Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Retractable vehicle mirror
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Retractable vehicle mirror
C359S877000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07093946
ABSTRACT:
An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a base portion mounted to the vehicle and a movable portion that is pivotable relative to the base portion via a motor or motorized actuator or powerfold unit or the like. The powerfold unit is operable to pivot the movable portion relative to the base portion. The powerfold unit is mounted at one of the movable portion and the base portion and engages a receiving portion of the other of the movable portion and the base portion. A resilient element is positioned between and at least partially in engagement with the powerfold unit and the receiving portion. The resilient element is resilient and may at least partially compress as the powerfold unit is engaged with the receiving portion, thereby reducing or dampening vibration of the head portion relative to the base portion of the mirror assembly.
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Barve Amit S.
Pavao Leo W.
Shapin Eric
Weber Richard J.
Donnelly Corporation
Robinson Mark A.
Van Dyke Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
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