Mirror assembly for vehicle
US7289037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0033
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a reflective element assembly portion and at least one cap portion adapted to attach to the reflective element assembly portion. The reflective element assembly portion includes a reflective element. The reflective element assembly portion comprises a first molding that encompasses at least a perimeter portion of the reflective element. The first molding is formed by molding a first resinous material having a tool shrinkage factor equal to or greater than about 1 percent. The cap portion comprises at least one second molding formed by molding a second resinous material having a tool shrinkage factor of less than or equal to about 1 percent. The cap portion preferably includes internal structure for supporting at least one accessory.
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