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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2002
Randall B Flowerday, Milford, MI (US);
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A mirror assembly is provided for use on an external surface of a vehicle having a mirrored surface disposed in an external shell and a mirror flag operably connected to the external shell for attachment to an external surface of a vehicle. The mirror flag includes at least one spoiler disposed between the external shell and the mirror flag for directing air flow caused by forward movement of the vehicle. Specifically, the at least one spoiler serves to direct the air flow away from the mirror assembly as well as away from the vehicle surface to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle and reduce wind noise produced by the air flow contacting the mirror.