Rear view element folding device

US10166925B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SMR Patents S.à.r.l. · LU

Inventors

• Romeo Wieczorek · Eßlingen, DE
• Peter Hein · Bamberg, DE
• Alexander Czechowicz · Bochum, DE
• Andreas Hermann · Winnenden, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 22, 2018
• Grant date: Jan 1, 2019
• Expiry date: Feb 22, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60Y2410/136
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A rear view element folding device is disclosed for approaching at least one pivot position of an element housing relative to an element foot that can be mounted on the motor vehicle. The rear view element folding device locks or unlocks at least one resting position of the element housing relative to the element foot. A method for triggering such a rear view element folding device is also disclosed.