ES2362255B1 - ASSEMBLY OF MULTISEÑAL EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR OF A VEHICLE. - Google Patents

Abstract

Multi-signal exterior rearview mirror assembly. # Includes: # - a structural part that forms a perimeter frame (Fr) that defines the outline of a first backward opening (Op1) that encompasses a main reflecting moon (G1) ; # - a second front opening (Op2) in an area opposite to said main moon (G1); # - a first light module (D1) capable of emitting a first turning signal through said second opening ( Op2) forward and sideways; and # - a second light module (D2, D2G) capable of emitting a second turn signal back, synchronized with the first turn signal (D1) to produce the same function, said second light module being (D2, D2G) independent in construction of the first luminous module (D1), and being located in a portion of said structural part (Fr) that forms a perimeter frame or in a portion of an adjacent piece.

Description

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It is important to provide the vehicle with location-

so that it is visible both day and night,

Multi-signal exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle.

Technical Sector

The present invention relates generally to a multi-signal exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle adapted to emit at least one turn signal in three directions forward, the side and back, and in particular a rearview mirror assembly with a first luminous module arranged in a frontal part, in an area opposite to the main moon, and to emit a first turn forward and to the side, and a second luminous module, independent in construction of the first luminous module located in a structural part that excludes said frontal part, and capable of emitting a second signal at least backward, synchronized with said first turn signal to produce the same function.

State of the prior art

Several patent documents, rearview mirror assemblies with built-in turn signal that emit such a signal in three directions forward, the side and back are known in the market to produce these three directions of emission of the same signal, these mirrors they have a single luminous module that controls through a closed window by an external transparent cover that extends from the front, opposite the main moon, to the farthest end of the body, where they have a projection, slope or a shape that allows the light to be emitted backward.

The resulting shape of said transparent cover and signal device is a long curved piece, just like its internal parts, and extends over the front perimeter of the rearview mirror, which implies a variety of problems, such as:

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The molds of the curved and elongated pieces have cavities that vary in angle along the extension, their complicated and costly demoulding.

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These curved pieces are more unstable, have deformations, tensions.

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The joining of curved pieces by welding is complicated, produces deformations, water inlets and the device splits shortly.

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Some point receives a greater incidence of external light on the emitters, this produces situations during the day when the signal is imperceptible.

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The projection of said transparent coincides with the most protruding area of the vehicle on the sides, susceptible to being hit, and being damaged.

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The projection of said transparent produces a complicated assembly of parts and aerodynamic noise.

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Each mirror has an external curve and a different inclination, this prevents standardizing parts to be reused in different vehicles; and implies more development time, cost of molds, parts and tooling.

front and side dark side, so you can see the door, or its handle when climbing it, functions difficult to integrate if they are part of a unique curved device, due to additional cavities.

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It is important to have operating indicator lights near the moon or mirror, said witnesses indicate the state of peripheral detection or intercommunication systems that involve looking back at said mirror, said testigofacilitala light locating the respective moon or mirror mirror.

One such rearview mirror assembly incorporating a single curved light module is described in US6280068, which contains a partition that divides its interior into two cameras, one that houses a light emitter for a signal of backward turn and another housing a light emitter to emit a forward turn signal, but both cameras share the same transparent cover and form a single module or device.

Another rear-view mirror assembly with a single curved light module to emit a light-forward, side-and-back turn signal is described in patent application US2001010633A1, which in its paragraph [18] describes how its light transmitting cover 13 is fixed, for example by welding, by its peripheral edge 14 to the edge of the housing 12 of the lighting unit. The difficulty of carrying out such welding of such curved parts has already been mentioned above.

The present applicant is not aware of proposals to solve the problems set forth above, of which the known rearview mirror assemblies that emit light forward, side and rear suffer from the use of a single luminous module of great curvature. Explanation of the invention

It is necessary to solve the problems that the state of the current technique does not cover by providing a multi-signal rear-view assembly based on including at least two independent light modules under construction, but associated so that a first one emits a first luminous signal turning forward and the side and a second luminous module emits a second luminous signal backward in a synchronized manner with the first, thus avoiding the problems caused by the luminous modules of great curvature used in the state of the technique to carry out the emission of light in the three commented directions, among which are the referred to the manufacturing and assembly of the curved parts that compose them, as well as the difficulty of standardization when using them in different rearview mirror assemblies, since a large part of rearview mirror sets of vehicles distinguish coughs have equal structural parts

or very similar, such as the frame or portions of the frame covering the main moon thereof, one or both of the light modules of the rearview mirror assembly proposed by the invention can be standardized for a plurality of said rearview mirror assemblies of different vehicles.

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In other words, the inclusion of at least two luminous modules in the rearview mirror assembly proposed by the invention allows for a more robust and compact construction, using fewer molds, having a flatter joint design to better weld between parts, as well as being reusable in different mirrors.

The present invention relates to a multi-signal rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle, comprising:

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a structural part that forms a perimeter frame that defines the outline of a first opening backwards, with reference to the axis of circulation of the vehicle, in its sense of normal circulation, which encompasses a reflecting main moon;

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at least a second front opening or window for lightning, in an outside of a housing of said rearview mirror assembly, or between semi-housings, in an area opposite to said main moon;

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a first luminous module capable of emitting at least a first turn signal through said second window opening for light step, covering an extension of light emission at least in a horizontal plane between a forward direction and to the side, with reference to said axis of circulation of the vehicle, in its sense of normal circulation;

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a second light module capable of emitting at least a second turn signal at least backward, synchronized with said first turn signal to produce the same function, said second light module being independent in construction of the first light module , and being located in a portion of said structural part that forms a perimeter frame or in a portion of a part of the rearview mirror assembly adjacent to said structural part that forms a perimeter frame.

For an exemplary embodiment, said light modules are electrically interconnected and associated with a controller circuit to emit their respective light signals in unison or in synchronization.

In the present specification, the rearview mirror assembly housing is understood as a structural assembly comprising the opaque outer shell and comprising at least one of the following elements, or a combination thereof, and / or other structural parts, at least one housing cover, one more semi-carcasses, complementary otapas and / or includes or integrates the adjacent housing frame sometimes as a single piece housing.

Said portion of a perimeter frame where the second light module is located is comprised, for an example of embodiment, in the outer third of said rearview mirror assembly furthest from the vehicle body, and preferably is the portion of the structural structural part ¡S away from the vehicle body, visible from behind on an axis that passes through said rear-view mirror assembly, parallel to the axis of movement of the vehicle.

The portion of said perimeter frame defines an external, internal or central recess depending on the example of embodiment in which the second light module is housed, preferably without protruding from the outer contour of the perimetraly frame sometimes extending over an adjacent part of the cover Exterior.

For another embodiment, the second light module is attached to an area of the interior contour of said portion of said structural part that forms a perimeter frame.

In the case where the second light module is not in said perimeter frame, but in the said adjacent piece, this is for a preferred embodiment of said case a support piece of the main moon of an auxiliary moon G2 adjacent to said main moon, being said support piece in general but not limited to a set of the plate holder.

Each of the aforementioned luminous modules comprises a transparent or translucent part that includes at least one external cover through which the respective luminous signals to the outside come out.

For an exemplary embodiment, the transparent translucent outer covers are separated by an opaque wall between the first and the second light module, said opaque wall covering part of the internal electro-optical structure or interface of at least one of said light modules.

Said opaque wall interpolated between both luminous modules, in general it is a structural opaque part of the rear-view mirror, acts as a cover for protection against bumps and scratches, and allows to improve the light contrast with respect to the incidence of external rays during the day on its day. respective electro-optic interface composed of the light source, optics, reflectors and other elements included in the LED light modules, circuits, intermediate optics, light guides, collimators, reflectors, parabolas.

Depending on the exemplary embodiment, said opaque wall is part of the rearview assembly of the group that includes the following elements: part of said rearview mirror housing, a complementary cover, part of said first light module or said second light module or another luminous module

The independence between said first and second modules allows other signals to be incorporated in the first module to have a better perception of the vehicle seen from the front during the day, or seen from the side on its dark side during the night, and in the second module backwards. s, a welcome light that illuminates the door of the vehicle in the area of the handle and some indicator lights of operation of the related peripheral detection systems to move back using the respective rear-view mirror which facilitate:

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Locate the vehicle to include a second sign visible from the front during the day or night.

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Locate the vehicle by including a third signal visible from its dark side during the night.

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Locate and illuminate the door before getting into the vehicle using the second associated module that emits light backwards.

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Obtain an operation indicator light of said flashing signal

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Obtain a warning light of operation of a peripheral sensor-sensor system of said vehicle.

The independence of interconnected modules allows you to change and change your position in order to adapt to the curved areas of different mirror housings and reuse these modules in different mirrors.

For an embodiment, the first light module is adapted to emit:

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a first signal that is part of the turn signal and is issued to the front and side simultaneously with the associated module facing backwards.

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a second front signal of continuous ignition location, visible from the front of the vehicle for perception during the day or night.

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a third side signal of continuous ignition location, visible from the dark side occupied by said protective cover that does not emit light.

For the same embodiment, the second light module is adapted to emit:

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a first signal that is part of the turn signal and is emitted back and side, simultaneously with the associated front-facing module.

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a light that illuminates the vehicle door before getting into it.

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an operating indicator light that emits at least one light color the state of peripheral systems related to looking back using said mirror.

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an operating warning light that uses the same turn signal light deflected by an optical appendix.

Brief description of the drawings

The characteristics of the invention will be understood as being better distributed from the attached drawings that are illustrative and non-limiting. It is understood that an expert on the subject based on them, associating, relating elements at the end or varying the design, can obtain a similar product, without leaving the scope of the present invention:

Fig. 1 is a top view of a fourth vehicle with a 500 axis of movement, an extreme lateral line XL, some external viewpoints forward, side and rearward Fv, Sv, internal RV or driver Dv; and the multi-exterior rearview mirror assembly proposed by the invention, where it can be seen an illuminated horizontal field 100 and one not illuminated 200, within this, a signal pattern that emits a first module D1 towards the front 102a, combined with one a second module D2 that emits backward 102, on a backward axis ¡S 502 parallel to the axis of circulation 500 for the same turn signal;

Fig. 2 is a top view analogous to Fig. 1, where the horizontal front signal emission pattern FL is seen on an axis 501 parallel to the circulation axis, the lateral signal emission pattern SL overune 50 perpendicular to the circulation axis and a beam of light towards the WL door that illuminates a Da area of the Car body;

Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a multi-signal rearview mirror assembly where a single module D1 front one D2 is made with an external recess 19 of engagement in the frame Fr, where said module D2 includes an integrated signal provided by a sub-module D2a emitting the light WL towards the vehicle door. There is an integrated signal provided by a sub-module D2b which is a test of operation of detection systems or peripheral sensors of the vehicle;

Fig. 4 is a front perspective view of a multi-mirror rearview mirror assembly with a front module D1 where a dotted line can be seen on some separation surfaces of different function cavities, device modules D1a, D1b, D1c; a detail of the electro-optic interface eiN (LED's30, circuits 20) of a module backwards D2 is seen in transparency, and an opaque zone Cp is seen, interpolated between the modules as a protection of the luzexterna and the blows; front 501 parallel to the axis of circulation, to the side 503 perpendicular said axis and back 502 parallel to the axis of circulation but in the opposite direction;

