A rearview device for a vehicle includes a rearview device head, a rearview device base including a base frame, and a detent assembly which is configured to control rotation of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base. The detent assembly is configured to lock and unlock rotation of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base without vertical movement of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base.

A rearview device for a vehicle includes a rearview device head, a rearview device base including a base frame, and a detent assembly which is configured to control rotation of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base. The detent assembly is configured to lock and unlock rotation of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base without vertical movement of the rearview device head with respect to the rearview device base.

A bracket assembly for mounting a mirror is provided. The bracket assembly includes a mirror clamp part, a base support part, and a frame clamp part. The mirror clamp part includes a dome connecting surface engageable with a socket of the mirror to allow rotation of the mirror. The mirror clamp part also includes a first engaging surface having a plurality of first teeth. The bracket assembly also includes a disk member having a plurality of second teeth engageable with the first teeth to allow rotation of the mirror clamp part. The disk member is also coupled to the to the base support part. The frame clamp part is slidable with respect to the base support part for changing a frame receiving opening. The bracket assembly further includes a first tightening mechanism and a second tightening mechanism to selectively vary an impact force required to rotate the mirror.

A bracket assembly for mounting a mirror is provided. The bracket assembly includes a mirror clamp part, a base support part, and a frame clamp part. The mirror clamp part includes a dome connecting surface engageable with a socket of the mirror to allow rotation of the mirror. The mirror clamp part also includes a first engaging surface having a plurality of first teeth. The bracket assembly also includes a disk member having a plurality of second teeth engageable with the first teeth to allow rotation of the mirror clamp part. The disk member is also coupled to the to the base support part. The frame clamp part is slidable with respect to the base support part for changing a frame receiving opening. The bracket assembly further includes a first tightening mechanism and a second tightening mechanism to selectively vary an impact force required to rotate the mirror.

A pivot joint system of a rear view device includes a base to be fixed to a vehicle and a head rotatable relative to the base, the pivot joint system acting between two components that rotate with respect to one another around an axis to control rotation from a first set position to at least one second set position, with each of the two components including a cylindrical section and a resilient means being arranged within a cylindrical space between said cylindrical sections to act between the two components.

A pivot joint system of a rear view device includes a base to be fixed to a vehicle and a head rotatable relative to the base, the pivot joint system acting between two components that rotate with respect to one another around an axis to control rotation from a first set position to at least one second set position, with each of the two components including a cylindrical section and a resilient means being arranged within a cylindrical space between said cylindrical sections to act between the two components.

A foldable exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having a glass assembly secured thereto. A support arm mounts the housing an associated vehicle side door. The support arm has a closed end portion at least partially received within an aperture in an underside of the housing. A pivot shaft is mounted to the closed end portion of the support arm. The housing is foldable about the pivot shaft between a drive or use position and a folded or park position. The closed end portion of the support arm includes an opening, and a wiring harness for connection to associated electronics housed in the housing is received through the opening and routed beneath the pivot shaft into the housing.

A foldable exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having a glass assembly secured thereto. A support arm mounts the housing an associated vehicle side door. The support arm has a closed end portion at least partially received within an aperture in an underside of the housing. A pivot shaft is mounted to the closed end portion of the support arm. The housing is foldable about the pivot shaft between a drive or use position and a folded or park position. The closed end portion of the support arm includes an opening, and a wiring harness for connection to associated electronics housed in the housing is received through the opening and routed beneath the pivot shaft into the housing.

An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head pivotally mounted at a mounting base configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle. The mirror head includes a mirror casing and a reflective element adjustably disposed at the mirror casing. A powerfold actuator is operable to pivot the mirror head relative to the mounting base between at least a folded position and a drive position. The powerfold actuator includes a primary detent that is engaged to retain the mirror head at the folded or drive position when the mirror head is pivoted via the actuator to the folded or drive position. The powerfold actuator includes a secondary detent. When the powerfold actuator pivots the mirror head between the folded and drive positions, the secondary detent is disengaged. When the mirror head is manually pivoted, the primary detent is disengaged and the secondary detent is engaged.

A connector arrangement for a motor vehicle rear-view mirror includes a bayonet type connector, a mirror head support, and a fixing member. The bayonet type connector includes a coupling member having a first portion, and a base bracket having a second portion and adapted to attach to the motor vehicle. The mirror head support is mounted to the base bracket. The coupling member is engaged to the mirror head support and the base bracket. The fixing member is located in the first and second portions, and is adapted to be inserted into the second portion from the first portion and towards the base bracket. Insertion of the fixing member prevents rotation of the coupling member with respect to the base bracket and about a center axis.