Conical support arm joint for a vehicle mirror
US7261272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conical rotary joint is provided for a vehicle mirror assembly and the like having a fixed mount and a moveable support arm. A base is carried by one of the fixed mount and moveable arm, and a conical receptacle is carried by the base. A conical plug body is received in the conical receptacle. The conical plug is carried by the other of the fixed mount and support arm. The conical receptacle has a conical bearing surface which mates with the conical bearing surface of the conical plug. A biasing element presses the conical bearing surfaces together in a tight fit to reduce play and wear. First and second indents correspond to operating and folded positions of the support arm, and biased operator has a first deflected position in which the operator engages with a selected indent to retain the support arm in position.
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