Outside mirror and wing mirror assembly for a vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to an exterior mirror and a mirror set for a vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a mirror housing having an opening, a frame assembled at the opening of the mirror housing, a mirror pane, an actuator accommodated within the mirror housing and adapted to adjust the position of the mirror pane relative to the mirror housing such that the mirror pane is tilted relative to a coupling surface of the actuator or wherein the mirror pane is tilted relative to a second contact surface of the actuator or relative to a direction orthogonal to the fixed direction of the fixed means of the actuator. The invention also relates to an exterior mirror set for a vehicle which has a symmetrical configuration from both an aerodynamic and a visual appearance point of view and which is optimized optically to provide a personalized field of view in the driver side mirror and in the passenger side mirror.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the manufacture of exterior rearview mirrors for vehicles.

[0002] One object of the present invention is to provide an exterior rearview mirror and an exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, the exterior rearview mirror assembly having a symmetrical structure from both aerodynamic and visual perspectives; and optically optimizing the exterior rearview mirror assembly to provide personalized views in the driver's side rearview mirror and the passenger's side rearview mirror. Background Technology

[0003] Traditionally, motor vehicles are equipped with exterior rearview mirror assemblies, namely driver's side rearview mirror and passenger side rearview mirror, each of which includes: a mirror housing with an opening; a frame fitted into the opening of the mirror housing; an actuator and a back plate connected to the actuator, both of which are housed within the mirror housing; and a lens mounted on the back plate, such that the position of the lens relative to the mirror housing can be adjusted by the actuator.

[0004] Due to the driver's eccentric position, such as Figure 1 As shown, in order to provide the driver with a proper rear view on both sides of the vehicle, different tilt angles are required for the driver's side mirror and the passenger side mirror according to current regulations.

[0005] In addition, the arrangement and construction of the mirror assembly should be as symmetrical as possible to achieve the best possible aerodynamic design and visual appearance.

[0006] Furthermore, since the same vehicle can be produced for markets where driver positions may differ (i.e., left-hand or right-hand driving), savings in tooling, molds, and internal components can be achieved while maintaining the mirror arrangement as symmetrically as possible.

[0007] Therefore, maintaining the required symmetry in both rearview mirrors while simultaneously providing the driver with a suitable field of vision remains a challenge for manufacturers. This is typically addressed by providing a larger lens in the passenger-side mirror than in the driver-side mirror; or by providing two lenses of the same size, making the driver-side lens excessively large according to regulations.

[0008] Therefore, there is still room for improvement in the design and manufacturing of this type of product. Summary of the Invention

[0009] A first aspect of the invention relates to an exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, wherein the assembly includes: a mirror housing having an opening; a frame assembled at the opening of the mirror housing; a lens (such as a mirror glass substrate having a reflective surface, an electrochromic reflective element or an electro-optic reflective element having or not having a reflective surface); and an actuator housed within the mirror housing.

[0010] The actuator has a fixed portion and a movable portion that can move relative to the fixed portion, and the movable portion is driven by at least one electric motor (preferably two electric motors) for adjusting the position of the movable portion relative to the fixed portion in at least two directions (preferably tilt and pitch) in a known manner, thereby adjusting the lens attached to the movable portion relative to the lens housing.

[0011] The moving part of the actuator has a coupling surface contained in a plane, and the lens is directly coupled to the moving part of the actuator or indirectly attached to the moving part of the actuator by means of one or more intermediate elements (e.g., a back plate). According to the invention, the lens is inclined relative to the coupling surface of the actuator.

[0012] Furthermore, the actuator has a first contact surface, and the lens or at least one intermediate element has a second contact surface for contacting the first contact surface of the actuator when the lens is attached to the actuator. According to the invention, alternatively, the lens is tilted relative to the first contact surface of the actuator.

