Mirror for a vehicle

• US 20060176590A1
• Filed: 02/03/2006
• Published: 08/10/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Barry Keane-Cartledge
• Original Assignee: Barry Keane-Cartledge
• Inventors: Keane-Cartledge, Barry
• Application Number:
  US11/346,248
• Publication Number:
  US 20060176590A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 359/857
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/10 Front-view mirror arrangements; specially adapted for covering the peripheral part of the vehicle B60R1/002; Periscope arrangements , i.e. optical devices using combinations of mirrors, lenses, prisms or the like specially adapted for covering the peripheral part of the vehicle B60R1/002; for viewing traffic-lights B60R1/005; Other mirror arrangements giving a view from above or under the vehicle

Abstract

The present invention provides a forward vision mirror for providing a generally forward view to a driver of a vehicle. The vehicle has a rear vision mirror and the forward vision mirror comprises a reflective element and a first holder portion arranged for holding the reflective element. The first holder portion has a first attachment surface. The forward vision mirror also comprises a second holder portion which has second and third attachment surfaces. The second holder portion is arranged for attachment to the first attachment surface of the first holder portion at the second attachment surface and for attachment to a surface of the vehicle at the third attachment surface in a manner such that the forward vision mirror faces in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and is positioned in a field of view of the rear vision mirror.

Claims

1. A forward vision mirror for providing a generally forward view to a driver of a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear vision mirror, the forward vision mirror comprising:

a reflective element,

a first holder portion arranged for holding the reflective element, the first holder portion having a first attachment surface and

a second holder portion having second and third attachment surfaces, the second holder portion being arranged for attachment to the first attachment surface of the first holder portion at the second attachment surface and for attachment to a surface of the vehicle at the third attachment surface in a manner such that the forward vision mirror faces in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and is positioned in a field of view of the rear vision mirror.

2. The forward vision mirror of claim 1 being arranged for mounting on an external surface of the vehicle.

3. The forward vision mirror of claim 1 wherein the reflective element has an elongated shape and the forward vision mirror is arranged for mounting to the vehicle in a manner such that the direction of elongation is substantially vertical relative to the vehicle.

4. A vision system for a vehicle comprising:

a rear vision mirror providing a generally rearward field of view to a driver of the vehicle; and

the forward vision mirror of claim 1.

5. A vision system for a vehicle comprising:

a rear vision mirror providing a generally rearward field of view to a driver of the vehicle; and

the forward vision mirror of claim 3.

6. A forward vision mirror for providing a generally forward view to a driver of a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear vision mirror and the forward vision mirror comprising:

a reflective element,

a holder for holding the reflective element in a manner such that the forward vision mirror faces in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and is positioned in a field of view of the rear vision mirror,

wherein the reflective element has a height that is greater than its width when attached to the vehicle.

7. The forward vision mirror of claim 6 being arranged for mounting on an external surface of the vehicle.

8. The forward vision mirror of claim 6 wherein the holder is a fixed holder that is not adjustable.

9. A vision system for a vehicle comprising:

a rear vision mirror providing a generally rearward field of view to a driver of the vehicle; and

the forward vision mirror according to claim 6.

10. A vision system for a vehicle comprising:

a rear vision mirror providing a generally rearward field of view to a driver of the vehicle; and

the forward vision mirror according to claim 8.

11. A vehicle comprising a forward vision mirror for providing a generally forward view to a driver of a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear vision mirror, the forward vision mirror comprising:

a reflective element,

a first holder portion holding the reflective element, the first holder portion having a first attachment surface, and

a second holder portion having second and third attachment surfaces,

wherein the second holder portion is attached to the first attachment surface of the first holder portion at the second attachment surface and is attached to a surface of the vehicle at the third attachment surface in a manner such that the forward vision mirror faces in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and is positioned in a field of view of the rear vision mirror.

12. The vehicle as claimed in claim 11 wherein the reflective element has an elongated shape and the forward vision mirror is mounted to the vehicle in a manner such that the direction of elongation is substantially vertical relative to the vehicle.

13. A vehicle comprising a forward vision mirror for providing a generally forward view to a driver of a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear vision mirror and the forward vision mirror comprising:

a reflective element,

a holder holding the reflective element on a surface of the vehicle in a manner such that the forward vision mirror faces in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and is positioned in a field of view of the rear vision mirror,

wherein the reflective element has a height that is greater than its width.

14. The vehicle of claim 13 wherein the holder is a fixed holder that is not adjustable.