公开(公告)号：US20170167872A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15444819

申请日：2017-02-28

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth L. Schierbeek

IPC: G01C17/38 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01C17/28 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04

CPC classification number: G01C17/38 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G01C17/28 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H05B1/0236

Abstract: A vehicle directional heading system suitable for use in a vehicle includes a forward viewing camera viewing through a heatable localized region of the windshield, which includes a heating element disposed thereat. A compass system includes a compass sensor and associated compass circuitry that, responsive to an output of the compass sensor indicative of sensed magnetic fields, is operable to determine a directional heading of the vehicle. When the heatable localized region is heated by an electrically resistive material of the heating element passing an applied electric current when the heating element is electrically powered, a magnetic signature is generated. The compass sensor of the compass system senses said magnetic signature, and the compass circuitry determines a vehicle directional heading of the vehicle that is compensated for the magnetic signature.

公开(公告)号：US09676336B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US15142194

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth C. Peterson ,  Gregory A. Huizen

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/074 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/002 ,  B60R1/0617 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/074 ,  B60R1/082 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head pivotally mounted at a mounting base configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle, and a camera module disposed at the mirror head and operable to capture image data. The camera module is adjustably disposed at the mirror head and pivots about a generally vertical pivot axis as the camera module is extended and retracted relative to the mirror casing. When extended, the camera module is disposed laterally sideward away from the mirror casing and is pivoted so as to have a rearward field of view, and when retracted, the camera module is disposed at the mirror casing and is pivoted so as to have an outboard field of view that is directed outward away from the side of the vehicle and from the rearward field of view of the camera module when extended.

公开(公告)号：US20170144511A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15352799

申请日：2016-11-16

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darin J. Snider ,  David K. Johnson

IPC: B60J1/18 ,  E06B7/14 ,  E05D15/06

CPC classification number: B60J1/1853 ,  E05D15/0621 ,  E05Y2201/684 ,  E05Y2600/526 ,  E05Y2900/55

Abstract: A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes at least one fixed window panel and a frame portion attached at the at least one fixed window panel. A movable window panel is movable along upper and lower rails of the frame portion and movable between a closed position and an opened position. At least one of the upper and lower rails includes a recess for receiving adhesive therein and a tapered end region at an end of the recess. The tapered end region includes at least one notch or groove through a wall that at least partially circumscribes the recess, with the notch or groove configured to allow excess adhesive to escape during the adhesive bonding of the at least one of the upper and lower rails to the at least one fixed window panel. The tapered end region has an outer tapered surface opposite the recess.

公开(公告)号：US20170106836A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15127810

申请日：2015-03-25

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Justin E. Sobecki ,  David P. O'Connell ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

IPC: B60R25/20 ,  G06F3/042 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: B60R25/2054 ,  B60Q1/0023 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60Q2400/50 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/04817

Abstract: A vehicle function control system includes a sensing and projecting module disposed at an exterior portion of the vehicle and having an illumination source operable to project a plurality of icons onto a ground area at or near the vehicle or an exterior surface of the vehicle, with each of the projected icons being representative of a respective vehicle function. The module includes a sensing device operable to sense the presence of a user at or near one of the projected icons and, responsive to the sensing of the presence of the user, the system determines which of the projected icons is being selected by the user. A control is responsive to an output of the sensing device and, responsive to determination of the user at or near a selected particular projected icon, the control controls a function of the vehicle associated with the selected particular projected icon.

公开(公告)号：US09616808B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US15072638

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darryl P. De Wind ,  Justin E. Sobecki ,  Eric S. Deuel

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  F21V5/04 ,  E05B85/10 ,  G07C9/00 ,  B60Q1/32

CPC classification number: B60R25/241 ,  B60Q1/0011 ,  B60Q1/2619 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2669 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/32 ,  B60Q1/323 ,  B60Q2400/40 ,  B60Q2400/50 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/209 ,  E05B81/54 ,  E05B85/10 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C2009/00325

Abstract: A ground illumination system for a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly configured to attach at a side of a vehicle, with a ground illumination module disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly and having a light source operable to emit light. The ground illumination module includes a reconfigurable display element. The reconfigurable display element is operable to form an icon responsive to one of (i) a user selection of an icon for display and (ii) programming of the reconfigurable display element for an icon for display. When the light source is operated and with the exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the side of the vehicle, light emitted by the light source passes through the reconfigurable display element and the ground illumination module projects the icon of the reconfigurable display element onto the ground area at the side of the equipped vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09604576B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US15161710

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： John T. Uken ,  Craig Kendall ,  Jeremy R. Shooks

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R19/28 ,  B60R19/46 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R16/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B60R22/44 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60R11/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R19/28 ,  B60R19/46 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0066 ,  B60R2011/0077 ,  B60R2022/4406 ,  B60S1/0881 ,  B60S1/0885 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: A vehicle mirror and camera mounting system includes a camera mounting bracket that includes an injection molded bracket formed by injection molding a polymeric molding resin. A camera, when its camera module is attached at the camera mounting bracket at the vehicle windshield, has a field of view through the vehicle windshield. The camera mounting bracket includes a mirror attachment portion configured for attaching an interior rearview mirror assembly thereat. At least one cover element is attached at (i) the camera mounting bracket, (ii) the camera module and/or (iii) the mirror mount so that the camera module and the camera mounting bracket are not readily viewable to a person viewing the construction from inside the vehicle. The mirror mount includes an electrical connector for electrical connection to (i) a connector at the camera module or (ii) a wire harness of the vehicle, with the connection hidden from view.