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on line A-A of Fig. 4, on the front modules D1a with light guide GL associated with the backward module D2 for the same signal, and perimeter compacted of a transparent window Pw of a single emission module in three directions forward, the side and back, relative to the front windows Fw of a front module D1 with its external transparent1, which occupies the second openingOp2 separated by an opaque interpolated area Cp, which does not emit light nL , and a second module D2 with its outer transparent cover 11 which emits the same type of signal backwards from the frame Fr of said assembly, visible from the viewpoint of the rearward Revved said vehicle. Said visible part from behind is divided into three thirds T1, T2, T3, where a third T3 is the area furthest from the Car body which preferably includes the second signal module D2;

Fig. 6 is a front perspective view of a multi-signal rearview mirror assembly whose front module D1 employs irregular parabolas iPy and a front video camera Cv; it is observed that the transparent surface 11 of the signal device D2 (which normally occupies a portion of the frame Fr) extends over an outer covered partcC, adjacent to said frame Fr.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken on the A-AdelaFig line 6, over the cavities of a frontal module D1b corresponding to the frontal signal FL separated by a surface of the lateral signal SL which in turn emits light in a optical axis Sb perpendicular to the circulation axis 500 of said vehicle;

Fig. 8 is a detail of a cross-section taken along the line B-B of Fig. 6 on a backward module D2 inserted in the recess 19 of the outer part of the frame Fr, where they are observed:

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an electro-optic interface eiN, formed by a complex optical body 4, a prismatic mirror7 for the coupling of the light of its LEDs 30.

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a means of protecting the incidence of luzexternaOb1 on said LEDs 30 from an opaque external structural covering Cp.

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an appendix8 occupies said Sw signal signal window on the internal part of said Fri frame that employs the same light source as said turn signal.

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an optical interface oiN formed by the optical body 4, internal reflection surfaces9 and the transparent external surface 11 of light disengagement. It is noted that said module D2 is mounted from the external recess 19, therefore the internal part of the frame Fri is visible by the conductor Dv,

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as a variant said module D2 can locate the transparent surface of light output 11 towards the outside of said frame, towards its interior or in the middle area and / or be a module that has a visible opaque part that replaces an opaque part of the visible frame as a supplementary part to that framework.

Fig. 9 is a detail of a section B-B such as Fig. 8 on a variant of the backward module D2 with the difference that its electro-optical interface eiN has in the light coupling of its LEDs an optical body complex4 with light entry optics 6 and the external incident light protection Ob1 on said LEDs 30 is an opaque part of the internal body 10 or interface of the front module D1;

Fig. 10, front perspective view of a rear-view mirror whose front module D1 has a transparent one capable of representing fi gures, preferably in the form of an Ar-arrow pointing towards the side of said vehicle; these figures can be defined by a limit between the two materials but over injected in bi-material over the opaque part of said cover,

Fig. 11, is a coordinate graph that represents on the “y” axis the light emission intensity for the continuous ignition signalsFL, SL and WL, and on the “x” axis the on and off frequency produced by said circuit controller that acts with pulses of current between zero and one on said LEDs at a speed such that the human eye perceives said frequency of light emitted as continuous ignition.

Fig. 12 is a detail of a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of a similar shape Fig. 7 on a variant of the backward module D2 which is attached to a part of the frame Fr or the perimeter of the housing C , said attached area is a surface 49 designed and adapted so that the module is perfectly coupled to the frame, therefore said module D2 forms a supplementary frame portion, and the opaque part of said external and internal module is part of its interface or support body 10;

Fig. 13 is a front perspective view of a multi-signal rearview mirror assembly whose front emissions are formed by modules or signal devices D1a, D1b and D1c with their cavities and exit windows all separated from each other;

Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken on the A-Ade line Fig. 13 on a front signal D1a emitting by separate windows (W1, W2, W3, ...) and the associated module D2 to emit the same signal but visible from behind Rv, is located in the set plate holder moons. It can be seen in detail that the electro-optic interface eiN is below the moon G1;

Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the A-AdelaFig.11 line rails, for an exemplary embodiment with the glass plate assembly divided into two moons, with the output of a light from the sub-module D2a directed towards the door by means of the WL beam from the slope St entredichasdos moons G1 and G2;

Fig. 16 is a detailed perspective view, partially sectioned and partly transparent, of a detail of a moons plate holder assembly having: the eiN electro-optical interface, formed by a complex optical body 4, the light source with its LEDs 30 and circuit 20 are partly below the moon G2; and the optical interface oiN formed by a part of said optical body4 and the transparent surface of emission and coupling of light 11 is between the moon G2 and the structural frame Fr. It is observed in this example of embodiment, that the small window that emits an operating warning light taking advantage of the same light of the flashing signal is a small Swe input that extends from said transparent surface11; and the step between both moons G1 and G2 has, a light WL towards the door Da that emits a separate sub-module D2a, an output of sound So, a test light Sw2 of the flashing light derived from an appendix28 of the body4 of the signal D 2, and a second test light independent of the flashing light with its own light source (sub-module) D2b that emits light of at least one color as a complement to a camera, radar or laser scanner detection system vehicle peripheral;

Fig. 17 is a detailed front perspective view, partially sectioned and partly transparent, of the glass plate assembly of the same embodiment as in Fig. 16 with an eiN interface formed by an optical body4 and a light source 30 below a moon. The small window Swe is observed, which emits the operation indicator light of the flashing signal as an extension of the transparent surface 11; and the moons on two levels forming a step St between G1 and G2 and the door light WL emitted by sub-module D2 and the operating indicator light for this variant (sub-module) D2b, included in part of D2 in said step. The complementary moon G2 has a Cv camera that is part of the interface of an associated detection system which test signal (sub-module D2b) all integrated under the same moon G2;

Figs. 18 are respective rear partial views of the end of some rearview mirror assemblies where the engagement of the back signal module D2 with light towards the door integrated in said sub-module D2 and a transparent cover 11 with respect to the housing frame or plate frame is observed portaunas, for different examples of realization. Specific:

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in Fig. 18a D2 it is mounted on a recess 19 outside the frame-housing Fr.

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in Fig. 18b D2 it is mounted on an interior recess 29 in the frame-housing Fr, occupying a middle or edge area of said frame, it is observed that the operating light output is an extension of the transparent surface 11 of the signal device D2 or what is the same a visible part by the conductor of said surface 11.

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in Fig. 18c D2 it is mounted on the edge or frame-plate portal FrG;

D2 and / or the transparent surface 11 of light output thereof can also be mounted on the edge or middle area of said frame Fr.

Fig. 19 is a rear view of a rearview mirror assembly comprising alternative backward signal emission modules, capable of working associated with the first frontal module, which are: D2m behind the moon , D2d at the bottom of the frame, D2s in the rearview mirror support to the body. A sub-module D2a light and an alternative and independent sub-module D2b test light are observed in the internal frame, which illuminate the door as a welcome to the subiral vehicle

or as a functioning test of peripheral systems;

Fig. 20 is another rear view of a rearview mirror assembly for another exemplary embodiment for which it comprises a module D2 of the turn signal disposed in the central part of the edge of the perimeter frame Fr. that said surface

or external transparent cover 11 of the module D2 is located between the external parts Fro and internal Fri of said perimeter frame Fr; it also has a light emitting module D2a towards the door, and a sub-module D2b that emits an operating indicator test light, associated with a peripheral detection system, in this case a vision camera Cv that is in the same moon We observe independent alternative positions of said sub-modules D2a, and D2b on the glass plate, or the SD support;

Fig. 21 is another rear perspective view of a rear-view mirror assembly with a signal module D2 at the edge of a window-holder plate assembly, with a step St formed between the moons G1 and G2 irrespective of the direction of rotation and sub-direction. module D2a of light towards the door, we observe the sub-module D2b for an associated test light and next to the Cv chamber being part of the same interface, also other examples of location of said sub-modules in other examples are observed as an example parts of the rear-view mirror.For this example of embodiment in Figs. 20 and 21 it can be seen that the small Swe window, which emits the operating indicator light of the flashing signal is an opening and lateral extension of the transparent surface 11;

Fig. 22 is a front perspective view of a rearview mirror assembly whose front module D1 has a reflecting cavity based on a collimator Co, with a reflecting upper surface Rx for protection against the incidence of external light Ob1 to produce a shadow18 in that cavity and divert

or absorb external light according to Ob2 beams to improve daylight contrast;

Fig. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken on the A-AdelaFig line.22, where a frontal module D1 is shown that has a collimator in its cavity, which is covered by a reflector that is covered with the shadow 18 of the projection of an upper surface Rx represented by a line RxL;

Fig. 24 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B of Fig. 22, where a vertical illuminated angle <a, formed between the focal point of the front signal signal Fbyelhazdeluz external incident Ob1 can be seen leaving the Co reflector in the shade 18 and behind said angle <a in said cavity to improve the signal emission contrast during the day;

Fig. 25 is a side view of the rear-view mirror of Fig. 22, with partial cross-sections taken along the D-Dvertical lines of Figs. 26 and 27, to see details of the electro-optic eiN interface (optics 4, LEDs 30, circuits 20, beams of light) of the devices and functions of the D2 module which are:

-sub-module D2a, provides the welcome light that uses a WL beam oriented towards the vehicle door.

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D2, provides the turning light that employs a beam Rb oriented towards the rear of the vehicle.

-Sub-module D2b, provides the auxiliary operation indicator light of peripheral detection systems, and employs a direct-vision driver dv beam;

Fig. 26 is a cross-sectional view taken along the CC line according to Fig. 22 and 25 detail of the interface eiN of the part of the multi-module module leading to the level of the cavity of the sub-module D2a that produces the right light to emit a beam WL directed towards the door by illuminating a door In the same area, it uses an optical body4 and some LEDs 30 and this illuminated area is between the vision of the driver Dv and the vision of the rear eye spots Rv;

Fig. 27 is a cross-sectional view taken along the E-Ede line of Fig. 25, where a detail of the eiN interface of the part of the multi-signal module can be seen backwards at the level of sub-module D2b that produces a warning light dv of operation of a peripheral system of detection or intercommunication between vehicles, or of a signal, said hazdv is oriented in such a way that it allows a direct vision dv towards the eyes of the conductor Dv;

Fig. 28 is a perspective view of the side of a vehicle, showing the projections of the beams of the different functions and signaling points of view that influence the modules included in the rearview mirror assembly proposed by the invention. Specifically in said Figure it can be seen that:

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the associated modules D1 and D2 emit a visible turning light to the front, side and behind, by some ocular points to the front Fv, to the side Sv and behind Rv.

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Sub-module D2a produces a welcome light by means of a beam WL that illuminates an area of the door Da between the eye points of the driver Dv and those behind the vehicle Rv.

