| 摘要 |
<p>Forward view apparatus (10) for a motor vehicle, to enable the driver of the vehicle to view an image of objects which are located forward of the apparatus (10), includes a housing (12) in which a rear view mirror (14) is located. A two-mirror arrangement (20, 24) within the housing (12) provides an image of objects forward of the assembly (10) in a viewing portal (16). A first mirror (20) is substantially planar and adjustable. A second mirror (24) is fixed and has a curved reflecting surface. The reflecting surface of the second mirror (24) may be aspheric, spherical, substantially spherical, parabolic or quasi-parabolic. A window (26) is provided on the forward side of the housing (12), to enable light to pass to the two-mirror arrangement (20, 24). An optional shutter (332) is able to close across the window (26) to prevent bright lights or other distracting images being seen by the driver.</p> |
