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Holding device of mirror element for rearview mirror

  • US 4,877,214 A
  • Filed: 01/12/1988
  • Issued: 10/31/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A holding device of a mirror element for a rearview mirror, comprising:

  • a mirror element having a mirror plate and a mirror holder supporting said mirror plate, said mirror holder having a central area, an aperture portion formed at said central area, and an undercut, said mirror element having an angle of incline that is adjustable;

    actuator unit means for adjusting said angle of incline of said mirror element;

    supporting means formed at said actuator unit means for tiltable supporting said mirror element;

    pivot means mounted on said actuator unit means by said supporting means and mounted separately on said aperture portion, said pivot means having a pivot plate with an upper portion and a lower portion;

    hook type latch means for engaging said mirror holder with said upper portion of said pivot plate;

    pawl engaging means for engaging said undercut of said mirror holder with said lower portion of said pivot plate; and

    said mirror holder being formed with a cutout for inserting a separating tool at a skirt of a peripheral edge thereof and with a contacting surface to be contacted with an end of said separating tool.

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