Expandable mirrors

A vehicle, comprising:

• an automobile comprising a cabin configured to fit at least a user;
• and
• an expandable mirror disposed in the cabin, the expandable mirror comprising:
• a first pane having a first reflective surface;
• a second pane having a second reflective surface;
• a third pane having a third reflective surface;
• and
• a mechanism connected with each of the first pane and the second pane, wherein the mechanism is configured, when actuated, to expand a viewing area of the mirror from a first size to a second size larger than the first size, the expanded viewing area comprising the first and second reflective surfaces,
• wherein the mechanism comprises a plurality of guiding rails connecting the first, second and third panes, and wherein the mechanism is configured to expand the viewing area of the mirror by sliding the second and third panes along the plurality of guiding rails to expose each of the first, second and third reflective surfaces such that the viewing area of the mirror comprises the first, second and third reflective surfaces,
• wherein the mirror is configured to receive a signal, and
• wherein the mirror is further configured to actuate and de-actuate the mechanism in response to receiving the signal.

A vehicle, comprising:

• an automobile comprising a cabin configured to fit at least a user;
• and
• an expandable mirror disposed in the cabin, the expandable mirror comprising:
• a first pane having a first reflective surface;
• a second pane having a second reflective surface;
• a third pane having a third reflective surface;
• a positioning motor configured to integrally position the first pane and the second pane as a whole for adjusting an orientation of the viewing area of the mirror;
• a flexible arm connecting the positioning motor to the first and second panes as a whole;
• and
• a mechanism connected with each of the first pane and the second pane, wherein the mechanism is configured, when actuated, to expand a viewing area of the mirror from a first size to a second size larger than the first size, the expanded viewing area comprising the first and second reflective surfaces,
• wherein the mechanism comprises a plurality of guiding rails connecting the first, second and third panes, and wherein the mechanism is configured to expand the viewing area of the mirror by sliding the second and third panes along the plurality of guiding rails to expose each of the first, second and third reflective surfaces such that the viewing area of the mirror comprises the first, second and third reflective surfaces, and
• wherein the positioning motor is configured to tilt, turn or rotate the first and second panes as a whole with a motion of the flexible arm.