[0013] The actuator is equipped with a fixing device (e.g., a screw) that is positioned to attach the actuator to the lens housing in a specific fixing direction, and according to the invention, as an alternative, in the initial position, the lens is tilted relative to an orthogonal direction orthogonal to the fixing direction of the fixing device.

[0014] The initial position can be understood as the fixed orientation being positioned orthogonal to the actuator's connection surface.

[0015] The assembly may further include a backplate connected to the actuator as an intermediate element, such that a lens is mounted on the backplate. The backplate also has contact surfaces contained in a plane, such that the actuator and the backplate are configured to be connected to each other by overlapping their respective contact surfaces. The backplate is further configured such that when the lens is mounted on the backplate, the lens defines an angle (C°) relative to the contact surface of the actuator, or relative to the coupling surface of the actuator, or relative to the fixed direction of the actuator's fixing device. Preferably, the angle (C°) is in the range of 3°-8°, more preferably in the range of 4°-6°, and most preferably 5°.

[0016] Typically, in practical implementations, lenses can have a constant thickness or a flat surface, a variable thickness such as a triangular prism reflector (wedge-shaped), or even a slightly curved thickness. However, for flat surfaces and slightly curved shapes related to angles (C°), the curvature is ignored, and the lens can be considered as a flat surface in both shapes.

[0017] In the case of a triangular prism reflective element (where the lens is tilted relative to the actuator element by having two tilted surfaces), we refer to the surface closest to the actuator when the lens is attached to the actuator.

[0018] The backplate may include: a support plate having an outer surface for receiving a lens; and a connector fixed to an inner surface of the support plate. The connector is configured to be anchored to an actuator, and the thickness or height of the connector, measured from the inner surface, gradually increases from one side of the connector to the other side to provide the desired tilt of the lens.

[0019] As an alternative, the support plate can have a tapered shape, wherein the outer and inner surfaces can be inclined relative to each other, and the connector (which is fixed to the inner surface and configured to be anchored to the actuator) can have a constant height or thickness or a height or thickness that gradually increases from one side of the connector to the other side in order to provide the desired tilt of the lens.

[0020] Preferably, the assembly is configured such that while the position of the lens is adjusted by means of an actuator, the lens is always contained integrally within the assembled lens housing and frame, that is, no part of the lens protrudes outside the frame.

[0021] During lens adjustment (once the lens is installed on the vehicle), it will be adjusted on at least two axes: the first axis is essentially vertical relative to the ground (yaw), and the second axis is essentially parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal axis (pitch).

[0022] In vertical adjustment (swing), the actuator can adjust the lens from its initial position by at least 7°, preferably at least 10°, in both directions.

[0023] Preferably, in vertical adjustment (swing), the motor rotates no more than 5° more in one direction than in the other when rotating in both directions.

[0024] Another aspect of the invention relates to an exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising two assemblies for use as exterior rearview mirror assemblies for a vehicle, wherein each assembly comprises: a mirror housing having an opening; a frame assembled at the opening of the mirror housing; a lens (such as: a reflective glass substrate having a reflective surface; an electrochromic reflective element or an electro-optic reflective element having or not having a reflective surface); and an actuator housed within the mirror housing. The actuator is driven by at least one electric motor (preferably two electric motors) for adjusting the position of the lens relative to the mirror housing in a known manner. One assembly is configured as a driver-side rearview mirror assembly, and the other assembly is configured as a passenger-side rearview mirror assembly. The mirror housings of the two assemblies are configured as mirror images of each other, such that the two assemblies can be arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry.

[0025] Furthermore, the frames on both sides are shaped to have outermost visible surfaces that are symmetrical to each other (when the frames are mounted in the mirror housing). Depending on the circumstances, the entire frame may be symmetrically shaped, or preferably, the inner portion of the frame (the portion that is not visible from the outside once the frame is attached to the mirror housing) may be asymmetrically shaped to improve the driver's field of vision of the lens.

