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Mirror assembly for vehicle

US7978094B2 · kind B2 · utility

38Cited by
21References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 29, 2007
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2029

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%. 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%. The cap portion preferably includes internal structure for supporting at least one accessory.

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