Patent · US Expired

Mounting assembly for vehicle accessories

US4936533A · kind A · utility

414Cited by
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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 1988
Grant dateJun 26, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle accessory mounting assembly is disclosed for securely and stably supporting a rearview mirror or another vehicular accessory on the vehicle windshield or another vehicular surface without the need for an adjustable set screw. The assembly includes a support member slidably received on a base member by spaced sets of mating surfaces. A spring retainer on one of the base and support includes one retainer arm engaging and gripping an opposing, raised rib on the other member. A second retainer arm spaced from the first retainer arm urges the first arm against the rib. Spaced, raised contact areas are provided on the mating surfaces, while spaced sliding contact areas with a relieved area therebetween are provided on another contact surface to prevent movement and/or vibration between the base and support.

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