Optical: systems and elements – Mirror
Patent
1996-04-15
1998-07-28
Dzierzynski, Paul M.
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
359872, G02B 508, G02B 7182
Patent
active
057869480
ABSTRACT:
A side view mirror includes a housing which surrounds and protects a rearwardly facing mirror which is pivotally adjustable therein. Specifically, the mirror attaches to a perforated mirror support which pivotally attaches to a ball-shaped end of a stem. An opposite end of the stem threadably attaches to an anchor plate which is adhesively secured to the housing. Also, disclosed is a method of repairing an adjustable side view mirror. The method includes the steps of, removing a mirror and an internal mechanism from a housing of an adjustable side view mirror, attaching a mirror assembly inside the housing with an adhesive, and positioning an edge of a mirror of the mirror assembly in spaced-apart relation from a surrounding wall of the housing while the adhesive cures. Also, disclosed is kit for replacing the internal mechanism of an adjustable side view mirror. The kit includes a mirror assembly having an anchor plate, a mirror, a mirror support, and a connecting stem. Preferably, the kit further includes a plurality of spacers and an adhesive.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4193243 (1980-03-01), Tiner
patent: 4311656 (1982-01-01), Spriggs
patent: 5436769 (1995-07-01), Gilbert et al.
patent: 5555137 (1996-09-01), Whiting
Dzierzynski Paul M.
Robinson Mark A.
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