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Exterior mirror assembly with actuator

US9067541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 2012
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/074
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting portion mountable at a side of a vehicle, a mirror head portion adjustably mounted at the mounting portion, and a reflective element at the mirror head portion. An actuator is operable to impart pivotal movement of the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion and about a generally vertical pivot axis to pivotally adjust the mirror head portion relative to the side of the vehicle at which the mounting portion is mounted. The actuator comprises at least two motors and the motors are operable in tandem to cooperatively rotatably drive a common gear of a gear system to pivot the mirror head portion relative to the mounting portion.

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