Abstract: A monitoring device for a control unit for controlling a signal light of a motor vehicle, wherein the signal light comprises one or more tail lights and one or more brake lights and wherein each one of the one or more tail lights and the one or more brake lights has at least one lighting element and at least one signal input connected to the lighting element, respectively, has at least one electronic switch configured to open an emergency path to at least one of the one or more tail lights and the one or more brake lights when the control unit malfunctions.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror support, a mirror housing, and a ball joint having a ball head, wherein mirror housing and the mirror support are connected to one another by the ball joint. At least one electrically operated component is mounted in the mirror housing and has an electrical line connected to a power source for supplying electric current to the at least one electrically operated component. The ball head has at least one slot located laterally in a side of the ball head. The slot allows lateral passage of the electric line into the ball head.

Abstract: Lighting optics is provided for lights of vehicles, preferably motor vehicles. The lighting optics has a light-refracting lens element that is disposed in the path of rays of at least one light. The lens element has at least one aperture through which a portion of the rays of the light passes without undergoing refraction.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror for a vehicle has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base. A rain sensor is arranged in the mirror base. The mirror base is connected to a base plate glued to the windshield of the vehicle by clamping and securing elements engaging depressions in the base plate. The rain sensor is pressed against the windshield by the pulling force of the clamping and securing elements acting on the mirror base.

Abstract: A monitoring device for vehicles has a housing and at least one mirror glass arranged in the housing so as to have a front side facing an observer. The at least one mirror glass has a reflective layer being reflective in the visible spectral range of light. At least one camera is arranged behind the reflective layer in a viewing direction viewed from the front side. The monitoring device can be used for driver identification, monitoring the driver's condition, identifying passengers and passenger positions, controlling airbags, theft surveillance, and similar purposes.

Abstract: A light for motor vehicles has a housing having a peripheral edge. A light screen is connected to the peripheral edge of the housing. At least one light source is arranged at least at a portion of the peripheral edge behind the light screen within the housing.

Abstract: An external rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a base for attachment to a vehicle, a mirror head connected to the base, and a holder for a mirror glass. A blinker light on the mirror head provides light which is radiated rearwardly, as viewed in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The rearward light is radiated at an angle of at least 55 degrees relative to a straight line that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and that substantially extends beyond the contour of the mirror head.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror head having a housing and a support arranged in the housing. The housing has an opening and a cover for closing the opening. The cover has at least one sending unit for a garage door opener. The cover is detachably connected to the support.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror head housing having a light-transmitting plate arranged therein. At least one lighting unit is received in the mirror head housing and has at least one light source emitting light rays so as to pass through the light-transmitting plate to the exterior of mirror head housing. At least one reflector is positioned between the at least one light source and the light-transmitting plate. The at least one reflector has at least one opening, and the at least one light source is positioned in the at least one opening. The at least one lighting unit has a lighting unit housing and the at least one light source is arranged in the lighting unit housing which is received in a receptacle of the mirror head housing.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror pane support and an adjusting device with a housing for adjusting the position of the mirror pane support. One or more spring elements for connecting the housing and the mirror pane support with one another are provided. The spring elements are part of the mirror pane support and/or the housing. One or more locking counter members interact with the spring elements to connect the housing and the mirror pane support with one another.

Abstract: An adjusting mechanism for an external rear view mirror for motor vehicles is provided. The adjusting mechanism includes a mirror glass holder connected to a drive housing. A mirror glass is mounted on the holder, and at least one electrical drive is provided for adjusting the holder. At least one heating element is also provided for heating the mirror glass. A single plug component is provided for supplying power to both the drives and the heating element, with the plug component being adapted to be connected to a power supply cord.

Abstract: A holder for a loudspeaker to be mounted in a motor vehicle has a receptacle for receiving a loudspeaker. The receptacle has at least one support for supporting the receptacle on a part of the motor vehicle. At least one seal is arranged on the support and seals a mounting space provided within the motor vehicle for receiving the loudspeaker in the mounted position of the holder. The holder is manufactured by first injection-molding the receptacle and subsequently injection-molding the seal onto the receptacle.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror for vehicles has a housing having an interior. A mirror support has a first end and a second end, wherein the housing is connected to the first end of the mirror support and wherein the first end projects into the interior of the housing. A mirror pane is mounted in an opening of the housing. A switching member is mounted in the interior of the housing and is pivotable on the first end of the mirror support. An adjusting lever is mounted in the housing and projects from the housing. At least one spring is configured to act on the adjusting lever. The adjusting lever is movable against a force of the at least one spring and acts on the switching member for pivoting the mirror pane from a normal viewing position into a non-glare position. The switching member receives the force of the at least one spring exerted onto the adjusting lever and thus prevents deformation of the housing.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror head having a housing and a mirror pane mounted in the housing. The housing has a light window. At least one light source is mounted in the housing and positioned behind the light window. The light window consists at least partially of a light guide material in order to ensure complete and uniform illumination.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a housing and a mirror pane pivotably supported in the housing. A light source is mounted in the housing. The housing has an outlet opening through which light emitted by the light source exits the housing. A light guide at least partially fills the outlet opening and is connected within the interior of the housing to the light source.

Abstract: A vehicle window has a window pane with a front side and a rear side. A frame is fixedly attached to the rear side of the window pane. The frame includes securing elements. A holder fastens the window pane in a mounting opening of a vehicle. The holder has counter securing elements cooperating with the securing elements of the frame. The holder has a central opening for accommodating the window pane. The counter securing elements point away from the central opening. The holder has a member shielding the counter securing elements from the central opening.

Abstract: A light assembly for a motor vehicle has at least one light source connected to a circuit, wherein the at least one light source has a light output that is adjustable according to external light conditions in order to prevent blinding of the driver in a following vehicle and in order to ensure proper light intensity during daytime operation.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror has a mirror head carrier and a mirror connected to the mirror head carrier. A cover is slipped onto the mirror head carrier. A spring secures the cover to the mirror head carrier in an unstressed position of the spring. The spring has at least one locking member and the cover has a counter locking member, wherein the at least one locking member engages the counter locking member to secure the cover at the mirror head carrier. The spring has a securing latch securing the spring in an elastically compressed position, wherein the spring in the elastically compressed position releases the cover.

Abstract: A motor vehicle taillight fixture has a first printed board having at least one electric connector for contacting an electric supply line. The first printed board has at least one plug-in contact. A second printed board has at least one plug-in connector for receiving the at least one plug-in connector. LEDs are connected to the second printed board.

Abstract: A taillight fixture for a motor vehicle has at least one light window and a light arrangement with lights, including a brake light, a turn signal light, and a taillight, arranged behind the light window. Light beams emitted by the light arrangement pass through the light window to the exterior. At least one first light-sensitive sensor is positioned in the area of the light window. A control device is provided and the at least one first sensor is connected thereto. At least one of the lights of the light arrangement is connected to the control device, and the control device controls the luminocity of at least one light based on signals received from the first sensor.