Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Retractable vehicle mirror
Patent
1995-07-07
1996-11-19
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Retractable vehicle mirror
359857, 359862, 359865, 359872, 362136, 362140, 362142, 296 972, 296 978, 296 9711, 296 9712, G02B 508, G02B 7182, B60R 104
Patent
active
055768989
ABSTRACT:
An optical system for viewing the rear seat area of a vehicle through a rearview mirror and a roof mounted forward facing mirror is provided. The forward facing mirror is mounted with the headliner in a fixed or adjustable manner and there is a friction hinge for moving the mirror from a substantially flush position with the headliner to an extended position projecting from the headliner. Lights can be provided with the mirror to enhance the image of the rear seat. The mirror system in the rear of the vehicle can be multi-purpose. It can act as a forward facing mirror, alternatively it can swivel to act as a sun visor to a side window, or alternatively the reverse side of a double mirror system can be used as a vanity mirror with illumination as required.
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