Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – With support
Patent
1997-01-09
1999-05-04
Spyrou, Cassandra
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
With support
359873, 359876, 248474, 248476, G02B 7182
Patent
active
059009993
ABSTRACT:
A housing for an actuator assembly for adjusting the orientation of a mirror element in a mirror assembly provides an improved electrical distribution system that eliminates loose wires, most connections, and the need for a seal between the housing and its external connections to a vehicle power supply. The housing includes a housing member supporting at least one actuator motor for driving at least one mirror element positioning member. The positioning member extends from the housing member to engage the mirror element's backing plate. The motor is powered from the vehicle power supply through the electrical distribution system which is molded with the housing member. Preferably, the electrical distribution system includes a plurality of leads that are electrically coupled at their distal ends to a plurality of external connectors, which extend out of the housing member for external connection to the vehicle power supply. Portions of the external connectors are molded with the leads and the housing member so that no seal is required between the housing and the extending connectors of the electrical distribution system.
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Photographs (5) of an actuator housing sold by Bosch since before Jan. 9, 1996.
Bingle Robert Lee
Huizenga David J.
O'Farrell Desmond J.
Willmore David Kevin
Donnelly Corporation
Sikd-er Mohammad Y.
Spyrou Cassandra
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