[0026] Preferably, the frame of the assembly is constructed asymmetrically so as to be shaped to provide the driver of the vehicle with an appropriate viewing angle for the driver-side mirror and an appropriate viewing angle for the passenger-side mirror. In other words, the mirror housings attached to the respective frames of the two assemblies are shaped such that when the two assemblies are operatively connected to the vehicle as a driver-side rearview mirror assembly and as a passenger-side rearview mirror assembly, the two assemblies are symmetrical to each other when viewed from the front view and from the top view of the vehicle.

[0027] Preferably, the rearview mirror assembly is the assembly described in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0028] Furthermore, when the two assemblies are arranged symmetrically, the lenses of both assemblies are tilted relative to the plane of symmetry, and the tilt angle of the lens of the passenger-side rearview mirror assembly differs from that of the lens of the driver-side rearview mirror assembly. In this way, the exterior rearview mirror assembly is optically optimized to provide personalized views in the driver-side and passenger-side rearview mirrors as specified.

[0029] Due to the construction of the corresponding backplates, the aforementioned tilt angle of the lens can be obtained; that is, the backplates of both assemblies are configured such that the tilt angle of the lens of the passenger-side rearview mirror assembly is different from the tilt angle of the lens of the driver-side rearview mirror assembly.

[0030] When the driver's side rearview mirror assembly and the passenger's side rearview mirror assembly are positioned symmetrically relative to a plane of symmetry, the lens of the driver's side rearview mirror assembly defines an angle (α°) relative to an orthogonal plane orthogonal to the plane of symmetry, and the passenger's side rearview mirror assembly defines an angle (b°) relative to the same orthogonal plane orthogonal to the plane of symmetry, wherein the angle (b°) is different from the angle (a°), and in this example is greater than the angle (a°).

[0031] This plane of symmetry can be considered as the longitudinal plane of the vehicle, or a plane perpendicular to the ground that passes through the center of the vehicle in the direction of vehicle movement.

[0032] Preferably, the angle (a°) is in the range of 15°-17°, and the angle (b°) is in the range of 25°-27°. More preferably, the angle (a°) is 16°, and the angle (b°) is 26°.

[0033] Furthermore, when the two assemblies are positioned symmetrically relative to the plane of symmetry, the actuators are also arranged symmetrically relative to each other.

[0034] Each assembly includes a temple configured to be attached to a vehicle. A mirror housing is coupled to the temple and is rotatable manually or electrically relative to the temple. Preferably, the temples of the two assemblies are configured as mirror images of each other.

[0035] Furthermore, each frame has an internal part and an external part. The internal part is not visible from a top view when the frame and mirror housing are joined together, while the external part is visible from the outside when the two components are assembled. According to the invention, the external parts are symmetrical to each other.

[0036] Preferably, when the two assemblies are positioned symmetrically relative to a plane of symmetry, the outermost edge of the frame of each assembly defines a plane, and this plane defines an angle (X°) relative to an orthogonal plane orthogonal to the plane of symmetry. Preferably, the angle (X°) is in the range of 19°-23°. More preferably, the angle (X°) is 21°.

[0037] Furthermore, when the two assemblies are positioned symmetrically relative to the plane of symmetry, the actuators are also arranged symmetrically relative to each other. Preferably, the actuators are arranged perpendicularly relative to (X°).

[0038] This invention allows for the manufacture of symmetrical mirror housings for exterior rearview mirrors with reduced tooling. Currently, in the past, it was necessary to manufacture two versions of asymmetrical mirror housings: one version for left-hand drive vehicles and another for right-hand drive vehicles, and within each version, there were two types of rearview mirrors: one for the driver's side and one for the passenger's side. Therefore, four different housings were required, which meant four different molds and tools were needed to manufacture the entire range of rearview mirrors.

[0039] Therefore, the advantage of the present invention is that, since the mirror housings for the driver's side and the passenger side are constructed symmetrically, only two types of mirror housings need to be manufactured to cover the entire range of exterior rearview mirrors.

