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Control system for foldable outside rearview mirror

US4798967A · kind A · utility

31Cited by
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9Claims
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Filing dateMar 24, 1988
Grant dateJan 17, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

A control system for a foldable outside rearview mirror comprises an electric motor having an electric motor circuit, an operation switch, trigger element connected with the operation switch for outputting a trigger pulse in response to actuation of the operation switch, timer element connected with the trigger element for outputting a pulse of a predetermined pulse width to drive the electric motor only for a set time upon receipt of the trigger pulse from the trigger element, polarity changing element having a pair of outputs of high and low level and formed for reversely switching the electric motor by inverting the pair of the outputs upon receipt of the trigger pulse from the trigger element, and switching element for switching a voltage applied to the electric motor to react or fold a rearview mirror upon receipt of the output of the polarity changing element.

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