Breakaway exterior rearview mirror assembly

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Retractable vehicle mirror

C248S479000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10795628

ABSTRACT:
An exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a pivot joint assembly pivotally mounting a movable portion to a base portion of the mirror assembly. The pivot joint assembly includes a support member, a receiving portion and a bracing member. The bracing member engages the receiving portion and extends radially inward toward the support member. The receiving portion is slidably movable relative to the bracing member in the longitudinal direction. A retaining clip is positioned at least partially around the support member and engages the bracing member and limits longitudinal movement of the bracing member relative to the support member. The bracing member is rotationally slidable relative to the receiving portion and/or the retaining clip in response to rotational movement of the receiving portion relative to the support member about a pivot axis.

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