Patent ID: 6726340
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A rear view mirror apparatus for viewing an area directly behind a vehicle by the driver of the vehicle, the rear view mirror apparatus comprising:a plurality of stanchion portions being adapted for being coupled to a trunk lid of the vehicle such that said stanchion portions are positioned proximate a rear edge of the trunk lid; a mirror assembly being coupled to said stanchion portions, said mirror assembly being positioned between said stanchion portions, said mirror assembly being rotatable with respect to said stanchion portions such that said mirror assembly optically reflects a virtual image of the area directly behind the vehicle to be viewed by the driver; and said mirror assembly comprising a body portion, said body portion being coupled between said stanchion members, said mirror assembly comprising a reflective portion, said reflective portion being coupled to said body portion such that said body portion is rotated with respect to said stanchion portion for changing an angle of reflection of said reflective portion of the area behind the vehicle, said reflective portion being planar and having a substantially consistent thickness across a length and a width of said reflective portion such that said reflective portion does not distort images viewed in said reflective portion.