Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Retractable vehicle mirror
Reexamination Certificate
2001-08-02
2003-04-22
Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Retractable vehicle mirror
C359S877000, C248S476000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06550924
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to an exterior rearview mirror for vehicles, in particular, for motor vehicles, comprising a mirror base on which a mirror head is secured so as to be pivotable by means of a drive motor from a position of use into a parking position.
2. Description of the Related Art
In known exterior rearview mirrors of this kind the mirror head is pivoted by means of a drive motor from the position of use into the parking position. The drive motor for this purpose is fastened on the mirror base by means of screws. The attachment of the drive motor is thus labor-intensive and time-consuming.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to configure an exterior rearview mirror of the aforementioned kind such that the drive motor can be attached in a simple and quick way on the mirror base.
In accordance with the present invention, this is achieved in that the drive motor is secured by being snapped into place on the mirror base.
As a result of the configuration according to the invention, the drive motor is secured on the mirror base by means of a snap connection. Accordingly, fastening parts such as screws or the like as securing means are no longer needed. The drive motor can thus be simply and quickly mounted on the mirror base without special labor expenditure and can be secured thereat by being snapped into place.
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Huckett Gudrun E.
Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KG
Robinson Mark A.
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