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Powerfold actuator with pawl actuated drive, rear view system and vehicle

US11628771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Motherson Innovations Company Limited · GB

Inventors

Tom Harris · Lightwater, GB
Gareth Aspden · London, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2020
Grant date	Apr 18, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 9, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R1/074
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A powerfold actuator system for a rear view device, a rear view device includes such an actuator system and a vehicle includes such a rear view device. The powerfold actuator system includes a core base fixedly attached to the vehicle, a housing structure attached to the rear view device, which is arranged to rotate around the core base, and at least a drive system to rotate the housing structure being contained in the core base and comprising at least a motor, a gearing structure, and a pawl.

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