Memory mirror system for vehicle
US6698905B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle memory mirror system of the present invention includes a housing and an actuator. The housing includes a mirror casing and a support, which mounts the mirror casing to the vehicle. The weight of the actuator is directly distributed to the vehicle via the support so that the interior rearview mirror assembly of the memory mirror system exhibits improved vibration characteristics and, further, is positioned such that the mirror assembly has increased capacity for housing a variety of accessories and/or devices. A reflective element is incorporated in the casing and provides a rearward field of view when the mirror assembly is mounted to the vehicle, with the actuator providing adjustment for the rearward field of view. In one form, the actuator is substantially positioned exteriorly of the mirror casing and engages a portion of the casing to adjust the position of the casing and the reflective element about the one or more axes.
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