External rearview mirror with a retention device for holding the

Details External rearview mirror with a retention device for holding the External rearview mirror with a retention device for holding the

1998-11-25

2000-05-09

Shafer, Ricky D.

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Retractable vehicle mirror

359872, 248477, 248478, 248479, 248483, 248484, 248486, G02B 508, G02B 7182, B60R 106

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active

060594152

ABSTRACT:
The rearview mirror, especially for an automobile, has an improved retention device for holding the mirror in a predetermined fixed position. This retention device (6) includes at least one fixing element for securing the mirror supporting arm (3) in a predetermined fixed position relative to its base (4). The fixing element or elements project from an internal surface of the holding member (40) or project from the pivot (30) provided on the supporting arm (3) and each include an elastic element (61) pressing in a radial direction from the holding member (40) toward the pivot (34) or from the pivot (34) to the holding member (40) and a corresponding recess (62) provided in the pivot (30) or in the holding member in which each elastic element (61) engages.

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