Patent ID: 7025467
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising: (a) a first mirror element having a reflective surface adapted to be pivotally supported on said vehicle; (b) a second mirror element having a reflective surface, proximate the first, adapted to be pivotally supported on said vehicle; (c) a first positioning device for selectively positioning said first and second mirror elements, in tandem, to provide the vehicle operator a planer view, directly rearward of the vehicle, from both said elements; and, (d) a second positioning device, for selectively pivoting said second mirror element in a generally downwardly, tilted position about an axis formed between said first mirror element and said second mirror element to provide the operator a downward view of the area adjacent the lower side of the vehicle from said second element during backing.