Tapered tube lock connector for a vehicle mirror mounting assembly
US7318650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/0605
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting connector having a tapered tube lock bore formed therein. A mirror support arm having a connector tube adapted to be received in the tube lock bore in a pressure fit arrangement. A longitudinal compression slot included in the connector tube extending along a portion of the length of the connector tube for being inserted into the tube lock bore. The compression slot being deformed under pressure during fitting of the first end portion into the tube lock bore causing the connector tube to conform to the taper of the tube lock bore so that the pressure between the connector tube and the tube lock bore locks them together.
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