Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Mounted on vehicle having handlebars
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-31
2010-11-23
Consilvio, Mark (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Mounted on vehicle having handlebars
C359S843000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07837339
ABSTRACT:
An open vehicle rear view system includes left and right mirror housings. A mirror holder for holding a mirror is supported in each mirror housing so as to pivot between a normal view position for obtaining a normal rear view and a changed view position which is changed from the normal view position. An actuator is provided between the mirror housing and the mirror holder. The actuator includes an electric motor rotatable in forward and reverse directions and a reduction mechanism for reducing output of the electric motor. A drive control circuit controls operation of the electric motors so as to simultaneously pivot both the mirror holders according to operation of an operating member operated by a driver in order to select the normal view position or the changed view position of the mirror holders. Thus, it is possible to easily change a rear view when necessary, while eliminating the need for the driver to change his posture and reducing electric power consumption.
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Arent & Fox LLP
Consilvio Mark
Kabushiki Kaisha Honda Lock
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