Patent ID: 6416208
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: B60Q,B60R

Abstract:
An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising:an exterior mirror assembly comprising: a fixed portion and a movable portion, said fixed portion being configured to mount to a side of the vehicle, said movable portion including a reflective element, said movable portion being movable about said fixed portion by one of a powerfold mechanism and a break-away mechanism between a normal viewing position wherein said movable portion is extended outwardly from the vehicle and a folded position wherein said movable portion is folded toward the side of the vehicle; said exterior mirror assembly including a mounting surface internal to said exterior mirror assembly and at least one security light assembly, said security light assembly including a light source and projecting a light pattern from said exterior mirror assembly when said at least one security light assembly is mounted at said mounting surface and said exterior mirror assembly is mounted on a side of the vehicle and said at least one security light is actuated; and wherein said security light assembly is configured in said exterior mirror assembly such that said light pattern illuminates a portion of the ground adjacent the side of the vehicle to thereby provide a lighted security zone adjacent the vehicle.