Outside, vehicle rearview mirror system for backing

Details Outside, vehicle rearview mirror system for backing Outside, vehicle rearview mirror system for backing

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Automatically adjustable in response to vehicle position,...

C359S865000, C359S877000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07025467

ABSTRACT:
An outside mirror system for a vehicle includes at least one exterior mirror having at least a pair of reflective elements, a positioning device for selectively positioning each reflective element independently one from the other, wherein one segment is automatically, independently, downwardly directed on an area adjacent the side of the vehicle when the vehicle is placed in reverse. A housing for the reflective elements can also be provided. A control is responsive to the vehicle reverse gear selector being in reverse gear for causing the positioning device to independently position one reflective element to a downwardly tilted position. The pair of reflective elements is remotely adjusted, in tandem, for driver rearward viewing when the car is in forward motion and only provides a split view during backing. Once the backing maneuver is complete the downward directed element returns to its original position.

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