Bimodal mechanism with optical switch
First Claim
1. An actuator assembly for a vehicle mirror comprising:
- a toggle switch configured to rotate about a pivotal axis;
a damper in connection with the toggle switch and configured to control the rotation about the pivotal axis; and
a support bracket in connection with the vehicle mirror and forming a pivotal interface with the damper and the toggle switch, wherein the pivotal interface is configured to toggle an orientation of the vehicle mirror between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position corresponds to an on-axis position wherein the mirror is oriented by the support bracket to direct a rearward directed reflection to an operator of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A mirror assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The mirror assembly comprises a support bracket, a glass element operably coupled with the support bracket, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly is in connection with the support bracket, wherein the actuator assembly is adjustable to tilt the glass element to a first position and to a second position. A damper is in engagement with the actuator assembly and the support bracket. The damper controls a movement of the actuator assembly corresponding to the movement of the glass element from the first position to the second position. The mirror assembly further comprises a sensor configured to detect a position of the actuator assembly.
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19 Claims
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1. An actuator assembly for a vehicle mirror comprising:
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a toggle switch configured to rotate about a pivotal axis; a damper in connection with the toggle switch and configured to control the rotation about the pivotal axis; and a support bracket in connection with the vehicle mirror and forming a pivotal interface with the damper and the toggle switch, wherein the pivotal interface is configured to toggle an orientation of the vehicle mirror between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position corresponds to an on-axis position wherein the mirror is oriented by the support bracket to direct a rearward directed reflection to an operator of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
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a support bracket; a glass element operably coupled with the support bracket; an actuator assembly in connection with the support bracket, wherein the actuator assembly is adjustable to tilt the glass element between a first position and a second position; a damper in engagement with the actuator assembly and the support bracket, wherein the damper controls a movement of the actuator assembly between the first position and the second position; and a sensor configured to detect a position of the actuator assembly. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
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a support bracket; a display screen comprising a display surface configured to display image data; a glass element disposed on the display surface and operably coupled with the support bracket; an actuator assembly in connection with the support bracket, wherein the actuator assembly is adjustable to tilt the glass element between a first position and a second position; a damper in engagement with the actuator assembly and the support bracket, wherein the damper controls a movement of the actuator assembly between the first position and the second position; and a sensor configured to detect a position of the actuator assembly. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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