Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Retractable vehicle mirror
Patent
1995-11-17
1998-10-27
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Retractable vehicle mirror
359872, 359877, B60R 106, G02B 7182
Patent
active
058285040
ABSTRACT:
An exterior rearview mirror for a vehicle comprises a base member (10) adapted to be secured to a vehicle body, and a mirror head (56, 78, 82) mounted on the base member (10) for angular movement about a substantially vertical axis between a position of normal use and a position folded alongside the motor vehicle body. A detent (102) is adapted to hold the mirror head (56, 78, 82) in its normal position, an electric motor (142). A cam powered by the electric motor (142) is arranged to cause movement of the detent (102) out of engagement during an initial phase of movement and to cause angular movement of the mirror head (56, 78, 82) away from its normal position during a subsequent phase of movement.
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Britax (GECO) S.A.
Shafer Ricky D.
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