Side mirror assembly for a motor vehicle
US7594731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/078
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A side mirror assembly for a motor vehicle includes a base which is fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. A tube is pivotably secured to the base. The tube extends between a pivot end and a distal end. A mirror housing defines a mirror opening and a tube opening. The mirror housing receives the distal end and a portion of the tube disposed adjacent the distal end through the tube opening. A mirror is mounted within the mirror housing and is exposed through the mirror opening for an operator of the motor vehicle to view rearward of the motor vehicle without turning completely around. A case frame is fixedly secured to the mirror housing at a position disposed adjacent the mirror. The side mirror assembly also includes a locking lever which is movable between an unlocked position allowing the case frame and the mirror housing to slide along the tube and a lock position for securing the case frame and the mirror housing at a desired position along the tube.
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