface 248 of the front panel 230 and the second mount 240 is attached at or adjacent a second edge 241 of the rear surface of the front panel.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 13 and 14, the first edge 239 corresponds to a bottom edge and the second edge 241 corresponds to a top edge of the rear surface 248 of the front panel 230. However, in other embodiments, the first edge 239 may correspond to a top edge of the rear surface 248 of the front panel 230 and the second edge 241 may correspond to a bottom edge. These attachments may be accomplished in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, fasteners, adhesives, snap connections, and the like. Alternatively, the first mount 238 and/or the second mount 240 may be integrally formed with the rear surface 248 of the front panel 230.

The mirror housing 236 can have a first wall 244 and a second wall 246. In fig. 13 and 14, the first wall 244 may be a bottom wall of the mirror housing 236 and the second wall 246 may be a top wall of the mirror housing 236. However, in other exemplary embodiments, the first wall 244 may be a top wall and the second wall 246 may be a bottom wall.

The first wall 244 will define a cavity 250. A portion of the first mount 238 will be physically received within the cavity 250 of the first wall 244. In fig. 13, the downward facing lip 255 of the first mount 238 is physically received within the cavity 250. In some embodiments, the cavity 250 will be of a size and shape large enough such that a portion of the first mount 238 can be received within the cavity, but small enough to secure a portion of the first mount in a fixed position. By securing the first mount 238, the attached front panel 230 may also be held in a fixed or relatively fixed position.

As shown in fig. 14, a second wall 246 of the mirror housing 236 can be connected or attached to the second mount 240. In FIG. 13, fasteners 242 are used to secure second mount 240 to second wall 246 of mirror housing 236. Fastener 242 in fig. 14 is a screw that extends through holes in second mounting member 240 and second wall 246. However, other connection methods, such as snap connections, nuts and bolts, and the like, may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In fig. 14, two fasteners 242 are used, but more or fewer fasteners may be used. In some embodiments, fasteners 242 may be evenly spaced along second mounting member 240. However, the fastener 242 may secure the second mount and the second wall 246 at any location along the second mount. In addition to, or instead of, applying the fastener 242 to the second wall 246, a fastener may be applied to a side wall or other surface of the mirror housing 236 to secure the front panel 230.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 16 and 17, the one or more light sources include a first light source 380 and a second light source 384. For example, the first light source 380 may be controlled by a first driver 382 and the second light source 384 may be controlled by a second driver 386. The first and

second drivers

382, 386 may be configured to independently and/or simultaneously illuminate the first and second

light sources

380, 384. For example, the first driver 382 and the second driver 386 may be independently controlled such that only the first light source 380 is illuminated, only the second light source 384 is illuminated, and/or such that both the first light source 380 and/or the second light source 384 are illuminated and/or not illuminated at the same time.

For example, first light source 380 may be positioned to illuminate first portion 390 of chamber 372. For example, the first light source 380 may be positioned along the inner support 370 to illuminate the first portion 390 of the chamber 372. Second light source 384 may be positioned to illuminate second portion 392 of chamber 372. For example, a second light source may be positioned along the inner support 370 to illuminate the second portion 392 of the chamber 372. The first light source 380 and/or the second light source 384 may additionally or alternatively be positioned along one or more other suitable surfaces within the mirror housing 336, such as the

walls

344, 346, 374, 376 and/or the back of the mirror housing 336. The first portion 390 and the second portion 392 may be different portions and/or may overlap. For example, the first portion 390 may be a portion adjacent the first, third, and

fourth walls

344, 374, 376, and the second portion 392 may be a portion adjacent the second wall 346. For example, a first light source 380 may be positioned along a portion of the inner support 370 parallel to the first, third, and

fourth walls

344, 374, 376, and a second light source 384 may be positioned along a portion of the inner support 370 parallel to the second wall 346. Thus, illuminating the second light source independently may illuminate the illumination portion 134 adjacent the second wall 346, and illuminating the first and second

light sources

380, 384 simultaneously may illuminate the entire illumination portion 134 simultaneously.

As another example, the first portion 390 may include the entire chamber 372, and the second portion 392 may include a portion of the chamber 372 that is also part of the first portion 390. For example, the first light source 380 may be positioned around most or all of the inner support 370 to illuminate most or all of the illumination portion 34 without requiring the second light source 384 to be illuminated at the same time. The second light source 384 may then be positioned along a portion of the inner support 370 that includes some or all of the first light source 380. For example, the second light source 384 may be positioned closer to and/or further from the illumination portion 34 than the first light source 380. As another example, the second light source 384 may be positioned at a similar distance from the illumination portion as the first light source 380 and integrated into the same structure as the first light source 380. For example, a string of LEDs including an LED connected to the first driver 382 and an LED connected to the second driver 386 may be attached to a portion of the inner support 370 including the first light source 380 and the second light source 384.

