Rearview assembly with applique

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 10823882
  • Patent Number
    10,823,882
  • Date Filed
    Monday, June 11, 2018
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 3, 2020
    3 years ago
Abstract
A rearview assembly for use in a vehicle. The rearview assembly includes a rearview device operably coupled with a carrier. The rearview device includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate is disposed in front of the second substrate and includes a first surface and a second surface. The second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface. A bezel extends around a peripheral edge of the rearview device. A portion of the bezel extends behind the fourth surface of the second substrate. An applique is disposed over a front surface of the rearview device proximate the peripheral edge thereof. The applique includes an aesthetic design configured to closely match trim styling of an interior of the vehicle. A protective layer is disposed over the applique.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure generally relates to a rearview assembly for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a rearview assembly that includes an applique.


SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

One aspect of the disclosure includes a rearview assembly for use in a vehicle. The rearview assembly includes a rearview device operably coupled with a carrier. The rearview device includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate is disposed in front of the second substrate and includes a first surface and a second surface. The second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface. A bezel extends around a peripheral edge of the rearview device. A portion of the bezel extends behind the fourth surface of the second substrate. An applique is disposed over a front surface of the rearview device proximate the peripheral edge thereof. The applique includes an aesthetic design configured to closely match trim styling of an interior of the vehicle. A protective layer is disposed over the applique.


Another aspect of the disclosure includes a rearview assembly for use in a vehicle. The rearview assembly includes a rearview device operably coupled with a carrier. The rearview device includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate is disposed in front of the second substrate and includes a first surface and a second surface. The second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface. A bezel extends around a peripheral edge of the rearview device. A portion of the bezel extends behind the fourth surface of the second substrate. A printed graphic applique is disposed over a front surface of the rearview device proximate the peripheral edge thereof. The applique includes an aesthetic design configured to closely match trim styling of an interior of the vehicle. A substrate defines a central opening that exposes the rearview device. The substrate is disposed over the applique adjacent the bezel.


Still another aspect of the disclosure includes a rearview assembly for use in a vehicle. The rearview assembly includes a housing. A carrier is operably coupled with the housing and supports a display. A circuit board is disposed in the housing and is operably coupled with the display. A rearview device is operably coupled with the carrier. The rearview device is disposed forward of the display. An applique is disposed about a peripheral edge of the rearview device, proximate a first surface.


Yet another aspect of the disclosure includes a rearview assembly for use in a vehicle. The rearview assembly includes a rearview device having an applique disposed over the front surface of the rearview device proximate a peripheral edge thereof. The applique is configured to include an aesthetically pleasing design to closely match the trim styling of an interior of the vehicle.


These and other features, advantages, and objects of the present disclosure will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following specification, claims, and appended drawings.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS


FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of one embodiment of a rearview assembly of the present disclosure;



FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a front portion of a rearview assembly of the present disclosure;



FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial top plan elevational view of a corner of one embodiment of the present disclosure;



FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial top plan elevational view of a corner of another embodiment of the present disclosure; and



FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial top plan elevational view of a corner of yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present illustrated embodiments reside primarily in combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a display mirror. Accordingly, the apparatus components and method steps have been represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. Further, like numerals in the description and drawings represent like elements.


For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the disclosure as oriented in FIG. 1. Unless stated otherwise, the term “front” shall refer to the surface of the element closer to an intended viewer of the display mirror, and the term “rear” shall refer to the surface of the element further from the intended viewer of the display mirror. However, it is to be understood that the disclosure may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.


The terms “including,” “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by “comprises a . . . ” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.


Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, reference numeral 10 generally designates a rearview assembly for use in a vehicle. The rearview assembly 10 includes a rearview device 12 operably coupled with a carrier 14. The rearview device 12 includes a front substrate 16 and a rear substrate 18. The front substrate 16 is disposed in front of the rear substrate 18 and includes a first surface 20 and a second surface 22. The rear substrate 18 includes a third surface 24 and a fourth surface 26. A bezel 28 extends around a peripheral edge 30 of the rearview device 12. A portion of the bezel 28 extends behind the fourth surface 26 of the rear substrate 18. An applique 32 is disposed over a forward surface 34 of the rearview device 12 proximate the peripheral edge 30 thereof. The applique 32 includes an aesthetic design configured to closely match trim styling of an interior of the vehicle. A clear substrate 36 is disposed over the applique 32 adjacent the bezel 28.