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Sub-module D2b emits a warning light of operation of a peripheral system and uses a direct beam dv of any color, or of variable color, visible by the eyes of the conductor Dv;

Fig. 29 is a front perspective view of a rearview mirror assembly whose front module D1 has on its cavity a reflecting surface Rx consisting of an internal surface part of the reflector 12 or internal body 10, forming a module module assembly al-tapay has a complementary cover Cc frontal shock protection;

Fig. 30 is another front perspective view of a

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rearview mirror assembly analogous to that of Fig. 29, but with a complementary cover Cc that replaces the previous one and includes a module or independent device D1b to produce a FL front signal; and has a built-in camera Cv.

Fig. 31, section BD of Fig. 30, we see that device D1b which emits the signal LA positioned on the complementary external cover Cc that is independent of device D1a, and has:

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A thermal interface with elements to remove heat from its light source by proximity transmission, complementary holes Ai on the outer cover, Ai1 and AI2 inside for ventilation by air circulation and / or convection, and an inner cover as a radiator R.

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Some intermediate op optics between the transparent 1 and 1 LED 30.

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A transparent outside1 volume outwards relative to the general level of the caracas CL.

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The Rx reflector that extends above the electro-optical interface (Op optics, re fl ector 12, Parables PbyLED’s30) as protection

or eave Rx to the incidence of external light Ob1 forming a shadow18 below and behind Ob1 that improves the contrast of the signal during the day.

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Individual parabolic cavities or Pb cavities for each LED 30.

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A protrusion Protection of the outer cover or protrusion housing in front of its transparent 1a as shock protection.

Fig. 32, section BB of Fig. 30, the elements described in Fig. 31 are observed and in particular that the device D1b that produces the frontal signal FL has a parabolaso individual reflecting cavities Pb for each emitter 30 with its parallel focal axes Fb1, Fb2, Fb3; and that said emitters (LEDs or chip LEDs inserted directly into the PCB circuit 20) are arranged in substantially parallel planes (y1, y2, y3, y4) in either a flexible circuit 20F or in associated and interconnected support plates; in order to obtain solidarity beams in parallel directions (Fb1, Fb2, Fb3). See detail of the transparent 1a in front of the line of the rearview mirror CL to bring the rearward volume of the rear view mirror assembly, and detail of the reflector Rx that produces the shadow 18 to the emitters30, optical Optical chamber camera.

Fig. 33 is a front perspective view of a rear-view mirror with two intermittent intermittent devices D1a and D2, arranged in a complementary cover Ccyrepresents that said cover forms a subset superimposed on the external cover C of the retrovisory is capable of incorporating a cover with any type of devices that produce the described front signals, such as the cover Cc1 with the front part of the flasher D1a, and / or as the cover Cc2 with the device D1c that produces the side position signal SL, and / or a third cover with a device D1b that produces the white light signal towards the front FL.

Fig. 34 is a vertical section BB of the fi g. 33 it is observed that said complementary subset formed by Cc2 + D1a + D1c is supplementary and is disposed above the external cover of said rearview mirror C, and its electro-optical interface composed of the light source, (circuit and LED 20 and 30, reflective means 12, refractive light guides GL, and divided into a transparent guide. + GL which produces at least one internal axial reflection of the frontal device light) said interface occupies an external volume Excluding internal volume Visits said housing.

Detailed description of some examples of realization

For a better understanding of some examples of realization, before explaining the operation and construction characteristics of the signal modules, locators, or witnesses of operation or welcome light used, we refer to:

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- Points of view surrounding the signals, areas of light and shadow, directions, angles and emission patterns, main beams and reference axes of the vehicle.

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-Modules of rear-view mirror signals, characteristics, and extension of transparent surfaces or windows.

2.1.-Types of signals. Location, cavities, separations, fit, fixation, independent modules, integration of signals in a module, integration of signals in structural parts of the rear-view mirror.

3.0.-Protection of the signal modules against knocks.

3.1.-Protection against the incidence of external light during the day. Contrast.

3.2.-Protection against overheating. Refrigeration

4.0.-Locators, operation indicators, acoustics, sensors.

4.1.-Camera, intrusion detectors, sensors.

We define:

1.0.-The multi-mirror rearview mirror assembly has (see Figs1,2,4 and 28):

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An outgoing position on the side with respect to the body of the vehicle Car which allows to project a horizontal area of light 100 towards the outer side of the body, limited by a line 00 with respect to an area shaded 200 towards the interior of the body; within said light area 100 the following reference points of view are visible and facing Fv, side Sv, and behind Rv; and a view of the conductor Dv that is within said shadow area 200, from which it perceives a tangential view Tv of the light output of the second signal module D2 that emits backward and / or a direct vision dv of a turn signal of the turn signal that producedichosegundomoduleD2atravà © of a small Sw window located in the inner part Fri of said frame-housing Fr, or perceives an independent operating signal to the source of said turn signal provided by a sub-module D2b

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an axis 500 of vehicle circulation,

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an axis 501 passing through the frontaly module is parallel to the axis of circulation,

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an axis 502 that passes through the signal module backwards D2yes parallel to the circulation axis but in the opposite direction,

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an axis 503 perpendicular to the axis of circulation and passes through the rearview assembly in the cavity that produces the lateral signal SL,

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an extreme tangential line XL parallel to the axis of circulation and of the extreme end of the vehicle that bears bumps, rubs and scratches.

The directions and emission angles of the signals according to their main beams are:

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Fb: front emission direction "front beam" towards the ocular points Fv parallel to the axis 500 of the vehicle.

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Sb: direction of lateral emission "side beam" towards the ocular points Sv perpendicular to the axis 500 of the vehicle.

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Rb: rear beam emission direction towards the eye points Rv parallel to the axis 500 of the vehicle but in the opposite direction.

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102: Horizontal emission angle of module D2 backwards from axis 502 with a pattern illuminated out of a minimum of 55 °.

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102F: front and side signal angle of the front signal module D1 which together with the 102 emit the turn signal in three directions, forward, side and back.

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101: Front angle signal FL with an illuminated pattern greater than 20 ° horizontally on each side of the focaly floor corresponds to the diurnal and nocturnal fixed light locator of the D1b module whose focal axis is 501.

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103: side signal angle SL with an illuminated pattern greater than 15 ° horizontally on each side of its focal axis corresponding to the locator signal from the fixed night light side of the module or cavity D1c whose focal axis It is 503 perpendicular to the axis of the vehicle.

2.0.-We classify these signals into two groups, one to the front-side emitted by the module D1 or by the submodules, devices or cavities D1a, D1b, D1 and other throttle module D2, by submodules or devices D2, D2G, D2a, D2b; to which correspond a set of transparent windows in the front of the mirror Fwo1, and a set of transparent windows Rw or 11 for signals emitting backwards or the door (see Figs. 2, 4, 5, 11, 18, 24 and 25).

Said rearview set is divided into three zones

or thirds to differentiate its position with respect to the Car body, considering the first third T1 the closest to said body, and the third third T3 the furthest from the body where the transparent windows Rwo11 of the modules D2, D2G are located in a portion of the structural part that is the perimeter frame Fry from where they emit the signals backwards (see Fig. 5).

In said rearview assembly, said first frontal light module D1 is an integrated multi-signal module that has independent internal cavities to accommodate, in addition to a first light device D1a emitting said turning signal, at least a second D1b and / or a third luminous device D1c.

2.1.-Therefore in the front multi-signal module D1 that group the cavities D1a, D1b, D1c:

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D1a: it is a sub-module, cavity or forward-turn signal device.

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FL: is a location signal produced by a luminous device capable of emitting a forward-facing fixed white light (FL) signal that operates simultaneously with another analog signal emitted from a set The rear-view mirror is arranged on the other side of the vehicle and is visible through ocular points located in front (Fv), whose focal axis (Fb) coincides with the frontal axis 501, parallel to the axis of circulation, occupies the cavity or sub-module D1b.

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SL: it is a signal of lateral location of yellow-orange fixed light whose focal axis Sb, where the luminous intensity is maximum with respect to the emitted light has a minimum of 0.6 candles, coincides with the lateral axis 503, perpendicular to the axis of circulation, occupies the cavity or lateral module D1c, are emitted together with the rear-view mirror on the other side of the vehicle.

Said signals develop at least a second function to make an advance warning of door opening when they are interrelated with the activation of the handles of said doors.

For the exemplary embodiment, said multi-signal rear view assembly employs a second D1b and / or third light device D1c capable of emitting said location light FL fixed to the front of white light, it is suitable for working at two intensities bright.

In addition, said second D1b and / or third luminous device D1c capable of emitting the fixed location signal FL towards the white light front and / or the luminous signal SL fixed to the side of yellow light, employs a circuit controller that stabilizes the current in each light source by means of digital or analog pulses with a cyclic on and off interval represented by zero and one, with a frequency greater than 20 Hz, such that it is perceived as a continuous on light for the human eye (see Fig .36).

In this last embodiment, said second luminous device D1b capable of emitting said luminous location signal FL fixed towards the white light front is suitable for emitting light-emitting light during the day when the vehicle starts to operate and to stop emitting, decrease its intensity automatically when starting the general lights L1 of said vehicle.

The SL signal, is a location light of the dark side of the car or door area, integrated to other signal devices of the front module of said rear-view mirror or independent, employs a yellow light of continuous ignition, associated with the light on the other side of the vehicle and allows you to perceive the vehicle from the side of the night and calculate exactly where it is to locate and perceive the dimensions of the vehicle on its dark side.

Combined with the frontal signal FL that emits white light to the front, they interact even with the vehicle had, if the door is open, when rotating its position, said signal allows to know the position of said door because the signal that Alfrente is perceived to be the one perceived from the side that is of a different color than said first FL frontal signal.

Its angles and direction of emission are: (see Figs 2,4,6, and 13).

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D2: It is a multi-signal module that emits the backward turn signal, associated and interconnected to the front module D1, D1a.

For an exemplary embodiment said second light module D2, D2G is adapted to also emit a second signal which is a light signal WL consisting of a function independent of that of said second turn signal, but integrated in a cavity of said second signal module, said independent function being an illumination function, of any color of light, on an area Da of the Car body on the door of said vehicle and

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It is activated before the driver gets into the vehicle or when it descends automatically, using a remote control, or when opening or closing the door.

For another example of application D2a is a submodule of welcome light of any color of light to white light, whose focal axis WL illuminates the door of the vehicle Da, and independent of the module D2 that emits backwards, or is independent of it, is activated with the vehicle stopped when unlocking the locks , automatically when going up or down the same or by the remote control and turns off gradually after a period of time or when opening or closing its doors.

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D2b operating light sub-module for sensors, peripheral sensing intercom systems or vehicle, has a different light source to the turn signal and emits light of any color visible by the driver of the vehicle, is integrated into the interface of the signal module back s D2 or is independent but associated with it.

Said cavities of the frontal module when integrated under the same transparent 1, have a part of the internal body 10 or reflector 12 that by its design approximates said transparent forming a surface S parallel to said transparent whose function is to establish a separation between said cavious functions, and is graphically represented with a dotted line according to Figs. 4 and 7.

