Patent ID: 8899764
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A distortion free image capture mirror assembly which may be used with an automotive side view mirror; the mirror assembly comprising: a distortion free mirror; means associated with the distortion free mirror for eliminating distracting background views and directing or channeling the image from the critical blind spot area with a clear non-distorted view toward the driver, the means including a housing which supports the distortion free mirror, an image channeling awning mounted on the housing above the distortion free mirror, and an image channeling sill mounted on the housing below the distortion free mirror, where one or both of the image channeling awning and image channeling sill are adjustable, wherein side beams to the right and left sides of the distortion free mirror are provided, which beams also eliminate distracting background views and direct or channel the image from the critical blind spot area with a clear non-distorted view toward the driver and where both the image channeling awning and the image channeling sill are triangular, and wherein a further beam is provided, the beam extending from the apex of the triangular awning to the apex of the sill.