With reference once again to FIGS. 1 and 2, the applique 32 of the present disclosure is generally configured to extend across the forward surface 34 of the rearview device 12 at a periphery thereof and be connected thereto by an adhesive 40, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive. It is also contemplated that other adhesives may be utilized to connect the applique 32 to the forward surface 34 of the rearview device 12, or more specifically, with the first surface 20 of the front substrate 16. The applique 32 may be printed, stamped, molded, etched, etc. to form the desired appearance. As previously noted, it is generally contemplated that the applique 32 will include a design that closely mimics or matches the interior of the vehicle. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the clear substrate 36 extends over and protects the applique 32. The clear substrate 36 defines a central opening that exposes the rearview device 12 and is generally adjacent the bezel 28. The clear substrate 36 acts as an overmold that minimizes or even eliminates a liquid crystal display (LCD) to a reflective area ratio. The clear substrate 36 may be constructed from a variety of materials, including polymeric materials, glass, etc. Use of the applique 32 can also eliminate the need for a hiding layer or chrome ring, and at the same time, aids in locating and hiding clips that connect a circuit board disposed in a housing of the rearview assembly 10 with an electro-optic medium disposed between the front substrate 16 and the rear substrate 18.


Referring now to FIG. 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the front and rear substrates 16, 18 are oriented in parallel planes. An adhesive 50 is applied that connects the fourth surface 26 of the rear substrate 18 with an inside support wall 51 of the bezel 28 and/or the carrier 14. The bezel 28 also includes an inside peripheral wall 52 that extends generally orthogonally to the inside support wall 51 of the bezel 28. In addition, the bezel 28 includes an angled forward portion 54 that generally complements an angled interface wall 56 of the clear substrate 36 that extends over the applique 32. An outside wall of the bezel 28 includes a generally flat side wall 57 and a rounded forward wall 58. Additionally, a forward edge 60 of the forward wall 58 of the bezel 28 is generally co-planar with and flush with a generally planar forward surface 61 of the clear substrate 36. The clear substrate 36 extends over the rearview device 12, and more specifically, extends in front of the first surface 20 of the front substrate 16. The adhesive 40 is disposed between the applique 32 and the first surface 20 of the front substrate 16. The clear substrate 36 extends completely over the applique 32. However, it is contemplated that the clear substrate 36 may extend past the applique 32, or the applique 32 may extend beyond the clear substrate 36.


With reference now to FIG. 4, the illustrated embodiment includes a similar construction. However, the bezel 28 includes a rounded outside wall 70 that is covered by the clear substrate 36. In this embodiment, the clear substrate 36, in cross-section, includes a generally L-shaped configuration that extends over the first surface 20 of the front substrate 16 and wraps around the bezel 28. A rear wall 72 of the clear substrate 36 abuts against an abutment wall 74 extending outwardly from the bezel 28. In the illustrated embodiment, the clear substrate 36 extends completely over the applique 32. However, as previously noted, the clear substrate 36 may extend beyond the applique 32, or the applique 32 may extend beyond the clear substrate 36. This embodiment otherwise includes features similar to that disclosed above with regard to FIG. 3.


With reference to FIG. 5, the illustrated embodiment includes a clear substrate 36. A forward surface 76 of the clear substrate 36 is generally co-planar with a front wall 80 of the bezel 28. The front wall 80 of the bezel 28 rounds to an outside side wall 82 that is generally orthogonal to the planar extent of the first surface 20 of the front substrate 16. This embodiment otherwise includes features similar to that disclosed above with regard to FIGS. 3 and 4. In addition, the bezel 28 includes a small chamfered corner 84 proximate the clear substrate 36. An outside wall 86 of the clear substrate 36 is generally orthogonal to the forward surface 76 of the clear substrate 36. An inside wall 88 of the bezel 28 is aligned with the outside wall 86, and in cross-section, occupies a plane that is substantially parallel with a plane of the outside wall 86.


Although the clear substrate 36 has been generally indicated in this application as being clear, it will be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that the substrate 36 may be generally transparent, generally translucent, or partially opaque. In addition, it is also contemplated that the substrate 36 may be considerably opaque such that the applique 32 is at least partially concealed from view by a user by the substrate 36. As generally indicated herein, the substrate 36 may also be constructed from a variety of materials, including glass, polymeric material, etc.


The applique 32, as disclosed herein, is generally configured to minimize or even eliminate an LCD to reflective area ratio. Further, the applique 32 generally defines a hiding layer over the mirror or display such that an internal hiding layer, such as a chrome ring, is unnecessary. The applique 32 effectively hides electrical connectors, such as J-clips, and provides the end consumer with a stylized custom brand interface that complements the interior aesthetics of the vehicle. The applique 32 may be printed, flat, textured, glossy, matte, partially translucent, etc. In addition, the applique 32 may be added to the rearview device 12 by adhesive, fasteners, etc., or may be printed right onto the forward surface 34 of the rearview device 12.


