GB2227863A - An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles - Google Patents
An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles Download PDFInfo
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- GB2227863A GB2227863A GB8928529A GB8928529A GB2227863A GB 2227863 A GB2227863 A GB 2227863A GB 8928529 A GB8928529 A GB 8928529A GB 8928529 A GB8928529 A GB 8928529A GB 2227863 A GB2227863 A GB 2227863A
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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
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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
- B60R2001/1284—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks with communication systems other than radio-receivers, e.g. keyless entry systems, navigation systems; with anti-collision systems
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Description
9 An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles.
The invention relates to an external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles.
is It is known to provide internal vehicle mirrors with a light-sensitive cell which co-operates with an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the mirror glass in such a manner that the internal mirror is pivoted into an anti-dazzle position when the call is impinged by a main beam froT. a headlarnp. Such measures are not necessary for external mirrcrE, because a beam of light from, the rear cannot generally disturb the driver.
The basic object of the invention is to develop external rear-view mirrors so that, in addition to achieving their actual object of permitting the driver to have a field of view rearwardly, they can also achieve an additional object which is important for the vehicle, such an objez:t being based on the knowledge that the external mirrors are situated externally of the vehicle interior.
On the basis of the invention, the external rear-view mirror is provided with a receiver which responds to signals which are transmitted, in a remote manner, from externally of the vehicle via a transmitter, and the receiver serves to control operational or auxiliary devices of the vehicle.
Locks, that is to say doors, of the vehicle should preferably be activated in this way and, more especially, they can be opened, alarm systems are activated or inactivated or, however, movements of the mirror housine from the parked' position into the operational position can also be effected.
2 In addition, infre-red transmitters and infra-red receivers are especially provided here, because they are constructed in a comparatively simple manner and can be accommodated in a reliable manner internally, or in the outer housing, of the external mirror. A helpful measure here is the provision of an electric connection means which already exists for many external mirrors; this connection means may also be used to operate the receiver.
It is also advantageous if, when mirrors are disposed on each side of the vehicle, the receivers are disposed in both mirrors so that the effectiveness of the transmitter is increased and, wEre espeEially, signals can also be picked-up from the rear of the vehicle. When a left-hand mirror and a right-hand mirror are provided, it also lies within the scope of the invention to direct one recEiVEr forwardly and to direct the receiver of the other mirror rearwardly, or respectively to permit such to become wholly or mainly effective in this direction.
Furthermore, it may be advantageous for the receiver to be accommodated in the portion of the mirror hcusing facinu the vehicle (base of the mirror h Dusino).
The present invention will be further illustrated, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 shows a motor vehicle rear-view mirror in its assembled state, the view being taken in the direction of travel of the vehicle; and Fig. 2 is a plan view of a vehicle.
i 3 The mirror glass 1 has a substantially rectangular configuration and is displaceably mounted in the outer portion 3 of the mirror housing, which portion protrudes laterally from the vehicle 2, said portion 3 being pivotell1 mounted on the base portion 4 of the mirror housing and being tiltable forwardly and rearwardly if knocked. The outer portion 3 is dishshaped in conventional manner, while the base portion 4 is secured to the vehicle 2. The means for adjusting the mirror glass 1 are not illustrated.
A small aperture 5 is provided internally of the hollow base portion 4, namely in the upper region thereof, and an infra-red receiver 6 is disposed behind said aperture and is provided with a silicon phototransistor, an amplifier 7 being subsequently connected to the output end thereof. A relay E is associated with said amplifier and can activate an alarm system 9 for the vehicle 2, and in fact it can preferably inaEtivate such when the vehicle is to be driven and entered by the legitimate owner.
The transmitter 10, which is operated by the driver of the vehicle and is a hand-opEratEd instrument, is a galliu arsenide transmitter diode; it is directed towards the receiver 6, which then triggers the above-mentionei switching operations.
It may be mentioned that the relay 8 can alsD actuate the locking elements for the doors of the vehicle, and the relay 8 may also be used, possibly, to actuate the electric drive for pivoting the protruding portion 3 such that the portion 3 is pivoted from the parking position (substantially pointing in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 2) into the operational position (transverse switched-off position).
4 If the infre-red receiver 6 is extremely directionsensitive and it is to be activated from different directions, it is advisable, when there are two external mirrors 11, to direct the infra-red receiver on one side of the vehicle forwardly and to direct the infra-red receiver on the other side of the vehicle rearwardly.
Instead of the receiver being used in conjunction with the external rearview mirror, it is also possible to use other receivers, e.g. ultrasonic receivers, and then the corresponding transmitters are to be associated therewith, it being self-evident, of course, that these receivers have to be set or coded in such a manner that there is no possibility of their being accidentally activated. Corresponding transmitters are then required.
Claims (11)
1. An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles, in which a receiver is associated with the portion of the rear-view mirror provided externally of the exterior panelling of the vehicle, said receiver responding to signals which are transmitted, in a remote manner, from externally of the vehicle via a transmitter and serving to control operational or auxiliary devices of the vehicle.
2. A mirror as claimed in claim 1, in which the receiver is situated in the portion which faces the vehicle and is fixedly installed therein.
