Patent ID: 6247821
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A combined forward and rearward viewing mirror viewing system for permitting a driver using the mirror system to see objects forward and rearward of a motor vehicle, the system being mountable to a motor vehicle, said system comprising:a housing having a front side and a back side, said back side having an opening therein to permit viewing into an interior of said housing, said housing having a distal end, a middle portion and a proximal end;a window in said front side of said housing;an arm for securing said housing to motor vehicle, said arm having a first end and a second end, said first end of said arm being adapted for mounting to a door of the motor vehicle, said second end of said arm being coupled to said housing;a first mirror for viewing objects forward of the motor vehicle in a first field of view, said first mirror being mounted in said interior of said housing, said mirror being angled toward the proximal end of the housing;a second mirror for viewing objects forward of the mirror vehicle, said second mirror being mounted in said interior of said housing;a thrid mirror for viewing objects forward of the motor vehicle, said thrid mirror being mounted in said interior of said housing;wherein said first mirror is located adjacent to said proximal end of said housing, said third mirror is located adjacent to said distal end of said housing, and said second mirror is located between said first mirror and said second mirror;wherein said second mirror is pivotally mounted on a pivot shaft in said housing, said pivot shaft having an adjustment knob mounted thereon for permitting adjustment of an angle of said second mirror with respect to said window for adjusting a seconded field of view reflected by said second mirror; andwherein said third mirror is pivotally mounted on a pivot shaft in said housing, said pivot shaft having an adjustment knob mounted thereon for permitting adjustment of an angle of said third mirror with respect to said window for adjusting a third field of view reflected by said second mirror, wherein said third mirror is adjustable independently of said second mirror.