The rearview device 12 may be an electro-optic element or an element such as a prism. One non-limiting example of an electro-optic element is an electrochromic medium, which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic material, and at least one cathodic material. Typically, both of the anodic and cathodic materials are electroactive and at least one of them is electrochromic. It will be understood that regardless of its ordinary meaning, the term “electroactive” will be defined herein as a material that undergoes a modification in its oxidation state upon exposure to a particular electrical potential difference. Additionally, it will be understood that the term “electrochromic” will be defined herein, regardless of its ordinary meaning, as a material that exhibits a change in its extinction coefficient at one or more wavelengths upon exposure to a particular electrical potential difference. Electrochromic components, as described herein, include materials whose color or opacity are affected by electric current, such that when an electrical current is applied to the material, the color or opacity change from a first phase to a second phase. The electrochromic component may be a single-layer, single-phase component, multi-layer component, or multi-phase component, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,928,572 entitled “Electrochromic Layer And Devices Comprising Same,” U.S. Pat. No. 5,998,617 entitled “Electrochromic Compounds,” U.S. Pat. No. 6,020,987 entitled “Electrochromic Medium Capable Of Producing A Pre-selected Color,” U.S. Pat. No. 6,037,471 entitled “Electrochromic Compounds,” U.S. Pat. No. 6,141,137 entitled “Electrochromic Media For Producing A Pre-selected Color,” U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,916 entitled “Electrochromic System,” U.S. Pat. No. 6,193,912 entitled “Near Infrared-Absorbing Electrochromic Compounds And Devices Comprising Same,” U.S. Pat. No. 6,249,369 entitled “Coupled Electrochromic Compounds With Photostable Dication Oxidation States,” and U.S. Pat. No. 6,137,620 entitled “Electrochromic Media With Concentration Enhanced Stability, Process For The Preparation Thereof and Use In Electrochromic Devices”; U.S. Pat. No. 6,519,072, entitled “Electrochromic Device”; and International Patent Application Serial Nos. PCT/US98/05570 entitled “Electrochromic Polymeric Solid Films, Manufacturing Electrochromic Devices Using Such Solid Films, And Processes For Making Such Solid Films And Devices,” PCT/EP98/03862 entitled “Electrochromic Polymer System,” and PCT/US98/05570 entitled “Electrochromic Polymeric Solid Films, Manufacturing Electrochromic Devices Using Such Solid Films, And Processes For Making Such Solid Films And Devices,” which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. The rearview device may also be any other element having partially reflective, partially transmissive properties. To provide electric current to the rearview device, electrical elements are provided on opposing sides of the element, to generate an electrical potential therebetween. A J-clip may be electrically engaged with each electrical element, and element wires may extend from J-clips to a primary printed circuit board.


The present disclosure may be used with a rearview assembly such as that described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 9,174,577; 8,925,891; 8,814,373; 8,201,800; and 8,210,695; U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/0327234, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,838,653; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61/709,716; 61/707,676; and 61/704,869, which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Further, the present disclosure may be used with a rearview packaging assembly such as that described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,885,240; 8,814,373; 8,646,924; 8,643,931; and 8,264,761; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61/707,625; and 61/590,259, which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Additionally, it is contemplated that the present disclosure can include a bezel such as that described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,827,517; 8,210,695; and 8,201,800, which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.


It will be appreciated that embodiments of the disclosure described herein may be comprised of one or more conventional processors and unique stored program instructions that control one or more processors to implement, in conjunction with certain non-processor circuits, some, most, or all of the functions of a rearview assembly, as described herein. The non-processor circuits may include, but are not limited to signal drivers, clock circuits, power source circuits, and/or user input devices. As such, these functions may be interpreted as steps of a method used in using or constructing a classification system. Alternatively, some or all functions could be implemented by a state machine that has no stored program instructions, or in one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), in which each function or some combinations of certain of the functions are implemented as custom logic. Of course, a combination of the two approaches could be used. Thus, the methods and means for these functions have been described herein. Further, it is expected that one of ordinary skill, notwithstanding possibly significant effort and many design choices motivated by, for example, available time, current technology, and economic considerations, when guided by the concepts and principles disclosed herein will be readily capable of generating such software instructions and programs and ICs with minimal experimentation.


It will be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that construction of the described disclosure and other components is not limited to any specific material. Other exemplary embodiments of the disclosure disclosed herein may be formed from a wide variety of materials, unless described otherwise herein.


For purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” (in all of its form, couple, coupling, coupled, etc.) generally means the joining of two components (electrical or mechanical) directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two components (electrical or mechanical) and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two components. Such joining may be permanent in nature or may be removable or releasable in nature unless otherwise stated.


It is also important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the disclosure as shown in the exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the present innovations have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, the operation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, the length or width of the structures and/or members or connector or other elements of the system may be varied, the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between the elements may be varied. It should be noted that the elements and/or assemblies of the system may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present innovations. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the desired and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present innovations.


It will be understood that any described processes or steps within described processes may be combined with other disclosed processes or steps to form structures within the scope of the present disclosure. The exemplary structures and processes disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes and are not to be construed as limiting.


It is also to be understood that variations and modifications can be made on the aforementioned structures and methods without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure, and further it is to be understood that such concepts are intended to be covered by the following claims unless these claims by their language expressly state otherwise.

Claims
  • 1. A rearview assembly for use in a vehicle, the rearview assembly comprising: a rearview device operably coupled with a carrier, the rearview device including a first substrate and a second substrate, wherein the first substrate is disposed in front of the second substrate and includes a first surface and a second surface, and wherein the second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface;a display disposed proximate the rearview device;a bezel extending around a peripheral edge of the rearview device;a printed graphic applique disposed over a front surface of the rearview device; anda protective layer disposed over the printed graphic applique.
  • 2. The rearview assembly of claim 1, wherein the printed graphic applique is disposed proximate the peripheral edge of the rearview device.
  • 3. The rearview assembly of claim 1, wherein the printed graphic applique defines a hiding layer that extends over the display.
  • 4. The rearview assembly of claim 1, wherein the printed graphic applique is printed directly onto the rearview device.
  • 5. The rearview assembly of claim 1, wherein the protective layer is a clear substrate disposed over the printed graphic applique.
  • 6. The rearview assembly of claim 5, wherein a forward edge of the bezel and a forward surface of the clear substrate are substantially co-planar.
  • 7. The rearview assembly of claim 5, wherein a forward edge of the bezel and the first surface are substantially co-planar.
  • 8. The rearview assembly of claim 7, wherein the clear substrate extends over both the printed graphic applique and the forward edge of the bezel.
  • 9. A rearview assembly for use in a vehicle, the rearview assembly comprising: a rearview device operably coupled with a carrier, the rearview device including an electro-optic element having partially reflective and partially transmissive properties, the electro-optic element including a first substrate and a second substrate, wherein the first substrate is disposed in front of the second substrate and includes a first surface and a second surface, and wherein the second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface;an electro-optic medium disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate;a graphic applique disposed over a front surface of the rearview device, the graphic applique including a hiding layer over the electro-optic element; anda protective layer disposed over the graphic applique.
  • 10. The rearview assembly of claim 9 wherein the graphic applique is printed directly onto the front surface of the rearview device.
  • 11. The rearview assembly of claim 9, further comprising: a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the graphic applique and the first surface of the first substrate.
  • 12. The rearview assembly of claim 9, wherein the protective layer wraps over both the graphic applique and a forward edge of a bezel.
  • 13. The rearview assembly of claim 9, wherein the protective layer is formed from a clear polymeric material.
  • 14. A rearview assembly for use in a vehicle, the rearview assembly comprising: a housing;a carrier operably coupled with the housing and supporting a display;a circuit board disposed in the housing and operably coupled with the display;a rearview device operably coupled with the carrier, the rearview device disposed forward of the display; andan at least partially translucent applique disposed on a forward surface of the rearview device, the at least partially translucent applique defining a hiding layer over the display.
  • 15. The rearview assembly of claim 14, further comprising: an electro-optic element disposed adjacent the display.
  • 16. The rearview assembly of claim 14, further comprising: a bezel abutting a peripheral edge of the rearview device proximate the at least partially translucent applique.
  • 17. The rearview assembly of claim 16, further comprising: a clear overmold disposed over the at least partially translucent applique.
  • 18. The rearview assembly of claim 17, wherein a forward edge of the bezel and a forward surface of the clear overmold are substantially co-planar.
  • 19. The rearview assembly of claim 17, wherein the clear overmold extends over both the at least partially translucent applique and a forward edge of the bezel.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/132,849, filed on Apr. 19, 2016, entitled “REARVIEW ASSEMBLY WITH APPLIQUE,” now U.S. Pat. No. 9,995,854, which claims priority to and the benefit under 37 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/149,936, filed on Apr. 20, 2015, entitled “REARVIEW DEVICE,” the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

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