Patent classifications
B60R1/078
Rear-view mirror assembly
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.
SINGLE ARM TELESCOPING MIRROR
A single arm telescoping mirror apparatus comprising a mirror base and mirror head. In one embodiment, a mirror base having a wear plate secured to a single support arm which frictionally engages a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Furthermore, a mirror base having a roller assembly which frictionally engage the inner wall of a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Frictional forces created minimize the telescopic or vibrational movement of the mirror head during use of a vehicle. In another aspect, a wear plate is secured to a single telescoping tube while, roller assemblies are attached to a support arm which frictionally engage ridges of the telescoping tube.
SINGLE ARM TELESCOPING MIRROR
A single arm telescoping mirror apparatus comprising a mirror base and mirror head. In one embodiment, a mirror base having a wear plate secured to a single support arm which frictionally engages a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Furthermore, a mirror base having a roller assembly which frictionally engage the inner wall of a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Frictional forces created minimize the telescopic or vibrational movement of the mirror head during use of a vehicle. In another aspect, a wear plate is secured to a single telescoping tube while, roller assemblies are attached to a support arm which frictionally engage ridges of the telescoping tube.
Modular imager assembly
A modular imager assembly includes a housing configured for removable attachment to a vehicle windscreen and for removable attachment with a rearview assembly. An imager is disposed within the housing and is in optical communication with an aperture extending into the housing. A controller is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with the imager and a vehicle headlamp. The controller is operable to control an operation state of the vehicle headlamp in response to image data received by the imager.
Modular imager assembly
A modular imager assembly includes a housing configured for removable attachment to a vehicle windscreen and for removable attachment with a rearview assembly. An imager is disposed within the housing and is in optical communication with an aperture extending into the housing. A controller is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with the imager and a vehicle headlamp. The controller is operable to control an operation state of the vehicle headlamp in response to image data received by the imager.
Single arm telescoping mirror
A single arm telescoping mirror apparatus comprising a mirror base and mirror head. In one embodiment, a mirror base having a wear plate secured to a single support arm which frictionally engages a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Furthermore, a mirror base having a roller assembly which frictionally engage the inner wall of a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Frictional forces created minimize the telescopic or vibrational movement of the mirror head during use of a vehicle. In another aspect, a wear plate is secured to a single telescoping tube while, roller assemblies are attached to a support arm which frictionally engage ridges of the telescoping tube.
Single arm telescoping mirror
A single arm telescoping mirror apparatus comprising a mirror base and mirror head. In one embodiment, a mirror base having a wear plate secured to a single support arm which frictionally engages a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Furthermore, a mirror base having a roller assembly which frictionally engage the inner wall of a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Frictional forces created minimize the telescopic or vibrational movement of the mirror head during use of a vehicle. In another aspect, a wear plate is secured to a single telescoping tube while, roller assemblies are attached to a support arm which frictionally engage ridges of the telescoping tube.
PIVOTABLE POWER TELESCOPING MIRROR ASSEMBLY
A power telescoping mirror pivot assembly includes a base frame, a first telescoping arm and a second telescoping arm, wherein the first telescoping arm is pivotally attached at its first end of the base frame and the second telescoping arm is pivotally attached at its first end to the base frame, a telescoping frame assembly comprising a telescoping motor, wherein the telescoping motor is mounted to the telescoping frame assembly and is attached at a second end of the first telescoping arm and at a second end of the second telescoping arms, and a mirror head attached to the telescoping frame assembly.
Quick release mounting system and methods of use
A quick release mounting system for motorcycle mirrors and similar devices that may be attached directly or indirectly to a handlebar of a motorcycle or similar type vehicle is described. The system comprises as an assembly a first part that is attached to or unitarily formed as part of the stem of a motorcycle mirror. A second part is attached to the motorcycle, typically proximate the handlebar. By releasing a locking mechanism the first part can be separated from the second part to allow the mirror to be removed from the motorcycle. The first and second parts typically comprise a non-circular shank and a non circular bore in which the shank is lockably received.
Quick release mounting system and methods of use
A quick release mounting system for motorcycle mirrors and similar devices that may be attached directly or indirectly to a handlebar of a motorcycle or similar type vehicle is described. The system comprises as an assembly a first part that is attached to or unitarily formed as part of the stem of a motorcycle mirror. A second part is attached to the motorcycle, typically proximate the handlebar. By releasing a locking mechanism the first part can be separated from the second part to allow the mirror to be removed from the motorcycle. The first and second parts typically comprise a non-circular shank and a non circular bore in which the shank is lockably received.