GB2177665A

GB2177665A - Front view mirror

Info

Publication number: GB2177665A
Application number: GB08518369A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Peter Leslie Caplehorn
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1985-07-20
Filing date: 1985-07-20
Publication date: 1987-01-28
Also published as: GB8518369D0

Abstract

A mirror in an aerodynamically shaped cowling is mounted on a vehicle to provide the driver of the vehicle with a view of the road ahead around a side of the vehicle opposite to the side of the driving position. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Front view mirror This invention relates to a forward view mirror.

It is almost standard practise these days for cars to be fitted with overtaking mirrors and many have one on either side. These are widely used and relied upon by millions of motorists to assess the position of other vehicles around them.

A very large number of motorists cross the channel in both directions on business or for pleasure.

However, when the car and driver are on foreign soil the driver is situated on the nearside resulting in a restriction of his view. This is particularly so when following heavy vehicles and if the driver is alone any overtaking manoeuvre on ordinary roads becomes extremely hazardous. Even if accompanied the driver has to rely on someone elses judgement if only to find a suitable moment when to move out and 'take a look'.

This device provides the driver with a view forwards and much in the same manner that conventional overtaking mirror will give a view rearwards.

Obviously the mirror is adjustable to suit a variety of driver and mounting positions and except in rare cases it would not be required to be a permanent fixture and could be removed when not in use.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a plan view on the mirror in position on a car and in a typical situation.

Figure 2 illustrates the mirror viewed from above, the side and the front, the latter also being section for clarity.

The device consists of a mirror convex in shape to provide a wide angle of view mounted in an adjustable framework. This assembly is mounted in an aerodynamic housing with the front half being made of transparent material. The side of this housing nearest the car is flat and designed to fit closely to the window of the vehicle it is fitted to.

The whole is then attached either to the window or door frame by a clamp with a given fixing on the interior of the car. (Shown in Figure 2).

Illustrated is a device for a right hand drive car, these could equally be made for a left hand drive car or be designed to fit commercial vehicles.

(Shown in Figure 1).

CLAIM

1. A device enabling the driver of a vehicle to obtain from their position a field of view ahead of the vehicle and from the opposite side to which they are situated.

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Claims

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SPECIFICATION Front view mirror This invention relates to a forward view mirror.

It is almost standard practise these days for cars to be fitted with overtaking mirrors and many have one on either side. These are widely used and relied upon by millions of motorists to assess the position of other vehicles around them.

A very large number of motorists cross the channel in both directions on business or for pleasure.

However, when the car and driver are on foreign soil the driver is situated on the nearside resulting in a restriction of his view. This is particularly so when following heavy vehicles and if the driver is alone any overtaking manoeuvre on ordinary roads becomes extremely hazardous. Even if accompanied the driver has to rely on someone elses judgement if only to find a suitable moment when to move out and 'take a look'.

This device provides the driver with a view forwards and much in the same manner that conventional overtaking mirror will give a view rearwards.

Obviously the mirror is adjustable to suit a variety of driver and mounting positions and except in rare cases it would not be required to be a permanent fixture and could be removed when not in use.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a plan view on the mirror in position on a car and in a typical situation.

Figure 2 illustrates the mirror viewed from above, the side and the front, the latter also being section for clarity.

The device consists of a mirror convex in shape to provide a wide angle of view mounted in an adjustable framework. This assembly is mounted in an aerodynamic housing with the front half being made of transparent material. The side of this housing nearest the car is flat and designed to fit closely to the window of the vehicle it is fitted to.

The whole is then attached either to the window or door frame by a clamp with a given fixing on the interior of the car. (Shown in Figure 2).

Illustrated is a device for a right hand drive car, these could equally be made for a left hand drive car or be designed to fit commercial vehicles.

(Shown in Figure 1).

CLAIM

1. A device enabling the driver of a vehicle to obtain from their position a field of view ahead of the vehicle and from the opposite side to which they are situated.