Extendable mirror
First Claim
1. An exterior rearview mirror assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising:
- a base member adapted to fixedly secure said mirror assembly to the vehicle, an elongate support arm extending from a first end coupled to said base member and a second end spaced from said base member;
a concave mirror housing slidably coupled to said support arm for movement between a retracted position adjacent said base member and an extended position spaced outwardly from said base member;
said housing having a peripheral rim defining an opening into said concave housing;
a light assembly mounted to said mirror housing opposite said peripheral rim for providing a forward facing lighted illumination from said mirror assembly to alert oncoming occupants of the vehicle; and
an activation switch coupled between said support arm and said housing for activating said light assembly in response to said housing being position from said retracted position to said extended position.
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Abstract
An exterior rearview mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a base member having a mounting plate for fixedly securing the mirror assembly to the side of the vehicle and a base plate extending outwardly therefrom. An elongated support arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the base plate and an opposite second end supporting a concave mirror housing. The mirror housing includes a peripheral rim defining an opening for receiving a reflective glass mirror pane. The mirror pane includes a directional indicator for providing directional signaling of the intended vehicle path. The mirror assembly further includes a puddle lamp for illuminating areas adjacent to the vehicle for entry and exit and for signaling rearward of the vehicle. Finally, the mirror assembly includes a display panel operatively connected to the vehicle for displaying information indicative of the vehicles operating conditions.
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7 Claims
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1. An exterior rearview mirror assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a base member adapted to fixedly secure said mirror assembly to the vehicle, an elongate support arm extending from a first end coupled to said base member and a second end spaced from said base member;
a concave mirror housing slidably coupled to said support arm for movement between a retracted position adjacent said base member and an extended position spaced outwardly from said base member;
said housing having a peripheral rim defining an opening into said concave housing;
a light assembly mounted to said mirror housing opposite said peripheral rim for providing a forward facing lighted illumination from said mirror assembly to alert oncoming occupants of the vehicle; and
an activation switch coupled between said support arm and said housing for activating said light assembly in response to said housing being position from said retracted position to said extended position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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