[0040] Another advantage of the present invention is that the actuators for the driver-side rearview mirror and the passenger-side rearview mirror are also constructed symmetrically, so that the internal components of the rearview mirror (e.g., brackets, supports, etc.) can also be constructed symmetrically, which further simplifies manufacturing and is cost-effective. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To complete the specification and to provide a better understanding of the invention, a set of accompanying drawings is provided. These drawings form the entirety of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the invention. These embodiments should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but rather as examples of how the invention can be implemented. The drawings include the following figures:

[0042] Figure 1 A table showing the required rearward field of view for the driver and passenger sides according to current regulations is provided.

[0043] Figure 2A A top view of the back panel is shown, and Figure 2B A top view shows the backplate anchored to the actuator.

[0044] Figure 3A A rear perspective view of two rearview mirror assemblies is shown. Figure 3B A front perspective view of a set of two rearview mirror assemblies is shown. Figure 3C A top view of a set of two rearview mirror assemblies is shown, and Figure 3D The two assemblies are shown, in which the main components of the two assemblies are not connected and there is no mirror housing.

[0045] Figure 4 A top view shows a set of two rearview mirror assemblies positioned symmetrically. The two assemblies are arranged along... Figure 3A The cross-sectional diagram is represented by section AA.

[0046] Figure 5A schematic top view of a set of rearview mirror assemblies of the present invention, symmetrically arranged and installed in a vehicle, is shown, wherein the angles of the frame and the lens are indicated by dashed lines.

[0047] Figure 6 Another top view shows a set of two rearview mirror assemblies positioned in a symmetrical arrangement. Detailed Implementation

[0048] Figure 2A A front view of a backplate (1) for an exterior rearview mirror assembly (7, 7') according to the invention is shown, wherein the backplate (1) comprises: a support plate (2), which in this example has a slightly curved shape and an outer surface for receiving a lens; and a connector (3) fixed to or integrally formed to the inner surface of the support plate (2). The connector (3) has a connecting surface (13) contained in a plane (X'-X'), the connecting surface (13) being intended to be attached to an actuator in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure by means of a flexible tab (4) formed in the connector (3).

[0049] In addition, the back plate (1) has a contact surface (14) contained in a plane (XX), the contact surface (14) being configured to contact the contact surface (16) of the actuator (6).

[0050] The thickness or height of the connecting body (3) relative to the inner surface of the support plate (2) gradually increases from one side of the connecting body to the other side in such a way that the support plate (2) is inclined relative to the plane (X'-X'). The inclination angle (C°) between the plane (X'-X') and the outer surface of the support plate (2) is in the range of 3°-8°.

[0051] Utilizing this construction and as Figure 2B As shown, when the backplate (1) is anchored to the actuator (6) by means of the connector (3) and its flexible tab (4), the contact surface (16) of the actuator (6) contacts the contact surface (14) of the backplate (1), and the actuator (6) is held at the connection surface (17) of the actuator (6) by the flexible tab (4). The lens (5) is mounted on the outer surface of the support plate (2), and the lens (5) is inclined relative to the connection surface (17) of the actuator and also inclined relative to the contact surface (16) of the actuator (6).

[0052] Typically, the actuator (6) has at least two distinct parts: a fixed part; and a movable part that can move relative to the fixed part, which can rotate about a rotation point (not shown) in at least two directions to adjust the position of the lens (5).

[0053] like Figure 2BAs shown, the actuator (6) is equipped with a plurality of fixing devices (e.g., screws) that are positioned to attach the actuator (6) to the mirror housing (8) in a specific fixing direction (11), and when the actuator (6) is in the initial position (at which time the fixing direction (11) is positioned orthogonal to the connecting surface (17) of the actuator (6), the lens (5) or the surface of the lens closest to the actuator (6) is tilted relative to the direction orthogonal to the fixing direction (11).

