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GB2266870A
GB2266870A GB9210382A GB9210382A GB2266870A GB 2266870 A GB2266870 A GB 2266870A GB 9210382 A GB9210382 A GB 9210382A GB 9210382 A GB9210382 A GB 9210382A GB 2266870 A GB2266870 A GB 2266870A
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60QARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/2661Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic mounted on parts having other functions
    • B60Q1/2665Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic mounted on parts having other functions on rear-view mirrors
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B60R1/1207Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks with lamps; with turn indicators

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Abstract

An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly comprising a mirror, lighting means 5, and electrical supply means connected to lighting means and capable of being linked to an electrical indicator system of a vehicle. <IMAGE>

Description

REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 1 The invention relates to indicator lights mounted upon/incorporated into a Rear View Mirror Assembly support/protective body/and or housing of a motor car, light delivery or commercial vehicle.
2 Most motor cars and commercial vehicles have1 what used to be called "Wing Mirrors" and, what may now be described as external Rear View Mirrors. Normally these are mounted on the front doors, or door surrounds, on both left and right hand sides of the vehicle. The basic purpose for these mirrors is to provide the driver/operator with better rear views down the left and right hand side of the vehicle, without major head movement away from the line of vision of the direction of the vehicle.
The mirrors are incorporated in variety of support/protective bodies mounted upon the door frame or surround, the design of which varies in in accordance with manufacturers requirement. In the more sophisticated assemblies, the support housing and/or protective body, incorporates mechanical and electronic devices to allow drivers/operators to adjust the mirror from within the vehicle, and also, in some cases, provision of electrical means, so as to allow for the heating of the mirror itself.
In order to give other road users warning of change of direction, most vehicles provide an internally operated indicator light system. This consists of flashing indicator lights, incorporated into the external front and rear light profiles, and in many instances these days, also provides a small flashing light, mounted upon the lower portion of the left and right hand side panels of the vehicle body, to the fore of the front doors. This system is controlled by the driver/operator, moving an arm/switch, normally mounted upon the steering column, which directs electrical means to the indicator lighting system.The indicator lights are normally distinguished from the white main and side light configuration on the front vehicle light assembly, and the rear light assemblies of breaking, fog and reversing lights by using amber (or in some countries red) light surrounds/coverings.
Indication lights, apart from any external reflection, are not normally visible to the driver/operator. In order to warn driver/operator of operation of indicator system, small monitor lights (usually green) are incorporated into the dashboard facilities within the vehicle. Also to assist drivers on completion of directional moves, an automatic return "off switch" mechanism is linked to the steering column. Normally an audible warning device is fitted to the direction indicator system, sounding when the system is operating.
There would appear to be a few shortcomings to the indicator light system: a) When direction change, and consequent steering column movement, is small, for example, when overtaking or changing lanes, the automatic "off switch" often does not function, which results in the indication system remaining incorrectly active.
b) The internal dashboard monitor lights, are not always visible to driver, vision being impared by driving wheel and or drivers/operators hands.
c) The efficiency of modern vehicle lighting, at a distance, amber direction lights are often rendered indistinguishable from other white/ /red lights on front/rear lighting assemblies.
d) When vehicles are in close lateral proximity, i.e. in traffic queues, the view of indicator systems at front, rear and side are often not visible to car drivers and operators of high positioned commercial vehicles.
REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY e) The audible warning system is often rendered inaudible, due to moving road noise, engine pitch, and radio volume.
3 According to the present invention, there is provided an externally mounted rear view mirror assembly comprising a mirror, lighting means, and an electrical supply means connected to the lighting means and capable of being linked to an electrical indicator system of a vehicle.
Preferably the lighting means comprises a bulb surrounded on one or more sides by a translucent cover.
Preferably, the translucent cover is amber coloured In a preferred embodiment the lighting means is attached to a protective means, which protective means surrounds at least part of the periphery of the mirror.
Preferably, the lighting means is positioned so as not to cause excessive distractive glare to an operator when the assembly is positioned on a vehicle.
Preferably the lighting means is positioned so as to provide external monitoring effect to operator of the vehicle.
