1987-09-03
1989-05-02
Corbin, John K.
350280, B60R 104, G02B 1700
Patent
active
048262897
ABSTRACT:
A day
ight rearview mirror assembly for vehicles useful in varying climatic conditions provides improved control and shifting between day and night positions, reduced undesired movement between day and night positions during adjustment of the major mirror position, and improved impact and bending resistance. The assembly preferably includes a molded mirror case, a prismatic mirror element and a two piece actuator assembly which provides consistent day
ight shifting pressure in all temperatures. At least one stop member on the case back is included to limit actuator movement and precisely control day
ight shifting. Cam surfaces on the actuator and stop member aid assembly. Downwardly opening support members pivotally mount the actuator assembly and prevent actuator movement toward the mirror element even upon impact. Ramp shoulders adjacent the support members also restrict actuator withdrawal. An extending lip on the actuator toggle limits movement of the separate actuator pivot member toward the mirror element upon impact and aids actuator installation. An improved actuator toggle having an integral retainer for a ball joint clamping member is also disclosed.
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Exhibit A--Photograph of Datsun 1975 280Z Rearview Mirror Used in the United States.
Exhibit B--Photograph of Datsun 1978 510 Rearview Mirror Used in the United States.
Exhibit C--Photograph of BMW Rearview Mirror.
Exhibit D--Photograph of Honda Rearview Mirror.
Exhibit E--Photograph of Another BMW Rearview Mirror.
Exhibit F--Photograph of Mercedes Rearview Mirror.
Exhibit G--Photograph of Metagal (Brazil) Rearview Mirror.
Exhibit H--Photograph of Another Metagal Rearview Mirror.
Exhibit I--Photograph of Siegel-Robert Rearview Mirror.
Exhibit J-Drawings of Toyota Motor Corporation Inner Rearview Mirror Assembly and Parts, Part No. 87816-002DL, 1983.
Fant, Jr. Howard W.
Vandenbrink Wayne
Ben Loha
Corbin John K.
Donnelly Corporation
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