Title: Exterior-mounted rear rotary vision mirror for a vehicle

Abstract: An exterior rear vision mirror for a vehicle is rotated about its axis, within its housing, by an electric motor, and is restrained from significant vibration by a flexible drive from the motor to the center of the mirror, and by stabilizer ring coaxial with the mirror and pressing against it to maintain it in the desired plane. In wet conditions, rain drops are thrown centrifugally from the mirror, keeping it clear. In dry conditions, the mirror may be cleaned of dust by water directed from a nozzle onto the central part of the rotating mirror.

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Inventors: Menzies, John I. (Kenmore, AU)
Menzies, Maureen (Kenmore, AU)

Application Number: 815311
Filing Date: 1977-07-13
Publication_date: 1979-01-30
Assignee: Menzies Developments Pty. Ltd. (Kenmore, AU)
Primary Class(es): 359/508 359/877
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3711179

Jan, 1973

Takeda

350/62.

Other Refs: 2363072

Jul, 1975	DE

Primary Examiner: Evans, F. L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Jeffery; Donald D.