SYSTEM OF FRONT VIEW MIRRORS Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: automotive industry. SUBSTANCE: system of front view mirrors has first mirror 1 fastened on roof 3 of cab 4 at upper edge of windshield 5 at side opposite to steering wheel 7 and pointed with its reflecting surface downwards. Second mirror 8 is arranged in central part of cab at lower edge of windshield 5 and it is pointed with its reflecting surface at a obtuse angle A upwards from vertical plane passing through its front edge. Such an arrangement of mirrors makes it possible to get distinct and undisturbed picture of zone located directly in front of bumper 11 of truck with highly mounted cab and to prevent running on or hitting of short pedestrians and children when moving off after long parking or stop. EFFECT: enhanced reliability of operation. 2 cl, 2 dwg