For an application example, said frontal module cavities are modules separated from each other D1a, D1b, D1c. These separate and independent signal modules associated with each other, for example pairs D1a + D1boD1a + D1c, D1b + D1c, can also have a configuration for their external transparent 1, which is hidden in a housing part of the housing C, Cc thus comprises a plurality of openings W1, W2, W3, W4 ... Wn defined in said outer wall of said housing of said rearview mirror assembly, located in said opposite area, said main moon G1, and because after each opening of said plurality of openings at least one of said cavities, each of said openings W1, W2, W3, W4 ... Wn being closed by a transparent or external translucent cover1 and it is possible to apply this configuration for the same function or for each function.

For an exemplary embodiment said multi-signal modules D1, D2, or sub-modules D2G, D2a, D2b the transparent is unified or extends behind a non-light transmitting structural part of the housing or the frame to the less one of said transparent or translucent covers 1, 11 is integrated to the housing C, Cc of the rearview mirror assembly, or to said structural part that forms a perimeter frame Fr or a portion thereof, or to said adjacent part of the mirror assembly rear-view mirror, by a bi-material injection process, can thus present for a same type of signal from a window of light output .; said bi-material injection process is a consequence of sharing a mold, where a material is transparent, in which case the opaque part or shell C, Cc is injected into bi-material is not painted.

For another example of embodiment if said transparent1 which is W1, W2, W3, W4, or the external transparent of the second module D2 which is 11, is mounted

or integrated one part into another which is the housing cover C, Cc mechanically by assembly, the opaque housing part or cover C, Cc or the frame Fr, can be painted (see Figs. 13, 14, 15, 32, 35) .

When said multiple windows are small fi gures they have an extension of the transparent crown type 1c towards the inside to avoid the light leakage through their inner sides. Figs. 14 and 15.

For another embodiment, said opaque structural part surrounding the transparent windows of said devices or signal modules can be painted, or have a surface treatment, such as for example anodizing being aluminum or a pattern adhered and varnished as a decorative cover (see Figs. 13,14,15 and 35).

3.0.-Protection with structural parts of the signal modules against knocks.

The second associated module D2 interconnected to the first module D1 is an independent multi-signal module that performs at least the same turn signal but backwards, integrates, houses, is embedded or attached in the perimeter frame Fr of said rear-view mirror, normally without protruding from it and its electro-optical interface eiN is hidden by an opaque structural part housing coverC, Cc, Cc1, Cc2, called protection cover Cp that normally occupies the third zone T3 further away from the body and comprises at least one of the following structural elements, or a combination thereof or other structural parts, at least one housing cover C and one or more semi-housings Cc, including supplementary covers Cc1, Cc2, or a part of the internal support body of said module 10, or its reflector 12.

Said opaque part is interpolated between the first module D1 and said second module D2 separating them.

For an exemplary embodiment, the second opening Op2 extends backwards until it is intercepted with the structural frame Fr, thus establishing a contact between the transparent surfaces 1, 11 of said first and second light modules D1, D2, then said modules are found arranged next to each other by establishing contact at the same time between their transparent outer translucent covers 1, 11, or between any of their internal parts 12, 10 none of said external transparent covers1,11 that remains one from another, in this case said opaque part Cp which hidden by the interface eiN is part of one of the signal modules immediately below the transparent surface. Interaction of the locator signals

Said outer covers, parts of the carcass or semi housings or additional covers C, Cc are specifically adapted to receive the tangential blows in their extreme zone XL by the side away from the body of the vehicle Cp, therefore its composition is a material adapted to receive blows such as fibers, plastics with additives, elastomers or metal especially of the treated or anodised aluminum type (see Figs. 4, 5, 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and 33).

3.1.-Protection against the incidence of external light during the day (Contrast).

Said portion of the shock protection cover CP also covers the interface of the emitters

or re fl ectors of the second signal emitting module D2 of the incidence of the external light beams during the day producing an area of non-emission of light or which in turn improves the perception of backward light by the duct eyes in the case of operating indicator lights, for producing more light-shadow contrast. Fig. 6a 12.

For an exemplary embodiment, the continuous ignition signals during the day, especially the frontal signal FL used the frontal module D1 in its cavity D1bo as an independent module D1b sevale from another part of the same frontal module consisting of a part of the internal interface, part of the reflector 12 or of the internal support body 10 that extends over the reflector to form a surface Rx of reflection-absorption of the external incident light Ob1 almost parallel to the corresponding external transparent 1, the reflection of this external light produces reflected beams of such a second time shadow zone 18 on the eiN interface that generates the signal light on its front axle optical axis, so that a better perception of the light emitted during the day with respect to the ambient light is achieved. As a characteristic, an illuminated vertical angle is perceived formed between the first incident beam and the front emission beam that is in front of said shadow zone 18 projected on the emission interface of said signal (see Figs. 13, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32).

This technique of improving the contrast is applicable to the other signals of the frontal module such as the turn signal, turn signals or those of fixed use during the night.

3.2.-Protection against overheating. Refrigeration

For another embodiment, the first light module or front module D1 has continuous ignition locator signals, for example an independent module D1b that produces the frontal location signal FL or D1c that produces the lateral location signal. SL and the associated sub-module D2a of the welcome light WL which uses an associated cavity located in the second module D2 or is an independent module and illuminates the door in a Da area for a period of time normally controlled by a "dimmer" or Timer off or on progressive.

These types of continuous ignition functions have a particular treatment of the temperature generated by the LEDs, develop a thermal cup, with an interface designed to transmit in the form of a chain from one material to another, the heat of the LEDs of any type and of its protection circuit 21 and support 20 even being of metal, which uses thermal paths22 between its printed faces20a and 20b until it is taken out of the enclosure that houses or supporting body 10y consists in associating an internal radiator capR with aR fins or hollow tubes of cooling, which is a heat conductive material; composite plastic,

or metal, copper, aluminum, or the like with anti-corrosion process, with a tight seal attached to the body of said cavity by screws or clips, as shown in Fig. 31.

In order to maintain the heat transmission chain by proximity of parts and ventilation, the signal modules or devices preferably have a protection circuit 21 normally carrying resistance or a microchip controller that stabilizes the current that is separated from the circuit of said light source20, or located outside the module D2, D2G, or in another module, or directly on said PCB 20.

Said light source is integrated by simple multi-chip LEDs, or of the “chip on board” type, associated with said cover, which interacts with at least one of the ventilation holes AI1 and AI2, to circulate the hot air that preferably enters at a lower level and circulates upwards by heating or convection, which results in a renewal of the same cooling of the signal module. These holes can carry a membrane or laminar valve to prevent external dust, damp condensation, and are designed to prevent water fall into your interior (see Fig. 31). Dichosagujeros can be associated with an air inlet Ai on the outer cover or any of the housing covers that make up the outer cover of said rearview mirror.

4.0.-Locators, operation tokens, acoustics and sensors, (see Figs. 2,3,6,16,17,18,20, 21,25,26 and 27).

These elements are associated with external signals, their function is to indicate step by step, the operating status of said signals is a complement to different actions in the process of opening the door in the ascent and descent of passengers, or is a complement to peripheral detection or intercom systems, radars, cameras, laser scanners, are:

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Sw: Optical light output by means of a small window located in the housing frame Froenlaparte comprising an opaque partition Fri at the height of said recess 19, 29 visible by the eye points of the conductor Dv, which produces a test of operation of said signal the turning one, derived from said second back signal module D2, formerly visible by the eyes of the driver Dv, consists of a transparent appendix piece light type 8,28, attached and associated to the optical body 4, or to the electro- interface Optic eiN of said signal D2, D2G, or is part of said optical body4, has internal superfluous prisms and crosses said structural opaque cold part in order to drive the light to said light output surface SwoSw2 which is engraved to have some light stripe to attenuate the light diffuse reflection in the eyes of the driver Dv. Due to its location, it is used to locate the moon mirror G1 when activating the signal. It also projects part of the light that it emits as a signal backwards visible by the rear eye spots Rv as a complement to the emission intermittent signal backward of said vehicle. Figs. 7 to 21.

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Swe: It is an optical output variant for another embodiment, said small window Sw, which emits the indicator light of operation of the flashing signal, is a Swe input with the form of lateral extension of the opening containing a of the transparent surface 11 of said second light emitting module backwards.

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Sw2: Independent or alternative indicator light is an optical appendix on a step or slope st formed between said two moons of the mirror moon assembly, formed by an appendix28 of that optical body4

or consists of at least one LED’s of any color, located in any part of the body, interior door frame or rear-view mirror that is associated with the signals Visible laws from the driver's view of the vehicle 202.

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I light you by a beam dv of any color visible by the eye spots Dv corresponding to the driver of the vehicle, it is integrated into the same module and interface or circuit of the signal module backwards D2 or is independent but associated with it.

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So external acoustic signal to improve the warning to the environment, in some applications such luminous warning lights are complemented with acoustic operation warning lights especially in pedestrian areas, in ascent or descent of passengers, said acoustic signal So is below of the complementary moon G2 is an element part of the circuit of the second signal module or the first signal module.

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For another embodiment, the second device D2, or D2G incorporates a temperature sensor T in its interface (see Fig. 16).

4.1.-Cameras, intrusion detectors, sensors, (see Fig. 4, 5, 16, 17, 20, 21).

Said modules associated in its electronic interface eiN or circuits allow to integrate intrusion sensors based on video cameras Cv that are oriented backwards in front of the vehicle, and are associated with continuous operation lights such as the FL front light , have the focal view forward and down, said emission and camera can be infrared and in all cases the light-camera association is to facilitate the operation of this and see what happens on the front wheel opposite the driver or the dotted line of the circulation lane . These cameras are associated with a programmed controller that analyzes the images or a display to facilitate decisions.

For another embodiment, said camera Cv is oriented rearwardly located, below the main moon G1, or of a secondary or attached moon G2, or a portion of the perimeter frame FR; and that shares the electronic interface of the module that emits signal Back to D2 or D2G, the moon is treated by a laser process that leaves the metallized glass that is deposited on it clear and transparent, making it easier to locate a camera under that mirror.

For another embodiment, the second module D2, or D2G incorporates a temperature sensor. Have its interface (see Fig. 16).

For an exemplary embodiment, said second module D2 has at its electro-optical interface eiN a complex optical transparent solid body4 composed of a poral compound minus three phases:

1-A phase of light input with an optic 6, Figs. 7, and 9; or with a prismatic micro-mirror 7 (Fig. 8).

2-A phase of the said optical body4 for homogenization and internal reflection of the light emitted by LED30.

3-An external optical surface of light output 11, which is smooth, engraved or with the optical design necessary for the re-direction of the signal in the back direction Rv, and covering the angle of the back signal s 102 Fig. 1 and 4, maintaining a general external shape similar to the rest of the frame Fr of said retrovisory is rooted and embedded in it.

This second module D2 has a PCB 20 printed circuit with at least one LED 30 located under said housing cover C, Cc which may not carry in the same circuit the electronic protection components 21 in order to reduce volume, which for this case they are located in the first signal module D1 associated and interconnected by the interconnection cables iC, and has a welded support body 10

or attached to said optical body 4, which protects the circuit and serves to secure the fixing and mounting means to at least a structural part of said mirror by clips, teeth or screws 5, 15.

The entry or coupling of light6 of said complex optical body4 has a central emission beam Rb of said LED 30 that is parallel to the axis of circulation 500 but in the reverse direction 502 (see Fig. 1). In this case the body4 has a flat light coupling or with a control optics6.

