Vehicle mirror assembly and method for assembling the same
US7147334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
When a vehicle mirror assembly is assembled, a bracket is firstly set as an assembling reference member, disposed on a bracket jig and positioned with respect to the bracket jig. Next, a retracting unit, a mirror surface adjustment unit, a door mirror stay and a mirror are mounted to the bracket. Finally a door mirror visor is mounted to the bracket. The bracket is made common regardless of a vehicle type thus a fixed bracket jig can be used resulting in cost reduction. Further, as the door mirror visor is mounted in a final process, defects of the door mirror visor due to scratches can be reduced thereby improving the production efficiency.
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