Actuator system, rear view device, motor vehicle and adjustment method
US11634075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2011/004
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provide for an actuator system for a rear view device of a motor vehicle, configured for adjustment of a component when being connected to the actuator system The actuator system may include a drive system arranged to rotate a bayonet gear, which is coupled via at least one engagement element to a latching barrel to axially move or rotate the latching barrel along or around a rotational axis, wherein the latching barrel is configured to engage into at least one of two worm gears or to rotate the engaged worm gear when being moved or rotated. The latching barrel may be cylindrically shaped with a cylindrical surface as an engagement surface and oppositely arranged first and second sides each directed towards one of the two worm gears.
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