[0054] Figure 3A Two exterior rearview mirror assemblies (7, 7') are shown, each of which includes: a mirror housing (8, 8') with an opening (which may be formed by a cap or top cover and a bottom cover); a ring-shaped frame (9, 9') assembled at the opening of the mirror housing; and a lens (5, 5') which is housed within the mirror housing (8, 8') and visible through the opening.

[0055] In addition, each assembly (7, 7') includes a temple (10, 10') configured to be attached to the vehicle, such that a mirror housing (8, 8') is coupled to the temple (10, 10'), and the mirror housing (8, 8') is rotatable relative to the temple (10, 10'), for example, between a driving position and a parked position.

[0056] like Figure 3B As shown, in each assembly (7, 7'), the lens (5, 5') is mounted on the back plate (1, 1') through the opening of the corresponding frame (9, 9'), and the back plate (1, 1') is anchored to the actuator (6, 6') as described above.

[0057] Figure 4 A set of exterior rearview mirrors for a vehicle is shown, comprising two mirrors combined as described above. Figures 3A to 3C The defined assemblies (7, 7') include one assembly (7) configured as a driver's side rearview mirror assembly and another assembly (7') configured as a passenger's side rearview mirror assembly. The mirror housings (8, 8') of the two assemblies (7, 7') are configured as mirror images of each other, such that they can be aligned relative to the plane of symmetry (YY) in... Figure 4 The symmetrical arrangement shown in the figure typically corresponds to the longitudinal symmetry plane of the vehicle.

[0058] Furthermore, the frames (9, 9') of these two assemblies (7, 7') are configured such that their visible external portions (when the frames are mounted in the mirror housing) are symmetrical to each other.

[0059] Therefore, the mirror housings (8, 8') of these two assemblies (7, 7') and their respective frames (9, 9') are shaped such that when these two assemblies are operatively attached to the vehicle, when viewed from the front view and the top view of the vehicle (the front view and the top view are respectively as shown in the figure below), the mirror housings are oriented such that when viewed from the front view and the top view of the vehicle, ... Figure 3B and Figure 3C As shown, they are symmetrical to each other when observed.

[0060] When the two assemblies (7, 7') are arranged in this symmetrical manner, the lenses (5, 5') of both assemblies are tilted relative to the plane of symmetry (YY), and the tilt of the lens (5') of the passenger side rearview mirror assembly (7') is different from the tilt of the lens (5) of the driver side rearview mirror assembly (7).

[0061] More specifically, the lens (5) of the driver's side rearview mirror assembly (7) defines an angle (a°) relative to an orthogonal plane (ZZ) orthogonal to the plane of symmetry (YY), and the lens (5') of the passenger side rearview mirror assembly (7') defines an angle (b°) relative to the same orthogonal plane (ZZ), the angle (b°) being greater than the angle (a°).

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the angle (a°) is in the range of 15°-17°, and the angle (b°) is in the range of 25°-27°. More preferably, the angle (a°) is 16°, and the angle (b°) is 26°, in both cases the specified range is + / -15°.

[0063] As mentioned above, when in such Figure 5 When viewed from above in the vehicle shown, the two mirror housings (8, 8') are symmetrical to each other. This also shows that... Figure 4 In this context, it can be understood that the outermost points of each frame (9, 9') respectively define planes (RR), (SS) inclined relative to the orthogonal plane (ZZ), and the angles (X°) between these planes (RR), (SS) and the orthogonal plane (ZZ) are substantially the same. The angle (X°) is preferably 21°.

[0064] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, the two actuators (6, 6') have the same shape and size, that is, they are copies of each other, and they are also arranged symmetrically relative to each other.

