Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – With support
Patent
1995-02-03
1997-05-13
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
With support
359875, 248479, 248483, G02B 508, G02B 7182, B60R 106
Patent
active
056298102
ABSTRACT:
An automotive exterior mirror assembly being comprised of a mirror which is held in place and adjusted through a hand set adjustment mechanism which, in turn, is fastened to a bracket; the bracket is attached to an aesthetically pleasing shell. The hand set adjustment mechanism is a low profile assembly, having all of its components mounted from one side. The components are a base, a pivot cup, a sleeve, a retainer, a spring, and a spring retainer. The hand set adjustment mechanism has a partially spherical base with a post centrally extending therefrom for compressibly mounting a pivot cup thereupon. The post extends between the inside of the base and the backside of the mirror casing.
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Helmer Kerry L.
Perry William M.
Shafer Ricky D.
United Technologies Automotive Inc.
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