In another exemplary embodiment to reduce the volume, the LED 30 employs in the coupling an inclined reflection surface or prismatic micro mirror 7 of light and coupling input, close to said LED 30 with an angle of 45 ° with respect to its main beam; this prismatic mirror 7 re fl ects said beam towards the direction Rhomogenizes the light in its reflection such that seen from Rv, the light points are not distinguished as separate LEDs in case of being more than one (see Fig. 8).

The reflection surfaces 9 belong to the same part with a vacuum metallization process, or consist of a cover, or is painted by a reflection material applied on the same complex optical body 4.

Said second module between the phase components of the complex optical body4, the source of light and the external transparent surface11 forms the:

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Electro-optic interface is formed by the optics or prisms7 of input or coupling of light to the body4 and the light source, its LEDs30 and support circuits 20.

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Optical interface oiN formed by the external surfaces11 of decoupling or light output, the internal reflectors9 and the optical body4.

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Thermal interface tiN formed by components that define a light source cooling system.

Said complex optical body4 has a lateral appendage8 which optically deflects part of the visible signal light in an attenuated way by the driver Dv. Its function is to act as an operating witness of said turning signal, and to locate the edge of the moonsay when looking back when activating said system as early warning of door opening.

On the surface of said light output Sw, Swe, Sw2 or in its path it has an engraving, diffuse reflection surface or micro-striatal rays that attenuate the light in the direction dv towards the view of the conductor Dv, part of this light can be seen from behind For the eye spots Rve will increase the signal without ceasing at the same time fulfilling the test function by the driver of said vehicle.

The frame Fr in that area hides the output of signal 11 at least in part such that the driver's eye points have a tangential view Tv of said signal output backwards directly do not see it, so that do not bother to look at the moon G1 since the focal axis of signal emission has direction Rb, towards points Rv. Figs, 1st 12.

For another embodiment, said second module D2 or its electro-optic interface eiN is located under the moon G1 or G2 when more than one moon is in the PG portal plate assembly, with a light output visible from behind s Rv located on the outer part of the perimeter of said portal plate that is supported by PG between said mirror G, or G2 and the frame of the housing Fr, forming the moon-signal set D2GFigs. 14a17. Said D2 signal module is independent and exhibits a slight movement according to the moon that carries it with respect to the D1 module attached to the housing and represents a slack, or "gap," with the frame Fr of said housing.

For an exemplary embodiment, D2G comprises a complex optical transparent solid body4 for distributing the light in a backward direction according to the focal axis Rv, its optical interface is divided into 4 technical phases:

1-Phase of entry of the light by means of the prismatic inclined micro-mirrors 7, conical mirrors 7c, or associated optics 6 that in the plane P distribute and homogenize the light beams 32 in a decentralized form from each emitter 30. Said mirrors Conical 7c can be replaced by coupling optics 6 such as that of the intermittent signal of the second module D2, in that case the circuit 20 and its LEDs are perpendicular to the beam 32 that runs through said optical body 4.

2-Phase of the plane P of distribution and homogenization of the light 32. Located below the moon GoG2 and parallel to it, direct the beams of incoming light 32, towards an internal prismatic mirror of light output Mpr.

3-Prismatic mirror Mpr is inclined at approximately 45 ° with respect to the plane of distribution and homogenization of the light 32, it is smooth, composed of small reflector surfaces that redirect back direction Rv by means of the Rb beams.

4-External optical surface of light output 11, with a surface, engraved with the optical design necessary for the re-direction of said light in the backward direction Rvy to cover the angle 102 (see Fig. 13), with a Short path of the light reflected inside that body.

Said complex optical body, at least in phases 2 and 3 of homogenization and light fl exion, is covered with a light-colored reflecting surface,

or metallized to the void, or with reflective paint9 still applied directly on said body 4, except in the light inlet and outlet parts.

Said D2G signal device has LED emitters 30 on a PCB circuit 20 that can carry a protection circuit 21 or said protection circuit may be in the part of the front associated signal emitted by D1 as a novel anti-theft measure of said moon set -signal. Without that protection circuit D2G does not work.

The whole moons-signal assembly is supported by the PG-mooring structure which in turn is attached to the Ac actuator by clips. The edge FrG of said structure PG conceals from the eyes of the conductor Dv at least part of the light output surface 11 of said signal D2G which have a line of sight Tv tangential to said surface 11, do not see said exit zone of signal and are not in the focal length of signal emission backward Rv.

Said structure PG at its edge furthest from the body FrG, which is visible directly from the driver's eyes, hides the output of signal 11 on one side, opposite grooving has a small window with attenuated light output Sw , directed to the conductor Dv as an operating indicator light of said moon signal or locator and is generated by a transparent appendix8 which is part of said optical body4 or is continuous thereof.

For another exemplary embodiment, said moons holder plate assembly comprises less moons and features a step or difference in level St between them (see Figs. 15 to 17). Said moons G1 and G2 have different inclinations or radii of curvature different from each other can widen the field of view with respect to a single mirror, but in addition in said step they can have a test light output Sw2 by means of the light deviation index8 equipped with reflective and prismatic means to direct the dv light (see Fig. 17) using the same light source that emits the turn signal in the second light module D2.

The visible outer edge of this structure, especially at the edge of the step st, has a radius of rounding greater than 1 mm for being protruding from the frame of said rear-view mirror Fr so as not to cause accidents when touched.

This step has a sound output when the module is part of another type of signal such as the door opening warning.

For another example of embodiment in said step, it has an output of the welcome light WL oriented towards the body of the vehicle and in this case formed by a sub-module D2a that can be part of the same optical body4 or independent of it but associated in the PG portal plate assembly (see Figs. 15, 16 and 17).

Said D2G module has a light source formed by a PCB 20 printed circuit, parallel to the light distribution plan P, with at least one LED 30 located below said cones 7c; or has said PCB 20 perpendicular to said light distribution plane and light coupling by means of light input optics type6 (see Figs 15, 16 and 17).

Said PCB may be composed of a metal plate with the conductive tracks printed on substrates or on a support substrate of glass or polyester fiber associated with said metal plate, or a circuit 20 printed on both sides 20 a, 20b e interconnected by thermal routes, 22 to better dissipate the temperature of the LEDs.

Said moon G2, being at a level or step beyond the moon G1, has a volume below that allows to locate a video camera V or transmitters IR receivers in fl a red or a PCB as a radio frequency antenna associated with a amplifier, fi lter or signal emitter; The purpose of these elements is to detect the presence or approximate approach to the vehicle in the Rv direction of vehicles, or to intercommunicate with them, with some type of frequency

or coded language, when opening the door to issue a signal and function as a complement to a door opening system or circulating maneuvers

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giving a sound or visual warning signal,

or blocking or delaying the opening of the door for a moment.

This video camera or sensors function through the glass of the G1 and G2 moons, which protects them from the weather by a small window that is obtained by treating the glass of said moon in a way that pulverizes the reflective metallized at high temperature, as with the protection circuit of the LEDs 21 the electronic interface of said camera, sensor, antenna or part of it is located in another part of the rearview mirror of the vehicle, preferably in the signal module D1 for avoiding the bulb of the portal plate-light signal-sensor assembly, antenna or presence camera. But also said sensor system associated with the sub-module D2b operating indicator thereof can be integrated and share the same interface or electronic circuit 20, 21 forming a single assembly under a moon G1, or G2.

The moon-mirror set consists of a single moon G1, or a semi-moon G2 added, attached or fixed above the existing one; or a composite moon set G1 + G2 + multi-signal module D2G as a replacement for an existing one without signals or variants that are also equipped with a camera sensor or camera V,

or radio frequency antenna RF.

The antenna located under one of these moons is the condensed RF type printed on a PCB

or the same support circuit 20 of said LEDs prints on the other side and at the same time of being an antenna acting as a heatsink of the LEDs of the signal module; or is an independent PCB, the function of the antenna to interact with the D2b operating warning sub-module allows intercommunication with other vehicles or transmitters - receivers with some type of RF directed radio frequency signal, coded with an exchange language example type Wi-Fi .

Other references of the rearview mirror assembly with two signal modules D1, D2 associated are:

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An external transparent cover1 or 11 of said modules D1 and D2 which when the same part for one or more functions has a surface So separation sector between the reflectors or cavities 12 or the internal body 10 of the same signal or of different signals formed between the surface Transparent external 1 near and parallel to said surface of the internal part 10o12 (see Figs. 4,6 and 7).

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Rx: It is a surface formed by the association between the transparent surface 1 and part of the reflector 12 when they are close and parallel the surface formed is layer on another and its aspect given by the internal surfaces is smooth, transparent, engraved

or it has parallel bands formed by parallel cylindrical sectors or any type of geometric engraving in small or low positive or negative relief, of internal relief or other type of decorative machining, such as an extension of the signal assembly

or it is an S or surface separation between the cavities between the same or different functions that employs the adjacent surfaces up or down said signal cavity.

Said surface area between the light outputs of the different signals as a separator and to avoid the light transmittance from one signal to another. In this way the frontal signal module occupies a large surface on the external assembly of the rearview mirror similar to a housing cover C, which is not a cover, it is a signal module with parts occupied by said surfaces that do not emit light, their function it is decorative and of reflection - absorption of the luzexterna Ob1.

As a complement to the fixation, the signal modules D1, D2 have longitudinal ribs5 at least in a part of the perimeter of the opening comprising said modules, which consists of an inward extension of the housing cover C, or Cc, of at less than 1 mm deep inside said rear view assembly, its function is to give stability, rigidity, facilitate the integration and assembly of a tightly attached cover-signal assembly (see Figs. 7,8,9, 10,11 and 12).

Parasu fi cation employs, fixing teeth or signal positioning, fixing clips to the housing

or parts of the rearview mirror structure with each other. Other references: -15: Housing fixing screws, part of the housing

rearview structure or mounting between components inside the module, for example, radiator cap R.

Other forms of stable fixation are welding, adhesive or bonding.

The front or back modules in a structural part can be attached integrated in such a way as to be a unit, such as the first module D1 + housing cover or D2 + housing frame (see Fig. 3).

Other references:

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(10) Internal body of the signal or interface support, which for one embodiment can occupy an external part above the second module (D2), as a protective cover (Cp) of this, in the external zone extreme

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12: Inner re fl ector or metallized inner re fl ector surfaces color, smooth or faceted, such as a collimator.

External opaque structural parts and complements:

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Cc: Bottom housing cover, or complementary cover Cc1, Cc2, normally occupies the position farthest from the body of said vehicle as protection against tangential shocks coinciding with the extreme line XL is made of extra hard material or anodized aluminum (see Figures .4,6,23,22,28,32,33, 34 and 35).

The portion of said cover when it is an opaque structural part separates the multi-signal modules D1 and D2, with a zone nL that does not emit light from the side.

For another embodiment, said modules, being modules associated with one of said covers and being integrated as a cover-signal assembly, constitute a replacement kit "kit" with a less or more functional design than a different design Cc1, Cc2;

A rear-view mirror with a simple G1 moon can receive as a replacement a moon of the type G1 + G2 + signal D2G with the sub-modules of the welcome light D2a and the operating test (sub-module D2b) that interacts with said code. ¡Mara + the video camera + the RF antenna sharing the same electronic base.