[0065] Preferably, the frame (9, 9') of the assembly (7, 7') is asymmetrical so as to be shaped to provide the driver of the vehicle with a proper viewing angle for the driver's side lens (5) and a proper viewing angle for the passenger's side lens (5'). This feature in Figure 4As shown, it can be noted that the inner part of each frame (9, 9') (the part closer to the plane of symmetry (YY) and not visible from the outside in the top view) defines angles (α, α') relative to the planes (RR), (SS), respectively, and the angle (α') of the passenger-side frame (9') is different from the angle (α) of the driver-side frame (9), which in this example is greater than the angle (α) of the driver-side frame (9).

[0066] Furthermore, the outer part of each frame (9, 9') (the part that is far from the plane of symmetry (YY) and is not visible from the outside in the top view) defines angles (β, β') relative to the planes (RR), (SS), respectively, and the angle (β) of the driver-side frame (9) is different from the angle (β') of the passenger-side frame (9'), which in this example is greater than the angle (β') of the passenger-side frame (9').

[0067] Figure 6 A more detailed view of the rearview mirror assembly (7, 7') is shown, each of which includes a temple (10, 10') and a second actuator (12, 12'), which is also housed within the mirror housing (8, 8') and adapted to transmit rotational movement relative to the temple (10, 10') to the mirror housing for moving from a driving position to a parking position and vice versa.

[0068] The temples (10, 10') of these two assemblies (7, 7') are also constructed to be mirror images of each other.

[0069] like Figure 6 As shown, the exterior rearview mirror assembly (7, 7') for the vehicle has a symmetrical construction from both aerodynamic and visual perspectives. The tilt angles of the driver-side mirror (5) relative to the driver's position (15) and the passenger-side mirror (5') relative to the driver's position (15) are optimized to provide adequate rear visibility on both sides.

Claims

1. An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, the assembly comprising: A mirror housing (8, 8') having an opening; A frame (9, 9') is assembled at the opening of the mirror housing (8, 8'); Lens (5, 5'); An actuator (6, 6') is housed within the mirror housing (8, 8') and adapted to adjust the position of the lens (5, 5') relative to the mirror housing (8, 8'). The actuator (6, 6') has a fixed portion and a movable portion that can move relative to the fixed portion, wherein the lens (5, 5') is directly coupled to the movable portion or indirectly coupled to the movable portion by means of one or more intermediate elements. The active portion of the actuator (6, 6') has a connecting surface (17) contained in a plane (X'-X'). The actuator (6, 6') is characterized in that it has a second contact surface (16) for contacting the lens (5, 5') or at least one intermediate element. The actuator (6, 6') is equipped with a fixing device positioned to attach the actuator to the mirror housing (8, 8') in a specific fixing direction (11), wherein, when the actuator (6, 6') is in the initial position, the fixing direction (11) is orthogonal to the connecting surface (17) of the actuator (6, 6'), and The lens (5, 5') is inclined relative to the connecting surface (17) of the actuator (6, 6'), or the lens (5, 5') is inclined relative to the second contact surface (16) of the actuator (6, 6'), or the lens (5, 5') is inclined relative to an orthogonal direction orthogonal to the fixing direction (11) of the fixing device.

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The one or more intermediate elements are a backplate (1, 1') connected to the actuator (6, 6'), wherein the lens (5, 5') is mounted on the backplate (1, 1'), and wherein the backplate (1, 1') is configured such that the lens (5, 5') is inclined relative to the coupling surface (17) of the actuator (6, 6'), or the lens (5, 5') is inclined relative to the second contact surface (16) of the actuator (6, 6'), or the lens (5, 5') is inclined relative to an orthogonal direction orthogonal to the fixing direction (11) of the fixing device.

3. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The backplate (1, 1') has a coupling surface (13) contained in a plane (X'-X'), and wherein the actuator (6, 6) and the backplate (1, 1) are configured to be coupled to each other by bringing their respective coupling surfaces (13, 17) into contact and their respective contact surfaces (14, 16) into contact, wherein the backplate (1, 1') is further configured such that when the lens (5, 5') is mounted on the backplate (1, 1'), the lens (5, 5') defines an angle (C°) relative to the coupling surface (13) of the backplate (1, 1').

