GB2215689A - Vehicle forward view overtaking mirror - Google Patents

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GB2215689A
GB2215689A GB8813591A GB8813591A GB2215689A GB 2215689 A GB2215689 A GB 2215689A GB 8813591 A GB8813591 A GB 8813591A GB 8813591 A GB8813591 A GB 8813591A GB 2215689 A GB2215689 A GB 2215689A
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Geoffrey Leese
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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
    • B60R1/10—Front-view mirror arrangements; Periscope arrangements, i.e. optical devices using combinations of mirrors, lenses, prisms or the like ; Other mirror arrangements giving a view from above or under the vehicle

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The mirror assembly is positioned, approximately in the centre, at the top of the vehicles passenger door window. It is secured in place with the fixing mechanism item 'D'. The mirror head is then adjusted about the swivel joint 'C' to give the driver a good view of the road ahead on the passenger side. When the mirror head is set the swivel joint is locked in position. <IMAGE>

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AUTOMOTIVE FORWARD VIEWING OVERTAKING MIRROR This invention relates to an automotive forward viewing overtaking mirror.
It is normal for a right hand drive vehicle to be driven on the left hand side of the road and a left hand drive vehicle to be driven on the right hand side of the road.
When attempting to overtake under these conditions a driver can usually obtain a good view of the road ahead past the obstruction. If, however, a right hand drive vehicle is being driven on the right hand side of the road (e.g. a British vehicle on the Continent) or a left hand drive vehicle is being driven on the left hand side of the road, it is not possible for the driver to obtain a view past the obstruction without pulling out in a dangerous manner.
Under the latter conditions a forward viewing mirror mounted in a specific position, as indicated in figs. 1 and 2, would give the driver an initial view past the obstruction, enabling him to pull out safely. Existing automotive mirrors however do not lend themselves to be mounted in this unique way.
According to the present invention there is provided an automotive forward viewing overtaking mirror comprising a mirror head, a mounting arm, a locking swivel joint allowing the position of the mirror head to be adjusted and locked into position, and a fixing mechanism to secure the assembly to the vehicle. The whole being designed in such a way as to enable it to be mounted in a unique position at the top of the vehicles passenger door window with the mirror head giving the driver a forward view.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 illustrates the position of the mirror and the view given to the driver, past an obstruction, when a right hand drive vehicle is being driven on the right hand side of the road.
Figure 2 illustrates the position of the mirror and the view given to the driver, past an obstruction, when a left hand drive vehicle is being driven on the left hand side of the road.
Figure 3 shows the mirror in front elevation.
Figure 4 shows the mirror in plan.
Figure 5 shows the precise fixing position of the mirror.
Referring to the drawings, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4 the mirror comprises a mirror head 'A' which is fixed to the mounting arm 1B' via a locking swivel joint 'C?, and a fixing mechanism 'D'.
The mirror assembly is positioned, approximately in the centre, at the top of the vehicles passenger door window (as illustrated in Fig 5). It is secured in place with the fixing mechanism, either of a clamp type, clamping onto the door upper channel section, as illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4 item tD', or alternatively a screw type fixing. The mirror head 'A' is then adjusted about the swivel joint 'C' to give the driver a view of the road ahead on the passenger side (approx. 450) as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2. Tyhen the mirror head is set, the swivel joint is locked in position by a threaded nut or similar means.

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1. An automotive forward viewing overtaking mirror comprising a mirror head, a mounting arm, a locking swivel joint - allowing the position of the mirror he d to b adjusted and lacked into position, and a fixing mechanism to secure the assembly to the vehicle.
The whole being designed in such a way as to enable it to be mounted in a: unique position at the top of the vehicles passengEr doorswindow. with;the mirror head giving the driver a forward view.
2. An automotive forward viewing overtaking mirror substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1 - 5 of the accompanying drawings.
GB8813591A 1988-03-13 1988-06-08 Vehicle forward view overtaking mirror Withdrawn GB2215689A (en)

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Cited By (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2261201A (en) * 1991-11-11 1993-05-12 Alfred Ernst Gustav Blum Overtaking mirror
GB2271751A (en) * 1992-10-23 1994-04-27 Edwards Julia Louise Front view mirror
FR2821034A1 (en) * 2001-02-21 2002-08-23 Michel Rene Georges Sonet The front mirror

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GB477576A (en) * 1936-06-26 1938-01-03 Johannes Bengtsson Driving mirror device for vehicles
GB1353020A (en) * 1970-04-23 1974-05-15 Crocket R W Forwardview mirror vehicle attachment
EP0014525A1 (en) * 1979-01-24 1980-08-20 Mark Swain Forward viewing aid for vehicle drivers
GB2088799A (en) * 1980-11-29 1982-06-16 Blatchford William Vehicle forward view mirror
GB2124565A (en) * 1982-06-07 1984-02-22 Janshort Limited Vehicle front view device
GB2128151A (en) * 1982-10-05 1984-04-26 William Mcmillan Ross Vehicle driving mirrors
WO1986005749A1 (en) * 1985-04-01 1986-10-09 Mario Di Pietro Rear-view mirror device for motor vehicle
GB2177665A (en) * 1985-07-20 1987-01-28 Peter Leslie Caplehorn Front view mirror
GB2193940A (en) * 1986-08-14 1988-02-24 Jonathan Sultan A driver's visual aid device

Patent Citations (9)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB477576A (en) * 1936-06-26 1938-01-03 Johannes Bengtsson Driving mirror device for vehicles
GB1353020A (en) * 1970-04-23 1974-05-15 Crocket R W Forwardview mirror vehicle attachment
EP0014525A1 (en) * 1979-01-24 1980-08-20 Mark Swain Forward viewing aid for vehicle drivers
GB2088799A (en) * 1980-11-29 1982-06-16 Blatchford William Vehicle forward view mirror
GB2124565A (en) * 1982-06-07 1984-02-22 Janshort Limited Vehicle front view device
GB2128151A (en) * 1982-10-05 1984-04-26 William Mcmillan Ross Vehicle driving mirrors
WO1986005749A1 (en) * 1985-04-01 1986-10-09 Mario Di Pietro Rear-view mirror device for motor vehicle
GB2177665A (en) * 1985-07-20 1987-01-28 Peter Leslie Caplehorn Front view mirror
GB2193940A (en) * 1986-08-14 1988-02-24 Jonathan Sultan A driver's visual aid device

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2261201A (en) * 1991-11-11 1993-05-12 Alfred Ernst Gustav Blum Overtaking mirror
GB2271751A (en) * 1992-10-23 1994-04-27 Edwards Julia Louise Front view mirror
GB2271751B (en) * 1992-10-23 1996-07-17 Edwards Julia Louise Improvements in road safety
FR2821034A1 (en) * 2001-02-21 2002-08-23 Michel Rene Georges Sonet The front mirror
EP1234723A1 (en) * 2001-02-21 2002-08-28 Michel Sonet Device giving the driver of a vehicle a front view on passenger side

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