Optical: systems and elements – Protection from moisture or foreign particle – Fluid directed across optical element
Patent
1996-09-20
1998-09-29
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Protection from moisture or foreign particle
Fluid directed across optical element
359507, 15250201, G02B 508, G02B 7182, B60R 106
Patent
active
058153152
ABSTRACT:
An improve method and apparatus for removing beaded water from the reflective surface of a vehicle mirror is provided. The apparatus comprises a metal wind scoop assembly that is mounted to the mirror. The wind scoop assembly, together with the structure of the mirror, defines a windward facing intake scoop and an exhaust slot located adjacent the surface of the mirror. The inlet scoop intercepts an air stream created by movement of the vehicle and the stream is redirected and exhausted through the exhaust slot along the surface of the mirror. The exhausted stream blows beaded water from the mirror to clear and dry the mirror for better vision.
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Garland Drew P.
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