Side view mirror with integral lighting
First Claim
1. A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
- a mirror housing;
a first reflective element having a first field of view;
a second reflective element having a second field of view, the second field of view being wider than the first field of view, wherein the first and second reflective elements are operably associated with the mirror housing; and
an indicator light assembly for generating a light signal, the indicator light assembly operably contained within the mirror housing;
a multi-function backing plate supported by the mirror housing;
wherein the first reflective element, the second reflective element, and the indicator light assembly are each independently supported by the multi-function backing plate;
wherein the indicator light assembly comprises;
a light source; and
a lens for focusing light generated by the light source;
wherein the light source and the lens are operably associated with the mirror housing.
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Abstract
A mirror assembly in which the mirror housing and multi-function backing plate provide various useful functions. The multi-function backing plate supports not only a conventional reflective element but also supports a wide angle reflective element. The wide angle reflective element may be adjustable. The multi-function backing plate supports an indicator light assembly so that the mirror assembly can provide an indicator light function. The multi-function backing plate also support a recessible spot or approach lamp which, when the mirror is in an operative position, is recessed within the housing. When the mirror is in an inoperative state, the multi-function backing plate can be rotated so as to expose the spot or approach light. Various light pipe configurations enable transmission of light projected from a light source mounted to and behind the multi-function backing plate to project light through the light pipe externally to the mirror housing to provide an indicator light function.
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11 Claims
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1. A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
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a mirror housing; a first reflective element having a first field of view; a second reflective element having a second field of view, the second field of view being wider than the first field of view, wherein the first and second reflective elements are operably associated with the mirror housing; and an indicator light assembly for generating a light signal, the indicator light assembly operably contained within the mirror housing; a multi-function backing plate supported by the mirror housing;
wherein the first reflective element, the second reflective element, and the indicator light assembly are each independently supported by the multi-function backing plate;wherein the indicator light assembly comprises; a light source; and a lens for focusing light generated by the light source; wherein the light source and the lens are operably associated with the mirror housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
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a mirror housing; a first reflective element having a first field of view; a second reflective element having a second field of view, the second field of view being wider than the first field of view; and an indicator light assembly for generating a light signal; a multi-function backing plate supported by the mirror housing; wherein the first reflective element, second reflective element, and indicator light assembly are operably associated with the mirror housing, the first reflective element, the second reflective element, and the indicator light assembly are each independently supported by the multi-function backing plate. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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