4. The assembly according to claim 2 or 3, wherein, The backplate (1, 1') is constructed to include: a support plate (2, 2') having an outer surface for receiving the lens (5, 5'); and a connector (3, 3') fixed to the inner surface of the support plate (2, 2') and configured to be anchored to the actuator (6, 6'), wherein the thickness of the connector (3, 3') measured from the inner surface gradually increases from one side of the connector (3, 3') to the other side, or wherein the support plate (2, 2') has a tapered shape.

5. An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, the exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising two assemblies (7, 7'), said assemblies being assemblies as defined in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, One assembly (7) is configured as a driver's side rearview mirror assembly, and another assembly (7') is configured as a passenger's side rearview mirror assembly, wherein the mirror housings (8, 8') of the two assemblies are configured as mirror images of each other, such that the two assemblies can be arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry (YY), wherein when the two assemblies (7, 7') are arranged symmetrically, the lenses (5, 5') of the two assemblies are tilted with respect to the plane of symmetry (YY), and wherein the tilt of the lens (5') of the passenger's side rearview mirror assembly (7') is different from the tilt of the lens (5) of the driver's side rearview mirror assembly (7).

6. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The mirror housing (8, 8') and frame (9, 9') assembled together of the two assemblies (7, 7') are shaped such that when the two assemblies are operatively attached to the vehicle, the two assemblies are symmetrical to each other when viewed from the front view and the top view.

7. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The backplates (1, 1') of the two assemblies (7, 7') are configured such that the tilt of the lens (5') of the passenger side rearview mirror assembly (7') is different from the tilt of the lens (5) of the driver side rearview mirror assembly (7).

8. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The frames (9, 9') of the assembly (7, 7') are asymmetrical, such that the inner portion of each frame (9, 9') defines an angle (α, α') relative to the plane (RR), (SS), respectively, and wherein the angle (α') of the passenger-side frame (9') is greater than the angle (α) of the driver-side frame (9).

9. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The outer portion of each frame (9, 9') defines a second angle (β, β') relative to the plane (RR), (SS), and wherein the second angle (β) of the driver-side frame (9) is greater than the second angle (β') of the passenger-side frame (9').

10. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 5, wherein, When the driver-side rearview mirror assembly (7) and the passenger-side rearview mirror assembly (7') are symmetrically positioned relative to the plane of symmetry (YY), the lens (5) of the driver-side rearview mirror assembly (7) defines a first angle (a°) relative to an orthogonal plane (ZZ) orthogonal to the plane of symmetry (YY), and the lens (5') of the passenger-side rearview mirror assembly (7') defines a second angle (b°) relative to the same orthogonal plane (ZZ) orthogonal to the plane of symmetry (YY), wherein the second angle (b°) is greater than the first angle (a°).

11. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 10, wherein, The first angle (a°) is in the range of 15°-17°, and the second angle (b°) is in the range of 25°-27°.

12. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 11, wherein, The first angle (a°) is 16°, and / or the second angle (b°) is 26°.

13. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The actuators (6, 6') have the same shape and size, and when the two assemblies (7, 7') are positioned in a symmetrical arrangement relative to the plane of symmetry (YY), the actuators (6, 6') are also arranged symmetrically relative to each other.

14. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 10, wherein, When the two assemblies (7, 7') are positioned symmetrically relative to the plane of symmetry (YY), the outermost point of each frame (9, 9') defines a plane (RR) (SS) that is inclined relative to the orthogonal plane (ZZ), and the angle (X°) between these planes (RR), (SS) and the orthogonal plane (ZZ) is substantially the same.

15. The exterior rearview mirror assembly according to claim 14, wherein, The temples (10, 10') of the two assemblies are constructed to be mirror images of each other.

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