EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM

摘要

An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly configured for attachment at a side of the vehicle and having a mirror reflective element housed by a mirror shell formed of plastic. The mirror reflective element includes at least one glass substrate and a mirror reflector established at a surface of the at least one glass substrate. A turn signal display element is provided in a moldable form and integrated into the mirror shell. The turn signal display element includes a plurality of printable light emitting diodes and is operable to function as a turn signal indicator that illuminates when a driver of the vehicle activates a turn signal system of the vehicle.

主权项

1. An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, said exterior rearview mirror system comprising:
an exterior rearview mirror assembly configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle equipped with said exterior rearview mirror system; said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising a mirror reflective element housed by a mirror shell formed of plastic; said mirror reflective element comprising at least one glass substrate and a mirror reflector established at a surface of said at least one glass substrate; a turn signal display element provided in a moldable form and integrated into said mirror shell; and said turn signal display element comprising a plurality of printable light emitting diodes and operable to function as a turn signal indicator that illuminates when a driver of the equipped vehicle activates a turn signal system of the equipped vehicle.