Multi-function side detent for vehicular mirror

Details Multi-function side detent for vehicular mirror Multi-function side detent for vehicular mirror

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Allen, Stephone B (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Retractable vehicle mirror

C359S871000, C248S478000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874687

ABSTRACT:
A vehicular exterior mirror assembly comprises a base assembly adapted for fixed attachment to an exterior portion of the vehicle and a reflective element assembly pivotally attached to the base assembly and supported thereby. A pivot member having a perimeter wall is interposed between the base assembly and the reflective element assembly and defines an axis of rotation between the base assembly and the reflective element assembly. A side-acting detent assembly is mounted to one of the base assembly and the reflective element assembly, and has a side-acting detent assembly member positioned to exert a force against the perimeter wall of the pivot member normal to the axis of rotation. One of the pivot member and the side-acting detent assembly member comprises at least one indentation and the other of the pivot member and the side-acting detent assembly member comprises a bearing element. The reflective element assembly can be pivoted relative to the base assembly against the force exerted by the side-acting detent assembly member and, when the bearing element engages with the at least one indentation, the reflective element assembly will be held in a position defined by the at least one indentation relative to the base assembly by said force.

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