Adjustable support mechanism for vehicle side view mirror
US4815836A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/078
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable side view mirror assembly (10) which includes a conventional support mounting (14) supporting neck (12) and mirror (M). After the neck (12) is cut a desired distance above mount (14) an adapter bar (20) is connected to the stub (23) left on mount (14). A slidable mirror support block (40) has a slot (60) through which is received bar (20) and which has lock means (66) for securing and releasing the block for slidable movement with respect to the bar. On the top of the block means (40) is a support cavity (54) to receive the neck (12) for supporting the mirror (M). Securement means (56,58) are provided to lock neck (12) in cavity (54).
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