Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Retractable vehicle mirror
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2007-04-17
Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Retractable vehicle mirror
Reexamination Certificate
active
11005076
ABSTRACT:
An outside rear view mirror for vehicles, particularly passenger cars, includes at least one mirror base fastened to the vehicle, a mirror head which can be swivelled relative to the mirror base, an intermediate member whose one end is connected in a hinged manner by way of a first swivel axis with the mirror base, and whose other end is connected in a hinged manner by way of a second swivel axis with the mirror head. At least one spring element extends transversely with respect to the swivel axes and which, in the driving position of the outside rear view mirror, presses the mirror head against the mirror base. So that, in the driving position of the outside rear view mirror, the mirror head can be held in position at the mirror base by simple devices in a stiff and play-free manner, it is provided that a centering detent device effective in at least two planes is disposed between the mirror head and the mirror base. In a driving position of the outside rear view mirror, the mirror head is connected only by way of the detent device and the at least one spring element in a force-transmitting manner with the mirror base.
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Crowell & Moring LLP
Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
Robinson Mark A.
Stephens Scott
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