7 1J. A mirror as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which the receiver is an infra-red receiver preferably provided with a subsequently installed amplifier.
4. A mirror as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, in which a receiver is disposed in each external mirror if a lefthand mirror and a right-hand mirror are provided.
5. A mirror as claimed in claim 4, in which, if the receivers are directional, the receiver of one mirror is effective in one direction and the receiver of the other mirror is effective in another direction.
6. A mirror as claimed in claim 5, in which the receivers are substantially aligned in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
7. A mirror as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the receiver is associated with a vehicle alarm system.
6 6. A mirror as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the receiver is associated with one or more vehicle locks (doors).
9. A mirror as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the receiver is associated with the drive of the mirror for pivoting such into the parking position or into the opposite direction.
10. An external rearview mirror for motor vehicles, substantially as hareinbefore described and illustrated.
11. A motor vehicle provided with an external rear-view mirror as claimed in any prEceding claim..
is Pub 1990 at The Patent Office.Stala House.C6/71 H&Ch Holborn,UndonWC1R4TP- Purther =pies may be obedtmin The Palentomee. Maz Branch. SL Mary Cray. OrpinGon. Kent SRS 3RD Printed bY MIA1UP1OX tachnIques)t& Bt MLry Cray. Kent. Con. V87
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE3844002A DE3844002C2 (en) | 1988-12-27 | 1988-12-27 | Exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles |
Publications (3)
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| GB8928529D0 GB8928529D0 (en) | 1990-02-21 |
| GB2227863A true GB2227863A (en) | 1990-08-08 |
| GB2227863B GB2227863B (en) | 1992-10-07 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB8928529A Expired - Lifetime GB2227863B (en) | 1988-12-27 | 1989-12-18 | External rear-view mirrors for motor vehicles. |
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| JP (1) | JPH02225150A (en) |
| DE (1) | DE3844002C2 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2018983A6 (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2640919B1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2227863B (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1995011498A1 (en) * | 1993-10-22 | 1995-04-27 | Scarinus Development Ab | A remote control device |
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| DE4119579A1 (en) * | 1991-06-14 | 1992-12-17 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Object detector for vehicle blind spot - prevents opening of door by activating door brake when approaching object is detected |
| FI942971A0 (en) | 1994-06-20 | 1994-06-20 | Nokia Technology Gmbh | Foerfarande Foer vaexling av signalkaelle i mottagaren i ett digitalalt universalsaendningssystem, samt mottagare Foer digitally universalsaendningssystem |
| DE19500886A1 (en) * | 1995-01-13 | 1996-07-18 | Kiekert Ag | Motor vehicle IR remote door locking security system |
| DE19538770B4 (en) * | 1995-10-18 | 2010-08-05 | SMR Patents S.à.r.l. | Exterior rearview mirror for vehicles, preferably for motor vehicles |
| DE19746749C2 (en) * | 1997-10-23 | 1999-12-02 | Bosch Gmbh Robert | Device for locking and unlocking a door |
| ITTO20030455A1 (en) * | 2003-06-17 | 2004-12-18 | Intier Automotive Closures Spa | DOOR FOR A VEHICLE. |
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| US4688036A (en) * | 1983-11-29 | 1987-08-18 | Nissan Motor Company, Limited | Keyless entry system for automotive vehicle with power consumption saving feature |
| US4738334A (en) * | 1985-10-11 | 1988-04-19 | Bayerische Motoren Werke, Ag | Security installation for motor vehicles |
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| JPH0638562B2 (en) * | 1985-08-12 | 1994-05-18 | 日産自動車株式会社 | Vehicle antenna |
| DE8528631U1 (en) * | 1985-10-08 | 1986-03-27 | Drewniok, Jürgen, 4100 Duisburg | Car exterior mirror |
| DE3635471A1 (en) * | 1986-10-18 | 1988-04-21 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Vehicle outside mirror with light |
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- 1988-12-27 DE DE3844002A patent/DE3844002C2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 1989-12-13 ES ES8904205A patent/ES2018983A6/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1989-12-18 GB GB8928529A patent/GB2227863B/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1989-12-19 FR FR8916796A patent/FR2640919B1/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1989-12-26 JP JP1335220A patent/JPH02225150A/en active Pending
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US4688036A (en) * | 1983-11-29 | 1987-08-18 | Nissan Motor Company, Limited | Keyless entry system for automotive vehicle with power consumption saving feature |
| US4738334A (en) * | 1985-10-11 | 1988-04-19 | Bayerische Motoren Werke, Ag | Security installation for motor vehicles |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1995011498A1 (en) * | 1993-10-22 | 1995-04-27 | Scarinus Development Ab | A remote control device |
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| JPH02225150A (en) | 1990-09-07 |
| ES2018983A6 (en) | 1991-05-16 |
| GB2227863B (en) | 1992-10-07 |
| FR2640919B1 (en) | 1996-10-18 |
| GB8928529D0 (en) | 1990-02-21 |
| FR2640919A1 (en) | 1990-06-29 |
| DE3844002C2 (en) | 1997-03-13 |
| DE3844002A1 (en) | 1990-06-28 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19961218 |