An automatic side mirror camera system for a vehicle where the camera system eliminates blind spots. The vehicle side mirror has a built-in video display portion, enabling drivers to see both the mirror and the camera display at the same time. A camera is housed inside the side mirror housing, and turns on automatically when the turn signal is turned on by the driver. The automatic side mirror camera system may also be connected to a backup camera, and automatically display the view from the backup camera whenever the vehicle is in reverse. The automatic side mirror camera system may also be connected to one or more proximity sensors located on the vehicle so that the camera display turns on automatically if one of the proximity sensors is triggered.

An automatic side mirror camera system for a vehicle where the camera system eliminates blind spots. The vehicle side mirror has a built-in video display portion, enabling drivers to see both the mirror and the camera display at the same time. A camera is housed inside the side mirror housing, and turns on automatically when the turn signal is turned on by the driver. The automatic side mirror camera system may also be connected to a backup camera, and automatically display the view from the backup camera whenever the vehicle is in reverse. The automatic side mirror camera system may also be connected to one or more proximity sensors located on the vehicle so that the camera display turns on automatically if one of the proximity sensors is triggered.

In accordance with the teachings described herein, a rearview device for a vehicle is provided that includes a moveable head assembly; a base assembly to be fixed to the vehicle; an actuator assembly; and a cradle configured to attach the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly and/or the base assembly and a vehicle with such a rearview device.

In accordance with the teachings described herein, a rearview device for a vehicle is provided that includes a moveable head assembly; a base assembly to be fixed to the vehicle; an actuator assembly; and a cradle configured to attach the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly and/or the base assembly and a vehicle with such a rearview device.

The invention relates to adjusting means for adjusting the position of a first part, in particular a viewing means holder part for a viewing means, such as a mirror or a camera for example, relative to a second part, in particular a base part, comprising at least one actuator, via which the first part can be moved, in particular pivoted, relative to the second part. The actuator has at least one first toothed ring segment and at least one second toothed ring segment, wherein the first toothed ring segment is force-coupled to at least one first actuator—in particular, a position detector—and the second toothed ring segment is force-coupled to at least one second actuator—in particular, an actuating drive. The invention additionally relates to a view adjusting means comprising such an adjusting means.

The invention relates to an actuator system (1) for a rear view device (10) of a motor vehicle, configured for adjustment of a component (11), preferably a rear view element (11), when being connected to the actuator system (1), said actuator system (1) comprising a drive system (2) suitable arranged to rotate a bayonet gear (3), which is coupled via at least one engagement element (31) to a latching barrel (4) to axially move or rotate the latching barrel (4) along or around a rotational axis (R), wherein the latching barrel (4) is configured to engage into at least one of two worm gears (51, 52) or to rotate the engaged worm gear (51, 52) when being moved or rotated, wherein the latching barrel (4) is cylindrically shaped with a cylindrical surface (43) as an engagement surface (43) and oppositely arranged first and second sides (41, 42) each directed towards one of the two worm gears (51, 52), wherein the two worm gears (51, 52) are arranged along the rotational axis (R) as a first worm gear (51) adjacent to the first side (41) and as a second worm gear (52) adjacent to the second side (42) of the latching barrel (4), wherein one or more guiding members (44) guiding the at least one engagement element (31) extend from the engagement surface (43), from the first side (41) to the second side (42), while at least partly circulating around the engagement surface (43), wherein the guiding member(s) (44) comprise(s) at least a first and a second stop position (441, 442), wherein either the first worm gear (51) or the second worm gear (52) is rotated by the latching barrel (4) when the engagement element (31) is located at the first or second stop position (441, 442), while the latching barrel (4) is moved in axial direction (AD) along the rotational axis (R) in order to engage either into the first or second worm gear (51, 52) when the at least one engagement element (31) moves along the guiding member(s) (44) between the first and second stop positions (441, 442). Further, the invention relates to a rear view device with such an actuator system, a motor vehicle with such a rear view device. Still further, the invention refers to a method to operate an actuator system for a rear view device of a motor vehicle for adjustment of a component like a rear view element.

The invention relates to an actuator system (1) for a rear view device (10) of a motor vehicle, configured for adjustment of a component (11), preferably a rear view element (11), when being connected to the actuator system (1), said actuator system (1) comprising a drive system (2) suitable arranged to rotate a bayonet gear (3), which is coupled via at least one engagement element (31) to a latching barrel (4) to axially move or rotate the latching barrel (4) along or around a rotational axis (R), wherein the latching barrel (4) is configured to engage into at least one of two worm gears (51, 52) or to rotate the engaged worm gear (51, 52) when being moved or rotated, wherein the latching barrel (4) is cylindrically shaped with a cylindrical surface (43) as an engagement surface (43) and oppositely arranged first and second sides (41, 42) each directed towards one of the two worm gears (51, 52), wherein the two worm gears (51, 52) are arranged along the rotational axis (R) as a first worm gear (51) adjacent to the first side (41) and as a second worm gear (52) adjacent to the second side (42) of the latching barrel (4), wherein one or more guiding members (44) guiding the at least one engagement element (31) extend from the engagement surface (43), from the first side (41) to the second side (42), while at least partly circulating around the engagement surface (43), wherein the guiding member(s) (44) comprise(s) at least a first and a second stop position (441, 442), wherein either the first worm gear (51) or the second worm gear (52) is rotated by the latching barrel (4) when the engagement element (31) is located at the first or second stop position (441, 442), while the latching barrel (4) is moved in axial direction (AD) along the rotational axis (R) in order to engage either into the first or second worm gear (51, 52) when the at least one engagement element (31) moves along the guiding member(s) (44) between the first and second stop positions (441, 442). Further, the invention relates to a rear view device with such an actuator system, a motor vehicle with such a rear view device. Still further, the invention refers to a method to operate an actuator system for a rear view device of a motor vehicle for adjustment of a component like a rear view element.

A mirror assembly includes a mirror housing and a mirror. The mirror is supported by the mirror housing. The mirror has an outer reflective surface. The mirror is bendable between a flat shape and a fisheye shape. The mirror assembly further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the mirror. Upon actuation, the actuator assembly is configured to bend the mirror between the flat shape and the fisheye shape to adjust a field of view of the mirror.

An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an arm having a proximal end coupled with a vehicle door and a distal end. A mirror assembly is coupled to the arm. The mirror assembly includes an electro-optic element. The mirror assembly is rotatable about the distal end between first and second positions. An imager is disposed proximate to the distal end and configured to capture image data within a blind spot zone of said vehicle

An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an arm having a proximal end coupled with a vehicle door and a distal end. A mirror assembly is coupled to the arm. The mirror assembly includes an electro-optic element. The mirror assembly is rotatable about the distal end between first and second positions. An imager is disposed proximate to the distal end and configured to capture image data within a blind spot zone of said vehicle