Optical: systems and elements – Protection from moisture or foreign particle – Humidity or temperature control
Patent
1990-08-31
1995-12-12
Dzierzynski, Paul M.
Optical: systems and elements
Protection from moisture or foreign particle
Humidity or temperature control
359507, 219219, B60R 106, G02B 7182
Patent
active
054755301
ABSTRACT:
An outside mirror for a vehicle has a ultrasonic vibrator and a heating member in order to quickly remove the foreign substances from the entire surface of a mirror member. The ultrasonic vibrator is rigidly fixed to a supporting member. The supporting member is rigidly fixed to outer edges of the mirror member. A space is provided between the mirror member and the supporting member. The heating member is installed in the space. The ultrasonic vibrator atomizes water drops on the mirror member. The heating member melts ice, frost or other foreign substances on the mirror member. The ice, frost or the other foreign substances which are melted by the heating member are removed by the ultrasonic vibrator.
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Fujie Naofumi
Ito Koji
Kawai Taneichi
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
Dzierzynski Paul M.
Nguyen Thong
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