18389792. VEHICLE OUTER MIRROR simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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VEHICLE OUTER MIRROR

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Hiroshige Imaizumi of Chita-gun, Aichi-ken (JP)

VEHICLE OUTER MIRROR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18389792 titled 'VEHICLE OUTER MIRROR

The abstract describes a patent application for a vehicle outer mirror that includes an outer lens with a protruding portion, a cover for a light source, and a light guiding lens that guides light from the source.

  • The outer lens has a protruding portion that extends towards the outer side of the vehicle width direction, beyond the cover at the rear of the vehicle.
  • The light guiding lens has a main body portion that is positioned further along the inner face of the outer lens at the rear of the vehicle than the protruding portion.
  • An intermediate portion of the main body is separated from the inner face of the protruding portion towards the inner side of the vehicle width direction.
  • The light guiding lens includes an outer-side extending portion that branches from the rear portion of the main body and is positioned along the inner face of the protruding portion.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle mirrors - Lighting technology for vehicles

Problems Solved: - Efficient light guidance from the source - Integration of lighting components in the mirror design

Benefits: - Improved visibility for drivers - Enhanced safety on the road

Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers for vehicle mirrors - Lighting technology companies for innovative products

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the protruding portion of the outer lens improve visibility for drivers? 2. What advantages does the light guiding lens offer compared to traditional mirror designs?


Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle outer mirror includes: an outer lens that includes a protruding portion, the protruding portion protruding out toward a vehicle width direction outer side, at a vehicle rear side than a cover that covers a vehicle width direction outer side of a light source; and a light guiding lens that includes a main body portion, a rear portion of the main body portion being disposed further along an inner face of the outer lens at the vehicle rear side than the protruding portion, and an intermediate portion of the main body portion being separated from an inner face of the protruding portion toward a vehicle width direction inner side, and that includes an outer-side extending portion that is integral with and branches from the rear portion of the main body portion and that is disposed along the inner face of the protruding portion, the light guiding lens guiding light from the light source.

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