公开(公告)号：US20170067281A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15259155

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Drew C. Pretzer ,  Michael J. Hulst ,  Linh H. Pham

IPC: E06B3/44 ,  E06B7/23 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B60J1/17

CPC classification number: E06B3/4407 ,  B60J1/007 ,  B60J1/17 ,  E06B2003/4461

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle includes a fixed frame having a pair of opposite side frame members, an upper frame member and a lower frame member. A fixed window panel is disposed at a lower portion of the side frame members and at the lower frame member. A movable window panel is movable relative to the fixed window panel and the frame between an opened position and a closed position. Each of the side frame members includes a lower channel for receiving a side perimeter edge region of the fixed window panel and an end region of the lower frame member. An elastomeric seal is overmolded along the lower channel of the side frame member and is configured to receive and seal against (i) the side perimeter edge region of the fixed window panel and (ii) the end region of the lower frame member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的车窗组件包括具有一对相对的侧框架构件的固定框架，上框架构件和下框架构件。 固定窗面板设置在侧框架构件的下部和下框架构件处。 可移动窗板相对于固定窗面板和框架在打开位置和关闭位置之间是可移动的。 每个侧框架构件包括用于接收固定窗面板的侧周边区域和下框架构件的端部区域的下通道。 弹性体密封件沿着侧框架构件的下通道被包覆模制，并且被构造成接收和密封（i）固定窗面板的侧周边区域和（ii）下框架构件的端部区域。

公开(公告)号：US09587942B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14674396

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth L. Schierbeek

IPC: G01C9/26 ,  G01C17/38 ,  B60R1/12 ,  H05B1/02 ,  G01C17/28

CPC classification number: G01C17/38 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G01C17/28 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H05B1/0236

Abstract: A compass system for a vehicle includes a compass sensor and compass circuitry. The compass sensor is disposed at or near an interior heated surface of a windshield of a vehicle equipped with the compass system. The compass circuitry, responsive to an output of the compass sensor indicative of sensed magnetic signals or fields, is operable to determine a directional heading of the vehicle. The compass circuitry is operable to determine a magnetic signature generated by a heating element that heats the interior heated surface of the windshield when the heating element is powered. The compass circuitry, responsive to a determination that the heating element is powered, is operable to compensate the sensed magnetic signals to determine the vehicle directional heading. The compensation is derived from the determined magnetic signature. The compass circuitry may compensate the sensed magnetic signals by applying an offset derived from the determined magnetic signature.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的罗盘系统包括罗盘传感器和罗盘电路。 罗盘传感器设置在配备有罗盘系统的车辆的挡风玻璃的内部加热表面处或附近。 响应于指示感测的磁信号或场的罗盘传感器的输出的罗盘电路可操作以确定车辆的定向方位。 罗盘电路可操作以确定加热元件产生的磁性签名，该加热元件在加热元件供电时加热挡风玻璃的内部加热表面。 响应于确定加热元件被供电的罗盘电路可操作以补偿所感测的磁信号以确定车辆方向航向。 补偿来自确定的磁性签名。 罗盘电路可以通过应用从确定的磁性签名导出的偏移来补偿感测到的磁信号。

公开(公告)号：US09579955B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14834835

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Darin J. Snider

IPC: B60J1/18

CPC classification number: B60J1/1853

Abstract: A rear slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having an upper rail and a lower rail, a fixed window panel that is fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel that is movable along the upper and lower rails. The movable window panel has a first electrical element established at a surface thereof. The first electrical element is in electrical connection with a vehicle power source via a flexible cable having one end electrically connected to the first electrical element at the movable window panel and another end electrically connected to a second electrical connector at the fixed window panel. The flexible cable flexes in response to movement of the movable window panel relative to the fixed window panel. A wire guide is disposed at the fixed window panel and the flexible cable is routed along the wire guide.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后滑动窗组件包括具有上导轨和下导轨的框架部分，相对于框架部分固定的固定窗面板，以及可沿着上轨道和下轨道移动的可移动窗板。 可移动窗板具有在其表面上建立的第一电元件。 第一电气元件通过柔性电缆与车辆电源电连接，柔性电缆的一端在可移动窗口面板处电连接到第一电气元件，另一端电连接到固定窗口面板上的第二电连接器。 柔性电缆响应于可移动窗板相对于固定窗板的移动而弯曲。 电线导向器设置在固定窗面板上，柔性电缆沿导线引导。

公开(公告)号：US20160375846A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15262481

申请日：2016-09-12

Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： John T. Uken ,  Michael J. Baur ,  Ian A. McCabe ,  Hamid Habibi

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/04

CPC classification number: B60R16/0215 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02F1/133553 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/157 ,  Y10T29/49162 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: A method for making electrical connection to a mirror reflective element for a vehicular rearview mirror assembly includes providing a mirror reflective element having a front substrate and a rear substrate with an electro-optic medium disposed therebetween and in contact with a transparent conductive coating and a third surface reflector. A metallic electrical connector is provided that includes an attachment portion and a wire receiving portion. An electrical wire is inserted in the wire receiving portion such that at least one tang of the wire receiving portion engages the electrical wire to secure the electrical wire in the wire receiving portion and to make electrically-conductive connection with the electrical wire. The attachment portion is attached at the front or rear substrate to attach the electrical connector at the mirror reflective element such that the attachment portion electrically conductively connects to the transparent conductive coating or the third surface reflector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与用于车辆后视镜组件的镜反射元件电连接的方法包括提供具有前基板和后基板的镜反射元件，其中设置在其间的电光介质并与透明导电涂层和第三 表面反射器。 提供了金属电连接器，其包括附接部分和电线接收部分。 电线被插入到电线接收部分中，使得电线接收部分的至少一个脚部接合电线以将电线固定在电线接收部分中并且与电线形成导电连接。 附接部分附接在前基板或后基板上，以将电连接器附接在镜反射元件处，使得附接部分导电地连接到透明导电涂层或第三表面反射器。