Side view mirror and method of assembly thereof
US5786948A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A side view mirror includes a housing which surrounds and protects a rearwardly facing mirror which is pivotally adjustable therein. Specifically, the mirror attaches to a perforated mirror support which pivotally attaches to a ball-shaped end of a stem. An opposite end of the stem threadably attaches to an anchor plate which is adhesively secured to the housing. Also, disclosed is a method of repairing an adjustable side view mirror. The method includes the steps of, removing a mirror and an internal mechanism from a housing of an adjustable side view mirror, attaching a mirror assembly inside the housing with an adhesive, and positioning an edge of a mirror of the mirror assembly in spaced-apart relation from a surrounding wall of the housing while the adhesive cures. Also, disclosed is kit for replacing the internal mechanism of an adjustable side view mirror. The kit includes a mirror assembly having an anchor plate, a mirror, a mirror support, and a connecting stem. Preferably, the kit further includes a plurality of spacers and an adhesive.
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