Due to the specific features of the tram, the structure of the mirrors is significantly different from train mirrors. One of the main parameters that distinguishes a tram mirror is the long arm between the mirror and the drive, which is caused by the low position of the driver in relation to the ground. We design our tram mirrors based on the UNECE regulations, which guarantee the safety of vehicle passengers.
To improve image quality, we have developed many innovative solutions that reduce the impact of vehicle structure vibrations on the mirror and we were the first to install dynamic vibration dampers in our mirrors. Another innovation is the implementation of a system of clutches to our mirrors, performing various functions depending on the needs: from removing slack from mechanical systems, through locking the system in the closed position to protect the mirror against being torn off during an automatic car wash, to overload (emergency) clutches and clutches combining several functions in one system.
We can freely modify each mirror and compose its individual functions, taking into account the customer’s individual requirements. With our solutions, we set new trends in the development of indirect vision devices.
SERIES LUS05
Electric tram mirrors of the 05 series are mounted in a recess in the front of the vehicle, thus guaranteeing 100% tightness of the cabin. The mirror arm performs a rotational movement (opening/closing) through an elongated hole in the blend, and because the mechanism is located under the side surface of the vehicle, the front can retain its original silhouette. The electric mirror opening/closing mechanism is quiet and allows precise control of the angle of the mirror arm.
The “soft” START and STOP function extends the life of the mechanism components. The mirror is equipped with a heating function, which significantly facilitates the work of tram drivers and increases the safety of travelers in autumn and winter. The 05 series is equipped with the function of resetting mechanical looseness using integrated springs.
SERIES LUS010
Electric tram mirrors from the 010 series are mounted in a recess made in the front of the vehicle, similarly to the 05 series, thanks to which the cabin remains tight and the mirror folding mechanism is invisible from the outside. The mirror arm performs a rotational movement (opening/closing) through an elongated hole in the blend, and because the mechanism is located under the side surface of the vehicle, the front can retain its original silhouette.
The electric mirror opening/closing mechanism is quiet and allows precise control of the angle of the mirror arm. The 010 series is distinguished from the previous one by the use of an emergency folding clutch, thanks to which, in the event of a power failure or other accidental events that prevent the mirror arm from closing, this operation can be performed manually.
Another novelty of the 010 series is an additional mirror that increases the visibility of the first door to further increase the safety of passengers or animals traveling with them entering through the first door. The “soft” START and STOP function extends the life of the mechanism components.
The mirror is equipped with a heating function, which significantly facilitates the work of tram drivers and increases the safety of travelers in autumn and winter.
It is possible to install a joystick to change the position of the mirror by the driver from inside the cab.
SERIES LUS020
A characteristic feature of the 020 series mirror is the external rotation axis and the possibility of installing it outside the vehicle. The mirror has a safety lock for the car wash and an emergency folding arm. The “soft” START and STOP function extends the life of the mechanism components. The mirror is equipped with a heating function, which significantly facilitates the work of drivers and increases the safety of travelers in autumn and winter. The electric mirror opening/closing mechanism is quiet and allows precise control of the angle of the mirror arm.
SERIES LUS022
The 022 series tram mirror system is a professional mirror for use in trams, buses and trolleybuses that meets the requirements of UN/ECE Regulation No. 46. Two large mirrors provide the driver with optimal visibility, and the option of manually folding them was developed for customers looking for an economical solution for their vehicles. The mirror of this series is equipped with a clutch that pulls the mirror housing to the side of the vehicle, which is particularly useful in automatic car washes. The arm of this mirror has been optimized for harmonic movements during FEM analyzes and tests in our laboratory.
COMBO SERIES (NOTE: design protected as an industrial design)
The COMBO series tram mirror system is an innovation on a global scale, the first product designed for trams that combines a rear-view mirror and a camera. The innovative combination of two solutions: mirror + camera creates a synergy effect, eliminating the weak points of both devices.
By placing the camera on the mirror, registration takes place from a much more favorable angle, allowing the driver to observe the side walls of the tram, where the door portals are located. The integration of both indirect vision devices (camera + mirror) significantly increases passenger safety when entering and leaving the vehicle. By recording images from cameras placed in the mirrors, the vehicle gains an additional event recording function.
By combining the camera and mirror devices, we have eliminated one potential corrosion point that often occurs at the camera installation site, and its housing itself has been designed so that the rear surface has the lowest possible air resistance and has an individual surface curvature (not found anywhere else).
An eco-innovation is a housing equipped with a photovoltaic panel that reduces the camera’s power consumption.
