Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100315732 | REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY HAVING A COMPOSITE REFLECTIVE SURFACE - An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a motor vehicle includes a housing defining an interior and including a mirror opening oriented rearward when the exterior rearview mirror assembly is secured to the motor vehicle. A backing plate is operatively connected to the housing in the interior. The backing plate is selectively moveable within the housing. A primary mirror is fixedly secured to a first portion of the backing plate. A secondary mirror is fixedly secured to a second portion of the backing plate. The secondary mirror is spaced apart from the primary mirror. An adhesive member extends between the backing plate and the primary and secondary mirrors such that the single adhesive member secures all of the primary and secondary mirrors to the backing plate. A demarcation divider separates the primary and secondary mirrors. The demarcation divider is secured to the backing plate. | 12-16-2010 |
20100238570 | FOLDABLE REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A foldable rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises: a mounting bracket mountable to a vehicle, the mounting bracket having a base with detent features disposed on a detent circle on the base; a mirror head frame rotatably mounted to the mirror base for rotation about a mirror head axis, the frame having detent features to match the detent features of the base, the detent features of the base and the frame forming a detent system, the detent system having at least a drive position. The frame is shaped to provide an aperture to receive either of: a manual fold insert; or a power fold mechanism having a clutch mechanism, the aperture at least partially inboard in a radial direction with respect to the detent features on the frame whereby at least the clutch mechanism of the power fold mechanism can be accommodated to operate on a smaller radius than that of the detent features. | 09-23-2010 |
20100202074 | MIRROR HEAD FOR A REARVIEW MIRROR, PREFERABLY AN EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR - The invention relates to a mirror head for an exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles, comprising a mirror housing ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100060024 | VEHICLE MIRROR POWER FOLD MECHANISM - An external rear view mirror assembly to be fitted to a motor vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises: a mirror base mountable to a vehicle; a mirror head frame rotatably mounted to the base for rotation about a mirror head axis; a detent operably interposed between the base and the frame; a spring acting between the frame and the base in a direction parallel to the axis, the spring for holding the detent engaged; and a power fold mechanism operably interposed between the base and the frame, the power fold mechanism having a drive train and a clutch mechanism, the clutch mechanism comprising a pair of axially spaced apart clutching faces, connecting the drive train to the base when the drive train is driving, the clutch mechanism arranged and constructed such that forces are not transmitted from the frame to the drive train when the drive train is not driving. | 03-11-2010 |
20100026475 | EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH INDICATOR LIGHT - The invention describes a rear view mirror including a reflective element in a cavity of a mirror housing with a mirror head and a mirror base. An indicator light for indicating situation information to a vehicle driver is installed, wherein the indicator light includes light sources and an optical element that allows the light to shine through. The indicator light has a split printed circuit board to support at least two light source elements and a light guide wherein the light emitted from the light sources is coupled into the end faces of the light guide. | 02-04-2010 |
20100014842 | RECORDING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND PROCESING IMAGE DATA IN A VEHICLE - A recording device for capturing and processing image data in a vehicle is proposed. The recording device comprises an optical image generating sensor and an image processor for processing image data and a communication processor for bidirectional communication with the vehicle. The image data and additional vehicle data is imaged into the data structure of the vehicle bus system together as mixed data. | 01-21-2010 |
20090316265 | Mirror Assembly with Single Heating Element for Multiple Surfaces - A rearview mirror assembly for a motor vehicle includes a mirror bracket fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. A mirror case is secured to the mirror bracket. The mirror case defines a primary opening. A backing plate is operatively connected to the mirror case. A mirror is fixedly secured to the backing plate. The mirror defines a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface defines a primary mirror surface and a spot mirror surface formed within the second surface. The rearview mirror assembly also includes a heating element fixedly secured to the second surface of the mirror for heating the mirror. The heating element includes a primary portion fixedly secured to the primary surface and a secondary portion fixedly secured to the spot mirror surface. | 12-24-2009 |
20090315723 | OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OPTICAL SYSTEM OBSCURATION IN A VEHICLE - An optical system is proposed which is configured to detect an obscuration of the optical components and to optionally initiate measures, which either warn the driver and/or activate a heater which reduces the detected obscuration of the image. The system is controlled by a method for detecting an obscuration, which comprises a high reliability for detecting obscurations through the evaluation of additional sensors. | 12-24-2009 |
20090314968 | IMAGING SYSTEM, SENSOR UNIT WITH AN IMAGING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE MIRROR COMPRISING AN IMAGING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an imaging system comprising an imaging sensor and an optical path for transmitting optical information collected in at least one field of view to the imaging sensor. The at least two optical paths are coupled to a jointly useable optical lens of an optical sensor unit by deflecting at least once a main optical axis of at least one of the optical paths. | 12-24-2009 |
