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Linkage arrangement for the adjustment of rearview mirrors

US8246266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Lang-Mekra North America, LLC · US

Inventors

Heinrich Lang · Ergersheim, DE
Wolfgang Seiboth · Bad Windsheim, DE
Stefan Centmayer · Ergersheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 24, 2007
Grant date	Aug 21, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 16, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T403/32672
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A first linkage component including a ball socket having a concave profiling and a second linkage component including a projection having a convex profiling received in the concave profiling of the ball socket. A sliding plate carried between the ball socket and projection having a convex profiling conforming to the concave profiling of the ball socket and a concave profiling conforming to the convex profiling of the projection. The convex profilings of the projection and sliding plate have a larger radius of curvature than the concave profilings of the sliding plate and the ball socket. A connecting rod connects the first linkage component, the second linkage component, and the sliding plate together. Wherein the larger radius of curvature of the convex profiling of the sliding plate and projection causes the projection and sliding plate to be further received in the ball socket after abrasive wear to prevent play between components.

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