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Electro-mechanically rotatable mirror

US4295708A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1979
Grant dateOct 20, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 30, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/0612
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for providing generally lateral or rearward vision at a plurality of selectable angles. This apparatus is electro-mechanically rotatable and may be remotely actuated. The apparatus includes a support member used to support the apparatus and connect it to whatever it is to be used with. Also included is a rearview structure having a housing, a mirror, a mechanism for rotatably connecting the mirror to the housing, and another mechanism for symmetrically rotating the mirror through the various angles. The apparatus also includes a mechanism which can be remotely operated to actuate the rotating mechanism of the rearview structure.

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