Magnesium mirror base with countermeasures for galvanic...

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2005-04-19

2005-04-19

Shafer, Ricky D. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Retractable vehicle mirror

C359S872000, C248S478000, C248S479000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06880940

ABSTRACT:
A folding side mirror for an automobile having a hinge structure with dissimilar metals while avoiding problems associated with galvanic corrosion. The hinge structure includes a spring and an inner base. The spring and inner base are formed from dissimilar metals, such as steel and magnesium, respectively. The spring is isolated from the inner base by a washer member, which is preferably formed from plastic.

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