Title:
MODULAR EXTENDING MIRROR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000078573
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A mirror assembly (10) for use on an automobile vehicle comprises a support base (12) for fixedly mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. The mirror assembly further includes an upper (22) and lower support arm (24), each extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. A collar (30) having an upper chamber and a lower chamber is fixedly secured to the first ends of the support arms (22, 24) and pivotally coupled to the support base for pivoting the support arms about a generally vertical axis between an operative position extending laterally from the vehicle and a folded position pivoted adjacent and generally parallel to the vehicle. A housing (40) is slidably coupled to the second ends of the support arms and slidable therealong between a retracted position adjacent the first ends and an extended position adjacent the second ends. A mirror pane is operatively coupled to the housing for providing an adjustable reflective view from the mirror assembly. The mirror assembly further includes a drive mechanism housed within the lower support arm and lower chamber of the collar and operatively coupled to the housing by a clutch mechanism for moving the housing between the retracted position and the extended position. The mirror assembly also includes a pivot mechanism housed within the upper chamber of the collar and is operatively coupled to the support base for pivoting the support arm between the operative position and the folded position.
Inventors:
FOOTE KEITH D (US)
BODDY IAN (US)
BODDY IAN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/017666
Publication Date:
September 06, 2002
Filing Date:
June 26, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MAGNA MIRROR SYSTEMS INC (US)
FOOTE KEITH D (US)
BODDY IAN (US)
FOOTE KEITH D (US)
BODDY IAN (US)
International Classes:
B60R1/078; (IPC1-7): B60R1/078
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