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Actuator unit housing for rearview mirror

US4815837A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1987
Grant dateMar 28, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/072
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The actuator unit housing for a rearview mirror includes two electric motors for tilting a mirror element in an actuator unit, and a drive transmission, and means for foldably supporting a mirror element on the upper surface of the actuator housing. A guide inlet for inserting an electric supply and control harness line of the motors is formed in the actuator unit housing. Since the guide inlet is composed of a plurality of lateral slits with labyrinths, the movement of the harness line occurred when the actuator is assembled or repaired can be suppressed. When a connector socket is buried in the slit, the socket is positioned by the labyrinth, and even if an external force by engaging a plug piece is applied, the socket can be stably held.

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