Patent ID: 6142639
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A multi-function optical beam reflecting and steering system, for an exterior vehicle mirror for a vehicle having also an interior rear-view mirror, characterized by(a) a wedge mirror (1);(b) angular adjustment means, including a cam means operationally connected to said wedge mirror (1), controlled by a reflectivity setting on the vehicle's interior rear-view mirror (30) through a central microcontroller means (33) which provides settings for related view positions at the selected reflectivity setting;(c) mounting means (3) affixed to said wedge mirror (1) to provide a limited, variable, rotation to provide a complete range of view positions and reflectivity positions to said wedge mirror (1);(d) a single motor operationally connected to said angular adjustment means to adjust said wedge mirror (1) through a complete range of view positions and at least two different reflectivity positions for each view position;(e) loading means (4) to positively load said wedge mirror (1) such that said cam means remains in contact with a cam driver operationally connected to said motor; and(f) control means (33) for control of said motor to cause movement for view adjustment and reflectivity adjustment.