The second light sources 384 may be independently illuminated to provide a lower level of light on the one or more reflective surfaces 132 than when the first light sources 380 are independently illuminated or illuminated simultaneously with the second light sources 384. For example, the second light source 384 may be illuminated in a night time mode of operation or a low light mode of operation. For example, with vanity mirror assembly 128 illuminated, the lower light level may be more aesthetically and/or functionally pleasing to the individual. For example, the first light source 380 and the second light source 384 may be controlled using switches, such as individual light switches or a main switch and/or an auxiliary switch. As another example, the first and

second drivers

382, 386 may be connected to a control system configured to control the illumination of the first and second

light sources

380, 384. For example, the control system may independently illuminate the second light source 384 in response to a signal from a clock (e.g., indicating a night hour), a light sensor (e.g., indicating a low level of ambient light), or other suitable sensor, or a combination thereof.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the front panels 230, 330 have a rectangular shape. Other components of the assembly, such as the first and second mounts, the illuminating surfaces 134, 234 of the front panel, and the internal supports 170, 270 of the mirror housing are modified to accommodate this shape. This embodiment allows light to be emitted along the perimeter of the front panel such that when one looks at the central reflective surface 132, 232, the light is emitted evenly. However, in other embodiments, the front panel may have a circular, elliptical, polygonal, or any other shape. Thus, other components and assemblies may be changed to accommodate the shape of the front panel. For example, if a circular front panel is used, a circular inner support and a circular illumination portion on the front panel may be used. However, the illumination portion may have any shape, and need not be formed around the periphery of the front panel.

The foregoing detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments has been provided for the purpose of illustrating the general principles and practical applications, so that others skilled in the art will be able to understand the disclosure for various embodiments and with various modifications that are suited to the particular use contemplated. This description is not necessarily intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the exemplary embodiments disclosed. Any of the embodiments and/or elements disclosed herein may be combined with each other to form various additional embodiments not specifically disclosed. Accordingly, additional embodiments are possible and are intended to be included within the scope of this description and the appended claims. The specification describes specific examples that achieve a more general goal, which can be achieved in another way.

As used in this application, the terms "front," "back," "upper," "lower," "upward," "downward," and other orientation descriptors are intended to facilitate the description of the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, and are not intended to limit the structure of the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure to any particular position or orientation. Terms of degree, such as "substantially" or "approximately" are understood by those of ordinary skill to refer to a reasonable range outside of the stated values, e.g., the general tolerances associated with the manufacture, assembly, and use of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. An illuminated vanity mirror comprising:

a housing;

a front mirror panel connected to the housing;

a frame connected to the housing and located behind the front mirror panel; and

a light emitter connected to the frame, wherein the light emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror plate, wherein the LEDs are positioned to direct emitted light toward the housing, and wherein the emitted light is redirected through the front mirror plate.

2. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a first sidewall and a second sidewall extending at an oblique angle from the first sidewall, and wherein the light emitter is connected to the second sidewall.

3. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 2, wherein the housing reflects the emitted light toward the front mirror panel.

4. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 1, wherein the housing includes a rear wall and an outer wall extending from the rear wall.

5. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 4, wherein the emitted light illuminates the outer wall before illuminating the back wall.

6. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 1, wherein the emitted light is mixed prior to passing through the front panel to be substantially free of pixelation.

7. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 1, further comprising a second light emitter, wherein the second light emitter is configured to provide a lower light level than the light emitter.

8. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 7, wherein the light emitter is connected to a first driver and the second light emitter is connected to a second driver.

9. An illuminated vanity mirror comprising:

a housing having a rear wall and a set of outer walls extending from the rear wall to define an interior compartment;

a front mirror panel connected to the housing;

a frame located in the interior compartment, the frame having a side wall oriented at an oblique angle relative to the rear wall and the front mirror panel; and

a light emitter connected to the sidewall, wherein the light emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror panel,

wherein the LED is positioned to direct emitted light toward the housing, and wherein the emitted light reflects off the housing toward the front mirror panel.

10. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 9, wherein the frame includes a flange that engages the back wall.

11. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 9, wherein the housing is configured to reflect the emitted light toward the front mirror panel.

12. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 9, wherein at least a portion of the emitted light illuminates the outer wall before illuminating the back wall.

13. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 9, wherein the front mirror panel comprises a specular portion and a translucent portion.

14. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 9, wherein the emitted light is mixed prior to passing through the front panel to be substantially free of pixelation.

15. An illuminated vanity mirror comprising:

a housing defining an interior compartment;

a front mirror panel connected to the housing;

a frame located in the interior compartment, the frame having a first sidewall oriented at an oblique angle relative to the rear wall and the front mirror panel;

a light emitter connected to the first sidewall, wherein the light emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror panel,

wherein the LEDs are positioned to direct emitted light toward the housing, and wherein the emitted light is mixed prior to passing through the front mirror panel to be substantially free of pixelation.

16. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 16, wherein the emitted light is reflected by the housing.

17. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 16, wherein the housing includes a rear wall and an outer wall extending from the rear wall.

18. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 17, wherein a space is defined between an outer edge of the frame and the outer wall, and wherein the emitted light is reflected through the space toward the front mirror panel.

19. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 15, wherein the frame includes a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall, and wherein the light emitter is positioned along an entire length of the first, second, third, and fourth sidewalls.

20. The illuminated vanity mirror according to claim 19, wherein the emitted light has a rectangular pattern.