A G1 from a rear-view mirror can receive an additional additional G2 + signal D2 attached to said moon G1 and connect said signal to a front signal type D1 of the rear-view mirror, or to receive a new moon G1 + the module D2G (Figs14,15,16 and 17).

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SD Support of said rear-view mirror to the door, fairing or bodywork of the vehicle.

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Set G1 and G2 mirror moon or retro vision element on two levels with different inclination and level between said moons forming a step St between said two pieces, the option of being a supplementary moon G2 is attached on the first G1 that acts as a base is thus formed by a PG portal plate that allows said differences of level St.

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Ac: Actuator or positioning mechanism of the moon G1.

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iC: Electrical cable for interconnection to the general electrical circuit or to the controller that provides the functions between said modules that pass through the door or car body of the vehicle. Normally one of said signal modules preferably the front one.

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Cn: connector that is part of the internal body 10 of the signal module, is such that two parts are connected to each other even though they can be fixed afterwards to a structural part of said rear-view mirror.

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D1 is equipped with a protection circuit 21 that also electronically protects the second module, especially when it is integrated into the moonG1 and, being essential to operate, produces an anti-theft measure, since that moon + the module D2 without said protection circuit does not work.

The different signal modules can combine and integrate more than one technique of producing light as electro-luminescent substrates called OLEDS, which comprise at least one electro-luminescent substrate between two positive and negative conductive substrates and to improve contrast includes a dark or black non-luminescent substrate delimiting or separating the light zones produced by said electro luminescent substrate; they are used for the front part D1 for the turn signal in complement with the second module backwards D2,

or D2G whose source is LEDs. Other references: -30: They are the light emitting LED’s of any

type, which form the basis of the light emitters of said signals for all devices, with a configuration of the type of chip alone by multiplying capsule of more than one chip per capsule, or chips applied on a metal plate “chip on erased ”Or with optics attached or integrated to said capsule.

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20: PCB circuit of fiberglass, rigid

or at least partly flexible with overprinted tracks on a metal base, especially Aluminum,

or plastic laminate or folded metal tracks or several tracks printed on both sides of the circuit faces 20a, and 20b with thermal paths22 which connect said tracks to each other, in turn associated with a body

or metallic support to dissipate the heat of the LEDs, such as polyester adhered to said metal base 23.

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21: PCB or part of the PCB that houses the protection circuit of the LEDs can be integrated in circuit 20 forming a single PCB or separated to better dissipate the temperature or to prevent theft of a part of signal especially the D2G in the moon G1.

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See: Air inlet or outlet hole that is part of the thermal interface tiNy prevents condensation inside the device.

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Ob1: Is the external incidence light on the optical interface oiN light emitters 20, reflectors 12, intermediate optics OP, light guides GL, or collimators Co.

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Ob2: It is the light reflected to avoid external incidence and better contrast.

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9: Internal reflection surface or prismatic deviation of the light of the signal itself within the appendix 8 to direct it to another output surface Sw visible by the conductor Dv as an operating indicator.

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4: Transparent solid piece that forms the complex optical body.

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7,7c: Distributor reflectors and homogenizers of the light emitted to the light output mirror Mpr.

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Mpr: Prismatic mirror of light surface output, engraved with an approximate inclination of 45º with respect to the light distribution plane.

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9: Reflective surfaces or covers that prevent the leakage of light in said body4 in its distribution path -reflection of the light, integrated by a part metallic part or a cover painted with a reflecting material, covers a large part of the external surfaces of the body4 Except the input 6, o7 and light output 11.

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1c: crown of the transparent side diffuses the lateral diffusion of the light when the external transparent 1 of the front module D1 has several windows.

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11: Smooth, stubbled light output surface that directs a beam of light backwards Rb visible through the eye spots Rv behind the vehicle.

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iP: Parabolas of associated reflection of perimeter and irregular shape for one or more LEDs per cavity, said cavities have smooth, etched surface, and their design corresponds to irregular shapes that fit with another similar inverted shape such that they allow to optimize the space that is between cavities of closed circular circular shapes, this type of cavity is preferably used for signals from the group D1 in front, as the FL sign.

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Pb: parabolic parabolototubular or conical standard parabolic recessions less occupied by a Led in each of them with the purpose of concentrating the emission of light especially on the frontal signal FL whose axes Fb1, Fb2 are preferably parallel, obtaining light beams in solidarity to intensify the final result of the light emitted from said FL front signal.

The LEDs of said FL signal are located in the same plane or in substantially parallel planes associated with the same motive of obtaining beams of solidary light to intensify the result of the emitted signal.

For all the examples of realization and especially applicable to the modules or devices of continuous ignition light they have a thermal interface tiN cools the light source by means of a heat transmission chain based on the proximity of elements distributed from said LEDs 30, up to transmitting heat outside said device or module, comprising at least one of the following elements, or a combination thereof:

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a rigid or partly flexible support circuit

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20 printed with widened tracks around said LED’s 30.

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thermal paths 22 that pass through said support circuit 20 to transmit heat from a first face (20a) to a second face 20b, opposite to said first face 20a,

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a metal base 23 attached to said second face20b of the support circuit20, and

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An additional internal cover is a good conductor of the material, attached to the metal base23, which has R-fin, or external ventilation channels.

In order to obtain a contrast on the light, it has low intensity of intensity that does not disturb and less than the signal emitted by said operation tokens of one or more light colors described Sw, Swe, Sw2, they have, for some examples of realization, their small asventanasosalidasdeluzso on a structural opaque part or opaque partition Fri visible by the eyes of the driver Dv of the vehicle; said opaque parts that are placed before the eyes of the driver with respect to the signal output of the module D2, D2G can be part of the structural framework Fr, in most cases it is the internal part of said septum frameworkFries say a portion of the internal part of the structural part Fr which forms a perimeter frame, and delimits the bottom of said external recess 19, or a lateral wall of a central recess in the edge of said frame or part of the structure 10 of the same module D2, or said opaque partition Fri is a cover of said internal recess 29, which covers a part of the second light module D2 once housed in the internal recess 29, or for the exemplary embodiment in which the module backwards D2 is a module that is on the moon D2G said opaque partition forms part of the frame FrG of the main moon G1 or auxiliary G2.

For an exemplary embodiment, at least one of said luminous modules or sub-modules D1, D1a, D1b, D1c, D2, D2G, D2a, comprises in their respective technical mean cavities an electro-optic interface eiN, oiN of light emission comprising at least one of the following elements, or a combination thereof; which allows to develop with the same design con fi guration and the same electro-optic interface eiN, perform more of a function, varying its frequency of periodic emission, or its intensity of continuous light emission, or of perceived light as continuous, or the color of light emission.

They include:

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reflective surfaces 12 metallic or of any color up to black;

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reflecting cavities comprising Pby parabolas have regular or irregular perimeters, P, using parallel axes for the FL front signal;

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flexible support circuits 20, partly flexible, rigid, several associated interconnected plates, or printed on one or two sides 20a, 20b, for direct light emission;

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LEDs 30 inserted or mounted in the same or different positions in a standard manner at an angle of 0º to 90º with respect to said fiber support circuits 20,

or fl exible 20F, metal 23 on interconnected associated plates or folded metal or the combination thereof, preferably in parallel planes for the frontal signal FL;

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at least one Co collimator or reflecting surface of associated small facets, arranged to receive the light emitted tangentially almost parallel to said external transparent or translucent cover 1, 11, and reflect it axially to emit indirect light;

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GL light guides substantially parallel to the outer transparent surface for indirect light emission; and

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Optics, Fresnelu-type optics, interpolated optical optics OP, or concentrating optics Open the emitters of the light 30 and the external transparent surface 1 or 1, for the direct light emission, for example, see a group of intermediate prismatic lenses. 10, 11, and

12.Provide a several cavities or paraboloid depressions with at least one emitter for each of them or presenting one or more windows for the same signal or employee multichip LEDs with more than one chip for the same support capsule (see Figs. 4,6,10,11,12,13,14) .Oparaunaseà ± al frontal FL, Figs. 31, 32. said light concentrating lenses are integrated in the external transparent surface 1.

As can be seen in Figs. 14 and 15 the aforementioned portion of said support piece PG where the second light module D2 is located, D2G comprises an area arranged behind the main G1 (see Fig. 14)

or of the auxiliary moon G2 (see Fig. 15), as well as an area disposed between the edge of the main moon G1 (see Fig. 14) or of the auxiliary G2 (see Fig. 15), or of a frame thereofFrG, and that structural part that forms a perimeter frame

With regard to the part of the first D1 or second D2, D2G, a light-bulking module, comprises the above-mentioned opaque wall Cp, which forms part, for an embodiment, of an internal rear wall or part of an internal support body 10 or of an electro-optical interface iN of said first D1 and second D2 light module, and opposite its respective transparent or translucent external cover 1,

11. Specifically, for the exemplary embodiment illustrated by Fig. 9, part of the inner body 10 supporting the first light module D1 forms the opaque wall Cp that covers part of the second light module D2.

For the exemplary embodiment illustrated in Fig. 29, the aforementioned second front opening Op2 extends backwards until it intersects with the structural part Fr that forms said perimeter frame, said first and second luminous modules D1, D2 being arranged continuation of each other by establishing a contact between their transparent or translucent outer covers 1, 11.

For the exemplary embodiment illustrated by Fig. 16, the aforementioned opaque partition is part of the frame FrG of the auxiliary moon G2, so that it is arranged between the edge of said auxiliary moon G2 and the transparent or translucent cover11 of the second light module D2G, protruding backwards with respect to the auxiliary moon G2, substantially hiding said opaque partition FrG with respect to the tangential vision Tv of the eyes of the vehicle driver Dv, the external transparent translucent cover 11th of which the second luminous module D2Gemitela cited points towards Focal axis Rb is visible through ocular points located behind the rearview mirror outside the vehicle RV.

For another embodiment (see Fig. 19) the opaque partition forms part of the FrG frame of the main moon G1.

In the embodiments described above, where the structural part of a perimeter framework de fi ne a recess 19, 29, said opaque partition is arranged at the height of said recess 19,29, (see Figures 5,7,8,9, 18a, 18b, 20 and 23), substantially hiding , with respect to the tangential vision Tv of the eyes of the driver of the vehicle Dv, the transparent or translucent outer cover11 through which the second light module D2 emits the aforementioned turn signal back whose focal axis Rb is visible by eye spots located behind the rearview and outside the vehicle RV.

In the event that the recess is external 19 (see Fig. 9) or central, the opaque partition forms part of the internal part Fri of said structural part that forms a perimeter frameFr, and in the case that the recess is internal 29 the opaque septum forms part or of an internal body 10 of the light module D2 itself, or of another opaque structural element (not illustrated) that covers a part of the second light module D2 once housed in the internal recess 29.

The opaque partition Fri, FrG has an opening, window or light output Sw (see Figs. 5-12,14-21, and 23) that allows part of the signal emitted by the second light module D2, D2G to be seen from the eyes of the driver of the vehicle Dv according to a beam of low intensity light dv.

