Power fold mechanism
US9033526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/076
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powerfold mechanism for an external rear view mirror is disclosed. The mechanism comprises: a powerfold housing mountable between a mirror housing and a vehicle mountable mirror base; a clutch member urged into engagement with the mirror, the clutch member allowing the mirror housing to be manually moved with respect to the mirror base; an electric drive train between the powerfold housing and the clutch member; and a drive stop movably mounted to the powerfold housing and having a drive stop face engagable with a drive stop detent mounted to the mirror base.
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