20090284365 | LIGHT MODULE FOR A VEHICLE MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE MIRROR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A LIGHT MODULE - The invention relates to a turn-indicator light module having an outer contour and comprising one or more light guiding elements and one or more visible-light emitting light sources coupled to at least one of the one or more light guiding elements, wherein at least one infrared light emitting light source is coupled to at least one of the one or more light guiding elements. At least a major portion of a longitudinal extension between a first end and a second end opposite of the first end of the one or more light guiding elements follows the outer contour and wherein the one or more light guiding elements are adapted to emit light at least along the major portion of their longitudinal extension. | 11-19-2009 |
20090268321 | SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A mirror includes a substrate of transparent material defining a first side and a second side. The second side includes a primary mirror surface defining a first focal axis and a secondary mirror surface defining a second focal axis. The second focal axis is directed in a direction different than the first focal axis. | 10-29-2009 |
20090251913 | Plastic Glass Interior Mirror With Illumination - The invention is related to a rear view mirror formed by a plastic glass structure and mirror housing. The plastic glass allows smooth edges and a bezel free appearance of the mirror. The plastic glass allows in addition to shine through the mirror body to create different types of illumination in the passenger's cabin. | 10-08-2009 |
20090251785 | Plastic Glass Interior Mirror with Variable Reflectivity - The invention is related to an interior rear view mirror that is constructed by front plastic glass shaped in u-form and a mirror housing. The mirror comprises a second plastic glass which crate a inter glass space for a device which changes the reflectivity of the mirror. | 10-08-2009 |
20090243330 | SUN VISOR WITH PLASTIC MIRROR - A sun visor, comprising at least one mirror surface integrated in the sun visor body is proposed, wherein the sun visor body comprises a receiver for at least one mirror. The mirror comprises a support made of plastic glass, wherein guide elements for means for concealing the at least one mirror in the sun visor body are integrally molded at said support. | 10-01-2009 |
20090213481 | SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED SPOTTING MIRROR - A mirror assembly for a motor vehicle includes a base that is fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. A housing is fixedly secured to the base. The housing defines an opening. A mirror is operatively secured to the housing at the opening. The mirror defines a main viewing portion and a spotting mirror portion wherein the main viewing portion and the spotting mirror portion are fabricated from a unitary structure. The mirror is a reflective element and defines a main viewing portion of one curvature and a spotting mirror portion for viewing the blind spot which is defined by having a radius of curvature less than the main viewing portion. Both viewing portions of the mirror are integral to one unitary structure that is fabricated from sheet metal such as steel, stainless steel, or aluminum that may optionally be chrome plated, polished, or anodized. | 08-27-2009 |
20090187287 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention is related to a climate control system with one dimmable device capable of variably reducing the transmission of radiation through a window, and a climate control unit coupled to and adapted to control the dimmable device. The dimmable device includes at least one inherent conductive polymer and at least one ionic liquid. The dimmable device is controlled to change colours and/or dimming levels by applying a voltage pulse of a first electrical polarisation for darkening and a second reverse polarized voltage pulse for bleaching. | 07-23-2009 |
20090174959 | EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed having a bracket which is fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. A mirror casing is secured to the bracket. The mirror casing defines a primary opening. A primary mirror is disposed within the primary opening and provides a view rearward of the motor vehicle through a primary field of view. A spotting mirror is disposed adjacent the primary mirror. The spotting mirror is defined by a single radius of curvature differing from the primary mirror such that the spotting mirror provides a secondary field of view rearward of the motor vehicle. | 07-09-2009 |
20090161379 | APPROACH LIGHT WITH LIGHT PATTERN - The invention is related to a rear view mirror assembly with a mirror base attached to a vehicle and a mirror head. The mirror head is formed to host a reflective element and an approach light, the approach light is positioned in the lower side of the mirror assembly to light up an area adjacent to the vehicle. The approach light includes a mask to allow the projection of the pattern adjacent to the vehicle. In more detail the invention is related to a way to project a pattern adjacent to a vehicle. | 06-25-2009 |
20090046475 | REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COLOURED APPEARANCE - The invention is related to an exterior rear-view mirror for vehicles, having a mirror head with a housing in which an adjustable mirror pane is positioned and in which at least one light source is arranged which is located in an area behind a light window of the housing. Light window is part of a turn light signal device which comprises a colour screen to influence colour appearance to turn light signal not activated. | 02-19-2009 |
20090021034 | DEVICE TO ADJUST THE ORIENTATION OF A MIRROR OF A MOTORCAR - A device to adjust the orientation of a mirror of a motorcar includes a body to accommodate a first and a second electric motor and a first and a second gear driven by first and second motor respectively. Gear rods are formed as circular arc sections and the body accommodates means to resiliently press the first and second gear rod against the first and second gears, respectively, eliminating relative movement between the gearing of the gear rods and the gears in operation conditions. Each of the gears include a safety clutch, allowing the gears to slip in overload conditions. | 01-22-2009 |
20080291560 | REARVIEW MIRROR FOR VEHICLES - 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. | 11-27-2008 |
20080204912 | Adjustable Mirror - The invention relates to an adjustable mirror, in particular to an outside mirror of a motor vehicle, with a hinge, which links a mirror support to a mirror base so that the mirror can be twisted about an axis of rotation. An elastomeric element is arranged between the mirror base and the mirror support and is form-fitted or bonded to the mirror support and/or to the mirror base and holds the mirror support in a first position. Compression elements are arranged on the mirror support and/or on the mirror base and compress the elastomeric element when the mirror support is moved from a first position into a second position. | 08-28-2008 |