We see in Figs. 8 and 9 said window Sw is occupied by a transparent or translucent piece or appendage crossed by part of the signal emitted by the second luminous module D2, D2G with a focal axis backwards visible Rb by ocular points located behind the rearview and outside the vehicle.

Said transparent or translucent piece is, for the exemplary embodiments illustrated by said Figs. 8 and 9, a translucent or transparent appendix whose outer surface is smooth, etched has microfacets, and is integrated in said transparent or translucent part of the second light module D2, D2G.

For another exemplary embodiment, the external surface of said window Sw is integrated superficially or is an extension of the same external transparent surface 11 of said second signal module D2, (Fig. 18b).

For another embodiment, the signal modules that make up the devices D1 that emit a forward or lateral signal from the opposite side and behind the mirror G1, namely D1a (intermittent), D1b (white light towards front), D1c (side position light) or combination of the same are contained in a complementary cover Cc that is part of said outer cover.

For another embodiment, said complementary cover Cc is a supplementary cover Cc1, Cc2, arranged above and at least in part with respect to the outer cover of said housing of the rear view assembly. Therefore the electro-optic interface eiN (light source, and reflective, optical, transparent media) of said devices D1a, D1b, and / or D1c contained in said supplementary cover occupy a volume Ve external relative to the interior interior volume Videl rear view assembly, therefore to reduce volume in its electro-optical means, it is capable of integrating a light guide GL with the external transparent surface1, producing light glare in part less an internal reflection of the light, independent of any associated and adjacent reflector, of any color, (usually metallic) even with an interior,

or inner support body 10 of dark or black color such that said internal reflection allows the emission of light in at least one direction in front, side and / or in relation to said vehicle. Figs33y34.

At least one of said modules, sub-modules or luminous devices D1, D1a, D1b, D1c, D2, D2G, D2a or the complementary cover Cc or supplementary Cc1, Cc2, can be replaced by another piece

or similar subset equipped with one or more signal emitting modules with the same different functions

or with at least one module of different design.

A person skilled in the art could make changes and modifications in the described embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims (24)

 31 EN 2362 255A1 32 1. Multi-signal exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle, of the type that includes:

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a structural part that forms a perimeter frame (Fr) that defines the outline of a first rearward facing opening (Op1), with reference to the axis of movement of the vehicle (500), in its sense of normal circulation, which encompasses a main reflecting moon ( G1);

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at least a second front opening (Op2) or window for passage of light, in an outer wall of a housing or enclosure cover of said rearview mirror assembly, in an area opposite or adjacent to said main moon (G1);

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a first luminous module (D1) capable of emitting at least a first turn signal through said second opening (Op2) or window for light step occupied by a transparent or translucent surface (1), encompassing a lesser emission emission in a horizontal plane between a direction (102F) forward and to the side, with reference to said axis of movement of the vehicle, in its sense of normal circulation; and

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a second light module (D2, D2G) capable of emitting at least a second turn signal at least backwards through another transparent surface

or translucent (11), synchronized with said first turn signal to produce the same function, characterized in that said second luminous module (D2, D2G) is independent in construction of the first luminous module (D1) and is located in a portion of said structural part that forms a perimeter frame (Fr) or in a portion of a piece of the assembly of a rearview mirror adjacent to said structural part (Fr) and because said luminous modules (D1, D2, D2G) are electrically interconnected (iC) and controlled by a control system to emit their respective luminous signals in unison or in synchronization.

2.

Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said first luminous module (D1) is an integrated multi-signal module having independent internal cavities to accommodate, in addition to a first luminous device (D1a) emitting said signal at the turn, at least one second (D1b) and / or a third luminous device (D1c) capable of emitting a bright signal of fixed location towards the front (FL) of the white light, and because of the vehicle including rearview mirror assembly arranged both sides of the vehicle, with its turn and location signals running simultaneously.

3.

Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that said second (D1b) and / or third luminous device (D1c) is capable of emitting a fixed location signal towards the side (SL), of yellow light which works simultaneously with another analog signal emitted from a rearview mirror assembly arranged on the other side of the vehicle.

Four.

Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said portion of said structural part forming a perimeter frame (Fr) where said second light module (D2) is located or adjacent is the portion of the structural part (Cp ) farther from the body (Car) of the vehicle.

5.

Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said structural part

Tural that forms a perimeter frame (Fr) or said envelope covering (C, Cc) in an area adjacent (Cp) to said perimeter frame (FR) defines a recess (19, 29) on its outer surface, on its inner surface or in an intermediate edge or edge area between said internal or external surface of said frame (FR) suitable for housing, at least in part a second light module (D2). 6. Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said second light module (D2) is attached to an area (49) of said portion of said structural part forming a perimeter frame (Fr) or of said envelope covering (C, Cc), in an area adjacent to said perimeter frame.

7.

Rearview mirror assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said external transparent or translucent surfaces (1, 11) are arranged adjacently and then from one another or separated by an opaque wall (Cp) between said first (D1 ) and the second luminous module (D2), said opaque wall (Cp) covering part of the structure or internal interface (eiN) of at least one of said luminous modules (D1, D2).

8.

Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said second light module (D2G) is fixed to an area arranged behind the main moon (G1) or an auxiliary moon (G2), next to the frame (Fr, FrG).

9.

Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises an opaque partition (Fri, FrG), at the height of said recess (19, 29) interposed to the tangential vision (Tv) of the eyes of the driver of the vehicle (Dv) , with respect to said external transparent or translucent surface (11) through which the second light module (D2, D2G) emits the turn signal backwards with a focal axis (Rb) and which is substantially hidden from the eyes of said driver (Dv) but it is visible through ocular points located behind the rearview mirror outside of said vehicle (Rv).

10.

Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that said opaque partition (Fri, FrG) has a light output independent of the external transparent surface (11) by means of a small window (Sw), or a small extension (Swe) of the transparent surface (11), which allows at least one beam (dv, Rb) to part of said light signal, emitted backwards by the second light module (D2, D2G) can be seen by ocular points (Rv) located behind the rearview mirror and outside said vehicle and / or through the eyes of the vehicle driver (Dv).

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Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said second light module (D2, D2G) is adapted to emit also with a light function (WL) independent of the turning signal, which consists of illuminating with any light color, an area (Da) of the body (Car) on the vehicle door and active before the driver gets on or off the vehicle, automatically or via a remote control,

or when opening or closing the door. 12. Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said second (D1b) and / or third luminous device (D1c) capable of emitting said luminous location signal (FL) fixed towards the front of white light and / or said Luminous signal (SL) fixed to the side of yellow light, employs a controller circuit that stabilizes the current in each light source by means of digital or analog pulses with a cyclic on and off interval represented by zero and one, with a frequency greater than 20 Hz, as perceptible as unaluzde continuous ignition for the human eye and / or allows to emit light at two different intensities. 13. Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that said second (D1b) and / or third light device (D1c) capable of emitting said location light signal (FL) is fixed towards the white light front by said circuit The controller emits said light signal during the day when it will start to operate the vehicle and allow it to decrease its intensity automatically when the general lights (L1) of the vehicle are switched on. 14. Rearview mirror assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of said luminous modules or sub-modules (D1, D1b, D1c, D2, D2G, D2a) has a cooling system or thermal interface ( tiN) to evacuate the heat produced in its light sources comprising at least one of the following associated elements or the combination thereof:

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a support circuit (20) printed with widened tracks around said LEDs (30);

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thermal routes (22) that pass through said support circuit (20) to transmit heat from a first face (20a) to a second face (20b), opposite said first face (20a);

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a metal base (23) attached to said second face (20b) of the support circuit (20) or to a partially flexible circuit or interconnected plates;

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an additional internal cover (R) of material heat-conducting metal, attached to said metal base (23), which has fins (aR), or external ventilation channels, and

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at least one hole (Ai, Ai1, Ai2) with a water trap or valve to balance its internal and external atmosphere, or on the outer cover (C, Cc) to facilitate air circulation.

15. Rearview mirror assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of said luminous modules or submodules (D1, D1b, D1c, D2, D2G, D2a) comprises in their respective cavities technical means of an electro-interface Optical (eiN, oiN) light emission comprising at least one of the following elements, or a combination thereof:

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associated metallic reflecting surfaces (12) of any color up to black;

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reflecting cavities that comprise parabolas and have regular or irregular perimeters (iP), and their parallel axes;

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flexible support circuits (20), partly flexible, rigid or of several associated and interconnected plates, or printed on one or two sides (20a, 20b), for direct light emission;

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LEDs (30) inserted or mounted in the same or different positions in a normal way or at an angle of 0 or 90º with respect to said fiber support circuits (20), metal (23) or folded metal

or the combination thereof;

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LED’s arranged in substantially parallel planes (y1, y2, y3) that form solidarity beams. (Fb1, Fb2, Fb3);

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at least one collimator (Co) or reflecting surface of small associated facets, arranged to receive the light emitted tangentially almost parallel to said transparent outer translucent cover (1, 11), and reflect it axially to emit indirect light;

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light guides (GL) substantially parallel to the outer transparent surface for indirect light emission; and

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Optics, Fresnel-type optics or interpolated prisms (Opr) between the light emitters (30) and the external transparent surface (1) for direct light emission, optics integrated in said transparent surface (1) or integrated in said LEDs (30).

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Rear-view assembly according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that at least one of said luminous devices (D1, D1a, D1b, D1c), which occupy with their outer transparent surface (1) a part of said outer cover (C) have a portion of said transparent (1a) outside the general surface line (CL) of said outer cover (C) and outside said housing or envelope volume (Vi) increasing the volume of said signal device out of said housing volume.

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Rearview mirror assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that at least in part said front light devices (D1, D1a, D1b, D1c) have a part of the device itself or of the rear view assembly close to the external transparent surface (1) as a surface of protection (Rx) that does not allow external incident light (Ob1) to pass through as a visor, arranged over at least one element of its electro-optical interface (eiN), and / or said elements of the electro-optical interface are deepened in their housing cavities that at least one is included in the shadow (18) cast by an overhead light external to said device.

18. Rearview mirror assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said second light module (D2, D2G) has an integrated operating indicator light (sub-module D2b) of a peripheral intercommunication system of detection, emitting at least one beam (dv) of at least one color of light or that the color changes color, according to the state of the associated system, with a direct view of said beam (dv) by the ocular points (Dv) of the vehicle driver. 19. Rearview mirror assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of said modules or luminous devices (D1, D1a, D1b, D1c) that emits light towards the front-side (FL) of the vehicle, which is equipped with a Viewing camera (Cv) of any kind, directed forward-downward, with the complement of the light emission of said light module (D1, D1b) to facilitate it, visit the camera  35 ES 2362 255A1 36 vision (Cv), even with the emission of infrared light to operate in any condition.

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Rear-view assembly according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that at least one of said devices shares molds in bi-material, assembly tools, welding, and / or exchanges single or single pieces, between structural parts and functional devices, of a selection comprising ; transparent, support body, outer frame, outer cover or cover, circuitry, a common connector, unnecessary common combination of both forming subsets or modules of at least one function.