4 The specific embodiment of the invention is now described by way of the example with reference to the accompanying drawings which show Figure la - (Right hand side) ib - (Left hand side) Shows an example of an external rear view mirror configuration to be found on most motor cars and light commercial vehicles.
1) The front portion of car body shell.
2) Rear View Mirror Assembly/Body. (RVMA) Note:- In la shows a RVMA mounted within window cavity.
and in ib shows a RVMA pedistal mounted in/onto door panel.
The mounting design will be in accordance to manufacturers requirements and, apart from any electrical supply means for the operation of this invention1 is of no major consequence.
3) Small side indicator light found on cars and light commercial vehicles.
4) Front Light/Indicator light assembly.
Figure 2 Shows the overall plan of a motor car, indicating the positioning of the relavent points currently found on most motor cars or light delivery vehicles.
1) Vehicle body 2) Shows positioning of vehicle of Rear View Mirror Assemblies - ie (2B) to Right (2B) to Left 3) Small indicator lights on lower front body panels.
4) Identifies position of Front Light/Indicator profiles to Left and right.
5) Shows position of Rear Light/Indicator profiles to Left and Right REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Figure 3 This figures shows the detail external parts of a Rear View Mirror Assembly as would be seen from Right hand side of vehicle. (as shown in Figure 2 . 2A) above.
1) Front Windscreen surround/Upper door post body/Front window guide surround.
2) Bottom window surround, top of door panel, containing window retraction cavity, and rubber protective surround.
3) Vehicle interior, showing steering wheel and dashboard area.
4) RVMA side plate panel, which is affixed to door body/window cavity surrounds. Forms the base of affixing RVMA to vehicle.
5) Fixed side plinth of the RVMA. (Pedistal design not shown here) 6) Indicates cavity between fixed plinth (5) and the Mirror Housing (7) allowing Housing to move in case of external impact.
7) External Housing/Body. This Housing is attached to the Mirror Plinth (5) by swivelling / spring loaded type mechanism, in accordance with manufacturers design, to allow Housing body to fold 8) Internal cavity between Mirror Housing / Body (7) and actual rearview Mirror (9) 9) External Rear View mirror. Varies in design according to design requirement.
10)Internal dashboard Indicator Monitors. Usually cloured Green.
Note :- Area to left (or Right if LHS figure were shown ) X -- Y includes mechanism for attaching RVMA to vehicle body.
This design may be in line with the example given using plinth method but may be based upon a pedistal type design as indicated in Figure ib or other design specifications.
"A" --- "F" give Elevations and Plans to be found in Figure 5 , 6 - 11, Figure 4A - Indicates Lines of vision of driver/operator RVMA as for layout see Figure 2 - 2A) Right hand side showing numeric indices as for Figure 3 A-A - Shows line of vision of driver/operator onto mirror, being reflected to rear.
B-B - Shows line of vision from rear of vehicle.
C-C - Shows line of vision from front of vehicle.
D - Line of vision of driver/operator past RVMA Figure 4B - Indicates Lines of vision of driver/operator, from within vehicle.
REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Figure 5 - Shows Elevations & Plans as for Figure 3 - "A" ---- "F" as for a RVMA on Right Hand Side of vehicle "A" - Elevation looking at RVMA from rear.
"B" - Plan looking at RVMA from above.
"C" - Elevation looking at RVMA from inside of vehicle outward.
"D" - Elevation looking at RVMA from front.
"E" - Plan looking at RVMA from below.
"F" - Elevation looking at RVMA from Side looking toward vehicle.
Numeric indices as in Figure 3 above Figures 6 - 11.
These Figures indicate some, but not exhaustive design variations which could be applied to the overall concept of the invention.
The invention is highlighted in the following Figures1 by way of shaded area upon/within each Plan or Elevation Figure 6 - The Invention is positioned (S) as an extension to the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to technical inclusion into the RVMA design structure. This concept has been shown by modification to Figure 5, Elevations and Plans above.
Amber indicator covers (S) have been extended to cover the indicator light mechanism, placed and affixed to the exterior of the basic RVMA body. Indicator light would be positioned behind the amber coloured transparent cover, in accordance with manufacturers design/technical requirements.
