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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2002
Paul R. Henion, Fort Gratiot, MI (US);
James S. Sturek, St. Clair, MI (US);
Graham B. Mccloy, Cundletown, AU;
Robert W. Gilbert, Willung, AU;
Bernard Duroux, Gharancieres, FR;
Neil J. Francis, Malvern, AU;
Paul R. Henion, Fort Gratiot, MI (US);
James S. Sturek, St. Clair, MI (US);
Graham B. McCloy, Cundletown, AU;
Robert W. Gilbert, Willung, AU;
Bernard Duroux, Gharancieres, FR;
Neil J. Francis, Malvern, AU;
Schefenacker Vision Systems USA Inc., Marysville, MI (US);
Abstract
A mirror assembly in which the mirror housing and multi-function backing plate provide various useful functions. The multi-function backing plate supports not only a conventional reflective element but also supports a wide angle reflective element. The wide angle reflective element may be adjustable. The multi-function backing plate supports an indicator light assembly so that the mirror assembly can provide an indicator light function. The multi-function backing plate also support a recessible spot or approach lamp which, when the mirror is in an operative position, is recessed within the housing. When the mirror is in an inoperative state, the multi-function backing plate can be rotated so as to expose the spot or approach light. Various light pipe configurations enable transmission of light projected from a light source mounted to and behind the multi-function backing plate to project light through the light pipe externally to the mirror housing to provide an indicator light function.