DRAG REDUCING MIRROR ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLES

摘要

A side-view mirror assembly (118) for a vehicle (100) is disclosed. The mirror assembly (118) includes a mirror housing (120) configured to support a mirror (130). The mirror housing (120) defines an airfoil shape having a first side surface (132)and a second side surface (134) extending between a forward edge (136) and an aft edge (138). The mirror housing (120) is movable between a first position, wherein the mirror housing (120) is aerodynamically aligned with an airflow (140) flowing past the vehicle (100), and a second position, wherein the mirror (130) reflects a rearwardly extending side-view of the vehicle (100).