REARVIEW MIRROR FOR VEHICLES

• US 20080291560A1
• Filed: 05/22/2008
• Published: 11/27/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 05/22/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: SMR Patents Sarl (SMR Patents)
• Original Assignee: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
• Inventors: Mueller, Dirk
• Granted Patent: US 8,876,305 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 359/872
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/06 mounted on vehicle exterior B60R1/025, B60R1/08 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/062 with remote control for adjusting position B60R1/0607 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/074 for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/076 yieldable to excessive external force and provided with an indexed use position B60R1/0617, B60R1/074 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2021/343 using deformable body panel, bodywork or components
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 7/198 with means for adjusting the mirror relative to its support G02B7/1822 takes precedence

Abstract

The rear-view mirror comprises a mirror housing, in which a mirror glass is disposed. It is surrounded by a rim portion, wherein at least a part of the rim portion is configured moveable relative to the mirror housing. Said part can be configured elastically resilient, linked with the mirror housing, or it can be provided detachable. When the mirror housing touches its installed elements during an evasive movement, the corresponding part of the rim portion can move, whereby an additional travel distance for the mirror housing is provided.

Claims

1. A rear-view mirror for vehicles, comprising a mirror housing, in which a mirror glass is disposed, which is surrounded by a rim portion, wherein at least a part of the rim portion is configured moveable relative to the mirror housing.

2. A rear-view mirror according to claim 1, wherein the moveably configured part of the rim portion is made of an elastomeric material.

3. A rear-view mirror according to claim 1, wherein the moveably configured part of the rim portion is connected to the mirror housing through an elastomeric intermediary layer.

4. A rear-view mirror according to claim 1, wherein the moveably configured part of the rim portion is connected to the mirror housing like through a film joint.

5. A rear-view mirror according to claim 1, wherein the moveably configured segment of the rim portion springs back into its initial position after a deflection.

6. A rear-view mirror according to claim 1, wherein the part of the rim portion is detachable from the mirror housing.

7. A rear-view mirror according to claim 6, wherein the detachable part of the rim portion is connected to the mirror housing at least through a rated breakpoint.

8. A rear-view mirror according to claim 7, wherein the detachable part of the rim portion is connected to the mirror housing at least through a thin bar.

9. A rear-view mirror according to claim 6, wherein the detachable part of the rim portion is connected to the mirror housing through a flange.

10. A rear-view mirror according to claim 9, wherein at least an adhesive- or welding layer is provided between the flange and the mirror housing.