Holding arm connection for exterior vehicle mirror assembly

Details Holding arm connection for exterior vehicle mirror assembly Holding arm connection for exterior vehicle mirror assembly

2006-11-07

2008-11-11

Cherry, Euncha P (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

With support

Reexamination Certificate

active

07448765

ABSTRACT:
An exterior vehicle mirror assembly is disclosed having a holding arm connection with reduced wind turbulence comprising a holding arm having a first end and a second end for attachment to the vehicle. A mirror head is carried by the holding arm having a mirror element. A connection device is disposed between the mirror head to the holding arm having opposing convex sides including a convex mounting side and a convex wind encountering side. The convex mounting side providing an enlarged mounting surface disposed toward the mirror head. The connection device has a contoured cradle for engaging the enlarged mounting surface of the convex mounting side of the holding arm with the opposing convex side of the holding arm being aerodynamically exposed to the on coming wind. A fastener tightly fastens the holding arm and connection device together so that a reliable connection with reduced turbulence is provided for the mirror head and the holding arm.

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