Extensible vehicle mirror
US5572376A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/078
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Extensible mirror apparatus for a vehicle including an elongate arm having a rack gear thereon, a mirror housing mounted for moving longitudinally along the arm, and a driving motor and spur gear enclosed within the mirror housing operable to drive such along the arm for extending and retracting the mirror. An extensible and retractable flexible boot provides a cover between the vehicle and mirror housing for portions of apparatus which otherwise would be exposed upon extension of the mirror.
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