Method and system for deploying a mirror assembly from a recessed position
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1. A method for deploying a mirror assembly from a recessed position, comprising:
- rotating the mirror assembly recessed within a dash of an automobile in a first direction about a first axis, the mirror assembly coupled proximate the first axis to at least one lifting arm; and
rotating each lifting arm in a second direction about a second axis such that the mirror assembly moves to an operational position that is not recessed within the dash of an automobile.
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Abstract
There is disclosed a method and apparatus for deploying a mirror assembly from a recessed position that includes rotating the mirror assembly in a first direction about a first axis, the mirror assembly coupled proximate the first axis to at least one lifting arm and rotating each lifting arm in a second direction about a second axis such that the mirror assembly moves to an operational position. The first direction may be opposite from the second direction.
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1. A method for deploying a mirror assembly from a recessed position, comprising:
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rotating the mirror assembly recessed within a dash of an automobile in a first direction about a first axis, the mirror assembly coupled proximate the first axis to at least one lifting arm; and
rotating each lifting arm in a second direction about a second axis such that the mirror assembly moves to an operational position that is not recessed within the dash of an automobile. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for deploying a mirror assembly from a recessed position, comprising:
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a mirror assembly recessed within a dash of an automobile and coupled proximate a first axis to at least one lifting arm, the mirror assembly operable to rotate in a first direction about the first axis; and
wherein each lifting arm operates to rotate in a second direction about a second axis such that the mirror assembly moves to an operational position that is not recessed within a dash of an automobile. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for deploying a mirror assembly from a recessed position, comprising:
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rotating the mirror assembly recessed within a dash of an automobile in a first direction about a first axis, the mirror assembly coupled proximate the first axis to at least one lifting arm; and
rotating each lifting arm in a second direction opposite the first direction about a second axis such that the mirror assembly moves to an operational position that is not recessed within a dash of an automobile.
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