Figure 7 - The Invention is shown (T) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to inclusion into the RVMA design structure. This concept has been indicated by modification to Figure 5, Elevations and Plans above.
Transparent Amber indicator covers (T) replaced portions of the RVMA body, so as to allow light rays from the indicator light mechanism, mounted internally within the RVMA, to show through.
Again design of the electrical mounting and light will depend upon manufacturers design and technical reqirements Figure 8 - The Invention is shown (U) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to inclusion into the RVMA design structure. This concept has been indicated by modification to Figure 5, Elevations and Plans above.
This figure modifies the inlayed design into RVMA as shown in Figure 7 above. Technical and design incorporation would also be in line with Figure 7 above.
The concepts shown in figures 7 & 8 indicate two, but not exhaustive design possibilities of inlayed transparent covers.
Figure 9 - The Invention is shown (V) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to inclusion into the RVMA design structure. This concept has been shown by modification to Figure 5, Elevations and Plans above. Amber indicator covers (V) have placed on the redesigned underside of the RVMA body, to minimise distractive glare to driver/ /operator. The indicator light mechanism is incorporated within the RVMA as redesigned.
REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Figure lO- The Invention is shown (W) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to inclusion into the RVMA design structure. This concept has been indicated by modification to Figure 5, Elevations and Plans above. Amber indicator covers (W) have placed on the redesigned topside of RVMA body, and light unit incorporated into redesigned topsid body modification.
Figure 11- The Invention is shown (7/X) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to inclusion into the RVMA design structure. This concept has been indicated by modification to Figure 5, Elevations and Plans above. The body of RVMA is cast entirely/almost entirely of amber coloured transparent material (7/X) with the indicator light mechanism, housed internally, allowing light from indicator mechanism to show through the RVMA shell.
The invention has up to this point been considered as applied to cars and light delivery vehicles based upon car body design.
The invention/concept, is now considered for use upon heavier commercial vehicle RVMA.
Figure 12- Indicates concept as may be applied to heavy commercial vehicles. The figure should be compared with the similar considerations as for motor cars and light commercials as in Figure 1A and lB above.
l) The Right portion of truck cabin body shell.
2) Rear View Mirror Assemblies/Bodies. (RVMA) All commercial vehicles have at least one RVMA (2M) on each side of the drivers/operators cabin, attached to a small movable gantry attached to the fore of the cabin door frames.
Some have additional "Convexed" mirror (2X) to assist in reversing monoevours, particularly on articulated vehicle tractors.
3) Small side indicator light, positioned to the front (or to the rear) of the cabin door surround 4) Front Light/Indicator assembly. In some designs 3) and 4) are one and same.
Figure 13 Indicates Plan and Layout as applicable to Larger commercial vehicle layouts.
l) Drivers/operators cabin body 2) Plan positioning of vehicle of Rear View Mirror Assemblies. (RVMA) 3) Small indicator lights on lower rear (front) body panels.
4) Position of Front Light/Indicator light profiles to Left and Right 5) Position of Rear Light/Indicator light profiles to Left and Right 6) Drivers/operators line of vision to rear.
A-A) shows line of vision of driver down right hand side of vehicle.
REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY D-D) shows line of vision of driver down left hand side of vehicle.
Figure 14 - Shows Elevations & Plans as for Figure 5 - "A" ---- "F" as applied to RVMA on Right Hand Side of larger commercial vehicle.
"A" - Elevation looking at RVMA from rear.
"B" - Plan looking at RVMA from above.
"C" - Elevation looking at RVMA from inside of vehicle outward.
"D" - Elevation looking at RVMA from front.
"E" - Plan looking at RVMA from below.
"F" - Elevation looking at RVMA from Side looking toward vehicle.
Numeric indices are as follows 1- Cabin Door frame (front) 2 - Movable Gantry 3 - Auxiliary RVMA body 4 - Main RVMA body 5 - Auxiliary Mirror 6 - Main Mirror 7 - Flexible Knuckles affixing RVMA Body to Gantry Figures 15 - 20 In similar way to Figures 6 - ii above, indications are given of possible positions as may be applied to commercial vehicle application of this invention.
