Outside mirror for a vehicle
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1. A mirror comprising:
- a mirror member having an edge;
a second member connected to the mirror member;
a space between the mirror member and the second member;
vibrating means connected to the second member for vibrating the mirror member; and
a heating means between the mirror member and the second member for heating the mirror member.
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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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1. A mirror comprising:
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a mirror member having an edge; a second member connected to the mirror member; a space between the mirror member and the second member; vibrating means connected to the second member for vibrating the mirror member; and a heating means between the mirror member and the second member for heating the mirror member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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