Coordinating pivoting and extending vehicle mirror
US6755543B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/078
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A first power mechanism is provided in association with a fixed support and with a swingable structure, and pivots the swingable structure relative to the fixed support between an extended position and a folded position adjacent the vehicle. A second power mechanism is operatively associated with a swingable structure and a mirror housing to move the mirror housing between inner and outer extended positions. A third mechanism moves the mirror unit into desired adjusted position about horizontal and vertical axes. An electronic control controls the operation of the first power mechanism, the second power mechanism and third power mechanism to control the powered pivoting of swingable structure.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.