Figure 15 - The Invention is positioned (Sa) and/or (Sb) as an extension to the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to technical incorporation into the RVMA design structure. This concept is shown by modification to Figure 14, Elevations and Plans above.
The Amber indicator covers (shaded) (Sa) (Sb) have been extended to cover the indicator light mechanism incorporated and affixed to the basic RVMA body. The indicator light would be positioned behind the amber transparent cover, in accordance design requirements.
Note: The invention could be affixed/incorporated to only (Sa) and/or only (Sb), depending upon manufactures RVMA design requirements.
Figure 16 - The Invention is shown (Ta) and/or ((Tb) as having been included into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, and is subject to redesigned RVMA structure. This concept has been shown by overwriting Figure 14, Elevations and Plans above.
Transparent Amber indicator covers (Ta) and (Tb) replace portions of the RVMA body, so as to allow light rays from the indicator light mechanism, mounted within/upon the RVMA body, to show through. Again design of the mounting and light will depend on manufacturers design and technical requirements.
Note: The invention could be affixed/incorporated to only (Ta) and/or only (Tb), depending upon manufactures RVMA design requirements.
REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Figure 17 - The Invention is shown (Ua) and/or (Ub) as having been inlayed into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, and is subject to redesigned RVMA structure. This concept has been indicated by modification to Figure 14, Elevations and Plans above. This figure modifies the inlayed design into RVMA as shown in Figure 16 above. Technical and design incorporation would also be in line with Figure 7 above.
Note: The invention could be affixed/incorporated to only (Ua) and/or only (Ub), depending upon manufactures RVMA design requirements.
The concepts shown in figures 16 & 17 indicate two, but not exhaustive design possibilities of inlayed transparent covers.
Figure 18 - The Invention is shown (V) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to technical modification to the RVMA design structure. This concept has been indicated as a modification to Figure 14, Elevations and Plans above. Amber indicator covers (V) have been placed upon the redesigned underside of the RVMA body, so as to minimise distractive glare to driver/operator. The indicator light mechanism is incorporated into the redesigned underside underside RVMA body.
Figure 19 - The Invention is shown (W) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to technical inclusion into the RVMA design structure. This concept has shown as a modification to Figure 14, Elevations and Plans above. Amber indicator covers (W) have placed on the redesigned topside of the RVMA body so as to minimise distractive glare to the driver/operator. The indicator light mechanism is Incorporated into the redesigned topside of RVMA.
Figure 20 - The Invention is shown (3a) and/or (4b) as having been incorporated into the basic lines of the exsisting RVMA, subject to redesigned RVMA structure. This concept has been shown as modification to Figure 14, Elevations and Plans above.
The body of the RVMA (3a) and/or (4b) consist entirely/almost entirely of amber coloured transparent material, with the indicator light mechanism, housed internally, allowing light from light to show through the RVMA shell.
Note: The invention could be affixed/incorporated as shown only in (3a) and/or only to (4b), depending upon manufactures RVMA design requirements.

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  1. REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
    CLAIMS 1 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly comprising a mirror, lighting means, and electrical supply means connected to the lighting means and capable of being linked to an electrical indicator system of a vehicle.
  2. 2 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly according to claim 1, wherein the lighting means comprises a bulb surrounded on one or more sides by a translucent cover.
  3. 3 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly according to claim 2, wherein the translucent cover is amber coloured
  4. 4 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the lighting means is attached to a protective means, which protective means surrounds at least part of the periphery of the mirror.
  5. 5 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly according to claim
    2 or 3 wherein the translucent cover is in the form of a protective means surrounding at least part of the periphery of the mirror.
  6. 6 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly according to any preceding claim when positioned on a vehicle, wherein the lighting means is positioned so as not to cause execssive distractive glare to an operator of the vehicle.
  7. 7 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly according to any preceding claim when positioned on a vehicle, wherein the lighting means is positioned so as to provide direct monitoring effect to an operator of the vehicle.
  8. 8 An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and illustrated in, any one or more of the accompanying drawings.
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