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Rear-view assembly according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said light-signaling devices (D1, D1a, D1b, D1c, D2, D2G, WL, or D2b) are independent modules or sub-modules with each other or at least one of them. It is independent of a subset of associated devices in a multi-signal module.

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Rear-view assembly according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that said complementary cover (Cc) containing said lateral front devices (D1a, D1b, and / or D1c) including its electro-optical interface (eiN) is a supplementary cover (Cc1, Cc2, Cc3) arranged above the outer cover of the housing or enclosure of the rear view assembly occupying an external volume (Ve) with respect to the interior or internal volume (Vi) of the rear view assembly.

2. 3.

Rear-view assembly according to claim 23, characterized in that a light guide (GL) is integrated in the transparent surface (1) of the signal devices contained in said supplementary cover, said light guide producing at least partly an internal reflection of the light, independent of any associated reflector of any color, said internal reflection allowing the emission of light in at least one direction to the front, side and / or behind with respect to said vehicle.

ES2 362 255A1 ES2 362 255A1 ES2 362 255A1 ES2 362 255A1 ES2 362 255A1  ES2362 255A1    ES2362 255A1   ES2 362 255A1 ES2 362 255A1  ES2362 255A1   ES2 362 255A1  ES2362 255A1   ES2 362 255A1  ES2362 255A1    ES2362 255A1   ES2 362 255A1 ES2 362 255A1 ES2 362 255A1 SPANISH PATENTS AND BRANDS OFFICE Application No.: 201050013 SPAIN Date of submission of the application: 16.01.2009 Priority Date: REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE 51 Int. Cl.: B60Q1 / 26 (2006.01) B60R1 / 12 (2006.01) RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

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US 2007279923 A1 (RODRIGUEZ et al.) 06.12.2007, the whole document. 1-10,12-18,20,21

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EN 2139486 A1 (GARCIA ALEX RODRIGO BARS) 01.02.2000, column 3, line 56 - column 5, line 6; figures. 1,4,5,9,20,21.23

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WO 2004024502 A2 (GENTEX CORP) 25.03.2004, the whole document. eleven

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US 2006012990 A1 (WALSER JEREMY A et al.) 19.01.2006, paragraph [36]; Figures 2a, 8,14j. 11.23

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WO 2007080439 A1 (FICO MIRRORS SA et al.) 07/19/2007, figures. 19

Category of the documents cited X: of particular relevance Y: of particular relevance combined with other / s of the same category A: reflects the state of the technique O: referred to unwritten disclosure P: published between the priority date and the submission of the application E: previous document, but published after the date of submission of the application

This report has been prepared • for all claims □ for claims no:

Date of realization of the report 06.06.2011

Examiner A. Figuera González Page 1/5

REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE Application number: 201050013 Minimum documentation sought (classification system followed by classification symbols) B60Q, B60R Electronic databases consulted during the search (name of the database and, if possible, terms of search used) INVENES, EPODOC, WPI, TXT State of the Art Report Page 2/5  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 201050013 Date of Completion of Written Opinion: 06.06.2011 Statement

Novelty (Art. 6.1 LP 11/1986)

Claims Claims 11, 19, 23 1-10, 12-18,20-22 IF NOT

Inventive activity (Art. 8.1 LP11 / 1986)

Claims Claims 1-23 IF NOT

The application is considered to comply with the industrial application requirement. This requirement was evaluated during the formal and technical examination phase of the application (Article 31.2 Law 11/1986).  Opinion Base. This opinion has been made on the basis of the patent application as published. State of the Art Report Page 3/5  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 201050013 1. Documents considered. Below are the documents pertaining to the state of the art taken into consideration for the realization of this opinion.

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US 2007279923 A1 (RODRIGUEZ et al.) 06.12.2007

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ES 2139486 A1 (GARCIA ALEX RODRIGO BARS) 01.02.2000

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WO 2004024502 A2 (GENTEX CORP) 03.25.2004

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US 2006012990 A1 (WALSER JEREMY A et al.) 01/19/2006

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WO 2007080439 A1 (FICO MIRRORS SA et al.) 07/19/2007

2. Statement motivated according to articles 29.6 and 29.7 of the Regulation of execution of Law 11/1986, of March 20, on Patents on novelty and inventive activity; quotes and explanations in support of this statement The object of the invention set forth in claims 1-10, 12-18, 20-22 has been disclosed identically in documents D01 and D02. Indeed, D01 anticipates the technical and design content of Claims 1-10, 12-18, 20 and 21 and D02 anticipates the content and design of claims 1 and 22 in the following parts: Reiv. 1: In D01, figures 1, 5, 9-13, 114-121 and 128 and paragraphs 1-16 and 94-97, a multi-exterior exterior rearview mirror assembly with a perimeter frame (Frame D) is disclosed, which defines the outline of a first opening facing backwards (see fig. 5, e.g.) and that encompasses a reflecting moon (ref. 50). The mirror includes a second front opening in an enveloping cover (ref. C, para. 12) of said assembly in an area opposite to said reflecting moon. The mirror comprises 2 luminous modules capable of emitting two turn signals both forward and one side (module 3 or A or A1, para. 2-9 and para. 113) and backwards (mod. 2, 4 or B para. 10 and 113 according to embodiment) through two transparent surfaces (ref. 1 and 2). The module B is of independent construction to the module A or A1 and is located in a portion of a piece adjacent to the perimeter frame D. In the par. 17 the control system is described. Reiv. 2 and 3: D01, para. 94, 198; fig. 46 and 128 (at least 3 luminous devices in module A or A1, one with white headlight and one side) Reiv. 4: D01, fig. 10 (module B is in the furthest part of the body) Reiv. 5: D01, para. 12, fig. 5 ("housing cover" ref. C with recess) Reiv. 6: D01, fig. 1,5,9-13,46-49 (module 2 or 4 attached to deck C or frame D) Reiv. 7: D01, fig. 5-8 and 128 (transparent surfaces 1 and 2 adjacent or separated) Reiv. 8: D01, fig. 85, 87, 94, 95, 114-121 and 130 (module B behind the moon, especially in the embodiment of Fig. 115) Reiv. 9 and 10: D01, fig. 46,47,49 and 51-53 (ref. 5 = small window and ref. 51 = opaque partition) Reiv. 12 and 13: D01, para. 17 and 187 (brightness or light intensity controlling circuit) Reiv. 14: D01, para. 149, 181, 271,298; fig. 76, 77, 81, 83, 135 and 136 (at least some thermal routes, among others) Reiv. 15: D01, para. 5 (at least some reflective surfaces, among others) Reiv. 16: D01, para. 68 (In known constructions the transparent cover protrudes or is not integrated with the surface line of the mirror cover C) Reiv. 17: D01, fig. 44, 46, 48, ... (Elements of the electro-optical interface at a certain depth in their cavities) Reiv. 18: D01, para. 238 and fig. 41.43 and 46 (indicator light = mini LED ref. 30) Reiv. 20: D01, para. 242 (at least one of the devices shares molds, assembly tools or exchanges parts) Reiv. 21: D01, para. 279 (the system is flexible and the modules are independent of each other or include each other according to design). Reiv. 22: In D02, apart from the technical characteristics of the first chapter, an embodiment with the cover containing the front-side modules on top and occupying an external volume with respect to the rear-view mirror is also described and illustrated (see fig. 4 of D02). In conclusion, claims 1-10, 12-18 and 20-22 are not new (Art. 8 of the Patent Law). State of the Art Report Page 4/5  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 201050013 The disclosure of the content of claims 11, 19 and 23 has not been found in a single document, so that they have novelty (Art. 8 of the Patent Law). The differential characteristics of such claims imply the solution to a series of objective technical problems that can be stated as follows. Technical problem 1 (reiv. 11): How to use a multi-signal rearview mirror assembly with the characteristics of the reiv.1ª in order to facilitate access to the vehicle in low visibility conditions. Technical problem 2 (reiv. 19): How to provide the multi-mirror rearview mirror assembly with the characteristics of the claim1 of image capture capability even under low visibility conditions. In D01, the combined use of a video camera in the rearview mirror assembly (para. 1) is disclosed, but without specifying addressing. Technical problem 3 (reiv. 23): How to redirect or drive the light emitted by the front-side devices of the rear view mirror assembly. 1 and 23 towards other points or senses independently of the associated reflector. Each of these claims is analyzed below in relation to the state of the art to evaluate its inventive activity. Reiv. eleven: In relation to the technical problem 1, claim 11 of the application indicates that the second module (the indicative signaling signal visible from behind) is adapted to emit a light function independent of that of rotation (without specify how) to illuminate an area of the vehicle door. D03 illustrates another multi-signal rear-view device, with a luminous module based on LEDs (ref. 20) integrated behind the mirror and which, apart from the backward emission of directional light, is adapted to illuminate a Area (of the lock) of the vehicle door thanks to a controller circuit (ref.44) and the help of a light sensor (see para. 57 to 61; fig. 2). Both the recognition of the problem and the solution thereto in view of such document D03 cannot be considered to require inventive effort for a person skilled in the art, since it is a mere superposition of documents, so claim 11 lacks activity inventive (Art. 8 of the Patent Law). Another similar solution is also illustrated in D04 in order to adapt a multi-signal mirror light module to illuminate the vehicle door, with the same argument regarding the lack of reasoned inventive activity regarding the previous juxtaposition of D01 with D03 (in this case D01 with D04). The description of such characteristics is set out in para. 36 (keyhole / door illuminator ref. 260a) and fig. 2nd. Reiv. 19: In relation to the technical problem 2, D05 details various vision camera implementations (CCD or CMOS; ref. 9) on a rear-view mirror, from among them forward downwards, to be orientable from its position in a 360º turn. (eg fig. 4 and 5), providing the same advantages as the present application. The person skilled in the art could therefore consider as a normal design option to include this feature in the device described in document D01 to solve the problem posed, whereby claim 19 lacks inventive activity (Art. 8 of the Patent Law) Reiv. 2. 3: In relation to the technical problem 3, the characteristics of dependent claim 23 have already been used for the same purpose in D01, where light guides (ref. 150) integrated under the transparent surface (1) of the devices are used signal, said light guides producing at least partly an internal reflection thereof independently of the associated reflector (see para. 5, 386, 390 and 391; fig. 71, 75 and 76). It would therefore be obvious to one skilled in the art, to apply these characteristics with their corresponding effect to the complementary cover of document D02 (ref. 1), arranged above the outer shell of the housing (ref. 15 in D02, see fig. 4), so that the reflection of the light is reached in at least one direction in front, side or behind, as expressed in the reiv. 2. 3. In conclusion, claim 23 lacks inventive activity (Art. 8 of the Patent Law). D04 is also relevant in relation to the technical problem 3. Indeed, in fig. 2a and 14-16) it can be seen that light guides (ref. 1444, 1544 or 1644 according to figure) are integrated on the transparent surface (ref. 1640) of the signal devices (eg set of devices lights 1621 b, 1622b, 1623b, 1624b, ... in the embodiment of fig. 16b), said light guides producing at least in part an internal reflection thereof regardless of the associated reflector (see also par. 80, e.g.). It is therefore also in the case of considering this document as a state of the relevant technique, of a known solution to a problem also known. State of the Art Report Page 5/5