GB2192600A - Internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles - Google Patents

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GB2192600A
GB2192600A GB08712870A GB8712870A GB2192600A GB 2192600 A GB2192600 A GB 2192600A GB 08712870 A GB08712870 A GB 08712870A GB 8712870 A GB8712870 A GB 8712870A GB 2192600 A GB2192600 A GB 2192600A
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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
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/04—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
    • 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
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/08—Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots, e.g. convex mirrors; Side-by-side associations of rear-view and other mirrors
    • B60R1/083—Anti-glare mirrors, e.g. "day-night" mirrors
    • B60R1/088—Anti-glare mirrors, e.g. "day-night" mirrors using a cell of electrically changeable optical characteristic, e.g. liquid-crystal or electrochromic mirrors
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    • C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
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Abstract

Motor vehicle rearview mirror. The element 7 serving to adjust the sensitivity is arranged at the lower edge of the dished housing 1. Automotive industry. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles The invention relates to an internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles with a dish-shaped housing for the mirror, in which the mirror can be screened by electronic means.
This type of screening for an internal mirror can be achieved in a number of ways, e.g. by changing an electrical potential applied to the mirror. The advantage of such screening is that its sensitivity can be adjusted.
The principal object of the invention is to improve the above-mentioned mirror so that the sensitivity of the mirror can be adjusted conveniently and reliably.
In order to effect this, the unit for adjusting sensitivity is located in accordance with the invention on the bottom edge of the housing.
The bottom edge of the housing is preferably constructed in the form of a rounded pad and the unit is shaped to match the pad so that there is a smooth transition from the pad to the unit.
Preferably, the unit is a rotatable body which can be rotated by hand and whose axis of rotation at least largely corresponds with the longitudinal axis of the pad. Further preferably, the unit can be slid in the longitudinal direction of the pad. Also preferably, other units or the like for monitoring, operating or the like which match the cross-section of the pad are provided in addition to the units.
This arrangement has the advantage that adjustments can be made at a convenient place in the immediate vicinity of the mirror. This therefore also means that the adjusting unit and the surface of the mirror can be observed simultaneously when making adjustments.
There are also advantages with regard to the circuity. The adjusting unit can be located in the immediate vicinity of the adjusting electronics within the housing.
The present invention will be further illustrated, by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which the single Figure illustrates an internal rear view mirror for private motor vehicles in diagrammatical form.
The impact-resistant plastics housing 1 of the mirror is of a substantially dish shape and encloses mirror 2 which can be screened by electronic means. The bottom edge 3 of housing 1 projects slightly beyond the forward plane defined by the mirror 2. The pad so formed is labelled 4.
In the case of the mirror according to the drawing, two units 5 and 6 are shown in the region of pad 4, although it should be understood that in practice only one unit is required and the mirror is therefore only fitted with a singie unit. It should also be understood that these units represent controls which bring about any electrical or electronic effect on the above-mentioned sensitivity adjustment.
Unit 5 is provided with a rotatable adjusting member 7, and a scale 8 provides for visual adjustment. Adjusting member 7 is of a substantially cylindrical shape and its external diameter is matched to that of pad 4. Adjusting member 7 can be conveniently operated by a finger from both front seats of the vehicle.
Mirror 2 can be observed while it is operated.
Unit 6 makes use of an adjusting member 9 which can slide along pad 4 and can likewise be operated with a finger. A scale 8 is also provided here.
Pad 4 may be used to house other units which may be used for control, operation and the like.
1. An internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles with a dish-shaped housing enclosing the mirror in whch the mirror can be electronically screened and its sensitivity can be ad justed, characterised in that the unit used to adjust the sensitivity is located on the bottom edge of the mirror housing.
2. A mirror according to claim 1, characterised in that the bottom edge of the mirror housing is of a rounded pad shape and the unit is shaped to match the pad (cross-sectional dimensions).
