Patents Assigned to Helmut Piringer
  • Patent number: 5566031
    Abstract: A vehicle rear view mirror comprising a mirror plate which is provided with a reflection layer and, on the surface facing the viewer of the mirror, is provided with a scratch-resistant protective layer. An adhesive layer which is essentially made of a silicone gel is arranged between the mirror plate and the reflection layer or between the reflection layer and the scratch-resistant protective layer. The silicone gel adhesive layer is formed by an addition cross-linking two-part silicone rubber and exhibits an elasticity which prevents excessive tensions in the mirror layers due to different thermal expansion coefficient of the layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignees: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Helmut Piringer
    Inventors: Wolfgang Meyr, Helmut Piringer