FR2628043A1 - Vehicle rear-view mirror with battery charging facility - has solar cells on outer face developing trickle charge current, with battery protected by non-return diode - Google Patents

Vehicle rear-view mirror with battery charging facility - has solar cells on outer face developing trickle charge current, with battery protected by non-return diode Download PDF

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FR2628043A1
FR2628043A1 FR8802678A FR8802678A FR2628043A1 FR 2628043 A1 FR2628043 A1 FR 2628043A1 FR 8802678 A FR8802678 A FR 8802678A FR 8802678 A FR8802678 A FR 8802678A FR 2628043 A1 FR2628043 A1 FR 2628043A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B60R2001/1223—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks with sensors or transducers

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A rear-view mirror (1) fitted in a vehicle has a rearward reflecting face (4). The outer face (2) of its structure incorporates a number of solar cells which are normally exposed to the sun. Power developed in the cells, which are connected in series, is fed to the vehicle's battery through wiring housed in the mirror's support (3). A series diode is included so that the battery cannot discharge through the cells if they are inactivated due to darkness. In practice, a trickle charge is provided for the battery during most daylight hours. Parking near a street light can generate a supply even at night. ADVANTAGE - Cell-equipped mirror uses sun's rays to provide constant trickle charge for installed batteries, and is of particular value in those vehicles which receive only infrequent use. Mirror functions are unaffected.

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Le système selon l'invention concerne à titre de produit industriel nouveau, un rétroviseur d'automobile faisant office de chargeur solaire de batterie.DESCRIPTION
The system according to the invention relates, as a new industrial product, to an automobile rearview mirror acting as a solar battery charger.

Il se composed'un boiter f de matière quelconque(matière plastique,métal,alliage,etc...).La face dite intérieure de ce boitier4 est constituée d'un miroir I faisant office de rétroviseur intérieur(FIG. I et 3).La face dite extérieure de ce bottier 4 se compose d'une ou plusieun cellules photovoltalques faisant office de capteur solaire 2 (FIG. 2 et 3).Selon le type de véhicule, la fixation de ce dispositif est assurée par une patte 5 située sur la partie supérieure (FIG. I, 2 et 3 pour l'exemple) ou inférieure du boîtier 4.L'intérieur du bottier 4 renferme le cablage des cellules photovoltalques 6, ainsi qu'une diode anti-retour 5, évitant le déchargement de la batterie au cours de la nuit.Les FIG. 4, 5 et 6, montre à titre d'exemples le cabrage du capteur solaire suivant le type et donc le nombre de cellules photovoltaiques 6 utilisés pour obtenir une tension de sortie vers la batterie de I2 Volts. It is composed of a box f of any material (plastic, metal, alloy, etc.). The so-called inside face of this box 4 consists of a mirror I acting as an interior mirror (FIG. I and 3) .The so-called external face of this shoemaker 4 consists of one or more photovoltaic cells acting as solar collector 2 (FIG. 2 and 3). Depending on the type of vehicle, the fixing of this device is ensured by a tab 5 located on the upper (FIG. I, 2 and 3 for the example) or lower part of the casing 4. The interior of the casing 4 contains the wiring of the photovoltaic cells 6, as well as a non-return diode 5, preventing discharge of the battery overnight. FIG. 4, 5 and 6, shows by way of example the pitch of the solar collector according to the type and therefore the number of photovoltaic cells 6 used to obtain an output voltage to the battery of I2 Volts.

Les avantagesd'un tel dispositif sont les suivants:
-aucune perte de visibilité, la surface occupée par le capteur solaire étant comprise dans celle du rétroviseur.The advantages of such a device are as follows:
-no loss of visibility, the surface occupied by the solar collector being included in that of the mirror.

-Insolation parfaite du capteur solaire, puisque situé au-dessus des essuie8-glaces.  -Perfect insulation of the solar collector, since it is located above the wipers.

-Chargement continuel de la batterie, du levé du jour, à la tombéade la nuit. -Continuous charging of the battery, from daybreak to dusk at night.

-Dans le cas d'utilisation de cellules photovoltaïques au silicium amorphe, possibilité de chargement de la batterie même pendant la nuit, si le véhicule est stationné à proximité d'une source lumineuse(lampadaire par exemple) d'air moins 20 Lux. -In the case of use of amorphous silicon photovoltaic cells, possibility of charging the battery even overnight, if the vehicle is parked near a light source (street lamp for example) of air less 20 Lux.

Le système selon l'invention est destiné à tous véhicules automobiles et en particulier aux automobilistes effectu ant un faible kilométrage journalier, ou utilisant leur véhicule que rarement.  The system according to the invention is intended for all motor vehicles and in particular for motorists driving a low daily mileage, or using their vehicle only rarely.

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R E V E N D I C A T I 0 N S REVENDICATIONS I )Systame de rétroviseur intérieur d'automobmle, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte sur la face intérieure un miroir I, faisant office de rétroviseur, et sur sa face extérieure un capteur solaire 2, faisant office de chargeur de batterie.REVENDICATI 0 NS CLAIMS I) System of interior rear view mirror for automobmle, characterized in that it includes on the inside face a mirror I, acting as rear view mirror, and on its outside face a solar collector 2, acting as charger of drums. 20)Systême de rétroviseur intérieur d'automobile, selon la revendication I, caractérisé en ce que le capteur solaire 2, est constitué d'une ou plusieurs cellules photovoltaïques 6. 20) Automobile interior mirror system according to claim I, characterized in that the solar collector 2 consists of one or more photovoltaic cells 6. 3 )Systdme de rétroviseur intérieur d'automobile, selon la revendication I, caractérisé par le fait que le boitier 4 du dispositif , est de matière quelconque (métal, matière plastique, alliage, etc...). 3) Automobile interior rear view mirror system according to claim I, characterized in that the housing 4 of the device is of any material (metal, plastic, alloy, etc.). 40)Systême de rétroviseur intérieur d'automobile, selon la revendication I, caractérisé par le fait que la patte de fixation 3, est positionnée sur la partie supérieure ou inférieure du bottier 4, selon que l'on veuille fixer Le dispositif selon l'invention, au plafond du véhicule, ou sur le tableau de bord.  40) automotive interior mirror system according to claim I, characterized in that the fixing lug 3 is positioned on the upper or lower part of the boot 4, depending on whether one wants to fix the device according to invention, on the vehicle ceiling, or on the dashboard.
FR8802678A 1988-03-01 1988-03-01 Vehicle rear-view mirror with battery charging facility - has solar cells on outer face developing trickle charge current, with battery protected by non-return diode Pending FR2628043A1 (en)

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DE3540353A1 (en) * 1985-11-14 1987-05-21 Messerschmitt Boelkow Blohm Method and arrangement for utilizing solar energy for motor vehicles
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