Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Retractable vehicle mirror
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Retractable vehicle mirror
C248S479000, C248S900000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06896378
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a mirror head (10) for an external vehicle mirror that comprises a load carrying structure (11) that is located within the mirror head, a connector (16) on the load carrying structure (11) that connects the mirror head (10) with respect to the vehicle, a shell (12, 13, 14) forming the external surface of the mirror head (10) within which at least a portion of the load carrying structure (11) locates, said connector (16) being positioned to enable connection with respect to the vehicle, and foam within the internal cavity of the shell (12, 13, 14), that acts to bond the load carrying structure (11) with respect to the shell components (12, 13, 14). This assembly provides a lighter mirror head (10) by comparison to conventional construction techniques while at the same time remaining rigid. It provides a means whereby loads can be transferred to the foam which are in turn transferred to the external shell components (12, 13, 14) of the mirror head (10).
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Fimeri Gary Gordon Leslie
Gilbert Robert William
McCaffrey Patrick Joseph
Schwarz Paul Michael
Robinson Mark A.
Schefenacker Vision Systems Australia Pty Ltd
Warn, Hoffmann, Miller & LaLone, P.C.
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