Mirroring systems enable the driver to monitor the rear and side traffic and thus serve primarily as a driving safety device. Basically, interior mirrors and exterior mirrors must be distinguished. Internal mirrors are individually adjustable to the driver and allow the view through the rear window. The dimming function is realized either manually or automatically via integrated LDR sensors and electrochromic glass. Further comfort features are rain sensors, automatic lighting or memory function...
Mirroring systems enable the driver to monitor the rear and side traffic and thus serve primarily as a driving safety device. Basically, interior mirrors and exterior mirrors must be distinguished. Internal mirrors are individually adjustable to the driver and allow the view through the rear window. The dimming function is realized either manually or automatically via integrated LDR sensors and electrochromic glass. Further comfort features are rain sensors, automatic lighting or memory functions for the mirror position. Exterior mirrors, on the other hand, allow the view to be viewed backwards along the vehicle side. The reflection properties (plane, convex or aspherical) allow an extension of the viewing angle. Modern mirror systems are mechanically or electrically adjustable on both sides and can be adapted to the needs of the driver. The mechanical adjustment is realized by means of three Bowden cables, while electrical adjustment takes place via the operating elements of the driver's door. Modern mirror systems are equipped with additional functions depending on the model: directional indication, electrical opening and closing, mirror glass heating, integrated blind spot monitoring or cameras. Mirror systems are used by OEMs on two-wheelers, passenger cars as well as utility vehicles, special vehicles and rail vehicles. The movement of trailers requires additional side mirrors as a result of the larger vehicle width. An extension of the visible area is, for example, possible via reversing cameras.
