GB2253599A - Water dispersing automobile mirror - Google Patents

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GB2253599A
GB2253599A GB9105039A GB9105039A GB2253599A GB 2253599 A GB2253599 A GB 2253599A GB 9105039 A GB9105039 A GB 9105039A GB 9105039 A GB9105039 A GB 9105039A GB 2253599 A GB2253599 A GB 2253599A
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Richard John Curwen
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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
    • B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
    • B60R1/0602—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior comprising means for cleaning or deicing

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A water disperser for an automobile mirror comprises a forward facing air inlet which funnels air to a jet B where it is directed across the surface of the mirror D to clear the mirror of rainwater. By re-directing the flow of air when the vehicle is travelling forward, the raindrops are pushed in a downwards direction leaving the mirror free of raindrops. The process will also dry the surface after water has been dispersed and will also aid the removal and prevention of condensation. <IMAGE>

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Title WATER DISPERSING AUTOMOBILE WING MIRROR What is it This device will clear automobile wing mirrors of rain drops that presently render wing mirrors ineffective during, or even after rainfall. It will aid the safety of motorists, especially during darkness and particularly on motorways. It can be applied to all vehicles capable of exceeding 20 mph.
How it works The water on the glass is dispersed by means of air being pushed across the glass in a downward direction. This process will push water globules downwards and an accumulative process will take place. Once large amounts of water have been removed, the air will then dry the glass surface. The air required is taken from the atmosphere through an inlet hole at the front of the existing plastic housing that encases the mirror. Using the funnel method the air is compressed into a small pipe, and dispersed onto the glass. The faster the vehicle travels the greater the force of air becomes and the faster the process works.
DESIGN DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Figure One - Front View (ISO) Figure Two - Side View (Section) A - Vehicle Body B - Small Air Jet C - Plastic Housing D - Mirror E - Mirror Retaining Bracket G - Air Pushed onto Mirror Surface

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  1. CLAIMS 1. I hereby claim the method of water dispersement from automobile wing mirrors.
  2. 2. I hereby claim the use of a wind re-direction process to dispense water from automobile wing mirrors.
  3. 3. I hereby claim the process of collating the air through an air intake mounted within the wing mirror housing, and pointing towards the front of the vehicle.
  4. 4. I hereby claim the use of a decorative grill to cover the air intake hole at the front of the wing mirror housing.
  5. 5. I hereby claim the use of directed air to dispense water from wing mirrors.
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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB2282358A (en) * 1993-10-01 1995-04-05 Gilardini Spa Cleaning vehicle mirrors
WO1997037871A1 (en) * 1996-04-04 1997-10-16 Slater, Ian, Charles Self-cleaning external rear view mirrors
GB2376930A (en) * 2001-04-05 2002-12-31 Richard John Wragg Device for clearing water from vehicle external mirror surfaces
DE102017221505A1 (en) * 2017-11-30 2019-06-06 Robert Bosch Gmbh Device designed for environment detection
DE102018210057A1 (en) * 2018-06-21 2019-12-24 Robert Bosch Gmbh Device designed for environment detection

Citations (7)

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GB1020576A (en) * 1962-01-05 1966-02-23 Leslie Brownbridge Improvements in driving mirrors for automobiles and like vehicles
GB2048191A (en) * 1979-05-05 1980-12-10 Britax Wingard Ltd Exterior mirrors for vehicles
EP0069164A1 (en) * 1981-07-08 1983-01-12 Clemente Abbondanti Nonfogging rearview outside mirror for motor-driven vehicles
GB2153315A (en) * 1984-01-25 1985-08-21 James Winstanley Non-misting rear view mirror
GB2175554A (en) * 1985-05-09 1986-12-03 Geoffrey Colin Darlow Cleaning device for vehicle rear-window
GB2213785A (en) * 1987-12-16 1989-08-23 William Marshall Penhaligon Rearview mirror with mirror glass water repelling means
US4898458A (en) * 1989-01-01 1990-02-06 Mcdonald William H Laminar air flow exterior adjustable rearview mirror

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1020576A (en) * 1962-01-05 1966-02-23 Leslie Brownbridge Improvements in driving mirrors for automobiles and like vehicles
GB2048191A (en) * 1979-05-05 1980-12-10 Britax Wingard Ltd Exterior mirrors for vehicles
EP0069164A1 (en) * 1981-07-08 1983-01-12 Clemente Abbondanti Nonfogging rearview outside mirror for motor-driven vehicles
GB2153315A (en) * 1984-01-25 1985-08-21 James Winstanley Non-misting rear view mirror
GB2175554A (en) * 1985-05-09 1986-12-03 Geoffrey Colin Darlow Cleaning device for vehicle rear-window
GB2213785A (en) * 1987-12-16 1989-08-23 William Marshall Penhaligon Rearview mirror with mirror glass water repelling means
US4898458A (en) * 1989-01-01 1990-02-06 Mcdonald William H Laminar air flow exterior adjustable rearview mirror

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2282358A (en) * 1993-10-01 1995-04-05 Gilardini Spa Cleaning vehicle mirrors
GB2282358B (en) * 1993-10-01 1997-03-05 Gilardini Spa A rear view mirror for a vehicle, provided with a device for removing water and dirt from the reflecting sheet.
WO1997037871A1 (en) * 1996-04-04 1997-10-16 Slater, Ian, Charles Self-cleaning external rear view mirrors
GB2376930A (en) * 2001-04-05 2002-12-31 Richard John Wragg Device for clearing water from vehicle external mirror surfaces
DE102017221505A1 (en) * 2017-11-30 2019-06-06 Robert Bosch Gmbh Device designed for environment detection
DE102018210057A1 (en) * 2018-06-21 2019-12-24 Robert Bosch Gmbh Device designed for environment detection
DE102018210057B4 (en) 2018-06-21 2023-05-25 Robert Bosch Gmbh Device designed for environment detection

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