Patent ID: 6270225
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An exterior rearview mirror assembly of an automobile comprising:a left sideview mirror and a right sideview mirror mounted on front portion of said automobile with a support member;said left sideview mirror consisting of first, second, and third flat plane reflective portions for displaying regular rearview area, over taking area and blind spot area respectively, said first portion positioned nearest to driver of the automobile with 0 degree inclination, said second portion positioned between the first and the third portion with 2.2 degree inclination with respect to the first portion, and said third portion positioned furthermost to driver of the automobile with 10.5 degree inclination with respect to the first portion;said right side view mirror consisting of first, second, and third flat plane reflective portions for displaying regular rearview area, over taking area and blind spot area respectively, said first portion positioned nearest to driver of the automobile with 0 degree inclination, said second portion positioned between the first and third portion with 2.4 degree inclination with respect to the first portion, and said third portion positioned furthermost to driver of the automobile with 14.5 degree inclination with respect to the first portion;a first narrow reflective transition section positioned between said first and second flat portions of one of said left sideview mirror and said rightside view mirror, said first transition section graduating from said first flat portion to the second flat portion with a gradual change by 1/2 degree to 1 degree until said second flat portion;a second narrow reflective transition section positioned between said second and third flat portions of one of said left sideview mirror and said right sideview mirror, said second transition section graduating from said second flat portion to said third flat portion with a gradual change by 1/