3. A mirror according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that there is a smooth transition between the unit and the pad.
4. A mirror according to claim 2, characterised in that the unit is a rotatable body which can be rotated by hand and whose axis of rotation at least largely corresponds with the longitudinal axis of the pad.
5. A mirror according to claim 2, characterised in that the unit can be slid in the longitudinal direction of the pad.
6. A mirror according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that other units or the like for monitoring, operating or the like which match the cross-section of the pad are provided in addition to the units.
7. An internal rear view mirror, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles The invention relates to an internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles with a dish-shaped housing for the mirror, in which the mirror can be screened by electronic means. This type of screening for an internal mirror can be achieved in a number of ways, e.g. by changing an electrical potential applied to the mirror. The advantage of such screening is that its sensitivity can be adjusted. The principal object of the invention is to improve the above-mentioned mirror so that the sensitivity of the mirror can be adjusted conveniently and reliably. In order to effect this, the unit for adjusting sensitivity is located in accordance with the invention on the bottom edge of the housing. The bottom edge of the housing is preferably constructed in the form of a rounded pad and the unit is shaped to match the pad so that there is a smooth transition from the pad to the unit. Preferably, the unit is a rotatable body which can be rotated by hand and whose axis of rotation at least largely corresponds with the longitudinal axis of the pad. Further preferably, the unit can be slid in the longitudinal direction of the pad. Also preferably, other units or the like for monitoring, operating or the like which match the cross-section of the pad are provided in addition to the units. This arrangement has the advantage that adjustments can be made at a convenient place in the immediate vicinity of the mirror. This therefore also means that the adjusting unit and the surface of the mirror can be observed simultaneously when making adjustments. There are also advantages with regard to the circuity. The adjusting unit can be located in the immediate vicinity of the adjusting electronics within the housing. The present invention will be further illustrated, by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which the single Figure illustrates an internal rear view mirror for private motor vehicles in diagrammatical form. The impact-resistant plastics housing 1 of the mirror is of a substantially dish shape and encloses mirror 2 which can be screened by electronic means. The bottom edge 3 of housing 1 projects slightly beyond the forward plane defined by the mirror 2. The pad so formed is labelled 4. In the case of the mirror according to the drawing, two units 5 and 6 are shown in the region of pad 4, although it should be understood that in practice only one unit is required and the mirror is therefore only fitted with a singie unit. It should also be understood that these units represent controls which bring about any electrical or electronic effect on the above-mentioned sensitivity adjustment. Unit 5 is provided with a rotatable adjusting member 7, and a scale 8 provides for visual adjustment. Adjusting member 7 is of a substantially cylindrical shape and its external diameter is matched to that of pad 4. Adjusting member 7 can be conveniently operated by a finger from both front seats of the vehicle. Mirror 2 can be observed while it is operated. Unit 6 makes use of an adjusting member 9 which can slide along pad 4 and can likewise be operated with a finger. A scale 8 is also provided here. Pad 4 may be used to house other units which may be used for control, operation and the like. CLAIMS
1. An internal rear view mirror for motor vehicles with a dish-shaped housing enclosing the mirror in whch the mirror can be electronically screened and its sensitivity can be ad justed, characterised in that the unit used to adjust the sensitivity is located on the bottom edge of the mirror housing.
2. A mirror according to claim 1, characterised in that the bottom edge of the mirror housing is of a rounded pad shape and the unit is shaped to match the pad (cross-sectional dimensions).
3. A mirror according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that there is a smooth transition between the unit and the pad.
4. A mirror according to claim 2, characterised in that the unit is a rotatable body which can be rotated by hand and whose axis of rotation at least largely corresponds with the longitudinal axis of the pad.
5. A mirror according to claim 2, characterised in that the unit can be slid in the longitudinal direction of the pad.
6. A mirror according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that other units or the like for monitoring, operating or the like which match the cross-section of the pad are provided in addition to the units.
7. An internal rear view mirror, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
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