Patent ID: 8814371
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: B60R,B62J

Abstract:
1. A mirror assembly for viewing the blind spot behind a motorcycle rider, the mirror assembly comprising: a mirror with a reflecting surface with a major axis and a minor axis, the major axis being perpendicular to the minor axis, the reflecting surface being curved along at least part of the major axis of the reflecting surface and along at least part of the minor axis of the reflecting surface to reflect light from positions at a wide angle of view to a position where a rider would be seated, in use; and mounting means for positioning the mirror centrally upon the motorcycle, wherein, the curvature of the reflecting surface and the central mounting of the mirror allow a rider to have sight of the area to the side and rear of the motorcycle in addition to the area viewable in side mounted rear view mirrors, wherein the mirror further comprises a reference guide positioned beside the mirror which has a scale that marks an angle between a centre of the motorcycle and positions upon the reflecting surface such that the rider may judge an angle between the rider and an object viewed in the reflecting surface of the mirror.