Holding device for a connector associated with an electrically controlled automotive mirror
First Claim
1. A holding device for a connector associated with an electrically controlled automotive mirror, the connector being adapted for connection to a mated connector provided in an automotive vehicle body, the device comprising:
- a mirror unit, adapted for connection to an automotive vehicle body, including a mirror, an electrical driving device for driving the mirror, and a housing for housing the mirror and the electrical driving device;
a member adapted to be mounted to a side of the housing adapted for connection to the automotive vehicle body, the member being integrally formed with a cylindrical portion;
a connector provided at an end of a wiring extending from the electrical driving device, the connector being adapted for insertion into and to be held by an inner surface of the cylindrical portion; and
a sealing member adapted to be disposed between the inner surface of the cylindrical portion and an outer surface of the connector.
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Abstract
A holding device for a connector associated with an electrically controlled automotive mirror is provided such that the connector becomes fixed to a mirror unit by a cylindrical portion integrally formed in a bracket mounted to a side of a housing adapted for connection to an automotive vehicle body. Due to the provision of the cylindrical portion, the connector can be fixed to the mirror unit in a simple manner. With the connector being fixed to the mirror unit, connections between the connector and a mated connector provided in automotive vehicle body may be made in a much easier fashion.
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5 Claims
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1. A holding device for a connector associated with an electrically controlled automotive mirror, the connector being adapted for connection to a mated connector provided in an automotive vehicle body, the device comprising:
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a mirror unit, adapted for connection to an automotive vehicle body, including a mirror, an electrical driving device for driving the mirror, and a housing for housing the mirror and the electrical driving device; a member adapted to be mounted to a side of the housing adapted for connection to the automotive vehicle body, the member being integrally formed with a cylindrical portion; a connector provided at an end of a wiring extending from the electrical driving device, the connector being adapted for insertion into and to be held by an inner surface of the cylindrical portion; and a sealing member adapted to be disposed between the inner surface of the cylindrical portion and an outer surface of the connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A mirror unit attachable to a vehicle body, comprising:
- a housing for supporting a mirror and an electrical driving device for driving the mirror;
a bracket mounted to a side of the housing for connecting the housing to the vehicle body, the bracket including a generally cylindrical hollow portion; a connector for connecting wiring associated with the electrical driving device to a mated connector provided in the vehicle body, the connector insertable into the generally cylindrical hollow portion of the bracket; and a sealing member disposed between an inner surface of the generally cylindrical hollow portion and an outer surface of the connector for supporting the connector in the cylindrical portion. - View Dependent Claims (5)
- a housing for supporting a mirror and an electrical driving device for driving the mirror;
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