B60R1/06

EXTERIOR REARVIEW DEVICE FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES AND KIT OF PARTS
20230234505 · 2023-07-27 ·

An exterior rearview device for an automotive vehicle includes a cover body with a cover body opening where the cover covers a front part of at least one reflective means, display or camera accommodated in the cover body. The exterior rearview device also contains a light module having a base body, a lens attachable to the base body and a selected functional device selected from at least two different functional devices each of which is adapted to achieve a specific light function. The base body is attachable to the cover body such that, in an attached state, the lens is arranged in the cover body opening, and the selected functional device is attachable to the base body such that, in the attached state, light from the light module passes through the lens to fulfil the specific light function of the selected functional device.

REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY HAVING A MICRO-LED ILLUMINATION SUBASSEMBLY
20230226976 · 2023-07-20 ·

A rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror element including a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A reflector is disposed adjacent to one of the first and second surfaces. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a lighting subassembly includes a light source and a diffuser. The light source is operable to project light through the mirror element. The diffuser is disposed between the light source and the mirror element. The light source comprises a plurality of micro light-emitting diodes arranged in a light shape representing a display icon such that the display icon is projected through the mirror element without any influence on the shape caused by any other component of the mirror element.

Mirror Assemblies for Vehicles Including an Anti-Theft Countermeasure
20230226997 · 2023-07-20 ·

A mirror assembly for a vehicle is disclosed that includes: a support bracket with first clips; a mirror glass that is supported by the support bracket; a housing with retainers that are configured for engagement with the first clips to thereby connect the housing and the support bracket; and a locking bracket that is configured for positioning about the housing. The locking bracket includes second clips that are configured for engagement with the retainers and the first clips to thereby securely connect the housing to the support bracket. The second clips extend outwardly from the locking bracket along radial axes.

Mirror Assemblies for Vehicles Including an Anti-Theft Countermeasure
20230226997 · 2023-07-20 ·

A mirror assembly for a vehicle is disclosed that includes: a support bracket with first clips; a mirror glass that is supported by the support bracket; a housing with retainers that are configured for engagement with the first clips to thereby connect the housing and the support bracket; and a locking bracket that is configured for positioning about the housing. The locking bracket includes second clips that are configured for engagement with the retainers and the first clips to thereby securely connect the housing to the support bracket. The second clips extend outwardly from the locking bracket along radial axes.

Vehicle outer mirror device, vehicle outer mirror system, and method for controlling vehicle outer mirror device

A vehicle outer mirror device includes a housing, a mirror main body, a mirror drive unit, and an imaging unit. The housing is attached to a door of a vehicle and includes an opening facing rear of the vehicle. The mirror main body is disposed in the opening of the housing and has a light reflection region reflecting light entering from outside of the housing and a light transmission region capable of transmitting the light to inside of the housing. The mirror drive unit is disposed inside the housing and adjusts an orientation of the mirror main body. The imaging unit is fixed inside the housing, images the rear of the vehicle through the light transmission region, and is disposed in a state in which an imaging optical axis is inclined toward the outside of the vehicle with respect to a reflection optical axis of the light reflection region.

Side view mirror wiping mechanism
11702009 · 2023-07-18 ·

A side view mirror wiping mechanism has a wiper blade assembly being removably attachable to a side view mirror. The wiper blade assembly is in electrical communication with a solar energy power source and is actuated via a wireless remote. The solar energy power source is wrapped about the outer surface of the side view mirror.

3 PIECE BASE COVER, REAR VIEW DEVICE, VEHICLE AND ASSEMBLING AND DIS-ASSEMBLING METHOD

The present disclosure refers to a base assembly of an exterior rear view device. The base assembly is configured to be mounted to a vehicle in a way that moveably supports a head assembly of the exterior rearview device. The base assembly comprises: a camera with a lens, a cleaning system with a nozzle for dispensing cleaning fluid onto the lens, a base frame, a base cover that comprises a plurality of cover pieces, and a camera cradle. The cover pieces provide a first opening for the lens and a second opening for the nozzle. The camera cradle is mounted to the base frame for holding both the camera and the nozzle.

Vehicle-mounted hand sanitizing system
11700978 · 2023-07-18 ·

A vehicle-mounted hand sanitizing system includes a fluid storage container having a main body and connectors for securement along or within a motor vehicle. A pump is in communication with the main body and a power supply. At least one mirror dispensing unit is connected to the pump by a control and supply line. Each of the at least one mirror dispensing units includes an automobile mirror assembly having a mirror housing, attachment column, mirrored surface, and a fluid discharge nozzle. A control switch is disposed along the mirror housing and is connected to a controller located within the at least one mirror housing. A hand sensor is provided along the mirror housing and is in communication with the control switch to activate the pump upon detecting the presence of a user's hand within a detection area.

REAR-VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE
20230009500 · 2023-01-12 ·

The disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicles, and is intended to solve the problem that existing laser radars used for sensing surrounding environments of vehicles have poor heat dissipation. To this end, a rear-view mirror assembly of a vehicle and a vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes an onboard air-conditioner. The rear-view mirror assembly includes a rear-view mirror, a laser radar, and an air supply pipe. The rear-view mirror is provided with a chamber. The laser radar is disposed in the chamber, and a detection part of the laser radar is exposed to the outside of the rear-view mirror. An inlet of the air supply pipe is in communication with an air outlet of the onboard air-conditioner. The air supply pipe extends into the chamber, and an outlet of the air supply pipe is arranged towards the laser radar. According to the disclosure, cooling air generated by the onboard air-conditioner can be used to purposefully cool the laser radar through the air supply pipe, thereby prolonging service life of the laser radar and ensuring normal operation of the laser radar; moreover, since the air supply pipe is accommodated in the chamber of the rear-view mirror, space is saved, the rear-view mirror has a higher integration level and a smaller size, and the overall spatial arrangement is facilitated.

REAR-VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE
20230009500 · 2023-01-12 ·

The disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicles, and is intended to solve the problem that existing laser radars used for sensing surrounding environments of vehicles have poor heat dissipation. To this end, a rear-view mirror assembly of a vehicle and a vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes an onboard air-conditioner. The rear-view mirror assembly includes a rear-view mirror, a laser radar, and an air supply pipe. The rear-view mirror is provided with a chamber. The laser radar is disposed in the chamber, and a detection part of the laser radar is exposed to the outside of the rear-view mirror. An inlet of the air supply pipe is in communication with an air outlet of the onboard air-conditioner. The air supply pipe extends into the chamber, and an outlet of the air supply pipe is arranged towards the laser radar. According to the disclosure, cooling air generated by the onboard air-conditioner can be used to purposefully cool the laser radar through the air supply pipe, thereby prolonging service life of the laser radar and ensuring normal operation of the laser radar; moreover, since the air supply pipe is accommodated in the chamber of the rear-view mirror, space is saved, the rear-view mirror has a higher integration level and a smaller size, and the overall spatial arrangement is facilitated.