The present invention discloses an adjustable side rear view mirror assembly for attachment to a vehicle. The mirror assembly includes one or more rotary lock mechanisms which allow the mirror assembly to rotate between a series of designated positions. The mirror assembly includes an interlocking clam-shell construction for the mirror housing, as well as reflective mirror members which are laminated to surfaces on the mirror housing.

The invention relates to a side view mirror assembly (10) comprising a first mirror (12) and a second mirror (12), a lower arm (24, 240) and an upper arm (18, 180) for mounting said assembly to a vehicle, wherein said lower and upper arms (24, 240, 18, 180) are linked by a structural element (30), wherein first and second mirrors (12, 14) are coupled to respective lower and upper arms (24, 240, 18, 180) and in that said structural element (30) integrates the first and second mirrors (12, 14) and is transparent.

A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element, a support structure configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle, with the mirror head adjustably mounted at the support structure. The support structure extends laterally from the side of the vehicle. An adjustment mechanism is disposed at the end of the support structure. The adjustment mechanism is movably received at the mirror head and includes a rotatably driven gear that engages a toothed track of a mirror head bracket. Rotation of the gear causes translational movement of the mirror head bracket and the mirror head relative to the support structure to adjust the mirror head position relative to the support structure between a retracted position and an extended position.

Various embodiments for mirror mounting assemblies for supporting one or more mirrors are provided. In addition, various alternative methods of installing the mirror mounting assemblies are also provided. The mirror mounting assemblies provide various fixed support portions configured to support one or more mirror mounting arms, which are preferably movable. In some embodiments, the fixed support portion comprises an upper and lower support member and a lateral support brace each configured to be fixedly connected to the vehicle at a separate location. One or more mirror mounting arms may be attached to the fixed support portion by one or more conjoining mechanisms. In other embodiments, the fixed support portion comprises a metal mounting plate configured to be fixedly connected to the vehicle at existing upper door hinge mounting holes. The mounting plate includes at least one conjoining mechanism for connecting one or more mirror mounting arms thereto.

A modular camera structure to be mounted on the rear-view mirror frame on either lateral side of a large vehicle to eliminate rear-view blind spots includes an annular base, a cover, and a fastening member. The annular base has an annular projection on which an image-recording device is placed, and a curved groove on the opposite side. The cover has a lower opening coupled with the annular projection such that the image-recording device is secured in the cover and has its lens exposed through an upper opening of the cover. A recessed portion of the fastening member and the curved groove of the annular base can engage with two opposite sides of the rear-view mirror frame respectively, before locking members lock two ends of the fastening member to the annular base to secure the annular base and the fastening member tightly to the rear-view mirror frame in a clamping manner.

The invention relates to a side view mirror assembly (10) comprising a first mirror (12) and a second mirror (12), a lower arm (24, 240) and an upper arm (18, 180) for mounting said assembly to a vehicle, wherein said lower and upper arms (24, 240, 18, 180) are linked by a structural element (30), wherein first and second mirrors (12, 14) are coupled to respective lower and upper arms (24, 240, 18, 180) and in that said structural element (30) integrates the first and second mirrors (12, 14) and is transparent.

A situation communication mirror enhances driver situational awareness in a transportation vehicle. The situation communication mirror includes a rearward facing reflective member having a plurality of integrally-formed and arcuately distinct reflective surface areas. A first reflective surface area has a relatively slight curvature defining a relatively focused driver field of view. Second and third reflective surface areas each have an increased curvature as compared to the first surface area, and respectively define wider driver fields of view.

A dynamically deployable side-view camera mount includes a support body that is movable between a deployed position and a retracted position. The support body in the retracted position allows the camera to at least partially include the angular range captured when the support body is in the deployed position.

A light sensing rear-view mirror assembly for reducing glare during night driving includes a commercial vehicle. A pair of rear view mirrors is provided and each of the rear view mirrors is each mounted on a respective one of a driver's side and a passenger's side of the commercial vehicle. A pair of control circuits is each coupled to a respective one of the rear view mirrors. A pair of dimming units is each coupled to a respective one of the rear view mirrors. Each of the dimming units is electrically coupled to the control circuit on the respective rear view mirror. Moreover, each of the dimming units automatically reducing an intensity of light reflected in the respective rear view mirror wherein each of the dimming units is configured to enhance a driver's night vision.

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure an adjustable mirror assembly for a work machine is disclosed. The adjustable mirror assembly includes a support bracket adapted to be attached to the work machine and an intermediate bracket. The intermediate bracket interfaces with a back surface of a mirror and with the support bracket. The adjustable mirror assembly includes a first linear actuator for rotating the mirror about a pitch axis. The first linear actuator to rotate the mirror about a pitch axis attaches to the support bracket and to the intermediate bracket. A second linear actuator to rotate the mirror about a yaw axis is attached to a point fixed to the intermediate bracket and to the back surface of the mirror.